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Quick Facts

Race Wildwood/Xaela Au'rizen
Gender Cisgender Male
Orientation Bisexual
Nameday 6th Sun, 3rd Umbral Moon
Guardian Oschon, the Wanderer
Homeland Ishgard
Residence N/A
G. Company Immortal Flames
F. Company N/A

Soren de Haillenarte

(Primal ✿ Famfrit)

< House Haillenarte Knight >

Soren de Haillenarte is a relatively quiet and reserved Auri-Elezen, often opting to silently listen rather than offer his own commentary. Many might assume him unsociable, but in reality… he simply doesn’t participate if he has nothing to add. He can be surprisingly conversational when the right topics are struck!

He is a fighter first and foremost, being well-versed in pugilism and swordfighting, but he holds the Ishgardian arts close to his heart. He is decently trained in astrology and Stephanivien has turned to him often to help develop and practice new machinist strategies. Despite his variety of trades, in the wake of the Dragonsong War, he much prefers to carry his sword and shield.

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Personality Types

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Basic Fear: Of being harmed or controlled by others [ + to fail preventing harm from coming to innocents ]

Basic Desire: To protect themselves (to be in control of their own life and destiny) [ + to protect that which he holds dear ]

Key Motivations: Want to be self-reliant, to prove their strength and resist weakness, to be important in their world, to dominate the environment, and to stay in control of their situation.

Eights have enormous willpower and vitality, and they feel most alive when they are exercising these capacities in the world. They use their abundant energy to effect changes in their environment—to “leave their mark” on it—but also to keep the environment, and especially other people, from hurting them and those they care about. At an early age, Eights understand that this requires strength, will, persistence, and endurance—qualities that they develop in themselves and which they look for in others.

In their unassuming, understated way, people with the ISFJ personality type (Defenders) help make the world go round. Hardworking and devoted, these personalities feel a deep sense of responsibility to those around them. ISFJs can be counted on to meet deadlines, remember birthdays and special occasions, uphold traditions, and shower their loved ones with gestures of care and support. But they rarely demand recognition for all that they do, preferring instead to operate behind the scenes.

One of the greatest ISFJ strengths is loyalty. They rarely allow a friendship or relationship to fade away from lack of effort. Instead, they invest a great deal of energy into maintaining strong connections with their loved ones – and not just by sending “How are you doing?” texts. People with this personality type are known for dropping everything and lending a hand whenever a friend or family member is going through a hard time.

Karmic justice is a complex matter. The equation comparing stones and feathers is a delicate balance. This is no simple operation. She must take into account every past experience, every thought and hope and fear, all your darkness and all your light, and mix it with the lessons your soul has determined to learn in this lifetime. So many variables could create a cluttered, indecipherable mess, but her scales are precise and her objectivity complete. The end result, the final judgement, is the perfect result of your own decisions. The cards that fall from her hand are the ones you selected.

- XI. Justice, Steampunk Tarot by Barbara Moore

Soren has presence and power in Ishgard, but he does not necessarily abide by or trust in the law. As a Warrior of Light, he is more than willing to use his power to enact what he believes is right.

Soren’s morals are led by motivation and reason more than action; the ends justify the means. He would be willing to forgive a killing if the killer was cornered; he would not be willing to forgive a thief profiting off of the poor.

Skills

Swordfighting 🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥
Pugilism 🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥
Gunslinging 🟥🟥🟥⬜⬜
Astrology 🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥
Botany 🟥🟥⬜⬜⬜
Gardening 🟥🟥⬜⬜⬜
Culinary 🟥🟥🟥⬜⬜
Housing 🟥🟥⬜⬜⬜

Roleplay Hooks

One of Many
Requirement » Warrior of Light, or otherwise involved with the Scions

Soren is one of the current Warriors of Light. He does not often talk about his escapades, and has not been present at every singleWoL-relevant event; but, if you also play a WoL, there is a chance they've fought side by side.

Ishgardian Ghost
Requirement » Alive in Ishgard pre-Calamity

If your character grew up in Ishgard before the Calamity, there is a chance that they briefly spotted Soren in the city some night. It may be difficult to recognize him - it's been years, he has grown and changed, but a scaled Elezen would stand out nonetheless.

Ishgardian Politics
Requirement » Currently resides in Ishgard

Although Soren travels far and wide, he stays stationed in Ishgard when not being called on. He participates in relief and reconstruction efforts in the city and its connected settlements, as well as playing a part in helping Aymeric decide government decrees.

Immortal Flames
Requirement » Member of the Immortal Flames, or resident of Ul’dah

Soren is a Lieutenant in the Immortal Flames, and is frequently seen around Ul'dah. He is more likely than not to lend a helping hand - maybe you've asked for his help before, or he happened across a spat and intervened.

Bird... collector?

When outside of venues or other places restrictive on animals or minions, Soren will usually have a Hunting Hawk resting on his shoulder, or some other variety of birds. Maybe they mean more than just company for the road?

STB Missed a Steppe
Requirement » Knowledge of the Azim Steppe, and/or affiliation with the Dotharl clan.

Soren is half-Xaela, on his father’s side. When his Warrior of Light duties briefly pulled him to the Far East, he spent a cursory time trying to track down his father - but Scion duties called, and he could not invest time in this search. Perhaps you have knowledge of any white-haired Steppe Xaela…?

SHB Corrupted
Requirement » Aethersight/aether sensitivity

Soren was present for all of Shadowbringers and absorbed Lightwarden aether, thereby corrupting his own. To those with aethersight, his can be so dense that it appears to soak in with the aether of others nearest to him. He carries the black sclera and gold irises of a sin eater, and doesn’t ever seem to sleep… not that he’s likely to call attention to any of these facts.

END Old Friends
Requirement » Unsundered lore

Soren’s ancient self was Odysseus, the Azem prior to Venat. If you have your own ancient lore, and want to do some unsundered roleplay, feel free to message me!

Relationships

Amaris Ophitrana

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"...I would not be where I am if not for her encouragement."

Bianca Castalia

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"A beloved friend, and an excellent baker aside. She runs my favorite establishment in Empyreum..."

Trinne de Durendaire

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To be determined.

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Equipment

Lightbringer

...eponymous, huh?

Creed Wings

Anything else feels wrong.

Limbo Chiton

I promise, it's not that complicated.

Wayfarer's Gloves

Better to find off the blisters.

Seigneur's Breeches

...comfortable pants are important.

Wayfarer's Boots

How many malms have I walked?

Timeline

Pre-Game

XX

Soren is born as a bastard son to Countess Haillenarte and an Au Ra adventurer. Count Haillenarte is furious but his wife begs for his life. He remains alive on the condition that he remain hidden away.

12

Soren runs into Sample, two years his junior, while sneaking through the family house one night.

19

Soren spends more time with Sample, both learning from his interests and helping build on his ideas.

XX

Soren witnesses the Calamity in Ishgard. He awakens to the Echo inside him, but tells no one due to the treatment of his family.

A Realm Reborn

24

Soren escapes Ishgard and makes his way to Ul’dah.

Soren meets Amaris on his trip to Ul’dah.
Soren begins his training as a pugilist.

Heavensward

28

Soren returns to Ishgard with the help of Lord Haurchefant.

Soren reconnects with Sample and helps develop and practice new machinist strategies.

Soren meets Jannequinard and picks up astrology.

30

Soren participates in the Dragonsong War and privately reconnects with his family in the aftermath. He is honored as a knight of House Haillenarte with equal parts respect and remorse. He becomes a paladin.

Stormblood

32

Soren is present at Baelsar’s Wall and assists in the efforts to breach Ala Mhigo.

Soren meets Widargelt and begins learning the ways of the monk.

33

Soren visits the Azim Steppe for the first time. He seeks information about any white-haired Xaela adventurers, to no avail.

Shadowbringers

Soren goes to the First.

Soren prioritizes his monk teachings while fighting in the First. He feels strange carrying the Haillenarte crest where none will recognize it.

Endwalker

38

Soren travels to Old Sharlayan.

Soren travels to Thavnair.

39

Soren assists the relief efforts in Garlemald.

Soren visits Elpis.

Dawntrail

Soren meets Lazuli Spence and sponsors him to travel to Ishgard.

40

Soren travels to Tural.