"Take time to be kind and to say 'thank you.'"
A demure, kind, courteous Elezen woman, it goes without saying that Mariette was an incredible mother who impacted the lives of all who met her. Mariette's kindness and beauty oft attracted suitors, even nobles, in her youth. An empathetic woman, she often remained soft spoken and tender in conversation and intention. She spent most of her life dedicated to caring for those injured in servitude to their nation. She was well learned in the arts of Conjury, which is something Marielle herself has taken up out of inspiration and honour of her mother. Mariette treated all flowers and plants with the same reverence as she did every other living being. As a result, she tended to gardens in her spare time. Much of Marielle's kind hearted tendencies came from the love and teachings bestowed upon her from her mother. Like Marielle's father, Mariette unfortunately met a tragic end.
"Be brave and be fearless, and more importantly, stand up for yourself."
When reflecting upon her father, the first word to cross Marielle's mind is 'brave'. Briar Garland, a Hyur and knight of Ishgard, served as a loyal member of the nation he was once proud of. A man fueled by the thought of battle, though not for bloodshed, but for the safety and security of his family and country. He often concerned himself over his daughter when it came to her naivety and love of all creatures great and small, however he is partly responsible considering it was he that taught her to be both fearless and curious. Much of Marielle's will to help others and valour stems from the care and teachings bestowed upon her by her father. Like Marielle's mother, Briar unfortunately met a tragic end.
"The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today."
A wise yet strict man, after the death of his beloved daughter, Barhloew alongside his wife took Marielle in and raised her as their own. He looks upon his granddaughter and almost always comments on her likeness to her mother, with each moment he hears of his granddaughter's kindness and hard-work, he is reminded of Mariette and often sheds a prideful tear-- when alone, of course. Well-respected by Marielle, Barhloew often bestows a lecture or two as a means to remind her of the dangers life may throw at her. In his youth, he served his country before retirement. He favoured respect, always urging to find value in the actions of others. He saw the merit to raising steel in defence, as one could not expect all to see with reason and it was he who taught Marielle how to defend herself in case a situation ever called for it. However, as he is aging, Marielle finds herself ever more concerned for his well-being and health...
"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant."
Unlike her husband, Philomene is a passionate and eccentric woman who often influences Marielle's curiosity and learning a bit more than she should. She looks upon her granddaughter as more of a daughter given her resemblance to her mother. When the Calamity came, they lost much in the aspect of home and business. While Barhloew is too proud to admit it, Philomene often shows her appreciation for Marielle's endless hardwork which allowed them to restore their flower boutique to its former glory. Practiced in the art of Botany, she possesses a green thumb-- a practice she has also encouraged her granddaughter to partake in. Soft spoken and never one to raise her voice, Philomene is a woman much like her late-daughter. When she isn't teaching Marielle the ways of wonder, she dedicates her time running The Evergarden Boutique.
"Love is the ability to wipe away loneliness in seven days."
When Marielle and Cyrian met, there was no faerie tale beginnings. She was lost and depressed, and he equally lost, but filled with anger. He saw her as nothing more than an annoyance, a burden he could do without. Be it from her own loneliness, or her need to help others, Marielle persisted and remained with Cyrian with the intent on finding a way to help both him and his inexplicable rage. Suffering from temporary blindness at the time, Marielle proved to give him more problems than aid. Very soon did the woman find herself falling from a cliff with Cyrian, on impulse, diving after her which resulted in her life being saved, her vision's return and nearly every bone in his body broken. It was at her home in the Lavender Beds that she tended to his wounds despite his explosive protests and insistence that he didn't need her, or anyone for that matter. Marielle suffered his verbal abuse, often finding herself spiralling deeper into depression without him knowing. It was until she finally had enough that she fought back against his abuse with a few choice words of her own... And from then on Marielle saw a different, more vulnerable side to Cyrian. Their love began one night with Marielle sat in her living room mourning the loss of her previous relationship, as well as questioning whether her feelings that had grown over time for Cyrian were ones born out of loneliness. It was only until he kissed her suddenly that she began to see the truth through eyes unclouded. At the present time, the two have bonded closer and more intimately, both now fully comfortable with each other. Cyrian, after recent events, seems ever reluctant to let Marielle slip from his grasp nor fade from his sight. She belongs to him, and he devotes himself to her. Only her.
"A father’s fears are unseen, his love is unexpressed, but his care and protection remains as a pillar of strength throughout our lives."
Marielle met Valtir one evening in Ul'dah, little would she know that he'd soon become someone deeply important to her. They exchanged pleasantries and he seemed to warm up to the young woman quite quickly. Her interest was piqued when she learned of his home in the Eastern regions, where she hopes to one day visit, and began to ask him a great deal of questions regarding his homeland. She also learned that he, too, deals in botany in his free time. As each day passed, Marielle would often find him in the same spot and would engage in conversation, addressing her elder with respect and curiosity with each encounter- even going as far as inviting him to attend her graduation as a Conjurer. He attended and briefly met her grandparents; learning of her lack of parents. Since then, he has been somewhat of a father figure to Marielle and she, in turn, has begun to see him as the very same... yet none could replace her biological father. Valtir has been with Marielle during the many trials she's faced in her life, from her past to her relationships, and has always comforted her as a father would their child. There's no doubt about it that Marielle loves and cares for him dearly. On more than one occasion he has admitted that if he were to ever have a daughter... She would surely be like Marielle.
"Little sisters push us to be better people. I want to be someone who she can look up to for inspiration and guidance."
At the time of meeting Luna, Marielle was suffering from blindness - albeit temporarily. The lavender Miqo'te decided to sit beside her and engage in conversation, only later on during their conversation did she discover Marielle's impairment. One might think the Miqo'te curious and slightly awkward during the exchange, but she was no less friendly towards the Hyurlezen. She was ever helpful and kind, taking Marielle by the hand and fretting whenever the sightless woman would stumble or fall. With each encounter, the two would grow closer and Marielle would learn of that in which plagued the young woman's mind. Often offering words of encouragement and praise, Marielle seemed to quell Luna's insecurities and has attempted to be a listening ear for her to confide in. While they haven't known each other long, Marielle enjoys her company and has slowly begun to see her as something of a little sister. She seems to be the only female Miqo'te so far that Marielle hasn't felt threatened by,
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"Often people that criticise your life are usually the same people that don't know the price you paid to get where you are today. True friends see the full picture of your soul."
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◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard. Use these freely!
❀ "Marielle always looks out for everyone, even the ones that don't deserve it. You'll never meet a more kinder soul."
A Kindly Father
❀ "Bloomin' sweet girl, she is! You ask 'er for a favour an' she'll do it just like that!"
A Wayward Merchant
❀ "She’s as light as any fairy; she’s as pretty as a peach. She’s mistress of the aether to beguile; there’s sunshine in her manner, there is music in her speech, and there’s concentrated honey in her smile."
A Travelling Bard
◢ Uncommon Rumors -A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first!
❀ "Not as happy as she looks, but then again... those that are always trying to help others are almost always the ones who are hurtin' most."
A Silent Witness
❀ "I heard she lost a lot. Even her own parents. Poor lass, not sure how she manages to spread light wherever she goes."
A Tender Soul
❀ "I've only ever seen 'er lose 'er temper once with someone... an' I could've sworn I saw a flicker of somethin' in 'er eyes. Bright, it was. Like somethin' were livin' in 'er. Must be the Conjury, surely..."
A Concerned Patron
◢ Rare Rumors -Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using!
❀ "Born into captivity. Both parents killed. Some say she's a criminal, others say she's running from something... or someone."
A Suspicious Maid
❀ "I hear she isn't an only child. But you didn't hear it from me."
A Gossiping Noble
❀ "How she can sense what a person's feelin'... an' feel it like it were her own emotion, it's bloody scary. Somethin' ain't right with 'er, that or... She's got a gift when it comes to aether. Why, just the other day me brother was feelin' glum over the death of his wife an' she came along an' touched his shoulder, suddenly she started cryin' an' he was happy. It's like... they did swaps. He was sad again an' hour later though. Perhaps it ain't permanent."
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◢ Player Character Rumors -Feel free to add rumors of your own!
❀ "A woman whose desire is to see the world in harmony, and is only matched by its means to test her devotion to such an ideal." Valtir Asulf
❀ "You wanna know about Marielle? She's not hurt, is she? That girl, she's always helping others... Sometimes she helps the wrong people and ends up getting hurt herself. Do me a favour, if you see her around... Look out for her. She's a good woman." D'umitri Tia
❀ "A kind and generous woman. I wasn't the nicest person when I first met her, yet she went out of her way to tend to my wounds the next day. She has my respect." Kurenai Kinomoto
❀ "Hurt flower girl. I make you dead." Brave Shield
❀ "Miss Marielle? Ooh, yes! I know her quite well! Pretty and pale with rosy cheeks and a smile that lasts forever! To be fair, I'd say she's straight out of them books! The Tales of the Princess of Wonder and Woe... Sounds like it'd make a good'un!" Taloolie Loolie
❀ "Some days we don't see eye t'eye an'she drives me up th'bloody wall with 'er cheery tones an'positive outlook. I don't know, there's jus'something I don't like about it, maybe'm jus'bitter. Still, she's a strong woman an'means well." A'ylisha Raha
❀ "Oh, Marielle? She's really nice - The nicest person I think I've ever met! But I'm not... Anyway. She was one of the first people I talked to in Gridania and... I wasn't in a good place b-but she listened and she cared and... Sorry, you didn't ask to hear that. I just... hope one day I can help people like... Like she did me." Luna Minuette
❀ "How can one woman be so kind? Marielle's done a lot fer me. She's put a roof over my head, given me warm meals, and even helped me find my place in life. I owe her a lot!" Ulysses Talon
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