(10-05-2015, 10:40 PM)Solenne Wrote: I'm working on Solenne's back story at the moment, and I've hit a bit of a snag. Solenne is a Gridanian Wildwood Elezen, and I had it in mind that she was once part of a group rather like the Scarlet Pimpernel and his men, only instead of rescuing French aristocrats, they rescued accused or suspected heretics from Ishgard and the surrounding countryside.
Now, my highest class is only level 48 at this point, so I haven't gotten to the new content yet. I've been doing a lot of research to try to fill in the gaps in my knowledge, but I know I'm still in danger of screwing up the lore. Is it possible that a clever group of actors and smugglers with disguises, falsified credentials, and the assistance of co-conspirators within the walls of Ishgard could have pulled off a few daring rescues of that sort? Any input would be highly appreciated!
This all seems probable and like a lot of fun! (Woo Scarlet Pimpernel!)
These are some lore things to think about to add some depth and help detail out the character and are not meant to deter you from this concept in any way cuz I love it!
1) The Gates of Judgement have been closed to most Ishgardians and to all outsiders for the last twenty years. Only select few are allowed to pass through and only on business. Temple Knights seem to be able to come and go as they please with minimal difficulty. So if you're moving people in and out of the city during this time period, you'll have to get creative! Dressing up as Temple Knights or perhaps as others suggested finding alternative routes out of the city. Sewage is always a good way out of a fortress, but do you know how Ishgard disposes of Dravanian attackers in the city?
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2) You mentioned that your character is Gridanian. Gridania and Ishgard have a long-standing treaty that any heretics and fugitives of Ishgard caught within the borders of the Twelveswood will be rounded up and extradited back into the Inquisition's custody. So be aware that your character's actions are illegal in both city-states and would have dire consequences should you be caught. Your character will need to smuggle the fugitives to lands beyond the Shroud if they are to be safe.
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Hope this helps! ^^ Looking forward to seeing this character concept develop!
