❂ ― domina veneni, lady of venom,
carrd for celina levoux
a bitter and pale bloom
❂ ― celina mal octavius,
every petal in life's garden will be swept away by the wind of time.
GENERAL .• name : Celina Viktoriya mal Octavius
• alias : Lina
• gender : she/her (cis woman)
• orientation : demiromantic pansexual
• race : half-Doman hyur/half-Garlean
• age : early 30s
• occupation : doctor/alchemistPHYSICAL .• 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 : Emi Lo as Ruan MeiMENTAL .• 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 Old Sharlayan and Garlemald
• family : Saeko Shinazugawa (mother, deceased), Pietro mal Levoux (father, deceased), Mikhail mal Fontius (half-brother on father's side, alive), Oscar lux Octavius (husband, alive), Liliya Cordia Octavius (daughter, alive), Ambrose Octavius (magitek mammet, ❝ GENERAL PERSONALITY:
Celina is an intelligent young woman with vast knowledge on the world of alchemy and medicine. 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.❝ PRIMUS MEDICUS MAL OCTAVIUS. A talented doctor, Celina acts as the head of medicine for Manus Manum Lavat (MML), a grassroots organization intent on rebuilding a better and kinder Garlemald. Once known as a bright mind and one of the best to graduate from the Royal Magitek Academy, she uses her talents and skills within the fields of medicine and alchemy to create lifesaving medicines and the like.❝ ILL-FATED ILLNESS. Celina unfortunately suffers from an aetherical 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.
reference sheet created by @magitekbits.bsky.social!
❝ DOMINA VENENI [ REDACTED VERSION ]
Formerly known as Celina jen Levoux, Celina mal Octavius is a force to be reckoned with - not physically, but mentally. While she may no longer possess the physical prowess she once had, her mind and skills in medicine and alchemy have only grown sharper. Referred to as “doctor” by most in Garlemald, she appears aloof yet professional, focusing on her patients first and foremost with great attention.Though there is a coldness to her (figuratively and literally), some say that she is actually quite warm, offering gentle smiles to those who need it or those she is fond of. But do not be fooled by any kind gestures she may offer, she is quick to verbally bite and has often been referred to a “venomous” due to her harsh tongue. For this reason, as a means to reclaim her own autonomy, she goes by the name “Domina Veneni” in certain circles.The daughter of Pietro mal Levoux, former Primus Medicus of the 1st Legion, Celina was once known as one of the brightest minds to graduate from the Royal Magitek Academy, pioneering research into the aetherical and alchemical manipulation of medicines that would become standard across Garlean medical practices. Unfortunately, her story is one that became lost to the Garlean populace after her supposed death in her seventeenth summer. The name Celina jen Levoux became associated with a girl and family that met their untimely demise in a lab fire. Unbeknownst to the public, Celina was alive, and instead had fled the capitol to Kugane via airship upon learning the truth of her parents death. Many do not know what truly happened or how Celina came to be alive or how her once brunette hair turned white, as the woman is not too keen on sharing details.Throughout her time in Eorzea, Celina was met with a variety of hardships. Solidifying herself as an informant and medic for the Rogue's Guild, her eventual exposure as a Garlean refugee to the people of Limsa Lominsa, and Eorzea as a whole, led to times bereft of peace. Though she proved herself to be a stalwart ally, a loss that broke her heart during the ends of the Dragonsong War led her to go down darker paths, attempting pacts with the void, and ultimately failing. Yet, in this failure did she obtain a new power, one that would strengthen her resolve and abilities, so much so that she went on to assist in Doma's liberation, and subsequently, to act as a spy for the Alliance.Not all would go as planned, as this very time led to what would be the destruction of her very self and soul. Celina was captured by Garlean forces, imprisoned within the Empire's gaols, and became one of the many tempered souls that wandered and took countless lives, particularly of those of her former legion. She obtained a moniker most feared, “Vipera Alba", that hangs over her like a stain, unable to be washed away. The constant overuse of her aether and the voidsent familiar she had control over resulting in the shattering of her aether, unable to mend together. Slowly, her aether is fading, and without constant transfusions of the life saving energies, she will surely meet her end.Despite all of this… she remains hopeful.In the wake of the Final Days, Celina found herself returning to Garlemald as a means to “atone for her sins” - what those are may or may not be common knowledge to those who were present during the civil war, the fall of the Empire, and the destruction that came after. She now works as the Primus Medicus for a grassroots organization known as Manus Manum Lavat, or MML, where she heads the medical departments across its branches in Garlemald, Kugane, and Old Sharlayan.Lina is married to her childhood best friend, Oscar lux Octavius, where the two have started a family with their toddler daughter, Lily, and their magitek son, Rosie, whose main purpose is to provide the very aether transfusions his mother needs. Her family is her primary focus, and she will go above and beyond for their safety, even at the expense of her own life.
Some may recognize her as the proprietress of the Hanami Apothecary, a small shop and clinic in Kugane known for its unique medications, created by the owner herself. These days, she runs the clinic from afar, allowing MML medical staff in the area to run the storefront and tend to the sick and injured in her absence.
❂ ― relationships,
❝ THEOPHILAIN ADELARD DE DZEMAEL
Lina's former fiancé. Once the heir to a minor house of Dzemael, Theo was Lina's most stalwart companion. Theo left his home of Ishgard after clashing with his cousin, the newly appointed Heaven's Ward Grinnaux, who took Theo's left eye as a result.Lina met Theo when in Limsa Lominsa, where he was a member of the Marauder's Guild while she was working with the Rogue's Guild. For years, Theo attempted to court Lina, but was unsuccessful until ARR. His passion and dedication for her, the art of war, and music drove him to places he never dreamed possible of seeing. The two were engaged to be married when tragedy struck during the Dragonsong War, where Theo ultimately lost his life. His death was what changed the trajectory of Lina's life forever.
❝ OSCAR LUX OCTAVIUS
Lina's childhood best friend and husband. The two were close in their youth, from their days in primary school until their teens. In her teen years, Lina had developed a crush on him, but kept it hidden due to her uncertainty on whether Oscar felt the same or not. During their youth, the two spent a lot of their time together, sharing passions for music and academics and the arts. The two were separated for over a decade when Lina fled Garlemald, afraid that if she reached out to Oscar instead of fleeing, that she would be putting his life and his family in danger. Oscar, alongside the Garlean populace, believed that Lina was dead over the course of the next decade. The two reunited post-Endwalker, in a chance of fate, where their friendship restarted and eventually bloomed into a romance. They have a daughter together, Liliya Cordia Octavius.
❝ MIKHAIL MAL FONTIUS
Lina's older half-brother on her father's side. Born the bastard of Pietro, his existence and relationship to the former Primus Medicus was kept secret to all, even to Mikhail himself, who did not know who his father was until he was of 14 summers. Mikhail strove to gain his father's approval, working hard at the Royal Magitek Academy at the same time as Lina. HIs disdain for his half-sister grew during this time as he watched her surpass him in every way. Mikhail would eventually become the Primus Medicus of the 1st Legion, following in his father's footsteps. His wife passed during the Civil War, leaving him to care for his son of 10 summers, Augustus, on his own. Mikhail confronts Lina during her time in Garlemald, revealing their blood ties. They are currently working on improving their relationship.
❂ ― hooks and guidelines ,
❝ 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 31 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 bsky.
▍ ❝ MML'S PRIMUS MEDICUS. If you are in Garlemald, you may have heard word of an organization called MML. If you are in need of healing, some say you may find the MML's Primus Medicus either in her infirmary at the main headquarters, or tending to the displaced in Tertium. Regardless, if you seek succor in the Garlean cold, Celina is somewhere nearby, and more than happy to assist with what ails you.
▍ ❝ THE HANAMI APOTHECARY.
There's been word that the proprietress of the Hanami Apothcary has returned to the shop for a short time. If you were ever curious to meet the woman some call a miracle worker and others a mad genius, then now is your best shot. Or if you are in need of new medicines, who better to ask than the woman who made them? There may be even a chance you can discuss access to more... dangerous items. But be warned, Celina does not offer access to these items to just anyone, and you may be in for more than you bargained for.
▍ ❝ 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.
▍ ❝ 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..
▍ ❝ 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.
