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why-raven · 23 days

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quiz: ancient greek deity — yiuno.

Athena — Goddess of Wisdom.

In one word—sharp! You take pride in your skills, wit, and ability to work well with others. (And if you don’t, you should!) Things don't tend to get past you—you’re happy to forgive, but never to forget. You’re responsible and worthy of trust, and those who earn yours are lucky indeed. Remember: not every situation can be evaluated and through through with your head alone. Sometimes, the only way to know what’s right is to follow your heart.

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Yiuno’s patron deity is Halone, the Fury.

In Eorzean mythology, Halone is the mover of glaciers and the goddess of war, who commands the element of ice and is associated with the First Astral Moon. According to legends, Halone has a bitter relationship with Nophica, the Matron, due to her ambitions turning into bloodlust as she traveled across the realm with Oschon, the Wanderer. In the Myths of the Realm quest story, Halone’s depicted form is very much influenced by the fervent prayers exhibited by Ishgardians, resulting in her imposing stature and stoic personality.

In Greek mythology, although Ares is commonly known as the god of war, Athena’s military prowess and strong moral compass are associated with the intellectual and civilized side of war; as for Ares, he represents the brutality and lust for blood in wars (Homer’s Iliad). In many verses, Athena has lent her aid to numerous epic heroes, such as Hercules, Perseus, and later Odysseus. However, she can be fairly cruel to those who have incurred her wrath: in Odyssey, Athena punished Odysseus’s rival, Ajax the Great, by driving him insane and compelling him to massacre the Achaeans’ cattle while he thought that he was killing the Achaeans themselves. Even after Odysseus had expressed pity for Ajax, Athena had no remorse for what she did, eventually pushing Ajax to commit suicide out of humiliation.

Halone shares many similarities with Athena: of their appearance, they are both often represented with a spear and shield. (Interestingly, in the Euphrosyne alliance raid, the raid-wide damage during the interlude in Halone’s battle is called “Aegis of Halone” in Japanese, which is a reference to the name of Athena’s magic shield, Aegis.) Halone and Athena are both stern and dignified warriors whom many believes to be a symbol of victory in war. They both have an entire city (Athens for Athena, and Ishgard for Halone) devoted to worship them.

However, they also have numerous differences: Athena does not share a bloodlust for war like Halone, and she has little to no emotional connections with any of the Olympian gods. While Halone’s bloodthirsty nature is perhaps a myth created by Eorzean mortals to explain the relationships between the Twelves, Halone has shown care and concern towards Menphina, the Lover, who is regarded as a little sister to most of the Twelve gods.

Yiuno, too, shares many common traits with Halone and Athena. His actions and decisions are often driven by cold logic, very much like Athena’s cruel rationality. (He might have borderline bloodlust at one point, but that’s venturing into Yiuno’s dark and secretive past.) He can be brutally sarcastic (Athena), though he isn’t completely remorseless and still retains some capability to feel emotions (Halone). Like Athena, it will take quite a while to have Yiuno’s trust, but when you do gain his favor, he will become one of the strongest and most dependable allies you can ever hope for.

Oh, you might even earn a reliable big brother (or sister?) you never thought you’d need… just like Halone to Menphina.

Seeing that @miqojak is bringing back these old quiz games on my dash, I thought I should re-post mine here as I re-organize my blogs after returning from a long hiatus.

Tagging @archaiclumina, @uldahstreetrat, @starforger, @wingedflame since these names have been appearing quite often in my notifs. (A big thank you to all for the kind support on my content!) Of course, anyone is free to join in the fun, and do tag me if you want me to see the results for your blorbos!

#ludos tenebris.#yiuno reine #ffxiv #ffxiv oc #oc quiz game #-- ancient greek deity

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theglitchos · 7 months

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FFXIV Patch 6.5 Alliance Raid Spoilers

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Eulogia: By our blessing may you march towards a brighter future.

Byregot: May the font of your ingenuity ever flow.

Rhalgr: Yours is the strength to destroy all obstacles.

Azeyma: Abide in virtue, and hold fast to the truth.

Nald'thal: There is meaning in your deeds. Celebrate life and embrace death.

Nophica: May you flourish, and reap a bountiful harvest.

Althyk: In your limited time, have boundless compassion.

Halone: Carry yourself with honor and forge on, towards victory.

Menphina: Harbor love in your heart - for yourself, for others, and for the world.

Thaliak: From past to future the river of knowledge flows. Be part of its nourishing waters.

Nymeia: May a wonderful new world greet you beyond destiny's horizon.

Lymlaen: Be calm as the ocean, and you shall weather any storm.

Oschon: As the wind blows unfettered, may you be free to follow your heart.

#ffxiv #ffxiv spoilers #patch 6.5 #glitch rambles #i cried

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evocaition · 4 years

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LFRP Everly Ryder {Crystal DC}

THE BASICS ––– –

Age: 29

Birthday: 6th Sun of the 6th Astral Moon (11/06)

Race: Highlander Hyur

Gender: Female

Sexuality: Pansexual, Demiromantic

Marital Status: Single

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE ––– –

Hair: Dark chestnut brown constantly appearing windswept or tousled, or painstakingly pulled into a long side braid.

Eyes: Stormy purple grey, constantly turbulent and always seeming as if they’re processing what’s around.

Height: 6 fulms, 2 ilms.

Build: Apple shaped, with toned legs and rear, muscled stomach and toned arms.

Distinguishing Features: Mole {Beauty Mark in her words} below her left eye, scaring along her right arm cutting up along the flesh as if slashed, jellyfish tattoo along her spine

Common Accessories: Steel Musket, compass locket, and a thigh pouch filled with black powder

PERSONAL ––– –

Profession: Trained Gunner, previously on the Gilded Siren

Hobbies: Brewing Rum and mead, bee keeping if she has space.

Languages: Dalmascan, Common/Eorzean (doesn’t understand some analogies)

Residence: Wandering

Birthplace: Valnain, The Kingdom of Dalmasca

Patron Deity: Faithful to Oschon

Fears: Xenophobia -- fear of the unknown, Athazagoraphobia -- fear of being forgotten.

RELATIONSHIPS ––– -

Significant Other: N/A

Children: None

Parents: Thora Ryder, bar maid mother; Father ran off when she was young abandoning them both.

Siblings: None

Other Relatives: Lene Ryder, Aunt and sister of Thora; Einar Ryder, Uncle and brother of Thora

Pets: Never been able to settle on one, so currently has none.

TRAITS ––– -

Bold your character’s answer.

Extroverted / In Between / Introverted

Disorganized / In Between / Organized

Close Minded / In Between / Open Minded

Calm / In Between / Anxious

Disagreeable / In Between / Agreeable

Cautious / In Between / Reckless

Patient / In Between / Impatient

Outspoken / In Between / Reserved

Leader / In Between / Follower

Empathetic / In Between / Apathetic

Optimistic / In Between / Pessimistic

Traditional / In Between / Modern

Hard-working / In Between / Lazy

Cultured / In Between / Uncultured

Loyal / In Between / Disloyal

Faithful / In Between / Unfaithful

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ––– –

Everly has been traveling every since the disappearance of her previous Captain’s ship and crew known as the Gilded Siren. Dalmasca having become overrun by Garlean Control (Specifically Valnain) she set out to Limsa Lominsa as a way of putting a foothold into another Pirate and Sailor run environment in hopes of getting a new crew and place she can blend into.

While not being very book smart, Everly is insanely tech oriented and has a decently high understanding of people and their intentions. Because of this tech orientation and skill she was able to work through the ranks of powder monkey to gunner, able to change normal black powder canons into high functioning aetherical canons while managing to operate both.

RP HOOKS ––– –

Lighter RP

Casual bar encounter; frequently found in bars around Eorzea (favoring Vylbrand) as a way of sampling what Eorzea has to offer as well as possibly choosing a mark for herself.

Tech Support + Design; for a fee she’ll happily work through any technical malfunctions that aetherochemical devices may be encountering; or help you design your own.

Pirate Encounters and recruitment; due to her actively looking for a crew she’s eager to make contact with other pirates sharing in a similar goal as herself; or even those that contradict but may get her in contact to others in the profession. With her particular skillset she’s unbothered by them being pirates of the sea, air, or both.

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Darker RP

Thief & Scoundrel; Everly will happily add a little drama into your life, eager to get close to swindle a mark out of gil, valuables, art pieces and more. She does poorly when backed into a corner, and if a job goes south she’s not known for her subtle exits often brandishing her musket, pistol, or dagger to leave lasting wounds to escape.

Enemies; Preferably one trying to get her clean of the pirate lifestyle and into a more honest way of life. Admirals, trying to use her skills for a higher purpose and being unafraid to get into some bloody fights to utilize them. While she is not currently a master gunner, under the right guidance her skills could quadruple in effectiveness.

CONTACT INFORMATION ––– –

Contact me through tumblr DMs @evocaition ♥ or via discord at Evocaition#8893

#final fantasy xiv #ffxiv #final fantasy xiv screenshots #ffxiv screenshots #final fantasy 14 #ff14 #final fantasy 14 screenshots #ff14 screenshots #lfrp #║ My Jolly Sailor Bold ║ {Everly}#hyur #highlander #looking for rp #looking for contacts

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casualcatte · 4 years

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RP Journal: 08/07/2020

Ah, all it takes is a nice trip out to the Night Raid Bounty Call to set the world to rights and remind you that the thrill of the hunt is one of the best things in life. As I stood in line to turn in my reward token, I was surprised to see Loksia put in an appearance. I know I invited her out and all, but I hadn’t really expected anything. She offered for us to take up a bounty together, so I let her peruse the bounty board while I waited in line.

[ Courtesy cut for another LONG one, folks! ]

Not long after that, R’zunh and Yihmu’ra came stumbling in with a mylodon head between them. Oschon’s Compass, it was enormous! I hadn’t realized they’d taken on something so formidable. The two of them looked downright thrashed. Nan’to quickly took care of them, so I stayed in line to get my turn-in done. There would be plenty of time to see them after they’d been tended to.

By the time I got back to Loksia, she’d picked out a coral-fetching assignment for us that seemed fairly easy. For my own part, I picked up the bounty for a mated pair of birds out in Yanxia that needed to be taken alive. That should be a good indicator of Edgard’s skill. After all, killing a hunt is an easy enough matter, but bringing one in alive is a whole new level of complexity, especially when these birds need to be harmed as little as possible.

More waiting in line as we posted our bounties with the Bounty Officers, after which I decided to take a few minutes to check on Zunh and Mu’ra. For all that we may be new friends, I grew up around hunters in Tailfeather. Hunters, near and far, are family by extension to me. I couldn’t /not/ check on them and make sure they were okay. It would’ve gone against my entire upbringing.

By the time I got there, Nan’to was done patching them up, so all they really needed was help getting to the common room. I helped with that and, once they were seated, I brought out the bottles of kumis. Injured or not, I wasn’t about to let the two of them welch on a deal! They promised, so they must perform! Besides, maybe this alcohol was strong enough to make them forget their pain for a while.

Each of us took turns drinking, including a new friend in Z’rhun Tia. Yes, journal, that’s right. There is now a Zuhn and a Rhun in my life. Like I didn’t have enough trouble keeping Edmond and Edgard straight at the time, now I have these two. At least they don’t /look/ alike, for pity’s sake! One last victi--hunter joined in our shenanigans, an elezen by name of Zanshin Kutabare. Somehow, Loksia convinced him to drink an /entire/ jug of kumis on his own and that elezen was tra-a-a-ashed. He literally threw himself over the balustrade and fell down the stairs to the bar room, simply because he had to pee. Man, kumis is some pretty strong stuff. And nasty. I’m never drinking it again. I saved the last bottle to give to Nan’to, since he apparently likes the stuff. I considered ita thank you for all that he’d done for Zuhn and Mu’ra.

The night wore on and it was clear that Mu’ra had way too much to drink, so it fell to me and Rhun to get both of those silly cattes to bed. I even had to go so far as to take off Zunh’s boots and tuck him in. I did tell him if he asked for a glass of water or a nightlight that I’d sock him in the nose. Immediately after those two, Rhun and I had to put the elezen /back/ to bed, only then were we able to call it quits.

We stopped over in the lobby for a bit and had the opportunity to talk to Tetsuyo Wulf and Nan’to for a bit. Tetsuyo seems really easy to talk to once you get him going. We chatted about common things for a bit and he told us of a big feast and festival they’ll be throwing next week, I think. Of course I plan on being there. What crazy catte says no to free food? Rhun seemed to have the same idea. But it was closing time, so it really wouldn’t have been polite to linger.

Rhun and I shared a boat back to Kugane and that’s where we parted ways. I carried my batch of wool back to Bokairo, then took myself down to the Kogane Dori to see if I could haggle some decent prices to sell it. I wasn’t about to mail twenty skeins of wool to Lorrendor in Ul’dah.

Speaking of Lorrendor, he snuck up on me while I was in the market. He came all the way from Ul’dah simply to visit me, he said. We sat in the garden near the embassies again, since it’s one of my favorite places in the city. But all that seemed to concern Lorrendor was Edgard. Edgard, Edgard, Edgard. Why was I taking Edgard hunting? Why was I testing Edgard’s ability? Edgard was probably such a better hunting partner. For Twelve’s sake, what is it about Edgard that concerns him so?

He brought up the hunt again, how we “nearly died.” Gods be good and grant me patience, we didn’t almost die. Yes, I got hurt, but that was through my own stupidity and ill-preparation. The bara was critically wounded and bleeding out. It wouldn’t have had the strength to kill either one of us! I’m a seasoned enough hunter to see that, so why couldn’t he?

It’s so INFURIATING how he treats me like a child and this isn’t for the first time. Why can’t he simply let me be who I am without trying to stifle me at every opportunity? I’m not his responsibility, I don’t want to be. Friend or not, caring or not, I am who I am. He either accepts this or he doesn’t.

Then he had to mention Tristane. He had to /use/ Tristane against me, like his over-protectiveness was the same. It’s not. It never could be. Tristane’s came from a place of love, a place of hope for our future together, of the dreams we hoped to weave. This is nothing close to the same.

I struck him. I know that it was wrong. My temper gets the better of me. I was just so angry, that he’d even try to put himself in the same league as Tris. Angry that he would try to use Tris as leverage for his overprotective nature. I couldn’t believe it. He went on to say I don’t want or need his manner of caring. I sure as /hell/ don’t if it means stifling me at every opportunity and trying to shelter me like I’m some defenseless waif.

Edgard. He kept mentioning Edgard. As if Edgard were as important to me as Tris. Surprise! He’s not either. Neither of them is Tris. Neither of them could be. We’re all three of us broken. And broken things can’t put one another back together.

It was after all this that Lorrendor decided to tell me he has feelings for me as “more than a friend.” /Gods./ WHY. What could he possibly have feelings about? He doesn’t know me, he’s barely known me a fortnight! I can’t imagine what I’ve done or said that’s so earth-shattering as to inspire these feelings. I’m strong-willed, independent, with all the manners of a cave coeurl. I don’t get it. I don’t.

I don’t have feelings for him OR for Edgard beyond friendship. I like them both for my own reasons, but both of them have a lot of baggage that they need to deal with first before they’d be good relationship fodder for /anyone/, not just me.

Lorrendor says that it’s simply the man he is, like I’m supposed to accept that and be fine with it. Yet, on the same token, he can’t accept that I am the way I am. If we can’t accept such major parts of each other, how on Eorzea can we be anything other than friends? Even as friends I get annoyed when Lor smothers me. I don’t want it. I don’t want to be protected. I don’t want to be left behind while he goes to fight the big bad alone in order to keep me out of harm’s way. He can’t seem to understand that.

He went on to say that he cares about me. If he cared about me, then he wouldn’t have brought up Tristane. Certainly not in the /way/ he brought him up. Why do men have to be so /stupid/ and muck up a perfectly good friendship? I never should have taken him on that hunt. That seemed to be where everything went sideways. Or maybe it was his whole trip to Kugane, after that first night, something in him began to shift and by the end of it, I hardly knew him as the same Lorrendor I’d met in the Quicksand.

He finally gave it up as a lost cause and left, presumably to go back to Ul’dah. Gods be good, let him go find some other woman to swoon and sigh and want to be protected by him. It’s never going to be me.

Still, I was glad that he went. Bringing up Tristane hurt far more than I thought it would. I cried, for the first time in a long time. I cried so much because Tris deserved a better fate than he got. Tris loved me more than anything and we’d planned to have a Bonding Ceremony right there in Tailfeather where we met. We had our whole lives ahead of us and it was all burned to ash in one stupid moment when he decided to fight the Bandersnatch Alpha on his own, rather than follow the plan we’d made for weeks. All in order to protect me, to keep me out of harm’s way. Is it any wonder that I hate it? It robbed me of the one person who ever thought the world of me, who believed I could do anything, except for that one hunt. Idiot.

I never expect Edgard to show up at the times he does, it’s almost as if the hand of fate is determined to make my life a misery. Naturally, I was still crying from memories of Tris, which won a quip from the Ishgardian about how I actually had emotional reactions to things. Idiot. Of course I have feelings! Just because I don’t show them to /him/ doesn’t mean they don’t exist.

What happened next… I can’t even really explain what happened. I vented, he listened, we traded our usual banter, though my heart wasn’t really in it until near the end. He told me to visualize a target as Lorrendor and throw rocks at it. I chose the bridge across the pond. Admittedly, I’m a pretty good shot with rocks. Bridge-Lorrendor would’ve been rendered unconscious with a pretty serious concussion. Between the banter, the venting, and the rock-throwing, though, I actually felt better. Edgard really can be a good friend when he puts his mind to it. It’s strange.

At the end of the night, he asked me if I was going to brood or if I’d need him there to hold his hand. There was something in the way he said it, something that made it seem like /not/ taking his hand yesterday had bothered him. So, I took it tonight.

He had on those spiky, reticulated gauntlets that dragoons favor, I thought for sure I was about to cut myself on one, but I took his hands in both of mine anyway. I held him like that for a moment and -- maybe it was just my imagination -- he seemed /dumbfounded/ by it. Edgard, the Perpetually Glib and Effervescent with his flirtations and witty rejoinders was rendered /speechless/ by me holding his hand. Gods, if I’d known that was all it took to shut him up, I’d have done it long ago.

Still, I was grateful for the good turn he’d done in cheering me up, whatever small kindness I could give him in that moment… he deserved it.

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jancisstuff · 4 years

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Jancis sat on the floor after Torene was asleep. It was nicer to sleep by the girl’s side and her bed, than in a bed proper.

Not quite ready for rest, the hyur pulled out a book. Inside was a folded letter with a chocolate stain on it. She read it over again.

At the time, it was Valentoine’s. A celebration that had been adopted by Jancis, but then to the realization she had very little to contribute to it. Menphina’s Moon was hard. It had envy and doubt. It had wonderful memories that ended in senseless ways.

Always was not that long. Never was closer than perceived.

So when this letter arrived, it was a nice reminder. Menphina was bound to Oschon. A reason that made more sense. Because it is confusing and more than feet get lost along the way. Which is not damning.

And will most likely lead to a place more suited and happier.

That ever elusive place Jancis was told she deserved to be. But this letter said it fair more simply and with a sincere compassion. A hope to be well.

Smiling and recalling just how long his hair had gotten with a good humored laughed, she folded the letter back up.

February 16 2020

#Ulysses Derosiers

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catscratching · 5 years

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LFRP – Catrienne Sevin

The Basics ––– –

Age: Late 20′s (Nameday Unknown)

Birthday: 32nd Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon (The day she was rescued from a Garlean shipwreck)

Race: Miqo’te – Keeper of the Moon

Gender: Female

Sexuality: bisexual

Physical Appearance ––––

Hair: Long and silver, often worn in a utilitarian braid. On the rare occasions she wears it down, it hangs past the middle of her back and has a slight wave.

Eyes: Pale and mismatched; one is the blue of seas around Costa del Sol, the other a pale silver matching her hair.

Height: Petite; just under five feet

Build: Solid. She has spent the past several years of her life as a brawler in the fighting clubs of Limsa Lominsa, and has built a compact, well-muscled physique as a consequence. She tends to hide it with loose clothing. [ Valentina Shevchenko used as body model. ]

Distinguishing Marks: She has a scar stretching from the top of her left brow, over her eye and down her cheekbone. Her skin, while pale, is heavily freckled – darkest across her cheekbones, but visible on her chest and in the insides of her ears. She has a tattoo of a compass rose on the nape of her neck trailing down her spine, and her nose looks as though it’s been broken more than once. She has a myriad of small scars and callouses on her hands.

Common Accessories: She keeps her accessories minimal; usually limited to small hoops in her ears, or bracelets/anklets. She avoids necklaces entirely. She does keep her communication devices small and discreet.

Personal ––––

Profession: She’s done a lot of jobs, worn a lot of hats. She describes her childhood on a merchant vessel readily enough, without going into details on who their cargoes originally belong to or how they were obtained. After finding herself unexpectedly landbound, she worked her way through the Limsa underground, ending up as a brawler in the fighting rings. Now she takes odd jobs that take her around Eorzea, seeing the world and looking for her past.

Hobbies: She doesn’t really have anything she thinks of as a hobby. She will happily engage in anything that gets her out on the water.

Languages: Common

Residence: She has a flat in Limsa, but has not yet found permanent lodging in Ul’dah.

Birthplace: Unknown.

Religion: She’s not terribly religious. She doesn’t really believe the Twelve have any interest in people’s lives. (She makes the occasional offering to Oschon, but that’s out of a sense of sailor’s superstition rather than actual belief.)

Patron Deity: Oschon

Fears: Abandonment.

Relationships ––––

Children: None.

Parents: Unknown. Foster mother vanished when Cat was 14.

Siblings: Unknown

Other Relatives: Unknown

Pets: None. But she loves animals and happily feeds strays.

Traits ––––

* Bold your character’s answer.

Extroverted / In Between / Introverted

Disorganized / In Between / Organized

Close Minded / In Between / Open Minded

Calm / In Between / Anxious

Disagreeable / In Between / Agreeable

Cautious / In Between / Reckless

Patient / In Between / Impatient

Outspoken / In Between / Reserved

Leader / In Between / Follower

Empathetic / In Between / Apathetic

Optimistic / In Between / Pessimistic

Traditional / In Between / Modern

Hard-working / In Between / Lazy

Cultured / In Between / Uncultured

Loyal / In Between / Disloyal

Faithful / In Between / Unfaithful

Additional information ––––

Smoking Habit: Never / Sometimes / Frequently / To Excess Drugs: Never / Sometimes / Frequently / To Excess Alcohol: Never / Sometimes / Frequently / To Excess

RP Hooks ––––

A friend in every port:

Cat spent a great deal of time on the oceans, traveling from port to port. She is a familiar face on the Limsa docks, and all of the street children in the city know her face if not her name. If you’re a frequent visitor to the docks, or inhabit the underworld, you may have encountered her, or have acquaintances in common. She knows people in just about every port city, even if Limsa is the one she’s spent the most time in.

Itchy Feet:

Partly due to a desire to see more of the world, partly due to a personal quest, Cat is eager and hungry to travel. Newly come to the Ashen Enclave, she’ll be seeking every opportunity granted for travel. If you are looking for a road-trip companion, be aware that she is not a skilled rider.

Strays Welcome:

Cat has a soft spot for strays, having been one herself. She befriended and adopted several groups of homeless children in Limsa, taking on the role of provider and defender as needed. She’s likely to ‘adopt’ anyone else she deems in need of family (As @otolin-xiv can attest).

What I’m looking for ––––

Cat is seeking a missing piece. She yearns for a family as her own is lost, and searches for answers to her past while trying to figure out her future. She’s in need of friends, allies and other support that can keep her from vanishing into the depths of obsession.

If you need someone to perform the role of pesty younger sister, drinking buddy and stalwart friend, she’d be an excellent choice.

If you have a Miqo’te that you’d like distant, unknown family connections for, hit me up and we can definitely talk!

I’m open to both sympathetic and antagonistic connections; old competitors or holders/targets of grudges, I’m more than happy to discuss all options!

OOC info ––––

I’ve been roleplaying for almost 12 years, with several more of writing fanfic and other fiction under my belt. I study English, and work as an analyst and technical writer as my day job.

My goal is for my RP partner(s) to have fun. I’m laid back, and willing to work in pretty much any format. If Cat’s not your cup of tea, I can almost guarantee I have a character that will be, or can write an NPC to suit any plotline you have in mind.

I love DMing storylines, so if you have some character growth you’d like to have run – either one on one, or in a small group, please hit me up and we can discuss what you are looking for. (Think of it like a commission, only there’s no money involved)

I’m mostly available in the evenings and on the weekends. I am happy to RP in-game, in Discord or Google Docs, although I find Discord to have the most smooth flow and accessibility.

I will write almost anything. I enjoy slice-of-life, I like backstory establishment, I am happy to write darker plotlines. (I have a very short list of things I will not do, and am happy to discuss with anyone that’s interested.)

I am a huge proponent of OOC communication, and prefer regular check-ins during emotionally fraught RP to ensure that everyone involved is still good to continue, or if we need to take a break.

Contact Information ––––

Ingame: ‘Catrienne Sevin’ (Balmung) * Discord: veri#0363 * Tumblr

#ffxiv #Roleplay #Balmung #Cat

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lilys-melody · 5 years

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LFRP - Ysera Voras (Balmung/Crystal)

The Basics ––– –

Name: Ysera Voras

Nickname/Alias: Lily

Age: 28

Birthday: 1st Sun of the First Astral Moon (1/1)

Race: Miqo’te - Seeker of the Sun & Hyur - Midlander

Gender: Female

Sexuality: Does not care for labels

Marital Status: Unwed

Relationship Status: Single

Physical Appearance ––– –

Hair: Blonde

Eyes: Jade Green

Height: 5 Fulms Even

Build: Fit, lean

Distinguishing Marks: Tattoo of a rising sun on the back of her neck, often hidden by a necklace. Small horizontal scar across the bridge of her nose.

Common Accessories: Chakram or a bow. A dagger or other thin blade generally kept somewhere on her person. A small satchel containing a notepad, writing utensils, a compass and other trinkets.

Personal ––– –

Profession: Relic Acquisitions, Cartographer and Occasional Materia Melder

Hobbies: Reading, traveling, writing, painting, singing (shhhhh!)

Languages: Eorzean. She can get by well enough in a number of others.

Residence: The Goblet

Birthplace: Thanalan

Religion: Shares a belief in the Twelve, but is not particularly religious.

Patron Deity: Oschon, the Wanderer

Fears: Paralysis, imprisonment or having her movement restricted, big spiders, golems

Relationships ––– -

Spouse: None

Children: None

Parents: C’vhel Voras (Mother), Sorin Voras (Father)

Siblings: Eric Voras (Brother, Deceased)

Other Relatives: None

Pets: None

Traits ––– -

* Bold your character’s answer.

Extroverted / In Between / Introverted

Disorganized / In Between / Organized

Close Minded / In Between / Open Minded

Calm / In Between / Anxious

Disagreeable / In Between / Agreeable

Cautious / In Between / Reckless

Patient / In Between / Impatient

Outspoken / In Between / Reserved

Leader / In Between / Follower

Empathetic / In Between / Apathetic

Optimistic / In Between / Pessimistic

Traditional / In Between / Modern

Hard-working / In Between / Lazy

Cultured / In Between / Uncultured

Loyal / In Between / Disloyal

Faithful / In Between / Unfaithful

Additional information ––– –

Smoking Habit: None

Drugs: None

Alcohol: Occasionally

RP Hooks ––– –

Ysera is a reasonably well known relic hunter in certain circles. Are you looking for someone to guide you on a search? Looking for someone to do the search for you? She may be your gal!

She’s made a habit of mapping most of the new locations she visits. Whether you need a map of a cave or particular ruin - or are even looking to hire a cartographer to map a location out for you, Ysera may have what you’re looking for.

To those that are particularly sensitive to aether, Ysera’s may feel a bit odd.

Ysera is a talented material melder and sells her services on the side. Do you need something melded? She’s always in the market to buy extras as well! Are you looking to sell or make a deal?

This list of hooks isn’t exclusive by any means. I’m opened to pre-established relationships as well! If you’ve any ideas that you care to run be me, please do so.

Contact Information ––– –

Here! I try to be responsive to DM’s and Asks!

In-game as Ysera Voras

Discord if I grow comfortable enough to give it to you.

Ysera’s carrd can be found here: Ysera Voras

@ffxiv-crystal-rp, @mooglemeet

#lfrp #ffxiv #balmung #crystal data center #ysera voras #miqo'te #seeker of the sun #the lily's melody

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nyloreexiv · 5 years

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Never-Ending Survey: Nyloee

Rules: Repost, do not reblog, Tag 10 blogs

Tagged by: @nekun-uul (( Thank you ^.^ ))

Tagging: screw the rules, I tagged 10 on my main. so YOU. Open tag. Do it.

BASICS.

FULL NAME : Nyloree Sasani

NICKNAME : None

AGE : 24 in human-relative years

BIRTHDAY : Springtime

ETHNIC GROUP : Viera (Rava)

NATIONALITY : None

LANGUAGE / S : Common

SEXUAL ORIENTATION : Demisexual

ROMANTIC ORIENTATION : Demiromantic

RELATIONSHIP STATUS : Widowed

HOME TOWN / AREA : Golmore Jungle

CURRENT HOME : Wherever she sets up camp for the night

PROFESSION : Hunter / Tracker

PHYSICAL.

HAIR : Light brown with a smattering of blue streaks

EYES : Ice blue

FACE : Sad

LIPS : Average

COMPLEXION : Medium with warm undertones

BLEMISHES : None

SCARS : Many different scratches over her arms and torso, like a cat went a little too ham

TATTOOS : Markings under her eyes, appear to be tribal and the same shade of blue as in her hair

HEIGHT : 6′5″

WEIGHT : Average.

BUILD : Athletic

FEATURES : Beads and feathers hang from her hair and ears at all times

ALLERGIES : None.

USUAL HAIR STYLE : An unruly mess, looks like she took a hunting knife and hacked it off herself

USUAL FACE LOOK : Lost in thought, not always there

USUAL CLOTHING : Leathers and fabrics that have been sewn together into some form of outfit. Her boots are the only thing that look halfway expensive

PSYCHOLOGY.

FEAR / S : Being alone, the water, losing her companions

ASPIRATION / S : None at the moment

POSITIVE TRAITS : Kind, compassionate, resourceful

NEGATIVE TRAITS : Delusional, one track mind, aggressive when provoked

TEMPERAMENT : Melancholic

SOUL TYPE / S : The Scholar

ANIMALS : Tiger

VICE HABIT / S : Somnus

FAITH : The Twelve

GHOSTS ? : Yes

AFTERLIFE ? : Yes

REINCARNATION ? : She hopes so

POLITICAL ALIGNMENT : None

EDUCATION LEVEL : Self-taught, basic

FAMILY.

FATHER : Uknown

MOTHERS : Njlori

SIBLINGS : Several, but she knows of none

EXTENDED FAMILY : Her tribe (ex-family)

NAME MEANING / S : OOC: none IC: Adapted it to be easier for those outside her tribe to say, but similar to her mothers

HISTORICAL CONNECTION ? : No

FAVORITES.

BOOK : Survivalist guide

DEITY : Oschon

HOLIDAY : None

MONTH : Late August

SEASON : Autumn

PLACE : Deep in the woods away from prying eyes

WEATHER : Overcast but warm

SOUND / S: Crackling fire, Kumari sleeping

SCENT / S : Smoke, fresh rain

TASTE / S : Berries, smoked meat

FEEL / S : Kumari’s fur, crunchy leaves

ANIMAL / S : Tigers, but also all woodland creatures

NUMBER : 9

COLORS : White, Black, Brown, Green

EXTRA.

TALENTS : Surviving, hunting, tracking

BAD AT : Talking to other people, expressing herself, magic

TURN ONS : Kindness, compassion, a million dollar smile that reaches one's eyes

TURN OFFS : Cruelty, being asked too many questions

HOBBIES : Hunting, training her companions, traveling, wood carving

TROPES : Uuuuuh. Loner, hunter, tribal... I can’t think of a specific trope off the top of my head

QUOTES : “Sshhh, you’ll frighten them.”

MUN QUESTIONS.

Q1 : If you could write your character your way in their own movie, what would it be called, what style would it be filmed in, and what would it be about?

A1 : Alone. It would follow Nyloree through her decision to leave her tribe, to her happy life with Elias to his untimely demise and her being unable to cope with it.

Q2 : What would their soundtrack/score sound like?

A2 : Melancholic violin and piano scores

Q3 : Why did you start writing this character?

A3 : She was my first real RP character in WoW, to be honest I had no idea what I was doing and just sort of made it up as I went.

Q4 : What first attracted you to this character?

A4 : After I left WoW I felt like Nyloree had been ruined for me, I couldn’t look at the game or think about her without all the issues I had surfacing. With the introduction to Viera, and my own personal healing I thought now would be a good time to reintroduce her and get to know her now that (I like to think) I know what I’m doing a little more.

Q5 : Describe the biggest thing you dislike about your muse.

A5 : She is very tragic. The reason why Neeka was born in the first place was it was taking a toll on my mental health to be playing a character that was always upset for some reason or another.

Q6 : What do you have in common with your muse?

A6 : Uuuuh depression?

Q7 : How does your muse feel about you?

A7 : She would likely feel upset that I created her circumstances, but she wouldn’t wish ill upon me

Q8 : What characters does your muse have interesting interactions with?

A8 : I’m not sure! I need to get her with some people to figure that out because I haven’t had a chance to RP her in this world yet! Back in WoW it was fun to see her as a Draenai talk with other Draenai who worshipped the light (spoiler she was bitter because the light didn’t save her husband)

Q9 : What gives you inspiration to write your muse?

A9 : I don’t know yet! I’m thinking nature, tribal vibes, and tigers are a good start though!

Q10 : How long did this take you to complete?

A10 : An hour

#NyloIC #Nyloree #ffxiv #rp #balmung #crystal data center #Character Sheet #Thank you for the tag!

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trashasaurusrex · 1 year

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She lifts up her friends <3 (and then throws them into the nearby pool for fun)

ft. my two friends' WoLs/OCs, Hana and Solace!

#lindsey mckales #hana miyoshi #solace dragonclaw #ffxiv #final fantasy 14 #final fantasy xiv #hyur #hume #highlander #midlander #xaela #au'ra #oschon's compass #original characters #original character #ocs #wol #my art #trashasaurusrex

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deviant-oreo · 5 years

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FFXIV RP MASTER LIST.

Master list of all my characters. I’ll probably be reblogging this every now and then or a fresh one with updates depending on my characters journery.

Apologies mobile users.

Kherem Kahkol

Character Background

Hailing from the Azim Steppe, born in the bleak, frigid climate of The Tail mountains - Kherem Kahkol is a monster of a warrior. Deeply entrenched in Xaelan traditions and beliefs. He lives by the way of his people and will die by it. Wearing his heart on his sleeve and unafraid of voicing his unfiltered opinions. Kherem often expresses himself through his forge and his love for battle.

General Information

Age: Late 20’s to early 30’s

Birthday: Unknown

Race: Au Ra, Xaela

Gender: Male

Sexuality: Ask him yourself

Personal Information~

Profession: Blacksmith, Warrior, Beast Tamer

Residence: Azim Steppe, The Dusk Forge

Birthplace: The Tail Mountains

Patron Deity: Nhaama, The Dusk Mother

Physical Appearance~

Hair: Dreadlocks, onyx black with blood orange highlights.

Eyes: Fiery crimson irises with orange limbal rings.

Height: 7’5

Build: A stocky, muscular build. Befitting of such a rabid warrior.

Distinguishing Features/Marks:

Abnormal Scale Growth - Kherem’s scales have grown exceptionally more than the average Au Ra. Purely genetics.

Scarring - Kherem’s a seasoned warrior, part and past of it means narrowly escaping death numerous times, his body is lined with numerous scars of battles past.

Back scars - Kherem being the boisterous and headstrong fiery man he is, crossed the wrong opponent to which he was punished with his back being flayed. Although it’s healed, the wounds caused irreversible damage to which his scales don’t grow on them, leaving the scars exposed.

Additional Information~

Cannibal - With the Steppe being so unforgiving and wild, Kherem doesn’t necessarily have a moral compass when it comes to what he eats. If it can be killed and cooked, he sure will eat it, be it man or beast.

RP Hooks~

Gazar Doorkhi - Despite the unforgiving and brutal nature of Kherem, he’s a Xaela born of the Steppe, he cares about his people - and in for that reason he’s more than welcome to opening his home, Gazar Doorkhi to fellow Xaelans of tradition. Though that’s not to say he’ll accept anyone and everyone..Those who do enter, whether knowingly or unknowingly of the man, go in at their own risk.

Murderer, Pillager, Warrior - Kherem is notorious as he is feared in the steppe. Ruthlessly killing as he sees fit for he believes it’s one of the many natural ways of his people. He could have slaughtered a band of people you knew. Maybe you’re simply out for his head because of who he is. We can work something out.

Blacksmith - Bloodlust aside, Kherem has honed himself into quite the blacksmith, forging weapons and shipping them out in exchange for gil and other materials. He’s also opened it up for warriors alike looking for his rising name in the arms trade. The challenge enough to reach his home deep within the Steppes, enough for him to raise his opinion on whether he’d be willing to.

Important things to note:

Kherem is deeply entrenched in his culture, along with it, isn’t very fond of those who aren’t born of the Steppe. Don’t expect him to act kindly to your presence if you’re not.

Expect conflict. Kherem’s a confrontational man, wearing his heart on his sleeve as much as he speaks it; what comes out however, might not be the kindest of words. Worse case, the brutal cleave of his axe.

Zhaji’a Nejaho

Character Background

The ever illusive Zhaji’a Nejaho, a young and chipper keeper who travels the lands of Eorzea in search for work and fortune. Separated from his tribe from a young age, he’s constantly been teetering on the edge of poverty, often getting himself tied up in criminal activities and working with crime syndicates under the moniker of Twiji.

General Information

Age: 19

Birthday: 24th Sun of the 4th Astral Moon

Race: Miqo’te, Keeper of the Moon

Gender: Male

Sexuality: Pansexual

Personal Information~

Profession:

Honest work- Labourer, courier, assistant..etc. He’s always looking for gil.

Dishonest work - Hired assassin, thief, spy, saboteur..etc. Again, he’s always looking for gil.

Residence: Abandoned buildings, sometimes where he’s working

Birthplace: The Black Shroud

Patron Deity: Oschon, Azeyma

Physical Appearance~

Hair: Long, dirty blonde hair, usually in a single braid and often rather dirty.

Eyes: Aquamarine Blue.

Height:5’6

Build: A rather lean build, fit for someone who does a lot of parkour.

Distinguishing Features/Marks:

Scars - Zhaji has numerous scars all over his body, nothing too significant. Due to his less than ideal lifestyle, he may be agile and swift, but not exempt from being caught and punished.

Additional Information~

??? - Zhaji has a secret; a keen eye if they’re lucky might be able to see the signs. Spend a lot of time with him and he might on a rare occasion slip up. But if he so happens to reveal it willingly. Then it’ll probably be the last secret you’ll ever know. ??? - Zhaji has a secret; a keen eye if they’re lucky might be able to see the signs. Spend a lot of time with him and he might on a rare occasion slip up. But if he so happens to reveal it willingly. Then it’ll probably be the last secret you’ll ever know. ??? - Zhaji has a secret; a keen eye if they’re lucky might be able to see the signs. Spend a lot of time with him and he might on a rare occasion slip up. But if he so happens to reveal it willingly. Then it’ll probably be the last secret you’ll ever know.

RP Hooks~

Employment: Zhaji doesn’t have a secure job, and so he travels the land looking for work wherever he can, if you’ve got a job for him and the reward is incentive enough, he’ll be sure to take it, no matter what it is. He’s a hard worker and will do his best to see the job through.

Twiji and crime - Those in the criminal underworld will know Zhaji under his alias, Twiji. His name is spoken mainly around small time bosses and gangs - but who’s to say it won’t reach the more powerful folk? Twiji is known to do pretty much any job thrown at him if it means gil or a few nights with his belly filled.

Important things to note:

He’s hungry. A lot.

Hyrtsolk Ketenlonwyn

Character Background

Born during the annexing of Doma and raised in a family whose line has been long filled with war veterans, politicians and public officials. Hyrtsolk Ketenlonwyn led a rather strict, yet spoiled upbringing. Astute, high strung and frequently self indulgent. Her parents extended tough love and a reality check for the young woman - forcibly conscripting her into the ranks as an Architectus to work on Baelsar’s Wall. But little was known that she would experience the calamity that was the Battle of Carteneau.

Hyrtsolk now travels the vast lands of Hydaelyn, continuing her journey to becoming a renowned bioengineer…All the while, her homeland and family is calling for her return.

General Information

Age: 25

Birthday: 8th Sun of the 4th Umbral moon

Race: Garlean-Hellsguard

Gender: Female

Sexuality: She’s still discovering herself.

Personal Information~

Profession: Apprentice Bioengineer

Residence: Travelling Tent, anywhere on Hydaelyn.

Birthplace: The Blindfrost Sea

Patron Deity: Come on.

Physical Appearance~

Hair: Naturally, blonde. Currently it has been for a few years dyed blood orange with autumn yellow highlights.

Eyes: Baby Blue

Height: 7’8

Build: A toned, hourglass figure.

Distinguishing Features/Marks:

Birthstone and aetherical ink tattoo - A persian blue birthstone based upon her forehead. The birthstone itself is part of hellsguard culture, and Hyrtsolk displays it with pride.

Aetherical ink tattoo - The shimmering birthstone is adorned with a unique tattoo infused with aetherial ink that helps conduct her aether more efficiently.

Neck scarring - Hyrtsolk has received deep, glaring scars around her neck which presumably look like claw marks.

RP Hooks~

Garlean Citizen - Hyrtsolk grew up frequently travelling between Garlemald and Doma under the empires rule. Perhaps you were a school buddy - or childhood friend. Maybe she bullied you because you were a filthy Peregrinus!(Slaves and/or people of annexed territories.) Or you had a nice Kimono belt and she decided to ‘borrow’ it permanently. Perhaps friend of the family? We can get some of that pre-established relationship going and throw each other ideas!

Baelsar’s Wall - Hyrtsolk spent her late teens conscripted at Baelsar’s Wall as an Architectus before the calamity. Perhaps you were work colleagues? Maybe she trod on you and made your life a misery because you were filthy Peregrinus! Again, hit me up with some of that pre-established relationships, thoughts and ideas and see how we get around it!

Femme Fatale/Gil Digger- A observing person would ask, where does a woman who lives in a tent, find the gil for such lavish items and an expensive? Her secret is to simply get someone rich enough to pay for her. Hyrtsolk has made it an artform seducing rich folk out of their hard earned gil, utilising her natural beauty and silver tongue to acquire a lifestyle unobtainable by normal means with half the effort. Perhaps you were one of her victims? Getting revenge for a friend? Or maybe you were one of her next targets? Let’s get something going~

OOC Contact Information

World: Balmung

Timezone: GMT (I’m from the UK.)

Discord: Drop me a message and I’ll give it to you if you’re interested!

I do discord RP, in-game RP or docs so whatever’s your preference, I don’t mind!

#ffxiv #ffxivrp #Hyrtsolk Ketenlonwyn #Kherem Kahkol #Zhaji'a Nejaho #Master list

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goldvineclan · 6 years

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Goldvine Clan Religion - Tōitsu Seishin

Largely based within the East, the Goldvine Clan has taken to draw its religion from one of their ancestors, Vahkara Clan. They mainly revere a group of deities named “Tōitsu Seishin” along with kami (sacred spirits) and ancestors worship. One might find Tōitsu Seishin somewhat similar to Eorzean’s Twelve. They are essentially the same deities but found in different cultures (Think Greek/Roman gods). Take a look below to find out more about Tōitsu Seishin!

(OOC note: This is not intended to be canon of FFXIV’s lore or accepted by majority of the eastern population. It is only headcanon of Goldvine Clan though you are free to use this as a reference if you feel like your character may worship these eastern deities, even if they’re not from Goldvine Clan!)

1st Moon - Sensoikari

Lady of War

Eorzean Counterpart: Halone

Element: Ice

Represents passionate protection

Icon: Three spears projecting outwards, full protection

“Meet me on the Battlefield and I will be your sword and shield.” - Sensoikari

Sensoikari was born in the wake of emotions created by her father, Nanimo who was named Hakaisuru at the time. He held too much rage from the loss of his wife, who died to mortal injuries created by his followers who had betrayed him. Unable to fight properly from succumbing to grief, Sensoikari appeared, taking her father’s rage and obliterated the murderers who had killed her mother. She is often depicted as a slender samurai woman with long flowing red hair, said to be dyed with the blood of her father’s enemies and three katana blades.

2nd Moon - Aidzuki

Lady of Moon

Eorzean Counterpart: Menphina

Element: Ice

Represents nighttime and moon

Icon: Moon cradling a third eye along with the matriarch’s mark found on Vahkara Clan’s daughters who are destined to be Matriarchs of the clan.

“Without the dark, we’d never see the stars to wish upon.” - Aidzuki

Aidzuki was one of the first that Jikan created along with her sister, Taiyohi. Jikan found himself in a world that was dark and lonely, he quickly sought for companions. After finding none, he created a set of twins. Close yet opposite: Aidzuki and Taiyohi. Jikan decided that they would be given the chance to create their own people to place upon the empty world. Aidzuki created creatures of the night, Keeper of the Moon. Taiyohi created creatures of the day, Seeker of the Sun. Together they balanced the world, following after one another in a cycle. Aidzuki is often depicted as a maiden with dark skin with silver speckles, dark hair and white luminous eyes.

3rd Moon - Chishiki

Lord of Knowledge

Eorzean Counterpart: Thaliak

Element: Water

Represents scholars and knowledge

Icon: Scrolls, representing knowledge and a lock, said only to open to those who were worthy of knowledge.

“Our pasts teaches us our mistakes in order to pave a better future.” - Chishiki

It is said that the origins of Chishiki is locked in a scroll hidden far below the depths of the ocean, hidden by his daughter, Seikatsudo. Only she can guide those who are worthy and gain access to all knowledge imaginable to man. His role is to record of all events that has happened, even the smallest moments. He often depicted as a man sitting with a scroll and brushes.

4th Moon - Unmeikami

Lady of Fate

Eorzean Counterpart: Nymeia

Element: Ice

Represents fate and kami

Icon: A flower resting within a star, also represent the compass.

“All it takes is faith to believe that your fate can be changed.” - Unmeikami

Unmeikami oversees the Kami who are a large part of the Eastern region worshipping. It is from Unmeikami where the Kami draws their source of power to change current events and people’s fates as needed. People would give offerings to Unmeikami in hopes of miracles within their life. She is usually depicted as a woman with multiple red strings tied around each of her fingers, constantly weaving.

5th Moon - Seikatsudo

Lady of Guidance

Eorzean Counterpart: Llymlean

Element: Wind

Represents guidance and pathways

Icon: A series of pathways

“No one can walk your path for you.” - Seikatsudo

Seikatsudo works closely with Unmeikami in order to better guide others on their rightful paths. She oversees the hardships and achievements are deserving for the person, helping them shape them into souls that are deserving to be of the Kami in their afterlife. She is depicted as a traveler with a magical map that changes each time she looks at a person.

6th Moon - Yamafuri

Lord of Mountains

Eorzean Counterpart: Oschon

Element: Wind

Represents freedom and determination

Icon: Mountain with a strong core.

“Love is not losing freedom, it is sharing with another.” - Yamafuri

Yamafuri was created by Taiyohi to be her lover, always greeting her whenever she rose the sun up into the sky. However, after he saw Aidzuki, he fell immensely in love and would often sing songs to her to keep her company during the desolate nights. Once Taiyohi found out about his feelings, she became angered and turned him into a mountain. It is said that he grows taller and stronger in hopes that one day he may finally reunite with his true lover in the night sky. He is often depicted as a man with wide shoulders, carrying a bouquet of flowers for his lover, Aidzuki.

7th Moon - Sosakute

Lord of Creation

Eorzean Counterpart: Byregot

Element: Lightning

Represents creation and beginnings

Icon: Ball of clay on a wheel

“From the clay, a man is made.” - Sosakute

It is said that Sosakute was the first thing that came into existence of anything. Everything is made from his hands, even the land that man stands on. Every little detail of each person was created by him. Some people pray to Sosakute for fertility and being granted with beautiful children strong enough to carry on the family name and their bloodlines. He is often depicted as a short man with hands covered with both dried and wet clay.

8th Moon - Nanimo

Lord of Nothing

Eorzean Counterpart: Rhalger

Element: Lightning

Represents nothing

Icon: No icon after his followers betrayed him and erased his icon from history, it is said that Chisaki only knows what this icon looks like.

Before he was Nanimo, he was Hakaisuru, a loving husband to his mortal lover. Before he met his wife however, he was a ferocious man, gathering all men and women of lost origins on quests to get their revenge. Though upon meeting his lover, he began to realize that revenge wasn’t everything and eventually disappeared. He was found again by his followers who then betrayed him and killed his wife in hopes that he would go back to himself. They met their end at the hands of his daughter who took all his emotions to give him peace. Because of this, he became to be known as ‘The Nothing’, never to be seen or heard from again.

9th Moon - Taiyohi

Lady of Sun

Eorzean Counterpart: Azeyma

Element: Fire

Represents daytime and passion

Icon: Sun with long rays, reaching out to her people to shine their light

“Seek the light and warmth of my embrace.” - Taiyohi

Taiyohi was one of the first that Jikan created along with her sister, Aidzuki. Jikan found himself in a world that was dark and lonely, he quickly sought for companions. After finding none, he created a set of twins. Close yet opposite: Taiyohi and Aidzuki. Jikan decided that they would be given the chance to create their own people to place upon the empty world. Taiyohi created creatures of the day, Seeker of the Sun. Aidzuki created creatures of the night, Keeper of the Moon. Together they balanced the world, following after one another in a cycle. She is often depicted as tan woman with bright shining eyes and a halo of ray around her head.

10th Moon - Shi & Kosei

Ladies of Death

Eorzean Counterpart: Nald’thal

Element: Fire

Represents death and afterlife

Icon: Gate where souls are ferried through

“May your soul pass the judgement.” - Shi & Kosei

Shi and Kosei are twin sisters created to watch over the souls who are traveling to their afterlife. They exist in all in between of things. It is said that after death, the souls are ferried down a river through the gate. The sisters makes up the pillars, holding the threshold up, there they review the souls and pass on judgement if they are worthy enough to pass on into the afterlife as a sacred Kami, return back to the world as an animal or sent into the underworld where they are punished against the weight of their sins until they received forgiveness to be reincarnated again to live a life finally worth of the true afterlife. They are often depicted as identical twin sisters, each one with one red third eye in their foreheads.

11th Moon - Hahashizen

Lady of Nature

Eorzean Counterpart: Nophica

Element: Earth

Represents nature and life

Icon: Plant growing from seed of life

“From the seed, a woman is made.” - Hahashizen

Hahashizen is said to be a lover of Sosakute after they created their first life, Jikan. Sosakute crafted the body and Hahashizen poured life into him. Even to this day, she still works closely with Sosakute, creating children to keep the world that Sosakute made thriving. Hahashizen oversees the nature and preserves it. She is depicted as a tall slender woman with kimono and hair made up of leaves and flowers.

12th Moon - Jikan

Lord of Time

Eorzean Counterpart: Althyk

Element: Earth

Represents time

Icon: Hourglass with sand flowing both ways

“The world is always half day and half night, and so are we.” - Jikan

Jikan was created from the love of Hahashizen and Sosakute, though the parents decided it was best to let him grow and make choices for himself without their influences. So he found himself alone with a world, using the gift of his father, he created his daughters, Aidzuki and Taiyohi and created the concept of time. It is said that he did eventually find his parents and ascended into the higher plane where they remain. He watches over his daughters and other deities. He is depicted as a thin man holding a hourglass with sand flowing in both directions, able to travel to any part of the history or future as he pleases.

#lore #clanreligion #vahkara

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io-uzuka · 6 years

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Astrologian Major Arcana

because i keep having to pull this up for reference and it’s less annoying to keep this in a place i don’t have to dig to find

images are taken from the loremonger section of ffxiv gamerescape, and are transcribed below; after transcription are my own notes, explaining which gods are mentioned and any other notes on the subject matter discussed in the quest

replacing all instances of gender with they/them and all instances of the forename being mentioned with... Forename

The Bole

Mace: Yes, I knew at once my reading was true, and that this adventurer was the astrologian I had been seeking. But now, let us see if they have the potential for greatness within them.

Look to the skies, Forename, and there you will see six stars aglow in pale yellow. This is the Bole.

This constellation is thought to be the gate to the first heavenーthe heaven which holds the World Tree. Planted by the Matron and nurtured by the Keeper, the World tree is the source from which all life is said to have sprung.

The trunk of the World Tree, or the Bole, offers protection to the weak, defending them from harm.

You have now opened that gate, and its power is yours to command.

A solid bole represents a solid foundation. It is not coincidence that this very constellation is risen to midheaven at this very momentーthe moment of a new astrologian’s birth.

Notes

The Keeper is Althyk, god of time and change. The Matron is Nophica, goddess of abundance and the harvest and Althyk’s granddaughter through Azeyma.

The Balance

Leveva: Now, Forename... and Jannequinard. We must be patient and wait for the constellation to reach its highest and brightest pointーa point at which its flow of aether is the strongest in relation to Hydaelyn.

Be patient, Forename. We are at the mercy of the stars and their movements. Only a fool believes they can manipulate the heavens. It is the heavens which manipulate us. We merely take cues from the hints they leave behind.

There, Forename! The Balance! Focus on the constellation and attune to its power.

The Balance represents the heaven of fireーa realm made prosperous by the blessing of the Traders, but at the same time, one whose equilibrium is maintained by the divine judgement of Azeyma, the Warden.

Azeyma’s might will empower those who would take up their blades and mete divine punishment in the name of the sun goddess.

And thus has the Balance burned crimson in your heart, unlocking the gate to the second heaven.

Now, let us speed ourselves to the next locationーLittle Ala Mhigo. Hm? Why so soon, you ask? Would you rather that I had you commit yourself to another several moons of using malefics to put down hedgemoles? I thought not.

Notes

The Traders are... or is, technicallyーthe god Nald’thal, who is themselves a manifestation of the twins Nald and Thal. Nald’thal serves as the god of commerce, and is patron deity to Ul’dah.

Azeyma is... ... ... Azeyma. She is the Warden, goddess of inquiry, and may have connection to the truth as a whole, as she is said to console all who would confess their crimes (as I quote from the link). Also note her link to justice as far as Leveva explains the Balance.

The Spire

Leveva: Raise your eyes to the stars, and witness the violet glow of the Spire!

In the third heaven rises an iron tower of spinning gears and taut springs constructed by the Builder Himself. It is assailed without cease by the jealous Rhalgr, but the Destroyer’s mighty levinbolts only serve to power the spire’s clockwork soul.

It is through the blessings of both creation and destruction that strength is granted to they who see their stars rise under this sign.

You have now opened the gate, and its powers is yours to command.

Using the arcana to draw upon the powers of the stars they represent. This path we walk as astrologians is called the Royal Road. The Royal Road can be treacherous and fraught with peril, but it can lead men (...and women) to greatness.

Notes

The Builder is Byregot, god of the arts and purveyor of architecture and industry. He is the elder brother of Halone and pupil of Thaliak. He is also the patron god of all Disciples of the Hand.

The Destroyer, Rhalgr, is god of, guess what, destruction. He is known as the breaker of worlds, and is the patron deity of Ala Mhigo. He serves as attendant to Nymeia and is, curiously, the father of the very same Byregot whose clockwork tower he’s trying to destroy.

The Royal Road is given as a spell in this quest. Its name evokes the real-world tarot concept, the Fool’s Journey, which is a way for novice tarot readers to memorize the twenty-one major arcana. Correct me if I’m wrong, but there’s no “official” Fool’s Journey, seeing as it’s a memorization tool/concept more than anything. Also, the Royal Road seems to be the task of being an astrologian in and of itself, as opposed to the Fool’s Journey being “just” a starter’s tool.

The Arrow.

Leveva: Now, look to the stars and behold the Arrow! The fourth heavenーor the heaven of windーwas created atop a lofty peak by Oschon, the Wanderer, whose footsteps had been guided by the Navigator. The wind that blows off Llymlaen’s seas guides the arrow fast and true, and so shall it deliver the weary souls of those trapped in the mire of confusion, indecision, overcontemplation.

The fourth heaven has opened its gates, allowing you acces to its sacred penetralia. From this day forth, its power is yours to interpret and wield. That power will further aid you as you continue to hone your skills. Now, let us return to Ishgard. I have a few words for a certain student of mine who felt inclined to forgo this particular lesson.

Notes

Oschon, the Wanderer, is the god of wanderers and vagrants and is known as the ruler of the mountains. He’s associated with continental drift and, despite commanding the element of wind over all, is the patron deity of the Miner’s Guild. He was also once worshipped as the patron deity of Nym, from whence scholars (the fairy-aided healers you know and love) originate.

Llymlaen is the Navigator, patron of Limsa Lominsa and daughter of Thaliak, alongside Nophica. It is said that she guided the remnants of a defeated armada to what is now Limsa Lominsa, and as such, some Lominsans toast to this goddess every single day at local taverns.

Both Oschon and Llymlaen apparently have connections in mythology, considering how they are respectively the deities of mountains and seas.

The Ewer

Leveva: There! The Ewer! Focus, Forename! Focus, and let the constellation’s aether twine with your own. It is said through the fifth heaven flows a mighty river carrying the water spilled forth from the Scholar’s vessel. And in that water is the knowledge of all that have come before and all who will followーthe aether spun from Nymeia’s loomーthe aether from which all magicks are drawn and to which all magicks return.

And now the power of the Ewer is forever yours, and forever shall it point you to the truth. While I cannot forgive our patron for skipping yet another of his lessons, I cannot deny the passion hidden deep beneath all his posturing may have its uses. Word of our field is spreading, and our inherent nature has begun to stir. Curiosity is proving the better motivator than skepticism and faith. Our time may come soon.

Notes

The Scholar is Thaliak, god of knowledge and ruler of rivers and wisdom. He is the teacher of Byregot, and the father of Llymlaen. He is also the patron deity of Sharlayan.

Nymeia, the Spinner, is the goddess of fate and the watcher of celestial bodies. She is often portrayed as a weaver whose preferred string is the strings of fate itself, and is thus also the patron deity of the profession. She was also the patron of Ala Mhigo for a short time during the reign of Mad King Theodoric, from 1552 to the city-state’s fall to the Garleans in 1557 (a span of 5 years). She is the younger sister of Althyk, god of time, and is the master of Rhalgr, god of destruction.

The Spear

Leveva: Well, I was certain Forename would make it, for the stars have already told me they would unlock the sixth gate here at the Steel Vigilーthe very location we ended up at, despite our unexpected ordeal. Your fate, Jannequinard... Well, I never bothered reading it, for I thought that you would skip this lesson like you have every other one!

Forename. Gaze upon the night sky and open your soul to the final constellationーthe Spear! The Spear is the gate to the sixth heaven, where the Fury resides in a palace of ice carved by her own spearーice formed of moonbeams collected by the Lover, Menphina. The Spear fills us not only with the power to overcome our enemies, but also the compassion that is necessary to grant those same enemies mercy. And now that power is yours, to see directed to those whose fates require it.

It is done. You have attuned yourself to the six lower heavens. And now that you know their strength, the true journey begins. Like I’ve said from the beginning. The stars, the heavens, the arcanaーthey know our fates, but they are fickle with their information. It is up to us to prise it from their hearts and use it in a manner that might benefit all mankind.

Notes

The Fury is Halone, patron deity of Ishgard and goddess of war. She is the daughter of Rhalgr (making her the younger sister of Byregot), is a bitter rival of Nophica, and has a close companion in Oschon. She commands the element of ice and her symbol is three spears.

Menphinia is the Lover, also associated with ice. She is the sister of Azeyma and lover of Oschon. She is heavily associated with the moon(s)ーher symbol is the full moon, she is known as the Keeper of the Twin Moons, and before Dalamud’s fall, it was known as Menphinia’s Loyal Hound. She is the goddess of love, as implied by her title.

Nocturnal Sect

Leveva: You have come far since that fateful day our paths first crossed in the Black Shroud. And now, here we are, on the cusp of your attunement with the sixth heaven. Time truly waits for no man, does it? Before we set forth on this task, I wish to teach you of a second set of starsーthe nocturnal sect.

The nocturnal sect contains those celestial bodies ruled by the two moons. I say two, because since the dawn of astrology, disciples of our field have used Dalamud in their readings. Now, even after the false moon’s fall, its position... or should I say, its absence, yet has influence over our fates.

Whereas the sun and diurnal stars represent the self, expression, the activeーand the moon and the nocturnal stars represent the unconscious, the passiveーDalamud represents, and still does represent the uncontrollable. Its power has the ability to quicken the senses, as well as provide added protection from the unknownーthings beneficial when pursuing one’s fate.

Notes

You learn Nocturnal Sect before you open the sixth gate (the Spear), hence the mild anachronism in the second sentence here.

When Leveva says “quicken the senses”, she’s referencing an old buff of Nocturnal Sect that would increase your attack speed.

Last Notes

Every god that makes up the Twelve is referenced at least once in the descriptions of the cards; none go unmentioned.

To those who haven’t unlocked/finished up AST 30-50 yet: yes, you can pull cards you technically haven’t opened the gate to yet, but for roleplay’s sake, just pretend you have no idea what the everloving fuck you just took from your deck if you do end up pulling something earlier than you learn about it in the questline.

#ff14 #ffxiv #astrologian #mine #txt

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shed-scales · 7 years

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RP Character Facts: Ginko Katagiri

▌ FACE CLAIM: No face claim, I don’t actually like the idea of them. Here’s his dorky face though:

▌ NAME: Ginko Katagiri ▌ HEIGHT: 6′8″ ▌ SPECIES: Au Ra, Xaela ▌ GENDER: Male ▌ NATIONALITY: Doman ▌ BIRTHDAY: 20th Sun of the 6th Astral Moon ▌Guardian: Oschon the Wanderer

▌ RESIDENCE: Has just moved into the Moogle Skyway’s workshop.

▌ MARITAL STATUS: Single

▌ ALIGNMENT: Chaotic Good - He is loyal to only a small group of people, but he has a strong moral compass that he follows regardless of whether laws or rules allow him.

▌ DRINK: Coffee, Water, Fruit Juices.

▌ FOOD: Travel Rations, Dried Meats and Fruits.

▌ DAY OR NIGHT: Often doesn’t matter since he’s prone to spending extended hours cooped up whilst working on a project. When he’s outside though, he does prefer the night.

▌ SNACKS: He’s recently had the pleasure of trying out rolanberry shaved ice, and his sweet tooth is aflutter.

▌ SONGS: Ginko cannot sing. He does like to whistle though, but never really heard many tunes so he whistles whatever odd ditties that come to mind.

▌ PET: No pets.

▌ COLOR: Blue, white, black, gold.

▌ FLOWER: Lavender

▌ SEXUALITY: Uncertain, questioning. ▌ BODY TYPE: Wiry and flexible, strong for his size though not compared to a lot of other male Au ra ▌ EYE COLOR: Green ▌ HAIR COLOR: Purple

Tagged by: No one, i just wanted to fill this out

Tagging: @lilygildrose @cole-saberhagen and @jateshi

#ffxiv rp #xaela rp #ginko facts #balmung #balmung server

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bole-and-arrow · 7 years

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Stability… of course. It was a common theme among the things he wanted. Family, friends, a place to stay for more than a few weeks or months.

“The second card relates to your finances. Let us see what Menphina has to say.”

Falerin nodded. He wondered how the cards would allude to the varied and not always honest ways he had obtained what little gil he’d had in his life… A look of dawning realization crossed Ms. Aescante’s pale features upon the reveal of the next card.

“Ah… you say you are a former busker?” Her gaze moved to meet Falerin’s. “Did you happen to force your way to attain your finances somehow?”

“I guess so… I grew up on the road with my mother. We made most of our money as entertainers. And the occasional con, but that was rare, I assure you. Hehe.” said Falerin.

Ms. Aescante returned the chuckle and smiled a little. “If you point to me of an individual who has been honest and just throughout their lives, I will say you are pointing to a liar.”

“You are not wrong, friend.“ Falerin smiled broadly. He delighted in keeping those around him in good spirits, but it was a bit strange to see such a mysterious and austere woman as her break her composure long enough to laugh and smile. After only a few short seconds, she had returned to being soft-spoken and serious, as if her cheeriness had been an unpleasant, involuntary spasm, much like the cough she disguised it with. Was she afraid to dispel the air of mystique she had cultivated, or was it something else? Once again he caught the slightest hint of sadness lingering as she resumed her reading.

“Menphina suggests that your finances will come through assertion and creative endeavors.”

She spoke very quickly this time, no doubt trying to avoid letting her guard down any further.

“The third card relates to travel and communication. You would think such a thing would be within the realm of Oschon; however, it is Thaliak’s turn to have a say. With knowledge we may learn the cultures and languages of others. And with our travels, we gain further knowledge.”

Ms. Aescante’s hands once more moved across the cards and star globe as they danced their delicate ballet. The card that materialized next was quite familiar…

“Hmm… Expanded Spire. By you wandering around the world, you’ve lacked stability, haven’t you?”

“We’ve seen that before…” said Falerin. He looked solemnly at the card, all yellow and lightning and destruction raining from the heavens.

“You’ve met many people, yet you’ve had quite turbulent relationships. "Please don’t take this the wrong way, but… Have you indulged in any kind of selfishness? Selfish behavior, selfish needs, that have turned your relationships sour?”

Falerin paled ever so slightly. He had ruined what could have been the most enduring and important relationship of his adult life for a shallow, selfish thrill. Even now, his selfishness had lead his dear friend Reonora straight back into the jaws of a beast that she thought she had escaped long ago.

“You need not say more.” She shook her head, and Falerin was happy to move on. “Let us continue. The next card pertains to home, parents, children or extended family. Relationships of those closest to you, you could say. Nymeia oversees our destiny, and it is our destiny to have met all the people in our lives. Let us see what the Spinner has to say.”

Another wave of the hand and a snap of the wrist produced a card etched with the image of a pair of scales held by a rather fiery-looking woman.

“Have you been in trouble with authority figures by any chance?” M s. Aescante asked. “Have many people come down on you harshly? Perhaps I speak through my assumptions again, but… perhaps you are lonely?”

Falerin sighed, avoiding eye contact by letting his eyes wander about the finery in the room. Once again, a question that cut to the quick.

“Well, my mother was my only family... And even then, not by blood. She was from an offshoot of the N tribe of Seekers. I ended up by myself when they wouldn’t take me in.... They weren’t well disposed to mouthy Hyur teenagers.”

“Hm... Clans are... quite particular.” She smiled again, this time with an air of almost maternal concern. “The next card speaks of pleasure. Let us see what Llymlaen has to say.”

Falerin stayed silent and found himself looking at an incongruously plain and battered sword leaning on a nearby bookshelf.

“…Expanded spear. I must say, you quite get around, don't you?” Falerin snapped back to attention. “You aren't a fighter by nature, are you? You are happiest when duties are overcome with teamwork and compassion. You are happiest when everything around you is fair and harmonious. And, you are also happy surrounded by equal-minded company.”

“I guess you could say I get around... I'm glad you quantified that a bit more though.” Falerin cleared his throat politely. He had been surprised to hear a phrase of such bluntness coming from her. It reminded him of Reonora, in a way.

“Ah. I admire your honesty. Not every day someone admits such a thing, yet is humble about it.”

“Yes... I think that's very fair.” he said, returning his attention to her, realizing that it behooved him not to be rude, even if he didn’t always like what he was hearing.

“The next card speaks of your health. Let us see what Oschon has to say.

…And there was that Spire card again, seeming to arise now just to tease him.

“Oh dear... do you... by any chance, have any kind of addictions or vices? Strong addictions, I may add.”

Falerin laced his fingers together and thought for a bit. He wasn’t beyond a night of drunken revelry or a game of chance now and then, and he had dabbled in a few illicit substances as well, but had never felt a need or craving for them. The closest thing he had to an addiction was sex. He’d been known to engage in several one night stands in a row with partners of varied genders when he was feeling particularly down. But like with the other vices he had engaged in, he didn’t feel like he was enslaved by addiction.

“ Not that I can think of... Although I guess denial might be a sign to the contrary?”

“Perhaps. Do you lose energy easily? Low stamina, perhaps?”

“ Sometimes... Its not always easy for me to motivate myself to get out of a rut once I’m in one. Well, and I can’t even eat certain things without getting sick.” Falerin said.

“I see. Make sure to keep a close eye on your health. Don't overexert yourself or take any unnecessary risks. The next card speaks of your love relationships, whether current or future. Let us see what Byregot has to say.”

Falerin took in a breath of air through his teeth, unintentionally making a muffled hissing noise, for which he quickly apologized. It wasn’t like him to show such obvious negative reactions to things people said about him; after all, that drew attention to his weaknesses… But this was hardly a typical conversation. He should have known this topic would come up. After all, most of the fortune-tellers he had known made the majority of their living off of lovesick, hormonal teenagers.

Though Falerin had been through many romantic partners, he could count the actual “love relationships” that he’d had on one hand, and have fingers to spare… None of them had ended well either.

#Fal

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