Bertrand Ahlbrecht

Bertrand Ahlbrecht

The Aging Knight

❝ You must become an old man in good time if you wish to be an old man long. ❞

Marcus Aurelius

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Details Vital Information ■ NICKNAMES... Ber, Bert, Eight-Arms ■ RACE... Hyuran ■ GENDER... Male ■ AGE... Fifty-one ■ NAMEDAY... 20th Sun, 6th Umbral Moon, 1529 S.A.E. ■ ORIENTATION... Straight ■ MARITAL STATUS... Widowed Other Statistics ■ NATIONALITY... Highlander ■ CITIZENSHIP... Ishgard ■ RESIDENCE... Residential area of the Shroud ■ OCCUPATION... Former Knight Commander (Retired) ■ PATRON DEITY... Oschon, The Wanderer ■ HEIGHT & WEIGHT... 6 fulms, 6 ilms. 257 ponze. General Information Hailing from the Northern parts of Eorzea, Bertand Ahlbrecht was raised as part of the Ishgardian nation. Taken in at a young age as an orphan, he'd work for the noble House Rochechouart. Being placed into service as soon as he was able, he would eventually earn a right to become a squire for a Knight of the House itself. Unbeknownst to him, it would be for the eighth Knight Commander himself; Ser Louise Ahlbrecht. Through rigorous training and studious practice, he would become a Knight of the House just several years later after taking part of the month long trial. As well as earning the surname Ahlbrecht. Having befriended the new young Lord Nicholas Rochechouart upon saving his life during a royal hunt, Bertrand would find himself a new purpose to his Knighthood. Growing older as every mortal does and with the passing of Ser Louise Ahlbrecht; as well as much more understanding of his duties and his own abilities, he would be gifted the Knight Commander's blade "ina gcónaí" or the Living Blade as it had become known to many. Bertrand Ahlbrecht had become a friend to many and an enemy to many more as he wandered into the beginnings of his winter years. With no successor in sight, he would also choose to suddenly retire at the age of fifty. ❝ Who knew the world held so much more? ❞ Appearance Eyes Hair Skin Build Voice Vivid Blue Silvery Gray Olive skinned Broadly built Deeper Gruff Bearing Laterality Scars Markings Style Strong and firm Discoverable through RP Frontal Body covered None Scottish in appearance Hair & Eyes Longer in length, straighter yet shaggy hair. It is kept well not out of want for an attractive appearance, but due to him simply not wishing to worry about it. His face boasts a mutton-chop style, with some trim yet stubbly facial hair over the rest of his jaw and chin. His eyes, always half-lidded hold a tiredness to them but in the same a seriousness that one would be mistaken to not notice. Physique & Markings Broad and strong in stature, he carries himself quite well for a man of his age. He has the body of someone thickly muscled yet still with age comes a sag to his skin. His neck would be comparable to that of a sturdy trunk of a tree. His arms themselves would be sturdy and heavy yet with how they moved would suggest not of it. His torso would be tight and firm, deeper around his chest. His back is tough and taut, yet long and wide to show his want for plentiful training and exercise. His legs, like his arms were sturdy and long. Having created their own strength from carrying the heavy burden that it was of Bertrand himself. He walks without limp, yet does experience pain from his joints without help from his medicine. Slow when time calls for it, but able to speed himself up when the situation turns. Bertrand is older, but still has the fiery spirit of someone half his age. Hygiene & Attire Despite age and the laziness that comes with, Bertrand still keeps himself clean and exercised. Never smelling, or looking disheveled. His attire ranges from cloth and silk attire with the occasional leather add in, ie. boots, gloves or random assortments of attachments; all the way to the flannel suspenders that he ofts wears. One would be shocked to see the man without his trusty bandana tied around his head. During occasion does he don his armour once more, but those days are few and rare. Though always by his side does he carry the blade gifted to him so many years ago, but often to most has a short-sword and dagger somewhere on his person. Personality Psychological Profile Bertrand is one to hide his thoughts and emotions unless around those he deeply trusts. Even with old age creeping more fully into his life, his mind shows it not. Witty, and intelligent he is one to study and figure out an entire situation before devoting himself to it. Humorous when needed, he has a funny side to himself that comes out in spurts during conversation. Voice The voice that reverberates out of his throat is one that is deep and gruff. A roughness to it that adds a edge to his bite, yet able to hold a kindness to it that tricks most when heard. Philosophy & Mannerisms Bertrand believes in doing good to others as he hopes they would do to him. He understands not everyone follows his own beliefs or thoughts, and chooses to not judge them based solely on those alone. He wishes to leave a mark on the world, though not through incredibly heroic actions but from the small deeds that normally go overlooked. Upon seen the man, one would think he were a mercenary of some sort. Speaking to him would eventually give someone another thought entirely. He is a thoughtful man, full of wisdom and knowledge. He holds most of those due to his love of books and readings. If spotted, he most likely is reading a book he just recently acquired. When it comes to swordsmanship his is the utmost serious about it, often treating others as children when they first take up a blade. Safety is key, but he knows when others use it for play. Preferences Likes ● Books and stories ● Conversation ● Those who show a will to learn ● Writing and drawing Dislikes ● Cockiness ● Those that do harm to others that cannot defend themselves ● His past Skills ● Swordsmanship ● Reflexes ● Diplomacy ● Reading and writing

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Combat, Abilities & Weaponry Basic Statistics High: Above Average: Average: Low: Aetheric Abilities Mastery: Expert: Average: Novice: Weapon Training Mastery: Expert: Average: Novice: Combat Relevant Skills High: Above Average: Average: Low: Non-Combat Abilities ● Ability: Description Combat Abilities ● Ability: Description OOC Note Any relevant notes about combat should be added here, such as player preference, system preference, or links off-site to sheets using existing XIV player-made combat systems.

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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 .

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.