I've lived through enough bloodshed. Let me have my peace.

Lyonaux Courliemont. Only child of the late Jean-Paltroix and Emellie de Courliemont. Once of a lesser noble house under the Haillenarte banner, at a yet-grown age, Lyon's world turned completely on top of its head.

What became of the Courliemonts, for Lyon to find himself in a war-ravaged cityscape all on his own? What circumstances occurred to find himself under another house's banner? And why will he not speak of his past so, growing distant at the very thought?

General Information

  • Name - Lyonaux Courliemont

  • Race - Ishgardian Elezen [Wildwood Model]

  • Class: Dragoon

  • Age - 45

  • Gender - Cis Male

  • Pronouns - He/Him

  • Sexuality - Bi (Male Preference) | Polyamorous

  • Nameday - 21st Sun of the 4th Astral Moon [July 21st]

  • Birthplace - Ishgard

  • Current Residence - Gridania - The Lavender Beds [Ward 9, Plot 52]

  • Patron Guardian - Halone, the Fury

  • Father - Jean-Paltroix de Courliemont [Deceased]

  • Mother - Emellie de Courliemont [Deceased]

  • Romantic Partner(s) - Ace Heartwood, Vixen Rehw-Bidit, Raine Zephyr

  • Friends - Z'aya Kito, Arkkanon Kartesh, Jango Fulbuster, Ace Heartwood, Vixen Rehw-Bidit, Raine Zephyr

Likes

  • Eating

  • Gardening

  • Fishing

  • Singing

  • The rain awash over him

  • The eventide sky

  • Most anything tooth-rottingly sweet

  • Unicorns and Pegasi

  • An accepted duel now and then

Dislikes

  • Aggression

  • Foul smells

  • Untidy surroundings

  • Overly bitter foods

  • Snowfall, never-ending

  • Unsolicited touch

  • Cacophonous surroundings

  • Prying words

  • Himself

Backstory

[Kept brief to allow for role-playing intrigue]

Lyonaux was the result of a noble man's defiance to succumb to social pressure, and marry upward into the world of nobility. Born half under the banner of a lesser noble house, the Courliemonts, and a working class family, the Saltorianes, Lyonaux ultimate knew of a loving, if sheltered, upbringing.

Being the only child of the loving couple, living in Hemlock before the great freeze brought the Western Highland to its knees, Lyonaux found little company with fellow children his age. Indeed, it was the wilds that kept the half-noble company, with the grandest in his eyes being the companionship won of a unicorn herd.

But that would say nothing about his love and respect towards his family. Even with his father's continued absence, being a House Dragoon under the Haillenarte banner, Jean-Paltroix would always work to find ways to bring joy in his son's life. And even should Jean-Paltroix be absent overlong, never would Lyonaux find himself truly alone, as his mother, Emellie, would always be near. Taking the young boy into Ishgard proper often, Emellie would show her son the beauty of a sung verse, when it came to lifting the spirits of the dismayed and downtroddened.

But ultimately, nothing good lasts forever, especially not in a city of perpetual war. When Emellie began to grow too sick to even leave her house, Lyonaux would only experience even more horrors when his father never returned from a forray out to the Western Highlands... consumed, by all things, a Yeti.

And one who perishes not to the flames of the Horde deserves less and little more, especially when leaving behind meager kin.

Before too long, Lyonaux was left alone in a city that cared less and little for a boy his age. Disowned by the noble side of his lineage now that Jean-Paltroix no longer was relevant, and having no living relatives on his mother's side, Lyonaux was left only to fester in the cold of the Brume for so long; a growing loathing of his own people being the only thing keeping his fire of life alight.

Such bitter fires would draw the eyes of one noble, however. One that would seek to stoke such flames into something that would make her legendary.

Such fires that would near consume the man to something more monstrous. Yet kindness does not die out as swiftly as one would expect, even in the fact of abject apathy.

Hooks/Facts

Gridania

Lyonaux often finds himself in the Black Shroud, and subsequently Gridania, the most out of all of Eorzea. Whether it be within the markets, perusing fresh produce to figure out his next culinary endeavor, or by the waters to sketch out a scene before his mind's eye, you're like to find him somewhere about this woodland society.

Training

Despite desiring a more peaceful lifestyle now, there's no denying the Ishgardian in the man; ever does he seek to keep himself honed to his abilities and skills as a Dragoon, taking every dual as a chance to see where he flourishes, and where he falters. It likely won't take too much coercion to get a fight out of the man, as long as it's on friendly terms.

Limited Aether Manipulation

While not so completely incapable as, say, a Garlean, Lyonaux seems to have limited capabilities when it comes to aethetic manipulation. Outside of trained physical manifestations that most any Dragoon should know, he seems incapable of most any form of magics; the most damning being a complete lack of teleportation capabilities. As such, the man will be seen walking instead of using Aethernets, or riding long boat or airship trips to lands more distant... if he doesn't let his stomach dissuade him.

Beastly Appetite

Despite a fit and lean form like many Elezens have, Lyonaux clearly has an appetite that can put even fully grown, sea-faring Roe men to shame. He'll often order something edible multiple times while out, or take some sort of snack with him. Indeed, it seems like nothing truly ever satiates the man, even should he eat something more heavy like meats or stews. Sometimes it seems to get so bad, he trembles as if starved...

Bizarre Aura

There's no denying the man is kind and his demeanor polite. Yet, there's something strange about his aether, as if it's not quite... right. Depending on the person's intelligence on such matters, it may be more or less apparent to certain individuals, but regardless, it almost feels like something dark is looming over Lyonaux.

About OP

The name's Edwynn! I'm a 29 year old dude [He/Him] that's trying his best to get out of his writing ruts, and to flourish not just creatively, but socially and physically, as well!

I started playing the game in July 24, 2019, after having been a WoW player for a few years, and had been growing increasingly more disappointed with every update WoW gave. After deciding to give FFXIV a try, I simply haven't looked back; I have thousands of hours in the game, and find much joy in doing a multitude of things; one of which, of course, being Roleplay!

For a while, I didn't partake in the RP scene, as I had issues thinking of Lyonaux as anything but someone important to the main story of FFXIV. But, over time, as I made more friends and interacted with more people, I began to grow Lyonaux out anew; keeping some of his backstory, but ensuring in works outside of the established story of the game!

While I still have much to learn, as much of my RP experience is Discord/Long Form based, I'm enjoying learning how to actively RP in a game scenario. And I hope to get to meet more people along the way, as well as further improve upon my writing!

Roleplay Information

  • I'm not the best with walk-up RP, unless I'm already in an RP venue setting. As such, I do request, should you have an interest in interacting with my character out in the open, to ask first!

  • Casual RP is usually fine! For darker or more adult-oriented themes, however, please ask.

  • I may be easier to get ahold of in Discord, especially if I'm doing a lot of duties back to back. Feel free to ask for my handle!

  • I'm usually all over the place, so it may be hard to find me in-game on a whim. Send me a tell if your curious about anything!