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Lysande

"For the whole star, and each of its denizens, I shall seek peace - for isn’t that all each of us truly craves?"


Name: Lysande Arda
Pronouns: They/them (always), she/her (situational)
Age: 27 (ARR), 32 (Dawntrail)
Race: Viera | Veena
Nicknames: Lys, Ljus, Little Bun
Birthplace: Arda village, Skatay Range, Dalmasca
Nameday: 31st Sun of the 3rd Astral Moon (May 30th)
Gender: Agender / Transfem
Orientation / Relationship Style: Gay, Monogamous
Relationship Status: Married, Kellan Djt-bidit
Children: Son, Eiran Arda | Step-daughter, Theja Arda
Canon Jobs: Summoner, weaver, goldsmith
Weakness: Physical combat, healing
Height: 5'2" (158 cm)

Garlean names: Lysande wir Galvus (pre-1.0), Lysande viator Galvus (1.0 through early EW), Lysande bas Arda (mid-EW onward)
Ancient Name: Astraea (Azem)
Eye color: Gold (right), Amethyst (left)
Hair Color: White with lilac highlights
Diety: Thaliak, the Scholar
Citizenship: Garlean, Eorzean, Sharlayan (post-EW)
Favorite colors: Iris purple, white, black
Favorite foods: Ukha (Garlean fish & vegetable stew), baked eggplant, milk tea, Lominsan red wine
Scent: Lavender, Sweet Alyssum
Found family: Zenos Galvus (adopted brother), Nova Solus (best friend) & Keloth Molkoh, Viraj Djt-Setlas & Lauris Auriella, B'raht Tia, Alphinaud & Alisaie Leveilleur.
Parents: Anelle Arda & Brynja Foixewesfv. No knowledge of any biological siblings or relatives.


a lifelong search for meaning, family, and home

There are few who know the reasons why, barely a moon before their second nameday, a young viera kit came to be adopted as an imperial ward and placed under the protection of Emperor Solus. And, among those who have heard the tale, there are fewer still willing to divulge it.While the earliest years of the Warrior of Light’s life yet remain shrouded in mystery, the tale of their harrowing escape from the Empire at a mere fifteen winters of age has spread through the realm. Orchestrated by their brother in all but blood, Zenos yae Galvus, they fled at the side of Cid nan Garlond to seek asylum in Eorzea.Now, branded a viator - a traitor - in the land they had once come to consider home, Lysande shed both the name and title that granted them protection in their younger days, instead finding a home among the Path of the Twelve. Soon taken on as a protegee of Archon Louisoix, they chose to fight at his side to defend Eorzea from the threat posed by the Empire and defy its plans to use the lesser moon Dalamud as a weapon against her lands and peoples.Their presence at the Battle of Cartenau nearly cost them their life twice over, with two heroes shielding them from meeting their end. The first, a young Miqo’te man with aubergine hair, teal eyes and a defiant will who weathered an attack meant for Lysande - and the second, none other than Archon Louisoix himself, whose sacrifice that day spared both their life and the very realm from certain calamity.Now, after countless battles fought, Stars and peoples saved from the brink of ruin, and finding (much to their chagrin) no few accolades and grand tales of heroism tied to their name, Lysande seeks a life of service and peace. Taking to heart the legacy they carry of shepherd, counselor and pilgrim, they endeavour to offer succor to those in need and right the wrongs they have yet to atone for from their youth. And so, after averting the Final Days and preventing the threat of Voidsent invasion from the Thirteenth, they have chosen to dedicate themselves to the restoration of Garlemald with their partner Kellan and their beloved found family ever at their side. Though - as is to be expected by the bearer of Azem’s crystal - the call to a life of adventure continues to echo in their very soul. As the present threat to the star has abated, their eyes remain firmly fixed on the horizon, searching for any opportunity to seek adventure at the dawn of each new day.


Sylvaire

"Etheirys’ future is ours to shape, not fate’s to design."