silvaire pelderain
the silver shield
mateus • free paladin • diplomat
defender. mediator. family man."I serve so that others may be free."
/ sil • vair /
ALIAS: "Sil"
EPITHET: Of the Silver Shield, The Silver Tongue/Silvertongue (derogatory)
NAMEDAY: 9 Sun of 4th Astral Moon
AGE: 37
RACE: Wildwood Elezen • Coerthan-Shroud
GENDER: Male
SEXUALITY: Bisexual (Closeted)
MARITAL STATUS: Extremely Complicated, Experimenting
CANON JOB: Paladin (free)
PERSONALITY: Silvaire is a man who has grown into being a leader. Publicly he is responsible, generous and altruistic, and an ethical businessman at heart. But to assume he is honourable is folly: he is ruthless both in combat and speechcraft when his buttons are pushed. Silvaire is the kind of man who plays the long game and oft overthinks. He also expects the best of people but has been let down enough that he is teetering on the brink of apathy.PROFESSION: Squadron leader within the Free Brigade of the Immortal Flames, keeping thugs, bandits, and the Corpse Brigade at bay. When not dealing in Ul'dah, he is a businessman and mediator at home.COMBAT SKILLS: Primarily swordsmanship, with a smidge of archery (longbow) and lancework. Utilises aether as an offensive and healing magic as a last resort.His healing magic stems bleeding temporarily and provides an anaesthetic effect, but must come with full conviction for best effect.HOBBIES: Reading, swordcraft, accounting.BIRTHPLACE: Twinbrooks (see this page)RELIGION/PATRON DEITY: Hydaelyn, AlthykFEARS: Letting down his loved ones, losing control over free will, loneliness, showing weaknessADDRESS: Sultana's Breath (Subdivision) of the Goblet, Ward 11, Room #30 (his office)
PHYSICAL
HAIR: Black tipped with blue highlights, cropped short and layered to be shorter the further from his head. Has a windswept fringe that has been constantly pushed out of his eyes.EYES: Deep greenHEIGHT: 6 fulms 7 ilmsBUILD: Broad-shouldered, toned. He plays the exact same role as a paladin does in-game, so he is more built like a rugby player to take and dish out direct hits. He is not typical elezen slenderness.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: Scar across his left eyebrow angled from forehead down his temple, permanently splitting his eyebrow in two. Swipes of blue tattooed below his eyes tapering towards the slightly broken bridge of his nose. Thick sideburns extend towards his chin, stopping before the corners of his mouth, while a neat soul patch rests below his lower lip. Sunken, tired eyes.COMMON ACCESSORIES: Ear clasp of blued metal on right ear. Sword-shaped earrings. Pelderain signet ring on last finger of left hand. Cord necklace with paladin soulstone.WEAPONS: Out in Southern Thanalan, his most used weapons are a rectangular silver scutum with bronzed edges; a simple, straight sword with gilded metalwork and pommel with blue hilt and guard.In Ul'dah, while he still keeps the sword around, he favours a mythril lantern bladed shield: to illuminate the streets, and provide a secondary weapon that fits in the narrow alleyways.VOICE: Silvaire has an accent where he rolls his Rs and a slight lilting tone. This is apparently somewhat unique to his hometown. He has a deep baritone voice that sounds a little rough around the edges but is generally smooth otherwise.
FAMILY
SPOUSE: NoneCHILDREN: NonePARENTS:
Thibault Pelderain (father)
Éliane Pelderain (mother, deceased)
Julianne Travanchet (stepmother)SIBLINGS:
Rivaer Pelderain (younger, brother)
Mianne Pelderain (yet younger, sister)
Domitien Pelderain (youngest, brother)OTHER RELATIVES: NonePETS: White battle chocobo named Joyeuse
FRIENDS/COLLEAGUES
SQUADRON: Nanasomi, Hastaloeya, Cecily, RhylharrFRIENDS
Lysander Clarke (Lover)First met on a deployment to Little Ala Mhigo, the two of them have helped each other to the point of saving each other's lives, and eventually realised they weren't just doing it out of convenience. While their relationship has bloomed into something more, they fully acknowledge it won't be perfect - but they trust each other more than enough to work together.
rp hooks
- As a fully fledged Flames Captain Silvaire acts as a guard/police officer when in Ul'dah, and defending the merchant caravans passing through South Thanalan when in the field. He is immune to bribery, which makes him ally to certain parties and enemy to others. There are many who grudgingly consider the reputation of the Silver Shield to be steadfast, stalwart and ruthless if pressed.- As a paladin trained by the Sultansworn as well as an elezen mentor, you may have worked alongside him before. He was never a member of the Sultansworn but he returns to them to have a drink on occasion. He's been in Ul'dah for at least a decade, you can't miss him.- When not being a police officer, he seeks to establish and facilitate trade between Ul'dah and his hometown, as the future head of his trading family. He has been finding this difficult due to cultural clashes and the general Ul'dahn focus on coin, but he's not given up just yet. A trade proposal might be an interesting icebreaker.- Silvaire is a minor businessman in a city of businessmen and traders, but his integrity and sheer immunity to bribery may have indirect effects on trade - and this may not sit well with the Syndicate. A foreigner upholding fair trade might just be the last thing they want in Ul'dah.- Owns a bookshop/teashop in the Goblet. He opens employment to newcomers to Ul'dah and refugees, giving them opportunities for employment. That said, his reputation as a businessman is not unheard of and he is not kind to those who take advantage of his generosity.- These are just a few hooks I can think of. Please feel free to suggest any others and we can talk about it :)
outfits
Silvaire's attitude and way of talking changes depending on whether he is off work or at work, where he wears very distinct outfits depending on the occasion. You can use this to help you see what he's wearing.The outfits on the left are when he's working. From top to bottom: Hosting a guest, his squadron leader gear, office work, Flames officer and "generic adventurer disguise".The outfits on the right are for casual occasions. From top to bottom: Casual while out in Ul'dah, clothes when on an off-day and staying in, the formal coat he wears in his hometown, the casual he wears when he goes out in his hometown, and formal occasions in his hometown.Anything else is for content and not canon to Silvaire as a character.Please click on them to expand view!
the player
You can call me Sage. I'm a casual lore-compliant roleplayer who likes a bit of artistic licence. I'm currently seeking long-term RP with drama, action, crime, fantasy, smut and most of all reflective, natural character development. I am not super keen on slice of life, but will do it as part of natural progression :) I also prefer my ERP to be a part of natural progression and development.My timezone is GMT/UTC +8, shared with Hong Kong. Outside of XIV I'm a teacher and artist working on a webcomic.This roleplayer is 21+ and prefers long-form Discord RP. I would ask my RP partners to also be 21+ due to the mature themes associated with the police officer, mediator and soldier that is Silvaire.I don't use mods.All I ask for is separation from IC and OOC. When I'm at work I get really exhausted socially, so apologies if I forget to say hi or check in. I am usually open to most things; the obvious no-nos are sexual assault, death, loss of limbs and unnecessary violence/gore.This character is an alt. The Spotify link below leads to his playlist. The Writing link is an example of my ideal posts, taken from an actual RP for your perusal.
THE FAMILY
RIV
FULL NAME: Rivaer (click for carrd and further info)
GENDER: Male
AGE: 31/32 (depending on timeline)
JOB: Bodyguard, Hunter
RELATION: Second sibling
While they spend miles apart both due to their wanderlust, Silvaire is Rivaer's best friend and closest family member due to the older elezen helping his brother work through his speech impediment. Riv is the most aware of Sil's temperament and motives, and he very often serves as the shoulder Silvaire can always lean on. Harming Silvaire in any way can and will incur his wrath.
DOM
FULL NAME: Domitien né Travanchet
GENDER: Male
AGE: 26
JOB: Researcher on Nym
RELATION: Fourth sibling; Stepbrother
His mother's recent remarriage to Thibault Pelderain means this young man is still growing accustomed to the considerably more liberal Pelderains, and he struggles to be free of his mother's apron strings and understand his new siblings. He is torn between adhering to his old life and belonging with the Pelderains, and Silvaire tries to help him with it as best as he can.
ÉLIANE
FULL NAME: Éliane
GENDER: Female
AGE: 34 (deceased)
JOB: Fisher
RELATION: Biological mother
Formerly a Wood Wailer from Gridania, she and Thibault fell in love whilst he was at the Lancers' Guild to train. The Pelderain siblings attribute their good traits and lessons to her, and speak of her as a loving, kind mother who was always there for her children. She was diagnosed with an inherited terminal 'aether draining' illness and stayed alive long enough to see Mianne into her second summer.
MIA
FULL NAME: Mianne
GENDER: Female
AGE: 29
JOB: Conjurer
RELATION: Third sibling
She is generally uninterested in the affairs of people, preferring the company of animals and the forest. Despite appearances she is a smart woman who wholly supports her brothers in their endeavours and believes in "live and let live". She is heavily attuned to her brothers' moods and often helps Silvaire face his doubts and fears as much as possible whenever she returns home.
THIBAULT
FULL NAME: Thibault
GENDER: Male
AGE: 65
JOB: Merchant, mediator
RELATION: Father
The current Head of House, Thibault is a weathered, wise and shrewd businessman. He is renown for his kindness towards employees, overall success as a trader and a loving father to his children. Silvaire aspires to be like him, and Thibault is more than happy to dispense advice to help him achieve his goals in order to qualify as being worthy to inherit the Pelderain legacy.
JULIENNE
FULL NAME: Julienne née Travanchet
GENDER: Female
AGE: 62
JOB: Assistant
RELATION: Stepmother
Widowed at fifty-eight summers when her husband invoked the Greenwrath, her remarriage served multiple purposes - to save her family from going penniless and to regain some semblance of family. She is entrenched in traditionalism and condemns the Pelderains' liberal views, forcing her own ideas on the Pelderain children. As a result they just about tolerate her, and Silvaire distrusts her.
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the squadron
CECILY
FULL NAME: Cecily Gardner
GENDER: Female
RACE: Hyur, Midlander
CLASS: CNJ
PLACE OF ORIGIN: The Lavender Beds
Cecily is the squadron's no-nonsense healer and the only woman, having escaped from her family and their insistence on marriage when she had no interest. Though she can be brusque, she is a kind and sincere person. She is skilled in conjury and practical medicine to supplement her healing. Cecily is the unofficial second-in-command in Silvaire's squadron; when he isn't around, she will take charge.
HASTA
FULL NAME: Hastaloeya Hollkoensyn
GENDER: Male
RACE: Roegadyn, Sea Wolf
CLASS: MRD
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Red Rooster Stead
Though born and raised a simple farmboy, Hastaloeya has a long list of places he's worked - from assistants to the various guilds in Limsa, to a deckswabber for the Kraken's Arms, to being a Yellowjacket. Eventually wanting a change of scenery, he took a ship to Ul'dah and joined the Flames. Big as he may be, he's a smart guy, a good cook and a people person.
NANA
FULL NAME: Nanasomi Yuyusomi
GENDER: Male
RACE: Lalafell, Dunesfolk
CLASS: ARC
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Ruby Road Exchange
Formerly a shopkeeper's assistant, Nanasomi was told that making money was the way to go in life. When he found more excitement in fending off the thieves who came after his employer's wares, he enlisted in the Flames as an adventurer instead. He is a sharp-eyed shooter with a filthy sense of humour belying a good heart and a trustworthy soul.
RHYL
FULL NAME: Rhylharr REDACTED
GENDER: Male
RACE: Roegadyn, Sea Wolf
CLASS: PGL
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Raincatcher Gully
If one were to ask Rhylharr exactly what he did before becoming an adventurer and joining the Flames, he would give a different answer every time - a criminal, a pirate, a scholar, a merchant and a Gold Saucer attendant and so on, maybe all at once. As a man of few words that truth will remain elusive. What is known is that he dislikes power-tripping and classism, and respects Silvaire deeply for reasons only known to himself.
Merchant
Casual
/ ee • streed /
FULL NAME: Ystride Terrechant
ALIAS: None
EPITHET: Truestrike
NAMEDAY: Unknown
AGE: 35
RACE: Duskwight Elezen • Shroud
GENDER: Female
SEXUALITY: Unknown
MARITAL STATUS: Unapologetically single
CANON JOB: Rogue, Archer
PERSONALITY: Ystride doesn't belabour the point in anything she does - whatever she needs to do, she will get done and move on. The same applies to her speech, making her come off as lacking in empathy and too pragmatic to care deeply. The truth couldn't be further: Ystride is kind to a fault, generous and altruistic, sympathetic to the plight of the less fortunate. But the world has treated her people unkindly enough that she has little tolerance for the trappings of society, and thusly built up a crust that needs to be broken before she can place her trust in others. To those who have earned her trust and loyalty she is fiercely protective and shows her more fiery, passionate self with them.PROFESSION: Officially, a businesswoman facilitating trade between Limsa Lominsa and Ul'dah, specialising in artisanry and tools. Unofficially, she brings the timeworn tradition of barter to the less fortunate in lieu of coin, trying to promote the old egalitarian ways of Gelmorran society so that the poor have something other than coin to survive. This doesn't necessarily sit well with those whose goods she's using to barter with...COMBAT SKILLS: Primarily skilled with daggers, with longbow archery as her means of survival. She has basic survivalist skills and can do a tiny bit of conjury to help mend small wounds, and has a specific knowledge base of Shroud plants to use as medicinal herbs.HOBBIES: Promoting the many ways of making Mun-Tuy bean dishes, and weaving.BIRTHPLACE: Somewhere in the further reaches of the Black ShroudRELIGION/PATRON DEITY: The Twelve, Nald'thalFEARS: Showing weakness, Being taken advantage of, Losing family/loved ones and being unable to save them, Being unable to repay a debt
PHYSICAL
HAIR: Bluish-grey, oft seen tightly wound into a braid encircling her head as her most common appearance. When she lets her hair down it rests about her shoulders. She prefers to keep braids in it regardless of form.EYES: Light purpleHEIGHT: 6 fulms 5 ilmsBUILD: Lanky, lithe. Can lift objects about 4-5 ponze but not heavier than that.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: Traditional Duskwight protection tattoo, purple, over her left eye. Corners of eyes are always tinted purple to make her eyes stand out. Complexion is ashen brown, though normally mistaken to be just brown. Not known to most people, she also has protection tattoos down her back.COMMON ACCESSORIES: Small black clasps adorn her ears. Favours purple and silver earrings. Likes gold and silver gorget-styled necklaces, but if not she usually wears leather chokers.WEAPONS: Single-edged daggers with a clear cutting edge to the blade and a straight blunt side to the other. Elezen-made yew longbow with wildfowl feathers as decoration and fletching.VOICE: Colette Tatou in RatatouilleNOTE: Ystride is a NPC and thusly will never appear in the game proper.
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a sample
He let Lysander speak, partaking of his own breakfast and keeping his eyes off the man this time. He did look back every so often, showing he was still listening keenly if the angle of his ears went unnoticed. Lysander had a captive audience even if said audience was careful to not put him under a spotlight.The elezen nodded at the words Lysander uttered about such work still being seen as a lower, base existence. Pretty words did not unmake reality, nor did it change the stigma Lysander had faced before. Still faced. But he agreed to show he was well aware, painfully so, what it was considered. What Lysander would be considered if his past was dredged up to be aired in public.As the man averted his eyes Silvaire's gaze focused further on him. Lysander had him paying full attention by the time the man sipped from his mug. When he was done the elezen took a deep breath and shifted on the bed, adjusting himself into a more comfortable position and leaning against one of the pillars of the canopy above them, looking down at his hands.
"Illogical... and yet still completely valid, because it is not logic that should take greater priority in matters of the heart. But I see, and you are right. I can speak with all of my conviction that brothel work is most necessary and people are misguided, but one voice does not change society. Nor does it erase the words said to you or how you were treated because of it. And because you were especially taken advantage of, you believe that it is all of your fault."He looked up at him, eyes honest, earnest. "Would you believe me, nay, would you believe in yourself, to feel in your heart that the blame is not yours? Even if your darkest thoughts sprout forth from the insidious relationship of your past?"