Gisal Gill'losa
Profile
Basic Information
Name:
Gisal Gill'losa
Nickname(s):
Gigi
Age:
89
Birth Date:
28th Flowers, 8295
Height:
5'0" (152 cm)
Gender:
Female
Race:
Dark Elf
Class:
Conjurer
Occupation:
Noble
Guild(s):
Court of Lakes
Enhancement(s):
Ochi Simera Atros
Likes
Baking | Pink things | Fresh snow | Sugar | Flamboyance (in others)
Dislikes
Decisions made for her | Turnips | Her stature | Acting hastily
Personality
+Altruistic | +Determined | +Compassionate | -Irresponsible | -Defensive| -Holier-than-thou
Gisal is kind, well-mannered, and genuinely interested in the people she meets. Though her moral compass is strongly guided by the church she grew up in, she isn't necessarily a stickler for rules. She follows her heart and tries to do the right thing, even if it would meet the disapproval of those in charge...or even those she was trying to help. Her good intentions have been known to err on the side of presumptious.
Decades of feeling like the family disappointment has given Gigi a chip on her shoulder she hasn't been able to fully shake off. An eagerness to prove herself has made her very determined, but also makes her quick to self-justify. Any perceived wrongdoings can be nicely explained away without any real accountability taken, blaming whatever relevant tragedy in her life best suits the occasion. Through this, Gigi enables herself to chase her desires to the point of hedonism- perhaps it was never so surprising that she was sent to a convent for repentance.
History
0-16: Childhood
The firstborn between an Bhan-Iarla Ridir and a fellow well-liked Ridir, Gigi's father died in service a few months before her birth after overzealously chasing a troupe of bandits too far into the Molvahain forest. Surviving a premature birth, Gigi was well-loved by her mother when time could be spared and overall blessed with an uneventful childhood.
Sent to a church-run school for other well-to-do children, she failed to inherit her father's charisma and struggled with athletics, though she enjoyed her studies. Once in her teens, it was time to follow the path of every Gill'losa before her and arrange a squireship, but Gigi was reluctant. She was certain she'd fail to meet expectations.
Luckily for her, one of her classmates from a neighboring Bhan-Iarla family of mages, Arabella Rolach, was seeking the path of knighthood. In an act of compromise and cordiality, the families 'switched' daughters, so Gigi went to study under the Rolach heiress Siobhan, a powerful conjurer, and Arabella became a squire for Gigi's mother. An unexpected break from rich family traditions, but excellent politics.
17-33: Conjurer mentorship
Gigi took to Siobhan's soft, kind charisma like a fly to honey in hopes that her charms and talent would rub off on her. Meeting another heiress was as reassuring as it was terrifying as she witnessed the other girl's ordinary and extraordinary traits, only to spend her nights wondering how she would stack up. These comparisons took a toll on her, and Gigi decided that perhaps the best path for her was one where no one could compare her to anything.
A path very, very scarcely trodden.
Gradually replacing her wardrobe with shades of white and yellow and sacreligious halos, Gigi finally began turning heads. Whether good or bad, to hear people utter her name and recognize her as an individual was a glorious thing. Servants whispered of seeing a white sun tattoo on her arm. She blocked out gossip with her summoning lessons. Briefly, she had found bliss. Then a gracious dose of reality was delivered by Arabella. This was not the way.
Fair or not, she had a duty to fulfill as an heiress, and it didn't include embarrassing her family after being given the grace to take the mentorship she wanted. It was time to lay low from society for a while.
34-85: Church of Atros
Sent to a faraway convent near the capital with a shaved head and a heart seeking forgiveness, Gigi became a sister of the Church of Atros to rebuild herself. The nuns' way of life took some getting used to, but humility was a good look on her. Eventually finding a new summoning mentor within an elderly nun, magical education was a happy distraction from the more mundane everyday tasks. Through being a sister and helping Relan peasants, she gained a newfound appreciation for her role as an heiress and everything it could provide for those around her- but was she up to the task?
Current Story
86-: Current
Upon Reluir breaking off relations with the empire, she stayed with the church and helped tend to the injured. When Iadlain used the dreadful Adabrene poison on their old cities during her birthday month, she and a few sisters trekked over and spent the summer on relief efforts. While the Relan citizens have her heart and allegiance, she does wonder what the Queen's end goal is with this painful war.
During World's Wrath, Gigi agreed to leave the convent in a few month's time to go home and shadow her mother and focus on her future as Bhan-Iarla, something she's been anxious about for a long time. She left in the summer, but after only a few weeks her family estate was infiltrated and taken over by Red Torcs. Her family was imprisoned, but Gigi managed to escape and stay with some trusted friends.
This has led to a journey through Tusa into Iadlain as a refugee, where she stayed for a few months and befriended the locals. The goal was to ultimately travel to Koben and formally abdicate her title, but Gigi was unexpectedly called back to Reluir by a family member urging for her help to rebuild Reluir. With the rest of her family ascending to Atros' call and her guilt of leaving them behind, she's agreed to come back to help position her land's governance in a good place- and shockingly, it was a huge success.
Perhaps she has what it takes to lead after all.
Additional Info
Gigi's family's land is called Dia Uinneag, translating to "God's Window", named after the large lake in their region (now one of...many). Their land is in northeastern Reluir, bordering Bratkowice and the sea.
Their main economy is built around fishing in the lakes and rivers, and they're known for their salmon. Pearl harvesting also has its own industry.
Gigi has a formal tiara and headpiece she wears as part of her regalia, though this is only worn for ceremonial duties.
While in Iadlain, she was attacked by monsters after getting lost in an abandoned part of town. She managed to survive, though her stomach is covered in scars (+ the scratch on her left jaw)
Views humans and half-elves as tragic...their earnestness is charming, though.
Indeed has a sun tattoo on her right arm that she got during her more rebellious days, though it's since been elaborated on. She's repurposed it to help with summoning instead.
She doesn't really know how to cook, but learned how to bake while at the convent. She enjoys making tiny sculptures with spare dough.
Loses her patience around most children. When she had to teach them, there were many, many snack and nap times.
Loves pink things, especially pink food!!
Gigi was her mother's nickname for her, saved for when the two were alone. Upon becoming a sister, she began using the nickname with others to seem more approachable.
Physically takes after her father, while her younger twin siblings strongly resemble her mother. A bit self-conscious about how light she is in comparison to the rest of her family.