Orielle Vaesiere
"Trust in the Matron."
A Duskwight woman hailing from a forgotten part of Gelmorra.Going from a nobody serving girl to a tried and true adventurer thanks to many connections, she aims to hunt the biggest beasts in all of time, be it above the earth, below the surface, or even beyond the star.
About
| Physical | The Big Stuff you can see. |
|---|---|
| Voice Claim | Hecate - Hades II |
| Eye Color | Red |
| Age | Thirty |
| Hair | Charcoal black |
| Height | 6'5" (195.5cm) |
| Weight | 172lb (78kg) |
| Build | Athletic |
| Skin Tone | Light gray |
| Scars/Tattoos | Varied. Small scar on left cheek. |
| Mental | The Fun stuff you can't see. maybe. |
|---|---|
| Alignment | Neutral Good |
| Ailments | Light sensitivity, sun sensitivity |
| Archetype | Explorer |
| Other Abilities | Possesses the Echo. |
| General | The Basics. |
|---|---|
| Name | Orielle Vaesiere |
| Aliases | Ori, Snake |
| Gender | Cis Woman |
| Pronouns | She/Her |
| Race | Duskwight Elezen |
| Orientation | Demisexual |
| Birthsign | Oschon, the Wanderer |
| Marital Status | Partnered, Non-monogamous |
| Background | all the extras. |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Gelmorra |
| Nameday | 21st Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon |
| Residence | The Mist, La Noscea |
| Family | Maeric Holland (Guardian) |
| Pets | Has a small chameleon named Henrietta. |
| Hobbies | Sparring, Music, Reading |
| Skills | Sword/Daggerplay, Hand to Hand, Stealth, Hunting |
| Occupation | Hireable Mercenary |
| Religion | The Twelve with a focus on Nophica. |
| likes |
|---|
| Sweets, Fizzy Drinks, Orange juice, Beaches, music, reptiles. |
| dislikes |
|---|
| wood wailers, (Most) Gridanians, Cold Weather, Voidsent, Necromancers, Morbols. |
Can also be found on FFXIV RP Hub!
Physical Appearance (cont.)
Freckled ashen-grey skin and long and thick black hair, frequently tied up in a loose ponytail. Hanging from her left ear is a small crystalline earring, almost shaped like it were a broken piece of an aetheryte.She always has a burgundy sheen of lipstick accompanied by heavy eyeshadow, with a long and thin scar ranging from the bridge of her nose to just below her left eye.She carries with her a cheerful smile when traveling about, often disarming the assumption of those who would call her unapproachable. Though hidden by a set of tinted shades, she holds a piercing set of crimson eyes with the smallest of wrinkles that hide underneath her lower lids.Spending much of her years as an adventurer, she has numerous scars across her already rosy figure that range from small cuts and bruises to more extensive and older gashes and burns. Each tells a story.Being a woman who prefers the open road, Orielle tends to stick to lighter clothing. Rarely does she prefer the northern weather of Coerthas and Ilsabard, and she instead wears lightweight jackets, coats, blouses, and so on that keep her comfortable.Belts, buckles, and other straps hold together all sorts of hidden pieces of equipment and trinkets on her person. Pouches, bags, and even a knapsack that rests on her shoulders while out in the world carry all sorts of useful items for a self-respecting adventurer.Orielle, as a Viper, wields a pair of matching swords known to her order as Twinfangs, each with a pommel functioning as a connecting force and is which allows her swords to turn into a singular polearm. Secured onto her back with matching sheathes, they serve as her primary tool when dealing with monsters of all kinds and sizes.Though her voice has a low and husky rasp, the unmistakable Gelmorran accent slips through the cracks of her vocabulary. Try as she might to mask it through her many years spent in La Noscea, there is little she can do to cover it up.
Personality (cont.)
Orielle is a fairly friendly individual, keen on making new allies wherever she goes. She has a very devil-may-care demeanor, oftentimes laidback and willing to chat with a new face, if for no other reason than to create more business opportunities for herself.Being an adventurer, she always has an ear to the ground, awaiting the next chance to set her sights on something bigger. She can be impulsive at times to the point of recklessness, which tends to land her in more trouble than it's worth.
Friendly as she might be, her demeanor can often change when in the presence of Gridanian individuals. Given her not-so-pleasant history of dealing with Wood Wailers or Gridanians and the like, she'll often keep to her own company as a preference rather than speaking with their ilk.Although she claims herself an open book, she tends to keep most of her own personal life under wraps, often dodging or finding ways to evade any questions about her own affairs.She has her own code of loyalty that she follows, and though she sticks to her friends and will step in to aid them, at the end of the day, she follows a strict set of rules governed by herself to never step out of line and stick to her principles with no room for exceptions.
Combat Theme
The Echo
The Gifts
Surprisingly, Orielle is unaware of her acquisition of the Echo. Having experienced the very visions that completely set her life upside-down, she has not only gained immunity to tempering, like most adventurers sharing her 'gift', but also the ability to understand any language.Alas, in terms of speaking the language, it's a different story. While she is multilingual, the only languages she's ever truly grasped were her native tongue, Eorzean Common, and Turali."WHY IS IT SO BRIGHT—"
Orielle's echo perceives in a different way, unlike most, given the ability. While she can sense aether like many other wielders of the Echo, it comes with a catastrophic drawback: Visual overstimulation.She can see and visualize a person's aether, but to an overwhelming extent. Very much like a heat map on steroids, traversing through busy streets and cities becomes almost impossible, and don't even get her started on the giant ball of light in the sky.From her perspective, looking at a person looks less like a person and more a massive array of colors. The visual overstimulation comes first, then come the migraines.As such, she's taken steps to alleviate the complications of such effects by using a specialized pair of glasses. While it doesn't minimize its effects, it helps a little.
Gallery
Hooks
This is a non-exhaustive list of ways for your character to meet Orielle. If you have alternative ideas, please let me know!
Bard-Friend
Bards and other performers always manage to catch her fancy. Whether it's the passing harpist or a person's singing voice, she's always been attracted to music from a very young age.You can always bet she may be close by if you're playing an enticing enough tune.
Hireable Help
Orielle can often be seen taking on jobs offered by crafters, merchants, and more for the right price.Whether they call upon her assistance for gathering materials, hunting monsters, or guarding caravans, she might be willing to offer her services to you, should you ask.
Taverngoer
It's easy to find coin and opportunities when traveling through an inn or tavern.Many an adventurer might come across Orielle in places like the Quicksand or some other dingy coven of mercenary types. She'll rarely say no to a drink if the company's good.
Dutiful Sister
Senior members, both retired or otherwise, may remember potentially seeing Orielle among the ranks of the Dutiful Sisters of the Edelwiss.Though she has since ceased most of her work with the Rogues' Guild, she's still privy to the Code that she enforced for the better half of her early adulthood.
Viper-Trained
Two swords hang on her back at all times in her standard clothing. Anyone privy to Turali culture may recognize her as one of their monster-hunting Vipers. The swords themselves look ancient, as if handed down from an old friend.Perhaps they are?
A Smithy's Best Friend
Being out on the road and getting into all sorts of danger leads to equipment getting damaged, or worse, broken. Seeing as Orielle tends to favor taking on beasts that tower over her or deal devastating amounts of damage to her gear, she's seen her fair share of smiths.If you happen to be the best of the best, she may be willing to burn a hole in her pockets for you.
Enemy of the Empire
Those who served, conscripted or not, may remember Orielle during her time fighting against the Empire.Whether it was as a privateer on the southern seas or behind enemy lines for the Eorzean Alliance, it's hard to forget a face like hers. Perhaps some old wounds never healed.
Gladiator
She tends to visit all sorts of places where there's a good battle to be had. Whether it's the Bloodsands, underground fighting rings, or even some sort of private duel, she's always open to going up against a fellow adventurer.
Matron's Devoted
Hanging from her neck, at least when wearing loosely fit clothing, is a pendant bearing the symbol of Nophica.It looks old, as if passed down as a gift from someone from a former life.
Friend of the Green
She has a love for flora of all kinds and has many books that are devoted to botany and the like.Though she has no love for the people of Gridania, she's got a love for those as devoted to botany as she is. She's inclined to visit shops that sell various herbs or plants, eager to spend her gil.
Cover-Up
Oddly enough, she seems to wear various items to cover both face and head when outside, even when indoors on occasion. Glasses, hats, hoods, it varies.Is there a reason why? Maybe she's hiding something?
Connections
Full Disclaimer! This is just a non-exhaustive list of people that have interacted with Orielle enough for her to put here! If you end up part of this list (with your permission, of course), your character will be added!
Lavern Matsubara
(He/Him)A friend, a confidant, and a true companion, Orielle is glad to call him her ally. She first met him in an uncertain period of her life, but there's nobody she'd take a blade for.
Temoshekwa
(He/Him)Her teacher, when she wished to learn the ways of the Viper. The two have been on numerous hunts, both big and small, together, and she's happy to have experienced much of Tural under his wing.
Morrigan Frey
(He/They)Orielle met Morrigan on a chance encounter through a mutual friend--and ever is she glad she did. He's become a trusted friend of Orielle, one she is willing to fight for without any hesitation.
Einarr Bjornsson
(He/Him)A lover, a sparring partner, and a close friend. Orielle met Einarr in conjunction with Lavern one night, and after numerous encounters together grew closer than ever.
OOC Information
Hi! I'm Hara.I've been in the roleplaying scene for as long as I can remember, playing various games such as WoW, ESO, SWTOR, and more, until I made my way to FFXIV.I've been playing this game for well over 2-3 years now. I have fallen in love with the lore and the game in general, and love that I get to share my own story with other players!General Rules
I'm 26, so I prefer people around my age or older. 21+ Players Only, please, thank you.I am trans. No transphobia, homophobia, racism, or any other sort of bigotry, thank you! Fetishization will not be tolerated.If my RP tag is on, I'm IC, but otherwise consider me OOC in any other scenario. I'm fine with walkups, just send me a tell if that's the case!I'm usually online in the beginning half of the week, so Sunday thru Tuesday any time after 8pm! I tend to be only very late, as my work schedule tends to revolve around those hours. EU/Oceanic players may blend very well with me for that reason.Lore breaking is not super encouraged around me, but as long as your character is relatively plausible, I can work with your character easily! Orielle's lore tends to bend a little, but I do try to stay within the confines of FFXIV's lore!I consider every action of mine as an attempt, but the usual big stuff requires communication beforehand. No dismemberment, death, or romance without consent, and this, of course, goes both ways.I can be a slow typer, and for that I am so sorry. I will do my best to mirror your writing style, but my writing can range from long-paragraph styles to shorter, one to two-sentence lines with faster output. It varies!Lastly, yes, I do have the crime launch codes. No, it's not a requirement to RP with me.Themes
This list is obviously non-exhaustive and can include more than I mention here! If you have an idea, please let me know! There's plenty more than what I have listed here, I'm sure.Adventure Roleplays: Orielle is the closest thing I have to a Monster Hunter character in FFXIV, so I love any kind of scene that involves her taking on a big baddie with a partner. Expeditions, small camping scenes, are also always a fun time!Core/Story Arc based RP: I'd love to have Orielle be part of an overarching story, whether it's being a side character in your own character's personal story or something bigger, I'm always open to it. The same goes for the opposite! I'm always open to exploring Orielle's own story with other people and getting to brainstorm ideas together.Romance: I'm a little more reserved about this one, but it's still accepted provided it's organic. I'm all for cute, slowburn moments between characters. Please just don't be weird.Casual/Slice-of-Life: Shenanigans, tavern RP, something very minor for characters to meet up is always welcome. It's not my first choice, but I'm always open to it.Darker/Mature Themes: These are kind of 'Your Mileage May Vary' in terms of what you're looking for. I enjoy delving into more 'darker' themes such as criminal topics, drugs, etc. As always, this goes back to the previous point of discussion before committing to anything of the sort. If you're uncomfortable about any mature themes, please let me know!