Eleonore Chabot/Rumors

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“I give boring people something to discuss over corn.”  -Aimee Bender

Eleonore Chabot is a rather dividing force: some adore her, some despise her, some believe she's a breath of fresh air and others everything that is wrong with the generation. For such a young girl, she does end up discussed rather a lot. So here's the quick sum-up of common knowledge and gossip:


 * Arrived to the City of Elua unaccompanied by any adult, to stay with her scandalous cross-dressing brother.


 * Has a marked and virulent dislike of her mother, the Dowager Viscomtesse Simone Shahrizai Chabot. Some rumors say it is reciprocated, others that is is mere childish pique between mother and teenage daughter. She's Azzallese, it wouldn't be the first time one of them let a tiny thing become a point of pride.


 * Caused a young lad to be stabbed defending her honor at the Crown and Blade. At age fourteen.


 * Rumors say she also snuck into the Monte her first Longest Night in the city, determined to see all there was to see.


 * Had a... disagreement with Prince Gustav. They can barely tolerate being in the same room without sniping or some rudeness.


 * Was named Viscomtesse of Beauvoir after her brother, the late Viscomte Valentin Chabot, killed himself via repeated cutting at Elua's feet in Elua's temple.


 * Freely admits the proclamation of her brother killing a novice during his fostering at House Mandrake is true. Generally smiles while saying so. Did we mention there was a disturbing resemblance between the pair? In appearances, anyway.


 * She is now the ward of the Duchesse Regent of Siovale by her brother's will and the King's proclamation, but is still the vassal of the Comtesse d'Evreux and The Lion of Azzalle. The politics boggle the mind.


 * Following Chabot tradition, is no stranger to taverns, bars, and anywhere that sells alcohol, and has not been since her arrival.


 * Skins animals. No, really. Craftsmen praise her accomplished taxidermy skills: less artistic souls claim having a jewelry box made out of a hallowed out kitten is disturbing. (Note: some people say it's the preserved hand of a criminal. Others a crocodile's skull. Nearly all think it's a bit odd)


 * Maintains friendships with scandalous people of questionable morals, and has on at least one occasion been known to tie up innocent Night Court Novices in knots that would make a Mandrake take notes.


 * Speaking of friendships, for a girl below her majority she makes more friends with courtesans than she does with other nobles, it seems.


 * Has also been known to host card games in stables and sketching sessions at cemeteries.


 * Has quite the following of young teen things ready follow her fashions, from full skirts and roses to hair streaked various colors, and there are quite a few more young things ready to praise her despite her rumors (and personality) because she is rather pretty. And can be charming.


 * Is generally regarded as a hoyden. Whether this is a sign of her lack of respect for tradition, her elders, authority, religion, the weather, etc or a sign of youthful exuberance and refreshing spirit worthy of one of Azza's blood is hotly debated.


 * Being assigned as her bodyguard was considered a cursed post, until her current three guards were assigned to her. They are viewed, generally, as martyrs.


 * Honestly... what does anyone expect? She's Chabot. This is her personal theme song.