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IL CAPITANO.
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XAELA • CRYSTAL • ZALERA
THIS CARRD IS PRIMARILY FOR ROLEPLAY / CHARACTER INFORMATION
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carrd designed by cassiaslair.
OOC
Hello! Thanks for taking the time to check out this carrd! Below you'll find some rules and things to think about before you contact me for RP or otherwise.
THINGS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER
My writing style leans toward multi-paragraph/longform, so I prefer to write over Discord. I'm still quite new to in-game rp, but I'm happy to learn if you're patient and willing to teach.
Combat can be handled one of two ways: Either via dice rolls, or via a prior discussion so that all parties are on the same page. Dice wise, usually a good ol' d20 will suffice.
Style wise, my RP tends to lean more toward Mature/Dark. The draw of writing characters for me is exploring characters in-depth, as well as aesthetical nonsense.
Regarding Lorebending: I'm totally cool with Lore-bending within reason- I mean, Odette clearly breaks some rules just based on appearance. So long as the bend is clearly justified and explained within universe, I'm more than likely to be ok with it.
I do not tolerate usage of slurs, homophobia, racism, transphobia, etc. Nuff said.
Please be 21+ before asking to Roleplay. This means your (the writer's) IRL age. Minors will automatically be turned down, and if needs be, blocked.
Regarding ERP. I am not 100% opposed to ERP, but it MUST have in-character buildup and reasoning behind it. In other words, if it doesn't already fit into the overall arc between the characters, or if you're wanting ERP out the gate, I'm not interested.
On that note: I will absolutely not engage in anything remotely suggestive involving lalafel / underage characters.
Regarding WoL characters. I'm not directly opposed to writing with characters that are Warriors of Light, but both parties have to discuss what that means exactly for lore and the world at large. Communication is key, in all aspects.
SUNSET, AFTERNOON
Displaced from the Azim Steppe as a child, Odette was raised entirely detached from his Xaelic culture, instead being whisked away to the bowels of cold, Garlean laboratory complexes. A pure stroke of luck allowed him an escape, dropping him amongst the frozen streets of Ishgard, where he was finally adopted by an Elezen nurse. Now practically Ishgardian in every way but appearance, Odette left home to pursue a life of action and excitement as a freelance mercenary, the lack of consistent income be damned.
THE SUN SINKS, IN DYING LIGHT
name:Odette La Nornealiases:Odette Khakolclass:Dragoon, Sagesexuality:Pansexual, heavy male leanpronouns:He/Himheight:~12ftage:Late 20sstar sign:Scorpiolanguages:Common, Ishgardian (In writing, Ishgardian will be written as French)origin:The Azim Steppe, tribe curretly unknown. As an easy answer, he aligns himself with the Khakol, a tribe comprised primarily of orphans.
THE SUN SINKS, DUSK ARRIVES
On Aether:TBDOn Appearance:Odette is horrendously large, beyond any usual standards of regular Xaela. While the man himself revels in the strength and the aesthetic, his physique at the end of the day is a byproduct of being a Garlean prototype.On Classes:Odette, during his time in Ishgard, picked up the art of the lance rather quickly, though his style is rather aggressive, and lacks finesse. He almost plays Dragoon as if it were a tank class. On the other hand, he learned the art of the Sage from a good friend, though it's hard to say he's an oustanding healer.On Love:Odette views the pursuit of intimacy in a similar category as alcohol- a coping mechanism. The walls he keeps up are finely tuned, and it's hard to say anyone yet has properly seen what rests beyond them.On Names:'La Norne' is his adopted mother's surname, and 'Khakol' of course was a chosen surname. The name 'Odette' however is clearly juxtaposed with the man's appearance alone, but in reality, he chose his current moniker himself. Having initially come to Ishgard with only a number for a name, he was taken by his adoptive mother to see a performance at a local theatre. He found one of the characters uniquely relatable, and thus chose the name 'Odette' for himself.
THE SUN SINKS, NIGHT FALLS
On Inspirations:Odette's initial concept came from two specific ideas: One being the completion of the Werlyt questline, and the other coming from an interest in creating a vessel for Shiva as a character design study. The name 'Odette' came from that ice connection, though the Shiva stuff has long since been scrapped.On Fashion:In-game, due to the limited amount of mods that are applicable to Odette's body type, he ends up having a much more standard, alternative style- all black, belts, chains, etc. Hot topic manager to the maximum. In a perfect world, Odette's fashion style would be much more gothic, reminiscent of the work of Gothic Lolita, Eligant Gothic Aristocrat, Moi-meme-Moitie, and Mana-sama himself.On Symbols:Odette's primary colors, surprisingly, are Black and Royal Blue, though nowadays blue is difficult to fit into his physical character model's palette. (more to be added)On Music:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4CTVrXAiCM38a86pxnSQsI?si=33c91eadfb6741af
BITING OBITUARY
Below you will find various ways Odette and your character might be able to meet and form a connection. Whether it be via these hooks or not, it's imperative we communicate on how exactly interactions will go, and what expectations are with writing and development.WORK IN PROGRESS!!!!!
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ALL IN A DAY'S WORK.
The Mercenary
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Odette is a nomadic, freelance mercenary, and thus has decent justification to be available in most locations. This is the easiest method of encountering Odette- It's really not hard to miss such a big guy advertising himself as a mercenary. Though he mainly frequents Ul'dah, he isn't afraid to travel about the vast majority of Eorzea, and even overseas. Does your character have a good wad of cash and is hoping to find some lost treasure? Do you feel uncomfortable going to that spooky dungeon alone and need a bodyguard? For the right price, Odette is happy to lend his services.
BREAK THE CHAINS.
The Escaped
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Is your character also a twisted result of Garlean experimentation? Well that makes two of us! Odette was a prototype for most of his childhood, and thus has the chance to have met a fair amount of individuals who may have been working in and out of the lab. His reaction to encountering someone that recognizes him from all those years ago is...up in the air. But anything is possible.
RELATIONS
WORK IN PROGRESS!!!!!!!!!
RUINOUS EMBERS
Nayely Fortune
(she/her)
"My first 'friend,' from all the way back home in Ishgard. She absolutely needs people to see her as a prim, proper socialite, but I know the truth..."
Sal Laterza
(he/him)
"In some ways my direct competition in the 'look handsome and swindle money from people' department. If I didn't like him, I'd probably kill him for the sake of business."
Khagadai Oronir
(he/him)
"What couldn't I say about this one. My âme soeur in some ways, my mortal enemy in others...but I like it that way."
Cain Caeron
(he/him)
"He reminds me of some of the folks from my old battalion, in Garlemald. There's a comfort in that, but I think if I ever told him thus, he'd cut my tongue out."
FINALITY'S AXIOM
NPCs
Amelie La Norne
(she/her)
"I feel comfortable enough to call her 'mother.' If I had to be adopted by anyone...I'm glad it was her."
Gustav La Norne
(he/they)
"Everyone thinks he's absolutely perfect. But the thing is- no one really knows him at all."
11
(he/him)
"Our tank. And our big brother."
Cherish
(he/him)
"Our 'diplomat'- his word, not mine. I'd never trust a word that comes out of his mouth."
Yu Yan
(she/her)
"Our sniper. She once told me 'I wouldn't feel a thing if you ever died' and it was the nicest thing she's ever said. She actually thought about how she'd feel if I died."