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althea sophia greylake

"the owl of sharlayan"

the 'Presveftina'Epítropos of the tribunallady sightwardenaegis of the motherland

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heart.

body.

the self.

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soul.

mind.

essence.

old sharlayan.

lineage and legend.
Johannes Greylake and Amicelle Hawkford established House Greylake, driven by Johannes' ambition to pursue success through esoteric and aetheric means. House Greylake is known for its accomplishments in aetherology, alchemy, herbalism and medicine—by which these have opened doors for them to be proficient in arcane linguistics, arcane botany, chronomancy, and dreamweaving. (This plot hook requires some coordination.)

lady aetherologist.
As the daughter of esteemed Forum member and alchemist Johannes Greylake, an academic scholar, sage and inventor, besides being an important factor in Sharlayan governance, Althea is a researcher, aetherologist, aether artificer and innovator, proficient in healing, arcana, and other curative disciplines. She is also well-versed in arcane linguistics, and has also published journals for the motherland, in the field of aetherology, shields and glyphs, and further defense arcana based on Nymian techniques.

herbal, or saccharine.
Althea is the daughter of Johannes Greylake and Amicelle Hawkford, immigrants who had met under serendipitous circumstances, from La Noscea and The Shroud respectively. Johannes was one of the first to help cultivate and market oranges in the middle plains of La Noscea and establish Summerford Farms, while Amicelle was a quaint practitioner of white magic, an apiarist, and herbalist from The East Shroud. Her mother currently works at the Noumenon as an archivist and recordkeeper, and is also responsible for the production and importation-exportation of honey from Old Sharlayan. (This plot hook requires some coordination.)

the overseer.
Althea holds important position within her nation's governance. As the eyes and ears of the motherland, she serves as its solitary presveftina, tasked to face the world and present the nation's strength and intelligence as Old Sharlayan's sole emissary, ambassador, diplomat and informant to the Ecclesia and the Forum. She is also one-third of the Sharlayan Tribunal alongside Fourchenault Leveilleur and Montichaigne Mongrignois, responsible for overseeing the happiness and protection of the motherland, as well as preceding judgment with its people. (This plot hook requires some coordination as it is specifically tailored to abide by my own personal vision and version of Sharlayan governance.)

arete (Ἀρετή).
Meaning "virtue" and the inherent excellence and moral purity that is cultivated through the purification process, this is the name of Althea's device borne out of a theory that came to her during her travels: to separate corruption from purity from tarnished aether crystals [collected throughout her journey,] and siphon the corrupted side to create something. This was the same device she used in order to create Proto-Excalibur. The creation process caused for madness to plague her due to a profound degree of aetherial sickness, which led her to seclusion. She is in good health now. Both items are currently in the hands of the Ecclesia, guarded by the Forum. (This plot hook requires some coordination as it is specifically tailored to abide by my own progression of Althea's story.)

la noscea.

' athene noctua. '
As the eyes of the Forum beyond The Northern Empty, Althea serves as one of several 'bridges' between Eorzea and Sharlayan. Known within Sharlayan nobility for her prudence and sleek guile, one who often hears this name does not know it is her, but finds themselves often surprised when they do. For the unacquainted, the opportunity is a doorway to greater connections. Being the presveftina entails a multitude of responsibilities, and that includes traveling. Althea is responsible for overseeing Sharlayan's diplomatic and political relations with the Greater Eorzean mainland, as well as her motherland's safety and security. As the eyes and ears of Sharlayan beyond its borders, Althea's second home, Athene Noctua is her presveia—her nest, her home away from home, and if you are welcomed, then she considers you a friend. (This plot hook requires some coordination as it could be fun for a group plot/story/setting!)

' but the owls are still around. '
In the same way she is open-minded, a keen listener, ever observant and perceptive, Althea has eyes and ears everywhere — a benefit she has earned and established. It falls in accordance to her responsibilities within Old Sharlayan; as an informant to the Sharlayan Forum, Althea is always gathering information in the quietest of ways, like a swift barn owl, a hunter to prey... and her many other owls linger in places, ever watchful. (To avoid meta-gaming, this plot hook requires some coordination as it is specifically tailored to abide by my own personal vision of Althea and how it connects to Sharlayan governance.)

ishgard.

the eiderdown.
Her third home away from home, The Eiderdown has seen various renovations, but ultimately rests on its laurels for being a quaint coffeehouse in the heart of Ishgard's wards. you've ever been — which was exactly Althea's drive to make it so: homesickness. Althea offers this as a primary place to have quiet conversation, and it has seen many an adventure—and adventurers—set off. (Venue revival to be announced!)

the meridian.
A tea salon situated in Ishgard, The Meridian is named such as the meeting point for all to converse in sophistication and live music. Here, Althea conducts soireés and gatherings with her friends... and perhaps some place to also conduct business, away from the maddening crowd. (Venue to be announced!)

hauntings.
Not long after The Eiderdown was established, rumors of hauntings spread throughout Ishgard — and especially within the Wards. From the unease of Ishgardians and their worry of voidsent activity within their residential district, to heretics holding private ceremonies beneath Saint Reymanaud's Cathedral, there is much to uncover still regarding Althea's second favorite city in the world — and she would be more than keen to unlock its mysteries and resolve them with you. (This plot hook requires some coordination as it could be fun for a group plot/story/setting!)