GENERAL INFORMATIONYseult Descoteaux was a former novice of the Orthodox Church of Ishgard. Shortly after the Calamity, however, rumours began to spread of an affair with a knight of House Dzemael, and her life as a servant of the church was swiftly ended. While Yseult heavily denied these rumours, she did not contest the church’s decision. Perhaps her willingness to cooperate saved her from the heretic’s brand. With little other options, she joined the military and was assigned to keep watch at a far-flung post out in the highlands. It seemed as if the powers that be wanted to forget about her. The subsequent death of her father and her status as a pariah among many left her quite alone.
With Ishgard now part of the Eorzean alliance, some in the city-state have taken advantage of this to rid themselves of undesirables. Yseult ended up one of these citizens, exiled in all but name to shed blood for a home that no longer wanted her.
Despite this, Yseult carries a deep attachment to her homeland and a strong faith. She was fortunate enough to leave home with a familiar face - Nyx Ambrose, a childhood friend, though one she had grown quite distant from since the Calamity. Through the Outriders she's been given a new purpose and a life beyond staring out at frozen wastes. She’s devoted herself to her work - likely to keep herself from dwelling on her own situation for too long. Still, there’s something sad in her smile.
Her silouette is one of the average female Highlander, tall and fit. Her legs are thick with muscle from hiking through the snow drifts of her home, arms scratched and scarred from the various struggles of the wild. Still, amidst the warrior’s build there’s a lingering femininity about her - a softness in her expression. Light green eyes often lit by a smile, pale complexion framed by waist length ash blonde hair, often kept tied back out of practicality. Her clothing is plain when she is not in armour - though a rosary can always be found tied to her belt. Yseult is not a distinctive figure - but memorable enough, if one cares to notice.
PERSONALITY
Yseult may come across as a traditionalist, carrying with her the values instilled by the Holy See. Romantic proposals are swiftly rebuffed; it seems she still maintains her vows of celibacy from her days within the clergy, despite the nature of her departure from it. In her home life, she carries out the regular rituals of the Halonic faith - observing saint days, prayers before mealtimes and sleep. Yseult has a strong distaste for violence, but carries it out as cleanly and mercifully as possible when necessary. Prayers are given for the dead. However - the things Yseult has witnessed have worn away at some of her previously firm practices - she's allowed herself to drink socially, though it's a worry that if the horrors she's seen only continue that what is a social activity may become a habit.
While she does have a strict personal moral code, unlike more conservative members of her faith Yseult does not ascribe this code to others. What matters to her is that one does no harm - so long as one meets this qualifier, she’s likely to get along with them quite well if she is offered this same kindness.
The shame of her youth and her status as a pariah has perhaps made her a touch more attracted to the outsiders of the world. She places little stock in rumours, and loathes a gossip.
RELATIONSHIPS
RELATIONSHIP STATUS LEGEND
⚜ Family – ♥ Romantic – ♦ Friend – ★ Acquaintance – $ Business – ✝ Deceased
Nyx Ambrose (♥♦$) Yseult's current employer, being the man in charge of the Vermillion Outriders. The two have known each other since youth, both being Coerthan natives, and had something of a burgeoning relationship before her expulsion from the church. Yseult still has quite fierce feelings for the man, though she keeps them under strict cover due to the professional nature of their current relationship.
Bremwyda Ablynpfefwyb ($) Bremwyda's past has Yseult wary, and her displays of prowess in the gladitorial arena have added a healthy fear to that wariness. Yseult trusts Nyx's judgement, and thus trusts Bremwyda by extension - but she has no intention of crossing the woman any time soon. If things ever came to that, she knows enough not to do so lightly.
Willa Ainsley (♦$) An unexpected friend, Willa's succeeded in breaking through the stiff and proper image Yseult presents. Willa is Yseult's sole female confidant, and as such Yseult has taken a keen interest in her life and well-being. It's not uncommon to see the two out and about together - and much to Yseult's dismay, up to some sort of trouble if Willa has anything to say about it.
Crispin Hynde ($) Crispin is a well-practiced professional when it comes to dealing with aetherial and magiteknichal matters, and Yseult holds no small amount of respect for the man due to his expertise. While she's cautious around him and hasn't gone out of her way to make small talk, in a sticky situation she trusts him to have at least some idea of how to get them out of a mess.
Imogen Kha ($) Both Imogen and Yseult bore witness to horror - together they had tried to save a child tainted by the void, and failed. This has formed a bond between them that only trauma can create, and there's a silent understanding between the two. Yseult's become quite protective of the girl out of a wish to keep them both from reliving such trauma.
Caelrin Morra (♦) The monk has been something of a counsellor for Yseult; the chaplains of Halone replaced by a war-priest of Rhalgr. She values their friendship and the common ground they share with their devotion to their respective deities - it's rare she's around the faithful. Their connection has grown a bit too close for Yseult's comfort, and she's become a bit aloof as of late.
Ashild Skyltbraenawyn (♦$) Ashild's skill with both an axe and a frying pan has made Yseult quite fond of the Roegadyn's presence in the company. She's quite fond of their chats, and intends to make Ashild certain of how much she's valued by the company.
Beric Volker (♦$) It's comforting to have someone just as far from home as Yseult feels, though Beric seems quite happy with his lot. The man's a competent soldier and holds Nyx in the respect he's owed, and thus has earned Yseult's approval. While still a new presence in the company, she considers him a friend - and he can often be seen tagging along with Yseult and Willa to wherever they deign to roam.
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OOC
OOC INFORMATION
Looking for RP buds! I'm part of the Vermillion Outriders FC and help out with events and stuff over there, but otherwise my schedule is pretty open. I'm out of class during the summertime and have a flexible work schedule, so if you'd like to RP catch me in game or send me a message via tumblr (snowandsaints). If ever you have any questions or concerns about our RP please let me know! I'm super chill about everything and don't take RP personally - it's a way to have fun and I'm not going to get mad if you'd like to avoid certain subjects. Common courtesy. ■ I will play Character injury not resulting in death (just check with me to figure out how far), psychological horror, purposeful torture, general spookiness, character failures, rivalries, dark themes. ■ I won't play Erotica/ERP, rape, torture as kink, AUs, poly relationships, canon divergence, lore divergence.
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CHARACTER TIDBITS
Feel free to use any of these or message me to figure something out! ■ Yseult is a former student of the Scholasticate and novice nun of the Church of the Holy See. Any who attended the Scholasticate or mass up to four years after the Calamity may know Yseult this way, or know of her. ■ Among some in Ishgard, Yseult is a pariah - it's not often someone is expelled from the clergy without jailing or death for heresy. Citizens might recall her name as one tied to her romantic scandal - whether or not they scorn her for this or take interest depends on the person. ■ A watchwoman in the Western highlands of Coerthas until recently, former soldiers and militia of Coerthas may recognise or know her. ■ Currently working for the Vermillion Outriders, Yseult can be seen in the major cities of Eorzea looking for recruits and gathering supplies. Gridanian locals might recognise her as her company is stationed in the Shroud, offering a helping hand to local authorities.
Lore adherent. Happy enough with fanon filling in the gaps between lore or reasonable extrapolation of things, but I generally stick pretty close to canon and don't do lore divergent RP. | | | |
