Chika Ito

Chika Ito
Trade Division leader of Envisage of Night
Gender	Female
Race	Miqo'te
Clan	Keeper of the Moon
Citizenship	Unaffiliated
Age	Twenty-five
DOB	31st day of the 1st Astral, 1548
Professions	Owns 'Sew Beautiful' Leader of EoN's Trade Division
Mate	Engaged to Senah Lyehga
Offspring	Chika'a & Chika'to(twin boys/5 years old), Sonja(daughter/6 months old) Calista(daughter/born Dec.8th), Unknown(daughter/born Dec.23rd)
Server	Gilgamesh

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Chika Ito [pronounced Chi-ca Eat-o] comes from a very strict tribe, that consists of three families. The Ito tribe expands through nine generations, and are rather known for their wild way of living separated from society, and how they are savages when in battles. Unlike most Keepers of the Moon, and Miqo'tes in general, the tribe lives near Ul'dah. Chika hardly lives in her home on the tribe's piece of land, where all the tribe members mostly live. Instead she now lives outside of Limsa with her lover, and children.

Physical Appearance

Height:: 5 fulms 3 ilms || Weight:: 130 ponz || Voice:: Yoruichi in human forum from 'BLEACH' the English version of her voice

Hair color:: Black with deep wine highlights || Eye color:: Deep wine hues || Skin color:: Light Caramel

Reflecting the untamed personality she exerts in her daily life, the woman is more appealing on the outside rather than having a captivating persona. Many will confess that they would rather base any feelings for her off of her outer shell for no one enjoys her on a personal level such as her heart, or her soul. On endless toned, but lithe limbs, the woman stands at five fulms and 3 ilms, the maximum height of a Miqo'te female. Proportional with her lithe physique, and agile height, she comes in at one hundred thirty ponz. Certainly she is not made outright for hand to hand combat, but lingering in a defined feminine muscular system exists strength. A rather hidden potential to do devastating damage. While it may seem that the woman's body doesn't contain much muscle mass, but this is to assume. From the age of five she was trained in hand to hand combat, that pairs wonderfully with her teachings of an Archer, for if she ever finds herself disarmed she may quickly strike, and defend herself accordingly. Do not let your eyes play tricks on you. Hailing from well kept genetics Chika is not classified as unattractive. Curves are voluptuous, carved delicately out of the stature of the woman, and her hip beautiful and generous. Each dip, and detail, is tender never giving way to the predator that lurks within. The heated flesh that covers her body is stained a delicious, and rather tantalizing, caramel hue. Succulent mountains of tenderness adorn the Miqo'te's chest, and her bust is considerably large for her race. With the sea of caramel flesh, warm and soft, along with delicate womanly curves with her voluptuous features, the woman holds an inviting appearance. Once before her hair was long. Gossamer threads stained the darkest shade of black. Running wild throughout the ebony oblivion are highlights consisting of red wine hues. Mingling in with the darkness it enhances her physical appeal. After passing her family's test at the age of sixteen she has cut her hair short, and has kept it that way since. Often it is pushed up, and back, with a few strands of velvet escaping the hold and cradling her exotic features. Out of everything, though, the most prominent feature on Chika are her eyes. Pools of enchanting shades of wine red, coating each iris with their vibrant colors.

On the outside she may appear to be a flawless exotic woman, but this is not the case for beneath the clothes she conceals herself in almost constantly there are imperfections. Scars line her back from the cruelty of men. While they are not raised knotted mountains of scar tissue, the are fairly smooth and noticeable due to their pigment. While most of her flesh is a enchanting caramel shade the scars that are scattered about her back are a medium cream color. These marks were formed from whips.

Personality

   As a young girl she certainly found out how the world works. Incredibly intuitive her knowledge of life extends far past the naive blissful boundaries that surrounds a child's mind back then. Surviving her family's harsh wilderness nature for twenty-five years has taught the Miqo'te not everything in this world lasts. She has seen the cruelties of animals and beasts along with experiencing how nasty the other races can be, and in order to survive in this world you have to be strong, and unwavering. Due to this the woman's trust is extremely valuable and precious for it is difficult to achieve. It may be hard to gain her trust, but it is oh so easy to break it. Once you have betrayed, or forsaken, the young woman she will never trust you again. Naturally is Chika weary, and since she has trust issues, there are walls that guard her heart. Content on keeping everyone at arms length she hardly allows anyone into her heart that isn't her family, or really close friends.

   Faltering and failing is not an option for that is when you die. Her survival instincts are sharpened to a lethal point. Eat or be eaten is the motto that was instilled into her since birth, and she follows that to the fullest extent. Much like her mother Vy, this lady is very predatory. Taught little manners at the most vital stage in life, she tends to ignore propriety, and anything that is socially acceptable. Like using a fork and knife when eating. She'd much rather use her hands and teeth to rip her food to shreds for consumption. Please and thank you does not exist in her vocabulary, so often if she receives a gift she will just walk off without showing any gratitude. In the wild there is no need for impeccable mannerisms, so living there for all her life she hasn't been taught the valuable life assets such as civility. Most consider her uncivilized, but this is only her wild nature showing. Chika feels at home surrounded by the woods, and wilderness. Often when in a city she feels very uncomfortable, and tends to fall silent.

     Persistence is something that is hard wired into her genetic coding. From the age of four she started training as a Pugilist, and continues such training along with Archery. In Chika's mind there is always room for self improvement, always more things that she can better. From logical tactics, to how she makes her arrows, even down to how swift and vicious she is in battle. This very persistence leads to her suffocating seriousness. Chika doesn't know the meaning of fun, and hardly goofs off. To laying on her back, and forcing herself to have sex with men to bring in Gil to help support the family tribe. Someone needs to teach her how to relax, and enjoy life.

        Usually this woman is brutally honest, and often is called cruel by being so. Others have taken an extreme disliking to the fact she lacks empathy, and the ability to sugar coat things all to appease and reassure someone. Honesty is something that she cherishes, after all most of the people in the world today are nothing but liars. What is the point of not being honest and up front? In doing so you can give too much false hope, so she sees no point really in not being as direct as she is.

     No one really enjoys being close to her heart because she is so wicked at times. When in emotional distress she is out right nasty, and she doesn't care who you are to her at the time. She will lash out, and make you hurt just as much as she is at that particular moment. Due to others not taking a liking to her, she is cold and standoffish. Around her heart walls are erect, all in defense of course. Chika keeps everyone at arms length to further protect herself from their cruelty. Though inside lurks a woman hungering, longing, for the warmth, love, and devotion of a passionate lover. There is more to her as to why she is so guarded.

     Inside Chika rages an inner conflict that has lead to her working for a brothel. When she was a about eighteen years of age she began to fall in love with Hyzenthlay, her best friend. So naturally this worried her considering society's views on homosexuals. This has lead to her thinking that she is some how flaws, and broken horribly, because of her attraction the same gender. Often she struggles with accepting who she truly is inside, but this is the main reason why she is guarded. She can never let anyone know that she truly loves and adores women, and actually loathes men. She hates their touch, and finds no attraction in their bodies, or personalities. This is why she works in a brothel to fight against who she is, to force herself to like men.

     Beneath all this brimstone, and the thick guarded walls, is really a young woman who wishes to take care of her family. Raised to be family oriented she knows that helping take care of the tribe is an important in life. Most of her Gil goes into the family funds to help repair or build homes. On a stressful day you can find her working in her workshop on making furniture for the clan. Chika is actually the one in the family that makes the most money, and that is why Vy allows the heir to the family's 'throne' to work for a brothel. This young woman will always have her family's best interest at her. Her children are actually her strong point, and also her weakness. Upon finding out she was pregnant she first didn't accept it, didn't want to be a mother, but when she saw the twins as infants it softened her heart. They are part of the reason why she still is a brothel worker so she can provide a well cushioned life for Chika'a, Chika'to, and Sonja.

     There is hope, a brief glimmer of it that can be seen within her heart. It is hidden beneath her emotional scars, beneath the marred mess, but it is worth saving and seeing. There is the capability to love, to trust, to be remorseful and passionate. Once someone has captured her love, she is devoted and faithful, living to almost a wolfish point in being devoted to one's mate. Committing adultery is out of the question for she is faithful to a suffocating fashion, and will give up her work as a brothel woman. Possessive, and protective, she will lay her life on the line to protect the person who captures her heart and soul.

Family History

The Ito Tribe

The Ito Tribe is a clan consisting of three family tribes brought together, which is rare among the Keepers of the Moon. The family's are; Ito, Skyla, Verve. Everyone in the Skyla, and Verve, family clans were brought into the Ito tribe by marriage (or mating) to a member of the Ito family. Expanding through nine generations the Ito family has withstood the test of time. They are not your typical Keeper of the Moon tribe, or clan. Not because of the number of other family units that have merged with the Ito tribe, but because of their methods they carry on throughout life. Much like Seeker society, these Keepers have a strict code, and value on how they do things. Often it makes others believe that this family is taboo.

Classes & Training

What is unique about the family, and has gained them a secure foothold in continuing throughout the ages, is their way of fighting. In battles those born within this tribe fight for survival, and are incredibly vicious. There is no fear of death, no fear of killing another, and no fear of blood spilling for it is natural to them. Ito members are brutal, and often they are considered savages when locked in a brawl. From the moment a youngster can walk, whether male or female, they are taught fighting. For the first five years of training they must learn the arts, and walk the incessant path of the Pugilist. So from the age of four (or five in some cases) to ten an Ito is trained daily, and rather harshly, the way of a Pugilist. It is so that if they are ever disarmed they will still have a chance of survival. Also during this period time is taken to show the youths the basics of being an apothecary so that way they may tend to their wounds after battle. Upon reaching their tenth birthday they may finally pick their destined class. For males they mostly pick becoming Gladiator, Marauder, or Lancer. Females typically delve into the world of magic, or archery. For eight years (age 10-18) they are put through more extensive training on a daily basis. In the mornings they continue their leanings of being a Pugilist, and then in the evenings they study, and work on their chosen course. Finally at the age of eighteen, what this tribe considers the threshold of adulthood, they are given a test (see Xuízo Week for more information).

Rituals

This is what makes the Ito tribe taboo. They are not like other Keeper clans, and below are some of the main reasons. Rituals play a pivotal role within the tribe's dynamics, and its future. Below are several rituals that take place.

• Courting - The Ito tribe has learned a lot from the Seekers of the Sun, and often mimic the courting ritual. First the suitor (preferably male, but a female can court another female) must present the woman with a token of his affection. This can be anything. From jewelry, to hand made carvings. This token should be made out of durable material so it can withstand the test of time. It symbolizes the person doing the courting has ever lasting love for the woman. Once the suitor has provided a token of his (or her) affection they must do battle with the woman they so wish to wed. This battle is unlike most. It is not meant to cause injury, but to be a graceful dance involving weapons between the suitor, and the one being courted. Fighting to the heavy drums, and other instruments, the fighting dance is elegant and a sight to behold.

• Claiming/mating - There are several steps in the ritual that a couple must complete in order to be fully mated, and bound to one another for life. Below at the steps.

Public ritual: After the exchange of the wedding vows the matriarch takes a blessed dagger. The groom offers out his (or her) left hand, and the bride offers her right. With the dagger an incision is made in the palm that the groom and bride hold out. Ensuring that some blood escapes from these shallow gashes the matriarch then instructs the bride and groom to join said hands, and press the cuts together. Once this is complete the matriarch then ties a rope around their hands and wrists, symbolizing the eternal link between the newly weds. Sharing blood is the Ito way of sharing everything with your life long partner from your souls, to your blood.

Private ritual: After the wedding feast, and the two are considered newly weds, the couple is whisked away to a private place within The Black Shroud. Here the Ito tribe has a small cozy cottage. Fully furnished the newly weds spend their honeymoon here, and complete the rest of the ritual. Their first step, after unpacking, is to run a hot bubble bath. Guided by the candlelight in the room the groom and the bride must bathe each other. This symbolizes them washing away their lover's sins, and past romances and sexual interactions with others. It allows their lover to become pure again. After the bath the couple is expected to consummate their marriage. During this two marks are given by biting. One on the neck to show the public that they are claimed, and all of their being is given to their spouse. Another is placed on the inside of the right thigh to signify that they claim their mate's body as their own, and no other may bring any sexual pleasure or gratification to their mate.

• Xuízo Week - Xuízo (meaning judgement) Week is the week that the test occurs. This test determines whether or not a youth crosses the threshold to adulthood (in the tribe's eyes), whether the youth gets the ability to breed, and if the youth may leave the tribal grounds to find work in the cities. Not just those things, but it also helps establish a youth's status in the tribal ranks. In this test they are expected to fight against the matriarch in that present time. One week of each season (Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter) is dedicated to Xuízo Day. It happens every season so when a youth reaches their eighteenth name-day they may take part in the test. Every day, for seven days, the youths that have reached the eighteenth mark of their life span will be tested. Usually only three youths are tested each day. Originally it was known as Xuízo Day, but as the tribe's numbers expanded they eventually increased it to a week so that all the youths may have the chance to take the test. Also so the matriarch isn't so overloaded. During this test real weapons are used, and often there are injuries. Hardly does it result in casualties. Everyone is expected to watch this ritual, and the parents of the youths being tested must not interfere no matter how wounded their child is.

• Coming of age - Technically when a youth reaches puberty they are considered coming into age. Not here within the Ito Tribe. No, the coming of age ritual takes place on Xuízo Week. That is only if the youth passes the test. Should a youth pass the night they succeed, and are the victor in their match against the matriarch, they must first bathe the battle from their body in a tub full of salt water. This water is pure spring water with salt just added to it. The salt is blessed by the elders of the tribe, but what makes this a feat of strength is often the youths have sustained injuries from their test, and these wounds are very fresh for the bath takes place directly after the battle. No youth may cry, or whimper, during this bath no matter how painful the salt is in their wounds. Them enduring anguish is the first step past the threshold. Once their bath is complete the youth is blindfolded, clothed only in undergarments, and taken to a random spot in the desert lands surrounding Ul'dah. Dropped off with no resources at their disposal, and no shoes or protective clothing, they must find their way home. This is honestly the turning point in the coming of age trial. They are given the choice when their blindfold is removed. They may either go to Ul'dah, and shed their birth name, and leave the tribe (in which they are forever banished). Or said youth may make the journey home, and claim their spot in the tribe. Should the youth choose to come home upon their arrival they are dressed in ceremonial robes. Each robe is custom made for each youth starting from their birth, and expanding through their life. The test, among other notable events like their birth and the such, are weaved into the silk fabric of their robe. Finally a feast is held in their honor, and at the end of the dinner the matriarch gives the youth a chalice with an inch of ancient wine in it. Drinking the liquid finalizes that they have passed all trials in order to be considered an adult, in order to get a rank, and in order to breed.

Festivals

• Blessing of the new born - Celebrating life is something the clan prides itself on, for new life is refreshing much like the rain, and the moon along with the night. When a female is expecting a child it is a time for not just celebrations, but for preparing. When a woman goes into labor the family starts to gather at the home of the expecting parents, or expecting mother. Once the child is born a blessing ceremony is preformed when the moon is at its highest point in the heavens. This is when they begin to send prayers to Menphina asking her to guide, and watch over the new born throughout their life. While this is happening the elders of the tribe prepare a bath for the new born. The water is from the snow of the tallest point of the tallest summit. Snow is melted down before adding it to the bath. From here it is not warmed up any further, but actually cooled down. A white mage blesses several medicinal herbs, and herbs that are thought of to give strength and fortune, before placing it in the water. That is when the white mage blesses the water as well. From extra herbs a thick sap substance is made. The oldest elder then takes the new born, and dunks the baby beneath the cold water. Withdrawing the infant from the waters the sap is spread onto their forehead. The Ito tribe believes that this will help seal their prayers to Menphina, and that she will proceed to bless the baby throughout his or her life.
• Feast of the new year - When the new year comes around the family clan gathers at the tribe's homestead to celebrate, and yes attendance is mandatory. The morning of the eve before the new year reigns in men and woman alike begin to prepare a large feast. Children are exempt from this, and any youth that is in training gets to take this day, and the day of the new year, off. Other than the blessing of a new born this is the biggest gathering the tribe sees all year. Elders sit around with each other to tell their tales, and life experience to youngsters, while the working hands hunt and gather food to provide for the feast. Meanwhile a group of men go into the woods, and cut several trees down for the bonfire that is lit as darkness sets. This feast is suppose to be fun so there are a lot of games for everyone to partake in. When the sun sets the fire is lit, and the food is served, and everyone sits down to eat a hearty meal while enjoying the great company of family.
• Death - Yes death is very much cause for celebration in this tribe for death doesn't represent an impending end, but rather a chance for their loved ones to soar to the sky and be enveloped in the Moon goddess's arms. Mourning, and crying, is a shameful act to be seen, and may only be done in private. In public one must keep themselves composed, and be joyful that the deceased family member can go meet Menphina. Cheerful music is played, and yet again another time where food is presented, and the youths can take a day off from training.

Notable family

• Ava Ito [grandmother - alive]
• Vy Ito [mother - previous matriarch - deceased]
• Nadya Ito [sister - 17 years old - alive]
• Neve Ito [fraternal twin to Laila - 18 years old - alive]
• Laila Ito [fraternal twin to Neve - current matriarch - 18 years old - alive]
• Chika'a Ito [first born son - fraternal twin to Chika'to - 5 years old - alive] [Father: Kheda'ya Zahre]
• Chika'to Ito [second born son - fraternal twin to Chika'a - 5 years old - alive] [Father: Kheda'ya Zahre]
• Sonja Ito [daughter - 6 months old - alive - hybrid] [Father: F'yugi Tia]
• Calista Lyehga [daughter - Chika is currently pregnant with her - alive] [Father: Senah Lyehga]
• Name to be determined [daughter - Senah is currently pregnant with her - alive] [Father: Chika Ito]

Relationships

• Senah Lyegha - Fiancee - Chika has known Senah throughout their entire lives. When the two female Miqo'te were young the Lyehga family often came to trade, and seek out political ties with the self reliable Ito tribe. More often than not Senah's mother would drag the young girl with her to the tribal grounds. It is how the two destined lovers met. Over the years as they remained friends the chemistry happened to be between them, constantly building. A year ago is when the two began dating finally, and most recently Senah proposed to Chika. The two are set to marry on November 10th, 2013. Along with this wonderful news Senah and Chika are both pregnant with each others biological child. An alchemist potion gave them the ability to conceive a child by pairing their own genetic code to create a child that is related to them both.
• Kheda'ya Zahre - Fling, unsteady terms with - Kheda'ya has some issues with his family, which is not much known to anyone not even Chika. He had found the brothel Chika works at five years ago during a rather dark time in his life. Paying a handsome sum of money he took her to bed with him. This male doesn't really care for women of his own race, in fact the male Miqo'te dislikes them. It was a wonder as to why he picked Chika in the first place. Their night together ended up resulting in pregnancy. Nine months later, and the twenty year old woman gave birth to two healthy boys. Chika'a, and Chika'to. To this day, five years later, Kheda'ya still doesn't know.
• F'yugi Tia - Fling, acquaintances, good terms - F'yugi is a traveling Seeker of the Sun. At the point in which he met Chika he had left his family's tribes, and given up his birth name. How the two met was through their instruments. Chika was playing a song on her violin, and F'yugi came and joined in with the flute. After the song was over the two began to talk about their love for music, and which instruments do they prefer. The conversation lead from that topic into more personal conversations, such as what are their professions. He inquired how she makes as much Gil as she does, and she hinted that she use to work for a brothel, but has been branching out more independently to make even more money. Jokingly F'yugi asked how much a night would cost, and Chika answered him honestly. He was a bit shocked, and she explained that she needs to make money to help. The male Seeker of the Sun inquired if she would be offended if he took her up on the offer, and she said she would not. One thing lead to another, and from their night together she once more found herself pregnant. This time she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl whom she named Sonja. Currently F'yugi does not know he has a child.
• Miu Xhlan - Close Friend - Miu is a female Seeker of the Sun who is eighteen years of age. For her birthday her sister Jess brought the virgin into Rosa Sen, the brothel that Chika is employed at. After looking through a book of employees, Jess picked Chika for Miu. Agreeing to it the two had Chika summoned to the brothel, and shortly after Chika Ito whisked the virgin away for a night of romance. Developing emotional attachments to clients is not a good idea at all, but she finds herself betraying said personal rule to allow Miu to come back whenever she wishes for free, and not just for the sex but to cuddle as well. The two became close friends afterward to the point after a man hurt Miu, Chika sought revenge for her. She considers herself responsible for Miu, and her guardian.
• Arismont Chassebel - Friend - (more coming soon)

Quirks

Likes

• Women
• Reading
• Being surrounded by nature
• Dancing
• Music
• Meats and fish

Dislikes

• Men of all races
• Vy
• Being looked down upon because of her secondary profession, and her gender
• Arrogant people
• Pointless fighting

Talents

• Weaving & armor-smithing
• Cooking
• Singing
• Hunting
• Climbing and running
• Playing the violin
• Gardening
• An okay singing voice, not bad, but not the best either (reference singing voice - Lana Del Rey singing dark paradise)

Strengths

• Her skills as an Archer, and Pugilist
• Her sexual talents
• Her agility, and the ability to be flexible
• Her children

Weaknesses

• Her emotions
• Her inability to trust
• Her primal nature
• Her family, and her children

Scars & wounds

• Old faint scars on her back. They're not raised, and are a lighter shade of caramel compared to the rest of her skin.
• A scar beneath her jawline where her mandible merges into her throat. She obtained this from a spar with Vy a few years ago.
• 8/24 - Fresh whip lashes on her back. There are only four, and are scabbing over, but the skin around them is still red and inflamed with irritation.

History

Coming soon

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