Menelwen Veara

Menelwen Veara
"The body is nothing but a tool. Use it as such, but do not forget that the tool you command is the only container you have that sustains your life."
Gender	Female
Race	Elezen
Clan	Wildwood
Citizenship	Gridania
Pronunciation	Men-L-when Ve-air-uh
Age	Looks to be in her mid thirties.
Guardian	Thaliak, the Scholar)
Namesday	11th Sun of the 3rd Astral Moon
Occupation	Tavernerof Bastard's Honor
Height / Weight	6 fulms 5 ilms / Guess.

Character

♦ Beliefs and Religion

---

Menelwen's father went to great lengths to teach his little girl about the twelve gods. He would promise her that they would look out for her, keeping her safe if, for some reason, he was not around. She used to believe his words, for whenever something would happen, he would be at her side within a few heartbeats. However, when the strong Elezen tragically passed away, Menelwen quickly found her faith in the Twelve shaken. Why would they let someone who praised them so, who believed in them, fall as he did? With every passing event, no matter how large or small, she began to question how much influence the gods, if they did exist, actually held. How powerful were they, if they existed at all?

Logic and reason snuck its way into her mind as Menelwen grew into a young woman. She questions how strong her faith is to this day, though in the end, she always results to relying on her own strength to prevail.

♦ Appearance

---

♦ Behaviour

---

Never judge a book by its cover. You never know if a blade is hidden within the folds..

On the surface, Menelwen appears to be a strong, caring, independent woman who will go to great lengths to aid another however she can. It's not rare for her to slip a piece of gil underneath a warm loaf of bread as she serves tables at the different taverns she works at -- it coming straight out of her own pocket, of course. It's earned the nickname 'Gil Bread', and it is definitely not on the menu. She knows when someone is trying to trick her into getting free coin, and though she will serve them, she keeps her coin to herself.

Within the pages however...Menelwen is scared. Her calm, pleasant facade flickers from time to time as she works. Her heterochromia eyes glaze over as her gaze snaps across the room, jumping from the doorway and windows to the different tables. The break in her routine is quickly masked, however to the sharp eye of those who know her, it would be obvious that she did not feel as safe as she acted.

Combat

★ Recent RP events ★

History

Childhood/Adolescence

While most families would have rejoiced at the birth of a healthy newborn girl, Menelwen's family was not one to offer her such a warm welcome into Eorzea. Rohisse, her beloved father, loved his first born with all the love a father could give, however his family did not. Rohisse's parents were disgusted with Menelwen's mother, believing that the babe's gender was a sign from the gods that Oriabelle could not be trusted to provide for their son and tend to his every need. Despite their disapproval, Rohisse stood by his wife's side, vowing to take care of both her and their newborn daughter. Distraught and hungry for her husband's family to adore and cherish her, Oriabelle made her own vow, promising to her husband and his family that she would bear him a son even if it killed her.

Two years later, Menelwen would earn the responsibility of an older sister, one who would be cared by her father alone. Oriabelle had succumbed not to the difficulties of child birth, but to the demons that plagued her mind. Fear had torn at her mind, ridding her of her senses and the last of her humanity. Thinking that she would bear not a son, but another daughter, eventually led the woman to take her own life. Rohisse returned home one day to find his wife, a kitchen knife plunged deep into her chest, and the life gone from her eyes. Time had not been on her fathers side, though with the aid of the village's conjurer, they were able to successfully remove a healthy, screaming, baby boy from Oriabelle's lifeless corpse. Blaming his family for both pushing his wife over the edge and causing her to take her own life, Rohisse packed what belongings he could fit into a cart, sold the small home to a farmer, and took both Menelwen and her younger brother out of the village and onto the road.

Traveling can be hard, even more so on children. Rohisse learned this the hard way, with both Menelwen and his newborn son soon growing ill during their journey through the shroud. This was not the first time the man had learned a lesson the hard way, and as time went on, it would prove that it would not be the last.

A Working Life

Being just two years older than her younger brother, it took a few years before Menelwen was properly capable of helping her father take care of both herself and her Calthius. At the rough age of thirteen, Menelwen began to see to everything that her brother could possibly need to both sustain life, and to keep him from breaking anything within their small home. With their mother unfortunately unable to be a part of their lives and take on her roll in the family, Menelwen quickly found herself both willingly and wanting to fill the void in their family's heart. The young girl found herself waking up at the crack of dawn every morning to prepare breakfast, coax the flames within their tiny fireplace back to life, tidy up the small cottage, and head to the market to fetch food for the day.

< Still a WIP. >

Likes ■ Maximus, her Chocobo Hatchling. ■ Peach and Orange tea. ■ Reading

Dislikes ■ Slavers. ■ Ships ■ Hammered, violent, patrons.

Talents ■ Strong ears. Like other Elezen, she is able to hear the softest squeak from a field mouse several malms away.

Quirks ■ Will only drink tea if she prepared it herself. ■ Hates ships. She'll only go on one if it is absolutely necessary, and even then, well....good luck.

Standard Equipment ■ A pair of rough hora's sheathed along her waist. ■ A pouch on her left thigh holding an assortment of vials, some empty, some not. ■ A cloth pouch holding her gil hangs from her neck. ■ A brown leather choker.

Weakness ■ Her eyesight is not what it used to be. Complications from a past injury, and injuries from a more recent squabble, have made the Elezen's left eye near useless.

♦ Related Images

• 

  The Journey Ahead.

• 

  The beginning of the Lucky Bastards

• 

  Peace, but for a moment.

• 

  Within the Mists.

• 

  Clearing the Shroud

• 

  Return to the Manor

Relationships

💘 Crush 💗 Sexual Desire ❤ In love with 💑 In a relationship ♫ Good Standing ● Neutral Standing ⚔ Poor Standing

Friends ♫ Mihro Tethra - Even though the two share a relationship of both friendship and business partners, the man is one of the most stubborn, hard headed Midlander that Menelwen has ever met. Always sure of himself, his word is final, which makes it hard to get expansions for the Bastards Honor tavern done. Or rather, it used to be hard. For as of thirteen moons ago, the man left the tavern in charge of the Elezen, which has always puzzled and concerned the woman. The man had lost one of the things that tied him to the world outside of Coerthas, and with the second thing now given up...Menel wonders if she will ever see the man again. – ● Hachi Ten'ahn – The woman has proven her skill and spirit time and time again in the short time Menelwen has known her. A sharp, keen eye, the Miqo'te is quick to spot danger, or the nearest glass of ice cold milk. Past events have made it near impossible to keep track of the woman's whereabouts, and with more and more time slipping by, Menelwen is unsure if the two will ever cross paths again. ● Grey Everheart - Though as stubborn as a Tarbh Uisge, the Hyur has proven himself to be loyal to whatever cause he pushes himself towards. The two have shared a drink here and there, though that is normally due to Menelwen tending to some sort of bruise or cut the man earned from a recent scuffle. – ♫ Khy'zen Vashai [Deceased] - The two were not necessarily as close as two peas in a pod, but the man was a good and dear friend to Menelwen all the same. So when she heard of his passing, she could scare believe that the man she had shared drinks, laughs, and fair times with was...gone. It has been several moons since his death, and to this day, Menel still mourns, knowing she could have more to help the man if only he had asked. ♫ Excen Validus - The two met with both unusual and solemn circumstances, and though they are both civil to one another, it is sometimes difficult for Menel to get a read on the Hyur. Regardless of his quite disposition, the woman trusts the man, and hopes that the wounds he carries on his soul will some day heal. ♫ Nivaar Swann - A chance meeting had the gladiator and Elezen meeting at the Bastard Honor's old location within the Bronze Lake. A fierce and loyal man, Nivaar has proven time and time again to be a pleasure to talk to and a joy to be around. Because of the Hyur's extreme love for steamed carrots, Menelwen can no longer look at the vegetable without remembering the man with a smile on her face. ♫ Nylesa Tou - Of all of her friends, this firecracker of a Monk is, quite possibly, Menelwen's closest. With the ability to easily spice up an otherwise quiet evening, the pair have found themselves in numerous hilarious episodes of shenanigans. With the Hyur's insane love for the shakes and sandwiches Menelwen creates, it is sometimes easy to forget of just how dangerous Nylesa can be when. Bestowed a strong arm and faster wit, it is safely assured that Menel has no desire to ever cross the wrong path with the Hyur. ● Hiro Ayami - The two met though Nylesa and the Piquant Pumpkin Cafe Enterprise. Menelwen has gone to seek his counsel on several different issues, ranging from how to gently put down suitors to what she should do about Nylesa eating her sandwich and shake supplies overnight. They share a healthy relationship in that matter, as the man himself has welcome counsel from Menelwen as well, his own matters ranging from the strange to the not so obvious. Time and time again, the man has proved himself both a promising and trusting friend, and Menelwen is glad to have met him. ● Rhysati Lhea - If a word had to be picked to describe the Hyur, intriguing would be best suited. Level headed and blunt, Menelwen has never had to guess what this particular woman is thinking. Knowing so many who hide their true desires and feelings however, it is refreshing to know that if the Elezen ever needs a straight forward opinion on something, Rhysati is the woman to talk to. Also, she makes some damn amazing cookies. ♫ Deverell Jinx - With a warm, playful smile almost always on the mans face, the man is a pure pleasure to be around. The man rarely hides his true emotions, however when he does, it is never for long. He has come to Menelwen many, many times for both comfort and counsel, and the Elezen is glad to know that the man has so much trust in her. With every conversation and every moment spent with one another, Menel hopes that their bond will only grow stronger. ● Dresden Voltaire - Many experiences were made at the Piquant Pumpkin Cafe Enterprise, and one such experience introduced her to the fine fellow Dresden is. The man is half jester, half stone, as his mood can vary on a day to day basis. Knowing the reasons behind the mans different moods, Menelwen never presses while in public company, as she knows that, when the man is ready, he will seek her out to speak of his thoughts. The two have made many memories together, some more memorable than others, but it would be wrong to say that any of them were unimportant. ● Daghbheri Himalspyr - The two of them had once been more than close friends, though after a bout with the lighting Primal Ramuh, their romantic relationship ceased to exist. Needless to say, Dogberry's letter left her heart in pieces with the admission that he admired another. It will take many suns for her to fully heal, and as far as their friendship goes...the man left her when she was battered and bruised in more ways than one. It will take more than time for that trust to rebuild, though that does not mean that she would allow any harm to befall the Roegadyn. ♫ E'khei Balduin - When a relationship between two individuals starts out with talk of a Roegadyn being squished by a magitech, well, you can never be sure if you'll see the other again. Thankfully, in the case with E'khei, Menel's allies did not frighten the Miqo'te for long and the two have been able to feed their ever growing friendship. ♫ Alexander Stormwind - When the request to rid the realm of the primal Ifrit found itself on the Bastard's desk, Menelwen took the job herself. Her desire was to help the mercenary band dismiss Ifrit without the loss of life, however that want fell short when the battle came to a close and one of their own was tempered. Despite the Elezen being the one to take the life of the sole tempered member in the group, it may have been that which forged the growing friendship between Alexander and Menelwen. Doing what needed to be done, no matter the consequences, and then dealing with said consequences when the time called for it. Since that event, she has learned more about the man than he would probably desire, however she has promised her word to him that his secret will follow her to her grave, and that of anyone else who seeks to speak of it. ♫ Rhianna Oruissi - Rhianna and Menelwen have an odd sort of relationship, odd not meaning ill, but odd in the case that they have both saved the others life at one point in time. Menelwen saved Rhianna following their bout with the over-bearing primal Titan, and the Midlander returned the favor after Ramuh struck the Adder down and filled her with an unknown level of lightning aether. Their relationship has blossomed into a strong friendship, and even with the secrets that Menelwen holds of the other woman, she would not want to change anything. She'll take Rhianna's secret to her grave, just as she'll bury any who seek out her secret to try and harm her. === Family === ● Oriabelle [Or-re-a-bell] Veara - Menelwen's Mother. [Deceased] – Menelwen and her mother would have had a wonderful, loving relationship if, and only if, Menel had been born after her younger brother, Calthius. Bearing a girl as her first child, Rohisse's family grew to despise Menelwen's mother. It was not until Calthius was born that their displeasure was soothed, but by then it was too late. ● Rohisse [Row-highs] Veara - Menelwen's Father. [Deceased] – Despite his parents displeasure of Menelwen's gender, Rohisse soon found his daughter wrapped around his finger. He cared for her as any father should, looking after her and teaching her all that he could as she grew. ● Calthius [Cal-thee-us] Veara - Menelwen's Brother. [Unknown] – How the two got along all depended on their mothers mood, and whether or not she was around. Growing up as kids, they had their spats, just as they had their own tender moments. Though as the years began to pass, the two grew apart, each year adding what felt like a hundred yalms. === Enemies & Rivals === ⚔ Lufrid Silverscream - Malicious. Terrifying. Vicious. This man both terrifies Menelwen and boils her very blood. For years, he has been unable to find her, and if life goes the way she desires, she will never hear, see, or learn of the mans whereabouts. ⚔ Kale Aideron - Had Menelwen not been blackmailed into taking a job, she may have been able to meet the Highlander on better terms. This not being the case, the two have gone toe to toe in numerous encounters, and one such time nearly ended both of their lives. The man is a fierce fighter, appears to be a strong tactician, and seems to be an even more loyal comrade to those he deems are his companions.

Rumours

Commonly heard.

■ Baderon Tenfingers, taverner of the Drowning Wench: "Eh, Menelwen? Yea, she used to work here about...oh, dammit. It's been a while. Least twelve or more moons. You know if she's lookin' to get back to work here?"

■ S'dhodjbi, waitress of the Drowning Wench: "Oh! Mene! Yea, she used to work here all the time, but then she picked work up elsewhere. Unfortunate...she used to share her tips with me."

■

Moderately Heard.

■ Drunk Patron: "He...hehehe...aye, 'ol knife ears 'er could serve me ANY day!"

Rarely Heard.

■ Ship Captain: "I swear I've seen 'er before, moons ago...wasn't she the gal who got proposed to without a ring?"

■ Shaddy Tradesmen: "That elf ain't nuthin' more than misplaced goods."

Player Character Rumours

■ "'Wen's been blessed with a strong arm, a fast wit, and a kind heart, and when she's around, we are blessed to be near her." - Daghbheri Himalspyr

■ "Miss Veara is a smart and charming woman. She exudes positive influence, a loss for those who distance themselves from her." - Alexander Stormwind

■

♦ Songtrack

1. Just Another Day
2. Menelwen Veara
3. Escaping The Ship
4. No Escaping The Past
5. Traveling Mage
6. Face Your Fears
7. New-found Hope
8. Promises
9. Healing
10. Only Time Will Tell
11. Memories of a Harsh Age
12. Alone at the Bar
13. Lost Souls

OoC Notes

• Server: Balmung
• Timezone: Central