Leo Binici
Profile
Basic Information
Name:
Leo Binici
Nickname(s):
Age:
22
Birth Date:
25th Sun, 8273
Height:
185 cm / 6'1
Gender:
Male
Race:
Half Elf (Light)
Class:
Sorcerer
Occupation:
Handyman / Adventurer?
Guild(s):
Enhancement(s):
Elves' Mindspeak
Aurea's Favour
Likes
Sunny days, hands-on practice, wind chimes, nature.
Dislikes
Aurea, lectures, scholars, hypocrites.
Personality
Unscrupulous Hero | Determinator | Black and Gray Morality | Stepford Smiler | He Who Fights Monsters
A cheerful and kind young man with a strong code of honor, Leo has matured a bit after spending some time away from home. He still firmly believes in heroes and their importance to society, works hard to be worthy of the title himself. Leo will gladly offer his help to those in need whenever possible, although he now refrains from forcing it upon others as he used to.
This growth, however, brought with it doubts. After witnessing the betrayal of people he considered friends and taking the help of those he deemed enemies, he is unsure of what to make of the world's current situation. Having seen Koben up close and lived through the split of the Miras Kingdom, Leo was left with his beliefs shattered and uncertain of who their true enemies are. He feels alienated, but often pushes the thought aside, choosing to focus on his good deeds instead of thinking about complicated matters.
History
Leo was, as his parents told him once, the happiest accident in their lives.
Born to a human father and an elf mother with no romantic involvement, the young boy had all the odds against him, but his parents decided that they would not allow him to have an unhappy life. The two joined in as friends and raised the child to the best of their abilities, giving Leo a fulfilling childhood full of happy memories, though not everything was perfect.
Pre-war tensions were high and, despite never seeing them directly, Leo could feel it around himself. The world was changing and the days when his father couldn't return home due to his work or injuries weren't few. The young Leo grew to worry that someday he might not return at all, but the old man was quick to address it. He told the young Leo that all was well, that as long as there were heroes fighting, the world would return to peace and all would be good. He was well aware that his words were too idealistic and meant only to calm the fears of a child, but he wasn't aware of just how much Leo took them to heart. It was then that the boy decided that he, like his father, would become a true hero when the time came.
With those words said, never again did Leo worry about the war. He focused on practicing his magic with the help of his parents, aiming to become a famous adventurer once he grew up. As he became older though, the idea of adventuring for the sake of it became less realistic; after all, how would he get the chance to act heroic when just seeking a thrill? With that thought in mind, Leo became a bounty hunter, giving himself a reason to go out and seek the adventures he wanted while still making enough money to continue on his travels.
Current Story
It wasn't until the second Leywood expedition that Leo would experience firsthand what the world had come to. Enbittered by betrayal and whisked away to Koben, he was forced to cooperate with the people he'd been taught to hate. Reality, however, was much more complex - the people of Koben were kind and welcoming, willing to aid even a mirian stranger like himself. His prejudice proven wrong, Leo retuned home with new friends and a broader view of the world. With this, his anger could now be turned to his most pressing issue: Delverne.
When the time came for Miras to split into two, Leo followed his father to the East. Eager to stop the delvans' plans, he joined the expedition to the Citadel of Crowns, acquiring an ancient power that allowed him to see its secrets. Unfortunately, it could not stop Delverne's expansion; as the elves laid waste to Cantor, his anger warped into hatred and a desire to destroy their holy land and everything it stood for.
Seeing an opportunity to right past wrongs, he joined the Telurea explorers to resurrect Tharoneos, the quest taking a bigger toll on his psyche than expected. With his dreams haunted by Aurea's call, Leo retreated into himself, the hate in his heart festering, seeping into rose-tinted memories of his childhood. His hunger for destruction grew, a desire to take everything delvans held dear consuming his every waking hour.
Never did he expect to be disarmed by a single person. A lucky meeting with a young cardinal during Delverne's infiltration led him to, once again, question himself - if the people of Koben could be reasoned with, maybe so could those of Delverne. Were they not people with flesh and blood, too? If they could just listen... But the world didn't wait - as soon as Tharoneos was reborn, the world was faced with a new ancient threat, one that took everything Gods and men had to stop it: Athrealyn.
With the apocalypse thrwarted, Leo was brought back to Miras in chains, accused of treason by the West. After a botched escape attempt, the awakening of a new power within himself and months isolated in prison, the half-elf was finally released in a newly built Carmena.
Under supervision, he begins to rebuild a life for himself and wonders what comes next.
Additional Info
Voice: KENN / Fábio Lucindo
Previous apps/references (incomplete)
Ever since the awakening of the baetyl, his tattoos no longer have a set design. They shift on their own accord, but also may shrink or expand according to Leo's emotions. Despite how they react to him, he has no control over their looks.
The tattoos do refuse to cover the massive scar on his shoulder. He has no idea why, but he's not too worried about it.
Relations
Lyan Binici
Leo's father and the single person Leo has looked up the most his entire life. Leo loves Lyan and understands that he did what he could to ensure his son's future, but adulthood made him realize that a lot of times someone's best just isn't enough; Lyan was a good father, when he was around. Leo put some distance between the two while learning how to deal with his newfound bitterness towards his father, but he does still love him.
Lirian Malaios
Leo's mother and the one who took care of him until he was old enough to watch himself. A delvan scholar, she taught Leo most of what he knew about magic in his childhood, much to his delight. He loved and adored Lirian even after she returned to Delverne, but years without contact and Delverne's recent actions have made him resentful of her, as he fully believes she's involved in their expansion attempts.
Sarifee Laemiril
A gloomy woman met during his travels years ago, Leo thought Sari was interesting for how different she was from him. Now that they've met again, Leo believes he's become quite similar to her; he appreciates her honesty and willingness to beat reality into him. Despite everything, Sarifee reminds Leo of a time when he was younger and naïve, but he prefers keeping it to himself.
Tilia Belaire
A former underling of his father, Tilly is possibly the closest thing to an older sister he has at the moment. He knows she worries a lot about his wellbeing and he regrets causing her so much grief during their time underground - she didn't deserve it. Still, he's glad she's still around to keep him grounded.
Hyacinth Elestae
A Cardinal met during Delverne's infiltration. Though Leo originally meant to extract as much information he could and never think about them again, his conversation with Hyacinth and their honest worries forced him to face his own prejudice towards delvans. While he knows lying to them was necessary, Leo hopes to meet them again, this time as himself.
The Eisler Children
Though at first glad to be the one tasked with taking care of Albie's and Agnes's children, Leo quickly realized just how ill-fitted to the task he is, leaving for another world-saving adventure. He cares deeply for the three and hopes they're being taken good care of, but at the same time is scared to be acting exactly like his father did with him.