rules of play.

21+ ONLY.
IC =/= OOC. let's avoid bleed.
CONSENT IS KEY. i will always do my best to ask what is okay and i expect the same courtesy.
MULTISHIP. as of right now, valerius is multiship. these relationships do not always take place in one verse. i only explore poly with him with trusted individuals.
DNI: no phobes, racists, or otherwise bigoted individuals. no lalalewd. i want nothing to do with underage, incestual, or animal nsfw content, among other things. please respect my boundaries.
Valerius' story does involve him being an outsider to Ishgard and the social ramifications of such. I don't want anyone to be uncomfortable, so if you don't want to interact or don't want the subject of his adoption to come up, that is totally fine. Just communicate what works, please. If you think your character would react negatively to Valerius because of this please let me know first.

ARWYN. 28. he / him.i have a very open schedule, so i'm always around and willing to talk about our characters or just talk in general, and enjoy making new friends! i do, however, struggle with my health and sometimes reply slowly.

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biography.

  name.    valerius ~~rousseau~~ verninne.
  age.    32.
  birthday / nameday     8/10.
   guarding deity.     azeyma.
  gender.     transgender man.
  pronouns.     he / him.
  sexuality.     bisexual, masc lean. (often t4t)
  height.     6'4".
  weight.     204 lbs.
  hair color.     auburn.
  eye color.     emerald green.
  skin tone.     pale.
  notable features.     freckles not just peppered all over his cheeks, but his body. tattoos of flowers and leaves that grace his back, chest, torso, legs, and arms. light red speckles on his otherwise dark, long rabbit ears. he can change between his natural form (top surgery scars, hormone treated) and his fantasia body (appearing amab) with a few sips of a potion. (in wolverse, his skin and hair are both affected by light corruption. his eyes reflect the fire within that valigarmanda passed to him after its death.)  job.    dancer, red mage + astrologian.
  place of origin.    in the forests that skirt the Skatay Range.
  home.    Ishgard.
  affiliation.     house rousseau, alchemist's guild, thaumaturge's guild (and scions of the seventh dawn as the WoL).
  family.     petra lesrekta (birth mother), arjm sjadarwesfv (birth father), fleur rousseau (adoptive mother), isolde stone (caretaker), noel rousseau (younger brother).
  marital status.     verse dependent. (single in some, married with children in others).  d&d alignment.     lawful good (mostly).
  mbti.     ENFJ-T.
  likes.     red, brightlilies, mushrooms, peaches, cherries, challenges, emotional intimacy.
  dislikes.     traditional Ishgardian values, prolonged silence, raptor shank, monetarists.
  virtues.     empathetic, generous, honest, loyal.
  flaws.     insecure, paranoid, entitled, avoidant, impatient.

personality. at first glance, valerius' blank expression would lead you to believe that he's judgmental and not approachable. however, the moment that you see him smile, it's clear in his eyes that he's happy to see you and get to know who you are. he seems elegant, graceful, so put together. his flirting sometimes is bold, yet sometimes is so subtle, you can't even tell that it occurred. charismatic and well-spoken, valerius is great at making new friends, even with his eccentricities.but those who really know him know that he can be extremely timid or unsure of himself. they know of his nervousness, his hesitation to trust and the inability to understand his own identity at times. he can be impulsive, but sometimes he's calculated. sometimes you know his next move without hesitation, and sometimes you can't predict him. but even though he has his issues, a few things remain certain: he is nurturing, caring, and loves hard and fast. he is an excellent companion to have at your side and will not only protect you at all costs if you're dear to him, but try to care for you and make sure you thrive.

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valerius' beginnings are not typical for a viera.arjm and petra wanted a new life in eorzea, tired of vieran traditions and a bloodline that burned everything in its wake. the pair left the forest with their year-old kit in tow, who was born vsera lesrekta. they did not make it. arjm died protecting them from a beast, and petra carried the child to the edge of civilization. she was determined to keep her baby safe. and she succeeded, passing vsera off to a sweet lady claiming to own an orphanage in eorzea at a port in kugane. the hingan city was her resting place.meanwhile, house rousseau, in ishgard, was in need of an heir and the head did not seem able to produce one. once she divorced her husband and adopted her new child, a vieran kit, it was love at first sight. not everyone felt the same way. she'd make sure that their opinions never mattered.one day, outside of the city, this child (who had been re-named odette rousseau) met a duskwight boy around the same age. the lad told her all about the stars, plants, chocobos--and odette was absolutely enthralled. from there on, they would become the best of friends. the boy, antoinaut, would teach odette to love the world around her. and in turn, odette would grow to love him with her entire heart.after the surprising birth of her little brother, odette made an effort to stay on top of her studies while being the best older sibling she could be and becoming a third caretaker to the child.as she grew older, discovered that she was not odette, and decided he would be known as valerius from here on. his family reacted accordingly, ensuring he could get into a body he was more comfortable with. once he was old enough, he set out to ul'dah's alchemist's guild to do what was necessary to have the form he yearned for. valerius proceeded to work as an adventurer throughout eorzea.he has amicably removed himself from his role as heir of house rousseau. his brother will take up the mantle. let it be known this was his own decision--his family's naysayers had no impact. freedom was always the goal.

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former adventurer.
for five years after the calamity, valerius spent his time working as an adventurer after accomplishing his original goal in ul'dah and picking up thaumaturgy. he's traveled eorzea broadly and learned a great many things. even with his privileged upbringing more perceptive people can surely pick up on the fact that he's seen more than he lets on. perhaps you've even been his ally during fights in the desert or the wilderness--and he really brings a lot of heat to battle.

former adventurer.

for five years after the calamity, valerius spent his time working as an adventurer after accomplishing his original goal in ul'dah and picking up thaumaturgy. he's traveled eorzea broadly and learned a great many things. even with his privileged upbringing more perceptive people can surely pick up on the fact that he's seen more than he lets on. perhaps you've even been his ally during fights in the desert or the wilderness--and he really brings a lot of heat to battle.

ishgard + ul'dah.
valerius stuck out like a sore thumb growing up in ishgard, and though he was less of a rare sight in ul'dah, he still was easy to pick out of a crowd. you may have seen him selling alchemic concoctions at the sapphire exchange or the crozier, noticed him in the streets of either city, or even seen him as a higher-up in the thaumaturge's guild.

fire aspected aether.
his late biological mother had a secret--the women in her bloodline managed to carry an alarming amount of astral fire aether that only grew as they got older, making them capable of commanding and manipulating great power over fire. valerius inherited this power, considering his body was afab upon its development. those who are sensitive to aether could sense the clear lean in aspect and the sheer abundance of this power. he seems to be extremely in control of it, to the point it seems downright exhausting.

fire aspected aether.

his late biological mother had a secret--the women in her bloodline managed to carry an alarming amount of astral fire aether that only grew as they got older, making them capable of commanding and manipulating great power over fire. valerius inherited this power, considering his body was afab upon its development. those who are sensitive to aether could sense the clear lean in aspect and the sheer abundance of this power. he seems to be extremely in control of it, to the point it seems downright exhausting.

gathering in dravania + the shroud.
sure, he might be former nobility. that doesn't stop him from getting a little dirty because he went starry-eyed over a tiny mushroom. in fact, valerius will camp on his own for days during the best harvest times for certain mushrooms and other gatherable items. he loves botany more than he can describe--it's a very, very dear interest. he cares a lot about his hygiene, but sometimes he smells just slightly earthy if he's been out in the woods that day. perhaps you've seen him in the forelands or near the hawthorne hut, digging in the dirt or cutting materials from the vegetation.

gathering in dravania + the shroud.

sure, he might be former nobility. that doesn't stop him from getting a little dirty because he went starry-eyed over a tiny mushroom. in fact, valerius will camp on his own for days during the best harvest times for certain mushrooms and other gatherable items. he loves botany more than he can describe--it's a very, very dear interest. he cares a lot about his hygiene, but sometimes he smells just slightly earthy if he's been out in the woods that day. perhaps you've seen him in the forelands or near the hawthorne hut, digging in the dirt or cutting materials from the vegetation.

generous.
if you've ever sat in the brume, fearing frostbite and wondering where your next meal was coming from, there's a chance that you've seen valerius and, perhaps, not realized who it was. his habit of feeding the poor and stitching his fire aether into his hand-woven blankets to keep them warm is one that he's been scolded for, but he couldn't care less. valerius also donates large amounts of his own gil to orphanages and charities. but those donations are typically anonymous, so someone would be more likely to recognize his generosity if they'd been a more personal benefactor.

generous.

if you've ever sat in the brume, fearing frostbite and wondering where your next meal was coming from, there's a chance that you've seen valerius and, perhaps, not realized who it was. his habit of feeding the poor and stitching his fire aether into his hand-woven blankets to keep them warm is one that he's been scolded for, but he couldn't care less. valerius also donates large amounts of his own gil to orphanages and charities. but those donations are typically anonymous, so someone would be more likely to recognize his generosity if they'd been a more personal benefactor.

high society.
if you are a noble in ishgard of a certain age, the names "odette rousseau" or "valerius rousseau" likely hold meaning, as his status as the next in line to lead his house was a bit of a controversy among ishgard's elite at the time of his adoption. though things are more progressive now and outsiders are permitted, many nobles who still cling to tradition hold disdain towards him for one reason or another. he behaves as others feel he should when forced to attend galas, jousts, salons, and other high-society events.

high society.

if you are a noble in ishgard of a certain age, the names "odette rousseau" or "valerius rousseau" likely hold meaning, as his status as the next in line to lead his house was a bit of a controversy among ishgard's elite at the time of his adoption. though things are more progressive now and outsiders are permitted, many nobles who still cling to tradition hold disdain towards him for one reason or another. he behaves as others feel he should when forced to attend galas, jousts, salons, and other high-society events.

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bonds.

noise deathmouse.
his roommate, years-long love that he finally admitted it to. valerius would do anything for this man, and happily enjoys their simple life together. the rhythm of their daily life keeps him happy and keeps him going even through the toughest and most confusing of times. (They are now in a relationship.)

emilia forstner.
they both are forces of nature but in opposite ways. valerius feels very protective of emilia and would easily go to blows to keep her safe. valerius sees her as very sweet, but knows that her kindness is not a weakness. he thinks she's deranged, however, for having any interest in cassius.

svya.
the man frustrates valerius to no end, but he's intrigued and wants to know more. part of him could even be interested. and that infuriates him more than the man's smug pride.

rockefeller sirhan.
rocky and val are the perfect whirlwind of flames, each balancing the other. though valerius refused to commit himself to anyone for so long, his feelings for rocky are as intense as his aether--but he likely won't do anything about it. the miqote is someone he treasures greatly, though, despite their with-benefits relationship. (They are a married couple with children in several verses.)

willow.
valerius simply dropped a pick-up line on an unsuspecting, shy hyur one day in gridania on an errand and had no idea that he was fanning the flames of future love. willow has his heart, plain and simple. though willow is certainly capable of taking care of himself, val has every intention of protecting him. they both have gentle, fragile hearts and need to nurture them. (They are in a relationship.)

willow.

valerius simply dropped a pick-up line on an unsuspecting, shy hyur one day in gridania on an errand and had no idea that he was fanning the flames of future love. willow has his heart, plain and simple. though willow is certainly capable of taking care of himself, val has every intention of protecting him. they both have gentle, fragile hearts and need to nurture them. (They are in a relationship.)

rais huasos.
val found himself falling for them, entranced by their beauty, and curious about them. after a few days together in ishgard, they vanished from his life. under the stars, however, they made their amends. the sun and the galaxy may now exist in perfect harmony--only seeing one another when fate allows. or whenever valerius decides to visit her work. that works, too.

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