Valeaux de rillemont
ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary | member of the house of lords
What is a legacy?
What defines a man? Is it his past, his present, or the future as yet unwritten? This question was ever on the mind of Viscount de Rillemont as he journeyed through his life, first as a knight, then a Dragoon, and as a civil servant of the Republic of Ishgard.After seven and twenty years of life, he still didn't know. While he had lived through history-making events and suffered his own tragic losses, the philosophical -- the existential -- questions troubled him.The loss of his familial title and lands was devastating, but the restoration - and subsequent elevation to Viscount was more than he could have dreamed. But with all things, there was a price. His investiture came with a sense of deep sadness, wrought with guilt from the choices he'd made to reclaim what was his by right.So after just a few months of sitting in Lords, he left. He accepted an appointment as an ambassador to the Eorzean Alliance on trade and commerce.In Ul'dah and in Limsa Lominsa, the Ishgardian charted himself a new course that diverged from his fellows and away from what reminded him of what once was. He found his calling in the southern lands, brokering trade deals, smoothing over any issues caused by his arrogant highborn kin.After establishing his embassy in Ul'dah, the Viscount hired Odette de Veaureaux as his First Secretary and chief of staff, managing all the affairs and acting with his authority when necessary.
Hooks and Plots
Fellow Ishgardians may well know him, or at least know his family name. He's always eager to meet others from the Republic.
Looking to buy or sell in Ishgard? This diplomat can help you.
Valeaux resides in Ul'dah or Limsa Lominsa due to his diplomatic missions.
Got wine? Val will be there. The Ishgardian loves a good glass, and if you're selling, he's buying in bulk.
Intrigue? Deception? A plot?! He's always looking to gather information and represent the interests of the Republic.
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Information
| Name | Valeaux de Rillemont |
| Race | Ishgardian Elezen |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament, Diplomat |
| Age | 27 |
| Hair Color | Spun Gold |
| Eye Color | Emerald |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Orientation | Straight |
| Weapons | Lance, bow, sword |
| Job Skills | Dragoon; Red Mage |
| Theme | A Lannister Always Pays His Debts |
chaos is a ladder; the climb is all there is
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History and current events
Viscount de Rillemont's martial prowess is well-known. He was a Knight-Dragoon during the war, but prior, he trained with bow, sword, and lance at the hands of the best master-of-arms that fortune could buy as soon as he could hold a weapon.Valeaux won squireship to the Temple Knights at 12. He accompanied his master to fields of battle and was, by all accounts, a dutiful and proper squire.However, immediately after that, the official records become very muddied. His father committed a grave act of treason and was killed in a trial by battle against a member of the Heavens' Ward. House de Rillemont was stripped of title, rank, heraldry, lands, and their wealth was seized. Due to this, Valeaux was knighted by House Fortemps instead of being allowed to stay among the Temple Knights. After his knighthood, he was ordered to Camp Dragonhead to serve under Haurchefant Greystone.At some point during this, his reputation recovered enough that he was allowed to return to the Temple Knights and receive training as a Knight Dragoon, becoming one of the hallowed few to guard his city's borders against Dravanian incursion.After eight years, the revolution began and Ser Valeaux de Rillemont joined many others in fighting for a new Ishgard. His family record was expunged, and as compensation for years of loyal service, he was raised to the title of Viscount and a hereditary seat in the House of Lords, where he now sits when he deigns to grace Ishgard with his presence.He currently spends much of his time on diplomatic duties to Limsa Lominsa and Ul'dah, where he represents the interests of the Ishgardian Republic as an accredited ambassador.
Contact
Ingame: Valeaux Rillemont @ Balmung
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