Quarimar Baenund

Quarimar Baenund
"Nothing exists in total isolation, every life, every scrap of knowledge has context."
The Philosophizing Philomathic Polymath
Gender	Male
Race	Elezen
Clan	Duskwight
Citizenship	Ul'dah
Nameday	22nd Sun, 4th Umbral Moon
Patron Deity	Thaliak, The Scholar
Server	Balmung

 

Introduction

  <<CAUTION>> ALL information below is pending further Elezen lore in regards to age and other official annotations. I'm also long winded and have used "spoiler" to tag any unimportant blocks of text. Last Major edit Made 2013-11-04

  Quarimar is a Duskwight Elezen from series of island caves south of Thanalan. While not a native to Eorzea he has lived there for nearly a decade, in that time he has come to call it home. Requiring numerous materials from nearly every corner of the land he can often be found traveling far and wide atop his trusted Chocobo Nhestal. Subjected to the spell of Louisoix, he was pushed forward alongside other adventurers but returned only three years later. After ensuring his families safety he has returned to Eorzea, both to seek out his missing Sister and survey the changes to the land.  

Primary Information

Name:

• Quaraunt Imarin (Ku-waar-aun EE-maar-inn)
• Baenund (BAY-nn.OOn-duh) A families potential history.

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A few translations have been made of this family name mostly by him and Synndil before the event with Dalamund, Quarimars attempt at interpretation is "Blessed by monsters touch" Supposing a talent appearing monstrous or perhaps representing abilities augmented by some sort of Primal, He still searches for a more accurate account.

Aliases/Nicknames:

• Quarimar (Ku-waar.EE-maar) Far and wide

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A shortened version of his name, used when coming over to Eorzea and used commonly since. He prefers that only his family know his full name.

• Istrysn (ihst-riss-inn) Thankfully forgotten.

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Known to his family (and previously to members of the Sacrarium), given to him sardonically after attaining the status of Black Mage, thought of by Synndil. From the old tongue she was helping him decipher it can be translated in a variety of ways, "Ist" as "Endless or Immortal" and "Rysn" as "Artifact, Dweomer, Sorcerer or Spell." Synndil intended it as "Endless Spell" poking fun at his often longwinded exposition on possible tweaks to various incantations. It was twisted to "Immortal Sorcerer" by some of his peers at the Sacrarium who had also become familiar with the language. It insinuates the more barbaric "sorcerer" term along with use of "immortal" as a kind of curse, implying a lack of connection with Nald'Thal. He has come to resent it immensely and is quite glad that it has been forgotten.

• Quari (Ku-waar-EE) For his Friends.

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A shortening of his Eorzean name, used mostly by his friends who often truncated his name into one quick sound anyways. While he finds it a bit embarrassing when used in public, and though he would never admit it, he is pleased to have one.

• Attendant A title used while working.
  

Name Day: The Twenty Second Sun of the Fourth Umbral Moon
Age: Thirty Two years old before the battle of Carteneau, Thirty Four now, not including the three “missed”.
Family Home: Islands in the Ash Sea
Current Residence: Rents a room in Ul’dah, sometimes he camps out or stays at the Silver or Golden Bazaar.
Occupation: Freelance Adventurer, Scribe, Physician, or Craftsman for hire. Show text

Though he hasn't worked professionally as a stone mason or goldsmith he has some small talent. Mostly repairs, jewelry and sculptures done up for himself with particularly pretty materials that he finds. Else where he has taken a few jobs for helping with dissection, poultice making, and cataloguing.

 

Appearance

Height: 6 Fulm 8 Ilm (80ilm total) Fairly tall and rather conscious of it, he will often stay on a lower step or sitting to help maintain eye contact with the shorter races. He feels slightly inferior to any wildwood kin who stand taller than him.
Weight: 185 Ponz
Hair: Gray/Silver, shoulder length.
Eyes: Red Irises, usually squinting.
Skin: Black/Gray, An ash tone.
Markings: few Scars along knees, feet and the back of his hands.
Physique: Long limbs and fingers, a toned and lean body from sparse eating and frequent travel, well-kept but showing ware.
Attire:

• Inner city: Something casual and loose fitting but suited for public appearance, Gray/White tunic and pants, glasses.
• Research: Robes and glasses, usually carrying a nearly full bag of materials and pertinent scrolls or books, hair tied back to prevent any annoyance.
• Rural: common tan slacks and tunics, includes a walking stick, often carrying a number of sweets, breads and an empty backpack for and items he stumbles upon.

Behavior and Personality

Attitude (This information is given more as a prompt to understand how he views the world and a tool to strike up conversation with him, rather than providing information on Quarimar himself.)

• Towards the Bloodborn

• Beastkin Land Walkers Show text

While documenting the occasional rare variation he treats most beastkin as a resource to be utilized and finds protectionists rather than conservationists odd, particularly in the case of Coeurl and Wolves. He (so far) has unsuccessfully attempted to catalogue (in the wild) the deadliest and most notable of their kind, the fearsome Chimera. Only having the chance to attend the dissection and study the corpse of one along with a few other Scholars in Ul'dah.

• Cloudkin Of Wing and Talon Show text

Enchanted with the idea of taking flight on the wing he spends a great deal of his time finding the more peculiar and larger breeds of this particular classification. Hoping to find a way to take flight without the uncouth Magitech which currently dominates the field. He has taken particular notice of the Apkallus' durable plumage, and the aptly named "Death Gaze" their impressive wingspan and sizable profile makes him consider if they aren't the best source to replicate flight, even if it requires engaging the rumored Vyraal, perhaps the greatest of that kind.

• Scalekin Ferocity, Strength, Cunning.

• The Lesser Show text

• The Greater Show text

• Spoken The Contrary

(Normally desiring to subdivide each group even further by tribes and organization, he has been reminded that brevity has certain advantages.)

• Amalj'aa Show text

• Elezen Show text

• Giants Show text

• Goblins Show text

• Hyur Show text

• Ixal Show text

• Kobold Show text

• Lalafell Show text

• Mamool Ja Show text

• Mi'qote Show text

• Moogle Show text

• Qiqirn Show text

• Roegadyn Show text

• Sahagin Show text

• Siren Show text

• Sylph Show text

• Tonberry Show text

• Vilekin A Swarm or Colony Show text

Mostly a pest, he is curious if one could replicate the hive based connections that seem to maintain the larger antling colonies but acknowledges its moral problems. He would still dearly like to try the system with a horde of Mammets, but the automatons are rarely available for such casual use and in the necessary numbers. He has also tried to find a way of breeding a more passive Firefly, but has met with little success. Part of the issue being not having a large enough area to attract a sufficient number and the other part being their immediate desire to flee his approach even if they are not hostile.

• Wavekin The Waters Legion Show text

He has little care of them, more interested in the plants and habitats of the oceans floor than the inhabitants. He goes out of his way to remove Slugs and Anglers who once infested his families home.

• Towards the Bloodless

• Ashkin Subjects of Undeath Show text

He has a particular focus on the Fomor as opposed to Ghosts and Wights, attempting to unravel the secret behind their revival while retaining the skills of their past life and a seemingly greater competence. He often studies Ak-Mena/Inik specimens. Excerpts of older texts dating to past empires seem to hint at rituals and the forgotten magics, but he has been unable to find anything that provides reliable results.

• Forgekin Ancient and Advancing Show text

Separated into the two primary groups of Garlean and not, he detests the Garleans works on principle and only begrudgingly gives particular advancments . The Allagan examples fascinating works almost resembling an art in the form of Mirror Knights. He is currently seeking a group or individual capable of slaying one of the things and bringing it back to him with the head and wing casing intact.

• Seedkin Eorzeas Wroth Show text

Covering a large variety of creature Quarimar has a particular aversion to Treants that has carried on through the years. While appreciative of the service the perform for Gridania, he still hesitates when ever he is required to interact with them. Fungar, Ochu and Morbols all provide interesting reagents for testing purposes and though he doesn't make a point of sharing the information, he's had the chance to meet an amiable Goobbue or two.

• Soulkin Timeless Show text

An interesting phenomenon, Quarimar often speculates on their exact nature, they appear in many cases to be a direct manifestation of the Aether, coloured by some unseen force, or perhaps the lands that spawns them itself. "The Dullahan would make excellent guards if one could find a way to master them, and the Coblyn, if subjected to training would be a mining tool more efficient than anything the realm has yet seen" But he has had no luck with either, and an incident with a way-ward Dullahan outside a series of ruins has left him cautious of approaching them.

• Towards the Transcendent

• Voidsent From Beyond the Gate Show text

He could go on about them for an era if he thought it would be of any use. In most cases he professes that they are better destroyed than kept for research, though the information they could provide is beyond valuable, particularly some of the elementally attuned Flans. In good conscious he has abandoned most of his research into the Voidsent unless he is called in by an outside source or is given the chance to help along side a group of scholars. He has a particular interest bordering on obsession with the Soulflayers.

• The Twelve While note the most devout, Quarimar does see the twelve more as personifications of ideals than active entities.

• Thaliak The Scholar Show text

Seen as the keeper of knowledge, Quarimar greatly respects people who profess themselves as followers of Thaliak, while

Combat: Preferring to avoid it all together when pressed he falls back on either using a pole arm, imitating the spear fishing lessons of his youth, or Magic, weaving a mixture of the elements as he learned from the Ossuary before the moon fell. Focusing on disabling an opponent to preserve the ability to question them or test on them, he only resorts to lethal measures when cornered. Speech: Normally measured and soft, his tones often reflect his thoughts going from a monotonous drone when dealing with the routine to a rambling passionate flow when curious. His speech is often verbose emphasizing clarity of understanding with touches of foreignness usually idioms or phrases from his home.
Sexuality: While primarily Hetero sexual he can be an incorrigible tease towards both genders when he opens up and does find some men attractive. Outwardly prudish and obstinate to overt sexualization he still values genuine expression, desiring them to at least keep it at a distance.
Hobbies A way to pass the time.

• Cultivation Bringing up flowers and plants, usually in his home.
• Fishing mostly along river banks and small ponds. Using the time to digest other thoughts.
• Sculpting/Sketching Desiring to capture moments or expressions he'll make small personal works.

Talents With natural ease.

• Gem-cutting and stone shaping
• Organization
• Cartography

Flaws A stumbling block.

• Temperature and light sensitive
• Poor sense of smell
• Quick to Judge
• An obsessive/addictive personality

Likes

• Fruits, particularly berries and other sweet things
• Fish and other sea food
• Wines and Teas, subtle flavors
• Vibrancy, of colour, sound and emotion
• Wordplay, quick wit, and sarcasm
• Formal activities with rules and structure
• Listening to other people
• Napping in the shade

Dislikes

• Stagnancy
• Sudden and loud sounds, For headaches and fright
• Spiteful behavior
• Blasé treatment of public abuse
• Tribal designs and behaviors
• Most animal meat, unless cooked just so

Mottos/Rules:

• "Noble ancestry is not the line, but only and indicator. Noble blood requires noble behavior; privilege entails responsibility. That is the meaning of Noblesse oblige"
• "The great artists all have and had it, they are the bastions that I wish to stand among. It is easy to take pain and show it, to be sad and show it, to be happy and show it. The down trodden can capture the horror of it in song and painting like no other. But the great? They, for me, are the ones that used their sadness, their unfulfillable longing to show the beauty of our lives. Like a rusted squeeze box, a simple pulse, that strengthens and grows into beauty."
• "If not now, then when? If not we, then who? I should rather do my best with what I have, when I am able, for whom ever I can than wait for some 'perfect moment.' Making our own moments is what has seen my family through hardship generation after generation."
• "My peace of mind is drawn from the feeling of connectivity. Deep in my gut, beyond the reasoning I can make, beyond my rational thought. When I look out over the land, or up at the stars I feel grand, heightened. I am flawed, yes, I dislike my own kind more than they deserve, I drink too much, smile too little and often don't respect people who are earnestly trying their hardest. But I think that I can, if I try to embrace the commonalities of life, overcome the pitfalls of my character."

 

Affiliations

Acquaintances Greatly diminished

• Brasellus Voidieur Show text

MIA research associate, worked primarily in Coerthas up to and after the events of Dalamund, lost contact after briefly seeing him during the Cold Moon Gala. Currently paying for information regarding his well being. A formal Duskwight Elezen who maintains the airs of one of the high houses.

• Caladbolg Thunderblade Show text

A Highlander male who had helped Quarimar since his arrival in Ul'dah years before the descent of Dalamund, and missing ever since. One of the people he would feel confident calling "friend" and the one who made "Quari" stick as his nickname, Caladbolg is missed dearly and Quarimar can still be found visiting places they journeyed to together searching for some sign of his return. He always stood tall and was one of the few Hyurs Quari felt confident in introducing to others.

• Dante Abigor Show text

Met at the Coffer and Coffin, seemed an odd and curious Lalafell. Asks about various things, money, death, a Duskwight who used to sing to him. Perhaps longing? Seems detached, but still interested in the world.

• Konner Kinkaid Show text

Appearing calm, careful and slightly apart, Quarimar is pleased to have found some one to keep a level head when working as security when the Coffer and Coffin is rented out. He doesn't engage the Hyur in much conversation, partly because he is used to keeping professional communication tightly on topic, and partly because Konner reminds him of Caladbolg, a some what painful memory. Recently discovering he is bound to T'nara Fariq, Quarimar made some effort to bestow on them the equivalent of his families binding gifts, though puzzled to find some of the ritual objects he hopes they are blessed by Menphina none the less.

• T'nara Fariq Show text

Meeting occasionally, seems an interesting person, her airs seem a tad more forced than Kinkaids. Reacts oddly to mentioning of the second moon. Seemed concerned with Quarimars well being, but stayed polite after she was assured that it wasn't a critical issue. Address memory loss, reminds him of a few others.

• Zephyr Quillsong Show text

First met at the markets in Ul'dah near the north side. Have met a few times since. Appears soft spoken at times and proud of her Duskwight heritage.

Enemies To oppose or be opposed by

• Syaoran & maybe Rain Nailo Show text

Until recently he worked along side them, Syaoran sabotaged and was caught attempting to further damage an Alchemical experiment put together by Quarimar. While the verdict is still out on Rain, Syaorans sister, he feels bitter towards he lack of action in stopping him.

The Watch List Eye catching individuals of unknown content

• Abaigeal Causland Show text

Encountering each other in the depth of U'Ghamaro Mines, they made an effort to push a bit deeper. while she was able to attain some item Quarimar wasn't able to identify they were soon after ambushed by a Kobold pack leader and his troop, quickly making tracks, Quarimar only spotted her in Ul'dah a few days after in passing. Seems a capable Conjurer.

• D'ren Tia Show text

Attended the first and second Coffer and Coffin, an interesting individual, the name in and of itself raises some questions. Worked well and made an effort to keep people in drink.

• Inja Dahqon Show text

Seemed a level headed individual, briefly spoke to at the Cold Full Moon Gala, and stayed outside the main building during the first Coffer and Coffin event, though they didn't speak at that time.

• Kym'a Thamva Show text

Assigned to the same group during the Cold Full Moon Gala, they made some light conversation through out the night. While Kym'a seemed nervous and shy at the onset, as the topic drifted towards the Carbuncle at his side he gradually thawed and an informative talk followed that Quarimar still uses as the basis for his knowledge about the creatures.

• Lilith Grimoire Show text

Met as a passer by during the second Coffer & Coffin event, was occupied with other guests. Met briefly again at camp Bronze Lake as Quarimar was heading north towards the Kobold Mines.

• Nebula Stardancer Show text

Active, and capable at managing introductions for a large number of people.

• Shogun Kenpachi Show text

He stole my spot! The nerve, though he seems a… companion of Kinkaids, or kinsman perhaps.. We'll let it slide.

• Xydane Vale Show text

Met at the 1st Coffer and Coffin, he spoke about traveling northward, and while Quarimar counciled against taking the route through Mor Dhona, the Hyur seemed set on it. Before he could dash off Quarimar imparted an Infernal Taper on him, asking him to provide it to any Immortal Flames that may give him trouble, reassuring the adventurer that the item was a relic that proved the holder a capable person. Quarimar wonders if he hasn't sent the poor fellow to his doom, and tries to keep and eye out for him as he ventures around Thanalan. Met again at the third Coffer and Coffin, troubled, appeared hunted, left the situation in Kinkaids hands.

• Yloise Dolet Show text

Recommended by Konner, Yloise took a commission from Quarimar to make a Brass Circlet set with Malachite he had cut himself for a friend. Talent evident he has made a note to follow up with any further commissions he will require. Attended the third Coffer and Coffin night, confirmed that she would be available for an additional commission, baring any pre-existing obligations.

  Frequent Haunts Where and Why The Rumor Mill

• Ul'dah

• "Damned fool

• Limsa Lominsa
• Gridania
• Tavern
• Trade shops
• Ossuary/Sacrarium
• Other (feel free to put your own here)

 

History

 

Before Eorzea

1.0

post-Dalamund, pre ARR

ARR and beyond

 

Other Notes

Thanks to Piyu (http://piyu.deviantart.com/) Show text

Art: thanks to Umi Satome Show text

About the player Schedule

Additional works Done out of character or for different people with no actual "character" to link them to. [spoiler][/spoiler]