Warren Castille
 Warren Castille
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| Gender | All that is man |
| Race | Highlander |
| Clan | Unknown |
| Citizenship | Ul'dah |
| Guardian | Oschon, the Wanderer |
| Marital Status | Speculated upon |
| Occupation | Free Paladin |
I'm tired of things being taken away. I'm done letting that happen.
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Appearance
Height: 6' 7"
Age: Mid-to-late thirties
Weight: Difficult to gauge on account of the armor, but large.
Complexion: Light-skinned but not pale. He lacks the distinct tan of an Ala Mhigan.
Hair: Brown, kept braided.
Eyes: Pale grey.
Particular Traits: A facial marking of Highlander origin marks the right side of his face.
Clothing Style: When not in his armor, he tends to wear loose clothing. He is usually seen adorned in greys and shades instead of colors.
Armor Style: Warren wears a set of heavy armor in the style of a Sultansworn. It is colored dark grey to distinguish himself as a Free Paladin.
Tastes
Likes
- Hearty Meals
- Strong drink
- Manners
- Helping
Dislikes
- Corruption
- The strong abusing the weak
- Being unable to help
Religion
Warren's faith in the Twelve is shaken.
Alignment
Unquestionably good at first glance.
Personality
Quirks
Warren does his best to speak "properly" and devoid of slang or accent. If he is heard cursing in public, something is wrong.
Flaws
- Warren is perhaps too wanting to help. He's a bit naive when it comes to playing "hero" despite his efforts otherwise.
- Warren prefers natural healing over magic or alchemical solutions. He won't refuse treatment if the wound is bad enough but he prefers to keep his bruises and abrasions.
- Warren keeps his walls very high and very secure. He is slow to trust anyone and prefers people see him only as his title.
- Warren has constantly demonstrated a willingness to neglect himself when focused on another task he deems important enough. During times of strife, he will often ignore sleep and sustenance for as long as he can despite knowing it will only serve to impede him once they catch up with him.
Fears
He would have you believe he doesn't know the meaning of the word. In reality, he is deathly afraid of failing, letting down or otherwise losing the few people he has come to rely upon.
Talents
Due to his size and upbringing, Warren is strong and a dedicated swordsman. He also prizes his powers of perception.
Abilities and Skills
Personal
- While lacking any true break-out abilities, he is thankful for his naturally high constitution and powerful musculature.
Weapons
- Warren considers himself proficient with a sword and shield. He is an amateur at hand to hand combat but attempts to make up for his lack of discipline with raw power.
Magic
- He was once able channel healing magic, but has long since fallen out of practice.
Crafting
- Warren is proficient with a hammer and anvil. As long as you don't expect anything of master quality from him, he is perfectly capable of maintaining and repairing his arms and armor.
Affiliations
- Warren is not affiliated with any specific Company. Despite that, he is on good terms with many, if not all, of the Sultansworn working out of Ul'dah and is rarely seen in public without his best friend Ha'uruh Nunh nearby. He'd probably get along with other Free Paladins, if he ever met any.
Rumors and Quotes
Known to many
- He's not actually a Sultansworn, you know. I half think he wears the armor just for the attention! -Persistent Patron
- Have you seen Ser Crofte lately? Something happened there. -Talkative Tankard Taker
- Did you hear he took down The Beast in eight seconds at the Grindstone? Did it without a weapon or armor! Ripped her helmet off and brained her with it, he did! ...Hey, come back! I'm serious! -Grindstone Gawker
Known to some
- The knight, yes. He used to protect a princess, you know. Haven't seen her around anymore, though. I wonder if something happened. -Book-reading Bar-goer
- Him and that Seeker stop in for drinks often enough. I'm not sure what they've got going on, but they seem happy. -Curious Commentator
Known to few
- I knew it was all a front. He'll get his, Ul'dah will see to it. -Irate initiate
- He doesn't wear white anymore. Good reason for it, too. -Skulking sellsword
Player Comments
- Elyscia Rose: "Mist'r Paladin? Ah bloody love 'is choc'bo.. Ah mean.. if it likes 'im.. he cannae be that bad'ah man.. aye? Oh aye, 'n' don't listen to me sis'; he does nae fancy otha lads, he's no one ah them 'homosensuals.'"
- Oscare Iono: "Another stoic guard? Honestly, having him around just makes me and the place feel safer."
- Aya Foxheart: "He told me that he really does have friends..."
- Aya Foxheart: "They used to say that the pillar would fall down without him. I guess that hasn't happened, but I have to say, I miss the guy."
- Delial Grimsong: "Ser Castille, was it? Quiet. Can bleed quite a lot. Has the makings of a perfect man. Hah!"
- Coatleque Crofte: "Have you seen him? Is he... well? I... forgive me, but I can'nae speak of him now."
- Xhosa Tauzeh: "Warren Castille is a wonderful man and a good friend to me. If ever I have need of him, I feel I can rely on him to be there. In return, if he is harmed or defamed, I will arrange such utter and extensive ruination that only passing through the Gates of Thal might offer some relief to what is left of the offender."
- Erik Mynhier: "A good man who has my respect, not something I give away to just anyone."
- S'imba Tia: "He stands by that pillar so much I had to carve his name right above his spot just so everyone knew that it was his."
- Franz Renatus: "Didn't really know him until that kidnapping thing. He's...I'm not sure. I'd like to get to know him more."
- Natalie Mcbeef: "Look up 'Grump' in the dictionary and you'll see his face. Besides that he's a good man to have at your side in a fight."
- Berrod Armstrong: "Don't let all that shiny armor an' manners get yer knickers in a soak -- the man's a Highlander an' he sure as all hells fights like it. Wouldn't mess wit' that one."
- Roen Deneith: "Honorable. Strong. Valiant. No matter what has happened between he and his lady love, I still believe him to be a good man. Perhaps he will find his way back someday."
General Stuff
Warren Castille used to be seen looming over the patrons of the Quicksand on any given evening. Where before he would freely offer an ear or advice to those in need, citing that his position was to protect the citizens of Ul'dah from those who would abuse them, he has turned inward after the dissolution of his relationship with fellow paladin Coatleque Crofte.
Warren freely admits to being a private person. He won't often talk about himself barring a few anecdotes and things of relation to someone else's stories or problems. When not on duty, Warren is a hard man to find.
He is known for his stoicism. It has been mistaken for him being a bit of a grump.
The Grindstone
Every week the Grindstone sees Warren Castille and his best friend, Ha'uruh Nunh arrive to compete in the Grindstone, and every week sees Warren and Howl eat dirt as they scrub out in the first round. The two always seem upbeat about it, though, and appear more interested in the camaraderie than actually winning. Most of the time. Neither of them have been present at the Grindstone in recent weeks, however.
Warren has not been seen at the Grindstone in some weeks.
Warren has won the Grindstone once in his career as a fighter there.
Current Record: 6-9
Current Events
Conflicts of the heart have caused Warren to break things off with Coatleque Crofte. The repercussions of having kept their relationship secreted away from Sei and Howl have given him reason to thoroughly examine himself and his heart. With Sei back with Siben and Howl at his side, Warren tries to battle his despondency and find something worth fighting for.
Just as soon as he'd begun to figure things out, though, Howl was snatched away by his brother, Ha'Ural, and imprisoned in a strange crystal block before giving himself a lethal dose of poison. Warren has begun researching how to dispel the thaumaturge's trap before it kills Howl, though he's unsure how to go about the first step. Behind all of this is the ongoing war of emotions between himself, Howl and Sei, and he's beginning to feel more and more like a villain as a result.
