Mipije Papije

Mipije Papije
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Race	Lalafell
Clan	Dunesfolk
Citizenship	Unaffiliated
Height	2 fulms,9 ilms
Age	30 Years
Nameday	15th Sun of the 3rd Astral Moon
Guardian	Althyk, The Keeper
Free Company	The Gullwings
Occupation	Anthropologist / Historian

Base Information

• Name: Mipije Papije
• Pronunciation: Mee-Pee-Jeh Pah-Pee-Jeh
• Nickname: Mip-Map (Given to him by X’vett)
• Hair Colour: Black
• Eye Colour: Blue
• Skin Colour: Tan
• Tattoos: Forehead Glyph for Protection
• Favourite Accessories: Glasses, Forehead Jewel, Silver Earrings
• Romantic Status: Single
• Orientation: Pansexual
• Place of Birth: Ul’dah
• Current Residence: Limsa Lominsa
• Interests / Hobbies: Anthropology, History, Biology, Technology, Anatomy, Culinary, General Art, General Science

The Character

Mipije Papije is often considered by others as very short even by Lalafell standards. At just 2 fulms, and 9 ilms, his small stature doesn’t seem to deter his enthusiastic and cheerful disposition and love for life. He is often seen smiling, and laughing even when situations look bleak. His bright smile accents his bright blue eyes that often times seem to gleam in the sunlight due to his natural Dunesfolk irises. Add his glasses to his warmly tanned face, and his eyes almost seem to twinkle behind the glass. Perhaps that glint in his eyes is just a spec of his love for learning that is shining out or perhaps this glow is a side effect of the magics he enjoys studying. Mip-Map, as many of his friends refer to him as, not only studies magic, but he also wears a magical jewel on his forehead for protection. Beneath this crystal, he has also inscribed a tattoo glyph of protection onto his skin. He often wears the garments of mages; mostly for aesthetic reasons.

It may appear as Mip-Map’s passion is magic, however, his true calling is Anthropology, and History. He is a determined fanatic of all things Science, History, Art, and General Learning. Due to this passion for knowledge, he dabbles into many skillsets, branches of magic, hobbies, and schools of science and thought, however, he has yet to master any one goal. With such a wide range of interests comes the downfall of a short attention span, which causes Mipije Papije to drop one study for another quite often.

Because of his thrive for knowledge, he seems to make friends quickly due to having a sincere interest in other people’s lives. Not only does he enjoy making friends for cultural reasons, but he also tends to feel at home and comfortable in large crowds since he was born and raised in the highly populated city of Ul’dah. Ul’dahns are said to not be shy people, and this rule applies to Mipije Papije by definition. Mip-Map will often times be the one to initiate conversations; most of the time for as little a reason as picking your brain.

Pre-Calamity History

Mip-Map was born in Ul’dah 30 years ago. As a young Lalafell living in the city, he grew up around a wide variety of people with different cultures, religions, and personalities. At the age of 9, while accompanying his mother, Lulela Lula, and his father, Pipojaja Zifojaja, Mipije Papije strayed off from his parents and got lost in the marketplace. While alone and afraid, a young couple found the little Lalafell boy, and waited with Mipije Papije until his parents could locate him. The reason why this couple interested the little boy so much was due to the couple being of different races. The man was a Miqo’te and the woman was a Hyur. At such a young age, Mipije Papije had never seen such a thing, and so asked them numerous questions; far too many questions for the young couple to feel comfortable about, but they obliged until Lulela Lula and Pipojaja Zifojaja reunited with their son. This was what sparked the young boy’s interest in Anthropology.

As the young boy grew into a teenager, he began to study and school in various scientific and technological teachings; developing an even more fanatic love for knowledge. This yearning to know as much about the world as possible remained with him even as he began learning about Thaumaturgy, Conjuring, and Arcane Arts at the age of 19. Though this tutoring from Thaumaturges, Conjurers, and Arcanists started at a young age with Mip-Map, these teaching were purely theoretical and the teen had little practice in the field of casting. With little applied knowledge, Mip-Map grew up into an adult with a powerful desire to travel, meet like minds, and learn even more in order to be able to apply his education.

Now a days, Mipije Papije studies other cultures, and history for a living wherever he goes. Often times found in Limsa Lominsa, and occasionally in Ul’dah to visit his parents.

Quotes

• ”As my great great great great aunt Wejila Wela use to say: “If you always believe you will never known enough about the world, then you’ll never stop learning!” - Spoken to Aran’sae Dia

• ”My mother Lulela Lula was a very blunt woman. Once, when her best friend, Kyochacha Kyocha, asked her if a certain tunic made her look fat, my mother told her: “No! YOU make the dress look fat. The dress makes you look purple…” - Spoken to Mhastoum Greisyn

• ”I can’t wait until I get my own Chocobo. I already have a number of my favourite books I’d love to read to it as bedtime stories.! Such titles as “Ul’dah: A History,” “Aether Theories and Alchemical Reactions,” and “One Coblyn, Two Coblyn. Red Coblyn, Blue Coblyn.”” - Spoken to Yuyuni Yuni and R’vaazi

• ”This is the Thaumaturge Guild. The Ossuary is so big, because like Aran’sae’s hair, it’s full of secrets.” - Spoken to X’vett Nuhn

• ”My friends call me Mip-Map. Yes indeedie!” - Spoken to everyone

Friendships and Other Relations

X'vett Nunh:

Aran'sae Dia:

Yuyuni Yuni:

Mhastoum Greinsyn:

Trivia

• Mip-Map is an excellent Cook. This most likely contributes to his round tummy.

• Mip-Map’s ears are a bit longer and wider than the average Lalafell while his height is a bit shorter than average.