Meta Xi - Revision history

Meta Xi at 19:53, 8 March 2016

2016-03-08T19:53:00Z

Meta Xi at 21:20, 7 March 2016

2016-03-07T21:20:22Z

Meta Xi at 21:15, 7 March 2016

2016-03-07T21:15:41Z

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2015-01-15T21:56:52Z

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Meta Xi at 19:41, 7 November 2014

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-| caption = "Is that what you think?"
+| caption = "Is t?"
-| title = The White Wyrm
+| title = The Smiling Dragoon
 | gender = Male
 | citizenship = NA

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-| caption = "Let's see how long you last."
+| caption = "Is that what you think?"
-| title = Mercenary, Zombie Slayer, Dragon Hater
+| title = The White Wyrm
 | gender = Male
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-Meta could be best described as a very straightforward man, preferring to simply state things as they are and avoid any unnecessary embellishing or political correctness. He is quick to take a very business like tone to almost any conversation, often giving a bad impression in more relaxed environments. He is not without a sense of humor however, and being aware of how he can come off, uses this in conversation to earn himself a laugh amongst friends. His pragmatic stance on things has more than once earned him odd looks by strangers and friends alike, especially when in dealing with more sentive parts of his relationship with others.
+Meta could be best described as a juxtaposition. Though he is never seen without his armor and spear of the Order Dragoon, and appearing to be ready to strike at but a moments notice, he is rather friendly to any and all who approach. One will quickly find the midlander is ever courteous to any and all, often gracefully ignoring faux pas and investing himself instead to the subject of what ever the individual in conversation with him is on. It's this approachability and general charm that has more than once allowed others to open up to Meta on more personal beliefs and subjects, even when they had only just met.
-Meta is never found without some sort of weapon, and is almost never found without his armor. On the few occasions Meta is without his gear, he has been noted to become withdrawn and on edge.
+Meta is also immensely honorable, and forever hold to his duty to a fault. He is loyal to any and all friends, but the Dragoon does put his position before the personal beliefs and desires of those even closest to him. This has of course led to issues of faith within those he is with, or trust towards Meta. Though he would politely decline any request that would cause conflicts between friends and self, it has not stopped this from being an issue before.
-Meta is also know foe his fanatical hatred for all dragons. Conversations that have steered towards the subject quickly find Meta pointing out how ruthless and merciless the creatures are, citing any past atrocities he can think of to prove his point. This vendetta runs deep within the man's blood, and he has on multiple occasions offered his services free of charge, to anyone who offered the opportunity to fight dragons. This often leads him to the lands of Ishgard, where he has earned a reputation of sorts with the populace for his work.
+Meta is also know for his cool hatred for all dragons. This vendetta runs deep within the man's blood, and he has on multiple occasions offered his services free of charge, to anyone who offered the opportunity to fight dragons. This often leads him to the lands of Ishgard, where he has earned a reputation of sorts with the populace for his work. That said, the reason why is rather oddly unknown
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 Meta could be best described as a very straightforward man, preferring to simply state things as they are and avoid any unnecessary embellishing or political correctness. He is quick to take a very business like tone to almost any conversation, often giving a bad impression in more relaxed environments. He is not without a sense of humor however, and being aware of how he can come off, uses this in conversation to earn himself a laugh amongst friends. His pragmatic stance on things has more than once earned him odd looks by strangers and friends alike, especially when in dealing with more sentive parts of his relationship with others.
 Meta is never found without some sort of weapon, and is almost never found without his armor. On the few occasions Meta is without his gear, he has been noted to become withdrawn and on edge.

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-Meta could be best described as a very straightforward man, preferring to simply state things as they are and avoid any unnecessary embellishing or political correctness. He is quick to take a very business like tone to almost any conversation, often giving a bad impression in more relaxed environments. He is not without a sense of humor however, and being aware of how he can come off, uses this in conversation to earn himself a laugh amongst friends.
+Meta could be best described as a very straightforward man, preferring to simply state things as they are and avoid any unnecessary embellishing or political correctness. He is quick to take a very business like tone to almost any conversation, often giving a bad impression in more relaxed environments. He is not without a sense of humor however, and being aware of how he can come off, uses this in conversation to earn himself a laugh amongst friends. His pragmatic stance on things has more than once earned him odd looks by strangers and friends alike, especially when in dealing with more sentive parts of his relationship with others.
-His pragmatic stance on things has more than once earned him odd looks by strangers and friends alike, especially when in dealing with more sentive parts of his relationship with others.
+Meta is a very loyal man to those whom he is close to, placing their needs often before his own. While he is still level headed about this, there is no denying that the man is willing to go far to offer them his aid. He can also be stubborn, and while he won't push into others lives, he
 Meta is never found without some sort of weapon, and is almost never found without his armor. On the few occasions Meta is without his gear, he has been noted to become withdrawn and on edge.

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-A warrior at heart, Meta has been described by some to be loyal and observant man, but with a sharp tongue and stubborn disposition. It is hard to change the man's mind, and often it requires proof to finally sway Meta, a trait that has had many downs and few ups. Meta is quick to take a very business like approach to almost any conversation, which has shown to be off putting when in a relaxed setting. This could be linked to his mercenary and warrior career, but since Meta rarely speaks of his own history, that is left stipulation. He is also known to be very fickle on smaller matters in life, much to the chagrin of Meta's allies and friends. In part this is because Meta believes things and circumstances can change, and life demands one to adjust quickly and accordingly to those changes. However, even he has admitted, albeit begrudgingly, that he can be a bit extreme on this. The fickle part of his personality does come in hand with his observational skills. This trait seems to be particularly honed, though very broad, which Meta believes can be a reason for why his changes can be extreme.
+Meta could be best described as a very straightforward man, preferring to simply state things as they are and avoid any unnecessary embellishing or political correctness. He is quick to take a very business like approach to almost any conversation, often giving a bad impression in more relaxed environments. He is not without a sense of humor however, and often uses his approach to conversation to earn himself a laugh at the expense of others.
-Meta has also been known to praise his allies abilities a bit beyond their actual worth, often holding them to standards they cannot actually perform at. This is actually a reflection of faith he puts in his allies, to which Meta has an abundance of. It is also why he can be a demanding man, often times holding others up to expectations based upon his own capabilities and not their own. This has often backfired on Meta, earning him the ire of others or causing his plans to fall through. Still this has not stopped Meta from forming lasting friendships, in which others will find a strong bond of loyalty, and a understanding soul to their plights. For as quick as his tongue can be, his ears are quicker, and he will lend them to friends or even acquaintances should they ask him.
+He is also known to be very fickle on smaller matters in life, much to the chagrin of Meta's allies and friends. In part this is because Meta believes things and circumstances can change, and life demands one to adjust quickly and accordingly to those changes. However, even he has admitted, albeit begrudgingly, that he can be a bit extreme on this. The fickle part of his personality does come in hand with his observational skills. This trait seems to be particularly honed, though very broad.
-Yet for his normally brave standing Meta has a bit a paranoia surrounding his actions. Meta is never found without some sort of weapon, and when without his armor, he becomes very nervous and withdrawn. He is quick to draw his weapon during these times, even on friends when he is unaware of their presence, an action which he has apologized for on multiple occasions. The only thing that stands out even more is Meta's fanatical hatred for all dragons. Conversations that have steered towards the subject quickly find Meta pointing out how ruthless and merciless the creatures are, citing any past atrocities he can think of to prove his point. This vendetta runs deep within the man's blood, and he has on multiple occasions offered his services free of charge, to anyone who offered the opportunity to fight dragons. This often leads him to the lands of Ishgard, where he has earned a reputation of sorts with the populace for his work.
+Meta has also been known to praise his allies abilities a bit beyond their actual worth, often holding them to standards they cannot actually perform at. This is actually a reflection of faith he puts in his allies, to which Meta has an abundance of. It is also why he can be a demanding man, often times holding others up to expectations based upon his own capabilities and not their own. This has often backfired on Meta, earning him the ire of others or causing his plans to fall through. Still this has not stopped Meta from forming lasting friendships, in which others will find a strong bond of loyalty.
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-Meta is your typical midlander Hyur, standing at just around the average height, with blue eyes and crisp blonde hair, and a scar that runs along his face. He is as fit and tough as one might expect of a mercenary and ex soldier, with a soft and commanding voice. The most notable feature about Meta is not the man himself but the attire he adorns himself in. Specifically, the armor he wears. A near identical copy of the Azure dragoons armor, Meta has on more than one occasion been given the odd look for it. The armor itself is nothing more than a replica, made of high quality metals, by a smith who was happy to put their skills to use for the right amount of coin and odd jobs. That said, it is still armor and functions just as good as any suit of steel should.
+Meta is your typical midlander Hyur, standing at just around the average height. He is as fit and tough as one might expect of a mercenary and ex soldier, with a soft and commanding voice. The most notable feature about Meta is not the man himself but the attire he adorns himself in. Specifically, the armor he wears. A near identical copy of the Azure dragoons armor, Meta has on more than one occasion been given the odd look for it. The armor itself is nothing more than a replica, made of high quality metals, by a smith who was happy to put their skills to use for the right amount of coin and odd jobs. That said, it is still armor and functions just as good as any suit of steel should.
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 ==[[File:serpentleft.png|left|]] <div style="padding:10px 15px;  background:#2C3539;  font-size:20px;  color:#ffffff">'''Combat'''</div> ==
-There is little description on Meta's combat skill before his time as a Dragoon. Since he is not the Azure Dragoon himself, his ability to fight like one comes from Aetheric manipulation of the body, much like how Conjurors and Thaumaturgies use the Aether to rid maladies or sling flames through the air. This skill requires knowledge and training, and while it can mimic the effects of the Azure Dragoon, it is limited. The skill is not perfect and ebbs away at the users aether, making it double edged at times.
+There is little description on Meta's combat skill before his time as a Dragoon. That said, Meta's own fighting style focuses on the strength of his weapon and combat skills he has picked up through experience and training. Meta is not a brutal fighter by any means. His strikes are often practiced and methodical, their application dependent upon the foe he faces and the gear they bring to battle. Much of the style focuses on utilizing the reach and force of the spear, while utilizing the movement and aerial maneuvers of his Dragoon training. This combination allows Meta to disable vital parts of his targets body, or outright rend foes apart, while he keeps his opponent locked down and struggling to retaliate.
-Meta's own fighting style focuses on the strength of his weapon and combat skills. He focuses on utilizing the reach and force of the spear, mixed with the movement and aerial assaults of a Dragoon. This combination has consistently proven successful for Meta though he often modifies it using continual application with history and experience, in his ever constant quest to develop a more practical combat art.
+Meta is also rather competent with "short-hafting", or moving up his grip on the spear to fight in closer ranges where the reach of his spear would be detrimental. While not as effective, it has saved him more than once from an otherwise deadly blow.
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 '''The Battle of Carteneu:'''
-Meta was one of many who rose up to fight against the escalating aggression brought by the Garleans five years ago. While he had no affiliation with the Grand Companies, he was still recruited for the battle of Carteneu. He requested to be placed in the vanguard unit, and as such, was part of the first wave of men and woman to surge against the wave of Garlean troops. Part of the left most infantry unit, his unit's task was to push in against apposing forces and perform a hammer and anvil maneuver with the main infantry unit in the center. Their unit was greatly impeded by an unexpected heavy use of Magitek armor in the initial Garlean force. Meta met his enemies head on, holding against the opposing forces. Acting as a rear guard, Meta aided in helping the majority of the unit to retreat and reform. This in turn allowed the left vanguard to hold the line until the main forces could arrive. From there Meta continued to fight with intense ferocity until a full retreat was issued throughout the Grand Company ranks.
+Meta was one of many who rose up to fight against the escalating aggression brought by the Garleans five years ago. While he had no affiliation with the Grand Companies, he was still recruited for the battle of Carteneu. He requested to be placed in the vanguard unit, and as such, was part of the first wave of men and woman to surge against the horde of Garlean troops. Part of the left most infantry unit, his unit's task was to push in against apposing forces and perform a hammer and anvil maneuver with the main infantry unit in the center. Their unit was greatly impeded by an unexpected heavy use of Magitek armor in the initial Garlean force. Meta met his enemies head on, holding against the opposing forces. Acting as a rear guard, he aided in helping the majority of the unit to retreat and reform. This in turn allowed the left vanguard to hold the line until the main forces could arrive. From there Meta continued to fight with intense ferocity until the fall of Dalamund, and the subsequent call for a full retreat issued throughout the Grand Company ranks.
-'''The Five Years:''' After the Battle of Carteneu, Meta simply vanished. It would not be until three years later that he resurfaced in the land of Eorzea, spear in hand, and wearing white armor very similar to that of the Azure Dragoon. For the next two years Meta would take on any odd job that paid well. It should be noted that he would take on some jobs without pay, often citing that the challenge itself was payment. It is during the end of these two years that he met the adventurer Lillith Cale, with whom he would form a lasting friendship with to current times.
+'''The Five Years:''' After the Battle of Carteneu, Meta simply vanished. It would not be until three years later that he resurfaced in the land of Eorzea, spear in hand, and wearing white armor very similar to that of the Azure Dragoon. For the next two years Meta would take on any odd job that paid well. However, there have been times when he would take on jobs without pay, often citing that the challenge itself was payment. It is during the end of these two years that he met the adventurer Lillith Cale, with whom he would form a lasting friendship with to current times.
 '''Assault on the Praetorium:''' When the Garleans returned, Meta once again appeared to make a stand with the Grand Companies. Like five years ago, he requested to be placed in the Vanguard where fighting would be the most intense. Being the spearhead for the main forces, the Vanguard was to cut open a path and lay the foundation for the main forces. Meta did just that with his unit, scoring numerous kills and even personally taking the head of an officer of the Garlean Forces. Meta's might and skill helped in rallying the troops he fought with, giving way to a glorious success to the vanguards objective. From there, Meta would continue to fight time and time again in the campaign against the Garleans, throwing himself into the frontlines, until the call came in that victory had been achieved by the Eorzean Alliance.
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-Meta is your typical midlander Hyurain, with a scar that runs along his face. Standing at just around the average height, with blue eyes and crisp blonde hair, he is as fit and tough as one might expect of a mercenary and ex soldier. Perhaps the most notable feature about Meta is not the man himself but the attire he adorns himself in. Specifically, the armor he wears. A near identical copy of the Azure dragoons armor, Meta has on more than one occasion been given the odd look for it. The armor itself is nothing more than a replica, made of high quality metals, by a smith who was happy to put their skills to use for the right amount of coin and odd jobs. That said, it is still armor and functions just as good as any suit of steel should.
+Meta is your typical midlander Hyur, standing at just around the average height, with blue eyes and crisp blonde hair, and a scar that runs along his face. He is as fit and tough as one might expect of a mercenary and ex soldier, with a soft and commanding voice. The most notable feature about Meta is not the man himself but the attire he adorns himself in. Specifically, the armor he wears. A near identical copy of the Azure dragoons armor, Meta has on more than one occasion been given the odd look for it. The armor itself is nothing more than a replica, made of high quality metals, by a smith who was happy to put their skills to use for the right amount of coin and odd jobs. That said, it is still armor and functions just as good as any suit of steel should.
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