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<div style="float:left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0px;">[[File:RuyalenValley.jpg|320px|thumb|left|''"A many great things remind me of home… the mountain ranges, the smell of hot tea, the cold breeze from the north sweeping through my hair. Yes.. my kingdom was more to me than a place I would one day rule."'']]</div> | <div style="float:left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0px;">[[File:RuyalenValley.jpg|320px|thumb|left|''"A many great things remind me of home… the mountain ranges, the smell of hot tea, the cold breeze from the north sweeping through my hair. Yes.. my kingdom was more to me than a place I would one day rule."'']]</div> | ||
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− | <font style="color: #000; letter-spacing: 0em;">'''Upbringing in Ruyalen''' Amidst the treacherous mountain ranges of Northeastern Coerthas lies the Ruyalen Kingdom, built into the hard stone of the mountainside. Though A small, compactly-built kingdom, Ruyalen was relatively self-sufficient; beneath the towering rocks were the valley fields where they grew a majority of the food and materials they needed to survive isolated. They were a generally peaceful people, with little investment in the war brewing between Garlemald and Eorzea, but still they traded the mystic tea leaves and Tobakk grown in their fields to merchants and militants passing through. These crops were said to aid in the healing of open sores and wounds. | + | <font style="color: #000; letter-spacing: 0em;">'''Upbringing in Ruyalen...''' Amidst the treacherous mountain ranges of Northeastern Coerthas lies the Ruyalen Kingdom, built into the hard stone of the mountainside. Though A small, compactly-built kingdom, Ruyalen was relatively self-sufficient; beneath the towering rocks were the valley fields where they grew a majority of the food and materials they needed to survive isolated. They were a generally peaceful people, with little investment in the war brewing between Garlemald and Eorzea, but still they traded the mystic tea leaves and Tobakk grown in their fields to merchants and militants passing through. These crops were said to aid in the healing of open sores and wounds. |
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Lady Frejyalen Ruyalen was the crowned princess of the royal family that ruled the Ruyalen Kingdom. She had little exposure to the outside world, and her understanding of politics through-out the Realm is all second-hand knowledge from her tutors and Master Waaruna Yugen. The few stories and folklore she'd heard from other cultures was through merchants traveling through their mountain routes for trade, and the stories had always fascinated her. She yearned to travel the Realm someday, but she knew that her place was in her kingdom with her people, and she did not resent them for this. | Lady Frejyalen Ruyalen was the crowned princess of the royal family that ruled the Ruyalen Kingdom. She had little exposure to the outside world, and her understanding of politics through-out the Realm is all second-hand knowledge from her tutors and Master Waaruna Yugen. The few stories and folklore she'd heard from other cultures was through merchants traveling through their mountain routes for trade, and the stories had always fascinated her. She yearned to travel the Realm someday, but she knew that her place was in her kingdom with her people, and she did not resent them for this. | ||
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− | <font style="color: #000; letter-spacing: 0em;">'''A New Life in Ul'dah''' While most of the Ruyalen refugees settled in Mor Dhona, Frejyalen and her Guard set out for U'ldah. There she was to study under the Thaumaturges of the Arrzaneth Ossuary, in the hopes that she might gain a higher propensity for not only thaumaturgy, but the folk magic of her Witch Queen heritage as well. After two years of training with lack-luster results, Frejyalen left the Ossuary to instead seek the council of their Amalj'aa ally known as Kazagg Chah. | + | <font style="color: #000; letter-spacing: 0em;">'''A New Life in Ul'dah...''' While most of the Ruyalen refugees settled in Mor Dhona, Frejyalen and her Guard set out for U'ldah. There she was to study under the Thaumaturges of the Arrzaneth Ossuary, in the hopes that she might gain a higher propensity for not only thaumaturgy, but the folk magic of her Witch Queen heritage as well. After two years of training with lack-luster results, Frejyalen left the Ossuary to instead seek the council of their Amalj'aa ally known as Kazagg Chah. |
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Kazagg Chah sparked a new interest in Frejyalen- She drank in all that she could of the Amalj'aa's beliefs and culture, documenting her experiences and curating her first published work on their deep-rooted spiritual practices. With Rahdias and Keyu by her side, they delved deeper into the Amalj'aa's culture, visiting the few other tribes who were more open to outsiders and documenting the unknown histories of Thanalan's tribal people. Frejyalen began to feel a calling to this cause; she wanted to continue her work all across Eorzea, and to do the same with the teachings of her own people, much of which could not be salvaged after the destruction of Ruyalen. | Kazagg Chah sparked a new interest in Frejyalen- She drank in all that she could of the Amalj'aa's beliefs and culture, documenting her experiences and curating her first published work on their deep-rooted spiritual practices. With Rahdias and Keyu by her side, they delved deeper into the Amalj'aa's culture, visiting the few other tribes who were more open to outsiders and documenting the unknown histories of Thanalan's tribal people. Frejyalen began to feel a calling to this cause; she wanted to continue her work all across Eorzea, and to do the same with the teachings of her own people, much of which could not be salvaged after the destruction of Ruyalen. | ||
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They knew what the relam needed- A cultural library and group of researchers, all dedicated to the same noble cause! Even as the world moved into an era of destructive technology and abandoned its faith, they would do all they could to keep the lesser known cultures alive. She only hoped that more would join their ranks in due time, but in the meantime they continued to compile the beginning of the Alizarin Order's cultural archive. | They knew what the relam needed- A cultural library and group of researchers, all dedicated to the same noble cause! Even as the world moved into an era of destructive technology and abandoned its faith, they would do all they could to keep the lesser known cultures alive. She only hoped that more would join their ranks in due time, but in the meantime they continued to compile the beginning of the Alizarin Order's cultural archive. | ||
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+ | <div style="float:left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0px;">[[File:Chaletdoor.jpg|320px|thumb|left|''It was as her mother had taught her - That which you desire from The Spinner must be paid for in your blood. Frejyalen knelt down and dipping a metal-tipped finger in the bloody foot print she'd left on the moss-covered, she drew their sacred symbol of warding in the doorway.'']]</div> | ||
+ | <font style="color: #000; letter-spacing: 0em;">'''The Order & The Chalet...''' Three years passed, and they began the search for a place to grow their free company, The Alizarin Order. After months of searching, they got word of an abandoned boarding house in Wellwick Wood, for sale by the Order of Nald'Thal. | ||
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+ | That place became the resting place for members of The Order, aptly named The Chalet of Epiphanies; a quiet, enlightening place where one can drown themselves in the deepness of Eorzea's many cultures and forgotten histories. The Order is currently working to build up their collection and assign expeditions to responsible researchers. Frejyalen lives there on the grounds, as do many of The Order's savants and guardians, and The Chalet also hosts a Tobakk lounge that provides relaxation and spirits to the many travelers and scholars that come there for study. | ||
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− | <font style="color: #000; letter-spacing: 0em;">''' | + | <p style="line-height:1.5"><font style="color: #000; font-size:12px; letter-spacing: 0em;">'''According to Ruyalen's Folklore...''' |
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− | '' | + | <li>Witch Queens are the spiritual leaders of Ruyalen, either married into the royal family or raised by it.</li> |
− | + | <li>It is the Witch Queen's duty to protect the kingdom and its people from the harm or influence of Voidsent.</li> | |
− | + | <li>Ruyalen folk magic and lore focuses on divination, wards of protection, cleansing rituals, and sensing the Voidal Aura. Frejyalen's abilities, however, are weaker than that of her mother and grandmother.</li> | |
− | + | <li>The royal family of Ruyalen has held a high propensity for sensing Void energy and channeling aether.</li> | |
− | + | <li>In Ruyalen Folklore, wolves symbolize cunning, family, and ferocity. The howl of the mountain wolf is a sign of good luck, driving away the Voidsent. Their scavenged bones are cleaned and hung above doorways to ward off Voidsent/negative energy.</li> | |
− | </font> | + | <li>In the Ruyalen texts there is folktale titled "Zte Oko"; It depicts a giant ahriman that stalks the northern mountains, carrying off livestock and unsuspecting travelers in the dead of winter nights. It is a common cautionary tale told to children and wanderers, with many elders of Ruyalen claiming to have actually seen the horrific Voidsent.</li> |
+ | <li>Depending on the time of year, the Ruyalen people paint their dusky skin with different ceremonial markings. The most commonly used colours are red, purple, and sometimes white. The style and colour is dictated by the calendar of moon & sun cycles.</li> | ||
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− | <div style="padding:5px;font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:# | + | <div style="padding:5px;font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#CDB5CD;" size="2">■</font> "She's not from any o' the city-states, but some o'er place. Likes the finer pieces in my collection, she does." - Ul'dahn jewelry merchant</div> |
− | <div style="padding:5px;font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:# | + | <div style="padding:5px;font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#CDB5CD;" size="2">■</font> "The Ruyalen family are good people. Leave 'em be." - Momodi, Proprietress of the Quicksand</div> |
− | <div style="padding:5px;font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:# | + | <div style="padding:5px;font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#CDB5CD;" size="2">■</font> "Ooh! I seen that one, very tall 'nd proper-like! Ne'er did see a lalafell quite like 'er from 'round here. Always has a piece o' coin fer the waitin' hands, yes. Sometimes she stops t' talk, just cashul conversation and the like, yeh know. Why, jus' th' o'er day I seen her wit a couple'a miqo fellas.." - rambling Ul'dahn beggar</div> |
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− | <div style="padding:5px;font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:# | + | <div style="padding:5px;font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#8B668B;" size="2">■</font> "Lady Frejyalen was a student of the Arrzaneth Ossuary after emigrating to Ul'dah, but has since moved on to more primitive teachings. She still frequents the Ossuary to study and teach those interested in using thaumaturgy for self-defense. It is the way such magicks were used by her people, she says. If you are interested, I could send for her." - Cocobuki</div> |
− | <div style="padding:5px;font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:# | + | <div style="padding:5px;font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#8B668B;" size="2">■</font> "I hear she owns a library somewhere in th' mou'ains." - Miqo'te housekeeper</div> |
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− | <div style="padding:5px;font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:# | + | <div style="padding:5px;font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#683A5E;" size="2">■</font> "I don't know how she does it, but Lady Frejyalen seems to inspire the people around her to do their best and push ahead. It's eerily similar to the stories I've heard about a certain hero-king back home... I still have much to learn if I want to be like them someday." - Ayra Sagramore</div> |
− | <div style="padding:5px;font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:# | + | <div style="padding:5px;font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#683A5E;" size="2">■</font> "Yes, she has visited the Warleader many times now, and meddles in the affairs of the Brotherhood. He trusts her. I do not." - Loonh Gah</div> |
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Revision as of 18:57, 29 July 2016
Frejyalen Ruyalen Foreign Witch & Lorekeeper About
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 refined and proper, with her snowy white hair braided loosely behind her head and her face adorned in the traditional painted symbols of her people. She loves wearing lavish jewels and fine silks for special occasions, but her greatest accessory is her enigmatic smirk. Ceremonial Paints: Depending on the time of year, Frejyalen's dark, dusky skin will be adorned with different ceremonial markings from Ruyalen culture, the most common colour being dark red. The style and colour is dictated by the calendar of moon & sun cycles. Voice: Contrary to her stately appearance, Frejyalen has a soft voice with the thick mountain accent of her upbringing. Add in the strange epithets of her people and her speech can take on an other-worldy glow. Clothing: Frejyalen typically wears long robes or jackets in dark jewel tones, detailed with bright metal trinkets or embroidery in gold and silver. She will pay handsomely for superior and unique craftsmanship. Collecting trinkets and baubles is one of her vices, and many of her favourite pieces (crafted by her fiance) include bones, crystals, glass, and found objects. Compassionate, Refined, Curious, Optimistic, Faithful Character Theme: Heartlines by Florence + The Machine
Upbringing in Ruyalen... Amidst the treacherous mountain ranges of Northeastern Coerthas lies the Ruyalen Kingdom, built into the hard stone of the mountainside. Though A small, compactly-built kingdom, Ruyalen was relatively self-sufficient; beneath the towering rocks were the valley fields where they grew a majority of the food and materials they needed to survive isolated. They were a generally peaceful people, with little investment in the war brewing between Garlemald and Eorzea, but still they traded the mystic tea leaves and Tobakk grown in their fields to merchants and militants passing through. These crops were said to aid in the healing of open sores and wounds.
A New Life in Ul'dah... While most of the Ruyalen refugees settled in Mor Dhona, Frejyalen and her Guard set out for U'ldah. There she was to study under the Thaumaturges of the Arrzaneth Ossuary, in the hopes that she might gain a higher propensity for not only thaumaturgy, but the folk magic of her Witch Queen heritage as well. After two years of training with lack-luster results, Frejyalen left the Ossuary to instead seek the council of their Amalj'aa ally known as Kazagg Chah.
The Order & The Chalet... Three years passed, and they began the search for a place to grow their free company, The Alizarin Order. After months of searching, they got word of an abandoned boarding house in Wellwick Wood, for sale by the Order of Nald'Thal.
According to Ruyalen's Folklore...
Some of these rumors may be untrue or speculation.
KEY: ♥ Family & Close Comrades | ♦ Legion Allied | ● Acquaintances | ✘ Offensive Persons
That which you desire from The Spinner must be paid for in your blood. |