Hesperia Lunamaesta
 Hesperia Lunamaesta
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| Gender | Female |
| Race | Miqo'te |
| Clan | Keeper of the Moon |
| Citizenship | Ul'dah |
| Age | 25 |
| Sexuality | Polyamorous/Heteroflexible |
| Occupation | Diner Proprietress |
| Guardian | Menphina, the Lover |
| Namesday | 28th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon |
| Alignment | Chaotic Neutral |
Contents
Character
General
Hesperia is a bright, bookish young woman with a love of fantasy, folklore, and fairytales. To those who have merely just met her, she is gentle with a big heart, eager to please those around her. To those who know her she is much the same, though one may add calculating, indecisive, impulsive, quick-witted, short-tempered, and unafraid to break rules (or laws, in some cases). Regardless of how one may see her, it's obvious there is a quiet, baleful energy bubbling just under the surface.
Appearance
Hesperia usually doesn't look like much out in the field in the baggy clothes that drape her form, her verdant eyes framed by red spectacles, and the shaggy, dark brown, shoulder-length hair she never cares to do much of anything with. However, occasionally she can be seen baring much of her body in keeping with her carefree nature; there is rarely an in-between for the two fashions. A beauty mark pocks her face just under her left eye, cheeks usually dusted red to convey an innocent, girlish charm.
Early Life
Born as the first of twins to mother and stepfather Stella and Axyl Bridin respectively, Hesperia and her brother Astor did not want for much from their parents growing up. Hesperia did however struggle with getting along with her peers throughout her school days. The family frequently moved between Ul'dahn and Limsa Lominsan homes, leaving the children somewhat socially inept and frequently friendless. As a result, Hesperia would often turn to books, developing a fascination with folklore and mythology instead of the world and people around her. A natural result would be an above-average reading and language comprehension, though it only served to alienate her further. Once it got to the point that she was bullied for being a supposed "egghead", she began to lash out physically only to be dubbed a brute. The young Hesperia would then retreat back into her shell of fantasy, only for the cycle to repeat many times as she grew older. For better or worse however, she learned both how to take and throw punches, assets in the protection of her brother Astor and best friend Hyuponia Lunamaesta, an orphaned Ala Mhigan boy her mother had taken in.
At Current
These days, Hesperia spends much of her time co-managing her family's establishment, the Merry Moon Diner and Inn with husband Hyuponia as they care for their newborn son. They live in the Lavender Beds with their daughter Zorya, her mammet Mariella, and a few animal friends.
Combat
General
In combat, Hesperia relies mostly an Arcanima, particularly spells in which one may alter a target's state of health. Poisons, in a word. Even where mana is not concerned, Hesperia was at one point known to carry faux sewing needles laced with a toxin of her own engineering based off the secretions and discharge of her pet Morbol. When unequipped with her signature tome, due to a past of scrapping Hesperia is capable of holding her own, at least for a few moments in hand-to-hand combat. She only has some formal training in boxing, though she is not above cheap shots.
Tendencies
Hesperia is known for
- being blunt and outspoken, regardless of consequence,
- inspecting other Miqo'te to see if they are Moonkeepers or Sunseekers due to a slight bias,
- losing her temper, though she struggles with Intermittent Explosive Disorder,
- carelessly leaving messes, and
- keeping and sharing incredibly liberal points of view.
Likes
- Morbols
- Hyuponia Lunamaesta
- Chocobos, Moogles, Sylphs, and Tonberries
- The Shroud
- Books
- Toxins
Dislikes
- Domestic chores and responsibilities
- Faye Covington
- Conservative people
- Weak-willed women and chauvinistic men
- Bullies
Hobbies/Talents
- Skilled with a sewing needle
- Capable of drawing
- Knowledgeable of various toxins and their effects on the body
- Often has her nose in a book when she isn't working
- Is actually quite a talented pianist and singer under her mother's tutelage, though her voice is a bit of an acquired taste.
Relationships
- Taken from Hyuponia Lunamaesta who took it from Val Nunh, who took it from Siobhain Surtsthalwyn, whom took from Deidre Ta'ea
- ♥ Romantic Interest ♥ Sexual Desire ♥ Platonic Love ● Good Standing ● Neutral Standing ● Poor Standing
Family
- ♥♥ Hyuponia Lunamaesta - Her childhood best friend and father of her child, these two have recently tied the knot. He is boyish and just as bookish as Hesperia, the two bumbling through parenthood and business side by side.
- ♥ Zorya Bridin-Lunamaesta - Zorya is the anemic daughter born of a night of passion between Hesperia and Hyuponia in their teens. She's prodigious with the bow, though whether it's from natural talent or the burning drive to be like the heroine in the tales her mother regales her with at night before sleep is unclear.
- ♥ Libra Lunamaesta - Hesperia and Hyuponia's newborn son has been likened to a "mole" by his older sister.
- ♥● Stella Bridin - Hesperia's mother, with whom she has a rather turbulent relationship. She has great respect for the values her mother instilled in her, though when it comes to the more intimate nature of mother and daughter, she still has pause.
- ♥ Axyl Bridin - Though the Hyur isn't her biological father, he is the only one Hesperia has ever known. His pride does not play as much a part in his relationship with Stella and his allowance of her to lead the Bridins as much as it does in his homecooking.
- ♥Astor Bridin - Hesperia's twin brother who, along with Hyuponia, she was inseparable from growing up. Issues sprung up between the two around the time of Zorya's birth however, a rift forming between the two for some years. Despite this and the way they speak of and to each other, the twins are fiercely protective of each other even now.
Friends
- ♥ ♥ Worren Tigre - An old flame of Hes', Worren is very much a man of action and morals. Though she doesn't particularly care for his "man's man" attitude, she retains a soft spot for him.
- ● Zanin Briggs - A man highly respected by the Lunamaestas, he is never far when a medical need arises for the family. They share many a social call as well as professional visits.
- ● Dominan Porilnan - An old Lalafellan neighbor whose family the Bridins had feuded with for several generations due to mutual superiority complexes. These days, the two clans are much friendlier to each other; Hesperia even taught "Little Dommy" the piano.
Enemies
Despite recent events and her husband's own feelings, Hesperia tends to be more wary of certain folks rather than considering them flat-out enemies.
- ● Faye Covington - Matriarch of the Harbingers of Dawn, she is Hesperia's former employer. Due to an incident in which Hesperia was fired and several people were injured, saying there is no love between these two would be an understatement.
- ● Val Nunh - If there is any malice borne, it would be for Val Nunh. Not only did he bluff a threat to her daughter's well being, but Hesperia learned the hard way that Val has rather good aim with throwing knives.
History/Timeline
-WIP-
Rumors
Common Rumors
- "She dresses kinda odd, guess she's a researcher of some sort."
- "Oh, that's the lady who runs that diner out of her house. Seems nice."
- "She lives in that big house with the bridge with her kid and Husband 'Horse' or.. 'Pony' or somethin'."
Moderate Rumors
- "She's some kind of Arcanist. You know, the kind that deals with poisons."
- "I hear she's a bit... 'loose', if y'know what I mean. She seems a bit on the young end to have a kid that age, not to mention the parade of men in and outta there when it ain't even business hours!"
- "That's the one with that little halfling kid, right? I hear she's dying or something."
- "I hear their family's actually loaded or something. That ain't the only house they own, but they like to play it low-key, I'll bet!"
Rare Rumors
- "I hear that she got into it with some military unit or something. Even went to jail!"
- "Supposedly, they've got guard morbols up at that house at night... Not even the normal kind y'see rich folks carin' for."
- "'Bridin'...? As in THOSE Bridins? You know, that one lady who..."
