VALLERIN TREMONT

37 YEARS OLD
CIS MALE
6'6" / 198CM
SINGLE
ACTIVE KNIGHT DRAGOON

A dragoon determined to secure the longevity of his Order, no matter the cost.

Traits:

  • Determined

  • Even-keeled

  • Honorable

Basic Info

Vallerin strikes a tall and lean figure, similar to other athletic Elezen. His lean muscle was earned through years of hard training and combat experience. A perceptive eye would notice that his shoulders, arms, and thighs are particularly well-built; the product of a life of spear wielding and dragoon jumping.His skin bears myriad scars, as well, a collage of a Dragonsong survivor's hardships. His most noticeable scars are a small patch of burns at his side, claw marks on the right side of his chest, and a long, thin cut across his right cheek.His hair is jet black, cropped short and tousled, and his eyes burn violet. He often bears noticeable dark circles under his eyes.

  • Workaholic

  • Stubborn

  • Oblivious

HOOKS

  • Dragoon Training: Looking to become a Knight Dragoon? Vallerin often trains new additions to the order. Any citizen of Ishgard possessing considerable skill with the lance could train under him. (Let me know OOCly if you want to train under Vallerin, and we can coordinate things! Vallerin will only take on students willing to formally serve the Knights Dragoon.)

  • Knight Dragoon: Those who were familiar with the Knights Dragoon during the Dragonsong War may recognize him as one of its younger members. He was a quiet, but determined and driven dragoon. Maybe you knew him, or if you didn't serve in the Knights Dragoon, are curious about the order?

  • Brume-Born: Those who grew up in the Brume may know of a black-haired boy who often practiced with sticks and broken spear shafts. Maybe you also grew up alongside him, or recognize him from before the Temple Knights plucked him away?

  • Need a Knight?: If you need the expertise of an Ishgardian Knight, Vallerin might be willing to help.

Rumors

  • "Oh, that dragoon? The Inquisition wanted to deem him a heretic for assisting one of his dragoon friends in deserting. He challenged that accusation with a trial by combat, and a few days after he prevailed, they found his friend's body out in Coerthas, dead from a dragon attack. And some still doubt the Fury's justice..." - Pious Priest

  • "He's still walking around in that mail, flapping his tongue about 'rebuilding the Knights Dragoon.' By the Fury, does he not know that there is no need for dragoons now?" - Aggravated Aristocrat

  • "He looks like he needs a long rest. I wouldn't tell him, though, not when he's like to skewer me with that lance." - Congregation Clerk

  • "The Knights Dragoon always had a high death toll, but it looks like he's taken it harder than the others. Poor bastard..." - Temple Knight

  • "Don't tell anyone, but I saw him sneak off with a blonde knight of House Dzemael a few times. I haven't seen that other knight around, though...he was probably another casualty of the war." - House Dzemael Maid

history

Vallerin was born as the only son of a destitute family, raised alone by his father after his mother abandoned them. For much of his childhood, he lived in the freezing squalor of the Brume. Their struggles made a young Vallerin determined to pull himself and his family out of the Brume; in his adolescence he trained daily until a Temple Knight noticed his determination and took him on as a squire, granting him a means to earn his knighthood.His desire to protect his family and to serve his nation drove him through the years. After slaying several dragons, including the great Sigrun, he was offered a place in the Knights Dragoon. He was young, strong-willed, and passionate for his duties, but the loss of two of his closest friends, both seemingly to dragon attacks, changed him. He was quiet and more withdrawn, but vengeance began to brew within him. This grief and anger drove him to truly excel as a dragoon.For the rest of the war, he served, even as his comrades fell around him. As one of the few Knights Dragoon remaining at the end, he refused to let the art die out, even after the final fires cooled on the Steps of Faith.Though some believe that it is time for the dragoon to fade into history, Vallerin continues to serve his nation, and now the Grand Company of Eorzea. He fought in the liberation of Ala Mhigo and in the Ghimlyt Dark and has now dedicated his efforts towards preserving the art of the dragoon, training what few recruits the Knights Dragoon have.

OOC INFO

**Mateus (Crystal) ** - EST - 21+ - he/him - kai#0004 (Discord)

I'm a bi trans man and a recent college graduate preparing to get a job as a programmer! I enjoy writing and RPing in both FFXIV and Mass Effect. My posts are typically one to two paragraphs long, but I can mirror who I'm RPing with to an extent.I'm usually available in the afternoons and evenings and can go earlier/later on weekends. Just please understand if I'm too busy with my job search to set up RP on some days.Dos:

  • Both ingame and Discord RP

  • Character development and long-term plots

  • Adventure, action, conflict, intrigue! I can enjoy slice-of-life RP in moderation, but I need variety.

  • Organic character relationships (whether they be friends, lovers, enemies, etc.)

  • Lore-friendly RP! Lore bending is alright, if it's written in a compelling way that makes sense.

  • Pre-established relationships - let me know on Discord and we can talk! I value them as opportunities to drive more RP between our characters, when done right.

Don'ts:

  • RPers under 18

  • OOC romantic relationships / flirting

  • Onscreen non-con or gore described in excessive detail

  • Excessive OOC bleed (My character's opinion of your character doesn't reflect my opinion of you.)

  • Permanent death/maiming of my characters (unless I give explicit OOC permission)

  • ERP for the sake of ERP (I don't want to get off or help someone else get off. I just want to tell a good story, and ERP can aid in that when it has a purpose!)

My other characters:
- Kai Tsurugi
- Evianne Volane
- Aron Royce