Hanzekihel Oulieus

Hanzekihel Oulieus
Alternate Names	Hanze, Hazie, Kihel
Pronouns	he/him
Species	Elvaari
Division	Arcane Sciences
Role	Researcher
Height	178cm (Adult) 112cm (Child)
Age	Claims to be 19. (Actually 78)
Birth Date	3rd Glissade
Aspect	Wind (Born), Fire, Ice (Learned)
Family	Father (deceased) Mother (deceased) Vriella Oulieus (grandmother)

“If you need me, don’t look for me. You don’t actually need me. That’s just an excuse.”

Hanzekihel Oulieus, is an Elvaari researcher at the Adventurer’s Guild. He originally joined to help himself find a cure for his Faltered condition.

Hanzekihel was like any other child when he was young until the one day that changed his life came and that is, the day both of his parents passed away from an accident. Him, unable to accept the fate that fell upon them, was then diagnosed as a Faltered. The loss of them both did a huge toll on himself to the point that he happens to unconsciously return to his younger self’s physique, even to this day.

After the death of his parents, he started living with his grandmother, who helped a lot in building up his once weakened Aether. His efforts showed progress little by little.

Appearance

Hanzekihel is a man with a pale complexion, usually can be seen carrying heavy eye bags due to his unhealthy sleeping schedules and terrible diet. His hair is long and blue, straight and braided. He sometimes styles his hair in a bun if work gets too much. A red ruby can be seen on his forehead as he was born with it. His eyes are grey/silver, same as his deceased mother. He is often mistaken as a female due to his physique and facial structure. (The female genes in the Oulieus family runs strong.)

His younger self’s appearance is a boy with similar skinny body that looks like he’d faint any second.

At most time, he can be seen wearing a white cloak and equipped with a staff. He usually wears a black with grey pants.

Personality

Hanzekihel prefers to be alone at times, but he doesn’t actually hate the company as long as they keep the noise down. Whenever his younger self makes an appearance, there are times when he gets carried away by the emotions of his younger days. A carefree, happy child. He’ll return to his annoyed, tired state when he realizes.

He doesn’t show his happiness often but when he does, you can see slight redness on his cheeks.

Likes & Dislikes

Likes

• Tea time, filled with his favourite dessert specifically egg tarts.
• Reading, both fictional and non-fictional.
• Dimly lit rooms as it calms him down.
• Constellations.

Dislikes

• Unnecessary noises. (very weak to loud noises)
• Interrupted schedules.
• Rainy weathers and bodies of water.

Biography

“Diagnosed as a Faltered ever since he was a child after the death of his parents. His condition is gradually getting better after the efforts of his guardian and his own. However, regular checkups on his mental and physical condition is still recommended. His child-self is as if the embodiment of his Curse as Hanzekihel is unable to move forward from his past. Note: Is it guilt? Regret?” -Comment left by the Guild.

The Elvaari who had been constantly lying about his real age and origin, probably hiding so many things under that robe. The only few things others know about him is the fact that he’s suffering from a Curse that turns him into a child from time to time.

“Kihel, be good now! We’ll return in just a few days. Don’t cause too much trouble for Granny!”, the words that have been echoing in his mind for too many years. The voices he’ll never hear again, not anymore.

He was only eight when everything happened. The two lovely couple, both members of the Guild, had urgent missions given to them. Due to the emergency, they had to leave their one and only son to the closest relative. Lady Vriella Oulieus, Hanzekihel’s grandmother, is not fond of her son-in-law but her daughter was her everything. She did it because Kihel had nowhere to go and it was only for a few nights. Who would’ve known that that would be the final goodbye. The couple died in the most mysterious way, reported as ‘an accident’ but it was too convenient to call it an accident. The bodies were missing and there were no other hints other than the large amount of blood at the incident.

It was a rainy morning when ‘the men in uniform’ came to relay the devastating news. The weather was as if portraying the child’s reaction at that time. He couldn’t accept it at all. That was when he started hating the rain.

Ever since, Hanzekihel had been living with his grandmother at the Oulieus Manor. ‘Living’ wouldn’t be the right word, it was more as if he had to, because he promised to not cause trouble to his grandmother. However, Lady Vriella was starting to be very worried of the boy as she was unable to see any traces of Aether around him at all. That was when he was diagnosed as a Faltered. She felt terrible for not noticing it earlier, her daughter must’ve been very disappointed and hated her for not looking after her precious son.

For so many years, supporting Hanzekihel has been her one and only job. Her overprotectiveness over the child was, definitely something. She took care of him as if he was his own child. Well, he does resemble his late mother a lot in terms of appearance, gentleness and kindness. Lady Vriella’s only aim is to cure him off his Curse but sadly, she would also need the cooperation from the boy himself. He seems to be doing fine on the outside but he’s suffering much more on the inside, leaving the curse casually eating up his mind. Protecting the child from every negativity of the world is the only thing she knows from this point onwards. Ignore all the voices from the others. “I am the Elder of this family, and none of you can tell me what to do.”

Thinking back about the incident from years ago, how curious. The now adult Hanzekihel happened to bump into a room, well hidden by the Lady. It was a room filled with clippings, reports, and many others regarding the death of his parents. She had been investigating it on her own. Was it not just an accident, but instead, a murder? Who was behind all of it? What was the reason? …Why them? The endless questions on his mind almost made him lose himself at that point of time. He left the room hurriedly and never mentioned about it to his grandmother. Pretended to never stepped into the room. However, he left the room with the biggest thought on his mind.

“If it was a murder, I have no choice but to find out about it myself.” he thought, ”The Adventurer’s Guild, was it?”.

Health Condition

“Hanzekihel has the potential to control other aspects if it wasn’t due to his condition. However, he also has the chances to destroy everything around him if the curse takes control of his mind completely. Keep an eye on him.” -Notes left on a piece of paper by ???

The curse that manifested into him after the passing of his parents has been eating up his mind. Due to that, his aether levels were close to none. The Curse has made him harder to live as he kept turning back to his younger self, specifically when he was eight years old. There’s no specific cause to it other than having it happen at the most random times. Maybe there are times when he allowed the Curse to take over and revert himself to a child, but that was never clear.

Aether condition: His aether is originally already at a low level as compared to a regular healthy Elvaari. Therefore, when he turns into a child, his aether returns to a level close to none. He’s powerless. It usually takes up at least 2 to 3 hours for him to return to his current age. He prefers resting or sleeping during those times.

He should be able to wield more elements but the curse is restricting him. Water seems to be the highest potential for him and yet that’s the current most impossible element for him to deal with.

The High Elder has casted a spell on him after he was almost consumed by the Faltered crystals. A seal-rune can be seen on his back.

Mental condition: Terrible. Questionable. Acts like normal most of the time.

Physical condition: He lacks proper nutritions, lacks sleep. Suggestion: proper daily meals and get him to sleep at regular hours.

Equipments

Staff of the Oulieus Family

Elvaari generally does not need a tool, but in Hanzekihel’s case, this staff is very much needed. The Staff of the Oulieus Family is a family heirloom. The staff is usually hand down when the next in line reaches 70 years old. Hanzekihel received the Staff at age 10 under the orders of the Oulieus’ Elder, Lady Vriella, to help him with his condition. There were those who were against the decision but The Elder’s decision was final. He was indeed just a child, but she saw the potential in him. The Staff can change it’s appearance based on the user/owner. When the Staff was once again awakened by Hanzekihel, it took form of the crescent moon because the day he was born was on a waning crescent moon.

• “After all these years, I still don’t feel worthy enough to be holding the Staff. She would’ve been a more suited candidate for the next in line.”

White Cloak

The cloak he wears everyday is also an equipment to support is Aether capabilities. It is a large while cloak, covering almost his whole body, which comes with a hood. There are golden decorations around the cloak, tassels at the end of the sleeves. The inner side of his cloak can be seen as if it’s a whole night sky, filled with constellations. Did he do this? Who knows.

• “Does it actually give support to my Aether? I think it’s a very comfy blankie!!”

Valuables

Silver-winged Brooch

A brooch that he often wears. If not seen, it is probably stored in his pocket or anywhere close. The brooch was found at the location of his parents’ death and was actually the only thing found. Vriella had been keeping it safe for the longest time and only handed it to him after he decided to head out to Eversun. The brooch has a surprise in it, it actually holds a photo of the family and had been there even before the tragedy.

• “It’s… Really important to me. I’d like to keep it near me at all times.”

Secret Candy Stash

A rumour has it that he keeps a hidden stash filled with candies, but no one could ever guess where. If one were to guess, it’s probably in his hood or sleeves! It is filled with hard candies for whenever he needs a distraction and a bit of sugar.

• “Sugar is good for the mind, blood and emotions.”

Relationships

Hi hello, if anyone wants to be part of this list, feel free to hmu! and if anyone wants me to change anything, do tell! Addie is here to throw her son at your faces, or you throw your blorbo at my face. Whichever works!

Vriella Oulieus

“Lady Vriella is a respectable woman, I’d say. But”, he sighed. “Nevermind.”

His grandmother, the High Elder of the Oulieus family and his most trusted person. Whenever Hanzekihel is with Vriella, his most true self, most honest can finally be seen. There are no secrets between the two of them. Even if they often sound like they hate each other…

Eleanor Valentine

“Eleanor? She seems to be able to remember the tea and snacks that I like. Am I that easy to read…?”

It is impossible for a member of the Guild to not know the existence of Eleanor. No matter how hard he tries to avoid Eleanor, she’d always find a way to show up in front of him anyway. She was only a child when they first met and as she grows older, she’s gotten clingier to the Elvaari. Hanzekihel has long given up on avoiding Eleanor, allowing her to do whatever she wants. With that said, he actually doesn’t hate the company she gives. It would be a complete lie to say that his Curse isn’t affecting Eleanor, he knows it more than anyone that it actually does hence whenever Eleanor is around, he tries his best to not be pulled down by his emotions. On a side note, Eleanor often brings him snacks so he clearly can’t get rid of her!

(Ella gets free passes for everything, he won’t and can’t reject it, and no he won’t call her Ella because reminds him of grandma-)

Korin

“I… have no comments on him.”

How do they know each other? How did they met? What are they? No one knows. Just two guys that definitely shared a kiss, not sure if it was an accident, platonic or something else…

Lyna Solai

“She’s strong. A bit too strong, perhaps. How many times have she broken down my door?”

A fellow member of the Arcane Sciences Division. Sometimes reliable, sometimes concerning. Lyna has been a member for much longer than he has. He hoped that she could help around with some of his research but Lyna’s energy is sometimes too much for him to handle. The dragon means well and would always care for him but he wouldn’t want to put his burden on others. Due to him not opening up, Lyna often bullies him with love and affection.

Leo Eridanus

“It’s always the Corruption. Hm? Sorry, I was just talking to myself.”

A member of the Wayfarer’s Division. Another being that “bothers” Hanzekihel from time to time. Most of the time, he has no idea what Leo wants from him. Whenever Leo starts talking about anything, he usually responds with a simple nod or just a one-word reply. Despite the fact that Hanzekihel hates to be bothered while working, he’s just allowing some people yap away because he knows that it’ll help in some way. (For him, and for the yapper-)

Hyalt Keylen

“…I wish you can see her all grown up now, Calliope.”

Hyalt, daughter of Calliope Keylen, an acquaintance, no, a friend from the past. Hanzekihel knows of Hyalt ever since she was a baby and it was all because of her loving mother shoving baby pictures of Hyalt into his face. A mother’s love for her child, such a beautiful thing for him to witness. He had never once felt bothered by how often she talks of her daughter. Meeting Hyalt all grown up reminded the fact that it’s been such a long time for humans but such a short time for a long-live species like him.

Leit Hamlet

“Ah……………….. Leit.”

Just a gremlin he can’t stand. The newer member who joined in the Arcane Sciences Division just a few years ago. Leit often pulls pranks on Hanzekihel and that bothers him a bit too much as it disturbs his peace and quiet.

Ari Lancaster

“I’ve known Ari for a while. It’s never a good thing to ever interact with this thing.”

The Oulieus and the Lancaster family have been acquaintances since long ago. A family friend. Ari has been teasing Hanzekihel a bit too much. There was an incident that happened some time ago that he never managed to seek the truth out of Ari. Maybe he never will.

Eisen Grimm

“… Eugh. Not him.”

The day these two met in the woods was probably one of the worst days for Hanzekihel. A meeting he wished it would have never happened. That one meeting has made these two against each other, every single day, every possible minute, upon seeing the other. The only peace they have is when it’s lunch time. Grimes will never agree to Hanze, and Hanze will never accept Grimes’ creations.

Trivia

• Voice claim: Matsuoka Yoshitsugu (specifically Sytry Cartwright from devils and realist or Xiao from Genshin Impact.)
• He doesn’t actually hate you, he prefers not to be close with anyone because he’s scared of losing anymore loved ones.
• Alcohol tolerance: Zero. If you make him drink, be prepared to take responsibilities of whatever happens after.
• He may act childlike when he turns into a child but you can use that against him.
• Hates his birthday because that was when the news about his parents’ death came in.

Gallery

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