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W'pondahl Amih

2015-01-15T11:37:10Z

Pondahl:

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Renting a private room inside the Kindred headquarters</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': Single</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Devout belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===
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<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===
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<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down many of the remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. This is, however, lessening. Recent events have led to her becoming more conscious of the movements of her ear, even if it's often after the fact, and thus too late to still their motion.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is still blindly fumbling her way through what is expected, and what is 'proper'. Wearing her heart on her sleeve as she does, it tends to be fairly easy to judge whether something sits well with the Seeker, even if she stumbles over the words that would clearly state such. Recent events with her significant other, [[Mimiru Miru]], have led to several steps forward however, and her fear of contact, while still very clear and present in regards to most others, has lessened to a degree with the Lalafell who has laied claim to her heart so that she is often seen holding hands when in her company. Exposure, patience and trust evidently work wonders about Pond. In addition to this, she has begun working with the leader of the Kindred, [[Sastra Mortier]], to overcome this fear with conscious thought and calming breathing techniques. The combined results seem to be doing much for her ability to not run screaming from people!</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li><li>Thunderstorms</li><li>Looking at snow</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li><li>Deception</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Mimiru Miru]]:''' A Lalafell that Pond only met, by chance, one morning within the Kindred home, who introduced herself as the girlfriend of [[Nunupu Nupu]]. After their first meeting, it appears that Nupu admitted to an indiscretion of sorts, and the two parted. The next meeting between Pond and Miru led to Pond's politeness and warmth being mistaken for flirting, and much apologising and blushing ensued. As it happens, Miru was partially correct, but not even Pond herself knew she found the little Lalafell attractive. Several meetings later and very enjoyable conversations, and Pond finally admitted that perhaps she could find it in herself to act upon growing feelings and date her own gender, after a very painful admittal that she had yet to meet a male of any species that appealed to her as anything more than a friend. Since such a time, the two have been taking things slow, but still steady, and their relationship has blossomed in much the same way as Pond's feelings for the brave young Lalafell have - greatly, and into something beautiful.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister. The strength of her devotion to the Seeker has already led to her sacrificing much, and likely yet more to come as recent actions catch up with all involved in the intrigue with Bexy and her blood sister, [[Zarya Amalaryssia]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the knight for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such! Previously, Pond was accepted as his page but events have led to her taking sides, and sacrifing much, including her position with Vyncent.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears. Even moreso, however, in faux-cat ears and a tail. As the person to first introduce Pond to the lengthier, more elegant skirts, and to the breathing technique she's becoming so dependent upon, Pond feels she owes Sastra much, and there is a healthy amount of trust there for the Highlander.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rei Wakeflame]]:''' A Keeper that Pond has met on many occasions, and through exposure and the occasional passing conversation, has come to accept as a friend.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger. A third meeting led to yet another disregard of personal space, and her opinion of the drunkard hasn't climbed since. Tolerates his presence for the good of the Kindred about her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Nunupu Nupu]]''' A Lalafell that Pond has met in passing, and was generally well liked until learning of the events between her and [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Emelia Iscantel]]''' A Seeker Pond has met several times in passing, but only recently had the chance to speak with directly. Friendly enough, and Pond worries so over her illness.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vijara Windaar]]''' First met as a friend of Bexy's, Pond came to... respect, if not admire the Keeper. Events of late have shaken that view, but the reasons behind certain choices are understood, even if Pond can't bring herself to agree with them.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vrimala Verrik]]''' Given that their first proper encounter ended with Pond headbutting the Hyur and running from the building in a blind panic, things should not have ended well. As with many other people however, time and exposure have softened Pond's views, and coupled with some time spent hunting side by side in Thanalan, Pond is coming to accept that mayhaps she could have found herself yet another friend.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Quinthel Moranguin]]''' Pond's... 'boss' for want of a better word. Manages the Kindred house staff, and so she answers directly to him. Polite and friendly, if tall and somewhat scary to behold, he is nevertheless the second finest chef Pond has ever met, trumped to the title of finest by [[Mimiru Miru]], and Pond would admit she may be somewhat biased there. Still, his opinion is respected, and his help learning to prepare non-meat based meals have earned him a significant amount of favour.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Zarya Amalaryssia]]''' Bexy's sister. Pond is aware of her history, but is willing to accept that with her loss of memories, it would be unfair to judge her on her past actions. As such, Pond currently has very little basis to form an opinion of her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rinh Hallani]]''' A somewhat, mmm... 'severe' Keeper would be Pond's impression of the Keeper. Well-spoken however, if somewhat intimidating.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' Another Keeper. Would appear to be Rinh's partner, but other than that, nothing is known of him.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]''' Pond is somewhat unsure what to make of her. Their first meeting was Senna offering Pond a bed within the Kindred whenever Senna was not using it, yet the Zarya event, and trying to order Pond to join the deception has tarnished that opinion greatly, and leaves Pond at a loss. Very much a moral enigma Pond is as yet unable to puzzle out.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vincent Lacroix]]''' Second only to Sastra, and commanding of the Kindred's mercenary element, Pond is, admittedly, rather petrified of the man who has no issues admitting to having killed. That he thought the killing just, and that Pond somewhat agrees, doesn't do much to change her opinion.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>
::*"Would seem she's become rather taken with that little pink-mopped Lalafell." - <i>Passing Hyur</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>
::*"Oh aye? Yeah, seen her around. Tends to appear in the damndest places each morning, with that Lala lass." - <i>Various guards and sentries throughout Eorzea</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>
::*"Got dragged off t' some cave out in Thanalan with that Sastra lass, lookin' wide-eyed an' bleedin' petrified. Came out lookin' jus' as wide-eyed, an' kinda dazed, she did." - <i>Travelling merchant passing through Highbridge</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

:[[File:Pondahl3.jpeg|right|132px]]

<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

W'pondahl Amih

2014-06-06T22:21:31Z

Pondahl: /* Acquaintances */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===
[[File:Pond_5.jpg|400px|right]][[File:Pond_night_1.png|400px|right]]
<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===
[[File:Pond_armour.png|right]]
<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down many of the remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. This is, however, lessening. Recent events have led to her becoming more conscious of the movements of her ear, even if it's often after the fact, and thus too late to still their motion.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is still blindly fumbling her way through what is expected, and what is 'proper'. Wearing her heart on her sleeve as she does, it tends to be fairly easy to judge whether something sits well with the Seeker, even if she stumbles over the words that would clearly state such. Recent events with her significant other, [[Mimiru Miru]], have led to several steps forward however, and her fear of contact, while still very clear and present in regards to most others, has lessened to a degree with the Lalafell who has laied claim to her heart so that she is often seen holding hands when in her company. Exposure, patience and trust evidently work wonders about Pond. In addition to this, she has begun working with the leader of the Kindred, [[Sastra Mortier]], to overcome this fear with conscious thought and calming breathing techniques. The combined results seem to be doing much for her ability to not run screaming from people!</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword'''</div>===

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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li><li>Thunderstorms</li><li>Looking at snow</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li><li>Deception</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Mimiru Miru]]:''' A Lalafell that Pond only met, by chance, one morning within the Kindred home, who introduced herself as the girlfriend of [[Nunupu Nupu]]. After their first meeting, it appears that Nupu admitted to an indiscretion of sorts, and the two parted. The next meeting between Pond and Miru led to Pond's politeness and warmth being mistaken for flirting, and much apologising and blushing ensued. As it happens, Miru was partially correct, but not even Pond herself knew she found the little Lalafell attractive. Several meetings later and very enjoyable conversations, and Pond finally admitted that perhaps she could find it in herself to act upon growing feelings and date her own gender, after a very painful admittal that she had yet to meet a male of any species that appealed to her as anything more than a friend. Since such a time, the two have been taking things slow, but still steady, and their relationship has blossomed in much the same way as Pond's feelings for the brave young Lalafell have - greatly, and into something beautiful.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister. The strength of her devotion to the Seeker has already led to her sacrificing much, and likely yet more to come as recent actions catch up with all involved in the intrigue with Bexy and her blood sister, [[Zarya Amalaryssia]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the knight for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such! Previously, Pond was accepted as his page but events have led to her taking sides, and sacrifing much, including her position with Vyncent.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears. Even moreso, however, in faux-cat ears and a tail. As the person to first introduce Pond to the lengthier, more elegant skirts, and to the breathing technique she's becoming so dependent upon, Pond feels she owes Sastra much, and there is a healthy amount of trust there for the Highlander.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rei Wakeflame]]:''' A Keeper that Pond has met on many occasions, and through exposure and the occasional passing conversation, has come to accept as a friend.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger. A third meeting led to yet another disregard of personal space, and her opinion of the drunkard hasn't climbed since. Tolerates his presence for the good of the Kindred about her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Nunupu Nupu]]''' A Lalafell that Pond has met in passing, and was generally well liked until learning of the events between her and [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Emelia Iscantel]]''' A Seeker Pond has met several times in passing, but only recently had the chance to speak with directly. Friendly enough, and Pond worries so over her illness.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vijara Windaar]]''' First met as a friend of Bexy's, Pond came to... respect, if not admire the Keeper. Events of late have shaken that view, but the reasons behind certain choices are understood, even if Pond can't bring herself to agree with them.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vrimala Verrik]]''' Given that their first proper encounter ended with Pond headbutting the Hyur and running from the building in a blind panic, things should not have ended well. As with many other people however, time and exposure have softened Pond's views, and coupled with some time spent hunting side by side in Thanalan, Pond is coming to accept that mayhaps she could have found herself yet another friend.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Quinthel Moranguin]]''' Pond's... 'boss' for want of a better word. Manages the Kindred house staff, and so she answers directly to him. Polite and friendly, if tall and somewhat scary to behold, he is nevertheless the second finest chef Pond has ever met, trumped to the title of finest by [[Mimiru Miru]], and Pond would admit she may be somewhat biased there. Still, his opinion is respected, and his help learning to prepare non-meat based meals have earned him a significant amount of favour.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Zarya Amalaryssia]]''' Bexy's sister. Pond is aware of her history, but is willing to accept that with her loss of memories, it would be unfair to judge her on her past actions. As such, Pond currently has very little basis to form an opinion of her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rinh Hallani]]''' A somewhat, mmm... 'severe' Keeper would be Pond's impression of the Keeper. Well-spoken however, if somewhat intimidating.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' Another Keeper. Would appear to be Rinh's partner, but other than that, nothing is known of him.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]''' Pond is somewhat unsure what to make of her. Their first meeting was Senna offering Pond a bed within the Kindred whenever Senna was not using it, yet the Zarya event, and trying to order Pond to join the deception has tarnished that opinion greatly, and leaves Pond at a loss. Very much a moral enigma Pond is as yet unable to puzzle out.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vincent Lacroix]]''' Second only to Sastra, and commanding of the Kindred's mercenary element, Pond is, admittedly, rather petrified of the man who has no issues admitting to having killed. That he thought the killing just, and that Pond somewhat agrees, doesn't do much to change her opinion.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>
::*"Would seem she's become rather taken with that little pink-mopped Lalafell." - <i>Passing Hyur</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>
::*"Oh aye? Yeah, seen her around. Tends to appear in the damndest places each morning, with that Lala lass." - <i>Various guards and sentries throughout Eorzea</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>
::*"Got dragged off t' some cave out in Thanalan with that Sastra lass, lookin' wide-eyed an' bleedin' petrified. Came out lookin' jus' as wide-eyed, an' kinda dazed, she did." - <i>Travelling merchant passing through Highbridge</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

W'pondahl Amih

2014-06-06T22:20:57Z

Pondahl: /* Acquaintances */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===
[[File:Pond_5.jpg|400px|right]][[File:Pond_night_1.png|400px|right]]
<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===
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<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down many of the remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. This is, however, lessening. Recent events have led to her becoming more conscious of the movements of her ear, even if it's often after the fact, and thus too late to still their motion.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is still blindly fumbling her way through what is expected, and what is 'proper'. Wearing her heart on her sleeve as she does, it tends to be fairly easy to judge whether something sits well with the Seeker, even if she stumbles over the words that would clearly state such. Recent events with her significant other, [[Mimiru Miru]], have led to several steps forward however, and her fear of contact, while still very clear and present in regards to most others, has lessened to a degree with the Lalafell who has laied claim to her heart so that she is often seen holding hands when in her company. Exposure, patience and trust evidently work wonders about Pond. In addition to this, she has begun working with the leader of the Kindred, [[Sastra Mortier]], to overcome this fear with conscious thought and calming breathing techniques. The combined results seem to be doing much for her ability to not run screaming from people!</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li><li>Thunderstorms</li><li>Looking at snow</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li><li>Deception</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Mimiru Miru]]:''' A Lalafell that Pond only met, by chance, one morning within the Kindred home, who introduced herself as the girlfriend of [[Nunupu Nupu]]. After their first meeting, it appears that Nupu admitted to an indiscretion of sorts, and the two parted. The next meeting between Pond and Miru led to Pond's politeness and warmth being mistaken for flirting, and much apologising and blushing ensued. As it happens, Miru was partially correct, but not even Pond herself knew she found the little Lalafell attractive. Several meetings later and very enjoyable conversations, and Pond finally admitted that perhaps she could find it in herself to act upon growing feelings and date her own gender, after a very painful admittal that she had yet to meet a male of any species that appealed to her as anything more than a friend. Since such a time, the two have been taking things slow, but still steady, and their relationship has blossomed in much the same way as Pond's feelings for the brave young Lalafell have - greatly, and into something beautiful.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister. The strength of her devotion to the Seeker has already led to her sacrificing much, and likely yet more to come as recent actions catch up with all involved in the intrigue with Bexy and her blood sister, [[Zarya Amalaryssia]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the knight for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such! Previously, Pond was accepted as his page but events have led to her taking sides, and sacrifing much, including her position with Vyncent.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears. Even moreso, however, in faux-cat ears and a tail. As the person to first introduce Pond to the lengthier, more elegant skirts, and to the breathing technique she's becoming so dependent upon, Pond feels she owes Sastra much, and there is a healthy amount of trust there for the Highlander.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rei Wakeflame]]:''' A Keeper that Pond has met on many occasions, and through exposure and the occasional passing conversation, has come to accept as a friend.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger. A third meeting led to yet another disregard of personal space, and her opinion of the drunkard hasn't climbed since. Tolerates his presence for the good of the Kindred about her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Nunupu Nupu]]''' A Lalafell that Pond has met in passing, and was generally well liked until learning of the events between her and [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Emelia Iscantel]]''' A Seeker Pond has met several times in passing, but only recently had the chance to speak with directly. Friendly enough, and Pond worries so over her illness.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vijara Windaar]]''' First met as a friend of Bexy's, Pond came to... respect, if not admire the Keeper. Events of late have shaken that view, but the reasons behind certain choices are understood, even if Pond can't bring herself to agree with them.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vrimala Verrik]]''' Given that their first proper encounter ended with Pond headbutting the Hyur and running from the building in a blind panic, things should not have ended well. As with many other people however, time and exposure have softened Pond's views, and coupled with some time spent hunting side by side in Thanalan, Pond is coming to accept that mayhaps she could have found herself yet another friend.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Quinthel Moranguin]]''' Pond's... 'boss' for want of a better word. Manages the Kindred house staff, and so she answers directly to him. Polite and friendly, if tall and somewhat scary to behold, he is nevertheless the second finest chef Pond has ever met, trumped to the title of finest by [[Mimiru Miru]], and Pond would admit she may be somewhat biased there. Still, his opinion is respected, and his help learning to prepare non-meat based meals have earned him a significant amount of favour.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Zarya Amalaryssia]]''' Bexy's sister. Pond is aware of her history, but is willing to accept that with her loss of memories, it would be unfair to judge her on her past actions. As such, Pond currently has very little basis to form an opinion of her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rinh Hallani]]''' A somewhat, mmm... 'severe' Keeper would be Pond's impression of the Keeper. Well-spoken however, if somewhat intimidating.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' Another Keeper. Would appear to be Rinh's partner, but other than that, nothing is known of him.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]''' Pond is somewhat unsure what to make of her. Their first meeting was Senna offering Pond a bed within the Kindred whenever Senna was not using it, yet the Zarya event, and trying to order Pond to join the deception has tarnished that opinion greatly, and leaves Pond at a loss. Very much a moral enigma Pond is as yet unable to puzzle out.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vincent Lacroix]]''' Second only to Sastra, and commanding of the Kindred's mercenary element, Pond is, admittedly, rather petrified of the man who has no issues admitting to having killed. That he thought the killing just, and that Pond somewhat agrees, doesn't do much to change her opinion.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>
::*"Would seem she's become rather taken with that little pink-mopped Lalafell." - <i>Passing Hyur</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>
::*"Oh aye? Yeah, seen her around. Tends to appear in the damndest places each morning, with that Lala lass." - <i>Various guards and sentries throughout Eorzea</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>
::*"Got dragged off t' some cave out in Thanalan with that Sastra lass, lookin' wide-eyed an' bleedin' petrified. Came out lookin' jus' as wide-eyed, an' kinda dazed, she did." - <i>Travelling merchant passing through Highbridge</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

W'pondahl Amih

2014-06-06T18:42:17Z

Pondahl: /* Combat */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===
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<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===
[[File:Pond_armour.png|right]]
<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down many of the remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. This is, however, lessening. Recent events have led to her becoming more conscious of the movements of her ear, even if it's often after the fact, and thus too late to still their motion.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is still blindly fumbling her way through what is expected, and what is 'proper'. Wearing her heart on her sleeve as she does, it tends to be fairly easy to judge whether something sits well with the Seeker, even if she stumbles over the words that would clearly state such. Recent events with her significant other, [[Mimiru Miru]], have led to several steps forward however, and her fear of contact, while still very clear and present in regards to most others, has lessened to a degree with the Lalafell who has laied claim to her heart so that she is often seen holding hands when in her company. Exposure, patience and trust evidently work wonders about Pond. In addition to this, she has begun working with the leader of the Kindred, [[Sastra Mortier]], to overcome this fear with conscious thought and calming breathing techniques. The combined results seem to be doing much for her ability to not run screaming from people!</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li><li>Thunderstorms</li><li>Looking at snow</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li><li>Deception</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Mimiru Miru]]:''' A Lalafell that Pond only met, by chance, one morning within the Kindred home, who introduced herself as the girlfriend of [[Nunupu Nupu]]. After their first meeting, it appears that Nupu admitted to an indiscretion of sorts, and the two parted. The next meeting between Pond and Miru led to Pond's politeness and warmth being mistaken for flirting, and much apologising and blushing ensued. As it happens, Miru was partially correct, but not even Pond herself knew she found the little Lalafell attractive. Several meetings later and very enjoyable conversations, and Pond finally admitted that perhaps she could find it in herself to act upon growing feelings and date her own gender, after a very painful admittal that she had yet to meet a male of any species that appealed to her as anything more than a friend. Since such a time, the two have been taking things slow, but still steady, and their relationship has blossomed in much the same way as Pond's feelings for the brave young Lalafell have - greatly, and into something beautiful.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister. The strength of her devotion to the Seeker has already led to her sacrificing much, and likely yet more to come as recent actions catch up with all involved in the intrigue with Bexy and her blood sister, [[Zarya Amalaryssia]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the knight for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such! Previously, Pond was accepted as his page but events have led to her taking sides, and sacrifing much, including her position with Vyncent.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears. Even moreso, however, in faux-cat ears and a tail. As the person to first introduce Pond to the lengthier, more elegant skirts, and to the breathing technique she's becoming so dependent upon, Pond feels she owes Sastra much, and there is a healthy amount of trust there for the Highlander.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rei Wakeflame]]:''' A Keeper that Pond has met on many occasions, and through exposure and the occasional passing conversation, has come to accept as a friend.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger. A third meeting led to yet another disregard of personal space, and her opinion of the drunkard hasn't climbed since. Tolerates his presence for the good of the Kindred about her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Nunupu Nupu]]''' A Lalafell that Pond has met in passing, and was generally well liked until learning of the events between her and [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Emelia Iscantel]]''' A Seeker Pond has met several times in passing, but only recently had the chance to speak with directly. Friendly enough, and Pond worries so over her illness.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vijara Windaar]]''' First met as a friend of Bexy's, Pond came to... respect, if not admire the Keeper. Events of late have shaken that view, but the reasons behind certain choices are understood, even if Pond can't bring herself to agree with them.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vrimala Verrik]]''' Given that their first proper encounter ended with Pond headbutting the Hyur and running from the building in a blind panic, things should not have ended well. As with many other people however, time and exposure have softened Pond's views, and coupled with some time spent hunting side by side in Thanalan, Pond is coming to accept that mayhaps she could have found herself yet another friend.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Quinthel Moranguin]]''' Pond's... 'boss' for want of a better word. Manages the Kindred house staff, and so she answers directly to him. Polite and friendly, if tall and somewhat scary to behold, he is nevertheless the second finest chef Pond has ever met, trumped to the title of finest by [[Mimiru Miru]], and Pond would admit she may be somewhat biased there. Still, his opinion is respected, and his help learning to prepare non-meat based meals have earned him a significant amount of favour.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Zarya Amalaryssia]]''' Bexy's sister. Pond is aware of her history, but is willing to accept that with her loss of memories, it would be unfair to judge her on her past actions. As such, Pond currently has very little basis to form an opinion of her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rinh Hallani]]''' A somewhat, mmm... 'severe' Keeper would be Pond's impression of the Keeper. Well-spoken however, if somewhat intimidating.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' Another Keeper. Would appear to be Rinh's partner, but other than that, nothing is known of him.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]''' Pond is somewhat unsure what to make of her. Their first meeting was Senna offering Pond a bed within the Kindred whenever Senna was not using it, yet the Zarya event, and trying to order Pond to join the deception has tarnished that opinion greatly, and leaves Pond at a loss. Very much a moral enigma Pond is as yet unable to puzzle out.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vincent Lacroix]]''' Second only to Sastra, and commanding of the Kindred's mercenary element, Pond is, admittedly, rather petrified of the man who has no issues admitting to having killed. That he thought the killing just, and that Pond somewhat agrees, doesn't do much to change her opinion.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>
::*"Would seem she's become rather taken with that little pink-mopped Lalafell." - <i>Passing Hyur</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>
::*"Oh aye? Yeah, seen her around. Tends to appear in the damndest places each morning, with that Lala lass." - <i>Various guards and sentries throughout Eorzea</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>
::*"Got dragged off t' some cave out in Thanalan with that Sastra lass, lookin' wide-eyed an' bleedin' petrified. Came out lookin' jus' as wide-eyed, an' kinda dazed, she did." - <i>Travelling merchant passing through Highbridge</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

:[[File:Pondahl3.jpeg|right|132px]]

<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

W'pondahl Amih

2014-06-06T18:41:26Z

Pondahl: /* Behavior */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===
[[File:Pond_5.jpg|400px|right]][[File:Pond_night_1.png|400px|right]]
<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===
[[File:Pond_armour.png|right]]
<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down many of the remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. This is, however, lessening. Recent events have led to her becoming more conscious of the movements of her ear, even if it's often after the fact, and thus too late to still their motion.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is still blindly fumbling her way through what is expected, and what is 'proper'. Wearing her heart on her sleeve as she does, it tends to be fairly easy to judge whether something sits well with the Seeker, even if she stumbles over the words that would clearly state such. Recent events with her significant other, [[Mimiru Miru]], have led to several steps forward however, and her fear of contact, while still very clear and present in regards to most others, has lessened to a degree with the Lalafell who has laied claim to her heart so that she is often seen holding hands when in her company. Exposure, patience and trust evidently work wonders about Pond. In addition to this, she has begun working with the leader of the Kindred, [[Sastra Mortier]], to overcome this fear with conscious thought and calming breathing techniques. The combined results seem to be doing much for her ability to not run screaming from people!</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword'''</div>===
[[File:Pond_9.jpg|400px|right]]
((Details being finalised!))

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

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! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
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| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li><li>Thunderstorms</li><li>Looking at snow</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li><li>Deception</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Mimiru Miru]]:''' A Lalafell that Pond only met, by chance, one morning within the Kindred home, who introduced herself as the girlfriend of [[Nunupu Nupu]]. After their first meeting, it appears that Nupu admitted to an indiscretion of sorts, and the two parted. The next meeting between Pond and Miru led to Pond's politeness and warmth being mistaken for flirting, and much apologising and blushing ensued. As it happens, Miru was partially correct, but not even Pond herself knew she found the little Lalafell attractive. Several meetings later and very enjoyable conversations, and Pond finally admitted that perhaps she could find it in herself to act upon growing feelings and date her own gender, after a very painful admittal that she had yet to meet a male of any species that appealed to her as anything more than a friend. Since such a time, the two have been taking things slow, but still steady, and their relationship has blossomed in much the same way as Pond's feelings for the brave young Lalafell have - greatly, and into something beautiful.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister. The strength of her devotion to the Seeker has already led to her sacrificing much, and likely yet more to come as recent actions catch up with all involved in the intrigue with Bexy and her blood sister, [[Zarya Amalaryssia]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the knight for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such! Previously, Pond was accepted as his page but events have led to her taking sides, and sacrifing much, including her position with Vyncent.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears. Even moreso, however, in faux-cat ears and a tail. As the person to first introduce Pond to the lengthier, more elegant skirts, and to the breathing technique she's becoming so dependent upon, Pond feels she owes Sastra much, and there is a healthy amount of trust there for the Highlander.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rei Wakeflame]]:''' A Keeper that Pond has met on many occasions, and through exposure and the occasional passing conversation, has come to accept as a friend.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger. A third meeting led to yet another disregard of personal space, and her opinion of the drunkard hasn't climbed since. Tolerates his presence for the good of the Kindred about her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Nunupu Nupu]]''' A Lalafell that Pond has met in passing, and was generally well liked until learning of the events between her and [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Emelia Iscantel]]''' A Seeker Pond has met several times in passing, but only recently had the chance to speak with directly. Friendly enough, and Pond worries so over her illness.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vijara Windaar]]''' First met as a friend of Bexy's, Pond came to... respect, if not admire the Keeper. Events of late have shaken that view, but the reasons behind certain choices are understood, even if Pond can't bring herself to agree with them.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vrimala Verrik]]''' Given that their first proper encounter ended with Pond headbutting the Hyur and running from the building in a blind panic, things should not have ended well. As with many other people however, time and exposure have softened Pond's views, and coupled with some time spent hunting side by side in Thanalan, Pond is coming to accept that mayhaps she could have found herself yet another friend.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Quinthel Moranguin]]''' Pond's... 'boss' for want of a better word. Manages the Kindred house staff, and so she answers directly to him. Polite and friendly, if tall and somewhat scary to behold, he is nevertheless the second finest chef Pond has ever met, trumped to the title of finest by [[Mimiru Miru]], and Pond would admit she may be somewhat biased there. Still, his opinion is respected, and his help learning to prepare non-meat based meals have earned him a significant amount of favour.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Zarya Amalaryssia]]''' Bexy's sister. Pond is aware of her history, but is willing to accept that with her loss of memories, it would be unfair to judge her on her past actions. As such, Pond currently has very little basis to form an opinion of her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rinh Hallani]]''' A somewhat, mmm... 'severe' Keeper would be Pond's impression of the Keeper. Well-spoken however, if somewhat intimidating.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' Another Keeper. Would appear to be Rinh's partner, but other than that, nothing is known of him.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]''' Pond is somewhat unsure what to make of her. Their first meeting was Senna offering Pond a bed within the Kindred whenever Senna was not using it, yet the Zarya event, and trying to order Pond to join the deception has tarnished that opinion greatly, and leaves Pond at a loss. Very much a moral enigma Pond is as yet unable to puzzle out.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vincent Lacroix]]''' Second only to Sastra, and commanding of the Kindred's mercenary element, Pond is, admittedly, rather petrified of the man who has no issues admitting to having killed. That he thought the killing just, and that Pond somewhat agrees, doesn't do much to change her opinion.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>
::*"Would seem she's become rather taken with that little pink-mopped Lalafell." - <i>Passing Hyur</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>
::*"Oh aye? Yeah, seen her around. Tends to appear in the damndest places each morning, with that Lala lass." - <i>Various guards and sentries throughout Eorzea</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>
::*"Got dragged off t' some cave out in Thanalan with that Sastra lass, lookin' wide-eyed an' bleedin' petrified. Came out lookin' jus' as wide-eyed, an' kinda dazed, she did." - <i>Travelling merchant passing through Highbridge</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

:[[File:Pondahl3.jpeg|right|132px]]

<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

W'pondahl Amih

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Pondahl: /* Behavior */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===
[[File:Pond_5.jpg|400px|right]][[File:Pond_night_1.png|400px|right]]
<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===
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<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down many of the remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. This is, however, lessening. Recent events have led to her becoming more conscious of the movements of her ear, even if it's often after the fact, and thus too late to still their motion.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is still blindly fumbling her way through what is expected, and what is 'proper'. Wearing her heart on her sleeve as she does, it tends to be fairly easy to judge whether something sits well with the Seeker, even if she stumbles over the words that would clearly state such. Recent events with her significant other, [[Mimiru Miru]], have led to several steps forward however, and her fear of contact, while still very clear and present in regards to most others, has lessened to a degree with the Lalafell who has laied claim to her heart so that she is often seen holding hands when in her company. Exposure, patience and trust evidently work wonders about Pond. In addition to this, she has begun working with the leader of the Kindred, [[Sastra Mortier]], to overcome this fear with conscious thought and calming breathing techniques. The combined results seem to be doing much for her ability to not run screaming from people!</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword'''</div>===
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((Details being finalised!))

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li><li>Thunderstorms</li><li>Looking at snow</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li><li>Deception</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Mimiru Miru]]:''' A Lalafell that Pond only met, by chance, one morning within the Kindred home, who introduced herself as the girlfriend of [[Nunupu Nupu]]. After their first meeting, it appears that Nupu admitted to an indiscretion of sorts, and the two parted. The next meeting between Pond and Miru led to Pond's politeness and warmth being mistaken for flirting, and much apologising and blushing ensued. As it happens, Miru was partially correct, but not even Pond herself knew she found the little Lalafell attractive. Several meetings later and very enjoyable conversations, and Pond finally admitted that perhaps she could find it in herself to act upon growing feelings and date her own gender, after a very painful admittal that she had yet to meet a male of any species that appealed to her as anything more than a friend. Since such a time, the two have been taking things slow, but still steady, and their relationship has blossomed in much the same way as Pond's feelings for the brave young Lalafell have - greatly, and into something beautiful.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister. The strength of her devotion to the Seeker has already led to her sacrificing much, and likely yet more to come as recent actions catch up with all involved in the intrigue with Bexy and her blood sister, [[Zarya Amalaryssia]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the knight for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such! Previously, Pond was accepted as his page but events have led to her taking sides, and sacrifing much, including her position with Vyncent.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears. Even moreso, however, in faux-cat ears and a tail. As the person to first introduce Pond to the lengthier, more elegant skirts, and to the breathing technique she's becoming so dependent upon, Pond feels she owes Sastra much, and there is a healthy amount of trust there for the Highlander.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rei Wakeflame]]:''' A Keeper that Pond has met on many occasions, and through exposure and the occasional passing conversation, has come to accept as a friend.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger. A third meeting led to yet another disregard of personal space, and her opinion of the drunkard hasn't climbed since. Tolerates his presence for the good of the Kindred about her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Nunupu Nupu]]''' A Lalafell that Pond has met in passing, and was generally well liked until learning of the events between her and [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Emelia Iscantel]]''' A Seeker Pond has met several times in passing, but only recently had the chance to speak with directly. Friendly enough, and Pond worries so over her illness.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vijara Windaar]]''' First met as a friend of Bexy's, Pond came to... respect, if not admire the Keeper. Events of late have shaken that view, but the reasons behind certain choices are understood, even if Pond can't bring herself to agree with them.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vrimala Verrik]]''' Given that their first proper encounter ended with Pond headbutting the Hyur and running from the building in a blind panic, things should not have ended well. As with many other people however, time and exposure have softened Pond's views, and coupled with some time spent hunting side by side in Thanalan, Pond is coming to accept that mayhaps she could have found herself yet another friend.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Quinthel Moranguin]]''' Pond's... 'boss' for want of a better word. Manages the Kindred house staff, and so she answers directly to him. Polite and friendly, if tall and somewhat scary to behold, he is nevertheless the second finest chef Pond has ever met, trumped to the title of finest by [[Mimiru Miru]], and Pond would admit she may be somewhat biased there. Still, his opinion is respected, and his help learning to prepare non-meat based meals have earned him a significant amount of favour.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Zarya Amalaryssia]]''' Bexy's sister. Pond is aware of her history, but is willing to accept that with her loss of memories, it would be unfair to judge her on her past actions. As such, Pond currently has very little basis to form an opinion of her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rinh Hallani]]''' A somewhat, mmm... 'severe' Keeper would be Pond's impression of the Keeper. Well-spoken however, if somewhat intimidating.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' Another Keeper. Would appear to be Rinh's partner, but other than that, nothing is known of him.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]''' Pond is somewhat unsure what to make of her. Their first meeting was Senna offering Pond a bed within the Kindred whenever Senna was not using it, yet the Zarya event, and trying to order Pond to join the deception has tarnished that opinion greatly, and leaves Pond at a loss. Very much a moral enigma Pond is as yet unable to puzzle out.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vincent Lacroix]]''' Second only to Sastra, and commanding of the Kindred's mercenary element, Pond is, admittedly, rather petrified of the man who has no issues admitting to having killed. That he thought the killing just, and that Pond somewhat agrees, doesn't do much to change her opinion.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>
::*"Would seem she's become rather taken with that little pink-mopped Lalafell." - <i>Passing Hyur</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>
::*"Oh aye? Yeah, seen her around. Tends to appear in the damndest places each morning, with that Lala lass." - <i>Various guards and sentries throughout Eorzea</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>
::*"Got dragged off t' some cave out in Thanalan with that Sastra lass, lookin' wide-eyed an' bleedin' petrified. Came out lookin' jus' as wide-eyed, an' kinda dazed, she did." - <i>Travelling merchant passing through Highbridge</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

:[[File:Pondahl3.jpeg|right|132px]]

<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

File:Pond armour.png

2014-06-06T18:39:31Z

Pondahl:

W'pondahl Amih

2014-06-06T18:39:02Z

Pondahl: /* Sword */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===
[[File:Pond_5.jpg|400px|right]][[File:Pond_night_1.png|400px|right]]
<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down any remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. This is, however, lessening. Recent events have led to her becoming more conscious of the movements of her ear, even if it's often after the fact, and thus too late to still their motion.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is still blindly fumbling her way through what is expected, and what is 'proper'. Wearing her heart on her sleeve as she does, it tends to be fairly easy to judge whether something sits well with the Seeker, even if she stumbles over the words that would clearly state such. Recent events with her significant other, [[Mimiru Miru]], have led to several steps forward however, and her fear of contact, while still very clear and present in regards to most others, has lessened to a degree with the Lalafell who has laied claim to her heart so that she is often seen holding hands when in her company. Exposure, patience and trust evidently work wonders about Pond. In addition to this, she has begun working with the leader of the Kindred, [[Sastra Mortier]], to overcome this fear with conscious thought and calming breathing techniques. The combined results seem to be doing much for her ability to not run screaming from people!</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword'''</div>===
[[File:Pond_9.jpg|400px|right]]
((Details being finalised!))

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li><li>Thunderstorms</li><li>Looking at snow</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li><li>Deception</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Mimiru Miru]]:''' A Lalafell that Pond only met, by chance, one morning within the Kindred home, who introduced herself as the girlfriend of [[Nunupu Nupu]]. After their first meeting, it appears that Nupu admitted to an indiscretion of sorts, and the two parted. The next meeting between Pond and Miru led to Pond's politeness and warmth being mistaken for flirting, and much apologising and blushing ensued. As it happens, Miru was partially correct, but not even Pond herself knew she found the little Lalafell attractive. Several meetings later and very enjoyable conversations, and Pond finally admitted that perhaps she could find it in herself to act upon growing feelings and date her own gender, after a very painful admittal that she had yet to meet a male of any species that appealed to her as anything more than a friend. Since such a time, the two have been taking things slow, but still steady, and their relationship has blossomed in much the same way as Pond's feelings for the brave young Lalafell have - greatly, and into something beautiful.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister. The strength of her devotion to the Seeker has already led to her sacrificing much, and likely yet more to come as recent actions catch up with all involved in the intrigue with Bexy and her blood sister, [[Zarya Amalaryssia]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the knight for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such! Previously, Pond was accepted as his page but events have led to her taking sides, and sacrifing much, including her position with Vyncent.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears. Even moreso, however, in faux-cat ears and a tail. As the person to first introduce Pond to the lengthier, more elegant skirts, and to the breathing technique she's becoming so dependent upon, Pond feels she owes Sastra much, and there is a healthy amount of trust there for the Highlander.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rei Wakeflame]]:''' A Keeper that Pond has met on many occasions, and through exposure and the occasional passing conversation, has come to accept as a friend.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger. A third meeting led to yet another disregard of personal space, and her opinion of the drunkard hasn't climbed since. Tolerates his presence for the good of the Kindred about her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Nunupu Nupu]]''' A Lalafell that Pond has met in passing, and was generally well liked until learning of the events between her and [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Emelia Iscantel]]''' A Seeker Pond has met several times in passing, but only recently had the chance to speak with directly. Friendly enough, and Pond worries so over her illness.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vijara Windaar]]''' First met as a friend of Bexy's, Pond came to... respect, if not admire the Keeper. Events of late have shaken that view, but the reasons behind certain choices are understood, even if Pond can't bring herself to agree with them.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vrimala Verrik]]''' Given that their first proper encounter ended with Pond headbutting the Hyur and running from the building in a blind panic, things should not have ended well. As with many other people however, time and exposure have softened Pond's views, and coupled with some time spent hunting side by side in Thanalan, Pond is coming to accept that mayhaps she could have found herself yet another friend.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Quinthel Moranguin]]''' Pond's... 'boss' for want of a better word. Manages the Kindred house staff, and so she answers directly to him. Polite and friendly, if tall and somewhat scary to behold, he is nevertheless the second finest chef Pond has ever met, trumped to the title of finest by [[Mimiru Miru]], and Pond would admit she may be somewhat biased there. Still, his opinion is respected, and his help learning to prepare non-meat based meals have earned him a significant amount of favour.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Zarya Amalaryssia]]''' Bexy's sister. Pond is aware of her history, but is willing to accept that with her loss of memories, it would be unfair to judge her on her past actions. As such, Pond currently has very little basis to form an opinion of her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rinh Hallani]]''' A somewhat, mmm... 'severe' Keeper would be Pond's impression of the Keeper. Well-spoken however, if somewhat intimidating.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' Another Keeper. Would appear to be Rinh's partner, but other than that, nothing is known of him.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]''' Pond is somewhat unsure what to make of her. Their first meeting was Senna offering Pond a bed within the Kindred whenever Senna was not using it, yet the Zarya event, and trying to order Pond to join the deception has tarnished that opinion greatly, and leaves Pond at a loss. Very much a moral enigma Pond is as yet unable to puzzle out.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vincent Lacroix]]''' Second only to Sastra, and commanding of the Kindred's mercenary element, Pond is, admittedly, rather petrified of the man who has no issues admitting to having killed. That he thought the killing just, and that Pond somewhat agrees, doesn't do much to change her opinion.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>
::*"Would seem she's become rather taken with that little pink-mopped Lalafell." - <i>Passing Hyur</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>
::*"Oh aye? Yeah, seen her around. Tends to appear in the damndest places each morning, with that Lala lass." - <i>Various guards and sentries throughout Eorzea</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>
::*"Got dragged off t' some cave out in Thanalan with that Sastra lass, lookin' wide-eyed an' bleedin' petrified. Came out lookin' jus' as wide-eyed, an' kinda dazed, she did." - <i>Travelling merchant passing through Highbridge</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

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Pondahl:

W'pondahl Amih

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Pondahl: /* Appearance */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===
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<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down any remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. This is, however, lessening. Recent events have led to her becoming more conscious of the movements of her ear, even if it's often after the fact, and thus too late to still their motion.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is still blindly fumbling her way through what is expected, and what is 'proper'. Wearing her heart on her sleeve as she does, it tends to be fairly easy to judge whether something sits well with the Seeker, even if she stumbles over the words that would clearly state such. Recent events with her significant other, [[Mimiru Miru]], have led to several steps forward however, and her fear of contact, while still very clear and present in regards to most others, has lessened to a degree with the Lalafell who has laied claim to her heart so that she is often seen holding hands when in her company. Exposure, patience and trust evidently work wonders about Pond. In addition to this, she has begun working with the leader of the Kindred, [[Sastra Mortier]], to overcome this fear with conscious thought and calming breathing techniques. The combined results seem to be doing much for her ability to not run screaming from people!</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
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| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li><li>Thunderstorms</li><li>Looking at snow</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li><li>Deception</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Mimiru Miru]]:''' A Lalafell that Pond only met, by chance, one morning within the Kindred home, who introduced herself as the girlfriend of [[Nunupu Nupu]]. After their first meeting, it appears that Nupu admitted to an indiscretion of sorts, and the two parted. The next meeting between Pond and Miru led to Pond's politeness and warmth being mistaken for flirting, and much apologising and blushing ensued. As it happens, Miru was partially correct, but not even Pond herself knew she found the little Lalafell attractive. Several meetings later and very enjoyable conversations, and Pond finally admitted that perhaps she could find it in herself to act upon growing feelings and date her own gender, after a very painful admittal that she had yet to meet a male of any species that appealed to her as anything more than a friend. Since such a time, the two have been taking things slow, but still steady, and their relationship has blossomed in much the same way as Pond's feelings for the brave young Lalafell have - greatly, and into something beautiful.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister. The strength of her devotion to the Seeker has already led to her sacrificing much, and likely yet more to come as recent actions catch up with all involved in the intrigue with Bexy and her blood sister, [[Zarya Amalaryssia]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the knight for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such! Previously, Pond was accepted as his page but events have led to her taking sides, and sacrifing much, including her position with Vyncent.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears. Even moreso, however, in faux-cat ears and a tail. As the person to first introduce Pond to the lengthier, more elegant skirts, and to the breathing technique she's becoming so dependent upon, Pond feels she owes Sastra much, and there is a healthy amount of trust there for the Highlander.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rei Wakeflame]]:''' A Keeper that Pond has met on many occasions, and through exposure and the occasional passing conversation, has come to accept as a friend.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger. A third meeting led to yet another disregard of personal space, and her opinion of the drunkard hasn't climbed since. Tolerates his presence for the good of the Kindred about her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Nunupu Nupu]]''' A Lalafell that Pond has met in passing, and was generally well liked until learning of the events between her and [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Emelia Iscantel]]''' A Seeker Pond has met several times in passing, but only recently had the chance to speak with directly. Friendly enough, and Pond worries so over her illness.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vijara Windaar]]''' First met as a friend of Bexy's, Pond came to... respect, if not admire the Keeper. Events of late have shaken that view, but the reasons behind certain choices are understood, even if Pond can't bring herself to agree with them.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vrimala Verrik]]''' Given that their first proper encounter ended with Pond headbutting the Hyur and running from the building in a blind panic, things should not have ended well. As with many other people however, time and exposure have softened Pond's views, and coupled with some time spent hunting side by side in Thanalan, Pond is coming to accept that mayhaps she could have found herself yet another friend.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Quinthel Moranguin]]''' Pond's... 'boss' for want of a better word. Manages the Kindred house staff, and so she answers directly to him. Polite and friendly, if tall and somewhat scary to behold, he is nevertheless the second finest chef Pond has ever met, trumped to the title of finest by [[Mimiru Miru]], and Pond would admit she may be somewhat biased there. Still, his opinion is respected, and his help learning to prepare non-meat based meals have earned him a significant amount of favour.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Zarya Amalaryssia]]''' Bexy's sister. Pond is aware of her history, but is willing to accept that with her loss of memories, it would be unfair to judge her on her past actions. As such, Pond currently has very little basis to form an opinion of her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rinh Hallani]]''' A somewhat, mmm... 'severe' Keeper would be Pond's impression of the Keeper. Well-spoken however, if somewhat intimidating.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' Another Keeper. Would appear to be Rinh's partner, but other than that, nothing is known of him.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]''' Pond is somewhat unsure what to make of her. Their first meeting was Senna offering Pond a bed within the Kindred whenever Senna was not using it, yet the Zarya event, and trying to order Pond to join the deception has tarnished that opinion greatly, and leaves Pond at a loss. Very much a moral enigma Pond is as yet unable to puzzle out.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vincent Lacroix]]''' Second only to Sastra, and commanding of the Kindred's mercenary element, Pond is, admittedly, rather petrified of the man who has no issues admitting to having killed. That he thought the killing just, and that Pond somewhat agrees, doesn't do much to change her opinion.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>
::*"Would seem she's become rather taken with that little pink-mopped Lalafell." - <i>Passing Hyur</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>
::*"Oh aye? Yeah, seen her around. Tends to appear in the damndest places each morning, with that Lala lass." - <i>Various guards and sentries throughout Eorzea</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>
::*"Got dragged off t' some cave out in Thanalan with that Sastra lass, lookin' wide-eyed an' bleedin' petrified. Came out lookin' jus' as wide-eyed, an' kinda dazed, she did." - <i>Travelling merchant passing through Highbridge</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

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Pondahl:

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Pondahl:

Dural Shieldsplitter

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Pondahl: /* Relationships */

{{Infobox-character
| name = Dural Shieldsplitter
| image = Dural_fullbody.jpg
| imagewidth = 304
| caption = Dural Shieldsplitter, Ala Mhigan refugee
| title = The Wanderer
| gender = Male
| citizenship = Ul'dahn
| race = Hyur
| clan = Highlander
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 28
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 31st Sun of the 4th Astral Moon
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = Rhalgr, the Destroyer
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 6' 5"/252pz. (Sans armour)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = Freelancer
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Neutral Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

Born to a name now known only to a few remaining survivors of his village, Dural is a Highlander born in the mountain ranges in northern Ala Mhigo who finds it hard to let go of what was once taken from him. The search for something to fill the void has taken him all across Eorzea, and no doubt will lead him down further and stranger paths in the coming years.

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! width="33%" | <u>Height</u>
! width="33%" | <u>Weight</u>
! width="33%" | <u>Eye colour</u>
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| 6' 5"
| 252pz.
| Blue
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!<u>Build</u>
!<u>Markings</u>
!<u>Distinguishing features</u>
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| Stocky and muscular. Suitable for heavy physical work.
| Clan tattoo covering a portion of the right side of his face
| Two facial scars. Numerous body scars/wounds.
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{| style="background: #343459; color: #c8c8c8; text-align:center;"
! style="color: white; font-size: 18px;" | Physical appearance (Body)
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| style="text-align: left;" | A mountainous shadow of a Highlander, Dural's physique is that of someone who's been pushing themselves physically all their life. Heavy-set and broad-shouldered, while standing in at an impressive 6 fulms and 5 ilms, there are no doubt larger Highlanders out there, but Dural still stands as tall as he does proud of his classical Highland figure.

Given that it's been a little over two decades since Dural first picked up an axe, and that the size of those axes have been increasing over time, his musculature has developed into something rather impressive to behold; the thick knotted mass of muscle covering his arms, shoulders and upper chest clearly showing the amount of physical strength that the dark-skinned man can bring to bear should the situation call for it.

The theme of thick, heavy muscle carries on across the rest of his figure; subtlety is not a word that can oft be applied when describing the northerner. His abdomen, lacking the overly defined definition that some of the more vain adventurers of the land posses, is instead several slabs of flat muscle. The Highlanders legs carry the same sturdiness and durability that would rival the oldest of trees, his hands overly large and caloused. As ever, the downside to all this great physicality and presence is that Dural simply cannot rival the whiplike speed of many of the smaller races.

His is a body built to give and receive punishment, resulting in carefully controlled, heavy, slower movements whether those movements be throwing a punch, or merely walking across a room - while it's true that he can move fast when the situation calls for it, it's not a speed close to the majority of Midlander's or Mi'qote that dart about Eorzea. The only upshot is that Dural seems to just be able to go on forever, possessing a stamina to make even a Chocobo jealous.
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{| style="background: #343459; color: #c8c8c8; text-align:center;"
! style="color: white; font-size: 18px;" | Physical appearance (Head)
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| style="text-align: left;" | Everything that held true to Dural's body continues to remain in effect here. His facial features would never be called pretty, but they do hold a certain rugged attractiveness for those who fancy such things. Broad of chin, jaw and brow, each line and angle appears as if it could once have been chiselled from stone sat atop a thickly muscled neck.

His skin, still dark yet roughened from years of exposure to the elements sits tight across each of these heavy features, tighter still about the three scars marring his features. Of the scars, only one appears recent - a thin line slicing down across several of the tattoo'd "blades" adorning the right side of his face and neck. Of the two remaining older scars, each are thick and faded with time, one slicing across the bridge of his nose and narrowly missing his eye as it crosses onto his cheek, the other cutting a ridge across the left side of his lips, from chin to cheek.

As mentioned, adorning the right side of his face sits a simple but striking tatoo, inked in a dark blue, spanning out in several thich arcs, sitting above and just beneath his eye, across his cheek, and down onto his jaw and neck.
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| style="text-align: left;" | Possessing a depth and volume to match his size and bearing, Dural's voice rings out like the tolling of a sizable bell. However, while a bell often rings clear and true, Dural's manner of speech can on occasion be something of a challenge to understand due to the frequent clipping of words. Thankfully, the careful, almost ponderous pacing of his speech tends to alleviate the issue to a degree. Except when he's excited, then it's been known to be quite a challenge. Or after a few flagons of mead, then too.
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#56567B;font-size:14px;color:silver;"><b>Behavior and Personality</b></div>===
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{| style="background: #343459; color: #c8c8c8; text-align:center;"
! style="color: white; font-size: 18px;" | Behavior and Personality
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Loud and perhaps, occasionally brash, Dural's been known to speak his mind in public regarding most matters. Sadly, it's not always been in the most helpful or appropriate manner, although restraint ''has'' been shown on occasion, oftentimes with the Highlander falling into silence and donning a small smile, evidently content to merely watch and listen to those about him until such a time as he has something to add.

It -is- quite possible that the loud and brash personality is merely a tool, a social defense mechanism, But you'd never catch Dural putting much thought into such topics. Publicly.

As an aside, it's not rare to see the Highlander fidgeting in some manner, whether it be tossing pebbles, twisting a tankard around in his hands, or tapping his foot to some unknown tune in his head. A lack of motion or action doesn't seem to sit well with the Highlander a lot of the time.

Rare exceptions have been known, however. After a particularly long day, the large Highlander has been spotted crashing out at the foot of a tree/rocky outcropping with an old, frequently repaired book and a fond smile lighting up his heavy features. Whether or not the Highlander can read it is anyone's guess, but he seems fond of the item regardless.
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#121237;font-size:18px;color:silver;"><b>Combat</b></div>==
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#56567B;font-size:14px;color:silver;"><b>General</b></div>===
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! style="color: white; font-size: 18px;" | Axe
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Axe in hand, Dural is a fearsome sight to behold on the battlefield, displaying some of the traits of the famed Warriors of old. Heavy sweeping arcs blend seamlessly into one another, the Highlander able to display a grace and agility unbecoming of his size and frame once he's united with a beloved heavy blade, always moving forwards in the assault. Dismissing the marauding mans smoothed, chained movements as lacking in any strength or power however, is a mistake likely to cost a man, woman or beast a limb. His chosen name of Shieldsplitter being more than just something to sound impressive, the towering Highlander displays a great knack for bringing his blade down just so upon a shield as to cleave through the thin layer of protection to sever the arm beneath. Wooden shields have been known to splinter entirely, the metal frame buckling, whereas bucklers and even full towers eventually crumple and fold beneath the repeated battering of the raging warrior.

Dural's form, one hand near the head of the weapon, one resting around the halfway point of the shaft, affords the dark-skinned destroyer a surprising amount of control over the clumsy, weighted axes he tends to lean towards and thus lends itself well to an impromptu defence; He displays little to no concern with his wellbeing in combat, opting to absorb just as many blows into his mixture of padding, plate and chain armour as he is to parry or deflect with the weapon. Years of practice have taught the Highlander the best time to use his body to soak up the worst of a blow, and when to cease his assault and put the body of his weapon in the way of his own instead, as testified to by the lack of recent scarring.
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! style="color: white; font-size: 18px;" | Unarmed
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| style="text-align: left;" | ((Draft))

Deprived of his beloved axes, Dural's tendency in hand to hand is to bring his entire form into the fray - the Highlander often using his entire body as a weapon, throwing himself bodily into a foe, or perhaps a knee. Or an elbow. Or his head. Oft times, even teeth have been brought to bear against whatever he happened to be facing down if the opportunity arose. While there is some degree of discipline to Dural's movements in hand-to-hand, his form is worlds apart from the famed Monks of his homeland.
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#121237;font-size:18px;color:silver;"><b>Tendencies</b></div>==
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{| style="background:#56567B; color: #c8c8c8; width: 600px;"
| style="font-size:14px; color:silver; width:33%; text-align:none;"> | <b>Likes</b>
| style="font-size:14px; color:silver; width:33%; text-align:none;"> | <b>Dislikes</b>
| style="font-size:14px; color:silver; width:33%; text-align:none;"> | <b>Hobbies/Talents</b>
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The cold<br/>
Snow and rain<br/>
Oddly, also sun and comfortable levels of heat<br/>
Mountains<br/>
Scenic vistas<br/>
Good company<br/>
Having something to 'do'<br/>
Drinking. Goes well with the above two points.<br/>
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Overly smarmy, insincere, holier-than-thou types<br/>
Bullying<br/>
Garleans<br/>
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Mining. (The farther away from civilisation, the better)<br/>
Dancing<br/>
Sparring<br/>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#121237;font-size:18px;color:silver;"><b>Relationships</b></div>==
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<center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Liked    <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> No Opinion formed    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Disliked</center>

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<font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Hagar Stonehew - Father (Deceased)<br/>
<font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Siganda Blacke - Mother (Deceased)<br/>
<font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Lewwel Shortblade - Brother (Deceased)<br/><br/>
<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> [http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Aria_Benett Aria Benett]<br/>
Where t' begin... afore ah met the lass, ah were pretty 'appy t' accept that life were gonna be one short, fun blast afore ah 'eaded north t' try an' retake Ala Mhigo. Weren't gonna get close t' no-one 'cause all ah 'ad t' offer were the widows black. Then Aria turns up t' 'eal me nose after that scuffle on the beach, an' ah'm smitten on first sight. Second time, ah couldn't 'elp meself, ah were selfish, an' asked the lass out on a date, an' she said aye. Since then? Ah've come t' know things about the lass that 'ave 'ad me rethinkin' what ah've been fightin' for. Not wantin' t' sound soppy, 'cause a manly man like me shouldn't be doin' that, but ah think ah'm fightin' fer 'er more'n Eorzea, now. Lass 'as me 'eart, it were 'ers the moment she lowered 'er defenses an' let me see the spirit within'.<br/><br/>
<font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Mimiru Miru<br/>
Ah've taken t' the lass like she were me own sister. Short, fer me sister, but love the lass t' bits all the same. She's got the 'eart'ah someone twice 'er size. More, ah guess. Twice 'er size ain't all that much, bein' a Lala.<br/><br/>
<font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Magdalena Duskwight<br/>
Head of the Travelers Guild at the time when I found 'em. Another Highlander, somethin' 'bout her accent felt... familiar. Couldn't place it for a sodding ''age'', but as'n it be turnin' out, we both be hailin' from the same village. Which... ain't a thing, anymore. Not after the Garleans took Ala Mhigo. Anyroad, after I parted ways from the Travelers, lost contact and ain't seen or 'eard from 'er since. Or, thinkin' about it, about 'er. Which be worryin'. Damn shame, she were quite the lass. Feisty! Man could get used to that.<br/><br/>
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/wiki/index.php?title=http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Daiyumi_Maeda Daiyumi Maeda]<br/>
A spritely an', in me own discernin' an' 'umble personal 'pinion, rather pretty Miqo lass I met during a gatherin'a the Travelers. Paraded 'bout fer us all in 'er swimear. Bloody fine show that were, lemme tell ye! Certainly 'ad our collective attention. Lost contact when I went an' parted with the Travellers t' go off an' do what needed t' be done. Pretty sure it were my loss.<br/><br/>
<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Lukas Valenwood<br/>
Used t' be the martial saint'a the 'arbingers, 'though I be thinkin' that's mostly 'cause the other one up fer vote weren't there. Ain't sure where 'e is now though! Came across as, well... somethin' of the stereotypical Elezen fella. Wouldn't be surprised t'learn he's from Coerthas next, too. 'ad a manner much in line with Thazar, but mebbe a li'l less uptight. Mebbe. Ain't gonna 'ave much of a chance t' find out, now.<br/><br/>
<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Thazar Dragonswrath<br/>
Uptight, possibly 'as that lance'a 'is stuck up 'is arse in me 'pinion, and 'e speaks in a way that that -strongly- reminds of a Midlander lass I knew, afore the Calamity. Very proper, an' all that. Seems like a genuine sort though, and pro'lly someone ye can be trust t' stand at your side in a fight. I likes 'im.<br/><br/>
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<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Keiran Aislinn<br/>
Unsure what t'make'a this Miqo. Quite 'ot-'eaded, it seems. An' distant, and generally gave the 'pression'a being a bit of a grumpy sod. Or 'e jus' be thinkin' he's better. Gonna need more info afore I go with me gut feelin' on this one.<br/><br/>
<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Faye_Covington Faye Covington]<br/>
Everyone be lookin' up to 'er 'bout 'ow much of a "Lady" she bleedin' well be. Ain't a fan of 'er since findin' out 'ow she treated Tasa.<br/><br/>
<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Karaan Nolan Karaan Nolan]<br/>
The other grumpy sod who were up fer strategist. Or tactician. Or whatever the saint post were for. Don't know enough t' work 'im out, yet.<br/><br/>
<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Ohk'a Rizai<br/>
The Miqo maneater. Ain't got no idea if'n 'e were serious 'bout wantin' that other Miqo, but gotta admire the lads stones! Gonna 'ave t' speak to 'im some more, but seems a'ight.<br/><br/>
<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Amitiel_Custos Amitiel Custos]<br/>
A'ight, I -tried- t' like 'im. Honest! I don't be makin' a point'ah dislikin' people 'til I've 'ad a few meetin's with 'em t' make sure I ain't jus' misjudged, but I be damned if this miserable sod that looked like 'e dropped from Titans loins ain't earned me dislike. Every time I be seein' 'im, 'e's been a miserable sod, 'n then when I finally try to be nice an' talk to 'im proper, I offer 'im me 'and in friendship, an' the bleedin' arse turns 'is back an' moves off! Bloody sod ain't gonna be gettin' no drinks from me, I can be tellin' ye that fer nothin'! 'ope 'e ain't with the martial branch. I ain't gonna turn aside a comrade, but things run smoother when ye can like an' trust the people ye be fightin' with!<br/><br/>
<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Barbarccia Valadis<br/>
Wish ah could say ah could trust 'er as far as ah could throw 'er, but ah can't even give 'er that much. Ain't 'appy with the way she treated Mimi, 'ow she's treatin' An (Although ah guess ah jus' don't care as much 'bout that), an' 'ow ah always end up agreein' with 'er, despite what ah may 'ave set out thinkin'. Lass is poisonous.
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#121237;font-size:18px;color:silver;"><b>Rumors</b></div>==
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#56567B;font-size:14px;color:silver;"><b>Common Rumors</b></div>===
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::*"So, the fella jus' up an' leaves like, ain't seen fer a moon at the least, an' then turns 'imself back up in civilised lands, lie, lookin' all 'aggard. Strange fella."
::*"For someone who claims 'e don't want no relationships, 'e's an 'ell of a flirt. 'course, that could just be 'im bein' polite? Manners, or summint?"
::*"Simple sod has -no- talent for Aetherial manipulation whatsoever. The oaf seems to think he can get by just swinging that tree chopper about."

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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#56567B;font-size:14px;color:silver;"><b>Moderate Rumors</b></div>===
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::*"Dural? Aye, I know the man, fought alongside him during Archon, less than a moon back. Scary sod when riled, seems to have some personal issues to resolve with the invading forces."
::*"Oh, '''him'''? Yeah, I know him. He's started dating that... is she old enough to be a lady? Don't think she looks... well... just ain't my place to say. She acts old enough, at least?"

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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#56567B;font-size:14px;color:silver;"><b>Rare Rumors</b></div>===
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::* "Heard him talking, man seems obsessed with taking back Ala Mhigo, and don't give no damns about surviving the liberation neither."
::* "So, plenty of folk from 'is town went an' died that night. Dural got two'ah them bullet scars, but I've heard tell there were other survivors. Not all chose to turn tail and flee from the Empire, from what I've overheard."

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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#56567B;font-size:14px;color:silver;"><b>PC Rumors</b></div>===
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#121237;font-size:18px;color:silver;"><b>History/Timeline</b></div>==

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#121237;font-size:18px;color:silver;"><b>Annotations</b></div>==
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W'pondahl Amih

2014-06-06T18:12:19Z

Pondahl: /* Acquaintances */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down any remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. This is, however, lessening. Recent events have led to her becoming more conscious of the movements of her ear, even if it's often after the fact, and thus too late to still their motion.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is still blindly fumbling her way through what is expected, and what is 'proper'. Wearing her heart on her sleeve as she does, it tends to be fairly easy to judge whether something sits well with the Seeker, even if she stumbles over the words that would clearly state such. Recent events with her significant other, [[Mimiru Miru]], have led to several steps forward however, and her fear of contact, while still very clear and present in regards to most others, has lessened to a degree with the Lalafell who has laied claim to her heart so that she is often seen holding hands when in her company. Exposure, patience and trust evidently work wonders about Pond. In addition to this, she has begun working with the leader of the Kindred, [[Sastra Mortier]], to overcome this fear with conscious thought and calming breathing techniques. The combined results seem to be doing much for her ability to not run screaming from people!</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li><li>Thunderstorms</li><li>Looking at snow</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li><li>Deception</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Mimiru Miru]]:''' A Lalafell that Pond only met, by chance, one morning within the Kindred home, who introduced herself as the girlfriend of [[Nunupu Nupu]]. After their first meeting, it appears that Nupu admitted to an indiscretion of sorts, and the two parted. The next meeting between Pond and Miru led to Pond's politeness and warmth being mistaken for flirting, and much apologising and blushing ensued. As it happens, Miru was partially correct, but not even Pond herself knew she found the little Lalafell attractive. Several meetings later and very enjoyable conversations, and Pond finally admitted that perhaps she could find it in herself to act upon growing feelings and date her own gender, after a very painful admittal that she had yet to meet a male of any species that appealed to her as anything more than a friend. Since such a time, the two have been taking things slow, but still steady, and their relationship has blossomed in much the same way as Pond's feelings for the brave young Lalafell have - greatly, and into something beautiful.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister. The strength of her devotion to the Seeker has already led to her sacrificing much, and likely yet more to come as recent actions catch up with all involved in the intrigue with Bexy and her blood sister, [[Zarya Amalaryssia]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the knight for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such! Previously, Pond was accepted as his page but events have led to her taking sides, and sacrifing much, including her position with Vyncent.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears. Even moreso, however, in faux-cat ears and a tail. As the person to first introduce Pond to the lengthier, more elegant skirts, and to the breathing technique she's becoming so dependent upon, Pond feels she owes Sastra much, and there is a healthy amount of trust there for the Highlander.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rei Wakeflame]]:''' A Keeper that Pond has met on many occasions, and through exposure and the occasional passing conversation, has come to accept as a friend.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger. A third meeting led to yet another disregard of personal space, and her opinion of the drunkard hasn't climbed since. Tolerates his presence for the good of the Kindred about her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Nunupu Nupu]]''' A Lalafell that Pond has met in passing, and was generally well liked until learning of the events between her and [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Emelia Iscantel]]''' A Seeker Pond has met several times in passing, but only recently had the chance to speak with directly. Friendly enough, and Pond worries so over her illness.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vijara Windaar]]''' First met as a friend of Bexy's, Pond came to... respect, if not admire the Keeper. Events of late have shaken that view, but the reasons behind certain choices are understood, even if Pond can't bring herself to agree with them.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vrimala Verrik]]''' Given that their first proper encounter ended with Pond headbutting the Hyur and running from the building in a blind panic, things should not have ended well. As with many other people however, time and exposure have softened Pond's views, and coupled with some time spent hunting side by side in Thanalan, Pond is coming to accept that mayhaps she could have found herself yet another friend.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Quinthel Moranguin]]''' Pond's... 'boss' for want of a better word. Manages the Kindred house staff, and so she answers directly to him. Polite and friendly, if tall and somewhat scary to behold, he is nevertheless the second finest chef Pond has ever met, trumped to the title of finest by [[Mimiru Miru]], and Pond would admit she may be somewhat biased there. Still, his opinion is respected, and his help learning to prepare non-meat based meals have earned him a significant amount of favour.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Zarya Amalaryssia]]''' Bexy's sister. Pond is aware of her history, but is willing to accept that with her loss of memories, it would be unfair to judge her on her past actions. As such, Pond currently has very little basis to form an opinion of her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rinh Hallani]]''' A somewhat, mmm... 'severe' Keeper would be Pond's impression of the Keeper. Well-spoken however, if somewhat intimidating.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' Another Keeper. Would appear to be Rinh's partner, but other than that, nothing is known of him.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]''' Pond is somewhat unsure what to make of her. Their first meeting was Senna offering Pond a bed within the Kindred whenever Senna was not using it, yet the Zarya event, and trying to order Pond to join the deception has tarnished that opinion greatly, and leaves Pond at a loss. Very much a moral enigma Pond is as yet unable to puzzle out.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vincent Lacroix]]''' Second only to Sastra, and commanding of the Kindred's mercenary element, Pond is, admittedly, rather petrified of the man who has no issues admitting to having killed. That he thought the killing just, and that Pond somewhat agrees, doesn't do much to change her opinion.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>
::*"Would seem she's become rather taken with that little pink-mopped Lalafell." - <i>Passing Hyur</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>
::*"Oh aye? Yeah, seen her around. Tends to appear in the damndest places each morning, with that Lala lass." - <i>Various guards and sentries throughout Eorzea</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>
::*"Got dragged off t' some cave out in Thanalan with that Sastra lass, lookin' wide-eyed an' bleedin' petrified. Came out lookin' jus' as wide-eyed, an' kinda dazed, she did." - <i>Travelling merchant passing through Highbridge</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

W'pondahl Amih

2014-06-06T17:53:05Z

Pondahl: /* Acquaintances */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down any remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. This is, however, lessening. Recent events have led to her becoming more conscious of the movements of her ear, even if it's often after the fact, and thus too late to still their motion.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is still blindly fumbling her way through what is expected, and what is 'proper'. Wearing her heart on her sleeve as she does, it tends to be fairly easy to judge whether something sits well with the Seeker, even if she stumbles over the words that would clearly state such. Recent events with her significant other, [[Mimiru Miru]], have led to several steps forward however, and her fear of contact, while still very clear and present in regards to most others, has lessened to a degree with the Lalafell who has laied claim to her heart so that she is often seen holding hands when in her company. Exposure, patience and trust evidently work wonders about Pond. In addition to this, she has begun working with the leader of the Kindred, [[Sastra Mortier]], to overcome this fear with conscious thought and calming breathing techniques. The combined results seem to be doing much for her ability to not run screaming from people!</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li><li>Thunderstorms</li><li>Looking at snow</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li><li>Deception</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Mimiru Miru]]:''' A Lalafell that Pond only met, by chance, one morning within the Kindred home, who introduced herself as the girlfriend of [[Nunupu Nupu]]. After their first meeting, it appears that Nupu admitted to an indiscretion of sorts, and the two parted. The next meeting between Pond and Miru led to Pond's politeness and warmth being mistaken for flirting, and much apologising and blushing ensued. As it happens, Miru was partially correct, but not even Pond herself knew she found the little Lalafell attractive. Several meetings later and very enjoyable conversations, and Pond finally admitted that perhaps she could find it in herself to act upon growing feelings and date her own gender, after a very painful admittal that she had yet to meet a male of any species that appealed to her as anything more than a friend. Since such a time, the two have been taking things slow, but still steady, and their relationship has blossomed in much the same way as Pond's feelings for the brave young Lalafell have - greatly, and into something beautiful.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister. The strength of her devotion to the Seeker has already led to her sacrificing much, and likely yet more to come as recent actions catch up with all involved in the intrigue with Bexy and her blood sister, [[Zarya Amalaryssia]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the knight for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such! Previously, Pond was accepted as his page but events have led to her taking sides, and sacrifing much, including her position with Vyncent.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears. Even moreso, however, in faux-cat ears and a tail. As the person to first introduce Pond to the lengthier, more elegant skirts, and to the breathing technique she's becoming so dependent upon, Pond feels she owes Sastra much, and there is a healthy amount of trust there for the Highlander.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rei Wakeflame]]:''' A Keeper that Pond has met on many occasions, and through exposure and the occasional passing conversation, has come to accept as a friend.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Darte Skyphire]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit Highlander this time. has been polite and friendly the few times they have met, ignoring the incident whereby he made Pond leap from her seat in fright. A misunderstanding, Pond accepts.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger. A third meeting led to yet another disregard of personal space, and her opinion of the drunkard hasn't climbed since. Tolerates his presence for the good of the Kindred about her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Nunupu Nupu]]''' A Lalafell that Pond has met in passing, and was generally well liked until learning of the events between her and [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Emelia Iscantel]]''' A Seeker Pond has met several times in passing, but only recently had the chance to speak with directly. Friendly enough, and Pond worries so over her illness.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vijara Windaar]]''' First met as a friend of Bexy's, Pond came to... respect, if not admire the Keeper. Events of late have shaken that view, but the reasons behind certain choices are understood, even if Pond can't bring herself to agree with them.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vrimala Verrik]]''' Given that their first proper encounter ended with Pond headbutting the Hyur and running from the building in a blind panic, things should not have ended well. As with many other people however, time and exposure have softened Pond's views, and coupled with some time spent hunting side by side in Thanalan, Pond is coming to accept that mayhaps she could have found herself yet another friend.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Quinthel Moranguin]]''' Pond's... 'boss' for want of a better word. Manages the Kindred house staff, and so she answers directly to him. Polite and friendly, if tall and somewhat scary to behold, he is nevertheless the second finest chef Pond has ever met, trumped to the title of finest by [[Mimiru Miru]], and Pond would admit she may be somewhat biased there. Still, his opinion is respected, and his help learning to prepare non-meat based meals have earned him a significant amount of favour.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Zarya Amalaryssia]]''' Bexy's sister. Pond is aware of her history, but is willing to accept that with her loss of memories, it would be unfair to judge her on her past actions. As such, Pond currently has very little basis to form an opinion of her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rinh Hallani]]''' A somewhat, mmm... 'severe' Keeper would be Pond's impression of the Keeper. Well-spoken however, if somewhat intimidating.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' Another Keeper. Would appear to be Rinh's partner, but other than that, nothing is known of him.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]''' Pond is somewhat unsure what to make of her. Their first meeting was Senna offering Pond a bed within the Kindred whenever Senna was not using it, yet the Zarya event, and trying to order Pond to join the deception has tarnished that opinion greatly, and leaves Pond at a loss. Very much a moral enigma Pond is as yet unable to puzzle out.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vincent Lacroix]]''' Second only to Sastra, and commanding of the Kindred's mercenary element, Pond is, admittedly, rather petrified of the man who has no issues admitting to having killed. That he thought the killing just, and that Pond somewhat agrees, doesn't do much to change her opinion.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>
::*"Would seem she's become rather taken with that little pink-mopped Lalafell." - <i>Passing Hyur</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>
::*"Oh aye? Yeah, seen her around. Tends to appear in the damndest places each morning, with that Lala lass." - <i>Various guards and sentries throughout Eorzea</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>
::*"Got dragged off t' some cave out in Thanalan with that Sastra lass, lookin' wide-eyed an' bleedin' petrified. Came out lookin' jus' as wide-eyed, an' kinda dazed, she did." - <i>Travelling merchant passing through Highbridge</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

W'pondahl Amih

2014-06-06T17:51:26Z

Pondahl: /* Acquaintances */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down any remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. This is, however, lessening. Recent events have led to her becoming more conscious of the movements of her ear, even if it's often after the fact, and thus too late to still their motion.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is still blindly fumbling her way through what is expected, and what is 'proper'. Wearing her heart on her sleeve as she does, it tends to be fairly easy to judge whether something sits well with the Seeker, even if she stumbles over the words that would clearly state such. Recent events with her significant other, [[Mimiru Miru]], have led to several steps forward however, and her fear of contact, while still very clear and present in regards to most others, has lessened to a degree with the Lalafell who has laied claim to her heart so that she is often seen holding hands when in her company. Exposure, patience and trust evidently work wonders about Pond. In addition to this, she has begun working with the leader of the Kindred, [[Sastra Mortier]], to overcome this fear with conscious thought and calming breathing techniques. The combined results seem to be doing much for her ability to not run screaming from people!</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li><li>Thunderstorms</li><li>Looking at snow</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li><li>Deception</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Mimiru Miru]]:''' A Lalafell that Pond only met, by chance, one morning within the Kindred home, who introduced herself as the girlfriend of [[Nunupu Nupu]]. After their first meeting, it appears that Nupu admitted to an indiscretion of sorts, and the two parted. The next meeting between Pond and Miru led to Pond's politeness and warmth being mistaken for flirting, and much apologising and blushing ensued. As it happens, Miru was partially correct, but not even Pond herself knew she found the little Lalafell attractive. Several meetings later and very enjoyable conversations, and Pond finally admitted that perhaps she could find it in herself to act upon growing feelings and date her own gender, after a very painful admittal that she had yet to meet a male of any species that appealed to her as anything more than a friend. Since such a time, the two have been taking things slow, but still steady, and their relationship has blossomed in much the same way as Pond's feelings for the brave young Lalafell have - greatly, and into something beautiful.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister. The strength of her devotion to the Seeker has already led to her sacrificing much, and likely yet more to come as recent actions catch up with all involved in the intrigue with Bexy and her blood sister, [[Zarya Amalaryssia]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the knight for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such! Previously, Pond was accepted as his page but events have led to her taking sides, and sacrifing much, including her position with Vyncent.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears. Even moreso, however, in faux-cat ears and a tail. As the person to first introduce Pond to the lengthier, more elegant skirts, and to the breathing technique she's becoming so dependent upon, Pond feels she owes Sastra much, and there is a healthy amount of trust there for the Highlander.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rei Wakeflame]]:''' A Keeper that Pond has met on many occasions, and through exposure and the occasional passing conversation, has come to accept as a friend.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Darte Skyphire]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit Highlander this time. has been polite and friendly the few times they have met, ignoring the incident whereby he made Pond leap from her seat in fright. A misunderstanding, Pond accepts.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger. A third meeting led to yet another disregard of personal space, and her opinion of the drunkard hasn't climbed since. Tolerates his presence for the good of the Kindred about her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Nunupu Nupu]]''' A Lalafell that Pond has met in passing, and was generally well liked until learning of the events between her and [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Emelia Iscantel]]''' A Seeker Pond has met several times in passing, but only recently had the chance to speak with directly. Friendly enough, and Pond worries so over her illness.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vijara Windaar]]''' First met as a friend of Bexy's, Pond came to... respect, if not admire the Keeper. Events of late have shaken that view, but the reasons behind certain choices are understood, even if Pond can't bring herself to agree with them.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vrimala Verrik]]''' Given that their first proper encounter ended with Pond headbutting the Hyur and running from the building in a blind panic, things should not have ended well. As with many other people however, time and exposure have softened Pond's views, and coupled with some time spent hunting side by side in Thanalan, Pond is coming to accept that mayhaps she could have found herself yet another friend.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Quinthel Moranguin]]''' Pond's... 'boss' for want of a better word. Manages the Kindred house staff, and so she answers directly to him. Polite and friendly, if tall and somewhat scary to behold, he is nevertheless the second finest chef Pond has ever met, trumped to the title of finest by [[Mimiru Miru]], and Pond would admit she may be somewhat biased there. Still, his opinion is respected, and his help learning to prepare non-meat based meals have earned him a significant amount of favour.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Zarya Amalaryssia]]''' Bexy's sister. Pond is aware of her history, but is willing to accept that with her loss of memories, it would be unfair to judge her on her past actions. As such, Pond currently has very little basis to form an opinion of her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rinh Hallani]]''' A somewhat, mmm... 'severe' Keeper would be Pond's impression of the Keeper. Well-spoken however, if somewhat intimidating.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' Another Keeper. Would appear to be Rinh's partner, but other than that, nothing is known of him.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]''' Pond is somewhat unsure what to make of her. Their first meeting was Senna offering Pond a bed within the Kindred whenever Senna was not using it, yet the Zarya event has tarnished that opinion greatly, and leaves Pond at a loss. Ordering Pond to lie, or trying to order her to, didn't do much for this either.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vincent Lacroix]]''' Second only to Sastra, and commanding of the Kindred's mercenary element, Pond is, admittedly, rather petrified of the man who has no issues admitting to having killed. That he thought the killing just, and that Pond somewhat agrees, doesn't do much to change her opinion.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>
::*"Would seem she's become rather taken with that little pink-mopped Lalafell." - <i>Passing Hyur</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>
::*"Oh aye? Yeah, seen her around. Tends to appear in the damndest places each morning, with that Lala lass." - <i>Various guards and sentries throughout Eorzea</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>
::*"Got dragged off t' some cave out in Thanalan with that Sastra lass, lookin' wide-eyed an' bleedin' petrified. Came out lookin' jus' as wide-eyed, an' kinda dazed, she did." - <i>Travelling merchant passing through Highbridge</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

W'pondahl Amih

2014-06-06T17:33:23Z

Pondahl: /* Rumors */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down any remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. This is, however, lessening. Recent events have led to her becoming more conscious of the movements of her ear, even if it's often after the fact, and thus too late to still their motion.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is still blindly fumbling her way through what is expected, and what is 'proper'. Wearing her heart on her sleeve as she does, it tends to be fairly easy to judge whether something sits well with the Seeker, even if she stumbles over the words that would clearly state such. Recent events with her significant other, [[Mimiru Miru]], have led to several steps forward however, and her fear of contact, while still very clear and present in regards to most others, has lessened to a degree with the Lalafell who has laied claim to her heart so that she is often seen holding hands when in her company. Exposure, patience and trust evidently work wonders about Pond. In addition to this, she has begun working with the leader of the Kindred, [[Sastra Mortier]], to overcome this fear with conscious thought and calming breathing techniques. The combined results seem to be doing much for her ability to not run screaming from people!</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li><li>Thunderstorms</li><li>Looking at snow</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li><li>Deception</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Mimiru Miru]]:''' A Lalafell that Pond only met, by chance, one morning within the Kindred home, who introduced herself as the girlfriend of [[Nunupu Nupu]]. After their first meeting, it appears that Nupu admitted to an indiscretion of sorts, and the two parted. The next meeting between Pond and Miru led to Pond's politeness and warmth being mistaken for flirting, and much apologising and blushing ensued. As it happens, Miru was partially correct, but not even Pond herself knew she found the little Lalafell attractive. Several meetings later and very enjoyable conversations, and Pond finally admitted that perhaps she could find it in herself to act upon growing feelings and date her own gender, after a very painful admittal that she had yet to meet a male of any species that appealed to her as anything more than a friend. Since such a time, the two have been taking things slow, but still steady, and their relationship has blossomed in much the same way as Pond's feelings for the brave young Lalafell have - greatly, and into something beautiful.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister. The strength of her devotion to the Seeker has already led to her sacrificing much, and likely yet more to come as recent actions catch up with all involved in the intrigue with Bexy and her blood sister, [[Zarya Amalaryssia]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the knight for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such! Previously, Pond was accepted as his page but events have led to her taking sides, and sacrifing much, including her position with Vyncent.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears. Even moreso, however, in faux-cat ears and a tail. As the person to first introduce Pond to the lengthier, more elegant skirts, and to the breathing technique she's becoming so dependent upon, Pond feels she owes Sastra much, and there is a healthy amount of trust there for the Highlander.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rei Wakeflame]]:''' A Keeper that Pond has met on many occasions, and through exposure and the occasional passing conversation, has come to accept as a friend.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Darte Skyphire]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit Highlander this time. has been polite and friendly the few times they have met, ignoring the incident whereby he made Pond leap from her seat in fright. A misunderstanding, Pond accepts.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger. A third meeting led to yet another disregard of personal space, and her opinion of the drunkard hasn't climbed since. Tolerates his presence for the good of the Kindred about her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Nunupu Nupu]]''' A Lalafell that Pond has met in passing, and was generally well liked until learning of the events between her and [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Emelia Iscantel]]''' A Seeker Pond has met several times in passing, but only recently had the chance to speak with directly. Friendly enough, and Pond worries so over her illness.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vijara Windaar]]''' First met as a friend of Bexy's, Pond came to... respect, if not admire the Keeper. Events of late have shaken that view, but the reasons behind certain choices are understood, even if Pond can't bring herself to agree with them.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vrimala Verrik]]''' Given that their first proper encounter ended with Pond headbutting the Hyur and running from the building in a blind panic, things should not have ended well. As with many other people however, time and exposure have softened Pond's views, and coupled with some time spent hunting side by side in Thanalan, Pond is coming to accept that mayhaps she could have found herself yet another friend.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Quinthel Moranguin]]''' Pond's... 'boss' for want of a better word. Manages the Kindred house staff, and so she answers directly to him. Polite and friendly, if tall and somewhat scary to behold, he is nevertheless the second finest chef Pond has ever met, trumped to the title of finest by [[Mimiru Miru]], and Pond would admit she may be somewhat biased there. Still, his opinion is respected, and his help learning to prepare non-meat based meals have earned him a significant amount of favour.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Zarya Amalaryssia]]''' Bexy's sister. Pond is aware of her history, but is willing to accept that with her loss of memories, it would be unfair to judge her on her past actions. As such, Pond currently has very little basis to form an opinion of her.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>
::*"Would seem she's become rather taken with that little pink-mopped Lalafell." - <i>Passing Hyur</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>
::*"Oh aye? Yeah, seen her around. Tends to appear in the damndest places each morning, with that Lala lass." - <i>Various guards and sentries throughout Eorzea</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>
::*"Got dragged off t' some cave out in Thanalan with that Sastra lass, lookin' wide-eyed an' bleedin' petrified. Came out lookin' jus' as wide-eyed, an' kinda dazed, she did." - <i>Travelling merchant passing through Highbridge</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

Rei Wakeflame

2014-06-06T17:28:39Z

Pondahl: /* PC Rumours */

[[category:Player Character]]

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| name = Rei Wakeflame
| image = Rei 29 05 2014.png
| title =
| gender = Male
| citizenship = Unaffilated
| race = Miqo'te
| clan = (Hybrid leaning Keeper)
| stat_1 = Namesday
| stat_1_value = 28th Sun of the 6th Umbral Moon.
| stat_2 = Occupation
| stat_2_value = Member of the Kindred.
| stat_3 = Age
| stat_3_value = 26
| stat_4 = Residence
| stat_4_value = The Goblet
| stat_5 = Server
| stat_5_value = Balmung
| stat_6 = Last Updated
| stat_6_value = 29/5/14

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==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Character</span></div>==

Rei is a well mannered and polite Miqo'te who has spent much of his life exploring. He has been to nearly all corners of the realm and greatly enjoys returning to the less civilized and quiet areas of the world.

He can be quite loyal, but only to those who have truly earned his trust. And even then it is not a blind loyalty. Still, he is always willing to offer a helping hand to anyone he happens to pass by.

Rei is surprisingly intelligent despite his shy and quiet demeanour. He has spend many a time reading and learning all he can in between training with his lance and doing jobs.

Rei had spent most of his life as a wandering mercenary, helping anyone and everyone he would come across regardless of payment. Currently this has changed as he has become employed by the Kindred. He... hasn't actually done much work wise since he joined up with them but he is being a lot more social than he used to be.

Overall Rei is a very kind and friendly person, if a bit quiet and reserved. He's like a rock in the stream we call life. Someone whom you can count on for support and protection, even if you barely know him. Though he does have his own hidden depths... and his own sort of cowardice.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">General</span></div>==

'''Full Name''' - Rei Alissa Wakeflame

'''Height''' - 5 Fulms, 7 Ilms

'''Weight''' - 147 Ponz

'''Hair Colour''' - Black

'''Eye Colour''' - Left: Light blue/Right: Dark blue

'''Skin Colour''' - Dusty black

'''Religion''' - Althyk, The keeper ( Very loose belief/worship )

'''Laterality''' - Ambidextrous, but favours his right hand.

'''Sexuality''' - Bisexual

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Behaviour</span></div>==

'''Speech'''- Rei tends to speak in a fairly sophisticated way, as well as being very polite. His voice is fairly deep, though he usually hides this fact by speaking in very gentle tones.

'''Mind'''- He's fairly mature for his age. He is also decently intelligent and never fully trusts anyone until he gets to know them better. Rei is mentally strong, thus it takes a lot to break him down.

'''Emotions'''- Rei prefers to keep his emotions in check at all times. He does his best to avoid having any outbursts or otherwise allow unpleasant emotions to surface in front of others. It takes a surprising amount of effort to cause him to break out of this shell, but if you do manage to anger him sufficiently he will show you exactly how angry he is, either with words or with fists as the case may be.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Appearance</span></div>==

Rei is a decently tall Miqo'te with a very long and fluffy tail. He has two differently coloured eyes, his left eye being light blue and his right eye being dark blue. He also has two marks near his eyes. His left ear as a small nick on the very tip.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Attire</span></div>==

Rei isn't paticulalry picky with what he wears. As long as it has some kind of armor attachted to it that is. He also much prefers function over form with his clothing. Of course he does have one little quark, that being that he MUST have a hidden pocket in whatever he wears.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Combat</span></div>==

Rei has been officially trained in how to use a spear and continues to train himself every day. He does have some skill with his fists, as he has managed to survive more than a couple of bar brawls. He also understands how to take a hit and also understands its better to parry or dodge a blow if possible. He has been in combat against many a monster and man, so it would be fair to say he's a seasoned warrior.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Lancing</span></div>==

Rei was trained in the way of the lance by the wood wailers in Gridania. He was a natural with a lance and learned many techniques very quickly. The spear he uses now is the same one he had back when he had to feld his raided home. The spear itself, as Rei had learned, is called an Obelisk. There are two small indentations along the shaft, almost as if something could be set into it.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Aether</span></div>==

Rei has experimented with manipulating Aether before. Lets just say he found it wasn't for him. ( He tried to cast a very small fire spell to light a candle. Most of an Inn wall went missing because of this. )

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Tendencies</span></div>==

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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #333399; font-size:14px; color:#33CC33"><center>Likes</center></div> ===
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Exploring
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Winter
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> The Full moon

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=== <div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#333399; font-size:14px; color:#33CC33"><center><span class="mw-headline">Dislikes</span></center></div> ===
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Snobs
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Know-it-Alls
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Alcohol

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=== <div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#333399; font-size:14px; color:#33CC33"><center><span class="mw-headline">Hobbies/Talents</span></center></div> ===
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Lancing
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Cooking
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Brawling

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=== <div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#333399; font-size:14px; color:#33CC33"><center><span class="mw-headline">Favorites</span></center></div> ===
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favourite Food/Drink''': Grilled Aldgoat, Grape Juice
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favourite Place''': Coerthas, mainly out in the snowy wilderness.
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favorite Weather''': Snow
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favorite Season''': Winter
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favorite Color''': Emerald Green
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favorite Scents''': The air after a thunderstorm

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==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Relationships</span></div>==

: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing     <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing     <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    </center>

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Blood Ties</span></div>==
<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Lina Wakeflame]] (Deceased): Rei's mother. Not much is known about her and Rei lacks any memory of her.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Ke'sia Tia]] (Deceased): Rei's Father: Not much is known about him and Rei lacks any memory of him.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Kith and Kin</span></div>==
<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Shadow Merodi]] A somewhat shy Seeker who turned out to be one of Rei's childhood friends. Simply seeing her and speaking with her has brought back many memories for him, most of them good.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Spades Merodi]] A Seeker whom Rei considers to be like a mother to him. She is also another gateway into Rei's hidden past.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Friends and Enemies</span></div>==

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Khuja'to Tayuun]] A Keeper that Rei has spoken with and has fallen into a relationship with. Rei feels the need to protect him.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[W'pondahl Amih]] A friendly seeker that Rei met down in the Kindred bar. He considers her a good friend.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sini'to Shadar]] A Seeker Rei has spoken with down in the bar from time to time.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sastra Mortier]] A highlander woman who Rei has a good bit of respect for, specially since she is his boss now that he has joined up with the Kindred.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Umi Unsei]] A surprisingly shy Keeper whom Rei has spoken to a couple of times. He always feels the need to comfort her.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Bexy Amalaryssia]] A friendly Seeker whom Rei met under... interesting circumstances. Rei considers her a friend.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Vijara Windaar]] A Keeper that Rei has spoken with a couple of times. Rei considers her to be a friend. She was the one who dealt with his recruitment into the Kindred.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Emelia Iscantel]] A seeker Rei has encountered a couple of times. His opinion of her has fluctuated with each meeting. With the latest meeting, His opinion of her has gotten much better.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Kai Sephtis]] A midlander whom Rei regards as a friend and holds a good amount of respect for.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Z'sisha Tyata]] A slightly hyperactive Seeker that Rei has spoken with and considers her a friend. Perhaps one day he'll correct her on how to say his name.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Quinthel Moraguin]] A Duskwight that is quite skilled at cooking. Rei has spoken with him a couple of times.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> [[Zarya Amalaryssia]] An... intriguing Seeker Rei has seen and spoken with at More than a couple of times. Rei wishes to protect her while she regains her memories.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Those Met In Passing</span></div>==
<spoiler>

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Nunupu Nupu]] An adorable Lalafell that Rei has seen down in the bar from time to time.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Peneli Zuneli]] A Lalafell that Rei has spoke with briefly. Rei views him as a good sort.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Versoix La'louvre]] An Elezen Rei has seen and spoken with once or twice.

</spoiler>

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Journals</span></div>==
<Spoiler>
This deep green coloured leather bound journal appears to be in nearly pristine condition. The front cover is entirely plain except for the initials of its owner along the dead centre. The R and W seem to glitter with an inner light, As if a small portion of aether had been used to apply the lettering. The first page, to put it bluntly, looks as if a child had gotten a hold of it along with an ink-pen and were practising how to write. The next page, however, would appear to be written by a careful and learned hand.

''By the Twelve, it has been far too long since I've brought Inkpen to paper other than to sign my name. Thought admittedly by all counts I don't rightly remember when the last time I've written in a journal. Let alone if I had ever kept one. That... would've been a useful thing to do, past me.

Regardless of such things, I'm glad to be able to rest in a good bed and with kind and friendly people around me. I finally took the plunge and joined up with a free company. Five long cycles of trying to survive on my own with nary a memory beyond the basics. As luck would have it, or perhaps fate, I happened to collapse upon an empty lot. Upon my waking I happened to overhear a great many things regarding someone who had happened to be kidnapped.Then, ether though my own incompetence from not eating for ten suns or the very watchful eyes of a watch woman, I found myself being stared down at from behind a bow.

Now that certainly doesn't sound very lucky, now does it? But as I've wrote, ether by fate or luck such a situation was easily defused by my ever groaning stomach and my quick word. Thanks to Miss Bexy's kindness and generosity I found myself down in a bar, finally able to enjoy a good meal, good company, and a good drink. As well as an offer, well I suppose it would be better to call it kind advice rather than an offer but still.

Said advice would be repeated to be later on by a Miqo'te. A Miqo'te that caused a good portion of my fragmented memories to reform simply by my seeing her face and hearing her say my name. Shadow... I did not know for so long but upon seeing her, it felt as if I had finally found something I had unknowingly been searching for all this time. Hearing from her that she had joined this free company... these... Kindred... My decision was made for me. It was but a scant few suns until I spoke with Miss Vijara and I had signed my name upon that contract.

The last two weeks that I've been with the Kindred have been pleasant. The meetings were an interesting affair to say the least, The first one I had attended happening all the way out at Costa del sol. Of course I ended up being the center of attention for a moment, as I had to introduce myself to everyone who was there. I do hope I left a good impression on everyone who was present that day.

I have spent more than my far share of time down in the bar, speaking with others so that I might know more about those whom I may have to work with and protect. One such person being a Sir Khuja. Khuja... being the person who happened to have been kidnapped a short time before I had shown up. I've extended my kindness and protection to the fellow and... Gods blood I do hope no one ever sneaks a peek into this journal should I write this next sentence.

~There would be quite a bit of smudged ink~

Let's just say that Khuja and I have been quite friendly to one another.

Anyway, Let us be away from such topics my dear Journal. I have met many a friendly face here. Miss Pond, Sir Quin, Boss lady Sastra, Just to name a few that come to mind that I haven't mentioned within you yet. Really... everyone I've met who is a part of the Kindred seem like stalwart allies whom I feel I could trust both on and off the battlefield.

It has also been nice to finally have something else to wear besides my armour. Miss Sastra had kindly given me advanced pay and I wasted no time in spending it on two outfits as well as... some other equipment that may prove useful in paying Miss Sastra back for her kindness should I be unable to find any suitable contracts within the moon. But I should move on to more current events.

A sun ago an interesting little situation cropped up. As it seemed Miss Pond had found herself away from the Kindred home and stranded out in hostile territory. By the time I had heard of the situation through the linkpearl and had suited up in my armour Bexy and her beloved Matt had already found Miss Pond and had taken her to safety. It was all well and good but... I can't help but feel a tad useless. These last two weeks I've not done much beyond wandering, relaxing in the Bottom, and trying my best to make nice with everyone I meet. If I don't get some work soon I feel as if I might find myself kicked out from the Kindred... Meaning I'd be away from Shadow and the path to getting my memories back would once again grow cold.

... Upon reading that last line I feel the need to clarify. Shadow is much more to me than just a path to my old memories. She is a very dear friend whom I do not wish to be separated from. Just being close to her makes me feel a deep warmth within my heart and everything just feels... right.

It appears the hour grows late. Should more goings on happen in the coming suns I shall record them here. Should my memories wane yet again... At least I shall have more to go on than I did five cycles ago. Nothing but my armour, my name, my lance... and a pair of precious gemstones that I keep with me even to this sun. I know not why I had them... But when I look to them I feel a deep inner peace. Perhaps they are a Keepsake of someone I knew before... But I drag on.

Rest well, Journal of mine. I will have need of you again.''
</spoiler>
<spoiler>
his entry would be written very neatly, a small five point star being written along side the date

<center>31st sun of the 3rd astral moon</center>

Much has happened in the twelve suns since I've last written in you, Journal. Most importantly even more of my memories have returned. But I shall leave what has been revealed and what or who caused such memories to return till later on in this entry.

Life has been going surprisingly smoothly now. I don't have to worry about where my next meal is coming or if I'll be able to find work. Finding the Kindred... well... more like being found by the Kindred has certainly been a boon to me. Most of who I've met have been friendly and I feel as if I don't have to keep my true self hidden as much any more. I'm free to be me amongst them. I've been able to actually start conversations rather than having people simply walk up to speak with me first.

I have spoken with Miss Pond more than I did before. In speaking with her I may have revealed my... lack of memory. Luckily I only stated that my childhood memories have eluded me. But in turn I found myself somewhat cornered by a pair of healers. Luckily when they realised my memory loss wasn't from a magical source they left me alone, but did tell me to find someone who was more in tune with dealing with the mind. I fear trying to force it may cause my memories to be lost forever. Thus I am going to simply let my memories come back to me naturally.

I did attempt to question Miss Pond upon her past. She froze up near instantly. Considering how she mentioned her own childhood wasn't the best earlier in the conversation, perhaps I should've taken the hint and not have asked such a thing. Luckily it seems that since I dropped that line of conversation as soon as it started, it has not harmed my fledgling friendship with the kind seeker. The other person present, A Miss... Miru I believe her name was and whom I believe has her eye on Miss Pond in that particular sort of way, ended up creating a gift for Miss Pond using her mastery other Aether. I believe the little doll is suppose to be a mandragora, If I'm remembering right. I don't believe Miss Pond will ever let the little guy go. Yesterday Miss Miru ended up giving me a doll of my own of a small rabbit. Just holding it lets me escape to some fragmented, but happy memories.

Oh yes, A little earlier in the week I felt a little... Silly. After all we have a small stage down here in the Kindred bar, so why not use it? Sure the audience was small, but it seemed like most people enjoyed the few dances I know. Why the next day I came down it seemed Sir Sini had the same idea, though lacked an audience until I arrived. I figured I'd join in the fun, Seeing as someone else... Sir Kai I believe his name was, had come on stage as well. I'm uncertain if I'll be able to work up the courage to dance like that again...

Anyway, on towards other happenings. Since I last wrote I have regained some more of my memories. The person to help unlock them this time was Spades. I met her, as I seem to have been meeting most people lately, down in the bar along side Bexy. I couldn't remember her at the time but I felt a strange sort of... familiarity, as if I had known her all my life. It wasn't till I had spoken with Shadow a couple suns hence that an absolute torrent of memories returned to me. I knew Spades. In fact now that I had remembered so much... I had considered her as my adoptive mother. I hadn't seen in the last six cycles and it seems that Shadow hasn't seen her for just as long. Like I fool I went out searching for her, even though I still have that pearl. So I could have simply contacted her. But being able to see her face to face was the better Idea anyway. I confronted her about why she hadn't been around and she gave a... most convincing answer. Still, She should put aside her worries and come to see Shadow. I feel as If I may have convinced her to do it if I and the others who call Shadow a close friend plan things out together. I've already spoken to Sastra and she has stated that If I can give her a couple days warning, that she'd allow us to use one of the upstairs rooms in the Kindred home for this.

I suppose I should write of something else, Journal. I have spoken with the others whom Khuja shares his love. Sir Thala'to to be specific. The talk that I had with him let me see Khuja in a different light. Regardless I still hold that I wish to protect Khuja, as he obviously cares for everyone whom he loves, as well as everyone he considers his friend. I spoke with him and cuddled with him after the meeting. It seems he lets despair and sadness rule him from time to time, but I was able to pluck him out of that dark pit he was slipping into. For my efforts Khuja showed me a... very nice time. I must have fallen asleep, because when I woke up I was in a mostly empty bedroom, with Khuja beside me. I must have ended up in that mansion he said he was getting built. I... I must admit as sweet as a gesture as it was, In the early morning I did abscond from the place. Of course I did leave a small note. Plus that amulet he gave me a little while ago has a tracking charm, so he will at least know I'm somewhere safe.

I do suppose that covers most of the happenings that occurred. Except for that fight that happened in front of the Kindred home. But the less said about that... the better.

As I read this over I've come to realise something. I really have to learn how to organize my thoughts better, or at least I shouldn't attempt to remember the happenings of twelve days all at once. Maybe I should take small notes at the end of each day...

Anyway, This entry nearly fills the page. Till next time I need you Journal.

*There would be another five-point star beside the word Journal*
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<center>This next very small entry is fairly small and not as neat as the others</center>

Well journal, it looks like I've royally screwed up. I... Tired to speak with Zayra today. Yes, I may have lied about where I learned Invida's real name. So perhaps that is why she reacted so... poorly. I chased after her and... Sastra and Sisha showed up. I just... I feel like I might be on my way out of the Kindred with this screw up...

<center>There would be more text under this, seemingly written later on</center>

Well Journal, It seems today is the day of screw ups. I decided to go wandering the Goblet for a little while. Ended up seeing Crow and Senna. Decided to eavesdrop on them and heard that Pond was potentially going to be punished. No pay for two weeks and a week of clean up duty. Kai is apparently getting potentially punished as well, no rum for two weeks and he has to paint the house five times over. Anyway as it turns out, I ended up getting spotted. So I may have a punishment coming my way as well. Not the best day, Journal, Not the best day in the slightest.
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==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Timeline</span></div>==

<b>0 Cycles-</b> Rei born somewhere within the shroud.

<b>5 Cycles-</b> Rei's peaceful life ends as bandits burst into his families home and murder his mother and father. He escapes death by hiding under his bed until the bandits leave, then quietly lifts a loose board in his parents room and grabs two gemstones ( An emerald and a ruby) As well as a spear, then flees out into the cold night. It's then that he is found by the wood wailers.

<b>10 Cycles-</b> Rei has devoted himself to learning how to use lances as well as learning how to properly read and write. Occasionally sneaks out of Gridania to explore.

<b>14 Cycles-</b> Rei feels as if he has learned all he can from the wood wailers and sets off into the world to explore and train on his own. Despite his young age and inexperience, he attempts to help anyone he meets who are in need.

<b>15 Cycles-</b> Rei encounters the Meordi family and becomes fast friends with Nemo and Shadow, as well as their mother, Spades.

<b>17 cycles-</b> Rei attempts to train himself in the ways of manipulating aether. The results are... explosive. Rei swears to himself that he will never attempt such a thing again and hopes that that hole in the wall isn't too troublesome for the Inn's owner.

<b>20 cycles-</b> Rei has explored most of the realm and has made numerous visits to the Meordi family. Even after 10 cycles of training, Rei continues to sharpen his skills with his lance whenever possible.

<b>21 cycles-</b> With Dalamud rapidly closing in on the world, Rei desperately searches Thanalan for the Meordi's. He fails to find them and tries to hide in an old sandstone building as the land around him is blasted asunder. He ends up with a wall crumbling on top of him as a stray part of the moon smashes into the building he was in. He wakes up once the devastation stops, with nary a memory besides his own name.

<b>22 Cycles-</b> Rei makes his living off of helping rebuild, as well as assisting the needy whenever possible. Also Mercenary work.

<b>26 Cycles-</b> Rei is found by Bexy in an empty lot near the Kindred home. Ends up joining the Kindred. Current.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Rumours</span></div>==
=='''Commonly Heard Rumours'''==
"That fellow with the fancy spear? Why, he helped move some of my merchandise... and for half the cost I'd normally pay!" - Lalafell merchant

"You mean that quiet Miqo'te I see lurking around sometimes? I swear he's up to no good."- Guardsman at Camp Dragonhead

"y' mean t' man who bought us all a round o' ale last night? E's a good lad." - Drowning wench regular

=='''Lesser Heard Rumours'''==

"That guy? He only ever orders grape juice. Seen him stare at it as if he was lost in thought more than once." -Bar owners across Eorzea

"That man has saved my life on more than one occasion. Can never get more than a couple of words out of him though." -Roegadyn traveller

=='''Rarely Heard Rumours'''==

"I swear that fellow is always around when I need him. Fields need plowin'? He's there. Need to move some crates into storage? He already has a couple tucked away nicely. Couple of animals gone missing? He's already herding 'em back into the pen. Monsters attacking? Half of 'em will be skewered before ya can call for help... Yet he never asks fer payment." -La Noscean farmer

"Yes, I've seen him. He's usually deep within the forest... looking as if he was searching for something. Never says what he's searching for. Hells, I'm lucky to get more than a nod from him." -Wood wailer patrol man.

=='''PC Rumours'''==

"Mmm? Oh, Rei? Yes, well, he's certainly very polite, and rather well spoken at that! When you can get him to speak, of course. Such does tend to be a rare occasion from the times we have met. Most pleasant to speak to when he does, however!" - ''[[W'pondahl Amih]]''

(Feel free to add!)

Template borrowed from Bexy's page.

W'pondahl Amih

2014-06-06T17:25:53Z

Pondahl: /* Acquaintances */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down any remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. This is, however, lessening. Recent events have led to her becoming more conscious of the movements of her ear, even if it's often after the fact, and thus too late to still their motion.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is still blindly fumbling her way through what is expected, and what is 'proper'. Wearing her heart on her sleeve as she does, it tends to be fairly easy to judge whether something sits well with the Seeker, even if she stumbles over the words that would clearly state such. Recent events with her significant other, [[Mimiru Miru]], have led to several steps forward however, and her fear of contact, while still very clear and present in regards to most others, has lessened to a degree with the Lalafell who has laied claim to her heart so that she is often seen holding hands when in her company. Exposure, patience and trust evidently work wonders about Pond. In addition to this, she has begun working with the leader of the Kindred, [[Sastra Mortier]], to overcome this fear with conscious thought and calming breathing techniques. The combined results seem to be doing much for her ability to not run screaming from people!</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li><li>Thunderstorms</li><li>Looking at snow</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li><li>Deception</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Mimiru Miru]]:''' A Lalafell that Pond only met, by chance, one morning within the Kindred home, who introduced herself as the girlfriend of [[Nunupu Nupu]]. After their first meeting, it appears that Nupu admitted to an indiscretion of sorts, and the two parted. The next meeting between Pond and Miru led to Pond's politeness and warmth being mistaken for flirting, and much apologising and blushing ensued. As it happens, Miru was partially correct, but not even Pond herself knew she found the little Lalafell attractive. Several meetings later and very enjoyable conversations, and Pond finally admitted that perhaps she could find it in herself to act upon growing feelings and date her own gender, after a very painful admittal that she had yet to meet a male of any species that appealed to her as anything more than a friend. Since such a time, the two have been taking things slow, but still steady, and their relationship has blossomed in much the same way as Pond's feelings for the brave young Lalafell have - greatly, and into something beautiful.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister. The strength of her devotion to the Seeker has already led to her sacrificing much, and likely yet more to come as recent actions catch up with all involved in the intrigue with Bexy and her blood sister, [[Zarya Amalaryssia]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the knight for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such! Previously, Pond was accepted as his page but events have led to her taking sides, and sacrifing much, including her position with Vyncent.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears. Even moreso, however, in faux-cat ears and a tail. As the person to first introduce Pond to the lengthier, more elegant skirts, and to the breathing technique she's becoming so dependent upon, Pond feels she owes Sastra much, and there is a healthy amount of trust there for the Highlander.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rei Wakeflame]]:''' A Keeper that Pond has met on many occasions, and through exposure and the occasional passing conversation, has come to accept as a friend.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Darte Skyphire]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit Highlander this time. has been polite and friendly the few times they have met, ignoring the incident whereby he made Pond leap from her seat in fright. A misunderstanding, Pond accepts.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger. A third meeting led to yet another disregard of personal space, and her opinion of the drunkard hasn't climbed since. Tolerates his presence for the good of the Kindred about her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Nunupu Nupu]]''' A Lalafell that Pond has met in passing, and was generally well liked until learning of the events between her and [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Emelia Iscantel]]''' A Seeker Pond has met several times in passing, but only recently had the chance to speak with directly. Friendly enough, and Pond worries so over her illness.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vijara Windaar]]''' First met as a friend of Bexy's, Pond came to... respect, if not admire the Keeper. Events of late have shaken that view, but the reasons behind certain choices are understood, even if Pond can't bring herself to agree with them.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vrimala Verrik]]''' Given that their first proper encounter ended with Pond headbutting the Hyur and running from the building in a blind panic, things should not have ended well. As with many other people however, time and exposure have softened Pond's views, and coupled with some time spent hunting side by side in Thanalan, Pond is coming to accept that mayhaps she could have found herself yet another friend.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Quinthel Moranguin]]''' Pond's... 'boss' for want of a better word. Manages the Kindred house staff, and so she answers directly to him. Polite and friendly, if tall and somewhat scary to behold, he is nevertheless the second finest chef Pond has ever met, trumped to the title of finest by [[Mimiru Miru]], and Pond would admit she may be somewhat biased there. Still, his opinion is respected, and his help learning to prepare non-meat based meals have earned him a significant amount of favour.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Zarya Amalaryssia]]''' Bexy's sister. Pond is aware of her history, but is willing to accept that with her loss of memories, it would be unfair to judge her on her past actions. As such, Pond currently has very little basis to form an opinion of her.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

Rei Wakeflame

2014-06-06T17:20:55Z

Pondahl: /* Kith and Kin */

[[category:Player Character]]

{{Infobox-character
| name = Rei Wakeflame
| image = Rei 29 05 2014.png
| title =
| gender = Male
| citizenship = Unaffilated
| race = Miqo'te
| clan = (Hybrid leaning Keeper)
| stat_1 = Namesday
| stat_1_value = 28th Sun of the 6th Umbral Moon.
| stat_2 = Occupation
| stat_2_value = Member of the Kindred.
| stat_3 = Age
| stat_3_value = 26
| stat_4 = Residence
| stat_4_value = The Goblet
| stat_5 = Server
| stat_5_value = Balmung
| stat_6 = Last Updated
| stat_6_value = 29/5/14

}}

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Character</span></div>==

Rei is a well mannered and polite Miqo'te who has spent much of his life exploring. He has been to nearly all corners of the realm and greatly enjoys returning to the less civilized and quiet areas of the world.

He can be quite loyal, but only to those who have truly earned his trust. And even then it is not a blind loyalty. Still, he is always willing to offer a helping hand to anyone he happens to pass by.

Rei is surprisingly intelligent despite his shy and quiet demeanour. He has spend many a time reading and learning all he can in between training with his lance and doing jobs.

Rei had spent most of his life as a wandering mercenary, helping anyone and everyone he would come across regardless of payment. Currently this has changed as he has become employed by the Kindred. He... hasn't actually done much work wise since he joined up with them but he is being a lot more social than he used to be.

Overall Rei is a very kind and friendly person, if a bit quiet and reserved. He's like a rock in the stream we call life. Someone whom you can count on for support and protection, even if you barely know him. Though he does have his own hidden depths... and his own sort of cowardice.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">General</span></div>==

'''Full Name''' - Rei Alissa Wakeflame

'''Height''' - 5 Fulms, 7 Ilms

'''Weight''' - 147 Ponz

'''Hair Colour''' - Black

'''Eye Colour''' - Left: Light blue/Right: Dark blue

'''Skin Colour''' - Dusty black

'''Religion''' - Althyk, The keeper ( Very loose belief/worship )

'''Laterality''' - Ambidextrous, but favours his right hand.

'''Sexuality''' - Bisexual

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Behaviour</span></div>==

'''Speech'''- Rei tends to speak in a fairly sophisticated way, as well as being very polite. His voice is fairly deep, though he usually hides this fact by speaking in very gentle tones.

'''Mind'''- He's fairly mature for his age. He is also decently intelligent and never fully trusts anyone until he gets to know them better. Rei is mentally strong, thus it takes a lot to break him down.

'''Emotions'''- Rei prefers to keep his emotions in check at all times. He does his best to avoid having any outbursts or otherwise allow unpleasant emotions to surface in front of others. It takes a surprising amount of effort to cause him to break out of this shell, but if you do manage to anger him sufficiently he will show you exactly how angry he is, either with words or with fists as the case may be.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Appearance</span></div>==

Rei is a decently tall Miqo'te with a very long and fluffy tail. He has two differently coloured eyes, his left eye being light blue and his right eye being dark blue. He also has two marks near his eyes. His left ear as a small nick on the very tip.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Attire</span></div>==

Rei isn't paticulalry picky with what he wears. As long as it has some kind of armor attachted to it that is. He also much prefers function over form with his clothing. Of course he does have one little quark, that being that he MUST have a hidden pocket in whatever he wears.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Combat</span></div>==

Rei has been officially trained in how to use a spear and continues to train himself every day. He does have some skill with his fists, as he has managed to survive more than a couple of bar brawls. He also understands how to take a hit and also understands its better to parry or dodge a blow if possible. He has been in combat against many a monster and man, so it would be fair to say he's a seasoned warrior.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Lancing</span></div>==

Rei was trained in the way of the lance by the wood wailers in Gridania. He was a natural with a lance and learned many techniques very quickly. The spear he uses now is the same one he had back when he had to feld his raided home. The spear itself, as Rei had learned, is called an Obelisk. There are two small indentations along the shaft, almost as if something could be set into it.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Aether</span></div>==

Rei has experimented with manipulating Aether before. Lets just say he found it wasn't for him. ( He tried to cast a very small fire spell to light a candle. Most of an Inn wall went missing because of this. )

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Tendencies</span></div>==

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:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Exploring
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Winter
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> The Full moon

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=== <div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#333399; font-size:14px; color:#33CC33"><center><span class="mw-headline">Dislikes</span></center></div> ===
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Snobs
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Know-it-Alls
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Alcohol

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=== <div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#333399; font-size:14px; color:#33CC33"><center><span class="mw-headline">Hobbies/Talents</span></center></div> ===
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Lancing
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Cooking
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Brawling

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=== <div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#333399; font-size:14px; color:#33CC33"><center><span class="mw-headline">Favorites</span></center></div> ===
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favourite Food/Drink''': Grilled Aldgoat, Grape Juice
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favourite Place''': Coerthas, mainly out in the snowy wilderness.
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favorite Weather''': Snow
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favorite Season''': Winter
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favorite Color''': Emerald Green
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favorite Scents''': The air after a thunderstorm

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==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Relationships</span></div>==

: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing     <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing     <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    </center>

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Blood Ties</span></div>==
<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Lina Wakeflame]] (Deceased): Rei's mother. Not much is known about her and Rei lacks any memory of her.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Ke'sia Tia]] (Deceased): Rei's Father: Not much is known about him and Rei lacks any memory of him.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Kith and Kin</span></div>==
<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Shadow Merodi]] A somewhat shy Seeker who turned out to be one of Rei's childhood friends. Simply seeing her and speaking with her has brought back many memories for him, most of them good.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Spades Merodi]] A Seeker whom Rei considers to be like a mother to him. She is also another gateway into Rei's hidden past.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Friends and Enemies</span></div>==

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Khuja'to Tayuun]] A Keeper that Rei has spoken with and has fallen into a relationship with. Rei feels the need to protect him.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[W'pondahl Amih]] A friendly seeker that Rei met down in the Kindred bar. He considers her a good friend.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sini'to Shadar]] A Seeker Rei has spoken with down in the bar from time to time.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sastra Mortier]] A highlander woman who Rei has a good bit of respect for, specially since she is his boss now that he has joined up with the Kindred.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Umi Unsei]] A surprisingly shy Keeper whom Rei has spoken to a couple of times. He always feels the need to comfort her.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Bexy Amalaryssia]] A friendly Seeker whom Rei met under... interesting circumstances. Rei considers her a friend.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Vijara Windaar]] A Keeper that Rei has spoken with a couple of times. Rei considers her to be a friend. She was the one who dealt with his recruitment into the Kindred.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Emelia Iscantel]] A seeker Rei has encountered a couple of times. His opinion of her has fluctuated with each meeting. With the latest meeting, His opinion of her has gotten much better.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Kai Sephtis]] A midlander whom Rei regards as a friend and holds a good amount of respect for.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Z'sisha Tyata]] A slightly hyperactive Seeker that Rei has spoken with and considers her a friend. Perhaps one day he'll correct her on how to say his name.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Quinthel Moraguin]] A Duskwight that is quite skilled at cooking. Rei has spoken with him a couple of times.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> [[Zarya Amalaryssia]] An... intriguing Seeker Rei has seen and spoken with at More than a couple of times. Rei wishes to protect her while she regains her memories.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Those Met In Passing</span></div>==
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Nunupu Nupu]] An adorable Lalafell that Rei has seen down in the bar from time to time.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Peneli Zuneli]] A Lalafell that Rei has spoke with briefly. Rei views him as a good sort.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Versoix La'louvre]] An Elezen Rei has seen and spoken with once or twice.

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==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Journals</span></div>==
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This deep green coloured leather bound journal appears to be in nearly pristine condition. The front cover is entirely plain except for the initials of its owner along the dead centre. The R and W seem to glitter with an inner light, As if a small portion of aether had been used to apply the lettering. The first page, to put it bluntly, looks as if a child had gotten a hold of it along with an ink-pen and were practising how to write. The next page, however, would appear to be written by a careful and learned hand.

''By the Twelve, it has been far too long since I've brought Inkpen to paper other than to sign my name. Thought admittedly by all counts I don't rightly remember when the last time I've written in a journal. Let alone if I had ever kept one. That... would've been a useful thing to do, past me.

Regardless of such things, I'm glad to be able to rest in a good bed and with kind and friendly people around me. I finally took the plunge and joined up with a free company. Five long cycles of trying to survive on my own with nary a memory beyond the basics. As luck would have it, or perhaps fate, I happened to collapse upon an empty lot. Upon my waking I happened to overhear a great many things regarding someone who had happened to be kidnapped.Then, ether though my own incompetence from not eating for ten suns or the very watchful eyes of a watch woman, I found myself being stared down at from behind a bow.

Now that certainly doesn't sound very lucky, now does it? But as I've wrote, ether by fate or luck such a situation was easily defused by my ever groaning stomach and my quick word. Thanks to Miss Bexy's kindness and generosity I found myself down in a bar, finally able to enjoy a good meal, good company, and a good drink. As well as an offer, well I suppose it would be better to call it kind advice rather than an offer but still.

Said advice would be repeated to be later on by a Miqo'te. A Miqo'te that caused a good portion of my fragmented memories to reform simply by my seeing her face and hearing her say my name. Shadow... I did not know for so long but upon seeing her, it felt as if I had finally found something I had unknowingly been searching for all this time. Hearing from her that she had joined this free company... these... Kindred... My decision was made for me. It was but a scant few suns until I spoke with Miss Vijara and I had signed my name upon that contract.

The last two weeks that I've been with the Kindred have been pleasant. The meetings were an interesting affair to say the least, The first one I had attended happening all the way out at Costa del sol. Of course I ended up being the center of attention for a moment, as I had to introduce myself to everyone who was there. I do hope I left a good impression on everyone who was present that day.

I have spent more than my far share of time down in the bar, speaking with others so that I might know more about those whom I may have to work with and protect. One such person being a Sir Khuja. Khuja... being the person who happened to have been kidnapped a short time before I had shown up. I've extended my kindness and protection to the fellow and... Gods blood I do hope no one ever sneaks a peek into this journal should I write this next sentence.

~There would be quite a bit of smudged ink~

Let's just say that Khuja and I have been quite friendly to one another.

Anyway, Let us be away from such topics my dear Journal. I have met many a friendly face here. Miss Pond, Sir Quin, Boss lady Sastra, Just to name a few that come to mind that I haven't mentioned within you yet. Really... everyone I've met who is a part of the Kindred seem like stalwart allies whom I feel I could trust both on and off the battlefield.

It has also been nice to finally have something else to wear besides my armour. Miss Sastra had kindly given me advanced pay and I wasted no time in spending it on two outfits as well as... some other equipment that may prove useful in paying Miss Sastra back for her kindness should I be unable to find any suitable contracts within the moon. But I should move on to more current events.

A sun ago an interesting little situation cropped up. As it seemed Miss Pond had found herself away from the Kindred home and stranded out in hostile territory. By the time I had heard of the situation through the linkpearl and had suited up in my armour Bexy and her beloved Matt had already found Miss Pond and had taken her to safety. It was all well and good but... I can't help but feel a tad useless. These last two weeks I've not done much beyond wandering, relaxing in the Bottom, and trying my best to make nice with everyone I meet. If I don't get some work soon I feel as if I might find myself kicked out from the Kindred... Meaning I'd be away from Shadow and the path to getting my memories back would once again grow cold.

... Upon reading that last line I feel the need to clarify. Shadow is much more to me than just a path to my old memories. She is a very dear friend whom I do not wish to be separated from. Just being close to her makes me feel a deep warmth within my heart and everything just feels... right.

It appears the hour grows late. Should more goings on happen in the coming suns I shall record them here. Should my memories wane yet again... At least I shall have more to go on than I did five cycles ago. Nothing but my armour, my name, my lance... and a pair of precious gemstones that I keep with me even to this sun. I know not why I had them... But when I look to them I feel a deep inner peace. Perhaps they are a Keepsake of someone I knew before... But I drag on.

Rest well, Journal of mine. I will have need of you again.''
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his entry would be written very neatly, a small five point star being written along side the date

<center>31st sun of the 3rd astral moon</center>

Much has happened in the twelve suns since I've last written in you, Journal. Most importantly even more of my memories have returned. But I shall leave what has been revealed and what or who caused such memories to return till later on in this entry.

Life has been going surprisingly smoothly now. I don't have to worry about where my next meal is coming or if I'll be able to find work. Finding the Kindred... well... more like being found by the Kindred has certainly been a boon to me. Most of who I've met have been friendly and I feel as if I don't have to keep my true self hidden as much any more. I'm free to be me amongst them. I've been able to actually start conversations rather than having people simply walk up to speak with me first.

I have spoken with Miss Pond more than I did before. In speaking with her I may have revealed my... lack of memory. Luckily I only stated that my childhood memories have eluded me. But in turn I found myself somewhat cornered by a pair of healers. Luckily when they realised my memory loss wasn't from a magical source they left me alone, but did tell me to find someone who was more in tune with dealing with the mind. I fear trying to force it may cause my memories to be lost forever. Thus I am going to simply let my memories come back to me naturally.

I did attempt to question Miss Pond upon her past. She froze up near instantly. Considering how she mentioned her own childhood wasn't the best earlier in the conversation, perhaps I should've taken the hint and not have asked such a thing. Luckily it seems that since I dropped that line of conversation as soon as it started, it has not harmed my fledgling friendship with the kind seeker. The other person present, A Miss... Miru I believe her name was and whom I believe has her eye on Miss Pond in that particular sort of way, ended up creating a gift for Miss Pond using her mastery other Aether. I believe the little doll is suppose to be a mandragora, If I'm remembering right. I don't believe Miss Pond will ever let the little guy go. Yesterday Miss Miru ended up giving me a doll of my own of a small rabbit. Just holding it lets me escape to some fragmented, but happy memories.

Oh yes, A little earlier in the week I felt a little... Silly. After all we have a small stage down here in the Kindred bar, so why not use it? Sure the audience was small, but it seemed like most people enjoyed the few dances I know. Why the next day I came down it seemed Sir Sini had the same idea, though lacked an audience until I arrived. I figured I'd join in the fun, Seeing as someone else... Sir Kai I believe his name was, had come on stage as well. I'm uncertain if I'll be able to work up the courage to dance like that again...

Anyway, on towards other happenings. Since I last wrote I have regained some more of my memories. The person to help unlock them this time was Spades. I met her, as I seem to have been meeting most people lately, down in the bar along side Bexy. I couldn't remember her at the time but I felt a strange sort of... familiarity, as if I had known her all my life. It wasn't till I had spoken with Shadow a couple suns hence that an absolute torrent of memories returned to me. I knew Spades. In fact now that I had remembered so much... I had considered her as my adoptive mother. I hadn't seen in the last six cycles and it seems that Shadow hasn't seen her for just as long. Like I fool I went out searching for her, even though I still have that pearl. So I could have simply contacted her. But being able to see her face to face was the better Idea anyway. I confronted her about why she hadn't been around and she gave a... most convincing answer. Still, She should put aside her worries and come to see Shadow. I feel as If I may have convinced her to do it if I and the others who call Shadow a close friend plan things out together. I've already spoken to Sastra and she has stated that If I can give her a couple days warning, that she'd allow us to use one of the upstairs rooms in the Kindred home for this.

I suppose I should write of something else, Journal. I have spoken with the others whom Khuja shares his love. Sir Thala'to to be specific. The talk that I had with him let me see Khuja in a different light. Regardless I still hold that I wish to protect Khuja, as he obviously cares for everyone whom he loves, as well as everyone he considers his friend. I spoke with him and cuddled with him after the meeting. It seems he lets despair and sadness rule him from time to time, but I was able to pluck him out of that dark pit he was slipping into. For my efforts Khuja showed me a... very nice time. I must have fallen asleep, because when I woke up I was in a mostly empty bedroom, with Khuja beside me. I must have ended up in that mansion he said he was getting built. I... I must admit as sweet as a gesture as it was, In the early morning I did abscond from the place. Of course I did leave a small note. Plus that amulet he gave me a little while ago has a tracking charm, so he will at least know I'm somewhere safe.

I do suppose that covers most of the happenings that occurred. Except for that fight that happened in front of the Kindred home. But the less said about that... the better.

As I read this over I've come to realise something. I really have to learn how to organize my thoughts better, or at least I shouldn't attempt to remember the happenings of twelve days all at once. Maybe I should take small notes at the end of each day...

Anyway, This entry nearly fills the page. Till next time I need you Journal.

*There would be another five-point star beside the word Journal*
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<center>This next very small entry is fairly small and not as neat as the others</center>

Well journal, it looks like I've royally screwed up. I... Tired to speak with Zayra today. Yes, I may have lied about where I learned Invida's real name. So perhaps that is why she reacted so... poorly. I chased after her and... Sastra and Sisha showed up. I just... I feel like I might be on my way out of the Kindred with this screw up...

<center>There would be more text under this, seemingly written later on</center>

Well Journal, It seems today is the day of screw ups. I decided to go wandering the Goblet for a little while. Ended up seeing Crow and Senna. Decided to eavesdrop on them and heard that Pond was potentially going to be punished. No pay for two weeks and a week of clean up duty. Kai is apparently getting potentially punished as well, no rum for two weeks and he has to paint the house five times over. Anyway as it turns out, I ended up getting spotted. So I may have a punishment coming my way as well. Not the best day, Journal, Not the best day in the slightest.
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==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Timeline</span></div>==

<b>0 Cycles-</b> Rei born somewhere within the shroud.

<b>5 Cycles-</b> Rei's peaceful life ends as bandits burst into his families home and murder his mother and father. He escapes death by hiding under his bed until the bandits leave, then quietly lifts a loose board in his parents room and grabs two gemstones ( An emerald and a ruby) As well as a spear, then flees out into the cold night. It's then that he is found by the wood wailers.

<b>10 Cycles-</b> Rei has devoted himself to learning how to use lances as well as learning how to properly read and write. Occasionally sneaks out of Gridania to explore.

<b>14 Cycles-</b> Rei feels as if he has learned all he can from the wood wailers and sets off into the world to explore and train on his own. Despite his young age and inexperience, he attempts to help anyone he meets who are in need.

<b>15 Cycles-</b> Rei encounters the Meordi family and becomes fast friends with Nemo and Shadow, as well as their mother, Spades.

<b>17 cycles-</b> Rei attempts to train himself in the ways of manipulating aether. The results are... explosive. Rei swears to himself that he will never attempt such a thing again and hopes that that hole in the wall isn't too troublesome for the Inn's owner.

<b>20 cycles-</b> Rei has explored most of the realm and has made numerous visits to the Meordi family. Even after 10 cycles of training, Rei continues to sharpen his skills with his lance whenever possible.

<b>21 cycles-</b> With Dalamud rapidly closing in on the world, Rei desperately searches Thanalan for the Meordi's. He fails to find them and tries to hide in an old sandstone building as the land around him is blasted asunder. He ends up with a wall crumbling on top of him as a stray part of the moon smashes into the building he was in. He wakes up once the devastation stops, with nary a memory besides his own name.

<b>22 Cycles-</b> Rei makes his living off of helping rebuild, as well as assisting the needy whenever possible. Also Mercenary work.

<b>26 Cycles-</b> Rei is found by Bexy in an empty lot near the Kindred home. Ends up joining the Kindred. Current.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Rumours</span></div>==
=='''Commonly Heard Rumours'''==
"That fellow with the fancy spear? Why, he helped move some of my merchandise... and for half the cost I'd normally pay!" - Lalafell merchant

"You mean that quiet Miqo'te I see lurking around sometimes? I swear he's up to no good."- Guardsman at Camp Dragonhead

"y' mean t' man who bought us all a round o' ale last night? E's a good lad." - Drowning wench regular

=='''Lesser Heard Rumours'''==

"That guy? He only ever orders grape juice. Seen him stare at it as if he was lost in thought more than once." -Bar owners across Eorzea

"That man has saved my life on more than one occasion. Can never get more than a couple of words out of him though." -Roegadyn traveller

=='''Rarely Heard Rumours'''==

"I swear that fellow is always around when I need him. Fields need plowin'? He's there. Need to move some crates into storage? He already has a couple tucked away nicely. Couple of animals gone missing? He's already herding 'em back into the pen. Monsters attacking? Half of 'em will be skewered before ya can call for help... Yet he never asks fer payment." -La Noscean farmer

"Yes, I've seen him. He's usually deep within the forest... looking as if he was searching for something. Never says what he's searching for. Hells, I'm lucky to get more than a nod from him." -Wood wailer patrol man.

=='''PC Rumours'''==

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Template borrowed from Bexy's page.

W'pondahl Amih

2014-06-06T17:17:32Z

Pondahl: /* Acquaintances */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down any remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. This is, however, lessening. Recent events have led to her becoming more conscious of the movements of her ear, even if it's often after the fact, and thus too late to still their motion.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is still blindly fumbling her way through what is expected, and what is 'proper'. Wearing her heart on her sleeve as she does, it tends to be fairly easy to judge whether something sits well with the Seeker, even if she stumbles over the words that would clearly state such. Recent events with her significant other, [[Mimiru Miru]], have led to several steps forward however, and her fear of contact, while still very clear and present in regards to most others, has lessened to a degree with the Lalafell who has laied claim to her heart so that she is often seen holding hands when in her company. Exposure, patience and trust evidently work wonders about Pond. In addition to this, she has begun working with the leader of the Kindred, [[Sastra Mortier]], to overcome this fear with conscious thought and calming breathing techniques. The combined results seem to be doing much for her ability to not run screaming from people!</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li><li>Thunderstorms</li><li>Looking at snow</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li><li>Deception</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Mimiru Miru]]:''' A Lalafell that Pond only met, by chance, one morning within the Kindred home, who introduced herself as the girlfriend of [[Nunupu Nupu]]. After their first meeting, it appears that Nupu admitted to an indiscretion of sorts, and the two parted. The next meeting between Pond and Miru led to Pond's politeness and warmth being mistaken for flirting, and much apologising and blushing ensued. As it happens, Miru was partially correct, but not even Pond herself knew she found the little Lalafell attractive. Several meetings later and very enjoyable conversations, and Pond finally admitted that perhaps she could find it in herself to act upon growing feelings and date her own gender, after a very painful admittal that she had yet to meet a male of any species that appealed to her as anything more than a friend. Since such a time, the two have been taking things slow, but still steady, and their relationship has blossomed in much the same way as Pond's feelings for the brave young Lalafell have - greatly, and into something beautiful.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister. The strength of her devotion to the Seeker has already led to her sacrificing much, and likely yet more to come as recent actions catch up with all involved in the intrigue with Bexy and her blood sister, [[Zarya Amalaryssia]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the knight for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such! Previously, Pond was accepted as his page but events have led to her taking sides, and sacrifing much, including her position with Vyncent.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears. Even moreso, however, in faux-cat ears and a tail. As the person to first introduce Pond to the lengthier, more elegant skirts, and to the breathing technique she's becoming so dependent upon, Pond feels she owes Sastra much, and there is a healthy amount of trust there for the Highlander.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rei Wakeflame]]:''' A Keeper that Pond has met on many occasions, and through exposure and the occasional passing conversation, has come to accept as a friend.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Darte Skyphire]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit Highlander this time. has been polite and friendly the few times they have met, ignoring the incident whereby he made Pond leap from her seat in fright. A misunderstanding, Pond accepts.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger. A third meeting led to yet another disregard of personal space, and her opinion of the drunkard hasn't climbed since. Tolerates his presence for the good of the Kindred about her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Nunupu Nupu]]''' A Lalafell that Pond has met in passing, and was generally well liked until learning of the events between her and [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Emelia Iscantel]]''' A Seeker Pond has met several times in passing, but only recently had the chance to speak with directly. Friendly enough, and Pond worries so over her illness.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vijara Windaar]]''' First met as a friend of Bexy's, Pond came to... respect, if not admire the Keeper. Events of late have shaken that view, but the reasons behind certain choices are understood, even if Pond can't bring herself to agree with them.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vrimala Verrik]]''' Given that their first proper encounter ended with Pond headbutting the Hyur and running from the building in a blind panic, things should not have ended well. As with many other people however, time and exposure have softened Pond's views, and coupled with some time spent hunting side by side in Thanalan, Pond is coming to accept that mayhaps she could have found herself yet another friend.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

W'pondahl Amih

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Pondahl: /* Relationships */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down any remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. This is, however, lessening. Recent events have led to her becoming more conscious of the movements of her ear, even if it's often after the fact, and thus too late to still their motion.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is still blindly fumbling her way through what is expected, and what is 'proper'. Wearing her heart on her sleeve as she does, it tends to be fairly easy to judge whether something sits well with the Seeker, even if she stumbles over the words that would clearly state such. Recent events with her significant other, [[Mimiru Miru]], have led to several steps forward however, and her fear of contact, while still very clear and present in regards to most others, has lessened to a degree with the Lalafell who has laied claim to her heart so that she is often seen holding hands when in her company. Exposure, patience and trust evidently work wonders about Pond. In addition to this, she has begun working with the leader of the Kindred, [[Sastra Mortier]], to overcome this fear with conscious thought and calming breathing techniques. The combined results seem to be doing much for her ability to not run screaming from people!</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li><li>Thunderstorms</li><li>Looking at snow</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li><li>Deception</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Mimiru Miru]]:''' A Lalafell that Pond only met, by chance, one morning within the Kindred home, who introduced herself as the girlfriend of [[Nunupu Nupu]]. After their first meeting, it appears that Nupu admitted to an indiscretion of sorts, and the two parted. The next meeting between Pond and Miru led to Pond's politeness and warmth being mistaken for flirting, and much apologising and blushing ensued. As it happens, Miru was partially correct, but not even Pond herself knew she found the little Lalafell attractive. Several meetings later and very enjoyable conversations, and Pond finally admitted that perhaps she could find it in herself to act upon growing feelings and date her own gender, after a very painful admittal that she had yet to meet a male of any species that appealed to her as anything more than a friend. Since such a time, the two have been taking things slow, but still steady, and their relationship has blossomed in much the same way as Pond's feelings for the brave young Lalafell have - greatly, and into something beautiful.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister. The strength of her devotion to the Seeker has already led to her sacrificing much, and likely yet more to come as recent actions catch up with all involved in the intrigue with Bexy and her blood sister, [[Zarya Amalaryssia]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the knight for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such! Previously, Pond was accepted as his page but events have led to her taking sides, and sacrifing much, including her position with Vyncent.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears. Even moreso, however, in faux-cat ears and a tail. As the person to first introduce Pond to the lengthier, more elegant skirts, and to the breathing technique she's becoming so dependent upon, Pond feels she owes Sastra much, and there is a healthy amount of trust there for the Highlander.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rei Wakeflame]]:''' A Keeper that Pond has met on many occasions, and through exposure and the occasional passing conversation, has come to accept as a friend.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Darte Skyphire]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit Highlander this time. has been polite and friendly the few times they have met, ignoring the incident whereby he made Pond leap from her seat in fright. A misunderstanding, Pond accepts.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Nunupu Nupu]]''' A Lalafell that Pond has met in passing, and was generally well liked until learning of the events between her and [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Emelia Iscantel]]''' A Seeker Pond has met several times in passing, but only recently had the chance to speak with directly. Friendly enough, and Pond worries so over her illness.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vijara Windaar]]''' First met as a friend of Bexy's, Pond came to... respect, if not admire the Keeper. Events of late have shaken that view, but the reasons behind certain choices are understood, even if Pond can't bring herself to agree with them.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Vrimala Verrik]]''' Given that their first proper encounter ended with Pond headbutting the Hyur and running from the building in a blind panic, things should not have ended well. As with many other people however, time and exposure have softened Pond's views, and coupled with some time spent hunting side by side in Thanalan, Pond is coming to accept that mayhaps she could have found herself yet another friend.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

W'pondahl Amih

2014-06-06T17:06:19Z

Pondahl: /* Relationships */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down any remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. This is, however, lessening. Recent events have led to her becoming more conscious of the movements of her ear, even if it's often after the fact, and thus too late to still their motion.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is still blindly fumbling her way through what is expected, and what is 'proper'. Wearing her heart on her sleeve as she does, it tends to be fairly easy to judge whether something sits well with the Seeker, even if she stumbles over the words that would clearly state such. Recent events with her significant other, [[Mimiru Miru]], have led to several steps forward however, and her fear of contact, while still very clear and present in regards to most others, has lessened to a degree with the Lalafell who has laied claim to her heart so that she is often seen holding hands when in her company. Exposure, patience and trust evidently work wonders about Pond. In addition to this, she has begun working with the leader of the Kindred, [[Sastra Mortier]], to overcome this fear with conscious thought and calming breathing techniques. The combined results seem to be doing much for her ability to not run screaming from people!</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li><li>Thunderstorms</li><li>Looking at snow</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li><li>Deception</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Mimiru Miru]]:''' A Lalafell that Pond only met, by chance, one morning within the Kindred home, who introduced herself as the girlfriend of [[Nunupu Nupu]]. After their first meeting, it appears that Nupu admitted to an indiscretion of sorts, and the two parted. The next meeting between Pond and Miru led to Pond's politeness and warmth being mistaken for flirting, and much apologising and blushing ensued. As it happens, Miru was partially correct, but not even Pond herself knew she found the little Lalafell attractive. Several meetings later and very enjoyable conversations, and Pond finally admitted that perhaps she could find it in herself to act upon growing feelings and date her own gender, after a very painful admittal that she had yet to meet a male of any species that appealed to her as anything more than a friend. Since such a time, the two have been taking things slow, but still steady, and their relationship has blossomed in much the same way as Pond's feelings for the brave young Lalafell have - greatly, and into something beautiful.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister. The strength of her devotion to the Seeker has already led to her sacrificing much, and likely yet more to come as recent actions catch up with all involved in the intrigue with Bexy and her blood sister, [[Zarya Amalaryssia]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the knight for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such! Previously, Pond was accepted as his page but events have led to her taking sides, and sacrifing much, including her position with Vyncent.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears. Even moreso, however, in faux-cat ears and a tail. As the person to first introduce Pond to the lengthier, more elegant skirts, and to the breathing technique she's becoming so dependent upon, Pond feels she owes Sastra much, and there is a healthy amount of trust there for the Highlander.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rei Wakeflame]]:''' A Keeper that Pond has met on many occasions, and through exposure and the occasional passing conversation, has come to accept as a friend.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Darte Skyphire]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit Highlander this time. has been polite and friendly the few times they have met, ignoring the incident whereby he made Pond leap from her seat in fright. A misunderstanding, Pond accepts.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

W'pondahl Amih

2014-06-06T17:02:00Z

Pondahl: /* Close to the heart (Friends and such) */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down any remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. This is, however, lessening. Recent events have led to her becoming more conscious of the movements of her ear, even if it's often after the fact, and thus too late to still their motion.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is still blindly fumbling her way through what is expected, and what is 'proper'. Wearing her heart on her sleeve as she does, it tends to be fairly easy to judge whether something sits well with the Seeker, even if she stumbles over the words that would clearly state such. Recent events with her significant other, [[Mimiru Miru]], have led to several steps forward however, and her fear of contact, while still very clear and present in regards to most others, has lessened to a degree with the Lalafell who has laied claim to her heart so that she is often seen holding hands when in her company. Exposure, patience and trust evidently work wonders about Pond. In addition to this, she has begun working with the leader of the Kindred, [[Sastra Mortier]], to overcome this fear with conscious thought and calming breathing techniques. The combined results seem to be doing much for her ability to not run screaming from people!</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li><li>Thunderstorms</li><li>Looking at snow</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li><li>Deception</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Mimiru Miru]]:''' A Lalafell that Pond only met, by chance, one morning within the Kindred home, who introduced herself as the girlfriend of [[Nunupu Nupu]]. After their first meeting, it appears that Nupu admitted to an indiscretion of sorts, and the two parted. The next meeting between Pond and Miru led to Pond's politeness and warmth being mistaken for flirting, and much apologising and blushing ensued. As it happens, Miru was partially correct, but not even Pond herself knew she found the little Lalafell attractive. Several meetings later and very enjoyable conversations, and Pond finally admitted that perhaps she could find it in herself to act upon growing feelings and date her own gender, after a very painful admittal that she had yet to meet a male of any species that appealed to her as anything more than a friend. Since such a time, the two have been taking things slow, but still steady, and their relationship has blossomed in much the same way as Pond's feelings for the brave young Lalafell have - greatly, and into something beautiful.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister. The strength of her devotion to the Seeker has already led to her sacrificing much, and likely yet more to come as recent actions catch up with all involved in the intrigue with Bexy and her blood sister, [[Zarya Amalaryssia]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the knight for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such! Previously, Pond was accepted as his page but events have led to her taking sides, and sacrifing much, including her position with Vyncent.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears. Even moreso, however, in faux-cat ears and a tail. As the person to first introduce Pond to the lengthier, more elegant skirts, and to the breathing technique she's becoming so dependent upon, Pond feels she owes Sastra much, and there is a healthy amount of trust there for the Highlander.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rei Wakeflame]]:''' A Keeper that Pond has met on many occasions, and through exposure and the occasional passing conversation, has come to accept as a friend.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Darte Skyphire]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit Highlander this time. has been polite and friendly the few times they have met, ignoring the incident whereby he made Pond leap from her seat in fright. A misunderstanding, Pond accepts.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

W'pondahl Amih

2014-06-06T16:59:01Z

Pondahl: /* Close to the heart (Friends and such) */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down any remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. This is, however, lessening. Recent events have led to her becoming more conscious of the movements of her ear, even if it's often after the fact, and thus too late to still their motion.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is still blindly fumbling her way through what is expected, and what is 'proper'. Wearing her heart on her sleeve as she does, it tends to be fairly easy to judge whether something sits well with the Seeker, even if she stumbles over the words that would clearly state such. Recent events with her significant other, [[Mimiru Miru]], have led to several steps forward however, and her fear of contact, while still very clear and present in regards to most others, has lessened to a degree with the Lalafell who has laied claim to her heart so that she is often seen holding hands when in her company. Exposure, patience and trust evidently work wonders about Pond. In addition to this, she has begun working with the leader of the Kindred, [[Sastra Mortier]], to overcome this fear with conscious thought and calming breathing techniques. The combined results seem to be doing much for her ability to not run screaming from people!</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li><li>Thunderstorms</li><li>Looking at snow</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li><li>Deception</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Mimiru Miru]]:''' A Lalafell that Pond only met, by chance, one morning within the Kindred home, who introduced herself as the girlfriend of [[Nunupu Nupu]]. After their first meeting, it appears that Nupu admitted to an indiscretion of sorts, and the two parted. The next meeting between Pond and Miru led to Pond's politeness and warmth being mistaken for flirting, and much apologising and blushing ensued. As it happens, Miru was partially correct, but not even Pond herself knew she found the little Lalafell attractive. Several meetings later and very enjoyable conversations, and Pond finally admitted that perhaps she could find it in herself to act upon growing feelings and date her own gender, after a very painful admittal that she had yet to meet a male of any species that appealed to her as anything more than a friend. Since such a time, the two have been taking things slow, but still steady, and their relationship has blossomed in much the same way as Pond's feelings for the brave young Lalafell have - greatly, and into something beautiful.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister. The strength of her devotion to the Seeker has already led to her sacrificing much, and likely yet more to come as recent actions catch up with all involved in the intrigue with Bexy and her blood sister, [[Zarya Amalaryssia]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the knight for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such! Previously, Pond was accepted as his page but events have led to her taking sides, and sacrifing much, including her position with Vyncent.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears. Moreso, however, in faux-cat ears and a tail. As the person to first introduced Pond to skirts, and to the breathing technique she's becoming so dependent upon, Pond feels she owes Sastra much, and there is a healthy amount of trust there for the Highlander.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rei Wakeflame]]:''' A Keeper that Pond has met on many occasions, and through exposure and the occasional passing conversation, has come to accept as a friend.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Darte Skyphire]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit Highlander this time. has been polite and friendly the few times they have met, ignoring the incident whereby he made Pond leap from her seat in fright. A misunderstanding, Pond accepts.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

Rei Wakeflame

2014-06-06T16:54:11Z

Pondahl: /* Friends and Enemies */

[[category:Player Character]]

{{Infobox-character
| name = Rei Wakeflame
| image = Rei 29 05 2014.png
| title =
| gender = Male
| citizenship = Unaffilated
| race = Miqo'te
| clan = (Hybrid leaning Keeper)
| stat_1 = Namesday
| stat_1_value = 28th Sun of the 6th Umbral Moon.
| stat_2 = Occupation
| stat_2_value = Member of the Kindred.
| stat_3 = Age
| stat_3_value = 26
| stat_4 = Residence
| stat_4_value = The Goblet
| stat_5 = Server
| stat_5_value = Balmung
| stat_6 = Last Updated
| stat_6_value = 29/5/14

}}

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Character</span></div>==

Rei is a well mannered and polite Miqo'te who has spent much of his life exploring. He has been to nearly all corners of the realm and greatly enjoys returning to the less civilized and quiet areas of the world.

He can be quite loyal, but only to those who have truly earned his trust. And even then it is not a blind loyalty. Still, he is always willing to offer a helping hand to anyone he happens to pass by.

Rei is surprisingly intelligent despite his shy and quiet demeanour. He has spend many a time reading and learning all he can in between training with his lance and doing jobs.

Rei had spent most of his life as a wandering mercenary, helping anyone and everyone he would come across regardless of payment. Currently this has changed as he has become employed by the Kindred. He... hasn't actually done much work wise since he joined up with them but he is being a lot more social than he used to be.

Overall Rei is a very kind and friendly person, if a bit quiet and reserved. He's like a rock in the stream we call life. Someone whom you can count on for support and protection, even if you barely know him. Though he does have his own hidden depths... and his own sort of cowardice.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">General</span></div>==

'''Full Name''' - Rei Alissa Wakeflame

'''Height''' - 5 Fulms, 7 Ilms

'''Weight''' - 147 Ponz

'''Hair Colour''' - Black

'''Eye Colour''' - Left: Light blue/Right: Dark blue

'''Skin Colour''' - Dusty black

'''Religion''' - Althyk, The keeper ( Very loose belief/worship )

'''Laterality''' - Ambidextrous, but favours his right hand.

'''Sexuality''' - Bisexual

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Behaviour</span></div>==

'''Speech'''- Rei tends to speak in a fairly sophisticated way, as well as being very polite. His voice is fairly deep, though he usually hides this fact by speaking in very gentle tones.

'''Mind'''- He's fairly mature for his age. He is also decently intelligent and never fully trusts anyone until he gets to know them better. Rei is mentally strong, thus it takes a lot to break him down.

'''Emotions'''- Rei prefers to keep his emotions in check at all times. He does his best to avoid having any outbursts or otherwise allow unpleasant emotions to surface in front of others. It takes a surprising amount of effort to cause him to break out of this shell, but if you do manage to anger him sufficiently he will show you exactly how angry he is, either with words or with fists as the case may be.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Appearance</span></div>==

Rei is a decently tall Miqo'te with a very long and fluffy tail. He has two differently coloured eyes, his left eye being light blue and his right eye being dark blue. He also has two marks near his eyes. His left ear as a small nick on the very tip.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Attire</span></div>==

Rei isn't paticulalry picky with what he wears. As long as it has some kind of armor attachted to it that is. He also much prefers function over form with his clothing. Of course he does have one little quark, that being that he MUST have a hidden pocket in whatever he wears.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Combat</span></div>==

Rei has been officially trained in how to use a spear and continues to train himself every day. He does have some skill with his fists, as he has managed to survive more than a couple of bar brawls. He also understands how to take a hit and also understands its better to parry or dodge a blow if possible. He has been in combat against many a monster and man, so it would be fair to say he's a seasoned warrior.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Lancing</span></div>==

Rei was trained in the way of the lance by the wood wailers in Gridania. He was a natural with a lance and learned many techniques very quickly. The spear he uses now is the same one he had back when he had to feld his raided home. The spear itself, as Rei had learned, is called an Obelisk. There are two small indentations along the shaft, almost as if something could be set into it.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Aether</span></div>==

Rei has experimented with manipulating Aether before. Lets just say he found it wasn't for him. ( He tried to cast a very small fire spell to light a candle. Most of an Inn wall went missing because of this. )

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Tendencies</span></div>==

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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #333399; font-size:14px; color:#33CC33"><center>Likes</center></div> ===
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Exploring
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Winter
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> The Full moon

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=== <div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#333399; font-size:14px; color:#33CC33"><center><span class="mw-headline">Dislikes</span></center></div> ===
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Snobs
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Know-it-Alls
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Alcohol

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=== <div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#333399; font-size:14px; color:#33CC33"><center><span class="mw-headline">Hobbies/Talents</span></center></div> ===
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Lancing
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Cooking
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Brawling

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=== <div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#333399; font-size:14px; color:#33CC33"><center><span class="mw-headline">Favorites</span></center></div> ===
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favourite Food/Drink''': Grilled Aldgoat, Grape Juice
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favourite Place''': Coerthas, mainly out in the snowy wilderness.
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favorite Weather''': Snow
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favorite Season''': Winter
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favorite Color''': Emerald Green
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favorite Scents''': The air after a thunderstorm

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==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Relationships</span></div>==

: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing     <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing     <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    </center>

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Blood Ties</span></div>==
<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Lina Wakeflame]] (Deceased): Rei's mother. Not much is known about her and Rei lacks any memory of her.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Ke'sia Tia]] (Deceased): Rei's Father: Not much is known about him and Rei lacks any memory of him.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Kith and Kin</span></div>==
<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Shadow Meordi]] A somewhat shy Seeker who turned out to be one of Rei's childhood friends. Simply seeing her and speaking with her has brought back many memories for him, most of them good.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Spades Meordi]] A Seeker whom Rei considers to be like a mother to him. She is also another gateway into Rei's hidden past.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Friends and Enemies</span></div>==

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Khuja'to Tayuun]] A Keeper that Rei has spoken with and has fallen into a relationship with. Rei feels the need to protect him.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[W'pondahl Amih]] A friendly seeker that Rei met down in the Kindred bar. He considers her a good friend.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sini'to Shadar]] A Seeker Rei has spoken with down in the bar from time to time.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sastra Mortier]] A highlander woman who Rei has a good bit of respect for, specially since she is his boss now that he has joined up with the Kindred.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Umi Unsei]] A surprisingly shy Keeper whom Rei has spoken to a couple of times. He always feels the need to comfort her.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Bexy Amalaryssia]] A friendly Seeker whom Rei met under... interesting circumstances. Rei considers her a friend.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Vijara Windaar]] A Keeper that Rei has spoken with a couple of times. Rei considers her to be a friend. She was the one who dealt with his recruitment into the Kindred.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Emelia Iscantel]] A seeker Rei has encountered a couple of times. His opinion of her has fluctuated with each meeting. With the latest meeting, His opinion of her has gotten much better.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Kai Sephtis]] A midlander whom Rei regards as a friend and holds a good amount of respect for.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Z'sisha Tyata]] A slightly hyperactive Seeker that Rei has spoken with and considers her a friend. Perhaps one day he'll correct her on how to say his name.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Quinthel Moraguin]] A Duskwight that is quite skilled at cooking. Rei has spoken with him a couple of times.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> [[Zarya Amalaryssia]] An... intriguing Seeker Rei has seen and spoken with at More than a couple of times. Rei wishes to protect her while she regains her memories.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Those Met In Passing</span></div>==
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Nunupu Nupu]] An adorable Lalafell that Rei has seen down in the bar from time to time.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Peneli Zuneli]] A Lalafell that Rei has spoke with briefly. Rei views him as a good sort.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Versoix La'louvre]] An Elezen Rei has seen and spoken with once or twice.

</spoiler>

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Journals</span></div>==
<Spoiler>
This deep green coloured leather bound journal appears to be in nearly pristine condition. The front cover is entirely plain except for the initials of its owner along the dead centre. The R and W seem to glitter with an inner light, As if a small portion of aether had been used to apply the lettering. The first page, to put it bluntly, looks as if a child had gotten a hold of it along with an ink-pen and were practising how to write. The next page, however, would appear to be written by a careful and learned hand.

''By the Twelve, it has been far too long since I've brought Inkpen to paper other than to sign my name. Thought admittedly by all counts I don't rightly remember when the last time I've written in a journal. Let alone if I had ever kept one. That... would've been a useful thing to do, past me.

Regardless of such things, I'm glad to be able to rest in a good bed and with kind and friendly people around me. I finally took the plunge and joined up with a free company. Five long cycles of trying to survive on my own with nary a memory beyond the basics. As luck would have it, or perhaps fate, I happened to collapse upon an empty lot. Upon my waking I happened to overhear a great many things regarding someone who had happened to be kidnapped.Then, ether though my own incompetence from not eating for ten suns or the very watchful eyes of a watch woman, I found myself being stared down at from behind a bow.

Now that certainly doesn't sound very lucky, now does it? But as I've wrote, ether by fate or luck such a situation was easily defused by my ever groaning stomach and my quick word. Thanks to Miss Bexy's kindness and generosity I found myself down in a bar, finally able to enjoy a good meal, good company, and a good drink. As well as an offer, well I suppose it would be better to call it kind advice rather than an offer but still.

Said advice would be repeated to be later on by a Miqo'te. A Miqo'te that caused a good portion of my fragmented memories to reform simply by my seeing her face and hearing her say my name. Shadow... I did not know for so long but upon seeing her, it felt as if I had finally found something I had unknowingly been searching for all this time. Hearing from her that she had joined this free company... these... Kindred... My decision was made for me. It was but a scant few suns until I spoke with Miss Vijara and I had signed my name upon that contract.

The last two weeks that I've been with the Kindred have been pleasant. The meetings were an interesting affair to say the least, The first one I had attended happening all the way out at Costa del sol. Of course I ended up being the center of attention for a moment, as I had to introduce myself to everyone who was there. I do hope I left a good impression on everyone who was present that day.

I have spent more than my far share of time down in the bar, speaking with others so that I might know more about those whom I may have to work with and protect. One such person being a Sir Khuja. Khuja... being the person who happened to have been kidnapped a short time before I had shown up. I've extended my kindness and protection to the fellow and... Gods blood I do hope no one ever sneaks a peek into this journal should I write this next sentence.

~There would be quite a bit of smudged ink~

Let's just say that Khuja and I have been quite friendly to one another.

Anyway, Let us be away from such topics my dear Journal. I have met many a friendly face here. Miss Pond, Sir Quin, Boss lady Sastra, Just to name a few that come to mind that I haven't mentioned within you yet. Really... everyone I've met who is a part of the Kindred seem like stalwart allies whom I feel I could trust both on and off the battlefield.

It has also been nice to finally have something else to wear besides my armour. Miss Sastra had kindly given me advanced pay and I wasted no time in spending it on two outfits as well as... some other equipment that may prove useful in paying Miss Sastra back for her kindness should I be unable to find any suitable contracts within the moon. But I should move on to more current events.

A sun ago an interesting little situation cropped up. As it seemed Miss Pond had found herself away from the Kindred home and stranded out in hostile territory. By the time I had heard of the situation through the linkpearl and had suited up in my armour Bexy and her beloved Matt had already found Miss Pond and had taken her to safety. It was all well and good but... I can't help but feel a tad useless. These last two weeks I've not done much beyond wandering, relaxing in the Bottom, and trying my best to make nice with everyone I meet. If I don't get some work soon I feel as if I might find myself kicked out from the Kindred... Meaning I'd be away from Shadow and the path to getting my memories back would once again grow cold.

... Upon reading that last line I feel the need to clarify. Shadow is much more to me than just a path to my old memories. She is a very dear friend whom I do not wish to be separated from. Just being close to her makes me feel a deep warmth within my heart and everything just feels... right.

It appears the hour grows late. Should more goings on happen in the coming suns I shall record them here. Should my memories wane yet again... At least I shall have more to go on than I did five cycles ago. Nothing but my armour, my name, my lance... and a pair of precious gemstones that I keep with me even to this sun. I know not why I had them... But when I look to them I feel a deep inner peace. Perhaps they are a Keepsake of someone I knew before... But I drag on.

Rest well, Journal of mine. I will have need of you again.''
</spoiler>
<spoiler>
his entry would be written very neatly, a small five point star being written along side the date

<center>31st sun of the 3rd astral moon</center>

Much has happened in the twelve suns since I've last written in you, Journal. Most importantly even more of my memories have returned. But I shall leave what has been revealed and what or who caused such memories to return till later on in this entry.

Life has been going surprisingly smoothly now. I don't have to worry about where my next meal is coming or if I'll be able to find work. Finding the Kindred... well... more like being found by the Kindred has certainly been a boon to me. Most of who I've met have been friendly and I feel as if I don't have to keep my true self hidden as much any more. I'm free to be me amongst them. I've been able to actually start conversations rather than having people simply walk up to speak with me first.

I have spoken with Miss Pond more than I did before. In speaking with her I may have revealed my... lack of memory. Luckily I only stated that my childhood memories have eluded me. But in turn I found myself somewhat cornered by a pair of healers. Luckily when they realised my memory loss wasn't from a magical source they left me alone, but did tell me to find someone who was more in tune with dealing with the mind. I fear trying to force it may cause my memories to be lost forever. Thus I am going to simply let my memories come back to me naturally.

I did attempt to question Miss Pond upon her past. She froze up near instantly. Considering how she mentioned her own childhood wasn't the best earlier in the conversation, perhaps I should've taken the hint and not have asked such a thing. Luckily it seems that since I dropped that line of conversation as soon as it started, it has not harmed my fledgling friendship with the kind seeker. The other person present, A Miss... Miru I believe her name was and whom I believe has her eye on Miss Pond in that particular sort of way, ended up creating a gift for Miss Pond using her mastery other Aether. I believe the little doll is suppose to be a mandragora, If I'm remembering right. I don't believe Miss Pond will ever let the little guy go. Yesterday Miss Miru ended up giving me a doll of my own of a small rabbit. Just holding it lets me escape to some fragmented, but happy memories.

Oh yes, A little earlier in the week I felt a little... Silly. After all we have a small stage down here in the Kindred bar, so why not use it? Sure the audience was small, but it seemed like most people enjoyed the few dances I know. Why the next day I came down it seemed Sir Sini had the same idea, though lacked an audience until I arrived. I figured I'd join in the fun, Seeing as someone else... Sir Kai I believe his name was, had come on stage as well. I'm uncertain if I'll be able to work up the courage to dance like that again...

Anyway, on towards other happenings. Since I last wrote I have regained some more of my memories. The person to help unlock them this time was Spades. I met her, as I seem to have been meeting most people lately, down in the bar along side Bexy. I couldn't remember her at the time but I felt a strange sort of... familiarity, as if I had known her all my life. It wasn't till I had spoken with Shadow a couple suns hence that an absolute torrent of memories returned to me. I knew Spades. In fact now that I had remembered so much... I had considered her as my adoptive mother. I hadn't seen in the last six cycles and it seems that Shadow hasn't seen her for just as long. Like I fool I went out searching for her, even though I still have that pearl. So I could have simply contacted her. But being able to see her face to face was the better Idea anyway. I confronted her about why she hadn't been around and she gave a... most convincing answer. Still, She should put aside her worries and come to see Shadow. I feel as If I may have convinced her to do it if I and the others who call Shadow a close friend plan things out together. I've already spoken to Sastra and she has stated that If I can give her a couple days warning, that she'd allow us to use one of the upstairs rooms in the Kindred home for this.

I suppose I should write of something else, Journal. I have spoken with the others whom Khuja shares his love. Sir Thala'to to be specific. The talk that I had with him let me see Khuja in a different light. Regardless I still hold that I wish to protect Khuja, as he obviously cares for everyone whom he loves, as well as everyone he considers his friend. I spoke with him and cuddled with him after the meeting. It seems he lets despair and sadness rule him from time to time, but I was able to pluck him out of that dark pit he was slipping into. For my efforts Khuja showed me a... very nice time. I must have fallen asleep, because when I woke up I was in a mostly empty bedroom, with Khuja beside me. I must have ended up in that mansion he said he was getting built. I... I must admit as sweet as a gesture as it was, In the early morning I did abscond from the place. Of course I did leave a small note. Plus that amulet he gave me a little while ago has a tracking charm, so he will at least know I'm somewhere safe.

I do suppose that covers most of the happenings that occurred. Except for that fight that happened in front of the Kindred home. But the less said about that... the better.

As I read this over I've come to realise something. I really have to learn how to organize my thoughts better, or at least I shouldn't attempt to remember the happenings of twelve days all at once. Maybe I should take small notes at the end of each day...

Anyway, This entry nearly fills the page. Till next time I need you Journal.

*There would be another five-point star beside the word Journal*
</spoiler>
<spoiler>
<center>This next very small entry is fairly small and not as neat as the others</center>

Well journal, it looks like I've royally screwed up. I... Tired to speak with Zayra today. Yes, I may have lied about where I learned Invida's real name. So perhaps that is why she reacted so... poorly. I chased after her and... Sastra and Sisha showed up. I just... I feel like I might be on my way out of the Kindred with this screw up...

<center>There would be more text under this, seemingly written later on</center>

Well Journal, It seems today is the day of screw ups. I decided to go wandering the Goblet for a little while. Ended up seeing Crow and Senna. Decided to eavesdrop on them and heard that Pond was potentially going to be punished. No pay for two weeks and a week of clean up duty. Kai is apparently getting potentially punished as well, no rum for two weeks and he has to paint the house five times over. Anyway as it turns out, I ended up getting spotted. So I may have a punishment coming my way as well. Not the best day, Journal, Not the best day in the slightest.
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==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Timeline</span></div>==

<b>0 Cycles-</b> Rei born somewhere within the shroud.

<b>5 Cycles-</b> Rei's peaceful life ends as bandits burst into his families home and murder his mother and father. He escapes death by hiding under his bed until the bandits leave, then quietly lifts a loose board in his parents room and grabs two gemstones ( An emerald and a ruby) As well as a spear, then flees out into the cold night. It's then that he is found by the wood wailers.

<b>10 Cycles-</b> Rei has devoted himself to learning how to use lances as well as learning how to properly read and write. Occasionally sneaks out of Gridania to explore.

<b>14 Cycles-</b> Rei feels as if he has learned all he can from the wood wailers and sets off into the world to explore and train on his own. Despite his young age and inexperience, he attempts to help anyone he meets who are in need.

<b>15 Cycles-</b> Rei encounters the Meordi family and becomes fast friends with Nemo and Shadow, as well as their mother, Spades.

<b>17 cycles-</b> Rei attempts to train himself in the ways of manipulating aether. The results are... explosive. Rei swears to himself that he will never attempt such a thing again and hopes that that hole in the wall isn't too troublesome for the Inn's owner.

<b>20 cycles-</b> Rei has explored most of the realm and has made numerous visits to the Meordi family. Even after 10 cycles of training, Rei continues to sharpen his skills with his lance whenever possible.

<b>21 cycles-</b> With Dalamud rapidly closing in on the world, Rei desperately searches Thanalan for the Meordi's. He fails to find them and tries to hide in an old sandstone building as the land around him is blasted asunder. He ends up with a wall crumbling on top of him as a stray part of the moon smashes into the building he was in. He wakes up once the devastation stops, with nary a memory besides his own name.

<b>22 Cycles-</b> Rei makes his living off of helping rebuild, as well as assisting the needy whenever possible. Also Mercenary work.

<b>26 Cycles-</b> Rei is found by Bexy in an empty lot near the Kindred home. Ends up joining the Kindred. Current.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Rumours</span></div>==
=='''Commonly Heard Rumours'''==
"That fellow with the fancy spear? Why, he helped move some of my merchandise... and for half the cost I'd normally pay!" - Lalafell merchant

"You mean that quiet Miqo'te I see lurking around sometimes? I swear he's up to no good."- Guardsman at Camp Dragonhead

"y' mean t' man who bought us all a round o' ale last night? E's a good lad." - Drowning wench regular

=='''Lesser Heard Rumours'''==

"That guy? He only ever orders grape juice. Seen him stare at it as if he was lost in thought more than once." -Bar owners across Eorzea

"That man has saved my life on more than one occasion. Can never get more than a couple of words out of him though." -Roegadyn traveller

=='''Rarely Heard Rumours'''==

"I swear that fellow is always around when I need him. Fields need plowin'? He's there. Need to move some crates into storage? He already has a couple tucked away nicely. Couple of animals gone missing? He's already herding 'em back into the pen. Monsters attacking? Half of 'em will be skewered before ya can call for help... Yet he never asks fer payment." -La Noscean farmer

"Yes, I've seen him. He's usually deep within the forest... looking as if he was searching for something. Never says what he's searching for. Hells, I'm lucky to get more than a nod from him." -Wood wailer patrol man.

=='''PC Rumours'''==

(Feel free to add!)

Template borrowed from Bexy's page.

Rei Wakeflame

2014-06-06T16:53:45Z

Pondahl: /* Friends and Enemies */

[[category:Player Character]]

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| name = Rei Wakeflame
| image = Rei 29 05 2014.png
| title =
| gender = Male
| citizenship = Unaffilated
| race = Miqo'te
| clan = (Hybrid leaning Keeper)
| stat_1 = Namesday
| stat_1_value = 28th Sun of the 6th Umbral Moon.
| stat_2 = Occupation
| stat_2_value = Member of the Kindred.
| stat_3 = Age
| stat_3_value = 26
| stat_4 = Residence
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==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Character</span></div>==

Rei is a well mannered and polite Miqo'te who has spent much of his life exploring. He has been to nearly all corners of the realm and greatly enjoys returning to the less civilized and quiet areas of the world.

He can be quite loyal, but only to those who have truly earned his trust. And even then it is not a blind loyalty. Still, he is always willing to offer a helping hand to anyone he happens to pass by.

Rei is surprisingly intelligent despite his shy and quiet demeanour. He has spend many a time reading and learning all he can in between training with his lance and doing jobs.

Rei had spent most of his life as a wandering mercenary, helping anyone and everyone he would come across regardless of payment. Currently this has changed as he has become employed by the Kindred. He... hasn't actually done much work wise since he joined up with them but he is being a lot more social than he used to be.

Overall Rei is a very kind and friendly person, if a bit quiet and reserved. He's like a rock in the stream we call life. Someone whom you can count on for support and protection, even if you barely know him. Though he does have his own hidden depths... and his own sort of cowardice.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">General</span></div>==

'''Full Name''' - Rei Alissa Wakeflame

'''Height''' - 5 Fulms, 7 Ilms

'''Weight''' - 147 Ponz

'''Hair Colour''' - Black

'''Eye Colour''' - Left: Light blue/Right: Dark blue

'''Skin Colour''' - Dusty black

'''Religion''' - Althyk, The keeper ( Very loose belief/worship )

'''Laterality''' - Ambidextrous, but favours his right hand.

'''Sexuality''' - Bisexual

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Behaviour</span></div>==

'''Speech'''- Rei tends to speak in a fairly sophisticated way, as well as being very polite. His voice is fairly deep, though he usually hides this fact by speaking in very gentle tones.

'''Mind'''- He's fairly mature for his age. He is also decently intelligent and never fully trusts anyone until he gets to know them better. Rei is mentally strong, thus it takes a lot to break him down.

'''Emotions'''- Rei prefers to keep his emotions in check at all times. He does his best to avoid having any outbursts or otherwise allow unpleasant emotions to surface in front of others. It takes a surprising amount of effort to cause him to break out of this shell, but if you do manage to anger him sufficiently he will show you exactly how angry he is, either with words or with fists as the case may be.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Appearance</span></div>==

Rei is a decently tall Miqo'te with a very long and fluffy tail. He has two differently coloured eyes, his left eye being light blue and his right eye being dark blue. He also has two marks near his eyes. His left ear as a small nick on the very tip.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Attire</span></div>==

Rei isn't paticulalry picky with what he wears. As long as it has some kind of armor attachted to it that is. He also much prefers function over form with his clothing. Of course he does have one little quark, that being that he MUST have a hidden pocket in whatever he wears.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Combat</span></div>==

Rei has been officially trained in how to use a spear and continues to train himself every day. He does have some skill with his fists, as he has managed to survive more than a couple of bar brawls. He also understands how to take a hit and also understands its better to parry or dodge a blow if possible. He has been in combat against many a monster and man, so it would be fair to say he's a seasoned warrior.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Lancing</span></div>==

Rei was trained in the way of the lance by the wood wailers in Gridania. He was a natural with a lance and learned many techniques very quickly. The spear he uses now is the same one he had back when he had to feld his raided home. The spear itself, as Rei had learned, is called an Obelisk. There are two small indentations along the shaft, almost as if something could be set into it.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Aether</span></div>==

Rei has experimented with manipulating Aether before. Lets just say he found it wasn't for him. ( He tried to cast a very small fire spell to light a candle. Most of an Inn wall went missing because of this. )

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Tendencies</span></div>==

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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #333399; font-size:14px; color:#33CC33"><center>Likes</center></div> ===
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Exploring
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Winter
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> The Full moon

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=== <div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#333399; font-size:14px; color:#33CC33"><center><span class="mw-headline">Dislikes</span></center></div> ===
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Snobs
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Know-it-Alls
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Alcohol

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=== <div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#333399; font-size:14px; color:#33CC33"><center><span class="mw-headline">Hobbies/Talents</span></center></div> ===
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Lancing
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Cooking
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> Brawling

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=== <div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#333399; font-size:14px; color:#33CC33"><center><span class="mw-headline">Favorites</span></center></div> ===
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favourite Food/Drink''': Grilled Aldgoat, Grape Juice
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favourite Place''': Coerthas, mainly out in the snowy wilderness.
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favorite Weather''': Snow
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favorite Season''': Winter
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favorite Color''': Emerald Green
:<font style="color:#000000" size="3">■</font> '''Favorite Scents''': The air after a thunderstorm

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==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Relationships</span></div>==

: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing     <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing     <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    </center>

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Blood Ties</span></div>==
<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Lina Wakeflame]] (Deceased): Rei's mother. Not much is known about her and Rei lacks any memory of her.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Ke'sia Tia]] (Deceased): Rei's Father: Not much is known about him and Rei lacks any memory of him.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Kith and Kin</span></div>==
<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Shadow Meordi]] A somewhat shy Seeker who turned out to be one of Rei's childhood friends. Simply seeing her and speaking with her has brought back many memories for him, most of them good.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Spades Meordi]] A Seeker whom Rei considers to be like a mother to him. She is also another gateway into Rei's hidden past.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Friends and Enemies</span></div>==

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Khuja'to Tayuun]] A Keeper that Rei has spoken with and has fallen into a relationship with. Rei feels the need to protect him.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[W'Pondahl Amih]] A friendly seeker that Rei met down in the Kindred bar. He considers her a good friend.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sini'to Shadar]] A Seeker Rei has spoken with down in the bar from time to time.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sastra Mortier]] A highlander woman who Rei has a good bit of respect for, specially since she is his boss now that he has joined up with the Kindred.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Umi Unsei]] A surprisingly shy Keeper whom Rei has spoken to a couple of times. He always feels the need to comfort her.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Bexy Amalaryssia]] A friendly Seeker whom Rei met under... interesting circumstances. Rei considers her a friend.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Vijara Windaar]] A Keeper that Rei has spoken with a couple of times. Rei considers her to be a friend. She was the one who dealt with his recruitment into the Kindred.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Emelia Iscantel]] A seeker Rei has encountered a couple of times. His opinion of her has fluctuated with each meeting. With the latest meeting, His opinion of her has gotten much better.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Kai Sephtis]] A midlander whom Rei regards as a friend and holds a good amount of respect for.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Z'sisha Tyata]] A slightly hyperactive Seeker that Rei has spoken with and considers her a friend. Perhaps one day he'll correct her on how to say his name.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Quinthel Moraguin]] A Duskwight that is quite skilled at cooking. Rei has spoken with him a couple of times.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> [[Zarya Amalaryssia]] An... intriguing Seeker Rei has seen and spoken with at More than a couple of times. Rei wishes to protect her while she regains her memories.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #9966FF; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #9999FF"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #333333; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Those Met In Passing</span></div>==
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Nunupu Nupu]] An adorable Lalafell that Rei has seen down in the bar from time to time.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Peneli Zuneli]] A Lalafell that Rei has spoke with briefly. Rei views him as a good sort.

<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Versoix La'louvre]] An Elezen Rei has seen and spoken with once or twice.

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==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Journals</span></div>==
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This deep green coloured leather bound journal appears to be in nearly pristine condition. The front cover is entirely plain except for the initials of its owner along the dead centre. The R and W seem to glitter with an inner light, As if a small portion of aether had been used to apply the lettering. The first page, to put it bluntly, looks as if a child had gotten a hold of it along with an ink-pen and were practising how to write. The next page, however, would appear to be written by a careful and learned hand.

''By the Twelve, it has been far too long since I've brought Inkpen to paper other than to sign my name. Thought admittedly by all counts I don't rightly remember when the last time I've written in a journal. Let alone if I had ever kept one. That... would've been a useful thing to do, past me.

Regardless of such things, I'm glad to be able to rest in a good bed and with kind and friendly people around me. I finally took the plunge and joined up with a free company. Five long cycles of trying to survive on my own with nary a memory beyond the basics. As luck would have it, or perhaps fate, I happened to collapse upon an empty lot. Upon my waking I happened to overhear a great many things regarding someone who had happened to be kidnapped.Then, ether though my own incompetence from not eating for ten suns or the very watchful eyes of a watch woman, I found myself being stared down at from behind a bow.

Now that certainly doesn't sound very lucky, now does it? But as I've wrote, ether by fate or luck such a situation was easily defused by my ever groaning stomach and my quick word. Thanks to Miss Bexy's kindness and generosity I found myself down in a bar, finally able to enjoy a good meal, good company, and a good drink. As well as an offer, well I suppose it would be better to call it kind advice rather than an offer but still.

Said advice would be repeated to be later on by a Miqo'te. A Miqo'te that caused a good portion of my fragmented memories to reform simply by my seeing her face and hearing her say my name. Shadow... I did not know for so long but upon seeing her, it felt as if I had finally found something I had unknowingly been searching for all this time. Hearing from her that she had joined this free company... these... Kindred... My decision was made for me. It was but a scant few suns until I spoke with Miss Vijara and I had signed my name upon that contract.

The last two weeks that I've been with the Kindred have been pleasant. The meetings were an interesting affair to say the least, The first one I had attended happening all the way out at Costa del sol. Of course I ended up being the center of attention for a moment, as I had to introduce myself to everyone who was there. I do hope I left a good impression on everyone who was present that day.

I have spent more than my far share of time down in the bar, speaking with others so that I might know more about those whom I may have to work with and protect. One such person being a Sir Khuja. Khuja... being the person who happened to have been kidnapped a short time before I had shown up. I've extended my kindness and protection to the fellow and... Gods blood I do hope no one ever sneaks a peek into this journal should I write this next sentence.

~There would be quite a bit of smudged ink~

Let's just say that Khuja and I have been quite friendly to one another.

Anyway, Let us be away from such topics my dear Journal. I have met many a friendly face here. Miss Pond, Sir Quin, Boss lady Sastra, Just to name a few that come to mind that I haven't mentioned within you yet. Really... everyone I've met who is a part of the Kindred seem like stalwart allies whom I feel I could trust both on and off the battlefield.

It has also been nice to finally have something else to wear besides my armour. Miss Sastra had kindly given me advanced pay and I wasted no time in spending it on two outfits as well as... some other equipment that may prove useful in paying Miss Sastra back for her kindness should I be unable to find any suitable contracts within the moon. But I should move on to more current events.

A sun ago an interesting little situation cropped up. As it seemed Miss Pond had found herself away from the Kindred home and stranded out in hostile territory. By the time I had heard of the situation through the linkpearl and had suited up in my armour Bexy and her beloved Matt had already found Miss Pond and had taken her to safety. It was all well and good but... I can't help but feel a tad useless. These last two weeks I've not done much beyond wandering, relaxing in the Bottom, and trying my best to make nice with everyone I meet. If I don't get some work soon I feel as if I might find myself kicked out from the Kindred... Meaning I'd be away from Shadow and the path to getting my memories back would once again grow cold.

... Upon reading that last line I feel the need to clarify. Shadow is much more to me than just a path to my old memories. She is a very dear friend whom I do not wish to be separated from. Just being close to her makes me feel a deep warmth within my heart and everything just feels... right.

It appears the hour grows late. Should more goings on happen in the coming suns I shall record them here. Should my memories wane yet again... At least I shall have more to go on than I did five cycles ago. Nothing but my armour, my name, my lance... and a pair of precious gemstones that I keep with me even to this sun. I know not why I had them... But when I look to them I feel a deep inner peace. Perhaps they are a Keepsake of someone I knew before... But I drag on.

Rest well, Journal of mine. I will have need of you again.''
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<spoiler>
his entry would be written very neatly, a small five point star being written along side the date

<center>31st sun of the 3rd astral moon</center>

Much has happened in the twelve suns since I've last written in you, Journal. Most importantly even more of my memories have returned. But I shall leave what has been revealed and what or who caused such memories to return till later on in this entry.

Life has been going surprisingly smoothly now. I don't have to worry about where my next meal is coming or if I'll be able to find work. Finding the Kindred... well... more like being found by the Kindred has certainly been a boon to me. Most of who I've met have been friendly and I feel as if I don't have to keep my true self hidden as much any more. I'm free to be me amongst them. I've been able to actually start conversations rather than having people simply walk up to speak with me first.

I have spoken with Miss Pond more than I did before. In speaking with her I may have revealed my... lack of memory. Luckily I only stated that my childhood memories have eluded me. But in turn I found myself somewhat cornered by a pair of healers. Luckily when they realised my memory loss wasn't from a magical source they left me alone, but did tell me to find someone who was more in tune with dealing with the mind. I fear trying to force it may cause my memories to be lost forever. Thus I am going to simply let my memories come back to me naturally.

I did attempt to question Miss Pond upon her past. She froze up near instantly. Considering how she mentioned her own childhood wasn't the best earlier in the conversation, perhaps I should've taken the hint and not have asked such a thing. Luckily it seems that since I dropped that line of conversation as soon as it started, it has not harmed my fledgling friendship with the kind seeker. The other person present, A Miss... Miru I believe her name was and whom I believe has her eye on Miss Pond in that particular sort of way, ended up creating a gift for Miss Pond using her mastery other Aether. I believe the little doll is suppose to be a mandragora, If I'm remembering right. I don't believe Miss Pond will ever let the little guy go. Yesterday Miss Miru ended up giving me a doll of my own of a small rabbit. Just holding it lets me escape to some fragmented, but happy memories.

Oh yes, A little earlier in the week I felt a little... Silly. After all we have a small stage down here in the Kindred bar, so why not use it? Sure the audience was small, but it seemed like most people enjoyed the few dances I know. Why the next day I came down it seemed Sir Sini had the same idea, though lacked an audience until I arrived. I figured I'd join in the fun, Seeing as someone else... Sir Kai I believe his name was, had come on stage as well. I'm uncertain if I'll be able to work up the courage to dance like that again...

Anyway, on towards other happenings. Since I last wrote I have regained some more of my memories. The person to help unlock them this time was Spades. I met her, as I seem to have been meeting most people lately, down in the bar along side Bexy. I couldn't remember her at the time but I felt a strange sort of... familiarity, as if I had known her all my life. It wasn't till I had spoken with Shadow a couple suns hence that an absolute torrent of memories returned to me. I knew Spades. In fact now that I had remembered so much... I had considered her as my adoptive mother. I hadn't seen in the last six cycles and it seems that Shadow hasn't seen her for just as long. Like I fool I went out searching for her, even though I still have that pearl. So I could have simply contacted her. But being able to see her face to face was the better Idea anyway. I confronted her about why she hadn't been around and she gave a... most convincing answer. Still, She should put aside her worries and come to see Shadow. I feel as If I may have convinced her to do it if I and the others who call Shadow a close friend plan things out together. I've already spoken to Sastra and she has stated that If I can give her a couple days warning, that she'd allow us to use one of the upstairs rooms in the Kindred home for this.

I suppose I should write of something else, Journal. I have spoken with the others whom Khuja shares his love. Sir Thala'to to be specific. The talk that I had with him let me see Khuja in a different light. Regardless I still hold that I wish to protect Khuja, as he obviously cares for everyone whom he loves, as well as everyone he considers his friend. I spoke with him and cuddled with him after the meeting. It seems he lets despair and sadness rule him from time to time, but I was able to pluck him out of that dark pit he was slipping into. For my efforts Khuja showed me a... very nice time. I must have fallen asleep, because when I woke up I was in a mostly empty bedroom, with Khuja beside me. I must have ended up in that mansion he said he was getting built. I... I must admit as sweet as a gesture as it was, In the early morning I did abscond from the place. Of course I did leave a small note. Plus that amulet he gave me a little while ago has a tracking charm, so he will at least know I'm somewhere safe.

I do suppose that covers most of the happenings that occurred. Except for that fight that happened in front of the Kindred home. But the less said about that... the better.

As I read this over I've come to realise something. I really have to learn how to organize my thoughts better, or at least I shouldn't attempt to remember the happenings of twelve days all at once. Maybe I should take small notes at the end of each day...

Anyway, This entry nearly fills the page. Till next time I need you Journal.

*There would be another five-point star beside the word Journal*
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<center>This next very small entry is fairly small and not as neat as the others</center>

Well journal, it looks like I've royally screwed up. I... Tired to speak with Zayra today. Yes, I may have lied about where I learned Invida's real name. So perhaps that is why she reacted so... poorly. I chased after her and... Sastra and Sisha showed up. I just... I feel like I might be on my way out of the Kindred with this screw up...

<center>There would be more text under this, seemingly written later on</center>

Well Journal, It seems today is the day of screw ups. I decided to go wandering the Goblet for a little while. Ended up seeing Crow and Senna. Decided to eavesdrop on them and heard that Pond was potentially going to be punished. No pay for two weeks and a week of clean up duty. Kai is apparently getting potentially punished as well, no rum for two weeks and he has to paint the house five times over. Anyway as it turns out, I ended up getting spotted. So I may have a punishment coming my way as well. Not the best day, Journal, Not the best day in the slightest.
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==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Timeline</span></div>==

<b>0 Cycles-</b> Rei born somewhere within the shroud.

<b>5 Cycles-</b> Rei's peaceful life ends as bandits burst into his families home and murder his mother and father. He escapes death by hiding under his bed until the bandits leave, then quietly lifts a loose board in his parents room and grabs two gemstones ( An emerald and a ruby) As well as a spear, then flees out into the cold night. It's then that he is found by the wood wailers.

<b>10 Cycles-</b> Rei has devoted himself to learning how to use lances as well as learning how to properly read and write. Occasionally sneaks out of Gridania to explore.

<b>14 Cycles-</b> Rei feels as if he has learned all he can from the wood wailers and sets off into the world to explore and train on his own. Despite his young age and inexperience, he attempts to help anyone he meets who are in need.

<b>15 Cycles-</b> Rei encounters the Meordi family and becomes fast friends with Nemo and Shadow, as well as their mother, Spades.

<b>17 cycles-</b> Rei attempts to train himself in the ways of manipulating aether. The results are... explosive. Rei swears to himself that he will never attempt such a thing again and hopes that that hole in the wall isn't too troublesome for the Inn's owner.

<b>20 cycles-</b> Rei has explored most of the realm and has made numerous visits to the Meordi family. Even after 10 cycles of training, Rei continues to sharpen his skills with his lance whenever possible.

<b>21 cycles-</b> With Dalamud rapidly closing in on the world, Rei desperately searches Thanalan for the Meordi's. He fails to find them and tries to hide in an old sandstone building as the land around him is blasted asunder. He ends up with a wall crumbling on top of him as a stray part of the moon smashes into the building he was in. He wakes up once the devastation stops, with nary a memory besides his own name.

<b>22 Cycles-</b> Rei makes his living off of helping rebuild, as well as assisting the needy whenever possible. Also Mercenary work.

<b>26 Cycles-</b> Rei is found by Bexy in an empty lot near the Kindred home. Ends up joining the Kindred. Current.

==<div style="padding:5px; background: #333399; box-shadow: inset -10px -5px 10px -1px #000033"><span style="font-size: 25px; color: #33CC33; font-family: Book Antiqua;">Rumours</span></div>==
=='''Commonly Heard Rumours'''==
"That fellow with the fancy spear? Why, he helped move some of my merchandise... and for half the cost I'd normally pay!" - Lalafell merchant

"You mean that quiet Miqo'te I see lurking around sometimes? I swear he's up to no good."- Guardsman at Camp Dragonhead

"y' mean t' man who bought us all a round o' ale last night? E's a good lad." - Drowning wench regular

=='''Lesser Heard Rumours'''==

"That guy? He only ever orders grape juice. Seen him stare at it as if he was lost in thought more than once." -Bar owners across Eorzea

"That man has saved my life on more than one occasion. Can never get more than a couple of words out of him though." -Roegadyn traveller

=='''Rarely Heard Rumours'''==

"I swear that fellow is always around when I need him. Fields need plowin'? He's there. Need to move some crates into storage? He already has a couple tucked away nicely. Couple of animals gone missing? He's already herding 'em back into the pen. Monsters attacking? Half of 'em will be skewered before ya can call for help... Yet he never asks fer payment." -La Noscean farmer

"Yes, I've seen him. He's usually deep within the forest... looking as if he was searching for something. Never says what he's searching for. Hells, I'm lucky to get more than a nod from him." -Wood wailer patrol man.

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W'pondahl Amih

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{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down any remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. This is, however, lessening. Recent events have led to her becoming more conscious of the movements of her ear, even if it's often after the fact, and thus too late to still their motion.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is still blindly fumbling her way through what is expected, and what is 'proper'. Wearing her heart on her sleeve as she does, it tends to be fairly easy to judge whether something sits well with the Seeker, even if she stumbles over the words that would clearly state such. Recent events with her significant other, [[Mimiru Miru]], have led to several steps forward however, and her fear of contact, while still very clear and present in regards to most others, has lessened to a degree with the Lalafell who has laied claim to her heart so that she is often seen holding hands when in her company. Exposure, patience and trust evidently work wonders about Pond. In addition to this, she has begun working with the leader of the Kindred, [[Sastra Mortier]], to overcome this fear with conscious thought and calming breathing techniques. The combined results seem to be doing much for her ability to not run screaming from people!</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li><li>Thunderstorms</li><li>Looking at snow</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li><li>Deception</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FF0000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Mimiru Miru]]:''' A Lalafell that Pond only met, by chance, one morning within the Kindred home, who introduced herself as the girlfriend of [[Nunupu Nupu]]. After their first meeting, it appears that Nupu admitted to an indiscretion of sorts, and the two parted. The next meeting between Pond and Miru led to Pond's politeness and warmth being mistaken for flirting, and much apologising and blushing ensued. As it happens, Miru was partially correct, but not even Pond herself knew she found the little Lalafell attractive. Several meetings later and very enjoyable conversations, and Pond finally admitted that perhaps she could find it in herself to act upon growing feelings and date her own gender, after a very painful admittal that she had yet to meet a male of any species that appealed to her as anything more than a friend. Since such a time, the two have been taking things slow, but still steady, and their relationship has blossomed in much the same way as Pond's feelings for the brave young Lalafell have - greatly, and into something beautiful.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister. The strength of her devotion to the Seeker has already led to her sacrificing much, and likely yet more to come as recent actions catch up with all involved in the intrigue with Bexy and her blood sister, [[Zarya Amalaryssia]]</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the knight for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such! Previously, Pond was accepted as his page but events have led to her taking sides, and sacrifing much, including her position with Vyncent.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears. Moreso, however, in faux-cat ears and a tail. As the person to first introduced Pond to skirts, and to the breathing technique she's becoming so dependent upon, Pond feels she owes Sastra much, and there is a healthy amount of trust there for the Highlander.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Darte Skyphire]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit Highlander this time. has been polite and friendly the few times they have met, ignoring the incident whereby he made Pond leap from her seat in fright. A misunderstanding, Pond accepts.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

W'pondahl Amih

2014-06-06T16:31:52Z

Pondahl: /* Tendencies */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down any remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. This is, however, lessening. Recent events have led to her becoming more conscious of the movements of her ear, even if it's often after the fact, and thus too late to still their motion.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is still blindly fumbling her way through what is expected, and what is 'proper'. Wearing her heart on her sleeve as she does, it tends to be fairly easy to judge whether something sits well with the Seeker, even if she stumbles over the words that would clearly state such. Recent events with her significant other, [[Mimiru Miru]], have led to several steps forward however, and her fear of contact, while still very clear and present in regards to most others, has lessened to a degree with the Lalafell who has laied claim to her heart so that she is often seen holding hands when in her company. Exposure, patience and trust evidently work wonders about Pond. In addition to this, she has begun working with the leader of the Kindred, [[Sastra Mortier]], to overcome this fear with conscious thought and calming breathing techniques. The combined results seem to be doing much for her ability to not run screaming from people!</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li><li>Thunderstorms</li><li>Looking at snow</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li><li>Deception</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the night for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such!</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Darte Skyphire]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit Highlander this time. has been polite and friendly the few times they have met, ignoring the incident whereby he made Pond leap from her seat in fright. A misunderstanding, Pond accepts.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

W'pondahl Amih

2014-06-06T16:30:41Z

Pondahl: /* Combat */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down any remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. This is, however, lessening. Recent events have led to her becoming more conscious of the movements of her ear, even if it's often after the fact, and thus too late to still their motion.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is still blindly fumbling her way through what is expected, and what is 'proper'. Wearing her heart on her sleeve as she does, it tends to be fairly easy to judge whether something sits well with the Seeker, even if she stumbles over the words that would clearly state such. Recent events with her significant other, [[Mimiru Miru]], have led to several steps forward however, and her fear of contact, while still very clear and present in regards to most others, has lessened to a degree with the Lalafell who has laied claim to her heart so that she is often seen holding hands when in her company. Exposure, patience and trust evidently work wonders about Pond. In addition to this, she has begun working with the leader of the Kindred, [[Sastra Mortier]], to overcome this fear with conscious thought and calming breathing techniques. The combined results seem to be doing much for her ability to not run screaming from people!</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the night for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such!</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Darte Skyphire]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit Highlander this time. has been polite and friendly the few times they have met, ignoring the incident whereby he made Pond leap from her seat in fright. A misunderstanding, Pond accepts.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

W'pondahl Amih

2014-06-06T16:30:11Z

Pondahl: /* Behavior */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down any remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. This is, however, lessening. Recent events have led to her becoming more conscious of the movements of her ear, even if it's often after the fact, and thus too late to still their motion.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is still blindly fumbling her way through what is expected, and what is 'proper'. Wearing her heart on her sleeve as she does, it tends to be fairly easy to judge whether something sits well with the Seeker, even if she stumbles over the words that would clearly state such. Recent events with her significant other, [[Mimiru Miru]], have led to several steps forward however, and her fear of contact, while still very clear and present in regards to most others, has lessened to a degree with the Lalafell who has laied claim to her heart so that she is often seen holding hands when in her company. Exposure, patience and trust evidently work wonders about Pond. In addition to this, she has begun working with the leader of the Kindred, [[Sastra Mortier]], to overcome this fear with conscious thought and calming breathing techniques. The combined results seem to be doing much for her ability to not run screaming from people!</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the night for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such!</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Darte Skyphire]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit Highlander this time. has been polite and friendly the few times they have met, ignoring the incident whereby he made Pond leap from her seat in fright. A misunderstanding, Pond accepts.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

W'pondahl Amih

2014-06-06T16:19:48Z

Pondahl: /* Behavior */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down any remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. Yet, no matter how hard she may try, the art of deception and misdirection remain lost to the Seeker, and so reading her is much akin to reading an open book.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery. Through lack of practice, Pond really has little in the way of defense against social manipulation beyond a staunch belief in what is wrong and right, with a basic understanding of the shades of grey between the two, and thus is still able to approach many a situation with a naivete born of ignorance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is essentially a lost cause for all but the most ardent followers, courting the seeker being more akin to a war of attrition than a romantic endeavour. While recent events have led to Pond taking a step in the right direction, and spilling much of her past to a confidant in an attempt to overcome the socially crippling fear of contact, she still has a lengthy journey ahead of her.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the night for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such!</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Darte Skyphire]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit Highlander this time. has been polite and friendly the few times they have met, ignoring the incident whereby he made Pond leap from her seat in fright. A misunderstanding, Pond accepts.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

W'pondahl Amih

2014-06-06T16:17:32Z

Pondahl: /* Appearance */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousy brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds. Often, she'll be wearing a single Azeyma's rose somewhere about her person. It -seems- to be the same rose each time, and thus likely enchanted or alchemically preserved.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down any remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since arriving in Ul'dah, Pond has yet to manage the pilgrimage to Azeyma's stone, unwilling and unable to brave the beast tribe presence that sits between her and the sacred site. No doubt such a blasphemy will be rectified in time however. Certainly, if the vehemence that Pond speaks of Azeyma, with that near-fanatical fire in her eyes, is any indication then it is no longer a matter of 'if' but '''when''' her pilgrimage will be made.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. Yet, no matter how hard she may try, the art of deception and misdirection remain lost to the Seeker, and so reading her is much akin to reading an open book.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery. Through lack of practice, Pond really has little in the way of defense against social manipulation beyond a staunch belief in what is wrong and right, with a basic understanding of the shades of grey between the two, and thus is still able to approach many a situation with a naivete born of ignorance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is essentially a lost cause for all but the most ardent followers, courting the seeker being more akin to a war of attrition than a romantic endeavour. While recent events have led to Pond taking a step in the right direction, and spilling much of her past to a confidant in an attempt to overcome the socially crippling fear of contact, she still has a lengthy journey ahead of her.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the night for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such!</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Darte Skyphire]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit Highlander this time. has been polite and friendly the few times they have met, ignoring the incident whereby he made Pond leap from her seat in fright. A misunderstanding, Pond accepts.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

W'pondahl Amih

2014-06-06T16:15:35Z

Pondahl: /* Appearance */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousey brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Pond is rather a fan of the colour white, with the occasional choice of pale yellow or deep, brilliant red. As it happens, since being gifted with a plain, lengthy skirt she's become somewhat enamoured with the look, and is often seen in the light, floating garments. Occasionally a shorter variety creeps into her wardrobe, and tends to be favoured along with baggy breeches when hunting about Thanalan for the various paying guilds.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down any remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since arriving in Ul'dah, Pond has yet to manage the pilgrimage to Azeyma's stone, unwilling and unable to brave the beast tribe presence that sits between her and the sacred site. No doubt such a blasphemy will be rectified in time however. Certainly, if the vehemence that Pond speaks of Azeyma, with that near-fanatical fire in her eyes, is any indication then it is no longer a matter of 'if' but '''when''' her pilgrimage will be made.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. Yet, no matter how hard she may try, the art of deception and misdirection remain lost to the Seeker, and so reading her is much akin to reading an open book.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery. Through lack of practice, Pond really has little in the way of defense against social manipulation beyond a staunch belief in what is wrong and right, with a basic understanding of the shades of grey between the two, and thus is still able to approach many a situation with a naivete born of ignorance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is essentially a lost cause for all but the most ardent followers, courting the seeker being more akin to a war of attrition than a romantic endeavour. While recent events have led to Pond taking a step in the right direction, and spilling much of her past to a confidant in an attempt to overcome the socially crippling fear of contact, she still has a lengthy journey ahead of her.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the night for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such!</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Darte Skyphire]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit Highlander this time. has been polite and friendly the few times they have met, ignoring the incident whereby he made Pond leap from her seat in fright. A misunderstanding, Pond accepts.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

W'pondahl Amih

2014-06-06T16:12:03Z

Pondahl: /* Appearance */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In addition to the four wide, triangular markings on her face, she has lately had her ears pierced, although the chiming, belled earrings she routinely wore have disappeared of late.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousey brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Currently, there is little to be said for Pond's preference in clothing. All her short life, the Seeker has been given hand-me-downs that were loose-fitting and, to a one, coloured in earthen shades and in dire need of repair. Now that she's free to choose her own wardrobe, as soon as gil allows, the Seeker is really at something of a loss as to what to wear.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down any remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since arriving in Ul'dah, Pond has yet to manage the pilgrimage to Azeyma's stone, unwilling and unable to brave the beast tribe presence that sits between her and the sacred site. No doubt such a blasphemy will be rectified in time however. Certainly, if the vehemence that Pond speaks of Azeyma, with that near-fanatical fire in her eyes, is any indication then it is no longer a matter of 'if' but '''when''' her pilgrimage will be made.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. Yet, no matter how hard she may try, the art of deception and misdirection remain lost to the Seeker, and so reading her is much akin to reading an open book.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery. Through lack of practice, Pond really has little in the way of defense against social manipulation beyond a staunch belief in what is wrong and right, with a basic understanding of the shades of grey between the two, and thus is still able to approach many a situation with a naivete born of ignorance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is essentially a lost cause for all but the most ardent followers, courting the seeker being more akin to a war of attrition than a romantic endeavour. While recent events have led to Pond taking a step in the right direction, and spilling much of her past to a confidant in an attempt to overcome the socially crippling fear of contact, she still has a lengthy journey ahead of her.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the night for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such!</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

<spoiler>
<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Darte Skyphire]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit Highlander this time. has been polite and friendly the few times they have met, ignoring the incident whereby he made Pond leap from her seat in fright. A misunderstanding, Pond accepts.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>

W'pondahl Amih

2014-06-06T16:10:19Z

Pondahl: /* General */

{{Infobox-character
| name = W'Pondahl Amih
| image = Pondahl2.jpeg
| imagewidth = 400px
| caption = Azeyma illuminate my path, show me the correct way.
| title = The Good-hearted
| gender = Female
| citizenship = None
| race = Mi'qote
| clan = Seekers of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 19 - 21 (Approximated)
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Again, approximated)
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Azeyma, the Warden]]
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms / 111 ponzes (Estimated)
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = House staff with the Kindred / Squire of [[Vyncent Fields]]
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good
}} {{Character-stub}}

'''Pondahl Amih''', a Seeker of the Sun born to one of the Wolf tribe septs in the outer regions of La Noscea. Small, young and as physically unimposing as they come, she is never-the-less a determined woman possessed of great spirit, heart, and determination to balance this out.. Since forsaking the little she had, and the less she had to look forward to under the rule of her sept, the lightly tanned Miqo'te has worked hard to abandon the butchered language of her home, and wrap herself instead in an air of polite sophistication more befitting her Goddess, Azeyma with mixed success. But, with her strength of will, and that determination to better herself and prove that anyone, no matter how humble or downtrodden their origins, can reach for Azeyma's sun and walk proudly in Her light.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Character'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''General'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Full name/title:'''  '''''W'pondahl Amih''''' - <i>(Pond-arl Ah-mee)</i> - Although born with the tribal prefix of the Wolf, Pond has taken to dropping the title not just amongst her few friends and family, but entirely. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter the Seeker referring to herself by her full name since departing La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Nicknames:'''</blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Pond''''': An unimaginative abbreviation of the Seekers full name, Pond has no doubt taken to it for the calming image it presents in her mind: that of a still, calm surface body of water. Also, (and not that she'd ever admit to such) to her ears it sounds cute, and oft leaves her wanting to break into a fit of giggles depending on the situation.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote><blockquote>'''''Amy''''': A very rarely used term, playing on the sound of her sires title, Amih. Pond despises such a moniker and does her utmost to push people towards using the name 'Pond'.</blockquote></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Current residence''': Homeless</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Relationship Status''': In a relationship with [[Mimiru Miru]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Sexuality''': Homosexual</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion''': Strong following/belief in Azeyma</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Appearance'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 3 ilms. Approximately, at least. Shorter than the average of her kind, much to her annoyance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Weight:''' 115 ponzes. While underweight, Pond has managed to gain a few pounds since taking employ with the Kindred. Coupled with the routine daily exercises and training, and she's almost back to a healthy weight.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Body:''' Pond's physique is, to her annoyance, rather less than intimidating. At best, it could be said that she has the physique of a runner should she need to be described in brief. A very feminine runner however, with a slight bone structure and a small amount of whip-like muscle, Pond is not a Miqo built to carry heavy burdens atop her sloping, narrow shoulders. Of note, her arms emphasise the whip-like quality of her musculature, being lengthy and slender, and demonstrating a higher level of dexterity than raw power.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Sat betwixt those feminine, sloping shoulders rests a lengthy neck not quite slender enough to rival that of her arms (But not far off!), and leading down into a chest that, exudes a... grace, that when paired with her waist and hips forms a classical hourglass figure that merges beautifully with the slight swell of buttocks that compliment the slight form of the Seeker perfectly. Currently, this figure is accentuated by the Miqo's poor diet, the hint of her ribs clearly showing through beneath a fair, if not overly generous bust.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In her regular choice of loose-fitting clothing, little of this is clearly visible however, but no amount of loose clothing can hide the way that Pond moves. Generations of hunters and huntress' have given the Seeker powerful legs, and this, coupled with the attempt at an elegant sway that Pond has adopted with some success, lend the Seekers steps a surety. A confidence, in fact. Behind her, as the Seeker silently pads along, her tail sways about behind her sinuously, keeping time with each step of its own accord.</blockquote>

<blockquote>While stationary however, the Miqo tends to revert to an introverted posture - her arms crossing about her midriff or chest defensively, albeit with a hip out-thrust to one side, her tail curled in towards whichever leg she currently favours. When sat, Pond is more likely to be seen curling her legs up beneath her tightly, or pulling her knees up to her chin so she can wrap her arms about her shins.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Complexion:''' Years living outside have given Pond a perpetually tanned appearance, with a light sprinkling of freckles across her cheeks, nose, and the back and tops of her shoulders. By some small miracle, despite growing up in the La Noscea region, Pond has managed to avoid the worst of any wind damage, her skin maintaining a youthful flush, an enviable softness to the young woman's supple flesh that hints at some level of care undertaken by the Seeker.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For the most part free of any scarring, Pond has, never-the-less had the misfortune of some manner of encounter that has left her with a small, near-perfectly diagonal thin line marring her right cheek. Thankfully, with the Seekers preferred markings, the majority of this line remains disguised, with her paints working well to disguise the blemish.</blockquote>

<blockquote>At the time of writing, Pond remains free from any piercings or other forms of artistic identity such as ritualistic markings (Other than the four wide, triangular markings) and tattoos.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Face:''' Aside from the sole scar marring her features, Pond's face ticks all the correct boxes to be classified as a 'classical' beauty - cheekbones sat high atop slightly rounded cheeks, both accentuating and framing delicate features while her large, if oddly coloured eyes are angled -just- so to compliment a slender bridge and narrow, subtle nose. Delicate to the point where the Seeker's face borders upon being labelled fragile.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Pond's naturally expressive facial features often enhance whatever conversation the Miqo'te currently holds, upturned almond-esque eyes set beneath naturally thickened, black lashes batting or widening as the the conversation dictates (Oft accompanied by a flicker of ear, gesture of hand, or swish of her tail depending on her excitement and interest) while shapely, full lips, themselves framing a small mouth, purse, press or flash perfectly preserved teeth for her conversational partners as the Seeker is swept along in the wake of the subject. All of this set atop, as was mentioned prior, a slender length of smooth, lightly tanned skin that comprises Pond's neck.</blockquote>

<blockquote>As an aside, it is worth noting that currently Pond uses no artificial techniques or methods such as rouge or inks. If her cheeks are flushed, then blood is merely rushing to her face. If her eyes are framed by shadow, then the Seeker is no doubt tired (And certainly not looking her best), and her lips retain their natural colour, a darker shade of pink encircled by the tanned, but still lighter flesh of her face.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Hair/Ears:''' When left to hang loose, Pond is possessed of really very pretty locks, a natural volume to make even the loudest Roegadyn blush, and with more curl than many Coeurl. As it is however, she recognises that long, loose hair is a hindrance when coupled with a helmet, and the enthusiastic, excited movements that come with combat and as such, has elected to have the majority of her locks simply locked off - quite possibly by her own blade should any be lucky enough to see Pond wit her hair literally down.</blockquote>

<blockquote>To the touch, Pond's hair retains a silky level of smoothness, soft and altogether quite comfortable to rest against no doubt, and this level of softness extends to the downy fur coating her expressive, dancing ears too - the short fur warm to the touch, even in colder climes. The colour of Pond's hair is, at present, entirely natural, her mousey brown blending seamlessly with the matching colour of the Miqo'te's fur, and complimenting well the pale pink that rests beneath.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Fashion:''' Currently, there is little to be said for Pond's preference in clothing. All her short life, the Seeker has been given hand-me-downs that were loose-fitting and, to a one, coloured in earthen shades and in dire need of repair. Now that she's free to choose her own wardrobe, as soon as gil allows, the Seeker is really at something of a loss as to what to wear.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Behavior'''</div>===

<blockquote>'''Voice:''' Long before departing La Noscea, afore encountering her first examples of the outside world and being exposed to the more elegant example of the Elezen tongue that led to her practicing and pondering a new approach to her old language, Pond's voice was that of the bird - a higher-pitched, sing-song lilt to her sentences, with the standard La Noscean practice of horribly mauling common words, clipping and shortening nearly everything in a manner that would make a pirate proud.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since that first encounter however, Pond has spent moons poring over what she recalled, of what little she had read, and -all- that she imagined in the dead of night while dreaming of more peaceful times and lands, and the Pond that speaks today approaches the language with a slower, more thoughtful tongue. Her words are carefully measured, her voice level and calm and for the most part, the Miqo'te that people hear is one worlds apart from both her own past, and the more commonly accepted stereotype of the common cat-folk clans.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For all this hard work changing the very core of her speech patterns however, should she ever be caught unawares, worried, panicked, or in some way shape or form distressed (Or, in the complete opposite direction, exposed to a situation where Pond feels relaxed and at-ease enough about trusted company to let her guard down somewhat), then the Seeker has a habit of reverting to a more kitten-ish manner of purring out her "r"s.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Demeanour:''' A quiet woman for the most part, Pond tries her utmost to seperate herself from how Miqo'te tend to be percieved, the Seeker actively forcing down any remaining playful instincts that survived her upbringing while around strangers, crowds, or even those she's familiar with while in public, instead having become a quieter, more introspective individual. While about in public, in social gatherings and the like, Pond's ears remains constantly alert, flitting from conversation to conversation and presenting the image of a nervous, easily excitable young Miqo'te. Which... is not far from the truth oft times.</blockquote>

<blockquote>About small crowds, the Seeker tends to be very sensitive to the moods and shifts in the conversation and those about her, picking up quickly on inflection and emphasis, open and closed stances, and adapts as best she can to mirror the general mood. As mentioned above, it takes little to fluster the Miqo'te however, and reduce her either a closed-off silent mood, or a defensive stance - unexpected contact in particular being enough to send the normally reserved young thing into a panicked state, and thus she remains as she appears, distant but polite.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Intelligence:''' While Pond wasn't blessed with a more formal education during her youth, the Seeker was gifted with a quick mind, able to absorb many facts and theories readily, almost greedily in fact, and store them away for later contemplation, mulling, and elaborating upon until understood fully.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Self-taught, Pond still struggles with certain aspects of books but, with regular practice reading quite literally just about anything, from books to posters and notices, through to signposts and gateway notices, Pond has been able to claw her way to literacy. Which is ideal, as the information sponge that forms the Seekers mind positively devours everything that she reads</blockquote>

<blockquote>An upshot to Pond's ultimate lack of real childhood is the wealth of knowledge the Seeker has about the wilds, La Noscea in particular - able to read the weather with a practiced eye and nose, Pond is a Miqo'te that knows when to take shelter before a storm hits, and can additionally tell which creatures roam the land she currently resides in by seeking out trails, fresher scents, and to a small degree, is able to examine the 'leavings' many creatures leave behind to identify a carnivore or herbivore.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Religion:''' Raised in an environment where the Twelve received only the most cursory of nods from time to time, Pond's devout belief in Azeyma is self-wrought. The perpetual cloud casting a gloom over her life took on symbolic meaning to the young Keeper, and clouds ultimately always give way to the brilliant, warming light of the Sun, Azeyma's symbol. The significance wasn't lost on her, and so Azeyma would routinely receive uttered prayers and thanks from the despairing Miqo'te.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Since arriving in Ul'dah, Pond has yet to manage the pilgrimage to Azeyma's stone, unwilling and unable to brave the beast tribe presence that sits between her and the sacred site. No doubt such a blasphemy will be rectified in time however. Certainly, if the vehemence that Pond speaks of Azeyma, with that near-fanatical fire in her eyes, is any indication then it is no longer a matter of 'if' but '''when''' her pilgrimage will be made.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''Emotions/Romance:''' For the most part, Pond is a Miqo'te that wears her heart on her sleeve. Ears, eyes, and tail all conspire to betray just what the Seeker is feeling at any point in time to those versed in reading body language, much to her routine annoyance. Yet, no matter how hard she may try, the art of deception and misdirection remain lost to the Seeker, and so reading her is much akin to reading an open book.</blockquote>

<blockquote>In all, she is really rather unschooled in the art of controlling her emotions - easy to wound or hurt with a choice word or comment, she is also equally easy to please to the point where she'll be smiling for the rest of the sun after an offhand compliment or flattery. Through lack of practice, Pond really has little in the way of defense against social manipulation beyond a staunch belief in what is wrong and right, with a basic understanding of the shades of grey between the two, and thus is still able to approach many a situation with a naivete born of ignorance.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Romantically, Pond is essentially a lost cause for all but the most ardent followers, courting the seeker being more akin to a war of attrition than a romantic endeavour. While recent events have led to Pond taking a step in the right direction, and spilling much of her past to a confidant in an attempt to overcome the socially crippling fear of contact, she still has a lengthy journey ahead of her.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Combat'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Sword & Shield'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Bow'''</div>===

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Unarmed'''</div>===

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Tendencies'''</div>==

{| style="text-align:left; width:1000px;"
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Likes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Dislikes</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Hobbies/Talents</div>
! width="25%" | <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;text-align:center;">Other</div>
|-
| <ul><li>Travel</li><li>The sun</li><li>Manners</li><li>Miqo'te ears</li><li>Quiet conversation</li><li>Reading</li><li>Company</li><li>Wordplay</li><li>Swimming</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Loud crowds</li><li>Extreme cold</li><li>A lack of manners</li><li>Nuhn's (Feared)</li><li>Bullies</li><li>Abuse of power</li><li>Drunkenness</li><li>Physical contact (From strangers - hugs, hand kissing, etc)</li></ul>
| <ul><li>Swordplay (Developing)</li><li>Aetherial healing (Developing)</li><li>Reading (Developing)</li><li>Medicine (Traditional)</li><li>Juggling</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Running</li></ul>
| <ul><li>'''Alignment:''' Lawful Good</li><li>'''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Roasted Dodo, and Aldgoat milk</li><li>'''Favourite Animal:''' Mandragora</li><li>'''Favourite Scents:''' Strawberries, the ocean.</li><li>'''Favourite Locations:''' Forgotten Springs, The Hermit's Hovel</li></ul>
|}

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Relationships'''</div>==

: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love    <font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> Trusted    <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> Wary    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Feared</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Family'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Amih Nuhn''' - ''(Father)''''':''' While it is indeed considered rare for a Nuhn to also lead a sept, often times the task falling to a more qualified Tia, Amih Nuhn has dominated every male and female that calls his sept their home. Aging, the grey-haired Seeker still maintains absolute authority by way of his incredible martial skills - the Nuhn's fists hit like hammers, swing like whips, and age hasn't slowed him down one jot. Alas, while the passing of time may mellow some folk, Amih has merely grown more bitter, violent, and untrusting as time goes on. The females of the Sept are controlled closely, a 'trusted' few who have been suitably cowed through physical and emotional abuse are entrusted with bows to go forth and hunt for the sept while the rest see to more routine daily work in the shadow of their Nuhn and his outbursts, while the Tia menfolk aid with ensuring the sept remains safe from smaller incursions from Marmots and the like, along with maintenance on the tools available.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Amih's method for keeping the sept in line has also proven to be most effective in keeping himself in a position of power, violence. Through overbearing power and technique, Amih Nuhn has beaten every Tia to dare challenge him for the position of Sept leader and, rather than exile them after their defeat, the grizzled old cat instead keeps them on and cowed through routine application of beatings and other acts. Of the womenfolk, those deemed most suitable by the Nuhn for providing strong and capable offspring are chosen to continue the population of the Sept, while the others are denied any form of intimate relation with the Tia's for fear of one finding the confidence to challenge Amih for the title of Sept Nuhn. Not that they would have much chance of success.</blockquote>

<blockquote>However, given how long Amih has maintained the position of Nuhn, jealously guarding the post and his chosen women, something of a dilemma looms on the horizon for the sept - Amih Nuhn has already sired two generations of Wolf Seekers, and now that Pond's generation are of age, a third generation of Amihs children are now in the works, and thus we reach Pond's relationship with her Nuhn, father and grandfather. Chosen as a suitable childbearer by Amih, after near two decades with treatment ranging from neglect to physical abuse that have all but decimated her ability to trust most folk beyond a distant but polite friendship, and destroyed any potential to every trust one who claims the title of Nuhn, Pond fled. Amih's reaction to her departure is unknown, the mistreated and terrified Seeker fleeing in the night before anything could occur from her selection.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''W'Nyral Amih''' - ''(Mother)''''':''' Pond has no strong feelings for her mother, neither like nor dislike for the woman who has had little to do with her, even as they live in the same sept, in the same small hamlet. If pushed to give an opinion, Pond would no doubt express disappointment in a parent that repeatedly proved herself unable to raise a hand in the defense of any of her offspring.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[W'Tehn Tia]]''' - ''(Half-brother)''''':''' One of Pond's many, many half-kin, who she believed until recently to have been, for lack of a more fitting word, executed by their old Nuhn for daring to run away from the Sept. Still unsure what to make of the rogue Miqo'te, and initially shocked into insensibility, she is never-the-less aware that outside of the sept, family means something entirely different, and has taken his best interests to heart, whether he wishes it or not.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Close to the heart (Friends and such)'''</div>===

<blockquote><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Bexy Amalaryssia]]:''' While Pond has little choice in her blood relations and as such has many siblings, she does have a say in whom she chooses to view as a sister. While it is still early days, Pond see's much in the Seeker that she admires, is of a mind to view Bexy as something of an adopted elder sister.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:yellow;" size="3">★</font> '''[[Vyncent Fields]]:''' Time has softened the Seeker's feelings towards the night for whom she serves as Page, and this, coupled with a small number of demonstrations that the Hyur can, in fact, be a Hyur and not just a lump of iron wielding a blade has worked wonders for earning a small degree of trust. Elder brother material if ever there was such!</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Adravin Zikhov]]:''' Another Miqo'te, albeit one with a mixed heritage, and seemingly something of a talented aetherial healer. His choice of deities made sense after he explained them, but given the relations of the Twelve it still leaves Pond somewhat confused. Regardless, he left a good first impression on her.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sastra Mortier]]:''' The head of the Kindred, and the first face that met Pond as she entered their home for the first time. As the most authoritative figure Pond new of, it was Sastra whom she chose to open her heart to and confide the abbreviated version of her upbringing to, as much so that Sastra is aware of anything waiting in the wings to bite as it was for her own sanity. Also, looks good with Wolf ears.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Anstarra Silverain]]:''' The circumstances of their meeting are, to say the leat, odd. Anstarra's retainer, Allistair, appeared to be on a mission to acquire contacts that might favour and further his employers cause, and for some reason unknown to Pond, someone pointed Allistair to her. A meeting was arranged, and Pond has entered into an agreement, her word was given, to serve the aspiring noble in her goals while developing herself as a person at the same time. Given that her speech, mannerisms and baring exuded graced and all pointed to someone ready to take their place amidst the upper echelons, it was only natural that Pond was to leave their first and second meetings impressed, a little overwhelmed, but greatly in favour of the elegantly spoken Miqo'te.</blockquote>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Acquaintances'''</div>===

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<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mara Lynne]]:''' A cheery Hyur that Pond had the fortune to speak with before joining the Kindred. Mara was reading at the time, which instantly wins Pondpoints.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Darte Skyphire]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit Highlander this time. has been polite and friendly the few times they have met, ignoring the incident whereby he made Pond leap from her seat in fright. A misunderstanding, Pond accepts.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Senna Maham]]:''' A Seeker with the most remarkably coloured hair. Offered Pond the usage of her bed inside the Kindred building whenever Senna is away. Due to the unfamiliar nature of Senna's sent, Pond has been loathe to take her up on this kind offer, but it was appreciated never-the-less.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Gunzelin Bloodfist]]:''' Another Hyur, albeit a younger one. Seemed polite enough in passing, but they have yet to speak in any depth.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#3333CC;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Kai Sephtis]]:''' The first time Pond encountered Kai, he was sparring, which was fair enough. He seemed like a very... forward, individual, from his mannerisms and speech. The second time, a drunken Kai committed the mortal sin of kissing Pond's hand, misreading her gesture - Pond merely wanted to brush a stray lock of hair aside to avoid speaking to the intoxicated stranger.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mathieux Norremitore]]''' Bexy's significant other! After hearing countless words of flattery and compliment paid to the man, it was a pleasant surprise to finally meet him and discover they were true to a word. Sadly, Pond found herself unsure of what to say and worries so about having made a bad first impression due to this, but future meetings may prove more fruitful for getting to know the man that has entranced Bexy so.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sini'to Shadar]]''' A... Keeper most like, judging by his skin colour and ear shape. Little is known, but Bexy and Mara seem to trust him which bodes well for future meetings.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#808080;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Rarashid Kokoshid]]''' A Dunesfolk met in passing during Pond's first, brief encounter with the hot tub. Pleasantly spoken, and polite while coming across as reassuringly out of her element as Pond felt given the company and situation.</blockquote>

<blockquote><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Barbaccia Valadis]]''' Introduced as Anstarra's partner, their first meeting led to few words being said between the two, but the overall impression left behind was favourable.</blockquote>
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rumors'''</div>==

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Common Rumors'''</div>===
::*"One'ah Amih's offspring, aye? Poor lass, ain't surprised t' learn she fled." - <i>Drowing Wench patron</i>
::*"Spot the girl around Ul'dah from time to time. Always wearing that same outfit, and all. You'd think she'd spare the gil to get a change. Always clean, though!" - <i>Quicksand patron</i>
::*"Ever seen her confused? Ears start flittin' about in different directions. Bleedin' odd, but... endearin'?" - <i>A passing Flames officer</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Moderate Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Pond? That little twig of a cat? Ha! Aye, I you should have seen it. Some big burly merchant flags her down, trying to flog something or other. Might have been a skirt or some equally girly shite, but he lays his hand on her arm, yeah? I'm still not sure who looked more distressed, the cat as she fled on the verge of tears, or the Hyur kneeling on the ground, -ALSO- on the verge of tears, after she planted her knee square in his crotch!" - <i>Unnamed Street Vendor, Steps of Nald</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Rare Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Ever watched her eyes when she's talking to her kith? Girl keeps on snatching glances at me ears. Couldn't seem to stop herself, every few minutes they'd flit up, or when she thought I weren't watching." - <i>Unknown Miqo'te, travelling dance troupe</i>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#d2c36e;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''PC Rumors'''</div>===
::*"Oh, the delightful, and well spoken Seeker, such as myself. I am fond of her, yes. We share many, many interests. I do hope we speak again soon, for there is much i wish to talk with her about..." - [[Bexy Amalaryssia]]

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''History'''</div>==

<blockquote>Born of a tyrant Nuhn and weak-willed huntress in the outskirts of La Noscea approximately thirteen to fifteen years afore the Calamity, Pond's upbringing is something that she has yet to speak of to a single soul beyond her prayers and wishes to the Twelve. With many siblings, the best that the Seeker can claim is that she rarely caught the attention of her sire, and so neglect was the more frequent of her companions throughout her youth, with the abuse that came to be the norm in her septs' hamlet a second. Rather than building a bond between the victims, the culture of fear merely hampered any close feelings of unity between the growing brothers and sisters'.</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Timeline'''</div>==

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<blockquote><i>N.b. The dates given are estimations, and may be a summer greater or lesser due to the uncertainty Ponds birth year.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>'''0 Summers''' - W'Pondahl Amih is born along with a sister to W'Amih Nuhn and W'Nyral Amih in a small hamlet found in the outer regions of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''7 Summers''' - Lessons in using a needle and thread to repair clothing begin.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''9 Summers''' - Due to necessity, Pond begins learning how to clean and stitch wounds in addition to repairing clothing.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''11 Summers''' - Introduced to the bow for the first time, she learns how to effectively nock, draw and shoot using a shortbow and blunted arrows. Also begins to learn how to cook.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''12 Summers''' - Progressing to a hunting bow, Pond joins her first hunting party, having been deemed as suitably beaten by the sept Nuhn. Has her first encounter with the outside world, an adventuring party of two Highlanders (one of each gender) carrying axes, a Gridanian Elezen hearing sword and shield, and a Lalafell Thaumaturge seeking trade.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - Pond has the misfortune of overstretching a rain-drenched bowstring within sight of W'Amih Nuhn, snapping it cleanly in two. Acquires her sole lasting scar on her right cheek.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''15 Summers''' - The Calamity occurs. Pond's home, along with rest of the hamlet, is destroyed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''16 Summers''' - The tribe resettles even further North of La Noscea.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''18 Summers''' - Pond's birth sister is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of 'his'.</blockquote>

<blockquote>'''19 Summers''' - Pond is chosen by Amih Nuhn as one of his chosen to carry child, and flees the hamlet with barely a gil to her name and the only the clothes on her back to call her worldly possession. Happens upon the home of the Kindred in Ul'dah. At a later date, joins the Kindred in a more official capacity, and begins tutelage under the eye of [[Vyncent Fields]]</blockquote>

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#7faf4d;font-size:14px;color:white;">'''Annotations'''</div>==
<blockquote>The majority of the credit for the template/layout goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Credit for many of the content ideas goes to [[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] and [[Bexy Amalaryssia]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>Current physical descriptions are correct at the time of writing, but may well be outdated by the time the character has been met.</blockquote>