User:Ghalleon

Ghalleon Helseth

Son of Ishgard. Priest of Nald'thal.

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Details Vital Information ■ FORMAL TITLE... The Right Reverend Baron Ghalleon Gamaliel de Helseth, Order of Nald'thal ■ FRIENDLY ADDRESS... Reverend Ghalleon (or Helseth) | Father Ghalleon (or Helseth) | Brother Ghalleon (or Helseth) | Lord Ghalleon (never Lord Helseth) ■ RACE & CLAN... Hyur Midlander ■ GENDER... Male ■ AGE... Thirty years ■ NAMEDAY... 26th Sun of the 2nd Umbral Moon, 1550 6.A.E. ■ ORIENTATION... Heteroromantic heterosexual ■ MARITAL STATUS... Married to Flora Valerian Other Statistics ■ NATIONALITY... Ishgardian ■ CITIZENSHIP... Ishgard (birth) | Ul'dah (bestowed) ■ FAMILY... Viscount and Viscountess Absalom and Cornelia de Helseth (parents) | Phaedra Hautelle de Helseth (sister) ■ RESIDENCE... Traders' Grace estate, the Goblet 10th Ward ■ OCCUPATION... Priest of the Order of Nald'thal | Thaumaturge | Investor ■ PATRON DEITY... Thaliak, the Scholar (Birth) | Halone, the Fury (Nation) | Nald'thal, the Trader (Priesthood) ■ HEIGHT & WEIGHT... 5 fulms, 10 ilms. 162 ponze. ■ ALIGNMENT... Lawful Good | General Information . ❝ Peace if possible. Truth at all costs. ❞ Appearance Eyes Blue Hair Blonde Skin Pale Build Slight Voice Baritone . . . . . Bearing Elegant Laterality Right-handed Scars None Markings None Style Sumptuous . . . . . Hair & Eyes Ghalleon's hair is long golden blonde, and his eyes are crisp sky blue. It has been his custom since adulthood to pin the front fringes of his hair together in hanging locks to frame his face. Over the past few years, however, he has been letting his hair grow longer and longer, pleased at his wife's reaction to the style. It always appears meticulously washed and combed, for which he relies upon his maidservant Mahira's assistance. Ghalleon is nearsighted, and it bothers him enough that he will almost always wear spectacles over his eyes. He may remove them, however, to see better in conditions of heavy rain or snow; or in gales lest he lose them. Physique & Markings Ghalleon's skin is rosy pale. It is particularly white in areas usually covered by his long garments, such as his upper arms; however, he must walk around in the Ul'dahn sun enough that his face, hands, and lower forearms are just a touch darker. He has an average build: nobody would describe his frame as spindly, but nobody would describe it as particularly athletic, either. His upper arms, if they are ever spotted from beneath a cloak or cassock, would be surprisingly well-defined for a man who spends his days indoors. On the other hand, he becomes winded by the time he ascends a third flight of stairs. He has no tattoos, scars, or other distinctive markings on his body. Hygiene & Attire Except in emergency, Ghalleon always appears in public bathed, combed, and clean-shaven. He usually smells of grapefruit citrus and fern, owing to the tonic he applies to his cheeks after his shave. His clothes are characteristically simple but opulent, and they are matched to the occasion. His usual attire is a black cassock of his Order inlaid with gold embroidery. However, in Ishgard he may select highborn fashions when his clerical state is not necessary. As a wealthy man in Ul'dah's hub of trade, his eye is often attracted to strange and exotic items that command high costs. In virtually all circumstances, however, he prefers to wear clothes which keep his entire body covered. He will also almost always bear a scepter, which serves as his thaumaturgical focus, and a small satchel for sundries. Personality Psychological Profile Ghalleon enjoys solitude, silence, prayer, and study; but he draws energy and strength equally from moments with close friends. He needs both elements in roughly equal doses, or he will begin to feel either harried or lonely. He does not care much for large gatherings or conversations with several strangers, as these can be pleasant for him but always leave him emotionally and physically drained. Interestingly though, his vocation has greatly assisted his public speaking skills, and he has little trouble anymore speaking to groups, especially as a priest or teacher. He is typically calm and polite in conversation. He has a temper, but it usually only flares up when he's responding to someone else's energy. As a priest, he is always prepared to hear a penitent's confession, or to aid someone in need with alms or advice; but he will not reward bad choices with sentimental reassurances. Voice Ghalleon speaks in a clear and rich baritone. He has a habit of stopping abruptly mid-sentence in conversations or lectures, as he is constantly thinking of qualifications and clarifications to even simple points. Though his knowledge of popular songs is spotty, he has a surprisingly large and precise vocal range, employed mostly in the chants and hymns of his priestly office. (Example of his chant.) Philosophy & Mannerisms The devout of Nald'thal render Him worship according to His two aspects. Nald governs earthly trade, wealth, and commerce; and Thal governs the underworld and the transactions between the dead and the living. Ghalleon orders his life by these precepts. He is completely orthodox in his theology, and his faith is mature and intellectual. His amassed wealth, to him, is both evidence of Nald's blessing and worship rendered back to Him. Though justice is important as a virtue in its own right, it is especially important to the Traders' faithful, as justice means precisely to give to each person what is his due. The rest and joy of eternal life in Thal's realm is the reward of a life well-lived; and the prospect of being cast into the hells at Thal's hands is a dire warning frequently found on Ghalleon's lips. Ghalleon particularly honors Halone because of his Ishgardian birth. He believes that he is part of Her chosen people; but that his people must remain strictly faithful and virtuous before Her if they are not to be chastised by their severe Patroness. The recent conclusion of the Dragonsong War has invited much controversy in the Holy See, but Ghalleon steadfastly believes that a strong Church means a strong Ishgard. He has no hatred of dragonkind as such and is pleased at the war's end; but he supports the traditional Orthodox doctrine and opposes revisionist reforms. He has gone so far as to write a treatise in defense of tradition. Ghalleon enjoys speaking to the faith of the simple just as well as the learned. His pastoral manner is improving daily. He also enjoys conversations with the heterodox, doubters, and apostate, so long as the discussion is in good faith. He dislikes the scornful, the passive-aggressive, and the dismissive, and will quickly fire back at them in a similar tone. He is also generally a supporter of tradition in general and the pastoral ideals of stability, family and community bonds, marital fidelity, and the rearing of pious children. He is especially hostile to sexual promiscuity displayed towards him or laid as bait in conversation with him. Ghalleon—even as a priest—knows the pull of desire as much as anyone; but he believes that indulgence here attacks not only the integrity of the family but the very root of the virtue of faith/fidelity itself. One who is faithful in small things is faithful in great things also. Ghalleon’s chief method of problem-solving is his intellect combined with his oratory. Any need, problem, or potential conflict he has is an occasion in which he attempts to reason out a favorable conclusion. It is not at all a self-conscious “bartering” or “persuasion”: his instinct that any problem can be talked through by rational people lies very deep in him, and he does not consciously realize that he so frequently takes this path. Preferences Likes ● Good conversation ● Comfortable leather armchairs ● Rest after hard work ● Orthodox faith--simple or profound ● Patience, courtesy, and gratitude ● Rain, so long as he's not stuck out in it ● A crisp and bracing autumn ● A clean and secure house ● A delicious and sumptuous meal ● Clean laundry ● Quality paper ● Fountain pens ● A glass of cognac by the fire on a cold winter Dislikes ● Blasphemy, impiety, and irreligion ● Mockery of his masculinity ● Disrespect to his wife ● When people close off parts of their lives or subjects of conversation because of his religion ● Grossly profligate sexual habits ● His perceptions of tribal Miqo'te harem structures and promiscuity ● Sweating in fine clothes ● Being wounded ● Hard physical exertion ● Lots of stairs ● Large crowds ● Being late ● Cleaning house ● Having strangers catch him sleeping Skills ● Thaumaturgy of the Order of Nald'thal ● Chant ● Inscribing of texts and scrolls in the Eorzean alphabet ● Chocobo dressage ● Jousting

Combat, Abilities & Weaponry Basic Statistics High: Piety, Faith, Intelligence, Aetheric Ability Above Average: Willpower, Charisma Average: Endurance, Dexterity Low: Strength, Constitution, Reflex Aetheric Abilities Mastery: Thaumaturgy Expert: None Average: None Novice: None Weapon Training Mastery: None Expert: Aetheric focus [staff, scepter] Average: None Novice: Jousting lance Combat Relevant Skills High: Battlefield tactics, Extreme weather tolerance Above Average: Command, Chocobo riding, Resolve Average: Surveying, Spotting Low: Pain tolerance, reflex, endurance Non-Combat Abilities ● Theology: Having been trained in a seminary of the Order of Nald'thal since boyhood, and being since birth a faithful member of the Ishgardian Orthodox Church, Ghalleon has acquired significant content mastery of formal systematic theology and its philosophical underpinnings. His knowledge of religious lore is deep, but it is restricted to the formal and academic: he has little knowledge or confidence in folk traditions or heterodox doctrines and practices. ● Chocobo riding: Both for pleasurable rides in the country and for long-distance travel, Ghalleon has become a very skilled rider. He is comfortable enough in the saddle that he has began practicing the sport of jousting, and he would be a competent rider if mounted during battle. If he is coordinating or commanding, he prefers to be mounted for the better visibility and mobility; however, if he is confecting thaumaturgy, he prefers to be dismounted and concealed for the ability to strike the enemy unawares. ● Ability: Description Combat Abilities ● Ability: Description OOC Note The Grand Tilt of Coerthas | Tournaments: 1 | Victories: 0 | Hastilude Wins: 1 | Opponents Unbirded: 1 | Times Unbirded: 1

History . Disclaimer: . Sixth Astral Era Childhood This is typically pre-calamity information, or information from before the turn of the era (Domans & others not in Eorzea proper). Seventh Umbral Era Adulthood This is typically post calamity information, or information since the turn of the era (Domans & others not in Eorzea proper). In Recent Times Moving Forward .

Relationships Relationship Status Legend ღ Relationship ❣ Attraction ♡ Complicated ♦ Friend ✝ Deceased ✔ Positive ✖ Negative ● Neutral � Unsure Family Acquaintances Former Acquaintances Deceased

Rumors NPC Rumors Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. ◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard. Use these freely! ■ "Rumor." — Rumor Monger. ■ "Rumor." — Rumor Monger. ◢ Uncommon Rumors - A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first! ■ "Rumor" — Rumormonger. ■ "Rumor" — Rumormonger. ◢ Rare Rumors - Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using! ■ "Rumor" — Rumormonger. ■ "Rumor" — Rumormonger. PC Rumors Feel free to add your own rumors to this section. ◢ Player Character Rumors - Some of these are more rare than others! ■ "Rumor" — Rumormonger. ■ "Rumor" — Rumormonger.

Gallery Music Dance Eorzea Dance Artist: Artist Name Origin: Album/etc Title Context: Theme context. Dance Eorzea Dance Artist: Artist Name Origin: Album/etc Title Context: Theme context. Dance Eorzea Dance Artist: Artist Name Origin: Album/etc Title Context: Theme context. Artwork Description, may leave blank. In-Game Screenshots Description, may leave blank.

RP Info Location & Probability Places where the character is very likely to be seen ■ Location: Probability Affiliations Most of these aren’t public, and would have to be asked after! ■ City-State, Region or Organization: Affiliation reason/purpose. IC Inventory The following items are things that this individual carries on their person at all times. These are noted for pickpockets, and those watching her closely. This information is meant to be a prompt for insight and is not to be meta-gamed, though feel free to use this information if it comes up logically in RP (pickpocketing, a search, etc) with use of a simple /tell. ■ Coinpurse: A simple coin purse made of soft leather, containing a few hundred gil. RP Limits I like to consider myself a flexible player who is willing to commit to a number of different types of scenes and role-play scenarios, but even I have my limits. If something is on the play list, assume it means yes, as long as it's within the context of the current play or ongoing plot. No's are typically a hard no, and it means don't ask. ■ I will play . ■ Ask about . ■ I won't play . RP Hooks While the below is by no means comprehensive, it's a kind of spring board for walk-up RP. Longer plots that are meant to run for more than a few quick RP's, please feel free to send me a tell so we can work out a good reason for our characters to get to know one another. I'm always looking for RP, unless I'm actively spamming PvE content. ■ List item.

OOC Notes Player Information Player Note There is a lot of information on this character wiki, but it is by no means completely comprehensive. There are chunks of backstory that are left intentionally vague so that details can be later added as developed through creative writing or in role-play revelation. Feel free to use Common or Uncommon rumors freely, if you want to use a Rare Rumor as a plot hook or to spark RP, I would ask that you send me a tell first, to make certain it's alright. Character Lore Adherence Everything concerning this character that has not been confirmed by in-game lore should be taken with a grain of salt. Anything that has had to be changed because of lore shifting will be noted below. ■ No changes. Character Concept Information. Character Tidbits Links Out Links that lead off the wiki, but are technically relevant to the character. ■ Link Description: Link Title Tropes & Explanations A trope is a convention or device that is often found in creative works. In this case, the tropes below describe my character either in part, or as a whole. Their background, personality, appearance, etc, most of them can be described in the tropes below. ■ Trope Tropes are devices and conventions that a writer can reasonably rely on as being present in the audience members' minds and expectations. On the whole, tropes are not clichés.

Credits Wiki Information This wiki is constantly changing as the character’s story changes. It was last modified on Month ##th, 2016. A blank version of the wiki template can be found here Layout Information The following is not entirely comprehensive, but contains general credits. Please leave the link-backs if you use this template! ■ Original template by Bancroft Gairn. ■ Adapted by Xheja Rajhera. ■ Tabs by Unnamed Mercenary. ■ Expanded bits by Lucaell Tareth'eian. ■ Header image inspired by D'lyhhia Lhuil. ■ Music bits from J'karu Rhome. ■ Relationships & OOC notes by Glioca Sargonnai. ■ Various formatting inspired by Odette Saoirse & others.