Tului Nasan

"The Mirror of Life"

❝ I will love the light for it shows me the way; yet I will love the darkness for it shows me the stars. ❞

-Og Mandino-

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Vital Information ■ NAME: Tului Nasan ■ PRONUNCIATION: tuh-LOO-ey nah-SAHN ■ NAME TRANSLATION: "Mirror of Life" ■ RACE & CLAN: Au Ra, Xaela ■ GENDER: Female ■ NAMEDAY: 5th Sun, 6th Umbral Moon (Dec. 5th) ■ AGE: 28 Cycles ■ HEIGHT: 5 fulms, 4 ilms ■ WEIGHT: 120 ponze Other Statistics ■ BIRTHPLACE: Azim Steppe, Othard ■ TRIBE: Tengri ■ RESIDENCE: Nomadic ■ OCCUPATION: Shaman ■ SPIRITUALITY Animist ■ ORIENTATION: Pansexual ■ MARITAL STATUS: Single ■ ALIGNMENT: Neutral - Good. ■ PERSONALITY TYPE: ENFP. General Information Tului Nasan is a Xaela shaman living in Eorzea with the other Auri refugees. A nomad who has always seen herself as a wandering wise woman, tending to the needs of all living things. She is a firm believer in the spirits and fate. Due to this, she is at peace with the exodus - but hopes ultimately to return her people to their ancestral homes. Tului is guided by a strong moral compass and will do as she believes is right and just. This makes her willing to fight tooth and tail to protect life from those who would destroy or corrupt it.

Build Bearing Blindness Lithe Regal Complete Physique Tului’s presence and physique resembles that of a crane - tall and lithe with long, slender legs. Her movements are graceful, slow and deliberate, as she navigates her world without her sense of sight. Though she has the innate hardiness of all Xaela who have lived in the wilds of the Steppe, it is evident her capabilities lie in the mind rather than the body. Tului’s skin is a deep, dark charcoal in color that is accentuated with silver speckles throughout. There appear to be no scars on her form, though she does boast callouses on her palms and the tips of her fingers. Scales, Horns, & Tail As a Xaela, Tului is covered with prominent coal colored scales. The particular hue they have does not seem prone to reflecting the light, as the inky or raven black scales some of her kin hold. Instead, they seem to almost blend into her skin seamlessly. A mutation that originated in her tribe adds a secondary, finer set of silver scales that are splattered across her skin in various sizes like the stars in the night sky. This adaptation was so sought after that all members of her tribe have it. Tului’s lavishly adorned dual horns sweep backwards and upwards, ending in long, thin, and razor-sharp pointed tips. Her tail is whip-like and ends in five serrated prongs that can tuck together or expand at will. She utilizes both the natural spatial cognition provided by her horns and side-to-side swishes of her tail to help her visualize the spaces she is in - similar to how a feline uses its whiskers to navigate. Tului’s tail is likewise adorned with jewels. Facial Features A heart-shaped face with prominent cheekbones is framed by thick waves of silvery tresses. Her hair appears to have grown like a horse’s mane - long and wild, though not unkempt. The color is a base of pale gray that is highlighted with finer strands of silver, though the ends tend to be darker than the rest. Dark, fully lips are slightly glossy and stand out against her skin. Large almond-shaped eyes are almost always half-lidded, as if she were on the verge of slumber. The lashes are black and distinct, but fairly short and sometimes hard to see against the glow of her silver eyes and white limbal rings. The fine speckles of silver scales are most visible across her cheekbones. An alto voice, slightly husky and warm, speaks more slowly in the common tongue than her native one. Adornments ❄ CLOTHING: A mix of natural adornments (leather and bone) and various woven fabrics (wool or silk). Preference is usually in shades of black, grey, and silver - when she is aware of the color. Skirts of varying lengths are more commonly scene than leggings. Leather boots, sandals, or barefoot. ❄ JEWELRY: Strands of silver chains that jingle with small moonstones, pearls, and elemental crystals are draped over her horns and tail. Akin to a handflower bracelet, bands at various points of her tail from top to pronged tips are connected by the fine strands of chain and gems. ❄ SCENT: Cedarwood (slightly smoky with a hint of spice), labdanum (a warm and sweet, musky, amber), petrichor (the wet, earthy scent before it rains), and a touch of ozone (the crisp electric scent of air after the rain).

Personality ❄ ALIGNMENT: Neutral - Good ❄ PERSONALITY TYPE: Extroverted - Intuitive - Feeling - Perceiving (ENFP) ❄ PRIMARY MOTIVATIONS: To preserve her people's traditions, the souls of the dead, and the balance of nature. Tului strives to find balance between the mortal world and the cosmos, the earth and the heavens, the head and the heart. While she is not always perfect at doing so, years of tutelage and subsequent practice as a shaman have shaped her into a well-composed, emotionally stable person. Her patience with others is a defining trait, as she will offer advice on occasion but understands it may not be taken. To her, the bird's way of throwing a chick out of a nest so that it can learn to fly produces the best results...though she will always be ready to catch them, or mend a broken wing. Despite her friendliness, at times she can seem distant - coming and going as she pleases like a lone, wandering mustang. Her greatest fears include prolonged silences and the dark, anything that makes her feel disconnected from others or the world at large. She also believes it is her solemn duty to correct injustices and protect life from being subjugated or perverted. She will utilize whatever means in her possession, usually her magic and connections with others, to fight against those she deems cannot be saved when compassion and reason fail to produce results. As with other members of the Tengri tribe, Tului has a multitude of spiritual beliefs that revolve around the spirits, magic, fate, and reincarnation. Likes ❄ Spirituality ❄ People ❄ Storms ❄ Textures ❄ Painting Dislikes ❄ Total Darkness ❄ Total Silence ❄ Open Water ❄ Corruption ❄ Injustice Skills ❄ Spatial Awareness ❄ Remembering Details ❄ Empathy ❄ Elemental Magic ❄ Celestial Magic

Basic Statistics Tului has an average hardiness that comes from her Xaela heritage; an ability to walk for hours, does not get sick easily, can survive outdoors, and has scales and a tail for personal defense. Her aetheric abilities are her main form of interaction with the world. Emotionally and mental stable, however she can be seen as charismatic OR aloof. Weaponry The only physical weapon that Tului can wield appropriately is a stave. Her own is made of bone, wood, fetishes, bells, and elemental crystals to enable a variety of potent magic channeling. She keeps a dagger on hand for emergencies, but does not know how best to utilize it. A star globe is useless to her due to her blindness. Weapon Training Mastery: XX Expert: XX Average: XX Novice: XX Combat Relevant Skills High: XX Above Average: XX Average: XX Poor: XX Trade & Field Crafts Mastery: XX Expert: XX Average: XX Novice: XX Non-Combat Skills High: XX Above Average: XX Average: XX Poor: XX OOC Note OOC COMBAT NOTES

The Celestial Bodies Tengri translates literally into "heavens" while simultaneously referring to the highest celestial spirit. In Tului's tribe, they believe that the Tengri's eyes are the the sun and moon. The Dusk Mother, Nhama - goddess of the moon and matron of the Xaela represents the element of water and the Dawn Father, Azim - god of the sun and patron of the Raen represents the element of fire. It is said there is a piece of Tengri in the crown of one's head that is bound to a single star in the sky from whence each individual draws their power. The star's brightness or dullness reflects the strength of the person's soul and when they perish - the star goes out forever. Black & White Shamans Black Shaman are shaman-warriors and boast more power than white shamans. They fight evil spirits with their own might, perform hunting rituals, and aid the armies in times of war. They know how to lay curses on others, but must be careful not to abuse this power or they may lose their ability to heal. A black shaman often deals with foreign affairs and advises the khan strategically in war. Drums are their instrument of choice. White Shaman are shamans of peace and are incapable of performing the shaman curse. They are intimately connected to nature spirits and guide others to living in balance with them. When a spirit is angry, they will attempt to pacify it. They are also capable of performing blessings and divinations. A white shaman deals with more local affairs and serves as administrators to the people. Bells are their instrument of choice. The Windhorse The Windhorse, or hiimori, is the term used to denote the psychic and spiritual power of a person. The windhorse is strengthened by following rituals and connecting with the universe rather than engaging in taboo activities or self-destructive tendencies. Horses hold a valuable place in many Xaela tribes on both a literal and spiritual level. Placing a stone on a shrine or breathing in sacred smoke increases the power of one's windhorse. Ovoo shrines are often trees, stones, or bones built in a conical fashion. When a horse dies, it's skull is often left at an ovoo out of respect - when other riders notice this, they will leave a single tail from their own horse in reverence to the steed's spirit. Souls, Crystals, Reincarnation There are believed to be three souls that reside in a person. The suld (single) soul, the ami (breathing) soul, and the suns (personality) soul. The suld soul is unique for it is a temporary soul that lives in your person once and, when you die, reverts back to nature and cannot reincarnate. The ami soul is related to the breathing and warmth in the body. When a person dies, the ami soul flies to the World Tree and lives in its branches as a bird. It may reincarnate, but usually only among family members and without it's memories. The suns soul is related to the personality and also holds the collective memories of all its past lives. If it is an evil soul, it will be extinguished at death. It may also reincarnate into anyone. The Tengri tribe revere the suns soul the most, believing this is what is held within soul cyrstals. A Keeper of Souls will collect the crystals and select new heirs for them after the person undergoes their rite of passage, is given their new name, and their fate has been divined. It is considered taboo to shatter a crystal, no matter if it belonged to an enemy. In times of war, the soul crystals would be studied for any secrets but then would be returned to the enemy tribe out of respect for the warrior who died. Totem Animals All living things are believed to have souls, with animals especially being consider amitan or possessing a human-like soul that can reincarnate. Beastkin are treated respectfully. Cutting a windpipe or damaging a heart harms the ami, or soul, so this is avoided even when hunting. A person's totem animal is often connected to their ancestors and common animals include the tiger, snow leopard, bear, wolf, deer, bull and eagle. In order to complete one's right of passage in the Tengri tribe, they must undergo a Spirit Journey under the watchful eye of a shaman. Here, they will divine their totem animal and elemental aspect, and astral/umbral affinities. Upon waking, they will create their totem animal out of wood and give it eyes made out of elemental aspected crystals. These totems are considered sacred to the individual and hold no power for anyone else. Parents of a child who has not yet undergone their rite of passage will often have a temporary totem made for them, one in which the father's animal is given the mother's elemental crystal eyes. This is considered to protect the child until they can create their own. Spirit Journeys Due to the inherit risk of losing one's suns soul by partaking in spirit journeys, the Tengri tribe would often only perform them upon three occassions - during one's rite of passage, again at their death, and to determine enemy secrets. The Rite of Passage ceremony would be overseen by a shaman. In order to link their aether, the individual would remove their familial totem and wear the shaman's own totem for nearly a full moon. Once their aether had formed a bond, the ritual would be performed. Twelve elemental crystals, one for each element in both the astral and umbral state, as well as nearly fifty different animal totems would be placed in a circle around the participant. Sacred incense would be lit, hallucinogenic drugs would be taken, and bells or drums would be slowly played. Once the individual was relaxed, the shaman would perform a sleep spell on them. Due to their aetheric link, this would put the shaman to sleep as well. Here, in the collective unconscious, the shaman could watch and guide the individual as they navigated their emotions, both fears and dreams. Upon waking, they would know the child's element, totem animal, and fate. The participant would then be tasked with making their own totem and would receive a new name and a soul crystal from the Keeper of Souls. Tengri's Tears, often called Moon Daisies in Eorzea, were heavily involved in the ceremony. In Othard, these plants had developed a hallucinogenic property that aided in the participants connecting during the vision quest. Most individuals would only partake a few times in the course of their lives. However, the shaman would frequently utilize the flower in rituals. In small doses, it is a harmless plant, but through consistent use it would render the shaman blind. The plant is called Tengri's Tears both for the belief that the flowers are stars fallen from the heavens...and for the tears of mingled grief and relief Tengri sheds when one of his shaman lose their mortal sight in pursuit of a celestial one.

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Location & Probability Tului travels all across the world, and can be found in a variety of locations, though a few stand out more than others. ■ Place 1: Probability, Reason? ■ Place 2: Probability, Reason? Affiliations She has made a number of connections across the world in her travels. ■ Organization 1: Comments. ■ Organization 2: Comments. IC Inventory (CHANGE THIS INFO!) The following items are things that Tului carries on her person at all times. These are noted for pickpockets, and those watching her closely. This information is meant to be a prompt for insight and is not to be meta-gamed, though feel free to use this information if it comes up logically in RP (pickpocketing, a search, etc) with use of a simple /tell. 40 px ■ SINGLE ITEM 01: DESC. ■ SINGLE ITEM 02: DESC. ■ BAG: DESC. ■ Bag Item 01: DESC. ■ Bag Item 03: DESC. ■ KIT/BAG WITHIN THE BAG: DESC. ■ KIT/BAG WITHIN THE BAG ITEM 01: DESC. RP Limits brief description of RP limits ■ Acceptable is DESC ■ Ask about DESC ■ Unacceptable is DESC RP Hooks brief description of RP hooks ■ hook 1 ■ hook 2

Player Information Player Note Hello! I appreciate you taking the time to look over Tului Nasan's wikipage! I have been roleplaying for about 15 years in various online mediums (forums, messengers, in-game). I have played a variety of MMORPGs and have found something I liked in each one! I like a variety of RP scenarios from day-to-day fluff all the way to serious, long-term plotlines! Character Lore Adherence I have used lore to the best of my ability in making Tului's profile. Please keep in mind that I have not yet received my lorebook in real life, nor have I completed much in-game yet (aside from the MSQ about a third of the way into Heavensward...and some random fluff side quests!). Many of the things mentioned are meant to be TULUI'S IC beliefs rather than the actually reality! ■ Spirituality: I have based Tului's tribal beliefs off of Mongolian spiritualism, specifically Tengerism, and adapted it to Eorzea as closely as possible! ■ Shaman: I cobbled together the 'custom class' of shaman for Tului that has an emphasis on a few BASIC conjury, thaumaturgy, and astromancy abilities. ■ Soul Crystals: I wanted these gems to play an important spiritual role in tribal ideas of death and reincarnation by having Tului pass them on like heirlooms to worthy champions. ■ Biology: I gave Tului's tribe freckle-like silver fish scales as a biological adaptation that was purposefully passed down through bloodlines for the aesthetic of it. Miscellaneous Information ■ Concept: Tului's concepts hail from a variety of my passions. Dragons, monochrome colors, night sky (aesthetic). Druids/Shaman, wisewoman/blind seer (lore). ■ Server: Balmung ■ Timezone:North America, Mountain Time (UTC -7) Character Tidbits Links Out Links that lead off the wiki, but are technically relevant to the character. ■ TUMBLR: Silver Scales and Tales ■ ENJIN: Enjin Profile TV Tropes A trope is a convention or device that is often found in creative works. Here are a few that Tului falls under! ■ The Blind Seer ■ Elemental Powers ■ Meaningful Name ■ Dark is Not Evil ■ Good is Not Soft ■ Dream Land ■ Vision Quest ■ Reincarnation ■ Butterfly of Death and Rebirth ■ Empathy Pet Tropes are devices and conventions that a writer can reasonably rely on as being present in the audience members' minds and expectations. I find it interesting to see which ones character's fall under. There is a trope for nearly every writing device out there which is pretty amazing!

Wiki Information Thank you to all of those who made creating this wiki page for Tului Nasan possible. I am eternally grateful. This wiki page was not intended to be fully inclusive of Tului's personality, abilities, or history in order to promote IC interaction! Certain points may become retconned or outdated in the future, though I will attempt to keep the information current. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me! This page was first created on: DECEMBER 1st, 2016. This page was last modified on: DECEMBER 4th, 2016. A blank version of the old wiki template can be found here. No template for the new wiki has been created yet. Layout Information The following is not entirely comprehensive, but contains general credits. Please leave all link-backs and credits intact if you use this template. ■ Original template by Bancroft Gairn. ■ Adapted by Xheja Rajhera. ■ Tabs by Unnamed Mercenary. ■ Expanded bits by Lucaell Tareth'eian. ■ Header image inspired by D'lyhhia Lhuil. ■ Music bits from J'karu Rhome. ■ Relationships & OOC notes by Glioca Sargonnai. ■ Various formatting inspired by Odette Saoirse. ■ Tabling, more formatting & bits by/from Suen Shyu.