Rules/OOC

OOC Info

Hi! You can call me Eridan, or Eri for short, and if you think you know where that name came from, nope, you do not! ;) I am a 32 year old certified pastel horrorterror here to throw my morally pink Elezen dude into Situations™, make friends, and have a good time.These rules are not mandatory to read over when approaching me ingame, but I do greatly appreciate if you do, and it is a MUST if we will have long-term, indepth interactions. They may seem a tad strict and intimidating, but I assure you, I am just a funky li'l guy and will not bite your head off LOL.

Warnings

SPOILER WARNINGS:•• Morganaux's entire backstory is a spoiler for the Scholasticate sidequests. If you are concerned about spoilers for those quests, you may want to refrain from reading his bio until you have completed them. (And if you've yet to complete them and do not care about spoilers, do them anyway! They're fantastic. Absorb that delicious Ishgardian lore.)CONTENT WARNINGS:•• There are dark themes present in Morganaux's backstory and ongoing story. There may be brief hints here and there, but I generally do not explore these without prior discussion or unless I am given the signal to go ahead with it for the sake of everyone's OOC comfort. They are also not a mandatory part of interacting with him and will be utilized sparingly. I do ask that these dark themes be handled tastefully and maturely should our RP decide to go that route, and that they be explored in private and NOT out in public out of respect for others' comfort.•• Such themes include, but are not limited to religious trauma, abuse, violence and gore, death, classism, emotional manipulation, unhealthy relationship dynamics, purity culture, and more.

Rules

GENERAL RULES:◦ I am an adult (32) and only feel comfortable interacting with other adults. This extends to both SFW and NSFW content.◦ I'm open to RPing with just about anyone as long as there's genuine effort involved with interaction, you aren't simply here for shipping only, and you treat others with kindness.◦ If you are racist, sexist, transphobic, homophobic, or anything of that nature OOCly, I am biting you and also microwaving you inside of my brain. Stay away pls and thanks. <3◦ I will NOT interact with those who use "lore purity" as an excuse to be bigoted or those who write IC bigotry without putting proper care into such a delicate subject. (Example: Ishgardian RPers who police what races, skin tones, gender identities, etc. are "acceptable" Ishgardians.) We also will not get along if you use lore as an excuse to put down others. If something's not your cup of tea, it's fine to not interact with that concept, but do be kind to people.◦ If you are exploring themes of bigotry in a respectful manner (as in, you have the prior consent of everyone present for the interaction) and are open to kindly-worded constructive criticism if something comes across in poor taste (from my perspective as queer POC), that is fine and I am more than happy to interact with you! Just do keep in mind that Morgy does not tolerate that sort of thing and will react accordingly.◦ I'm slow with replies, so please be patient with me. If you feel I've missed your post, please don't be afraid to send me a tell, because chances are, I did.◦ Expect IC consequences for IC actions. If your character chooses to antagonize Morganaux, please do not be upset on the OOC level if he reacts accordingly. He will generally give many warnings first before it comes to this point, so do heed these warnings if you are not looking for IC conflict. (If you accidentally earn his ire and are not interested in that, do let me know and we can plot out getting things smoothed over, or work out a retcon, within reason!)◦ OOC =/= IC. However, if the RP is upsetting you in any way, don't be afraid to let me know OOCly and I'll happily adjust for your safety and comfort!◦ I expect the above point to be reciprocated! I am able to differentiate between IC and OOC, but there are some topics that I am NOT comfortable with. If I express discomfort about something in the RP and there is no willingness to compromise or find a middle ground, I reserve the right to discontinue further interactions.

CONTACT
◦ You can always send me a /tell ingame. I am happy to accept friend requests, but please talk to me or interact with Morganaux first prior to sending one so I know who you are.◦ My Discord is available on request for plotting, Discord RP, etc.PREFERENCES◦ I do heavily lean toward "lore-abiding" concepts, but I am very flexible and open to just about any concepts so long as they're explained well and are fun to interact with. If it bends or breaks the lore in a way that makes for a fun interaction, I am more than likely interested!◦ I am generally not interested in interacting with characters from other media unless that character has been reworked to fit into the FFXIV universe in a reasonable way. (Ex: Vriska from Homestuck randomly showing up in FFXIV would be a no from me, but if you made V'riska the Miqo'te born on Etheirys living a normal life for the setting, then sure! Let's do it!)◦ Darker themes are cool with me so long as they are explored in a respectful way. Silly themes are fine, so long as they aren't excessive and do not derail serious moments.◦ IC conflict, consequences, and angst are fun in appropriate doses, and I love to RP them! If they become endless, over the top, have no clear resolution, or result in my exclusion from participating in RP, it becomes not so fun. If it gets to that point, I will let you know, and I ask that you communicate with me before dropping major consequences on my character, especially if these consequences are not something I can reasonably foresee.SHIPPING-SPECIFIC RULES AND PREFERENCES◦ I am selective when it comes to shipping. There needs to be plot and substance involved, and I get bored if the ship's sole interactions involve romance. I am most interested in enemies to lovers and enemies as lovers ships, but I am open to other dynamics too.◦ Love at first sight is cool with me as long as it makes sense. Slow burn is also A+.◦ Fully played out ERP will be a rarity, so fades to black will be frequent.◦ I am a multi-shipper and RP a questioning polyamorous muse. If you're uncomfortable with poly ships, let me know and we can work out a monogamous AU. But, if you're uncomfortable with multi-shipping, I'm not the right person to ship with. Morgy already has like ten thousand RP boyfriends outside of the game, sorry lol.◦ Do NOT accuse my character of cheating for RPing other ships on Discord or in alternate universes. I have many other AUs for Morganaux beyond his ingame iteration.◦ If you look down on polyamory, don't interact. (I'm referring to bigotry, not being uncomfortable with it personally.)◦ Morganaux is gay and trans. That will never change. Ever. Do NOT ask. Also, please don't fetishize his gender identity. Just treat him like a normal person and we'll be gucci.◦ Please don't blur IC and OOC if we ship our characters together. I'm not Morgy.

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Dossier

NAME: Morganaux de Dzemael Morganaux de Roulemet
GENDER: Trans man
BIRTHDAY: 8th Sun of the 6th Astral Moon (27 at the time of Dawntrail)
RACE: Mixed: Ishgardian and Duskwight Elezen (Ishgardian-raised)
ZODIAC SIGN: Scorpio
OCCUPATION: Part-time arcanima lecturer at Saint Endalim's Scholasticate, part-time baker, part-time orphanage volunteer and fundraiser, part-time [REDACTED], full time menace to high society
SEXUALITY: Gay, potentially open to polyamory in the right circumstances
RELATIONSHIP: Least eligible eligible bachelor (Good luck. Don't die.)
VOICE: Pillars accent with a song-like cadence that can often veer into uncanny levels of cheerfulness
THEME: Oh No! - Marina

About

Though one may find it hard to believe, this very picture of an Ishgardian gentleman was once an orphan of the Brume who managed to secure himself a place in one of the Holy See's most powerful families, complete with all the privileges that would only be afforded to a trueborn son. Yet, his peculiar ascent to the upper echelons of Pillars society is just one of the many mysteries and controversies surrounding this seemingly delicate young man.

During his youth, Morganaux was the source of many a rumor when he disappeared from Saint Endalim's Scholasticate without warning, only to return moons later after having been welcomed into House Dzemael of all families, taken in as the adopted son of the Count de Dzemael himself. From there, he would seemingly pick up his education where he had left off as if nothing had happened at all, and after years of working himself to the bone devouring every bit of knowledge he could come by, he would secure himself a spot within the Trinity upon his graduation from the Scholasticate.

Although his outstanding academic achievements and familial connections would have easily earned him a cozy job amongst the Vault's elite, Morganaux would catch the Holy See by surprise by turning down the many positions that had been offered to him, instead announcing his intention to leave Ishgard behind entirely. Claiming to have received a divine revelation from the Fury Herself, Morganaux would leave his homeland to embark on a holy mission to convert unbelievers to the Halonic Orthodoxy. ...Or so he would say.

For years, Morganaux would wander Eorzea, supposedly in service of his most sacred of callings, but he would soon find himself returning to the Holy See following the end of the Dragonsong War, as Halone had called him home. With ease, he would reintegrate himself back into Ishgardian society, taking up a part-time position at the Scholasticate as a professor of arcanima, all too happy to share what he had learned about the subject during his time away. He would also take part in discussions of Halonic reform, knowing full well that his intimate knowledge of scripture would be much-needed as his homeland took its first clumsy steps into the modern era.

In truth, his happy life back home in Ishgard was a lie. Everything about his life was a carefully crafted lie that would inevitably spell his doom were it all to be unraveled, for he was no living saint of the Fury, but merely a man who had lost his faith long, long ago. During those months where he had gone missing all those years ago, Morganaux had nearly become a victim of the church's corruption, having been forcibly conscripted as an expurgator— a living sacrifice to Halone, whose sole purpose was to be a vessel to the Holy See's darkest secrets— all to cover up the misdeeds of a priest hiding an unforgivable evil within his heart.

In the short time he would spend locked away in Her Holy Body of Decency, he would memorize all that he was taught about the truth of Ishgard's past. He would bide his time until he found a way out of his prison so that one day, he would share all that he knew and expose both the church and the High Houses for the lies that they had perpetuated for centuries. And by some manner of miracle, he would see himself freed, far sooner than expected, by a pair of young Dzemael lords who had taken a very, very wrong turn while exploring the hidden tunnels of their manor. From there, relying solely on his wits, he would manage to convince the cold-hearted Count de Dzemael to accept him as one of his own. ...Or rather, forced him to.Under the watch of one of Ishgard's most powerful noble houses, Morganaux was virtually untouchable, knowing full well that if he were to disappear again or be slain, it would cause quite a stir— something that Her Holy Body of Decency could not afford if they wished for their operations to remain a secret. Knowing that he was safe for now, he would remain in Ishgard long enough to finish his education, absconding the very moment he knew it was safe to do so, using his tale of being a missionary as a cover for his true intentions.The truth of what Morganaux got up to during his time away from home, as well as his intentions now that he has returned remain a mystery, at least for now. Perhaps in time, that will change, but for now, he does not seem too keen on speaking on the matter.

Personality

GENTEEL • OPEN-MINDED • CHARITABLE • DISTRUSTFUL • IMPULSIVE

At a first glance, Morganaux seems to be an innocent, delicate flower of a man, far too soft to survive in the cutthroat world of Ishgardian high society. But proceed with caution— those who underestimate him may find themselves pricked upon the numerous thorns he grew during his ascent from a fallen, orphaned noble to an adopted son of the Count de Dzemael.

Though he has a kind, gentle heart, he is jaded by the cruelty and corruption that surrounded him during his youth, and while he may be outwardly polite and friendly to those he meets, it will take much time for him to begin to trust someone enough to truly open up to them. He is cautious about what information he shares about himself, knowing full well the power that secrets can give over a person, and he is not above lying in order to keep himself safe.

Additional Character Info

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Trivia/Miscellaneous Facts

• Although the label for it likely doesn't exist on Eorzea, Morganaux is on the autism spectrum. On top of being overly formal and a bit socially awkward outside of the Pillars, he sometimes experiences sensory overload, with the scent and feeling of sweat in excess over long periods of time being a major trigger for that. He has several stims, such as auditory stimming (usually by repeating words he likes, particularly the name of whatever food he's about to eat if he's excited about it), toe-walking, hair twirling, and bouncing. And, he also has an odd sing-song tone of voice, and it's quite common for people to assume he's doing it to be condescending before they realize that's just how he is naturally.• One of his mothers was a transgender woman, and even though he never met her, knowing this about her made it very easy for him to realize his own identity at a young age. When she was murdered, she passed a portion of her aether to the unborn Morganaux, which lingered with him until the day he first summoned his faerie familiar Peony, at which point that aether fused with her. As a result, Peony possesses a higher level of sentience than most aetherial constructs, and while she does not have the memories or personality of Morganaux's mother, she does treat him like her child.• Morganaux's ingame character model is a Wildwood, but he is absolutely a Duskwight and would be recognized as one ICly after getting a close look at him. I just wanted to give him pink ear clasps, that's all. While he wasn't raised in Duskwight culture, he is certainly one by blood and is very much interested in learning more about his ancestry, feeling quite cheated by his purely Ishgardian upbringing.• His ingame height is also inaccurate— he's 5'9" ICly.

Quotes

[To be filled out once he says some weird shit in RP]

Hobbies

Habits

Strengths

Weaknesses

Skills

Goals

Fears

Secrets

Rumors and Hooks

(NEW) Do You Know the Muffin Man? (Common)

Prior to being cast out from House Dzemael, Morganaux used to make and deliver baked goods to hand out free of charge in various places throughout the Holy See. With money being a lot more tight these days, he has turned his love for baking into another one of his many jobs. He has acquired and restored a long-abandoned building in the Brume, converting it into a bakery that he uses to raise funds for Saint Reinette's Merciful Embrace Orphanage. Ever the charitable soul, he is happy to provide food and drinks free of charge to Brumefolk in need that stop by....But just like the man himself, this bakery hides a number of secrets waiting to be found.

(NEW) Swan Dive (Special: Setting-dependent, temporary?)

Morganaux's recent disownment from House Dzemael without any manner of comment from the Count de Dzemael has sparked much conversation in Ishgardian high society. Cast out from the family manor, he now lives as a ward of House Asamos, having been taken in by a good friend of his, and he keeps himself afloat with earnings from his job at Saint Endalim's Scholasticate. He continues his charitable work undeterred by his circumstances, using connections he has forged over the years to help his cause.Though he seems to be well off and thriving despite his fall from grace, Morganaux has made more than a few enemies during his time as a Dzemael— enemies who have been waiting for the perfect time to take their revenge on him, and now is as good of a time as any.

(NEW) The Very Hungry Chocobo Chick (Common)

A few moons ago, on the very same day his former fiancé perished in an accident involving a red chocobo, Morganaux was followed home by a chocobo chick that imprinted on him. Though he was never fond of chocobos, finding them to be dreadfully smelly, he chose to adopt the sweet little critter, naming him after his deceased suitor, Janremi de Durendaire.Little Janremi Eggbert de Roulemet is a spirited young bird with a voracious appetite for just about anything edible, and is often seen begging for treats or trying to steal food from his adoptive father. He is also remarkably intelligent, and is supposedly receiving lessons in machinistry at the Skysteel Manufactory— an exceedingly absurd statement given that he is a baby chocobo. Despite the ridiculousness of it all, young Janremi is rarely seen without his itty-bitty apron filled with an assortment of tools appropriate for his size.As of recently, his once-yellow plumage has taken on a red hue, and sometimes, should Janremi become particularly displeased, one might find themselves getting pelted with teeny-tiny pebbles seemingly coming from nowhere.

Living Rags to Riches Faerie Tale (Common)

Those who call the Holy See home may have heard of a young man who was born into the now-extinct noble House Roulemet, only to be orphaned soon after his birth, be raised as a lowly child of the Brume, and eventually find his way back into nobility as a result of the Count de Dzemael's oh so kind and generous nature. There are many rumors floating around about his rather... Eventful childhood, with some viewing him as a real life faerietale prince, while others eye his life story with suspicion.

Emptier of the Dzemael Coffers (Common)

Morganaux is quite generous with the wealth he has access to through his adoptive family, often to an excessive extent. He considers himself a patron of the sciences and magical arts, eager to throw coin to help fund various research ventures, as well as a philanthropist with an interest in improving the conditions of Ishgardian orphanages. In addition to his more charitable spending, he lives a rather lavish lifestyle, having a massive wardrobe filled with custom clothing and eating the finest of delicacies, particularly his beloved macarons. Perhaps his over the top spending habits and frequent charitable donations have caught the attention of your character for one reason or another?

Graduate of Saint Endalim's Scholasticate (Common)

If your muse studied at Saint Endalim's Scholasticate, they may have have heard of Morganaux, or possibly have even been in the same classes as him. In the time that he attended the scholasticate, he had a reputation for his unshakable piety and for being quite competitive in his academic pursuits. He was also a bit of a recluse and kept to himself, with one of the few exceptions being his close friendship with the now-deceased Heavens' Ward mage, Noudenet de Jaimberd.

Halone's Most Perfect, Pious Angel (Common)

During his youth, Morganaux was known for being one of Halone's most devoted followers, and those around him were almost certain that he was destined for the clergy one day. However, upon his graduation from Saint Endalim's Scholasticate at the top of his class, he turned heads by announcing he had received a divine calling straight from the Fury Herself that would lead him elsewhere.Following in the footsteps of Saint Daniffen, he was to leave Ishgard on a pilgrimage, but instead of lending his aid in combat, he was to spread the teachings of Halone to the unbelievers of the outside world. Following the end of the Dragonsong War, the Fury has called him home, though he cannot speak of the many converts he has brought into the faith, for he has sworn an oath of secrecy at Her request.These days, he has a part time position teaching arcanima at Saint Endalim's and is currently filling in for the professor of chirurgery following his sudden mysterious disappearance that he certainly did not play a role in.

That One Time He Suspiciously Vanished (Uncommon)

Sometime around his fifteenth summer, Morganaux vanished from Saint Endalim's Scholasticate for several moons with no warning or explanation, and without anyone of influence to investigate his sudden disappearance. When he finally returned, it was as a son of House Dzemael, and any inquiries on the matter have been met with no definite answer. This period of his life is occasionally the subject of speculation both in High House gossip and amongst those who have found themselves hurt by the Halonic church.

The Last Roulemet Jewel (Uncommon)

Before a mysterious fire claimed the lives of every member of House Roulemet but Morganaux, they were a family of goldsmiths who had once produced breathtakingly beautiful creations that were all the rage in Pillars society. However, in the decade leading up to the house's demise, their excessively ornate jewelry had fallen out of fashion, dismissed as dreadfully gaudy little things. Though he does not use his birth family's name when he is in the Holy See, his origins are far from being a secret.While he will not readily admit this to most Ishgardians, he is deeply passionate about finding every bit of his family's jewelry that still exists— a difficult task given that much of it was melted down and turned into newer pieces more suited to current fashion trends.Note: If your muse is a Roulemet, we can definitely negotiate a way to make sure that my lore does not tread on your lore!

Gift of Eternal Youth (?) (Rare)

After attending a charity auction in Ul'dah, Morganaux has recently become the owner of a necklace enchanted with a glamour that gives its wearer the appearance of eternal youth. It was, to his initial dismay, revealed to him in private that the necklace would, in fact, slowly drain the life of its wearer to power its magic, but he quickly learned to see his misfortune for the hidden opportunity that it was— for a Dzemael worthy of their name is always on the lookout for a more subtle means of getting rid of their enemies. Perhaps your muse has heard the rumors of his recent acquisition and wishes to get their hands on this treasure of eternal youth, or perhaps they are aware of the necklace's secret and wish to use it for their own purposes.

Aetheroverflow (Rare)

Those sensitive to aether (and even those with entirely ordinary senses) may notice that Morganaux is in possession of a most peculiar abundance of corporeal aether— so much, in fact, that it seems a miracle that he has not keeled over from aethersickness.

Just What Is He Doing Here? (Special: Setting-dependent)

He can sometimes be found sitting in the audience of fight clubs or offering his healing services to those who ask, though he certainly seems out of place there given his gentle, usually pacifistic nature and delicate constitution. Surely, there must be a deeper reason for him to be there.Additionally, he has started to frequent various places in the Brume where criminals are known to gather and offer their services. If found there, he will assert that it is just a convenient place for him to seek refuge from the cold on his weekly walks to make deliveries to Saint Reinette's Merciful Embrace Orphanage and will have a basket stuffed with baked goods to prove it, but perhaps there is something more to his visits to such seedy parts of town.

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