Shield of the First King

FFXV Gilgamesh OC named Art Amicitia. Shield to the First King of Lucis. Indie, Selective. Sideblog to Captaindrautos

[artamicitia]

loqis‌:

Whoever it was – he had a drawl that certainly suited the majority of the hunters. Loqi had to carefully repeat the words in his mind before answering.

“N- yes.”, thinking quickly, Loqi decided to entertain himself with this guy for a bit. Who was unable to gather information on whom to talk to before hand deserved this. This man needed to be more than just a giant with muscles if he wanted to be useful.

“Yes, I am Dave Auburnbrie.”

Dave would have his head for this – maybe. But as long as Loqi didn’t send him to his death this would be harmless.

“So you want to work? Or hunt?”

   Somehow Art had imagined the head hunter as being... older.  This young man looked like he’d hardly come out of the cradle, but he certainly had an authoritative air about him.  Besides, what reason would anyone have to lie?

   “Ah, well... I’m happy ta help where ever ya need me, sir.  I ain’t bad with a sword, but’m good with my hands too.  Know how ta farm ‘n deal with livestock.”  Granted, the methods he knew far predated modern technology, but why fix something that wasn’t broken?

[orrgnope]

[artamicitia]

loqis‌:

There you just wanted to carry some old repaired radios back to your girlfriend’s shop and demand a kiss for payment and you couldn’t do that because someone the size of a Behemoth stood right outside. Sighing Loqi realized that Kimia wasn’t in the store currently anyway, so he just looked at the guy whole rounding him to put the crate down. Stepping back again, his eyes still were mustering that giant.

Could have sworn it was Gladiolus from the back – well, with longer hair. And even taller. But Loqi definitely hadn’t seen this one around yet. And even though Loqi barely reached up to this man’s chest, he was the stark contrast in his stance. Shoulders wide as he crossed his arms in front of a puffed out chest.

“Here to grab a hunt? Or to find a new home?”

   The outpost wasn’t that big, but the number of people bustling to and fro still put Art on edge.  One upon a time he’d stood on platforms overlooking crowds of thousands as the King of Lucis’ ever-present shadow, but that had been many lifetimes ago.  Recently Art’s only company had been the wailing ghosts of the dead.

   They’d never been much for conversation.    

    He didn’t even realize someone had stopped to talk to him until they spoke, and Art glanced down at the young man with his arms crossed so confidently.  “Are ya David Auburnbrie?  I heard there’s work ta be hard ‘round these parts, with the hunters.”  

    He’d chosen to forgo the more sophisticated manner of speech he’d learned to emulate during his decades of life amongst nobility and royality, finding it somehow made him stand out more than the casual country slang he’d grown up with.

[artamicitia]

"Artemus?" No one would ever know where the Prince had caught word of that name. But his smile could barely be contained. "That is beautiful... a suiting noble name for a noble heart."

    When he’d had to sign the papers to join the Royal Guard, they’d made him write out his full name.  He’d done so because he didn’t want anything to come between his goal to protect Somnus, but now he was starting to regret it.  Had Somnus gotten a look at those papers, or had someone else mentioned the name to the Prince in passing?

    “Ah-- jus’ Art will do me fine, yer Highness.  Artemus sound all formal and whatnot.”

[artamicitia]

Fun facts:

Art’s full first name is “Artemus.”

Don’t call him Artemus.

[artamicitia]

@loqis

    A giant stood outside Kim’s shop.  Seven feet tall, with dusky skin and long dark hair, Art definitely stood out from the usual strangers who would pass through the Hunter outpost, even without taking into consideration the huge sword slung over his back, the type that only Gladiolus Amicitia was similarly fond of.  Despite his massive stature, the way the man shifted his weight from one foot to the other as he considered the little town made him look less intimidating than he otherwise might appear.   

[artamicitia]

@gingersmiith

    “Ya wouldn’t happen ta be a hunter, would ya?”  The newcomer was hard to miss, considering he towered over everyone else in Meldacio, and wore a sword on his back that stood taller than most men.  “’M lookin’ fer a job.”

[artamicitia]

"Art... what is your favourite dish?"

   “I really like garula ‘n dumplin’ stew.  ‘Specially good when it’s real cold out.  Why?”

[artamicitia]

13, 17, 19, 21, 30 <3

OC Asks

13. What do they do for fun?

    Art loves Chocobo riding.  There’s nothing quite like urging a bird into a gallop and watching the scenery race by.  On really stressful days he’ll just take a Chocobo out for a ride without any real destination.

17. Where were they born?

    Art was born in Leide, in the area south of where Hammerhead now stands.  Back in his day, Leide was a far more lush and fertile land, popular for farmers of the time.

19. What is their occupation?

    While he was born a farmer/rancher, Art eventually immigrated to the Capital where he became a stablehand, then a soldier, and finally the Shield to the King.

21. What is their favorite thing about their personality?

     Art considers himself a mostly good person, and he’s proud of that fact.  He doesn’t hate anyone, even those who’ve wronged him, and wouldn’t even fight if he wasn’t doing it for Somnus and the royal family.

30. When frightened, will they resort to “fight” or “flight”?

    It depends on whether he’s alone.  If there are other people around who he thinks might be in danger, he’ll default to “fight,” but if alone he’ll avoid any confrontation and run.

[artamicitia]

OC ask Nr 15

OC Asks15. What was something their parents taught them?

    Art’s mother died when he was too young to remember her, but his father raised him to be a man of honor.  He taught Art that there was no pride in success borne out of someone else’s suffering, and that while hurting another person or animal might sometimes be necessary, it should never be done with glee.  These lessons shaped him more than just about anything else.

[rivalwrites]

93 fun OC asks because why not

Basics:

1. What is their gender? 

2. What is their sexuality?

3. What is the meaning behind their name? Do they have any nicknames?

4. Do they have any siblings? How many? Are they older or younger?  Which sibling are they the closest with? 

5. What’s their relationship with their parents like? What about other relatives?

6. What would they give their life for?

7. Are they in a romantic relationship? With who? How did they meet?

8. What do they believe will happen to them after they die? Does this belief scare them?

9. What is their favorite color? Favorite animal?

10. What are some of their talents/skills? 

11. If they could make a mark on history, what would they like it to be? 

12. How old are they? When is their birthday?

13. What do they do for fun?

14. What is their favorite food? How often do they get to eat it?

15. What was something their parents taught them?

16. Are they religious?

17. Where were they born? 

18. What languages can they speak? Where did they learn these languages? 

19. What is their occupation?

20. Do they have any titles? How did they earn them? 

Personality:

21. What is their favorite thing about their personality?

22. What is their least favorite thing about their personality?

23. Do they get lonely easily?

24. Do you know their MBTI type?

25. What is their biggest flaw?

26. Are they aware of their flaws?

27. What is their biggest strength? 

28. Are they aware of their strengths?

29. How would they describe their own personality?

30. When frightened, will they resort to “fight” or “flight”?

31. Does this character ever put somebody else’s needs before their own? Who do they do this for? How often do they do this?

32. What is their self esteem like?

33. What is their biggest fear? How would they react to having to face it?

34. How easily do they trust others with their secrets? With their lives? 

35. What is the easiest way to annoy them?

36. What is their sense of humor like? Give an example of a joke they would find humorous.

37. How easy is it for them to say “I love you”? Do they say it without meaning it?

38. What do others admire most about their personality?

39. What does their happily ever after look like?

40. Who do they trust most? Is that trust mutual?

Physical Profile:

41. What does their laugh sound like? Do they snort when they laugh? How often do they laugh? 

42. What is their favorite thing about their physical appearance?

43. What is their least favorite thing about their physical appearance?

44. Do they have any scars? If so, what are the stories behind those scars?

45. How would they describe their own appearance?

46. How easily can they express emotions? How easily can they hide emotions?

47.  What’s their pain tolerance like?

48. Do they have any tattoos? What are the stories behind those tattoos?

49. Do they have any piercings?

50. How would you describe their style of clothing? How would they describe their style of clothing?

51. What is their height? Weight?

52. What is their body type? Are they muscular, chubby, skinny, etc?

53. What is their hair color? Eye color? Skin tone?

54. What is their current hairstyle? What have been some of their past hairstyles? Which was their favorite hairstyle?

55. What is their alcohol tolerance like? What kind of drunk are they? How bad are their hangovers?

56. What do they smell like? Why do they smell like this? (Is it the things they’re around or a perfume they wear?)

57. How do they feel about sex? Are they a virgin?

58. What is their most noticeable physical attribute?

59. What does their resting face look like? Do they have RBF?

60. Describe the way they sleep. 

Environment: 

61. Which season is their favorite season?

62. Have they ever been betrayed? How did it affect their ability to trust others?

63. What is always guaranteed to make them smile?

64. Do they get cold easily? Do they get overheated easily?

65. What’s their immune system like? Do they get sick often? How do they react to getting sick?

66. Where do they live? Do they like it there?

67. Is their bedroom messy? What about their bathroom? Kitchen? Living room?

68. How did their environment growing up affect their personality?

69. How did the people in their environment growing up affect their personality?

70. How do they feel about animals? Do they have any pets?

71. How are they with children? Do they have any? Do they want any?

72.  Would they rather have stability or comfort?

73. Do they prefer the indoors or outdoors?

74. What weather is their favorite? Do they like storms? 

75. If given a blank piece of paper, a pencil, and nothing to do, what would happen?

76. How organized are they?

77. What is their most prized possession?

78. Who do they consider to be their best friend? 

79. What is their economic situation?

80. Are they a morning person or a night owl?

Miscellaneous:

81. Are they bothered by the sight of blood?

82. What is their handwriting like?

83. Can they swim? How well? Do they like to swim?

84. Which deadly sin do they represent best?

85. Do they believe in ghosts?

86. How do they celebrate holidays? How do they celebrate birthdays?

87. What is something they regret?

88. Do they have an accent?

89. What is their D&D alignment?

90. Are they right or left handed?

91. If they were a tweet, what tweet would they be?

92. Describe them as a John Mulaney gif.

93. What’s the most iconic line of dialogue they’ve ever said?

[meldacio]

ffxv aes | wiz chocobo post

[artamicitia]

He shrugs, "Some time, I think I'm different from everyone else. Even you."

    “Ain’t nothin’ wrong with bein’ different, ‘Siris, everone’s different in their own way.  Yer my brother and I love ya.”

[artamicitia]

"Brother do you think I'm.....weird?"

    “Y’aint no stranger than anyone else.  Where’s this comin’ from?”

[artamicitia]

Leans against his brother's back, hiding his face.

     “Somethin’ the matter, ‘Siris?”

[artamicitia]

iznia‌:

“No–” But the bird started wiggling and Ardyn lost his grip on it. It fell at his feet with a disgruntled ‘plop’, a pretty black chocobo chick. “…How’d that get in there…”

   Art stared at the little bird, looking so surprised one might think the Prince had just conjured the chick into existence.  “Er... ya dropped her, yer highness sir.”  Art rubbed at the back of his neck, “S’there a reason yer goin’ ‘round hidin’ a chocobo up yer shirt?”

[artamicitia]

iznia‌:

“Nothing!” Ardyn chirped, shifting the lump in his shirt and trying to be discreet about it. “Nothing at all! You’re hearing things!”

    “Oh.”  Art’s head tilted to the left, not unlike a dog’s.  Though he was clearly still confused, he didn’t seem to want to accuse Ardyn of lying.  “...a’ight then... d’ya need any help?”