Rhio Aldul - Revision history

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Rhio at 05:39, 28 October 2013

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 ==Appearance==
-[[File:Rhio-eoae.jpg|right|Rhio shortly before the fall of Dalamud.]]'''Height:''' 5 fulms, 5 ilms.  For a miqo'te woman, she's tall.  For the rest of the world, she's short.  This is not exactly something she ''likes'', but she'd be the first to admit that it has certain ''advantages.''
+[[File:Rhio-eoae.jpg|right|Rhio shortly before the fall of Dalamud.]]'''Height:''' 6 fulms, 2 ilms.  Rhio was tall for a miqo'te, but she was still short in the grand scheme of things. The result is that she's quite tall as a hyur, something she's quite happy about.
-'''Weight:''' 125 ponz, with some fluctuation based on her eating habits.
+'''Weight:''' 175 ponz, with some fluctuation based on her eating habits.
 '''Body:''' A slender woman with narrow hips and lithe muscle, Rhio's build suggests someone quite at home with stealth and intrusion.  Her muscles, while toned, are subtle rather than obvious, leaving her with limbs that suggest a runner rather than a fighter. Age does not seem to have had much effect upon her; her breasts are small but high, her limbs flexible, her skin smooth.
-'''Complexion:''' If her accent didn't give it away in the first place, Rhio's dusky skin would make it clear that she was born in the southern region of Eorzea.  She has small markings on her face that are somewhat faded.  More striking are the network of scars on her back that resemble nothing so much as a binding ritual; the characters on her back are obscure, but proficient magical scholars would recognize them as being a rather archaic form of Eorzean writing.  She also bears a small scar on her left wrist, but unlike her back she isn't particularly averse to letting others see it.
+'''Complexion:''' If her accent didn't give it away in the first place, Rhio's dusky skin would make it clear that she was born in the southern region of Eorzea.  She has a black tattoo on the left side of her face, an abstract design she chose to have after her injury and near-death experience. The scars which previously ran across her back are gone, although she remains reluctant to show her bare back to otherpeople.
 '''Face:''' One of Rhio's eyes is the color of foam on the ocean, the other is a cold and intense blue.  Her nose is small and rounded, her lips thin and carefully reddened, her eyebrows carefully plucked according to the prevailing Ul'dah fashion.  A believer in simplicity, she makes use of cosmetics only in sparing amounts, just enough to draw attention to her eyes without being overt.  By default her mouth curves upward ever so slightly, which makes her look amused or mocking depending on circumstances.
-'''Hair:''' In its natural state, Rhio's hair is a light brown.  She's been coloring it on a regular basis for years, however, and few would recognize her without hair the color of fresh apples.  She adjusts her hairstyle somewhat regularly.  Before the Calamity she kept her hair short and loose around her head, a cluster of hair artfully arranged to resemble chaotic strands.  Following herreturn, she has adopted a shorter swept style, with two braids near her face.  Oddly, she gets apprehensive about others touching her hair or ears, only allowing a handful of others to do so without reaction.
+'''Hair:''' In its natural state, Rhio's hair is a light brown.  She's been coloring it on a regular basis for years, however, and few would recognize her without hair the color of fresh apples.  She adjusts her hairstyle somewhat regularly.  Before the Calamity she kept her hair short and loose around her head, a cluster of hair artfully arranged to resemble chaotic strands.  At present, she's let her hair grow longer and swept behind, reaching just below the nape of her neck. She's still reluctant to let others touch her hair, although it's less of an issue now that she's quite a bit taller.
 '''Fashion:''' When traveling, Rhio dresses for practicality rather than fashion, but she still likes to flaunt a bit of style.  Earrings and bracelets are her preferred form of adornment, and most of her traveling clothes have some extra filigree stitched into the seams.  Even when dressing to impress she favors a certain degree of practicality, with loose pants and shirts instead of flowing dresses.  After all, you can hide ''so many'' useful things inside of a shirt.  Her heavier armor is inherited directly from her mother and has extensive decorative etching; while she generally prefers lighter suits of scale and leather, she wears the heaviest armor when she expects something major to take place.  She also favors heavy gauntlets even in lighter armor, an added defense for what she sees as minimal extra weight.

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 {{Infobox-character
 | name = Rhio Ellaire Aldul
-| image = Rhio-postcalamity-titleshot.jpg
+| image = Rhio-profilepicture.jpg
 | imagewidth =
 | caption = "The only good answers lead to more questions."

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 ==History==
-[[File:rhio-thanalan-glasses.jpg|left|Rhio in Thanalan prior to the Calamity.]]The trouble with facts is that they only tell you just that - facts.  They don't really explain a lot of the nuance.  But they answer some of the question inherent in "what's the deal with Rhio Aldul?"
+[[File:rhio-thanalan-glasses.jpg|frame|left|Rhio in Thanalan prior to the Calamity.]]The trouble with facts is that they only tell you just that - facts.  They don't really explain a lot of the nuance.  But they answer some of the question inherent in "what's the deal with Rhio Aldul?"
 So let's start with the facts.  Rhio was born in Ul'dah to a single mother, Ellaire Nior Aldul, who worked primarily for the Platinum Mirage as an enforcer.  Not exactly prestigious work, but it paid well, and so her mother was able to afford Rhio plenty of education and fine treatment.  The girl proved a quick study, but aside from being too smart for her own good and a bit of an insomniac due to vivid nightmares, Rhio was more or less normal.  She liked studying magic, she had a good memory, she would probably grow up to be a shopkeeper or a social climber.

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 | gender = Female
 | citizenship = Ul'dahn
-| race = Miqo'te
+| race = Hyur (current), Miqo'te (birth)
-| clan = Seeker of the Sun
+| clan = Highlander / Seeker of the Sun
 | stat_1 = Age
-| stat_1_value = 29
+| stat_1_value = 32
 | stat_2 = Nameday
 | stat_2_value = 23rd sun of the 1st Umbral moon

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 ''Goodbye.''
-===Obituary===
+==The World After (2.0)==
-Published in The Raven during the lengthy period of the dead being tallied from the Battle of Carteneau.
+=Annotations=
-''Rhio Ellaire Aldul, a member of the Order of the Twin Adder, has been confirmed deceased by her mother, Ellaire Nior Aldul.  While no body has been found, her personal effects have been discovered on the battlefield, confirming both her presence and her destruction.  Her valor against the threats facing Eorzea will not be forgotten.''
+''Rhio's tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheGreatestStoryNeverTold The Greatest Story Never Told], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MetaphoricallyTrue Metaphorically True], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ExactWords Exact Words], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/CrypticallyUnhelpfulAnswer Cryptically Unhelpful Answer], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MathematiciansAnswer Mathematician's Answer], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LoveHurts Love Hurts], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/WeakButSkilled Weak But Skilled], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DeadlyDodging Deadly Dodging], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/CombatPragmatist Combat Pragmatist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ProfessionalKiller Professional Killer], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GentlemanAndAScholar A Lady and a Scholar], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BiTheWay Bi The Way], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheUnfettered The Unfettered].  All in varying doses.''
-==The World After (2.0)==
+''I'm always happy to meet with and roleplay with new people and players!''

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 ==Friends and Enemies==
 *'''[[Malcolm Foxe]]''': A man Rhio once loved, and in truth still does.  His relationship with Rhio was frequently stormy, but also genuine, and she fell into a deep depression when it fist appeared he was gone for good.  Upon finally locating him once again, Rhio learned that he was married and no longer remembered her, having lived out the past five years with only vague recollections of their time together.  It isn't a revelation she's terribly happy with.
-*'''[[Deirdre Ta'ea]]''': A woman that Rhio was once very close to who she still harbors many conflicting feelings toward.  At one point she was very much in love with Deirdre, but time and the various feuds between the two of them killed that affection.  After meeting up once again in the wake of the Calamity, an uneasy friendship exists between them, though Rhio is apprehensive of pushing further for fear of opening up unpleasantness.
+*'''[[Deirdre Ta'ea]]''': A woman that Rhio was once very close to who she still harbors many conflicting feelings toward.  At one point she was very much in love with Deirdre, but time and the various feuds between the two of them killed that affection.  After meeting up once again in the wake of the Calamity, an uneasy friendship exists between them, but the friendship is still strained by both the differences in time and frustrations that had long simmered beneath the surface.
-*'''[[Zeraia Reynard]]''': Rhio and Zeraia don't precisely trust one another, not that this stops them from having quite the active friendship.  An outside observer might speculate that they're more than friends, but Rhio doesn't talk about what goes on behind closed doors between then.  Suffice it to say that trusting or no, she is quite ''fond'' of Zeraia, a feeling that seems to be mutual.
+*'''[[Shienne Mimieux]]''': After a long friendship that stretched through many milestones in the lives of both women, Rhio offered Shienne romantic advice that Shienne took to heart.  To Rhio's surprise, that led to a date; to her further surprise, that led to more dates.  While they're taking the relationship one step at a time, both of them are apparently ''very'' happy about the current state of affairs.
-*'''[[Eva Ianeira]]''': Sometimes a friend and sometimes an enemy, Rhio feels that Eva is dissembling in a way that Rhio herself is not, but at the same time can appreciate much of the other woman's kindness and generosity.  The two of them have frequently been at odds with one another for various reasons, but Rhio still considers her a peer and considers trying to bridge the gap between them.
+*'''[[Zeraia Reynard]]''': There's no denying that Rhio and Zeraia are friends.  There's plenty of room to speculate about what else they are, but neither one is talking.  Rhio is protective of Zeraia, but still regards her with a great deal of suspicion; how much of that is caution and how much is genuine lack of trust is unclear.
-*'''[[Nel Turuphant]]''': A close friend, Rhio keeps Nel at arm's length at times due mostly to nervousness.  She feels that Nel is a more genuine person than herself, and doesn't want to corrupt her friend.  She also doesn't feel she's been there for Nel as reliably as she should have been, a source of much guilt.
+*'''[[Eva Ianeira]]''': Sometimes a friend and sometimes an enemy, Rhio feels that Eva is dissembling in a way that Rhio herself is not, but at the same time can appreciate much of the other woman's kindness and generosity.  Unfortunately, following the Calamity the two of them have grown apart to the point that Rhio has rescinded her offers for friendship and assistance.  She's not angry at this, but she is hurt.
 *'''[[Oskar Helvig]]''': After a frequently strained friendship that only buckled further due to Rhio's feelings for Deirdre, Oskar and Rhio have moved on to being simply enemies, at least from her perspective.  One of her promises to herself is to avoid working with him under any circumstances in the future, as she believes he's harmful to those around him.  She has mentioned to a few people that it she encounters the man again, she intends to kill him.
 *'''[[Isilme Turuphant]]''': Known mostly due to her relationship with Nel, Rhio regards Isilme with a great deal of respect.
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 *'''[[Aysun Demiir]]''': Although Rhio has only met the woman on a handful of occasions, she'd heard about Aysun for some time beforehand from both Nel and Isilme.  The reality more or less matched her expectations, but Rhio can sense some of the pain that must be informing Aysun's caustic demeanor.  Whether or not her approach to moving past that will ''help'' or not is another story.
 *'''[[Miya Sha]]''': A fellow employee of the Celestial Forge, Miya is in many ways what Rhio tends to dislike about other miqo'te (although she wouldn't say as much).  Despite that fact, she does enjoy Miya's company, although she senses the other woman is interested in more company than Rhio wants to provide.
 *'''[[Ryanti Veanysus]]''': Ryanti is currently being taught by Rhio in the art of combat, which is quite different from the training that he likely expected to receive.  She makes no efforts to hide her attraction to the boy, but she also sees him as amazingly naive despite that.
 *'''[[Mtoto Wamoto]]''': When Mtoto was commander of the Eorzean Guard, Rhio only had brief opportunities to interact with the woman through a web of rules and regulations.  Following the Calamity, she's had the opportunity to interact with Mtoto as more of a peer, and it's an interaction she has relished.  She signed on for Mtoto's new mercenary company more or less sight unseen, based entirely upon the experience of the past and how capable she knows Mtoto to be.

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 *'''[[Selene Artemis]]''': One of the last people she met before her departure from Everwatch, Rhio is intrigued by Selene, who reminds her of herself in some small ways.  Their relationship is quite distant, mostly due to Rhio's frequent traveling and lack of contact.
 *'''[[Aysun Demiir]]''': Although Rhio has only met the woman on a handful of occasions, she'd heard about Aysun for some time beforehand from both Nel and Isilme.  The reality more or less matched her expectations, but Rhio can sense some of the pain that must be informing Aysun's caustic demeanor.  Whether or not her approach to moving past that will ''help'' or not is another story.
-*'''[[Miya Sha]]''': A fellow employee of the Celestial Forge, Miya is in many ways what Rhio tends to dislike about other miqo'te.  Despite that fact, she does enjoy Miya's company, although she senses the other woman is interested in more company than Rhio wants to provide.
+*'''[[Miya Sha]]''': A fellow employee of the Celestial Forge, Miya is in many ways what Rhio tends to dislike about other miqo'te (although she wouldn't say as much).  Despite that fact, she does enjoy Miya's company, although she senses the other woman is interested in more company than Rhio wants to provide.
 =Combat=

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 =Relationships=
 ==Family==
-*'''Ellaire Nior Aldul (Mother)''': Ellaire still lives in Ul'dah, traveling out of her home as necessary and remaining in distant contact with her daughter.  The two of them don't get along, probably due to the whole "selling Rhio into assassin training" thing.  Tracking Ellaire down is not difficult, and at sight she seems to be a fairly unassuming miqo'te woman approaching her middle fifties.  Despite this, people in Ul'dah give her a wide berth, and she returns the favor.
+*'''Ellaire Nior Aldul (Mother)''': Ellaire still lives in Ul'dah, traveling out of her home as necessary and remaining in distant contact with her daughter.  The two of them don't get along, probably due to the whole "selling Rhio into assassin training" thing.  Tracking Ellaire down is not difficult, and at sight she seems to be a fairly unassuming miqo'te woman approaching her middle fifties.  Despite this, people in Ul'dah give her a wide berth, and she returns the favor.  In the wake of the Calamity Rhio has claimed her mother does not remember her; no one seems eager to confirm this either way.
 *'''Unknown father''': Of course Rhio ''has'' a father.  Biology necessitates it.  But he wasn't around as she grew up, she doesn't know his name, and she doesn't seem to much care.  Possibly deceased, possibly not, possibly doing all sorts of things, her father is one of the few mysteries Rhio doesn't bother questioning.
 ==Friends and Enemies==
-*'''[[Malcolm Foxe]]''': Rhio's last lover, currently behind the Garlean lines attempting to aid resistance efforts.  His relationship with Rhio was frequently stormy, but also genuine, and she fell into a deep depression when it fist appeared he was gone for good.  His current status is unknown.
+*'''[[Malcolm Foxe]]''': A man Rhio once loved, and in truth still does.  His relationship with Rhio was frequently stormy, but also genuine, and she fell into a deep depression when it fist appeared he was gone for good.  Upon finally locating him once again, Rhio learned that he was married and no longer remembered her, having lived out the past five years with only vague recollections of their time together.  It isn't a revelation she's terribly happy with.
-*'''[[Deirdre Ta'ea]]''': A woman that Rhio was once very close to who she still harbors many conflicting feelings toward.  She misses her companionship with Deirdre immensely, suspecting due to the words of others that the relationship meant more to her than it did to Deirdre.  While she will occasionally publicly say that she would prefer not to see Deirdre again, her affection for the woman runs deep, and it would be more accurate to say that she's too frightened to make the first move to re-establish contact.
+*'''[[Deirdre Ta'ea]]''': A woman that Rhio was once very close to who she still harbors many conflicting feelings toward.  At one point she was very much in love with Deirdre, but time and the various feuds between the two of them killed that affection.  After meeting up once again in the wake of the Calamity, an uneasy friendship exists between them, though Rhio is apprehensive of pushing further for fear of opening up unpleasantness.
 *'''[[Eva Ianeira]]''': Sometimes a friend and sometimes an enemy, Rhio feels that Eva is dissembling in a way that Rhio herself is not, but at the same time can appreciate much of the other woman's kindness and generosity.  The two of them have frequently been at odds with one another for various reasons, but Rhio still considers her a peer and considers trying to bridge the gap between them.
 *'''[[Nel Celestine]]''': A close friend, Rhio keeps Nel at arm's length at times due mostly to nervousness.  She feels that Nel is a more genuine person than herself, and doesn't want to corrupt her friend.  She also doesn't feel she's been there for Nel as reliably as she should have been, a source of much guilt.
-*'''[[Oskar Helvig]]''': After a frequently strained friendship that only buckled further due to Rhio's feelings for Deirdre, Oskar and Rhio have moved on to being simply enemies, at least from her perspective.  One of her promises to herself is to avoid working with him under any circumstances in the future, as she believes he's harmful to those around him.
+*'''[[Oskar Helvig]]''': After a frequently strained friendship that only buckled further due to Rhio's feelings for Deirdre, Oskar and Rhio have moved on to being simply enemies, at least from her perspective.  One of her promises to herself is to avoid working with him under any circumstances in the future, as she believes he's harmful to those around him.  She has mentioned to a few people that it she encounters the man again, she intends to kill him.
 *'''[[Isilme Turuphant]]''': Known mostly due to her relationship with Nel, Rhio regards Isilme with a great deal of respect.
 *'''[[Selene Artemis]]''': One of the last people she met before her departure from Everwatch, Rhio is intrigued by Selene, who reminds her of herself in some small ways.  Their relationship is quite distant, mostly due to Rhio's frequent traveling and lack of contact.