Jancis Milburga
| Jancis Milburga | |
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| Gender | Female |
| Race | Hyur |
| Clan | Midlander |
| Citizenship | Gridania (Nomad) |
| Age | Between 23-26 (Unknown) |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Occupation | Conjurer/Healer |
| Height/Weight | 5 fulms, 2 ilms / 115 ponz |
Jancis Milburga, a midlander hyur, is an merchant's daughter orphaned in the Twelveswood and forced to come into her own.
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Appearance
Jancis is overall quite plain in her manner of attire and appearance; though she keeps herself kept she does not follow the fashion or trends of higher classes or wear makeup. Her hands are soft and she'll typically wear gloves to protect them. Jancis has an alto voice range and no vocal training.
Around her neck is a simple chain with a handmade gold ring.
General Demeanor
Jancis is awkward socially, ranging from blunt questions to over elaborate sentences as if talking in a storybook. She calls nearly everyone by some kind of title and will avoid saying the name of people she does not care about. Having a kind heart, Jancis is very patient and forgiving with others. She's happiest when she is feeling useful and is a good follower. She has a soft spot for children and young animals.
Combat - Views/Behavior
While not very smart in battle, Jancis does not fear it. She will go in and try to support everyone she's an ally with regardless of her own safety. As a conjurer, Jancis is sensitive to the elements and through training has become more sensitive to the aether and magicks around people she's close to, giving her an edge on healing serious conditions at crucial times. She's light of foot and quick to find a place she thinks will not hinder her allies. Downsides however is Jancis is typically too preoccupied watching her allies she fails to watch out for herself and would be an easy target. Her strength and dexterity in a fight is not too keen and she would easily fall in one-on-one battle.
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Relationships
Jancis has no known family.
PC Friends
♥ Alveo Soulseeker: Something of a good-hearted misfit, Jancis met Alveo when the first signs of his degenerative condition was critical. They met again once most of his ordeal had been over and he was mostly healed and ended up assisting him further with not only finding the cause for his illness but bringing it to an end. He courted Jancis for a short period and she's accepted his advances, particularly referring to his mannerisms and attention as "very warm". Since she's in love with Alveo, she'll follow him despite consequences, come discreetly to his defense with allies, and would risk great bodily harm to protect him from enemies. The only time she'll really criticize him is if he blatantly lies or causes trouble with her closest kin. In front of others Jancis will say "Sergeant Alveo" but speaking directly to him will say "Alveo" or "Beloved".
♥ Bartolomeo Filangieri: A well respected knight and part of the Sultansworn, Jancis met Sir Filangieri her first night with the Harbingers. He left quite an impression on her from his approach and kindness, even taking a particular interest in one of her childish toys. With the other turmoil and situations running rampart in the company, Jancis' respect for the knight grows. After a particularly crucial fight Jancis has dropped her overly-polite demeanor with the knight which can easily be taken the wrong way. She also reacts acutely to his mannerisms, be them good or bad. She will follow his direction without question. Jancis will refer to him as "Sir Filangieri" strictly.
♥ Coatleque Crofte: A strong-willed knight, Jancis met her through guild masters to tutor and teach in the basics of conjuration. Becoming trusted friends, the two travel together often and share studies. Cici is like family to Jancis and is her first source of comfort. To others Jancis will refer to her as "Lady Crofte" but personally will call her "CiCi".
♥ Tasa Rhyzul: The hardened warrior with a subtle softer side, Jancis met Tasa while preparing with the company to save their leader. Despite Tasa's brash demeanor, she is a wise woman with a lot of heart and patience for the less experienced and has earned quite a bit of Jancis' respect. She has become the warrior's indentured servant as she pays back a debt and is bidden to comply with any requests Tasa makes. She will always refer to her as "Lady Tasa."
Other Acquaintances
♥ Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn: The First Mate of the Coral Sea. Jancis originally met the woman as a warm and welcoming beach comber who invited Sir Filangieri to a beach party. Jancis holds a lot of respect for the woman who is anchored on the ground but also a fierce fighter and protector. She notices how everyone in the company revers the woman. In her presence Jancis will say "Dhemgeim" but outside of Coral ears she'll call the first mate "Lady Dhemgeim".
♥ Kaylie Epocan: A swordswoman in The Coral Sea company, Jancis met along with others particularly when the miqo'te was furious at Alveo. Noticing her quick remarks and defensive mannerism as well as the tender and soft-spoken attachment Kaylie has to the other members of the company, Jancis has taken a liking to the woman. She's always polite to her and tries to say "Kaylie" to her face (otherwise she's "Lady Kaylie").
♥ Oscare Iono: A garish huntsman, Jancis met Oscare at the Pumpkin Cafe while he was working as a bouncer along side Cici. Jancis was really taken from his care and concern over Cici's exhaustion, offering to walk them back to the city and giving up all his pay for a room at the inn. Jancis continues to blunder in their friendship by dishonoring the man with her attempts to repay him. She's taken to calling him "Oscare", less he get upset, but will call him "Sir Oscare" if referring to him.
♥ Val Nunh: Saint of the Martial Branch, Jancis met Val while she was being evaluated to study under the Harbingers. Catching her attention with the nickname "Milly", Jancis has built up a respect for the miqo'te for his realistic and kind-hearted views. To others she will refer to him as "Lord Saint" but in his presence tries very hard to say "Val".
Rumors
NPC Rumors
- (Gridania local only) "I use to see her around running errands and cleaning. Real quiet and kept to herself."
- "A real talent with conjuring. Didn't she only join a few years ago? Doesn't look the type to have a tutor."
- "I saw her running about with a child's toy. I think it was hers."
- (La Noscea area) "Oh aye that girl been up watchin' the soldiers. Can't say I blame 'er none."
PC Rumors
- Accused of being a pervert.
- "It's almost like Nophica herself blessed that girl with the power of eternal kindness. If I ever met a gal nicer than her, I think I may just faint." - Oscare Iono
Background
Jancis Milburga was born as Lleuedwyn Fishcot, daughter of a middle-class merchant family. The Fishcots were known for their ability to export fish and were a successful travelling merchants. Misfortune came upon them on a trade route in the northern part of the Twelveswood; their caravan was overrun by scouting soldiers looking for monks from Ala Mhigo.
The Rest of the family murdered in the heretic hunt, the toddler Lleuedwyn was left to die in the woods. The soldiers had not been far off, refugees from Ala Mhigo as supporters of the monks escaped before persecution had been near the caravan. Coming to salvage what was left, they found Lleuedwyn and kept her as an asset to survive. Hiding out in the dawn of war, they found a secluded cavern deep in the Shroud protected by the Elements and the Woodswrath because they were caring for a child of the woods.
The highlanders were known as "Guardian" and "Shaman Milburga". Lleuedwyn was referred to strictly as "Child" and taught basics of survival, given books, and even taken into close villages with a mask and large clothing. She was mostly secluded from interacting with others and learned most of what she knew in the world from books or overhearing her two "protectors". As she grew into adolescence Shaman Milburga began to teach the child how to feel and understand the elements; partly to continue their protected place in the woods but also as a means for the girl to take care of herself later on in life.
From one of the many books Jancis picked out her own name and became more restless with the lack of interaction that she had so often read about. Over time she became more aware of her situation, the fate of her parents, and a limited recollection that she was an orphan. She became more adventurous and gathered items from her 'secret outings'. Caught on several outings, Guardian decided their time was up in the seclusion and the war had left more refugees around Gridania.
Giving her some supplies, Jancis was left out on the road with instructions to find the city and appeal to the generosity of the Conjurer's Guild. For about five years she worked for room and board while studying the art of conjuring and is now at the point to explore the world and build her future.
Current Events / Achievements
- Debt and Love: Jancis feels a need to repay Lady Tasa for her generosity and kindness. Convinced the warrior isn't actually pushing for reimbursement, she looks for other ways to be loyal and giving.
- Sisterhood: Jancis is concerned about Coatleque's growing fondness and relationship with Lady Tasa, knowing Cici's ultimate feelings and past. She wants to spend more time with the lady knight to keep her from feeling lonely or overworked.
- The Maelstrom Misunderstanding: Looking to prove her worth and ease the conscious of her beloved, Jancis is looking to join the Maelstrom as a medic. Unknown to her, this only causes her lover more worry and concern.
- Academy: After Professor Rurujua assisted the Harbinger's leader and offered to teach the group lessons, the conjurer has become very interested in learning more about aether in general.
- Under the Coral Sea: In finding a new source of work and to pursue her moral goals, she has joined with the Coral Sea. Pleased so far with the humble and nonchalant group of people she looks to known them more as people and not just names.
- A Barto-loadmeo of Trouble: After a spat over dodo-bird meat, Jancis is concerned about the growing disdain from Sir Filangieri and the amount of stress the knight seems to be under.
- A Bow and a Man: Jancis has gotten involved with a friend's contract to find a thief. Not knowing the ultimate plans, she knows the man has taken an important heirloom of Oscare's. With Alveo agreeing to assist, she has free reign to pursue the problem and help the tall hunter.
Alveo
- Being brave and strong-headed in a rare occasion, Jancis lost her proper demeanor with Sir Filangieri which led to a complicated encounter with the two. Alveo finding out and taking it poorly, Jancis decided in order to "forgive herself" to take up a huge amount of debt to protect Alveo. Jancis is indebted to Lady Tasa.
- Reuniting with Alveo by chance while working, he convinced her that they could "go home", but the soldier's true intentions were to goad the knight Sir Filangieri into a fight. After being humiliated in front of the others, Jancis was strained with thoughts of giving up on her beloved. The situation was more compounded by his additional apologies and a very intimate offer. Jancis' trust in Alveo has improved dramatically from the sailor's continued efforts to compromise with the stubborn knight.
- Key events including rejoining the Maelstrom, night of the Pumpkin Cafe opening, and Dhemgeim's nameday celebration have solidified Jancis' commitment to Alveo.
- In a show of loyalty and to give Alveo clarity, Jancis has entrusted him with her most precious possession: a silver charm bracelet, infant-sized, with a seashell-shaped charm bearing the engraving "L.F.".
- At Alveo's lack of concern and mix-up that he intended to take on a near suicidal job for a shady mercenary group, she struck him. Anytime this is brought up, Jancis feels very guilty.
Aged Events
- Uponing joining the Harbingers of Dawn company, Jancis got wrapped up in a personal condition of one of the soldiers. By chance missing the worst of his afflicted curse; she ended up trusting Alveo and his companion Rynn.
- While mostly being forced to be a source of outsider support, Jancis continued to bring aid and deal with the awkward man with a gruff demeanor. She was there when Alveo defeated Illear, freeing himself, and found him to be much more than a cold husk.
- Taking it upon herself to understand more of the strained relationship of those in the Harbingers, Jancis came to be a specific support to the Primarch himself. Freed from his curse, Jancis was a part of the battle to save the Primarch and take down the Leviathan. In the aftermath Jancis has built up new confidence in herself, found an ally with Lady Tasa.
- In the continued recovery of the Primarch, Jancis has a new admiration for the arcanist arts and a drive to study their techniques.
- Murder in Ul'dah: Upon hearing Sir Filangieri's distress about a potent murder in Ul'dah, Jancis has volunteered to serve as bait and assist the knight in pursuing the case. Sadly nothing came of the offer or of the lead.
Snapshots
Alveo and Rynn before breaking the curse.
Jancis observes Sir Filangieri and Lady Tasa spar.
Alveo Camp
Alveo and Jancis return to the Mist.
Cici, Lady Tasa, and Jancis at the Quicksand.
Lady Tasa invites Cici and Jancis for some R&R at Camp Bronze Lake.
