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Pin-up Roegadyn Calendar 2023

Below the fold you will find a pin-up calendar of lovely Roegadyns! In it, you will find Brilliant (my own Roegadyn), Helvi (@sayonaramidnight), Merlbryda (@blorbos-of-the-7th-dawn), Roehgeim (@kuroimarzipan), Illyria (@capriccio-ffxiv), Gohtageim (@sunny-jade), Violet (@violet-stormbringer), Namhla (@jlsigman), Trachyngeim (@experimentkraj), Maetithota (@merlwybs-wife), Tisiphone (@clan-nightblood), and Styrlona (@styrlona). The whole project was put together by the amazing @unbloomingmoonflower, so a million thanks for your help, Moonie. (If I typo'd any of your names or tagged anybody wrong, please let me know and I will correct! I'm so sorry, I don't normally do projects of this scale)

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Nyx's Old Kitchen

"Listen... I was in a rush. The pictures aren't that good. But this was my first time decorating something myself, and I was proud! I miss my house... but I wouldn't trade Nightblood Manor to have it back. Soon my apartment will be well decorated, and that will be a sight to see." - Nyx Nightblood

Decorated by Nyx Nightblood

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All Saint's Glam Competition Stage 2022

Decoration by Tisiphone Nightblood

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A Random Lofty Idea

Once upon a time I had an idea for a loft built inside an apartment. It didn't last long, but I thought it was cute. Have a look!

Decoration by Tisiphone Nightblood

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Erebus Nightblood's First Apartment - A Flat In Limsa

Decoration by Erebus Nightblood

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Once upon a time, Nightblood Manor was a small spot of land overlooking the bay...

Decoration by Tisiphone Nightblood with help from a Friend

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Hi,

A couple of questions about Celeste and Trystal, if I may?

As I understand it, Warriors harness and channel their rage through connection to their "inner beast", unleashing wild fury, moderated by a focus on protecting their allies. How does Celeste balance her "rageful" side with her slow, methodical and calm demeanor? Is her rage something which only appears in combat when she calls upon it? Or is her rage purely internal and her allies (and opponents) only see her glacial composure?

As someone who favours the solitary outlander life, and presumably often operates alone, how does she control her inner beast without allies upon whom to focus her wish to protect? Does she focus upon them in her mind? Or more abstract concepts that she wishes to defend, such as community or the natural world?

Given that Celeste is so cold and stern, it doesn't much suggest that she is blessed with anything resembling a sense of humour (or that she would see the point in such a thing). If this is the case, how does she experience the fun-loving, charming and passionate Trystal? Does his sense of fun go over her head? Or does she find it irritating? Or has he managed to build enough of a relationship with her that his charm has elicited something of a thaw, to the point that she might laugh on the odd occasion? Conversely, does her calmness help temper his levity and passion at all? Or does she connect more with his underlying heaviness of heart?

Thank you so much for such an in-depth set of questions! Please forgive me taking this long to respond; life happened, as it often does.

Through living alone, and then with the Dravanians, and through watching the shifting forms of ice and the ways of the natural world, Celeste has learned how to save her energy, and what matters truly call for action. She bides her time, saves her strength, watches, waits. She moves slowly through the world and spends her rage where needed, and that is generally in service to those she desires to protect. Though she does have that inner fury, it’s not visible to her enemies, and only gets noticed by allies who know her very well. The tiniest changes in her physical demeanor tip them off, and there's even a change in the air around her as it grows an icy chill. Enemies don’t suspect a thing, but become unsettled and nervous, and allies unsuspecting become concerned and must rely on their trust to guide them. Inside her, all the strength and might of divine wrath drive the beat of her heart and the flow of her blood.

Celeste's inner beast is satisfied through hunting bigger and bigger prey, until she develops her own core beliefs and morals. Her true desire is to have a family, protect that family. At first it’s to protect the Dravanians, which entwines her with Iceheart and involves her in the Dragonsong War. Through this she sees the Ishgardians, and becomes curious of their families, their culture. Eventually she is able to become one of the Nightbloods, and protecting her family and anything that could possibly threaten it becomes her focus. The fury is used to destroy any and all threats to it - whether that threat be corporeal or abstract.

While Trystal is absolutely a jovial and sarcastic being, he does know when to tone it down. He quickly realized that the ways of society are lost on Celeste, and she only knew chunks of common tongue. Instead he approached her very directly and used gestures as well as words, and for the most part Celeste could understand him. As their relationship progressed, she would ask questions when something seemed unclear, and Trystal found himself explaining even the tiniest things. Now she understands more, but still doesn’t show much in the way of reaction or emotion. Occasionally Trystal will get the most minor of smirks or a snort from her, and that’s how he knows Celeste understood something funny or sarcastic. Celeste doesn’t always understand what Trystal's laughing about, but she knows he’s happy, and that’s enough for her. Trystal sees her as a point of calmness, someone who keeps him grounded when things become too chaotic or wild. He often finds himself confiding in her as she silently listens or offers a soft croon in return. This generally allows him to work out his own problems with her simply witnessing and offering only minor advice. Celeste may not know the ways of society, but her spirit knows the truth of a matter when she encounters it. Together they make a very strange and unlikely duo, calm in the faces of their respective storms.

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Winter at Nightblood Manor 2022 (Interior)

Decoration by Tisiphone Nightblood

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Winter at Nightblood Manor 2022 (Exterior)

Decoration by Tisiphone Nightblood

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Celeste Nightblood

PHYSICAL TRAITS Epithets: Celeste Furydottir, Glacier-Daughter, Child of War, Ice Maiden Age: Unknown Pronouns: She/Her/They/Them Race: Half Au Ra, half Elezen Height: 5'5" Weight: 152lbs Body Type: Slender with lean muscle Hair Color: Silver Eye Color: Silver Skin Color: White Distinctive Physical Features: Blue marks emblazoned on face, fangs, black claws, icy cold body, more scales than average au ra, extremely strong skin like armor. General Attire: Soft draping cloth that is easy to maneuver in, generally in black, white, or greyscale.

GENERAL DETAILS Homeland: Coerthas Western Highlands Nationality/Culture: Solitary outlander life, Dravanian culture Spirituality: Daughter of Halone Languages: Common, Dravanian, Elezen Current Residence: Apartment in Ishgard Favored Environment: Ice and snow, glaciers and mountains, cold waters Occupation: Nomadic sellsword, protector of the people Associations: Wild creatures, dragons, the nation of Ishgard.

PERSONALITY Key Words: Glacial, cold, slow, methodical, inevitable, intelligent, diligent, helpful, caring, stern, stoic, realistic, rageful, brazenly unafraid, calm. Details: Raised by Dravanians in the icy glaciers of Coerthas, Celeste is a hardened and quiet individual, rarely making facial expression or raising her voice, moving slowly and methodically through life. She is utterly serene, even when the world threatens to burn, for ice and divinity have taught her that there is time for everything and rushing only wastes vital energy. Celeste doesn't know etiquette or value wealth in any form, and she is sharply honest with her words and actions. Above all she values the land and the ways of the natural world, but second most she values community - she becomes particularly warm and nurturing to those she considers friend and family. However, she is very slow to trust and quite secretive about herself; the only reason she opens up to Trystal is because he vaguely looks like her.

"If you get in my way, I will kill you." - Celeste Nightblood

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Trystal Nightblood

PHYSICAL TRAITS Age: 24 Pronouns: He/Him/They/Them Race: Au Ra - Xaela Height: 7'1" Weight: 206lbs Body Type: Muscular and fit Hair Color: Black and Midnight Blue Eye Color: Violet Skin Color: Deep blue-purple Distinctive Physical Features: Blue marks emblazoned on face, fangs, long black claws General Attire: Leather pants, leather boots, and a few straps that make up what one could call a shirt. Everything in jet black.

GENERAL DETAILS Homeland: The Steppe Nationality/Culture: Kagon Tribe Spirituality: Devout belief in the gods. Languages: The Echo - everything makes sense. Current Residence: Apartment in Ishgard Favored Environment: Wide open lands with high peaks to view it all from. Occupation: Scion, Adventurer Associations: Various Xaela tribes, crew of the Kraken's Arms, Scions of the Seventh Dawn, Warriors of Light.

PERSONALITY Key Words: Focused, fun-loving, alert, caring, hard-working, charming, heavy-hearted, intelligent, passionate, perseverant, detail-oriented. Details: If you hear someone actively hissing at the sun, it's likely Trystal. Thriving by night, this young Xaela finds himself at home in assorted cities, helping people in search of adventure and with a thirst to learn more about the world than simply what his tribe believes. Though he may still be in the throws of self discovery, several things about him are certain: Trystal will do anything he can for the people around him, he values freedom above nearly all else, and he believes that nothing in this world is impossible.

"Nhaama as my witness, I refuse to fear the sun." - Trystal Nightblood

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Luscius Nightblood

PHYSICAL TRAITS Age: 25 Pronouns: He/Him/They/Them Race: Mi'qote - Keeper of the Moon Height: 5'8" Weight: 173lbs Body Type: Muscular and sturdy Hair Color: Black and White Eye Color: Emerald Green Skin Color: Alabaster Distinctive Physical Features: Black marks emblazoned on his face, fangs, long black claws. General Attire: Often seen without a shirt, pants allowing for easy movement, work boots, and gloves. Colors include black and jewel tones.

GENERAL DETAILS Homeland: Limsa Lominsa Nationality/Culture: Lominsan culture Spirituality: Idly thanks the Twelve sometimes. Languages: Common Current Residence: Nomadic - does not have a permanent residence. Favored Environment: Towns and cities, though occasional beach trips are nice. Finds something to enjoy anywhere he may go. Occupation: Interior Designer Associations: All Guilds of Disciples of Land and Hand.

PERSONALITY Key Words: Creative, hard-working, carefree, adventurous, precise, resourceful, frugal, honest, intelligent, relaxed. Details: Luscius Nightblood lives and breathes all things housing. Toss him some coin, a list of amenities, and your house key, and he'll have a house ship-shape in no time. He travels the Source in search of inspiration, work, and new comforts he hasn't experienced yet. When not working, he can be found enjoying the cities of the land enjoying all manner of frivolity with the locals - whether that's indulging in delights of the flesh or starting the bar fight that will be talked about for the next fortnight. Luscius will occasionally take a night alone with his thoughts, finding a tree to curl up under while he writes letters home, telling the Nightbloods of his adventures and performing his nightly rituals that make him feel close to his family again.

"I'm not a house cat, I'm a housing cat! There's a difference!" - Luscius Nightblood

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Luna Nightblood

PHYSICAL TRAITS Age: 34 Pronouns: She/Her/They/Them Race: Plainsfolk Lalafell Height: 3'2" Weight: 45lbs Body Type: Curvy, soft but strong Hair Color: Black and Midnight Blue Eye Color: Silver Skin Color: Alabaster Distinctive Physical Features: Long black claws, fangs, blue marks emblazoned on her face but she covers them with makeup to stand out less in a crowd. General Attire: All black formal attire.

GENERAL DETAILS Homeland: La Noscea, on the border of Thanalan Nationality/Culture: A mix of Lominsan and Ul'dahn Spirituality: Does not have time for spirituality. Languages: Every language she can get her hands on. Current Residence: Apartment in Ishgard Favored Environment: Anywhere with wide open spaces, preference toward warmer climates. Occupation: "Courtesan" Associations: Scions of the Seventh Dawn, The Syndicate, most high societies of The Source.

PERSONALITY Key Words: Quick, shrewd, chaotic, ambitious, loud, emotional, manipulative, sarcastic, intelligent, energetic, fun-loving, volatile, discreet, observant. Details: Luna is busy. End of story. This relentless lalafell never stops moving and is constantly going from one place to the next in search of information. Posing as a courtesan, rubbing elbows with the elite in any nation, one can often find Luna in the chambers and ballrooms of the Source, bringing a lively spark to any room and skillfully getting people talking. Once people are talking, she remembers every detail and brings that information to the person who needs it most - Tataru Taru. Luna prides herself on being one of the best informants in Tataru's employ, and it's made her life both entertaining and lucrative. The Nightbloods happen to benefit greatly from having an ear on the inside of every chamber as well.

"Oh? Tell me more! The intricacies of the peppercorn trade sound absolutely riveting. Here, have another glass of wine." - Luna Nightblood

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Nyx Nightblood

PHYSICAL TRAITS Age: 26 Pronouns: She/Her/They/Them Race: Veena Viera Height: 6'3" Weight: 163lbs Body Type: Lithe yet curvy Hair Color: Black and Midnight Blue Eye Color: Sapphire Blue Skin Color: Alabaster Distinctive Physical Features: Blue marks emblazoned upon her face, long black claws, fangs, massive ears, wild and fluffy rabbit tail General Attire: Pirate attire or formalwear - there is no in between. Common colors include black, white, and a scale of blue ranging from vibrant to dark.

GENERAL DETAILS Homeland: Sharlayan Nationality/Culture: Sharlayan Spirituality: Occasionally mutters something to Nald'thal and Llymlaen about work. Languages: Common, Elezen, and tiny bits of other languages picked up in travel and commerce. Current Residence: Apartment in Ishgard Favored Environment: On the sea or on the beaches that touch the sea. Occupation: Privateer, delegate Associations: Sharlayan gleaners, Merlwyb, the Maelstrom, House Durendaire

PERSONALITY Key Words: Curt, quiet, cunning, assertive, persuasive, focused, respectful, goal oriented, shrewd, resourceful, intelligent, observant, perseverant. Details: Nyx Nightblood is a name known by noble and swabbie alike; from the high houses of Ishgard to the alehouses of pirates. Beyond mere lines of work, her reputation denotes her as a silver-tongued mistress who would gladly bruise both one's pride and one's jaw if so provoked, and still manage to steal a man's heart in the process. Nyx is often found privateering with Captain Carvallain and ordering around the crew of the Kraken's Arms; when not at sea, she can be found in Ishgard talking up the noble houses as a delegate from Limsa Lominsa. When someone gets to know her beyond the rough exterior, she can become a bit warmer, and be a very good listener to a friend in need. One would be wise in keeping on her good side, no matter how close she chose to hold them in that regard.

"If you make the mistake of falling for me, that's your problem - not mine. Your heart will wind up on a shelf in a jar with all the others." - Nyx Nightblood

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Erebus Nightblood

PHYSICAL TRAITS  Age: 28  Pronouns: He/Him/They/Them  Race: Wildwood Elezen  Height: 6'10"  Weight: 198lbs  Body Type: Slim with lean muscle  Hair Color: Black and Silver  Eye Color: Ice Blue  Skin Color: Pale  Distinctive Physical Features: Blue marks emblazoned on their face, fangs, long black claws  General Attire: Tight jet black pants, loose shirts or no shirt, black leather boots, no hat, sometimes black leather gloves.

GENERAL DETAILS  Homeland: Gridania  Nationality/Culture: Elezen of the Twelveswood  Spirituality: Pays lipservice to the Twelve but believes primarily in what a person can do with the power they have.  Languages: Carries the Echo - everything makes sense.  Current Residence: Apartment in Ishgard  Favored Environment: Thick forests, cliffs, places near water.  Occupation: Scion, Researcher and Alchemist  Associations: Scions of the Seventh Dawn, Marauders Guild, Tonberries of Nim, Students of Baldesion

PERSONALITY  Key Words: Adventurous, flirtatious, silver-tongued, laid back, diligent, fun-loving, supportive, relaxed, curious, reliable, intelligent, resilient, heavy-hearted.  Details: Erebus lives and breathes curiosity - from researching random things to running alchemical experiments, to chatting up local passers by who draw intrigue. In general he is rather cheery and friendly, inviting people to his home or his curated library and laboratory. In darker moods, he is more apt to keep to his experiments and research, only speaking with the other Nightbloods or completely taking time alone. Though he cares greatly for the community at large and his friends, there is no deeper care he holds than that of his care for Tisiphone.

"Aren't you curious? Don't you want to experiment with me? Imagine the discoveries we could make together."  - Erebus Nightblood

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Tisiphone Nightblood

PHYSICAL TRAITS Age: Complicated Pronouns: She/Her/They/Them Race: Hemitheos Height: 7'3" Weight: 277lbs Body Type: Curvy with lean muscle Hair Color: Black and Red Eye Color: Stormy Blue (can become Deep Red) Skin Color: Alabaster Distinctive Physical Features: Red marks emblazoned on their face, long black claws, fangs, consistently appears striking and otherworldly no matter the circumstance. General Attire: Tight fitted jet black clothing; outfits generally consist of thigh boots, leather pants, shorts, or skirt, shirt that either barely covers anything or covers nearly everything, no hat.

GENERAL DETAILS Homeland: Norvrandt Nationality/Culture: Galdjent Spirituality: Believes in her own agency and power. Languages: Carries the Echo - Everything makes sense. Current Residence: The Mists of La Noscea Favored Environment: Forests with flowing water, or beaches with wide open skylines. Occupation: Warrior of Darkness/Light Associations: Amaurotines, Warriors of Light, Scions of the Seventh Dawn, Eorzean Alliance, Students of Baldesion

PERSONALITY Key Words: Hard-working, compassionate, calming, intelligent, wise, diligent, heavy-hearted, emotional, bold, courageous, relentless, vengeful, creative, passionate.  Details: Tisiphone is a steadfast and hearty individual with a love for all things warm and comforting. When not being the WoD/WoL, she finds herself buried in creature comforts such as warm baths, home decor, fashion design, delicious food, and music. A rather introverted creature, Tisiphone can often be found in Nightblood Manor enjoying the warmth of home, researching in the Studium, or conversing with close friends. She is slow to trust, but it is rare that anyone will find a deeper heart and, when earned, more loyal ally. Beneath the surface of her immaculate beauty and boisterous laughter lies a heavy heart, a twisted past, and a relentless vengeance that never forgets and never forgives.

"I will save those I love, and I don't care how many times I have to die to do it!" - Tisiphone Nightblood

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Members of Clan Nightblood

Clan Nightblood is a family of folk who came together through many and varied walks of life. Each of them has their own story, but they have chosen to be bonded together. The members of Clan Nightblood are: 

Tisiphone Nightblood  Erebus Nightblood  Nyx Nightblood  Luna Nightblood  Trystal Nightblood  Celeste Nightblood  Luscius Nightblood 

While each of these people live their own lives, they can occasionally be found in Nightblood Manor, located in the Mists of La Noscea. They do bear some resemblance to each other in looks, tastes, and mannerisms, which you will find more and more.