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. A living remnant of her father, 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 was a quiet child. Often overlooked by her peers due to her mediocrity and bland appearance, it was easy for her to cozily tuck away with her passion, books. Once in her teens, it was time to follow in her relatives' footsteps and arrange a squireship, but Gigi was reluctant.

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 bold colors, then pastels, and finally shades of white and yellow, 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. More! Given a hair dye made by a new friend she'd met at the edges of town, her grey locks turned a sunny blonde. 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 knew damn well she had a duty to fulfill as an heiress, and it didn't include embarrassing her family. It was time to lay low for a while.

34-85: Church of Atros

Entering the church 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, she also gained a newfound appreciation for her role as an heiress. Here at the church, she was surrounded by strong women leaders from all backgrounds, and it was inspiring to be in such good company. After a few pleasant decades, she's become a bit bored and has taken more interest in her conjuring, studying physics and hydraulics in her spare time to better understand her familiars.

86-: Current

The Gill'losas hadn't attended the banquet Queen Morven was poisoned at, which helped keep them out of suspicion by the other houses. Like the others, in fear of the worst they gifted the crown princess a serene lake cottage on their land. 

A few months later, Gigi conveniently got herself involved in several church volunteer projects to avoid attending the Emerald Masquerade, to her family's chagrin. She couldn't escape the Relan ball held for the princess that summer though, but she didn't mind spectating the romantics. Among her own family, Lorna's engagement sparked talk of arranging her own once things become peaceful again. She feels indifferent, but hopes the lad ends up agreeable enough. 

Upon Reluir breaking off relations with the empire, she stayed with the church and helped tend to the injured, feeling frazzled and not as useful as she could be. 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 it was rewarding to help, the horror of war and conquest complicated her moral compass. The massive creature summoned with mysterious chests was so ridiculous it was hard to accept at first; the destruction it brought was no easier, and soon it had simply disappeared. With a few other members of the church, Gigi went on a brief but dangerous stint to gather wraith crystals. 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 after injuring the guard, Gigi managed to escape. Though she's yet to reunite with her family, when she does she intends on disinheriting her title, no longer able to support Reluir's monarchy and the way it treats its lower class.