GENERAL .•   name   :   Celina jen Levoux
•   alias   :   Lina
•   gender   :   she/her (cis woman)
•   orientation   :   demiromantic pansexual
•   race   :   half-Doman hyur/half-Garlean
•   age   :   28 - 30 years old
•   occupation   :   alchemist/ninja (non-wol)PHYSICAL .•   eyes   :   yellow-gold
•   hair   :    snow white
•   height   :  5'3"/~160cm
•   weight   :   145-150 lbs
•   build   :   curvy, little to no muscle
•   scent   :   jasmine, bergamot, and vanilla
•   voice claim   :  found hereMENTAL .•   alignment   :   chaotic good
•   traits   :   calm and collected (usually) but easy to fluster, calculated, sarcastic, snobbish at times, ultimately kindhearted within
•   likes   :   sweets (lemon and strawberry flavors specifically), alchemy, poisons, perfume making, luxury items, long baths, fluffy animals, flowers/botany
•   dislikes   :   overly pompous people, politics/politicians, natto, sour flavors, bugs, dragons

BACKGROUND.•   birthplace   :   Garlemald
•  current residence   :   in between Kugane and Garlemald
•   parents   :   Saeko Shinazugawa (mother, deceased), Pietro mal Levoux (father, deceased), Mikhail mal Fontius (half-brother on father's side, alive)❝ GENERAL PERSONALITY:
Celina is an intelligent young woman with vast knowledge on the world of alchemy and ninjutsu. She considers herself an expert in the field of alchemy, and is continuously striving to create new medicines to heal the sick and wounded. Despite her cold outer appearance, she has a warm heart, often extending her aid to those in need. Armed with a sharp tongue, she is not afraid to speak her mind, often inserting her opinions in matters that may not concern her. Some akin her words to venom, claiming she can have a vicious and acidic bite when angered. Celina is merely passionate on what she believes is right and true, but often times, is too stubborn to let go of her own preconceived notions to allow the opinions of others. However, when proven wrong, she is quick to be humble, and, begrudgingly in some cases, apologize. While she may come off as confident at times, she secretly struggles with her own self-worth.

❝ DOMINA VENENI.A self-imposed title given to herself as she perfected the art of poison-making. Roughly translating to "Lady of Venom", Celina used terms that were often weaponized against her by both the Garlean and Doman people, disliked by both sides of her heritage, seen as a "white viper" and "curse" due to the misfortune that seemed to follow her in her youth and the sharpness of her tongue.❝ SHINOBI MEDIC. A form of ninjutsu created on her own. Using a combination of her knowledge in alchemy and apothecary works with ninjutsu, Celina has perfected a form of fighting that allows her to heal and boost others physical capabilities. With her own personal strength weakened significantly after Endwalker, acting as a medic in the field while maintaining her own autonomy in a battle while aiding others has been key to her survival.❝ ILL-FATED ILLNESS. Celina unfortunately suffers from an unknown illness that attacks her body from within, causing her body temperature to be lower than normal as well as struggles with her heart and lungs. Due to the multiple near-death experiences she has endured, particularly after her tempered self was defeated at Tower of Babil, her life expectancy has been cut down drastically. She believes she will only live to her mid-40s. Thus, she struggles to accept love and give it to others.

❝ THE BEGINNING
Born to a Doman mother and a Garlean father, Celina Levoux was considered incredibly unlucky. She was born sickly, with an incurable illness that would come close to taking her life many times in her youth. Along with her frail and weak constitution and body, Celina had the world against her, at least, the world of Garlemald. As a half-Garlean, she was ridiculed and spat upon, alongside her Doman mother, for being outsiders to the land. Her only times of respite and clarity were the summers in Doma she spent with her mother, permitted only to travel there due to her father's influence within the Empire. In Doma, she befriended the then young prince Hien, who would be her very closest friend.Life would be difficult for the young girl, but she would persevere. Blessed with a bright mind, Celina excelled in academics, and when she grew old enough, attended the Royal Magitek Academy, where she studied alchemical and biomedical studies, the same as her father. By the time she turned 13, her third-eye appeared, a rare occurrence for half-Garleans but not unheard of. This would cause strife upon her trips to Doma, the people seeing her as a curse. The Garleans would still not take kindly to her despite her third-eye, saying it was wasted on someone like her.Her father, Pietro, focused on research concerning aether and was devote in finding a way for Garleans to be able to manipulate it. Celina, also curious in this endeavor, willingly subjected herself to her father's experimental drug trials. For years, she aided him in the lab, but during her 17th summer, a tragedy occurred. A drug that showed promise ended up causing Celina to be declared dead for at least four minutes. The only thing that kept her alive was the fragmented soul of her ancient, Nike, who brought her to life, albeit, in an aetherical coma.

During her coma, tragedy would continue to fall upon the Levoux family. In his grief, Pietro would attempt to destroy his research, claiming it was far too dangerous, and earning the ire of the 1st Legion, who would subsequently raid the Levoux home. During this raid, incriminating evidence of Celina's mother's (Saeko) treason would be found, the Doman woman murdered as a result. Upon his wife's death and his daughter still in a coma, Pietro succumbs to his grief, and in a last ditch effort to prevent his dangerous research from seeing light again, he burned his lab with himself in it, leaving a journal of the events that transpired in a bag at home for Celina to find.When Celina woke up from her coma and subsequently found her father's journal detailing the tragic events, she was overcome with pain and guilt. Her fear of staying in Garlemald only grew, and after some time, she managed to escape to Kugane. Here, she cut her hair, removing any traces of the brunette she once was, and worked to earn enough gil to grant her passage to Eorzea. While she considered Doma her second home, she could not return, as she feared putting the royal family in peril by harboring an escapee. She carefully hid her third-eye to pass as a mere hyur only.Life in Eorzea would not be so simple, as her identity as a Garlean was immediately exposed upon arriving in Limsa Lominsan. She would be put on trial by Admiral Merlwyb and would plead her innocence, begging for a second chance at life. With her father's journal and Doman trinkets she saved from her mother, Celina was able to convince the admiral to let her go, on one condition: she would be monitored by the Rogue's Guild for at least a year. During this probation, Celina would be under the careful and watchful eye of the Rogue's Guild, and should they deem her a threat, would be swiftly taken care of. Celina accepted this offer.

After a year in the Rogue's Guild, it was clear that Celina was not a threat to Eorzea, but yet another victim of the Garlean empire. She would join the Rogue's Guild as a ninja and informant, specializing on gathering information, using whatever means necessary. She also improved upon her alchemical work, perfecting medicines and poisons alike to be used by the guild. She would later join the Scions of the Seventh Dawn alongside the Warrior of Light during A Realm Reborn.❝ THE PRESENT
The events prior to Endwalker found Lina in a predicament. A prisoner of war held in Garlemald, she was one of the many tempered, earning herself the title of Vipera Alba, or the White Viper. She gained this title due to her snake familiar, affectionately named Hebihime, a product of a void ninjutsu she learned, being out 24/7 during her tempering. That... and the fact that while under the influence of Hebihime, Lina was slowly turning more snake-like herself: red eyes, slit pupils, scales, and even fangs dripping in venom. A force to be reckoned with, under her tempering, she was utilizing her aether at over 100% for its duration. Upon being cut down at the Tower of Babil and her tempering subsequently cured, *Lina's aether shattered, causing a downward spiral in her life as she comes to terms with the fact that she is now, unfortunately, dying.Currently, Lina finds herself living in between Kugane, where she runs an apothecary once owned by the woman who took her in years ago, and Garlemald, where she desperately seeks to redeem herself for the sins she committed during her tempering. Here she has been able to form new bonds while reuniting with loved ones from her past. She strives to cure the diseases of those who come to her, a last ditch effort to be the healer she was always meant to be. She does not speak of Hebihime and has vowed to never summon her or fight again.

❝ BASIC HOUSEKEEPING. If any of these hooks or Lina in general interests you, feel free to shoot me a DM! Some notes:- no minors (21+) (I am 30 years old)
- I tend to multi-para but will also mirror!
- casual rp in game = okay!
- long-term rp = discussed prior
- no erp (I am taken irl)
- Lina is a non-wol and I am willing to bend her canon for rp but I will not alter her personality or being for the sake of another. Take her as she is or leave.
- I (Bri) reserve the right to end a rp if my boundaries are crossed.I am open to both in game rp and discord rp, whichever is preferred. I must reiterate that Lina is not me and any interaction you have with me as Lina is not a reflection of myself. If you are looking to use rp as a means to form a relationship, look elsewhere as I am happily taken irl.you can find me on discord @ deathblossoms or on my twitter or bsky.

▍ ❝   THE HANAMI APOTHECARY (DAYLIGHT).
Are you in need of healing? Medicine? Something for your aches and pains? Or perhaps, you are looking for flowers and herbs or other items to stock your wares? The Hanami Apothecary has everything you will need, plus expert advice from it’s owner. Celina would love nothing more than to aid you, especially if it involves good conversation.

▍ ❝   THE HANAMI APOTHECARY (MOONLIGHT).
If the daytime version doesn’t suit you, then perhaps you are in search of items deemed more dangerous than what the normal person would seek. Poisons, particularly strong and dangerous tinctures, even plants that may be considered illegal in some areas, all can be found at the Hanami Apothecary. However, you’ll only gain access to these wares at night, and if you manage to convince Celina that you are to be trusted. She’ll only sell to those whom she’ll know won’t end up harming her in the end, and if their cause fits her standard of justice. I hope you like convincing others, she’ll need a lot of it.

▍ ❝   AETHERSIGHT (IT GOES BOTH WAYS). Those with aethersight will be able to see the remains of Lina's aether. Fragmented and broken, almost like a vase that has been shattered and is missing key pieces, her aether begs the question of "how is she even alive still?" Though broken, it is beautiful - like a hazy red fog dappled in golden flecks. It looks as if it is struggling to regenerate and reconnect. You can even probably sense the faint hints of the void in it, though they are well concealed at this point. But be warned - Lina has aethersight herself, and if you mention hers, she'll mention yours, as well..

▍ ❝   THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. Ever the lover of flowers, Celina has dedicated part of her life to exploring these beauties of life. An avid florist, she keeps flowers all over the apothecary of all kinds (you may even find the family of Road Sparrows that are nesting in her hydrangeas). Bring up flowers and you may pique her interest, to the point she will assign you a flower she has begun associating with you.

▍ ❝   AN OLD FRIEND.
Reserved to those who would want to implement Celina into their lore as either a fellow Scion or even a childhood friend during her times in both Garlemald and Doma. Prior discussion of this is needed.

▍ ❝   A WILTED AND WITHERING BLOOM. “There is no such thing as an incurable illness,” is something Celina will probably say to you before requests your aid. She will probably ask you either for your knowledge on the healing arts, experience with gathering botanicals, or even if you’re simply willing to work as her “assistant”. Turns out, she is searching for a cure to an illness you have no knowledge of. Whether she tells you the truth of who these failed drugs are for is up to you.

▍ ❝   VIPERA ALBA. . Those who fought in Garlemald during its civil war and the proceeding events of Endwalker would have either heard tale or come across a dangerous woman that the locals only called "Vipera Alba" or, the White Viper. After being tempered, Lina was a force of revenge, annihilating members of the 1st Legion in a campaign to bring their Legatus down. Post-tempering, she is unable to shake her past away and the moniker is still used frequently towards her. Whether she wishes to discuss her bloodied past is up to you.