Backstory: Ottilie is the middle son of the esteemed House Faepoix. Never much drawn to the finer aspects of medicine, he instead chose a life of service in the Temple Knights—as infantry and a field medic. A generally unimpressive beanpole of a man, he did his duty with quiet diligence, taking each day as it came.That was, until the day his scouting party was ambushed by a dragon. The official report claimed the entire unit had been torn to unrecognizable shreds—save for one body that was never recovered: Ser Ottilie de Faepoix.Roughly a month later, Ottilie returned—forever changed. His once-slender frame was now wrapped in dense muscle, his skin streaked with thick swaths of deep purple scale.He had imbibed in the blood of a dragon.When he attempted to return home, his father promptly disowned him and threatened to turn him over to the Tribunal. Rather than face judgment, Ottilie fled, and took his cousin Emeal with him. The two disappeared to Kugane, where they spent the next seven years running a mildly-successful little shop on an odd corner of Kugane that specializes in aether-imbued prosthetics. It was a fine life, a respectable life.Then the war ended… and Ottilie had the brilliant idea to go home.Current: Ottilie now serves as a House Knight under House Chastelaine, acting as the personal guard to Lady Amelie de Chastelaine.

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ㅤBackstory : Maeva herself is a well-known hellion, sharp of tongue and quick of wit. She relishes verbal sparring just as much as she does the latest gossip echoing through the Pillars. Her demeanor, often biting and irreverent, is matched by her taste for activities far from what’s expected of a lady of her station. She can sometimes be spotted at the betting stalls during chocobo races, conducting herself in ways some would label unladylike—though she’s never cared much for their opinions.Now a woman of older marrying age, there whispers of Maeva’s foolish pursuit of love in a world built on convenience and gain. She has famously turned down numerous suitors, denouncing their intentions as driven by her family's status than by any genuine affection.Recently, however, Maeva has become betrothed to the youngest son of House Spencer, a family once noble, now fallen by tragedy. Intriguingly, this match had once been arranged and subsequently broken— the reasons for which remain tightly guarded within both houses. Its sudden renewal appears to be a matter of necessity rather than the romance Maeva is known for so desperately searching for.Despite her father’s disapproval, Maeva has made a name for herself as a painter of exceptional skill. Her portrait work is highly sought after, with commissions from both the church and Pillars residents alike.

The House Faepoix

"Mains fermes, cœurs fidèles"

The Faepoix family has been an esteemed pillar of Ishgardian society for centuries, their nobility forged through excellence in battlefield medicine. While they continue to provide chirurgeons for war, their expertise has long since expanded beyond the front lines. Over generations, many Faepoix healers have distinguished themselves in diverse fields of medicine and research, solidifying the family's legacy in the healing arts.The Faepoix is known to be large, with the current head, Benoit de Faepoix, being the eldest of five siblings. He and his wife, Anias, have three children. Their eldest, Cyril, has followed in his father’s footsteps in the healing arts. Their second son, Ottilie, a former Temple Knight, tragically perished seven years ago, along with four others, in a dragon attack near Camp Riversmeet. Their youngest and only daughter, Maeva, is known for her sharp tongue, love of gossip, and exceptional talent in portraiture.