Vaine Kirschell

Vaine Kirschell
Gender	Male
Race	Hyur
Clan	Midlander
Citizenship	Gridania
Age	20
Height	6 fulms
Weight	182 ponz
Profession	Vagabond Healer
Patron Deity	Nymeia
Server	Balmung

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Appearance

Vaine is a tall and well built Midlander who bears himself as though he'd honestly rather melt into the floor than reply to an aggressive question. His skin is a creamy chocolate colour, scarred over the furrow of his brows on his nose and on either jawline side. His eyes are almost white and glow in low light. His hair is slicked back and black, with vague violet highlights shot through it. His jawline, square and firm, is grazed by a furry ridge of a beard. He seems surprisingly muscular given his retiring nature.

History

Vaine was born in the Central Shroud and his family have been heavily invested in lumber, mining and natural resources for as long back as records go. However, Vaine was capable of seeing the moogles in the forest and so he was sent from a youthful age to Gridania to begin his education, later settling on the gentle and finely tuned art of conjury. By the time he was eighteen, he met his two closest friends, Sen and Ariadne and together they began a journey to seek out the truth behind the recent surges of primals and aether.

Sadly, when Vaine fell ill with a severe sickness, it was Ariadne who suggested she and Sen join a party adventuring deep into the coils of Bahamut. It was there that both vanished from Vaine's life forever. Unable to accept it properly, he packed his gear up and began wandering about, restless and unwilling to settle down, afraid anyone he might be close to could one day also vanish overnight...

Personality

Vaine is sweet, kind and extremely shy. He's not willing to upset people and will often just 'go with the flow' in an effort to keep everyone happy and content. His gentle personality and doormat attitude of course leads to him being pushed around by those with more aggressive personalities and darker agendas. He wants to see the good in everything and everyone and believes no one is so far gone that they are unable to walk in the light once again.

He enjoys simple things, cooking, cleaning, mending... things that are traditionally considered feminine past times. He's an avaricious reader, and will happily engage in gentle debate with those he thinks are friends. His sense of humour is self deprecating and he is always putting himself on a lower pedestal than others/putting himself last.

Affiliations and Known Associates

Sen - His best friend, Sen is a year older and more vocally/physically aggressive than Vaine. However, the two got along well, and even discovered kindred spirits in one another. When Sen died, it was Thaegan who brought the word of his death back to Vaine, along with the mage's parting words to 'Live life as you want to'.

Ariadne - Also a close friend, Ariadne is a summoner from Lominsa who joined the two on their journey. Vaine knew of Ari's unspoken and deep affection for the vibrant Sen and would often find ways to allow them to be alone together. However, as it was Ari's idea that she and Sen adventure without Vaine, and the idea that led to Sen's demise, there is a small and resentful part of him that blames her for being so reckless. Her status is unknown.

Likes

• The Shroud
• Books
• Poetry
• Singing
• A clean house
• Chocolate
• Seafood

Dislikes

• Death
• Disrespect to nature
• Boat journeys
• Late mornings
• Nuts

Areas of Expertise

• Martial: Vaine has some expertise with being an archer,a lancer, a thaumaturge and an arcanist. However his true passion is healing and mending others.
• Crafting: Vaine is somewhat skilled in goldsmithing and the collection of materials for smithing.
• Other: Vaine is noted as an excellent wordsmith and poet, but he almost never allows anyone to see his writing.

Strengths

• Supporting a team
• Advice
• Excellent perception
• Good understanding of magical theories
• Patience

Weaknesses

• Voicing his own opinion
• Melee
• Dealing with the Primal Titan

Other Notes

Religion

Vaine is quite religious, he observes as many holidays as he can on his travels. He strives to apply the ideals of love and compassion wherever he goes.

Quirks

Vaine has a slight issue with motion sickness. He gets sick by any means of transport, but boats are the worst.

He likes to wear white as much as he can.

Rumours

The following rumours can be heard about Vaine, predominantly in Gridania and Mor Dhona. (If your character has an opinion about her, feel free to add it here.)

Common rumours

• "The Kirschell family are still prosperous."
• "Vaine is often sighted attending the bar in Mor Dhona to drink to the memory of Sen and Ari."
• "There is a white mage who wanders and freely offers healing to those in need."

Uncommon rumours

• "Ariadne didn't die in the Coils."

Rare rumours

• "The sickness Vaine contracted was actually poison laced into his food by the jealous Ariadne, who sought to remove any obstacles from her path to being with Sen."

Known Haunts

You might have run into or otherwise know Vaine from:

• Any time spent amongst the conjurers in Gridania
• Are familiar with the botanists and prominent lumber families in the Shroud
• Have met a wandering white mage on your travels
• Know of the tragedy that occured with Sen and Ari, or the rumours around it