Player Name: Kururu E-mail: firion2j [at] gmail [dot] com Preferred Contact: plurk @ nurse_nakayama_sama Timezone: +11 Current Characters in Victory Road: Prompto.
Character Name: Haurchefant Greystone Series: Final Fantasy 14 Timeline: Post-Vault. (AKA, after his death. But Post-Vault is the non-spoiler way fandom tends to list it.) Canon Resource Links:Wiki Page
Note: Final Fantasy XIV is an MMORPG. And in this game, the main character is the Warrior of Light. For the purposes of this app, I'm using my Warrior of Light as canon (female Lalafell) - this matters because she is a Dragoon. And Dragoons are important to Ishgard - especially since they are chosen as a secondary Azure Dragoon. This is brought up in dialogue a bit during the story, so it would be important to Haurchefant. However, I won't be using her name in anything, or any of her personal canon - only what in-game gives me. If somebody wishes to adopt to a different headcanon, I am okay with working with them.
Personality: Haurchefant Greystone is a man shaped by the environment he grew up in. As a bastard son to one of the heads of a High House, he was always seen as one who didn't belong, and was often treated as lesser then his full-blooded siblings. Even though he was raised with them, he was treated as nothing but a liability - not being able to learn how to be a knight in any schools, nor being gifted an easy path into fighting for Ishgard. Nevertheless, Haurchefant would not give up easily - being the kind of man who follows his ideals no matter what, even if they seem impossible.
His father still loved him, even though he was a bastard - actually allowing him to stay with House Fortemps. Words from his father - from House Fortemps - forever tinted his desires due to this. “A knight lives to serve ─ to aid those in need.” If Haurchefant could be a knight, earn his way there, he felt he would do anything. His brothers both saw him differently - Artoirel seeing him as somebody to ignore, and Emmanellian desired to seek a closer relationship, but Haurchefants' step-mother stopped this. Haurchefant still holds a little regret for that part of his past - should people not be shown by their deeds, instead of their blood? He only hopes that his brothers don't regret their past with him.
However, instead of holding anger in his heart for these times, Haurchefant is a man shaped by kindness - due to his friendship with the fourth-born Francel, who befriended him and was also defended by Haurchefant - which helped him become a Knight. The men of Camp Dragonhead - where Haurchefant is stationed - see him as almost like a father and brother both, offering them smiles and encouragement in their never-ending war against the Dravanians. With a strong heart, Haurchefant welcomes anybody who'd come to the camp in need of assistance - be they Ishgardian or from the greater world. (This is in constrast to Ishgard in general, which had closed its' gates for years prior to canon.) On dragons, however - even if Haurchefant is open to more ideas, and does trust the words of the Warrior of Light about the truth of the Dragonsong War, he still is learning to not see dragons as fully evil beings desiring to kill all of Ishgard. No, he's still open to them being friendly but he still can't help but see them as the same beings he's battled against for so long - unlike Aymeric and other Ishgardians in the future, he hasn't had that chance to meet them and discuss peace and see them as more then simply enemies.
House Fortemps, however, has a reputation for being... odd. And Haurchefant is no exception. Even if he is a knight commander - leading troops to fight any Dravanian (and Ixali) who enter their territory - he is also the kind of man who would commission leather harnesses for his warriors. In a place where, for the last five years, it's only been snowy due to the moon falling. He also tends not to do his paperwork on time, much more interested in the exploits which would be passed down in song and tales - and keeping his soldiers company. Keeping them warm with hot chocolate and smiles, and glad none of them have fallen. Well, not many of them. It's a harsh war. His eccentricities also find themselves in his words - often he exaggerates deeds and other things done, and also tends to use the word splendid quite a bit. Though he might be overbearing at times, Haurchefant does hold kindness behind every action.
Haurchefant grows to appreciate the Warrior of Light and her trials rather quickly - for she has proven to be one touched by kindness. And so, when she arrived in Ishgard with the leader of Heretics, Lady Iceheart? He saw no reason to worry. He saw that something must have happened, and as such, he quickly listened. And he would fight even one of the Heavens' Ward - the twelve knights under their leader - without a second thought. (Even if he desired there to be no fighting, Haurchefant knew better then to simply stay still.) And so, Haurchefant felt no regrets for taking a deadly blow meant for the Warrior of Light, even as she mourned him. After all, a smile better suited a hero - instead of seeing sorrow as his last sight, Haurchefant desired to see the gentle smile of a hero.
And the Warrior of Light is a hero. One that Haurchefant is glad to have known. (And fallen in love with, even if it was one-sided from him. Even knowing this, Haurchefant never regretted his love. Haurchefant holds love and desires to hold many close.
Even if that doesn't stop him from being perverse - suggesting to share a room with her at one point and warm each other, until Alphinaud came in to interrupt. During Starlight/Christmas 2014, as well, he offered to be the mighty steed for the mighty adventurer while disputing Chocobo VS Horses. After all, Haurchefant enjoys those who have proved themselves kind and strong a bit too much, at times.)
Pokémon Information Affiliation: Trainer. Starter: Goomy. Password: Atomic Fireball
Victory Road Sample: (Actionspam style.) [ Haurchefant had not spent much time not on the network - amazed at speaking with many people. However, today, he seemed to look a little more somber... for now. ]
Dear friends of Eorzea and beyond, there is much I am to learn if I am to be a Pokemon Master.
[ A master - though he was no Lord here, he still desired to be somebody who could help others. That was the term they used, right? ]
...But today, I have some splendid news from my travels so far. In my home, you see, I was of House Fortemps. [ His look turns to a smile, as the camera shifts... to a Rapidash, off in the distance. ] The pure passion of the unicorn embellished our knights and men, those who stood for our ideals and held purity deep in their strong hearts, even when facing the most deadly of Dravanians. And now I see one - right out there, standing, not fleeing? Truly, it must be a sign from the Fury! That I was wanted here - this must be destiny! Their strength is visible from even here - though flames billow into this cool wind, they are still a unicorn - the most blessed of horses. My heart pure enough - oh, to be chosen! It's so... splendid!
[ ...That, or it's just a Rapidash. A slight 'Goom' came from off-screen, Haurchefant pausing again to let his Goomy let out a few more sounds, his smile shifting to a smirk. ] The next time I appear on this strange box, I shall be the proudest of House Fortemps - the first to tame a unicorn in my lifetime. I shall see you anon, with stories of the capture!
[ And he turns off the video, ending it with enthusiasm. Before running off to capture said Rapidash - trying to tame it as himself. So when replies come, he'll be slightly dusty and frowning, close to the Rapidash - letting out soft cooing sounds and offering treats, softly smiling. He's heard it works for wild Chocobo, so... why not unicorn? ]
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E-mail: firion2j [at] gmail [dot] com
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Current Characters in Victory Road: Prompto.
Character
Name: Haurchefant Greystone
Series: Final Fantasy 14
Timeline: Post-Vault.
(AKA, after his death. But Post-Vault is the non-spoiler way fandom tends to list it.)
Canon Resource Links: Wiki Page
Note: Final Fantasy XIV is an MMORPG. And in this game, the main character is the Warrior of Light. For the purposes of this app, I'm using my Warrior of Light as canon (female Lalafell) - this matters because she is a Dragoon. And Dragoons are important to Ishgard - especially since they are chosen as a secondary Azure Dragoon. This is brought up in dialogue a bit during the story, so it would be important to Haurchefant. However, I won't be using her name in anything, or any of her personal canon - only what in-game gives me. If somebody wishes to adopt to a different headcanon, I am okay with working with them.
Personality: Haurchefant Greystone is a man shaped by the environment he grew up in. As a bastard son to one of the heads of a High House, he was always seen as one who didn't belong, and was often treated as lesser then his full-blooded siblings. Even though he was raised with them, he was treated as nothing but a liability - not being able to learn how to be a knight in any schools, nor being gifted an easy path into fighting for Ishgard. Nevertheless, Haurchefant would not give up easily - being the kind of man who follows his ideals no matter what, even if they seem impossible.
His father still loved him, even though he was a bastard - actually allowing him to stay with House Fortemps. Words from his father - from House Fortemps - forever tinted his desires due to this.
“A knight lives to serve ─ to aid those in need.”
If Haurchefant could be a knight, earn his way there, he felt he would do anything. His brothers both saw him differently - Artoirel seeing him as somebody to ignore, and Emmanellian desired to seek a closer relationship, but Haurchefants' step-mother stopped this. Haurchefant still holds a little regret for that part of his past - should people not be shown by their deeds, instead of their blood? He only hopes that his brothers don't regret their past with him.
However, instead of holding anger in his heart for these times, Haurchefant is a man shaped by kindness - due to his friendship with the fourth-born Francel, who befriended him and was also defended by Haurchefant - which helped him become a Knight. The men of Camp Dragonhead - where Haurchefant is stationed - see him as almost like a father and brother both, offering them smiles and encouragement in their never-ending war against the Dravanians. With a strong heart, Haurchefant welcomes anybody who'd come to the camp in need of assistance - be they Ishgardian or from the greater world. (This is in constrast to Ishgard in general, which had closed its' gates for years prior to canon.) On dragons, however - even if Haurchefant is open to more ideas, and does trust the words of the Warrior of Light about the truth of the Dragonsong War, he still is learning to not see dragons as fully evil beings desiring to kill all of Ishgard. No, he's still open to them being friendly but he still can't help but see them as the same beings he's battled against for so long - unlike Aymeric and other Ishgardians in the future, he hasn't had that chance to meet them and discuss peace and see them as more then simply enemies.
House Fortemps, however, has a reputation for being... odd. And Haurchefant is no exception. Even if he is a knight commander - leading troops to fight any Dravanian (and Ixali) who enter their territory - he is also the kind of man who would commission leather harnesses for his warriors. In a place where, for the last five years, it's only been snowy due to the moon falling. He also tends not to do his paperwork on time, much more interested in the exploits which would be passed down in song and tales - and keeping his soldiers company. Keeping them warm with hot chocolate and smiles, and glad none of them have fallen. Well, not many of them. It's a harsh war. His eccentricities also find themselves in his words - often he exaggerates deeds and other things done, and also tends to use the word splendid quite a bit. Though he might be overbearing at times, Haurchefant does hold kindness behind every action.
Haurchefant grows to appreciate the Warrior of Light and her trials rather quickly - for she has proven to be one touched by kindness. And so, when she arrived in Ishgard with the leader of Heretics, Lady Iceheart? He saw no reason to worry. He saw that something must have happened, and as such, he quickly listened. And he would fight even one of the Heavens' Ward - the twelve knights under their leader - without a second thought. (Even if he desired there to be no fighting, Haurchefant knew better then to simply stay still.) And so, Haurchefant felt no regrets for taking a deadly blow meant for the Warrior of Light, even as she mourned him. After all, a smile better suited a hero - instead of seeing sorrow as his last sight, Haurchefant desired to see the gentle smile of a hero.
And the Warrior of Light is a hero. One that Haurchefant is glad to have known. (And fallen in love with, even if it was one-sided from him. Even knowing this, Haurchefant never regretted his love. Haurchefant holds love and desires to hold many close.
Even if that doesn't stop him from being perverse - suggesting to share a room with her at one point and warm each other, until Alphinaud came in to interrupt. During Starlight/Christmas 2014, as well, he offered to be the mighty steed for the mighty adventurer while disputing Chocobo VS Horses. After all, Haurchefant enjoys those who have proved themselves kind and strong a bit too much, at times.)
Pokémon Information
Affiliation: Trainer.
Starter: Goomy.
Password: Atomic Fireball
Samples
RP Sample: Test Drive.
Victory Road Sample: (Actionspam style.)
[ Haurchefant had not spent much time not on the network - amazed at speaking with many people. However, today, he seemed to look a little more somber... for now. ]
Dear friends of Eorzea and beyond, there is much I am to learn if I am to be a Pokemon Master.
[ A master - though he was no Lord here, he still desired to be somebody who could help others. That was the term they used, right? ]
...But today, I have some splendid news from my travels so far. In my home, you see, I was of House Fortemps. [ His look turns to a smile, as the camera shifts... to a Rapidash, off in the distance. ] The pure passion of the unicorn embellished our knights and men, those who stood for our ideals and held purity deep in their strong hearts, even when facing the most deadly of Dravanians. And now I see one - right out there, standing, not fleeing?
Truly, it must be a sign from the Fury! That I was wanted here - this must be destiny! Their strength is visible from even here - though flames billow into this cool wind, they are still a unicorn - the most blessed of horses. My heart pure enough - oh, to be chosen! It's so... splendid!
[ ...That, or it's just a Rapidash. A slight 'Goom' came from off-screen, Haurchefant pausing again to let his Goomy let out a few more sounds, his smile shifting to a smirk. ] The next time I appear on this strange box, I shall be the proudest of House Fortemps - the first to tame a unicorn in my lifetime. I shall see you anon, with stories of the capture!
[ And he turns off the video, ending it with enthusiasm. Before running off to capture said Rapidash - trying to tame it as himself. So when replies come, he'll be slightly dusty and frowning, close to the Rapidash - letting out soft cooing sounds and offering treats, softly smiling. He's heard it works for wild Chocobo, so... why not unicorn? ]