...A quote from Vilem to an Aspiring Knight..."A Knight's Duty is not only to the vulnerable, or justice above all. But most of all, to one's self. Aware you are of the demons that claw for control of your mind, aware you are of the depths of wickedness you are capable of. Your Duty, in light of such is to love. Love the Star, love it's People, and to love Yourself. To let yourself be Light, for the Brightest of Light shall cast the Darker Shadow."
(Given and Earned names)
Havi
Ravenkissed/
Nevermore
Deadman
General information & Gallery
Age - 61Height - 7'3Race - Highlander/SeawolfGender - Male, He/himSexuality - Bi (Fem leaning)Build - Sturdy and yet agile.Birthplace - Aerslaent (Roegadyn Home-Isles)Nameday - 1st Sun of the 3rd Astral MoonMartial preference - Opts for a balance of brute force and spell weaving.Wyrm-render (Greatsword)Forearm mounted collapsable shield (A gift from a deceased lover)Various bombs, poisons, gadgets, throwing blades (all non-lethal)Alignment - Neutral Good (Chaotic leanings)Affiliations -
Snow Drift CompanyScions of the Seventh Dawn (Scion fighter)House Haillenarte.
(Knight/Representative Of Parliment)Marital Status - N/A
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AppearanceEye The remaining eye faintly glows with a pale yellow tint, and odd feline-like slit-shaped iris to round out the predatory look of the man.Hair - Grey-haired fellow with wisps of white littered about his head if one looks carefully, thicc and full beardPhysical marks - His figure is littered with many a scar, the majority of such being from his time whilst captured by Garlean's after the loss of his homeland. He as well has a good number of runic and other symbolic tattoos (primarily Norse related).Markings - A violet marking of sorts, emits an eerie flow of aether.Occupation - Contract hunter (Beasts, Voidsent, monsters, etc...) Vigilante of IshgardCompanions - A raven (Muninn) adorned with silver runes and lines along it rests upon his shoulder. Muninn is often used as a pair of eyes for Vilem to use, what Muninn can see he can as well.///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Personality
VIRTUES
Forward-thinker
Fun-loving
Strong sense of justice
Compassionate
ValorousVICES
Brash
Self-destructive
Anxious
Restless
Self-loathing
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COMMON TROPESGRIM "HERO" (Employing methods harsh and often questionable with a desire for good outcomes. Though has limits.)VOWS OF VIRTUE (He has put it upon himself to be better, to do better. If not for himself then for those he failed, and for those he has yet saved.)DEEDS OF CRUELTY ("I'm not a good man" A past drenched in blood and suffering he had wrought onto others. Due to his past, he may never find peace...ever atoning for his sins)HURTING HERO (Even though he'll do his damndest to smile, to laugh, and to enjoy the company of friends and loved ones. Deep down he still suffers in silence. The ravages of the mind spare none...not even "heroes".)STRUGGLER (An ironclad and searing willpower this one holds, unheard of to see this one falter before a foe, no matter its might. Be it man or primal. Never count this one out of the fight.)DEADMAN (Countless years of combat have hardened his body and mind to abuse. Even when broken and battered, this deadman yet fights on.)INSPIRING PRESENCE (Can rally even the most shaken and panicked in the fevered pitch of battle.)MENTOR AND MASTER (Years of experience have offered him a vast array of knowledge and wisdom)THE BRIGHTEST LIGHT CASTS THE DARKEST SHADOW(His own pain and tragedy hasn't hardened his heart, but rent him empathetic and understanding to the plight of others, holds a strong sense of responsibility to safeguard and comfort those less fortunate than himself.)
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TRUSTED/FAMILY -
Shir-E-Fora ( adopted daughter)
Curious Ocean
Sazna
Eyonavon Yevonich
Zvonimir Atolna
Vayarma Kha
C'rik Tia
Jalia Vordt
T'yog Thaldex
Alfie Blackwater
Saga Vilems
Vilem's Early life
The young Vilem was born from a line of praised smiths and craftsmen, aside from his grandfather Gunnar who was a decorated Viking with numerous raids and voyages under his belt. Whilst Vilem took an interest in the smithwork his father tried to teach him the boy always found himself far more enthralled by the tales spun of distant lands and salt-crusted lips, and by the many raiders coming to and from their city along with their own tales of glory.This infatuation all culminated upon Vilem's 14th winter, where he would sneak onto a longship clad in his grandfather's chain hauberk, his woodcutting axe, and family shield. Where on his voyage he would venture distant lands near them, forge bonds and friendships, take his first life, and earn glory and riches for this clan and family. Thus was born a young raider.
Vilem's Midlife
After a sufficient scolding by his parents accompanied with the proud gaze of his grandfather from the corner of the room, Vilem would ignore their pleas and continue to go out on raid earning a place amongst the Vikings of his clan. A mighty warrior he grew to be, soaring past those older and more experienced around him, earning the admiration and ire of those around him. This strength he wielded soon twisted the man, he grew prideful, arrogant, and decedent. He grew to relish the suffering of those weaker than him seeing them simply as ants to be crushed beneath his heel, he challenged any who dared question him or so much as spoke remotely ill of him. This was not helped at all by his unhealthy appetite for drink and women.(Currently under revision)
Vilem's Midlife (Cont...)
(Currently Being Revised)
Vilem's Midlife (Cont...2 Electric Boogaloo)
(Currently Under Revision)
Current life in Eorzea
After ten long years of a hermit-like lifestyle as far away from mortal contact as possible, he would soon grow tired of this isolation and once more took up his axe, sights now set upon a new land, a new life. This was a chance for him to start anew, he would travel to Eorzea. Here nobody knew who he was, where he could be free of the chains of the past despite how heavy they weighed upon him. When Vilem came to Limsa Lomisa, at this time he was 39 years old (Post Civil War Vilem was around 29). There in Limsa, the weathered man offered his services as a mercenary hunter, as of hate he took an oath to never again needlessly spill blood. Even without his oath having to spill blood would disgust him and bring back terrible memories of the beast he once was.The new hunter would quickly be accustomed to his new lands, exploring and wandering Eorzea to get a grasp of the lands. Currently, he is primarily situated in Ul'dah, with plenty of rich folk in need of beasts slain to clear paths for trade routes and such. But don't be fooled, Vilem isn't only out hunting your stray feral dogs and furious pack of aldgoats. He prides himself a professional at his trade of hunting beasts and monsters alike from Griffins to Chimeras and everything inbetween. Many know him around Eorza for his work, The Grey wolf would be what many folk would take to dubbing the drifting slayer.
The Grim contendors challenge
On the usual routine hunt in the Shroud, Vilem would find himself deep in the forest. The air around him grew stagnant and heavy as dense fog descended upon him. The atmosphere was thick with the feeling of unease and tension. It was a long and treacherous march out of the wood until Vielm heard something calling his name. The chanting of his name would be followed by the caws of ravens and the flutter of their wings as they soared above him. Two ravens, in particular, pierced Vielm's gaze and shook him to his very core. A frantic rush ensured to escape whatever was going on, but Vilem would not escape so easily.Finding himself in a small forest clearing he breathed deep the thick and suspenseful air whilst clutching tightly to his axe and frantically searching around him. It was then the thunderous clamor of hooves were heard, Vilem readied himself for whatever would pierce the treeline. But what appeared before him left him in utter shock and awe. His legs sapped of strength, he fell to his knees to the figure before him. What he saw was a man clad in an ebon armor draped in a dark cloak, with two familiar ravens perched on each shoulder. The man as well mounted upon a mighty beast of legend, of which he had only heard tales of. It was the Ebon Mare of Legend, upon it's saddle, the Grim Contender strode onward.Broken and heaving, would he be left. Victorious, but clinging helplessly upon his blade, muttering incoherently to himself. Through the chaos of his state, a clear message rang throughout his mind."Fate pulls you to me, the Allfather calls and beckons you to his side. Our fates, much like strings entwined, are one in the same. Strength, I shall bestow upon you heir of Mine. Drink deep of my blessings and prepare for ruination. For Ragnarok is nigh."
Vilem's Previous character arc(Heralds of the End)
TILL THE BITTER ENDThe events of the Final Days would call even the likes of Vilem into action. With his personal uncovering of insight upon the purpose of the Telophoroi, would he be spured to seek out the only ones whom might possibly understand such revelations. Afflicted by constant visions of a future of flame and death would he seek the Scions of the Seventh Dawn. His own accounts, deeds, and prior cooperation earning him a place among their ranks for a time, being primarily focused upon the effort to contain and secure Garlemald. Vilem proving himself a valueable asset on the snow covered fields, through aiding to secure a solid Eorzean foothold and proving integral in the search and rescue efforts throughout the region. Earning a reputation through championing the protection of the former citizenry, and on multiple occasions seeming to remind the Eorzean occupational forces of their duties as Peacekeepers.BEAST OF DARKNESSNo matter how capable and resilient he proves himself to be. Nothing would prepare him against what came next, an old itch soon remerged. A problem once assumed to be buried along with that damned demon. Just as he was getting used to his nature, seemingly overnight did this issue make itself painfully known to Vilem. Over a period of time, his own "Darkside" twisted and contorted from the image of himself and slowly into the figure of a starved and ravenous "wolf", or even if you could call it such, more akin to a hound from the seven hells itself. This entity had made itself manifest.It bathed within his guilt, his anger, every violent urge, the man's own past. This would all come together to threaten man's very existence and sanity. This "Thing", this "Beast of Darkness" prowls within his mind, clawing at his self, whispering every sin he has committed within his ear. Reminding him of the pain he wrought onto others, reminding him that there is no salvation for a beast such as him, that there is naught but ruin that await his soul. Affirming him that he, just like the beast are one and the same. That in time, as this road he follows continues. He too will see himself become the very thing he damns. Will Vilem succumb to this beast's whisperings and give way to the ravenous feast it so dearly desires? Or will our Wolflander triumph over this fiend and assert a claim over his destiny once more? Who knows? We shall see.
The wolf that never sleeps
The Chaos left in the wake of the Final Days has left much in Eorzea destabilized. The City-States do their best to maintain a grip of the current crises that plague them, but there's only so much they can possibly mitigate. Crime and corruption often are issues that go ignored, Vilem having enough of such has decided to take matters into his own hands...For better or for worse.
FF14 Info
Server: MateusJobs: IC- Dark Knight (Baby Warrior a.k.a. mastery of his inner beast) , and Blacksmith.
Other Jobs OOC- Omni Crafter/Soon to be gatherer.RP HOOKS--Vigilante: A brutal peacekeeper of troubled streets, stalking every shadow, eyes around every corner and alley. The night is dangerous to those who wish to disturb it.--Drinking buddy: Vilem is always looking for good drink and company, feel free to offer.--Fledgling Knights: Vilem will offer his experience and wisdom to those who walk the path as well. It's dangerous to go along, take this philosophy course.--Silver for monsters?: Need something laid low? A dangerous path cleared? Something in your house haunted? Never hurts to hire a professional. *Disclaimer, I don't ask for in-game payments.--New challenger approaching!: Wanna have at the old bastard? Always down for a fight. DM me for details.Free Company: Snow Drift CompanyDiscord: (Kaiser-Khan#1743)RP: Open for most RP, Walk-ups are welcome (don't have to /tell but hey do what you want XD). Open to dark and mature themes in RP.Vilem's Themes (Not really FF-related but hey why not, and yes themes. The lad is far too badass to only have one theme.)