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Kaine Merloup

2015-03-24T00:29:02Z

Tempestwolf79: Altered affiliations

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<center>"Mal: "Mercy is the mark of a great man."<br>[stabs Atherton Wing]<br>Mal: "Guess I'm just a good man."<br>[stabs Atherton Wing]<br>Mal: "Well, I'm all right.""<br>''Captain Malcolm Reynolds - Firefly''</center>

{{Infobox-character
| name = Kaine Merloup
| image = Zar.jpg
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| title =
| gender = Male
| citizenship = Limsa Lominsa
| race = Elezen
| clan = Wildwood
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Basic Info'''</div>==

: '''Full Name''' : Kaine Merloup

: '''Aliases''' : Zart'ir Arashi

: '''Namesday''' : 7th Day, 6th Astral Moon, year 1551

: '''Age''' : 27

: '''Marital Status''' : Single

: '''Current Residence''' :

: '''Occupation''' : Pirate / Black Sails Captain

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: '''Complexion''' : Tan

: '''Hair Color''' : Auburn

: '''Eyes Color''' : Green

: '''Height''' : 6'7"

: '''Weight''' : 250 lbs.

: '''Voice''' : Masculine, slightly deep

: '''Clothing Style''' : Casual

: '''Armor''' : Heavy or Leather

: '''Preferred Weapon(s)''' : Sword and shield, though he is also proficient with martial arts, spear, bow and axe

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Behavior'''</div>==

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: '''Alignment''' : Chaotic Good (CG)

: '''Motivations''' : To have fun, build a fortune, and have a good time doing it

: '''Disposition''' : Casual, laid back

: '''Outlook''' : Practical

: '''Intelligence''' : Is fairly logically minded, and a decent strategist

: '''Religion/Philosophy''' : The Twelve; Llymlaen

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: '''Sexuality''' : Heterosexual

: '''Strengths''' : Witty, Strategic, Thoughtful

: '''Flaws''' : Has been known to drink too much on occasion, has a weakness for a pretty face, not to swift when it comes to magic

: '''Fears''': Fading in anonymity and leaving no legacy.

: '''Misc. Quirks''' : Bit of a flirt, always has a soft spot for the down trodden

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;"><b>'''Interests'''</b></div>==

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A fast ship
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A fine sword
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A good drink
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A pretty lady
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A good meal

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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#FF8973;font-size:14px;color:#FFFFFF;">Dislikes</div></span>
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Rude/Obnoxious people
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Those who take advantage of the innocent
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Boredom
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Garleans
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> An empty hold

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Is a talented martial fighter, able to master several disciplines
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Fairly Athletic and muscular
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Focused, though can be prone to tunnel vision
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Experienced Sailor
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Intimate knowledge of Garlean trade routes in and around Eorzea.

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Is versed in the workings of armor and weapons craft
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Sailing
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Rum sampling
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Experimenting with and collecting stolen Garlean magitek.
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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Food/Drink:''' Steak, a good Ale
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Scent:''' Metal
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Color:''' Dark Blue
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Place:''' Twelve's Wood
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Fesitval:''' All Saint's Wake

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''History'''</div>==

:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''Origins'''</div>
Zart'ir Arashi was originally born Kaine Merloup to a small family in Ishgard. He had an older brother and younger sister. They lead a simple life on the outskirts of the capital. His family were hunters for one of the noble families. Their father would go out and hunt wild game for the various feasts and special occasions. They were not a rich family but they did well for themselves. When not supplying food for the noble family they would earn a bit of extra coin selling the pelts and meat at market.

When the brothers were a little older they would often go out hunting with their father, leaning how to track and hunt the various game that lived about the highlands. Both boys showed early promise with both bow and spear.

When Zart'ir / Kaine was about 13 his life was changed forever. Early that fateful morning his father had left the house as he normally would to sell his pelts and meats in the markets of the capital, but had not returned. Zar could see his mother's face grow with worry as the sun crept lower to the mountains. As it just began to touch the frosty caps a knock came to the door. His mother answered it, speaking to a close friend of the family who often traveled with his father to town. Their mother thanked the man at the door then quickly gathered her children and a few meager possessions. "Children, we must leave, now hurry", she said to them. They hurried away into the twilight, never to see their old home again. They traveled for what seemed like forever to the children, always heading south, and worry clearly visable on their mother's face. When the children asked where their father was, and what they were doing the only answer they got was, "We are going to see an old friend of mine, in Gridania."

The three children and their mother eventually reached the safety of the Shroud and the city of Gridania. They moved in and lived with their mother's friend and her daughter, [[Arianne Beaudonet]], for a few years till their mother was able to secure work and a home of their own. Durring this time their mother came clean as to the reason for their exodus from Ishgard. While their father had been in town he had been arrested by the Holy See's guard on the charge of Heresy and Treason. It had been exposed that secretly their father had been working with the Dravanian heretics supplying spies embedded within Ishgard with supplies and information, and was accused of being Dravanian himself. He had been tried and executed, with an active warrant issued for his family for possible conspiracy. Their mother's only option was to flee Ishgard with her children into self-imposed exile.
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:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''Before Dalamud's Fall'''</div>
Kaine and his brother enjoyed a couple more years of peace in their new home in Gridania, before the world began to call to them. The boys began to grow restless with their mundane life and Marceau and Kaine began to look around them. After a fair amount of comforting and assuring their mother, the boys managed to get her blessing to set off to make lives of their own. With no real set plan and only the few skills as hunters to their name the boys looked to Ul'dah as their destination. They heard the stories of traveling merchants of brave fighters, the sultansworn, and fortunes to be made. So with that the boys secured a job as caravan guards and set out to the jewel of the sands.

Once they arrived though they quickly came to realize the famous city was not all it was made out to be. The rich elite wielded all he power as everyone else fought for scraps. The boys managed to eke out a living as mercenaries, often offering their services to merchants and various caravans. They also had taken new names, per their mother's urging. Kaine took the name Zart'ir Arashi, and Marceau took the name Aric Arashi. There was not much worry of the Ishgardians finding them this far away from their old home, but it never hurt to be cautious. The boys spent their off time training in various forms of combat, swords, hand to hand, and with the bow. Eventually they found themselves spending a lot of their time in Vesper Bay. This often was a prime spot to find a merchant heading to the capital in need of a guard detail and the sea called to them.

Eventually the call grew too great to ignore for the young men. They saved their money and soon hooked up with a "merchant ship" looking to fill out her crew.

The men soon discovered the "merchant ship" was not at all what it appeared to be. In actuality it was a pirate ship. The two men were quickly trained and brought up to speed on how to manage the ship. They took to it like fish to water. Much to their surprise they found they had quite an aptitude for life at sea. in the couple years leading up to Dalamud's Fall, the two men quickly became indispensable to their new captain, moving up the ranks. Aric quickly moved into becoming the captain's first mate and right hand man. They sailed, they plundered, and grew quite rich.
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:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''After Dalamud's Fall'''</div>
As Dalmund's Fall and the Battle of Carteneau grew closer, the Captain and his crew noticed the increased Garlean traffic in the waters. They had heard rumors of a growing conflict on the mainland, and decided to take advantage of the situation. They went to battle in their own private war against the Garleans, not for any great cause, but simply the advanced ships were heavy with plunder and supplies as they ferried it from the Empire to the mainland Castrums. The ships were far from being easy prey and fought hard to keep their treasure. The crew often sustained injuries when capturing them, until sadly one such skirmish took the lives of their captain and a few of the crew.

With their Captain fallen, Aric quickly took command and of the ship and withdrew from the failed mission. As they sailed beck into Limsa Lominsa, Aric named Zart'ir as his first mate. Once back in port, proper, they heard the call from the Admiral to all of the pirates to join her Maelstrom or face her wrath. After much discussion the new captain and his crew decided to sign on with the Maelstrom and with all the experiance already under their belt, they were commissioned into the Black Sails.

With renewed purpose the crew rallied around their new captain and set off to exact their pound of flesh from the Garelan Fleet. Much to their new Captain's credit the ship began to grow a repuation among the Garlean captains for their ruthlessness on the waves, and soon struggled to avoid the infamous black sails of the ship known as the Raven's Claw.

After the moon fell and the dins of the battle faded. The Raven's Claw set back about their usual business, with the restrictions that Limsan ships were no longer allowed to be targeted, but the Garleans were already filling that void since even though they were defeated, they still maintained open shipping lanes and supply lines to their remaining strongholds. Life at sea began to settle for the captain and his crew. They still plundered the Garlean fleet from time to time but often spent much of their time fencing the loot they took from the ships.

It was in this time that while in port Aric courted and later wed his wife, [[Alyanissa Devereux]]. A fiery young maiden with a wit and fire as sharp as his own. She soon joined the crew and the sea fairing family enjoyed several years of prosperity and plunder on the seas.

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:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''Recent History'''</div>
Sadly the crew of the Raven's Claw saw their run of luck and prosperity end within the last year. The ship and her crew had set out on a rumor of a large shipment being carried by a Garlean Fleet leaving the Empire for Eorzea shores. The temptation of the plunder alone had the crew anxious of this run, as it could possibly set them up for life. Fortune though was not smiling on them that day, cause little did they know the rumor had been deliberately placed to lure the Raven's Claw and it's crew into a trap.

They found it easy enough, a goliath of a ship slowly lurching it's way over the waves in the open seas. Easy prey, or so they thought. As they approached all seemed normal, a few vollies were exchanged between the ships, the Raven's Claw taking little to no damage due to it's usual quick hit and run tactics it quickly ran circles around the enemy ship. Soon the enemy ship's engine's died and it lay floundering on the waves, appearing to be dead in the water. Confidant they had immobilized the ship and only needed to board her and mop up the motley crew these ships usually had. They went about moving beside the ship and securing the lines to board. Aric lead the charge onto the ship and quickly dispatched the few hands on deck. They had just begun to cacth their breath and let down their guard as an entire company of trained soldiers poured out from everywhere on the ship like fire ants. They were even joined by 2 large vanguard mechs tha came up on lifts onto the deck. Surrounded, the crew panicked, every member drawing steel and fighting with all they had. As hard as they fought they could not beat the numbers and firepower they faced, and Aric saw this. He called for his brother Zart'ir to take Alyanissa and what crew they could grab back to the ship and flee. Shortly there after Aric's shouts fell silent among the gunfire and rattling of blades. Zart'ir, with much difficulty managed to wrestle the distraught widow back to the ship and with only a hand full of the original crew still alive cut lines and fled over the waves. The Vanguard's firing on them as they left leaving not only the crew but the ship battered and beaten as they retreated.

A few days later they limped back into Limsa Lominsa, defeated. Zart'ir reported to the Admiral what had transpired and a warning was issued to all ships in the Maelstrom of the Garlean's new tactic. The Admiral thanked Zart'ir and his crew for their sacrifice that day, and named him the new captain of the Raven's Claw. Though it was several months before the ship would be fully repaired and sea worthy again. Alynissa set off back to land to mourn her husband and mend her broken heart. Some of the crew left as well, and others soon came to fill their spots. Ever since that day, the ship was never the same again.

After a few months shore leave, awaiting the repair of his ship, Zart'ir took his new crew and set out once again, vowing never to let another Garlean or ship cross his path and live. To this day the Raven's Claw's flag bears a red stripe in memory of those who had fallen in her service, and as a warning to any who cross her path.

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Character Relations'''</div>==

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Mother - Alive, Last known whereabouts Gridania
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Father - Deceased, Convicted of heresy and executed
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Sister - Alive, whereabouts unknown
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Brother - Aric - Deceased, died at sea.

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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="4">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#1B9BB2;" size="4">♥</font> Sexual Desire    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="4">♥</font> Platonic Love     <br><font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> Friends / Allies     <font style="color:#FFEC82;" size="4">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="4">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3"><b>!</b></font> Recent Standing Change</center>

: <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="4">♥</font> : [[Arianne Beaudonet]] - Dear family friend, spent some of his younger years growing up together

: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> : [[Ciel Wulfe]] - A lovely lass and talented bard, and songstress. Recently have spent some time chatting with her and becoming good friends.

: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> : [[J'Maaira Tuhl]] - a nice lass, met her in the Harbingers. Her mate's a bit of a hot head though.

: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> : [[Alyanissa Devereux]] - Former sister-in-law and a good lass. I check in on her from time to time to make sure she is holding up well, and chat with her. I think she enjoys the company.

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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #73fbff;color:#000000;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#73fbff;" size="3">■</font> He is a pirate.
: <font style="color:#73fbff;" size="3">■</font> He still takes the odd smuggling job from time to time, if the price is right.

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #00f7ff;color:#000000;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#00f7ff;" size="3">■</font> He melt's the armor of his foes down to use as cannon balls.
: <font style="color:#00f7ff;" size="3">■</font> He has a wealth of cash and magitek seized from the Garleans buried somewhere.
: <font style="color:#00f7ff;" size="3">■</font> He once slept with the Admiral

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #00d2d9;color:#000000;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="3">■</font> He resembles the description of someone wanted by the authorities in Ishgard
: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="3">■</font> He once resided in Ishgard

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #00ADB2;color:#000000;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#00ADB2;" size="3">■</font> "Zart's a great guy. He seems very dependable and I'd like the chance to speak with him more." -[[J'Maaira Tuhl]]
: <font style="color:#00ADB2;" size="3">■</font> ((Feel free to edit and add, what you may have heard ))
: <font style="color:#00ADB2;" size="3">■</font> ((Feel free to edit and add, what you may have heard ))

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[http://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/pages/The_Maelstrom The Maelstrom<br>(Black Sails, Ship Captain)]
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==<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Gallery'''</div>==
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==<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Annotations'''</div>==

: '''Character Comparisons''': Final Fantasy Characters: Zidane (IX), Snow (XIII), Auron (X); Other Game Characters: Miroku (Inuyasha), Shunsui Kyōraku (Bleach)
: '''Played by What Famous Person''': David Tennant
: '''Theme Song''': Van Canto - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt4CQc1MSso Last Night of the Kings]; Five Finger Deathpunch - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyA1GL1touw Battle Born]; Pirates of the Caribbean - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdS2xj0br34 Hoist the Colours]
: '''TV Tropes''': Cross between Jack Sparrow and Robin Hood
: ''Template credit goes to [[Arianne Beaudonet]], visit her wiki for further credits''
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Kaine Merloup

2015-01-12T05:57:16Z

Tempestwolf79:

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<center>"Mal: "Mercy is the mark of a great man."<br>[stabs Atherton Wing]<br>Mal: "Guess I'm just a good man."<br>[stabs Atherton Wing]<br>Mal: "Well, I'm all right.""<br>''Captain Malcolm Reynolds - Firefly''</center>

{{Infobox-character
| name = Kaine Merloup
| image = Zar.jpg
| caption =
| title =
| gender = Male
| citizenship = Limsa Lominsa
| race = Elezen
| clan = Wildwood
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Basic Info'''</div>==

: '''Full Name''' : Kaine Merloup

: '''Aliases''' : Zart'ir Arashi

: '''Namesday''' : 7th Day, 6th Astral Moon, year 1551

: '''Age''' : 27

: '''Marital Status''' : Single

: '''Current Residence''' :

: '''Occupation''' : Pirate / Black Sails Captain

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Appearance'''</div>==

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: '''Complexion''' : Tan

: '''Hair Color''' : Auburn

: '''Eyes Color''' : Green

: '''Height''' : 6'7"

: '''Weight''' : 250 lbs.

: '''Voice''' : Masculine, slightly deep

: '''Clothing Style''' : Casual

: '''Armor''' : Heavy or Leather

: '''Preferred Weapon(s)''' : Sword and shield, though he is also proficient with martial arts, spear, bow and axe

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Behavior'''</div>==

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: '''Alignment''' : Chaotic Good (CG)

: '''Motivations''' : To have fun, build a fortune, and have a good time doing it

: '''Disposition''' : Casual, laid back

: '''Outlook''' : Practical

: '''Intelligence''' : Is fairly logically minded, and a decent strategist

: '''Religion/Philosophy''' : The Twelve; Llymlaen

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: '''Sexuality''' : Heterosexual

: '''Strengths''' : Witty, Strategic, Thoughtful

: '''Flaws''' : Has been known to drink too much on occasion, has a weakness for a pretty face, not to swift when it comes to magic

: '''Fears''': Fading in anonymity and leaving no legacy.

: '''Misc. Quirks''' : Bit of a flirt, always has a soft spot for the down trodden

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;"><b>'''Interests'''</b></div>==

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<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #FF8973;font-size:14px;color:#FFFFFF;">Likes</div></span>
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A fast ship
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A fine sword
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A good drink
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A pretty lady
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A good meal

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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#FF8973;font-size:14px;color:#FFFFFF;">Dislikes</div></span>
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Rude/Obnoxious people
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Those who take advantage of the innocent
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Boredom
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Garleans
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> An empty hold

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Is a talented martial fighter, able to master several disciplines
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Fairly Athletic and muscular
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Focused, though can be prone to tunnel vision
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Experienced Sailor
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Intimate knowledge of Garlean trade routes in and around Eorzea.

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Is versed in the workings of armor and weapons craft
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Sailing
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Rum sampling
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Experimenting with and collecting stolen Garlean magitek.
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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Food/Drink:''' Steak, a good Ale
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Scent:''' Metal
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Color:''' Dark Blue
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Place:''' Twelve's Wood
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Fesitval:''' All Saint's Wake

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''History'''</div>==

:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''Origins'''</div>
Zart'ir Arashi was originally born Kaine Merloup to a small family in Ishgard. He had an older brother and younger sister. They lead a simple life on the outskirts of the capital. His family were hunters for one of the noble families. Their father would go out and hunt wild game for the various feasts and special occasions. They were not a rich family but they did well for themselves. When not supplying food for the noble family they would earn a bit of extra coin selling the pelts and meat at market.

When the brothers were a little older they would often go out hunting with their father, leaning how to track and hunt the various game that lived about the highlands. Both boys showed early promise with both bow and spear.

When Zart'ir / Kaine was about 13 his life was changed forever. Early that fateful morning his father had left the house as he normally would to sell his pelts and meats in the markets of the capital, but had not returned. Zar could see his mother's face grow with worry as the sun crept lower to the mountains. As it just began to touch the frosty caps a knock came to the door. His mother answered it, speaking to a close friend of the family who often traveled with his father to town. Their mother thanked the man at the door then quickly gathered her children and a few meager possessions. "Children, we must leave, now hurry", she said to them. They hurried away into the twilight, never to see their old home again. They traveled for what seemed like forever to the children, always heading south, and worry clearly visable on their mother's face. When the children asked where their father was, and what they were doing the only answer they got was, "We are going to see an old friend of mine, in Gridania."

The three children and their mother eventually reached the safety of the Shroud and the city of Gridania. They moved in and lived with their mother's friend and her daughter, [[Arianne Beaudonet]], for a few years till their mother was able to secure work and a home of their own. Durring this time their mother came clean as to the reason for their exodus from Ishgard. While their father had been in town he had been arrested by the Holy See's guard on the charge of Heresy and Treason. It had been exposed that secretly their father had been working with the Dravanian heretics supplying spies embedded within Ishgard with supplies and information, and was accused of being Dravanian himself. He had been tried and executed, with an active warrant issued for his family for possible conspiracy. Their mother's only option was to flee Ishgard with her children into self-imposed exile.
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:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''Before Dalamud's Fall'''</div>
Kaine and his brother enjoyed a couple more years of peace in their new home in Gridania, before the world began to call to them. The boys began to grow restless with their mundane life and Marceau and Kaine began to look around them. After a fair amount of comforting and assuring their mother, the boys managed to get her blessing to set off to make lives of their own. With no real set plan and only the few skills as hunters to their name the boys looked to Ul'dah as their destination. They heard the stories of traveling merchants of brave fighters, the sultansworn, and fortunes to be made. So with that the boys secured a job as caravan guards and set out to the jewel of the sands.

Once they arrived though they quickly came to realize the famous city was not all it was made out to be. The rich elite wielded all he power as everyone else fought for scraps. The boys managed to eke out a living as mercenaries, often offering their services to merchants and various caravans. They also had taken new names, per their mother's urging. Kaine took the name Zart'ir Arashi, and Marceau took the name Aric Arashi. There was not much worry of the Ishgardians finding them this far away from their old home, but it never hurt to be cautious. The boys spent their off time training in various forms of combat, swords, hand to hand, and with the bow. Eventually they found themselves spending a lot of their time in Vesper Bay. This often was a prime spot to find a merchant heading to the capital in need of a guard detail and the sea called to them.

Eventually the call grew too great to ignore for the young men. They saved their money and soon hooked up with a "merchant ship" looking to fill out her crew.

The men soon discovered the "merchant ship" was not at all what it appeared to be. In actuality it was a pirate ship. The two men were quickly trained and brought up to speed on how to manage the ship. They took to it like fish to water. Much to their surprise they found they had quite an aptitude for life at sea. in the couple years leading up to Dalamud's Fall, the two men quickly became indispensable to their new captain, moving up the ranks. Aric quickly moved into becoming the captain's first mate and right hand man. They sailed, they plundered, and grew quite rich.
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:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''After Dalamud's Fall'''</div>
As Dalmund's Fall and the Battle of Carteneau grew closer, the Captain and his crew noticed the increased Garlean traffic in the waters. They had heard rumors of a growing conflict on the mainland, and decided to take advantage of the situation. They went to battle in their own private war against the Garleans, not for any great cause, but simply the advanced ships were heavy with plunder and supplies as they ferried it from the Empire to the mainland Castrums. The ships were far from being easy prey and fought hard to keep their treasure. The crew often sustained injuries when capturing them, until sadly one such skirmish took the lives of their captain and a few of the crew.

With their Captain fallen, Aric quickly took command and of the ship and withdrew from the failed mission. As they sailed beck into Limsa Lominsa, Aric named Zart'ir as his first mate. Once back in port, proper, they heard the call from the Admiral to all of the pirates to join her Maelstrom or face her wrath. After much discussion the new captain and his crew decided to sign on with the Maelstrom and with all the experiance already under their belt, they were commissioned into the Black Sails.

With renewed purpose the crew rallied around their new captain and set off to exact their pound of flesh from the Garelan Fleet. Much to their new Captain's credit the ship began to grow a repuation among the Garlean captains for their ruthlessness on the waves, and soon struggled to avoid the infamous black sails of the ship known as the Raven's Claw.

After the moon fell and the dins of the battle faded. The Raven's Claw set back about their usual business, with the restrictions that Limsan ships were no longer allowed to be targeted, but the Garleans were already filling that void since even though they were defeated, they still maintained open shipping lanes and supply lines to their remaining strongholds. Life at sea began to settle for the captain and his crew. They still plundered the Garlean fleet from time to time but often spent much of their time fencing the loot they took from the ships.

It was in this time that while in port Aric courted and later wed his wife, [[Alyanissa Devereux]]. A fiery young maiden with a wit and fire as sharp as his own. She soon joined the crew and the sea fairing family enjoyed several years of prosperity and plunder on the seas.

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:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''Recent History'''</div>
Sadly the crew of the Raven's Claw saw their run of luck and prosperity end within the last year. The ship and her crew had set out on a rumor of a large shipment being carried by a Garlean Fleet leaving the Empire for Eorzea shores. The temptation of the plunder alone had the crew anxious of this run, as it could possibly set them up for life. Fortune though was not smiling on them that day, cause little did they know the rumor had been deliberately placed to lure the Raven's Claw and it's crew into a trap.

They found it easy enough, a goliath of a ship slowly lurching it's way over the waves in the open seas. Easy prey, or so they thought. As they approached all seemed normal, a few vollies were exchanged between the ships, the Raven's Claw taking little to no damage due to it's usual quick hit and run tactics it quickly ran circles around the enemy ship. Soon the enemy ship's engine's died and it lay floundering on the waves, appearing to be dead in the water. Confidant they had immobilized the ship and only needed to board her and mop up the motley crew these ships usually had. They went about moving beside the ship and securing the lines to board. Aric lead the charge onto the ship and quickly dispatched the few hands on deck. They had just begun to cacth their breath and let down their guard as an entire company of trained soldiers poured out from everywhere on the ship like fire ants. They were even joined by 2 large vanguard mechs tha came up on lifts onto the deck. Surrounded, the crew panicked, every member drawing steel and fighting with all they had. As hard as they fought they could not beat the numbers and firepower they faced, and Aric saw this. He called for his brother Zart'ir to take Alyanissa and what crew they could grab back to the ship and flee. Shortly there after Aric's shouts fell silent among the gunfire and rattling of blades. Zart'ir, with much difficulty managed to wrestle the distraught widow back to the ship and with only a hand full of the original crew still alive cut lines and fled over the waves. The Vanguard's firing on them as they left leaving not only the crew but the ship battered and beaten as they retreated.

A few days later they limped back into Limsa Lominsa, defeated. Zart'ir reported to the Admiral what had transpired and a warning was issued to all ships in the Maelstrom of the Garlean's new tactic. The Admiral thanked Zart'ir and his crew for their sacrifice that day, and named him the new captain of the Raven's Claw. Though it was several months before the ship would be fully repaired and sea worthy again. Alynissa set off back to land to mourn her husband and mend her broken heart. Some of the crew left as well, and others soon came to fill their spots. Ever since that day, the ship was never the same again.

After a few months shore leave, awaiting the repair of his ship, Zart'ir took his new crew and set out once again, vowing never to let another Garlean or ship cross his path and live. To this day the Raven's Claw's flag bears a red stripe in memory of those who had fallen in her service, and as a warning to any who cross her path.

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Character Relations'''</div>==

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Mother - Alive, Last known whereabouts Gridania
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Father - Deceased, Convicted of heresy and executed
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Sister - Alive, whereabouts unknown
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Brother - Aric - Deceased, died at sea.

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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="4">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#1B9BB2;" size="4">♥</font> Sexual Desire    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="4">♥</font> Platonic Love     <br><font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> Friends / Allies     <font style="color:#FFEC82;" size="4">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="4">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3"><b>!</b></font> Recent Standing Change</center>

: <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="4">♥</font> : [[Arianne Beaudonet]] - Dear family friend, spent some of his younger years growing up together

: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> : [[Ciel Wulfe]] - A lovely lass and talented bard, and songstress. Recently have spent some time chatting with her and becoming good friends.

: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> : [[J'Maaira Tuhl]] - a nice lass, met her in the Harbingers. Her mate's a bit of a hot head though.

: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> : [[Alyanissa Devereux]] - Former sister-in-law and a good lass. I check in on her from time to time to make sure she is holding up well, and chat with her. I think she enjoys the company.

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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #73fbff;color:#000000;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#73fbff;" size="3">■</font> He is a pirate.
: <font style="color:#73fbff;" size="3">■</font> He still takes the odd smuggling job from time to time, if the price is right.

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #00f7ff;color:#000000;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#00f7ff;" size="3">■</font> He melt's the armor of his foes down to use as cannon balls.
: <font style="color:#00f7ff;" size="3">■</font> He has a wealth of cash and magitek seized from the Garleans buried somewhere.
: <font style="color:#00f7ff;" size="3">■</font> He once slept with the Admiral

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #00d2d9;color:#000000;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="3">■</font> He resembles the description of someone wanted by the authorities in Ishgard
: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="3">■</font> He once resided in Ishgard

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #00ADB2;color:#000000;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#00ADB2;" size="3">■</font> "Zart's a great guy. He seems very dependable and I'd like the chance to speak with him more." -[[J'Maaira Tuhl]]
: <font style="color:#00ADB2;" size="3">■</font> ((Feel free to edit and add, what you may have heard ))
: <font style="color:#00ADB2;" size="3">■</font> ((Feel free to edit and add, what you may have heard ))

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[http://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/pages/The_Maelstrom The Maelstrom<br>(Black Sails, Ship Captain)]
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==<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Gallery'''</div>==
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==<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Annotations'''</div>==

: '''Character Comparisons''': Final Fantasy Characters: Zidane (IX), Snow (XIII), Auron (X); Other Game Characters: Miroku (Inuyasha), Shunsui Kyōraku (Bleach)
: '''Played by What Famous Person''': David Tennant
: '''Theme Song''': Van Canto - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt4CQc1MSso Last Night of the Kings]; Five Finger Deathpunch - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyA1GL1touw Battle Born]; Pirates of the Caribbean - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdS2xj0br34 Hoist the Colours]
: '''TV Tropes''': Cross between Jack Sparrow and Robin Hood
: ''Template credit goes to [[Arianne Beaudonet]], visit her wiki for further credits''
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Tempestwolf79:

Kaine Merloup

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<center>"Mal: "Mercy is the mark of a great man."<br>[stabs Atherton Wing]<br>Mal: "Guess I'm just a good man."<br>[stabs Atherton Wing]<br>Mal: "Well, I'm all right.""<br>''Captain Malcolm Reynolds - Firefly''</center>

{{Infobox-character
| name = Kaine Merloup
| image = Zar.jpg
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| title =
| gender = Male
| citizenship = Limsa Lominsa
| race = Elezen
| clan = Wildwood
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Basic Info'''</div>==

: '''Full Name''' : Kaine Merloup

: '''Aliases''' : Zart'ir Arashi

: '''Namesday''' : 7th Day, 6th Astral Moon, year 1551

: '''Age''' : 27

: '''Marital Status''' : Single

: '''Current Residence''' :

: '''Occupation''' : Pirate / Black Sails Captain

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Appearance'''</div>==

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: '''Complexion''' : Tan

: '''Hair Color''' : Auburn

: '''Eyes Color''' : Green

: '''Height''' : 6'7"

: '''Weight''' : 250 lbs.

: '''Voice''' : Masculine, slightly deep

: '''Clothing Style''' : Casual

: '''Armor''' : Heavy or Leather

: '''Preferred Weapon(s)''' : Sword and shield, though he is also proficient with martial arts, spear, bow and axe

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Behavior'''</div>==

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: '''Alignment''' : Chaotic Good (CG)

: '''Motivations''' : To have fun, build a fortune, and have a good time doing it

: '''Disposition''' : Casual, laid back

: '''Outlook''' : Practical

: '''Intelligence''' : Is fairly logically minded, and a decent strategist

: '''Religion/Philosophy''' : The Twelve; Llymlaen

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: '''Sexuality''' : Heterosexual

: '''Strengths''' : Witty, Strategic, Thoughtful

: '''Flaws''' : Has been known to drink too much on occasion, has a weakness for a pretty face, not to swift when it comes to magic

: '''Fears''': Fading in anonymity and leaving no legacy.

: '''Misc. Quirks''' : Bit of a flirt, always has a soft spot for the down trodden

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;"><b>'''Interests'''</b></div>==

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A fast ship
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A fine sword
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A good drink
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A pretty lady
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A good meal

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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#FF8973;font-size:14px;color:#FFFFFF;">Dislikes</div></span>
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Rude/Obnoxious people
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Those who take advantage of the innocent
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Boredom
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Garleans
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> An empty hold

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Is a talented martial fighter, able to master several disciplines
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Fairly Athletic and muscular
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Focused, though can be prone to tunnel vision
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Experienced Sailor
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Intimate knowledge of Garlean trade routes in and around Eorzea.

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Is versed in the workings of armor and weapons craft
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Sailing
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Rum sampling
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Experimenting with and collecting stolen Garlean magitek.
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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#FF8973;font-size:14px;color:#FFFFFF;">Favorites</div></span>
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Food/Drink:''' Steak, a good Ale
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Scent:''' Metal
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Color:''' Dark Blue
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Place:''' Twelve's Wood
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Fesitval:''' All Saint's Wake

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''History'''</div>==

:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''Origins'''</div>
Zart'ir Arashi was originally born Kaine Merloup to a small family in Ishgard. He had an older brother and younger sister. They lead a simple life on the outskirts of the capital. His family were hunters for one of the noble families. Their father would go out and hunt wild game for the various feasts and special occasions. They were not a rich family but they did well for themselves. When not supplying food for the noble family they would earn a bit of extra coin selling the pelts and meat at market.

When the brothers were a little older they would often go out hunting with their father, leaning how to track and hunt the various game that lived about the highlands. Both boys showed early promise with both bow and spear.

When Zart'ir / Kaine was about 13 his life was changed forever. Early that fateful morning his father had left the house as he normally would to sell his pelts and meats in the markets of the capital, but had not returned. Zar could see his mother's face grow with worry as the sun crept lower to the mountains. As it just began to touch the frosty caps a knock came to the door. His mother answered it, speaking to a close friend of the family who often traveled with his father to town. Their mother thanked the man at the door then quickly gathered her children and a few meager possessions. "Children, we must leave, now hurry", she said to them. They hurried away into the twilight, never to see their old home again. They traveled for what seemed like forever to the children, always heading south, and worry clearly visable on their mother's face. When the children asked where their father was, and what they were doing the only answer they got was, "We are going to see an old friend of mine, in Gridania."

The three children and their mother eventually reached the safety of the Shroud and the city of Gridania. They moved in and lived with their mother's friend and her daughter, [[Arianne Beaudonet]], for a few years till their mother was able to secure work and a home of their own. Durring this time their mother came clean as to the reason for their exodus from Ishgard. While their father had been in town he had been arrested by the Holy See's guard on the charge of Heresy and Treason. It had been exposed that secretly their father had been working with the Dravanian heretics supplying spies embedded within Ishgard with supplies and information, and was accused of being Dravanian himself. He had been tried and executed, with an active warrant issued for his family for possible conspiracy. Their mother's only option was to flee Ishgard with her children into self-imposed exile.
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:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''Before Dalamud's Fall'''</div>
Kaine and his brother enjoyed a couple more years of peace in their new home in Gridania, before the world began to call to them. The boys began to grow restless with their mundane life and Marceau and Kaine began to look around them. After a fair amount of comforting and assuring their mother, the boys managed to get her blessing to set off to make lives of their own. With no real set plan and only the few skills as hunters to their name the boys looked to Ul'dah as their destination. They heard the stories of traveling merchants of brave fighters, the sultansworn, and fortunes to be made. So with that the boys secured a job as caravan guards and set out to the jewel of the sands.

Once they arrived though they quickly came to realize the famous city was not all it was made out to be. The rich elite wielded all he power as everyone else fought for scraps. The boys managed to eke out a living as mercenaries, often offering their services to merchants and various caravans. They also had taken new names, per their mother's urging. Kaine took the name Zart'ir Arashi, and Marceau took the name Aric Arashi. There was not much worry of the Ishgardians finding them this far away from their old home, but it never hurt to be cautious. The boys spent their off time training in various forms of combat, swords, hand to hand, and with the bow. Eventually they found themselves spending a lot of their time in Vesper Bay. This often was a prime spot to find a merchant heading to the capital in need of a guard detail and the sea called to them.

Eventually the call grew too great to ignore for the young men. They saved their money and soon hooked up with a "merchant ship" looking to fill out her crew.

The men soon discovered the "merchant ship" was not at all what it appeared to be. In actuality it was a pirate ship. The two men were quickly trained and brought up to speed on how to manage the ship. They took to it like fish to water. Much to their surprise they found they had quite an aptitude for life at sea. in the couple years leading up to Dalamud's Fall, the two men quickly became indispensable to their new captain, moving up the ranks. Aric quickly moved into becoming the captain's first mate and right hand man. They sailed, they plundered, and grew quite rich.
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:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''After Dalamud's Fall'''</div>
As Dalmund's Fall and the Battle of Carteneau grew closer, the Captain and his crew noticed the increased Garlean traffic in the waters. They had heard rumors of a growing conflict on the mainland, and decided to take advantage of the situation. They went to battle in their own private war against the Garleans, not for any great cause, but simply the advanced ships were heavy with plunder and supplies as they ferried it from the Empire to the mainland Castrums. The ships were far from being easy prey and fought hard to keep their treasure. The crew often sustained injuries when capturing them, until sadly one such skirmish took the lives of their captain and a few of the crew.

With their Captain fallen, Aric quickly took command and of the ship and withdrew from the failed mission. As they sailed beck into Limsa Lominsa, Aric named Zart'ir as his first mate. Once back in port, proper, they heard the call from the Admiral to all of the pirates to join her Maelstrom or face her wrath. After much discussion the new captain and his crew decided to sign on with the Maelstrom and with all the experiance already under their belt, they were commissioned into the Black Sails.

With renewed purpose the crew rallied around their new captain and set off to exact their pound of flesh from the Garelan Fleet. Much to their new Captain's credit the ship began to grow a repuation among the Garlean captains for their ruthlessness on the waves, and soon struggled to avoid the infamous black sails of the ship known as the Raven's Claw.

After the moon fell and the dins of the battle faded. The Raven's Claw set back about their usual business, with the restrictions that Limsan ships were no longer allowed to be targeted, but the Garleans were already filling that void since even though they were defeated, they still maintained open shipping lanes and supply lines to their remaining strongholds. Life at sea began to settle for the captain and his crew. They still plundered the Garlean fleet from time to time but often spent much of their time fencing the loot they took from the ships.

It was in this time that while in port Aric courted and later wed his wife, [[Alyanissa Devereux]]. A fiery young maiden with a wit and fire as sharp as his own. She soon joined the crew and the sea fairing family enjoyed several years of prosperity and plunder on the seas.

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:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''Recent History'''</div>
Sadly the crew of the Raven's Claw saw their run of luck and prosperity end within the last year. The ship and her crew had set out on a rumor of a large shipment being carried by a Garlean Fleet leaving the Empire for Eorzea shores. The temptation of the plunder alone had the crew anxious of this run, as it could possibly set them up for life. Fortune though was not smiling on them that day, cause little did they know the rumor had been deliberately placed to lure the Raven's Claw and it's crew into a trap.

They found it easy enough, a goliath of a ship slowly lurching it's way over the waves in the open seas. Easy prey, or so they thought. As they approached all seemed normal, a few vollies were exchanged between the ships, the Raven's Claw taking little to no damage due to it's usual quick hit and run tactics it quickly ran circles around the enemy ship. Soon the enemy ship's engine's died and it lay floundering on the waves, appearing to be dead in the water. Confidant they had immobilized the ship and only needed to board her and mop up the motley crew these ships usually had. They went about moving beside the ship and securing the lines to board. Aric lead the charge onto the ship and quickly dispatched the few hands on deck. They had just begun to cacth their breath and let down their guard as an entire company of trained soldiers poured out from everywhere on the ship like fire ants. They were even joined by 2 large vanguard mechs tha came up on lifts onto the deck. Surrounded, the crew panicked, every member drawing steel and fighting with all they had. As hard as they fought they could not beat the numbers and firepower they faced, and Aric saw this. He called for his brother Zart'ir to take Alyanissa and what crew they could grab back to the ship and flee. Shortly there after Aric's shouts fell silent among the gunfire and rattling of blades. Zart'ir, with much difficulty managed to wrestle the distraught widow back to the ship and with only a hand full of the original crew still alive cut lines and fled over the waves. The Vanguard's firing on them as they left leaving not only the crew but the ship battered and beaten as they retreated.

A few days later they limped back into Limsa Lominsa, defeated. Zart'ir reported to the Admiral what had transpired and a warning was issued to all ships in the Maelstrom of the Garlean's new tactic. The Admiral thanked Zart'ir and his crew for their sacrifice that day, and named him the new captain of the Raven's Claw. Though it was several months before the ship would be fully repaired and sea worthy again. Alynissa set off back to land to mourn her husband and mend her broken heart. Some of the crew left as well, and others soon came to fill their spots. Ever since that day, the ship was never the same again.

After a few months shore leave, awaiting the repair of his ship, Zart'ir took his new crew and set out once again, vowing never to let another Garlean or ship cross his path and live. To this day the Raven's Claw's flag bears a red stripe in memory of those who had fallen in her service, and as a warning to any who cross her path.

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Character Relations'''</div>==

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Mother - Alive, Last known whereabouts Gridania
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Father - Deceased, Convicted of heresy and executed
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Sister - Alive, whereabouts unknown
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Brother - Aric - Deceased, died at sea.

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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="4">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#1B9BB2;" size="4">♥</font> Sexual Desire    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="4">♥</font> Platonic Love     <br><font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> Friends / Allies     <font style="color:#FFEC82;" size="4">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="4">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3"><b>!</b></font> Recent Standing Change</center>

: <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="4">♥</font> : [[Arianne Beaudonet]] - Dear family friend, spent some of his younger years growing up together

: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> : [[Ciel Wulfe]] - A lovely lass and talented bard, and songstress. Recently have spent some time chatting with her and becoming good friends.

: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> : [[J'Maaira Tuhl]] - a nice lass, met her in the Harbingers. Her mate's a bit of a hot head though.

: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> : [[Alyanissa Devereux]] - Former sister-in-law and a good lass. I check in on her from time to time to make sure she is holding up well, and chat with her. I think she enjoys the company.

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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #73fbff;color:#000000;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#73fbff;" size="3">■</font> He is a pirate.
: <font style="color:#73fbff;" size="3">■</font> He still takes the odd smuggling job from time to time, if the price is right.

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #00f7ff;color:#000000;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#00f7ff;" size="3">■</font> He melt's the armor of his foes down to use as cannon balls.
: <font style="color:#00f7ff;" size="3">■</font> He has a wealth of cash and magitek seized from the Garleans buried somewhere.
: <font style="color:#00f7ff;" size="3">■</font> He once slept with the Admiral

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #00d2d9;color:#000000;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="3">■</font> He resembles the description of someone wanted by the authorities in Ishgard
: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="3">■</font> He once resided in Ishgard

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #00ADB2;color:#000000;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#00ADB2;" size="3">■</font> "Zart's a great guy. He seems very dependable and I'd like the chance to speak with him more." -[[J'Maaira Tuhl]]
: <font style="color:#00ADB2;" size="3">■</font> ((Feel free to edit and add, what you may have heard ))
: <font style="color:#00ADB2;" size="3">■</font> ((Feel free to edit and add, what you may have heard ))

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[http://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/pages/The_Maelstrom The Maelstrom<br>(Black Sails, Ship Captain)]
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<td align="left"><div align="left">[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=5338The Order of the<br>Sword and Rose]
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==<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Annotations'''</div>==

: '''Character Comparisons''': Final Fantasy Characters: Zidane (IX), Snow (XIII), Auron (X); Other Game Characters: Miroku (Inuyasha), Shunsui Kyōraku (Bleach)
: '''Played by What Famous Person''': David Tennant
: '''Theme Song''': Van Canto - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt4CQc1MSso Last Night of the Kings]; Five Finger Deathpunch - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyA1GL1touw Battle Born]; Pirates of the Caribbean - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdS2xj0br34 Hoist the Colours]
: '''TV Tropes''': Cross between Jack Sparrow and Robin Hood
: ''Template credit goes to [[Arianne Beaudonet]], visit her wiki for further credits''
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Kaine Merloup

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<center>"Mal: "Mercy is the mark of a great man."<br>[stabs Atherton Wing]<br>Mal: "Guess I'm just a good man."<br>[stabs Atherton Wing]<br>Mal: "Well, I'm all right.""<br>''Captain Malcolm Reynolds - Firefly''</center>

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| gender = Male
| citizenship = Limsa Lominsa
| race = Elezen
| clan = Wildwood
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Basic Info'''</div>==

: '''Full Name''' : Kaine Merloup

: '''Aliases''' : Zart'ir Arashi

: '''Namesday''' : 7th Day, 6th Astral Moon, year 1551

: '''Age''' : 27

: '''Marital Status''' : Single

: '''Current Residence''' :

: '''Occupation''' : Pirate / Black Sails Captain

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: '''Complexion''' : Tan

: '''Hair Color''' : Auburn

: '''Eyes Color''' : Green

: '''Height''' : 6'7"

: '''Weight''' : 250 lbs.

: '''Voice''' : Masculine, slightly deep

: '''Clothing Style''' : Casual

: '''Armor''' : Heavy or Leather

: '''Preferred Weapon(s)''' : Sword and shield, though he is also proficient with martial arts, spear, bow and axe

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Behavior'''</div>==

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: '''Alignment''' : Chaotic Good (CG)

: '''Motivations''' : To have fun, build a fortune, and have a good time doing it

: '''Disposition''' : Casual, laid back

: '''Outlook''' : Practical

: '''Intelligence''' : Is fairly logically minded, and a decent strategist

: '''Religion/Philosophy''' : The Twelve; Llymlaen

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: '''Sexuality''' : Heterosexual

: '''Strengths''' : Witty, Strategic, Thoughtful

: '''Flaws''' : Has been known to drink too much on occasion, has a weakness for a pretty face, not to swift when it comes to magic

: '''Fears''': Fading in anonymity and leaving no legacy.

: '''Misc. Quirks''' : Bit of a flirt, always has a soft spot for the down trodden

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;"><b>'''Interests'''</b></div>==

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A fast ship
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A fine sword
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A good drink
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A pretty lady
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A good meal

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Rude/Obnoxious people
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Those who take advantage of the innocent
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Boredom
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Garleans
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> An empty hold

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Is a talented martial fighter, able to master several disciplines
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Fairly Athletic and muscular
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Focused, though can be prone to tunnel vision
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Experienced Sailor
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Intimate knowledge of Garlean trade routes in and around Eorzea.

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Is versed in the workings of armor and weapons craft
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Sailing
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Rum sampling
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Experimenting with and collecting stolen Garlean magitek.
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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Food/Drink:''' Steak, a good Ale
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Scent:''' Metal
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Color:''' Dark Blue
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Place:''' Twelve's Wood
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Fesitval:''' All Saint's Wake

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''History'''</div>==

:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''Origins'''</div>
Zart'ir Arashi was originally born Kaine Merloup to a small family in Ishgard. He had an older brother and younger sister. They lead a simple life on the outskirts of the capital. His family were hunters for one of the noble families. Their father would go out and hunt wild game for the various feasts and special occasions. They were not a rich family but they did well for themselves. When not supplying food for the noble family they would earn a bit of extra coin selling the pelts and meat at market.

When the brothers were a little older they would often go out hunting with their father, leaning how to track and hunt the various game that lived about the highlands. Both boys showed early promise with both bow and spear.

When Zart'ir / Kaine was about 13 his life was changed forever. Early that fateful morning his father had left the house as he normally would to sell his pelts and meats in the markets of the capital, but had not returned. Zar could see his mother's face grow with worry as the sun crept lower to the mountains. As it just began to touch the frosty caps a knock came to the door. His mother answered it, speaking to a close friend of the family who often traveled with his father to town. Their mother thanked the man at the door then quickly gathered her children and a few meager possessions. "Children, we must leave, now hurry", she said to them. They hurried away into the twilight, never to see their old home again. They traveled for what seemed like forever to the children, always heading south, and worry clearly visable on their mother's face. When the children asked where their father was, and what they were doing the only answer they got was, "We are going to see an old friend of mine, in Gridania."

The three children and their mother eventually reached the safety of the Shroud and the city of Gridania. They moved in and lived with their mother's friend and her daughter, [[Arianne Beaudonet]], for a few years till their mother was able to secure work and a home of their own. Durring this time their mother came clean as to the reason for their exodus from Ishgard. While their father had been in town he had been arrested by the Holy See's guard on the charge of Heresy and Treason. It had been exposed that secretly their father had been working with the Dravanian heretics supplying spies embedded within Ishgard with supplies and information, and was accused of being Dravanian himself. He had been tried and executed, with an active warrant issued for his family for possible conspiracy. Their mother's only option was to flee Ishgard with her children into self-imposed exile.
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:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''Before Dalamud's Fall'''</div>
Kaine and his brother enjoyed a couple more years of peace in their new home in Gridania, before the world began to call to them. The boys began to grow restless with their mundane life and Marceau and Kaine began to look around them. After a fair amount of comforting and assuring their mother, the boys managed to get her blessing to set off to make lives of their own. With no real set plan and only the few skills as hunters to their name the boys looked to Ul'dah as their destination. They heard the stories of traveling merchants of brave fighters, the sultansworn, and fortunes to be made. So with that the boys secured a job as caravan guards and set out to the jewel of the sands.

Once they arrived though they quickly came to realize the famous city was not all it was made out to be. The rich elite wielded all he power as everyone else fought for scraps. The boys managed to eke out a living as mercenaries, often offering their services to merchants and various caravans. They also had taken new names, per their mother's urging. Kaine took the name Zart'ir Arashi, and Marceau took the name Aric Arashi. There was not much worry of the Ishgardians finding them this far away from their old home, but it never hurt to be cautious. The boys spent their off time training in various forms of combat, swords, hand to hand, and with the bow. Eventually they found themselves spending a lot of their time in Vesper Bay. This often was a prime spot to find a merchant heading to the capital in need of a guard detail and the sea called to them.

Eventually the call grew too great to ignore for the young men. They saved their money and soon hooked up with a "merchant ship" looking to fill out her crew.

The men soon discovered the "merchant ship" was not at all what it appeared to be. In actuality it was a pirate ship. The two men were quickly trained and brought up to speed on how to manage the ship. They took to it like fish to water. Much to their surprise they found they had quite an aptitude for life at sea. in the couple years leading up to Dalamud's Fall, the two men quickly became indispensable to their new captain, moving up the ranks. Aric quickly moved into becoming the captain's first mate and right hand man. They sailed, they plundered, and grew quite rich.
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:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''After Dalamud's Fall'''</div>
As Dalmund's Fall and the Battle of Carteneau grew closer, the Captain and his crew noticed the increased Garlean traffic in the waters. They had heard rumors of a growing conflict on the mainland, and decided to take advantage of the situation. They went to battle in their own private war against the Garleans, not for any great cause, but simply the advanced ships were heavy with plunder and supplies as they ferried it from the Empire to the mainland Castrums. The ships were far from being easy prey and fought hard to keep their treasure. The crew often sustained injuries when capturing them, until sadly one such skirmish took the lives of their captain and a few of the crew.

With their Captain fallen, Aric quickly took command and of the ship and withdrew from the failed mission. As they sailed beck into Limsa Lominsa, Aric named Zart'ir as his first mate. Once back in port, proper, they heard the call from the Admiral to all of the pirates to join her Maelstrom or face her wrath. After much discussion the new captain and his crew decided to sign on with the Maelstrom and with all the experiance already under their belt, they were commissioned into the Black Sails.

With renewed purpose the crew rallied around their new captain and set off to exact their pound of flesh from the Garelan Fleet. Much to their new Captain's credit the ship began to grow a repuation among the Garlean captains for their ruthlessness on the waves, and soon struggled to avoid the infamous black sails of the ship known as the Raven's Claw.

After the moon fell and the dins of the battle faded. The Raven's Claw set back about their usual business, with the restrictions that Limsan ships were no longer allowed to be targeted, but the Garleans were already filling that void since even though they were defeated, they still maintained open shipping lanes and supply lines to their remaining strongholds. Life at sea began to settle for the captain and his crew. They still plundered the Garlean fleet from time to time but often spent much of their time fencing the loot they took from the ships.

It was in this time that while in port Aric courted and later wed his wife, [[Alyanissa Devereux]]. A fiery young maiden with a wit and fire as sharp as his own. She soon joined the crew and the sea fairing family enjoyed several years of prosperity and plunder on the seas.

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:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''Recent History'''</div>
Sadly the crew of the Raven's Claw saw their run of luck and prosperity end within the last year. The ship and her crew had set out on a rumor of a large shipment being carried by a Garlean Fleet leaving the Empire for Eorzea shores. The temptation of the plunder alone had the crew anxious of this run, as it could possibly set them up for life. Fortune though was not smiling on them that day, cause little did they know the rumor had been deliberately placed to lure the Raven's Claw and it's crew into a trap.

They found it easy enough, a goliath of a ship slowly lurching it's way over the waves in the open seas. Easy prey, or so they thought. As they approached all seemed normal, a few vollies were exchanged between the ships, the Raven's Claw taking little to no damage due to it's usual quick hit and run tactics it quickly ran circles around the enemy ship. Soon the enemy ship's engine's died and it lay floundering on the waves, appearing to be dead in the water. Confidant they had immobilized the ship and only needed to board her and mop up the motley crew these ships usually had. They went about moving beside the ship and securing the lines to board. Aric lead the charge onto the ship and quickly dispatched the few hands on deck. They had just begun to cacth their breath and let down their guard as an entire company of trained soldiers poured out from everywhere on the ship like fire ants. They were even joined by 2 large vanguard mechs tha came up on lifts onto the deck. Surrounded, the crew panicked, every member drawing steel and fighting with all they had. As hard as they fought they could not beat the numbers and firepower they faced, and Aric saw this. He called for his brother Zart'ir to take Alyanissa and what crew they could grab back to the ship and flee. Shortly there after Aric's shouts fell silent among the gunfire and rattling of blades. Zart'ir, with much difficulty managed to wrestle the distraught widow back to the ship and with only a hand full of the original crew still alive cut lines and fled over the waves. The Vanguard's firing on them as they left leaving not only the crew but the ship battered and beaten as they retreated.

A few days later they limped back into Limsa Lominsa, defeated. Zart'ir reported to the Admiral what had transpired and a warning was issued to all ships in the Maelstrom of the Garlean's new tactic. The Admiral thanked Zart'ir and his crew for their sacrifice that day, and named him the new captain of the Raven's Claw. Though it was several months before the ship would be fully repaired and sea worthy again. Alynissa set off back to land to mourn her husband and mend her broken heart. Some of the crew left as well, and others soon came to fill their spots. Ever since that day, the ship was never the same again.

After a few months shore leave, awaiting the repair of his ship, Zart'ir took his new crew and set out once again, vowing never to let another Garlean or ship cross his path and live. To this day the Raven's Claw's flag bears a red stripe in memory of those who had fallen in her service, and as a warning to any who cross her path.

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Character Relations'''</div>==

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Mother - Alive, Last known whereabouts Gridania
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Father - Deceased, Convicted of heresy and executed
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Sister - Alive, whereabouts unknown
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Brother - Aric - Deceased, died at sea.

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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="4">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#1B9BB2;" size="4">♥</font> Sexual Desire    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="4">♥</font> Platonic Love     <br><font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> Friends / Allies     <font style="color:#FFEC82;" size="4">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="4">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3"><b>!</b></font> Recent Standing Change</center>

: <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="4">♥</font> : [[Arianne Beaudonet]] - Dear family friend, spent some of his younger years growing up together

: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> : [[Ciel Wulfe]] - A lovely lass and talented bard, and songstress. Recently have spent some time chatting with her and becoming good friends.

: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> : [[J'Maaira Tuhl]] - a nice lass, met her in the Harbingers. Her mate's a bit of a hot head though.

: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> : [[Alyanissa Devereux]] - Former sister-in-law and a good lass. I check in on her from time to time to make sure she is holding up well, and chat with her. I think she enjoys the company.

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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #73fbff;color:#000000;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#73fbff;" size="3">■</font> He is a pirate.
: <font style="color:#73fbff;" size="3">■</font> He still takes the odd smuggling job from time to time, if the price is right.

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #00f7ff;color:#000000;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#00f7ff;" size="3">■</font> He melt's the armor of his foes down to use as cannon balls.
: <font style="color:#00f7ff;" size="3">■</font> He has a wealth of cash and magitek seized from the Garleans buried somewhere.
: <font style="color:#00f7ff;" size="3">■</font> He once slept with the Admiral

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #00d2d9;color:#000000;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="3">■</font> He resembles the description of someone wanted by the authorities in Ishgard
: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="3">■</font> He once resided in Ishgard

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #00ADB2;color:#000000;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#00ADB2;" size="3">■</font> "Zart's a great guy. He seems very dependable and I'd like the chance to speak with him more." -[[J'Maaira Tuhl]]
: <font style="color:#00ADB2;" size="3">■</font> ((Feel free to edit and add, what you may have heard ))
: <font style="color:#00ADB2;" size="3">■</font> ((Feel free to edit and add, what you may have heard ))

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[http://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/pages/The_Maelstrom The Maelstrom<br>(Black Sails, Ship Captain)]
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<td align="left"><div align="left">[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=5283The Harbingers<br>Of Dawn]
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==<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Annotations'''</div>==

: '''Character Comparisons''': Final Fantasy Characters: Zidane (IX), Snow (XIII), Auron (X); Other Game Characters: Miroku (Inuyasha), Shunsui Kyōraku (Bleach)
: '''Played by What Famous Person''': David Tennant
: '''Theme Song''': Van Canto - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt4CQc1MSso Last Night of the Kings]; Five Finger Deathpunch - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyA1GL1touw Battle Born]; Pirates of the Caribbean - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdS2xj0br34 Hoist the Colours]
: '''TV Tropes''': Cross between Jack Sparrow and Robin Hood
: ''Template credit goes to [[Arianne Beaudonet]], visit her wiki for further credits''
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Zart'ir Arashi

2015-01-02T02:06:10Z

Tempestwolf79:

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<center>"Mal: "Mercy is the mark of a great man."<br>[stabs Atherton Wing]<br>Mal: "Guess I'm just a good man."<br>[stabs Atherton Wing]<br>Mal: "Well, I'm all right.""<br>''Captain Malcolm Reynolds - Firefly''</center>

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| name = Kaine Merloup
| image = Zar.jpg
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| gender = Male
| citizenship = Limsa Lominsa
| race = Elezen
| clan = Wildwood
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Basic Info'''</div>==

: '''Full Name''' : Kaine Merloup

: '''Aliases''' : Zart'ir Arashi

: '''Namesday''' : 7th Day, 6th Astral Moon, year 1551

: '''Age''' : 27

: '''Marital Status''' : Single

: '''Current Residence''' :

: '''Occupation''' : Pirate / Black Sails Captain

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: '''Complexion''' : Tan

: '''Hair Color''' : Auburn

: '''Eyes Color''' : Green

: '''Height''' : 6'7"

: '''Weight''' : 250 lbs.

: '''Voice''' : Masculine, slightly deep

: '''Clothing Style''' : Casual

: '''Armor''' : Heavy or Leather

: '''Preferred Weapon(s)''' : Sword and shield, though he is also proficient with martial arts, spear, bow and axe

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Behavior'''</div>==

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: '''Alignment''' : Chaotic Good (CG)

: '''Motivations''' : To have fun, build a fortune, and have a good time doing it

: '''Disposition''' : Casual, laid back

: '''Outlook''' : Practical

: '''Intelligence''' : Is fairly logically minded, and a decent strategist

: '''Religion/Philosophy''' : The Twelve; Llymlaen

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: '''Sexuality''' : Heterosexual

: '''Strengths''' : Witty, Strategic, Thoughtful

: '''Flaws''' : Has been known to drink too much on occasion, has a weakness for a pretty face, not to swift when it comes to magic

: '''Fears''': Fading in anonymity and leaving no legacy.

: '''Misc. Quirks''' : Bit of a flirt, always has a soft spot for the down trodden

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;"><b>'''Interests'''</b></div>==

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A fast ship
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A fine sword
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A good drink
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A pretty lady
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A good meal

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Rude/Obnoxious people
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Those who take advantage of the innocent
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Boredom
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Garleans
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> An empty hold

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Is a talented martial fighter, able to master several disciplines
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Fairly Athletic and muscular
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Focused, though can be prone to tunnel vision
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Experienced Sailor
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Intimate knowledge of Garlean trade routes in and around Eorzea.

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Is versed in the workings of armor and weapons craft
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Sailing
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Rum sampling
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Experimenting with and collecting stolen Garlean magitek.
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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Food/Drink:''' Steak, a good Ale
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Scent:''' Metal
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Color:''' Dark Blue
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Place:''' Twelve's Wood
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Fesitval:''' All Saint's Wake

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''History'''</div>==

:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''Origins'''</div>
Zart'ir Arashi was originally born Kaine Merloup to a small family in Ishgard. He had an older brother and younger sister. They lead a simple life on the outskirts of the capital. His family were hunters for one of the noble families. Their father would go out and hunt wild game for the various feasts and special occasions. They were not a rich family but they did well for themselves. When not supplying food for the noble family they would earn a bit of extra coin selling the pelts and meat at market.

When the brothers were a little older they would often go out hunting with their father, leaning how to track and hunt the various game that lived about the highlands. Both boys showed early promise with both bow and spear.

When Zart'ir / Kaine was about 13 his life was changed forever. Early that fateful morning his father had left the house as he normally would to sell his pelts and meats in the markets of the capital, but had not returned. Zar could see his mother's face grow with worry as the sun crept lower to the mountains. As it just began to touch the frosty caps a knock came to the door. His mother answered it, speaking to a close friend of the family who often traveled with his father to town. Their mother thanked the man at the door then quickly gathered her children and a few meager possessions. "Children, we must leave, now hurry", she said to them. They hurried away into the twilight, never to see their old home again. They traveled for what seemed like forever to the children, always heading south, and worry clearly visable on their mother's face. When the children asked where their father was, and what they were doing the only answer they got was, "We are going to see an old friend of mine, in Gridania."

The three children and their mother eventually reached the safety of the Shroud and the city of Gridania. They moved in and lived with their mother's friend and her daughter, [[Arianne Beaudonet]], for a few years till their mother was able to secure work and a home of their own. Durring this time their mother came clean as to the reason for their exodus from Ishgard. While their father had been in town he had been arrested by the Holy See's guard on the charge of Heresy and Treason. It had been exposed that secretly their father had been working with the Dravanian heretics supplying spies embedded within Ishgard with supplies and information, and was accused of being Dravanian himself. He had been tried and executed, with an active warrant issued for his family for possible conspiracy. Their mother's only option was to flee Ishgard with her children into self-imposed exile.
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:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''Before Dalamud's Fall'''</div>
Kaine and his brother enjoyed a couple more years of peace in their new home in Gridania, before the world began to call to them. The boys began to grow restless with their mundane life and Marceau and Kaine began to look around them. After a fair amount of comforting and assuring their mother, the boys managed to get her blessing to set off to make lives of their own. With no real set plan and only the few skills as hunters to their name the boys looked to Ul'dah as their destination. They heard the stories of traveling merchants of brave fighters, the sultansworn, and fortunes to be made. So with that the boys secured a job as caravan guards and set out to the jewel of the sands.

Once they arrived though they quickly came to realize the famous city was not all it was made out to be. The rich elite wielded all he power as everyone else fought for scraps. The boys managed to eke out a living as mercenaries, often offering their services to merchants and various caravans. They also had taken new names, per their mother's urging. Kaine took the name Zart'ir Arashi, and Marceau took the name Aric Arashi. There was not much worry of the Ishgardians finding them this far away from their old home, but it never hurt to be cautious. The boys spent their off time training in various forms of combat, swords, hand to hand, and with the bow. Eventually they found themselves spending a lot of their time in Vesper Bay. This often was a prime spot to find a merchant heading to the capital in need of a guard detail and the sea called to them.

Eventually the call grew too great to ignore for the young men. They saved their money and soon hooked up with a "merchant ship" looking to fill out her crew.

The men soon discovered the "merchant ship" was not at all what it appeared to be. In actuality it was a pirate ship. The two men were quickly trained and brought up to speed on how to manage the ship. They took to it like fish to water. Much to their surprise they found they had quite an aptitude for life at sea. in the couple years leading up to Dalamud's Fall, the two men quickly became indispensable to their new captain, moving up the ranks. Aric quickly moved into becoming the captain's first mate and right hand man. They sailed, they plundered, and grew quite rich.
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:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''After Dalamud's Fall'''</div>
As Dalmund's Fall and the Battle of Carteneau grew closer, the Captain and his crew noticed the increased Garlean traffic in the waters. They had heard rumors of a growing conflict on the mainland, and decided to take advantage of the situation. They went to battle in their own private war against the Garleans, not for any great cause, but simply the advanced ships were heavy with plunder and supplies as they ferried it from the Empire to the mainland Castrums. The ships were far from being easy prey and fought hard to keep their treasure. The crew often sustained injuries when capturing them, until sadly one such skirmish took the lives of their captain and a few of the crew.

With their Captain fallen, Aric quickly took command and of the ship and withdrew from the failed mission. As they sailed beck into Limsa Lominsa, Aric named Zart'ir as his first mate. Once back in port, proper, they heard the call from the Admiral to all of the pirates to join her Maelstrom or face her wrath. After much discussion the new captain and his crew decided to sign on with the Maelstrom and with all the experiance already under their belt, they were commissioned into the Black Sails.

With renewed purpose the crew rallied around their new captain and set off to exact their pound of flesh from the Garelan Fleet. Much to their new Captain's credit the ship began to grow a repuation among the Garlean captains for their ruthlessness on the waves, and soon struggled to avoid the infamous black sails of the ship known as the Raven's Claw.

After the moon fell and the dins of the battle faded. The Raven's Claw set back about their usual business, with the restrictions that Limsan ships were no longer allowed to be targeted, but the Garleans were already filling that void since even though they were defeated, they still maintained open shipping lanes and supply lines to their remaining strongholds. Life at sea began to settle for the captain and his crew. They still plundered the Garlean fleet from time to time but often spent much of their time fencing the loot they took from the ships.

It was in this time that while in port Aric courted and later wed his wife, [[Alyanissa Devereux]]. A fiery young maiden with a wit and fire as sharp as his own. She soon joined the crew and the sea fairing family enjoyed several years of prosperity and plunder on the seas.

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:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''Recent History'''</div>
Sadly the crew of the Raven's Claw saw their run of luck and prosperity end within the last year. The ship and her crew had set out on a rumor of a large shipment being carried by a Garlean Fleet leaving the Empire for Eorzea shores. The temptation of the plunder alone had the crew anxious of this run, as it could possibly set them up for life. Fortune though was not smiling on them that day, cause little did they know the rumor had been deliberately placed to lure the Raven's Claw and it's crew into a trap.

They found it easy enough, a goliath of a ship slowly lurching it's way over the waves in the open seas. Easy prey, or so they thought. As they approached all seemed normal, a few vollies were exchanged between the ships, the Raven's Claw taking little to no damage due to it's usual quick hit and run tactics it quickly ran circles around the enemy ship. Soon the enemy ship's engine's died and it lay floundering on the waves, appearing to be dead in the water. Confidant they had immobilized the ship and only needed to board her and mop up the motley crew these ships usually had. They went about moving beside the ship and securing the lines to board. Aric lead the charge onto the ship and quickly dispatched the few hands on deck. They had just begun to cacth their breath and let down their guard as an entire company of trained soldiers poured out from everywhere on the ship like fire ants. They were even joined by 2 large vanguard mechs tha came up on lifts onto the deck. Surrounded, the crew panicked, every member drawing steel and fighting with all they had. As hard as they fought they could not beat the numbers and firepower they faced, and Aric saw this. He called for his brother Zart'ir to take Alyanissa and what crew they could grab back to the ship and flee. Shortly there after Aric's shouts fell silent among the gunfire and rattling of blades. Zart'ir, with much difficulty managed to wrestle the distraught widow back to the ship and with only a hand full of the original crew still alive cut lines and fled over the waves. The Vanguard's firing on them as they left leaving not only the crew but the ship battered and beaten as they retreated.

A few days later they limped back into Limsa Lominsa, defeated. Zart'ir reported to the Admiral what had transpired and a warning was issued to all ships in the Maelstrom of the Garlean's new tactic. The Admiral thanked Zart'ir and his crew for their sacrifice that day, and named him the new captain of the Raven's Claw. Though it was several months before the ship would be fully repaired and sea worthy again. Alynissa set off back to land to mourn her husband and mend her broken heart. Some of the crew left as well, and others soon came to fill their spots. Ever since that day, the ship was never the same again.

After a few months shore leave, awaiting the repair of his ship, Zart'ir took his new crew and set out once again, vowing never to let another Garlean or ship cross his path and live. To this day the Raven's Claw's flag bears a red stripe in memory of those who had fallen in her service, and as a warning to any who cross her path.

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Character Relations'''</div>==

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Mother - Alive, Last known whereabouts Gridania
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Father - Deceased, Convicted of heresy and executed
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Sister - Alive, whereabouts unknown
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Brother - Aric - Deceased, died at sea.

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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="4">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#1B9BB2;" size="4">♥</font> Sexual Desire    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="4">♥</font> Platonic Love     <br><font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> Friends / Allies     <font style="color:#FFEC82;" size="4">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="4">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3"><b>!</b></font> Recent Standing Change</center>

: <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="4">♥</font> : [[Arianne Beaudonet]] - Dear family friend, spent some of his younger years growing up together

: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> : [[Ciel Wulfe]] - A lovely lass and talented bard, and songstress. Recently have spent some time chatting with her and becoming good friends.

: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> : [[J'Maaira Tuhl]] - a nice lass, met her in the Harbingers. Her mate's a bit of a hot head though.

: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> : [[Alyanissa Devereux]] - Former sister-in-law and a good lass. I check in on her from time to time to make sure she is holding up well, and chat with her. I think she enjoys the company.

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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #73fbff;color:#000000;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#73fbff;" size="3">■</font> He is a pirate.
: <font style="color:#73fbff;" size="3">■</font> He still takes the odd smuggling job from time to time, if the price is right.

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #00f7ff;color:#000000;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#00f7ff;" size="3">■</font> He melt's the armor of his foes down to use as cannon balls.
: <font style="color:#00f7ff;" size="3">■</font> He has a wealth of cash and magitek seized from the Garleans buried somewhere.
: <font style="color:#00f7ff;" size="3">■</font> He once slept with the Admiral

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #00d2d9;color:#000000;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="3">■</font> He resembles the description of someone wanted by the authorities in Ishgard
: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="3">■</font> He once resided in Ishgard

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #00ADB2;color:#000000;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#00ADB2;" size="3">■</font> "Zart's a great guy. He seems very dependable and I'd like the chance to speak with him more." -[[J'Maaira Tuhl]]
: <font style="color:#00ADB2;" size="3">■</font> ((Feel free to edit and add, what you may have heard ))
: <font style="color:#00ADB2;" size="3">■</font> ((Feel free to edit and add, what you may have heard ))

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[http://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/pages/The_Maelstrom The Maelstrom<br>(Black Sails, Ship Captain)]
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[[File:HoDicon.png|left|65px]]
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<td align="left"><div align="left">[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=5283The Harbingers<br>Of Dawn]
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==<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Annotations'''</div>==

: '''Character Comparisons''': Final Fantasy Characters: Zidane (IX), Snow (XIII), Auron (X); Other Game Characters: Miroku (Inuyasha), Shunsui Kyōraku (Bleach)
: '''Played by What Famous Person''': David Tennant
: '''Theme Song''': Van Canto - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt4CQc1MSso Last Night of the Kings]; Five Finger Deathpunch - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyA1GL1touw Battle Born]; Pirates of the Caribbean - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdS2xj0br34 Hoist the Colours]
: '''TV Tropes''': Cross between Jack Sparrow and Robin Hood
: ''Template credit goes to [[Arianne Beaudonet]], visit her wiki for further credits''
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Zart'ir Arashi

2014-10-02T06:38:11Z

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<center>"Mal: "Mercy is the mark of a great man."<br>[stabs Atherton Wing]<br>Mal: "Guess I'm just a good man."<br>[stabs Atherton Wing]<br>Mal: "Well, I'm all right.""<br>''Captain Malcolm Reynolds - Firefly''</center>

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| name = Zart'ir Arashi
| image = Zar.jpg
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| title =
| gender = Male
| citizenship = Limsa Lominsa
| race = Elezen
| clan = Wildwood
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Basic Info'''</div>==

: '''Full Name''' : Zart'ir Arashi

: '''Aliases''' : Kaine Merloup

: '''Namesday''' : 7th Day, 6th Astral Moon, year 1551

: '''Age''' : 27

: '''Marital Status''' : Single

: '''Current Residence''' :

: '''Occupation''' : Pirate / Black Sails Captain

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Appearance'''</div>==

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: '''Complexion''' : Tan

: '''Hair Color''' : Auburn

: '''Eyes Color''' : Green

: '''Height''' : 6'7"

: '''Weight''' : 250 lbs.

: '''Voice''' : Masculine, slightly deep

: '''Clothing Style''' : Casual

: '''Armor''' : Heavy or Leather

: '''Preferred Weapon(s)''' : Sword and shield, though he is also proficient with martial arts, spear, bow and axe

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Behavior'''</div>==

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: '''Alignment''' : Chaotic Good (CG)

: '''Motivations''' : To have fun, build a fortune, and have a good time doing it

: '''Disposition''' : Casual, laid back

: '''Outlook''' : Practical

: '''Intelligence''' : Is fairly logically minded, and a decent strategist

: '''Religion/Philosophy''' : The Twelve; Llymlaen

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: '''Sexuality''' : Heterosexual

: '''Strengths''' : Witty, Strategic, Thoughtful

: '''Flaws''' : Has been known to drink too much on occasion, has a weakness for a pretty face, not to swift when it comes to magic

: '''Fears''': Fading in anonymity and leaving no legacy.

: '''Misc. Quirks''' : Bit of a flirt, always has a soft spot for the down trodden

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;"><b>'''Interests'''</b></div>==

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A fast ship
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A fine sword
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A good drink
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A pretty lady
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> A good meal

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Rude/Obnoxious people
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Those who take advantage of the innocent
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Boredom
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Garleans
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> An empty hold

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Is a talented martial fighter, able to master several disciplines
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Fairly Athletic and muscular
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Focused, though can be prone to tunnel vision
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Experienced Sailor
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Intimate knowledge of Garlean trade routes in and around Eorzea.

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Is versed in the workings of armor and weapons craft
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Sailing
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Rum sampling
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Experimenting with and collecting stolen Garlean magitek.
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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Food/Drink:''' Steak, a good Ale
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Scent:''' Metal
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Color:''' Dark Blue
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Place:''' Twelve's Wood
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> '''Favorite Fesitval:''' All Saint's Wake

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''History'''</div>==

:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''Origins'''</div>
Zart'ir Arashi was originally born Kaine Merloup to a small family in Ishgard. He had an older brother and younger sister. They lead a simple life on the outskirts of the capital. His family were hunters for one of the noble families. Their father would go out and hunt wild game for the various feasts and special occasions. They were not a rich family but they did well for themselves. When not supplying food for the noble family they would earn a bit of extra coin selling the pelts and meat at market.

When the brothers were a little older they would often go out hunting with their father, leaning how to track and hunt the various game that lived about the highlands. Both boys showed early promise with both bow and spear.

When Zart'ir / Kaine was about 13 his life was changed forever. Early that fateful morning his father had left the house as he normally would to sell his pelts and meats in the markets of the capital, but had not returned. Zar could see his mother's face grow with worry as the sun crept lower to the mountains. As it just began to touch the frosty caps a knock came to the door. His mother answered it, speaking to a close friend of the family who often traveled with his father to town. Their mother thanked the man at the door then quickly gathered her children and a few meager possessions. "Children, we must leave, now hurry", she said to them. They hurried away into the twilight, never to see their old home again. They traveled for what seemed like forever to the children, always heading south, and worry clearly visable on their mother's face. When the children asked where their father was, and what they were doing the only answer they got was, "We are going to see an old friend of mine, in Gridania."

The three children and their mother eventually reached the safety of the Shroud and the city of Gridania. They moved in and lived with their mother's friend and her daughter, [[Arianne Beaudonet]], for a few years till their mother was able to secure work and a home of their own. Durring this time their mother came clean as to the reason for their exodus from Ishgard. While their father had been in town he had been arrested by the Holy See's guard on the charge of Heresy and Treason. It had been exposed that secretly their father had been working with the Dravanian heretics supplying spies embedded within Ishgard with supplies and information, and was accused of being Dravanian himself. He had been tried and executed, with an active warrant issued for his family for possible conspiracy. Their mother's only option was to flee Ishgard with her children into self-imposed exile.
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:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''Before Dalamud's Fall'''</div>
Kaine and his brother enjoyed a couple more years of peace in their new home in Gridania, before the world began to call to them. The boys began to grow restless with their mundane life and Marceau and Kaine began to look around them. After a fair amount of comforting and assuring their mother, the boys managed to get her blessing to set off to make lives of their own. With no real set plan and only the few skills as hunters to their name the boys looked to Ul'dah as their destination. They heard the stories of traveling merchants of brave fighters, the sultansworn, and fortunes to be made. So with that the boys secured a job as caravan guards and set out to the jewel of the sands.

Once they arrived though they quickly came to realize the famous city was not all it was made out to be. The rich elite wielded all he power as everyone else fought for scraps. The boys managed to eke out a living as mercenaries, often offering their services to merchants and various caravans. They also had taken new names, per their mother's urging. Kaine took the name Zart'ir Arashi, and Marceau took the name Aric Arashi. There was not much worry of the Ishgardians finding them this far away from their old home, but it never hurt to be cautious. The boys spent their off time training in various forms of combat, swords, hand to hand, and with the bow. Eventually they found themselves spending a lot of their time in Vesper Bay. This often was a prime spot to find a merchant heading to the capital in need of a guard detail and the sea called to them.

Eventually the call grew too great to ignore for the young men. They saved their money and soon hooked up with a "merchant ship" looking to fill out her crew.

The men soon discovered the "merchant ship" was not at all what it appeared to be. In actuality it was a pirate ship. The two men were quickly trained and brought up to speed on how to manage the ship. They took to it like fish to water. Much to their surprise they found they had quite an aptitude for life at sea. in the couple years leading up to Dalamud's Fall, the two men quickly became indispensable to their new captain, moving up the ranks. Aric quickly moved into becoming the captain's first mate and right hand man. They sailed, they plundered, and grew quite rich.
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:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''After Dalamud's Fall'''</div>
As Dalmund's Fall and the Battle of Carteneau grew closer, the Captain and his crew noticed the increased Garlean traffic in the waters. They had heard rumors of a growing conflict on the mainland, and decided to take advantage of the situation. They went to battle in their own private war against the Garleans, not for any great cause, but simply the advanced ships were heavy with plunder and supplies as they ferried it from the Empire to the mainland Castrums. The ships were far from being easy prey and fought hard to keep their treasure. The crew often sustained injuries when capturing them, until sadly one such skirmish took the lives of their captain and a few of the crew.

With their Captain fallen, Aric quickly took command and of the ship and withdrew from the failed mission. As they sailed beck into Limsa Lominsa, Aric named Zart'ir as his first mate. Once back in port, proper, they heard the call from the Admiral to all of the pirates to join her Maelstrom or face her wrath. After much discussion the new captain and his crew decided to sign on with the Maelstrom and with all the experiance already under their belt, they were commissioned into the Black Sails.

With renewed purpose the crew rallied around their new captain and set off to exact their pound of flesh from the Garelan Fleet. Much to their new Captain's credit the ship began to grow a repuation among the Garlean captains for their ruthlessness on the waves, and soon struggled to avoid the infamous black sails of the ship known as the Raven's Claw.

After the moon fell and the dins of the battle faded. The Raven's Claw set back about their usual business, with the restrictions that Limsan ships were no longer allowed to be targeted, but the Garleans were already filling that void since even though they were defeated, they still maintained open shipping lanes and supply lines to their remaining strongholds. Life at sea began to settle for the captain and his crew. They still plundered the Garlean fleet from time to time but often spent much of their time fencing the loot they took from the ships.

It was in this time that while in port Aric courted and later wed his wife, [[Alyanissa Devereux]]. A fiery young maiden with a wit and fire as sharp as his own. She soon joined the crew and the sea fairing family enjoyed several years of prosperity and plunder on the seas.

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:<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;">'''Recent History'''</div>
Sadly the crew of the Raven's Claw saw their run of luck and prosperity end within the last year. The ship and her crew had set out on a rumor of a large shipment being carried by a Garlean Fleet leaving the Empire for Eorzea shores. The temptation of the plunder alone had the crew anxious of this run, as it could possibly set them up for life. Fortune though was not smiling on them that day, cause little did they know the rumor had been deliberately placed to lure the Raven's Claw and it's crew into a trap.

They found it easy enough, a goliath of a ship slowly lurching it's way over the waves in the open seas. Easy prey, or so they thought. As they approached all seemed normal, a few vollies were exchanged between the ships, the Raven's Claw taking little to no damage due to it's usual quick hit and run tactics it quickly ran circles around the enemy ship. Soon the enemy ship's engine's died and it lay floundering on the waves, appearing to be dead in the water. Confidant they had immobilized the ship and only needed to board her and mop up the motley crew these ships usually had. They went about moving beside the ship and securing the lines to board. Aric lead the charge onto the ship and quickly dispatched the few hands on deck. They had just begun to cacth their breath and let down their guard as an entire company of trained soldiers poured out from everywhere on the ship like fire ants. They were even joined by 2 large vanguard mechs tha came up on lifts onto the deck. Surrounded, the crew panicked, every member drawing steel and fighting with all they had. As hard as they fought they could not beat the numbers and firepower they faced, and Aric saw this. He called for his brother Zart'ir to take Alyanissa and what crew they could grab back to the ship and flee. Shortly there after Aric's shouts fell silent among the gunfire and rattling of blades. Zart'ir, with much difficulty managed to wrestle the distraught widow back to the ship and with only a hand full of the original crew still alive cut lines and fled over the waves. The Vanguard's firing on them as they left leaving not only the crew but the ship battered and beaten as they retreated.

A few days later they limped back into Limsa Lominsa, defeated. Zart'ir reported to the Admiral what had transpired and a warning was issued to all ships in the Maelstrom of the Garlean's new tactic. The Admiral thanked Zart'ir and his crew for their sacrifice that day, and named him the new captain of the Raven's Claw. Though it was several months before the ship would be fully repaired and sea worthy again. Alynissa set off back to land to mourn her husband and mend her broken heart. Some of the crew left as well, and others soon came to fill their spots. Ever since that day, the ship was never the same again.

After a few months shore leave, awaiting the repair of his ship, Zart'ir took his new crew and set out once again, vowing never to let another Garlean or ship cross his path and live. To this day the Raven's Claw's flag bears a red stripe in memory of those who had fallen in her service, and as a warning to any who cross her path.

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Character Relations'''</div>==

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: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Mother - Alive, Last known whereabouts Gridania
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Father - Deceased, Convicted of heresy and executed
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Sister - Alive, whereabouts unknown
: <font style="color:#D90700;" size="2">■</font> Brother - Aric - Deceased, died at sea.

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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="4">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#1B9BB2;" size="4">♥</font> Sexual Desire    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="4">♥</font> Platonic Love     <br><font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> Friends / Allies     <font style="color:#FFEC82;" size="4">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="4">●</font> Poor Standing    <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3"><b>!</b></font> Recent Standing Change</center>

: <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="4">♥</font> : [[Arianne Beaudonet]] - Dear family friend, spent some of his younger years growing up together

: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> : [[Ciel Wulfe]] - A lovely lass and talented bard, and songstess. Recently have spent some time chatting with her and becoming good friends.

: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> : [[J'Maaira Tuhl]] - a nice lass, met her in the Harbingers. Her mate's a bit of a hot head though.

: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="4">●</font> : [[Alyanissa Devereux]] - Former sister-in-law and a good lass. I check in on her from time to time to make sure she is holding up well, and chat with her. I think she enjoys the company.

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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #73fbff;color:#000000;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#73fbff;" size="3">■</font> He is a pirate.
: <font style="color:#73fbff;" size="3">■</font> He still takes the odd smuggling job from time to time, if the price is right.

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #00f7ff;color:#000000;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#00f7ff;" size="3">■</font> He melt's the armor of his foes down to use as cannon balls.
: <font style="color:#00f7ff;" size="3">■</font> He has a wealth of cash and magitek seized from the Garleans buried somewhere.
: <font style="color:#00f7ff;" size="3">■</font> He once slept with the Admiral

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #00d2d9;color:#000000;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="3">■</font> He resembles the description of someone wanted by the authorities in Ishgard
: <font style="color:#00d2d9;" size="3">■</font> He once resided in Ishgard

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #00ADB2;color:#000000;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#00ADB2;" size="3">■</font> ((Feel free to edit and add, what you may have heard ))
: <font style="color:#00ADB2;" size="3">■</font> ((Feel free to edit and add, what you may have heard ))
: <font style="color:#00ADB2;" size="3">■</font> ((Feel free to edit and add, what you may have heard ))

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<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #FF8973;font-size:14px;color:#FFFFFF;">Affiliations</div>

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[[File:Limsa Lominsa-transparent.png|left|50px]]
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[http://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/pages/The_Maelstrom The Maelstrom<br>(Black Sails, Ship Captain)]
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[[File:HoDicon.png|left|65px]]
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<td align="left"><div align="left">[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=5283The Harbingers<br>Of Dawn]
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==<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Gallery'''</div>==
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==<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #D90700;font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF;">'''Annotations'''</div>==

: '''Character Comparisons''': Final Fantasy Characters: Zidane (IX), Snow (XIII), Auron (X); Other Game Characters: Miroku (Inuyasha), Shunsui Kyōraku (Bleach)
: '''Played by What Famous Person''': David Tennant
: '''Theme Song''': Van Canto - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt4CQc1MSso Last Night of the Kings]; Five Finger Deathpunch - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyA1GL1touw Battle Born]; Pirates of the Caribbean - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdS2xj0br34 Hoist the Colours]
: '''TV Tropes''': Cross between Jack Sparrow and Robin Hood
: ''Template credit goes to [[Arianne Beaudonet]], visit her wiki for further credits''
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