Vergiliaux
Artist of Many Trades
Vergil
He/Him
I'm Vergil, a philosophy and humanities nerd with too many hobbies such as drawing, writing, movies, gardening, reading, gaming, music, martial arts, cooking/baking, and computers.You might find me on Final Fantasy XIV as Vergiliaux Renata of Excalibur/Primal(NA). I'm not playing as often while I pursue another college degree.Yes, I'm mixed-BIPOC, autistic/ADHD, queer, and disabled.
INTERESTS
Final Fantasy, Pokemon, Legend of Zelda, Mo Dao Zu Shi, Tian Guan Ci Fu, Mystic Messenger, Mega Man X, Honkai Star Rail, danmei/yaoi, video games, art, writing, gardening, history, political science, etc.Invested Ships: VergiliZenos (ZenosWoL)
BOUNDARIES
There will be no bitchin' in Vergil's kitchen. Like anybody else, I block personalities and content that doesn't vibe with me.
Vergiliaux Renata
Excalibur
Race: Elezen
Pronoun: He/Him/His
Age: 32
Height: 7’0”
Nameday: 3/10
Guardian: Menphina
Biography
Vergiliaux Renata is an Ul'dahn Wildwood Elezen born to a prodigious mother in the clothcraft business and a (late) father who nearly had the power to join the Syndicate. His other known family member is a great aunt from his maternal line of Wildwood ethnicity. Vergiliaux also cares for a small dog named Ferdinand that helps him socialize.Vergiliaux is a well-rounded intellectual who spends his days studying any subject that catches his insatiable curiosity. Though he's more inclined to solve problems rather than cause them, he is quite the sociophobe and cynic who refuses unnecessary engagement with others. When among people he can trust, Vergiliaux might be a little more inclined to open up and express himself through acts of service or sharing his "appreciation" for the intricacies of life.In spite of Wildwood Elezen stereotypes, Vergiliaux isn't exactly mild-mannered and tends to shun pointless tradition in favor of doing things his own way and by himself. Vergiliaux absolutely despises ignorance to the point of being snarky and dismissive (he's not exactly agreeable among the Twelveswood's conservatives). Plus, he understands the common man enough to predict their course of action.
As a Warrior of Light
[WIP] Hydaelyn called upon a 27-year-old Vergiliaux weeks before Dalamud turned red and made its descent.- He has encountered the Lambs of Dalamud
- He has faced Nael deus Darnus
- He participated in the Battle of Carteneau
Strengths & Tactics
Vergiliaux's logical-mathematical learning style allows him to absorb materials at lightning speed. While he's well-versed in many subjects, he spends the most time with magics and their histories. His other skills include osmosed clothcraft knowledge from his youth and his current culinary hobby.Vergiliaux is magically-inclined and takes on a supportive roll with others. His genius truly shows within his Nymian-inspired approach to Arcanima. He has an Aquamarine Carbuncle that specializes in healing magics that gives him leeway in combat support. He's not exactly a pacifist and is not afraid to call upon sabotaging and destructive spells to get the job done.In a challenging situation, Vergiliaux tries to keep his distance and maintains his options to formulate a number of strategies. The opposition can stagger Vergiliaux by closing the gap and preventing access to his available options, leaving him to rely on improvisation until he regains control. Zenos Galvus serves as his foil.
Shortcomings
Vergiliaux has had a sight disability since birth. His eyeballs are shaped in a way that manifests like myopia. He chooses to wear special glasses, and he opts to use special equipment for tasks requiring vision.Social situations stress him out to the point that he can get irritable and unreasonable. Forcing Vergiliaux to socialize is the surest way to ruin his mood. He used to have nervous breakdowns when forced into the spotlight as a child, but he has changed from this since puberty.
Relationships
- Zenos Galvus (canon via Moons-Struck): Vergiliaux's feelings toward Zenos are complicated, as he is on the receptive end of the prince's obsessions. Though Vergiliaux is avoidant and hostile toward Zenos--and rightly so due to Zenos's war crimes--he also understands that Zenos is a product of his upbringing.
- Alphinaud and Alisaie Leveilleur: Vergiliaux is close to the Leveilleur twins and treats them like younger siblings. He will cook meals for them, mend their clothes, offer a listening ear (or a shoulder if they need to cry), and what-have you.
- Y'shtola Rhul:
- Urianger Augurelt:
- G'raha Tia:
Resources
My Tutorials
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Software
- Clip Studio Paint - My primary program to produce digital artwork. Purchase the software when it's on sale. CELSYS will advertise sales on their Twitter accounts.
- Paint Tool SAI - A lightwight digital art program that's perfect for beginners and developed by one person. I used it for many years before moving on to CSP. A license gives you SAI 1.0 and 2.0 and costs about $40 USD.
- FireAlpaca (FREE) - A SAI-like digital art program with a vast library of brushes.
- Krita (FREE) - A powerful, open source digital art program.
Social Media
- Tweeten - A TweetDeck client for Twitter that's not in shambles. Use for handling multiple accounts, lists, collections, or for general curation.
- Tweak New Twitter - A browser plugin that removes trends and moments that encourage "doomscrolling" habits. Contains other features to make Twitter a healthier experience.
- Antstyle's NFT/Cryptobro Blocker - A tool that automatically blocks or mutes NFT and crypto accounts. Contains a blocklist of successful artists who have resorted to NFTs.