Nathaniel Salem

Nathaniel Salem
"Curiosity only kills the talentless cats. Then again, many things kill cats bad at being cats."
Gender	Male
Race	Hyur
Clan	Midlander
Citizenship	Ul'dahn
Full Name	Nathaniel of Salem
Age	29
Occupation	Priest of Nald'thal, Alchemist
Height	6 fulms 2 ilms
Weight	160 ponzes
Relatives	Eddard of Salem (Father, whereabouts unknown) Helen Ahsan (Mother)

Nathaniel Salem, or Nathaniel of Salem is an accomplished thaumaturge and an Uldahn aristocrat. The man is mostly known for his talents, his silver tongue and his morbid curiosity. Although said to be part-time adventurer, the man is rarely seen outside of Thanalan.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

▼ CHARACTER OVERVIEW

BASIC ▼ Vital Records ■ Full Name: Nathaniel of Salem ■ Citizenship: Ul'dahn ■ Nameday: 29th Sun of the Fifth Umbral Moon ■ Place of Birth: City of Ul'dah, Thanalan ■ Alias: None known ■ Guardian Deity: Nald'thal, the Trader ▼ Physical Traits ■ Hair color: Dark violet ■ Eye color: Amber ■ Complexion: Almond ■ Piercings: Earlobes ■ Marks or tattoos: Intricate pentacle, inside of left wrist, as well as a complete tattoo sleeve on the left arm. Religious marks, sorcery related tattoos. ▼ Other ■ Alignment: Neutral evil ■ Key Items: Expensive smoking pipe representing Nald'thal, Amethyst earrings ■ Vice(s): Licentiousness, callousness ■ Favorite Food: Lamb kebab ■ Favorite Drink: Most wines ■ Favorite Color: Violet hues ■ Additional info: Has a collection of religious idols and various artifacts. Is a royalist. Paints.

LIKES ▼ Likes: ■ Wine ■ Smoking ■ Dunesfolks ■ Dogs ■ Jewelry ■ Alchemy ■ Music ■ Tragedies ■ Midlanders ■ Chemistry ▼ Adores: ■ Thaumaturgy ■ Cats ■ Doman culture ■ Philosophy ■ Sociology ■ Ornate scepters and staves

DISLIKES ▼ Dislikes: ■ Tribal Seekers ■ Arcanists ■ Conjurers ■ Ishgardians ▼ Loathes: ■ Highlanders, especially Ala Mhigans ■ Brass blades ■ Voidsent

▼ APPEARANCE & PERSONALITY

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▼ PRAYERS FOR THE UNDERWORLD - HISTORY

Childhood

Unavailable.

Teenage

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Currently

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▼ SKILLS & ABILITIES

▼ MAJOR

■ SORCERY - Skill description.

■ ALCHEMY - Skill description.

■ SOCIAL SKILLS - Skill description.

■ SWORDSMANSHIP/FENCING (UL'DAHN) - Skill description.

■ [SECRET] DARKER ARTS - Skill description.

▼ MINOR

■ PAINTING - Skill description.

■ AGILITY - Skill description.

■ CONJURY (LEAN: THEORY) - Skill description.

■ ARCANIMA (LEAN: THEORY) - Skill description.

■ ENDURANCE (MENTAL STRENGTH) - Skill description.

▼ POOR

■ MELEE FIGHTING (BLUNT WEAPONS) - Skill description.

■ MELEE FIGHTING (TWO-HANDED WEAPONS) - Skill description.

■ [SECRET] AIM/SIGHT - Skill description.

MISCELLANEOUS

♦ LOCATIONS & AFFILIATIONS Where to find this character with whom. (Knowledge accessible to all with IC research done on the character unless stated otherwise.) LOCATIONS ■ Thanalan, Ul'dah (high probability) ■ Ul'dah, Arrzaneth Ossuary (high probability) ■ Ul'dah, Hustings Strip (high probability) ■ Eastern Thanalan, Thal's Respite (medium probability) ■ Eastern Thanalan, The Golden Bazaar (medium probability) ■ Southern Thanalan, Nald's Reflection (medium probability) ■ The Black Shroud, Gridania (low probability) ■ La Noscea, Limsa Lominsa (low probability) ■ [SECRET] Ul'dah, Black Market (high probability) ■ [SECRET] Coerthas (medium probability) ■ [SECRET] Idyllshire (medium probability) ■ [SECRET] Mor Dhona (medium probability) AFFILIATIONS ■ Thaumaturges' Guild ■ Alchemists' Guild ■ Adventurers' Guild ■ Order of Nald'Thal ■ Crescent Eminence ■ Aquamarine Mist Linkshell ♦ RELATIONSHIPS Eorzean encounters. (Make sure to check the 'color keys' tab.) [edit] Friends & Allies Acquaintances Foes & Rivals COLOR KEYS   Sululu Lulu ⌠ ♦ ⌡ Retainer ► Sululu is, as his title suggests, Nathaniel's faithful retainer. The two are close friends, and the factotum is almost treated as an equal.   Helen Ahsan ⌠ ♣♦ ⌡ Mother ► The woman who raised him and educated him. The two of them are on excellent terms, but her health has been deteriorating, as of late. Nathaniel is doing her best to make sure she gets the best medication in all of the Thanalan.   Oliwat Kokiwat ⌠ ♦ ⌡ Teacher ► Nathaniel's former mentor, the man who accompanied him during his late teens. He is grateful, and keeps fond memories of years spent training at his sides; however, the two of them haven't seen each other for almost a decade, now.   Zekiki Zeki ⌠ ♦♥● ⌡ Hermit ► A much older, powerful plainsfolk sorceress from the desert. Nathaniel respects her as a thaumaturge, and member of the Eminence.   Seiko Mamushi ⌠ ♦● ⌡ Seiko ► Another doman woman part of the Eminence. He finds the woman absolutely charming and goal-driven, but still knows little about her. She was the one to introduce him to Edda. Seeking friendship.   Saionji no Yurei ⌠ ♦● ⌡ Saionji girl ► Yurei is a doman exorcist, and a member of the reformed Eminence. Although knowing little about her, he respects her craft, and wishes to know more about doman ways to deal with voidsent. Probably seeking friendship.   Sigurd Sundsteigen ⌠ ● ⌡ Sundsteigen ► An obnoxious, loud vinetier Nathaniel is paying quite a small fortune to get the best Limsan red. The man appears to be a little more than he seems, though. A mystery Nathaniel is willing to solve.   Nero Varus ⌠ ● ⌡ Three-Eyes ► He may be Garlean, but the man is also good company. A friend of Sigurd. Like most Eorzeans, Nathaniel isn't thrilled by the presence of men like him roaming around the country, but he can do little about it. Moreover, people tend to agree on the fact that the man is a bit of a hero and a helper of the realm, self-interested or not; Nathaniel believes it. For now.   Edda Vincents ⌠ ?♦● ⌡ Miss Vincents ► A young prodigy of a mage Nathaniel is currently working with. The girl's behavior is strange, and perhaps awfully controlling. Her life is hers, and she wants things to go her way, and only her way. Nathaniel isn't willing to waltz with her, but will still have to put up with her weird relative obsession for him for the moment.   Hitotsuyanagi no Uta ⌠ ♦● ⌡ Uta ► Yet another doman woman part of the Eminence. Knows little. Doesn't really want to. As long as the job is done, it's all good. She can be very, very creepy.   Skylar Brooks ⌠ ● ⌡ Skylar ► A relatively disagreeable and odd woman in Nathaniel's mind. Acquaintance of Sigurd. Thinks her relationship with her employees are somewhat...Questionable.   Barengar Armsbreaker ⌠ ♠♠● ⌡ Armsbreaker ► A mhigan introduced by Lucaell; She wanted him to study a thaumaturgical artefact the man possessed. Barengar being a highlander, he does not score high on Nathanial. Moreover, the man is, to him, a complete cunt with little understanding of magicks. And it pisses him off.   Lucaell Tareth'eian ⌠ ♠ ⌡ Bard girl ► Do not talk about the bard girl. Ever.   Eddard of Salem ⌠ ♣♠♠ ⌡ Father ► Nathaniel would probably kill him, if the man was back in Ul'dah. Good thing he's gone missing. ♥ Affection: The character is having a particular feeling of want and desire for this specific character. It might be simply friendly, romantic or physical, two of these options, or all three. It might not be reciprocal. ♥ In a relationship: The character is romantically involved with this character. The characters might not like each other. It is reciprocal, or at least the person explicitly made them believe it was. ♥ Muse: The character is attracted to this character. It usually is not be reciprocal. ♥ Potential Muse: The character is slightly attracted. It is not reciprocal. ♥ Platonic Love/Family: The character considers this person family, and that goes above friendship. It is usually reciprocal. ♦ Friend: The character considers this person her friend. It is reciprocal, or at least the person explicitly made her believe it was. ♦ Friendly Acquaintance: The character considers this person mostly friendly, or as an ally. It may not be reciprocal. ● Good Standing: The character has no specific feelings about this character. They left a good impression, though. ● Neutral: The character has no specific feelings about this character. ● Bad Standing: The character has no specific feelings about this character. They left a bad impression, though. ♠ Dislike: The character doesn't want to consider this person a friend, and will talk if needed, but try to avoid them. It may not be reciprocal. ♠ Hate: The character consider this person an annoyance, and will try to avoid them. Conflict can happen. It is often reciprocal. ♠ Fear: The character is terrified by this character, and will try to avoid them at all cost. It can not be reciprocal. ♠ Rivalry: The character considers this person a rival, and will try to initiate conflict every time they gets to meet them. It is reciprocal, or at least the person explicitly made them believe it was. ♣ Family Member: This character is related by blood to the character. ♦ Colleague: This character is one of the character's colleagues. ? Hidden Feelings/Unknown: This character has one of all the color keys above, but the character isn't fully aware of it yet, in denial, or overlooking it. ✖ Deceased: This character has passed away.	♦ RUMORS Some of these rumors might be untrue or greatly exaggerated. (Knowledge accessible to all with IC research done on the character unless stated otherwise.) Common Rumors (Easily overheard) ■ "Not a bad man. Always gives gils to those who need it, hell, I even found work in the city thanks to him. I mean--What do you mean, it means I owe him? I guess I kinda do now, but..." ■ "He's very religious, I think. But he is not the kind to shove it in your face, he is actually very open-minded. It's pleasant. He always considers others as his equal. Unless you're a Mhigan. I think he doesn't like the refugees much. I can't blame him though, they've been plaguing the city-state of Ul'dah for a long while. They cost us so much..." ■ "So pretty." Uncommon Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear) ■ "Nathaniel? Ah, yes. His old man was a gifted thaumaturge. Like his father before him and the father of his father before him... But the kid's a bastard that lives in his father's shadow, y'know, although the man is gone...He loves his mother unconditionally though. The woman is sick--He pays a fortune for her medicine, I heard." Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard) ■ "Well, not really. I mean, the man is nearly spotless, but when you look closely, he's not too virtuous. I mean he doesn't even bother hiding his relationships with courtesans. He runs from brothels to brothels. I even heard he favored younger girls out of the profession, just to tell you how immoral this creep is. Stay away from this asshole." ■ "Two words. Black. Mage." Rumors from the characters of other players ■ "He's dangerous. The beautiful ones always are. Hopefully I can have him on my side." - Chantelle Rondelais ■ "An exceptional leader and very passionate. I am glad to work with him, though the aura around him is quite unsettling." - Naoh'ra Ohndai ■ "A valued customer with racist tendencies. However, there is little fault to be found in his brand of racism, as it is directed at bands of impoverished, mouth-breathing chest-beaters." - Sigurd Sundsteigen ■ "Feel free to add yours!" - Character Name ■ "Feel free to add yours!" - Character Name ■ "Feel free to add yours!" - Character Name ■ "Feel free to add yours!" - Character Name ■ "Feel free to add yours!" - Character Name ■ "Feel free to add yours!" - Character Name ■ "Feel free to add yours!" - Character Name

CHARACTER GALLERY

▼ SCREENSHOTS

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  Nathaniel in the Sagolii.

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  Nathaniel talking to Saionji no Yurei in Eastern la Noscea.

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OOC INFORMATION

▼ FOOTNOTES

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