Virella Douront

Virella Douront
Daughter of Ishgard
Gender	Female
Race	Elezen
Clan	Wildwood
Citizenship	Ishgard
Age	26
Occupation	Astrologian
Guardian	Halone, the Fury

Character

Appearance

Being shut away in the Observatorium towers, and her studies often lasting from the early evening till the early morning, it is safe so say Virella doesn't have much in the way of a tan, being as pale like many native Ishgardian elezen. The most colourful features upon her face are her freckles, two bright green eyes and to very subtly usage of make-up; this all being framed by long thin hair, usually braided at the back. She stands at an average height for one of her kind, a physique fitting for a more scholarly type - she has little in the way of muscle.

As any loyal Ishgardian woman would, she heeds to the saying 'pure as peridot' and dutifully wears a peridot ring on her right hand. Next to this she wears a pair of mythril earrings to express her unity with her people's everlasting crusade against the Dravanian Horde.

When found within the Observatorium's reaches, she dresses according to her job as an astrologian. Despite not being overly keen on her large pointy hat her fellow astrologians tend to wear, she only equips it within the cold reaches of Coerthas. Fingerless gloves is another thing she only seems to wear when the cold gets to her. But if one may find her outside her job's attire, she could easily pass for your typical tavern wench. A simply dress, leather corset and a smile to go with it all, she blends in as easily between a crowd of elezen commoners.

Personality

A far cry from a quiet wallflower, Virella seems to boast with self confidence. From the often spotted cheeky smile upon her lips, to the ways she walks, she almost seems to dare people to take an issue with her outgoing personality, especially within the reaches of Ishgard. Being far from shy around the other sex, Virella seems to revel in the attention of Elezen men, and rumour has it her behaviour around them often ends up in what is borderline acceptable within Ishgardian society.

But this all is of course when one were to meet her in a situation it would allow her to behave as such. When she is on duty, whether it is star gazing, making calculation or doing anything else what requires her attention as an astrologian, she's drop dead serious, and far from easily swayed from the tasks bestowed upon her.

Despite not being overly keen on other races and nations as a whole, she tries to judge people onto an individual base. Her curious nature often gets the best of her in any case, and in the end race, nation and gender seems to matter little to her while she tries to pry as many things from people's lips. Although while being very laid back, especially so for one with Ishgardian roots, insults directed to the Church, Archbishop or Halone are met with everything but kindness. She has the tendency to be over-zealous, like many other from her city-state, and would defend her people's ways with her dying breath.

Overall she is a very pleasant Elezen to be around, always eager to strike up a conversation, whether it to be a serious one, or just mindless chatter. Politics, however, are best left out.

History

Born to an Ishgardian soldier, Ferdinant Douront, and a local seamstress, Alessa Velletioux, Virella ended up being the third child out of five gifted to the happy couple. Blessed with a relative easy childhood, Virella didn't saw many struggles. Her merry family of commoners, as if blessed by Halone herself, had seen little in the way of losses to the Dravanian Horde.

Virella stood out like a sore thumb compared to her siblings. Her sisters mostly interested in typical girly nonsense, her brothers more so in hitting one another with wooden swords, Virella ended up sticking her nose between the books her parents provided.

Her parents saw the potential from an early age within their young daughter, and eventually had her whisked away to the towers of the astrologians. As expected the young girl became obsessed with their craft. Once she had reached a suitable age, she started to study underneath the strict gaze of the Observatorium. It was there that she met Francis Falcke, the two became the best of friends. This all ended though when Francis' family got exiled, yet it didn't sway Virella from her path to become an astrologian. In fact it only work harder after she had lost her closest friend. It was also around this time she entered her first relationship. Her and Alueaux Dunant used to be very close until he saw their relationship as a thorn in his side, breaking off the relationship and focused upon his work as a dragoon entirely.

A plantpot and a year later, she found herself absolutely smitten by a young Temple Knight, Geralt Bellevioux. From the moment they met the two were nearly inseparable, spending every waking moment together if not split apart due to duties. Plans of marriage were being made but sadly enough the young knight saw himself fall before the Dravanian Horde before they were given the chance to go trough the bonding ceremony, joining the Halls of Halone way too early. Naturally this let Virella in a state of depression, and despite having recently accepted the fact he's gone, resting within the Halls of the Fury, she still mourns his loss every time the topic is brought up.

In the meanwhile, her brothers managed to get conscripted within the army of the Holy See, one eventually ending up as a knight, the other a dragoon. One sister became an inquisitor, whereas the other devoted herself to her husband and motherhood.

As for Virella herself, the young girl eventually turned into an astrologian in her own right, following the teachings of Halone by heart and serving the Holy See devoutly like so many others from Ishgardian soil.

Tendencies

Likes ■ Socialising ■ Astrology ■ Ishgard's culture ■ Music ■ The Fury's teachings ■ Dancing, in private ■ Eating apples

Dislikes ■ The Dravanian Horde ■ Heresy ■ Interracial couples ■ People who speak ill of Ishgard ■ Unclear skies ■ Snow ■ The desert

Other ■ Alignment: Lawful Good ■ Favourite Food: Apples ■ Favourite Drink: Wine ■ Favourite Place: The Observatorium, the home of her parents ■ Hobby: Reading

Relationships

➳ In a relationship ● Good Standing ● Neutral Standing ● Poor Standing

Friends ➳ Reilan Orycia - The moment the two Ishgardians met in Limsa, as if it was written in the stars itself, the two started to enjoy one another's company a great deal. It was when they both got called back home, his name cleared from previous supposed misdeeds, that their relationship took a turn for the better, officially agreeing upon becoming a couple. ● Domri Blackblade – An Ala Mhigian mercenary she literally stumbled into. Ever since the two met, they have been spending a lot of time in one another's presence, despite Virella's bigotry regarding all things non-Ishgardian - a thing he appears to be handling well compared to most. Despite the two denying it themselves constantly, they appear to be rather fond of one another. If anything the friendship between the Ishgardian and the Ala Mhigian makes for a special one. ● Francis Falcke - Once meant to become an astrologian like herself, the midlander's family got themselves exiled before his teachings finished. Despite Ishgard's habit of punishing relatives of supposed heretics, Virella never agreed with this. Till this very day she considers her childhood friend as one of the closest.

Acquaintances ● Haecid Lokir - One of the first people she met within Limsa. The sellsword instantly offered his help with finding more star maps in return of learning more about Ishgard's culture - an agreement she respects a great deal. ● Quentin Roseaux - Bumping into the Ishgardian sellsword within Limsa, Virella found herself drawn quite quickly towards him. ● Caellane Graveless – A lanky, somewhat strange, hyur woman she happened to come across. She isn't quite sure on what to make out of her yet, except taking pity upon her. ● Aldaric Travenchet - Another Ishgardian she happened to meet within her time in Limsa. Although after realising some of the rumours surrounding him, and his status as a noble, she appears to be somewhat more reserved around him, as if she is continuing to keep in mind her lower rank within Ishgard's society while conversing with the man. ● Nicholas Graveshire - She doesn't know much about this man, yet his craft interest her greatly after seeing him in action. Enemies & Rivals ● Alueaux Dunant - Once she and the Dragoon were in a most passionate relationship - this was until he decided the relationship became a distraction to his duty to Ishgard as a dragoon. Virella's pride seemed to have taken a dent, and still has a hard time getting along with the Dragoon despite their partnership having ended years ago. ● Adelicia Kohl - The poor woman made the mistake of insulting Ishgard once, and Virella is hard pressed to forget such slights. She really cannot abide the woman's presence, and takes great joy in the fact she managed to have the woman explode in front of one of Ishgard's inquisitors, effectively 'exiling' herself.

Rumours

Player Character Rumours

■ "She reminded me of a wounded chocobo. I want her to be the heroine of my next ballad." - Lucaell Tareth'eian