#vraeen

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speaking of the commander.... here is mine who im obsessed with look at her

[cousinslavellan-archive]

Haven’t been online much today thank you eyes for hating my life BUT did get to meet @the-mystic-dragons Vraeen!

She’s so pretty!! It was so nice to chill for a little bit!! GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BIRB!! ♥

....HOPEFULLY IT DOESN’T T-POSE LIKE MINE DECIDED TO lmao ;;;

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i just really like all the colors of these screens together. also i want to show off a bit of vraeen's new outfit. gw2 pretty

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no because i'm still thinking about gorrik. the bug boy. i love him

i will admit- i didn't think much about him at first and was more concerned with other threats going on in season 4 when we first met him but, over time, i have grown to love his character

but i want to write more about his relationship with vraeen for a moment

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she was skeptical of gorrik and his brother at first, since they were apart of the Inquest and has always felt uncomfortable dealing with that group since she knew what horrors they did to her race. but she was civil, trying to keep her focus clear on the matter at hand with joko.

she did warm up to him throughout season 4 though; with his assistance (and blish as well) to hold off the awakened and help adjust the portal mess up during the fight with joko's commander, she saw an ally- or hopefully a friend, she could trust.

and from there she slowly opened up to gorrik

when she wasn't off doing missions or important work as the commander, she definitely stopped to talk to him about his research. which was one of the ways they absolutely bonded, even though she was the commander who slayed dragons and took down a god, she was still a priory magister.

even when her head hurt if him or taimi had begun to explain the more technical sides of an invention or the research they were doing, she was content to listen.

then when it came to assisting the management of new mount companions like petey and the skyscales, vraeen could barely contain her excitement. there were a few moments where she smiled with him while they were going through the steps in taking care of, truly grateful to partake in the research and learn more about the species.

she gave him a tight hug after losing blish. and once they were alone, she sat with him while they both cried together over the loss. fog (her smokescale), who is normally glued to vraeen's side, curled up next to gorrik to offer him some comfort.

then in season 5, even with all the issues going on in grothmar valley, a slight ping of happiness erupted in her chest when she actually saw gorrik out and about. she didn't let anyone else know that she would stop to check on how he was doing at the farms and help him with the devourer problem.

but when he was in trouble? she didn't even try to be sneaky, she busted in that room and took the charr renegades down without a second thought if it meant gorrik was okay and safe. (she also made sure to grab his data pad of drawings)

just. they are really good friends and i go soft thinking about how their relationship developed from vraeen being the reserved, polite commander to gorrik which shifted into vraeen being able to relax and showcase her true personality with him.

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OC Interview: Vraeen

Draw (or use an old drawing, don't worry!) or take a screen of your character in an interview setting and make them answer the following questions!

I was tagged by @long-journey, who is the rightful creator of this original post :) Thank you!!

INTRODUCTION:

1. Can you introduce yourself?: "Hello, I'm Vraeen. Most civilians know me as the Commander, the Champion of Aurene." She gave a small smile.

2. What is your gender identity, orientation and relationship status? "Well, gender identity has always been a fluid and fickle thing with sylvari race. However, I identity as a female." She pauses for a moment, tilting her head to the side in thought. "O-Orientation? Do you mean who I like?" She whispered to the interviewer, light laughter in her quizzical tone. "I believe the term is bisexual regarding myself on that matter. I'm single as well."

3. Where and when were you born?: "I was born- well sylvari aren't born in the natural sequence other races are. We are created by the Pale Tree, we come out of pods-" She stopped herself for a moment, waving her hand briefly to dismiss the tangent. "I awoke at night towards the end of the summer. I remember waking up right outside of the Grove, everything was glowing in Caledon. It was beautiful."

4. What is your weapon of choice and fighting style?: "I prefer my axe and dagger, one of the weapons I had found when I was able to control my new soulbeast capabilities in the Crystal Desert. I keep my short bow on me as well, when I need to create some distance between a foe and myself. My style would entail a quick and powerful take down for enemies, not before they are hit with traps and the nature below turning against them."

5. Lastly, are you happy?: She gave the interviewer an icy gaze for a few minutes. "Hm, you don't seem to have any hesitance with personal questions do you? I suppose I am, Tyria is still surviving."

FAMILY AND FRIENDS:

1. What's your family like? What is your relationship with them?: "Some sylvari say our race are brothers and sisters to one another, family members that span across generations and generations. I.. don't think I have any close brothers or sisters of my kind. Not in my generation, at least."

"Caithe I would consider an older sister, a mentor who has guided me through challenges in my sapling days. Our relationship was.. nice at first, we hit a rough part during the Maguuma campaign. It wasn't good. After some time passed, we were able to mend it. I'm glad I have her in my life, she's important to me."

2. Have you ever ran away from home?: "Ran away wouldn't be the terms I would use to describe my path. I was drawn away, a feeling gripped me like a tether pulling me to where I needed to be."

3. Would you consider marriage or having children?: "No, my responsibilities wouldn't let me be able to manage those things." She sighed. "I have not had any interest in marriage or children though."

4. Do you secretly hate one of your friends?: "In the past, I will admit I harbored deep resentment for Caithe for an action she did. I was blinded by anger, stress, and confusion while dealing with chaos in the thick jungle. I made sure she knew." She shook her head, casting her gaze down to the ground for a moment. "Those feelings only occured for a while however, I do not hate any friends I have."

5. Which friend knows everything about you?: "Caithe, Canach, and Aurene."

ASKED BY FANS:

1. Are you literate? Have you been to school?: "There are mentors in the Grove to teach saplings about valuable lessons in life. I... never went to those classes though." She paused, a light chuckle erupting from her lips. "I have not been to what other races consider traditional schooling I suppose, I have learned all I can from my experiences in the world and my time in the Priory."

2. The eeriest prediction you made that later came true?: "Predictions? I cannot recall any I have made."

3. What is something you were embarrassingly late to realize?: "You are asking a sylvari? I'd have quite a collection of occurrences! We would be here for awhile. Let's just say, when I was younger it was appreciated to have a helpful ally in the Priory answer numerous questions I had."

4. Do you have mental health or physical issues?: "Is that information you must know?"

5. What is your current main goal?: "Learn all I can about the Elder Dragon magic we are dealing with. Keep Tyria safe."

CHOICES:

1. Drink or food?: "Can I say both? There are so many flavors I have yet to try."

2. Cats or dogs?: She rested her hand over her chest, leaning back in her chair with her mouth agape in surprise. "I am a ranger, I love all animals equally."

While she shifted back to a comfortable position in her seat, she mumbled under her breath. "Cats."

3. Early bird or night owl?: "I am a Nightbloom, I prefer the night."

4. Optimist or pessimist?: "I am a optimist."

5. Sassy or sarcastic?: "Oh goodness, Canach has been a great teacher in these personal qualities. I'd like to say I am a bit of both, lots of banter and jokes between us. It never ends."

HAVE YOU EVER:

1. Been caught sneaking out: "In my early days in the Priory, Magister Sieran and I would sneak out of the fortress to explore and find new ruins or artifacts." She reminisced with a small smile, her eyes glossing over. "Gixx looked like he was about to- how do you say- blow a gasket, when he saw us creeping back in."

She leaned over to the interviewer, a hand over the side of her face to shield her mouth. "He may not show it, but he truly cares for every member of the Priory. It's just behind his no nonsense exterior." She whispered in a low tone, a small smirk on her face.

2. Broke a bone: "In my line of work, I have broken a few unfortunately."

3. Received flowers: "Yes I have! I have had quite a handful sent to or given to me by thankful citizens. It is such a kind gesture."

4. Ghosted someone: "Ghosted? What does that mean?"

Vraeen stepped off to the side; a hushed, short conversation was heard for a few minutes before she returned to her seat.

"I have done that to an assistant- er, bodyguard-" She was cut off by banging and people squabbling in the background. A deep, cool voice interjected up in a sharp shout. "HEY-- WAIT- VRAEEN-"

"Excuse me, I was speaking," she spoke up again, glaring towards the area of commotion in the background. "A charr associate that aids Dragons Watch, Valdoru Bladerend; who has graciously made her presence known off on the sidelines, did not get off to a great start with me when we met again in the Far Shiverspeaks. I tried to disappear off her radar a few times, but Ash Legion charr... they are hard to shake. They have skilled talents in stealth."

5. Pretended to laugh at a joke you didn't get: "Oh, many times. It took a little bit of time before I learned the meaning behind certain jokes, I was still gaining knowledge about aspects of life. Conversations included."

I tag (with no obligation of course!):

@cousinslavellan

@commander-wame

@commander-triangle

@commanders-sole-braincell

@astralarias

@commander-pleur

@kerra-and-company

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BIRB ACHIEVED!

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Vraeen for the oc thingy!

ohoho yet another chance to gush about my girl

- can be very forgetful when she’s overwhelmed or stressed

only a small handful of pact soldiers have overheard the Commander mumble to herself after coming out of a strategy meeting with Dragons Watch saying “what was i going to do again??” and usually leads her to getting distracted and wandering off to see a cool species of plant or animal

- her emotions can get the best of her sometimes

- is stubborn when holding grudges on someone

- lost dear comrades because of her choices

- has a very strong urge to pet big and dangerous animals no matter if she gets hurt in the process

- has caused large masses of plants and vines to grow in regions where they definitely should not be, confusing some Priory members

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character connections and introductions throughout canon events of the story and additonal events in my version of the canon:

- After the fall of Zhaitan: Halia met Commander Vraeen when she joined the Priory and was given her first big research assignment by Vraeen. Halia was promoted to the rank of Explorer and her progress was monitored by the Magister herself. They became good friends bonding over the information they discover in the archives and gushing about their favorite topics to each other.