Anri Alimont
Introduction
Speaking softly with a calm, steady tone of voice, Anri is a strange woman always appearing half a step removed from the world around her; her intense focus is that of a soul with one clear, singular cause and very little interest in much else.Yet when the mask slips, the details hidden in the cracks of her facade lead to a different conclusion: beneath the plates of her armor beats the kind heart of a deeply caring, strangely charismatic woman who would stop at nothing to protect her people.
A tradition of duty;
dedication until death.
KeywordsAdventurer + Anti-Hero + Grounded Fantasy + Hard Shell, Soft Core + Ishgardian + Mundane + Stoic
Approaches & StyleY: OOC Approaches + Y: IC Approaches + N: /Tell RPCharacter-Driven + 3rd Person + Long-Term
Themes & InfoAdventuring + Dark Fantasy + Slice of LifeTimezone: EU + Discord available if we have plans!
Miscellaneous InfoAge: 33 + Height: 6'1" + Occupation: Adventurer + Alignment: Chaotic Good + Archetype: Fighter
At A Glance
Veteran Adventurer
Anri is a member of the Adventurers' Guild. While she has a reputation for reliability and determination, it's her fixation on hunting voidsent first and foremost that people recognize her for: it's uncommon if not unusual to see her do anything else.
Rugged Traveler
The dirt and dust upon her armor have become permanent markings, matting the shiny polish of what was once a fine suit of armor into an unremarkable ensemble of leather and steel. A satchel sits at her lower back, holding equipment typical for travelers.
Fierce Protector
If an attack were launched on this place right now- if the walls came crashing down and the whole world descended upon you-, this woman would hurl herself in death's way to save you. You are sure of this.
Strangely Charming
A woman of few words, Anri prefers to let her deeds speak for themselves. Through small gestures, she proves herself to be more thoughtful, caring and even gentle than most would assume; there's a strange, unexpected charm to her.
Charmingly Strange
Rarely ever seen without her armor and almost never seen without her helmet or weaponry, Anri is an odd woman with many unusual habits. In combination with her earnest, blunt nature, she makes for charmingly strange company.
Hooks
Adventurers' Guild
Fellow members of the Adventurers' Guild may have heard of Anri before: almost never seen without her armor, a little too stoic for her own good and a bit too fixated on hunting voidsent, her reputation is a mixed one - endearingly weird to some, off-puttingly weird to others, but undeniably reliable either way.
Death's Door
With no magic skills to speak of and her proclivity towards solo adventuring, Anri often finds herself injured and in (dire) need of a healer to tend to her wounds. Many- if not most- of her longest-standing friendships have started with Anri at death's door and asking a stranger for help.
Everyday Life
Anri would have you believe otherwise, but she, too, needs rest and recovery like any other person: her equipment needs to be maintained, her consumables need to be restocked, and her own body needs food, water and sleep as well. During these rare downtimes, one might actually manage to talk to her at length.
Gentle Heart
Despite her generally detached and distant demeanor, Anri is far from callous and cold: altruistic and brave deep down, she will often go out of her way to help those in need in whatever ways she can, whether it's by jumping head-first into danger or by buying them a meal and lending them an ear.
Ossuary Business
While Anri is an adventurer first and foremost - and not exactly a magically gifted one -, her expertise in finding and hunting voidsent means she often ends up working for the Arrzaneth Ossuary, be it by accompanying thaumaturges in the field or by cleaning up the occasional ritual gone wrong.
Voidsent Hunter
From the lowliest of imps to the mightiest of blackguards, each and every voidsent is an antithesis to life as we know it - and therefore each and every voidsent must be put to the sword. Anri has made it her life's mission to be the one to wield that sword... with all the complications that might entail.
Story
As a war orphan raised by a band of traveling Coerthan sellswords, Anri has taken to the sword far too early in life and never found a chance to put it back down. Unable to relate to the everyday woes and worries of common folk, she struggles to navigate the intricacies of unclear hierarchies and the chaos of open schedules, preferring to live on the edge of society instead. Like a stray dog, she seeks the warmth and comfort of other people, but cannot truly find her place in their midst.With hands that have always wielded weapons and carried shields, her place is not among those who use theirs to dig up soil or craft and create beautiful works of art: feeling out of place among farmers, artisans, merchants, leaders and healers and thinkers as though she were unnecessary, Anri instead finds comfort far, far away from it all, where the rules of society and the laws of men no longer matter.In her relentless, stubborn pursuit of her goal of slaying all voidsent, Anri often disappears for days and weeks on end without notice; her place is out there, in the field, as a hunter of hunters, facing the horrors of the void, vile beasts and equally vile men so that they may never reach the very same people she cannot truly connect with.And yet, her long absences do not unnoticed: often finding her surrounded by souls far more gentle and kind than herself, one can't help but wonder what they see in her. Perhaps it is the selflessness with which she protects those who cannot protect themselves that makes them feel sheltered and safe; perhaps it is the unshakeable certainty with which she walks her path that offers them stability and comfort and ressurance.Or perhaps it is the small, thoughtful gestures with which she lessens the burdens of those around her that allow them to see what she so desperately tries to hide: that beneath the plates of armor, behind her walls of ice, past her thorns, beyond her caution and her guard, her heart has not forgotten how to love.
Out of Character
Player Notes
caffeine, she/they, late 20s, trans woman, butch lesbian, EU.
DNI: AI enthusiasts, bigots of any kind, fetish characters (i.e. F+), minors.
My wisdom for you: remember to be kind, or you will be reincarnated as a dung beetle in your next life.Roleplay Themes
I like dark fantasy, adventure plots, grounded narratives, rehumanization arcs & character-driven scenes.
I dislike comedy-focused scenes, modern-day vibes, aimless slice of life and high power level stuff.
I enjoy hosting little events for people from time to time, but mainly do that for my RP FC.Lore Proximity
I'm happy to "yes, and" things for as long as they maintain high verisimilitude, but when ideas start directly opposing existing canon and story beats, I lose interest fast. I'm okay with adding to the lore, but I'd rather not engage with major rewrites.First Contact
Be cool and I'll be cool! Don't be cool and I won't be cool. Please understand that I cannot read your mind, so if you're interested in roleplaying with me, make note of that - otherwise I'll assume we're just chit-chatting and socializing (which is fine too).
