JUDE LEVENTIS

Dalmasca Superior.^{(Turkish Influences)}
Growing up in Rabanastre had been rife with conflict, especially for someone now well into his years. Just a child when his home fell under Garlemald's occupation, he had to grow up quick; Learn a few things. One that as a diverse nation, many adopted the philosophy of "Live and Let Live", one that he still carries over into current day. However, within his small community inside the city the concept of honor was deeply embedded. His actions could either reflect well or poorly on his own reputation and his family's.This was later something that would damn not only him, but his loved ones in the eyes of their collectivist community. Once he was of age, he willingly signed on as a conscript to attain garlean citizenship for him and his family- a necessary evil in his eyes to provide and ensure their safety in the years to come. Many disagreed with his actions, and his family's name suffered the brunt of it.While his family had considered themselves people of faith, following the teachings of the Light of Kiltia, Garlemald had banned worship and had either destroyed or repurposed all holy places of worship in the city. As a conscript in their military, there wasn't any room for worship in the God of Light, and even now Jude struggles with his faith.

The IVth Legion.
Signing on as a conscript seen Jude joining the IVth Legion, the local garlean forces that oversaw the Dalmascan area. There he would undergo basic military training, learning how to wield a gunblade as someone who's able to manipulate aether, and being a general mechanic for magitek. Even after years of active service, Jude never became more than a common foot soldier, just another body to fill the rank and file in the eyes of his superiors. Rabanstre has seen its fair share of skirmishes and small rebellions throughout the years, pitting him against his own countrymen in a bid to keep the 'peace'. To keep some of the native forces from becoming too sympathetic to the rebel's cause, him and a few others were sent on outside assignments to help other legions curb rebel forces in distant lands. Military life to him was thankless and grueling, often most of his earnings being sent back to his family, but it gave him some useful skills. (See Additional Hook for more information about this time.)The bombardment that befell Rabanastre however was seen as the ultimate betrayal of his years of loyalty, and at the first chance while out on assignment Jude deserted. He fled, and even though in the wake of the IVth Legion's defeat with the normal rank and file having not been tried for their war crimes, Jude knows there are those who still hold resentment for ex-conscripts. It's a part of his past that he keeps a tightly held secret, though his familiarity around magitek and gunblades could maybe instill an air of suspicion.

The Crown Jewel of the Desert. And then some.
It was time for a new life and what better place to do that then in Eorzea? Going by a new name to try and erase any ties back to his past, Jude settled in Ul'dah after a lengthy journey and multiple passages by ship. If not for the similar climate, then for the abundance of work if one is willing to turn a blind eye to shadier business. For the right price there isn't much this man isn't willing to do, and he'll do it well too. A mercenary has got to keep up a good reputation if they want to keep their coin purse full; And be willing to follow the trail of money, any city will do, it's just Ul'dah seems to be the place for those in need of muscle.Need an escort for your trade route? A bodyguard while you go about your business? Someone to guard your crates of questionable goods from competitors or those who would go snooping? Jude's your man and while usually a lone wolf, if you hire more than one person for the job, then he'll learn to play nice.And after a job well done (or not), nothing beats hitting up the local tavern for a few drinks. He might even feel so inclined to buy a round if the pay was good and the job went off without a hitch.

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Name: Toby/Jude/Cross
Pronouns: he/him
Timezone: PSTJust a silly little guy, really. I've been playing FFXIV for over 5 years now and have been doing forum RP for fandoms like Lord of the Rings and D&D campaigns for longer still. Personally my replies range from single to multi-paragraph, but I usually match my RP partner in replies based on IG or discord RP. I'm LGBT+ and ftm trans and don't condone racism or any bigotry.Availability varies depending on my work schedule, unfortunately I suffer the retail life.discord available on request.

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