User blog:Misstress of the heavenly yard/Chartette Langley

"What do you mean 'another'! I have never broken a fountain before, okay... Just cracked it a bit."

- Chartette Langley

Chartette Langley is a maid in the service of Prince Alexiel Lucifen d'Autriche. A close friend of the Avadonia family, she speaks casually with Rin and assists Clarith in acquiring information crucial to the success of the Lucifenian Revolution.

Early Life
Chartette was born in EC 474 in the Kingdom of Lucifenia, the daughter of a local blacksmith. In EC 492, she entered the Forest of Bewilderment and became lost, later getting captured by bandits and taken to their hideout in the wood. Soon after, Allen and Germaine Avadonia came to her rescue, and Chartette became enamored with Germaine, calling the young girl “big sister”, for saving her from the traumatic experience. In EC 499, after Princess Riliane ascended the throne, she became a maid at the Lucifenian Royal Palace and Riliane became attracted to her bubbly personality. While there, her destructive strength interfered with her duties and Allen began supervising her to assure she didn't break anything else.

Reign of Evil
In EC 499, Chartette, Allen, and six other chamberlains were assigned to clean the palace courtyard by Mariam Futapie at midday for Riliane’s birthday. By three o’clock, Chartette whined that she was exhausted and asked Allen if they could quit. Denied by the servant, Chartette begrudgingly returned to work, quietly complaining in her mind. Cleaning the fountain, she realized the time and reminded Allen it was time for Riliane’s snack. After explaining he switched roles with Ney, Leonhart arrived and Chartette listened to his and Allen’s conversation before finally interjecting. She asked why he was there, thinking he wanted to steal wine from the warehouse again.

As Leonhart explained that he shouldn’t indulge himself when the country was starving, Chartette mumbled that she hoped the other aristocrats and the Royal Family would heed that decision as well and tried to persuade Leonhart to convince Riliane to distribute the palace’s reserves to the public. Shortly after, they heard a scream, finding Ney hysterical as she explained that Riliane was missing. When the servants and Royal Guard went out to search the Forest of Bewilderment, Chartette refused to go.

Sometime later, in the early morning of EC 500, the maid slipped out of the palace to buy books she had always wanted and discovered Leonhart’s corpse in the river. Hearing a greeting, Chartette was surprised to see Germaine arrive, having not seen her in a long time, and halfheartedly explained why she was there. The curious Germaine, seeing the crowd at the shore, asked what happened, and Chartette tried to pass if off as nothing, but failed. Seeing Germaine’s realization, the weeping maid asked if she wanted her to cheer her up. Seeing Germaine faint after wailing in sorrow, Chartette took her to her house. After she awoke, Chartette explained what happened, describing the scenario in detail.

Green Hunting
During the Green Hunting, Chartette visited Germaine at her home, wearing a cloak and hood to conceal her identity from bystanders. While eating, she explained the situation at the palace and fed the revolutionary leader information regarding the war and the atrocities occurring there. After eating, she told Germaine she had somewhere to be and left. Later in the palace’s Heavenly Yard, Chartette, Ney, and Riliane enjoyed their afternoon together, with Chartette offering the princess her favorite novel to read. When pressed about how she left the palace to just buy books, Chartette accused Ney of leaving the palace as well. She continued acting as an informant for Germaine and, after learning from her their base's location, went to the Forest of Bewilderment to meet them there, still hiding her identity. At the sound of door knocking, she, like everyone else, picked up a weapon as the masked man was allowed to enter.

Chartette later joined Ney and Allen as they overheard the meeting following Prime Minister Minis' attempted assassination. She argued with the fellow maid after Ney accidentally touched her breast before Allen quieted them both. She later got in contact with Keel Freesis after he was released from prison and put under house arrest, convincing him to meet with Germaine and assist the resistance movement. At some point, she provided information to Germaine regarding the masked man. As the Lucifenian Revolution approached, she told her father she would fight alongside the revolutionaries. Sometime afterward, she received a large sword her father crafted from Germaine.

Lucifenian Revolution
Fleeing the palace as the revolters swarmed the gates, she donned her cloak and joined the fighting, despite York's attempt to stop her; using her rocket glove to send groups of Lucifenian soldiers flying, she entered the battle and fought off the soldiers with her sword as a distraction for Germaine and the masked man, "Kachess", to invade the palace. As Mariam attempted to stop them, Chartette attacked the Head Maid, who asked who she was. After barely evading Mariam’s counterattack, Chartette removed her torn cloak and revealed her identity to her former superior.

During the battle, her sword became stuck in the ground and Mariam used the opportunity to shatter the weapon and push her offensive. Undaunted, the heavily injured Chartette used her rocket glove to severely injure her, and the member of the Three Heroes escaped using a smokebomb. She quickly rushed after Germaine, finding her injured and covered in blood, and noticed the corpse of Gast Venom at her feet, impressed by her “big sister’s” accomplishment. When Germaine asked about her battle, she explained that Mariam fled but was injured and wouldn’t pose a threat any more.

Chartette tried to help find Riliane but Germaine, seeing her injuries, told her not to act rashly and refused to let her go. As York prepared to leave, Chartette called to him, telling him to be gentle with the princess, even though she agreed she was a bad person. After the revolution, Chartette was unable to attend the peace conference due to her injuries five days prior. Two days later, she joined the crowd mocking Riliane at her execution but instead saw a disguised Allen on the stage. Recognizing her friend, she screamed and made a scene in a corner of Millennial Square just prior to 3 o'clock at the execution time.

Witch Hunt
When Germaine later left the palace, Chartette followed her and the two traveled abroad. Three months into their trip, King Kyle labeled Germaine a witch and attempted to eradicate her and the Resistance. With Lucifenia becoming a part of Marlon's territory, the two traveled together for years across the region while avoiding capture from Marlon. In EC 504, the two met up with the former resistance members in the Beelzenian Empire. Seeking refuge, the two became soldiers for the Empire, residing around Rockbane, with Chartette as the new commander. At some point, she became a huge fan of Yukina Freesis, reading her novel "The Raven and the Three Crows" among others.

Beelzenian Commander
In EC 505, Chartette awaited Gumillia's arrival at their headquarters. After greeting Gumillia by the graveyard's entrance, the Beelzenian soldier noticed they had a guest and was introduced to Yukina Freesis. Shocked, Chartette was speechless but then screamed enthusiastically, telling her how amazing and popular her novels were. In the middle of her cries, Gumillia hit her with a tombstone and the former maid went flying, landing on the cemetery's fence. Trembling, Chartette stood up and introduced herself before leading them towards the Langley Troops' base so Yukina could meet Germaine.

Along their way, Yukina noted her role in the revolution and asked about the details of her fight with Mariam. Since they arrived, Chartette stated she would tell her the details later and they went inside the garrison. With Germaine nowhere in sight, the red-haired commander suggested checking their headquarters and led the way while explaining the how the Resistance became Beelzenian soldiers and that she had only joined a year ago. Yukina, impressed, noted how special she must have been to immediately be appointed captain and Chartette boastfully agreed. Entering the main headquarters, still unable to find Germaine, Chartette asked York if he'd seen her and the former revolutionary quickly replied that she was probably drinking somewhere; Chartette then explained that Yukina wanted to speak with her.

Once Gumillia left, Chartette declared that she would be caring for Yukina before Minage interrupted her, requiring her to help him finish a book. Hesitant, Chartette stood embarrassed until Yukina decided to leave them to their work. As the garrison commander tried to follow her, York grabbed her by the shirt to keep her from leaving. Two weeks later, a border patrol guard arrived and reported that the entirety of the night shift guards were killed after midnight. After speaking with the pale-faced soldier for several hours, Chartette dismissed him back to his post and called out to Yukina before she left. Despite Yukina's hesitation, the former revolutionary assured her that she just needed to report to the city. Seeing that both of them were heading there, Chartette stated they should go together, grabbing the young novelist's hand and walking them toward the capital.

Going through the graveyard, Yukina asked if the soldiers they had passed were her subordinates too. Uncomfortable, she admitted they were but that they weren't on guard duty at the moment. Although wanting to reveal the details, she said the information was classified. When Yukina apologized, she brushed it off and smiled, noting how they might war with Lucifenia soon. Seeing a figure in the fog, the soldier halted and threw a branch into the mist. Greeted by Ney, Chartette trembled and asked why she was there. After explaining to Yukina their relationship, the Beelzenian commander listened to Ney's reveal that they were both soldiers. Furious, she shouted that she was the one who killed the night guard and demanded to know her reasons. Ney replied that even Marlon soldiers could enter Beelzenia during peacetime, should they follow official procedures.

Chartette tried to retort the hypocrisy but Ney interrupted and announced that the armistice between them was voided. Murmuring how she had changed, Chartette interrupted Yukina before she revealed her name to Ney and demanded she leave or be incapacitated, willing to knock her down bare-handed. Continuing to mock her, Ney stated she intended to kill her just like how she killed her foster mother, Mariam. Shaken, Chartette denied having killed her but began to doubt herself. With a twisted smile, Ney stated she was joking and admitted that she had been the one to kill the Head of Maids. Chartette cried out in utter shock and stood rooted to the ground while Ney toasted to them and their deaths. After the golden-haired assassin poured the wine, an earthquake occurred and the beelzenian commander told Yukina they should leave.

Once they arrived in the city, Yukina asked what they had witnessed and Chartette shook her head with uncertainty. After Yukina suggested they head to the Imperial City, she agreed that they needed to report a Marlon invasion and muttered how she never knew Ney was one, joking how a former maid taking up a sword was odd. Despite saying that things were different, she expressed her disbelief in Ney's occupation and said how she was a great but timid maid, questioning if Ney joined the military in order to find more work, like her. Arriving at the northeast gate of the city, they heard a women's scream and rushed to find the people running from shadowy figures in the square. Judging the person a drunkard, Chartette told Yukina to stay there and headed after the figure, only to be attacked by the creature. During their scuffle, she cried for Yukina to run away.

After kicking it away, Chartette agreed with the young novelist that they couldn't draw out the fight and aggressively punched it before firing her rocket glove at the creature. With it defeated, Yukina asked if she was hurt and the warrior replied that it only grazed her. The commander asked if anyone was around before suggesting they take shelter too, rushing through an alley. They ran until they reached a wine bar, catching their breath, and asked if Yukina was doing alright. When asked about their attacker, Chartette expressed doubt it was even human but said they should have him treated soon and explained how rarely she used her rocket glove. Because her weapon was undergoing repairs, the soldier said she could grab a weapon from a nearby guard post.

Hearing a scream, the former maid looked inside the wine bar window and saw a passed out Germaine inside. Despite her attempts, Chartette couldn't get Germaine out of her soporific stupor after they entered; Yukina asked about her state and Chartette insisted she hadn't always been a drunken mess. After Yukina spied the former hero's sword and asked if they could borrow it, Chartette reluctantly took the weapon despite admitting she had no skill in fencing. At Yukina's cry, the warrior opened the window to strike the pale monster from before, realizing they were trapped. Seeing a backdoor, Chartette called for the bartender to help Yukina carry out Germaine but the woman was too paralyzed to respond. In response, the beelzenian soldier called out to Yukina, demanding she close all the doors and windows while she went out to fight the creature. With great difficulty, Chartette defeated the monster and knocked at the bar door to announce the outcome.

After resting at the bar for a while, Chartette had the monster's body taken to the guards and transported away to the royal palace. Learning that a soldier had reported the incident before her, the former maid read that there were more than three of the monsters found there. She then brought back a carriage to take her and Yukina to the Imperial City. During their ride, she asked if she was alright and Yukina said they could discuss it later. Yukina then pointed out the Beelzenian soldiers galloping into Rockbane and Chartette noted the soldier's report and expressed her skepiticism, saying the numbers must have been exagerations. When they arrived at Rockbane, Yukina noted to Chartette the army's fatigue, seeing the soldiers retreating from the massive undead army. When they arrived, Chartette attended the military meeting and reported her experience to the Emperor.

After it ended, Chartette told Gumillia about her and Yukina's encounter with Ney. The sorceress then asked her to alert Yukina that she was busy and couldn't meet with her at the moment. Entering where Yukina awaited, she stretched while expressing her relief that the meeting was over. When the young novelist asked what they would do next, she replied they had to go the garrison and be battle ready. Remembering Gumillia's words, she passed them onto Yukina and the young girl said she would accompany Chartette then. Duke Oruhari refuted her and Chartette remained silent due to the man's position, telling Yukina they had to separate for the time being. Holding her hands, she said she didn't forget about her friends and promised it would be over soon. Striking a pose to Yukina's farewell, she went off to the garrison.

With her weapon finally repaired, Chartette and the Langley Troops battled the undead army at Rockbane. Three days later, she defended fourth street with Germaine. She called to Germaine, seeing them flee throught he right alleyway. When Germaine stated they had to keep them from fifth street, she asked how many there were and was told to pick off the five. Subduing them with ease, Chartette saw the soldiers running from the monsters and called to Germaine. Once she dispatched her share, Chartette asked whether they were endless and Germaine reflected the sentiment. After their brief reprieve, she and her troops readied there weapons at the sound of a scream. When another soldier was antipicated to come their way, they waited for it but instead saw Liliane Mouchet approach on horseback with the soldier skewered on her lance. Shocked, she demanded to know why she came and the former Retasan commander said she wanted an audience with the Emperor.

Later, the Langley Troops participated in the counterattack on Retasan Fortress and helped capture much of the city. When Germaine took leave from the army, Chartette was entrusted with to continue taking care of the others. Before Yukina, Kyle, Gumillia, and Germaine set sail for Marlon, Chartette arrived, persistant to see Yukina off. Chartette gave Germaine her rocket glove and a new sword to replace the one destroyed by Kyle. She soon after attempted to join the others on the ship but was instead dragged away by Liliane.

New Four Horsemen
After Prim Marlon's death and Abyss I.R.'s defeat, Chartette quit the army, travelling with Germaine to explore the uncharted eastern lands. In EC 508, after Germaine was possessed by Abyss I.R., she chased after her, arriving in Levianta and becoming involved with the Four Horsemen Incident caused by Neo Apocalypse. After the ensuing battle, she retrieved the Twins Sword of Levianta. Unaffected by the demon's influence, Chartette traveled to Snakeland and, to prevent Abyss I.R. from obtaining the vessel, reforged the swords into a pair of scissors to disguise them.

Legacy
Due to Chartette's actions, Abyss I.R. never reobtained the vessel of Envy. After her death, the scissors eventually were passed down through the family of Kayo Sudou until Kayo herself received the vessel from her mother. Yukina Freesis wrote a novel about the true Story of Evil titled "Daughter of Evil", detailing Chartette's actions and the aftermath, that had gained popularity around the world centuries later during the time of Gallerian Marlon.

Personality and Traits
Chartette was an energetic girl with an emphatic and bubbly personality. When confronted with an issue, she often acted childish, whining about her maid duties or trying to divert attention toward someone or something else. She was also whimsical, having a fondness for reading novels and frequently leaving the palace to buy them. Lighthearted and caring, Chartette acted friendly and cheerful to everyone. She was clumsy, often breaking or destroying something unintentionally; despite this, her merry character earned the admiration of Princess Riliane, keeping Chartette alive and employed.

Beneath her smiling exterior, Chartette was disillusioned with the nobility, skeptical they would help the starving people at the cost of their own amenities. Detesting Riliane's apathy toward the country's suffering and distasteful of her merciless actions toward Leonhart and Michaela, she willingly helped undermine The Daughter of Evil's reign and was among the crowd of raging citizens crying out at her execution. However, in spite of her hatred, she still sympathized with Riliane, asking York to treat her gently.

Skills and Abilities
Chartette possessed extraordinary physical strength that interfered with delicate tasks, often breaking dishes and ripping gowns, and thus she was constantly monitored by Allen to make sure she didn't wreak havoc. She eventually learned to take advantage of her strength, wielding a large claymore fashioned by her father. A powerful fighter, Chartette was capable of standing against Mariam Futapie, a member of the Three Heroes who was a powerful warrior herself. When her brute force failed, she was able to use her father's invention, the rocket glove, to surprise opponents, hitting them hard and fast with the tool.

Character Connections
Riliane Lucifen d'Autriche: Chartette's employer. Chartette greatly disapproved of the callous way Riliane treated the people of Lucifenia and Elphegort, and so joined the resistance mounting against her. Despite this, Chartette got along well with Riliane on a personal level and felt sympathy for her, asking that the princess be treated well after she was captured.

Allen Avadonia: Chartette's childhood friend and fellow servant of Riliane. Due to their childhood friendship, Chartette and Allen were able to converse on a more formal level than the other servants, though she was sometimes frustrated by his dedication to their jobs and constant supervision of her work. She was horrified by the switch between Allen and Riliane, which meant his impending death.

Ney Futapie: A fellow servant of Riliane and later her opponent. Chartette and Ney got along well while they worked as service of Riliane, though they often quarreled about trivial things. She was shocked to learn that Ney was an agent of Marlon and stunned by her mastery of the Glass of Conchita.

Clarith Avadonia: Chartette's childhood friend. Chartette looked up to Clarith as a big sister, despite her younger age; the two became very close over the years and during their time in the Lucifenian Revolution, with Chartette wishing to aid Clarith in any way she could. The two continued to travel together as swordswomen until Clarith's possession.

Leonhart Futapie: Chartette's superior and later her opponent. Chartette appreciated the understanding that Leonhart showed to her when she kept breaking the palace's furniture; this appreciation caused her to hesitate during their duel. Despite this, Chartette was fully prepared to defeat Leonhart in battle for the sake of the revolution and was frustrated by his disappearance.

Yukina Freesis: Chartette's favorite novelist. Chartette was greatly impressed by Yukina's writing ability and became a big fan of hers. She became very excited when finally meeting the girl in person, squealing, and gave her a personal tour of the outpost she and the former Resistance members settled in.

Conceptualization and Origin

 * Her surname is derived from Old English meaning "long meadow"; in Norse, it means "long life".
 * Her extremely young appearance despite being 31 years old in The Daughter of Evil: Praeludium of Red is a reference to her UTAU, a 31 year-old chimera who appears like a teenage girl in her human form.
 * Chartette's name is partially inspired by the name of her representative UTAU, Teto, with Chartette's romanization containing "tetto" in it.

Curiosities

 * Although older than Germaine by six years, Chartette refers to the swordsman as "big sister" after being rescued by her and Allen.
 * Despite the traumatic experience, Chartette enters the Forest of Bewilderment to meet with Germaine, seemingly overcoming her fear.
 * In Epic of Evil: The Daughter of Evil Fanbook, Chartette is noted to remain unaffected by the Demon of Envy's influence due to her carefree personality.
 * In The Lunacy of Duke Venomania, Teto Cetera is a soldier, foreshadowing Chartette's outcome after the revolution.

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