Guillemont Feurieux

Guillemont Feurieux
Gender	Male
Race	Elezen
Clan	Half Wildwood, Half Duskwight
Citizenship	Ishgardian
Age	22
Height	6 fulms, 5 ilms
Weight	210 ponze
Profession	Man-at-arms, knight-errant

Appearance

Guillemont keeps his face cleanly shaven and his dark grey hair cut short. It has a coarse texture, and if he were to allow it to grow out it would be rather curly. His hair always looks at least somewhat messy, despite his best efforts to tame it. Guillemont's eyes are a dull blue, almost grey. When his face is relaxed his gaze appears cold and brooding. He is somewhat short for an Elezen, but doesn't mind. He received physical training since an early age, and as such he has a muscular build and strikes an imposing figure. He has a noticeable scar on the left side of his jaw from an ‘accident’ that occurred during this training. He is most often seen wearing his ornate red armor, which his father gave him when he left his family home.

Personality

Guillemont is shy and, despite his resting facial expression, quite polite when approached. However, his natural intimidating expression and quiet nature often give the impression of a shady character. This causes people who haven't met him to generally avoid him. This only further increases his insecurity and apprehension for social situations. A large part of this insecurity stems from his neglectful upbringing, particularly on the part of his uncaring father. Guillemont is fiercely loyal and values people he cares about above himself. He would not hesitate to put himself between a blade and a friend.

History

Family History

The Feurieux family is a minor noble family under House Dzemael. Aside from land-ownership and their involvement in petty politics, the family is of little note and is not likely to be known by those who have not had direct dealings with them.

Birth

Guillemont is the product of one of his mother Audierne's previous relationships with a Duskwight man who fled when she became pregnant. Being of noble birth, having a child out of wedlock would render her an outcast. In order to avoid a scandal she married Varigeant Feurieux; a friend and suitor who, out of love for Audierne, kept the child - albeit at arm's length. Rumors were still spread of course, when a blond Wildwood couple produced a dark-haired Duskwight infant. Guillemont's mother never spoke of his biological father, and he did not ask. He knew his father was not his real father.

Early Life

Guillemont's Scar

When Guillemont was a young boy, his mother became pregnant again and his father became even more distant. Not wanting to lose what little affection he did receive to his younger (and legitimate) sibling, Guillemont put intense effort into his studies and training in an attempt to impress his father. Guillemont, confident in his progress as a swordsman, persuaded his father to come to a lesson and watch him spar with one of his peers. Guillemont handily defeated the other student, who was the heir to one of his father's rivals. He turned to face his father, hoping to see approval on his face. The defeated boy, in his spite, slashed at Guillemont's face while his guard was down. Clutching his face and bleeding profusely, Guillemont cried out in pain. When Guillemont looked again, his father had left. He did not speak to Guillemont for weeks after the incident, which would leave Guillemont with a permanent scar. Two moons later, his brother Arleux was born.

Guillemont’s mother became depressed shortly after Arleux’s birth. She wouldn’t sleep or eat, and spent much of her time alone. It took three years for her to recover, but her relationship with her eldest son was never really the same. Arleux would never remember this period of time. Even though Guillemont’s relationship with his parents deteriorated as his half-brother grew, the two boys genuinely loved each other. Arleux, who was not as naturally resilient or strong as Guillemont, idolized his brother. Guillemont would often indulge his sibling in games of make-believe where they were gallant knights on a quest to slay a vile Dravanian or to save a beautiful princess, depending on Arleux's mood. Arleux either did not know, did not understand, or did not care about Guillemont's status as a bastard.

Recent

On his twentieth nameday Guillemont's father gave him a large sack of Gil and an ornate suit of armor, and told him he could no longer live on the family estate and had three days to leave. Lady Feurieux offered no protest, and her indifference did not surprise Guillemont. Young Arleux was devastated, and spent the three days in his room sulking while Guillemont gathered what vital supplies his chocobo, Muffin, could carry. Arleux did not leave his room for Guillemont's final goodbye, which was the only truly painful part of leaving for the elder Feurieux brother. Guillemont rode to Mor Dhona, and ended up spending several moons there doing odd jobs a common mercenary in an attempt to stretch out the money his father had given him for as long as he could. It was there that he met Bukidai Gharl, a Xaela Au Ra who would be his sole friend and companion for some time.

Guillemont left Mor Dhona to head to Thanalan when he heard word of his old thaumaturgy tutor, Susuko Suko, in Ul'Dah. After a few days of searching, he encountered a young woman by the name of Carina Roussos who had heard of his teacher. Unfortunately Susuko had already passed on, but Carina would give Guillemont some information about his teacher's husband, a man named Iforo.

Skills

Guillemont is trained in the use of several weapons. He prefers to fight with a greatsword, but is also proficient with the lance as well as sword and shield techniques. He has studied some thaumaturgy and conjury, and has been known to use some magic in combination with his swordplay. He has studied a broad variety of subjects and is quite knowledgeable, but aside from his martial prowess he has few practical skills.

Rumors

These rumors may or may not be true.

Common

Can be used freely

• "I heard his real father was a petty thug. Probably forced 'imself on Lady Feurieux. Varigeant's a saint for keeping the boy."

- Overheard in Ishgard

• "He swings that big sword around like it's nothing. I once heard he cut a man clean in half with a single swing."

- Drunken man in a tavern

• "They say his real dad was real scum. Seduced poor Lady Audierne so he could rob her blind. He has that look about him too, don't you think?"

- Overheard in Ishgard

• "He tries to carry himself like a noble, but he's just another sword for sale. Probably did some real dirty work to afford nice looking equipment like that."

- Overheard in Revenant's Toll

Uncommon

Use sparingly.

• "I once heard that Lord Feurieux beat the lad half to death, left him with that scar on his face."

- Whispered between wealthy men in Ishgard.

• "He's nicer than he looks. Show that man any kindness and he'll remember you forever."

- A barmaid, on the subject of his appearance."

Other Notes

Likelihood of Encounter

Subject to change

• Thanalan - High
• La Noscea - Very Low
• The Black Shroud - Low
• Coerthas - Moderate-low
• Mor Dhona - Moderate-low

Tropes

Guillemont is something of a Stoic Woobie and a Knight Errant

Theme Music

The Unforgiven - Apocalyptica. While this is an instrumental, the lyrics of the original are fitting to Guillemont's character. I feel like the sound of the cellos in the cover set the mood pretty well.