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Though seemingly well-mannered and polite, Kuja hides a tendency for sadism and sociopathy. Behind his theatrics lies a sharp mind and even sharper tongue. Kuja is scheming, ambitious, and immoral. He is above nothing in pursuit of his goals.
PAWNS
Genesis Rhapsodos - A beautiful poet that Kuja met at an opera. They bonded over theater, poetry, and revenge before ending their night intimately. Kuja would happily use him to indulge his hedonism in the future. Zidane Tribal - Kuja's younger counterpart, Kuja generally regards him with something between malice and indifference. With his memories finally accounted for, Kuja isn't sure whether to hold him in disdain or respect. He's settled on annoyed apathy. Mikoto - A young genome granted a soul by Garland. She idolized Kuja, regarding him as the liberator of Terra. Despite his cold dismissal, Kuja relies on her ingenuity. Though he'll never admit it, he's grown fond of her company. Lady Hildagarde Fabool - The regentess of Lindblum and a brilliant mage whom Kuja once held captive. Despite their complicated history, they've chosen to strike up a cautious correspondence and a professional partnership.
ENEMIES
Caius Dragelion - A mercenary and fledgling dragontamer that Kuja met in the catacombs of the Metaia Temple. Kuja considers him an idiot and holds a deep hatred for him. Garnet til Alexandros XVII - As the queen of the kingdom of Alexandria, Garnet stands firm against any who might threaten it. She is arguably the single person whom Kuja has hurt the most, and despite their cool truce, there will never be peace between them.
OTHER
Yuna - A young summoner and white mage that Kuja met in the Headstone Forest. He has considered if she might be of worth to him
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KUJA'S TIMELINE
Here lies the story of Kuja . All threads are meant to be read in chronological order. Thanks for reading!
@hope -- Kuja awakens in the Reikinto Sands, stumbles across a boy being attacked by sandworms, and saves him. The two fight off a vicious monster before parting ways.
@seymour -- Kuja comes to the Metaia Temple to examine its ruins and stumbles across a strange "moose-man" who reeks of the undead. Offended by the memories the man invokes in him, Kuja attacks, but fails to kill him.
@etherealprincess -- While searching the catacombs of Metaia Temple, Kuja discovers a young princess and promises to guide her away. They are confronted by an illusionary necromancer who seeks their destruction. Kuja destroys the necromancer, and the two escape the labyrinth unharmed. As they say their good-byes, Sarah struggles with her feelings for the mysterious and violent sorcerer.
Lala -- The Warrior of Light stumbles upon Kuja one night on a cliff beside the Metaia Temple. Though Kuja immediately antagonizes him, the Warrior of Light remembers Kuja from their cycles of endless war. The two discuss their shared memories before promising to meet again on the night of the full moon.
Genesis -- Spurned by the Warrior's tale, Kuja seeks out places of power around Zephon and comes to the Crystalus Divider, which he theorizes might be the veil between worlds. While studying it, he stumbles across the wandering poet Genesis, and the two instantly bond over their shared poetic nature. Though the two part ways, they promise to meet again as "absence makes the heart grow fonder."
@dieterwolfram -- Kuja comes to the Headstone Forest in order to research the secrets of its fog. On the way, he runs into a troubled boy with an unstable grasp on the world and an even more unstable grasp on his magic. Kuja promises that should the boy aid his schemes, he will help the boy return home.
@zidane -- Kuja comes to Sonora in order to research its weaponry, but is stopped by a familiar face. Zidane begs Kuja to come with him, but Kuja's memories have not yet fully returned and he turns his brother away. Kuja leaves in a horrid mood, slaughtering several soldiers on his way.
@tidus -- Upon parting with Zidane in Sonora, Kuja approaches the World Sight in a foul mood and with even fouler intentions. Motivated purely by spite, Kuja slaughters the tomb's guards so as to betray Zidane's trust and gain access to the ruins beneath. He is interrupted by an alarmed Tidus and quickly disposes of him. Inside, Kuja finds the secrets to the Dragon's Gate.
Lala -- At the rise of the full moon, Kuja and the Warrior of Light meet once again. After antagonizing him, Kuja tricks the Warrior into leading him to Torensten and the Dragon's Gate.
Lala -- Kuja persuades the Warrior of Light to grant him access to Torensten's ancient Dragon's Gate. After playing on the knight's insecurities, Kuja is allowed to activate the magical artifact and uses it to awaken a horde of dragons. The Warrior attacks, terribly wounding Kuja, but Kuja escapes on a newly acquired silver dragon, leaving the Warrior to die.
@dust -- After activating the Dragon's Gate and releasing Torensten's draconian prisoners, Kuja flies to the Crystalus Divider to check the status of the portal. There, he runs into a familiar monarch. After some mockery, Kuja offers his services to the emperor and instructs him to find Kuja's desert lair should he wish for power.
Aria Diotisalvi -- With his plans in order, Kuja has set up a base in a subterranean tunnel system beneath the Reikinto Sands. Unfortunately, his plots are interrupted by the sudden appearance of an unhinged trespasser.
Aria Diotisalvi -- With Nero unconscious, Kuja heals the man of his dehydration and removes his uncomfortable metal wings. Overcome by gratitude, Nero pledges loyalty to Kuja, offering copious repayment. Kuja accepts and asks him to stay in his desert oasis.
@grimm2 -- Tired of spending all of his time with Nero, Kuja takes a flight over the desert to vent. There, he finds what he thinks to be a half-dead girl in the sand and allowed his dragon to eat her. Unfortunately, that girl is actually Shelke -- a capable girl who wounds his dragon in the process. He tries to smooth the incident over.
@cloud2 -- Kuja is trapped by a sandstorm during his trip to a desert town and forced to wait out the storm with a familiar stranger whose life he saves if only to question him.
@sherlotta -- After months of research, Kuja uses his silver dragon to fly to the Headstone Forest where he intends to make a workshop of some ancient ruins so as to study the fog. While there, he's interrupted and harassed by a young feline girl who he can't decipher, but who infuriates him to no end.
@dustwa , @ganbaatar -- After hearing tell of a necromancer in Provo, Kuja seeks to question him about the resurrection of life in Zephon. He's found, however, by a mercenary investigating the mage and the mage's own bodyguard. They seek out the man together.
@sherlotta -- Kuja is harassed by a talking cat as he works to establish his new base in the Headstone Forest. The two delve deeper into the ruins until he leaves her to die to a daemon wall in the temple's monster-infested basement.
Terra Branford -- Deep within his research into creating black mages, Kuja is distracted by a mysterious magical girl who flies through the skylight of his underground oasis. He attempts to woo her for her power.
@dust2 -- Kuja's magical alarms are triggered as he's putting the finishing touches on his black mage prototypes. He leaves to investigate the disturbance only to find that the intruder is the black mage who stayed with Zidane. The black mage confronts him eventually ending in a full-on fight that ends only when Vivi casts doomsday, nearly killing both himself and Kuja. Kuja believes that Vivi might hold the key to his missing memories and saves the mage's life, dragging him back to his desert lair on the back of his dragon.
@dust2 -- Upon saving the black mage's life, Kuja demands answers from him about his lost memories. He hears too much of the truth, however, and lashes out violently before finally accepting a sliver of what the mage says. After his first real conversation with anyone, Kuja spares the mage's life if only to preserve further information in the future.
@maesterseymour -- Kuja checks in on the status of the Crystalus Divider in order to escape his conflicting feelings over Vivi. While there, he comes across an eloquent and intelligent man with a great knowledge of magic and together they learn more about the true nature of the Divider.
@dust -- Before he leaves the Crystal Divider, Kuja comes across a familiar face -- the pauper Emperor Mateus. Mateus reveals his crystal shard from the World Sight and Kuja offers his resources in exchange for power. Mateus rejects him, leaving them to part on tense terms.
@dust2 -- Vivi wanders to the dragon's hollow, and Kuja finds that the mage has befriended her. After a moment of neutral conversation, he offers the mage a ride on his dragon where Vivi picks flowers and offers them to Kuja. He begrudgingly accepts.
Genesis -- Exhausted by his fears over Vivi, Kuja decides to spend a night at an opera in Sonora. There, he meets a warrior-poet who catches his eye both in his wit and beauty. The two skip the opera choosing to bond over wine instead. They share various details of their life before leaving for a hotel room. The night ends intimately.
@dust2 -- Given time and Vivi's empathy, Kuja decides to finally approach him and listen to his story with an open mind. Upon accepting his ultimate fate, Kuja sets aside his plotting and decides to free Vivi and search for Zidane
@dust2 , Aria Diotisalvi -- After learning of his final fate, Kuja is overtaken by a terrible lethargy that threatens to consume him. An intrusion interrupts his brooding, and he chooses to address it without his makeup or armor, exposing his tail. As it turns out, Nero has returned and met Vivi. Kuja tries to win him over again, but lacks the energy for his usual persona -- losing his loyalty in the process.
Rem Tokimiya , Caius Dragelion , @vossler -- On the way to abandon Vivi and seek Zidane, Kuja receives a a summons from Chaos to the zombie-infested ruins of Metaia. Kuja delves into the catacombs with three unwilling allies, driven by morbid curiosity towards the Lich.
@amarant -- With all distractions cleared, Kuja follows his latent psychic connection with Zidane to Torensten. The two finally meet, and Zidane confirms that they had reconciled before Kuja's death.
@zidane -- Still reeling from his meeting with Zidane, Kuja seeks a place to clear his head only to be confronted by a vaguely familiar face. Amarant attacks him with both words and claws only for Kuja to take no interest and fly away with an injured dragon.
@ultimecia -- Still shaken, Kuja returns to his oasis only to find that his defenses have been shattered by a mysterious woman wielding deathly magic. He offers her his research and mages to avoid hostility only for the woman to offer her own offer in turn. An ageless existence for his service. He takes it and follows her to the Headstone Forest.
@ultimecia -- Ultimecia grants Kuja her power as he officially becomes her knight. She demands that he take her to the core of the Forest and its magic which he obliges. After giving the order to decipher this magic, she leaves him without pretense.
Yuna -- Kuja must find his way out of the Headstone Forest after being stranded there without his dragon. The forest confronts him with a vision of Garland which he dismisses with a flare. This attracts the attention of a certain young summoner who rushes to his aid. They travel together, sharing interests in art and magic, until they once again find the path.
Gilgamesh! -- While searching for lost knowledge within the undead-infested Metaia Temple, Kuja comes across a brash and moronic swordsman who claims to be a master of his craft. Much to Kuja's disdain, they join forces. Shenanigans ensue.
@larsa -- Invigorated by the atmosphere of the masquerade, Kuja socializes endlessly. He has an unpleasant encounter with a boy who he finds self-righteous and base. They part on disagreeable terms.
@amarant -- While in search of a valuable artifact, Kuja finds that someone else has beaten him to it -- the brooding mercenary that had stood beside Zidane. Amarant demands that Kuja answers a question in exchange for the artifact -- what happened between them at the Iifa Tree? With that done, Kuja is granted his artifact with more than a few thoughts along with it.
@blacksuit4 -- Kuja feels a psychic disturbance as he's flying over the Headstone Forest. A genome reaches out to him, and he lands to meet it to satisfy his own curiosity. He meets the third genome granted a soul, a girl named Mikoto. She idolizes him and, for reasons beyond him, he allows her to follow along.
Garnet Til Alexandros XVII -- While waiting for Mikoto to finish her business in Torensten, Kuja runs into a familiar and all too unwelcome face. Princess Garnet confronts him about his evil deeds and promises that she will stop him from whatever he's planning now. He dismisses her and any feelings of regret that still linger within him
@blacksuit4 -- After some time apart in the city of Torensten, Kuja and Mikoto meet at the Plaisir de Magicka to start Mikoto's training in spellcasting. They collectively trash half the park with their destructive spells then make an abrupt escape on his silver dragon.
@aera -- Kuja is attacked by a sandworm while gathering monsters for Mikoto's practical training in magic. He's aided in its destruction by a mysterious white mage..
@blacksuit4 -- In order to continue training Mikoto, Kuja constructs a makeshift monster arena in the Reikin Sands. They discover that while Mikoto doesn't usually have the will to command deadly magic, she'll fall into a fury of magic if Kuja is threatened. He asks her to guard him in the future in order to exploit this.
@blacksuit4 -- Mikoto and Kuja frequent Torensten's Festival of Life together, Kuja in search of magical artifacts and Mikoto out of curiosity of the culture. She wonders as to the nature of love, and Kuja tells her that it's a pointless and destructive emotion felt only by idiots. They see a play together which only confirms that notion, and Kuja suspects that he might enjoy her company.
Kimahri Ronso -- Kuja journeys by dragon to the summits of Mt Hotan in search of a rare flower that is said to be a powerful alchemical ingredient. While there, he is confronted by a strange beastman who is inexplicably hostile towards him. The beast triggers an avalanche during their conflict, and Kuja barely escapes.
@ladyhilda -- While perusing the arts garden outside the University of the Magi, Kuja comes across an old captive, Lady Hilda of Fabool. He is unnerved by the lack of hostility that she shows him and suspects an ulterior motive. Still, her kindness and patience wins out, and he tolerates her company until she delivers him a personal letter and bids him farewell.
@blacksuit4 -- Kuja is driven to sleepless obsession over Hilda's letter. He questions his own perception and her sanity as she wrote him secret words of grief and admiration. When he tries to clear his head, he is accompanied by Mikoto who does her best to offer advice. Kuja confides in her, and together they resolve to find a way to stop his impending death.
@ladyhilda -- Though he was given a mechanical bird to continue their correspondence via letter, Kuja decides to follow the bird instead and meet Lady Hilda in person. He happens upon her Mt Hotan's food and wine fair, and they agree upon a partnership in matters of magical engineering and perhaps to a more personal relationship.
@blacksuit4 -- After a short search, Kuja finds Mikoto asleep in an abandoned underground bunker within Kahiko Valley. She explains her research on his condition as well as her plans -- to find some technology within the lost civilization which may cure him. They delve into the underground labyrinth together before deciding on their future roles, Kuja as the magical strength and Mikoto as the brains of the operation. Their relationship grows more positive as they each finally share their deepest traumas and doubts with the other.
Post by Celes Chere on Dec 18, 2015 9:59:23 GMT -6
Celes Chere
ABOUT
Celes was once a strict, no-nonsense general for the Geystahlian Empire. After her world was destroyed by Kefka, she suffered from post-traumatic stress and a lost sense of self. Though she means well, she can come off as cold and judgmental.
FRIENDS
Caius Dragelion - A mercenary that Celes met in Torensten. Though he often rubs her the wrong way, she greatly respects his prowess in battle and would support him no matter the circumstances. Locke Cole - Celes' previous love. With the passing time, however, her feelings have conflicted and she's uncertain as to the nature of their relationship should she find him. Yuna - A fellow member of the Dragonblades. Celes likes her despite not quite understanding her, and wishes to toughen her rather meek demeanor Cissnei - A professional woman who runs an intelligence agency. While she has a very business demeanor, she was still friendly enough to help Celes when she was overwhelmed at the beach. Sabin Rene Figaro - One of Celes' friends from her own world. Though she doesn't quite understand his simple demeanor, she appreciates him to no end, and recognizes him as one of her most trustworthy companions.
ENEMIES
Kefka Palazzo - A sadistic and ill-tempered general turned apocalyptic god, he haunts Celes' memories and stands as her single greatest enemy. Alexander Sorel - A hot-headed, arrogant man, Celes could not think lower of this would-be mercenary. He sees the Dragonblades as competition for his own guild and would do anything to see them fail. Celes would rather watch him dig his own grave.
OTHER
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CELES' TIMELINE
Here lies the story of Celes Chere . All threads are meant to be read in chronological order. Thanks for reading!
@douken -- Celes wakes to a lush forest and, believing such things to be impossible, interrogates the brash monk who discovers her. The two battle a minotaur before she is directed towards Provo -- a place which should not exist in the world that she knows.
@ruby -- Celes wanders Provo, but is overwhelmed by its people and accidentally offends a man who confronts her. When cornered by police, she kills them all and flees. Thankfully, she is guided by a young woman to safety, and the two bond over their lost friends.
@dieterwolfram , @vincent -- Celes is roped into a mission to clear supply lines at Mount Hotan. While she initially distrusts her forced allies, she learns to trust Vincent during a monster attack. She is left hostile towards Dieter when he turns into a vicious monster.
Terra Branford -- After fleeing Provo, Celes wanders the forest alone for several months. One night, she stumbles across a campfire and meets Terra -- an old friend from her world. The two talk and promise to meet again in Torensten.
Auron , @rayne -- Celes is caught in Chaos' attack on Torensten and rushes to help civilians evacuate. Celes meets the soldier Zack Fair and a mysterious young woman in the fray and helps them aid victims of the fire. Celes panics in the aftermath of the battle, and she and Zack help each other move on.
@redmage -- Celes tries to help in the aftermath of Torensten, but is still injured from the fire. She faints in front of a young red mage, and is carried to safety and cared for.
Auron , @rude -- In the destruction of Torensten, Celes sees Zack running from the city, visibly upset. Celes gives chase and manages to find him in the middle of Headstone Forest. The two are then confronted by a mysterious man who knows Zack from their home-world, and who Celes suspects might mean Zack harm. Before they can begin to find their way out of the forest, the forest itself attacks them and drags them each to a scene of their heart's most dire fears.
Auron -- Upon escaping the Headstone Forest, Celes and Zack rent a room in Provo. Zack realizes his attraction for Celes and unwittingly asks her on a date.
Shadow -- While staying with Zack in Provo, Celes' morbid curiosity draws her back to the Headstone Forest. There, a mysterious young woman startles her in the night.
@war -- During her time in Provo, Celes witnesses an explosion in a small shop and rushes to the aid of the victims, half-hindered by a self-assured man she rather dislikes. After saving the people inside, she confronts the rude mercenary directly.
@dust -- After the flooding of Provo separates her from Zack, Celes flees her grief and ends up in Mount Hotan.. Lost and unprepared, she's caught in a blizzard which drives her towards a cabin and a mysterious man who she catches naked by the fire. They escape the cabin through a mountain tunnel and he saves her from the hands of a deranged yeti.
@hope -- Lost and wandering, Celes takes a job to destroy a flock of deadly wyvern's atop the World Sight. While she planned to take them on alone, she's joined by an intelligent young mage and they help each other greatly in the fight.
@edgar -- Celes stumbles upon an old friend at the Crystalus Divider and, after a very heart-felt reunion, decides to put her doubts behind her and move forward with her friends by her side.
@setzer -- Upon arriving in Torensten, Celes stumbles upon a flyer advertising the "Strago Relm Casino." She storms towards it to confront Setzer who's turned the wreckage of the Blackjack airship into his own gambling haven. They decide to stay together.
Caius Dragelion -- While out at the market for Setzer, Celes witnesses a street fight and rushes to put a stop to it. Though she's injured in the process, she manages to help out a mercenary named Caius. They talk tensely afterwards, but decide to work together despite their conflicting natures.
@ashe , Serah Farron -- A mysterious swordswoman cuts off a thief's arm in the middle of Provo. Celes hears word of this while out for Setzer at Provo and gives chase. She finds both the swordswoman and a determined girl and decides to take them under her wing and teach them the ways of the new world.
Caius Dragelion -- When Caius takes a hunt for a behemoth, he thinks of Celes and asks her to come along with him so she can get away from Setzer for a while. Though they're awkward at first, they slowly bond with time.
Meliadoul Temgile -- Celes hears word of bandits attacking a small village outside of Torensten. She rushes in and wards them off only to find another woman already in the process. The two exchange tense conversation as they work together to gather the survivors.
Terra Branford , Caius Dragelion , Prompto Argentum -- Celes accompanies Terra and Caius on a mission to discover the secrets of an abandoned manor. On the way, they work with an energetic gunman to reach the core of a long-forgotten secret.
Caius Dragelion -- Celes comes along to help Caius on a mission hunting the undead in the tunnels under the Metaia Temple. After a dangerous encounter, they vow to find and end the source, but they find much more than they expected.
Caius Dragelion -- Celes and Caius emerge from their battle with the daemon master discouraged and exhausted. Celes suggests that they form a group to pursue the daemon master and stop similar villains before they can cause havoc. Just as Caius agrees, the two are interrupted by the hatching of a dragon's egg that Caius was keeping safe. He decides to keep it as a pet much to Celes' displeasure.
Caius Dragelion , @dust -- As the newly found Dragonblades, Celes and Caius agree to a mission retrieving an elixir from the peaks of Mt Hotan in order to stop a nearby plague. As they set off, they run into an unpleasant surprise -- their ally is none other than Emperor Mateus. They begrudgingly work together for the good of the mission.
Relm Arrowny -- While running errands for the Dragonblades, Celes comes across a familiar face -- Relm. She's shocked to find someone she recognizes and quickly takes the girl under her wing. Though she proves uncomfortable with children, she offers Relm a place to stay and vows to take care of her the best she's able.
Relm Arrowny -- Upon returning from a mission, Celes discovers an unfinished painting of both herself and Locke. The sight shocks her into grief and breaks down only for Relm to discover her. She pretends that she's fine, but Relm pushes her into sharing her true feelings. With everything open between them, Celes relents to Relm's requests to join the Dragonblades.
Aria Diotisalvi -- Celes comes to Mt Hotan after an escort mission to find an unstable man attacking a priest. She subdues him and forces him outside of the town only to introduce herself and attempt some form of civility. They bond over their mutual pasts as experimental soldiers.
Caius Dragelion , Relm Arrowny -- With Relm dedicated to join the Dragonblades, Celes introduces her to Caius as a prospective member. Though Caius initially disapproves, he agrees to test her.
Caius Dragelion , Relm Arrowny -- Upon agreeing to Relm's aid, the three of them depart on a mission to apprehend a set of bandits. They do so without issue with Relm more than proving her worth.
Caius Dragelion -- Celes accompanies Caius into the country for one of Vordun's training sessions. Though she enjoys the quiet, she is overwhelmed by their oddly quiet life. Caius relates and, changing the topic, Celes asks that he teach her to care for his dragon.
Yuna -- Celes meets Yuna, a fell mow member of the Dragonblades after a training session. Celes stumbles through their conversation as they both promise to teach the other skills in self-defense and white magic respectively.
Caius Dragelion -- What starts as a routine check-in mission with Caius quickly reveals itself as a trap by the devious dark mage Charon. The Original Sin corners the two, and they split up, leaving Celes to take on Charon alone. Though he spares her life, she kills him in turn, and both she and Caius escape on Vordun.
Caius Dragelion , @somnus -- Celes fields the concerns of a strange and conceited man who had business with Caius. As it happens, he's an ancient king -- one that Caius isn't amiable with. They part on hostile terms and go their separate ways.
@faruja -- Celes is confronted by a strange rat-faced knight who has ambitions of joining the Dragonblades. After a rather confusing encounter, they agree to duel.
@seymour -- After receiving an invitation to a mysterious masquerade, Celes decides to attend in vulnerable, formal attire with intentions to infiltrate it. The crowds prove too much for her, however, and trigger a panic attack that sends her running into the garden. There she meets a strange, charming man who seems to know Yuna.
Caius Dragelion -- Caius and Celes reunite at the masquerade after a mutually terrible experience apart. After some time catching up, they decide to dance. Celes feels the weight of Caius' eyes and realizes that he might be in love with her. This causes her to flee, entirely overwhelmed.
@lala5 -- Celes takes several missions with the express purpose of avoiding Caius. While she's out, she comes across a man bound in a cart headed for bandit slavers. They band together, intent on putting an end to their operation.
@sabin -- Celes travels to a small village to answer a mercenary call. To her surprise, the problem has already been dealt with by a familiar face -- Sabin. She breaks down in relief and offers him a job with the Dragonblades which he accepts.
@blacksuit -- Determined to finally take care of her stress, Celes visits the beach in an attempt to have fun. Her attempts go horribly awry however, and she is incapable of acting like a normal person. She is rescued by Cissnei and they have girl time together at a volleyball tournament.
Caius Dragelion -- Caius returns from a mission and requests that they have a serious talk. He apologizes for his overprotective nature, and her true feelings come out. They have an escalating conflict until Celes finally turns and leaves, more upset than she started.
@jessie -- When a friend of Caius' stops by the Dragonblades, Celes meets her instead. Celes offers her a fighting lesson, and they bond over their mutual experiences.
@zara -- As the storm from the corrupted water crystal hits Torensten, Celes stays behind to aid with the evacuation. Unfortunately, a dam breaks while she's negotiating with a stubborn straggler, and she dives into the wild floodwater to save a child who was swept away. She's saved by a mysterious stranger who reminds her of Caius.
Caius Dragelion -- Exhausted after her near drowning, Celes is woken by Caius' late return. While he's slain the Kraken, he's also nearly dead on his feet. She helps him to the fire and agrees to get drinks with him later before fleeing back to bed.
Caius Dragelion -- In shock and with the city in ruins, Caius and Celes decide to sit down for drinks. In time, Celes reveals that she's dissatisfied. She chooses to leave the Wyvern's Rest and journey to Provo with Yuna.
Caius Dragelion -- Both Caius and Celes independently sign up for a blind dating event which pairs them up. Shock and horror ensues followed by a lovely platonic night in a flower garden. They feel as though they've finally truly bonded with each other.
@terrabranford -- One rainy day, Celes is surprised to find Terra on her doorstep. The two have a heartfelt reunion in which Celes cautions her to be careful on her quest for true love.
Post by Faris Scherwiz on Dec 18, 2015 10:24:24 GMT -6
Faris Scherwiz
ABOUT
Though born the princess of Tycoon, Faris grew up among pirates and has no desire to rejoin the class or gender of his birth. He's impulsive, courageous, and has poor impulse-control, but he'll fight to the death for what he thinks is right.
FRIENDS
Lenna Tycoon - Faris' younger sister and queen of the kingdom of Tycoon. Faris is closer to her than anyone and would give his own life to protect hers. Bartz Klauser - An old friend and ally that Faris would trust with his life despite his flighty nature. Though Bartz doesn't remember him, Faris would journey from the ends of the earth and back for him. Krile Baldesian - A young girl that Faris considers like an extra sister. Yuna - A soft-hearted summoner that Faris is quite taken to. He admires her strength, her kindness, and maybe even her beauty. Garnet til Alexandros XVII - A fellow princess turned queen, the two share enough in common that Faris was immediately protective of her. He wants to see Garnet grow as a person and do well on her own.
ENEMIES
Exdeath - A warlock consumed by distilled evil who tore holes into the Rift in pursuit of power through the Void. Faris rests easy that he's been defeated
OTHER
Caius Dragelion - A mercenary who's fought Faris, driven him off from holding a ship for ransom, and eventually worked with him take on dragons. Faris considers him condescending and would fight him in an instant if it came to it.
ulla
FARIS' TIMELINE
Here lies the story of Faris Scherwiz . All threads are meant to be read in chronological order. Thanks for reading!
@wiegraf -- After awakening stranded on an unfamiliar shore, Faris makes his way to Torensten where he drinks, steals, and generally raises hell. After a thug insinuates that Faris is capable of murder, Faris attacks him, only to be distracted by a young knight who offers him a drink. Wiegraf, thinking it would be best not to let the pirate cause trouble, offers Faris a room for the night. Faris wakes the next morning with a terrible hangover and a secret he can't hide forever.
Aerith Gainsborough -- After his meeting with Wiegraf, Faris is desperately low on money. Instead of working an honest job, Faris decides to hijack a boat selling flower baskets only to be stopped by an infuriated young woman. Aerith demands that he stand down, but finds herself as an unwilling accomplice to the basket-boat heist. Faris summons Leviathan to pass a police checkpoint and ends up leaving Torensten with Aerith in tow.
Lala , Terra Branford , @light , @discord -- Upon returning to Torensten, Faris finds the city attacked by the great demon Chaos. Faris joins in the fight to save Torensten, but just misses killing the beast. Upon bidding his new allies Warrior of Light and Terra good-bye, Faris vows to find Chaos and end him once and for all.
Eillien Blaires -- In the wake of Torensten's destruction, Faris meets a mysterious dragoon in a bar. Faris is assaulted after failing to pay for his drinks, so he changes into a ninja and uses a smoke bomb to flee. Eillien catches up to him, and the two share good-byes.
@harmony , Lala , Eillien Blaires , @douken -- After spending the night drinking at a bar in Provo, Faris passes out and awakens in a white-lit dreamscape with a goddess and several old friends.
@douken , @ariacanus -- At the illegal fighting ring, Douken angers the ringmaster, causing chaos. Douken, Faris, and the black mage Aria fight off their attackers and foil a nefarious plot. Once the fight is done, Faris runs off after an argument with Douken.
Eillien Blaires -- Depressed and on his own, Faris wanders into a bar in Provo and runs into Eillien. After a talk in her hotel room, Faris' doubles down in his convictions to find the Warrior of Light.
Lala -- After the Warrior accidentally helped released the dragons beneath Torensten, Faris stumbles into him in a town outside of the Metaia Temple. Elated to meet him again, Faris offers him a round of drinks.
Ace - Back in Torensten, Faris finally gives up his quest to defeat Chaos. Feeling depressed, he decides to cheer himself up by challenging a bard to a battle of music. A boy approaches him afterwards and, spurned to action, Faris takes him on a wild boat ride.
@lennatycoon -- Dejected, Faris wanders Torensten until he finds a familiar face. He rushes to Lenna's aid, horrified by her amnesia, until he prompts her to remember him. He takes her somewhere safe to discuss their shared past.
@lennatycoon - The two sisters run low on money, spurning them to take on jobs far more dangerous than Faris would like for his sister. Though he rejects her attempts at first, she eventually convinces him to let her come along as a mercenary in training.
@fox - While out taking a break from his time with Lenna, Faris comes across a drowned woman in the sea and rescues her. Though she seems hostile against him, Faris is determined to help her.
@bartz - Faris is out drinking with a gang of pirates when one of them attacks the bartender. Faris breaks up the fight only to discover that the bartender is an amnesiac Bartz. Though he shows resistance, Faris drags him off so they can stick together with Lenna.
@bartz , @lennatycoon - Faris drags an amnesiac Bartz back to the room he and Lenna are sharing despite his protests. The two meet with Lenna and try to restore Bartz' memories to no avail.
@krile - Faris wakes to find both Bartz and Lenna missing. Panicked and frenzied, he searches the entire city of Torensten before moving onto Provo, desperate to find his friends. However, while in the middle of his hunt, he stumbles upon someone else instead -- Krile. Together they vow to find their friends no matter what it takes.
Caius Dragelion - Faris holds up a ship of smugglers only to be confronted by Caius, a mercenary who cares more for Faris' shoulder wound than fighting him. This infuriates Faris and when Caius follows him and ignores demands not to cure him, Faris attacks before fleeing and collapsing in the wilderness to heal himself.
@krile - Krile awakens from a nightmare and to premonitions of Bartz in danger. Faris and Krile set out immediately to find him, but lose the scent before they can make progress. Despairing and angry, Faris curses their friend until a tearstricken Krile reassures him. They decide from then on that they will stick together as a family and that Faris will teach her the ways of a pirate.
Caius Dragelion - Faris embarks on a mercenary mission to kill a dragon that's terrorized a local village. Much to his dismay, his partner in the mission is Caius -- the same infuriating mercenary that he'd fought before. Though Faris is tempted to strike out on his own, they bond over Caius' dragon and decide to work together peacefully.
@bartz - Desperate for money, Faris holds up a carriage on the road only to find Bartz inside. He demands that Bartz reunite with him and Krile and when he agrees to let them follow him, they take a moment to switch to their dancer classes to strengthen his skills in the crystal. In the end, Bartz offers a deal -- find Boko and he'll come with them for good. Faris accepts and they head back to meet Krile.
@bartz , @krile - Faris brings Bartz back to Krile for a not particularly comfortable reunion. They agree to help him find Boko in exchange for not running off again. The exchange is awkward.
Joanna Baltas - Faris loses his way in the Wanderwood looking for signs of Boco the chocobo. He's led the wrong way by a moogle and eventually ends up in a ditch where a white mage comes to save him.
Eillien Blaires - While lamenting his bad luck in finding Boko, he's met with an old friend who joins him in a round of drinks. Elated at finding Eillien, the two share stories until Faris' true gender is revealed, and he leaves awkwardly to go find Bartz
@rinoa - Faris heads his invitation to the masquerade at Bartz' request. Though he hates the whole event, he eventually runs into a young rebel. They hit it off quite nicely.
Yuna -- Faris is forced begrudgingly into a Valentine's Day blind dating event in Provo. While he hates the idea, he's partnered with the summoner Yuna and they bond immediately. After some time talking, Faris invites her on a boat to see the sunset.
Yuna - True to his word, Faris takes Yuna to see the sunset at sea. They sail out into the middle of the water and splash around, admiring more than the view.
Garnet Til Alexandros XVII - Faris has been asked by Yuna to give Caius a chance. He hates this with every fiber of his being and so drags his feet on the way to the Wyvern's Rest. While in the marketplace, he comes across a young queen being hassled by a weapon's merchant. They share their similar backstories and Faris helps her buy a new rod before he goes on his way.
As a white mage and a ranger, Rosa seeks to find her lost love Cecil, and to make the world a better place in her search. Though not the strongest physical fighter, Rosa would never dare to abandon anyone in need.
FRIENDS
Cecil Harvey - The man who Rosa loves. Though Rosa has no idea that he's even come to Zephon, she's willing to search past the ends of the earth to find him.
ENEMIES
None
OTHER
Tidus - A boy Rosa met at a chocobo ranch. He was nearly mauled by an angry bird, and might have died had she not saved him.
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ROSA'S TIMELINE
Here lies the story of @rosa . All threads are meant to be read in chronological order. Thanks for reading!
@tidus -- After her descent from Mount Hotan, Rosa travels the world of Zephon on the back of a chocobo. When she stops at a chocobo ranch, she runs into Tidus being attacked by one of the more irritable birds. She saves him from his feathery fate.
@marlene , @etherealprincess -- Rosa is given a lead in Torensten that a white-clad paladin might have entered the Reikin Woods. She follows in pursuit, but instead comes across several wolves attacking an unarmed woman and child.
As a "man of no consequence," Ardyn wanders from place to place, popping up as an eccentric adviser and leaving everyone behind him feeling strangely unclean. He has no plans of world domination, but would generally like humanity to suffer. Particularly Noctis.
PAWNS
Lightning Farron - An unflinching, harsh woman who can control Ifrit's blight. Despite their uncertain relationship, she has agreed to help spread his plague in Provo. Aera Minus Fleuret - The woman he once loved in his more human life. His love has long since faded, but he still holds some buried fondness for her. She is the only one he would refuse to harm. Yuna - Though they met on hostile terms after they had a fight over the Starscourge (Yuna sought to heal it while Ardyn quite murderously disagreed), they have since talked over their differences and Ardyn considers her something of a reluctant friend. And a very amusing toy.
ENEMIES
Noctis Lucis Caelum - The crown prince of Lucis and the primary target of Ardyn's vengeance. While Noctis would certainly call them enemies, Ardyn isn't so certain. After all, there is nothing more satisfying than watching Noctis suffer. Lunafreya Nox Fleuret - The Oracle and Ardyn's personal victim of murder. Her purifying light is one of Ardyn's only legitimate threats. He wishes to do away with it quickly. Somnus Lucis Caelum - Ardyn's brother and the usurper of the Lucian throne. Ardyn spends his immortal days fantasizing his suffering and seeks it out as a proxy against Noctis and all of Lucis.
OTHER
Gladiolus Amicitia - Noctis' most formidable guard. Ardyn generally pays him little mind. Ignis Scientia - Noctis' most responsible guard. Ignis defended Noctis from Ardyn's attacks at Altissia which led to his loss of sight. Prompto Argentum - Noctis' most excitable guard and the result of a Niflheim science experiment. Caius Dragelion - A former member of the kingsglaive, he offered Ardyn noodles in exchange for a conversation. Ardyn doesn't care about him one way or the other.
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Ardyn's TIMELINE
Here lies the story of Ardyn Izunia . All threads are meant to be read in chronological order. Thanks for reading!
@thatquirkycat -- Upon his death at Noctis' hand, Ardyn awakens outside of Provo. He is stumbled upon by a hapless girl who foolishly offers to help him. Ardyn leaves her confused and concerned in the forest.
Iris-- Ardyn travels to Provo to discover a young and helpless Iris attending a noodle stall. She doesn't recognize him, but faints at his approach. Under the guise of helping her, he infects her with daemonic pestilence before leaving to enjoy delicious noodles.
@rayn2 , @lala5 -- Ardyn stumbles across two of Noctis' guards while causing strife in Provo. While he doesn't wish them ill, he does taunt them for several awkward minutes, infuriating Gladiolus as he implies what he did to Iris. Then he saunters away. Like a dick.
@fishie4 -- While wandering the Provo marketplace, Ardyn has the good fortune of crossing paths with an amnesiac (and much younger than he remembers) Prompto in distress over his broken camera. Ardyn provides the money to have it fixed and then makes cryptic, gloating comments for a while. It's pretty awkward.
Terra Branford-- While bored, Ardyn chooses to follow a beautiful and innocent young woman to a bar to creep on her. While this fails to faze her, he buys her wine anyway and listens to her history. His seductions ultimately fail and she leaves the bar only to be attacked by a dragon. Ardyn is apathetic to her plight.
@light -- Ardyn idles in a bar, waiting out the flooding of Provo, when suddenly a fierce and mysterious woman kicks in the door and demands that he give her his sickness. He creeps on her uncomfortably until she reveals that she can control Ifrit's blight. This changes his mind and he offers her a deal -- spread the plague and she can harvest the energy from her victims. She agrees and their reign of terror begins.
@lumina -- With the pestilence established in Provo, Ardyn ventures towards the Metaia Temple in his quest to spread corruption across Zephon. Here, he stumbles across a mischievous girl who challenges him to a game. They get along marvelously, and Ardyn directs her towards her self-proclaimed sister -- Lightning.
@dustwa -- Bored and generally despairing, Ardyn stumbles across the catacombs beneath Metaia Temple and explores them only to encounter undead wolves. He's attacked in the darkness by Aranea who quickly realizes her mistake and flees. Ardyn stalks her only to find that she's been mortally wounded. Begrudgingly, he revives her and leaves her behind in the hopes that she will lead him to Noctis in the future.
Ace , @crowe -- As the top of the World Sight is set aglow, Ardyn heeds the call of an otherworldly being to reach its summit. He rallies a group to sneak in through the back in search of discovering some divine meaning to his existence.
Ace , @fishie , @dustwa -- At the top of the tower, Ardyn and Ace meet two others who reached the crystal ahead of them. After a brief confrontation, Ardyn, Mateus, and Yeul all touch the crystal at once. This summons two warring gods which shatter the crystal, leaving both Ardyn and Mateus with a small piece of divine power.
@dustwa -- Ardyn and Aranea run into each other at a high-class charity ball in Sonora. Bound by social convention, they're forced to spar with words rather than blades as Ardyn holds the entire party as hostages in order to toy with her. She insults him, and he spreads his corruption as a result.
Caius Dragelion -- Ardyn is approached by Caius, a former member of the Kingsguard, and offered noodles in exchange for a conversation. Ardyn obliges out of boredom though he offers nothing of particular interest when asked of his motives or origins. Caius, being from another timeline, tells of how Noctis survived his encounter with Ardyn which peeks Ardyn's interest immensely. He leaves Caius with a new goal -- find Noctis and kill him as many times as needed before the Astrals allow them both to die.
@ultimecia -- Ardyn journeys to the ruins of Metaia on curiosity after hearing his summons from Chaos. Once there, he spends his time transforming zombies and survivors into daemons. As he idly admires his work, he is approached by a mysterious, immortal woman that inquires as to his intentions. She seems perplexed by his lack of direction and he pities her hyper focus. She leaves in disgust.
@asael -- Upon turning much of the undead in Metaia to daemons, Ardyn lounges about the ruins longing for entertainment. He comes across a cold swordsman who he toys with for a time before pointing him in the direction of his target and letting him go in the hopes he will be more interesting in the future.
Yuna -- Ardyn travels back to Provo to see the progression of the Scourge. He meets a white mage working in a field hospital and toys with her until she reveals an aptitude for healing the scourge. Thinking her an Oracle, he attacks and relishes in her fear. Out of desperation, she summons Shiva and Ardyn, thinking her an astral, destroys the hospital and half the street in their battle. Yuna escapes and Shiva disappears before he can daemonify her. Ardyn vows to hunt Yuna and force her to summon Shiva again.
@ephemera -- Ardyn runs into a far-too-helpful summoner while hunting for Yuna. He leads the summoner to believe Yuna to be dangerous in a spiteful bid against her. When Kana reaches the hospital to search for her, Ardyn bows out, daemonifying several patients before leaving altogether.
@aera -- Ardyn sees the image of Aera upon daemonifying a man near the Crystalus Divider. He discovers her in Provo and attacks, initially believing her to be nothing but a trick of the gods. Upon realizing her true form, he stays his hand and she offers to join him on his path to darkness. He refuses to harm her and leaves before they can be accosted by the city's guards.
Yuna -- After leaving Aera, Ardyn finds himself brooding and rather depressed. He takes refuge in a bar to drink away his sorrows only to be confronted by Yuna. He is in no mood to fight and so offers her a drink instead. The drunken summoner amuses him so much that he declares them friends, escorts her back to her room, and takes on a new resolve to follow Aera.
@aera -- Upon coming to terms with her resurrection, Ardyn vows to find Aera again and watch her from afar. Torensten's masquerade proves the perfect grounds to do so, and he dons the look of one of the guests to speak with her behind a mask of his own.
Sephiroth is a disciplined and often aloof man raised from birth as both a genetic experiment and the ultimate soldier. As such, he carries a quiet confidence that refuses to falter even as he questions his own nature.
FRIENDS
Angeal Hewley - An honorable, even-tempered soldier and Sephiroth's best friend. He carries Sephiroth's undying loyalty. Genesis Rhapsodos - A fiery, fickle man that is, nevertheless, Sephiroth's friend. Though Sephiroth is often worn down by his antics, Sephiroth trusts him nonetheless.
ENEMIES
Cloud Strife - A mysterious ex-SOLDIER with a blood vengeance against Sephiroth. He invokes disturbing remnants of memory that Sephiroth would prefer lost. Yuffie Kisaragi - A ninja from Wutai, Yuffie has sworn to bring him to justice though Sephiroth doubts her ability to do so. He thinks that she has much more confidence than she can back up.
OTHER
Cissnei - A Turk who Sephiroth reluctantly calls an ally. While he doesn't trust her, he can't help but rely on her as he once did with the Turks in ShinRa. Tifa Lockhart - An even tempered girl who sought him out after Sephiroth nearly killed Cloud. She cautiously explained the events of his past, and they parted ways on not unfriendly terms. Caius Dragelion - A weapons enthusiast that Sephiroth has no real opinion of. Alexander Sorel - A strange bounty hunter who's equally interested in Sephiroth's personal life and the price on his head in Sonora. While Sephiroth doesn't trust him, they parted on amiable terms.
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SEPHIROTH'S TIMELINE
Here lies the story of Sephiroth . All threads are meant to be read in chronological order. Thanks for reading!
@crowe -- Sephiroth awakens in the snow, unable to recall how he got there or why. As he strains his memory, he's approached by a gruff woman who gives him directions. The two are attacked by a dragon which Sephiroth effortlessly dispatches, accidentally causing an avalanche with the force. He saves them by revealing his wing and flying, much to his own confusion and horror.
Auron -- Zack finds Sephiroth at the port of Torensten as he tries to find a ship back to Midgar. They compare memories and Sephiroth is enlightened as to both his situation and his own lapse of perception.
@delita -- When an earthquake strikes the city of Torensten, Sephiroth finds himself caught in the chaos. He saves a child, but dismisses the rescue of her family which angers a hot-headed knight. The knight causes a building to collapse killing the family inside. Sephiroth chastises him before leaving with his disdain.
Genesis -- Sephiroth feels inexplicably called to the Metaia Temple. He finds ruins when he arrives and takes the opportunity to search the ancient archives for leads on their situation. Genesis finds him there and confronts him about his past and their relationship. Sephiroth vows to stand by Genesis and take on Shinra together. They leave on friendly if tense terms.
@dust2 Genesis -- While leaving Metaia, Genesis spots a child fleeing the zombies with a box of puppies. He drags Sephiroth along and they escort him to safety as Genesis gives Sephiroth reason for suspicion of what drew them together.
@amarant -- Sephiroth is accosted while mediating on the beach to learn control over his new powers of flight. His challenger demands a fight and, when he refuses to back down, Sephiroth obliges.
Genesis -- Genesis and Sephiroth meet the morning after their mutual wild nights and share their stories over pancakes. Sephiroth shares his suspicions of Shinra operatives among them, and they vow to hunt them down even as Sephiroth feels uncertainty.
Genesis , Auron -- After concluding his business, Zack finally returns to his apartment to find not only Sephiroth waiting for him, but also Genesis. The two have a brief clash before they agree to set aside their history and coexist.
@ultimecia , @squall -- In the middle of Ultimecia's razing of Torensten, Sephiroth ignores the injured casualties and makes a straight path for the sorceress. Sephiroth and Squall manage to drive her back but not without consequences.
@squall -- After the fight with Ultimecia, Sephiroth is reunited with Squall as he's training to hone his new flight abilities. Squall asks him to join his force against Ultimecia and Sephiroth accepts.
@blacksuit , @shotgunfemale , @asael -- While in search of leads on Shinra, Sephiroth finds himself in Sonora and is confronted by Cissnei, a Turk who has taken an interest in him. Promising answers to his clouded past, she leads him to her office where he's met by a mysterious assailant who immediately attacks. The Turks provided back-up on Sephiroth's side, and Asael is driven to retreat.
@blacksuit -- After the battle with Asael, Cissnei leads Sephiroth to the back room of a bar to give him information on on his past. Instead, she lets slip that Angeal is alive and was last seen in Provo. Sephiroth leaves, determined to find him.
@quinaquen , Stella Nox Fleuret -- Sephiroth arrives in Provo and searches the Siren to find information on Angeal. After confirming that his friend had taken part in a blind dating event, he takes the evidence and leaves.
Genesis -- Sephiroth returns to his apartment in Torensten to find Genesis still awake. After a brief confrontation, Sephiroth informs him that Angeal is still alive. They set out to find him.
Caius Dragelion - On his search for Angeal, Sephiroth visits Provo's local zoo. His menacing appearance draws attention which is thankfully defused by the appearance of a weapon's enthusiast who claims to have met Angeal.
Cloud Strife , Angeal Hewley -- As Sephiroth is searching Provo for signs of Angeal, he's instead confronted with something far more deadly. An enraged ex-SOLDIER who looks disturbingly familiar attacks, and Sephiroth is taken off guard by flashes of scenes half remembered. Angeal comes to his aid, defending him until the ex-SOLDIER uses a suicidal Ultima spell which incapacitates everyone involved.
Angeal Hewley , Genesis -- After his fight with Cloud, Sephiroth is left on death's door. Angeal brings him half-conscious back to his apartment where he and Genesis have a heated reunion.
Alexander Sorel -- Still recovering from his wounds, Sephiroth decides to spend his morning relaxing outside a cafe until he's interrupted by a stranger who's very insistent on conversation. The man, Alexander Sorel, turns out to be a bounty hunter and insists on arresting Sephiroth. When Sephiroth refuses to engage even when provoked, Alex concedes that he isn't as bad as his reputation suggests and leaves him be.
Yuffie Kisaragi -- While out for coffee, Sephiroth is accosted by a spirited Wutai girl refuses to leave him alone. She claims that he went insane after learning that his mother was alien goo. He disbelieves her, and he walks away, thoroughly annoyed by the situation as she claims he ran from her.
@vincent , @blacksuit -- Cissnei, claiming to be fulfilling the favor she owes him, sets up a meeting between Sephiroth and a mysterious man named Vincent Valentine. Vincent appears nervous and claims to have information about his mother.
Tifa Lockhart -- In search of answers about his past, Sephiroth attempts to draw out his enemies by returning the scene of his near fatal fight. He is met by an even-tempered woman who claims to have fought him previously. She cautiously explains to him the truth of his origins, Niflheim, and Jenova. While not entirely believing her, Sephiroth thanks her regardless and they part ways.
Balthier is as suave as he is unshakable. He is motivated largely by profit, and while he is unlikely to act maliciously, he can be persuaded to a good cause. For the right price, of course.
FRIENDS
Fran - Balthier's partner and copilot. She is the only person that he cares for implicitly. Vaan - An often clueless boy that Balthier has unwillingly taken under his wing. Balthier has a certain fondness for him though he wouldn't hesitate to turn against him if Vaan stood in his way Keimusho Onishi - A mysterious ninja who aided Balthier as he fled the Cult of Bahamut. Balthier surrendered in exchange for the life of Keimusho's elderly friend.
ENEMIES
OTHER
Ashelia B'nargin Dalmasca - A princess that Balthier has aided on her quest to reclaim her kingdom. Though they are more than acquaintances, their relationship is largely practical. Penelo - Vaan's more reasonable partner. He sees her mostly as an extension of Vaan. Basch fon Ronsenburg - Balthier has little opinion of him beyond his use as a skilled swordsman Genesis Rhapsodos - A mysterious and poetic man who follows the Children of Bahamut if only for his own benefit. He let Balthier escape their hold for reasons known only to himself. Garnet til Alexandros XVII - A white mage summoner of equal parts inexperience and nobility. Balthier has agreed to let her travel on his airship so long as she aids in his treasure hunting heists.
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BALTHIER'S TIMELINE
Here lies the story of @balthier . All threads are meant to be read in chronological order. Thanks for reading!
@rhea -- Balthier is offered payment in return for the theft of a dangerous magical weapon stored in the vault of a notorious family of smugglers. As he leaves to pursue his mark, he is stopped by a woman seeking her daughter and agrees to search for her in return for her help. They join forces, and between his wits and her magical prowess, they come across the vault and the treasure they seek.
Aerith Gainsborough -- After meeting his client for a job, Balthier comes across a woman selling flowers. She tries to persuade his purchase but convinces him to take her to dinner instead. They bond over their mutual cunning before they skip out on the bill and he offers to let her sleep in his rented room for the night.
@zell , @blacksuit3 -- Searching for a way down the from Torensten now that the area has been overtaken by undead, Balthier partners with an excitable boy who hopes to travel the same path. They come across a woman in trouble along the way and have a daring chase to rescue her.
Keimusho Onishi -- After stealing a treasure called the Eyes of Bahamut, Balthier finds himself on the wrong end of a cult of zealots. He runs into a ninja who helps him once he's cornered. The two flee together, but have no choice but to surrender when the cult threatens Keimusho's elderly friend. Balthier willingly gives himself up, bidding Keimusho to care for his friend as they parted.
Genesis -- After facing capture at the hand's of the Children of Bahamut, Balthier is desperate for another daring escape. His chance comes with the meeting of a mysterious and poetic member of the cult who seems to find him more interesting than whatever they've offered him. He leaves Balthier the wrench he asks for, leaving him to dismantle his door and take his exit -- with his treasure of course.
@larsa -- Balthier lingers at the Crystallus Divider, pondering his situation, when he finds a boy who claims to know him. The boy (a noble of house Solidor) leaves him with a note supposedly sent by a girl who claimed to know them all. Balthier is left with the possibility that he does not remember a large part of his past.
@ashe -- Still reeling from the possibilities of his lost memories, Balthier stops the altercation of a priest by a woman with a sword and cold eyes. She claims that she knows him, and while her face seems familiar, Balthier still can't quite place it. Why would he involve himself with the affairs of princesses after all? Still, he resolves to aid her if only to answer his own questions.
@blacksuit3 -- A blind dating event brings Balthier to a surprise reunion with Quistis. They match wits, learning more about each other, before leaving the bar for a more private encounter.
@fran -- After some time in Torensten, Balthier has staked out an airship owned by a local nobleman. Under the guise of his hired mechanic, Balthier sneaks aboard the ship and attempts to hijack it. When he's found out, he's surprised to find Fran at his aid. Together, they pirate the airship and set a course towards Provo.
Garnet Til Alexandros XVII -- While attempting to fix up his new airship, Balthier is approached by a woman who claims to be a summoner. She offers her skills in payment for transportation, and he accepts.
Haunted by his past, Cecil seeks to do right and to protect those around him even at the cost of his own life. He is selfless, kind, and trusting to a fault. Even so, he is burdened with thoughts of failure and of his own doubtful self-worth.
FRIENDS
Rosa Farrell - Cecil's childhood friend and current fiance. He would do anything to protect her, and while he respects her strength, he fears greatly that she will come to harm. Kain Highwind - Cecil's best friend and comrade in arms. The two trained together under the service of Baron, and while Kain has a history of envy and betrayal, Cecil trusts him absolutely. Rydia - A young summoner who Cecil views with both guilt and admiration. He considers her a close friend even as she reminds him of his greatest failures. Caius Dragelion - The mercenary co-leader of the Dragonblades. Cecil finds him honorable and kind and hopes to aid him in the future. Mikoto - A strange and troubled girl who Cecil comforted. They shared their similar pasts, and parted with a new understanding of themselves.
ENEMIES
OTHER
Golbez - A warlock of great strength and malice, Golbez is responsible for the destruction of many kingdoms, the death of Baron's king, and Rosa's kidnapping. He is also Cecil's brother. Cecil has no idea how to handle this information, let alone Golbez' turn against their common enemy.
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CECIL'S TIMELINE
Here lies the story of @cecil . All threads are meant to be read in chronological order. Thanks for reading!
@dustwa -- Cecil finds his fight with Zeromus interrupted when he loses consciousness and awakens in an unfamiliar home in a world with a moonless sky. He has little time to consider his situation, however, when the village that has taken him in is set under attack by a dragon. Severely weakened, Cecil is no match for it, but a mysterious dragoon arrives in time to save his life and slay the dragon single-handedly. Cecil realizes his mistakes too late, however, and fails to save the woman who cared for him upon his arrival. He recovers his armor and sets on a path for answers.
@aymeric -- On his way through the mountains, Cecil comes across an abandoned mountain village plagued by ghosts and fiends. He teams up with a noble swordsman to cleanse what has been lost.
@theodore -- Cecil is sent on his way through the Headstone Forest with a warning, "The forest will reveal the darkness inside you." He believes himself free of darkness until he comes across a phantom of Kain leading him from the path. Before he can lose his way, he hears the terror of a strange man with white hair . They flee together to face off against the shadows.
Caius Dragelion -- With nowhere else to go, Cecil comes to the Torensten's local mercenary group for aid in finding his lost companions. Though the leader knows nothing of his friends, Cecil finds his cause to be a worthy one and asks to aid them in the future.
@vincent -- Cecil finds his way to Sonora in search of his friends. The city doesn't treat him well, and after nearly being hit by a car, he's helped by a dark stranger named Vincent. The two hardly have time to speak however before they're accosted by the city military. They fight their way out and accompany each other to the train station.
@beatrix -- While in Torensten, Cecil is drawn to the sound of a dragon attacking the local people. He rushes to help only to be beaten to the fight by a beautiful knight named Beatrix. The two share words of honor before parting.
@blacksuit4 -- As Cecil leaves Torensten, he passes a crowd which has gathered to watch a girl precariously at the edge of a roof. Cecil climbs to the roof to talk her down only to find that they share quite a bit more in common than one might expect.
@tellah -- While trudging through the desert after a lost kujata, Cecil comes across an oasis where he meets his lost friend -- Tellah. The two reunite and question the nature of their situation before deciding that they will travel together in their search of their other lost companions.
Post by Prompto Argentum on Oct 29, 2020 13:51:56 GMT -6
PROMPTO ARGENTUM
ABOUT
Prompto's really cool. Or at least, that's what he wants you to think. In reality, he's just your average guy always a little too in over his head. No matter the situation, he's always there for a joke or a smile. Once he's started talking, he just can't stop.
FRIENDS
Noctis Lucis Caelum - Prompto's best bro. Prompto would do anything for him. Literally anything. Leave his home? Fight the empire? Descend into eternal night? Sure thing, bro. Wherever Noct goes, Prompto's sure to follow. Ignis Scientia - Iggy's a great guy. He's smart and proper and cares about Noct more than anything. He's also a great cook! Prompto always feel a little better when Ignis is around. Gladiolus Amicitia - Gladio can be a little scary, but he's a big softy once you get to know him. Even when he's telling Prompto to shut up, Prompto knows it's all in good fun. They're friends, after all. Yuna - A sweet girl that Prompto met on a blind date. They traded stories about their trauma and then ended the night with a kiss. They've promised to see each other again. Caius Dragelion - A Kingsglaive turned mercenary who claims to be from the future. Prompto doesn't know what that's about, but he greatly appreciates the help and thinks that Caius is, like, really cool.
ENEMIES
Ardyn Izunia - Ardyn is some kind of eldritch horror as far as Prompto's knows. The guy's evil. Seriously, world-destroying evil. Prompto hasn't forgotten what he did to Noctis, to Lucis, and to him personally. Prompto would do anything in his power to stop him. Alexander Sorel - Okay so Alex isn't like an enemy enemy. But boy does Prompto not like him. He's like an Enemy LightTM and Prompto would love to tell him exactly what he thinks of him if he wasn't so afraid that Alex might just kick his ass.
OTHER
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prompto'S TIMELINE
Here lies the story of Prompto Argentum . All threads are meant to be read in chronological order. Thanks for reading!
@reno -- Prompto woke up in the wilderness and started a long, confused walk down an empty road. Only once he'd given up all hope did his savior arrive in a sweet convertible. The stranger gave him a ride to the city and told him all kinds of weird things about worlds or whatever.
@seymourguado -- After a long drive and a longer walk, Prompto ends up at the Meltwater Inn. He goes to check out the hot springs but finds a strange man already there. It's awkward. Like so painfully awkward.
@yunalesca -- While wandering through the heart of Sonora, Prompto comes across a woman being mugged in an alley. He throws himself into danger to save her, but quickly finds that she's an ambiguously human sorceress of unknown dark powers. Prompto is made incredibly uncomfortable and helps her find some clothes.
Alexander Sorel -- For no reason that he can see, Prompto is attacked by Sonoran police forces which call him a terrorist. He tries to hide in a high school graduation where he's quickly surrounded. He escapes with the help of a self-proclaimed adventurer who offers him a place to stay at his guild in Provo.
Alexander Sorel -- After saving Prompto from Sonora, he invites him to live at his mercenary guild, the Rising Stones. The place is a wreck, but Prompto becomes determined to clean it up in thanks to his new friend. His new, awkward friend. Who doesn't think Prompto's trauma is a big deal. It was a bit of a tense conversation.
Yuna -- While in Torensten, Prompto signs up for a blind dating event and gets paired at a nighttime carnival with a cute girl named Yuna. She seems to like his sense of humor and they get along well until talk turns to Ardyn. They share their traumatic experiences on a ferris wheel and end the night with a kiss, promising to see each other again.
Alexander Sorel , @blacksuit5 -- To help Prompto find his friends, Alex returns with the witch Matoya and offers the use of her crystal eye. Though initially doubtful of his resolve, Matoya guides Prompto on a spirit quest that gives him a vision of Ignis and Gladolus suffering in a Sonoran prison. He vows to do whatever it takes to free them, and leaves Alex's company on on his quest.
Caius Dragelion -- Desperate for help in saving his friends, Prompto journeys to Torensten on Yuna's lead to talk to the leader of the Dragonblades, an ex-Kingsglaive from the world of Eos. Caius promises to help him, but says that they'll need help. He sends Prompto to Sonora to meet with Cissnei, an informant who he cautions is a dangerous free agent.
