Lynn'wo Vahnal

Lynn'wo Vahnal
Gender	Male
Race	Miqo'te
Clan	Keeper of the Moon
Citizenship	Limsa Lominsa
Age	24
Marital Status	Single
Occupation	Archer, Former Thief, Illusionist
Height/Weight	5'9, 145lb
Orientation	Pansexual
Relatives	Lynn (Mother, Status Unknown) Ranirus Crithalos (Half Brother) Lynn'li (Brother) Lynn'ra (Brother) Four Other Siblings (Status Unknown)

Lynn'wo "Sparrow" Vahnal is a young Miqo'te male currently residing in Limsa Lominsa. He is best known as a regular street performer in the city-state of Ul'dah, earning him the nickname "The Silver Sparrow of Ul'dah" for his fascination with monochrome colours and feather motif in his performance garb. He has since adopted this name, and will commonly introduce himself as "Sparrow".

Basic Info

An illusionist by trade and a troublemaker by choice, Lynn'wo is often on the prowl for the next bit of treasure he can find or the next bit of fun he can have. Despite his more selfish qualities, he aspires to be a pillar for those around them, often never turning on the friends who put up with him.

Likes ■ Attention ■ Snow ■ Dressing Up ■ Magic Tricks ■ Singing/Song ■ Dancing ■ Searching for Treasure ■ Hunting

Dislikes ■ Serious Situations ■ Guards ■ Fighting ■ Hot Weather / Sunshine ■ Insects ■ Loud Noises ■ Touching his Choker

Other ■ Alignment: Lawful Neutral ■ Vice(s): Promiscuity, Oversleeping, Petty Thievery ■ Favorite Food: Salmon Meuniere ■ Favorite Drink: Pineapple Juice w/ Rum ■ Favorite Color: Snow White ■ Favorite Dance: Ul'dahn Ballroom Dance ■ Favorite Type of Clothing: Loose-Fitting / Pajamas ■ Favorite Activity: Magic Tricks / Illusions

Appearance & Personality

Lynn'wo, in terms of build, is none too special. He's of slightly above average height with a slim frame. As any basic Miqo'te would, his body is toned with lean muscle more suited for running than fierce, one-on-one combat. Down his right arm (from his perspective) was a long, black tribal tattoo. He tends to wear loose fitting, comfortable garb when not on duty with the 81st. Almost all of his clothing adheres to his monochrome motif, complimenting his pale white hair. He was almost never seen without a hat or a collar/choker of some sorts. Though he hid nothing with his hat, his choker concealed a bright red scar that encircled his entire neck.

Lynn'wo, given his lifestyle, has developed a brash, cocky personality. He is very direct about his thoughts, typically showing no restraint in blurting out whatever he felt like despite it being appropriate or not. Though this suited him on his own, his eventual signup with the 81st forced him to take a long step back and make some serious changes. He is now a tad more calm and reserved when around those in his company, and even around those outside it. Though elements of his cockiness are still heavily present, he is now much better at speaking in a way that'll not get him punched.

His voice is a bit more on the flamboyant side, with sort of a "posh" accent to it. This was likely a facade, as in moments of high tension or anger, his voice would crack, reverting to a voice more typical of a former Ul'dahn street rat. He also seems to avoid the use of any strong language, and is known to verbally lash out on others for it.

Biography

Childhood

Lynn'wo was born around the year 1554 in the Black Shroud. His early childhood is a distant, lost memory, but records of his tribe are documented and readily available. His tribe wasn't too large, only consisting of seven families, though each was large, all three having seven children. Upon having the seventh child, it was forbidden to have any more - the tribe believed that seven children would bring good luck to all of them, especially to the last. Lynn'wo's tribe believed heavily in the guidance of the stars - they revered them above their typical patron deity, Oschon the Wanderer.

Children in his tribe were known to receive small tattoos of stars in a ceremony that has no real documented explanation. Lynn'wo has two of these tattoos on his right cheek, just below the eye. The tattoos are given with a special ink crafted from moon daisy that glows slightly under moonlight, though this effect can only be seen from up close - after all, a tribe of hunters would be shooting themselves in the foot by doing such a thing given their preference for the darkness of night as a cover.

Lynn'wo's tribe was filled with avid hunters. At age twelve, all children of the tribe were let out for the first time to assist each other in a gathering mission. The leaders would plant a small cache of scavenged candies, and the first group to find them got to keep every single one. This was also the day they were considered adults. They would all receive sleeve tattoos from their left shoulder to the elbow, though these tattoos were not too detailed - they were filled out with time depending on the child completing certain tasks, such as coordinating a group of gatherers on their own or finding any rare materials.

The culture of the tribe was an odd one. Children were held to very high standards at times - cursing was met with a slap and no supper, and the inability to hunt or be of any use to the tribe was met with long, almost cruel hours of training until the child was finally of use.

Rumors, particularly around the Wailers, speak of the horrible atrocities committed by this tribe to their kind. This remains unconfirmed, especially to the general public.

Young Adulthood

Around Lynn'wo turning thirteen his tribe began to fell apart. Internal disputes became more frequent. Eventually, families began to leave, Lynn'wo's being one of the first. As they traveled on to seek a new home in La Noscea, they were ambushed by a pack of jackals. In the chaos of the attack, Lynn'wo slipped away. Lost and without a home, he eventually joined a caravan to Ul'dah. He took up residence there, living mostly in the streets. It was then he began to learn a number of tricks and talents to help him scrape by, though at times he had to turn to stealing to eat. This eventually landed him in deep trouble as a mob formed, nearly causing a great riot around the year 1570. The mob had grown sick of theft and lawlessness in the city and began to take measures into their own hands. A large number of thieves and criminals were hung, Lynn'wo being one of them. Be it by the luck he was claimed to have at birth or by faulty engineering, he managed to escape after the rope snapped, but not until he'd been left with a nasty scar left by the noose around his neck.

Sometime around this, Lynn'wo was adopted by a middle-aged Lalafell couple. They taught him manners, dressed the boy up in fine clothing, and taught him valuable skills such as the ability to play piano and read. They treated him for what he was, however - a street rat in need of being domesticated. Sick of this, Lynn'wo packed his bags with their most valuable belongings and fled the home to return to the streets - now more cultured than before. Upon turning 20 years old, he managed to come upon information of a specific treasure - an Allagan amulet, said to be worth over seven million gil. It was located in La Noscea, however - but this didn't deter the boy. He began saving relentlessly, and three years later, managed to afford a one way airship ticket to Limsa Lominsa.

While wandering La Noscea in search of the treasure he wandered upon a group of folks at the beach. These people turned out to be a friendly bunch - an unnamed free company. Tired and sick of the dangerous life he'd been living, he latched onto them and began to tag along to monitor their activities. Inspired and with a new calling, he signed on to the free company, who he currently resides with at the present day.

Rookie in the 81st

Lynn'wo began assisting the 81st with his limited set of abilities. This did not bode well for others as his apparently useless nature destroyed his chances at respect for his peers. He was simply not prepared for such a life and it was quite obvious to those around him. Still, he was shown patience, and still, he remained determined, having never really given up as he worked tirelessly to adjust to a life other than the solitude he'd known for so many cycles.

One of his first major changes was ending his career as a thief. Now being able to afford to feed and clothe himself without crime, he simply had no reason to up until he caught wind of an old treasure that he'd never managed to find.

The keeper received an updated lead on the location of the amulet. With the help of his friends and mate, he managed to find the location - a canyon in Middle La Noscea. The lockbox containing the treasure was rigged, however, by someone who'd also retrieved information on this lead - a defected Garlean hyur. Lynn'wo was nearly shot in the head, though due to his luck, it misfired and only took out a portion of his ear. The company mended him and brought him home, though this didn't discourage him. He managed to track the Garlean to Southern Thanalan and departed with his mate. They found the Garlean preparing to auction the treasure, and after a scuffle, it was revealed that he was trying to sell it to use the money as a bribe to get his family out of Garlemald. Sparrow cared little, however, desperate for the life he felt worthy for his mate and him, and nearly killed the man. The amulet had a self-destruct mechanism upon contact with blood, however, and as the keeper took hold of the treasure with bloodied hands, it disintegrated into a small pile of dust.

For a while, his thieving flame was reignited. He nearly pushed all in his life away as he distanced himself from all but his small circle of thieves in pursuit of great treasures. It didn't take long before the negative effects of this began to rear their ugly heads, and soon, he realized the folly of his ways and backed down. After all, it would only be a matter of time before every single bit of him was put to the test.

The Garlean Threat

Though Lynn'wo had been exposed to much in his time with the 81st, none of it really ever put every fiber of his being to the test like the Garleans did. They were an enemy different than the beastmen - they were like his own. It was always easy to distance himself from the monsters he'd killed, but this? For a good while he'd managed to assist his peers in their missions without killing. Even in instances where he'd been expected to, he never truly managed to hit anything with his arrows, having never truly worked up the nerve.

During an attack on a village, Lynn'wo was severely injured after being knocked aside when trying to assist Rahn'a with an injury. There was a large panic as the Garleans laid the village to waste with cannonfire. Had he of not been lucky, the keeper would surely be dead. Instead, he was left with nasty scars both physical and mental for a good while, rendering him unable to properly perform at the level he'd hoped to.

This became clear when he was captured during an attack on a castrum alongside Vesna and Rinha'li. During his captivity he was subjected to torture and beatings. At one point he tried to get the guards to leave a fellow prisoner alone, using the guise of his illusions as a cover to slash at the man's face with a hidden blade. He was nearly shoved into one of their mysterious pods for this, yet that fate was avoided with the aid of Rinha'li and his clever words. He was eventually freed alongside Rin by his peers, yet Vesna was nowhere to be found.

To say this event had a largely negative effect on Lynn'wo's morale would be putting it lightly. The keeper had been broken by the Garleans - he sulked in his room for many moons, only opening his doors for the occasional pep-talk from his mate. Eventually he managed to bring himself along to a mission, yet it proved to be a big mistake as he broke down and experienced a panic attack in the field.

After some recovery and praise from his peers for what little bravery he displayed, he decided to go along to raid the final Castrum and rescue Vesna. It was there that he found the closure he needed after a great success. Using information he'd gathered during his containment he managed to put a stop to Vesna combusting with Onuma's help.

There were few events in the keeper's life that truly made him grow up like this. On the airship back, he finally cracked his first smile, and as a sense of relief washed over him, he knew that things were finally going to be okay.

Starlight and the months following it have brought on a lot of changes for Lynn'wo. With newfound confidence he began exploring his heritage and enriching his life. He's explored new ends of the world with the 81st, bonded with his mate, and shortly after, ended it after he felt as though his valued freedom was coming to an end. Though there was a long path of healing ahead of him, he finally had the skillset and support he needed to finally develop on his abilities and achieve the self-actualization that many dream of.

Reuniting of his Tribe

A quiet few moons have come to an abrupt halt as former members of Lynn'wo's tribe have begun to resurface. Tensions are at an all time high, and Sparrow's newfound confidence and abilities will soon be put to the test as he struggles to deal with the reality of where he came from and the people in his life.

Miscellaneous

Rumors The following rumors are just that - rumors. Some may not be true. Feel free to add your own! ◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard) ■ "That boy tried to pay for a bottle of rum with magic tricks. Magic tricks!" - Unknown Bootlegger ■ "He's a decent looker 'till he opens his mouth." - Young Lass ■ "I don't think he knows how to behave. He ain't a bad kit, but he's just down the wrong path." - Former Innkeep, ~five years ago. ◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear) ■ "I saw that kit go crazy, once. Got real angry, got into a nasty fight. He got hurt real bad." -Ul'dahn Citizen ■ "He's a lightweight. Once challenged me to a drinking contest and he was down after only a couple drinks!" -Lominsan Citizen ◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard) ■ "I don't think he even likes magic tricks. I see right through that fake smile of his." -Performance Onlooker ■ "He... he looks like one of them. Monsters, all of them!" -Wood Wailer ■ "If he's anything even close to how the others were, then he's not worth the air he breathes." -Gridanian Citizen ◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players) ■ "He knows a place to get really good coconut flavored rum. I've looked all over the market and can't find anything close to the same thing. I might have to sneak into his place and steal some more. And a new boot flask. I accidentally blew his up. Well okay, *I* didn't blow it up. This one mage did. But it was still pretty impressive." -Tikka Swift ■ "Ye see, Lynn an' me, we're best friends, always 'ave been an' always will be. Ah'll trust 'im wi' me life, an' ain't many ah'd say that fer. Me truest friend... an' a complete shite, but, ye can't 'ave e'rythin', aye?" - Ferai Caolann ■ ■ Magic Tricks Coin "The Vanishing Coin" Lynn'wo manages to make a participant lose a coin - right into his own pocket. A similar, but counterfeit one, is found behind their ear. He has since retired this. "The Gil Duplication" Lynn'wo bites a gil coin in half. Using some fancy handwork, he appears to duplicate them into two different coins, both matching the value of the first. If he's performing for tips, he'll usually "split" the value (ex, 20 becomes two 10s), finding that most onlookers let him keep half as their contribution. Card "The Triad Deck Clone" Lynn'wo has an onlooker pick a card from his deck of triple triad cards. Each card in the deck appears to be unique. Upon picking their card, Lynn'wo will give the deck a shuffle and reveal that each unique card has just become a card matching the one the onlooker picked. "The Card Battle" Lynn'wo gives the onlooker a deck and allows them to look through it. They're given a clear to shuffle it freely. After that, the onlooker is instructed to draw one card at the same time as Lynn'wo to reveal two matches. This can continue until every card has been drawn. Is easily used to make money off bets. Other "The Sliced Apple" Lynn'wo waves his cape across an apple to make it vanish. With another wave, it reappears, sliced evenly. This is easily accomplished by using the sharp tips of his gloves during the short moment that the apple is hidden. Prone to failure if not practiced actively and if the tips of the gloves end up dulling. "The Half Empty Glass" Lynn'wo will take a near-empty glass of any liquid from an onlooker. With a quick wave of his cape, he'll reveal a brand new one that's been completely filled. This one is often used to introduce himself in taverns... and is a simple one, to boot. Images

Relations ♥ Romantic Interest     ♥ Platonic Love     ♥ Enigmatic Love     ♥ Sexual Interest     ● Good Standing      ● Neutral Standing     ● Poor Standing ♥ Snowfeather (NPC) : A large, snow-white chocobo, Lynn'wo values her dearly and keeps his friend close above all else. Through thick and thin, Snowfeather can be relied on for a quick ride - or an escape, depending on the day's flavor of mischief~! ♥ Lynn'ra Vahnal (NPC) : Lynn'wo's older brother - a couerl tamer. He's quite the intimidating one to the younger Keeper, but there's respect to be found in such a thing. Lynn'wo partially attributes his skill with smallblades to this man. ♥ Lynn'li Vahnal (NPC) : Lynn'wo's eldest non-hostile brother. The reason Lynn'wo has learned to always smile, Lynn'li is a constant source of inspiration for the Keeper, and very much one of his best friends. He manufactures all sorts of devices, most of which end up in Lynn'wo's bag for some 'field testing'. He's even taught Lynn'wo how to shoot a firearm - exciting! ♥ Wyra Nimh : Former tribemate. No blood relation despite a similar appearance, apparently - and he'll be quick to mention it! Often conflicting in ideals about carrying on the culture of their former tribe, Lynn'wo considers her stubborn, far too traditional for her own good, and in dire need of someone close to melt that icy exterior. Recently, she's found someone who was at one point very close to the Keeper - and he seems perfectly alright with it! As long as it gets her smiling. ● ♥ Ranirus Crithalos : Half-brother. Lynn'wo has decided to distance himself from the man and any he holds close in the best interest of avoiding any more violent incidents. After all, one can only take so many scars before it's time to call it quits~! ♥ E'liah Tia : E'liah, to Lynn'wo, is a cherished friend. Between watching over his brother during his injuries and teaching him how to use all sorts of string instruments, she continues to plant her roots in his life as one he can always turn to. There are feelings there, but maintaining a wonderful friendship comes first, and so it'll stay just that~! ♥ W'eleneil Bernd : With an attitude as shocking as the strange magicks this fellow archer wields, this courageous and talkative Seeker has worked her way into Lynn'wo's heart over the series of many interesting hunts. They often seek out all sorts of marks together, and Lynn'wo's eldest brother has even offered to teach her how to use a firearm - even if she dislikes them! ♥♥ Ferai Caolann : Ferai is without a doubt Lynn'wo's best friend. Travels often part the two, but there is very little stopping them at the end of the day from just sitting down and cracking jokes at each other. Some would find Ferai's past as an anchor to weigh him down, but Lynn'wo firmly believes that the Seeker has adequately used his misfortunes to bring himself up as one of the finest blades he's ever seen - both in skill and looks, of course! After remembering a childhood run-in, Lynn'wo has disclosed a secret to Ferai that no other living soul has been given - a rare show of trust that not many see from the sneaky Keeper. ♥ Kikira Kira : A lady with impeccable fashion sense, a fierce attitude, and the skill to mend any wound. Kikira is evidence that appearances certainly fool - she's a valuable ally and a wonderful friend, and it doesn't hurt that she's responsible for picking out some of the Keeper's finer clothing choices from their various shopping trips~! ● Upa Zuvhe : A former mate of Lynn'wo's. Trust is a rare commodity for the Keeper - one he couldn't extend enough of to her. He still considers her a close friend, but hopes that she finds someone who can offer her more than he could. She appears to have done so - and grown so much since. She'll certainly be one of Eorzea's finest summoners to be - he has a gut feeling~! ●♥ E'yune Noba : A close friend of E'liah's is a close friend of Lynn'wo's! He visits her at the Eft tribe often, and the two get along well over various hunts. ● Z'koa Rhiki : Z'koa is certainly a fascinating individual, and a good friend of Lynn'wo's - her ability to communicate with animals is something he's never seen, and the way she calmed Snowfeather etched itself into his mind. There's much to learn about her, and he'll not waste a moment getting right to it~! ●♥ Tahla'li Tayuun : This fiery Keeper is one Lynn'wo is highly fond of. They seem to get along quite well, and their few outings together have netted them in all sorts of trouble - which, to Lynn'wo, translates directly to fun! ●♥ S'aerdha Tia : Having known each other for quite a while, S'aerdha has always proven to be a valuable individual for advice on all sorts of subjects! The Keeper wishes they had more time to chat, but they live very busy lives! ●♥ Seda'li Tayuun :Lynn'wo has found a good friend in Seda'li in recent moons, and he often looks forward to working with the Keeper. He's even warmed up to Seda'li's foul language - now that's a friendship! ● Keaira Twinning : This woman is a sort of mystery to Lynn'wo, but that's simply because he hasn't had the chance to solve it! After all, the two often get distracted, finding that they work well in combat together. Perhaps a little too well. Explosions? Mandatory! ● Tertersa_Terin : Much like Kikira, there's a fierce soul and a fascinating mind in that adorable noggin of hers. The work she's done for him has been flawless, and he'll certainly be commissioning her again! ● Rinha'li Dhavha : This man is quite the enigma to Lynn'wo, but he feels they could be good friends after a few chats they've had! ● Y'lyfriel Sikah : Lynn'wo worries for Lyfriel after her recent bout of aether sickness, and was there in a heartbeat to assist her in her trial. She's a wonderful and selfless friend and ally - one he'd do anything for! ● Ainle Goldpaw : Not seen overmuch, but their interactions have been quite pleasant! His work on Lynn'wo's bow was unlike anything he'd seen, and he treasures the weapon dearly. ● Nesra Kajhir : Nesra is wonderful to turn to for any tailoring needs, and he's kept that noted - and even commissioned work from her! ●♥ Senelle Silverlight : Lynn'wo is fond of the motherly Elezen for more than her ability to shoot a firearm with style - she's an endless fount of all sorts of wisdom, and an alchemist to boot! He's fascinated by her work, and greatly enjoys chatting with her about it. ● Kodaro Ba'rococo : Hotheaded but loyal, Kodaro is a good friend to have both on and off the field! ● E'lios Nunh : Even if he's reluctant to admit it, Lynn'wo considers E'lios to be a true father figure, and one he'll turn to about anything for advice. Both the Keeper and his eldest brother are assisting the Seeker in furnishing a new coffee shop! ● Rhesh'ir Zhwan : A captain with charm and a wit to match it. Lynn'wo considers him to be a role model of sorts, even if the captain has taken to the sword over the bow in recent suns. ● Onuma Ahntifi : The plush toy incident? Never heard of it! Lynn'wo saw a new side to Onuma after recent dealings with Ferai, and he's made plans to speak with her soon! There's a potential friendship here - he just knows it. ● Noor Falmah : Noor's talents have intrigued Lynn'wo. He hopes to discover more about the nature of her abilities! ● Shoshopu Shopu : A good friend who he doesn't talk with as much as he'd like, Shoshopu is certainly good with a deck of triple triad cards! ● Ralamano Nulumano : Ralamano's assistance in registering Lynn'wo as an official Lominsan citizen earned him heavy favor with the Keeper. Safe to say, he's Lynn'wo's go-to guy for all things bureaucratic! ● Khairen Tumet : A master of ear scratches and deepeye hats, Khairen is often the target for the Keeper's pranks. Hey, that just means he likes you, right? ● Fen'rin Taveck : Despite teasing the man to no end, Lynn'wo views Fen'rin as a fun individual to be around. He understands and shares in a lot of the man's frustrations, and for that reason, he's elected to lay off of him for the time being. He just wish he'd respect a more traditional approach to medicine - powdered aldgoat bladder is an effective method no matter what he says! ●♥ Lihrit Lightfoot : During Lynn'wo's vagrancy in Ul'dah, often-spoken were legends of the fabled "Lightfoot" and her uncanny ability to escape the brass blades. Many years later, Lynn'wo was delighted to finally stare in the face the source of these stories! ● Fyrilsunn Fiandoensyn : Tough, quiet, and stoic, Lynn'wo finds this man to be a perfect target for his pranks. On the battlefield, he's proven to be quite fierce and a reliable ally. When everything goes south, he certainly knows who's back he's hiding behind! ● Dawson Colwell : Dawson offered Lynn'wo a chance to weed the company garden, which the Keeper used to swipe Moko Grass. If only he'd just learn to ask! ● Rah'na Lihzeh : Lynn'wo no longer possesses any interest in befriending the boy who he finds foolish and ultimately unloyal. To befriend the man who caused Lynn'wo such pain is one thing - to forgive one's own betrayal with a claimed attempt at offering a second chance? Out of the question, certainly~!