Meilyr Belgarde
Meilyr - Pronounced as "My" "Leer"
Original Character - Written by Tyger
Appearance
Art by @Coffee_Comatose
Born a regular citizen on the continent of Albinea, Meilyr only knew a dull life of regular schooling along with occasionally attending combat seminars.By no means was life in Albinea easy. The frigid climate and harsh diseases often resulted in the temporary evacuation or sometimes permanent evacuation of villages.At the age of 10, Meilyr was forced to evacuate his home village; Carreg iâ after a large scale bandit raid decimated the hamlet, along with almost all citizens.Having lost his parents, friends and neighbors, Meilyr sets out for the capital of Albinea; Belgarde with a small band of survivors from his home village.Becoming that of a city rat, the boy was forced to loot, bribe and beg for any sort of wealth. Not too long after arriving at Belgarde, Meilyr was adopted by a horse stable owner. The owner's name was Gwynevere March-Forwyn. She was an older lady that made a living training and selling horses, typically breeding horses for the military or horse racing.Under the March-Forwyn roof, Meilyr enjoyed a life of combat training, paid by his adoptive mother. She bestowed the surname of Belgarde to Meilyr as he never knew his birth parent's surname. He was now a child of city; BelgradeAt the age of 13, Meilyr's frequent training came to a halt as Gwynevere fell terribly ill and found herself bed-ridden. For the rest of her days, Meilyr tended to her the best he could.With no job experience or knowledge on how to train horses, Meilyr was forced to sell the remainder of Gwynevere's livestock and horses. After those funds had dried up, he resorted to stealing and robbery in order to pay for food and medicine.Due in part to the lack of food, Meilyr's health rapidly declined and soon he found himself starving, winding up malnourished and almost frail.Knowing only how to fight, he signed up for a local bar fighting role in which each night the boy would square up against a fellow competitor in a fist-fight.He found decent success in these fights, earning money and a meal every night. However his earnings were not enough to prolong the inevitable. Gwynevere passed away. This left the boy homeless and without guidance.Upon hearing of boats leaving for a far away land, named Fodlan, Meilyr found himself sneaking upon a ship that docked in Enbarr weeks later.Initially upon landing in Enbarr, Meilyr tried his hand at truly honest work, such as smithing and carpentry, but eventually his jobs were given to Fodlan natives after he let the word slip that he'd fled from Albinea. Facing prejudice from locals, he was out of a job and unable to find more work. The locals were fearful that Meilyr carried disease and curses from his homeland that by this point had completely succumbed to disease, famine and pillaging.Meilyr fell back into bad habits, resorting to thievery and deceit in order to make money. However one day, his whole outlook on his situation changed after sneaking into the Mittelfrank Opera and watching a play. This play featured a male protagonist who was down on his luck but managed to persevere and turn hard work into a fulfilled, quiet life. This inspired a change in Meilyr that had him return to his hard-working self, finally managing to score a new job in bartending and occasional stage entertainment.For the next few years, Meilyr would save his money and float around doing jobs for anyone that was willing to spare some gold.Eventually this led to the boy being able to afford entry into the Garreg Mach Officer's Academy.Once joining the Academy, Meilyr was assigned to the Black Eagles House in thanks to his geographical origin.
Houses
Default House - Black Eagles
Secondary Choice - Golden Deer
Last Choice - Blue LionsMeilyr prefers to stay neutral on Houses. Whilst placed into the Black Eagles, he tends to liaise with other house members and more often than not roam, rather than staying in one place.Regarding the WarBlack Eagle Route - Meilyr immediately sides with Edelgard, severing all ties with those in the Golden Deer and Blue Lions that may have loved and cherished him. Seeming to lack any sort of emotion or remorse for his actions, he is secretly wracked with guilt towards the choice but understands that his future lies within his actions and this was what he saw as his best chance at the life he wishes to live.Golden Deer Route - Meilyr agrees with Claude to journey to Enbarr with the Empire to act as a man on the inside, acting as a spy for the Alliance. During his time in the empire, he is discovered as a traitor and thus is incarcerated for his crimes. In the lead up to the Millennium Festival, Meilyr finally mounts an escape from his imprisonment and manages to make a desperate attempt to flee to Garreg Mach, managing to arrive in time for the reunion. Upon reuniting with his former classmates, he quietly falls back into the fold and watches everyone's backs as they chase their destiny, eventually becoming a nomad, never truly settling down for the rest of his days.Blue Lions Route - Meilyr following the fall of Garreg Mach retreats to the Fhirdiad within the Kingdom. As the years pass, Meilyr trains under the knights, becoming a feared foe for the Empire. His brawling prowess carries him through the years on the front-lines and earns himself the respect of nearby nobles. Upon the day of the Millennium Festival, he journeys off to Garreg Mach to reunite with his former classmates.
Friends - Allies - Likes - Dislikes
FriendsGolden Deer - Claude, Lysithea, MarianneBlack Eagles - Dorothea, Edelgard, PetraBlue Lions - Dedue, Felix, DimitriAlliesManuela, Jeralt and ShamirLikesCold Climates, Flora, Opera Performances and RavensDislikesReligion, Hot Climates, Nobility, Mercenary and Bandit GangsHobbiesDuels, Stargazing, Making Flower-Crowns, Watching Opera PerformancesLost ItemsRoll of Bandages, Rusted Dagger, Raven Feather
Personality
Meilyr Is soft-spoken man. His voice soothing yet laced with a firm reassurance. His face often reads an expression of deep thought or somber pain.Beneath his scarred, foreboding exterior lurks a driven, experienced man that wishes for nothing more than a quiet, fulfilled life with a loving partner and maybe one day a small family.While he is a quiet man, he does appreciate humour and social gatherings. Once provoked, his warm, loud and loving side can be seen, however this is not a common sight.Meilyr is thoughtful, caring and generous. However he does not take kindly to disrespect of any sort, whether directed towards himself or a close friend/ally. Naturally protective of those close to him, he's no stranger to sacrifice.When in the company of someone he may be romantically interested in, he's likely to be a subtle flirt, unafraid of noting the finer details about someone and give thoughtful compliments whenever he can.
Personal Attributes
Birthday - 30th of The Verdant Rain MoonNo Crest - However posesses elevated physical attributes in strength and height due to his Albinean heritage, a race known for their incredible height and physical prowess.Pre-Timeskip Age - 20Post-Timeskip Age - 25Pre-Timeskip Height - 6'6Post-Timeskip Height 7ftPre-Timeskip Build - Sleek and toned, but not muscularPost-Timeskip Build - Muscular
Class Progression
Starting Class - CommonerBeginner Class - Myrmidon or FighterIntermediate Class - Thief or BrigandAdvanced Class - Hero or GrapplerSpecial Class - War MonkMaster Class - War MasterOC Class (Master Class Equivalent) - Legend (Sword, Brawl, Faith)
Pronunciations
Here is a short list of pronunciations for names and words in relations to Meilyr and his backstoryMeilyr - "My" "Leer"
Belgarde - "BELL" "Guard"
Albinea - "Al" "Bin" "Neigh" "Ah"
Carreg Iâ - "Car" "Egg" "E" "Yah"