Aeldra Fleury

Birth Name:

Aeldra Greystone. ↼
Gladiola of House Fleury. ↼

Aliases:

Dame Aeldra Fleury. ↼
'The Flower Knight'. ↼
The Gladiolus of Fleury. ↼

Race:

Elezen. ↼
½ Ishgardian. ½ Shroud Duskwight. ↼

Age:

Twenty-and-Six Summers. ↼

Appearance:

Hair: Red. ↼
Eyes: Icy Turquoise. ↼
Skin: Pale / Ivory. ↼

Voice Claim:

Voice: Druvis III — Reverse: 1999. ↼
Singing: Druvis III — Reverse: 1999. ↼

Occupation:

Ishgardian Minor Noble. ↼
Knight-Captain of the 18th Chapter. ↼
Executioner. | Warrior. ↼

Talents:

⇀ Combat & Battle Tactics.
⇀ Preferred Weapon(s): Great Axe. Long Bow.
⇀ Gardening.
⇀ Dancing (Formal & Combative).
⇀ Songstress.

Gender:

⇀ Female.

Sexuality:

⇀ Demisexual.
⇀ Monogamous.

Relationship Status:

⇀ Engaged — Ser Griffoux Voland.

Languages:

⇀ Common Eorzean | Fluent
⇀ Dragonspeak | Semi

Alignment:

⇀ Lawful-Neutral.

Afflictions:

⇀ Memory Curse — After Effects. — some memories have been wiped or repressed, but as the source has been detected and been rid of, she is slowly regaining those memories she lost.
⇀ Inner Beast. — through brutal training she was taught the Rites of the Inner Beast, now prone to fits of mindless rage during combat.

Painfully Ishgardian

She's painfully Ishgardian and doesn't care for reminders of it. She gets it, she has a stick up her arse, so there's no need to remind her of such.Though quite ignorant of the ways of the world beyond the walls of Ishgard proper, the knight is more than willing to learn of various cultures and adapt to her surroundings should similar respect be reciprocated.

The Sorrowful Maiden of Fleury

"The Sorrowful Maiden of Fleury" is a common, yet tragic, ballad to be heard wherever a minstrel is present.The song itself tells the tale of how she'd once fallen in love with one of her family's gardeners and planned to elope, but was caught in the act by the Baron Fleury and was locked away in their family estate for several years after due to 'hysterics'.Mayhaps you have heard this song in the Forgotten Knight, Jeweled Crozier, or even on the tongue of a few bards located further south of Coerthas. Mention the song and maybe she'll tell you the true tale.

A Heart Seeking Adventure

Aeldra adores hearing about the world outside of Coerthas and is deathly curious of what the world has to offer beyond the stone and snow of the north.If you see her outside of Ishgard, you may assume that she is there as either a bodyguard to a travelling noble or helping in various ways for foreign business affairs regarding House Fleury and the Garden of Eternal Promise.

Noble Bastard

Aeldra is one of five known heirs born of Baron Valerianoux. Born out of love, rather than duty, she was favored by her father and named his heir at the end of his life.Valerianoux's late paramour, known to most only as "Lady Ione", was a mysterious and esteemed botanist from the Twelveswood that won the heart of the nobleman. The birth of their daughter, Aeldra Greystone, was hardly a mystery to the noble class and was greatly frowned upon. Many celebrated the death of Lady Ione, who was viewed as a stain to noble society.By the Fury's and her father's good graces, Aeldra was not cast out by House Fleury upon her mother's death, but was instead granted true-born status and the name 'Gladiola'.

The Flower Knight

Despite being a lovely addition to parties and higher social functions, Aeldra would much prefer to be in the barracks than on the dance floor. Her favorite companion is her axe and the dance partner of choice is the closest sparring partner.Trained in both Limsan & Ishgardian axe-wielding techniques by her mentor, Aeldra has earned her place in knighthood as an Executioner. Her last title is both a sense of pride and shame in equal measure; often only being spoken of when introducing herself— or not at all. She does not wish to instill fear or mistrust in those she meets.

Petal Dancer

Having been raised within a frivilous household, she was taught to dance nearly before she took her first steps. During her debut to high society, she was given the unofficial title of "Petal Dancer" for her grace upon the ballroom floor. A nice change from "bastard" or "whore's child".Should one require dance lessons to impress another, she is more than happy to teach others.

A Flower by Any Other Name...

Those familiar with Ishgardian nobility or high society know that the Fleury heirs are given names based on flora and expect their children to live up to the meaning of the flower itself.Those that marry into this noble House, especially marrying the current head of house, are required to change their name to be considered a 'true' Fleury per tradition. Very few have been granted permission to keep their birthname when marrying into this particular House.When a female child of the Fleury family marries into other households, typically of equal or higher status, their spouses may keep their name, but the firstborn child (should one be born to them) are given a floral name as homage to their mother’s bloodline.Frivolous names and titles befitting such an anomalous family.

Uprooting the Past

House Fleury is one of the youngest and yet highly respected minor houses within the Holy Sea; rising up through the ranks through their cunning, charms, and ownership of what is called the 'Garden of Eternal Promise'.Once nothing more than simple florists, they were suddenly presented a title from the Church and overflowing coffers seemingly overnight upon the debut of their gardens.Boasting a most extravagant and exotic array of flora— and the strange ability to preserve flowers beyond their usual expiration date— they quickly rose up the ranks amongst their noble peers.Selling and exporting their blessed flowers across the realm and to very exclusive patrons, they amassed quite the fortune. They were also known to supply most apothecaries, clinics, and Coerthan infirmaries with herbs during the Dragonsong War and still do to this day.Some say they were blessed by the Fury Herself, while others believe they possess of something cursed and heinous behind the scenes. One does not suddenly obtain the coin necessary to receive ranking and fund such indulgence overnight. A curiosity, really.

The Garden of Eternal Promise

Standing just as large as the Fleury estate and even more magnificent in appearance, the giant glass dome that is the 'greenhouse' is decorated with gold that shimmers brightly in the sunlight on the outside. It's truly a glorious sight to behold.Inside the garden, there's many strange devices— boasted to be of Allagan and Sharlayan inspiration— to keep the building at proper temperatures and humidity levels to nurture the flora growing within even during the coldest times of the year.White marble statues of the Fury as well as other creatures can be found along the lovely cobblestone walkways that turn into a maze amongst the trees and taller plants.At the very center is a large oak tree that changes with the seasons and within its trunk is the main fountain. Within the center of the stone, there is a large crystal that glimmers at all times of the day and night; its aetherical charge like a beacon to anyone with any semblance of aethersight or aethersense.

Baron Valerianoux
Deceased.
Former Head.
Executed.

Lady Ione
Paramour.
Deceased ("Illness")

Children:
Aeldra Greystone

Gladiola de Fleury
2nd Daughter.
Current Head.
Engaged.
Age: 26

Baroness Lilliana
1st Wife.
Deceased (Illness).

Children:
Allium de Fleury
Rosamund de Fleury

Allium de Fleury
1st Son.
Alive.
Married.
Age: 35

Rosamund de Fleury
1st Daughter.
Alive.
Married.
Age: 33

Baroness Amaryllis
2nd Wife.
Alive.
Divorced.

Children:
Bouvard de Fleury
Zinnia de Fleury

Bouvard de Fleury
2nd Son.
Alive.
Age: 23

Zinnia de Fleury
3rd Daughter.
Alive.
Age: 15