S'demyx Tia

Note**: The Scorpion Tribe and the Lion tribe are both unrecognized tribes within Eorzea, thus not noted in the alphabetically listed tribes most common within Eorzea. They are smaller groups (though not as small as Keeper tribes), and have their own ideals and beliefs. Most of which are similar to other Seeker Miqo'te tribes.

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Gender	Male
Race	Miqo'te
Clan	Seeker of the Sun
Citizenship	Ul'dah
Age	24
Sexuality	Homosexual
Occupation	Mercenary
Name Pronunciation:	[Ks'-deh-meks]

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General

Basic Summary

"I can go anywhere in Eorzea and no one will know who I am, or what I've done. But I will know. I am a traitor."

S'demyx Tia is the son of L'lexral Nunh and L'khat. His father and mother were both displaced wanderers of the Lion tribe, searching for a new home within the Scorpion tribe in the Sagolii Desert. After being dubbed a traitor, he is constantly seeking to prove himself in combat and amongst his peers as an honorable male.

• Marital Status: Undisclosed

• Laterality: Right Handed

• Religion: Azeyma, the Warden

Appearance

"What in the name of Azeyma are you looking at?!"

• Height: 5'8.2"

• Weight: 190 ponz

• Build: Strong, very muscular.

• Complexion: Caramel

• Hair: Very light blonde, bordering platinum.

• Eyes: Pale yellow

Personality and Quirks

"Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, and my axe will find itself embedded within your skull."

S'demyx generally keeps to himself. Very much so enjoying his personal space. He would prefer to initiate any physical contact, and not be the one made to subtmit to it. Be it a pat on the back, or a hug.

The tribal Miqo'te is very reliable and loyal to the people he bands with in battle. Always trying to prove his worth to others in combat and earn his keep.

When he does speak, S'demyx has a slightly deep, mature voice. Though still soft with his youth. He has a strong exotic accent and frequently hisses when trying to pronounce words with "s" sounds. Causing them to come out with more of a "ks" sound instead.

His childhood rearing has led him to have slightly racist thoughts towards all other races and especially Keepers of the Moon Miqo'te, and fellow Seekers who have ditched their tribal names for one more contemporary.

He isn't too polite with others, but neither is he extremely rude. He remains neutral in most situations. He has a very snarky and cocky attitude. Which makes him come off as arrogant, and brash - He is always eager to spill blood.

S'demyx has a bad habit of sizing people up in a challenging manner, often baring his teeth and growling when he feels challenged.

• (Let it be noted that he has an irrational fear of water.)

History

Early Years

"To love is to die. Give your heart freely if you desire, I will be here laughing when it destroys your life."

L'khat died while giving birth to S'demyx a week after arriving into their new group.

Being born into the foreign tribe allowed him to grow up with other children with no discrimination. Like all able bodied tias, S'demyx was taught to be a huntsman. The Scorpion's favored poison tipped arrows, many children growing up to learn to be archers. But to S'demyx, there was nothing better than being close in armed combat , blood splattering across your face, and losing your mind in the throws of battle.

Despite his violent nature in fights, S'demyx was a carefree child. He was very close to his father, and had many friends within his village.

Upon his 14th year, S'demyx was ready for the trial to achieve manhood. He was to live on his own for a month, and survive in the dry, harsh terrains of the desert. After succeeding, a feast would commence in his name. And would the be dubbed a man.

During the time before his grand party, he was given free reign to do as he pleased, living his final days as a child before taking on the duties of a man.

S'demyx wandered the desert and surrounding oases at his leisure. Discovering new and wondrous creatures that lived outside of his tribe. And on the discovery of a certain oasis, his life would change.

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Khama'zi Peya.

While doing a bit of exploring within the evening, he found a lone Miqo'te. He looked more brilliant than any other he'd encountered, only seeing the Seeker Miqo'te of his tribe. This young man had blue-ish skin, dark hair, and curious face paint upon his brow. S'demyx believed he had never seen anything more beautiful. As it turned out, the other male was doing a bit of exploring himself. While stand-offish at first, they became close friends. Meeting up at their 'secret oasis' every evening when the Keeper could escape his family.

S'demyx learned much of the Keepers of the Moon then. How very different they were from his own clan. And needless to say, his curiosity turned into something more. Perhaps infatuation. Perhaps even love. Whatever it was, it would cost him dearly.

He, being the male he was, divulged many secrets with his new comrade. When the Keeper would whisper sweet nothings in his ear, he couldn't help but indulge him in everything he desired to know. He felt that he had his own mate to protect, that he was a man already.

Little did he know, that his divulgence of secrets would get him into trouble.

The Keeper, Khama'zi, told his small group that the Desert Scorpion tribe would all sleep, no one on duty, during the highest peak of the moon. Which is when the Keepers acted at their best. With stealth, they stole into the tribe, taking their most precious of artifacts and necessities. Food, water, what have you.

In the morn, when everyone found their stock and supplies missing. It was S'demyx who first realized what had happened. He returned to the oasis every eve for a week straight to confront his beloved. But Khama'zi never returned.

With heavy guilt upon him, S'demyx told the group of his unknowing betrayal. That he had fell in love with a thief and could have possibly cost them their lives.

If he had committed this crime as a man, it would be punishable by death. However, still a boy, S'demyx would be sentenced differently. He was stripped of the ability to attain manhood.

Though not forced to leave, he was branded with an X to forever mark his affiliation as a traitor to his fellow tribesmen. Most - if not all - within the tribe shunned him. He was no longer allowed to challenge for positions of Chief or Nunh. His childhood friends began to outcast him as not being a loyal Desert Scorpion, and being of bad blood. Thus granting him the name "S'demyx the Betrayer". His father seemed to shun him after that day.

Though forever loyal to his clan, the only way for him to be able to officially gain recognition as a man and not a disloyalist, to prove to his father he was honorable, was to become one of the best warriors in the outside world. He was to bring honor and glory to the Desert Scorpions. To reclaim the pride his name was stripped of.

Current Life

"I'll work for you if you promise me 20% of the treasure. And a promise that any monsters we face, I get the final blow."

S'demyx now works as a sell-sword to those who would have him at their side, working and fighting as much as he can to prove himself a capable and honorable man. He keeps people at a distance now, for fear they will treat him cruelly upon learning of his mark as a disloyal traitor. Though one would argue that he is more afraid of betraying anyone he may allow to get close to him.

He is desperately seeking approval from those around him that he isn't a failure, nor a betrayer.

S'demyx is also currently heavily involved with his faith within Azeyma. With no one else to turn to, his patron deity is all he has left. Often referencing to her and asking for her guidance in all aspects of life.

Relationships

Synopsis

"Keep moving, Keeper Miqo'te, before I sink my teeth into your jugular."

Even if he is not the friendliest of sorts, S'demyx isn't opposed to being in large groups, for they remind him of being in a tribe. He feels better having people around whom he can protect, which is, of course, not openly admitted. It gives him the capability to prove his prowess as a fighter, and gain him the honor he seeks. He will not object to grouping with other races, but will more often than not out-right refuse to be allied with Keepers of the Moon unless he has no other choice.

After getting to know him, S'demyx may come off as socially awkward and nervous. Though truthfully, he doesn't know how to act with others outside of his tribe. He is unused to the modern ways of the world, and tries to play it off to the best of his ability when around other people. Which may make him come off a bit ignorant.

The most important people in his life are his fellow clansmen, and he doesn't tolerate any down talk on them. Immediately willing to start a fight without hesitation.

He is of a very stubborn sort. His rearing in a male dominated tribe leads him to be a bit sexist when it comes to female leaders.

Despite all of this, S'demyx tries to keep to the golden rule: "If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all." Which is why he tends to be quiet most of the time.

Player Relationships

• Koyu Tia; A rather close friend, one that S'demyx has a tendency to over protect, becoming hostile at the slightest advance on the 'cub'. Though frequently rather abusive towards the younger male, S'demyx holds feelings for Koyu that he will rarely, if ever admit to.

• L'ohke Tia Rams butting horns is the most accurate analogy of the pair. L'ohke has a passion with pushing S'demyx buttons, nearly pushing him over his edge on multiple occasions. Yet this hatred feud is in playful nature, as they both do care for the other's safety. - S'demyx is also on the look out for a mate for L'ohke.

Interests

Hobbies

"50 gil for a roll of seven? Azeyma give me luck. I'm all in!"

• Gambling
• Dueling
• Hunting,
• Riding Chocobos.

Likes

"May Azeyma bless you and your journies, sister Seeker."

• Seekers of the Sun
• Hyur males
• People who can hold their own in battle
• Culinarians
• Savory food
• Ul'dah
• Having his hair combed

Dislikes

• Keepers of the Moon
• Water
• Magic users

Rumors

Common

• "I paid for his services to escort Lady Delrossine across the desert. He did a great job. Why, you lookin' for a mercenary?" - Servant of the Delrossine Estate

• "You can usually find him wherever there's a game of cards or dice. Poor 'lug, always gamblin' away the last of his coin. Gets him in a bit of trouble. " - Guard in Ul'dah

Moderate

• "A Hyur lad at the bar was sayin' 'ow those Seekers be trouble, and not o' one of 'em you can trust. He walked right up and clocked 'im clean in the jaw. Never saw what was comin'." - Barkeep

• "I'd stay away from him if I were you. He was flirting with some boy-o and as soon as I walk up, he flashes his fangs 'n growls at me like a wild animal!" - Angry patron

Rare

• "He talks in his sleep you know. He has nightmares, and they're always about getting his face scarred up. And he screams out for someone named "Khama'zi". I wonder what happened to him.." - Inn Bed-keeper

• "I heard he's always lookin' to prove himself in battle. Don't know what more he has to prove, comin' in here covered head to toe in the blood of 'is enemies. Between you and me, I think it turns him on. Ha ha ha!" - Old Blacksmith

PC Rumors

• "It. Is. Massive." -Koyu Tia