Leomaunt Devereux
ex duris gloria
« There is no greater sorrow
than thinking back
upon a happy time in misery»
about
To hear Leomaunt tell his story, he would have you believe he simply started existing as of recent. The honey tongue of his weaving words together in ways that make your head spin with the talking in circles he excels at. Fiery eyes that are anything but warm peer over top of leather gloves, scrutinizing for weakness, a crack to sink his teeth into.Make no mistake, this man has many a secret of his own. But he's more interested in wrestling yours out. After all, it's what he was trained to do. But that's not a story he would share.The glory days of the Tribunal were also his, a skilled hunter of heretics and interrogator. Not one to seek a position of leadership, Leomaunt was content with his position as Inquisitor, unafraid to get his hands dirty in the line of his supposedly holy duty. And dirty did they become, stained in the blood of a nation and her subjects wrongfully persecuted in the name of a holy war that had no end.However, before he took up such a brutal mantle, he was a temple knight. A strong thaumaturge, he was an asset to his unit, a fearsome tool in the right hands. Leaving the knights for an unknown reason, the young Elezen soon found himself settled into the Tribunal shortly after. Inquisitorial work is not for everyone, but it was for Leomaunt.With the revelation of the truth of the Dragonsong War and the false claims of their holy war, he was thrown into a tailspin. His world came crashing down around him, all he knew to be right and just and holy nothing more than lies, falsehoods to ensure another's rule, another's suffering. How far had he gone in the name of his gods? How much further did he have left to go?Could he ever find his way back?
hooks
INQUISITION
⫸ Leomaunt is a former inquisitor of the Holy See of Ishgard. Naturally, he has many secrets from his days in the tribunal, some more bloodstained and ragged than others. While usually loathe to share his tale, there may be times when one could coax a story of behind the gilded doors out of him.REDEMPTION
⫸ Leomaunt seeks atonement, the chance to change his story. While the actions he has taken cannot be undone nor forgotten, he desperately desires the opportunity for a second chance, to show his humanity and changed self to the world.REPROCUSSION
⫸ Needless to say, the acts Leomaunt has committed in the past are atrocities. As a result, there are many lives he has interfered in, both directly and indirectly. And those who have been affected seem loathe to stay quiet in the wake of change...Distinguishing Marks
⫸ Many scars encircling his neck, usually hidden by a shirt collar
⫸Scars on hands and fingers, usually covered with gloves
⫸Walks with a pronounced limp, relies on his cane.
OOC
⫸ Leo's past is purposefully left vague and non descriptive. He does not share it freely, and it's something that most people are not aware of. This is something only long term RP partners will be able to learn, and it's my choice to keep it under wraps as part of his character.⫸While Leo is a villian character, he is currently on a path of seeking redeption. This does not mean that he is a "good person" now, or suddenly forgiven for his actions. I am not seeking to gloss over the impact of his actions, or brush them under the rug.⫸ I personally reply on longer side of things, don't feel like you have to match mine, but please don't just send one liners constantly.⫸ I, the player, am over 18, and all serious partners must also be as well just for the sake of OOC chatter and not having to censor myself around minors. If you are under 18 and want casual/walkup RP, that's alright though.⫸ I welcome OOC planning and chatter! It helps to keep the flow going if you're unsure of something, or just a great way to help figure out how our toons might get along! Never feel afraid to shoot me a tell if you're curious about anything!