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 would spiral out of control.
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 - Demi
Nameday - 21st Sun of the 4th Astral Moon [July 21st]
Birthplace - Ishgard
Current Residence - Gridania
Patron Guardian - Halone, the Fury
Father - Jean-Paltroix de Courliemont [Deceased]
Mother - Emellie de Courliemont [Deceased]
Romantic Partner(s) - Vixen Rehw-Bidit, Gren Corvalasi
Friends - Arkkanon Kartesh, Jango Fulbuster, Humble Crow, Vixen Rehw-Bidit, Gren Corvalasi [Begrudgingly]
Pet(s) - Benedict "Benny" [Corgi]
Voice Claim (Speaking) - N/A
Voice Claim (Singing) - Peter Hollens
Likes
Eating
Artistic Expression (Painting, Sketching, Writing, Singing)
Flowers
Window Shopping
The rain awash over him
The eventide sky
Most anything tooth-rottingly sweet
Unicorns and Pegasi
An accepted duel now and then
Dislikes
Pointless Aggression
Foul smells
Untidy surroundings
Cacophonous surroundings
Overly bitter foods
Snowfall, never-ending
Unsolicited touch
Prying words
Himself
Backstory
Lyonaux was the result of a noble man's defiance to succumb to social pressure, and marry upward into the world of nobility. Born under the banners of a lesser noble house, the Courliemonts, and a working class family, the Saltorianes, Lyonaux knew of a loving, albeit sheltered, life.
The only child of the couple, living in Hemlock before the great freeze brought the Western Highland to its knees, Lyonaux found little company with fellow children his age. Instead, the Wilds called to him grand adventures to engage in; the grandest of which, when he saved a then-thought extinct Pegasus from poachers.
A bold spirit that nurtured a gleaming heart, Lyonaux held great love and admiration to his parents. While Jean-Paltroix would often be busy, taking orders for the Dragonsong War under the Haillenarte Rose Banner as "The Rose Dragoon," he would dedicate what time he could to encouraging a good heart and strong spirit in his only child. Meanwhile, when Emellie wasn't working textiles to help with priest robes and armor padding, she would take Lyonaux into Ishgard to listen to her sing for the discontent and downtroddened of the Forgotten Knight. Thus grew in the boy a love for the sung verse, and the desire to empower not by violence, but with art.
Ultimately, nothing good lasts forever, especially not in a city of perpetual war. When Emellie began to grow too sick to leave their 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.
A father consumed, and a mother who perished not from her sickness of the blood, but to her own heartbreak, Lyonaux was left alone in a city that cared little and less for a boy his age; too young to fight, but too old for the orphanage. Disowned by the noble side of his lineage now that Jean-Paltroix no longer was around to shelter his son, and his mother's side having long left Ishgard, declared cravens, Lyonaux was left alone to fester in the cold of the Brume; 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
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.
Gallery
Being Reworked!
Art by @daddy_rav on Twitter!
Art by @pimixi on Twitter!
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 triggering themes, however, please ask.
I will absolutely not tolerate any sort of Queerphobia in RP. In a great big fantasy world, choosing that to be the overarching conflict doesn't sit very well with me.
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!
Mare is offered upon request!