Elam
Al'vain
The Man With A Thousand Shadows
Once upon a time in a kingdom ill-defined a dark-eyed prince sat sideways on his throne. And he cast aside the thoughts of his kin he long had lost. He decided that there'd be no atone. And so he build himself a castle made of stumbling blocks and bricks, and he filled the moat with tar and the Devils' walking sticks.But he forgot to build the doorway, and he forgot to build the gate, and so he had to build a catapult just to knock the wall away. And he'd venture out at night with just a lantern at his side, and he'd ride from town to town and farm to farm. And he'd laugh at all the sheep, flinging insults from his beak and he'd burn down all the bridges just for alms.Until somewhere in the dark there was a girl with lantern eyes, and she watched as his lantern began to dim. The dark would boarden up his windows and boarden up his eyes, until he cast aside that forlorn phantom limb. But he could still hear the sound of rain, and he could still feel his face against the skies. And she would find fault in the birds, and she would find fault in the bees. Until together the each took turns upon their knees.And how take me if you dare, turned to thank you if you please, and how the nectar in the flowers, and how the flowers on the vine, how she turned his blood from fever into honey juice and wine...And together they both knew in the crumbs that nature threw, that 'ever after' always ends the tale. So he'd build another tower just to tear another down, and she'd lay a trail of candles from that castle into town, but if you go there please be careful, and if you leave there please be quick. Because she'll rob your eyes of colour, and he your soul to make more bricks.
-A story by the Lady Derdriu
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Al'vain
of the Senmorta
| Name | Elam. Emileigh aan Laudus |
| Aliases | Al'vain. Immortal. |
| Nationality | Gyr Abanian |
| Race | Midlander Hyur |
| Age | 38 |
| Birthplace | Garlemald, Garlean Empire, Ilsabard |
| Distinguishing Marks | Black Eyes. Facial Scar. Dark Bruising Around Eyes. |
| Sexuality | Discerning |
| Personality Traits | Arrogant. Calm. Confident. Facetious. Introspective. Patronizing. |
| Marital Status | Involved |
| Residence | Gyr Abanian Nomad |
| Occupation | Emissary. Gang Leader (Senmorta). Anarchist. |
| Family | Septimus dus Laudus (Father; Deceased), Tatiana eir Laudus (Mother; Deceased), Cirice aan Laudus (Sister; deceased) |
| Alignment | Chaotic Good |
Despite his youth, Elam often speaks with familiarity of events long since passed.
Elam's eternally bruised eyes are darker than pitch and gleam dully in the light. Rather than iris', they seem like two enlarged pupils that drink in all the light of the world and offer nothing back in return.
Elam is very well educated, a fact he attempts to hide by dressing and acting like a common vagrant.
Being an unabashed flirt, Elam will often use his looks and charm to disarm others, or to get what he wants.
Although he attempts to hide it, Elam walks with a slight limp. Though he has a new story as for why, whenever he is asked about it.
Rumors
Tale Weaver
Our scant records do confirm that the man calling himself Al'vain was active during the Gyr Abanian Resistance. However, there are conflicting reports as to which side he was fighting for. Additionally, looking back further, the name 'Al'vain' is referenced dozens of times, going back hundreds of years. Odd, but perhaps nothing more than a coincidence? --Ala Mhigan Clerk
I haven't seen that face in years. A little older, but it's unmistakable. He was just a boy when he joined up. Both he and his sister both. Of course, back then? He was more of a poster boy than anything. Marketing for The Cause. 'Even the children of Trikes are coming to the resistance!'. Lost track of them after a while. After their resistance cell got smashed, that is. --Old Resistance Fighter
"Hm? Oh, sure. I recognize that face, aye. From back in the resistance. But not by that name. Nah, he was uh... Emil? Some Trike name. That name, Al'vain, it belonged to another. Pretty lass, she was. But this was oh... nearly two decades ago? --Resistance Veteran
Wanted Man
"The immortals are the peace of Gyr Abania. The immortals protect and preserve us. When the Mad King took our land, they sheltered us. When the Empire came and the world turned its back on us, they alone offered us succor." --Penitent Gyr Abanian
Know the coming of the spirits of Gyr Abania when you feel their presence, but see naught but shadows. Know the coming of the Al'vain when the sky darkens and the black eyes of his followers are upon you. Let tears flow, O ye people of the Wasted Lands and weep for your salvation. --Old Gyr Abanian Prayer
"No one kills an immortal. How could y'kill something that ain't quite there? Might as well try shootin' the wind, or poundin' sand." --Paranoid Gyr Abanian Gang Member
and Hooks
Spend but a passing moment with Elam, and he will likely launch into one of his great many long-winded and colorful anecdotes, whether you are ready for it or not. If you give him an opening, expect him to seize the opportunity. There is no topic that isn't safe, and the larger the crowd, the more colorful the story. The Al'vain clearly enjoys being the center of attention.
Fellow members of the Ala Mhigan Reistance may have some memory of Elam during his years in the resistance. Joining at a young age, Elam spent most of the occupation conducting partisan activities against the Garlean Occupation Forces.Others of the Resistance, however, may have distinct memories of fighting against the man called 'Al'vain'. There is no known reason for the man's seeming defection from the resistance, nor is it something Elam seems keen on speaking on freely.
The bounty for the capture of the individual "Elam Al'vain" exists in both Ala Mhigo and within the records of the former Garlean Empire. Reports relating to the numerous charged brought against Elam are often conflicting if not outright contradictory.Recently, however, renewed efforts have been made for the man's capture in response to alleged acts of sedition and terrorism to the provisional government of the Republic of Ala Mhigo.Regardless of whichever government from which a bounty hunter may which to collect, they would be sure to find an eager buyer within Ala Mhigo or Ilsabard. Provided they're able to catch him, that is.
M͘e҉zu̸r̢o ̡duo̡n͜o leg͏en҉d͟o̕ ka͠j҉ du҉o͞n͟o ͏k̢a͟rņo҉.͟ ̨L͏a̸ Ąl͏'̧v͟aįn͢ ͝de͞ l͏a ͜s̶͖̓ē̶͈̞n̸̜͂m̶̦̏͜ọ̶̄̋r̵̥͑̒t̴̆a̴̧͙͊j̶̯͌ laŭ͜d͟i͘r͜e͘ ͟estas̡ ͏m̢įgrant̵a akvokon̴du̡kt͞i̢l͘o̴ ͡al͠ lą ͏spi̕rit̵o̕j ҉d̢e̶ ̡G̷yr҉ A̸bania.͝͠Kiel̷ ͡send͘i̷t͏o̢, l̴a͢ A͟ļ'vain͠ ̵s̨er̵ĉas̶ p͟aŝti͞ s͠i͟an ͟ĝe͜nata̕n҉ ̛gre̴g͡o͢n̕.͟ P̶r̶o̸te͡kti ka̕j b̛uĉ͘i̕ ͏en ̨e̸gal̴a me͘zu̷r͘o.E͜ne̵ de la dez̢eŗt̴oj, l҉a͟ o͞mb͡ro de ̡l̨a̶ Al'͡vai͞n͞ r̵e͢st͟ad̨as kąj t̕iuj kiuj sȩrĉ͜as i̕n̨t̛err̷o͘mpi̧ ̛l̴a ek̛vi̷li҉bro͢ņ d͝e la͞ mo͏r͞t̸a te҉r͘o b͠ald̕aų̆ lernơs͏ ͏l̶ia͏n͡ m̡a͞llum͏on de ̡li̷a̷ rig͢a̢rd̴o.͞
"Al'vain? The man's always runnin' 'is mouth. He'll always butt his way into a conversation an' add in his own "witty anecdotes"--Pah. If yer askin' me, I say he jus' loves the sound of 'is own voice. --Limsan Bartender
"Oh aye, I've seen him. Heard him too. Stories all the time. All different an often 'bout the same things. All lies, like as not. I wouldn't trust him, were I you." --Ul'dahn Serving Girl
"There's mischief in that one. I'd swear, he always smiles like he sees a joke in everything. One that only he knows."--Ishgardian Gossip
I once saw the man throw a knife and skewer a rat. At twenty paces. In the dark. The madam didn't approve of her silverware being used like that. --Courtesan
Freedom Fighter
"Sure, I've seen that man before. His face is plastered over Ala Mhigo. His list of crimes is hard to read because they had to write it all so small t'make it fit." --Ala Mhigan Guard
"I heard the man leads a cult deep in the Gyr Abanian Mountains. They prefer t'be left well enough alone and consequently have enough weapons an' ammunition t'ensure that they are." --Gyr Abanian Bounty Hunter
Wanted Alive by the state of Ala Mhigo for treason, murder, grand larceny, arson, kidnapping, assault and battery on an officer of the law, smuggling, possession of illegal technology, possession of illicit substances, unlawful assembly, aiding and abetting enemies of the state, unlawful discharging of a firearm, and counterfeiting. Price for capture: 25,000,000 gil. --Wanted Poster
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Al'vain d'al Senmortaj
OOC
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These are a few points that should be laid out to avoid any potential confusion:
The immortals and the lore therein are not canon to the setting in FFXIV. As such, while it is not required to adhere to or believe in such content, any potential long term RP will more than likely include elements of the written lore, as it is central to the character's motivations and identity.
Elam's character model does not necessarily reflect his IC appearance. Such modifications to be expected include: A sickly pale appearance, dark bruising around his eyes, and a scar along the left side of his face that gives his smile a lopsided 'crooked' appearance. Additionally, his eyes do not seem to reflect any light whatsoever.
This carrd is not meant to be an exhaustive profile of Elam. There are chunks of characterization that are purposefully omitted or left vague so that details can be discovered through role-play. Feel free to use anything present on the hooks or rumors sections freely.The line in between IC and OOC is very important. While I do seek to make friends and connections OOC, Elam may be reserved or plain unfriendly depending on the setting and method of approach. This does not reflect the player's personal feelings whatsoever.