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Faith

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You bite the feeding hand
And it will crush you where you stand

Marvina is a woman of a complex past and an even more winding future. Her's was a fate that was written far before she was born, and one she takes head on. With the support of her husband and those she calls her allies, she constantly works to try and help keep the balance within the Star. All while trying not to neglect the fact she is still a person with needs and dreams of her own.

The Lady
If you wish to interact with Marvina based off of her noble ties; here is some information you will need to know:O1 She is known to be the wife of a reclusive noble known as Varden Lieuxmordt. The family seemed to 'appear' seemingly from nowhere a few cycles ago, yet they came with strong ties to the community at large.O2 She can commonly be found assisting at the various clinics and as of late spending quite a bit of time around the Cathedral to offer her services as a tutor in the healing arts.O3 If involved in reforms within Ishgard, one might know her from her passionate speeches of how a revision of botany law must be done for the future of Ishgard and the various programs she has started to make indoor gardening more accessible to the people.

The Syndicate Member
If you wish to interact with Marvina based off of her Syndicate ties; here is some information you will need to know:O1 She grew her name off of Gardener's Grove and Vina's Vials; the two shops she ran within Ul'dah. Though she became known as the assistant to the Syndicate member known as Lady Dusk. And when the Lady chose to take her leave of politics and Ul'dah, she left her organization and seat to the 'shy' assistant who had stayed by her side.O2 Aside from her shops, she is also known to work as a contractor for various guilds. Taking clients to make their deals as iron clad as they can be within Eorzea, Thavnair, Kugane, and even out to Sharalyan. Some circles have taken to calling her the 'Backwoods Lawyer', though meant as an insult; she doesn't seem to mind it.O3 There are some less than sweet rumors one might hear. That those who have tried to tail Marvina or intimidate her always seem to run afoul if something in the cruelest and most terrible of ways. Yet, nothing ever ties back to her.

The Woods Witch
If you wish to interact with Marvina based off of her ties to her homeland; here is some information you will need to know:O1 The Gardener Clan is a widespread family known within the East Shroud yet not tied to just that. They are known for producing all sorts that join the ranks of many guilds of the land. Though they have a more 'ancient' way of worshipping the Elementals, their loyalty to the Twelveswood is absolute.O2 For those who've spent years within the Twelveswood, they may know the rumors of the young Gardener girl who ran off and came back a changed woman. Or even further back, the scandal it was when the head of the family, Aster, married an outsider instead of someone from the Wood.O3 Within the borders of her homeland, Mar is known for her works not only with the Sylph tribe(works she simply assisted her father with) but also with trying to assist her fellow countrymen with their biases and 'outdated' world views. While it labeled her 'strange', she seems determined that one day -all- residents of the Twelveswood can live under the boughs in peace.

Behind the Veils
Behind it all, Marvina hides her true self. A side very few ever get to witness. Though, if someone is persistant enough, they may hear some rumors.O1 They say on some nights, you can hear the Shadow of the Thorns; a beast of fairytales and nightmares that stalks under the boughs, waiting to punish those who work against the Wood's Will. And trailing after him is the Lady of Blooms, his consort and one who may grant you mercy if the Elemental's deem you fit for it.O2 There have long been rumors of those who work to deal the Elemental's fury. Wildlings and those chosen by the Spirits to be the vengeful hand of the Green Wrath. Some survivors state a crazed wildling with antlers sprouting from their head has been issuing punishment with a whole gang of shape-shifting horrors. But, who can believe the ramblings of a mad man?O3 Charms have began appearing along the East Shroud, from farms, to ranches, and even along some long forgotten paths. Bits of bone, wood and leather fashioned into the image of an eye. Usual with a gil coin or a dice left with it. Alongside one might see a depiction of a large ent-like figure with curling horns. Or a pixie figure with antlers. Such a strange omen, what could it mean?