Dominica attempting to lay a bit of her legendary charm on Helena at a gathering in a noble's residence, though despite the usual reception she gets, Helena is having none of it.

Dominica is fascinated by, and maybe a tad jealous of those those that seem able to captivate a crowd more than she can. She has to see what the fuss is about. Helena, for her part, doesn't care for this kind of attention. There's nothing really special to fuss over.

#HelenaStroud | #DominicaSulla

Helena and Lucia sitting on a sofa in a noble's estate, both cross-legged, with Helena adopting a far more casual posture.

Stoic grace.

#HelenaStroud | #LuciaJunius

Helena having departed a gala, clad in a silk shirt, fine embroidered vest, and gold-accented trousers. Having hastily made her leave, she walks Saint Valeroyant's Forum alongside a pair of knights on patrol, a hand resting upon her dress ornate sword.

Helena grew weary of Aymeric's latest fundraiser. She'd rather be out on patrol, finery and all. That'd relax her far more than dealing with the noble houses.

#HelenaStroud | #Midlander

Lucia and Helena in their rest clothes at the temple knight barracks, arm wrestling over a table. They're both evenly matched, though Helena is visibly exerting more effort to keep it that way, while Lucia stares her down cooly. A crowd of temple knights forms around them, cheering and picking favorites as the two knight commanders try to focus solely on their opponent.

Lucia and Helena particularly didn't care for the growing crowd around them, but from one commander to another, they had a point to prove. 💪

#LuciaJunius | #HelenaStroud

Helena in an elegant suit, sitting on a sofa with a bored expression, her eyes drifting towards the viewer. Parties are not her strong suit, not when she so desperately wanted to avoid politics and noble niceties when she agreed to become one of his knight commanders. Perhaps, paradoxically, she cuts quite a figure when dressed up and attendees are drawn to her, much to her chagrin.

An insufferable, yet necessary part of Aymeric's reforms: noble parties and galas that required his inner circle to attend. A job's a job, but Helena would sooner take to battlefield than a ballroom.

#HelenaStroud | #Midlander | #lichcreates

Helena standing in a dark room, her body illuminated by offscreen candlelight, wearing nothing but a simple pair of white panties, baring her toned physique and numerous scars. The life of a temple knight rewards and takes, often in unequal measure.

The rewards of a life spent in devotion to the Fury.

#HelenaStroud | #Midlander | #NSFWGpose

A temple knight squire gently wipes across Helena's back. Helena: Alright, talk to me, Sorrel. Picked up a few scratches in that last bout. It don't feel *too* bad, but you've got a better view than me.

Sorrel lowers the rag and inspects Helena's back. Her eyes linger across several neat, linear scars on her back.

Sorrel: The old scars are fine, and I reckon the *new* scratches will scab in about a moon. S'pose there's not gonna be any new additions to your gallery today, Commander.

Helena: Good, I fuckin' hate art.

She's picked up quite a collection over the years. 🩹

#HelenaStroud | #Midlander | #ArcturusComics

Helena withdrawing her sword from the neck of a dragon in the aftermath of a battle at the abandoned Coerthan village of Hemlock. A retinue of Temple Knights and fighters from House Durendaire lead by her cleared the area of heretic and Dravanian alike. Knights tend to their wounded, while others celebrate their victory. A lone dragoon stands atop his own vanquished foe atop the roof of the stables.

Reclamation. ⚔️

#HelenaStroud | #Midlander

(Pre-Heavensward) An afternoon spar between Lucia and Helena, in Temple Knight armor before their respective promotion as knight commanders under Aymeric. Despite the reach advantage of Lucia, the more experienced Helena has her blade locked and trapped in her guard, a fact she can't help but smirk about.

Testing their mettle. ⚔️

#HelenaStroud | #Midlander | #LuciaJunius

A Hyuran knight, Helena in a casual civilian outfit, consisting of a simple loose tunic, fitted corset, and leather pants with extra belts and straps. The neck of her tunic is low enough to show a scar across her sternum, and a simple metal necklace with Halone's mark. She leans against a table in the Temple Knight barracks, casting an appraising glance to the side.

A knight's rest. 🕯️

#HelenaStroud | #Midlander

Portrait shot of a Hyuran woman, blonde haired and green-eyed with a somewhat tired countenance across her face, clad in the ornate plate mail of a commander of Temple Knights.

Knight Commander. ⚔️

#HelenaStroud | #Midlander

A lonely Temple Knight, planting her sword in the snow as she hangs her head in solemn solemn reflection. The clouds and fog blanketing Coerthas slowly recede as the sun rises from the mountaintops behind her.

A dirge for what once was.

#HelenaStroud | #Midlander

Roxanne (OC), holding Hilda and Helena (OC) in each arm, going into town.

Isghard besties!

Roxanne's one of those extroverts that'll bring friends who might not normally socialize with one another without her.

#RoxanneMercier #HelenaStroud #HildaWare

Roxanne Mercier holding up a watermelon at Costa del Sol.

Helena Stroud, walking back onshore after taking a swim, being propositioned by Roxanne for something.

Helena crushing a watermelon between her thighs. Surely this is no match for a Temple Knight commander?

Roxanne staring at Helena's watermelon crushing skills. It's taking all of her personal willpower not to shout "Please do that to my head!"

Commander Helena doesn't often get leave from her duties in the Temple Knights, so the tropical Costa del Sol is a perfect place to unwind. And Roxanne's eager to welcome her with some traditional beach activities.

#Midlanders_Today #Gpose #FFXIV #RoxanneMercier #HelenaStroud

Helena Stroud out on patrol in the Coerthas Western Highlands, accompanied by four Temple Knights. All are cautiously surveying the area in the midst of the snow, seeking out heretics or dragons.

Stay vigilant.

#FFXIV #FFXIVgpose #Gposers #HelenaStroud

So many lovely knights to quote, this was the first I saw!

Commoners who dreamed of becoming knights, going through starkly different journeys to get there. One pursued a fantasy and became a lively Warrior of Light, the other a commander of Ishgard's Temple Knights.

#RoxanneMercier #HelenaStroud

She is so unserious... and perhaps the breath of fresh air the Temple Knights needed.

#FFXIV #FFXIVgpose #Gposers #HelenaStroud

Helena Stroud readying for a night's rest in the Temple Knights barracks.

Vigil's Rest

#Midlanders_Today #FFXIV #FFXIVgpose #Gposers #HelenaStroud