Madison Brookstone
Overview Madison Brookstone
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| Gender | Female |
| Race | Hyur |
| Clan | Midlander |
| Citizenship | Ishgard |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Unavailable |
| Occupation | Musician and Astrologian |
| Guardian | Nymeia, The Spinner |
| Nameday | 17th Sun of the 6th Astral Moon |
| Free Company | Aethertide Ventures |
Appearance & PersonalityDemeanor: Madison was raised in Ishgard, brought up to be a Lady as her family worked tirelessly to fit into their surroundings to avoid any suspicion or detection from the Holy See. Her manner of speaking and way she carries herself is refined, yet has been beginning to relax with all the time she has spent in Ul'dah and Limsa.
Nature: Madison can be regarded as a refined Lady only as far as her patience happens to extend. With a drop in the cadence of her voice or a twitch of her eye she can seemingly shift gears in a moment, becoming quite commanding or demanding depending on what she feels the situation calls for. She always has her intents set firmly in the greater good, even if it may come off naive to those around her.
Religion: Madison is firmly pious, believing wholeheartedly in the goodness of the Twelve and the blessings they provide. In her mind, she owes them almost everything, right down to the magicks she wields and the aether she borrows from the heavens due to the nature of her Art. It's these thoughts in her mind as she casts, every spell beseeching them for their unique strengths to see her to her goals.
Common Appearance: Madison seems to fluctuate in her styles, some days choosing to be seen in pants and boots and others in sandals and skirts. It doesn't take long to realize that her wardrobe is extensive. She wears light makeup, opting for a shade of pink on her lips and a nude eyeshadow. Her hair is often worn down but she will occasionally be seen with it tied back. Her hair is always long.
Scars & Markings: Madison seems to lack any overly noticeable outward scars and she seems intent on keeping it that way. Her upbringing was very peaceful, the woman never seeing much combat until her days with the Pathfinders. Any wounds inflicted she will aetherically heal herself or have Himeko use her Astrology to heal as to ensure the lack or at least very dim scarring.
Voice: Madison speaks with an Ishgardian accent, furthering the impression of her proper upbringing. Her accent has been known to thicken when she becomes emotional or angered. Voiceclaim here.
Clothing: All of the clothing. Madison can seem to be a bit spoiled in this department. She is fastidious in her appearance, sometimes causing her to be a hindrance on outdoor excursions.
- Visiting the "Lower City States"
- Speaking with new people and learning new things
- Astronomical Textbooks
- Chivalry and Classical Gentleman - Especially Elezen
- Being asked too many questions
- Violence
- Feeling Alone
- Not being taken seriously
- Miqo'te Men
AbilitiesMadison's first and foremost strength is her aetheric prowess. She's never brought it up in conversation, but the more aetherically sensitive may be able to tell that she boasts of pool of immense proportions. She is a learned Sharlayan Astrologian, having been tutored in the art from a young age. The spells she casts are practiced and proficient, seeming to be able to reverse the infliction of wounds in the way only an Astrologian can. She never much cared for the more offensive side of her art, yet since joining and leading the Pathfinders she'd had no choice but to bring these spells into play many times. Currently, Madison possess a fine control over this art and can wield it in many ways. To heal, to restrain and to kill if need be. Exceedingly rarely and in dire circumstances, she's shown to possess the ability to change the course of a battle, altering her comrades courses towards a path of victory. This is very rarely seen and not discussed outside her most personal of circles.
While she possesses the aetheric capability to branch into other magics, for years she only focused on becoming the best Astrologian she could. Previously, she was unskilled in other magics, only able to lend assistance to other members Thaumiturgical casting by virtue of her large aetheric reserves.
Madison has long been told that due to her affinity for aether she'd make a great thaumaturge. She never quite found herself properly motivated to throw herself into learning the art until she met a very specific individual to tutor her. Since then, her skill in thaumaturgy has began to grow slowly but steadily. She is by no means a thaumaturgic caster of frightening proportions but she's surpassed what one would call a novice. This endeavor is currently her primary study and goal.
Madison would consider her words her secondary strength. If you asked her where she developed this or honed it she would not be able to readily elaborate as it seems to be a natural tendency and ability she possesses. She has, for a long time, had a dislike for combat and has shown to always try to opt for a non-violent resolution to conflict. To her credit, she's been able to mark several successes down in her favor where this is concerned. On several occasions, she has negotiated an end to hostilities between two factions and found a more peaceful and preferable resolution. She has every intent to continue this course and bring these abilities to use in her new Company - even if she must start the process herself.
Madison's aetherical skill is met with an equally strong physical weakness. Years of tutelage and practice honing her magic has left her rather meekly framed. She was never taught or trained any forms of physical self defense and finds herself at a terrible disadvantage should an opponent manage to move in on her in close quarters. She is stubborn as well, oft times refusing offers to train her in an art of physical self defense. Deep down, she truly, perhaps foolhardily, believes her Astrology to be the mastery of all techniques.
Madison's intense urgings to do the right thing have often resulted in her displaying reckless and foolhardy behaviors where her own well being is concerned. Indeed, sometimes it would seem she has little regard for it whatsoever as she flings herself off into a situation which will obviously bear consequences she might not have thought of yet. She always means well, even if she's doing something questionable. Additionally, her certainty of the virtue of her choices can lead her to argue with her superiors. Even when she might be correct, she can be relentless in driving this point home if she feels she's not being taken seriously or being misunderstood. Chains of command can fade away in her mind when it comes to taking the 'correct' course of action.
Something very few seemed to have known or picked up on is that she cannot stand being alone. Oft times, especially after a grueling or violent encounter, she has a tendency to just sit in the open where people might gather. She is exceedingly perceptive to other's emotional pains because she has often felt them herself and been forced to push through the situation alone. Loneliness makes her bitter and angry - altogether a very unhappy and brittle person to be around. To this end, has displayed difficulty with properly processing negative events and grief. The concept of pushing forward through times of intense sadness seems to be something she's hardly capable of doing and certainly not able to accomplish alone. Instead, she will hole herself up, run away from the situation, or altogether vanish.
When using Astrology, among the spells she favors are Aetherical Shields and Benefic spells for defense and healing. Offensively, she will attempt to pin an opponent with Gravity spells. If forced to actually strike then she will attack with Malefic blasts of unaspected aether, occasionally drawing upon the elements of her cards to imbue her spells with specific attributes.
When using Thaumaturgy, she attempts to continue her nonviolent tendencies by immobilizing enemies with frost and ice. She isn't readily a fan of fire aspected aether.
People & Places Name (♥) - Liam Brookstone
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Madison's father truly has a bit of a quirky personality. He can be a serious man when focused intently on his mastery of alchemy and his successful business. It was his foremost concern to use these skills to provide for his wife and his daughter when they realized that Madeline's profession would be wholly unwelcome in Ishgard. When not working and when he's allowed to let his hair down he can be a bit of a prankster, playing tricks on his wife and daughter in good nature.
He loves his daughter dearly, his want for the best for her sometimes pushing Madsion in directions she feels might not fit her. He was the foremost proponent of Madison's early years being taught music and the ways of being an Ishgardian Lady. It was his hopes that with these she'd be able to find a suitable husband and want for nothing. He should have known after so many years being married to Madeline that fate had different ideas.
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Name (♥) - Madeline Brookstone
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Madison's mother is an accomplished Sharlayan Astrologian and also Madison's mentor. Currently unknown to Madison, her mother had graduated with top honors from the Old World, holding commendations from various Scholasticates and Astrologicums. It would seem her mother has a bit of a history to hide, her father never speaking of any of it and Madeline never discussing the subject. What could drive a Sharlayan couple to take up residence in Ishgard anyhow..?
You'd never think any of this to speak to the woman though. She is bright eyed, always wearing a smile with a twinkle that makes you think that she always knows more than she's letting on. She has a tendency to sometimes speak in what could be considered riddles, as if she might be referring to something else entirely. Madison remembers her mother being displeased with the prospect of keeping her Art hidden whilst simultaneously pushing for their move to Ishgard. She's always been a strong force behind Madison, encouraging her daughter to do what she felt made sense for herself despite the urgings around her. |
Himeko Hasegawa ★
The Learned
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If Madison could consider anyone a best friend it would likely be Hime. She was initially very curious of the woman, wondering where she'd learned her expertise and how she came to end up with the Pathfinders. However, as she's gotten to know her such concerns have dwindled. The two women have very similar thought processes but Hime could be considered to be the more harsh of the two in comparison to Madison's idealism. Both are Sharlayan trained Astrologians, having very similar combat styles and abilities. These similar skills have proven useful more than once, enabling both women to cast ritually to achieve feats that would otherwise be impossible by a sole Astrologian. Madison is in awe of Hime's impressive ability to cook but knows she likely would not have the time to learn or do so herself with all the company business she deals with.
✶ - Madison doesn't remember Hime's edges being quite so...sharp. She's harsher than she remembers but she also knows there are likely things she's been through that she no longer remembers. She feels there must be a good reason though for the quiet woman to have changed in such a way. She's hesitant to ask too many questions though for fear of dredging up things Hime doesn't want to talk about and she might actually not want to hear. |
Sirius Arcanas ♥★
The Misconceived Magus
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A man of many studied disciplines and titles, Sirius and Madison originally met under strained and tenuous circumstances. Having been away in Ishgard, recovering from her ordeal with Eddard, she'd no knowledge of this man nor of the fact he'd attacked their headquarters and revealed himself as Himeko's brother in the process. He identified himself as a Sharlayan Mage Hunter and demanded Madison be handed over to him so he could return her to the Old World. It didn't take long for him to find her in Ishgard, yet instead of attacking he approached her in conversation. After she put down the gun she'd pulled on him, the two agreed to meet for tea the next day. The conversation that would ensue would changed the course this man's life took. He chose to side with his sister and Madison, forsaking his place in the Sharlayan hierarchy and returned with them to further see to their safety from additional hunters that would impede on the peace the Pathfinders now enjoy. Sirius found himself distrusted by the company but Madison stood firm that he was now their ally. They spent many hours together talking and he agreed to train her in thaumaturgy which she excelled in under his tutelage. The two ended up falling in love with Sirius saying she inspired him to be a better man.
✶ - Her memories of her relationship with Sirius as well as her training in Thaumaturgy fell prey to her memory loss in her coma. Yet when she awoke and looked around his face brought her the most comfort. The two rekindled their friendship, with Sirius's protective enchantments being revealed as the reason Madison even survived the ordeal that put her in a coma. She feels immense guilt over the loss of what they shared and has told him as much but he assures her he is simply happy she is alive and will continue to stay by the company's side. Madison is considering approaching him to re-learn her Thaumaturgy. With the dissolution of the Pathfinders, Madison and Sirius found a silver lining. While neither were pleased by the events, those that were wary of him were gone and Madison was free to focus with full effort on her renewed thaumaturgy studies. Despite trying to stave off her feelings for the man she found them developing in abandon once again. Sirius, in turn, confessed that he would never stop loving her regardless. This relationship is the first one Madison can ever remember being in and she is both excited and a bit girlishly giddy over her new status with the powerful mage. Only time will tell where things lead. Current: The story of Madison and Sirius continues to be a long and bittersweet ballad that seems to have come to somewhat of an peaceful rest for the moment. The most that can be said about the two is while fate seeks to drive them both into death's embrace, they will never abandon the other. Most recently, Madison's refusal to leave his side for weeks when he was targeted by his own organization and Sirius's exploits tearing apart a company headquarters and then crashing a garlean class airship in transit when Madison and Astella were abducted proved this point. After his heroic exploits, the man disappeared for moons. His recovery time was extensive, his health was at risk and loose ends that needed tying up abounded. Madison has yet to see him after this hiatus save for a few brief moments where she insisted he rest. While she is now more than used to his long departures from her side it still grieves her, even if she does not mention it. Though Madison has moved on romantically, she struggles to compartmentalize her extraordinary pull towards this man. Her judgement when it comes to Sirius remains rash and ruthless. She will not allow him to come to harm under any circumstances, even if it means endangering herself. The man has recently reappeared, announcing that his business is taken care of for the moment. After he was introduced to Basile, Sirius and Madison came to an emotional understanding that she would be seriously pursuing her relationship with the Knight. Sirius has re-taken up his residence in the Mist home and and assured her he intends to remain a constant, if platonic, presence in her life.
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Jin Karasu ★
The Enforcer
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Madison has seen Jin in combat many times and trusts the man to always do what is right by the company. He is a welcome and comforting stable figure when times grow unsteady. It's Jin that is the primary caretaker of Room 12, taking responsibility for any inside and any disturbances that occur on Company property. In Eddard's absence it's been Jin, along with Reinhold, who have been heading up the martial side of the company. Madison was initially cautious when Jin and Hime revealed their engagement but as time as passed she's observed that the Xaela truly seems to have the woman's well being foremost in his mind. It was a development from him she didn't quite expect and she is still somewhat taken aback at witnessing some of their more tender moments. The Xaela just looks so (unintentionally) menacing that it seems comically out of place to her.
✶ - Madison doesn't see as much of Jin as she was expecting. He was one of the few she would remember from before the cycle of her memory she lost but he seems to be constantly busy with things outside the company. Madison has settled into her leadership role, however, finding there being plenty to keep her occupied in his absence. |
Basile Feurieux ♥
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Benedict Walker ●
The Ala Mhigan Vindicator
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Ravard Kasun ●
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Dalanoth Ithiel ●
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Alred Briarthorne ●
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Armantiel Xavielan ●
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Noah Kelten ●✔
The Masked Intrigue
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Noah came wholly as a shock to Madison when she first met him. She wandered into the Aethertide estate, anxious to hit the ground running and begin her time with the new company. She began looking for her superior and instead ran into this masked individual. After a moment or two of discussion, she found out she'd be working under him. Him, the masked former thaumaturge.
She concluded that the Spinner was simply making her sense of humor known. Even still, she was impressed with Noah's manners and disposition immediately. She finds him a well spoken and learned individual if exceedingly private and closed. In the days that have passed she has made efforts to know him better though the man conceals what he is within with the save fervor as he conceals his face. Madison tends to view Noah as more of a potential friend than as an authority figure but she would follow an order if it was given by the Emissary. She is currently waiting to begin his lessons in tutoring in him in piano. |
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HistoryThis Section is a WIP As a child, Madison was lucky to have parents who held valuable education and trade skills. As a result, there was sufficient money for her to receive a proper education. Born under the sign of the Spinner, she began to show signs from an early age that she had inherited her mother's talents for Astrology and seeing into the wheels of fate. However, the traditional Sharlayan version of Astrology was akin to heresy in her younger years and Madison began learning the Ishgardian version. However, he mother did her best to guide her along the path and teach her the "proper" way of the craft. The girl had to be exceedingly careful about not revealing this to anyone as it could have had her whole family executed. During the period she grew up, the inquisitors were fervent - yet to be revealed for the Zealots and Dravanians they were. Even those of the High Houses were not safe from accusation or wrath. There were days when someone she knew just wouldn't be at the observatory anymore. They'd been forced to jump to their death at Witchdrop in Coetheras. The second part of her education was intended to facilitate her marriage to a highborn gentleman. Madison is classically trained in music and adept at the art. Among her fluent instruments are the violin, cello, harp, harpsichord, piano and her voice. Her parents disallowed horns or percussion instruments, however, as these were deemed too masculine. As she grew, it was highly encouraged that she grow into a proper lady and she made this her focus as much as her studies in her early years. She would often see the women in the Pillars walk about in fine dress and furs and emulate them - wanting to be just like them. However, one painful truth eluded her at her tender age. The majority of them were Elezen. The fact that she was descended from Hyuran immigrants would become a major factor in her adolescence. Try as she might, none of the efforts she ever made were good enough and she constantly felt like an outsider in a society that subtly did not want her. The way she bloomed with age only made matters worse. Through showcasing her musical talents and her outward features she did occasionally catch the eye of gentleman that would have made well and proper matches. She took a shine to one particular gentleman only to have him crush her with the proposition of him making her his mistress while he searched for an Elezen wife. Madison's spirit in her society and what she'd been trained to be broke after that. She ceased going to the social events and gatherings her parents insisted she did. She holed herself up in her room with her Astronomy and her music. Once the Dravanians reared their head again and Ishgard opened the gates to seek help from outsiders, Madison saw a chance for her to escape and see things she'd only dreamed of before. Her parents, while loving, were reluctant to the idea but in the end they gave her some gil and watched as she packed her bags and left home, eager to see the world abroad.
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OOC InformationFootnotes
Madison was originally designed as tavern maiden but a mixture of RP developing the ways it did and my own desires caused her to develop into what you see today. I originally had no intentions for her to be any kind of leader or strong combatant but the character grew into the roles. In retrospect, it's quite satisifying and I'm very happy with her and how far she's come. I Prefer: Dark, Grim, Gritty RP. Lighthearted slice of life RP. Developed RP relationships. Arcs heavy in plot. Scheduled Events. Well thought out, developed characters with motivations unique to their experiences. Lore friendly and abiding characters and situations. I Do Not: Allow anyone else to decide how my character is permanently maimed, disfigured, attacked, sexually assaulted, killed or otherwise emotionally or mentally scarred. These things should be discussed with the player beforehand. Upon discussion, you'll find I'm pretty open minded and mallable. OOC communication in regards to these topics is just a simple matter of respect of another's creation in my mind. I am a player whose characters require IC motivation to be somewhere or attend something. If I do not have this it's extremely difficult for me to push them to do it OOCly. I am more comfortable with more lore bendy situations in the hands of a writer I know is capable and talented enough to go somewhere with it. I am very wary of lorebreaking and will not hesitate to remove or retcon my characters from lore breaking situations that clash with how they see the world or Eorzea. Madison's feelings are not mine. IC/OOC separation yada yada. Actions happening between characters are, in no way, reflective of actions between players. I have a quirky and brash sense of humor. I enjoy sushi, doughnuts and pop punk from the early 2000's. Les RP! \o/ Server: Balmung Wiki Templates: Using Kairen's template |
