Darien Onchar

Darien Onchar
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Gender	Male
Race	Miqo'te
Clan	Seeker of the Sun
Citizenship	Ul’dah
Age	??
Guardian	Azeyma, the Warden
Occupation	Paladin
Sexuality	??
Marital status	Single
Nameday	25th Sun of the 5th Umbral Moon

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Character

General

Time changes all things, and the same is true for Darien. Missing for nearly a year, Darien has returned to Ul'dah a different man than he was when he first vanished. Gone are the trappings of the Sultansworn, replaced by the piecemail armor of an Adventurer, and he's joined up with the Guild in an attempt to make a life for himself outside of his former service. His swordarm is still strong, and he continues on with vigor, though there are times he simply pauses and stares into the distance as though startled by a sudden noise.

Appearance

Streaks of gold highlight the tips of his chestnut hair, the carefully-tended mass of hair arranged into the closest semblance of a of a lion's mane that he can muster. Tall for his race at a full six fulms and built powerfully from his time covered in layers of thick plating, he is identifiable as a swordsman at a glance by those in the field. Most striking, perhaps, is the patch over his left eye, hints of burn scarring poking out from beneath the edges.

Personality

Still known to spit a fast line or a clever quip as soon as the moment turns in his favor, Darien has tried hard to maintain the same level of pleasant interaction he'd mastered before his disappearance. He is somewhat more somber since returning, less likely to be hurtling like a rocket and climbing over nearby structures, but much of his vigor returns when a game of Triple Triad is started.

Combat

General

Darien's combat style was once methodical and calculated; no longer. When he is seen taking to battle like a shot fired from a gun, it is often in a flurry of motion and reckless swordwork meant to overwhelm opponents before they have a chance to retaliate. His shield has become more weapon than armor, known to break or take jaws as easily as his blade carves through skin, meat and sinew.

Tendencies

Likes

• Women, particularly those who play along with his advances
• Triple Triad, to an almost alarming degree
• Open worship or praise of Azeyma
• The Sultana and the Sultansworn
• Huge fan of Raubahn

Dislikes

• Being ignored
• Lawbreakers
• Necromancers and the Undead
• Sudden, loud noises
• Certain mechanical/magitek devices

Hobbies/Talents

• Triple Triad
• Flower arrangement
• Repetitive swordplay exercises
• Parkour

Other

• Find out!

Relationships

Family

(Classified)

Friends

Despite no longer being in the service, Darien still counts the Sultansworn his allies, and sings their praises and those of the Immortal Flames for their quick and tireless work in the face of adversity. Darien also counts among his friends several members of the Olive Branch, namely Helios Daima and Luthiah Reyrmor, though he has not seen them since his return to Ul'dah. The Moulin Rouge free company also counts among his compatriots, though of a different and more professional variety.

Enemies

The enemies of Ul'dah stand at the forefront of the miqo'te's list of 'people I'd like to stab,' though as of late some ladies and gentlemen with bedazzled heads have set him to sharpening his sword.

Rumors

None, as far as I know! Contact me if you hear something interesting!

History/Timeline

Darien came to Ul'dah six years ago after a tussle in the desert left him with one eye and a lack of purpose. Rescued from near death by members of the Sultansworn on assignment, he awoke in their barracks and was captivated by their way of life. Determined to join them in their pursuit of unity of purpose through the protection of the Sultanate, Darien trained for long hours, developing a body that had never worn a scrap of armor into a juggernaut of steel and shield, and he was finally inducted into their ranks after two years of apprenticeship.

And then, near a year ago, Darien simply vanished without a trace.

The following is relevant only to high-ranking Sultansworn.

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Darien was sent on assignment to infiltrate and evaluate the dangers posed by Garlean reproductions of Allagan technology. While skilled at stealth and disguise, after a time his sabotage could not go unnoticed, and he was eventually captured by the forces of Garlemald. Their treatment was somewhere between experimentation and torture, and Darien was decommissioned from active service and sent on indefinite hiatus (A generosity on the part of the Sultana, as Darien had begged not to be discharged from his duty) because of the unknown dangers that he could pose, as none could know the extent of how the Garleans had experimented on him or what could trigger them.

Upon his return, Darien parted ways with the Sultansworn, though through his affiliation with the Adventurer's Guild he still contributes to the city's welfare through work for the Immortal Flames. He has also recently opened up the Onchar Card Exchange, where he runs a shop to buy, sell and trade Triple Triad cards and accessories, as well as teaching classes on basic play, rule manipulation and deckbuilding.

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