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Character
Name: Rasler Heios Nabradia
Fandom: Final Fantasy XII
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Time Period: After his death
Wing Color: Cream
History: http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Rasler_Heios_Nabradia
Now for the made up part, and the manga canon.
Rasler was born in 686 O.V. and is the second prince of the royal family of Nabradia. He was raised in the palace and educated in politics, the art of warfare, and various other subjects. In hopes of promoting their countries alliance, against the Archadian empire, his parents arranged for him to marry princess Ashelia B'Nargin Dalmasca.
In the manga, he met his bride-to-be for the first time in many years, initially refusing to marry her without explanation. Later he sent his most trusted general to spy on the Rozzarian supporting faction, who planned to kill King Raminas, Ashe's father. Ashe spied on them both and misinterpreted his actions, thinking that he was also connected to the plot. She was nearly caught spying on the rebel faction, but Rasler pulled her into hiding. The floor beneath them collapsed, into the Garamscythe Waterway below. He flipped around and protected her from the hard landing. Rasler then explained the political reality of the situation, that his homeland was torn between the Rozzarian faction, and those who wish to ally with Dalmasca. The Rozzarian supporters were against his and Ashe's marriage, and the alliance it would create saying that it would not prevent Archadia from invading their countries. The other faction wanted the two nations of Dalmasca and Nabradia to form an alliance and stand together without the help from any of the empires. Ashe then tended to the wounds he received, and the two made it out of the waterway. Back in the palace they found the leaders of the Rozzarian faction attempting to murder Ashe's father. Rasler then comforts Ashe as she realizes that one of her closest servants is the conspiracy leader, and the two fight the leader and her companions, side by side. They were overwhelmed by amount of people involved in the fight, but luckily the palace guards came in and foiled the plot, arresting the conspirators and revealing that it was plot to arrest them. Rasler then told Ashe of his role in the plan, and apologizes for not telling her the truth. He also teased her for taking everything too far, and then professes his love for her.
Rasler and Ashe married a short time later. Their marriage could be described as happy as they fell in love, and truly cared for each other despite it being arranged. After a week of marital bliss, he received news that his homeland had been completely annihilated Archadian army who were now poised to invade Dalmasca. Rasler then rallied the Dalmascan troops, giving an impassioned speech, angered by the loss of his homeland. He then promised Ashe that he would return to her, before leaving for war. He left to secure Nalbina fortress with Captain Basch. He fought valiantly, leading the outnumbered and outmatched Dalmascan troops against the might of the Archadian army. He used his military expertise to gain the upper hand, in battle but the tide of battle turned, and the army would need to retreat. In an attempt to prevent his army from retreating, the Archadian army sent their high ranking commanders to distract them. Using his pride and rashness against him, they managed to distract him long enough to get to the paling protecting the fortress, leaving it vulnerable. He pressed on despite Basch's advice to withdraw into safety. Then a perfectly placed shot from an Archadian archer pierced him in the gap of unprotected neck.
Personality: Not much is known about Rasler’s background, but his actions speak for themselves. Like many royals Rasler believes in fulfilling his various duties as prince and maintaining honor, he seeks peace but knows that there are times when one must fight. Which are shown by his willingness to marry Ashe, and go off to war to protect his people. Despite being a military commander, he is still young and will occasionally make rash decisions without much thought towards the possible outcomes, such as his refusal to withdraw from Nalbina, despite the losses, and advice given by more experienced commanders. Rasler is also strong willed and tenacious, especially when it comes to protecting his people. When needed to protect others he is willing to manipulate the situation and put himself in danger if it means that others will be kept safe. When he gets impassioned and emotionally involved with a situation, he loses his usual calm, rational demeanor, like when he first received news of Nabradia’s fall. He admires other people’s strengths, and is fiercely loyal to both Nabradia and Dalmasca. Despite the circumstances of their marriage, he treasures Ashe as a person and loves her. The bond that they share motivates him to return home once the war is over and also motivates his wife to follow and take the advice of his apparition after he passed away. He’s rather quiet and polite, and if it were not for his status as a prince would probably not get much attention from others. At times he tires of the roles he and his wife must play as royals, but pushes though with the encouragement of his wife. Usually he presents himself with a calm and confident demeanor, which slips when his is with those who he is close too, or when the situation involves him emotionally. He is not afraid to show emotions or affection to Ashe and those he is close with. He values strength, bravery, and family.
Strengths:
-Physical: Rasler is a trained swordsman, with experience in battle, and can fight mounted on a chocobo or horse, and while wearing full heavy armor. He quite strong and was seen knocking down enemy soldiers while giving off commands to his own troops. He’s also adapted to the desert heat, after having to live in Dalmasca with Ashe.
-Mental: His perseverance, he is willing to do what he can for peace and for others. He remains confident, and positive throughout battle. He also takes challenges presented to him face on, instead of waiting behind at home like most royals would do. He is also shown to be a good commander and tactician, only needing the occasional guidance from the older more experienced commanders.
-Emotional: If the situation calls for it he can hide behind his cool, confident, more “princely” demeanor, like when he refused to marry Ashe, he simply stated that he couldn’t be with her. Otherwise he isn’t afraid to show emotions.
Weaknesses:
-Physical: Despite his physical strength and training he’s still a normal human and he has his limits.
-Mental: Despite being rather intelligent, when he becomes emotionally involves most of his rationality is forgotten, like the events at Nalbina.
-Emotional: Despite having to keep up appearances, he’s still emotionally vulnerable, and he lets himself get caught up in the situation and goes in with reckless abandon. He also tries to maintain his and his family’s honor and pride which is what lead to his demise on the battle field.
Samples
First Person:
Hmm… This is familiar. Am I back home?
But, that would be impossible… it was destroyed, completely annihilated. The reports said there’s nothing left.
It’s different, were am I and how did I get here? I remember fighting, with my troops alongside Basch… and then I got shot by an arrow.
Is this the afterlife? Or am I asleep in the medic ward, and it’s all a dream. I do pray to whatever gods are listening out there, that it is the latter. I would hate myself if I left Ashelia widowed.
Well, it useless to stay around here thinking. What how did I get those wings? This definitely can’t be real.
Third Person
Rasler wandered around the forest amongst the tall trees. He was completely lost in place that didn’t feel like Ivalice. Something about the whole place felt different, the air lacked a certain quality to it, he couldn’t exactly put his finger on what it was exactly which bothered him. That was not the only thing that bothered him; he had woken up in forest. And then found that someone or something had changed his clothes, and leaving them in neat pile. The only thing missing was his sword, and the potions he carried with him to battle. Strangely enough, and yet quite fortunately his wedding ring was with his clothes, tucked away in a pocket. Immediately he slipped it on, he would never be caught without his wedding ring, it was a symbol of everything he and Ashelia went through for each other and their countries.
He also wanted to put on a shirt, he never liked roaming around without one, even that if that was the main fashion in Dalmasca. But putting on a shirt would be a problem as well, for somehow he had sprouted wings soft, and feathery that just puzzled him. They moved around the same way one move an arm or a leg, at first the movements were awkward, and after a few minutes they felt more natural like he had them all his life. He craned his neck around and just looked at his wings, as best he could from that angle. As far as he could tell there was no scarring or injuries on his back that could lead to an explanation for the wings. He recalled an obscure sky pirate legend that told of a winged people that lived up in the sky. Maybe he had been transformed into them? That was assuming that this was all real, and he simply had not dreamt it up. Suddenly he got up, and picked up his things and wandered off into the trees. Perhaps it would be best to try to find someone, who would orient him, and hopefully answer his questions.