Louise

### Appears in

2021: Court Ensemble 2022: Travelers Ensemble, Locks and Ladies2023: Travelers Ensemble

## History

### The De Peche Family

Not too long ago, the De Peche family was one of the more well known in the kingdom, although they were not high nobility by any means. Their peach trees were known to be the loveliest and most bountiful in all the land, which gained them favor throughout Petit Lyon, even gaining the approval of the royalty. Unfortunately, the plagues diminished some of their glory. And so, it seemed obvious that when their daughter, Louise, came of age, she would join the court as a handmaiden, and try to continue gaining favor for her family.

### Handmaiden to Traveller

Louise settled into her role in court, easily mingling with the nobility. Whilst there, she began studying music, imagining that one day she could be a minstrel. However, due to some unforeseen, hypothetical, theoretical circumstances, which Louise swears to this day had nothing to do with any of her own actions, she was banished from the court. But, her musical skills would prove to save her once again. She took up the title of "The disgraced bard", and began spending her days amongst a camp of local Travelers. Soon enough, she settled in amongst them as well, and began to dress herself in bright orange attire. She continues to play the mandolin, one of her few remaining possessions from a life in court.

### Pumpkin Prophet

Not long after joining the travelers, Louise received a religious awakening. Her orange attire was more than just a bold fashion statement. It was a sign that she, Louise De Peche, had been chosen as the Prophet of Our Gourd and Savior.

## Appearance

Louise is a girl of average height, with pale skin and brown hair, which she keeps relatively short.

### Court

During Louise's time as a handmaiden, she dressed herself in a dress of dark blue. It may not have been as fancy or elaborate as other court ladies, but it got the job done, and was comfortable enough for her to dance and play her music in. Beneath her dress she wore a short sleeved chemise, grey boots, and black pants, which managed to keep her warm during the winters in France. Her brown hair was kept very short, never reaching very far past the top of her neck. She had a garland of blue and white flowers, but was known to take it off frequently, as she claimed it was uncomfortable and did not sit right on her head.

### Traveller

Like most travelers, Louise's attire is bright and colorful, making her impossible to miss. She wears vibrant orange and yellow skirts, claiming to embrace her traveller life by "looking like a peach". Later this orange color would also take on significance as a testimony to her devotion to the Gourd and Savior. Her skirts are always long and flowy, and emphasize her dramatic spins while dancing. Her short brown hair is usually covered by a green scarf.

## Personality

Louise is a girl who knows what she wants out of life, and is not afraid to take it. Not anymore at least. During her time spent in the French Court, Louise was a bit more reserved, often wandering and not always seeming sure of where she belonged. Once she discovered her talent for music, and found a home within the band of the travelers, Louise blossomed like a peach blossom. She became a proud and boisterous young lady, even proudly proclaiming herself as the Prophet of the Pumpkin.

### Likes and Dislikes

#### Likes

* Mandolin Music
* Rich Men
* The Pumpkin

## Talents

* Mandolin Music
* Dancing
* Spinning Poi

## Relationships

### Fellow Travelers

#### Volyana: Friend and Leader

Volyana is the leader of the travelers, and therefore Louise's leader as well. Louise feels that she owes Volyana her loyalty, as it was Volyana who granted her sanctuary and allowed her into the band of travelers.

#### Millicent: Friend

Millie is one of the few people that Louise felt truly at home around, even when she was in the court. The two of them were handmaidens together, and left at the same time to follow Volyana. Although nobody has gotten clear answers, some suspect that the events of their ,leaving the court could be linked. Now, the two of them are known to team up to trade knowledge in the arts of poi spinning, flirting, and goodness knows what else.

#### Jade: Friend

Jade and Louise have bonded over a shared love of both music and dancing. Jade likes listening and dancing along to Louise's mandolin music, and in return, Louise has asked her for lessons in spinning poi, as well as playing games.

#### Christina: Friend

Christina and Louise often team up for pranks, and play competitive games of knuckle bones.

### Bands

#### Locks and Ladies

Louise joined forces with another group of musicians, forming the band known as Locks and Ladies. She often joins their sets, playing mandolin and backing them up in vocals. Although some questioned if she would ever take the lead or sing solo, she swears that she is much happier just playing her mandolin in the background.

#### Totally Lost

Louise has been shown to be a fan of Totally Lost, and they seem to both enjoy her support and her general friendship.

### Others

#### Anne D’Montmorency: Enemy

It is not entirely certain what caused the falling out between Louise and Anne de Montmorency, though some have said there was an incident involving a baguette. What is known, however, is that the traveller now goes out of her way to avoid running into him, and when they have to interact, she hardly seems pleased.

## Interactions

* Ask her to play you a song
* Ask her why she was thrown out of the court.
* Ask if she has found her rich husband yet.

## Gallery

Louise and Millicent during their days in the courtThe MandolinLouise spins Poi while the Pumpkin watches in approval.