Ryuji Malaguld

Ryuji Malaguld
"There's no good or bad side. Just two sides holding different views."
_Gender	_Male
_Race	_Au Ra
_Clan	_Raen
_Birthplace	_Azim Steppe
_Residence	_Othard
_Guardian	_ Thaliak, the Scholar
_Nameday	_25th Sun of the 3rd Astral Moon
_Age	_25
_Height	_203cm
_Weight	_85KG
_Job or Occupation	_Ronin
_Hobbies	_Fishing, Meditate
_Maritial Status	_It's a secret
_Sexuality	_Demisexual
_Alignment	_Neutral Good
_Server	_Cerberus

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General Information

Ryuji Malaguld (マラグルド 竜児, Maragurudo Ryūji), is an Au Ra who hails from the continent of Othard. As someone born at Azim Steppe he isn't stranger to conflict due to it being a constant between Xaela tribes. A curious person by nature to what the unknown world is he is willing to travel great lengths just to see new places he has never been, a habit that has been dimming less by each passing summer but that in one way or another will always be present in his life. Since little, he learned how to respect and be respectful towards not only other people as well as their culture, something he follows even now that he moved to Limsa Lominsa on the Eorzean continent. During his stay overseas he made some acquaintances, and while some encounters he had were good others were really bad. He might not have many friends, being able to count them with the fingers of one hand, but the ones he has are respected deeply and he’s never willing to betray them, especially his wife.

Although kind-hearted in nature he has a belief that every conflict has its own different standpoint and perspective, that there is no good or bad side, and will always try to avoid jumping into one before knowing both sides of the story. However, no matter how hard he believes in this, if he sees something he deems unfair (e.g:. bullying the weak), he will probably make a stand since violence shouldn't be used as a solution to a problem.

Appearance

He tries to wear clothing fitting for each occasion, sometimes spending a good amount of time to find an adequate garment. Despite this, he has a preference for loose and comfortable clothing that allows his body to move freely and relax. When wearing armor he tries to make it as light as he possibly can, taking care to avoid exaggerating his lack of weight since armor is meant for protection and not for fashion or comfort. The muscles of his body are a bit toned thanks to the training he underwent (and keeps doing even today) but aren’t very noticeable due to being mostly hidden beneath his clothes or armor. He is physically capable to fight and travel great lengths in a short time.

His long white hair is rarely seen loosen and is kept held instead in a ponytail, both out of personal preference and to avoid getting it in the way of his chores. Lately, however, he was been musing about the possibility of cutting it short after the western style and fashion he witnesses in Kugane. His face is adorned with a small number of scales, more prominent in the cheeks and chin area, as well as a calm and collected expression that it’s always accompanied by a gentle smile. This is better seen when he becomes lost in thought while looking at the ocean (which has a calming effect on him). One of his discerning features is his odd-eyes (right is yellow, left is blue), something his mother always told him, as well as to his brother, it was gifted to them both by Azim and Nhaama to show them how much they were loved. The twins also lack glowing limbal rings.

When walking, and even standing, he keeps his backs mostly straight. During formal situations he sits in seiza-style, a habit he doesn't show when near friends or alone as he just sits with his legs crossed, revealing a more relaxed side.

Personality

Personality Traits

• Loyal
• Harsh
• Kind
• Reserved
• Generous
• Well-intentioned
• Realistic
• Caring

Mannerisms

Due to the continuous confrontations between tribes in Azim Steppe, Ryuji needed to become a capable fighter from a very young age, something that made him courageous in the face of danger and especially if someone important to him is in trouble. Although he is very confident in his abilities he is too self-conscious of his limitations (sometimes too much) and ends up giving himself less credit than what he should, going as far as doubting about himself and if he is capable of accomplishing what is needed to. Because of this, he resents assuming/being given leadership, but he is the first to ensure that what is necessary gets done. His pragmatism and sense of responsibility lead others to trust and follow him and in turn, knowing about this, he tries to not disappoint them and avoids at all cost betraying their trust. As he always keeps his word he despite people who aren’t able to do the same.

He has a sense of humor and is receptive towards jokes and puns, especially between friends, but he is also respectful and won’t partake in it if the situation is not appropriate or if he is working. He goes as far as, during duty, treating his friends more formally or respectfully.

"Someone might not be there. Someone you love may disappear before your very eyes. It's tough when you live your life thinking that way. But that's why I fight..." The Au Ra treasures his friendships and the relations he builds. He's a very good listener being capable of advising his friends on several aspects of life and goes out of his way to help them if needed. Despite this, he tries to keep his problems to himself and fight them alone, even when depressed.

During these times he can be seen looking at the Ocean since it has a calming and relaxing effect on him. Deep down he harbors a fear of being forgotten and can’t stand the idea of losing someone, especially someone important to him. The doubts he has about himself sometimes make this feeling pop up in his mind and he can’t help but feel depressed about it.

Although he is very perceptive to details, being able to easily notice small changes, things out of place, or even something suspicious, he has very little sense of direction being unable to follow the direction to new places, something that proves most of the time an inconvenience since he loves traveling a meeting new places. However, this is something that happens less the more times he travels to a place.

"It's like killing two pigs with one stone." Even after interacting with a bunch of Eorzea, he didn’t fully learn the language yet. As a result of this, sometimes, he might confuse some words he’s not used to or unconsciously make up phrases on the fly whenever he does not know the correct word or phrase.

Philosophy & Ideals

Aside from believing in the Auri creation myth, like many Au Ra do, Ryuji believes in the existence of the Kami due to his mother teaching. He respects however that other people might have different beliefs.

Quirks

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On Hand

Bellow, it's a list of things that's normally in Weiss's possession.

Weaponry:

Izuminokami Kanesada

An Hingashian styled sword given by his father that is typically kept slung across the left hip.

Equipment:

Samurai Armor

An expensive and high ranked armor which his master bought him when they reached Kugane for the first time. It combines plate and scales, both laced together and covers the wearer's trunk and vital spots. Ryuji got it as his master's belief on his strengths as well as his wish to protect his pupil.

Soul of the Reaper

Soul Crystal entrusted by Banok to Weiss. Upon the surface of this multi-aspected crystal are carved the myriad deeds of reapers from eras past.

Backpack

This is a list of things that is either on his pouches or his Chocobo's backpack.

Satchel:

Coinpurse

A simple coin purse made of soft leather, containing a few hundred gil to cover his traveling expenses.

Map

A map of the realm that he bought.

Sketchbook

A Sketchbook with a cover made of leather giver to him by his wife, as a present so he can draw at will. This also seconds as a journal.

Waterskin

A container made of Goatskin that he uses to hold water.

Provisions

Some basic cooking ingredients and spices as well as dried fruit and meat used for when he is traveling.

Rice Balls

His favorite food for when he is traveling. Always brings two or three with him on his provisions.

Yol's Whistle

A whistle used to call his Yol, earned after he passed through Bardam's Mettle ritual of passage.

Change of Clothes:

Family’s Suikan

A Suikan given as a memento by his mother. To this day, when relaxing or just out of work hours, it’s the piece of clothing which he wears the most. It’s Hingashian made and materials like silk are involved as well as precise craftsmanship, which makes it an item of great value.

Working Yukata

When doing light work or small assignments, that doesn't depend in physical confrontations, this is the clothing which Ryuji uses instead of the heavy armor he is usually seen with when traveling. It’s a more light and comfortable garment that lets him move 100% freely. Like his Suikan, this Yukata is also of Hingashian origin.

Nomad's Coat

A coat he brought back from his Far-Eastern Campaign when he ended up being washed towards Azim Steppe. Not only a one of traditional garments of his people but also a memento of the place he was born into.

Combat & Weaponry

Although his master, a former Doman samurai, properly trained Ryuji so that he could become a stronger and faster warrior and in how to balance his strength and speed, the latter attribute would be the one where the Au Ra would be more distinguished. Thanks to this he is capable of doing quick swings with his blade that are difficult to follow with untrained eyes. The way he moves on the battlefield makes one believe his opponents are making a swift dance with death itself thanks to the way he moves around swiftly and lands his blows in quick succession with efficiency and precision. He knows however that there are warriors far more powerful than him, so he keeps training his mind and body to avoid perishing on the battlefield. He is open to learning new techniques and styles if it helps him hone his skills, never betraying, however, the path of the samurai. This said and despite the sword being the area where his skills would stand out the most, there were other areas he was trained in that helped him complement his swordsman and warrior skills.

• Hand-to-Hand: Hand-to-hand combat was taught to train not only his body but also his mind, following a strict training of concentration and discipline. Although it was aimed to balance both strength and speed, Ryuji ended up being more prone to using his agility and dealing with attacks in quick succession instead of focusing on single strong yet slow blows. One of the teachings in this area was how to confront an armed opponent and how to disarm him to regain vantage on the battlefield. Recently during a trip to the far-east, he developed his footwork further to a point to slide around an opponent during a physical confrontation or to better avoid attacks.

• Kyujutsu: Kyujutsu, the word used by the Doman to refer to bow arts. Despite not being taught to a point he would rival expert Bowmans, the Au Ra was taught how to moderately use a bow and arrow, not only for him to be able to use one but also to help him train his concentration and attention to the surrounding area. Not only this but his master also saw it as a vital skill for a warrior to learn. Although it is possible to see Ryuji using a bow on some rare occasions, it isn’t something very commonly seen as he prefers the company of his trustful katana.

• Sojutsu, Naginatajutsu, and Bojutsu: Sojutsu, Naginatajutsu, and Bojutsu, or the art of the spear, the art of the glaive and the art of the staff as the Doman call it, was taught in the later stages of his training. The reason behind this was to teach him how to battle these weapon wielders and how to deflect their attacks in opposition to how to use the weapons. It was also something Ryuji wasn’t interested to wield, not out of disrespect towards the art of wielding it but out of personal preference.

• Kenjutsu: Kenjutsu, the art of the sword, is (as previously said) the area where Ryuji stands out the most, being one he trained not only when he met his master but also with his father as a child before leaving the Steppes. It evolved with him through the years not only due to his training in the art of the sword but as well to the physical and mental training he had to undergo. Thanks to the teachings of his master in other arts, Ryuji's swordsmanship style reached a point he was able to develop something he could call his own, making use of everything he learned. As he learns new things, he tries to assimilate them to their techniques in a way he can better improve his sword arts.

• Aether: Ryuji was never one to be able to use magic effectively let alone to leave his training to learn about its ways. However, after interacting with Eorzeans and hearing about Aether, what it was, and how it could be used, the samurai got an interest in how to better use Aether alongside his sword skills to boost their effects. Despite not being able to grasp it entirely, and using it already in some of his skills, he fails to properly use it and isn’t yet able to make full use of their capabilities. Therefore he’s willing to put some effort into learning further about it so he can have a better understanding of its usage and how to employ it efficiently on his skills.

Main Weapon

Izuminokami no Kanesada – His father gave him this sword as a memento to give luck and protection on Ryuji’s journey and as a symbol of his desire to see the well-being of his son. The blade once belonged to a renowned swordsman before ending up on the Steppe, and despite the many uses it might have had, the sword looks as good as new. It’s a normal-sized Katana that is very treasured by her new owner, who hardly lets her away from him.

Experience Log

Here is a list of recent and/or notable fights, roleplay scenes, etc. that Weiss has been a part of. This list is by no means all inclusive, and serves more as a general reference as to what he has been up to.

• Opponent Name (Date) : Weapon. Details about the fight.

Likes		Dislikes
The Ocean: - Traveling: - Stars/Starry sky: - Chocobos: -		Liars: - Moonless nights: - Tight clothes: - Disrespect: -

Skills		Education
-: - -: - Swimming: He knows how to handle himself even around the most vicious types of waters and can hold his breath beneath them for quite some time.		-: - -: - -: -

Strengths		Flaws
Strong-willed: - Perceptive to Details - Speedy Built: His body is built for speed, making him faster than most but weaker in strength when compared to others. Adaptability: He can easily adapt to his environment. This is something he is especially good at if it’s on the wilderness.		Bottling Up: - Self-Doubt: - Too Nice: - Little sense of direction: -

Fears		Favorites
Losing someone: - Dying in vain: - Being forgotten: - Forging Connections: - Sleep paralysis: -		Food: Any rice dish, sweets. Drinks: Water. Favorite Color: Cobalt Blue

Early Life

Childhood

Birth under a Starlight Sky

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It was during one bright moon night, as if being blessed by Nhaama, that two Au Ra twins were born in Azim Steppe in the Malaguld tribe. As their mother was a Raen and their father a Xaela, everyone was eager to know how their scales would come out, a debate that was on even before their birth. To the surprise of everyone present, each had been born with a different color from the other; while one was white as the day the other twin scales were as dark as the night, thus honoring not just their parent's lineage but also the Dawn Father and the Dusk Mother. The bigger surprise, however, was that boys were born not only with no limbal rings but as well as different sets of odd-eyes color; the Xaela boy had his right eye tinted with the blue one while his left one was yellow, as for the Raen the opposite was true. Everyone saw it as an omen from the Steppes, that the twins were accepted both by Azim and Nhaama, thus having eyes representing both the sun and the moon.

The years passed and they were taught by their father, Muge, how to defend themselves. From the two, Fugetsu was the strongest and the one who had more discipline, while Ryuji was the faster and focused one. Alone they had their strengths and weaknesses, but as a pair, they were a force to be recon and all adults had great expectations for them. While the art of war was taught by their father, it was their mother who educated them about the kami and to be thankful for the things they were given, as well as how to write and read. As they grew older Fugetsu became accustomed to the Azim Steppe, while Ryuji became curious as to how the world beyond the Steppe looked like. When he realized the plans of Ryuji to depart on a journey, Fugetsu was against the idea, but soon changed his mind upon seeing how determined the Raen was to follow his dream. When their parents came to know about their son's plan, however, out of worry of his well-being they forbade him from leaving the Steppe. It took Fugetsu, a battle with his father (who lost on purpose), and the promise to keep in touch through letters for them to change their mind.

On the day of his departure, the whole tribe went to see him off. His father gave him the sword he had earned long ago from a renowned swordsman and his mother gave him a change of clothes she made herself themed around the garments used from where she hailed, gifts that he treasures to this very day.

Adolescence

The Wandering Samurai

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Some days after he started his journey, Ryuji found himself lost. He had followed the directions his tribe gave him and even asked some traveling merchants for directions to the nearest settlement, but somehow ended up getting the opposite route.

As the hours went by, the moon started showing itself the sky. His stomach growled with hunger as he didn't eat for hours, thus deciding to call it a day and camp for the night. He heard of the Garlean threat, which hadn’t reached the Steppe, so he decided that making a bonfire would call for unwanted attention even if it meant eating raw food for the night. After making his camp, with a bed made from leaves and the stars as a roof, he decided to hunt for some food. He was tired of eating insects, so decided to step up his game since he saw a pond nearby earlier that day, which meant he could hope to eat some frog legs for his dinner. He followed a path of fireflies until he reached his destinations and as he had thought there were frogs around, croaking as if they were part of an orchestra. Little by little he got near the pond and as was preparing to make his move, the croaking ceased, making the Raen stop in his place – “Was it my fault?” – he thought, afraid of having to spend another meal eating nothing but bugs. However, his question was soon answered when a group of people walked by in the distance, guided by the light of their paper lanterns. The boy watched carefully as they moved in a hurry while mumbling something beneath their helmets. As he paid better attention he noticed they were wearing a full set of armor tainted in a dark color. He has never seen anything like that (then again he barely knew anything outside of the Steppe) but somehow he knew that he should keep his distance from that group. He went back to the camp while making sure he wasn’t leaving any kind of traces behind. During that night he could barely close his eyes but eventually fell into a deep slumber.

The next day he suddenly woke up to the sound of something moving nearby. He grabbed his things and started moving again in the direction where he thought the nearest settlement was. On the way there he met a traveling man wearing a sword on his belt. At first, Ryuji thought it was best to keep his distance from the man as the previous encounter from last night still lingered in his memory – “I ain’t a Garlean, boy.” – said the man in a calm voice as if reading his mind. It was as if a single look of that man was enough to know a person's soul, not only that but he also seemed to be a great fighter – “How did you... know?” – asked the Au Ra still incredulous with such feat. The man smiled and looked at him with a tranquil look, but instead of answering the question he just bowed and started walking again. At first, Ryuji did nothing but watch the man going his way, but soon after his legs started moving on their own and he ran in his direction – “Please, teach me!” – he asked, without thinking. The man ignored him and kept walking his path, but something deep from within the Raen's whole being was screaming, almost imploring, to be taught by that strange warrior. He followed the man everywhere for the next days, asking every once in a while the very same question "Please, teach me!". Eventually, the man gave up, seeing as the flame of certainty burned bright in Ryuji’s eyes, agreeing in the end to teach him his ways. For the next years, they would be master and pupil, and it would be thanks to him that the boy became the warrior he is today.

Adulthood

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Recent Times

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Common		Uncommon
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Relationship Status Key

Positive Standing     Neutral Standing     Negative Standing

Trusted Physical Attraction Romantic Attraction

Significant Other Business Uncertain/Puzzled

Deceased Enemy/Rival NPC

Inner Circle		Family
Musashi, mentor. Show text Musashi was a wandering swordsman without a master who found Ryuji near Azim Steppe. When the boy saw him, somehow he knew from the start that Musashi was a strong person, asking right away for the man to teach him his ways. After being asked too many times, and seeing Ryuji’s will to learn as well as how determined he was, the swordsman eventually took him under his wing. He didn’t teach only the way of battle, but also of the mind, the soul, and even taught him how the world functions, the importance of respect towards others, and how right and wrong were just a matter of perspective. It was thanks to Musashi that Ryuji invested in drawing, as his master told him it would help him train his focus. Friend Name Show text Description of relationship (optional). Friend Name Show text Description of relationship (optional).		Izayoi Naeuri (苗売 十六夜 Naeuri Izayoi) Show text Once a retainer for an important noble on Kugane who ended up being persecuted by the Sesisegumi, Izayoi found herself lost and without hope as she didn’t know anything about the world outside her master’s residence. As she didn’t have anywhere to go nor where to return, she decided to leave Kugane and find a place where she could start her life anew. Not knowing the danger that awaited her beyond the city gates, soon finding that she had to run for her survival and to eat anything she found that was edible. For some kind of luck, or maybe because the Kamis took pity on her, she always was able to reel big fish from the sea far easily ending up with plenty for the whole day. After wandering for some time she ended up meeting Muge, a Xaela Au Ra that was exiled, and eventually saw a kindred spirit in him. The pair helped each other and eventually fell in love, going soon after to Azim Steppe, Muge's home. When she gave birth to her children, Izayoi got too attached to them and became over-protective of them. While she didn’t teach them how to fight, she did teach them the importance of all living things and about the Kami, as well as the importance of being thankful for what they had. She also instructed them in writing and reading. Her past, however, is something that only she and her husband know. Muge Himaa (ヒマー ムゲ Himaa Muge) Show text It is said that in the Himma clan one out of every three pregnancies results in twins, a fate that followed Muge even after his exile. When he found in Izayoi the love his clan couldn’t afford to give, he soon found himself being a father of two Au Ra children; one Raen and one Xaela. Muge would willingly throw his life for both his wife and children and well for the Malaguld that welcome his family with open arms. Everything Ryuji learned about fighting when he lived on the Steppe it’s thanks to his father. He is also the one who gave him Izumi no Kami. Fugetsu Malaguld (マラグルド 風月 Malaguld Fugetsu) Show text If it wasn’t for the black hair, black Xaela scales, and odd-eyes with the same colors but on different sides (Right is blue and left is yellow), he and Ryuji would be identical twins. Back in the Steppe, they were very close and rarely were seen apart, a connection that would be kept until the day Ryuji left on the journey. The brother always helped each other and despite Ryuji’s decision to leave home Fugetsu didn’t oppose it and knew how to respect it.

Friends		Acquaintances
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Likely Locations		Affiliations
Kugane: Very High Azim Steppe: High Doma: Moderate Gangos: Low		Hingashi: Nationality.. Azim Steppe: Birthplace. Member of the Malaguld Tribe.

RP Hooks

• Azim Steppe
  Au Ras from the Steppe are likely to have met him.
• Wandering Samurai
  Ryuji travels not only for training but also to deepen his horizons and learn new arts. As such he will do a lot of traveling through the land, both to new places and to places he already visited.
• Fated Rival
  While honing his arts and training new ones, he will eventually start wishing to find someone to test his skills against.

Acceptable RP		Unacceptable RP
In-game & Discord RP. One on one & group settings. Mature & dark themes. Character Driven.		ERP or romantic relations. Concepts that disregard existing lore. Serious injury or even character death without prior discussion. RP with overpowered (WoL levels) or self-insert characters.

Player Info

I like to consider myself a flexible player who is willing to commit to a number of different types of scenes and role-play scenarios, but even I have my limits. If something is on the play list, assume it means yes, as long as it's within the context of the current play or ongoing plot. No's are typically a hard no, and it means don't ask for it.

I don’t have any preference regarding RP Themes, as long as they are coherent with my character. Nor do I mind doing quick RP that doesn’t affect my character (nothing of it will be counting for my character progression. It will be as if it never existed to hum) since I understand that there are people who just like to make RP without being stuck to a story.

I’m sorry if any of those things seemed hard, or if I gave the impression of being a real jerk, but there are things I don’t agree with and I prefer to state them from the start in order to avoid miscommunication or any sort of troubles.

My Policies

• Unannounced Role Play

  Since my wife (Mari Loire) doesn’t do RP, if I’m with her please avoid starting RP on the spot. I like to spend most of the time with her when she's logged in and since she doesn't do nor isn't interest in RPing I don’t find it fair for her to find herself dragged into something she is not fond of. I’ll only be open for RP when I have the RP tag on.

• No ERP

  I will never agree with doing ERP (even vanilla ones), permanent character death, or rape plots.

OOC Character Info		Links
Lore Adherence: I spent sometime reading the lore and asking other people for a second opinion and even though, in my opinion, everything on it is in the game lore, there is also the possibility that I may be wrong. Everything concerning this character that has not been confirmed by in-game lore should be taken with a grain of salt. Miscellaneous: There is a lot of information on this character wiki, but it is by no means completely comprehensive. There are chunks of backstory that are left intentionally vague so that details can be later added as developed through creative writing or in role-play revelation. Feel free to use Common or Uncommon rumors, or if you want to use a Rare Rumor as a plot hook or to spark RP, I would ask that you send me a tell first, to make certain it's alright. Contact: You can DM me through discord; Weiss#5320 Player Info: EU player, GMT+1.		Carrd: Carrd website for Weiss Chaos Archive: Chaos RP Character Database

Wiki Info		Credits
This wiki page is updated as the character's story changes. Last Updated: September 24, 2021		Please leave the credits section intact! Many people work very hard on their themes; please do not disrespect them! This theme was lovingly coded by Shieke. Feel free to use this theme for your character! I have taken inspiration from the following people: Bancroft Gairn: General theme ideas. Suen Shyu: Tab layout. Glioca Sargonnai: Layout, Barebones content template. Meallaire Sergenaux: Theme content. Weiss: Character Table, slight layout edit, and added the "Inventory" and "Combat" tab. A big thank you to all these lovely people!