Rémi d'Aubigné

Rémi d'Aubigné Oct 22, 2018 17:02:47 GMT -8

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Post by AJ on Oct 22, 2018 17:02:47 GMT -8

Perpetual WIP? Until I rewrite everything? We'll see.

Barely halfway through his second century, he's old enough that he doesn't at least smell of new blood, but young enough that he's used to the Vampire Elite scoffing. Ironically, he looks quite a bit older than most vampires. He tends to blend in reasonably well with humans, despite dressing a bit anachronistically. It's likely because he's well-fed, although maybe it's the heartwarming aura of 'everyone's grouchy grandad'. Senior citizens tend to get overlooked by demonhunters.

He lives in a dilapidated farmhouse half-taken by Knochenwalde. The original occupant, a farmer either taken by the supernatural, or lest gone mad and having run off. At any rate, the deed is moot and most citizens don't venture out that far anymore--except to steal some of the produce grown there.

History

Born some time in the 1700s in southern France, Rémi had his beginnings as a modest peasant farmer, working a plot of land under a landowner within the feudal system. Even now it tends to show. Stocky, with worn, calloused hands, and good work ethic, he has a need to keep busy even during downtime. His name likely hasn't stayed consistent throughout his short 100 or so years of unlife, but he'll always introduce himself as Rémi.

Rémi had four children. Jean-Jacques was the oldest, followed by Louis, and Ninette. His wife Marie died in labour with their youngest, Alexis. Alexis was always very weak from birth, unable to do much work on the land, which greatly strained the family's resources.

Life only got more difficult during the forming of the Assemblée nationale constituante and official "abolishment" of feudalism in 1790 onwards. The intent was there, but the raised taxes and owed seigneurial dues made making ends meet difficult. Much of the French revolution and the Noble's problems certainly weren't Rémi's problem, minus an undead Noble landing in his field. Rémi was unsure, but Marie was insistent on taking her in.

Years passed; Rémi's two eldest left to serve their country, his daughter tried out a life of her own, and eventually Alexei's frail body succumbed. There was an odd constant in his life, the undead visitor that checked up on him from time to time when he and his wife were nice enough to care for her.

She returned to him years later, when he was alone and at his lowest point.

His sire is a well-heeded vampiress known about France merely as Madeleine. He became, for a time, one of her right-hand vampires, alongside another spawn. While there he overcame his humble beginnings and became more learned, taking to the books she had more interest in collecting than reading.

Madeleine keeps a house in Paris, where she portrays herself to the normal folk as a reclusive, mysterious socialite who occasionally entertains at late dinner parties.

Sergei Shafirov was the name of a renowned Russian ballet danceur, who mysteriously went missing from the spotlight in the mid-1800s. He makes up the other half of Madeleine's fidus Achates.

Presumably Madeleine eventually lost interest in Rémi, and he was allowed to leave to explore the world. That didn't last long and instead he got stuck in a cursed German village. Welp.

Personality

He initially comes off as cool and a bit standoffish, or maybe just cranky. Wary, and difficult to really befriend, but willing to accept pleasant conversation. It's a good idea to open with a shared interest. He tends to have that expression like he's silently judging everyone.

That said, he isn't particularly threatening although (depending on his mood) he can exude a supernatural air of unease. It tends to get people out of his presence in a hurry, although they later don't really remember why they left.

Those that know him better describe him as snarky, sarcastic, deadpan, bitchy and definitely grouchy, with a sharp laugh.

Quirks

Scrunches his nose when he's genuinely smiling, or really laughing.
Occasionally tends to forget he has a fang out. Rookie mistake. What a noob. Otherwise his shapeshifting is usually excellent.
Another one of those "not really a part of the Villa" vampire rebels. He really, really doesn't want to be a part of the Villa. He makes a point to actively avoid going beyond the gardens and into the actual building. It wouldn't be hard to make him, but he'd definitely bitch about it. That said, he's not overly rude or critical of any of its constituents; he'd rather not draw the extra attention to himself. Probably for the best when you're in another Family's territory.

Likes & Dislikes

Likes

Gardening/Plants - Idle hands are the devil's--oh, well. He supposes that doesn't bother him much anymore. He hates sitting still, so he falls back on old habits--and he only has one. He doesn't have any use for vegetables anymore, so he's begun learning more about the aesthetics.
Tea - Something Madeleine introduced him to; he figures he would probably appreciate it more were he alive.

Books/Reading - Something he didn't pick up until after his undeath...
Blood??
Peace and quiet - Please.
Dance - Not something he expresses, but he has a strong, unspoken appreciation for it. High-class things like ballet and the waltz he only really encountered after he died.

Dislikes

Noise - Please.
Probably you - No offence.
People disregarding garden paths - At the very least, people not looking where they're stepping.

Blood Preference

He really doesn't have one. He doesn't tend to go for violent attacks, preferring to quickly and quietly subdue people, take his share, and leave them somewhere safe where they can be found. He's become confident and in-control enough as a vampire that he rarely kills.

Physical Traits

Long roman/aquiline/hooked nose
Coppery eyes; either warm and inviting or unnerving and cold depending on the circumstances
Scrunches his nose when he laughs or smiles genuinely
Chronic Awkward Smiler(TM)

Abilities

Minor shapeshifting, superspeed, nightvision, charming and hypnosis, other basic vampiric stuff. He's got a particularly good grapple on all base-level vampiric abilities.

Strengths

Charming Like most vampires, Rémi can charm or hypnotize people. Those enthralled by him often (although it depends on the person) find it very easy to trust him, like a close, old friend or parental figure. He tends to play it subtle. He can't seduce anyone to save his life.
Shapeshifting/Glamour Rémi is particularly adept at shapeshifting, an affinity he got from his sire. Especially when blending in with the living, he can become almost innocuous in a crowd. The visible age-gap doesn't hurt either. Most are a little more likely to invite in a kindly old man.

Weaknesses

He's not much of a fighter, and he doesn't try. That said, he's solidly built and has a mean right hook.
Rémi has no love or connection with the Church--when he was alive, the Church was nothing but a greedy organization that collected tithes from him and did little for the people. That said, artefacts and tools of the faith are as strong against him as any other vampire.
Stupidly curious about: gardening shit, dance shit. He'll come over to investigate plants he doesn't recognize, or most forms of dance. He's not stupid about it though, and still has a good sense of self-preservation. Except...
When he mouths off to someone he shouldn't and gets staked.

Personal Items

Pocketwatch - A heavy brass hunter-case, with a watercolour portrait tucked inside.
Reading glasses - Halfmoon specs; vampirism couldn't cure everything.
Cane - He hasn't needed it since he turned, but he tends to use it partly out of habit and partly to help draw attention away from himself.
Letters - Not that he can send anything. He's stuck here.

Character Relationships

Character- Whats Up with them

Full Name	Rémi d'Aubigné(?) fils
Etymology	Remigius
Aka	Grump Gramp Tramp Vamp
Species	Vampire
Age	~150
Birthday	March 30th
Gender	Male
Pronouns	He/Him
Sexuality	Pfft.
Info
Faction	Team "If you ask one more time I'll shut the door in your face"
Occupation	Gardner, Professional Grump Gramp
Home	Abandoned Farm (edge of Knochenwalde)
Often Seen	Gardens Parks Libraries Bookstores Not at the Villa
Master	Madeleine
Physical Appearance
Height	5'9"
Weight	Rude
Build	Stocky/Solid
Skintone	Pallid
Eye Color	Coppery Brown
Hair Color	Greying black
Abilities
Languages	Occitan & French (natively) Russian (fluently) German (debatably)
Skills	Gardening Farming Literacy
Tools	Various gardening implements Rugged good looks Cane; come at me bro
Species Specific
Blood Preference	None stands out
Bat Species	Silver-Haired Bat
History
Nationality	French
Parents	Rémi père?
Siblings	Sure
Relatives	Likely
Spouse	Existed at some point
Offspring	Once upon a time
Other
Themesong	And So It Goes - Billy Joel Even In The Quietest Moments - Supertramp
Playlist	Streamsquid
Player Information
Player	AJ
Preferred RP Method	None; art, text, comic
List of RPs	-

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Post by AJ on Oct 22, 2018 17:02:47 GMT -8