Clawdia Dupuis
Ishgardian noblewoman & seamstress who fought with the Warrior of Light to end the Dragonsong War.(Last edit: 4/23/22 8:34 PM EDT/EST)
Backstory
Clawdia Dupuis, originally born with the name Zaina Keha, was born on the 31st Sun of the 5th Umbral Moon to Najwa and Dahab'li Keha in the Coerthas Central Highlands. From birth until she was around 5 months old, she lived with the Keha clan, her parents desiring for her to grow up to become one of the strongest huntresses and possibly the matriarch of the clan once she was of age.Unfortunately, the Keha clan met their demise on a pilgrimage to the Mark of the Lover. All but Clawdia and the matriarch, Sio Keha, were viciously slaughtered by a pack of highland wolves who caught them by surprise.After the massacre, Sio took Clawdia to Camp Dragonhead and left her beside a warm fireplace, hopeful that one of the many Ishgardians who passed through would take her in as one of her own. Sio placed her bracelet into young Clawdia's hands as a final good-bye before leaving Coerthas for good.About 2 days later, Lord Porteur Dupuis and Lady Cyne Dupuis found baby Clawdia in Camp Dragonhead and fell in love with her immediately. They took her back home to Ishgard and adopted her, giving her the name Clawdia.She grew up as one of the high-born in Ishgard, even though a few noble families refused to acknowledge her status, considering her an outsider. Once she turned 18, Clawdia began venturing outside of Ishgard to explore Eorzea and to see how different the rest of the realm was from her home.At the age of 20, she returned home for good, becoming a seamstress and sewing many unique pieces of clothing that were influenced by the outside world for both high and low-born alike. Her actions caused controversy within the Holy See, but she was determined to bring a new age of fashion into Ishgard.With work in the Firmament now complete, Clawdia has happily gone back to working on new fashion designs and commissions from her clients. She has also picked up a new craft, one that she has wanted to do for awhile now: goldsmithing. Her dream is to one day be able to make her own jewelry designs, as well as be able to offer both weaving and jewelry commissions.
Bio
Full Name: Clawdia Zaina-Keha Dupuis
Age: 23
Birthdate: 10/31
Height: 5'1"
Weight: unknown
Gender: cis female (she/her)
Sexuality: bisexual | male pref
Eye color: honey/golden
Hair color: light pink, cream highlights
Body Type: chubby, curvaceous, well-endowed
Notable features: scar across the left eye, freckles across the bridge of her nose and cheekbones, dragon claw scars across her back
Spoken languages: eorzean (fluent), old ishgardian (fluent), hingan (broken)
Profession: private seamstress, bartender (AU)
OOC
22 | she/her | ESTi'm more comfortable with discord para rp than in game rp. i feel rushed in game and prefer discord. please note that if you discord rp with me, it may take a very long time for me to respond. this doesn't mean i'm not interested, so please don't take it that way.i'm mainly looking for platonic or antagonistic connections. romantic or sexual connections will be considered, but please understand if i am not comfy with it. please do not contact me for rp expecting a romantic or sexual relationship. chances are if i am not comfortable with you, i will decline. i will NOT rp romantic/sexual relationships with you if you or your muse are under 21 and/or are lalafell.i am considering rping clawdia with an AU mindset. that just means that any romantic/sexual relationships will be considered an AU and be stated as such in her relationships tab.i am aware clawdia doesn't really comply with the lore, but i ask that you please respect her all the same. a miqo'te noblewoman from ishgard is not a thing, but...it is a thing to me. i put a lot of love into her. please respect that.thank you for reading. ♥Discord: nymphs.#3050
Dupuis Designs
A small card finds itself into your hands. When you flip it over, you notice that the border of the card is decorated with glittering gold ink. Written in the center in flawless cursive is 'Dupuis Designs,' as well as an address to the Dupuis manor. There is nothing else written on it to sell the seamstress' work, as if just this simple card alone is supposed to convince you to visit, and yet...you find yourself compelled to do just that. Whether out of curiosity or intrigue, you cannot say, but something tells you that the owner of the business can make you the garment of your dreams.
Dupuis Designs is the official name of Clawdia's 'business.' It originally started as a way for her to make money off of the High House's desires for luxurious and ludicrous garments to, in turn, help the poor people of the brume, but when the Dragonsong War ended, it turned into something more.To her surprise, a few nobles spoke of her creations to others on their travels to different city states, and soon she began to receive requests from individuals all over the realm. Due to such high demand from a variety of people, she began creating small cards that just happen to find themselves lain in the perfect spot. She always keeps a few on hand, just in case her conversation with another heads in that direction.She covers a wide variety of fashion, but specializes in victorian gothic and lolita fashions. As for her prices, they range depending on the commissioners income, and the majority of the gil goes to bettering Ishgard, whether it be the Firmament or the Brume. Sometimes she will even create a garment for someone for free. While some may see this as a business tactic, she sees it as an act of kindness, as she believes that everyone deserves to feel beautiful in their own skin.
The Effects of The Dragonsong War
"Because you still have hope that this war will end with your honor intact. Stand in the ashes of a trillion dead souls, and ask the ghosts if honor matters. The silence is your answer."
- javik, mass effect 3
The following is an excerpt of a transcript that was written during the first appointment between Doctor Apollinaire D'aureville (Dr.AD) & Clawdia Dupuis (CD).
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CD: -Patient is staring blankly at the floor. Her posture is slumped, and her hair looks like it has not been combed in days-Dr.AD: Lady Dupuis? Please look at me.CD: -Patient does not move nor respond-Dr.AD: Lady Dupuis-CD: I am no 'lady.' I am a monster.Dr.AD: You are not a monster, Lady Dupuis, you are-CD: -Patient jumps up with clenched fists and looks directly at Dr.AD. There are heavy bags under her eyes. It seems she has not slept well, or not at all-CD: You do not know me well enough to make such a claim! You do not know how I slaughtered them with no second thoughts, no hesitation! Families were ruined because of me. Lives were ruined because of me...CD: -Patient begins to sob-Dr.AD: You did what you had to to help our country move forward, Lady Dupuis. War is all about sacrifice, and in many cases, men and women end up killing their own countrymen to achieve a brighter future. Besides, you were not alone.CD: Is that supposed to comfort me? To know what I have done is a repeating point in history? I could have achieved what I have done without spilling the blood of knights who believed they were doing the right thing.Dr.AD: Then they would have killed you and your companions, and the war would have never ended.CD: No, just I would have died. The others, they are...stronger than me. Stronger than I will ever be. They are warriors forged in field of battle, while I...I am just some child who thought she could play war.Dr.AD: Do you regret joining up with the Warrior of Light?CD: -Patient remains silent for a few seconds. Only quiet sniffling can be heard.-CD: Yes.Dr.AD: Would you do it again?CD: -Patient does not respond. Instead, she walks out of the foyer and towards her room.-Dr.AD: -Sighs- Make a note that we need to address her alcoholism as well as her PTSD. Two tragic things that go hand in hand. Poor woman...-- End Transcription --