Helisent

Galbraith

—dune-walking warrior,
fiendslayer & hunter.

• i. about
• ii. appearance
• iii. abilities
• iv. hooks
• v. bonds
• vi. gallery
• vii. writer

About

i about helisent;

◈ Then; Raised in Ul'dah, Helisent grew up mostly on the streets. From a young age she often started problems, and always finished them. Her guardian tried her best to guide Helisent, but the wild spirit needed to walk her own path. The troubled youth was eventually lead astray into a life of barbarism and violence. Bandits, criminals and even some former Corpse Brigade; this was her new family. Together they terrorized Southern Thanalan, raiding settlements from Little Ala Mhigo down to Byregot's Strike, and everywhere in between. Helisent spilled a lot of blood over the years, betrayed many, and made a lot of enemies. Plenty a soul from those days are now dead or locked away, never to see the light of day again... And yet, Helisent walks the streets of Ul'dah a free woman. A new chapter had begun, but surely some sins of the past would not go unforgotten.

◈ Now; Ghosts always linger, but a new day had dawned. From criminal to Pearl Lane Saint, the brute has worked tirelessly to right some wrongs of her past. An unofficial provider and advocate for Pearl Lane, bringing in support networks and supplies in the form of food and medicines to help those down on their luck and forgotten by the higher end of society. She also works as a high-end hunter, sometimes accepting specialized contracts from vetted clients to solve issues big and small. Mostly she works on 'cold' quests failed one too many times by eager adventurers, deemed too dangerous for your every day Adventurers Guild or turned down by Hunt organizations. Recently; Helisent works along side her wife, and co-founder of the Red Hound Company; a high-end contractor group willing to take on jobs big and small, though generally speaking they are always considered high risk.

Appearance

i first glances;

◈ What one may first notice about Helisent is that her dull jade gaze seems to brighten as her interest in something - or someone - grows. Her sun-kissed skin is dusted with darker freckles sprinkled across the bridge of her nose, and the tops of her cheeks. Scars - old and new - are scattered about her features; a small slice across her cheek, a cut on her chin, a jagged rip down over her right eye, and a tear at the corner of her lower lip, often curled into a cheeky grin regardless of her visible marring - ever the confident thing.
◈ This brute of a woman doesn't stick to a particular style of attire. As time has passed her fashion has drifted from furs and leathers to a more civilised aesthetic. Though, it isn't rare to see Helisent slipping back into her old ways, and returning to more primitive clothing.
◈ While Helisent doesn't put much thought into accessories, she often gets around sporting them regardless. Rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings. Head-bands, hand wraps, gloves. Various belts and straps for who-knows-what. Segments of individual armor, as if she gave up half way through putting on, or taking off a full set. The only 'accessory' she puts any conscious thought into is her wedding ring, which is always proudly worn.
◈ Helisent distinctly smells of firewood and wild flowers. The distant smell of fresh rain. Dirt sometimes, dust other times. If she has been active or the days especially hot? Sweat. On a lazy day? A hint of ale, likely. Perhaps a subtle fragrance of fancy perfume if her wife has been extra affectionate.

Hooks

◈ OF MONSTERS AND MEN.

Over the years, Helisent has made a name for herself as quite the hunter and problem solver. Beasts? She's the baddest out there. Monsters? They fear seeing her in the dark. The dark-hearted men and women unlucky enough to attract Helisent's attention? They can run but they can't hide. Helisent is always available to be approached for a job, but expect her to be thorough in her questioning of the details, and have a full coin purse, too.

◈ BACK ALLEY SAINT.

Saint Helisent of the Lanes: A watchful eye over even the most forgotten slums in the deep Lanes. Helping the locals with food, medicines, supplies and general safety. She grew up in Pearl Lane causing trouble in her youth, though over the last few years Helisent has been actively working to help make it a better place. Any denizens may know of her good deeds in present days, or her misdeeds from years long gone as a scrappy little trouble maker.

◈ SOMEONE'S VILLAIN.

Her hands are stained with the blood of the innocent. For much of her youth and early adulthood Helisent was a violent raider who terrorized Southern Thanalan. Pillage, plunder, murder, destruction. Attacking settlements, ambushing caravans, and even dabbling in slave trade. While this was another life for her, others may understandably not be so willing to let go of the past. Some may seek her out for revenge for her vile crimes of days past.

◈ ITS IN THE BLOOD.

While Helisent is technically Gyr Abanian, her opinion of her birthplace and it's people couldn't get any lower. She isn't one to shy away from an argument with one of Ala Mhigo's proud. Ruthless in her verbal attacks of Gyr Abania's past that others have so conveniently forgotten since Garlemalds invasion. The first flame of hatred she ever felt was towards what had been her 'home', and it's a fire that still burns deep in her heart. Surely she has her reasons.

◈ DRINK? DRINK? DRINK.

Drink~! All work and no play makes Helisent a dull girl. Sometimes it's nice to unwind and banter. To drink and laugh the night away. Going to the beach, or going camping. Slice of Life is fine and I am welcoming to any walk up roleplay when my tag is active. Though not all Roleplay needs to be a carefully discussed narrative, I'm also more than happy to discuss ideas and give more details about any listed hook if you'd like to brainstorm!

Abilities

◈ hand to hand Helisent was trained from a young age in the ways of melee combat by a 'counter-monk', a former member of King Theodoric's personal guard. She's not quite a Monk and not quite a Warrior, but a combination of the two making her quite the hardy fighter. While Helisent lacks the knowledge and ability in casting spells, she is able to manipulate the aether that flows through her body, enabling 'boosts' in her physical performance in times of need.
◈ the axe A simple wood-cutting axe that Helisent has a fondness for. When punching doesn't do the job, chopping usually will. Besides it's durability, there isn't anything special about this axe.
◈ the hatchet Much like her axe, Helisent's hatchet possesses nothing extraordinary about it besides it's sturdy make, and bizarrely impressive aerodynamics when it's thrown. Once more it's a weapon she's fond of, and almost always has it holstered on her hip during battle.

thick skinned Helisent can make the aether that flows through her body increase in its density, reinforcing the toughness of her skin and making it more akin to bestial thick hide for extra defensive protection.iron fisted Manipulating the aether that flows through her body, Helisent can 'boost' her abilities making her strikes pack an extra punch, or raising her strength when performing physical feats.fleet footed Increasing the flow rate of her internal aether, Helisent can perform burst movement, covering a few meters distance in a blink of an eye. This ability takes quite the toll on her body and it's rare for Helisent to attempt it more than three times without a rest in between.fierce tempered When enraptured in battle, Helisent is oft overcome by a bloodlust. When she does; combat becomes a much more fun and enjoyable experience. Acting as a second wind of sorts, being struck by an enemy fills Helisent with life and urges her to fight harder, and strike back twice as fierce. This often doesn't happen during 'serious' combat scenarios where she must keep her wits about her.binding circle Helisent's casting ability begins and ends with this one simple trapping spell taught to her by her friend, Ebony Sage. The binding circle is a simple pattern of aether-infused geometry drawn onto a surface that will 'trap' whatever it is that disturbed the pattern. The trap becomes less effective towards stronger targets, whether magical or physical, and is used for a brief 'stun' to gain an advantage.beast soul Helisent was subject to a tribal 'hunters ritual' when she was young, bonding her spirit with that of a wild animal. A wolf, to be more specific. Her body now houses a dense combination of her own aether and that of the beasts. The larger aether pool is what she pulls from to perform some of her previously listed abilities. Besides that she also grew into a number of animal like instincts, and traits.

Bonds

♡ hildegard brightspear

Helisent's heart. Her most trusted companion. A beacon of warm light, comfortable and radiant. Her love, her wife. Most of all; she is home. From day one the pair had an instant connection, and what begun as flirty banter developed into a deep respect and understanding from one violent, broken soul to another. A friendship blossomed, and love eventually followed. The two may not be connected at the hip, but they are never too far from each other. Helisent is loyal to Hildegard above all else, come hells or high-water.

☆ annalise forester

While their relationship begun as purely professional, over the years Annalise has become quite the close friend to Helisent. After time, and the blooming of a wholesomely genuine friendship, it was Annalise who put her Gil (and reputation) on the line to co-found the Red Hound Company along side Helisent. While Annalise has her own family, this new venture, and those involved in it, has surely developed into a second family for the bespectacled antiquarian.

☆ yone and melsy

A pair of gremlins who both make Helisent's life amusingly miserable, and fill it with laughter and joy at the same time. Helisent doesn't know what it's like to have younger sisters; but these two provide her with a similar experience. She picks on them both constantly. While Yone is childishly fearful of the brute, Melsy will always return fire with quips of her own. Helisent wouldn't give her life for either of them, but she'd likely offer to take someone else's on their behalf.

☆ simmerling testarossa

One of Helisent's closest friends. She'd class the Dalmascan Rose as a 'sister' if she didn't find her so attractive. While Helisent's considers Simmerling her main training partner, it isn't the reason the two share a deeper connection. Their strong bond comes from a more emotional connection, where the two have opened up about themselves on a number of occasions. While Helisent is usually quite the walled off woman, her guard is often lowered around Simmerling. She's one of the few she truly trusts.

☆ ebony sage

Perhaps Helisent's oldest friend. Ebony is a never-ending pool of magical knowledge for Helisent, always reliable if she needs to find answers in things she doesn't understand. While the pair don't share many similarities, or even common interests, something has always bought their paths back together time and time again. Even though they butt-heads quite regularly, there is no doubt a respect and care that flows both ways between the two. Even if they don't always show it.

☆ wargeim wyzynwilfthota

One of Helisent's best friends. While they do share an emotional bond of sorts, it's more the casual comfort of being similar minded that connect these two. They hunt together, they work together and they drink together. Helisent swears by Wargeim being the best blacksmith in all of Thanalan and promotes her services every opportunity she gets. Not only is she proud of Wargeim being such a talented crafter, she prides herself on being the blacksmiths best customer.

☆ sunny vheisi

Sunny is, and always will be, a 'stray sister' to Helisent. The two have been through a lot together. Good times and bad. Clean and gritty. All with a story to laugh about afterwards. For the longest time Sunny acted as Helisents right hand, assisting her in her contracts. But all good things must come to an end. Sunny has an insatiable sense of adventure. To be 'out THERE', across the star, to experience all she can. The time had come to part. So while Helisent doesn't see Sunny much these days; they remain stray sisters.

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