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− | + | The Ruyalen Kingdom held out as long as it could after the Calamity, but it was to no avail. With the Eorzean economy crashing and their trade routes waning, a decision for the good of the people had to be made. The royal family and their people would be made to emigrate to one of the city-states, while the Zephyr family and their sons were contracted to help train the armies of a private House in the Coerthas Highlands. Frejyalen's love Rahdias would go with their parents, while the eldest brother Keyu vowed to escort the Ruyalen royal family and the remaining Ruyalens safely to a new place of settlement. | |
− | + | The royal family contacted their former allies in Ul'dah, begging for assistance in this matter. Though the Sultanate of Ul'dah was sympathetic, the Syndicate was loathe to give any more hand-outs to refugees. They would have to emigrate to Thanalan on their own funds, and a place for their people within the city walls could not be guaranteed. Even so, the Sultana was able to put in a word for Frejyalen at the Thaumaturge's Guild, where her skills in black magic could be honed for use in the Immortal Flames. | |
− | + | The people of Ruyalen packed up whatever they could carry, and abandoned their homeland to the elements, making for the desert city in hopes that Nymeia would guide them. But in the unfamiliar snows that plagued the land surrounding theirs, their people quickly wearied of travel, and were made to stop for extra rations near Gridania. There they saw, for the very first time, an airship. | |
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+ | Though Frejyalen protested, the people of Ruyalen were certain in their sacrifice; the royal family and their escorts were to take their remaining coin and board an airship to Ul'dah, alone. Accustomed to the climes of the Shroud, the Ruyalen people were determined to make their life here as best they could. | ||
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Revision as of 04:34, 6 November 2014
- "I think back to those days, and it feels like more than four years have passed. I feel as though it were another life, completely disconnected from this one. As if in those days out in the mountains’ passage, leaving my kingdom behind… I was reborn."
- - Frejyalen Ruyalen, from her memoirs
Contents
At a glance...
The first that most would notice is her stature; Frejyalen is above-average in height for her usually diminutive race, with a poise that only accentuates this fact. Though she appears to be a proud and regal woman, she is quite approachable and honest, with a keen eye that is always pondering on the words, body language, and actions of others. She prefers to keep herself well-kept and proper, wearing lavish jewels and fine silks for special occasions, but her greatest accessory is her enigmatic smirk.
She can be found perusing the street vendors and stalls in Ul'dah, often flanked by attendants, her snowy white hair braided loosely behind her head and her face adorned in the traditional painted symbols of her people. Folklore and riddle-tales are her favourite to share, but she can be tight-lipped as to her own thoughts and feelings, preferring to listen rather than talk.
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Recent Developments
Lady Frejyalen, Master Rahdias, and Master Keyu continue their travels around Thanalan, studying the Amalj'aa and their cultural history. Though Lady Frejyalen and her Legion are mostly motivated by personal interest, the Immortal Flames have asked them to report anything that can help bring a peaceful resolution between Ul'dah and the Amalj'aa. So far, there have been no breakthroughs in this endeavor, as the Amalj'aa are still weary of the outsiders' questions and interest in their ways.
(( I am currently looking to collaborate with other Balmung RP'ers for this arch of storyline ))
Lady Frejyalen has been a bit pensive as of late; she has been reminiscing about her homeland and praying to Nymeia for the opportunity to find a place in the Realm where she can preserve her own culture for future generations to learn about.
Biography
To be expanded at a later date.
Upbringing in the Ruyalen Kingdom
The Fall of Ruyalen
- "I looked at my wise father and nodded, “I will accept the will of my people. I will go to Ul’dah, and I will learn all that I can of the black mages. And of the politics. I will make a home for us anew, so that my people may survive this trial for many years to come.”
The Ruyalen Kingdom held out as long as it could after the Calamity, but it was to no avail. With the Eorzean economy crashing and their trade routes waning, a decision for the good of the people had to be made. The royal family and their people would be made to emigrate to one of the city-states, while the Zephyr family and their sons were contracted to help train the armies of a private House in the Coerthas Highlands. Frejyalen's love Rahdias would go with their parents, while the eldest brother Keyu vowed to escort the Ruyalen royal family and the remaining Ruyalens safely to a new place of settlement.
The royal family contacted their former allies in Ul'dah, begging for assistance in this matter. Though the Sultanate of Ul'dah was sympathetic, the Syndicate was loathe to give any more hand-outs to refugees. They would have to emigrate to Thanalan on their own funds, and a place for their people within the city walls could not be guaranteed. Even so, the Sultana was able to put in a word for Frejyalen at the Thaumaturge's Guild, where her skills in black magic could be honed for use in the Immortal Flames.
The people of Ruyalen packed up whatever they could carry, and abandoned their homeland to the elements, making for the desert city in hopes that Nymeia would guide them. But in the unfamiliar snows that plagued the land surrounding theirs, their people quickly wearied of travel, and were made to stop for extra rations near Gridania. There they saw, for the very first time, an airship.
Though Frejyalen protested, the people of Ruyalen were certain in their sacrifice; the royal family and their escorts were to take their remaining coin and board an airship to Ul'dah, alone. Accustomed to the climes of the Shroud, the Ruyalen people were determined to make their life here as best they could.
Life in Ul'dah & Thaumaturge Training
- "I spent two years with the mages of the black in Ul’dah, honing my craft…and often in solitude, something I had seldom been granted as a Queen-to-be.
- And over time, my understanding of my abilities began to change… the flow of energy, aether, magic… it coursed through me so strongly, fluidly, a’rush in my veins… it was as if it transformed me, heightened me to a state of being that was not possible for just anyone.
- It felt as if the magic was mine to wield and bend and overflow, and these feelings both terrified and mystified me."
Present Developments
Ruyalen Folklore & Witch Queens
To be expanded at a later date.
The Chalet of Epiphanies
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Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! ◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)
◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)
◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)
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