Early life

Born the first and only son to Lord Reneaux and Lady Rivienne. Alvoix was raised by his father as Lady Rivienne did not survive Child birth.During childhood Alvoix's upbringing was very strict and according to Reneux's vision,
Preparing him to potentially marry into a richer family higher up on the noble ladder by having him learn social skills that would help him charm his way up.Alvoix however was taken by the stories and legends surrounding the Dragoon's of Ishgard and while Renezux was always quick to dash Alvoix's dreams of joining the ranks of the Dragoon's the desire to be among them is something that followed him well into his adulthood.

The Price of Cowardice (A realm reborn-Heavensward

Desperate to prove his worth and against Lord Reneaux's wished Alvoix did eventually join Ishgard's military. During that time his father had succumbed to illness and passed away, leaving the young lord the lone inheritor of all of his family's wealth.One fateful day however Nidhogg and his horde would end up attempting to attack ishgard. The group Alvoix was a part of was dispatched to defend Dragonhead and the nearby areas. All was going well until Alvoix turned his gaze toward the holy see only to see massive hordes of dragons as well as the giant dragon Vishap marching across the steps of faith.Feeling overwhelmed and fearful the Elezen's desire to fight was soon snuffed out and replaced with an overwhelming sense of dread.. in in a moment of weakness he decided it better to save himself than protect the people he was sent to defend in the attack.Turning tail and rushing for safety Alvoix would ignore the shrieks of those falling under attack. But he wouldn't make it very far as the stone from a nearby watch tower would crumble and trap him beneath it..leaving the elezen in critical condition.

Overwhelming guilt. (Stormblood-Shadow Bringers)

Alvoix's recovery was miraculous....or so many would believe but the nature of it was far more dubious than even he anticipated..While laying there unconscious underneath the stone a voice rang within the elezen's mind.. A weak and injured voidsent had found the dying elezen and proposed an offer he couldn't refuse in the moment, A chance to survive in exchange for something that would be made clearer as time went on.. the faustian deal was accepted and Alvoix's wounds would heal.It wasn't long before he'd be back on his feet once more but something was..off.. he felt different..eventually he'd figure out that his body had merged with the reminants of the voidsent..corrupting him into something he couldn't recognize.. his aetheric signature had shifted and his body would not absorb anbient aether or restore aether through food and rest which led to him beginning to look more sickly and starved.One awful evening while aether-starved and traveling through the brume one desperate soul emboldened by seeing such afrail nobleman decided to mock and assault the young Lord.. An instinct Alvoix never had prior crept in as his hand cupped the stranger's face and he began to feel his own being restored.. meanwhile theman who'd assaulted him was looking sickly and starved just as Alvoix did moments ago.. and before he knew it the man had collapsed, lifeless and drained of his aether.Alvoix was horrified by what he had done and fled Ishgard leaving all of his possessions behind..making way for the city of Ul'Dah..where he'd begin his life anew.

Atonement (Endwalker)

His years form then on were spent prowling the streets of Ul'dah. Alvoix had decided for his own sanity that if he needed to gorge himself on the aether of another to survive then he would stalk and take on Ul'dah's worst kinds of people.. at first it was simple but..spending time among people who society left in the dirt. complaining of how the rich and powerful care only for themselves and nobody at the bottom reminded Alvoix of the moment where he had put his own life before people he was supposed to defend.Being constantly taken back to that moment made the elezen more resentful toward himself, something that he projected outward..treating anyone and everyone as an enemy to him..denying the longng he had deep down to make things right in an attempt to embrace this new spiteful mask he had worn as how he should be.One night while drinking he was joined by a stranger. Another self-exiled Ishgardian who caught Alvoix's attention by being rather abrasive in their approach, not to dissimilar to how he behaved.. the two spent the entire night as drinking buddies until the stranger in their drunken stupor brought Alvoix back to the place he hated being by mentioning how they left Ishgard because they felt abandoned by Ishgardian nobility..that they wished just one of those noble family;s to just give a damn about the people at the bottom. Even in his drunken stupor the words were a twist to the dagger that had pierced him many years ago..and though he would never see that stranger again their words set him on a new path.Two things were needed for Alvoix to feel like he could start to make right the moment of weakness he showed all those years back.. First.. to return to Ishgard and reclaim his house. Second.. to rid himself of this Voidal Affliction that had him needing to harm people around him to sustain himself..Reclaiming his house was no easy feat. but after proving he was in fact the presumed dead lord Alvoix Duseaux his title was restored to him. Having been presumed dead however his house's assets were split among others and it was on him to reaquire them. Luckily for him someone within the high house he served under had been looking out for him. A representative of House Hailenarte had alloted Alvoix a sum of coin equal to most of what his estate would have been worth and the first step of his path to atonement was complete

Next was freeing himself from his affliction. The voidsent who had granted him healing was using the Aether he was siphoning from others to grow stronger and take form.. and the task seemed simple enough, defeat the voidsent whom he had been bound with and he would be cured.. in preparation for this conflict Alvoix began to soften up and shed that hateful mask he had grown so accustomed to wearing. Allowing himself to become vulnerable and make alles, companions.. and friends who would give him support when he needed. Something he felt he was undeserving of and doesn't take for granted.The battle was long and hard fought but in allowing himself the assistance of people he had opened himself up to he was able to achieve the victory needed. Like awakening from a terrible nightmare his affliction began to fade.In curing himself he weakened himself.. all the power he had built up thanks to the voidsent's influence had faded and he was back to as he was prior to striking the deal.

Bringing hope. (current day.)

The Journey had only just begun however. Alvoix's guilt still weighed heavy on him and he knew he needed to make things right by helping the people he had failed.The wealth he had regained had all been put into the building of a shelter for people displaced after the dragonsong war. which later evolved into a shelter for people in the brume who needed a warm place to stay. Alvoix wasn't content to stop there though, he would begin to speak with all the people from the brume who entered his shelter..learn their strengths and weaknesses and use the connections he had made over the past few years to find a means to stand on their own feet once more.The words of his one night drinking buddy about wishing one noble house gave a damn about the people on the bottom are words that drive him forward to this day. in giving people a chance..giving them hope.. he finally begins to feel free from the guilt that has held him down for so long.Now after going through some of his late father's old things he happened upon Lord Reneaux's journal which detailed many places he had seen and adventures he'd had.. In reading this Alvoix gained two things, a better understanding of his father who he felt he barely knew.. and an inspiration to go out on adventures and fill his own journal with things he comes across.

Other Information and fun facts

  • Alvoix's favorite passtimes include Drinking wine (preferably with company), Reading, Swimming, and Exercise.

  • While he hates admitting or engaging in it Alvoix is actually proficient in dancing, and not only because as a child he was trained to be able to ballroom dance, He has the ability to feel out a rhythm and quickly learn to move along with it.

  • Alvoix's family crest is a flying raven holding a rose. The raven representing his family, the rose representing House Hailenarte. and the image is meant to symbolize his house taking House Hailenarte to new heights.

  • Alvoix's pet wolf is named Azure after the title of Azure Dragoon, harkening back to his childhood dream of being among Ishgard's Dragoons.

  • Alvoix's middle name is Rolliert

  • Alvoix's favorite comfort food is a red wine with bread and cheese.

  • the moon earring alvoix wears belonged to his late mother. (he does not know this.)

  • Alvoix really enjoys flying on airships

Age: 36Sex: MaleRace: Wildwood ElezenOccupation: Owner and overseer of Maison D'espoireDeity: Halone The FuryNameday: 9th Sun of the 5th astral moon.Personality: Usually calm and monotone but can get agitated if the right buttons are pushed. has chronic resting grump face.