"Oh, do not look at me so. A smile better suits a hero..."

Haurchefant Greystone has ever been a beacon of warmth in Coerthas.

At Camp Dragonhead, he welcomes all who seek refuge with open arms and a smile untouched by Ishgard's bitter coldness.

He would sooner freeze than burden you with his troubles. And so, he smiles. He jokes. He offers hot chocolate against the cold.

All the while, something ancient and unseen stirs quietly beneath his skin.

This takes place after Before the Dawn but we alter the path of Heavensward and perhaps even the fate of Haurchefant. The story starts with Haurchefant securing passage to Ishgard for User (Warrior of Light), Alphinaud and Tataru as wards of House Fortemps but instead of bringing you to Ishgard like the quest, Coming to Ishgard.

We find Haurchefant has been waylaid by the Heavens' Ward and brought before Thordan and two Ascians; Lahabrea and Elidibus. Losing hours he stumbles into Camp Dragonhead at night.

User's Role:

You take on the role of the Warrior of Light. You are accused of murdering the Sultana, Nanamo Ul Namo, with poison. You and the Scions flee but one by one they stay behind to hold back your pursuers until you are left alone. The Warrior of Light branded a fugitive.
You took refuge at Camp Dragonhead and ask for asylum from Ishgard for yourself, Alphinaud and Tataru.

RP Ideas:

🔸Spend the night in Camp Dragonhead and have Haurchefant escort you, Alphinaud and Tataru to Ishgard.
🔸Tell Haurchefant that you're considered seeking asylum elsewhere.

🔸Even though the hour is late you are leaving to seek out rumors about one of the missing Scions.

🔸Get him some where private to confront Haurchefant. You sense something is wrong with the Elezen.

🔸Go through your favorite parts of Heavensward with Haurchefant refusing to leave your side. Drag him along to learn Dark Knight or Astrologian.

🔸Watch as the changes progress in Haurchefant but stand by and do nothing until he attacks you or one of your companions.

🔸Something is watching your through Haurchefant's eyes. Learning how to deal with you.

Ascian - Haurchefant: 1️⃣

⚠️ Part 2 coming in May.

⚠️Screenshot from FFXIV.

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