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Rosekitten · **02-06-2014, 08:40 PM**

That is a good point that most of these characters probably wouldn't know one another unless in the same service during certain times. My main thought behind my character is that probably her last name would be more known then her herself. In her wiki I state she is the daughter of one of the smiths who works under or for one of the houses. I more or less left how well known said name is up to whoever wanted to use the information.Â
But on the same note she still keeps up with the so called trade of her father and uses a similar symbol when branding said pieces. Just a thought more or less, as in her wiki I said she left her home area around the time she was 16 so odds are if she knew or anyone knew her when she was younger it would be more of a question then a for sure knowing of who she is now.

Mimiru · **02-06-2014, 09:14 PM**

This is super cool. If I ever feel like making an Ishy alt I'll hit you all up~

Hyakki · **02-07-2014, 02:38 AM**

I've been lurking this thread the past few days. I'm interested but I don't have much of a background fleshed out.

Delainaut Merillat is from the Coerthas region but not a citizen of Ishgard. He currently lives in Limsa Lominsa and works for customs. He has a boring desk job filling out reports on who and what passes through port.

KitKat · **02-07-2014, 02:40 AM**

Going to make my Ishgardian tonight and write up a character bio for her.

Alaine Rousseau is her name.

TheWizard · **02-07-2014, 06:46 AM**

(02-07-2014, 02:40 AM)TheCurls Wrote: Going to make my Ishgardian tonight and write up a character bio for her.

Alaine Rousseau is her name.

Awesome! The more the merrier!

Vairemont Malveaux · **02-07-2014, 06:52 AM**

(02-07-2014, 02:38 AM)Xieveral Wrote: I've been lurking this thread the past few days. I'm interested but I don't have much of a background fleshed out.

Delainaut Merillat is from the Coerthas region but not a citizen of Ishgard. He currently lives in Limsa Lominsa and works for customs. He has a boring desk job filling out reports on who and what passes through port.

Ahhh, wonderful. Also, love the avatar. Reminds me a bit of DA2's Fenris, who I have a special weakness for.

I'm still a bit puzzled on how to involve civilian and non-Ishdardian types in the LS and plot. I'll have to send PMs to you all and bat around some ideas.

EDIT:

So I've come up with some questions to help motivate the plot and get some characters to meet. I've already PMed some of you with these questions, but if you didn't get the PM (or even if you did) feel free to answer these below questions, either here or in a PM to me.

These questions will give us a place to start on how your character becomes ICly involved in this plot.

Ishgardians on the lam:

What status did your character hold in Ishgard? (e.g. Ishgardian Knight, nobility, peasant, farmer, chocobo breeder, Dragoon, Inquisitor of the Church of Halone, etc).
What drove your character to leave Ishgard? What consequences did they face if they stayed? How long ago did they leave?

(While it may be easier for civilians to migrate south [with the exception of nobles], the strict nature of Ishgard society makes it morally reprehensible, if not self-endangering, to abandon the Holy See. Knights and Church members may be automatically assumed traitors should they travel Coerthas without leave to do so.)
Where has your character been staying since they left? What have they been doing?

Non-Ishgardian Allies:

What would your character's motivation be for helping the expatriates?

(Bear in mind that many of these are deserters of war, and even if they only want peace, they have abandoned their brothers on the front line. There are two sides to every story. Ishgardian civilians may be hunted down as well if they're suspected accomplices--their names could be on a list of missing Ishgardians [noble or otherwise] who may be suspected of aiding the deserters or even being heretics. The reasons Ishgardian civilians would have to leave Ishgard would likely differ from the Knights.
How would you want to get involved in helping them?

(There are a number of ways your character could become wise to what's going on. Perhaps your PC has become aware of the murders in her area, or someone from one of her guilds has lately gone missing. Maybe you even had a run-in with the Faces yourself and, maybe thinking them bandits, threw down with them [with ugly results perhaps]. This might have even occurred if you saw them attacking someone and dove in to defend them! Or, if you're not a fighting type, you might have just been conducting your own investigation, or one on behalf of the Wood Wailers, the Immortal Flames, or what have you. Just tossing out some ideas.)
How and why would Vairemont (or one of the other LS members) find you?

(Could well be answered by question 2, or this could follow up the events in question 2, or whatever. I'm not the boss of you.)

Antagonists:

What is your motivation for wanting to work against the expatriates?

(You might be unhappy that refugees are taking shelter in your homeland, you could be working with the Faces of Mercy, or you could be an Ishgardian Knight [who are NOT directly affiliated with the Faces of Mercy, to keep in mind] who has heard something about a hunt for Ishgardian fugitives down south.)
Would you want your character to change allegiance during the course of the plot? This could either be betraying the members of the LS, or betraying the Faces of Mercy.
Â How do you want to become involved in the plot?

(You could have ties to one of the LS members, for example.)

KitKat · **02-07-2014, 09:01 PM**

(02-07-2014, 06:52 AM)Vairemont Malveaux Wrote: Ishgardians on the lam:

What status did your character hold in Ishgard? (e.g. Ishgardian Knight, nobility, peasant, farmer, chocobo breeder, Dragoon, Inquisitor of the Church of Halone, etc).

Alaine is the daughter of a former low-ranking Inquisitor named Reimy Russeau.Â

What drove your character to leave Ishgard? What consequences did they face if they stayed? How long ago did they leave?

After crossing a particularly spiteful and morally reprehensible fellow Inquisitor, Reimy's wife and Alaine's mother, Alexandra, was accused of being a heretic and forced to leap to her death to clear her name. Afraid for his daughter's safety, Reimy took her and fled. The pair traveled as far from Ishgard and Coerthas as they could, eventually opting to stay in Limsa Lominsa. This occurred slightly less than one year ago.

Where has your character been staying since they left? What have they been doing?

For eight months, Alaine and her father lived quietly in Limsa Lominsa, eager to avoid any undue attention. Alaine did not do much more than read in privacy, occasionally walking through Hawker's Alley to see the merchants' new wares. Reimy found a job on a fishing boat and worked as part of the crew until three months ago when he was found dead in the ship's bunk, his body covered in a great many cuts.

Since her father's murder, Alaine has been caught between hiding for fear of her life and needing to work to keep a roof over her head. She has been fishing from various busy paths in the city and selling her catches to the Bismarck for a meager salary.

Vairemont Malveaux · **02-07-2014, 10:49 PM**

(02-07-2014, 09:01 PM)TheCurls Wrote: [clipped]

THAT is an interesting break in the rhythm. The daughter of a disgraced Inquisitor? Who was later mysteriously murdered?

I'm about to involve a spy-like figure in the LS, who can play an interesting part in recruiting you. I think I'll have fun inviting you into the fold.

TheWizard · **02-07-2014, 11:06 PM**

I really like the idea of getting Inquisitors, or people somehow linked to them, into the RP since they are a huge force to be reckoned with in Ishgard.

TheWizard · **02-08-2014, 09:30 PM**

Antagonists:

What is your motivation for wanting to work against the expatriates?

Byron isn't a bad man and would rather see fugitives return home and aid in the good fight than turn his lance against them. However I could see him being manipulated by someone with less than decent motivations, especially someone who outranks him.
Would you want your character to change allegiance during the course of the plot?

Yes I would since I would rather Byron not remain a 'bad guy' and find a purpose beyond the walls of Ishgard.
Â How do you want to become involved in the plot?
To be honest this is where I become unsure since Byron has no direct connections to anyone in the LS aside from perhaps those once affiliated with House Haillenarte. I would have to find a way in on the antagonist's side then shift my way over sometime during the process.

Vairemont Malveaux · **02-08-2014, 11:32 PM**

(02-08-2014, 09:30 PM)TheWizard Wrote: How do you want to become involved in the plot?
To be honest this is where I become unsure since Byron has no direct connections to anyone in the LS aside from perhaps those once affiliated with House Haillenarte. I would have to find a way in on the antagonist's side then shift my way over sometime during the process.

You're not the only antagonist. I think I can arrange something, and I think you'll like it.

As a headsup I may be a little scarce this weekend. I've only got about 5 free hours and between myth capping and spending some with the boyfriend, it might be hard for me to get on to RP. However, I think I might be arranging something so that I can RP DURING boyfriend quality time...

My priorities, they are the worst.

TheWizard · **02-09-2014, 12:26 AM**

Ah alright, cool. Keep me posted.

Steel Wolf · **02-09-2014, 08:25 AM**

(02-08-2014, 11:32 PM)Vairemont Malveaux Wrote: As a headsup I may be a little scarce this weekend. I've only got about 5 free hours and between myth capping and spending some with the boyfriend, it might be hard for me to get on to RP. However, I think I might be arranging something so that I can RP DURING boyfriend quality time...

My priorities, they are the worst.

....or THE BEST

All joking aside, I really am excited by this idea. It sounds like there's a great vision being laid out here. :3

Vairemont Malveaux · **02-09-2014, 09:34 AM**

Haha, I hope it lives up to your expectations.

I am really struggling to have the time for this actually, but I am as resolute as I am resourceful. Very soon here I'll have to start selecting a couple other people to scheme with and help me with operating the story. It really doesn't work out with all the story hinging directly on me. Wink

If anyone's interested in helping me run this plot, feel free to contact me. You can PM me, or I'm also reachable in AIM at WitandCandor or Steam at Life in Stasis (Elezen icon). I do have Skype but I hate it so I'm rarely online, though I'll sign onto it if it's easier for someone. Sometimes live chat is easier than a back and forth of PMs, and if I'm not online in the game, I'm usually online via mobile app.

Rosekitten · **02-09-2014, 10:38 AM**

I sent you a request through Steam (similar username as here Tongue

)Â

I've been scarce myself, sadly not due to spending time with loved ones. More of the opposite if I have to be honest. But anyway... come Monday I should be on more. Moving my desktop out of my husbands hair so he can work and in my spare time from the little one I can do as I wish.

As far as helping with plot or ideas I can try, thus why I added you on steam. Brainstorm <3

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