Ralamano Nulumano

Ralamano Nulumano
Gender	Male
Race	Lalafell
Clan	Dunesfolk
Citizenship	Limsa Lominsa
Age
Nameday	17th Sun of the 5th Umbral Moon
Occupation	Assessor at Mealvaan's Gate
Guardian	Thaliak, the Scholar

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Character

General

Ralamano seems to be a happy enough Lalafell working with the Arcanists' Guild in Limsa Lominsa. He displays avid interest in history books, though he does his best not to discriminate against any new books that come into the guild library. This interest is a fault. Often he'll be found wandering or reading instead of doing any real work.

His driving goal is innocent enough: gather knowledge for the sake of later generations. After all, those who refuse to learn from past mistakes are doomed to repeat them.

Appearance

Ralamano is an average height by Lalafell standards. His ears aren't particularly pointy, nor are they very long. His most defining features are his teal eyes and his hair that nearly matches. He'll tell you that he dyes it to look cool, and that he loves the color of the sea. In reality an experiment gone out of control recolored those parts of him permanently. A nifty side-effect is that his eyes tend to glow if he gets emotional. This, among many other things, has caused him to develop his calm interior.

Like any proper scholar he would never be caught without at least three notebooks and enough ink to pen a novel at a moment's notice. He takes notes on anything new he comes across, which is often the newest book he happens to be reading at the time. His years of constant reading by candlelight has forced him to wear a simple pair of glasses.

His favorite outfits are the robes he wears as an assessor and simple robes otherwise. Suits and formal wear are types of clothing he never became accustomed to and he is uncomfortable whenever he's forced to wear them.

Behavior

Ralamano can easily come off as cold and callous, due to his "all business all the time" attitude and his severe case of being a workaholic. Though he despises being seen as incapable or adorable due to his race, he is willing to use these misconceptions if they are particularly advantageous. Typically quiet, he loves to speak up if he can offer advice or knowledge on a particular subject. This may make him seem like a bit of a know-it-all.

His passion for learning is his most prominent trait. If he meets someone he finds interesting, Ralamano will usually begin jotting down notes immediately. Knowledge is what he lives for, and an opportunity to learn is one of the few things that will cause him to rush ahead without thinking.

He respects power, determination, and ambition. As a scholar and arcanist he is generally willing to re-evaluate his stance on an issue when new information comes in. He looks down upon those who are afraid or unwilling to pursue greater knowledge.

Combat

General

In battle, Rala's only real weapon is his mind. And of course the aetheric energies flowing through him. He won't hesitate in making a tactical retreat should he find himself in danger of being overwhelmed. He has more recently begun to value others a little more, and has faith that his companions will be able to see battles through even against the odds.

He sees the battlefield with a critical eye. Even though he previously rarely engaged in combat, Ralamano is able to keep his cool in a heated environment. In his mind, if he loses focus he is as good as dead.

The arcane arts are the only discipline he's studied properly. He specializes in defensive and healing spells, but has begun to study more offensive uses of aetheric manipulation. Rarely does he summon his carbuncles in the field, as his training with them is limited so far. Because of his history with the Thaumaturgy guild, Rala is quite afraid of that area of study. As much as he longs to delve into the mysteries held within that field of magic, he has so far been unable to make himself search further. This lack of resolve is a point of great frustration for him. He has so far been unable to find a good opportunity to delve into conjury, though he hopes his work with the Arcanists' Guild will allow him the opportunity to travel and learn.

If the occasion calls for it, Ralamano has been known to hurl his grimiore at others. Though reluctant to do so, he knows he has the tools to recreate one if necessary. His latest one is well-bound with iron, as he's found himself in more dangerous circumstances lately.

History/Timeline

WIP Will be updating soon.....(eventually)!

Tendencies

Likes

• Long nights in the library
• Books
• Learning
• Having his views challenged
• Ignorance - He enjoys imparting knowledge

Dislikes

• Laziness
• Anything that takes him away from studying
• Stubbornness
• Being too far from civilization

Hobbies/Talents

• Reading
• He has an innate skill with arcane geometries, allowing him to make minor edits on the fly
• Performing experiments (sometimes with little regard for safety)

Relationships

Family

• Loloto Loto - Mother
• Momotiku Nonotiku - Uncle
• Nanalo Nalo - Younger Sister

Allies

• Y'lyfriel Sikah - Rala finds this woman most interesting. Her skill with the arcane arts is something he's seen plenty of, but her creativity and level head are traits he admires. He appreciates her willingness to accept his presence and their talks of the aetheric sciences. He also values the trust she places in him, and finds himself striving to do whatever he can to ensure it is justified. Though he is still very interested in learning more about her skills, he also wants to know more about her as a person.

• Rhesh'ir Zhwan - A jokester. Ralamano doesn't entirely dislike the bard, and in fact has found himself forming a begrudging friendship. A leader of the group, Rhesh seems to be battle-hardened despite his air of nonchalance. As he spends more time with the tribe, Rala is beginning to see why this man was chosen to lead. Ralamano is touched by the concern shown to him, but still feels as an outsider.

• Oliwat Kokiwat - Rala finds Oliwat a bit odd. He appreciates a fellow compiler of knowledge, and is quite interested in the makeup of Oli's mammet companion. The arcanist simply doesn't share the same positivity. He does empathize with what it is like to be the last.

• Rinha'li Dhavha - Although Rinha'li seems to be in rough shape every time they meet, Ralamano sees a lot of potential. He sees the Keeper as a bit of a pupil and hopes to help mold him into a proper arcanist. He is particularly impressed by Rin's dedication to learning, regardless of the stakes. After learning of his past, he has no doubts as to his dedication. Now, he stresses caution. A lesson Ralamano learned long ago.

• Kodaro Ba'rococo - One of the first to impress Ralamano with his fighting prowess. Though his close-combat style is something Rala would never attempt, the Lalafell can appreciate a competent fighter. He sees Kodaro as a positive force in the tribe, working hard for his friends. Rala admires his positive attitude in spite of his major injuries. Ko has brought out some of Ralamano's own nurturing instinct while caring for him.

• Tahla'li Tayuun - Powerful, but wild. Ralamano sees Tahla'li has potential, but at first didn't see willingness from the young Miqo'te to hone his skills. He finds the Thaumaturge to be rash. Though Rala doesn't show it, this worries him a great deal. More recently, Tahla'li has shared some of his knowledge with Rala, which has quickly won his good graces.

• Dawson Colwell - Ralamano sees Dawson as the definition of calm and caring. He is sociable, and manages to get the Lalafell to speak up. He is interested in pursuing further talks with the hyur, aiming to learn more about conjury and its effects. He is competent in battle and quick to aid his allies, including emotionally.

• Onuma Ahntifi - Ralamano has now said more than three words to the woman. Still, she is often off to the side, or at the front of battles. She fights with ferocity, but she is difficult for the Arcanist to read. After a few encounters with her at his side, he has come to value her protective nature. He sees the way she always leaps ahead to protect her friends, and the way she supports them when not even fighting. Valuable traits to have in a friend.

• Lotan'to Jiub - Another of the tribe that Rala has hardly spoken with. One of the rarer sights, Ralamano has recently heard of Lotan'to's past. It gave him research ideas, which he values greatly. Perhaps because Rala is a relative newcomer, he does not judge the Lancer as harshly as the others. Ralamano is only basing his opinion of the man off of the facts at hand.

• Rah'na Lihzeh - No more than a kit, truly. Still, Ralamano has seen great fortitude in the young man. After aiding in the salvation of his tribe in the Shroud, Rala has come to show more respect for him. As harrowing as the ordeal was for all of them, it was likely the worst for him. Yet the boy continues to support his loved ones without hesitation. The arcanist is jealous of his strength.

• O'vitah Nunh - Rala has had very little contact with the man. He seems confident in his skills. He obviously requires further watching.

• Adalhaid Rask - To his untrained eye, Adalhaid seems just as competent as Kodaro in the stances they take while training. He senses that she eagerly wants to improve, but he feels her lack of confidence holds her back. She did cause him to take a second look at how he treats chocobos, however, and perhaps her urging to spend more time at the stables has helped him. He should return the favor.

• Raging Sun - A brute. Ralamano finds she is good for her fighting prowess, but disregards any orders or tactics. Her wildness is a liability and her stubbornness is off-putting. Thankfully, he has had little contact with her at all.

• Ehrinn Thorn - A relatively new recruit, Ralamano finds her experience reassuring. What little he has seen of her has been nothing but impressive. He wants to keep an eye on her for further developments.

• Noor Falmah - The young girl has made quite an impression on the resident Lalafell. Her introduction to the group proved extremely useful when she was able to provide antidotes for a hallucinogenic the group was soon to face. He also saw her work with Rah'na's tribe, her preparedness saving the day once again. Ralamano is most interested in speaking with her much more.

• Lahn Flaval - An Elezen arcanist with a very different attitude from Ralamano, the "book lalafell". While he prefers the quiet of a library, she enjoys the thrills of the field. Perhaps her difference of worldview is why her carbuncle is now so different. Regardless of their differences, he appreciates the addition of another arcanist. In fact, she seems quite smart on her own. Even if she doesn't read nearly as many history books as he. She came to him for help, and help he will give. He would never turn down another opportunity to learn, after all.

Rumors

Common Rumors

"I hear they just keep him around because he's a good researcher." - Mealvaan's Gate Assessor

"He spends more time in the library than his apartment."

"I can't say I've ever seen his family visit. Or heard a word of them. Maybe Lalafell really do hatch."

Moderate Rumors

"There's more to him than he lets on. He has some history in Ul'dah, that much I know for sure. Probably."

Rare Rumors

"There's word that he does some dangerous things when he get curious."

PC Rumors

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