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Victoria Van Varro
Scarlet Needle•
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Introduction
Notable Features: Pureblood third eye, deep facial scar from an early campaign under Valens’ command
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Character Information
Basic details about Victoria Van Varro
Full Name
Victoria Van Varro
Race
Garlean (Pureblood)
Gender
Female
Age
In her 30s
Occupation
Legatus of the VIIth Legion
Height
200Cm
Eye Color
Amber
Hair Color
White with dark red tips
Skin Tone
Pale
Alignment
Lawful Evil
Residence
Castrum Centri, Coerthas CH
Background
The story of the character's origins
Born into the prestigious Varro family, Victoria ir Varro grew up surrounded by tales of Garlemald’s greatness and was indoctrinated from a young age into the Empire’s philosophy of supremacy. As a pureblood Garlean, she inherited not only the third eye but the deeply ingrained belief in her people’s inherent superiority. She wholeheartedly believes in the Empire’s mission to bring order to the world, even if that order must be imposed through force and domination.Victoria served under her cousin, Valens van Varro, during her early military career, where she witnessed his cruelty first-hand. But unlike those who were horrified by his sadistic methods, Victoria saw it as a necessary means to ensure Garlean dominance. She admired Valens’ ruthlessness and has since modeled her own leadership on it, though with her own sense of precision and control.Nicknamed “The Scarlet Needle”, Victoria is known for her surgical strikes and ruthless efficiency. She earned this title due to her penchant for using long-range tactics and her mastery of magitek weaponry, which she deploys with deadly accuracy. The red-tipped ends of her long, white hair became her signature after an early mission, where her squad wiped out a rebellion in Dalmasca—leaving behind a sea of blood.Victoria believes that there is no place for weakness or mercy in the Empire, and she is unapologetically dedicated to Garlemald’s cause, no matter how brutal its methods. Unlike Valens, she is not sadistic for its own sake; her cruelty is calculated, and every action serves the greater good of the Empire. She never hesitated or questioned her loyalty to the Empire and has never needed any form of brainwashing—Garlemald is her life’s purpose.
Personality
Victoria is cold, calculating, and intensely loyal to the Garlean Empire. She is a pragmatist and sees the world in stark terms of order versus chaos, with the Empire as the only true force capable of bringing order. Unlike her cousin Valens, she does not revel in cruelty, but she is willing to use any means necessary—including oppression, violence, and terror—to achieve the Empire’s goals.Her leadership style is focused on efficiency and precision, earning her the moniker “Scarlet Needle.” She is respected, if not feared, by her troops for her ability to win battles with minimal resources, and she commands with a presence that brooks no defiance. To her, there is no moral conflict in what she does—there is only the Empire’s will.Victoria is deeply nationalistic and believes that the Garlean people are inherently superior. This belief drives her to view other races and cultures as obstacles to be crushed underfoot. She respects strength, but only when it serves Garlemald. While others may see the cruelty of the Empire as a flaw, Victoria sees it as a necessary virtue, essential to maintaining dominance.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths:
Relentless Dedication: Victoria’s unwavering belief in the Garlean cause makes her a formidable leader, unshaken by doubt or fear.
Tactical Precision: Known for her sharp mind and ability to execute highly efficient military operations, Victoria excels at long-range planning and coordinated strikes, earning her the nickname “Scarlet Needle.”
Magitek Mastery: As a pureblood Garlean, Victoria cannot use magic, but she more than compensates with her expert command of Garlean magitek weaponry, especially artillery and long-range assaults.
Weaknesses:
Overconfidence: Her absolute faith in the superiority of the Garlean Empire can blind her to potential flaws in her own strategies, especially when dealing with non-Garlean foes who might employ unconventional tactics.
Rigid Ideology: Victoria’s strict adherence to Garlean doctrine makes her inflexible in negotiations, often opting for force rather than diplomacy. This can lead to unnecessary conflicts or alienating potential allies.
Reputation: Though respected within the Empire, Victoria is feared and despised by resistance forces and those who have suffered under Garlean oppression. Her reputation as “The Scarlet Needle” often precedes her, making it difficult to win over neutral or sympathetic parties.
Likes & Dislikes
Likes:
Garlean Engineering: Victoria takes great pride in the Empire’s technological advancements and often inspects new magitek creations herself.
Efficiency: She values precision in all things—whether in battle tactics or daily routines.
Victory: For Victoria, nothing is more satisfying than the complete subjugation of the Empire’s enemies, as it reaffirms her belief in Garlean superiority.
Dislikes:
Weakness: Victoria despises weakness in any form, viewing those who submit or question the Empire’s authority as obstacles to be removed.
Eorzean Resistance: She has a deep hatred for the Eorzean Alliance and all resistance forces that dare oppose Garlean rule.
Sentimentality: Emotions are a distraction in Victoria’s eyes, and she has little patience for those who allow personal feelings to interfere with duty.