Player Name: Jess E-mail: understandham@gmail.com Preferred Contact: plurk (raspberrydrink) and discord (jess#1460) Timezone: est Current Characters in Victory Road: n/a
Character Name: Hubert von Vestra Series: Fire Emblem: 3 Houses Timeline: Post Crimson Flower Canon Resource Links:Here
Personality:
Loyal: Above all else Hubert is loyal. While he was assigned to Edelgard when they were both too young to make any choices of their own, his devotion to her and her cause is something he's dedicated himself to utterly on his own. When she was taken north by her uncle he attempted to follow her on his own, across the continent, for three days. At age 10. He didn't make it far but apparently he was able to fight off his father's men for those three days on his own which is scarily impressive for a literal child. Even though he failed the fact that he was willing to try is telling. When she returned and the royal family was largely made figureheads by the noble houses he had the chance to free himself from her service. But instead he just re-devoted himself all over again. Not to House Hresvelg, but to her alone.
As an adult Hubert is one of two characters that can not be recruited from their House (the other being Dedue for similar loyalty reasons) and he not only sides with Edelgard when she turns on the Church and the Adrestian nobility, but even kills his own father as punishment for his part in disposing the Hresvelgs. He partakes in all kinds of evil for her sake, threatening to kill even the Professor to their face to protect her.
Intelligent: While he isn't as naturally genius as Linhardt or Lysithea, Hubert's intelligence is a core aspect of who he is. Unlike Linhardt he doesn't pursue knowledge for his own curiosity or to prove himself like Lysithea. No, his intelligence is as much of a weapon to him as a blade. A skill he can train and sharpen for a purpose and nothing more. He studies so he can use it in Edelgard's service and nothing more. It is practical above all else.
Still, even if it's not that exciting it is something he takes some pride in. He works as the Black Eagle Strikeforce and Imperial Army's tactician, heading the vast majority of the war effort, and it's only Byleth's divine abilities turn the war away from what was a near assured win under his and Edelgard's hands in routes where they side against them. And it's Hubert that is able to track TWSITD back to their lair using the Javalins of Light's magical trajectory. His mind is his greatest weapon, and he knows it.
Supportive: This might seem odd from an assassin, but Hubert has his own kind of gentleness. While he loves tormenting others he takes getting along with his allies very seriously. When Bernadetta faints in front of him he carries her to her room, and when Byleth proves themselves trustworthy in the CF route he completely dedicates himself to supporting them even though he threatened them earlier on. He admits when he's wrong, even if it vexes him- such as complimenting Ferdinand once he shows he is in fact very competent even if he still finds him obnoxious and encourages Caspar to to yell during battle once he realizes it encourages the others and boost moral.
He often second guesses his ability to be supportive. He's not a kind man, and his empathy is lacking. But when he tries he puts his all into it.
Cruel: Hubert is KNOWN for his terrifying aura, and it is not unearned. He has a sadistic side to him that isn't hidden in the slightest. In fact he is shown to enjoy tormenting others with his presence alone. In battle he cackles aloud and mocks his foes and their weakness. As the Minster of the Imperial Household it's his job to do all the nasty work no one wants to admit is needed to run a country, and that includes such things as torture, something he alludes to more than once. He's not just good at such things, he enjoys them to a degree, though that sort of thing is not shown on screen his attitude with more harmless tortures makes it clear. He relishes killing on the battlefield and has no issue setting someone like Jeritza, or monsters like Crest Beasts, after his foes.
Thankfully while he is a cruel sadist he isn't bloodthirsty exactly. He doesn't kill without purpose... he just enjoys it when he gets the chance to do so. Otherwise he indulges himself in smaller pettier cruelty with his words between battles. Ironically it tends to come out more with people who's company he enjoys- his enemies tend to simply get threats and straight forward mockery. But he indulges in jabs and teasing with his allies which while usually harmless are... quite sharp and hurtful to those that aren't used to him.
Cold: Someone in Hubert's position wouldn't survive for long if they weren't able to detach themselves from their actions. But Hubert takes it a bit far. Empathy is not one of his virtues, and in fact he states outright that he is trash at it. He can't be Edelgard's 'heart' and keep her on the moral path which is why he needs Byleth on the Crimson Flower path... and why here in the Verdant Wind path he does nothing to stop her from some of her worse choices and actions. When Byleth's father dies he is useless in comforting them and can only offer possible revenge as a balm.
In various supports he's also shown to be a bit dense when it comes to others emotional states, pushing forward with his harsh criticisms with no hesitations. Everything in his life is a measure of how practical and useful it is, including the people around him. Even his attempts at kindness are often soaked in 'I'm doing this only for Edelgard/the war's sake' not out of actual desire for any softness. That's not *exactly* true, but it's certainly a vibe he gives off and he even claims it as true more than once.
Stubborn: For all Hubert is intelligent, he SHOULD have seen that Edelgard's crusade was risky nearly to the point of doomed. That her vendetta against the Church, while valid, was not so easy to uproot. That you can't change society in a day. In a single life time. No matter how revolutionary (and violent) you are. But for him that didn't matter. Edelgard wanted it and he was gonna make it happen. When someone argues a logical counter to something he's dedicated to he digs in. Hard. For example when Hanneman suggests that his father's betrayal may have had a good reason he snaps back that it doesn't MATTER why. There is no good reason he wants to hear. He can be swayed with lesser things, but when it comes to his core beliefs he is unmovable as stone. And worse, he won't even try to argue his reasons... because he knows his dedication is irrational. It is love, pure and simple.
Nothing is too precious to sacrifice for this love.
Pokémon Information Affiliation: Trainer Starter: Murkrow Password: Atomic Fireball Samples RP Sample:Recent murdergame threading Victory Road Sample:TDM
Hubert von Vestra | Fire Emblem: 3 Houses
Name: Jess
E-mail: understandham@gmail.com
Preferred Contact: plurk (raspberrydrink) and discord (jess#1460)
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Current Characters in Victory Road: n/a
Character
Name: Hubert von Vestra
Series: Fire Emblem: 3 Houses
Timeline: Post Crimson Flower
Canon Resource Links: Here
Personality:
Loyal: Above all else Hubert is loyal. While he was assigned to Edelgard when they were both too young to make any choices of their own, his devotion to her and her cause is something he's dedicated himself to utterly on his own. When she was taken north by her uncle he attempted to follow her on his own, across the continent, for three days. At age 10. He didn't make it far but apparently he was able to fight off his father's men for those three days on his own which is scarily impressive for a literal child. Even though he failed the fact that he was willing to try is telling. When she returned and the royal family was largely made figureheads by the noble houses he had the chance to free himself from her service. But instead he just re-devoted himself all over again. Not to House Hresvelg, but to her alone.
As an adult Hubert is one of two characters that can not be recruited from their House (the other being Dedue for similar loyalty reasons) and he not only sides with Edelgard when she turns on the Church and the Adrestian nobility, but even kills his own father as punishment for his part in disposing the Hresvelgs. He partakes in all kinds of evil for her sake, threatening to kill even the Professor to their face to protect her.
Intelligent: While he isn't as naturally genius as Linhardt or Lysithea, Hubert's intelligence is a core aspect of who he is. Unlike Linhardt he doesn't pursue knowledge for his own curiosity or to prove himself like Lysithea. No, his intelligence is as much of a weapon to him as a blade. A skill he can train and sharpen for a purpose and nothing more. He studies so he can use it in Edelgard's service and nothing more. It is practical above all else.
Still, even if it's not that exciting it is something he takes some pride in. He works as the Black Eagle Strikeforce and Imperial Army's tactician, heading the vast majority of the war effort, and it's only Byleth's divine abilities turn the war away from what was a near assured win under his and Edelgard's hands in routes where they side against them. And it's Hubert that is able to track TWSITD back to their lair using the Javalins of Light's magical trajectory. His mind is his greatest weapon, and he knows it.
Supportive: This might seem odd from an assassin, but Hubert has his own kind of gentleness. While he loves tormenting others he takes getting along with his allies very seriously. When Bernadetta faints in front of him he carries her to her room, and when Byleth proves themselves trustworthy in the CF route he completely dedicates himself to supporting them even though he threatened them earlier on. He admits when he's wrong, even if it vexes him- such as complimenting Ferdinand once he shows he is in fact very competent even if he still finds him obnoxious and encourages Caspar to to yell during battle once he realizes it encourages the others and boost moral.
He often second guesses his ability to be supportive. He's not a kind man, and his empathy is lacking. But when he tries he puts his all into it.
Cruel: Hubert is KNOWN for his terrifying aura, and it is not unearned. He has a sadistic side to him that isn't hidden in the slightest. In fact he is shown to enjoy tormenting others with his presence alone. In battle he cackles aloud and mocks his foes and their weakness. As the Minster of the Imperial Household it's his job to do all the nasty work no one wants to admit is needed to run a country, and that includes such things as torture, something he alludes to more than once. He's not just good at such things, he enjoys them to a degree, though that sort of thing is not shown on screen his attitude with more harmless tortures makes it clear. He relishes killing on the battlefield and has no issue setting someone like Jeritza, or monsters like Crest Beasts, after his foes.
Thankfully while he is a cruel sadist he isn't bloodthirsty exactly. He doesn't kill without purpose... he just enjoys it when he gets the chance to do so. Otherwise he indulges himself in smaller pettier cruelty with his words between battles. Ironically it tends to come out more with people who's company he enjoys- his enemies tend to simply get threats and straight forward mockery. But he indulges in jabs and teasing with his allies which while usually harmless are... quite sharp and hurtful to those that aren't used to him.
Cold: Someone in Hubert's position wouldn't survive for long if they weren't able to detach themselves from their actions. But Hubert takes it a bit far. Empathy is not one of his virtues, and in fact he states outright that he is trash at it. He can't be Edelgard's 'heart' and keep her on the moral path which is why he needs Byleth on the Crimson Flower path... and why here in the Verdant Wind path he does nothing to stop her from some of her worse choices and actions. When Byleth's father dies he is useless in comforting them and can only offer possible revenge as a balm.
In various supports he's also shown to be a bit dense when it comes to others emotional states, pushing forward with his harsh criticisms with no hesitations. Everything in his life is a measure of how practical and useful it is, including the people around him. Even his attempts at kindness are often soaked in 'I'm doing this only for Edelgard/the war's sake' not out of actual desire for any softness. That's not *exactly* true, but it's certainly a vibe he gives off and he even claims it as true more than once.
Stubborn: For all Hubert is intelligent, he SHOULD have seen that Edelgard's crusade was risky nearly to the point of doomed. That her vendetta against the Church, while valid, was not so easy to uproot. That you can't change society in a day. In a single life time. No matter how revolutionary (and violent) you are. But for him that didn't matter. Edelgard wanted it and he was gonna make it happen. When someone argues a logical counter to something he's dedicated to he digs in. Hard. For example when Hanneman suggests that his father's betrayal may have had a good reason he snaps back that it doesn't MATTER why. There is no good reason he wants to hear. He can be swayed with lesser things, but when it comes to his core beliefs he is unmovable as stone. And worse, he won't even try to argue his reasons... because he knows his dedication is irrational. It is love, pure and simple.
Nothing is too precious to sacrifice for this love.
Pokémon Information
Affiliation: Trainer
Starter: Murkrow
Password: Atomic Fireball
Samples
RP Sample: Recent murdergame threading
Victory Road Sample: TDM