Theo Cartier

Character Bio & Backstory.

A Combination of Back Story & RP Milestones;

**Theo Cartier**

Theo Cartier - Former Knight Of St. Pelin & Former Founder Of The Order Of The Vigil.

Base Traits:

* Openly worships Stendarr and has been known to pray to lady Dibella.
* Polite & friendly, Somewhat talkative but does not socialize.
* Loyal to his cause & knighthood, sometimes obsessive, borderline fanatical however does not care for titles and hates being called ‘Sir’
* Poor ability and little interest in magic but believes in divine worship & prayer.
* Quick to combat the undead & any other  dangerous creature but would rather lengthy diplomacy than fight the living
* Expressively curious about Altmer Culture & traditions.
* Wields Sword and shield of breton craft but can fight well with polearm. Poor at mounted combat. Can barely use a bow.
* Keen to help others. Conventional first aid knowledge.
* Fairly agile, experienced in melee combat. Lacking in strength & power.

Backstory (Origins);

Origins: Born in ‘Fairfax County’, Glenumbra.

Male Breton, 23 Years Old. Medium length, Straight brown hair. White skin. Slightly smaller than the average male Breton.

Theo Cartier is a Breton Male who up until recent years resided in Fairfax County where he was born and lived out many of his years. Theo now serves as a Knight Of St. Pelin, an order sworn to protect and safeguard the city of Evermore.

Having lived with his parents in a small cottage on lands situated on the exterior of Fairfax County, Theo had worked with his father tending to their crops and frequently helping  transport and sell at the Market which was much further inward of county land, adjacent to the main gate entrance of the County. He and his family had always made a living this way.

On the weekends when the Markets were the busiest, Theo would quickly sell most of his supplies leaving him much free time which he would spend at the Market. Often energetic and friendly he would speak to many of the vendors and regular customers there, His conversations nearly always brought laughter and smiles to those he knew. One person in particular, a female Altmer named Gwenn. Her pointed ears splitting through her long dark and wavy hair Always caught his attention…. She wore more traditional Altmer style clothing. Simple fabrics worn tightly and always covered with a cloak wrapped over her shoulders. Theo found her to be elegant, feminine & beautiful. She had been visiting the market most weeks and Theo made sure he was near the stalls where she would usually shop, they would often exchange a short polite conversation. This went on for many months before Theo eventually asked her to join him for a trip to Evermore.

The night before Theo and Gwenn were due to meet, Theo would be returning home from the County after some drinks with friends in the ‘Blue Lion Inn’... his home nearly a good hour walk away from the gate of the county, through a small, densely wooded area.  Theo approached his parents' cottage hoping to return home to the usual. A cooked meal, Still warm. He normally would share with his father at their dinner table. However as he approached his home he could see a number of  silhouettes, idle with little movement. They were spread around his home and appeared to be loitering… Concerned, he picked up his pace and broke into a jog.  As he came close he could see a small group of these people,  he noticed they were gaunt looking and dressed in rags… a strong smell filled the open air and their grunts and moans echoed towards him… the first time in his life he was encountering the undead but he knew instinctively from the stories most men hear of, that these were zombies. Shocked and startled he froze on the spot, Some seconds which felt like an eternity would pass before he brought himself to look  around. His eyes darted across to the sight of a group of zombies huddled around a lifeless body that was on the floor. The body was that of a man. He  was still gripping at a pitchfork as he laid sprawled out on his back being devoured by this small horde. It was Theo’s father…. what was left Of him. Theo was again frozen in shock & panic as he felt an ice cold sensation travel from the top of his neck down his spine.. This sensation was only broken  by the sound of an encroaching zombie, causing Theo to fall backwards but holding his balance he would quickly flee toward the county. He moved as fast as he could but the adrenaline drained him of stamina and his body would fatigue and feel weak long before he came through the woods…. He struggled to navigate the muddy terrain which was littered with branches and logs of dry, dead wood. Fearing the zombies would be close behind he pressed on until he finally approached the county gate. He would see the County Watch & House Fairfax troops leaving, knights were horseback and soldiers in formations.. Many other townsfolk panicked and the words “undead” &”Zombie” Echoed with every conversation…

Some weeks later, Theo had finally begun to accept the reality of that night… he had been living in a room in the Inn which He left only during the day to the market in the hope of seeing Gwenn. No longer did he stay and speak with those who resided behind the walls of the county as they had not experienced the horror of the undead like those who lived beyond the surrounding woodland.  feeling he could no longer relate to these people, not even his friends. With time, Theo eventually gave up his daily search for Gwenn and left a notice on the town noticeboard and in the Blue Lion Inn. His note explained that He had decided to join the County Watch and could be found there and he would not give up hope of meeting with Gwenn once again. He served many months as a guardsman and went out on many patrols to protect the lands against the growing presence of zombies.

These times came to be known across the county as the result of a ‘bloodthorn cultist’ targeting the Count for personal revenge but with the help of a Dibellan priestess the cultist was eventually defeated after a long struggle over many months.., freeing the county of undead presence. It was then, nearly a year on when Theo found strength to return home to his parents cottage for the first time ever. He had never buried his parents and fearing they had ended up as one of those zombies he could not bring himself to find closure. He took his few belongings and once he found a buyer for the cottage Theo resigned from the County Watch and left for Evermore.

Despite his many visits over the years he no longer saw the city with the same awe & beauty. It wasn’t just a bustling & fast city with big beautiful buildings. Still carrying the emotional trauma fresh in his mind he could not move past the commotion outside the Chapel Of St Pelin. Many desperate people; sick & poorly, wounded soldiers, homeless & other vulnerable people were being treated and cared for by the disciples who were clearly too few and without enough supplies / resources. Theo waited for hours to speak to someone of rank where he was invited in and spoke with the Knight Commander who agreed to accept his services. Theo made a donation of nearly all his gold from his parents cottage and swore an oath. In exchange he was knighted and became a Knight of St Pelin.

Some months in to his service he would meet someone who would become a close friend and trusted companion. Emma, Who had arrived at the chapel of St Pelin, her last effort to find a missing friend. But instead she found Theo and The Order of St Pelin tending to the many needy, sick and misplaced citizens of Tamriel who sought refuge at the Order’s Chapel. Here Theo was joined by Emma for what was the foreseeable.

His continued service saw Theo reach Knight Captain and lead his own Chapter of the Order in Wayrest where he built a reliable following of disciples over many months who ventured together on various quests. Theo eventually made discoveries about the order and one or more of the senior clergy. These concerns drove Theo to quietly recruit some of the other disciples he had the most confidence in.  Theo and his new following, knowing the concerning discoverings about the order,  would leave behind the chapter house and form their own faction. Under a new banner Theo would relocate and name his faction ‘The Order Of the Vigil’. He set out to continue providing aid to who he could while he aimed to resolve the issues surrounding The Order of St Pelin.

In the year since forming ‘The Order of The Vigil’ Theo remains very much devoted to the cause however he often questions if it is all worth the sacrifice. When looking back at his time with ‘The Order Of St.Pelin’ he spent much of his time helping people with their problems. He Knows the greater good and bigger picture is a task larger than many but he can’t help feeling like he is not headed anywhere in his life.

But In actuality, Theo has learned to read, maybe not very well but it’s helped him with managing The Order. He has had little option but to be more extroverted and direct. His time mixing with the many different disciples as well as leading them has grown his confidence. He has even formed friendships with some of the more Senior disciples. It is still a challenge as he worries for them all and understandably so, Many disciples have been lost both within the Chapel and on assignment.

Theo avoids conflict where possible but after close contact with Vampires & other undead he is a lot more resilient with the idea of combat. He still counts himself as lucky having yet been able to avoid taking the life of Man / Mer.

Not only has Theo changed in himself but his appearance has also. The day-to-day duties of running such a large group leaves little time for himself, Even with the open Kitchen in the Fort and the prepared meals… Theo doesn’t get around to eating all that much and has lost much weight…. His armor and Gambeson does not hug his body quite as tightly.

He maintains friendships with many of the senior Officers who would have been lost souls with no other place in society. Rawl’Keesh (Raveesk-Xal) who was the first Officer of the new disciple’s recruited during the long and dangerous journey to Blackwood. Hayden Radcliffe, The Khajiit who joined The Order during the same journey… Helping find a cure for a number of sick villagers they came across along the way. Yashka the White who was the imposing Breton who Theo had met before while serving in The Order of St Pelin. By Chance Yashka’s continued shared vision had brought him along the same path of Theo once again. This time committing to stay and use his experience from service in The Long Forgotten, ‘Tamriel Templars of Mara.’

Mael Derre. Who was just a quiet stable hand who showed his affinity for scribing and ledging… He is yet to come out of his shell but is liked by Theo for his constant warmth. Lana, Who Theo always found familiarity with. His reminder of home and her caring & gentle companionship which is ever present. He works hard to keep her safe from the troubles that The Order Of The Vigil brings to its disciples. And Ofcourse Emma, however distant they may have grown since establishing the Order in Blackwood. Perhaps so little time and so much focus on the job at hand. Also Uulgk, The brave Orc who lived for the fight and joined soon after The Order of The Vigil was established in Blackwood.

Then He spends his time reflecting on those who he has lost during their many battles for their cause. Knight Sergeant Javid. Grumpy, tired and a little misguided. But a trusted and loyal companion. Theo can find peace in knowing he died peacefully. But his heart aches for the loss of Recruit Alison. And the subsequent haunting of the nearby waters which came to be known as the ‘Wailing Witches’. At least Alison and those that were soul trapped to the grounds were finally freed in the end.

Theo & The Order Of Arkay

Theo would be one of the few to escape a devastating attack on the Vigil’s Chapel. He and the other survivors eventually clear enough distance between them and Blackwood, Theo would send the Survivors to High Isle to seek out Lysanna. He parted ways with them, offering his prayers and thanks to them before heading towards Fairfax County. On His travels He would journey through Bangkorai. Taking to an inn for the night, he would overhear the need for help at the soup Kitchen and food bank. It had been so long since he was able to help others in the way he first started out, he figured he could spend a while longer in the region and took to visiting the foodbank the following day. His extra set of hands made the difference for many that day and he was thanked for his time before being invited to the Bangkorai Chapel of Arkay. The Order of Arkay were running the food bank and one of the priests who was volunteering had got to know a little bit about Theo’s time with The Order of St Pelin. Despite much detail missing, Theo’s account of his service earned him a position within The Order of Arkay. They appointed him as a senior chapel member to help lead admin while he studied the faith of Arkay. With a view of attaining priesthood.

Family

* Theon Cartier- Father (deceased)
* Juliana Cartier- Mother (Deceased)    Love Interest - Gwenn (unknown)