Keerith Galeo

Keerith Galeo
"Be direct. Be true. You'll get the point across."
Gender	Female
Race	Miqo'te
Clan	Keepers of the Moon
Citizenship	Limsa Lominsa
Place of Birth	La Noscea
Nameday	21st Sun of the 1st Astral Moon
Occupation	Dragoon, Hunter of Bounties, Adventurer
Residence	None listed

Basic Info

"A clear sky with bright stars, a fair wind, dependable allies at my side... what more could I want?" —Keerith Galeo

Keerith (pronounced Ki-rIθ) is a Miqo'te sailor who turned to a life of travel and adventure, taking up the spear to protect those in need (and earn herself some coin, of course).

Appearance

Height: 5'4

Weight: 148 ponze

Complexion: Pale

Hair: Purple

Eyes: Blue

Character History

Early Years

The Galeo family has always been one of adventurers, at least to hear Keerith's mother Arhi talk of it. Arhi herself was born in a small village in the Black Shroud, but wadnerlust and a long life of adventure lead her to the coastal village in La Noscea where she retired. Keerith never knew her father; when asked, Arhi Galeo would only say that Keerith was a daughter of the sea. Even though she had 'retired', Arhi still spent much of her time searching the Vylbrand countryside for herbs and edible fruits and vegetables to sell to ships visiting their village. She also never quite entirely put up her axe - any time something nasty menaced the area, Arhi was ready to help deal with it.

Keerith, meanwhile, grew up with the sound of the surf as a constant backdrop to her life. She was always listening to her mother's stories while they were out in the field together, or begging sailors for a story or two when they stayed in the village inn - when the sailor's weren't busy, at least. As happy as she was to help her mother, Keerith quickly grew restless with village life, and as soon as she was old enough the girl set sail with a Lominsan trader.

In fine Lominsan tradition, the crew of the Azure Raptor sailed the Rhotano sea and engaged in "asymmetric mercantile exchanges" with other seagoing traders - especially the Garleans, who had occupied Ala Mhigo a few years prior. The young Galeo girl started out on board as a deckhand and galley maid; over time she learned the tools of the trade - axe and spear, dagger and musket - and put her own skills to work assisting the ship's carpenter, making full sailor after her first year with the crew.

Death of a Merchant

The years were idyllic for young Keerith, weeks passing out at sea, starlit nights punctuated by exhilarating battles, and surrounded by the camaraderie of a crew that considered itself a family. Unfortunately however, those years were bound to end. With the Empire solidifying its grasp on Ala Mihgo, the sahagin growing more reckless and violent, and the tension in other nations causing them to guard their shipping lanes more carefully, Rhoelrkgar's Azure Raptors were living out numbered days.

The end of the Raptors came on a stormy morning in 1566, when one of their trade partners turned out to be a decoy warship packing heavy firepower. Both vessels were sunk, and nearly all of the Limsan crew perished in the fight and subsequent shipwreck; Keerith made it ashore and back to her home village, there to lick her wounds and grieve for the death of her father figure and most of her friends. Keerith's respite was short lived, however; in early 1567 her village was wiped out by Leviathan and the sahagin. Keerith and Arhi both saved as many villagers as they could, although it cost Arhi her life.

Way of the Warrior

((It's coming. :D ))

Breaking the Ice

((This one is really good, for real))

Blood and Salt

((Title subject to change))

Personality

Flaws

• While some would call Keerith open, honest, and forthright, others may call her blunt and tactless - the miqo is used to speaking her mind and being direct with her thoughts and intentions. She can also be stubborn once she has decided on a path of action.

• Keerith has a soft spot for those she sees in need - one that has been exploited in the past. Not quite gullible, she is still a sucker for a sob story.

• She can be prone to recklessness in the face of a challenge; the thrill of the hunt, the excitement of battle, and a stubborn steadfastness lead to her losing sight of some of the finer details from time to time.

Fears

• Growing weak, especially if it's due to a crippling injury. Her strength is her pride.

• Letting down her friends or those who are depending on her.

• Going poor and not being able to find work.

Talents

• Having been through the crucible of combat and faced down many daunting challenges, Keerith has tested her resolve and held to her composure in many a tight spot and it is hard to shake her, at least while the threat of danger remains close.

• Although she has familiarity with a wide variety of weapons, Keerith is a devotee of the lance; she has spent years refining her art and honing her techniques, and her talent with the spear has seen her through many tests of skill.

• Keerith has a positive, resilient personality. She is almost always cheerful, looking on the upside of things, and keeping an eye out for the next opportunity instead of dwelling on misfortune or lamenting mistakes.

Fun Favorites

• Color: Blues.

• Food: Grilled Fish.

• Drinks: Stout Ales.

• Scent: Breeze fresh off the Rhotano after a squall.

• Place: Bronze Lake, Upper La Noscea.

• Festival: Festival of the Lost.

Abilities and Skills

Weapons

• Gae Buidhe - A dragoon's lance forged in the Ishgardian style, the Golden Rose is true to the tried and proven design so favored by others of Keerith's profession, although it is every bit a bespoke piece. The spear is sturdy, lightweight, and perfectly sized and balanced for the miqo'te; it has also been melded with the materia of several past favored spears and aetherically imbued for durability and sharpness.

• Quiet Gale - A recent acquisition, the Gale is an exquisite greatsword, the thin blade charged with wind-aspected aether to the point where the air itself forms a cutting edge. Fast and light, the blade has quickly become one of Keerith's favorites.

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Magic

• Although her talent with the magical arts is certainly nothing impressive, Keerith has put some study into Conjury; she enjoys the relaxing meditations, and a slow, clumsily drawn Cure spell might be the deciding factor between life and death if a party has ran out of healing potions.

• When it comes to channeling her aether in martial pursuits, however, Keerith is much more capable; as befits a dragoon, when properly focused, she can exhibit impressive balance, heightened agility, and impressive leaping capabilities.

Music Themes

I am the Fire

Vanquish the Horrible Night

Heavy Metal in the Night

Other Notes

Wanted for Interesting Roleplay

• Monster Hunters, Bounty Hunters, Trackers, Adventurers

• Other Dragoons, Lancers

• Pirates!

• People who've spent time in Ishgard

Annotations

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