Garlean, Reaper, Hunter, Father
A grumpy man that doesn't appear all too friendly at first glances. Yet despite it all, Warwick is a quiet, oft-times soft-spoken man who simply wants to blend into the background, and find a new life in a land where his freedom is not at risk.
Despite everything he's experienced, he holds to him one motive above all others; he is a father first, and will do his damnedest to ensure that his daughter is given a comfortable, safe life; free from Imperial control, and free to choose her own destiny when her time comes. If that means treating with dark forces to see this through, he'll damn well do it.
Name: Johannes Warwick
Nickname(s): Warwick, Wolf
Race: Garlean
Occupation: Freelance, Hunter
Class: Reaper
Age: 36
Gender: Cis Male
Pronouns: He/Him
Sexuality: Pan
Nameday: 28th Sun of the 5th Umbral Moon (October 28th)
Birthplace: The Ilsabardian Wilds
Current Residence: Vagrant, currently in Shirogane
Patron Guardian: None
Family: Genevieve Warwick (Wife - Deceased,) Ari Warwick (Daughter), Rexus "Longblade" (Half-Brother)
Romantic Partner: N/A
Friend(s): Sofia Vindictus
Voice Claim: N/A
His daughter
Anyone that treats his daughter with kindness and respect
A thrilling challenge
A hearty meal
A good smoke
Fishing
Anyone who treats his daughter poorly due to her race
The Garlean Empire/Imperialism
Cravens & Cheats
Voidsents
Bigotry
Arrogance
Warwick was ever a traditional Garlean. Raised with old-school beliefs before the rise of the Garlean Empire, the man grew to loathe what his people became; tools to a heartless empire, who sought to wrestle control over people and lands they had no right to. Because of this, Warwick held zero love for the Garlean Empire, and instead sought to live a modest, homestead life in the wilds of Ilsabard.
Little did he know how quickly his life would change, falling in love with a woman who respected his choices, over seeing him as an odd fascination. While Warwick and Genevieve never legally married, the two were inseparable, as they sought to live a quiet, loving life, free from Imperial reign and servitude.
But how quickly does a beautiful future wither and fade. A complication from Ari's birth, left Warwick to tend to his newborn daughter by himself. But the loneliness did not stifle his desire to give Ari a good life; if anything, it fueled it fervently, to the point that Warwick embraced old, dark teachings, if it meant that Ari would be safe.
However, it was clear in the early months of Ari's life that Ilsabard would not be safe lands for her. With increasing pressure from various officers in the Empire to make Warwick sign away both his and Ari's freedom, he realized he would not be left to his own devices. They would come for him one day, and rip Ari from him, one way or another.
So began the bid to leave behind Ilsabard, and face a world that hated his kind, rightfully so, if it meant that Ari had a chance to live free from the Empire's grasp.
Warwick fears one thing more than any other; that Ari will be left behind with no one to care for her. As such, Warwick will do his damnedest to be there for his daughter. If that means taking some licks from people, he'll do it. All that matters is Ari is free to grow and thrive; even if it means a less certain future.
Warwick always wear a large, wide-brim hat upon his head. This large hat does a good job at hugging his head, and masking his third eye from most gazes. As a result, it's not readily apparent that he's a Garlean to most. Even his daughter tends to wear a loose-fitting Spriggan beanie to hide her own third eye.
While not adverse to his first name, Warwick is a man who introduces himself with his last name, over his first. The reason for this is unknown, save for the idea of a simple preference.
Perhaps due to living out in the wilds, more to himself over any sort of community, Warwick doesn't sound like a traditional Garlean. Indeed, one wouldn't be amiss to say he sounds more from Shaaloani than Garlemald, with a thick-yet-smooth drawl.
Warwick has the look of a no-nonsense, unfriendly man. However, this first appearance couldn't be further from the truth. While the man does have a grumpy streak, and a prominent resting bitch face, Warwick is often polite, speaks gently, and is eager to offer a helping hand; even to those that may show him aggression. He can hardly judge those, for what became of his people.
Wind-up Porom = Ari
When out in the city-states, or anywhere deemed safe, you're certain to find Warwick either carrying his young daughter, or holding her hand. However, because of his protective nature, he may be seen out in the wilds with her, as long as there's no combat or risk involved. He can't help but helicopter a bit, due to the stigma many have against his people.
Warwick does enjoy a good smoke, a cold beer, and can have a sailor's tongue at times, but absolutely refuses to partake or speak crudely if Ari is nearby. Warwick refuses to be a poor influence to his child, or risk her health because of his own vices.
Adorned in garbs that serves well to ready him for any sort of combat situation, Warwick's appearance gives him one of a hunter of the wilds. He keeps his appearance meticulous, and tends not to wear more casual fits as a result on tensions from other individuals.
If there is one thing Warwick takes great pride in, it's his daughter. Ari is his joy and his life, and he will make it apparent when he can; whether it's bringing her up in casual conversations, or taking the girl practically everywhere he goes. He seeks to give Ari an educated life, and teach her the beauty of different cultures and peoples.
To say Warwick was elated to hear of the fall of the Garlean Empire would be an understatement. Believing his people had fallen down a craven path, instead of embracing their humble heritage, the man holds no sympathy towards those who happily served in the Empire. Nor does he particularly mourn about what became of many of the Imperial Garleans with the fall of Garlemald.
Given his modest upbringing of old-school Garlean traditions, Warwick is well-versed on living off the land. From gardening and woodworking, to fishing and hunting, the man knows how to work the lands to his favor.
Taking up his father's crystal in the name of protecting his daughter, Warwick was never properly trained in the ways of handling the void, beyond vague memories of what his father taught him. Because of this, Warwick does not hold a symbiotic pact with his own voidsent; the devil torments the man, forcing dark hungers and craving violent altercations. The man, however, is tenacious, and refuses to let the voidsent win over his soul; no matter how tempting the whispers may be.
Hey there! The name's Edwynn! I'm a new player to Mateus, having mained an Elezen on Malboro for some years now, but I'm not new to the RP scene! However, I am new in the scene of having a Garlean OC!
I hope to have many fun experiences with this guy, even if he may be trickier to RP due to the nature of Garleans. And beyond that, I hope to make lasting bonds with people, either with making new friends, or creating good times with roleplay!
I like to think I'm a chill dude, who enjoys playing the game for RP and content both! I also like to see myself as friendly, so feel free to poke if you're interested in my character, or just want a friendly ear to yap off!
Have a good day!
OP is 30+ years old.
I'm working with a lot of personal headcanons to make Warwick the character I want. Wanting to design a woodsman origin for a Garlean has been an interesting challenge, but one I wanted to do. If my headcanons aren't to your liking, then my apologies, but I do not desire to give Warwick imperialist roots.
OP is fine with people being aggressive to Warwick if they discover he's a Garlean. Whether it turns into an overarching plot of acceptance or not, I think it's fine to explore. I understand that, while I did not design Warwick to be like a standard Garlean with Imperial ties, there's still gonna be stigma from many people about his birth ties.
OP is LGBT+ friendly. As such, I'd rather not explore topics that are homophobic, transphobic, and what not, unless it has a positive intention like growth. Blatant character bigotry will not be tolerated by either character or OP.
I don't RP with the intention of romance or ERP off the bat. I like a gradual build-up, to see if characters have chemistry, and to see if I get along with the RPer, as well!
I'm mostly a para-RPer when I get into it, but I am capable of smaller responses if asked, or to try and match tone. I think there's value in all sorts of RP!
Discord is available once I get to know people, and if people desire Discord-based RP.
Finally, I hope to be a positive force and interaction, regardless of how the RP goes!