ELLERE VALAHAN
Romantic Doctor
Ellere is a well-educated woman from Sharlayan that settled in Vylbrand at a young age. She runs a clinic in Mist but has an adventurous side that has had her working for various companies as a doctor for some time. Ellere has a love for anything old or rich in story, has studied aetherology and aetheric illnesses for much of her life, and is a fairly accomplished alchemist. In truth, however, she would rather be remembered for her compassionate heart, determined optimism, and her loyalty to her friends.
Overview

Basics
Name: Ellere Valahan
Age: Early 30s
Nameday: 2nd Sun of the 4th Astral Moon (7/2)
Race: Hyur, Midlander
Height: 5 fulms, 5 ilms
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Marital Status: Single, Widowed
Birthplace: Sharlayan, the Old World
Current Residence: Mist, Limsa Lominsa
Occupation: Aetheric and Alchemic Doctor
Guardian: Thaliak, the Scholar
Alignment: Neutral Good
Appearance
Ellere is slightly shorter than most average Midlander women, and while relatively fit, she does tend to keep excess weight around her hips. Rather pale, Ellere has a naturally creamy white skin. Along her cheeks, shoulders, and arms have a very light dusting of freckles from spending time in the sun, but her fair skin is otherwise unblemished save for a burn scar on her left wrist. Her face is slightly rounded and she has soft features with down-turned eyes. Her eyebrows are naturally short, angling above grey-green eyes. Ellere would describe her hair as a handful. Naturally an ashy blonde with a slight curl, her thick hair is the type to tangle easily and readily produce bedhead each morning.
Personality
Ellere is a well-educated and intelligent individual, though it is not often apparent through outward behavior or mannerisms. She tends to be overly-friendly, and respects little in the way of personal space. Not one to shy away from banter or good-humor, Ellere can hold herself quite well in most social situations. Being a talented healer and her natural care often maker her seem like an overbearing mother or older sister figure. She tends to call people, no matter level of acquaintance, by pet names. Most commonly: sugar, dear, and doll, though there are many others. She is also a ridiculous romantic, and a bit of a daydreamer.
Being born and raised for most of her early life in Sharlayan, Ellere lacks little in knowledge and experience. She has had her nose in a book most her life, and studied quite a bit in several academies and guilds. While most of her base stems from medical research (including various forms of aetheric healing techniques, herbal medicine, and anatomy), Ellere is also quite knowledgeable concerning history, language and old civilization.
Hooks
Below is a list of hooks that might help us facilitate an IC reason for meeting. These are just suggestions, and the most common ways to get involved with this character. Have another idea or way to hook in some roleplay? Feel free to let me know.
Doctor: Ellere has been a private doctor for nearly ten summers now. She runs a small clinic out of the Mist in La Noscea and also makes house calls. While she specializes in aetheric healing techniques, she’s also well-versed in alchemical and herbal remedies, as well as chirurgy. Injured? Need a long-time physician and frequent Vylbrand? Ellere is always open to more patients.
Adventurer: More recently, Ellere has taken quite a bit of time away from her clinic to pursue outside interests, and the interests of her youth. She can be found alongside a company of adventurers and hunters of the Void, tending their wounds and aiding them as she can. Need advice in regards to such things? Perhaps help with wards or sealing magic? While Ellere only works for one company, she is not likely to turn away a fellow adventurer seeking aid.
Sharlayan: While Ellere left the Old World when she was thirteen, she still remembers her home fondly (in most regards) and would not be opposed to contact with others familiar with, or those who lived there before as well. Her father was quite a well-known individual back in her homeland, and it would not be a surprise if someone recognized the name, or the name of Valahan.
Limsan Resident: Being that Ellere runs a clinic, she’s always in need of supplies or people to collect them. She also frequents the markets and city proper of Limsa Lominsa quite often. She spends time in the residential areas of Mist as well. Want something a little more social? Bumping into each other doing daily tasks such as these might work.
Reader: One of Ellere’s passions is certainly reading (and she has a vast collection consisting of mostly cheesy romance/adventure novels and medical journals). It’d be very unlikely for her to turn down a conversation about one of her favorites. An author? A fellow horrible romance fan?
Relationships
Note-worthy NPCs
Riordan Cadalelle (Deceased): Once a renowned professor at one of Sharlayan's many academies and someone who worked closely with the Forum for some time, Ellere's father might have been someone she respected if circumstances had been different. She remembers the man as a strict parent, but one who taught her the joys of learning and how to appreciate the smell of old books. After the events tied to the Voidsent, That Which Swallows Stars, leading his death, Ellere finds herself struggling to accept the man her father truly was.
Ena Valahan (Deceased): Ellere's late mother, Ena, was a brilliant woman who had a talent for aetheric manipulation and astromancy, like many of her family before her. While her mother may have been arranged to marry her father, she was a wonderful wife and mother. But Ena after enduring the confines of Sharlayan for too long, she sought to travel to Eorzea. An aether-related illness would take Ena's life only a few years upon arriving in Limsa Lominsa with Ellere. Ellere would later also find the illness was due in part to her own father.
Brenhin Cadalelle: Ellere's brother, junior by eight years. When she and her mother left for Eorzea, her father refused that his son be taken as well. After the events leading to the confrontation with the creature called That Which Swallows Stars, and her father's family, Ellere and Brenhin have much to work on in regards to their relationship. She, of course, still loves him dearly but time has much to heal. They have taken to writing each other letters.
Alleaux Lebeau (Deceased): Ellere's late husband. The Duskwight charmed her with his smirk and intellect quite easily. But even after their marriage, their life was troubled by his ties to former lovers. After not even leaving her a note and going alone to seek revenge on a cult that killed his former partner, Ellere would later find out the man is likely dead. While she has accepted it and moved on, she rarely speaks of him anymore.
Nafifi Nafi: An assistant at Ellere's clinic that has been with her for many years. Fifi, as Ellere affectionately calls her, is a business-orientated Plainsfolk who studied with her in the guild. Nafifi helps mind her appointments, shipments and answer her pearl should she be unavailable. She is also a fairly accomplished healer herself.
Georgie: A small clockwork bluebird companion that often accompanies Ellere on errands and helps her around the house. While not a real bird, Georgie is exceptionally well-made and can fool even some trained eyes. He can even respond to simple commands. He was a gift from Ruran Vas.
Noro Roggo: An abandoned poroggo that Ellere purchased in a curiosity shop. He does not seem keen on people, and his favorite response is true to his name: "no". Ellere is working with the little familiar to help in her clinic.
Player Characters
Ruran Vas: A man met by chance, and someone that would later become her dearest friend. Having known each other for several years, there are few secrets between them and there is no one else Ellere would trust more. She has tended his wounds and supported him throughout his troubled journey, and she was rather determined to change his outlook on life. She loves him, which she has admitted to, but at the moment, seeks only to continue supporting him and remind him there's always hope.
Kazha'a Anhsari: Ellere once worked with the irritable Keeper in an adventuring company turns ago. He was an acquaintance of her late husband, and while Kazha'a never seemed to like her much, he had recently sought her out again for help. Ellere feels she owes the poor man and would gladly lend her aid to him whenever, especially after his help with the Voidsent that threatened her life.
Laurens Lalier: An Elezen man Ellere had only spoke with via pearl and letter until recently. He seems to be involved with Kazha'a, but Ellere has only the suspicion. It seems he has similar tastes in reading as she does, as he gifted her a romance novel as thanks for her help. Any man that can put up with the Keeper, in her mind, is a blessing and someone she would like to know better. She is also indebted to him for his help and care while she was ill and fighting against the Voidsent, That Which Swallows Stars.
Rosamund Hale: A co-worker, for a time, and a dear friend of Ruran's. Ellere worked beside the woman for a while and greatly respects her ingenuity and compassion. While they never became as close as she would like, Ellere recognizes someone with a good heart and similar morals. They have since lost touch, but she hopes she is well.
Halla Var-shiral: A viera woman contracted by the same company as Ellere. Ellere and the others helped her deal with a threat to her clan, and during that time, the two enjoyed few but meaningful meetings. Halla, in turn, aided her in the fight against the Voidsent, That Which Swallows Stars, which nearly took Ellere's life. She has since sailed to Thavnair, and Ellere wishes her the best.
Tomas "Fireblood" Thatch: A rogueish pirate captain who once stole away Ellere's heart after the death of her mother. The man promised her the world, Ellere gave him everything, and he took it, sailing away to never be seen again. He and Ellere recently re-connected due to troubled circumstance. While she still remembers him as the man who broke her heart, she know also feels she owes him a great deal. It is a strange friendship of sorts.
Alley Rat: A young girl working with the company Ellere was employed with. She seemed to be semi-adopted by Ruran, and Ellere thinks it rather sweet. Recent events have pushed the two even closer, and she has also taken her under her wing, so to speak.
OOC Information
Hey, I'm Hithren, and I've been doing this RP thing for about fifteen years, about five of them being in FFXIV. Below is some stuff you might want to know about me before engaging to make it easier on the both of us.
Disclaimer
As a general disclaimer: I suffer from major anxiety. If I do not answer or engage with you right away, please do not be offended. Sometimes I freeze up, or get discouraged.
I do not engage in ERP unless it is with close friends who I have gotten to know OOCly, and my characters have formed bonds with ICly. If you're looking for someone to satisfy such things, I'm likely not the roleplay partner for you. Don't get me wrong, I love ships and romance, but I do prefer organic development above all else.
I am not a multi-verse/AU roleplayer.
I prefer my roleplay to be lore-compliant ( within reason, we all bend a bit here and there), story/plot-driven, and mature-themed.
Accessibility
I am located in the PDT/PST timezone. At the moment I have a fluctuating schedule, so I prefer setting things up in advance rather than walk-ups. My main cast of characters are located on the Balmung server, and I do have some alts on Mateus and Goblin. I am more than happy to accommodate others via the World Visit system, however.
I predominantly roleplay in-game, and prefer this method over all others. I am open to Discord RP if that is the only way we can work something out, but I will warn in advance, I do tend to be slow to reply.
Contact
I am quite active on tumblr, and keep a few roleplay and FFXIV related blogs. If you want to get in contact with me, messaging me there is a good place to start.
@hithren: My main blog for OOC posts, character art, asks, and general FFXIV shenanigans.
@a-memory-of: IC blog for all characters, and roleplay logs. (Currently on a hiatus.)
I am also fairly active on Discord, but I don't like people adding me out of the blue. If you've found me via tumblr, or in game, introduce yourself! And then I'll be more than happy to share my Discord handle.
Other Characters
You can find my complete roster of characters on my character selection carrd.