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Rhen Maverick

A'rihnn Tia

2016-05-12T04:17:23Z

Rhen Maverick:

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| gender = Male
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| race = Miqo'te
| clan = Seeker of the Sun
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| stat_1_value = 28-29
| stat_2 = Height
| stat_2_value = 5' 8"
| stat_3 = Occupation
| stat_3_value = Adventurer
| stat_4 = Alignment
| stat_4_value = Neutral Good
| stat_5 = Nameday
| stat_5_value = 26th Sun of the 4th Astral Moon
| stat_6 = Class
| stat_6_value = Lancer
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==Appearance==
A'rihnn is 5 feet, 8 inches tall. He has an athletic build, lined with lean muscle due to his frequent adventuring, training, and exercising. His body is well-defined, especially his legs. His skin is tanned due to frequent sun exposure. His eyes shine a bright gold, and a smile or grin is usually on his face. His hair is brown, and often stylishly unkempt- almost fluffy in appearance.

He is most often seen wearing a green shirt, loosely buttoned so to display his chest and with grey sleeves, grey pants, green fingerless gloves, and tall green boots. He can use a variety of weapons, but is most often seen with a tall, multi-pronged spear. The inside of his shirt hosts a multitude of pockets; he has these pockets sewn in so that he can carry more items (usually flasks of water, food, bandages, and other practical things).

He has many scars across his body; most prevalent are the crossed slashes on his left cheek, a gash down his right eye, and another small cut on his right cheek. He also has a claw mark on the right side of his upper back, various minor cuts and scars on his arms (most of which are combat wounds), a diagonal cut down his back (starting around the right shoulderblade), a diagonal slash on his right pectoral, and a small vertical wound on his abdomen.
==History==

===Early Life/Pre-Calamity===
Not much is known about A'rihnn's early life, other than he was part of the A tribe. He did not follow the tribe's rules very closely, often taking solitary trips outside of the area the tribe was currently in. These little adventures were the spark to his current life as a professional adventurer. During his time in the tribe, he picked up the way of the spear; it was rare that he was seen without a polearm of his own creation.
===Post-Calamity===
After the Calamity, A'rihnn realized that the world was in need of aid and heroes, and formally departed from the tribe in order to enlist in the Adventurer's and Lancers' Guilds. His dedicated himself very strongly to his training, perfecting his skills with the spear. Eventually, he learned all there was to learn from the Lancers' Guild, and started to venture out into the world.

A'rihnn took jobs all around the realm. He could be found in nearly any place at any given time; while he initially stuck very close to the Adventurer's Guild's instructions, he eventually became more and more interested in exploring. He often spends his time exploring the world, regardless of borders or claim, though he often finds himself in the Twelveswood and La Noscea.

In current times, he can be found exploring Ishgard and Dravania as well as the other parts of the realm, trying to find adventure in all things and ways of life.
==Personality==
A'rihnn is, by and large, a positive person. More often than not, he has a spring in his step and a grin on his face, and he approaches almost every situation with optimism and wit. He is not easily perturbed; very little sets him off-balance, and he usually has a comment or remark about every situation and person he encounters. In addition, he is not afraid to express these opinions- be it wise or otherwise. He has a seemingly endless reserve of energy, very rarely stopping and inclined to wander away from something that fails to keep his interest.

As an active person, he is very much inclined to taking physical action to a problem, though he is not particularly quick to anger to start a fight. He will usually try to resolve (or escalate) a situation with words, then take to action if the situation demands. He will try to end conflicts quickly, and is often quick to forgive and forget; there are remarkably few people he considers enemies as a result. He does not take most insults to him seriously, and will brush off all but the most offensive of remarks. He is quick to come to the defense of others, especially the weak, downtrodden, or those unable to defend themselves.

When left to his own devices, however, A'rihnn can get very introspective and harsh on himself. He does not view himself as anything greater than an average person, and will deflect assertions to the contrary with humor or casual dismissal. Though he does not have self-destructive tendencies, he can dip into low, dark moods- though he will instantly try to cover it up should another see him in one.
==Combat==
A'rihnn is primarily a lance-wielder. His style can be described as both wild and fluid; upon seeing him in combat, it is plain that the lance is an extension of his own body, not just a weapon. Though he is not a Dragoon, nor does he have training with them, he incorporates jumping skills into his lancework- his jumps tend to be more horizontal than vertical, and are used to close the gap or deal a vicious wound.

In addition, A'rihnn is trained in the use of daggers, fist weapons/hand-to-hand combat, the bow, and firearms. If he is at range, he is far more likely to use a gun than a bow, as he has more practice with firearms. He has limited training in the use of single-handed swords and axes; he will only use these as a last resort.

A'rihnn has no obvious magical talent. He can use basic spells like Teleport and Return, but has no training in and no apparent ability to utilize conjury, thaumaturgy, arcanima, or any other magical styles of combat.
==Affiliations==
During his time as an adventurer, A'rihnn has made many contacts and friends. Unfortunately, due to his wandering nature and issues with personal communication, many of these connections end up fading or falling out. Nevertheless, he tries to make friends wherever he goes.

'''Dusk Wolves:''' A crew of treasure hunters led by [[Rhen Maverick|Rhen]] and [[Shofie Mahowyn]]. A'rihnn works for them, especially as a part of The Coeurl's Whisker- a tavern run by the company. Originally, A'rihnn hung around, making comments on the events that took place within the tavern, but he now functions as the tavern's kitchen-keeper and cook.

'''Lorelei Syren:''' A Miqo'te bard A'rihnn met during his time in Gridania. He considers Lorelei a good friend, and often pokes and teases her in a good-natured (though sometimes flirty) way when they meet.
==Other Notes==
[http://lance-of-fury.tumblr.com A'rihn's Tumblr]

2015-03-21T11:50:19Z

Rhen Maverick:

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| name = Rhen Mahowyn
| image = Rhen3.png
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| caption = Art by Steffydoodles [http://steffydoodles.tumblr.com/]
| title = The One-Eyed Wolf
| gender = Male
| citizenship = Gridania
| race = Miqo'te/Highlander
| clan = Mixed Heritage
| stat_1 = Height
| stat_1_value = 6 Fulms 1 Ilms
| stat_2 = Weight
| stat_2_value = 210 ponz
| stat_3 = Age
| stat_3_value = 33
| stat_4 = Occupation
| stat_4_value = Adventurer
| stat_5 = Alignment
| stat_5_value = Chaotic Neutral
| stat_6 = Server
| stat_6_value = Balmung
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| stat_7_value =
}}

==Basic Info==

The most noticeable things about Rhen, at first glance, are his musculature and the myriad of scars that cover his body; the deepest scars crisscross his back and wrap around his neck, wrists, and ankles. Though he doesn't make an effort to conceal the scars that mar his otherwise statuesque frame, he doesn't talk about them either. Looking past these things, one might take notice of his ever present eye-patch which covers his blinded left eye. Despite these factors, Rhen could almost be considered attractive, were it not for his constant glower and seemingly dark demeanor. Most would easily view him as a brute and his taciturn nature often does little to combat this stereotype. Rhen has a poor body image due to his abnormal build and the scars that riddle his flesh, both of which he feels make him unattractive. This was only amplified by the verbal abuse he suffered in his many years of enslavement. Rhen has no qualms with nudity, spending the majority of his life naked while enslaved, but at the same time does not flaunt his form. He chooses to wear modest clothing more so due to his status and his preconceived notions of physical beauty.

Rhen tends to wear a turban with an affixed mask that works much in the way a security blanket would work for a child. He only removes this when he feels physically and emotionally safe within his current environment. While wearing his turban, Rhen is more confident both physically and mentally which allows him to say and do things he generally cannot with it removed. The only other time he might remove it would be to better ready himself for combat, meaning those who witness him remove it would have reason to be wary were they not acquaintances.

Due to the majority of his life being spent in combat, Rhen has learned to rely on his hearing more than his sight. This ability has aided him in all forms of combat and sometimes gives the impression that his left eye isn't as blind as it truly is. His seemingly voracious appetite for combat has earned him the moniker of The One-Eyed Wolf. While he doesn't relish battle as much as others may think, it is the only thing he truly feels good at; despite his artistic and musical talents. At most times Rhen can be found sketching his surroundings in one of several small notebooks he keeps. On rarer occasions, one might be able to find him practicing with his lute. Though he is skilled at both, he would rather not share his talents with others due to his fear of ridicule.

Though he is a skilled fighter and thief, many of Rhen's other abilities are sorely lacking. First and foremost of these is his lack of basic social skills, which leads to many embarrassing social faux pas. Without proper schooling or a healthy environment with which to mature in; Rhen didn't learn to read or write. Thanks to his mate, Shofie, he's slowly began to grasp both, but he still has much and more to learn. Due to his past, he has a fear of being tethered to anyone or anything as it's not something he's had experience with. As a result he tries to keep his distance from others, both physically and emotionally, as a way to keep himself "safe". Thus far, Shofie is the only one in his life that he feels safe with, both emotionally and physically.

==History==

Early life is something of which Rhen never speaks, aside from mentioning that his name was once W’rhen Tia. How he came to Ul’dah and what had become of his family before then is something that he himself may not know the answers to. However it came to be, he spent his formative years without a family or a home in the squalor of Ul’dah’s darkest alleyways.

It is here he lived the life of a pickpocket, scrounging and scavenging in the back alleys for whatever he could get to survive. He decided to call himself Rhen, foregoing his connection to a tribe that, presumably, had no attachment to him. For many years he succeeded to live in this manner, but things changed when he tried to pick the pocket of a merchant, as he has so many times before. This merchant was in fact a ringleader in Ul’dah’s underground fighting circuit. Had he known this, he might have paid more attention to the two men to either side. Both men were fighters in the employ of the merchant and their duty was to act as his muscle for an important business venture that would require all the gill the merchant had in his purse. Though Rhen managed to get the purse, he was unable to escape the fighters who caught him soon after. The purse was retaken, but not before Rhen was beaten until he lost consciousness.

Rhen awoke to find himself beneath the city in dark cell, a place that would be his home for some time to come. From the others who inhabited the cells around him he learned that he was to be a fighter in the arena, but not the one that Ul’dah was famous for. This arena had no formal home, nor did it have any rules. Fighters lived and died for the pleasure and profit of those who had enslaved them. Rhen spent his days training and fighting, as days and nights bled into each other. Due to his nature as a loner, he was dubbed Maverick and hardly any who saw his fights knew he had any other name. The constant fighting and training toned his body as much as it wore him down. The world he had come to accept as his lot in life changed when, during a fight, he took a club to the head. The blow, which should have taken his life, had taken the gift of sight from his left eye. Half blind and stunned, Rhen was at the mercy of his opponent and he braced himself best he could for an attack that never came. The ground shook and the very air around them thundered; the Calamity had struck Eorzea. The ceiling caved in, spilling brick and fire upon the arena and the area around it as the wealthy scrambled and pushed at each other in hopes of escape. Through sheer strength of will, Rhen fled as rubble pelted his back and flames licked at his clothing and skin. In a small clearing amid the wreckage that was once building he found the merchant that had captured him. His legs had been crushed by a wooden support beam, flames dancing upon it crawling ever closer to him as he squirmed beneath the weight. The man begged Rhen for forgiveness, and promised him many things in exchange for saving his life. Rhen would never find out if any of these promises were to be kept, though, as he left with the merchant’s purse as the man screamed at his back.

Now a free man with some money to his name, Rhen found only promise in the new age the Calamity had ushered forth. With the skills he had gained as a fighter he quickly found work as an Adventurer. Having spent so much of his life in Ul’dah he eagerly learned all he could of the world around him through his travels. He had decided he liked the sound of Maverick, taking it on as a last name as a way of reminding him of where he had come from. Rhen found a strange comfort in The Shroud and began spending more time there and within Gridania. He joined the Order of Twin Adders and served under the company for few years before leaving active duty, returning to life as an Adventurer. His reason for leaving is not fully known, but he was reported to have been found in the midst of several mangled bodies covered in innards and blood while crying. The full story of his mission and the others involved has since been erased from the records.

His military status afforded him the ability to live within the Lavender Beds, and while his home and it's decor might seem meager to most; it is his first and only home and therefore, to him, a castle. His only companion in his wanderings is his loyal chocobo, Butz, who was assigned to him during his enlistment. Despite the bird belonging to the Grand Company, Butz refused to leave Rhen's side and he was granted leave to keep Butz as long as he lived in Gridania.

During one of his ventures he met [[Shofie Mahowyn]] who, through sheer force of will and personality, managed to wear down his defenses. In time she became a constant companion and friend. Their friendship blossomed into love and for the first time Rhen understood what having a family was like. As an expression of his new found understanding and his love for Shofie, he took her last name.

==Combat Ability==

Rhen is skilled in several forms of melee combat, both armed and unarmed, due to his experience in the underground arenas. While he is competent in their uses, he is not exactly proficient and lacks proper form. Before his time serving in the military, Rhen learned how to hunt with a bow as a means of self-sufficiency and later was able to use that skill in combat. He furthered his mastery of the weapon via training at many of the Twin Adder garrisons. While one might think his lack of depth perception would hinder his ability to judge distances, they would be hard pressed to give him a challenge he could not complete with a bow. What he lacks in terms of combat prowess is made up for by his inherent agility, brute strength and high pain tolerance. If pressed into close quarters combat, Rhen prefers using any of a multitude of daggers he keeps hidden on his person, but tries to use this as a last line of defense.

Rhen tends to get lost in a blood-lust when in the heat of battle, completely ignoring his own personal safety while only focusing on killing any and all that pose even the slightest threat (and sometimes even those who pose no threat at all). This rage is what earned him the title of The One-Eyed Wolf, a title he wears in shame. Due to this he prefers to fight from a distance or rely on stealth to avoid direct confrontation.

==Other Abilities==

Rhen is an accomplished thief and has made the majority of his profits via his "profession". Due to his connections with the shadowy underworld in Ul'dah, he is afforded information on the goings on within the markets and the lives of the merchants there. With this knowledge he has been able to "procure" and sell many a thing without concern of apprehension. Even still, Rhen tends not to like spending too much time in Ul'dah due to his nightly activities there and his past experiences within the cities walls.

Rhen's strength and agility aid him by allowing him to scale almost any structure with relative ease which gives him access to many places that are hard to guard. Coupling these facets with his lock-picking skills, and it's rather easy to see how he's managed to furnish his home.

==Personality==

Rhen is quiet and gruff in nature, choosing to speak only when it is required of him. Somewhere beneath his stony visage and walls of doubt and mistrust lies a warm heart, though few have ever managed to get close enough to see. Rhen tends to keep to himself, using the skills that his life granted him to thrive without much need for assistance from others. While not one to turn away company, he is also not one to seek it. Gaining his trust takes time and effort, but he would reward such with undying loyalty. Despite all of this, he will offer help to those in need without question or compensation, not wanting others to suffer in ways he had.

Rhen puts himself above and before all else in his life. While he does not do this maliciously, the results tend to always put things in his favor. He doesn't have many in his life he would consider a friend, and any cooperation he may give to others will always have a hidden motive. Were the price or reward high enough, he'd not bat a lash at working for anyone, even the Garlean Empire. Trust is not a word that fits well within Rhen's vocabulary and he is just as likely to sell someone out as he is to over them aid; sometimes doing both at once. The number of people he's double-crossed is rather small, as is the list of those aware of such. Despite his given nature, he does have his loyalties and a personal code of conduct which keeps him in line. An example of this would be that he is incapable of doing any harm, physically or otherwise, to any persons less fortunate than himself. However, at the same time, he would see no issue with going against that were the person ever to reach a status above his own.

==Affiliations==

Rhen has ties to some of the Black Market factions within Ul'dah, as many of it's members managed to escape from enslavement during the calamity at the same time as him. Due to this, he is allowed a certain level of safety within the walls of the city, though he chooses not to rely on this ties too heavily. While he is still affiliated with the Twin Adders, he is no longer directly tied to them and takes jobs, mostly, from the Adventurer's Guild. Despite being a Rogue, he has no ties to the Rogue's Guild or any of it's affiliates in Limsa Lominsa.

==Other Notes==

Rhen's unusual height and build is to him having mixed heritage, but he has no knowledge of his parents. One of his parents was in fact a Highlander, and this could have been the reason he was abandoned at a young age.

Despite Rhen's abnormal size and strength, he is otherwise a normal Miqo'te of low status. He does not have the Echo nor is he a part of anything revolving around quests or the main story of the game.

Rhen's personality pretty much a combination of Big Boss, Riddick and Guts. While I do like all three characters, especially Guts, I did not have them in mind when creating Rhen. Rhen’s story came about when I left my old FC and Server, and in time developed into what it is now. There are elements of all three characters that do not quite match up to Rhen, but the combination of these characters is the closest I could get.

Rhen's voice most closely resembles that of Alucard from the English version of Castlevania: Symphony of The Night.

Though knowledge of Rhen as a Mercenary would be easily obtained, information regarding his past would be impossible for anyone to know. If you wish to have IC knowledge regarding any of Rhen's past that has not been expressed by Rhen himself, then you must first clear such with me.

==Gallery==
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File:RhenRef.png |Reference of Rhen's physical form
File:YoungRhen.png |Rhen as a child living in the back alleys of Uldah. Art by Zaheela [http://Zaheela.tumblr.com/]
File:Enslavedrhen.png |Rhen after a match in one of the underground arenas in the belly of Ul'dah