[color=#BDBDBD][center][color=#D3844B][h2]【[u][b]Valerian, Remi. Leclère[/b][/u]】[/h2][/color]
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[h3][color=#D3844B][i]~[/i][b]“The past casts a long shadow.”[/b][i]~[/i][/color][/h3][/center][hider][indent][h2][sub] [ [color=#D3844B]❖[/color] ] B I O[/sub][/h2][hr][b][color=#000000]❖[/color] Name:[/b]Valerian Remi Leclère.
[b][color=#000000]❖[/color] Age:[/b] 18.
[b][color=#000000]❖[/color] Birthplace:[/b] Perrence.
[b][color=#000000]❖[/color] Height:[/b] 6 ft.
[b][color=#000000]❖[/color] Weight:[/b] 213 lbs.
[b][color=#000000]❖[/color] [url= https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/528045dc-f0ed-4bd4-aa63-6c09983d9b52/dc7ymk9-bb922193-e646-4c2f-b23d-96325f9f0c70.jpg/v1/fill/w_1024,h_1280,q_75,strp/luke2_by_eagledb_dc7ymk9-fullview.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7ImhlaWdodCI6Ijw9MTI4MCIsInBhdGgiOiJcL2ZcLzUyODA0NWRjLWYwZWQtNGJkNC1hYTYzLTZjMDk5ODNkOWI1MlwvZGM3eW1rOS1iYjkyMjE5My1lNjQ2LTRjMmYtYjIzZC05NjMyNWY5ZjBjNzAuanBnIiwid2lkdGgiOiI8PTEwMjQifV1dLCJhdWQiOlsidXJuOnNlcnZpY2U6aW1hZ2Uub3BlcmF0aW9ucyJdfQ.denPtUmkK6Skb5DJkw4GPz8nPu56GUQBeFi5FoZtSg8]Physique:[/url][/b] Tall and in shape with faintly wavy, not-quite-straight, white hair, and amber eyes, Vel is the sort of person who easily stands out in a crowd. With an easy air about him, Vel moves with confidence in his stride and the natural grace of an athlete. Possessed of the pale flesh of someone from colder climates and the muscle of someone who takes care of themselves in all the ways one should, there is a certain discipline to him. His clothes are often well-cared-for, without scuffs or holes or loose threads, despite the fact that he often wears them almost sloppily. Yet, as if as a deliberate contrast, Vel can often be seen in well-tailored, and certainly expensive, clothes—not that such things could quite be described as ‘finery.’ On the other hand, he has a penchant for jewelry, wearing a few rings, one of which is the signet ring of his house—which he wears as a pendant around his neck, often hidden beneath his clothes as if to make a statement. While Valerian can often be seen with a smile, there is nonetheless something off about him; perhaps he’s seen too much….

[b][color=#000000]❖[/color] History:[/b] 
[indent][hider= ]Perrence born and raised, Valerian—or Vel for short—was a product of deliberate breeding, an experiment by his father—Marius Phillidor Leclère—to create ‘the perfect mage,’ insofar as one could even attempt such a thing. The ambitious, if callous and almost cruel, man had always desired only to bring his family—and his own—reputation and status to ever greater heights. In his [i]wisdom[/i], Marius married a Blarthic noblewoman despite her status even as he lusted after the distinctive Blood Type that ran in her line: Dualblood. So it was that arrangements were made and maiden names were shed as the families were joined as the two were wed. In swift order, a child was conceived and then another as Marius made sure he would always have an heir regardless of their circumstances. Though it was hard on Vel’s mother—Laufey Sessilia Leclère was made of sterner stuff than most. Thus were born Émeric, then Valerian, and of course, his sister Nina-Blær, though each was several years apart by necessity. While their mother cared for them all equally and her serving women assisted, Marius spent time and care with only one: Émeric.

Marius, it seemed, could not have asked for a more perfect candidate for an heir, as the boy had not only inherited his mother’s Dualblood manas, but had both a high RAS value of 8.25 [i]and[/i] two stable mana colonies. So it was that Valerian grew up in the shadow of his older brother’s accomplishments—even though his parents believed that he too was possessed of the rare dual colony arrangement, something that he eventually discovered was not true (a fact that he quietly kept to himself). Of course, with a father who paid him little mind, Valerian often found himself somewhat desperately vying for the man’s approval, until eventually, Marius lost his temper. Berating the young boy, Marius drove a single truth into Vel—it was better to not be noticed.

So it was that for much of his childhood, and practically all of his adolescence, Vel made sure not to garner his father’s attention. He kept up with his studies, listened to his tutors, and diligently developed his magics if only to make good on his parents’ belief that he’d manifested two mana colonies at birth. At the young age of 13 Valerian finally—after many attempts since his Gift awakened at 9–managed to create a stable population split between two mana colonies. Of course, given that he couldn’t tell anyone he received no acclaim for the feat, but rather was treated rather poorly despite being what he’d thought was up to his father’s standards.

It turned out that meeting expectations was simply not enough for Marius, no, to please the man one would need to exceed such things. For a time, Vel did what he’d always done, doing his utmost to ignore the harsh words and displeased glances his father cast his way. That was until an argument between Vel and his older brother broke out when Vel was merely 15.

Yet though there was certainly a serious disagreement between them, it was their father who took things too far. Tired of their arguing and furious with Vel’s “lacking” performance, Marius forced the two into a no-holds-barred duel.

It ended in tragedy.[hr]A year passed between his brother’s…unfortunate passing and Vel’s withdrawal from his family. Rather than stay in their primary estate, he took up permanent residence in one of their other properties along with a small array of servants. It seemed to Vel—now haunted by his brother’s shocked final gaze—that while he’d finally earned his father’s respect, it had come at a cost far too great. Indeed, it had been one he had not willingly paid. So it was that for some time—indeed until the ripe age of 18–that he ignored all of his father’s correspondence and buried himself in frivolity.

It was an empty time, one devoid of any [i]true[/i] joy, or at least absent of anything meaningful or lasting. However, when the clock struck midnight on his 18th birthday, it appeared that his father was quite done with his sulking. Showing up unannounced, the man gave Vel an ultimatum.

Attend Ersand’Enise Academy and further his father’s goals or be disowned.

Reluctantly, Valerian chose the former.[/hider][/indent][/indent][indent][h2][sub][ [color=#D3844B]❖[/color] ] P E R S O N A L I T Y[/sub][/h2][hr][/indent][indent][indent]
[b][color=#000000]❖[/color] Motivation:[/b] Having few proper drives, let alone clear goals, perhaps the only thing that can be said about Vel’s motivations is that he has almost none. If there were one thing though, it would likely be that he desires to be better and perhaps make sure that fewer people like his father are left to roam free in the world.

[b][color=#000000]❖[/color] Persona:[/b]
[indent]♦Intelligent
♦Observant
♦Loyal
♦Considerate
♦Easy-going
♦Charismatic
♦Selfless
[indent][hider= ][indent][i]Sharp-witted and with a tongue that could lash if he ever desired such, Vel is something of an ambivert preferring both more cerebral activities at some times and people at others. He is fiercely loyal, but often takes on an almost aloof affect as if he isn’t particularly attached to anything in the world. While he’s certainly no doormat, it couldn’t exactly be said that Valerian is the sort who tends to deliberately attract or seek attention, nor is he one to make much of a fuss about most things. Insults and slights roll off him like oil and water, almost never sinking in or mixing; whether this is a result of his not caring for himself much or a thick skin due to his father’s ravings is anyone’s guess. Yet despite his seemingly aloof nature, Vel is in fact fiercely loyal to those he truly connects with and could easily be considered a staunch defender of anyone he cares for. Furthermore, Vel is particularly opposed to the selfish or self-obsessed, and in particular, anyone with manipulative or exploitative behavior, which he absolutely abhors. Beyond this, he is slow to anger and eminently rational when it comes to most matters. At the same time however, he is a lover of the absurd and can at times take on mildly reckless, and decidedly mischievous, behavior so long as it is not at the expense of others–or at least only a fairly mild inconvenience.

It should be said that Valerian is decidedly good with people regardless of their age, creed, or gender. Easy-going, observant, and understanding he has fairly strong intuition and as such adapts rather quickly to both people and situations. However, perhaps one of his greatest flaws is that he simply cannot abide certain forms of injustice—even if he cares little about law and crime. Bullying, malicious pranks, narcissism, and cruelty are things that he not only hates but simply cannot tolerate. If he sees them, he will act, often before or without thinking and frequently with little regard for himself. Such situations are perhaps the only ones that are likely to result in his openly expressing and acting upon his anger—an emotion that he is rather unfamiliar with processing, let alone dealing with in anything remotely resembling a healthy manner.

Perhaps this is simply the cost of trauma.[/i][/indent][/hider][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent][indent][h2][sub][ [color=#D3844B]❖[/color] ] C A P A B I L I T I E S[/sub][/h2][hr][/indent][indent][indent][h3][sub][ [color=#D3844B]❖[/color] ] [i]T H E  G I F T  [sub][sup]| [b]RAS {7.37[7.88](88)+8+24}[/b][/sup][/sub][/i][/sub][/h3][/indent][indent][indent][color=1E90FF]Kinetic[/color]{4.5}[color=FF8C00]Arcane[/color]{4}[color=BA55D3]Chemical[/color]{2}.[/indent][/indent][indent][indent][indent][b][color=#004b80]Blueblood[/color] ❖ [color=#004B80]D[/color][color=#154271]u[/color][color=#2A3A63]a[/color][color=#3F3255]l[/color][color=#D3844B]b[/color][color=#692138]l[/color][color=#7E182A]o[/color][color=#93101C]o[/color][color=#A8080E]d[/color] ❖ [color=crimson]Sanguinaire[/color][/b][/indent][/indent][/indent]
[indent][b][color=#000000]❖[/color] Experience:[/b] While he’s certainly not been to a school or other similar institution for mages prior to Ersand’Enise’s prestigious Academy, Vel has been tutored by skilled mages and experts since he first displayed the Gift. As a direct result of this and his own experimentation, Vel is surprisingly adroit in his use of magic. While he has managed to maintain a stable pair of mana colonies for the last five years, the young nobleman’s ability to ‘boost’ himself is inconsistent at best and dismal on average. However, he has gained sizable control over the colonies allowing him higher efficiency and control than the average mage of his skill level.

Beyond this, due to his extensive experimentation–if only in the interest of distracting himself since the…incident with his brother–Vel has developed some signature skills with the Kinetic school in particular. This school of magic is easily his most developed, allowing him to draw, expel, control, and cycle kinetic energy–and convert other energies into it–far more efficiently than with other schools. While his ability with the Arcane and Chemical schools is drastically less developed, one could more accurately state that he has overspecialized at the cost of many foundational skills. In the case of both schools, he uses them almost solely to draw energy and convert it, or to manage his own body’s energies to a degree. Nonetheless, he is somewhat more capable with the Arcane School, allowing him relatively standard–or at least simple–expressions of its signature magics.[/indent][/indent]
[indent][indent][indent][b][color=#000000]❖[/color] [u]Skills[/u][/b] 
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[u][b]Catalyze[/b][/u]
[i]Chemical{2-5}[/i]
[indent]By narrowing their focus, the mage drastically increases their awareness of their own biological make-up to the point that they can precisely detect even the mana colonies inhabiting their body. At this stage, the mage will begin drawing energy from their surroundings, deliberately catalyzing the reproductive processes of their colonies. This ability—while not terribly useful for most magic users—is absolutely pivotal for mages possessing the Dualblood Mana Type.

Essentially, by deliberately feeding a sharp influx of power into their mana colony (or colonies) they cause the manas to rapidly begin reproducing, thus causing a sizable increase in their RAS value. Eventually, mages using this spell can hone their control to such a degree that they can actually deliberately target only groups of their manas, allowing them to control the strength of the boost they receive up to a point. At the highest level, these individuals can even turn off the “reproduction signal” in their manas allowing them to more quickly recover from—but never entirely get rid of—the refractory period suffered by Dualblood mages.[/indent][/indent][/hider][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent]
[indent][indent][indent][b][color=#000000]❖[/color] [u]Spells[/u][/b] 
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[u][b]Force Implement[/b][/u]
[i]Kinetic{3-7}[/i]
[indent]Through a series of varied and complex calculations, a mage skilled in the Kinetic School may arrest control of a chosen amount of air in their surroundings through the use of applied kinetic force. Following this, the mage can ‘shape’ the air using patterns of continuously generated kinetic energy moving in two or more opposing vectors. This results in largely invisible, but entirely tangible, ‘objects’ composed of pressurized air. These objects can be moved and otherwise manipulated by altering the position and orientation of the kinetic energy patterns. Notably, the kinetic force applied to the outside of the ‘object’ moving inwards is incrementally less than the force moving from the core moving outwards. The amount of kinetic energy used can vary. Lastly, if the ‘construct’ is destabilized the outer kinetic field will always fail first, resulting in a localized kinetic explosion. Notably, the pressurized air gradually increases in temperature the longer the spell remains active.[/indent]
[u][b]Force Lance[/b][/u]
[i]Kinetic{4}[/i]
[indent]Functioning by the principles of Force Implement, this spell differs only in its shape and in the fact that it has a sort of internal kinetic energy reservoir that Vel can specifically use to—on command—and in an instant accelerate it to frightful speeds. Beyond this, the spell is only particularly notable in that Vel is exceptionally familiar with it due to having practiced extensively in its use.[/indent][/indent][/hider][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent][indent][indent][h3][sub][ [color=#D3844B]❖[/color] ] [i]L A N G U A G E S[/i][/sub][/h3][/indent][/indent][indent][indent]
[indent]❖Perrench - Native speaker.
❖Blarthic Eskandish - Native speaker.
❖Avincian - Fluent spoken. Advanced written.
❖Revidian - Fluent spoken. Advanced written.

[indent][i]Valerian is natively bilingual, being a native speaker in both Perrench and Blarthic Eskandish. Additionally, Valerian had to become fluent in Avincian and Revidian due to his noble upbringing. He is passable in several other local languages, but his grammar is significantly more rough.[/i][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent][indent][indent][h3][sub][ [color=#D3844B]❖[/color] ] [i]T A L E N T S  &  F L A W S[/i][/sub][/h3][/indent][/indent][indent][indent]
[indent][hider= ][indent][hider=TL;DR][indent][h3][sup][sub][ [color=#D3844B]❖[/color] ] [i]Strengths & Flaws[/i][/sub][/sup][/h3][indent][indent][list][b][color=#0000B0]❖[/color][/b] Knowledgeable - Skilled with magical calculations
[b][color=#0000B0]❖[/color][/b] Athletic - High stamina (Limited)
[b][color=#0000B0]❖[/color][/b] Exceptional Focus - Multitasker
[b][color=#0000B0]❖[/color][/b] High pain threshold
[b][color=#0000B0]❖[/color][/b] Fast Learner
[b][color=#0000B0]❖[/color][/b] Resilient

[b]❖[/b] Unmotivated - Situational
[b]❖[/b] Emotionally Intelligent
[b]❖[/b] Mischievous
[b]❖[/b] Aloof

[b][color=#B00000]❖[/color][/b] Blinded in the face of Injustice
[b][color=#B00000]❖[/color][/b] Conflict Avoidant - Emotional
[b][color=#B00000]❖[/color][/b] Dismissive - Situational
[b][color=#B00000]❖[/color][/b] Part-time Overthinker
[b][color=#B00000]❖[/color][/b] Prone to heatstroke
[b][color=#B00000]❖[/color][/b] Bad with authority
[b][color=#B00000]❖[/color][/b] Physically Limited[/list][/indent][/indent][/indent][/hider]
Though he’s not one to bring it up, it should not be understated that Valerian is, in fact, a polymath—otherwise known as an individual with wide-reaching knowledge, in this case with his particular areas of expertise being physics and what he refers to as ‘Magical Calculus.’ This form of math is essentially designed around making complex calculations and considerations that allow the magic-user to then create and maintain spells of particular complexity. In tangent with his exceptional ability to multitask, Vel becomes a significantly more impressive specimen than one might think considering his fairly ‘average’ (for a mage) RAS score.

Beyond the above, Vel is in good shape and fairly athletic, if only because he had to increase his physical stamina to compensate for the taxing nature of his mana blood type. Furthermore, on account of his being a dualblood with two active mana colonies, Vel runs particularly hot making him prone to overheating and things such as heatstroke. This means that despite him being in good shape it is not particularly safe for him to exercise or exert himself physically for long periods of time without magical aid. He is, like all Dualbloods, prone to sudden and unexpected bruising—though this has died down more and more as his colonies gradually acclimate to one another’s continued existence.

While he doesn’t suffer from issues of self-esteem, Vel often questions whether he ought to continue on given the sins of his past. This leaves him somewhat directionless and somewhat unmotivated beyond distracting or enjoying himself much of the time. In this way, he can sometimes be misunderstood and thought to simply not care for much of anything at all. Having been more or less controlled by his father’s whims for his entire life, Vel is wont to follow rather than lead. As, though he desires independence, he knows not at all what to do with it. Additionally, though he appears aloof to most things and largely unflappable, the reality is that he is actually far more aware of the harm that simple words or careless actions can cause. While this doesn’t always make him hesitant, it certainly can, and in addition to that, it means that any action he takes that might harm another is one he is likely to secretly agonize over far more than most. Yet, at the same time, Vel is just as likely to challenge authority as he is to follow the leader. This is the result of virtually all such figures in his life abusing their power more often than not. On another note, when faced with his own anger, Vel will often shut down–freezing and fleeing rather than choosing to fight. Only if cornered–physically or emotionally–is he ever likely to choose to [i]fight[/i] as he has seen the damage his father’s lack of self-control caused and is adamant not to repeat the man’s mistakes. The only exception, however, is when his anger is in response to injustice, in which it will burn cold and quietly. During such times Vel will often ignore logic and his instincts, instead gunning recklessly to right perceived wrongs.

As a result of the physical limitations imposed on him by his mana blood type, Valerian tends to favor ranged magic. This is largely due to his having to expend energy to keep himself from overheating or otherwise overexerting himself. It should additionally be notated that the variety of his casting is somewhat limited—or at least specialized—due to his lack of training and unique situation. This has resulted in his being particularly good at drawing and casting, whereas his ability to contain energy is severely lacking relative to most mages and his conversion rate is rather middling.[/indent][/hider][/indent][/indent][/indent][indent][h2][sub][ [color=#D3844B]❖[/color] ] I N V E N T O R Y[/sub][/h2][hr][/indent][indent]
[indent][hider= ][indent][b][u]Money[/u][/b] - [i]Owned:[/i] Vel has about 349 Magus to his name in the bank, but only carries about 2 Magus worth at any given time.

[b][u]Wardrobe[/u][/b] - [i]Owned:[/i] Largely kept in his quarters at Ersand’Enise, Vel has a wide assortment of clothes, the majority of which are high-quality. He does have a series of garments that are…lower class at best, as sometimes he enjoys consorting with commoners as he’s not above such things. This assortment of clothes includes a few different sets of jewelry–mostly rings and necklaces, though there are the rare, but simple earrings for when he’s in the mood for such things.

[b][u]L'Oeil Ensanglanté[/u][/b] - [i]Worn:[/i] A Strangely gorgeous and intricate ring made of multiple moving rings, With the 2 most center rings appearing to be made of gears. These central rings each have intricate cravings within and are made of dark steel and vibrant bronze. Each tooth of the gear is marked with a number going from 1-9. The ring has a very intricate enchantment made specifically to assist in the daily life of Dualbloods. The ring is able to keep track of the amount of manas in circulation within the wearer's body, which makes it essentially useless to non-dualbloods. For Dualbloods however, it is an essential tool as each ring is attuned to one of the wearer's mana colonies. As a result, the numbers of the gears serve as a means for the wearer to keep track of their colonies. Each denotation on the gears represents a factor of 10%. Keeping the gears at roughly 5 each is often best.

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[indent][i][u]Additive Effect:[/u][/i] 3 manas
[i][u]Mana Type:[/u][/i]  None
[i][u]Longevity:[/u][/i] Platinum 2
[i][u]Efficiency:[/u][/i] Platinum 
[i][u]Density:[/u][/i] Gold
[i][u]Capacity:[/u][/i] Platinum
[i][u]Attunement:[/u][/i] Platinum 3
[i][u]Final Grade:[/u][/i] Platinum 2[/indent][/hider][/indent]

[b][u]The Pendant of Guilty Conscience[/u][/b] - [i]Worn:[/i] A gift from Abdel as recognition for taking the high road in a conflict with Ingrid Penderson after the battle in Retan. For Valerian, this necklace is more of a reminder of the person he desires not to be, than it is a useful tool. As, in addition to simply providing 8 manas, each time that this pendant's bearer substantially lies, betrays a friend, murders, or commits a crime greater than petty theft, this pendant will gain one charge. Each charge will grant its bearer a spellcasting benefit as follows, stacking:
[indent][hider=Charges][indent][indent]1) One extra advantage roll per cycle.
2) A +4 benefit to any two spells per cycle.
3) One extra skill modifier tier in a chosen school.
4) Defense boosted by two tiers twice per cycle.
5) The ability to revive a dead ally/enemy (they're pretty much the same thing, right?)[/indent][/indent][/hider][/indent]
[b][u]Masterwork Seven: Akuma[/u][/b] - [i]Worn:[/i] Gained after the Pendant when Ingrid instigated a second conflict. Valerian finally lost his temper and stood against the bully in a hand-to-hand fight with magic barred. Coming out the victor, he thus took the seventh Masterwork of Kagemitsu Kenshin back as his spoils. This haureenium katana exudes a faint glow and a subtle aura of heat. It begins with 24 manas and enjoys the following effects:

[indent][hider=Mechanics][indent][indent]1. [HEATING UP]: The sword constantly draws heat from its environment, boosting all heat-based offensive and defensive magic (arcane, some chemical, some atomic, and some magnetic) by one RAS modifier tier and gradually strengthening itself by gaining two manas per use, up to a total of 32. These extra manas can exceed the normal limit of 32 available from items.

2. Each successful defense also builds a charge of [INFERNAL WRATH]. Once the Akuma 7 builds five, it will release their power into the VOID, drawing (roll a d5 with advantage) tier 2 demon sprites into reality.

3. This weapon allows its user to be an [IRRITANT], forcing an enemy to prioritize them as target when rolling to decide.[/indent][/indent][/hider][/indent]
[b][u]Lilac[/u][/b] - [i]Owned:[/i] A horse, affectionately named and cared for, Lilac is Vel’s favored mount and in a way, his closest confidante. She is fast, strong, well-trained, and incredibly loyal–if somewhat fiery in her temperament.

[b][u][url=https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0008/9964/5492/products/CASTRO_SMITH_PRODUCT_PHOTOS_HEART_GOLD_01_1a7a7d67-e9c8-4a3c-8bec-0e5f55a1e89c.jpg?v=1673873500&width=1946]Signet Ring Pendant[/url][/u][/b] - [i]Worn:[/i] Always on his person, if typically hidden beneath his shirt, is the signet ring of his house, which on top of denoting his lineage also serves as a universal sign of his position as heir. The ring is, all-in-all, incredibly intricate and rather ostentatious. It is rather valuable as one might expect of such a thing.[/indent][/hider][/indent][/indent][indent][h2][sub][ [color=#D3844B]❖[/color] ] J O U R N E Y[/sub][/h2][hr][/indent][indent][indent]
[hider= ][i]This will be updated as the RP goes on.[/i]

[indent]【[b][i]Entry title[/i][/b]】[/indent][indent][indent][i][sub]Entry location/date[/sub][/i][/indent][/indent][indent][indent][indent]WRITTEN ENTRY[/indent][/indent][/indent][/hider][/indent][/indent][indent][h2][sub][ [color=#D3844B]❖[/color] ] M I S C E L L A N E O U S[/sub][/h2][hr][/indent][indent][indent][hider= ][indent][h3][sub][u][b]The Leclère Family[/b][/u][/sub][/h3][indent][b][i]~ “Bloodless and Bloodied.” ~[/i][/b][/indent][/indent][indent][indent][hider= ][indent][indent][h3][sub][ [color=#D3844B]❖[/color] ] [i]R E P U T A T I O N[/i][/sub][/h3][/indent][/indent][indent][indent][indent]Starting with Lazare who was essentially the family’s founder, the Leclère Family has held the favor of three kings since their rise to power. Notably, Benedict the Blessed, Guillaume II, and now Rouis XI have favored the Leclères, with Marius outright having Rouis XI’s ear. They are—nonetheless—considered an upstart and rather young noble family, if a powerful one. The oldblood noble houses hold them largely in disdain, with some notable exceptions for those who have worked with them historically, and perhaps one or two who have recognized their rather impressive rise to prominence. The Leclères are considered unwise to cross, even if they are held—to a degree—in low esteem by some of the old blood houses.

Holding the King’s ear, and a [i]relatively[/i] stable standing amongst the high nobility, much of their power comes from political maneuvering, historical reputation, and allies rather than large holdings or huge stakes in the economy. In recent years, there have been rumors that have rather put into question whether it is strictly wise to allow the Leclères in their positions. As such, some of the lower and middling noble houses have closely watched their dealings, watching and waiting for any weakness or opportunity to take them down. This has been what the current head of the family: Marius Phillidor Leclère has been working against as no one would have dared oppose them when his father was in power. So it is that Marius works to ensure that they will not dare do so in the future as well.[/indent][/indent][/indent][indent][indent][h3][sub][ [color=#D3844B]❖[/color] ] [i]H I S T O R Y[/i][/sub][/h3][/indent][/indent][indent][indent]
[hider= ][indent]Lazare Phillipe Leclère–Marius’ father–raised their family’s position from that of lesser nobles during the great unrest caused by the War of the Glades. Capitalizing on the shifting political situation and unstable footing of a great many noble houses, Lazare took a gamble on his holdings to raise a small militia, which he went on to train alongside several compatriots who he later allowed to inconspicuously go missing. Once his force was thoroughly trained, he waged a smaller guerilla war on the usurpers to gain the favor of Benedict the Blessed while he remained in hiding. Lazare’s small, but elite, force came to be known as the ghosts of the countryside and demons of the night, striking unexpectedly and with a ferocity not often seen in a force so small.

While they could hardly win a war entirely on their own, their efforts did ultimately earn the King-in-hiding’s attention, which eventually allowed Lazare to join forces with Benedict’s allies. With time and underground collaboration–keeping their plans and troop movements as clandestine as possible–they were eventually able to assist Benedict in reclaiming his throne and securing his rule.

So it was that in the aftermath Lazare and his family were rewarded for their patriotism and loyalty earning themselves land and titles to match. For some time, Lazare bided his time, but to his chagrin opportunity would not present itself again in his generation, so instead he trained his sons such that they could continue his legacy and rise amongst the peerage. Years later, after Lazare had passed–and Marius had [i]“outlived”[/i] all his brothers–strife once more reared its head in Perrence. With the country threatened by foreign powers that had once been theirs to control, King Rouis XI found himself desperately in need of allies and advisors whom he knew he could trust. Thus he called upon his old friend. Marius Leclère as the two had attended the same Academy in their youth and the two began their plans to unite the nobility and resolve the war that would come to be known as the Joruban Revolution.[/indent][/hider][/indent][/indent][indent][indent][h3][sub][ [color=#D3844B]❖[/color] ] [i]M E M B E R S  &  T I T L E S[/i][/sub][/h3][/indent][/indent][indent][indent][indent][s]Lazare Phillipe Leclère[/s]
Marquess Marius Phillidor Leclère.
Marchioness Laufey Sessilia Leclère.
Lord & Heir Valerian Remi Leclère.
Lady Nina-Blær Leclère.[/indent][/indent][/indent][/hider][/indent][/indent][/hider][/indent][/indent][/hider][/color]