#ooc: dragoons day off

[alexxkresnik]

Fight Me?

[mamma-marimo]

A Secret in the Night

A/N: Turns out I am not immune to this silly dragoon. Call him Nidhogg the way he keep trying to possess me <33 this is my first time writing him so fingers crossed he isn't too ooc

Summary: Thancred Waters finds something unexpected upon returning to the Rising Stones after a long mission and it's not you baking at 3 in the morning.

WC: 1k

Rating: E

Pairing: (GN)Reader x Estinien

Tags: fluff, wholesome goodness, Thancred Waters jumpscare

It’s in the Witching hour Thancred returns to the Rising Stones from yet another stealth mission. His shoulders sag and his feet sore from the endless tracking he’s just accomplished. With most of the scions aside from the small handful on night watch turned in for the night, he decides the report is more than fine to turn in come morning. 

With a sigh, he rubs the back of his sore neck mentally debating on if he should take a shower or just crawl into bed. While it’s never appealing to lie in a clean bed with mission musk, his exhaustion does bring up a concern of passing out the moment he’s encompassed in the comforting warm water.  

His thoughts are interrupted when a fragrant sweet scent welcomes him, activating a low growl in his stomach. He supposed there’s nothing wrong with grabbing a quick bite from the communal kitchen before crashing for the night. As he furthers his journey down the hall he notices one of the lights on within the kitchen. 

There is a sneaking suspicion as to what soul would be up at this damned hour baking something and the

laughter that echoed confirmed it. 

“They better not be stress-baking again…” he sighs to himself, praying he’ll be intervening in time to avoid a repeat of the last incident. While delicious, it took forever to get through all of it and Tataru wasn’t too pleased with exceeding the grocery budget. Not to mention how long it took to work off the damage the carbs did to his seductive figure. His pace quickens. One step, two step and then-

“Quiet. You are going to wake up all of Mor Dhona at this rate.” A familiar gruff, brooding tone chastises. 

“Sorry-“ he hears you giggle. “You’re just really funny, you know?”

Thancred’s brows furrow. Estinien was a man of many things, sure but funny? Not intentionally at least. Well, you can be quite odd so your amusement in odd things should be of no surprise. 

He retracts his pace, slowing down as he quietly treads closer and closer to the kitchen. 

“In what ways do I amuse you?” Estinien inquires. 

Thancred has his back against the wall near the entry. Pausing for a moment he’s relieved to not hear any sounds that could allude to something lewd being committed. Praise Hydaelyn for that. However, his keen sense of hearing picks up the soft sound of steps along the tiles. 

Carefully, he leans in peeking around the corner and into the open doorway. 

Estiniens back is to him, an arm wrapped around your waist and the other elevated, fingers interlocked with yours. Their bodies sway in sync left to right according to a rhythm all their own. 

Pale brows arch up and Thancred withdraws, blinking a few times then rubs his eyes. Normally it would take a few more days of sleep deprivation to make him this level of delirious. Was he seeing things? He isn’t old enough to need glasses just yet, right? 

Once more he peaks over, Estinien now hovers as he dips his dance partner. 

“Oh a lot of ways!” You chime.

“I like your little pout, that little huff you do when we try dragging you into things and– now that I think about it. You remind me of an old dog. A cute little thing that sighs now and then a bit sadly. Makes you wonder what goes through their little minds to make them so tired.” You chuckle, peering up at the Elezen with a sickening amount of affection.  

Estinien scoffs and Thancred can feel his eyes roll. Briefly, he withdraws the hand that supports your back. 

“H-hey!” You gasp, quickly clutching onto Estinien’s back for support to avoid hitting the ground but his hand returns, guiding you upwards to the standing position prior. 

“It is quite exhausting keeping up with your antics. You handful of Scions are more taxing than a squadron of untrained Dragoons.” He retorts, turning them around. your back now facing the voyeur. Your body leans against Estiniens with your head nestled against his chest. 

“In my defense, half the antics are Alisaie and Alphinaud getting ahead of themselves. Although, you can get pretty ahead of yourself too Mr. Lone Wolf.” You retort and Thancred can see a rare smile gracing the Elezens elegant features. 

“I dare say your boldness has influenced a great many men. Including myself but especially the younger ones.” His head rests against you own. For a moment it remains like this. Calm gentle sways like a graceful tide grazing along the shore.

DING!

The timer on the counter chimes, bringing the dancers out of their rhythm. Thancred pulls away, having seen more than enough. With a shake of his head, he feels a strange pit of embarrassed guilt in his stomach for peering in on such an intimate moment. Hell, he feels it would have been less embarrassing to walk in on them in the nude. Either way, snack be damned. He’ll be sure to enjoy whatever was baked come morning with its flavor made even sweeter with the image of their brooding Dragoon being so docile.

“Ah, the bread is done.” You break from the embrace, grabbing a pair of moogle themed oven mitts to pull it out of the oven. 

Estinien resumes his typical stance, arms crossed over his chest. His head turned to the entrance, and eyes narrowed. 

“Something the matter?” You tilt you head at him, glancing between the empty entryway then back.

With a scrunch of his nose he shakes his head. “No. If we are done here, let us head to bed.”

“Alrighty. I just need to put this up.” You set it in the breadbox and return to him. 

“Thank you for keeping me company.” You lean in to peck his cheek. “I never knew you would be such a lovely dance partner.”

“As I said. Any Ishgardian worth their salt knows the basics. However, I prefer not to do so in front of others. I will say, you are improving at the very least. You only stepped on my foot twice unlike dozens of times in the past.” There’s a soft smirk along his thin lips, bracing your reaction.

[faesdreaming]

Yandere Platonic Ryukyu with Quirkless Child Reader

a/n: for @k1ngm1nt

tw: yandere themes, child neglect, child abuse, reader is like seven, canon-typical quirk-based discrimination and mistreatment, bullying, social services, maybe a little ooc

•As long as you’ve been alive you’ve dreamed of being a hero. You’d always play games of heroes and villains with your friends, pretending to have powerful quirks. But all of your dreams were shattered when you were told you were quirkless. You were devastated, as were your parents. They tried everything they could to “cure” you of your supposed disease. Yet all your parents accomplished was furthering your newly found self-loathing. Eventually, as a year or two passed, your parents gave up, not only on trying to manifest your quirk but on you as well. You were miserable, living with neglectful parents and constantly being bullied about your quirklessness.

•However, you found solace in heroes, watching their courageous exploits. In particular, the dragoon hero, Ryukyu, also known as Ryuko Tatsuma. She was your absolute favourite hero, you thought her quirk was amazing. But you would never be like her, or any hero, whispered a cruel voice in your head every time you felt an ounce of joy, forgetting your plight. And every time, you would be reduced to tears that everyone would either make fun of you for or ignore you with disdain in their hearts. Your situation made you become a mature child, handling things on your own. You knew that everyone regarded you as a burden, but you wanted to prove them wrong.

•Then one day, while you were walking home by yourself, a villain attacked. People were scattering in all directions, pushing and shoving in their desperation to find safety. Nobody paid mind to you as you were trampled over, then shoved into the reach of the villain. The villain noticed you immediately, and grabbed you. Cackling madly, he gleefully said that you’d be the first to go. Tears welled up in your eyes, but then a large dragon-shaped creature emerged, Ryukyu! You gasped in amazement, forgetting your fear. The villain stupidly let you go, opting for a greater kill of a Pro-Hero. You watched excitedly as your favourite hero took down the villain. Immediately after she won, people clapped and cheered for their saviour. However, she didn’t pay any attention to them, Ryuko’s mind was more occupied with the little child trembling.

•Ryuko made her way over to you, asking if you were okay. Still stunned silent, you nodded as a smile grew on your face. Ryuko felt her heartstrings being tugged. You were such a sweet and adorable child. Yet something felt off, not you but your situation. Where were your family? Usually someone related to a child would come running up, frantically searching for them. But nobody had come for you. Concerned, she inquired where your family was. Then, Ryuko saw your face fall as you explained that your mom and dad didn’t like you anymore because you didn’t have a quirk.

•Feeling her heart drop, Ryuko decided that she couldn’t stand by idly as you suffered. She walked you home, shocking your parents when they saw the pro-hero at their door. Ryuko calmly greeted them, although rage was boiling inside her. Your parents made fools of themselves stammering and trying to act as though you’d been missing. Ryuko maintained a polite smile throughout their entire performance. When they finished, she bid you goodbye. A small sense of amusement and fondness formed in her chest seeing your wide grin as you waved bye. Immediately after your house was out of sight, Ryuko made a quick call to one of her contacts in social services. Relief swelled-up inside her after she was finished, you would be safe soon.

•However, Ryuko’s work wasn’t done yet. She had to be sure you’d be alright until your parents were arrested. She came to pick you up after school, surprising both you and the kids that bullied you. They immediately ran up to her, starting to ask questions and squeal praises as your teacher tried to calm everyone. Ryuko shocked them further when she announced she was here for you. Gently, she outstretched your hand which you happily took. This started a routine of her dropping you off and picking you up from school. Your parents let her do as she pleased because they thought you were finally worth something now that’d you made friends with the pro-hero. You loved spending time with your favourite hero, Ryuko allowed you to be informal with her and took you on fun outings like to an amusement park or restaurant. Sometimes there would be someone who asked questions about your parents, but Ryuko always took you out for a movie after so it was fine.

•Soon, a case was built against your parents and finally, it was the time to act. Your parents were arrested and charged, while you were thrown into confusion, sobbing for them. Ryuko pitied your sadness but this was for the better. Still, you would go into foster care which could be just as bad, of not worse. Ryuko couldn’t condemn you to that, not after you’d been through. So, she decided to adopt you. She could do it quite easily as a high ranking pro-hero with a good reputation. And so it was done, you became her child. You were hesitant at first, but you quickly, and quite happily, accepted her as your new mother. The kids at school stopped picking on you and your teachers started behaving more formally. After all, you were the child of a pro-hero, Ryuko’s child and you would live a life filled with happiness, Ryuko swears it.

[captainkurosolaire]

Things I Like RP Partners to Know

I like to be called: Captain, Kuro, Zach, Degenerate, w/e. I'm typically not nerved by really anything, mostly chill. (Went in-depth and tagged below cut)

One thing you should know about me: I really just write for passion anymore, I don't care about this whole Post+ stuff, it won't play a factor in me. Tumblr has really everything that allows me to write and further myself. However, it ever goes away, even if becomes Myspace 2.0, I'll probably still maintain writing here off and on in spurts. --Now if they shut-down, I might convert over somewhere that's identical, cause Twitter couldn't handle my girth. I'm mildly autistic and suffer from a few other conflicting health aliments, writing is my obsessiveness and remedy. Used to be gaming, but I became less of a gamer, and replaced it more for writing cause It's a place where I can contain and throw all my thought's to usage. My mind overlaps with so much thing's at once, I get side-tracked, misplacement, my concentration shifts horribly, before I know it, I haven't slept for twenty-four hours or more. Lot of stuff is just me being redundant by fault. Or I become overwhelmed with a story ideas, that impulsively takes me, but majority of my best thing's are sudden. Not the one's that are ever planned. But I don't live to make excuses never care to be defined, by one thing, or person. I don't aim to attain much of anything in life but be a better me, until my end. And by analyzing your mind, you can do or achieve a lot I've discovered. So I repetitively no matter what jog down my WIP's and unleash, or my errors, I put them all on badges displays, then I go back and repeat until I show progress. That's how I have to learn. But passion is a candle, so when it burn's out I lose a lot of what I learned, it's natural after that to be discouraged, but instead, for me, that gets me going again. Cause mean's I can come at thing's with a whole new mental perspective and different flow, then compare, and again, adapt and improve. One thing you should know about RPing with my character(s): Everything is a factor and story with me. Losses, they matter. My character originally was highly killable almost every session, but advanced due to the actions of others, because of them, he found the value of his own life, and that's how I like to do my characters. Even the win's my character gets from stories, will most likely have a 'bad ending' occasionally or result into something new sprouting from it eventually, however that doesn't define at-all how permanently it effects them. But seasonally they go through their struggle. Life for real, is up and down's, these are the component's I factor in. Realistically, sure we fall. We never truly decline unless we allow it. Our character's philosophies, their mental judgement, dislikes, etc, all these thing's become ingrained they decide how much they want too fight and live, they step to improve or sometimes stumble under roadblocks, but not truly devolve. So the more people he interacts with or meets and encounters in RP, they are factors, they're meaningful to meet again, or live, their short teachings are insightful. No matter how small or large or incomplete stories went or passed-by. I created a character who was filled in by others initially. Even one-shot smuts, they're important experiences. Lot more to appreciate when your character learns on their own how to surpass their weaknesses and suffering organically. Still do RP with others but typically I do collaborations, or pre-established or short things, or Discord, one-shot in-game stuff, screenshot things that can convey RP. Want to build this Crew as their own functioning characters, not so much minor throwaways, but shippable, and highly in-depth. Essentially building an optional anime for my partner's, one-day. Long-term with me right now just isn't something I'd ever ask or expect from me. I'm too jumbled and a mess. But it's not a never, I do have two people who are among all my stuff and involved. I'd include anyone in my stories too if they wanted partaken. First language: Gibberish / English. Age range: under 13  |  14–17 | 18–22 | 23–25 | 26–29 | 30+ | 40+ | 70+ Am I okay with NSFW?: yes |

no | some nsfw I came solely off that, my reputation, was known as 'That ERP guy' on Balmung OG day's, I'm one of the degen's from that era. But character's evolve and adapt as do their people, they become more, but maintain their origins to degree. Those perspective's and things learned from NSFW are very paramount to a lot of SFW too. My favorite/most common thing to RP is: angst | fluff | smut | crack | action | plots | AUs are fine | Violence | Darker themes |  I dunno. * I'm pretty open-ended in all things. It's all fascinating for me to attempt at improving. Reason finally pulled the trigger and made a diverse Crew for Captain was give off different interactions and also more reason's to write beyond my usual trends. I'll tackle eventually every genre... now doesn't mean I'll excel in those fields more than my specialties, but I'll do it. Canon Character RP Friendly?: yes | no | depends * I stick with the sandbox but I'll stretch out all the space and limits of it. Building skyscrapers and UFO's with that sand, just happens that this Universe has magic, science, alchemy, holograms, all-around unlimited absurd possibilities, more than even D&D, which makes this game the best to RP within. When comes to interacting with anything Canon base, It'll always dwarf me though. Most likely I'll write my own legit WoL's, thinking of making an 'antagonist' one, but more 'protagonist too' (maybe hunk viera male?) I like making construed lines between characters, that's really complex, it's avidly up to a reader to decide who's in the right or wrong or if they're rooting for the villain or good-guy. I see most lore characters as Celebrities which my character would be rightfully cultured in, and they're untouchable, least for my characters. To me the source of what, who, or with you're writing is what determines a lot. But yeah RPing with anything Canon related, I switch to being a just minor gnat. And there's going to be a lot of consequences, that come if there's anything that does effect something that matters in the Universe. Just cause my pirate is causing havoc and having fun for now, doesn't mean law's don't catch-up or something else doesn't. Cause and effect always. RP blog: does contain ooc posts | doesn’t contain ooc posts | occasionally contains ooc* I would do more OOC if did asks, or inbox related things and was wanted, but outside occasional updates, I stick to my role. That's just write stories and screenshots and practice everything. I'm thankful for anyone who does enjoy anything I share or supports me, It's what brings me back faster and I do always think of you too when I want to get better, it's uplifting and inspiring, alongside boosting. If I do bring any motivation to anything, I do. Then that's the best payment I could get. I like seeing others thrive, or soar higher than me, and unleash their creativity. Tagged by:@spotofmummery (Thank ye my treasured friend!) Tagging anyone/everyone: @roguestly @scholarlybreadbun @under-the-blood-moonlight @lettersnorth @violet-warder @lukawarrioroflight @eligos-venator @corpse-dancer @silvernsteel @silvertail-ffxiv @roxinova @lavender-hemlock @fracturedfantasia @zhauric @fair-fae @avwalya @yuki-yukichan @crow-iv @cadrenebula @spellsandtales @casualcatte @seascrapes @mishivymendi @thorcat @aqueerfishtheyis @ljoturyalre @seabound-dragoon @scornedjustice @laylahcousland @layla-grey @moonstruck-ffxiv @snow-covered-moon (Apologies if missed anyone. If there's more who'd like to be tagged again on all these type of things, let me know.)

[otherworldseekers]

Character Profile: Severia Zetsuen (updated 3-21-24)

~~Basics~~

Name: Severia Zetsuen

Nickname: none 

Age: 30 at the start of Dawntrail

Gender: female

Pronouns: she/her

Sexuality: unsure, doesn’t think about it. (Nerosexual)

Birthdate: last day of First Astral Moon (January 31st)

Race: Au Ra, Xaela

Homeland/town: The Azim Steppe

Current residence/popular haunt: A house in Lavender Beds where she lives with Nero. 

Languages: Eorzean Common, Old Auri, Doman. Currently learning Garlean.

Are they a WoL? Yes. 

~~APPEARANCE~~

Height: 5’2”

Eyes: Crimson, white limbal rings

Hair: Long, Black, no bangs. Normally straight but has a tendency to curl when she uses magic. 

Body type: Slender but athletic.

Features: Dark blue scales, horns, tail typical of Xaela. Scars on the undersides of her wrists. Significantly more scale growth on her body than is normal at her age. 

Style: Practical and modest. She doesn’t like to call attention to herself with her clothes. And because she travels almost all the time, she favors clothing that can stand up to the wear and tear of adventuring. Hair is generally worn in a braid when adventuring. She is rarely seen without her Choral Chapeau.

~~Status~~

financial: // filthy rich / wealthy / comfortable / modest / poor / destitute

medical: // fit / moderate / sickly / disadvantaged / disabled

class: // aristocracy / upper / middle / working / poor / enslaved

 education: // advanced / post-secondary / vocational /secondary / primary / none / self-taught / other

 criminal record: // yes for major crimes / yes for minor crimes / yes but wrongfully accused / none / has committed crimes but hasn’t been caught

~~RELATIONSHIPS~~

Family: She is completely cut off from her biological family that lives on the Steppe. 

Friends: Most of the Scions, Cid and the Ironworks crew, Cirina, Mikoto

Rivals/Enemies: 

Current Partner(s): currently in a long term relationship with Nero Scaeva

Former Partner(s): none

~~Abilities~~

DoL/DoH 

Botanist | Fisher | Miner | Alchemist | Armourer | Blacksmith | Carpenter | Culinarian | Goldsmith | Leatherworker | Weaver

fun | profit | self-sustainability

Other Talents/Skills: Musical instruments: harp, flue, shamisen, xiao flute, morin khuur. 

Unique features of their Echo: I headcanon that the aspect of the Echo that translates meaning is something that can be turned off or on at will. Severia prefers not to use it unless she has to as she enjoys learning new languages. However, in her early days in Eorzea she relied on it pretty heavily, especially any time she had to talk to Urianger. 

Jobs:

(Bold for main/IC jobs, italics for secondary/OOC jobs)

Gladiator/Paladin | Marauder/Warrior | Dark Knight | Gunbreaker | Astrologian | Conjurer/White Mage | Arcanist/Scholar/Summoner | Thaumaturge/Black Mage | Blue Mage | Red Mage | Pugilist/Monk | Lancer/Dragoon | Rogue/Ninja | Samurai | Archer/Bard | Machinist | Dancer | Reaper | Sage

Fighting style: She favors a style that allows her to stay at range and think tactically to defeat her foe. 

Hobbies:

art | adventuring | business | crafting | cooking | exercise | fashion | fighting/sparring | fishing | gambling | gardening | hiking | hunting | lacks hobbies | music | physical sports | reading | needlework | sailing | sightseeing | socializing | training | traveling | writing | other (…)

combat skills: // excellent / good / moderate / poor / none

 communication skills: // excellent / good / moderate / poor / none

 literacy skills: // excellent / good / moderate / poor / none

 artistic skills: // excellent / good / moderate / poor / none

 technical skills: // excellent / good / moderate / poor / none

~~PERSONALITY~~

Traits & Tendencies: 

extrovert // introvert // balanced // contextual

disorganized // organized // balanced // contextual

close-minded // open-minded // balanced // contextual

calm // anxious // balanced // contextual

disagreeable // agreeable // balanced // contextual

cautious // reckless // balanced // contextual

patient // impatient // balanced // contextual

outspoken // reserved // balanced // contextual

leader // follower // balanced // contextual

empathetic // indifferent // balanced // contextual

optimistic // pessimistic // balanced // contextual

traditional // modern // balanced // contextual

hardworking // lazy // balanced // contextual

cultured // uncultured // balanced // contextual

loyal // disloyal // balanced // contextual

Habits: 

drinking alcohol: // never / rarely / sometimes / frequently / to excess

smoking: // never / rarely / sometimes / frequently / to excess

recreational drugs: // never / rarely / sometimes / frequently / to excess

indulgent in food: // never / rarely / sometimes / frequently / to excess

splurge spending: // never / rarely / sometimes / frequently / to excess

gambling: // never / rarely / sometimes / frequently / to excess

Personal Beliefs:

Severia was raised to believe in Azim and Nhaama and in particular always felt a connection to the Dusk Mother. This feeling has been somewhat shaken with the revelation of the probable origins of Azim and the nature of the Twelve. She still believes there are things in the universe beyond her understanding, but she wants to learn the truth instead of being content to remain in ignorance. 

Hopes/Dreams: 

Severia has a hard time thinking in terms of hopes and dreams for the future. Her life has always been one of day to day survival. Sometimes though she has vague daydreams about there being an end to all the strife, to the world’s need of her and being able to travel freely with the man she loves, to see everything in the world, and never have to say goodbye to him again. 

Fears: 

Severia’s life has been ruled by fears for as long as she can remember. The fear of not being good enough and failing those she cares about. The fear of being abandoned for her insufficiency. The fear of losing the people she cares about. The fear of getting close enough to people to let them leave her hurt and alone. 

Stress Response: 

Severia is the type of person who needs to have frequent alone time somewhere quiet and peaceful. When her stress levels get too high, she’s likely to just disappear and seek out someplace to be alone, especially at night when she can gain comfort from the stars and moon. 

How they would describe themselves: 

Average, boring, and inadequate. Just barely managing to keep up with the other amazing people around her. 

How others would describe them:

Dependable, clear headed, open minded, good at seeing through problems and making the right decisions. Strong in battle and in spirit, a light in the darkness.

~~STORY~~

Backstory:

She was born within the Tumet tribe of the Azim Steppe. As such, she was not given a true name when she was born, but is called by a name meant to ward off evil spirits and bad luck until such a time as she can complete her trial to become a named member of the tribe. This “avoidance name” was Khünbish, meaning “not a human being”. 

 At the age of 10 she went through her tribe’s ritual of being tied to the sacred tree. Children who could free themselves and catch up with the tribe on the move would be given a name and become a member of the tribe. Severia was a small and weak child and was not even able to free herself from her bonds. She remained tied to the tree for three days before a man named Ayanga Mol passed by and found her, nearly dead. 

 Even though it is taboo to aid a Tumet child during their trial, he freed her and nursed her back to health. Knowing that there was no chance that the child could return to her family and that he would be ostracized for rescuing her, Ayanga took her and left the Steppe for Yanxia. For the next 10 years they lived as traveling merchants, earning just enough to survive. Shortly after Severia turns 20, Ayanga is discovered by the occupying Garleans to be a spy who has been passing information between pockets of resistance fighters. He is arrested and executed. His last wish is that Severia escape to some place where she can live a life of peace. 

 Severia flees to Kugane and ultimately stows away on a ship bound for Eorzea. It is at this point in her life when she finally decides it is time she choose a name for herself. Severia is a name she makes up based on sounds she likes. Zetsuen she takes as a name that signifies something that has been cast adrift by fate. She uses this name when she arrives in Eorzea. 

Severia lands in Vesper Bay in Thanalan with nothing but the clothes on her back and her beloved but battered shamisen. Not knowing the language at all, she goes through a very trying period where she busks on street corners to earn just enough to not starve and to slowly travel the land. But she has a good ear for language and gradually manages to pick up the Common tongue. Hearing people talking about a huge forest realm in the north, Severia slowly makes her way to the Shroud and Gridania. Looking lost and bedraggled from her travels, Mother Miounne takes Severia under her wing and advises her to join the Adventurer’s Guild and to take up a combat skill for survival. Severia feels drawn to archery. And thus she finally sets out on the path to become the Warrior of Light. 

~Highlights of ARR~ (Age 21-24)

Severia’s story follows the MSQ very closely for the most part, though I headcanon that the timeline from first becoming an adventurer to her triumph over the Garleans lasts about 3 years. 

The most important events in her development: 

Gaining the Echo. 

Meeting Minfilia. Minfilia provides Severia with a sense of purpose she is sorely lacking at the time. 

Meeting Nero at the Crystal Tower and falling for him. 

~Highlights of HW~ (Age 25)

Loss of many important allies/friends has cumulative effect on her mentally and emotionally. 

Growing closer to Thancred due to their mutual grief for Minfilia. 

Nero returns, they promise to see each other again. 

~Highlights of StB~ (Age 26-27)

Return to Othard. 

Becoming involved with the Doman Resistance like her foster father was. 

Return to the Steppe. Adopted by the Mol tribe and given Xaela name, Sarangerel.

Taking up Red Mage

Growing closer to Nero during Omega.  

~Highlights of ShB~ (Age 27-28)

Taking in Light causes extra scale growth, becomes infertile. 

Discovering truth about Ancients/Amaurot. Feels drawn to past. 

Meeting Hythlodaeus. Loves him (platonically) immediately.

Learning about Azem. Feeling insecure about identity.

Confronting Elidibus. Feeling immense empathy for him. 

~Highlights of EW~ (Age 28)

Going to Garlemald and being confronted by their hatred. 

Walking on the Moon. Speaking with Hythlodaeus again. 

Traveling to Elpis. Everyone she meets there. 

Losing the Scions in Ultima Thule. 

Defeating and saving Meteion. 

~Post EW~ (Age 29-30)

Pandaemoniun. Befriending Elidibus and Erichthonios. 

Loporrit and Omicron tribal questlines. 

Cultivating her island sanctuary. 

~Feelings about Scions~ 

Severia met the Scions at a time in her life where her growing powers were alarming her and meeting Minfilia was a very positive experience for her. She had great love and admiration for Minfilia, but found the Scions as a whole more than a little intimidating. As someone without an education, she didn’t really think she fit in among them. Though losing Minfilia was devastating to her, it was what ultimately led to her growing closer to her fellow Scions. In particular, sharing her fate as a fugitive with Alphinaud and Tataru in Ishgard and bonding with Thancred over their shared grief. Over time, she has come to feel the Scions are almost like family (her experiences with family are not great) but she will probably always be more than a little intimidated by Y’shtola. 

~Feelings about Alliance Leaders/Grand Companies~

Severia maintains a professional relationship with all the leaders. She prefers to stay out of the spotlight and leave others (Alphinaud) to deal with diplomacy and politics. While she initially joined the Maelstrom, she never returned to their ranks after her exoneration for the attempted murder of the Sultana, finding it a convenient time to cut off her ties to organizations she never really felt comfortable in. 

~Feelings about Garleans~ 

Severia grew up experiencing the Garlean occupation in Yanxia and was terrified of Garlean soldiers for a long time. Meeting Cid and befriending him was a big turning point for her as it made Garleans seem less like boogeymen and more like real people. Garlean society may be fundamentally flawed, but what society is not? She sees the Garleans people more as victims of Ascian machinations than as enemies at this point. (Though she spares no mercy for Zenos.) In fact, since falling in love with a Garlean, she hopes someday to be able to explore and get to know the region and its people much better. 

~Feelings about Ascians, Ancients and Azem~

Since learning the truth behind the Ascians, Severia has developed complicated feelings regarding them. She understands their motivations and has respect for their loss and grief even if she cannot condone what they have done because of it. But she also recognizes that they were under the influence of Zodiark and their will was inhibited. Mostly, she wishes there had been some other answer. Some kind of compromise that could have been reached between the Ascians and the people of today. But there was nothing else that she could have done in the circumstances she was faced with. 

She mourns Hades, Hythlodaeus and Elidibus, those she came to know best from her travels in the past. But feels content that they are at peace in the Lifestream. Her biggest regret is that she was forced to stand by and could do nothing to save Hermes. Having known the depths of despair herself, she feels a sense of kinship with him. 

When she first became aware of her former life as Azem, it threw her into a state of confusion and distress. She began to wonder if she only became what she is because of Azem, if her life is ruled by that soul and her fate determined. When it became clear that it was always her own choices and actions that mattered most, she was finally able to find the strength to be the beacon of hope that the world needed. The thought of Azem no longer distresses her, but she also prefers to let Azem remain in the past. 

~Feelings about Hydaelyn and Zodiark~

Severia never placed much faith in Hydaelyn. Her trust was grounded more on Minfilia. She would fight for anything Minfilia considered worthy. When she finally meets Venat, it’s like finally being able to talk to Minfilia again. But it’s very bittersweet because she already knows how this is going to go. And yet even so her experiences with Venat in Elpis reassure her about the path she is on, and take away her anxiety about being Azem. She was not Hydaelyn’s chosen because she was once Azem. She was Hydaelyn’s chosen because she was Venat’s friend. 

Zodiark remains a mysterious being that she wishes she could learn more about. There were so many unanswered questions she had. But she firmly believes that both Zodiark and Hydaelyn were necessary to give the Star the future it now looks forward to. 

~Feelings about Nero~

When they first met, her feelings toward him took her very much by surprise because though logically she should have despised him for his role in the Garlean invasion of Eorzea, she found herself feeling strangely attracted to him instead, quite against her will. She is even more surprised to realize he is attracted to her as well. Even though the world keeps tearing them apart she finds she cannot forget him. And when they meet again during Omega, she decides for once in her life to pursue something for the sake of her own happiness, despite logic and many, many friends telling her it’s a bad idea. 

Severia and Nero became a couple just after the conclusion of the Omega quests. At the beginning of DT, they have been together for almost 3 years. 

~~EXTRAS~~

Likes: tea, long baths, flying, nighttime, travel and exploration, learning new things

Dislikes: foods that are too sweet, cities, giant bugs, talking about herself, being famous

Favorite Mount: Kirin, Red Baron

Favorite Minion: Wind-up Nero tol Scaeva

Alignment: Neutral Good

Theme Songs:

ARR-EW: Gravity by Yoko Kanno

Is somebody there beyond these heavy aching feet? Still the road keeps on telling me to go on Something is pulling me I feel the gravity of it all

DT: Itsuki Tabi ni Deru Hi by Maaya Sakamoto

If we want to, we could go anywhere at all From here, we can become anything at all While atoning for our mistakes, we obtained freedom

[voicelesshatred]

.:OOC「 A few little updates have been made to the rules and the about. —Rules: I added stuff under the Interaction category. I apologize if my rules sound harsh but they’re not as bad as they come off, I promise. —About: Caim now has a full birthdate! 16 May 1075. How’d I come up with the day? Simple. It’s already been stated that Caim is a Taurus born in May. Last Taurus day is the 20th. So I did some dumb math and added the digits of the Drag-On Dragoon release date (11 Sept 2003). 1+1+9+2+0+0+3= 16 Voila. Dumb math. Aaaaaaaaaand that’s about it. I lied. I’m going to start working on a Final Fantasy XIV verse. Gonna give that starter call it’s final rounds tomorrow and then I close it.

[gooberjay]

THE FREE-LANCER, T’SAAVI VANISS

The Basics ––– – Full name: T’saavi Vaniss Race: Seeker of the Sun Miqo’te (Condor Tribe - T) Gender: Female Sexuality: Pansexual Age: 24 Nameday: 12th Sun of the Fourth Umbral Moon

Physical Appearance ––– – Hair: Black with golden streaks Eyes: Heterochromatic - one yellow/one red (caused by dragon’s blood) Height: 5'7" Build: Lean/Muscular Distinguishing Marks: Slight scars across her left cheek and nose. The singular red eye, which seems to glow faintly, and glows brighter when channeling her Dragon Sight. Common Accessories: Typically wears black clothing, form-fitting with gold jewelry, but rarely is ever out of armor.

Personal ––– – Profession: Dragoon, Free-Lancer, Skilled Smith, and Ocean Fisher. Hobbies: Storytelling, boozing, dueling, traveling, and fishing Languages: Common Eorzean, Seeker Tribe Dialects, some Pirates’ Cant, and some conversational Ishgardian. Residence: The Mists, Limsa Lominsa Birthplace: At sea, some miles off the coast of Limsa. Religion: Not terribly religious, but The Twelve and Seeker Tribe faiths  Patron Deity: Azeyma, The Warden

Relationships ––– - Children: None. Parents: Her mother, R’hurana Vaniss, who heads the Vaniss Fishery, and her father, T’vaniss Nunh, who died at the hands of his eldest son and brother to T’saavi. Siblings: T’saava, her older sister, and T’vanze, her older brother. The latter died at the hands of T’saavi in an act of revenge for her father. Other Relatives: R’haja Taiga, her distant Hingan cousin, and T’vordras Tia, her uncle and Ala Mhigan Resistance Fighter. She is also a ward of House DiLouvre of Ishgard, formerly under the tutelage of Lord Thiobert DiLouvre before his death at the hands at Ashardalon, one of Nidhogg’s dark brood, and now headed by Lady Renee DiLouvre. Pets: Less a pet and more of an occasional companion, a Moogle of the Churning Mists by the name of Puerco. Also occasionally accompanied by a dragonling named Fleur. 

Traits ––– - 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 ––– –

► Limsa Lominsa and The Maelstrom: T’saavi’s home - for better and worse - and where both the embrace of family and the shadow of obligation lie. She briefly served with the Maelstrom during the battles against Garlemald in the liberation of Ala Mhigo and Doma. She did -not- particularly enjoy it, however, feeling tied down to strict military roles (even if she was a leading captain!) and having to fight in vicious battles such as the Ghimlyt Dark. Still, she is loyal to the sails and seas of Limsa, and holds Merlwyb in high regard and respect, even if she finds her overbearing and demanding at times. You may know her from her Maelstrom service, or perhaps know of the Vaniss Fishery, and the tragedy that befell it mere weeks before the Seventh Umbral Calamity...

► The Wailing Barracks: Where here journey began, amidst the Twelveswood in Old Gridania. If you were - or are - an aspiring lancer, you may come across her in occasional visits, and if you’re learning, she may even provide you a helpful tip or two! Granted, one of those tips might be the tip of her lance in a lopsided spar... ► Ishgard and the Dragoons: The pinnacle of her journey, where T’saavi the Lancer became T’saavi, the Dragoon, under the tutelage of Lord Thiobert DiLouvre of Ishgard. She will often visit the snow-driven lands of Coerthas to reflect on her journey - perhaps an odd choice for a Seeker of the Sun - and catch up with the DiLouvre family, now led by Thiobert’s wife, Renee, while their young son eventually grows into the role. You may know of her brief service to Ishgard in the waning days of the Dragonsong War, or perhaps know of House DiLouvre and their personal war with one of Nidhogg’s brood, the wicked Ashardalon... ► Adventuring and “Free-Lancing”: Having trouble with some ferocious creatures or scheming ne’er-do-wells? Need to hire a good blade? Why not hire a lance! A free-lance, if you will! Better yet, if you’re tackling a tall task and need someone to swoop in at the last second to hog the glory, T’saavi just might be your Dragoon... ► “Magitek? The Seven Hells is that?”: T’saavi is slowly becoming more technology literate...slowly. If you’re a magitek engineer of any note, you might have a curious miqo’te asking about how most anything works... ► The Odd-Jobs of Ul’dah: Before she became a Free-Lancer, she freelanced around Ul’dah to buy passage to Gridania and start her adventuring proper. You might have seen this enterprising miqo’te - with longer hair at the time - going about and doing odd work for merchants, monetarists, and mercenaries alike!

► A Foodie of Eorzea: T’saavi has recently taken to a new adventure: bar-hopping and perusing new restaurants in search of good meals and better company across Eorzea. If you run a cafe, bar, restaurant, or other eatery establishments, then T’saavi wants a seat at your table and a look at your menu!

Contact/OOC Information  ––– –

Chill 21+ player with occasional workdays (reduced a bit due to current pandemic shenanigans) and who bounces between FFXIV and WoW, among other games.

I’m looking to meet: Most anybody, really. Fellow dragoons/lancers are a plus, as well as anyone with a thirst for adventure and a good cup of ale!

What I want to write: Okay with most themes, ranging from benign to mature, and especially into adventure/spelunking, socializing, and taking on powerful foes to test her skills and might! Worth noting: T’saavi is pretty friendly once you get to know her, but she can be all business on the battlefield, and that might be both a good and bad thing. Good in that she is reliable and a strong ally in a tough fight. Bad in that she’s a lone wolf a lot of the time, and will try to direct the flow of battle, even against the strategies of others. She’s not afraid to butt heads, but generally, is both serviceable and somewhat loyal to a cause.

(( prompt borrowed from @avablackstone and also tagging @mooglemeet and @crystalxivrp! Am a former Mateus RPer on Goblin to hang out with my RL friends in their FC. ))

(( ADDENDUM: I meant to post this to @tsaavivaniss aaaaaaa fug pls visit and follow that page for future T’saavi blurbs ))

[lilys-melody]

LFRP - Lycelle Rillemont (Goblin/Crystal Data Center)

Name: Lycelle Rillemont

✦ GENERAL INFORMATION ✦

Age: 31

Nameday: 28th Sun of the 6th Astral Moon

Gender: Female

Race: Wildwood Elezen

Sexuality: Demisexual/Demiromantic

Marital Status: Widow

Relationship Status: Single

Alignment: Lawful Neutral

Server: Goblin

✦ PHYSICAL APPEARANCE ✦

Hair: Black with white highlights, occasionally worn down but typically pulled up in a loose bun

Eyes: Pale Blue

Height: 6’ 6”

Build: Lean; almost lanky.  Lycelle was a clumsy child that struggled with her size until well into her teens.  Her willowy frame belies the strength of her arms, shoulders and legs.

Distinguishing Marks: A long scar over her left eye that travels most of the way down her cheek.  Claw marks on her back and right thigh.  A burn over most of her right side.

Common Accessories: A small notebook or journal is often tucked into her belt or among her belongings when she travels.  Lycelle is always armed, even if the weapon is a simple dagger strapped to her thigh.  She favors a specific necklace and wears it quite often.

✦ PERSONAL ✦

Profession: Dragoon; Former Temple Knight.  Something of a lost soul at the moment.

Hobbies: Reading, hunting game or trophies, painting, travelling and sightseeing

Languages: Common

Residence: Family estate in Ishgard; a small cottage in the Lavender Beds of Gridania

Birthplace: Ishgard

Religion: A crisis of faith left Lycelle mostly agnostic, to the chagrin of her family

Patron Deity: Halone

Fears: Becoming obsolete or having no purpose in life.  Giant frogs.

✦ RELATIONSHIPS ✦

Spouse: Monte Rillemont (deceased)

Children: None

Parents: Hichaunt (deceased) and Aphene Deauleux

Siblings: Proxax Deauleux (Older Brother)

Other Relatives: A smattering of aunts, uncles and distant cousins.

Pets: Occasionally travels with her war bird, Arc.  Anyone with knowledge of chocobos might notice that Arc is of a fine pedigree.

✦ TRAITS ✦

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 ✦

Ishgardian Noble: An Ishgardian of either noble or common birth may recognize her.  An Ishgardian noble, a Dragoon or a Temple Knight may either recognize or know her.  Her patrols have taken her through most of Ishgardian controlled territory, so it is possible that she came in contact with people living or stationed in outlying areas of Coerthas.

World Traveller: Lycelle is something of a lost soul.  The end of the Dragonsong War has left a Dragoon without an enemy she’s been trained to hunt for her whole life.  She passes her time wandering the world, both seeking purpose and to fulfill her father’s dream of traveling abroad.  She may have helped someone, shared a meal or a drink and some conversation or perhaps even have been looking for work.  She is often looking to explore and learn more about the world and people beyond her borders.

Big Game Hunter: Often seeking an opportunity to keep her skills sharp, Lycelle is an avid hunter.  She has been known to stalk and bring down rather large trophies.

Casually Social: Though she’s not a particularly social creature, it’s not terribly uncommon to find Lycelle loitering in a tavern somewhere enjoying a drink and observing the happenings of the people that live there.  Her expression may be passive and her gaze distant, but she is approachable!

 ✦ CONTACT INFORMATION ✦

Tumblr: lilys-melody

Discord: Available upon request

In Game: Lycelle Rillemont/Goblin

✦ OOC STUFF ✦

Lycelle was created as a concept character.  I wanted to explore the concept of a Dragoon in a post Dragonsong War Eorzea.  I imagined a character that felt lost and uncertain what the future held for her and in search of a purpose.  We’re still under construction, so don’t mind the dust!

Fair warning!  I can be kind of a bitch when I’m approached for random ERP scenes.  No one-shot scenes, no futas (trans characters are absolutely okay!), no low level <Wanderers> that are clearly just trolling for a one shot wank at my giraffe’s expense.  Lyselle is not an outlet for your fetish or for your behind the keyboard stroking pleasure.  Yes, I’m looking at you, lesbimen.

That being said, I will play mature content and themes (including violence, sex, drug & alcohol use) as long as they’re logical in a plot-driven encounter.  Players and characters must be 18+ for any mature content without exception.

I will NOT engage in rape plots or things that are unrealistic within the FFXIV universe.  Lore bendy is okay, but lore breaky is not.

I don’t do roll-based combat outside of FC events.  We are writing a story together, even if it’s a one-off!  I will choose to accept your action or have my character react according to the situation and/or her level of skill.  I encourage you to do the same!

I’m more than happy to get Lycelle involved in a new or existing plot!  She has her own thing going on, but can be flexible if the situation warrants it.

I might consider getting her involved in a FC if it seems to fit her character.

I’m EST, often available in the evenings and during the day.  I do balance gaming with a personal life, so please keep that in mind.

@mooglemeet​, @crystalxivrp​

[alexxkresnik]

You're all a 10 in his eyes

[serwynterwulf]

LFRP Braxis Wynterwulf

The Basics

Age: 38

Birthday: Unknown

Race: Highlander

Gender: Male

Sexuality:  Heterosexual

Marital Status:  Single

Server:  Balmung

Physical Appearance

Hair:  Light Brown

Eyes: Icy blue

Height: 6′8

Build: Muscular

Distinguishing Marks: Three scars on his face, prosthetic magitek left hand, various cuts, bite, burn and claw marks are scattered across his body. Tattoo references pending.

Common Accessories: Wolf and Dragon Claws/Fangs, Family Ring, Various rune marked bracers and charms.

Personal

Profession: Dragoon / Mercenary

Hobbies: Fighting, Feasting, Hunting, Training, Fighting, Drinking, Fighting

Languages: Common

Residence: The Pillars 

Birthplace: Limsa

Religion: Spiritual with Halonic and Rhalgr influences

Patron Deity: Halone & Rhalgr

Fears: Failure, Being too weak, Being the one his family and clan dies with.

Relationships

Spouse: N/A

Children: Io Saarwulf (Adopted)

Parents: Raynor Direwulf (Deceased) Beatrice Beatsong (Deceased)

Siblings: Quill Sureshot, Roric Eldar,  Venoiux Grinningwulf, Asmaria Soulmender and about 4 more he doesn't list off often.

Distance Relatives: Asher Rukoth (Cousin), Aelin Stormwulf (Cousin), Kilaani Bloodwulf (Cousin), Alexander Greywolf (Uncle, Deceased) Delvaani Songwulf (Aunt, Deceased), Astrid Redwulf (Cousin, MIA), Hunter Ironwulf (Cousin, MIA), Connor Wulf (Nephew, MIA) Siv Wulf (Niece, MIA) Jorgen Frostwulf (Grandfather....Frozen?)  Sigrid Bloodwulf (Grandmother, also frozen.) Hugo Boulderfist (Uncle, Father like figure from mother’s side.)

Pets: Snow, a Coerthas bred Ghost Wolf. A silent, grumpy canine. Along with Pup a Natalan War Wolf and Coerthas Ghost Wolf mutt. A more friendly, slightly smaller version of Snow.

Additional Notes:

Bastard: Born out of wedlock to a traveling Ishgardian Knight and a daughter of an Ala Mhigan merchant. With his fathers early death it left him and his newly disowned mother in Limsa for many years.

Prosthetic Hand: Losing his left hand near the end of the Dragonsong War was a blow to the highlander both in mind and body. But after four prototype hands and thanks to Asher. The man now boasts a well made and “Braxis Proof” Prosthetic magitek hand. Allowing him to control his aether more efficiently, even recently covered in various runic markings.

Fully Ala Mhigan: By blood at the very least. Although little of the traditions outside of the odd Wulf traditions have been taught to him. His mother being a full blooded Ala Mhigan and his father hailing from an Ala Mhigan family that exiled itself after a feud with the other half of their clan out of shame.

ART: https://imgur.com/a/YOGOS

Traits

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

Faithful / In Between / Unfaithful

Loyal / In Between / Disloyal

RP Hooks

Hooligan Years: Before he was kidnapped brought back into the folds of the Clan Wulf or better known in Coerthas, House Wulf. Braxis spent his childhood and teen years with his mother, uncle and countless siblings in Limsa. Getting into all sorts of trouble even more so with the local Yellow Jackets and Merchants.

Ex-Dragoon: When he was taken into his clan properly and found himself in Ishgard. His skills with a lance and his boasts about slaying a dragon (albeit a minor one) within an hour of first stepping foot into Coerthas, and his families ties allowed him a chance to become a Dragoon like his father before him. Although only serving a few years due to his age. But the six years he served were an impressionable set.

Ishgardian Noble: Not by his own choice, but with his uncles death days after Nidhogg had fell to the famed heros of the Dragonsong War, leadership of the small minor noble house fell onto Braxis’ shoulders. Although he swears he is throwing it at Astrid whenever she returns. In the meantime he takes care of the Houses politics, businesses and the such.

White Wolf of Coerthas: Was a title earned in his years as a Dragoon. Leading small hunting parties or pairs with ruthless efficiency like a wolf hunting its prey. His most common partner was another dragoon of renown, Claude Duval the Bronze Dragoon.

Mercenary: After the end of the Dragonsong War and finding his family ties in Ala Mhigo are the victims to history, or so he thinks. He has once more taken the life to a sellsword. Leading a small band of mercenaries in various contracts. Mostly around the Coerthas region.

Contact Information

I am able to be contacted here on either @serwynterwulf or @braxis-ooc

I am also on discord Braxis#1782

OOC information

I work from 6am - 3:30/4pm EST and I am normally not on till roughly and hour or two after that pending on what is going on IRL.

I am over the age of 21 and do enjoy Dark/Mature Rp, etc, even more so if it serves a greater story arc. Although I do find casual RP even more so with this character highly enjoyable.  I am looking for all sorts of connections for this character. Ships and the such I am more then happy to discuss.

This is one of my two ‘mains’ so to say. So it is fairly easy to catch me online with this character. I am up for ingame and discord Rp. Just be wary due to my work Discord replies may be slow on some days.

[for-gold-and-glory]

Weekly Events for April 7th to April 14th

Here are some events G&G Members will be involved in during the week. Or just events that I think are really cool and you should definitely go to. If you’re interested in joining these events just show up or send a message to Aegir, Lirilith, or Aedwen Or join our discord: https://discord.gg/dCRSWTx Tuesday - Blitzball Tournament: Limsa Lominsa vs Ishgard, Kugane vs Garlemald @ 8:00pm EST - Anemone Garden Stadium, Ruby Sea Wednesday -  The Eggth Umbral Calamity @ 8:00pm EST - Lavender Beds, Ward 6 Thursday - Blitzball Tournament: Ivalice vs Ul’dah, Gridania vs Ala Mhigo @ 8:00pm EST - Anemone Garden Stadium, Ruby Sea Friday - Koban Crushers Rave @ 8:00pm EST - Goblet W3, P58 Friday - The Ishgardian Spring Charity Masquerade @ 8:30pm EST - Lavender Beds W19, P36 Sunday - The Big One: the Missing Member “Escape Ul’dah” @ 3:30pm EST - Pearl Lane, Ul’dah Sunday  - Garlean Weekly: Defiant Reiterations, pt. 7 @ 8PM EST - Castrum Aquilonis (Mists Ward 4, Plot 31) Sunday -  Sultana’s Breath Shopping Arcade  @ 8:00pm EST - 11:00pm EST - Goblet W18, Sultana’s Breath Subdivision Monday - Blitzball Tournament: Game 7 + 8 @ 8:00pm EST -  Anemone Garden Stadium, Ruby Sea Tuesday - The Happy Gyuki Jazzercise Class @ 8:00pm EST - Shirogane W10, Kobai Goten Main, Apt 64

Tuesday - Blitzball Tournament: Limsa Lominsa vs Ishgard, Kugane vs Garlemald @ 8:00pm EST - Anemone Garden Stadium, Ruby Sea https://for-gold-and-glory.tumblr.com/post/614684710475644928/balmung-menphina-madness-blitzball-tournament -  Madness Weekend is over and it’s time to announce the results! In their game against Limsa Lominsa, the Ivalice High Seraphs made the Sanguine Sirens walk the plank! Ishgard faced off against Ul’dah, and Ul’dah bought it’s way to victory! Now Ivalice and Ul’dah face each other on April 9th in the Anemone Garden Stadium!

On day two, Kugane played a fair game against Gridania, but the Sea Chocobos warked it over the Koban Crushers! The traditional Ala Mhigo vs Garlemald match-up saw the Garlemald Salt Barons retreat to the second chance bracket while the new Ala Mhigo Thunder Coeurls roared up to the next round! Now Ala Mhigo will face Gridania on April 9th in a reenactment of the Autumn War!

But don’t count anyone out yet! On Tuesday, April 7th, Limsa Lominsa, Ishgard, Kugane, and Garlemald will get a chance to redeem themselves at the second chance bracket! Join us at 8PM EST to see the Limsa Lominsa Sanguine Sirens face off against the Ishgard Eyes and at 9PM EST to see the Kugane Koban Crushers face the Garlemald Salt Barons! Status: Open RP, please join us! Type: Tournament GM: Aegir

Wednesday -  The Eggth Umbral Calamity @ 8:00pm EST - Lavender Beds, Ward 6 - Something fishy is going with these eggs... Serpent Private Mogir has called upon anyone who will listen to him to assist with an investigation. You see, Hatchingtide isn’t all fun and games, kupo! It’s a serious holiday that borders on an elaborate summoning ritual! Mogirs suspects the eggs are the clue to a vast conspiracy. A conspiracy that threatens to bring destruction upon the entire Shroud! Or something like that, kupo. Status: Open RP, come join us! Type: Comedy, Investigation GM: Aegir

Thursday - Blitzball Tournament: Ivalice vs Ul’dah, Gridania vs Ala Mhigo @ 8:00pm EST - Anemone Garden Stadium, Ruby Sea https://for-gold-and-glory.tumblr.com/post/614684710475644928/balmung-menphina-madness-blitzball-tournament -  Madness Weekend is over and it’s time to announce the results! In their game against Limsa Lominsa, the Ivalice High Seraphs made the Sanguine Sirens walk the plank! Ishgard faced off against Ul’dah, and Ul’dah bought it’s way to victory! Now Ivalice and Ul’dah face each other on April 9th in the Anemone Garden Stadium!

On day two, Kugane played a fair game against Gridania, but the Sea Chocobos warked it over the Koban Crushers! The traditional Ala Mhigo vs Garlemald match-up saw the Garlemald Salt Barons retreat to the second chance bracket while the new Ala Mhigo Thunder Coeurls roared up to the next round! Now Ala Mhigo will face Gridania on April 9th in a reenactment of the Autumn War!

But don’t count anyone out yet! On Tuesday, April 7th, Limsa Lominsa, Ishgard, Kugane, and Garlemald will get a chance to redeem themselves at the second chance bracket! Join us at 8PM EST to see the Limsa Lominsa Sanguine Sirens face off against the Ishgard Eyes and at 9PM EST to see the Kugane Koban Crushers face the Garlemald Salt Barons! Status: Open RP, please join us! Type: Tournament GM: Aegir

Friday - Koban Crushers Rave @ 8:00pm EST - Goblet W3, P58 https://for-gold-and-glory.tumblr.com/post/614488609486176256/lordittetsu-friday-april-10th-8-pm -  DJ Shobu is out of town and left his key with Vincent! What could be the worst that could happen? Time for a party while the DJ is a way?

The Crushers invite you to join a rave for all ages! All Teams! All Fans! All Staff! Are invited! All  Hydaelyn Blitzball Association will be observed on the premise. (Basically, respect each other, no fighting, good sportsmanship!)

We are planning out a few games to keep the energy going as we push things as long as they can go! How long do you think you will last! Status: Open RP, please check the link! Type: Social GM:  Koa#4344 Friday - The Ishgardian Spring Charity Masquerade @ 8:30pm EST - Lavender Beds W19, P36 https://for-gold-and-glory.tumblr.com/post/614403667758579712/eaotheelf-the-ishgardian-spring-charity - The end of the Dragonsong War brought with it liberation and freedom to the Ishgardian masses, though to many, this also meant a loss of livelihood or trade earned and practiced through many turns. Those trained in the art of the Dragoon, servants and tenders to fallen noble houses; such are examples of those now in need of support.Join us for a masquerade and silent auction in honor of those often forgotten veterans of a seemingly endless war. All money raised over the course of the evening will go towards Drachenhause, the Veterans of the Dragonsong War home.

Note: (All fund raised will be OOC, no actual gil will be exchanging hands) Status: Open RP, please check the link! Type: Social GM: Eao

Sunday - The Big One: the Missing Member “Escape Ul’dah” @ 3:30pm EST - Pearl Lane, Ul’dah - “Follow me and we can escape from the city!” The mystery deepens and the adventurers find themselves once again on the wrong side of the law. With the Immortal Flames following them, the adventurers have no choice but to disguise themselves and make a quick exit. Next stop! The Postmaster Moogle’s Headquarters! Note: If you were at the previous RP, please bring a bunny suit Note: if you weren’t at the previous RP, dress normally Status: Open RP, please join us! Type: Comedy, Adventure GM: Aegir

Sunday  - Garlean Weekly: Defiant Reiterations, pt. 7 @ 8PM EST - Castrum Aquilonis (Mists Ward 4, Plot 31) https://fustuarium.tumblr.com/post/614727253008564224/sunday-april-12th-garlean-weekly-defiant - In the wake of disabling a Terastios, new information has been gleaned: Lucis Crysanthos is wanting his creations disabled, and has attempted to help our Imperials. Jonaah aan Claus, the leader who took the Acacius Division to the terrorist organization it is, has realized his betrayal, and the last we saw he shot Lucis Crysanthos before activating the Terastios.But coordinates were transferred  amid the chaos of disabling the awakening Terastios. We have a destination for the Terastios Prime, and the last known location of Jonaah aan Claus. And the potential to end this threat once and for all.Onward to Mor Dhona..Location Restriction: You need to have Crystal Tower unlocked!Status: Open to new players. Type: Infiltration/Combat GMs: Liri and Rafa

Sunday -  Sultana’s Breath Shopping Arcade  @ 8:00pm EST - 11:00pm EST - Goblet W18, Sultana’s Breath Subdivision https://for-gold-and-glory.tumblr.com/post/614686001519050752/balmung-sultanas-breath-shopping-arcade-new - Join us and all of our wonderful vendors during our monthly flash sale! Check out our mall directory to see who’s open: https://tinyurl.com/sultana-shoppingBeat the heat with indoor one-stop shopping experience. Merchants have gathered from all over to offer their goods, meals, and services to you!The Sultana’s Breath Shopping Arcade is a market event held in the Sultana’s Breath Subdivisions of Goblet Ward 18. Look for apartments listed with [shop] in their name and come browse our wares! All shop owners are encouraged to be open during the monthly sales event - but be sure to ask about their other operating hours!Once you’re done shopping stop by Mall Square and visit the Saint of Nymeia for a photo! Status: Open RP, please join us! Type: Market GM: Aegir

Monday - Blitzball Tournament: Game 7 + 8 @ 8:00pm EST -  Anemone Garden Stadium, Ruby Sea tinyurl.com/ff14-blitzball - The Madness marches on as we move on to the semi-finals! Stay tuned to see who’s playing! It all depends on Thursdays game. Status: Open RP, please join us! Type: Tournament GM: Aegir

Tuesday - The Happy Gyuki Jazzercise Class @ 8:00pm EST - Shirogane W10, Kobai Goten Main, Apt 64 https://fustuarium.tumblr.com/post/614870935657381888/balmung-the-happy-gyuki-healing-clinic - Rock your core! Push your body! A total body work out!Join us at the community center as the Happy Gyuki hosts a one our jazzercise session intended to get our bodies moving, get our mouths smiling, and get us in shape for the coming summer beach season! Learn the newest chorographed routines from the Empire! Meet the Menphina Madness cheerleaders! And take charge of your healthy, active life style!!

This event is being filmed by the Garlean Consulate of Kugane Media Board and will be screened across orchestrations around the world! Featuring some of your favorite upbeat songs of the 1570s such as  “ Ain't No Castrum High Enough” and  “Dancing in the Street.” Come dressed in your best work out clothes and bring your yoga mat!  If you have any questions, please let us know! Status: Open RP, please join us! Note: We will be recording some of the event and turning it into a cheesy 80s exercise video Type: Social GM: Aegir

[dellebecque]

Looking for RP--Aden Dellebecque

In-game: Aden Dellebecque Alias: Aden Aubeaux Race: Miqo’te Seeker of the Sun (X tribe/C tribe) Profession: dragoon, scout/surveyor, hunter

History

Of the Sky

They came many generations ago, sisters and cousins, and the Tias and Keeper men they had met along the way, or if not the men then heavy with the children the wandering men had left them with.  Desperate to break out of their tribal life, full of youthful rage against their lot in life as mothers and hunters and little else, they struck out to find a new way. And find it they did--nothing could be more different than Ishgard.  They set about learning a new way, building a new life, one with dreams of comfort and riches rather than long hunts and far horizons, and even taking on new names: the Aubeaux family, one branch called themselves. In their children’s children no tribal outcast lingered: patriots born, through and through, and obsessed with the social climb as many of low status in Ishgard must become.  And one cage was fully traded for another.

Yet you may take the miqo’te out of the tribe, but you cannot beat the tribe out of him.  Daughters were raised in grace and manners, to catch eyes with their tamed exoticism and curry favor with silver tongues.  Sons had too much wandering blood, too much of the drive to fight for supremacy--which made them perfect candidates to go to war, to seek glory or knighthood in deed.  Sons die young in the Aubeaux family, ground up in the bloody crucible of endless war, and daughters inherit the legacy.

And Aden’s father might have too, if not for a wandering woman of the C tribe, a thief and ne’er-do-well who had been a mercenary for many years before finding employ on some secret errand in Ishgard.  What became of her remains a mystery, but her lover raised their son alone for a few years until he sent him away and disappeared himself.

Serenity

When someone delivered a young child to Nadine Dellebecque and Arild Brewster's farm in the Black Shroud, they knew the worst had befallen a dear friend from their mercenary days. Aden, a letter said his name was, and they took him in and raised him as their own.

Aden had a good life with his adoptive mothers, growing up safe and loved. But he paid too much mind to tales of their time as adventurers, and to Arild's beloved travelogues. He took a little too keenly to Nadine's self defense lessons. He remembered the gleam of his father's lance, even if he insisted he didn’t--he’d seen their disapproving looks when they caught him jumping from the hayloft with a pitchfork, and abandonment had made a naturally quiet, thoughtful child reticent.

But Aden hadn’t forgotten.  He grew up obsessed, asking at every opportunity when his mothers might let him join the lancers guild--because this was all that was left to him.  In pursuing the spear he could be with the father who had sent him away, in spirit if nothing else. Finally he proved a danger to himself if they denied him any longer, and Aden went to Gridania to pursue his heart’s desire.

From the Sky

In his time with the lancers guild Aden caught the eye of a semi-retired dragoon, Flynt Knoltross, who saw in him a shadow of his younger self and perhaps a chance to make things right.  He saw too a familiar face, finally putting truth to the secret Aden had carried for years--his father had been a dragoon, though he had disappeared before Flynt knew him well. Aden pursued his training at a punishing pace, obsession merely growing when the lance offered him a sense of purpose and belonging, a more tangible connection to the place of his birth.  Despite the prejudices of his countrymen Aden meant to prove his worth in the spear, never realizing he was repeating the cruel cycle his father had sent him away to break.

Prove himself he did during the end of the war--but politics forestalled his advancement proper to the ranks of the Knights Dragoon the day of.  He has instead been classified as a reservist, and done everything from scouting and surveying in dangerous territory, to diplomacy and leading reconnaissance teams during the Alliance offensive in Gyr Abania. 

Hooks

Must Love Chocobos

Aden grew up on a chocobo farm, and as such he’s an experienced rider and an expert in caring for them.  He loves chocobos, especially his rather possessive and ornery destrier, Keva. He occasionally returns to the farm to help his mothers as they’re getting on in years, and can be found there at times.  Whenever Keva is stabled somewhere that the grooms don’t already know him, Aden takes care of Keva himself, and it’s another situation that might be easy to encounter him in.

Knives and Lanterns

Aden is a member of the Wandering Tonberry hunt lodge, and when he’s not busy with his duties to Ishgard he’s often taking care of hunts for them or doing other work that needs doing.  He can be found in and around the lodge, or out in the field on hunts.  They’re his found family, and he’s very loyal.

Bookworm

Aden is well-read and consumes books at a rapid pace around the rest of his activities.  The only time he slows down is when he’s in a bookshop or a library, and he’ll easily lose track of time.

The Wanderer

Aden has wanderlust deep in his soul thanks to Arild’s travelogues, especially after an eye-opening moment on the Azim Steppe.  If there’s somewhere strange or wild to explore, he’ll be there.

For the Sky

Aden spends most of his time in service to Ishgard, and those who interact with military elements--particularly with dragoons, military intelligence, or certain sorts of politicians--might have a reason to know him.  Being a miqo’te makes him an excellent scout in locations where someone being visibly Ishgardian might be a problem, but it also leaves him open to the prejudices of his countrymen and makes deploying him on any mission of high visibility a political act.  Those who have benefited from his service have set events in motion that will soon lead to his promotion into the position and title he should have had for years now, and potentially something truly far-flung and dangerous For the Sky….

But for now he remains a dragoon in everything but name, and on familiar shores.

OOC

Playtime: Weekday evenings and weekend days, schedule RP ahead of time (I don’t do walkup unless I’m at an event).  Eastern US time.

FC: Wandering Tonberry Trading Co.

Server: Balmung

Looking for: Friends, adventuring partners, fellow Ishgardians, chocobo fanciers, nerds, travelers, rivals, and enemies.

Tips: Aden is quiet, reserved, and usually very polite.  He’s awkward, anxious, and has trouble speaking to strangers (unless he’s working--but how he got that way is a story all its own).  Persistence pays off, though what lies beneath is not entirely like what you see on the surface--Aden is driven, passionate, and full of a long-held, slow-burning anger.  He’s philosophical and intellectual but a violent adrenaline junkie at the same time. He’s spent a lot of time living inside his own head, observing the outside world and thinking, and a lot of time with his head shoved in a book or alone in the wilderness.  He has abandonment issues and struggles with depression and social anxiety. Rather than a fanatic or obedient loyalist, Aden is a warrior-philosopher.  He’ll follow orders, sometimes without question, but he’ll seriously challenge his superiors when it’s appropriate to do so.  He has a reputation for thinking too much, but still getting the job done. Slice of life isn’t really my thing unless the character is already established as a friend or ally of Aden’s, in which case, sure! I am deeply uninterested in quick romance or uncomplicated relationships.  If reading over all of this calls to you in that regard rather than as a friend, contact, or rival, we can talk, but be warned that I have an extremely low tolerance level for bullshit, and Aden is a complicated person who is not here to play house, and will not tolerate someone who cannot keep up with him in the field--whether that be by force of arms or force of aether is irrelevant.  He’s grey-ace and homosexual/homoromantic.  However, people who are down to get punched in the face for making an advance are always welcome--it could be the start of a beautiful friendship! I’m also very busy IRL, hence being forced to schedule RP in advance.  I have a full time job that sometimes requires overtime, a loving partner I’ve been with for 15 years, a house to take care of, two D&D games, part-time work on a friend’s farm, a HUGE extended family, and am an avid outdoorsman.  There’s a lot to squeeze in there! If we start RPing, please be patient with me. I will do out of game RP on a rare case by case basis.  It used to be my bread and butter, but I’ve discovered as I get busier I’m too unreliable and forcing more realistic expectations on myself as a result.

Contact: Aden Dellebecque or Merrick Lockwood in game; Stormcalled#5187 on discord; or my ask box!

[faybexiv]

Fayne Firestar LFRP [Crystal] Balmung

The Basics ––– –

Age: 27 Cycles

Birthday: 13th Sun of the 6th Umbral Moon

Race: Xaela, Au Ra

Gender: Female

Sexuality: Pansexual

Marital Status: Married (Polyamorous)

Server: Balmung [Crystal]

Physical Appearance ––– –

Hair: Naturally black. Usually a shade of blue now-a-days. She’s very indecisive so she wears wigs.

Eyes: Deep blue with glowing blue limbal rings

Height: 5 fulms 2 ilms

Build: Athletic, toned, and curvy (currently pregnant)

Distinguishing Marks: Snake bite piercings in the corners of her lips. Lightning scars on her left shoulder and right hip/thigh.

Common Accessories: Silver horn jewelry, and a blue collar.

Personal ––– –

Profession: FC leader, run along side her husband. Mother.

Hobbies: Dancing, leather working

Languages: Eorzean, learning Al Bhed

Residence: Home in Mist Ward 13, Plot 11;  FC house in Goblet Ward 2, Plot 1; Boat house (Apartment) in Mist Ward 4 Apt 053

Birthplace: Gridania

Religion: Agnostic

Patron Deity: Llymlaen

Fears: Inability to protect, Alexander, Leviathan

Personality: Open minded though stubborn. Very flirty and outgoing. Protective.

Relationships ––– -

Spouse: Dante Redstone

Children: Ruby Redstone (Daughter), Sapphire Redstone (Son)(soon)

Parents: Alden and Mindred Firestar

Siblings: Aeschild Firestar (Sister), Aldwyn Firestar (Brother)

Other Relatives: Romeda Androm (Girlfriend)

Pets: Zero (Ferret)

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: Yes.

Possible Hooks ––– –

A New Dragoon: For a few cycles Fayne had been enlisted into the Order of Dragoons with the good word of a member of House Dzemael. Though she is no longer part of the order, she is sure to have met a few new faces in Ishgard.

You look oddly familiar: Fayne has frequented a few local taverns to take the edge off the day of work. She is also a blossoming dancer and probably has been on a dance floor or two to strut her stuff.

What are you hunting?: Before the Order of Dragoons Fayne was often picking up hunt marks to make money. Both with the Grand Companies and the Centurio Clan (after her transformation to Au Ra).

I need an escort/something delivered: Fayne helps her husband run an FC with various mercenaries who can escort your caravan to it’s destination or make a simple delivery for you.

What I’m Looking For ––– –

Contacts and Friends!: I’m trying to broaden out a bit more and meet more people. I haven’t RPed with anyone new in a while. Feel free to message me if you ever want to chat or RP!

Shipping: Friendships, relationships, hateships, even mentors!

Adventures: Despite being a mother of (almost) two Fayne is not ready to be a stay at home mom. She has traveled far too much in her life and wants to continue to do so.

Family Friendly Fun: Because Fayne is a mother of (almost) two she is also learning how to be there for her children. I also have an alt I heavily RP with who is a mother of two (and more to come). So slice of life, diner and amusement park RPs are very okay!

Backstory: A portion of my characters back stories are left intentionally blank in case someone wants to take a roll in any said back stories.

OOC and Roleplaying Preferences ––– –

I have no issues RPing in or out of game. Keep in mind I do play on a PS4, so I do have some restrictions.

I prefer RPing in discord. It has it’s own advantages that in game does not, like creating private servers. If there’s ever a chance of group RP, I do find it easier to RP in discord.

I do work in retail, so I am usually home and ready to relax around 7 or 8 PM EST. But I do have discord on my phone, so I can be on discord even while I am away.

M/ERP: Both and all RP are fine with me!

Contact Information  ––– –

Discord - Fayne#7298

In Game - Fayne Firestar

Tumblr - faybexiv or FayneDesigns

Additional Information  ––– –

RP Wiki - https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/pages/Fayne_Firestar

@balmungrp​  @tea-ffxiv​

[xaelic-voidknight]

ooc// unrelated again but

I am looking for a FC on Balmung for my Dragoon, Tamachag Malqir. RP with regular events would be ideal, but my schedule is on a three week rotation so something like ‘mandatory every X day events’ wouldn’t work if it’s something that’s going to get me kicked.

He has a Xaelic name but he was raised in Ishgard in a well-off merchant house, he works for a different house now donating his services to the Eorzean Alliance and working for a small strike team when he’s not serving Ishgard. He’s a Knight and Dragoon in title and technicallity. He’s a very serious fellow, but he’s slowly relaxing and opening up to people.

Criminal themed FCs would be an absolute no-go. Something guard or militia based would be excellent.

If anyone knows of any looking for people I’d appreciate a nudge in the right direction!

[gararmstrong]

Goodbye Eorzea

It’s been sometime since I posted Journal.  Unfortunately, this will probably be the final chapter in the book of Garinn Armstrong.  

The trip East with Mitsu was exactly what I needed.  Spending two weeks bonding with a close friend as we explored the East was a much needed vacation.  I helped conquer her fear of the ocean, and it made me smile to see her swimming among the deep coral and shipwrecks.  She got scared when a whale passed, but we made progress!  I was so proud of her.  We then went to Yanxia, the Azim Steppes market, and finally back to Shirogane.  There she was met with an Elezen, who offered her a deck of cards and told her what her future had in store.   Seems she would be heading to Ishgard and learning from the Astrologists in the near future.

Unfortunately, the damage had been done.  Divorcing Ivory followed by being forced to step down as the Free Company Leader of the Black Garden was one of the worst weeks of my life, and it seems was unrecoverable.  Funny that one lead to the other, but fate was determined to see me lose both I guess.  When I returned I tried to re-acclimate with the free company, but it seemed it was just too late.  Cliques had formed, and honestly, I didn’t feel a part of any of them.  If I had cat ears and a tail maybe things would have been different, but I cannot change the past.  Everything was made more relevant when a Miqotess Fighter Snarls joined the FC.  She was immediately included into the Miqo-clique as they took her off to do events and missions.  I was not asked to go on them.  Yes, I was jealous.  I have always wanted to be a part of something.  My whole life I have been the outsider, and I guess these days are no different.

“This isn’t a family Garinn.  These aren’t your friends.  This is a business.  Everyone is here to get paid.”  ~ Emeline.

Emeline was right of course.  It was a business.  Thing is, if I was going to lead these people into battle and die for them, then I wanted to do so among friends and comrades.  

So quietly one night I packed my bags, and while all were asleep the next morning I left.  I left a note for the officers, left my keys and link-pearls, and departed.

I was right.  Out of 50 people I once called friend, how many reached out to me after I left?  3.  One being Kat wondering what happened.  We got into a huge fight, and that was that.  Certain people never reaching out to me hurt.  A lot.  Again, it’s in the past.  When you break ties you see where the true bonds of friendship lay.  

I saw them from time to time and had pleasantries, but nothing deeper.  The exception being Saterra.  We saw one another often at the Proving Grounds, and she showed me she was one of the special ones.  I ended up joining another free company by the name of Chimera.  They run the Jeweled Cyprus, a bar, restaurant, and spa I had been to several times and enjoyed.  It was nice to have a much more casual atmosphere, running jobs occasionally and helping to run the bar.  Most of the free company was Xaela, and I wondered if they had accepted me by mistake haha.

And then everything changed around Starlight Festival time.

Because....I met her.

Her name is Sophie.  She was sitting around the steps of Uldah talking to one of her friends.  I don’t know what pulled me to her.  Well, now I know it was fate.  But, at the time I decided to walk up and introduce myself.  She beamed at me and introduced herself, but she said she was busy.  I asked if I could leave her a linkpearl, and she said yes.

That night we talked.

For hours.

And kept talking the next morning.

The two of us became inseparable as we seemed to talk to one another non stop on those little pearls.

Eventually she came over, and we continued to hang out and talk.  About what we loved: adventures, life, our goals, our hobbies.  With each moment we clicked more and more.  Hours turned into days.  Days into weeks.  At some point we figured out we were dating when I kissed her lips.  There is just something about her that seems so different to everyone else.  I know this has turned into quite the sappy post, but you don’t know how happy she makes me.  How lucky I am to find her.

As her and I spent the days enjoying life together, I noticed something else.  All of the friends I had among Eorzea, all the connections.  Those link-pearls had grown silent.  It was a bittersweet moment to realize this.  On the one hand I felt bad I was losing all these friends I had accumulated over the past year.  On the other hand, if they only talked to me when I reached out to them...well how deep did those bonds of friendship go?  Honestly though, I didn’t care, for I had found Sophie.

By spending so much time with her I had somewhat abandoned the rest of Eorzea.  I still fought in the Proving Grounds, and the Wish Fight nights.  And lost, badly.  The PG even threw me a bone with a championship fight against Bremwyda as they moved to a new format.  I lost, and Brem shaved my head as her trophy.  Losing the fights and friends, I felt my connections and wanting to be on this continent dwindle.  I was fumbling for a purpose, a goal.  Anything to keep me here.  But, it wasn’t meant to be.

So I talked it out with Sophie.  To sell everything I owned, buy a boat, and sail it to the Ruby Sea.  I asked her to come with me, to enjoy the rest of our lives raising my kids on the ocean.  She agreed, and made me one of the happiest men alive.  

While most of my friendships may have faded, there were a couple that still burned brightly, and hopefully would forever.

Her name is Gal, and she has been one of my friends since the beginning.

A paladin turned Red Mage turned Blue mage turned Violet Mage.   We have gone on adventures and enjoyed life together, and I hope she visits me out on the Ruby Sea one day.

So rather then sell my Medium House and sit on a pile of gil I didn’t need, the obvious choice was clear.  I invited her over and showed her the empty building.  I then handed her the keys.

“Garinn, I can’t afford this house!”

“I am not selling it to you Gal.  I am giving it to you.”

She stared at me in disbelief while the keys clinked into her hand, and with tears in her eyes gave me one of the biggest hugs she ever had.  I know the house is in good hands, and she will enjoy it as much as I did.

Sophie and I are sailing East now.  The twins are asleep in their cribs, and the holds are stocked with trophies, memories, and food.  I look forward to a life of Blue Skies, fresh fish, and relaxation.  Should Ishgard ever go to war, or face a national crisis, I will be called back to service.  Until then, you know where to find me.

Goodbye Eorzea.

Garinn Armstrong: Dragoon, Healer, Fishermen, Chef, and Gladiator.

Best body in Eorzea.

(OOC: Thanks for the fun and all the memories friends: @gal-the-violet and all the others to list.  The game just isn’t fun anymore.  I am enjoying all this new found free time :) )

[ryokeiyumitori-blog]

Looking for RP: Ryokei Yumitori/Balmung

BASICS –

NAME: Ryokei Yumitori

AGE: Unknown, appears as an Elder.

RACE:  Elezen (Appearance)

GENDER: Male

ORIENTATION: Heterosexual, is comfortable around others though. SIGN: Llymlaen the Navigator

SERVER: Balmung

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE –

HAIR: Variance of colors, natural hair color is white. Currently brunette with silver streaks. Short or long depending.

EYES: Hardly ever shown, but when they are. The color of fire, one darker eye than the other. Ember.

HEIGHT: 6′7

BUILD: Slim build, athletic. Nothing distinguished with armor on, off in swim suit wear. Toned legs for all that *jumping*. Described as handsome mostly, but he doesn’t pursue over this. Average according to himself. Your typical Elezen male.

DISTINGUISHING MARKS: Runic markings etched into his skin, upon his chest mostly. Upon his features are that of scars, riddled along his jawline.One over his left eye, crossing down to the left cheek. Another beneath his right eye.

COMMON ACCESSORIES: Golden necklace (sometimes). His lance, through and through has this weapon been his pride.

PERSONAL –––-

PROFESSION: Studies into the medical field. Commander recently promoted for the Seventh Regiment. Romance Author on the side (Has many books out dating back from years prior, we’re talking thirty some odd.) Doctor for Ishgard within the Pillars, mostly seen attending the Veterans that cannot do much for themselves no longer. A musician, but only at the tavern during Wednesday nights, violin. 

HOBBIES: Going to Burlesque shows. Yes, he supports them. Socialization, writing. Reading other books to keep his mind fresh. Crime books is a favorite pass time. Along many other hobbies, when he has time for it. Adventuring is something he does daily.

LANGUAGES:  Common tongue, Eorzean, lastly. Doman. Yes, you read that right. Doman. CRIMINAL HISTORY: Once near framed as a heretic, jailed for a month due for it. Barely missed execution until proven innocent of his ex-wife.

RESIDENCE: The Mist, at the tavern.

FEARS: Spiders. Those eight-legged creatures can go somewhere else!

RELATIONSHIPS –

SPOUSE: Not married. No relationship currently. Had interests, still does, but all taken. Unfortunately. More fortunate for them. He’d spoil them. 

FAMILY: Unknown for the most part, an ancient soul otherwise or so proclaimed as told by others.He has one legit brother Lancefer, the other is adopted. An Au Ra by the name Ryosen. He resides with the Skyhawk family, the head of the Estates he’s Lord to ironically is his ex-wife.

PETS: None currently, too much travel. Only his faithful companion mount, Nightmare.

TRAITS –

extroverted / introverted / in between

disorganized / organized / in between

close minded / open-minded / in between

calm / anxious / in between

disagreeable / agreeable / in between

cautious / reckless / in between

patient / impatient / in between

outspoken / reserved / in between

leader / follower / in between

empathetic / apathetic / in between

optimistic / pessimistic / in between

traditional / modern / in between

hard-working / lazy / in between

cultured / uncultured / in between

loyal / disloyal / in between

faithful / unfaithful / in between

VICE –––

SMOKING HABIT: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

DRUGS: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

ALCOHOL: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess

POSSIBLE HOOKS –

Ishgardian Knights of any, having dealt with many endeavors. He knows of the Estates as well -houses- within Ishgard. 

Medical staff, or healers from the area. Some within Ul’dah if they travel there. He frequents the Quicksands to meet new faces. 

Authors. Why not?

Pirates, yes. Pirates, due for his ex-wife being one he’s localized with many, if not all of them. Some he’s not even heard of yet!

Doman. Othard mostly, Xaela or Raen. His adopted brother is Ryosen Yumitori whom named Ryokei years ago his given name shedding his Ishgardian name he were given to honor the family.

Of the Yumitori family.

Nobles of Ishgard. He is a Lord after all. The Skyhawk Estates is revered with its status to keep peace between the others as long as there are no heretics proclaimed involved. Even though they do some dealing with him.

Ishgard military. Due for the Commander of the regiment he’s within. He would know you from another branch/section of Ishgard.

Seen around the cities, there’s a possibility someone might have heard of him as being an author. His face isn’t posted on -every- book, only some limited edition copies in the back of the jacket. Perhaps they know him simply due for the fact of his silver tongue. Suave. 

WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR ––––

Anything really goes with this Dragoon. He’s a chatter box to some extent, though reserved by his own rights. He adores to meet new faces, man or woman!

Marriage is all right in game. I have three characters married off already, and I have a flexible schedule for roleplay all the time.

Just whatever comes this dude’s way. He’s really a relaxed yet wise character with a general understanding of most situations. He will assume if he’s not correct on something, he’ll take the down fall for it.

He’s loyal to a fault, friends are what he’s looking for. (Or relationship)

Medical or anything of the sort! He researches the ley lines of the universe so to speak. Anything Aetherial involved he’s all for for topic!

Engineers. He’s attempting to become one himself to avoid going to the armor smith to fix his armor. There’s a lot more that goes into it than just *fixing*

Romance enthusiasts! 

OOCLY, I AM/DO’s/DO NOT–

Relaxed, easy going. Prefer to keep ooc out of ic content, but I like to discuss what goes on involving roleplay for plot. As well like to know ahead of time if there’s a change happening so I can prepare for it. Emotions happen man, emotions happen.

I do not /roll fights, but I will do so if I must.

I don’t care what you roleplay, I’m free-willed. You want to roleplay a Lupan, go ahead. You want to roleplay a dragon, sure! They are my favorite! I don’t care what it is, as long as you are having fun as I. It’s a game, not reality even if we do get sour on subjects. It happens.

I work for GameStop as a Manager, so yes, upcoming game title releases I’d be more than happy to discuss with others.

I love lore, adore it. If you find a way to work your character into it somehow and it makes sense. Go for it. 

I am an author, and attempting to publish my second book. My first is yet to hit shelves! Waiting on final publish will let everyone know the title if asked privately!

US East Coast for timing! I work with other time zones as well, sometimes it doesn’t always work out though depending on job restrictions.

We as a roleplay community are very misunderstood but there’s so many of us. I love the communication between others. I am on the server Balmung US, and sometimes Mateus if need be for extra roleplay.

I don’t do discord heavy roleplays, I have a forgetful mind with stress IRL this year. So, I apologize before hand for that. I’ll start something, then it won’t be finished until a few days later. 

I DO HAVE OTHER CHARACTERS I ROLEPLAY ON IF INTERESTED! Seven total on Balmung. Three on Mateus.

YOU CAN CONTACT ME VIA –

Tumblr, Discord, and in game. I’m always on, in some way shape or form. I have tumblr on my mobile device as well Discord. PM me for Discord addy through my tumblr page. 

@aizaepocan @zankriaskyhawk @worrentigre @interdimensionalpeacekeeping @balmungrp