Zanzan Yanzan

Zanzan Yanzan
[[Image:|250px]] "A family may be many lands and seas apart, but they will always be together at heart."
Spicy Popoto
Gender	Male
Race	Lalafell
Clan	Mixed
Citizenship	Limsa Lominsa and Ul'dah
Age	23
Namesday	(GUARDIAN HERE)
Occupation	Registered Adventurer and Thaumaturge
Server	Balmung

Character

((This character profile is on-going work-in-progress! Please be advised.))

♦ General

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Zanzan Yanzan is an aspiring adventure and Thaumaturge in training. The son of a Dunefolks Lalafell, Ixion Quintox, and a Plainsfolk Lalafell, Oboju Noboju, two experienced mages with contributed to Zanzan's natural talent for magic. Born and raised in La Noscea, he lived among a lively and diverse environment with people of far-reaching cultures which in turn fed into his curiosity of the world and his open and welcoming demeanor after his experience with individuals from different walks of life.

His life was relatively normal though worry came to his family when he began to show an unstable connection to the aether which began his training in the art of magic as a way to control it. However, his family's life took a turn as the Calamity hit, resulting in the death of Oboju during his earlier years.

Currently, he travels and explores the world, aiding any in search of need all the while taking up contracts to support himself and his family, and previously before, underneath the colors of the Immortal Flames. He hopes that one day he'd be able to settle down and find a new place for his family but currently, lives on the path of the road.

♦ Appearance

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Zanzan Yanzan is a lalafell of average height and wild, earthy brown hair. The most oddest of his features are his green and blue eyes which are shared yet reversed with his twin sister. He often wears a warm expression, meeting everyday with a smile.

He commonly wears a large, weathered coat, which is interiorly lined with scales for added protection, hiding most of his physical features if his hat hadn't accomplished that in the first place.

♦ Behaviour

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Zanzan is an open, friendly, and welcoming individual, greeting most individuals like friends, even if they were total strangers, a trait he had adopted from being raised by his father. However, this does not mean his is easily swayed and is naturally perceptive to emotions and behaviors which may be contributed by his curious and observant nature.

He approaches most jobs with overwhelming optimism, at least, openly, another trait passed by down his father. While he has child-like energy, he meets most occasions with maturity and respect. Though that isn't to say that the Lalafell isn't completely in control of his emotions. One may find him stubborn in his philosophies and does not hold back on his expression of emotions whether display of sorrow relating to uselessness or one of anger due to dishonesty shown by his peers.

He also has a habit of placing personal guilt upon himself if any harm befalls an individual, even if it was not entirely his fault.

Combat

While Zanzan is naturally talents in Thaumaturgy, it doesn't matter much without more experience and study in the field. Due to his aetherial imbalance, he often attempts to stabilize his channeling with two scepters that could be attached by their hilts to form a staff. He also shows himself as an agile and quick individual though that may come from him being a Lalafell avoiding larger predators than actually being learned from close combat.

One wouldn't expect a mage to experience episodes of aetherial sickness. However, it is a different case for Zanzan due to his aetherial imbalance and the instable connection he has to the aether. Extensive casting of spells may result in an aetherial burst of energy which, while may be potentially beneficial in defeating enemies, could infuse his body with more aether he could handle.

Tendencies

Likes ■ Food. ■ Food. ■ Even more food. ■ Festivals and Faires ■ Dancing and Songs ■ Storytelling ■ Exploring and Traveling ■ Books; Reading ■ Studying and Learning of Different Cultures

Dislikes ■ Dishonesty. Dishonesty. Dishonesty. ■ Mean people, obviously. ■ Extremely loud noises; sensitive hearing. ■ Voidscent and another relating to the Void. ■ Undead. ■ Being called a short popoto.

Hobbies/Talents ■ Practicing and the studying the uses of aether. Intermediate Skill in Thaumaturgy ■ Assisting and offering aid to people. It is also part of his job afterall. ■ Cooking and preparing meals. He's a pretty good cook. ■ Exploration. Can't resist the potential of new adventures, experiences, and knowledge. ■ Sailing. Not recently explored due to it being a family hobby and things have changed since his father's death.

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Relationships

*Relationship Standings are from Zanzan's perspective. It may be different to the other individual. Ever-changing*

💘 Crush 💗 Sexual Desire ❤ In love with 💑 In a relationship ● Good Standing ● Neutral Standing ● Poor Standing

Family and Friends ● Oboju Noboju – (Deceased, NPC) The father of the twins, Zanzan Yanzan and Yanyan Zanzan. The man was cheerful and out-going, meeting every passerby with a smile and friendly chat; one might say his hearty laugh can radiate an aura of warmth to nearby persons. However, Oboju was a mage, often diving into dangerous work as it comes with the nature of his job. In the end, some may say that it lead to his passing. As the Calamity struck all across La Noscea, he was rendered unable to rejoin his family after the destruction brought by Bahamut. ● Ixion Quintox – The mother of the twins. Not much is known about Ixi to the public aside from her name; not many even know of her family, and her experience as a mage. It can be said that this older lalafell, and mother of two children, is both stern and caring. After the Calamity, she immediately found work with several free companies in order to support Zanzan and Yanyan until they were mature enough to set off on their own path. You can say she has also found new love and recently married... to her job. ● Yanyan Zanyan – Zanzan's twin and daughter of Ixi and Oboju. Yanyan shares much with Zanzan such as a love for travel and adventure, a friendly and welcoming nature along with a natural talent for in channeling the aether. Yanyan demonstrates a better ability to channel a stable flow of aether unlike her brother whose magic is potentially more powerful but unstable. ● Minara Noh – A lalafell who used to work for Oboju before the Calamity. A strong-headed individual, it is to no surprise that Oboju took her up as part of his crew. Due to her work with him, it would be no surprise that she would develop a relationship and bond with his family, including the twins. ● Miah Polaali – (Deceased) An old friend and adventuring comrade, Zanzan and Miah first met in the adventuring free company, the Gilded Dawn. They undertook several contracts together until Miah found it in herself to settle down and lead her clan as Matriarch of the Morbolvine Clan in which Zanzan assisted with. However, due to family conflicts and several bad dealings, Miah has now passed on. ● Kiht Jakkya – Matriarch of the Shroudwolves. After Zanzan was dismissed from the Morbolvine's clan grounds at the time of Miah's death, Kiht was kind enough to allow the lalafell to stay with her own clan during his visit to Gridania and the Shroud. ● Kirkirik Tirtirik – Traveling companion. They both met as Zanzan was visiting his mother one night. Kirkirik, being polite and formal as ever yet again, has taken up a promise from Ixi to watch over her son while Zanzan appreciates the lalafell's company during his travels.

Acquaintances ● Io Saar – A Miqo'te that Zanzan has crossed a few times at taverns. Treated her with many many meals. Oddly enough, he enjoys her company despite her inability to speak. ● Tatato Tato – A lalafell arcanist. Both lalafells have worked together on the field, partaking in the same contracts involving places of historic knowledge or aetheric influences. Though their relationship was more revolving around business, perhaps a better friendship is ready to blossom. ● Braxis Wynterwulf – A Highlander Knight from Ishgard. They met and spoke in passing during a stop at the Drunken Moogle. The Highlander shared stories of his fight against the dragons and peaked Zanzan's interest to travel to Coerthas and maybe even Dravania one day. Perhaps one day, he will get to see the dragoon in action. ● Therion Kator'to – A male Keeper Miqo'te. The current leader of the Morbolvine Clan following the death of its Matriarch. He aims to keep the clan's traditions strong and Zanzan has offered his help in any way possible. 💘 Qara Hotgo – An young Au Ra female from Othard, a Xaela; Zanzan's first meeting of their kind. Though their exchange was brief and short, it isn't wrong to say that Zanzan was captivated by both her appearance and culture. She has peaked Zanzan's interest in learning more of the Au Ra. Enemies & Rivals ● Austurmax Laforet - A mysterious and shady Elezen. Zanzan has enough evidence on why he shouldn't trust this man and partially blames Miah's death on him.

Rumours

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■ "I want t'eat him." - Meyla Sarka

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