Zael Aders

Welcome to the server! I know you'll fit right in! Just have the courage to talk to new people and you'll make friends in a flash! Failing that, it seems all of the lovely people here are just itching to meet you (myself included!) so you can just start talking if you spy any of us around. Don't forget to have fun!

If I had one little wish, I guess that if someone could make some art of Ludivine, that would make me a very happy person. As for in-game stuff...I wish I could offer to help others, but I'm pitifully low-levelled. Even so, if there is another newbie out there, I will be happy to help! Just send a tell or friend request!

I could never believe that someone sounding so honestly troubled by all this meant to do any of it intentionally, so don't blame yourself too much. Sometimes we have to make priorities that leave other people behind, but if the people you cared about cared about you too, then I'm sure they would never hold a grudge. Being brave enough to admit you regret not doing more for them is a very sweet sentiment. Again, don't blame yourself for things you never wanted to happen. You tried your best, and it's bad to let it haunt you. *waits for hugs group to disperse before giving own hugs*

I guess Ludivine counts as being a regular class...well, more like that she isn't a job or class with any special powers. Sometimes I think playing a civilian character is better than being all heroic, though it does tend to limit RP if you're thinking of doing events in the game in characters. Is being able to drink other people under the table a special ability though?

Welcome! While trying to get on the server, why not take a peek around the forums and join in some RP on here? It can be difficult to get on at times, but I hope you'll find it worth all the effort when you finally get in. And always remember to have fun! Look forward to seeing you in game!

Oho? I'm sure Ludivine wouldn't mind meeting a fellow troublemaker. I'd be interested in at least meeting your character ICly! Even if the two don't get along, it'd be nice to see what happens. Just find me in game or send a tell if you spy me around. Look forward to meeting you!

If you're going for anything futuristic, aim for Allagan. Through the story and the binding coils and everything else we learn, they were capable of cloning, cyborg enhancements, biochemical weapons, autonomous constructs, holograms, nano-manipulation, as well as everything magical and relating to understanding of Aether. Maybe you could come up with someone like your character being trapped on Dalamud? That thing was full of more than just Bahamut - creatures, constructs, repair systems, you name it. As for people noticing and hunting your character...would that be a bad thing? Personally I'd see it as an amazing way for you to create a story for your character, and involve yourself in RP more. Live by the saying "There's no such thing as bad publicity." And don't forget that RP is about what you would like. If you don't want to be captured, just don't let it happen to you. Nobody can force you to do anything you don't want to. Sounds like a lot of fun though! Enjoy!

Welcome! Hope you find everything you enjoy here. It's nice to hear you're having a nice time, even on Lamia. I'm sure that even if you have trouble finding any RP there, you'll still find people to talk to, and things to do on here, no matter what server you're on. Wishing you a wonderful time here!

Some of these are really nice reads. It's a pleasure to hear everyone's thoughts on it. Made me want to write my own, so here I go! Trial - Throne of Chaos Description Her brutal and sadistic attacks on would-be defenders of the realm catching the attention of the Crystal Braves, Ludivine Goultard has been marked for capture. Leading you through the Amaal'ja heartlands, through the scorching desert plains and legions of the beastmen, the Elezen seems to be ready to stand and fight. This ruined citadel was probably chosen as a battleground for more than its historical interest, though... Phase 1 Ludivine: "Why do you even fight? This world is boring; it's not worth protecting...and now you're going to die for it." During this phase Ludivine is untargetable, instead she summons three sand giants. Sand giant abilities: [sinkhole] - If a sand giant gets too close to another sand giant, a large area beneath them becomes quicksand, providing a debuff where anyone in the quicksand is heavily slowed and die if they remain in the sand for ten seconds without moving out. If all three sand giants are together, the debuff and area affected becomes much stronger and larger. [Ground pound] - Punching the ground in short to long intervals, each giant does low AoE damage to a small area around them, with a heavy knockback. The time each giant uses this ability is random. [Wail of the sands] - Shouting in a loud wail, each giant causes the sands to ripple and the screen to distort slightly in a brief sandstorm. Causes light damage and applies a raid-wide ministun and one second silence. The time each giant uses this ability is random. Each sand giant has high HP and does medium damage in auto-attacks. Ludivine: "Don't you get it? This world yearns for chaos. Why do you think the calamity happened?" - When the first giant is defeated. Phase 2 Ludivine: "This is all a pointless struggle. So naive...you think you have the right to decide how this world should be?!" During this phase, stacks of Fatigue build up on the party over time, which cannot be cleansed. Fatigue reduces all attributes by 5% per stack. The screen starts to distort at five stacks. [Crippling blows] - Ludivine knows how to hurt in the most efficient ways possible. This is a three-hit attack which deals medium damage, and places five unstacked DoTs of crippled body on the main tank. These can be purged, and deal heavy damage if not quickly removed. [

Bumbling and apologising her way through the throngs of people laughing, drinking, and generally throwing up on the floor, Ludivine followed Zhi to the table that was somewhat empty, if certainly not clear or clean. She brushed some...something off the seat and sat down, disliking the immediate sticky feeling that touched her body even through her clothes. The sudden pride that Zhi seemed to bustle with bothered Ludivine; she ignored it for now and just made a mental note of it, along with the rest of the things she seemed to display. It would be slow, but the Elezen had a vague sense that she was close to figuring out the Miqo'te. "Here's a hypothetical." She said slowly. "Suppose you managed to find someone who knew where the guy was. And then suppose you were told the hard part wasn't finding him so much as finding and keeping in one piece." She played with a bang of her hair, twisting it idly around a finger. Overall, this hadn't been very fun so far, but it had the potential to be. Ludivine liked potential - it made the build up to the ending all that much sweeter.

Ludivine sighed and rubbed her neck. "I told you I was, didn't I?" She scratched an ear idly and glanced sideways at Zhi. "Out of curiosity, though, what were you planning on doing if I didn't have what you needed to know?" She wasn't a fan of the smell of fish. In spite of everything, she never got used to it. She found it funny how no matter what hell you go through, a new sensation can often be cruelly sharp; then again, when you spend too much time in the darkness, stepping into the light burned. Clicking her tongue, she glanced up at the gangplank and where it led.

"The names aren't much to me, but I've heard a thing or two about the Oathsworn. Pretty tasteless if you ask me. Can't teach someone a lesson if they're dead, or so I see it." Ludivine shrugged and scanned her eyes over the ship as they approached. So the Miqo'te was afraid. Interesting. Still, what was more interesting was the thought of someone actually bothering to go after her. Sure, she was a brat who couldn't keep smart words pouring out of her mouth if you sowed her shut, but there wasn't much else in her worth killing for. At least not by first impressions. It pissed Ludivine off that she couldn't read Zhi well, though she figured it wouldn't matter much. Maybe she resented Ludivine for needing to come to her for information, but she could feel however she damned pleased - Ludivine wasn't about to waste her time on soothing some loser kitty's conscience.

The Elezan couldn't suppress her mad grin. Yes...this was something fun, indeed. "No trouble at all. Call it helping a girl in need, right?" She moved closer to the Miqo'te, not worrying about being seen with her now as they strode through the streets of Limsa Lominsa. Her mind flooded with ideas and plans. She wasn't even sure if she was planning on actually helping the girl, but she knew she had a way to solve the situation. "You can cut the ill-fitting names. I'm Ludivine." She smiled down at the girl as they walked side-by-side, her eyes fierce and calculating. "Maybe we should share what we know." Shadows fell on the city-state as night began its rule of the sky.

Ludivine grinned and started following again. "Haha. That's a nice lie. And I'm just another informant with a smile. So how can this informant help a lowly streetrunner like yourself on this night?" This girl at least had more smarts than a good proportion of this wide city, and Ludivine wasn't that slow that she didn't start to work out that most of the stuff the girl was telling her was a lie. It was all about her attitude. Though maybe she was stupider than she thought she was. Most people who needs things at least make a bit of a pretense at being desperate - leaving the helper in control of things - but this was a rope, to entice Ludivine. Nobody who was really desperate would suggest that they could go elsewhere, which suggested this Miqo'te had something Ludivine could enjoy...maybe.

She kept following without responding at first, just mulling things over. This wasn't like her. Besides, she could only work with a plan, improvisation was tough, and never as fun. The best part about hurting people was waiting for the moment to come when their heart broke - when you could see their poor souls be crushed by your words. Haha...damn, what was the fun if you couldn't see that moment coming. Ludivine stopped and scowled. This brat was ruining her mood. It was enough that the Miqo'te was almost taunting her with her words. It was pissing her off. "So how come you decided to come to me?"

Ludivine raised an eyebrow. "I didn't take you as either of those. Oh." She laughs again, the same way as usual. "You mean someone's in trouble? But really, that's not something I'm good at, you know? So why'd you come find me? You seemed to know about me." Her questions had a sharp bite to them, each one verbally punctuated, expecting an answer. She paid little attention to where the Miqo'te was leading them. If it was a trap, it wouldn't bother her. She was a nobody. Being mugged was something you could recover from. And nobody knew about the machinations and chaos she had seeded through the world in her years. Ludivine sighed. She didn't like boring stuff like this. If she had to go pick up some drunkard old uncle from the gutters...Goddess, what a pain that would be. She'd make sure to remember the girl if she turned out to be some bright-eyed little upstart.

The Elezan ran her tongue along her teeth as the girl turned away, watching as she put some distance between them both. After a short few moments of thought, she started walking in the same direction as the girl, following her along. "Well, suppose I ended up letting you wander into this trouble alone, I guess it wouldn't be very kind of me." She rubbed her neck while walking - not so close to the Miqo'te as to make them seem together, but close enough that she could lower her voice just enough for the few people around not to be alerted to them. "Maybe somebody said something. Though it's probably best I don't get involved." She laughed shyly again, patting her empty sides. Ludivine never carried weapons - she wasn't a thug or a killer, and certainly not a wanna-be hero. She did her best to match strides with the girl, which probably wasn't hard due to their difference in height. A few sharp rays of red sun cut through the banners and fauna around the Aftcastle, dancing brief moments of light across the two as darkness began to rise over Limsa.

Ludivine laughed slightly, a hint of acted shyness in her voice. "Not so much? Aren't there guards for that sort of thing?" She thumbed in the direction of the Maelstrom HQ, watching to see how the girl would react. There was no way she wanted things to actually go to the guards though...unless that made things more...interesting. Of course this all depended on what the Miqo'te wanted. Ludivine loved chaos, but she wasn't about to let that slip, especially not to some brat who looked like she couldn't even spell the word "fun", let alone have any idea of what Ludivine's version of it was. The fact she seemed to know something about her tendencies put her slightly on guard.

She smell of the woman - or...maybe girl? - gave her away more than anything. Not that Ludivine reacted much to it. She had lived in much worse horror and stench, until it cloyed her very senses; though she still took it into account as the girl rounded on her. Her lips parted very slightly as she studied the figure. Her mind ticking slowly as she took it all in and considered what approach to take to the situation. It didn't take her long to decide, and her lips closed in a gentle smile, her incredibly blue and piercing eyes showing no hint of malice, only the vaguely distant look somewhere between interest and boredom. "Is that what people say now, huh?" Her voice was soft and calming, almost sounding unassuming. It was the voice that always won the trust of people around her. "I suppose I do, though I won't say I make a trade of it." She did her best to look sheepish, rubbing the back of her neck with a hand. The Miqo'te's slight unease meant Ludivine had control of the conversation, which she liked. She liked being needed for something. It meant you had power. It meant you could manipulate what people gave you in return. She grin she was suppressing never even displayed a hint on her face.

The light of daytime provided little interest for Ludivine. Her latest fun had just ended, so now she had to rely on people coming to her, and come they did. People with small problems like forgetting the time, or where the docks were, or who to see to order some herbs. She didn't quite relish in it, but she never passed up her chances for small answers. She never drew attention to herself, her ponderous gait and relaxed demeanor giving off the impression of someone quietly enjoying life. So she gave advice, short words of help, and always kept her ears open. So it was that as she wandered she found herself being followed, just as the sun was beginning its descent in the sky. She made no attempt to change her walking pace, or spring to fear. A few slight glances at the reflection of the woman behind her - as she passed the occasional window or crystal, revealed her as neither a guard nor an official, looking far too lazily garbed to be either. Ludivine just raised an eyebrow to herself and continued walking, leading around to near the Aftcastle, before slowing her walking just enough for her to be intentionally approached.

Ludivine Goultard slowly moved one leg up and crossed it over the other. The sounds of violence and fury carried through the doors of the Bismark - locked while one of the chefs was detained (and equally beaten) by the Yellowjackets. A lazy grin crept across Ludivine's face. Her position at one of the tables just outside the establishment afforded her the pleasure of hearing the chaos that stirred within. What a waste of a man. Always lauded over for his cooking, which to Ludivine tasted no better than a corpse of one of the fishbacks his father was with. That was his mistake: The pitiful little confession he made to his love one night on the docks, of a father who abandoned him for the Serpent Reavers, but oh! How he struggled to make a name for himself, and how he loved her dearly no matter what whispers were made around him. That was his mistake. Thinking that life might hold any more promise than a drop in the ocean. What a pain it was, having to hear that boring little tirade to his sweetheart. Ludivine wasn't the kind of person to pass up such an opportunity. It only took a short few days to knock up a quick fake of a letter from the chef's father. Her Sahagin writing had been immaculate, and contained enough fake details about the father and son's correspondence and plotting that even that annoying Baderion would rush off some fresh faced loser to give his report to Coral Tower. And hey, who's to say it wasn't true anyway? Maybe the chef was plotting to poison the Admiral after proving himself at next week's big gala. Maybe there was more poison around the storeroom than Ludivine had slipped in one day in the past week. A sadistic chuckle escaped her lips and she shook her head. All it took was a bit of information, and you could twist the world however you wanted. She relaxed her face and her softly curved duskwright ears perked up slightly at the sound of doors opening from the rear of the restaurant. A shame. She wouldn't get to see the man being dragged past her in shackles, his face bloodied and broken. Oh well. What a pain. She slowly rolled herself off her chair and stood up, rubbing the back of her neck. The day was still young, and maybe the city had more to exploit. A gentle smile masked her dark pleasure as she strode in the direction of the parts of town where whispers were business.

This is a very fun idea! Writing something about Ludivine is a nice way to round out her character. Rating Scale: 1 - 10. 1 as complete Sin. 10 as complete Virtue. 4 near the middle, closer to the Sin. 5 near the middle closer to the Virtue. Lust vs Chasity 8 Ludivine's desires are almost non-existant. The only thing she loves is causing chaos, though she is smart enough to know how to manipulate things from the shadows and not make mistakes. Despite her egotistical nature, she has no interest in money or material goods, only happy when others are unhappy. Due to previous trauma in her life, she has no sexual interests. Gluttony vs Temperance 2 Self-control isn't one of Ludivine's strong suits. She prefers making things as chaotic as possible, no matter the consequences to herself or others. Once she becomes angry or violent, it takes a lot to get her to back off, though she is smart enough to know when she is pushing her luck. Greed vs Charity 5 While not interested in material goods, she doesn't like making other people happy. If there is money involved, she will usually dispose of it, or taunt people with it though ways such as burning or dumping it in front of them. Sloth vs Diligence 3 Though always on the lookout for ways to start trouble, Ludivine finds many things boring and not worth her time. It would be a rare sight for her to be seen helping others with her own interests not in mind, as her pride leads her to believe that everyone else's goals and plans are boring and simplistic. Despite her laziness, she is capable of complex plans if she feels them necessary to have more fun. Wrath vs Patience 1 Brutal and scathing, Ludivine holds nothing back when her violent nature takes over. She considers nobody a friend, and everyone beneath her. Making her angry in any way only exacerbates this, though her attitude can shift between verbal abuse to physical violence depending on the situation; she knows when and how the most damage can be done. Envy vs Kindness 2 Nothing drives Ludivine to anger like the sight of others being happy. Though not direct jealousy or envy, she believes joy and friendship to be boring, and will do anything she can to turn people against each other. She might never admit it, but her own past provokes her into wanting others to suffer like she did. Pride vs Humility 1 Ludivine believes herself to be better and smarter than everyone else, thinking emotions like happiness and kindness to be immature and a show of weakness. Any effort she makes is done with reluctance, expecting things to be given to her on a silver platter. If anything, she is the immature one, often having violent tantrums when things don't go her way. Does your character lean more towards the Sins or the Virtues? Sins, for sure. Which Sin does your character most emulate? Pride. Her mood swings and damaged mind makes her lose focus at times, believing nobody else can understand or be better than her. She can often fail to take people seriously until she realises she has her back against a wall. Which Virtue does your character most emulate? Chastity. Sexual interests are nothing to Ludivine. Which of these Sins or Virtues do you and/or your character believe they need to work on the most? Kindness. Ludivine sometimes works with others for a common goal, and can be tolerant towards people who put up with her insanity and chaos, not that she ever understands why somebody would...

Personal Profile [align=left]Character Name: Ludivine Goultard Gender: Female Race: Duskwright Domestic Profile Civil Status: Wanderer; drifter. Place of Residence: The hideout of whatever band of criminals she drifts into. Occupation: Detective and information trader. (Cover) Psychopath and meddler. (When not in cover) Free Company: None yet! Social Profile Ever since appearing seemingly out of the blue, with no past or history, Ludivine has been constantly on the prowl around the streets, maintaining what remains of her life in the quiet tale of a detective and wanderer, always up for helping with the latest gossip and troubles. Her lax demeanor and friendly approach to situations usually wins her the hearts of those around her, who can always count on her for trade or gossip when the times demand. She might not be the most reliable for getting things done, though... Meta Profile There are few places Ludivine won't visit in the search of casual conversation, though her fighting prowess is completely lacking, so in times of major trouble she can often be found doing her work backstage. As such if any walk-ups or conversations are wanted, feel free. Due to my rather short moments of freedom though, it might not be best to involve her in any major RP events, though invites are happily welcomed. In other words, just find her and talk to her, and barely anything could go wrong! [/align]

I. Basic Info Characters:Ludivine Goultard Primary character:Ludivine Goultard Linkshells:None yet! Primary RP linkshell:None yet, either! [*] II. RP Style Amount of RP (light, medium, heavy): Generally heavy, though given my time-zone and heavy work schedule, it may end up being far lighter, though I have nothing against that either! Views on RP combat and injuries: Mmhh...generally prefer it if any serious injuries are discussed over tells before they happen. Obviously no dying! Ludivine is mortal and I don't want to lose my only character... Views on IC romance: It'll probably never happen, given her personality, but sure? I'm not inherently against it. Views on non-romantic RP (family ties, etc): Highly unlikely for her to have an adoptive sister or brother, but if someone likes Ludivine -that- much then I wouldn't have a problem with one of her real family members being introduced. So long as I know about it! Views on lore: Just so long as it doesn't go into the realm of "heroics", where everyone has slayed Bamahut and Ultima weapon and they're amazing. I like non-story-mode lore, if that makes sense... Views on chat functions (/say, /linkshell, etc): Nothing special! Quotation marks to denote speech, in linkshells and in /say, double brackets for OOC stuff, no brackets for when in completely non-RP mode. [*] III. Other Info Country:UK Timezone:GMT +0.00 Contact info:I can share skype if needed! But generally just a tell or a message on here will get my attention. [*] [align=center][glow=blue]~Special announcements can be found in the posts below~[/glow][/align]

Hi again all! Thanks for the well-wishing. Just managed to sneak myself in so, woo~ Hope to meet you all in-game soon, my time-zone is a bit iffy, but I'm sure I'll meet lots of amazing people regardless!