Kiht Jakkya
| Kiht Jakkya | |
 "You cannot lie to nature." | |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Miqo'te |
| Clan | Keepers of the Moon (Shroudwolf Clan) |
| Citizenship | Twelveswood (Black Shroud) |
| Age | 24 |
| Height | 5 fulms ((feet)) tall |
| Hair/fur | Black |
| Eyes | Dark Blue |
| Birthplace | Twelveswood |
| Registered Professions | Free Lancer Scout, and Leather-worker. |
Contents
Character
General Bio
Kiht Jakkya is a very traditional Keeper of the Moon. She grew up in the Twelveswood with her family and Keeper group. She was trained to be a huntress and scout for her group. She learned to track, hunt, scout and fight from a childhood age. While she grew up in a Matriarchal society, she learned a lot from her father and uncles, and trained with her cousins and sisters. She knows a lot about the Black Shroud, and has a hard time with Gridanian laws and regulations as it had been a hindrance to her Keeper group's traditional ways.
Kiht was once arrested by the Gridanians due to a misunderstanding. She spent a year in Gridania being "rehabilitated" by the Twin Adders. While she was a Gridanian captive, a sympathetic (and brave) Elezen soldier decided to impart to her a great deal of knowledge on the world and the ways of the Lancers. Kiht returned to her family as a more educated huntress who helped her group establish a dialogue with the Gridanians. While the Gridanians wouldn't have been considered the group's allies, they were no longer enemies five years after the Calamity.
Since then, Kiht has seen many places in Eorzea, and has been a part of several lives.
Appearance
Kiht Jakkya is small, even by Miqo'te standards, but that is actually true of most of the females in her small family. Kiht usually appears serious and doesn't often show her emotions easily. The hard life that she has shared with her group in the Black Shroud has made her stoic and often well-guarded. She has a teardrop tattoo on her forehead witch represents a tear of Menphina. She grows jet-black hair, and has a small scar close to her right eye which possibly has a story of its own. If one were to look closely at Kiht's eyes, they would see a color matching the blue of a starlit night sky.
Behavior
Kiht is willful and somewhat stubborn in her views. She has a strong curiosity, and is an astute observer. She is fierce in battle, but often very calm otherwise which is why many who have never seen her fight do not think she can. She may even be shy around certain people. Her favored goddesses are Menphina the Lover (as per clan tradition) and Halone the Fury, goddess of battle. Some might say the persona of the two cousin goddesses are expressed in Kiht. She is furiously protective of people she cares about, and yet has a sensitivity to her that might melt a grizzled Roegadyn pirate.
She speaks like an educated Eorzean, so many might not be aware of her nomadic and traditional upbringing when they first meet her. Most people don't realize that her way of speaking is practiced, and that she wasn't always so sophisticated with speech. She learned that people judge others by the way they talk, so she has learned to use that to her advantage.
Kiht displays the tendencies of a traditional Keeper in that she has trouble with male authority, and a strong respect for other females. However, she has come to look beyond those biases in some cases, so there are some males she respects a great deal, and some females she has come to dislike.
Journals, Stories and More
IC Journals and Stories
In chronological order: Oldest at top, and newest at bottom.
Kiht's First Journeys Into Eorzea
Meet the Shriekshroom Moon-keepers
Courage to Love Again, and Wisdom to Know What to Fight
Character Development Posts
Kiht's D&D Stats (Hypothetical)
Kiht's Average Inventory and Keepsakes
Just for Fun
Keepers of the Moon Case Study
Combat
General
- Strengths:
- Kiht is a Lancer who knows many techniques, and it is certainly her favored art. She may be small, but her balance is incredible and her agility, accuracy and speed are formidable.
- She can fight well in low-light environments.
- Powerful sense of smell.
- She has a lot of combat experience with beasts, animals and Ixal.
- She has some experience fighting assassins.
- Some experience fighting Garleans.
- Her favored battle-ground is the forest.
- Knowledgeable of "Opo-opo tactics" (guerrilla warfare).
- Can sometimes use materia in her gear.
- Secondaries:
- Trained in the traditional Keeper short-bow style of archery.
- Trained in Scout-style knife-fighting.
- Basic unarmed combat training.
- Weaknesses:
- She might be relatively low in raw strength as she is a small Miqo'te woman.
- She has low stamina in hot environments such as deserts. This is worse during the day.
- Eyes are sensitive to bright light.
- Low knowledge of magic.
- Can be "hot-headed" and "dense" at times.
- She bears an inner conflict between caution (like a scout) and courage (like a Lancer).
- Easily enraged by arrogant people.
Skills
Scales of 1 to 10
- 1 = Untrained
- 5 = Average
- 10 = Master
- Lancer: 10 (Give her a pole-arm, and she can fight many things.)
- Archer: 6 (She can hunt and fight beasts with a short-bow.)
- Knife-fighter: 6 (Her traditional scout form is exotic, but ultimately she is no better than your average soldier trained with daggers and knives. She is not a Lominsan Rogue.)
All other combat and magic classes she is untrained in.
- Botany: 4 (She can identify plants in the Shroud, but only knows about the more common ones that her family use to gather.)
- Fishing: 3 (She can catch some river fish sometimes.)
- Mining: 1 (Those people with the pickaxes bash the rocks, and it's noisy.)
- Leather-worker: 7 (She would like to think she is the best, but she is not.)
- Carpenter: 5 (She can make some bows and spears, but don't ask her to make you a house.)
- Jewel-smithing: 3 (She can make trinkets out of bones, fangs and strings.)
- Cooking: 2 (She knows when the meat is done roasting over an open flame.)
All other crafting classes she is untrained in.
Other:
- She knows traditional first aid, scouting Geography and animal identification.
Mentors and Tutors
- Yvelont Navarre trained her Ishgard Lancer skills, and combat tactics.
- She is a graduate of the Lancer's Guild in Gridania.
- Merri Renalah helped her become adept in traditional Keeper archery.
- Yehn'a Epocan, Kiht's father, taught her scout knife-fighting. She later learned more adept skills from Lyn Konge.
- Nheu'a Polaali trained her in the use of aether abilities during melee combat.
- Kiht also bites if she has to; she learned that herself.
Tendencies
Likes
- Meat. Six years after the calamity, she is tired of her family having to eat more vegetables than they ever have had to. She is crazy for fish, pork and exotic meats.
- Traditions, rituals and dancing.
- Plant life. She likes flowers and trees. When she is not with her family in the Black Shroud she often climbs the very tall trees in order to find a safe place to sleep during the day.
- Rain. She may not be fond of the getting wet part, but the beauty of rain is hard for her to not like.
- Darkness. She feels safest when most things can barely see her. But she can always see them...
- Hunting. Nothing better than a good hunt; especially, with others at her side.
- Exploring. She likes to go where she should not go; do what she should not do. A sort of mischievous side to her personality.
- Whiskey.
- The Twelve Gods and Goddesses.
- Telling stories.
- Helping friends and family.
- Pineapple juice.
Dislikes
- Sunlight and heat. This makes Thanalan a big challenge.
- Ixal. Nothing she hates more.
- Being seen as weak. She hates that most males form the other races see her as weaker because she is female.
- Submissive females. She doesn't think women should be mean, but she thinks women make better leaders, and should be strong in both body and in mind. At least, strong in mind.
- Male authority. She will always be a bit stubborn towards male authority.
- Foul smells. She has a super sensitive nose.
- Urban environments.
- Assassins.
- Arrogance.
- Slavery/Slavers.
- Politics
- Dishonesty
Hobbies
- Exploring.
- Hunting.
- Leather-working.
- Woodworking.
- Music, and dancing to it.
- Traditional crafts.
- Meeting interesting people.
Other
- Loves shiny objects, but doesn't care for monetary value.
- Prefers to be in encampments, or outdoors, rather than cities.
- Likes to observe people.
Relationships
((Note: These sections are constantly being updated with new entries. Also, everything written in these sections are Kiht's IC perceptions of other characters. Any errors in character interpretation, or negative feelings are strictly IC.))
((ALSO NOTE: Information in this section may contain some character spoilers. I tried to minimize them, but if your character is in this section, and you want them removed, send me a PM (Knight Kat) on the RPC. I will remove your character, or edit their entry upon your request.))
Family
The Jakkya surname is an ancient Keeper name that has been passed down since the dawn of the Keeper clans. Because the name follows the female individuals, not a specific clan, the name is now widespread amongst the Keepers of the Moon. In other words, there may be more Keepers with the surname Jakkya, but not all Jakkyas are part of the same group or family. The surname simply indicates a shared ancestry which could be as far back as the first use of the name.
The Jakkya family is a family reunited. Three generations in the past, the family had split because of differing philosophies. One side of the family helped form the Shriekshroom clan which -was- a nomadic group of hunter-gatherers who moved from settlement to settlement within the Twelveswood. They developed into dignified scout and skilled leather-workers. They are willful and dedicated, but often very prideful. This side of the family lived at peace with Gridania until the calamity struck. At that time, they were forced to be at odds with the city for the five years of disarray and recovery of the forest. They also fought in numerous conflicts with the Ixal.
The other sides of the family stayed in the South Shroud or West Shroud, and disbursed to various Keeper groups. They practiced stern traditions that they took very seriously. They fought a constant battle for territory, and their rights to hunt in the forest.
Members freed from slavery:
Kipih Jakkya (NPC): Currently recovering in Gridania.
Noteworthy Contacts
♥ Romantic Interest ♥ Platonic Love ● Good Standing ● Neutral Standing ● Poor Standing ♦ Family or Clan
♥ Yvelont Navarre Mentor, brother, first Elezen she came to respect. Yvelont is an honorable ex-knight.
♥ Roen Deneith Kiht's first friend from Thanalan. She's known her for over a year, and is insanely loyal. Roen is a Well-meaning Paladin always drawn into conflicts between true morality and skewed justice.
●Tobias ((Nightbringer)) helped Kiht gain entrance to Gridania for a very modest fee when she still had a criminal record. She does not yet know him well enough to call him "friend", but she finds the witty Hyur to be fascinating, and is certainly in debt to him for helping her get into Gridania. She wishes to know more about him, but he is always prone to dodge questions, and use charm to divert attention. She is convinced that this is some sort of defense mechanism that guards a troubled past.
●Kendha'to Burwani. Kiht and Kendha'to grew very close after spending much time with each other. However, the male lives the life of Oschon, and tends to wander the world alone. Regardless of what happens in Kiht's life, she will always have a place in her heart for that "Bone-headed male".
♥ Rinette Molkoh Though she hardly sees Rinette anymore, Kiht will always remember the time they spent together as sisters, and will always bear the ring that declares Kiht's endless ability to forgive her.
●Merri Renalah is a friend of Kiht's that she has known for many Moons. Thanks to Kiht's efforts, Merri is now reunited with her once-lost Keeper group, and will soon be the head matron of her family. Worried about Merri's many perceived vulnerabilities, Kiht intends to watch over the girl, and help her remember what it means to be a Keeper of the Moon.
♥ Rinh'li Nelhah He use to be Kiht's mate, but now he has left on a journey to rediscover himself. Kiht is saddened, but will always have a place in her heart for him. She will move on.
●Erik Mynhier - In Kiht's opinion, he is as good a man as you can find. Does right by the world, and does what he has to defend good people and good causes. The man is a hero. Erik was one of the first to visit Kiht after a traumatic experience. She will not forget the kindness and friendship he offered her.
●Crisiet Liautroix - Is an ex-Ishgardian with a seemingly plain demeanor, but he has proven a valuable ally time and again. When Kiht disappeared, he was one of the few to investigate. He was also one of the few to show up when she needed aid in a battle. Somehow, he is always around when Kiht needs help the most.
●Enju Abbagliato - Kiht finds him to be calm and collected. She has not seen many emotions from him. She knows where Enju's true loyalties lie, and that has never concerned her as long as he continues to be an ally. He has aided her on many occasions, and was one of the few who searched for her when she went missing. He has proven to be one of her most helpful friends.
♥ Verad Bellveil - This Duskwight offered his friendship for sale at a dubiously low price. Kidding aside, he is one of those rare friends who Kiht can absolutely trust. The man is a bit mysterious, but his intentions are clear. He is a great man, and Kiht -will- support him.
●Aya Foxheart - Even as Kiht's life goes through some changes, Aya has been a nice constant. She opened up to Kiht, and that is not something Kiht will forget.
●Kahn'a Od'hilkas - Kiht was not too sure about this male Keeper at first, but has come to realize he is a good man who often gets frustrated with his inability to fix every crazy problem put before him. Kiht still does not know much about him, but feels like he may be the type that takes the weight of Ul'dah's problems onto his shoulders. A true Immortal Flame.
●Nheu'a Polaali - Kiht knows he has issues. She knows he follows a dangerous path. She knows he is not perfect. However, she sees him as a new mentor. One of the few who saw her potential, and helped her gain greater skill and strength. He is the first in a long time to have put faith in her.
♦Khloe Lyehga - Is an example of someone who Kiht did not like as much at first. The strange girl with the mysterious magic eye bears a bizarre past; all of which was thought to be a threat to Kiht's family and friends. However, she did not truly know Khloe until recently. The two have differences, but much in common as well. Khloe is a good and honest Moon-sister, and Kiht is glad she did not drive her away.
♦Nihka Mioni - Is a wise, but highly sensitive Keeper who has become part of the Shroudwolf Clan. Despite the fact that Kiht does not always know how to handle Nihka, she considers her a close friend, and feels strongly protective of Nihka and her infant daughter Sehki.
♦R'shesha Otharn - Is a Seeker huntress and scout that is like the never-ending sunshine of the Shroudwolf Clan. R'shesha seems to bond easily with anyone, and hardly displays anger. Kiht sometimes feels frustrated with how trusting R'shesha can be of strangers, but she is a loyal friend who Kiht would not trade away.
♦Sanja Polaali - Is a Keeper who once hailed from the Morbolvine Clan. However, Sanja chose her loyalty over blood and joined the Shroudwolf Clan. Kiht sometimes seriously worries about Sanja, but the teenage Keeper has been in Kiht's life for so long, she considers her a sister.
●Cy'xanne Nunh - Is a Seeker who use to exchange frequent philosophical conversations with Kiht. She finds him to be intelligent and wise. Most would not give him the benefit of the doubt due to his title, but Kiht knew better. If Kiht had been born a Seeker, she would have joined his tribe. However, as a Keeper, she can still at least be his friend.
Pyralis Targaryen - I'm not going to bother writing anything because it will likely change back to "poor standing" in a few weeks.
●Ninifae Nira - Kiht doesn't get to make new friends often anymore, but Nira is a recent jewel. Despite having a very different life, this newly "reborn" Moon-keeper has much in common with Kiht on a philosophical level.
♦Taiga Jakkya is a cousin from South Shroud. She may be rough around the edges, but her loyalty to family is unquestionable. She has shown as much wisdom as Kiht has (in most cases...), and has been counsel for Kiht on many occasions. She has quickly become very dear to Kiht.
♦Nyxh Jakkya is Kiht's half-sister. They grew up together, but have now grown apart.
♦Khloe Jakkya is Kiht's cousin. Having spent five years with her father in Ul'dah, Khloe struggles with being a traditional Jakkya. However, Kiht has come a long way in respecting that her cousin is not typical. Khloe supported Kiht on many occasions, and Kiht has not forgotten. Khloe is the oddest Jakkya, but she is still a Jakkya.
♦Nesha Jakkya is another cousin. She passed trials at a surprisingly young age, and ambitiously set off to Limsa Lominsa to learn new things that would benefit the family. She did not return until recently. Kiht thought she was dead, but quite the opposite; Nesha became an assassin on the caliber of the Rogues of Limsa Lominsa.
♦Zakkn'a Jakkya is Kiht's half-brother. He was a stubborn pain in her arse the last time she saw him. He did not get along well with many in the Morbolvine Clan. She has been out of contract with him, and wonders if he is well.
●Xydane Vale - Kiht feels that this knight is naive in that he acts like he is the solution to every problem. However, he is one of the rare people who can truly recognize the difference between right and wrong. He is an honorable man, and for that, he has gained Kiht's respect. She would never admit it though.
●Osric Melkire - He's done good things, and bad things. However, he is one of her last allies outside her Clan, and he shares Kiht's clarity.
●C'kayah Tia - While Kiht's professional relations with this male have been shaky and full of negative feelings, she has come to see that he is usually not motivated by malevolence. She thinks his selfish tendencies make him dangerous, and she questions his morals, but he seems to have a sincere empathy for people who are not his enemies.
●Askier Mergrey - Kiht thought he was a bit odd at first... Well, she still thinks he is odd. However, she has quickly come to like him. She knows little about his past, and prefers not to pry. She hears that he gets enough punishment for the things he has done.
Miah Polaali - Kiht use to be close friends with her, but they eventually could not agree on many things. She threatened Kiht's life at one point, but their last meeting ended with an attempt to make peace. Who knows what the future will bring.
Rumors
Note
Rumors are the only information that anyone can know ICly before meeting Kiht Jakkya in the game.
Common Rumors (Anyone)
- "I remember her; graduated the guild, and even helped train a few students." -When asked about at Lancer's Guild.
- "She has a service record. She advanced to the rank of Serpent Corporal then resigned." -When asked about at Order of the Twin Adder GC Base.
- "I hear she use to be a Gods damned poacher! She did some time for that, but I still don't think she's stopped." -Old Retired Wood Wailer.
Recent Rumors (Kept updated)(Anyone)
- "She has been scouting for caravans from Limsa Lominsa bound for Gridania." -Wood Wailer at Camp Tranquil
- "I hear she's staying with that damnable Dubious Duskwight now!" -Brass Blade
- "I do not know where she is, but it would be jolly to meet her." -Albert Diamond
Uncommon Rumors (Depends)
- Adventurers Guild: "She was once a Free Lancer. However, she gave up on taking guard jobs shortly after a failed assignment, and became a scout for hire."
- Twin Adder: "She helped form a peace treaty between some Keeper groups and the Order of the Twin Adder. Even was mentored by one of our soldiers."
- Buscarron: "Hells of a lot more than meets the eye, but a good woman in the end. Knows a lot of Keeper groups, and spends a lot of time hunting and scouting."
PC Rumors (Anyone)
((If you've met my character in the game then you may put any rumors you desire, here.))
- "I have counted on her when I had no one else, time and time again. Someday... someday I will repay what I owe her for her friendship." - Roen Deneith
- "She will have a special place in my heart. A place that scares me. Go away now." - Pyralis Targaryen
- "She was working as a mercenary for a woman I sent some people after, and she's never forgotten or forgiven that. A strange position for a mercenary to take, and one that's coming back to bite me." - C'kayah Tia
- "The only student of the lance I have ever taken on. There are none stronger of spirit, nor any who possess more courage, than Kiht Jakkya. She fills me with pride." - Yvelont Navarre
- "Of the brief amount of time I've known her, she was loyal and made absolute sure things were sought through to the end. 'Tis a bit of a rare trait to find in anyone." - Cedric Riordan
- "Bearing the burden of leadership in order to protect many. That... is honorable." - Xydane Vale
- "Kiht is the closest thing I have to a family and I would do anything for her. She is my moon-sister in every sense of the name." -Rinette Molkoh
- "I don't know much about her, except that she's truly wonderful. She can be trusted - I do know that as well." -Aya Foxheart
- "So strong and independent, most do not see whom I see when I look at her. I see a young woman with the weight of many worlds on her. I see smiles, tears, and joy all bottled away for the sake of others. At the Ball I managed to get her to dance a few steps with me. She seems to blush a lot, but that aside, I would trust her with my life." -Erik Mynhier
- "From all I had heard, I expected someone... larger." - Coatleque Crofte
- "Huntress unrivaled. Touch her pack at your own peril." - Osric Melkire
- "Kiht's seen more trouble than she deserves, that's for sure. She's a good woman, the sort you can rely on to always do what she should." - Aya Foxheart
- "She is noble and possesses all the traits of a leader. Aye, I consider her a friend." - Crisiet Liautroix
- "To our cities, she's but one small female, yet she's truly a woman of our kind. She shows patience, thoroughness and grace in her ways, and when I look at her, the mind longs for home and wishes to be reconciled with our traditions. I am proud to call her an ally." - Kahn'a Od'hilkas
- "We agree t'disagree. She scolds me an' tells me how much shit I do wrong, bu' as she should. I failed 'er." - Meyla Sarka
- "She's the sort of friend who is shelter in a storm. She always comes through." -Aya Foxheart
- "Kiht is an incredible leader. She almost always knows what to do, but is not afraid to admit her mistakes. I am proud to lead beside her." -Khloe Lyehga
- "I only met her briefly, and during that time it got very...very...'awkward'." She blushes, clears her throat, and says nothing more. - Lilithium Altair
- "Damn scary she can be at times, though she has the heart of a true Keeper an' is a truly kind a person. She's my respect an' more." - Jin'sae Molkot
- "Matron of the clan a couple of my friends are in. She lets me sit in on her tribe's story night. Finds herself in a fair amount of trouble from what I've heard." - Jaques Guillaume
Character Music
Extras OOC
Open to potential integration of other characters into my story. For example, I would be willing to have someone become part of her clan or family.
PM me (Knight Kat on the HRPC forums) with any questions regarding my character, or her story. I am not interested in a critique of my writing style; this is a rough draft so far. However, I would listen to any corrections on lore. I want to be as accurate as I can be when it comes to the lore of the game. Also, if there are any inconsistencies in my wiki, please let me know.
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