Trisselle Rondelet

Trisselle Rondelet
Gender	Female
Race	Miqo'te
Clan	Seeker of the Sun
Citizenship	Ishgard + Ul'dah
Age	31
Sexuality	Heterosexual
Occupation	Magister in Thaumaturge Guild/Void & Dark Magicks Researcher
Guardian	Rhalgr, the Destroyer
Namesday	8th Sun of Fourth Umbral Moon

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Character

General

Trisselle Rondelet is the daughter of Pelderain Rondelet, a well-respected Ishgardian Ambassador. Her mother's origins have been made know to her through a painful experience, one that she will not likely speak of publicly. Both her mother and father are dead. Though Ishgardian herself, Trisselle has spent the majority of her life in Ul'dah. The wannabe-Elezen has never wanted for coin, or anything else, but she rarely focuses on her social status. (Except when it's of use...) Her life and passions are Aether and its types magick.

Appearance

With long, rose pink hair and mismatched aqua and blue eyes, Trisselle considers herself a fair candidate in terms of appearance. She is petite in stature, measuring only roughly 5 fulm, and has a thin build. Honestly, the miqo'te is a bit too thin, because she doesn't eat nearly as much as she should. Though quick in short bursts, Trisselle is not an athlete, and has no muscle mass to speak of.

Behaviour

Trisselle is quick-witted and often sarcastic when in informal settings. And she needs to be, for the usual company she keeps. Her intellect outweighs her emotions in nearly all aspects of life. Her father was her icon in terms of what she considers "proper" behaviour in front of others, which honestly leaves little to be desired in tact. From living in Ul'dah, her moral values of right and wrong have become slightly skewed. Trisselle is intelligent, very ambitious, and will do anything to get what she wants.

Combat

Trisselle's skills in Thaumaturgy are rivaled only by the other Magisters in the Thaumaturges guild. Though a part of the secret Order of Black Mages, she tries not to flaunt her true abilities in front of many people. She has been training and learning it with her father since she could hold a wand, so roughly 28 years now. In the past few years, she has studied Conjury, but more so how it works than in practice. She does know a few basic skills well: such as Stone, Aero, and Cure. Trisselle has minimal knowledge in the Arcanum, as she doesn't believe it is a 'true' magick discipline for mortals to learn. She has no skill and no desire to ever hold any other sort of weapon, other than a wand or staff, but she has been taught how to use a rapier.

Tendencies

Likes ■ Knowledge ■ Rich Desserts ■ New Clothes ■ Displays of Power ■ Books ■ Anything Void Related ■ Allag Empire

Dislikes ■ Idleness ■ Being Social ■ Being Underestimated ■ "Idiots" ■ Arcanum ■ Being Interrupted

Hobbies/Talents ■ Thaumaturgy ■ Conjury ■ Very fast reader ■ Research ■ Alchemy ■ Black Magick

Favorites ■ Favourite Food/Drink: Strawberry Cake/La Noscean Wine ■ Favourite Place: In the Field/Library ■ Favorite Weather: Bright & Clear Days ■ Favorite Season: Spring ■ Favorite Color: Pink ■ Favorite Scents: Deep Musks

Relationships

♥ Romantic Interest    ♥ Sexual Desire    ♥ Platonic Love     ● Good Standing    ● Neutral Standing    ● Poor Standing

Friends & Acquaintances ♥● S'aerdha Tia - Though he began as her rival, S'aerdha is now considered a dear friend. Though his wishy-washy, laid back attitude drives her to madness, she knows the Seeker is no fool. Trisselle values his opinion highly and will never (though sometimes reluctantly) refuse his help. He is currently the only other Black Mage she knows on a very familiar basis. ♥● Ralamano Nulumano - Though they started out poorly, Trisselle now considers Ralamano her lover. It is a very strange undertaking, though the woman has honestly never been happier. When she is with him, her ever-logic and thinking and scheming is put on hold. Her actions around Ralamano starkly contrast her behaviour when surrounded by anyone else. Though vulnerable, at this point, Trisselle doesn't care. Whether or not she will pay exposing her heart to her new, yet naive, love is yet to be seen. ♥● Emilienoix Bellegarde - As the only other man in existence that has ever seen the Magister at her lowest, Emilienoix is considered a good friend by Trisselle. Her affections toward him have disappeared, but there is still a shred of caring for the man that either cannot or will not disappear. This is frustrating to Trisselle and also Ralamano. She is committed to helping him, but only him, and not his arm accessory. ● Y'lyfriel Sikah - In addition to Ralamano, Lyfriel has been Trisselle's only other constant ally. She views the woman as intelligent, but at times, foolishly passionate. Trisselle has recently agreed to begin tutoring Y'lyfriel in thaumaturgy, though she is somewhat reluctant. For the exact reason, she herself is still unaware. Perhaps she secretly frets over her hidden truth. ● Fen'rin Taveck - Their first encounter was certainly not ideal. Trisselle sees Fen'rin as a gigantic child, wielding powers for which he is undeserving. However, his apology did make a slight impact, and due to her priorities, duties, (and also curiosity) Trisselle has agreed to assist Fen with his rather mounting family troubles. ● Onuma Ahntifi - Onuma's admission of her trust and appreciation of Trisselle has stuck with her. Though she knows nothing of this Keeper, she is grateful for her words and will not forget it. ● Leo Arkwright - Though apparently he doesn't trust her, this hyur has demonstrated and admitted that he is not entirely like the others of the 81st. Not only did he (reluctantly) give Trisselle a chance, but he has possibly allowed her permission to examine him. More interaction required.

Enemies, Rivals & Others ● Pelderain Rondelet (NPC) - Father (Deceased) - After a year of suspicions, bad feelings, and morbid curiosity, Trisselle finally found out the truth of her origins and her father's malice. Over thirty years of love and admiration twisted down into each other and turned into a wrathful hate. Through awakening her Black Mage abilities, Trisselle destroyed her father and the tower where she was raised. The woman has always sought Truth and all its meanings, but nothing could have prepared her to see her own. It wounded her deeply and still pains her, even now. ● Seda'li Tayuun - His attempts to completely disregard her presence (and his rudeness) have been duly noted. Trisselle would have a mind to speak to this Keeper more openly, but her respect for his mentor keeps her from doing so. If she keeps being pushed, however, it would not end well. ● The Rest of the 81st - Trisselle keeps her distance from the majority of the Company, but not out of her own fears. Despite her actions, she believes she is unfairly labeled as a 'fiend' to most of the crew based on a few poor first meetings. This is out of respect for Ralamano and her new friends, and not to correct any false opinions. She will not back down, nor be apologetic for herself, if approached. ● Duvicauroix Dornier - As the man who plans to bring back the dead, attacked Emilienoix and wishes him harm, and is also taking advantage of Ralamano's expertise, Duvicauroix is not a lucky man. Trisselle's ire has been earned and retribution will take place, one way or another. It is only on the very thin thread of Emilienoix's request that she does not hunt him down and kill him herself. ♥● T'abodji Umi (NPC) - Mother (Deceased) - Trisselle knows nothing of her mother, not even her name. The only facts she was able to glean were that she lived in Ul'dah as a prostitute and she was left to die on Pelderain's doorstep. Despite her mother's less-than-ideal lifestyle, Trisselle has completely romanticized her in her own mind as a shining heroine. She sacrificed her well-being and eventual life so that her daughter could live, and that is all she cares to hear.

Rumours

Easily Overheard Rumours

■ "She comes 'round at least three times per week! I wonder what kind of concoctions she has going in that lab of hers..." - Apothecary Vendor

Somewhat Difficult To Overhear Rumours

■ "That one's one o' them Magisters. I wouldn't trust her as far as you can toss her. They're capable of some dark shite." - Brass Blade

Rarely Overheard Rumours

■ "I heard she killed a man in his sleep. People will do anything for a price these days." - Mysterious Citizen

Player Character Rumours

■ "Highly-intelligent and self-assured. Trisselle is a woman who knows what she wants and takes it. And...when she opens up she is just as vulnerable as the rest of us." - Ralamano Nulumano

■ "I...have known few people to endure pain such as she has. I thought her callous once, but she is quite beautiful in every respect. I wish greatly for her and Ralamano to continue finding peace in one another." - Y'lyfriel Sikah

■ "Trisselle? I used to think she was some cold-blooded creature that came from the north -- her attitude was such that reminded me of that. When you set aside your prejudices and misunderstandings, however, I think that perception changes. She's a bit stiff, but I wouldn't say she's unkind. Just to the point, and blunt. Say... that sounds like me!" - Onuma Ahntifi

■ "When I first met Trisselle, she terrified me, she still does, actually. I felt she was cold, and uncaring. Part of me thinks that's a good thing... Though recently, with her willingness to help me with my own issues and troubles, I feel she is somewhat less cold than I originally thought, she seems to just be very uh... To the point. I suppose that really -is- a good thing, all things considered." - Fen'rin Taveck

■ "Trisselle can be hard to get along with, and I'm not sure I'll ever be able to fully understand the way she thinks. But she is as fiercely loyal a friend as one could hope for. Just don't get on her bad side." - Emilienoix Bellegarde

History/Timeline

Starting 32 Years Past:

Trisselle was raised for 18 years within a stone tower on the edge of the Coerthas Central Highlands. Though she claims to be Ishgardian, Trisselle has never set foot into the city of Ishgard, nor is actually considered a citizen. (But, try to tell her that and you may regret it.)

This is due to her race and rather "dishonourable" way of entering the world. Pelderain Rondelet, her father, slept with an Ul'dahn prostitute named T'abodji Umi. A year later, she appeared on his doorstep, pleading for him to take their daughter, who she called T'leytai, and who was also starving, sick and on the edge of death. The man refused, and T'abodji died there, shielding her daughter from the chilly nights.

A maidservant living within Pelderain's tower finally took in the babe, after days of her conscience eating her from within. She renamed her Trisselle, and cared for her as her own. It was not until a few weeks later when the baby Trisselle was crying inconsolably that Pelderain even knew she was still alive. Though he protested vehemently, the maidservant was allowed to keep her, so long as she remained in the tower and as far away from the man as possible. Once Trisselle had grown into a small child, her skills in aether began to blossom in inconvenient ways. It was only then that Pelderain began to take an interest in the child and started claiming her as his own.

Years later, once she was 18 cycles, Pelderain had spent much time with Trisselle, convincing her to undergo the training within Ul'dah to become a fully fledged Thaumaturge, even though she was already talented. He encouraged her to take risks, push herself, and never back down from anything. It was only through these ways that she would ever amount to anything worth while. Or worth his attention. At that point, Trisselle was enamoured with her father and would do near-to anything to please him. Along with this, Pelderain had plenty of time to fill her head with misconceptions about other races, especially Keeper Miqo'te. Unwilling to confess his inadvertent murder of Trisselle's mother, he blamed her death on a made-up Keeper tribe to take the focus away from himself.

Once in Ul'dah, Trisselle wss overwhelmed by seeing so many people, and experienced her first bout with 'racism' directed towards her. Due to her appearance, she was often treated as a joke by her tutors, and not taken seriously in her craft. Her sadness turned to anger, which lead to more and more drastic actions to gain their attention. Once she realized that by being cruel and merciless gained her what she wanted most efficiently, it is all she knew. With any remnants of her conscience crushed to seek the power she so desperately wanted, the woman was unstoppable, and worked her way through the ranks of the Thaumaturge Guild. When she was 27 cycles old, she received her appointment as Magister.

Along the way, she met several aspiring thaumaturges, but none caught her attention as S'aerdha Tia. The man was infuriatingly talented, and Trisselle felt as if she would never catch up, despite being his equal in practically everything. She hated him. But, over time and collaboration, her hate dwindled into a rivalry, and finally a begrudging friendship.

Currently:

It is through S'aerdha that Trisselle came to know of the 81st Foreign Levy. Though she did not take to them quickly, as expected, she does not regret assisting them in their various causes. If anything, it has opened more doors than closed, and her curiosities about the world have only grown. The people she has met there have truly made the greatest difference, and caused her to rethink her life strategies. She would likely not be alive after slaying her father, if not for their caring nature.

Trisselle will continue to tread cautiously down a lighter path than before, so long as her current devotions remain intact.

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Footnotes

Theme Songs: Paper Boats - Transistor OST

Alignment: True Neutral