Nighean Dorcha

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⌈ General ⌋⌈ History ⌋⌈ Personality ⌋⌈ Relationships ⌋⌈ OOC ⌋ General ⊰ GENERAL INFORMATION ⊱ Nighean Dorcha (Nee-en Door-ah-kha) is an Elezen Duskwight of unknown origin. At some point during her life, she was convicted as a con artist, and thrown in an unknown Thanalan gaol. Coming into conflict with the other prisoners, she was attacked and suffers amnesia as a result. Kahti Wiht, needing an assistant and claiming want to rehabilitate the woman, made a deal with the guards and rescued her. Nighean served Kahti faithfully for about a year before being released from her service and moving on. Since then, due to events that occurred while in Kahti's service, she has studied Voidsent and passed herself off as an expert on such. She now serves Lady Dusk in such a capacity. She is not known to have combat skill, but claims to be able to hold her own in a fight. ⊰ APPEARANCE ⊱ Nighean stands about six-and-a-half fulms tall, and possesses a moderately curvy figure. Her just-past-shoulders-length hair is jet black, and she possesses ash grey skin with discolored streaks on her face. A pair of amber eyes look out from behind armless spectacles which somehow stay on her nose regardless of movement. She is not particularly well-muscled. She she keeps herself clean and her hair brushed, and wears dark-red eye shadow and lipstick. She wears simple floral perfumes that aren't particularly strong. Despite her perfumes, Miqo'tes, with their sensitive noses, have occasionally commented that she smells like "sex and death", something she shrugs off, attributing it to her field of study and active sex life. She favors simple clothing, typically in shades of red and black. She'll wear a pair of dangling earrings, once seeming to change the pair based on where in Hydaelyn she was, but now favoring a pair adorned with flowers. Gracing the middle finger of her left hand is an etched gold ring set with a glowing lavender orb. ⊰ MAGIC ⊱ Aetheric inspection of Nighean won't reveal much of interest. She utilizes glamours, and will point out that this practice is not uncommon among well-off people. Wards can also be detected on her, which she explains as being necessary for her field of research. Other than this, she has the aether of a normal Eorzean. 🖉 History ⊰ TIMELINE ⊱ Sixth Astral Era ► ? - At some point in her late teens, Nighean was arrested for conning people in Ul'dah. She was thrown in a gaol and left to rot. Seventh Umbral/Astral Era ► ? - Nighean is injured in a riot and loses her memories. ► ? - Kahti Wiht negotiates for Nighean's release under the condition that Nighean becomes her servant and rehabilitates. ► ? - Once finished with her obligation to Kahti, Nighean signs up with Lady Dusk as an advisor. ⊰ SIXTH ASTRAL ERA ⊱ First Invasion of Eorzea by Garlemald Nighean admits she doesn't recall much of growing up during the end of the Sixth Astral Era. She vaguely recalls "earning a living" when word of the forces of Garlemald invading Mor Dhona reached the streets of Ul'dah. Shortly afterward, as she was planning to go somewhere Garlemald wasn't, she was arrested by the Brass Blades as a con artist, and tossed in a gaol. Though there were no surviving records, a chain of hearsay (supposedly starting with one of the gaol guards whose grandma was scammed) the con she was arrested for was collecting money to build a statue to honor someone she suspected the victims would honor, be it the Sultana, a Syndicate Member, or someone else. ⊰ SEVENTH UMBRAL / ASTRAL ERA ⊱ A Realm Reborn / Heavensward The gaol in question was miraculously spared by the Calamity, though during the chaos, Nighean found herself attacked. Though the attack didn't kill her, she lost most of her memories. Some time after this, Kahti Wiht would be seeking an assistant she could rehabilitate, and she chose Nighean, taking pity on her due to the missing memories. Though warned about the woman's nature as a Con Artist, Kahti paid for her release, and took her on as an indentured servant. Stormblood Kahti employed Nighean as an assistant and gofer for some time, during which she found the woman's behavior improved immensely. Eventually, she released Nighean from her contract, though the two continue to work together in a more equitable partnership when Nighean has time. Since then, Nighean has wandered the land, often taking tasks from the various Adventurer Guilds to earn a living. She has taken up the study of voidsent both as a matter of curiosity, and to improve her survivability where such creatures are involved. A few moons following the liberation of Ala Mhigo, Nighean was picking up an order from Frondale's Phrontistery when she was approached by Lady Dusk and Professor Aulsoix Claimane. After speaking with them for a bit, Nighean eventually left with them, entering Lady Dusk's employ. Her study of voidsent has earned her the role of "Advisor" to Lady Dusk on such matters. Special Note: The above is based on testimony from Nighean and her former mistress, Kahti Wiht. It's worth noting that whenever asked to provide further details, Nighean has trouble recalling them, and Kahti gives the response of, "mind your own business". 🖉 Personality ⊰ PERSONALITY ⊱ As a (supposedly) reformed con artist, knowing Nighean's true personality can be difficult. Someone interacting with her may find themselves trying to decide if the woman they're being presented with is the truth or another mask. Regardless, she is often patient, forgiving, and slow to anger. A semi-permanent smirk suggests that she is always either confident of her position or amused with the situation at hand. L I K E S ► Mint Tea - With a mild bit of sugar or honey. ► Socializing - Nighean fully admits that sometimes she just enjoys talking to people. ► The Twelveswood - No real reason why. she simply finds the woods pleasant. ► Animals - She can't even explain why. She just loves them. Even vilekin. ► Young Children - Often times the only true innocents, full of hope and wonder. D I S L I K E S ► Meat - Nighean loves animals too much to eat them. ► Black Mages - More so those who would abuse their power...which they oft do. ► Voidmancers - Like Black Mages, she's largely concerned with those want to abuse their power. ► Sports Hunters - Even poachers are trying to make a living, but sport hunters are truly wasteful. ► Greed And Gluttony - She sees those who wilfully hoard and consume more than they need to be the source of most of the world's ills. H O B B I E S ► Travelling - Nighean enjoys new experiences, and is happy to travel far and wide. ► Alchemy - A seemingly natural talent she possesses, and Nighean hasn't even trained with a known guild! ► Cooking - Nighean enjoys cooking so much that she even knows how to prepare meat for her more carnivorous friends. ► Piano Playing - Nighean admits she doesn't remember learning to play, but must have before she lost her memory. S T R E N G T H S ► Diligent - She takes care in everything she does, rarely leaving something unfinished. ► Multi-Lingual - Nighean has surprised many people by revealing she understands what they're saying or writing. ► Patient - Even when someone is being rude to her, she is slow to anger. So slow, that few have seen her upset. ► Tolerant - Nighean gives most a chance. Even when confronting a supposed enemy, Nighean is often soft-spoken and understanding. W E A K N E S S E S ► Loner - Nighean often tends to things herself, rarely asking for or accepting help, even when she needs it. ► Bleeding Heart - A good sob story can get her to overlook your misdeeds. ► Distant - Even her good friends find her absent more than present. ► Combat Avoidance - Acting more as a scholar than anything, Nighean generally avoids fighting. Q U I R K S ► Carnivore Tolerant - Despite abstaining from eating meat herself, Nighean doesn't mind that other people do, so long as they aren't rude or gluttonous about it. ► Recycler - Nighean prefers to reuse things rather than discard them, using magic to extend an item's life. What bits of her clothing come from animals have often been recycled in this manner. ► Uncanny Valley Resident - Sometimes Nighean's behaviour unsettles people, giving them the feeling she's not what she seems. 🖉 Relationships ⊰ RELATIONSHIPS ⊱ GROUPS "Tis no secret that working together yields optimal results." Raven's Watch, ally "Truly is Raven's Watch a loose amalgamation of people want to hunt voidsent and other monstrous beings. Given their wildly varying temperaments and tolerances for what they hunt, one is want to wonder how they get along to any degree. Mayhap a common enemy truly unites all." ● Nevermorn, special advisor "A...club? Gang? One cannot be certain how to refer to our organization in general terms. Tis an interesting group, and I do feel comfortable working with them. Mayhap that will change the moment they call me to actually fight something I study...." ✔ OTHER "Strangers with whom I have crossed paths and taken note of, those whose company I enjoyed, and those I may wish to know again." Rhuli'a Kanjun, freedom fighter "'Ser Kanjun', as I am want to call him, is an honorable Miqo'te hailing from Gyr Albania. My first memory of him was his policing of ruthless bandits on the border of Thanalan and the Black Shroud. We also once tried to free me from the 'oppressive yoke' of my Mistress. Admittedly, Miss Kahti was never so bad, and I misled him. Still, it would not hurt to get to know him better." ♦ ✔ Arlia Kreiston, pleasing piratess "Truly does she seem to be almost a kindred spirit: easy going, open minded, and a tad mischievous when she is want to be. Despite friction between myself and some of her associates, she has not turned away. Tis a shame our paths do not oft cross." ♦ ✔ ASSOCIATES "People who I work directly with, whether I care to or not." Kahti Wiht, former mistress "Truly was Miss Kahti always harsh, yet fair, and tis not my want to blame her. One must admit that a wretched woman such as myself, pulled from a gaol with my record, is not immediately worthy of trust. Yet I feel I have earned her's over time. Eternally grateful, I suspect I will continue to aid her until her last breath or mine." ♥ ★ ✔ Lady Dusk, employer "Truly with a history such as mine is it hard to find decent employment. Lady Dusk has been the first since Miss Kahti to recognize my talents and employ me despite my past. I am forever grateful for such." ★ $ ✔ Aelwyn Sutorei, associate "Miss Aelwyn is a clever magiteknician, and has various skills. Despite our common goals, oft do we butt heads. I fear she has trouble trusting me for my past, while I do not help things by teasing her to amuse myself. Despite this, we have proven to each other that we shall aid each other when the proverbial chips are down." ★ $ ✔ Siegfried Blutritter, associate "Twould seem I am one of the few to have seen his eyes. Tis a myth that he is truly blind, though neither is it accurate to suggest he can see fine but, ah...tis not my place to talk. I have heard he is possessed of a temper, yet I have not seen it. Mayhap he is simply taken with me. After all, he...Ah, disregard. Tis not for polite company!" ★ ✔ Aulsoix Claimane, associate "He was with Lady Dusk when she first approached me. Unlike Lady Dusk, he has been less trusting, and one imagines such is for the best. Though I should like to think myself trustworthy, I know only a fool would do so without cause. Though sometimes I feel he is just another jailor, and not just for me." ♦ � More, pending "There are others I know. They'll be added in time." � 🖉 OOC ⊰ PLAYER POV ⊱ Goals Nighean's role in most stories is that of a secondary character. Depending on the story, she can aid the protagonist or antagonist, or even flip between them depending on the situation. Originally, I meant her to be an NPC with no screen time, and she's grown to take a larger role. I'm okay with her being killed or imprisoned, though I prefer such is discussed with me ahead of time. I honestly don't know what my author goals are for this character, but she's fun to play, so I'm just going to keep at it. As with all my characters, I'd like to experience and participate in similar stories with a vast array of characters. I will just as happily interact IC with a paladin as a psychopath. I enjoy IC drama, and I especially adore ethical dilemmas. At the end of the day, though, I want myself and my fellow role players to walk away from a scene satisfied and/or wanting more. Lore Compliance I favor lore plausible roleplay. This is roleplay that adheres to concrete lore, but fills in the places where the lore has gaps with whatever seems reasonable and artistically appropriate. By "reasonable", I mean that it must adhere to concrete lore (That is, things that have been directly observed to be true during the MSQ and side quests), should avoid conflicting with "fuzzy" lore (lore given by NPCs which might be false but has not been proven to be), and should fit in with the narrative style of Final Fantasy XIV (which, admittedly, can vary wildly). My justification for this is that Final Fantasy XIV has Unreliable Narrator Syndrome. NPCs are often wrong about the history of things, assuming they don't outright lie to you, and even the Encyclopedia Eorzea is written from the point of view of the NPCs. I might also accept less plausible private head-canons which are accepted by the group I'm in, again, so long as they fit in an artistic way. In any case, if I'm violating lore as you know it, please bring it up to me OOC. Do expect me to debate the lore with you, but understand my intention is to reach an agreement...not "win", which I don't think is possible. RP Limits Ultimately, I'm all about an interesting and entertaining story. I enjoy "dynamic" roleplay just as much as (if not more than) private stories. In either case, I don't expect Nighean to take center stage in any plot aside from my own. I'm pretty okay with most themes and twists, as long as they're not overdone. Anything from Light-Hearted Fun to Dark and Violent themes are okay by me, so long as it seems realistic. There are two important caveats, however: First: While I'd normally prefer warnings about things that might make my character unplayable, I realize they can come up with no warning with a character like Nighean...but expect the character to respond appropriately. Second: I will try to abort a scene or plot if I find out it's making someone seriously uncomfortable Out of Character. It's hard to entertain people when they're upset, after all! I'm fine with story-driven character romance and/or "sexy fun times", but I'm typically not interested in ERP, preferring to "fade to black". I don't suggest coming after me for ERP for a variety of reasons, many of which are mood-dependant and completely unpredictable. ⊰ SCREENSHOTS ⊱ Nighean finds she is underdressed for her first visit to Coerthas post-Calamity. During relatively mild weather in Ishgard, Nighean poses while clothes shopping. Nighean meets Admiah and her Chocobo, Binky, and dotes upon the animal. Nighean gazes up at Syrcus Tower, an itch in her mind that she can't scratch. On the roof of the former GBC HQ, Nighean watches the happenings below. While traversing the Shroud, Nighean stops for a picture next to a hedge tree. ⊰ MUSICAL THEMES ⊱ Tentatively, these: ● Blue Öyster Cult Cover - Don't Fear The Reaper (Raquel Eugenio Cover) - Reflecting Nighean's comments on death, literally that one should not fear it, as death is an inevitable and natural part of life. ● WildStar OST - Genesis to Revelations - A theme that captures the unsettling presence Nighean sometimes exudes. 🖉

Sidebar ⪻ NIGHEAN DORCHA ⪼ IN BRIEF Race - Elezen Clan - Duskwight Age, Physical - 30's Name Day - 19th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (Sep 19) Deity - Nymeia, the Spinner Disposition - True Neutral Color Alignment - Black-Green ► Orientation: Pansexual ► Relationship Status: Single ► Citizenship: Gridania ► Occupation: Special Advisor ► Hair color: Jet Black ► Eye color: Amber ► Piercings: Ears ► Favorite Food: Cheddar Broccoli Soup ► Favorite Drink: Mint Tea ► Favorite Color: Any Vibrant 🖉

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⦕ General ⦖⦕ History ⦖⦕ Personality ⦖⦕ Relationships ⦖⦕ OOC ⦖ General (Spoilers) ⊰ GENERAL INFORMATION ⊱ Nighean is a Voidsent thought to be of the 3rd Rung. Though she claims to be a succubus, this is likely an oversimplification for mortals. Due to a deal she made with a Mhachi Voidmage, she currently haunts the Shakmi Clan, specifically members of the Halanuu bloodline with a focus on Kahti Wiht in particular. She often takes the guise of a distressed damsel or friendly authority figure, stealing the identity of an existing person, preferably a loner. The voidsent remains largely uncontrolled due to her true name being unknown. A few have tried to use brute force against her only to find she regenerates as fast as she is injured. More sophisticated methods have not been tried, and are not likely to be as a result of her supposedly benevolent disposition. She is often outright helpful, though this may be a method of manipulating people. When consuming aether, she prefers when it is "donated" from friendly sources. Failing that, she will seek out maligned persons (slavers are a favorite) and consume them instead. ⊰ APPEARANCE ⊱ Nighean often appears as an Elezen or Hyur. As typical for succubi, her form will be pleasant to behold for the average mortal. Regardless of the race of her chosen guise, she'll possess smooth skin, jet black hair, and striking amber eyes. A beauty mark often graces her cheek, along with abstract swirls of discolored skin. A set of horns common to succubus grace her head, though these are typically hidden from the senses of mortals. While still in mortal guise, Nighean will favor clothing that matches her role. A servant will have rather plain clothes fitting the area they are working in, whereas an authority figure will wear clothing befitting their station. Oddly, she wears earrings not fitting for her station - possibly as a compulsion - with each "mirror" favoring a particular set. Her supposed "true form" is as expected for a succubus, straddling the line between beautiful and monstrous, though her claws are far shorter, and she lacks wings. It is unclear that this is her true form, however, as when struck with glamour dispelling magic or devices while in mortal guise, she changes little, aside from her horns appearing. Instead, it is suspected that her monstrous form is simply another glamour to scare victims. ⊰ MAGIC ⊱ While Nighean's glamour masks her appearance, wards are used to simultaneously contain and disguise her true nature. While these wards are active, her aether will appear as a normal Eorzean, and her voidal energies will not corrupt the world around her. Without them, her aether appears as a typical voidsent, fully corrupted by voidal energies, with some exception: Overall, Nighean's aether seems somewhat more stable than most voidsent, and for lack of a better description, less "hungry". Observing her aether during feeding will reveal a point where her pool stops filling, as though capped. While this supposed limit is still far beyond that of mortals, it is yet a limit, and may explain her capacity for self-control. Nighean often holds back from using her magic, both to avoid drawing attention to herself, and to not waste it. Even when she does use it, she tends to favor more "mundane" means of casting for the same reasons. Rare occasions call for her to dispose of this mummery, however, and she can be witnessed easily conjuring arcane geometries, runes, and foci out of thin air, seeming to manipulate aether at will. When casting in this manner, she will invariably allow her wards to fail so they don't interfere. 🖉 History (Spoilers) ⊰ TIMELINE ⊱ Third Astral / Fourth Umbral Eras ► ? - Nighean has no memories before this time. ► ? - Fights for Allag as part of an unremembered pact. ► ? - Finds herself on Azys Lla, as the subject of experiments. ► ? - Banished with other voidsent after turning on the Allagan Researchers during the post calamity chaos. ► ? - Creates her "Mirrors" to deal with her power limitations. Fourth Astral / Fifth Umbral Eras ► ? - Spends countless years in the void, seeking alliances for her protection. ► ? - Learns that the abuse of her Mirrors has resulted in large chunks of her memory being lost. ► ? - At some point, she becomes a servant of Scathach. Fifth Astral / Sixth Umbral Eras ► ? - As mortals learn to summon voidsent once more, Nighean is summoned by a Mhachi Voidmage. ► ? - During the following years, Nighean serves the Voidmage and their descendants, being resummoned whenever banished. ► ? - During the Calamity of Water, Nighean is willingly sacrificed to ensure the safety of her mistress and their family. ► ? - The descendants of Nighean's mistress band together with other Keepers to form the Shakmi clan. ► ? - Nighean's true name is struck from the records to prevent her resummoning. ► ? - Finds that Scathach and her court have not returned to the void, their fates unknown. Sixth Astral Era ► ?-1555 - Languishes in the void, waiting to be summoned once more. ► 1555 - Near the end of the era, a young mage named "Kahti" accidentally "summons" Nighean. ► 1555-1562 - Shadows Kahti - a descendant of her Mistress - subtly influencing her to attempt void summoning. ► 1563 - Successful, Nighean interrupts Kahti's ritual and takes the place of the would-be summoned voidsent. ► 1563-1572 - Posing as "Cadal", Nighean serves Kahti and raises her youngest daughter, Sahli, until the Calamity. Seventh Umbral/Astral Era ► 0 - Protects Shakmi Clan and Kahti from the Calamity, Fakes "Cadal's" destruction. ► 0-4 - Works to build her power while watching over Kahti and Shakmi Clan. ► 5-? - After Kahti recovers, Nighean once more interrupts her attempts to summon, posing as the would-be summoned voidsent. ► ? - Due to Zohka Feniq's involvement, Nighean reveals the truth of herself to Kahti. ► ? - Accepts Lady Dusk's invitation to join the Nevermorn. ⊰ THIRD ASTRAL / FOURTH UMBRAL ERAS ⊱ Nighean's memories of this time are scattered and blurred, and she has no memories of a time before it. She has visions of being poked and prodded by researchers. She vaguely recalls the chaos wrought by the Calamity of Earth, even among the staff at Azys Lla. She recalls seducing a few of those same researchers, and joining her voidsent kin as they tried to break free. Strangely, her inevitable banishment to the void feels to her as a betrayal, and she can't recall why. Once returned to the Void, she found herself limited, perhaps by the experiments she was subjected to. It was during this time that she created her mirrors: copies of herself imbued with a portion of her essence and will. Though her mirrors were likewise limited, working together they were more powerful than one alone would be, seemingly without drawback. ⊰ FOURTH ASTRAL / FIFTH UMBRAL ERAS ⊱ While Eorzean civilization recovered from the Calamity and the destruction of the Allagan Empire, Nighean drifted in the void. In the chaotic realm, Nighean learned of the drawback of her mirrors after several had already been destroyed: Though the part of her soul within the mirror rejoined with her, a portion of her memories would not. By the time she realized what was happening, she had already forgotten most of her own history. Unwilling to give up the power, but needing better protection, she sought out more "reasonable" denizens of the void to ally herself with. She soon found herself serving the Shadow Queen, Scathach. Though far from a proper member of the court, the position afforded her the protection she needed. By observing the machinations of the court, she further learned ways to improve her survivability, recovering skills she no doubt lost through the destruction of her mirrors. ⊰ FIFTH ASTRAL / SIXTH UMBRAL ERAS ⊱ The rise of Mhach saw voidsent once more being summoned to Hydaelyn, Nighean among them. After a few different voidmages fell to her wiles, she found herself in the service of one named "Gauri Halanuu". An old Keeper of the Moon, Unlike many voidmages then and since, she didn't summon Nighean for personal power or the destruction of her enemies. Gauri foresaw the inevitable destruction of Mhach, and would have the nearly eternal voidsent serve and protect her and her descendants. In return, they would see that Nighean was always resummoned, and her hunger satiated. Nighean agreed, and served the Halanuu family well until the Calamity of Water. As the great flood swept the land, Nighean expended much of her power to teleport them to safety. "Safety", in this case, consisted of a large boat built by another, industrious group of Keepers: The Erda Family. The Erda family, however, had already rescued a third family: Shakmi. Citizens of Amdapor, Shakmi very nearly came to blows with Halanuu before Nighean once more stepped in to protect her charges, allowing them to banish her in return for sparing Halanuu. In truth, Nighean was too weak to defend against the white mages, and knew that Halanuu would summon her back eventually. What she had failed to predict is how Shakmi would find the grimoires of Halanuu and strike Nighean's name from them. Nighean found herself returned to the void, and soon found herself alone. Scathach and her court, unknown to her, were bound by Mhach to power their "Void Ark". Without the court for protection, Nighean resolved to avoid the other voidsent, awaiting the summoning she was sure would come. ⊰ SIXTH ASTRAL ERA ⊱ ?-1555 While Nighean languished in the void - at some point losing another mirror and her true name - the three Keeper families banded together to form the Shakmi clan. Though the Shakmi and Erda families - and a large part of Halanuu - forgot about the past, the matriarchs of Halanuu kept the embers of the truth alive. Around the time of the clan resettling in the southern Twelveswood, a strange quirk of fate saw a would-be Halanuu Matriarch raised by the Shakmi family, then eventually made clan Matriarch. Realizing she had no one to pass the knowledge to, Galda Halanuu - the last, proper Matriarch of Halanuu - resolved to extend her life until a worthy successor came along. At first, the twins Kahti and Halse Shakmi gave Galda hope. Only one could be matriarch, and the competitive nature of the two would drive the other into Galda's waiting arms. Unfortunately, Kahti's recklessness saw her banished from the Shroud...but not before her rash actions tore a hole in the veil between worlds, allowing Nighean to once again enter Hydaelyn. Sensing a descendant of Gauri in Kahti, Nighean took the body of a poacher slain by Kahti's reckless magic. She fed on the dying to replenish herself and stay the hand of death from the girl long enough for Nadi Shakmi - Kahti's mother - to find and mend her daughter. Curious as to why it took so long for her to be resummoned, and even then by accident, Nighean quickly found Galda and learned of what had transpired in her absence. Galda and Nighean came to the agreement that she could not remain around the clan for long, as the clan sentiments now allied with those of Gridania, and were particularly hostile towards voidsent. Instead, Nighean would shadow and protect Kahti. 1555-1562 Nighean swiftly picked up on something that Galda either didn't realize, or was smart enough not to admit to the voidsent: Without Nighean's name, Gauri's descendants couldn't directly control her. Though she was still bound to protect and serve them, she was free to decide how to do that. In her mind, what better way to protect and serve her charges than by ensuring her own power was secure? To that end, rather than simply shadow Kahti, she began "whispering" to the girl's heart, guiding her to once more seek black magic, and then the power of the void. After all, if she was to guide the girl and her descendants, she'd need them to be comfortable with her kind. Simply showing up when Kahti was already wounded by her attempt at black magic and leary of Voidsent would not earn her any trust. Kahti needed to choose - or think she chose - to summon Nighean. Knowing the girl wouldn't be tempted by a simple lust for power, instead, she planned to tempt the girl with the same desire that had tempted Gauri: The need to protect her family. For that, Kahti needed a family. Thus, Nighean guided Kahti and Mhrad'to together. She whispered to their hearts to help their romance blossom, then encouraged the desire to have children, despite not having the resources to properly raise one. With the birth of Sehti, Nighean began work on convincing Mhrad'to to return to the Shroud. Likewise, she worked to convince Kahti that Mhrad'to would reject her if she told him why she couldn't return. She further whispered ideas on keeping Mhrad'to with carnal temptations. While Kahti tried to tempt Mhrad'to, Nighean decided to try an experiment, and tainted Mhrad'to's seed with her own essence. Delivered into Kahti, it would not only ensure a child would come of the union, but that child would have a mildly voidal nature. With another child on the way, Kahti's stress and desperation peaked. At this point, Nighean began whispering into Kahti's heart that she look to her all-but abandoned magic for a solution, guiding her to the rituals to summon voidsent. 1563-1572 Shortly after the birth of Sahli, Kahti attempted her summoning. Nighean ensured that the ritual was flawed, and would not actually call a voidsent into Eorzea. Instead, Nighean played the part of the summoned voidsent, calling herself "Cadal". When Kahti offered Mhrad'to's body for her to possess in exchange for "Cadal" helping to raise her children, she accepted...knowing full well she was bound to look after them anyway. A combination of her bond to Halanuu, and her agreement with Kahti saw Nighean raising the two children faithfully. Sehti - the first of Kahti's daughters - was suspicious of change her father had apparently gone through from the start, but Sahli - the second daughter - knew only her father possessed. Thus, Nighean focused her attention on Sahli, guiding her. Though Kahti suspected the voidsent would manipulate her child, she didn't expect the result would be the delightful woman Sahli grew up to be. Sahli would eventually be the example people would point to in defense of Nighean, and she wouldn't be alone. Not long before the calamity, Sehti - through the course of her studies - realized the presence of the voidsent among them, resulting in a divide between her and her mother. When the girl left, she took her sister with her, leaving Nighean to spend "quality time" with Kahti. She didn't worry about the children, for while she had worked on Kahti, her side project had been summoning her Mirrors to Eorzea. One of those Mirrors was already watching over the clan. ⊰ SEVENTH UMBRAL / ASTRAL ERA ⊱ 0-4 The Seventh Umbral Calamity did not leave Nighean unscathed. A large amount of power from each mirror was required to keep to her pact with Halanuu, protecting the Clan home, Kahti, and various other members of the Halanuu bloodline scattered across Eorzea. Forced to step back, Nighean faked the destruction of "Cadal", and returned to protecting her charges from the shadows. With the presence of the Mirrors, however, she could expand her efforts even as she was forced to step back. One of her mirrors set about laying the foundations for her long-term plans, manipulating disenfranchised mortals to form a small cult devoted to her, and do her bidding in places where a voidsent's own actions would be hampered. Between her Mirrors and her cult, Nighean began to feel very secure about her position in Eorzea. 5-? Pending 🖉 Personality (Spoilers) ⊰ PERSONALITY ⊱ Though once her personality would vary wildly depending on a combination of factors, the "shattering" of a few of her Mirrors has resulted in both less variety and the desire to take "step back" as she did post-calamity. As such, these days Nighean tends to keep to herself and those few mortals and non-mortals she enjoys interacting with, or has obligated herself to. She remains as patient and manipulative as ever. Mortals waiting for "the other shoe to drop" might find it never does, given that the timelines of her plans are measured in their lifetimes. As a result, once someone knows her true nature, they might find her strangely stable and dependable company, want to ramble on about one topic or another. When asked why she would waste time with mortals she isn't bound to, she claims it is akin to mortals keeping pets...an assertion she quickly apologizes for. This apology comes because while she is typically far removed from mortal perspectives, she is aware that perspective and what mortals find important. This detached awareness, combined with an enjoyment of "idle pursuits", can make her a useful ally: She'll aid mortals with tasks most would think beneath her, and even hold back both to avoid drawing attention to herself, and allow the mortals their self-esteem-boosting heroic moments. On the other hand, this same detached awareness can make her a vicious antagonist. Both knowing fully what mortals might value and being unconcerned with the same thing, her version of "idle threats" can be truly depraved actions in the eyes of mortals. L I K E S ► Aether - Naturally. More so when offered out of fondness or taken in the throes of passion. ► The Sea - Seemingly vast and empty, yet teaming with hidden dangers...like the Void. ► Forethought - Nighean appreciates those who can consider the consequences of their actions. ► Harmony - Though largely self-serving, Nighean encourages finding harmony as a path to sustainability. ► Keepers - Possibly a side-effect of her deal with Halanuu, Nighean has a fondness for Keeper Miqo'tes. ► Animals - Nighean really does have a fondness for animals, though not to the degree she pretends to. D I S L I K E S ► Voidmancers - These sorts would likely try to enslave her once more. ► Void Hunters - Naturally. Their zealotry makes them difficult to manipulate as well. ► Gluttony - A denizen of the Void, Nighean knows first-hand the results of overconsumption. ► The Void - Home though it may be, it is dangerous and lacking and resources. ► Most Voidsent - Even when they're not hostile, they're poor conversationalists. ► Sex With Mortals - It has it's uses, but generally speaking, she finds the act boring. Q U I R K S ► Relaxed Demeanor - She very rarely gets passionate about things, for better or worse. ► Forgiving - Though not adverse to issuing penalties, Nighean will often forgive an underling's errors. ► Compromising - Even when she has the upper hand, Nighean is willing to reach a compromise. ► Strange Speech - Nighean has an odd manner of speaking, seeming like a foreigner that hasn't picked up the nuances of language. ► Long Term Thinker - Nighean tends to heavily consider the effects of things on her long term plans, and many of her traits are the result of this. S T R E N G T H S ► Magical Nature - Like many powerful voidsent, Nighean can sense and manipulate magic in ways mortals can scarcely imagine. ► Regeneration - So long as she has aether - drawn from the land or her own deep pool - she'll regenerate almost instantly. ► Strong Will - Nighean's powerful will can resist not just controlling effects, but aether addiction as well. ► Telepathy - Nighean can read the surface thoughts of sapient beings, and "whisper into their hearts". ► Immunities and Resistances - Non-magical poisons, diseases, and the like have no effect on Nighean. She is resistant to direct damage, magical or mundane. ► Mirrors - Though not without their own drawback, Nighean cannot truly be destroyed as long as any Mirror survives. W E A K N E S S E S ► Anti-Void Measures - Nighean is still subject to measures that specifically target voidsent, such as wards and bindings. ► True Name - Anyone who learns Nighean's true name can bind, control, or banish her with little more than plainly spoken words. ► Favored Mortals - Not only are they a blind spot, but targeting them will draw her out. ► Tainted Aether - The taint of her aether forces her to expend effort to contain and hide it. ► Capped Capacity - There is a limit on how much aether any one Mirror can hold, preventing her from becoming more powerful. ► Lover, Not A Fighter - Though powerful and clever, Nighean has little experience in combat, and is a poor short-term tactician. M I R R O R S ► Esoterica - A lover of knowledge. Presently in the "Far East". ► Melodia - Fond of children, watching over them. Often in The Black Shroud ► Imperia - Wrathful and dominating. Presently watching over Halanuu descendants at the Ghimlyt Dark. ► Drammatica - Severed from the group, and now transformed into a Seeker named "Aibnat Alzalam". ► Previous - Several mirrors were created, and have since been "shattered". 🖉 Relationships (Spoilers) ⊰ RELATIONSHIPS ⊱ GROUPS "The mortal want for order leads themselves to gather in oft close-knit groups. Once so gathered, their want to submit to the perceived authority of the group without question makes such both terribly useful...and incredibly dangerous." The Halanuu Bloodline, bound protector "Descendants of the Mhachi Voidmage, Gauri Halanuu, I am bound to ensure their bloodline lasts as long as I do. Though I would normally detest such a binding, and seek the end of it, most of their bloodline has forgotten me...and I must admit I enjoy the companionship of a few. Truly am I want to maintain our covenant, now...though with mine own intent in mind, rather than Gauri's" ⚙ ✔ The Cult, idol "My little group of incompetent, adoring mortals. They have their place...mostly in gathering things I need. Hardly can I trust them with anything more complex. Last I did, they fouled up so horribly that I was forced to cull half of them, including all of the leadership. Twas such a waist. The current incarnation is somewhat more reliable, however. There may be hope for them yet." ⚙ ✔ Nevermorn, special advisor "Not a day goes by where I do not wonder if one of them is want to destroy me or not. Yet the risks are worth it, as many doors - previously closed - are now open to me through this organization and its leader, Lady Dusk. I would be a fool, however, it I did not acknowledge the instability of the group as a result of Dusk's attempt to gather diametrically opposed individuals for want of balance. Then again, I oft wonder if this is what having a proper family is like." ✔ Raven's Watch, ally "Voidhunters and their ilk, they would be a nuisance I am want to avoid...yet my association with Lady Dusk has given me the unique opportunity to work with them. Already have a few come to learn of my nature, and due to those self same associations, are willing to give me a chance. There are few things I enjoy more than wooing people once so set against me to my side." ● Sable Tree Company, persona non grata "Moons ago, serendipity saw me meeting this group in the Sea of Clouds, where we had the common goal of watching the skies. While there are a few among them I yet favor, I find myself unwelcome. Their leader, Veyha, seems want to attack me on sight. Tis no doubt simply due to my nature, for I cannot imagine aught else I may have done to deserve such ire. Alas, even if I still wished to visit, she has warded the entire grounds against me." ● FAVORED "My daughters, my consorts, and those darling mortals who are fonder of me than is reasonable...and I am want to dote upon them all." Sahli Wiht, daughter "The first of my daughters, and easily one my favorites. Though there is less of me in her than the others, she has ever looked upon me with fondness. She is quick to aid those in need, strike down evil, and truly one of the few bits of proof that a part of me may yet be redeemable. If I have any fear at all, it is that one day she or Adrah will turn against me." ♥ ✔ Adrah Feniq, daughter "The eighth of my daughters, and another of my favorites. Kind, like Sahli, she is also impressively industrious, having skill at multiple trades. Somewhat of a loner, she is not as quick to aid others. Yet if I heard of the homeless suddenly bestowed new tools and shoes from some anonymous benefactor, and learned she was behind it, it would not shock me." ♥ ✔ Kahti Wiht, consort "For the longest time, she knew not that she was mine, and when she learned the truth, she tried to reject me, yet her own relationship to Zohka weakened her resolve. Though she still has her doubts, they melt away in my presence." ♥ ♡ ✔ Zohka Feniq, consort "This one surprised me, and such is rare. First growing close to Kahti, she learned of me when I rescued her from a tense situation on Kahti's behalf. The more she learned of me, the more curious became. Then came the matter of Adrah. I'll not discuss the details, but She, Kahti, and myself became closer while raising the girl." ♥ ♡ ✔ IRRITANTS "Few are the numbers of mortals that are a true threat to me, yet many are irritating. They are akin to difficult-to-remove splinters." Veyha Yanjahl, lovely obstruction "Veyha is a keeper, witch, and huntress...and I do find her attractive. Yet as the leader of Sable Tree, she has opposed my presence since first we met, and has most recently attacked me and set up wards around their estate to...discourage my visits. Yet a number of her own find me pleasant to be around, and I have done naught to earn such ire. Fair is fair, I suppose: one should not trust my kind...but given this supposed huntress seems to neither hunt nor report me, I doubt much her motives stop at 'she is voidsent'." 🗡 ● "SISTERS" "Those I am want to refer to as 'sister' are often voidkin, or otherwise closer to the void than they are to their mortal origins. Mistake me not: though our nature binds us, I do not immediately trust them, nor are they like to trust me." Aelwyn Sutorei, little sister "Though she might not agree, I am want to think of her as my adopted little sister, and like many siblings, there is a rivalry there. Perhaps it is more intense than your usual rivalry, but such is to be expected. Lately she seems to be warming up to me, and I have not yet decided if it is a genuine warming, or if she is merely taking advantage of me for her own ends. I suppose, in the end, I'll either be pleased or proud." ★ ✔ Seraphine Gestalt, distant sister "I have already forgotten what first drew my attention to Seraphine, though I recall meeting her at a masquerade. Lady Dusk has bid me to get her husband to visit the spire. Mayhap I will, in time, yet my personal interest is in Seraphine. It seems we may have very similar dispositions: bound to protect a mortal family, and having adopted that family as our own...yet she is not quite as relaxed as I. Truly does she seem paranoid...and I can not blame her." ♦ ● PLEASING "I wonder...is my enjoyment of mortals like a mortal's enjoyment of a pet?" Siegfried Blutritter, horn handler "He has lovely eyes, and is one of the few people who thought to try stroking my horns to see if it soothed me. Lady Dusk treats him as a son, yet I recall not what the truth of their relation is. Mayhap I would pursue him for romance if not for her threats regarding such. Lately I have taken note of him spending time with one of my 'sisters', and it dawns on me how Lady Dusk must feel." ★ ✔ Arlia Kreiston, pleasing piratess "I generally do not consider myself a fool. I know Arlia may merely tolerate my presence at the orders of Veyha, want to find some sort of weakness, so I am yet guarded with her. That aside, were one to assume she is genuine, she has always been tolerant of me, despite Sable's stance. I should more oft seek her company, now that I think of it." ★ ✔ Holo Wolf, darling dreamer "A strange young woman subject to terrible nightmares for reasons I shall not delve into. She has grown close by necessity, due to my ability to steal the nightmares from her, and allow her peaceful slumber. Recently she spoke to me of seeking eternal life, and I have made an offer to her. A part of me wishes she would abandon such an idea, yet if she does not, then I should naturally want for her to seek it by my hand." ★ ✔ Lihya Zharipoh, cute catte "Were one want to sum up Lihya in a single word, twould be 'naive', I should think. She is one of those of the 'blue magic' tradition, and learned to consume aether through study of my kin. Quickly did she take to me, seeing me as just another entity to befriend. I think I shall keep her around, for at least her want to serve her companions." ♦ ● ALLIES "I will never understand the want of many of my kin to rely solely on their own power. Mayhap that comes with believing yourself to be untouchable. I am prey to no such delusions." Lady Dusk, faux sister "To think she was want to destroy me on our first meeting. I imagine her pet professor, Aulsoix, yet does. Lady Dusk herself seems to be rather taken with me, now, seeing me as not too different from herself. I should think her easily exploited with such thoughts, yet she gives me pause, and I am want to see where they lead. Regardless, her organization's mission aligns with my own, and the connections are quite useful, so I am want to give her my support." ★ $ ✔ Aulsoix Claimane, foolish prof. "A fool, and not the useful sort where my plans are concerned. I fear I recall not our introduction due to the shattering of a mirror, but I have heard it was a poor one, he demanding my submission. Twould seem he did not get it, and what I have seen since has revealed to be a man so desperately needing to control all around him. Truly does he seem rather typical for a voidmage. Tis irritating that I must tolerate him for the foreseeable future." ★ ✖ OTHER Rhuli'a Kanjun, freedom fighter "When first I met him, he was just another man I attempted to trap and consume. Yet when the moment came where he might take advantage of me, he did not. Truly did I not even sense a hesitation...the thought seemed not to cross his mind. When he learned of my supposed subjugation to Kahti, he sought to free me of my bonds. Seemingly an honorable man...until he learned I was voidsent. The way he admired Kahti for her power and supposed summoning of me makes me wonder about the truth of him. Mayhap some day when I am bored, I will seek to learn more of him." ♦ ● Gospel Gestalt, sister's spouse "Once was I meant to find him, and invite him to treat with Lady Dusk. Find him I did, but quite by accident. I rather enjoyed getting to know him, however briefly. Whether or not his spouse will let me visit with him again, however, remains to be seen." ♦ ✔ More, pending "Other people exist in my life, too." � 🖉 OOC (Spoilers) ⊰ PLAYER POV ⊱ Goals Nighean role is generally that of a pseudo-antagonist. By this, I mean she can function as an antagonist or as a helpful side character, depending on the story. Originally, I meant her to be an villan for a private plot, but she's grown to take a larger role. Actually destroying her will take some doing, beyond your usual hack and slash, so I welcome whatever. I honestly don't know what my author goals are for this character, but she's fun to play, so I'm just going to keep at it. As with all my characters, I'd like to experience and participate in similar stories with a vast array of characters. I will just as happily interact IC with a paladin as a psychopath. I enjoy IC drama, and I especially adore ethical dilemmas...though with Nighean, it's more about presenting them than receiving them. At the end of the day, though, I want myself and my fellow role players to walk away from a scene satisfied and/or wanting more. A note on names, origins and goals: Nighean has an actual, true name hidden in my notes. It will only be revealed through roleplay, so don't ask. Her ultimate motives and origin are likewise hidden. Lore Compliance I favor lore plausible roleplay. This is roleplay that adheres to concrete lore, but fills in the places where the lore has gaps with whatever seems reasonable and artistically appropriate. By "reasonable", I mean that it must adhere to concrete lore (That is, things that have been directly observed to be true during the MSQ and side quests), should avoid conflicting with "fuzzy" lore (lore given by NPCs which might be false but has not been proven to be), and should fit in with the narrative style of Final Fantasy XIV (which, admittedly, can vary wildly). My justification for this is that Final Fantasy XIV has Unreliable Narrator Syndrome. NPCs are often wrong about the history of things, assuming they don't outright lie to you, and even the Encyclopedia Eorzea is written from the point of view of the NPCs. I might also accept less plausible private head-canons which are accepted by the group I'm in, again, so long as they fit in an artistic way. In any case, if I'm violating lore as you know it, please bring it up to me OOC. Do expect me to debate the lore with you, but understand my intention is to reach an agreement...not "win", which I don't think is possible. RP Limits Ultimately, I'm all about an interesting and entertaining story. I enjoy "dynamic" roleplay just as much as (if not more than) private stories. In either case, I don't expect Nighean to take center stage in any plot aside from my own. I'm pretty okay with most themes and twists, as long as they're not overdone. Anything from Light-Hearted Fun to Dark and Violent themes are okay by me, so long as it seems realistic. There are two important caveats, however: First: While I'd normally prefer warnings about things that might make my character unplayable, I realize they can come up with no warning with a character like Nighean...but expect the character to respond appropriately. Second: I will try to abort a scene or plot if I find out it's making someone seriously uncomfortable Out of Character. It's hard to entertain people when they're upset, after all! I'm fine with story-driven character romance and/or "sexy fun times", but I'm typically not interested in ERP, preferring to "fade to black". I don't suggest coming after me for ERP for a variety of reasons, many of which are mood-dependant and completely unpredictable. ⊰ SCREENSHOTS ⊱ Nighean stopping to observe the fall of Dalamud in the chaos prior to the calamity. Nighean negotiates with her supposed mistress. Nighean gets a ride from her allied ahriman, Fiaclan'glic. Standing in the moonlight, Nighean watches over her charges. Nighean ruminating on recent events deep within Nevermorn's estate.   ⊰ MUSICAL THEMES ⊱ Tentatively, these: ● Blue Öyster Cult Cover - Don't Fear The Reaper (The Spiritual Machines Cover) - The anthem about the acceptance of death takes on a far more sinister tone when you learn Nighean is all but immortal. ● AG & Brad Gordon - Terrible Thing - It's hard to contest that Nighean is both a beautiful and terrible thing. ● Kerli - Savages - When Nighean is playing a submissive sexual role to lure "savage mortals" to their end. ● In This Moment - Sick Like Me - When Nighean is in an rare, honest relationship. ● Milck - Devil Devil - Contemplating the machinations of other voidsent and maligned entities. ● Dark Souls III - Dancer of The Boreal Valley - Battle theme for Nighean as an antagonist. ⊰ TV TROPES ⊱ Personality/World View ► Noble Demon - Even the most cynical eye has to admit Nighean can be downright benevolent. ► Affably Evil - Nighean's pleasant demeanor usually isn't an act. ► Long Game - She can wait. ► Above Good And Evil - Good and Evil are petty, mortal concepts and concerns. Lesser Abilities ► Sinister Scythe - Nighean favors a scythe when holding back, typically for symbolism. ► Casting A Shadow - A lot of Nighean's "weaker" magic is like this. ► Telepathy - Nighean can read surface thoughts and send little "whispers". ► Magic Mirror - She enjoys using mirrors for communication and as gates. ► Speak Of The Devil - Saying any of Nighean's names (true or not) in a mirror three times will get her attention. ► More Than Mind Control - Nighean creates her thralls this way (combined with a bit of magic), but as it takes a while... ► Psycho Serum - ...A potion derived from her blood transforms them, extending their life, and fully binds them to her will. Greater Abilities ► Reality Warper - Nighean has such skill, but great changes require an appropriate price be paid... ► Deal With The Devil - ...and the mortals who ask for such changes will be made to pay for them. Weaknesses ► I Know Your True Name - How to control Nighean...if only someone could find it. ► Geas - Nighean is bound to protect Gauri's descendants. The exact terms are terribly loose, however. ► Cast From Hit Points - If deprived (or unwilling) to use an external source, Nighean's magic becomes this. Mirrors ► Self Duplication - Of course...though it takes a lot of effort. ► Literal Split Personality - Each mirror leans hard towards a specific trait. ► Hive Mind - Good luck playing the mirrors against each other. ► Soul Jar - Each mirror is essentially this. ► Laser Guided Amnesia - What happens when a Mirror is destroyed. History Pending. 🖉

Sidebar (Spoilers) ⪻ NIGHEAN DORCHA ⪼ IN BRIEF [tumblr] Race - Voidsent Rank/Type - 3rd Rung Succubus(?) Age - 5000+ Name Day - Unknown Reverence - Scathach Disposition - Neutral Evil, Type 1 Color Alignment - Black-Green ► Orientation: Asexual ► Binding: Bound to a Bloodline ► Bound Role: Protector ► Hair color: Jet Black ► Eye color: Amber ► Favorite Food: Aether borne of Lust or Love 🖉

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