Child of the Dragonsong War. Countess de Maintigny. Adventurer. Relic hunter. Void scholar.
The youngest of nine children, Feryal was a child doted upon and would easily admit to having idealistic childhood despite living through the Dragonsong War. The war enforced a restrictive lifestyle for the Elezen but that only encouraged her precocious mind and adventurous spirit; it made her a widow at a young age, but it gave her a sense of idealism and curiosity that she would take with her into adulthood.
A bitter winter night had a half frozen Raen at her doorstep; blood matted hair and chipped scales, but the strong will to live. In their own way, they helped each other heal and in time Feryal took him to be her second husband; a man to not only raise her child (from her first marriage) and spend her life with, but also one that encouraged her to be accept her adventurous nature. She needed little urging from him as she became a bit of a pariah for marrying below her station and out of her race.
In her travels, she not only finds things that pique her interest as a scholar, but her own causes to invest in as well. A student at the thaumaturgy academy, she found a mentor that encourages her to push the boundaries of her studies. With Torchlight, she finds projects that not only pertain to her interest. The Aether Cats crew has her chasing novelties into sometimes dangerous places. Whatever the case may be, Feryal is an elegant woman of quick wit and sometimes biting tongue; a headstrong Elezen that easily dusts herself off and onto the next adventure with her head held high.
Appearance
Voice: Slightly accented, cultured and well modulated
Standing at 5 fulms and 11 ilms, Feryal isn't much to look at; a slight Elezen woman of 156 ponz. What makes her stand out, however are her sharp green eyes and the dotting of freckles that; the latter, she claims, keep her from looking too plain.
Pale skinned and lithe, her body is of a dancer's build; long limbed and surprisingly toned for a woman with scholarly persuits. She is of average constitution and she has proven to be agile.
To the general public, Feryal prefers the calm and collected image - usually donned in stylishly cut dresses and varying materials to give herself a refined look. She tends to be a bit haughty as far as dress is concerned and will admit to having only one swimsuit and perhaps two pairs of pants in her closet; the former only grudgingly used.
She is very expressive - both in features and with the use of her hands. Feryal is a woman that is equally as quick to smile, as she is to frown. She is much more known for her mocking smile and cutting wit, both of which she use to her advantage as much as possible. Her temper is well hidden in the public eye but it has proven that her husband's head is rather resilient.
The common companion that follows her is Thalia, her coeurl. It is a playful and affectionate creature, quick to show love to those her owner shows affection to and quick to make use of her claws to those she feel threatened by. Secondly would be a carbuncle; one used in battle.
Elegant ◆ Inquisitive ◆ Naive ◆ Strong willed
◆ Extroverted and optimistic: Despite being cloistered in a well protected manor, Feryal still loves interacting with with all sorts of people. Her naiveté sometimes gets her in trouble.
◆ Charismatic and mischievous: As the youngest daughter of a baron and the widow of a count, Feryal has learned when to smile and how to charm.
◆ Feminine and elegant: She would be the first to tell you that she is a Lady, but rather do that, she'd prefer to show it. She is usually soft spoken and will rarely curse, whether it be in public or private.
◆ Inquisitive: Knowledge is always a fingertip away and Feryal is always eager to learn more, whether it be magitek or the arcane. This pursuit of knowledge is an area of discord between her and her husband, as she has yet to find the limit to her curiosity.
[Proper Lady]: Dark haired and pale skinned, Feryal is a woman that is gentle, yet strong willed. She possesses wit and civility; is devoted and loyal. Devoted wife and loving mother, she still proves herself to be a Lady with her impeccable manners and dress.
[Silk Hiding Steel]: Despite looking the damsel, Feryal is a woman of a cunning mind with sharp intelligence and a strong will that won't bow for anyone. And should the time come to fight, she won't hesitate.
[Functional Magic]: A strong student of both thaumatergy and conjury, Feryal as proven that she has firm control over her abilities and the elements; at least as much as any wielder does.
[Battle Couple]: In the case of Feryal and Cyrilus, if you harm either on of them, the survivor will kill you. Happily married, they manifest as a Sword and Sorceress duo; both fighters with their own weapons of choice.
[Badass Bookworm]: Her scholarly pursuits have made her soft, but that doesn't make Feryal incapable by any means. She relies on her ability to think on her feet as well as her conjury and thaumaturgy skills; both keep her alive just fine.
💗 Romantic Relationship
♥ Romantic Interest
♥ Attraction
♥ Family
★ Friend
✔ Business
☠ Deceased
Family
(♥) Luthiaus and Aurie Nightsong (Parents) Aurie died in childbirth but Lutiaus is a doting father to his youngest daughter; a child that grew up to be the spitting image of his wife. It was during the Dragonsong War that he married her off to a Templar night, hoping that status and name would be enough to protect her, should something happen to him.
( 💗 ☠ ) Aulaux Deseth (Late Husband) Both husband and wife married at 25 and 18 respectively, and both of them were idealistic in believing that there were other ways to solve conflict than just fight. However, when the call to war truly came and Aulaux knew his wife was expecting their first child, he willingly took up his sword to protect his family. He "died an honorable death", she was told, but 'honor' turned into a foreign concept to her and warfare was something that left her bitter.
( 💗 ) Cyrilus Arcsman/Ishiki Kirodatto (Husband) A Raen found half frozen on her doorstep that she initially just nursed back to health before sending him back on his crusade. They are people of two different upbringings and two different worlds but somehow both Elezen and Au'ra made it work, with her proposing marriage within a few years of courtship. He is a man that has taught her what it truly meant to be honest to herself and embrace life.
( ♥ ) Caylie Aurielle Deseth/Caiyx(Daughter) To an Elezen who was told she could not have children, Caylie is a child most cherished. Feryal does not want her child to have the same childhood she did and tries to show Caylie the outside world, often bringing souvenirs back with her when she leaves with Cyrilus on his expeditions or when she must leave for business.
( ♥ ) Natacié Karinne/Tasha (Sister) The siblings are only two years apart and Tasha took on the role as a mother as well as older sister as best she could. As a Templar herself, is rather protective of her youngest sister, making sure that Feryal is as equipped as she could possibly be. She is more pragmatic to her sister's idealistic ways but Tasha would still be there to catch Feryal, should she ever fall.
Friends
( ★ ✔ ♥ ) Togras Mordernhur (Mentor) A Hyur that teaches at the thaumaturg academy, he also has an obsession with the void. However, she took a liking to his unorthodox ways and he took a liking to her. Both mentor and student spend many a nights in his chambers for both work and play, but he was a man that allowed his favorite scholar to think freely outside the confines of what was considered 'normal'.
( ★ ) Elyn Merielle (Friend) A girl that she found sick on one of her trips back to Ul'dah. Despite their unorthodox meeting, Elyn has brought out her maternal side. Both women come from very different backgrounds but both of them agree that neither one of them want to be stuck in a place where they will go nowhere and don't want to use of their names to get out.
➤ Above average intelligence - she is her mentor's prized apprentice and it's not because of her money and status
➤ Sewing - she hates knitting but is an extraordinary seamstress, even weaving aether through her patterns
➤ Fencing - not just the art of nobles: she prefers the use of blades over firearms, and casting over blades; she tries her best to not rely on her husband for protection
➤ Conjury and thaumatergy - different sides of the coin but she has a keen interest and is a strong wielder of both.
➤ Healing - her physical fighting skills are mediocre at best but Feryal chooses to help those she cares about with her healing skills
Stances on RP: I enjoy RP - from 'slice-of-life' as well as mature, dark, heavy-RP. I do prefer plot-driven encounters but I don't mind walk-ups, as they may lead to even more fun. That said - I am usually not in-character unless I'm tagged but feel free to send me a tell either way!
Hooks and relationships: Feryal's marriage is polyamorous so a relationship is not out of the question, so long a there is chemistry. Some other hooks, however are conjury and thermauthergy; a fellow Ishgardian; researchers, botanists and adventure.
I am available to RP in-game or through discord (Cassandra Arié#0343)
Server and Timezone
Player Info American player, EST/EDT Server Mateus Player Name Feryal Arcsman
ಌ INFORMATION ಌ
Name Lady Farielle Caelestisse Arcsman de Maintigy
Race Wildwood Elezen
Age Twenty-six
Birthplace Ishgard
■ Alias: Feryal, Fery, Fey
■ Occupation: Scholar, Adventurer
■ Affiliations Ishgard, the thaumaturge academy, Torchlight & Aether Cats
■ Height 5'11
■ Weight 156 ponz
■ Body type Thin and lithe
■ Hair color: Raven Black
■ Eye color: Emerald Green
■ Complexion: Pale
■ Special Markings Light freckles across the bridge of her nose
This page is a constant WIP and edited as things develop (Last edit 26 Aug, 2018) Special thanks to Suen Shyu for the template base. In turn, their inspiration from Rixo and Nanagi's template. NGL, the rest is shamelessly mashed together by Feryal Arcsman.
