Alyria Winchester

I've been called a Desert Rose, an Ocean Lily, and a Hopeful Iris. Why compare me to a flower? Flowers are weak and this time I will be bulletproof.

[edit] Details Personality Relationships Rumors Gallery OOC Notes BRIEF HISTORY/GENERAL INFORMATION Alyria is just a Garlean transplant trying to make it in the big Eorzea world. She came to live in Limsa Lominsa shortly after the Warrior of Light's raid on The Praetorium. After nursing her wounds from that night she made her living cooking, cleaning, and generally helping the Maelstrom in their day to day activities as an attempt to bring a sense of normalcy back into her life. She was extremely content with this life, finally believing that no matter how small she was making a difference. However, old habits die hard and she found herself staring out over the vast ocean dreaming of the battlefield and her sturdy companion Agatha (Her great axe). So she walked into the Marauders guild and signed up in hopes of becoming a member of the Yellowjackets and in turn help protect the people that had quickly worked their way into her heart. Training with the Marauders was much like she remembered from her time in Garlemald, but unlike the residents of Limsa Lominsa the recruits and veterans didn't take to kindly to her enlistment under the Garlean banner. She was quickly shunned by her comrades and immediate command, often taking meals alone in the mess hall or to her inn room to avoid the ridicule and flying food her way. But she continued her training as a promise to the Guild Master to endure, to use these experiences to fuel her axe instead of impede her progress as a fighter. When she finally graduated from the Marauders Guild training she was bestowed with a gift from the Guild Master, a locket pendant with the embellishment of an Iris which held a chip of steel from her original Agatha blade the night she was rescued. Also inside the locket was the inscription "Two Feet" a mantra that Alyria can be found chanting to herself whenever she is going through a time of struggle or trying to push through in battle. Surprisingly enough, Alyria did apply to become a Yellowjacket for Limsa Lominsa but was quickly denied due to her heritage. The receptionist was polite enough, empathy shined in her eyes as she delivered the news, but Alyria knew that the possibility of being a Garlean spy were to great to accept her into any kind of protection detail. Alone, directionless, and wandering she took on odd jobs for the residents outside the city walls. If you needed boulders broken - she was your woman. If you needed a dangerous animal or overaggressive beastman put down - you reached out to her. If you needed a final player for your local card game - she filled the seat. In this meandering existence Alyria found a new sense of purpose. One were the journey was more exciting than the final destination. And she enjoyed it. Then on faithful night. Alyria walked into The Wayfarer's Rest for a drink... little did she know it was single's night. APPEARANCE WORK IN PROGRESS Aspects That Stand Out: ■ NOTE. ■ NOTE. ■ NOTE. PERSONALITY WORK IN PROGRESS L I K E S ■ Name. Text, text, text, text ■ Name. Text, text, text, text D I S L I K E S ■ NOTE'. Text, text, text, text ■ NOTE.Text, text, text, text H O B B I E S ■ NOTE.Text, text, text, text ■ NOTE. Text, text, text, text S T R E N G T H S ■ NOTE. Text, text, text, text. ■ NOTE. Text, text, text, text W E A K N E S S E S ■ NOTE. Text, text, text, text M O T I V A T I O N S ■ NOTE' - Text, text, text, text RELATIONSHIP STATUS LEGEND ♥ Family – ♥ Involved – ♥ Romantic – ♥ Platonic – ♥ Physical – ♦ Friend – ★ Acquaintance – $ Business – ✝ Deceased – ✔ Positive – ✖ Negative – ● Neutral – � Unsure Wayfarers of Eorzea L'rinhi Kett, relationship. ( ✔ ) - Leader of the Wayfarers of Eorzea. Character's Thoughts: "She gave me a place to belong. That makes her okay in my book." Alyria has a strong amount of respect for her Free Company leader and appreciated how welcoming L'rinhi was when she welcomed her into the Wayferers. It's through L'rinhi, in one way or another, and the Wayfarer's Rest that she has met most of her friends in Eorzea. And for that Alyria will always feel in debt to this Miqo'te. Benedict Whiteraven, relationship. ( ★✔ ) - Character's Thoughts: "He wants me to believe he is a drunkard with no future and the world has already defined him. But, if I don't believe it doesn't that mean that the world hasn't? Isn't there hope in that?" Alyria has seen Benedict around the Rest a few times as she was practicing her bartending skills, or lack there of. She never really had a chance to talk to him until after a grand masquerade when a few attendees made their way to the Wayfarer's Rest to continue the festivities. She noticed he seemed to gravitate to a specific woman, Aya, and assumed they were romantically involved so it confused her when they didn't leave together. As the evening came to a close and she began her nightly cleaning duties Benedict stayed to help and the two struck up a somber conversation. He expressed that he was a man trying to change his fate and the vision the world has defined him as, a drunk. Up to this point she never observed him have more than two drinks in a night so she didn't believe him. And secretly hopes that little tid bit gave her new fried a least a little bit of strength to continue on. Themesong for Character: Bottle Tops ft. Mononoke. Person Name, relationship. ( ) - Title. Character's Thoughts: " ." Description of their relationship. Themesong for Character: [Link goes here. Name for link goes here.] NON-FAMILY Venris Sirianni, relationship. ( ★ ✔) - Stranger. Character's Thoughts: "I wonder what I can win from him tonight?" "Oh Halone do I collect on this debt?" Alyria first met this characters, who she has affectionately dubbed 'Stranger', her first night at The Wayferer's Rest when she accidentally wandered in during the monthly Singles Night. Against her best efforts to meld into the background or become a faceless figure in the crowd Stranger approached her for a quick conversation. Perhaps it was the four shots worth of rum she gulped after his approach or the dangerous essence coming off him, but she decided to allow the conversation continue. By the end of the evening the two were gambling over a simple High/Low dice game where Alyria walked away the winner with a prize of three secrets, three future drinks, and a small piece of paper. Person Name, relationship. ( ) - Title. Character's Thoughts: " ." Description of their relationship. RUMORS N P C Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. ◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard. Use these freely! ■ "Text, text, text, text. ." ◢ Uncommon Rumors - A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first! ■ "Text, text, text, text. " ◢ Rare Rumors - Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using! ■ "Text, text, text, text. " P C Feel free to add your own rumors to this section. ◢ Player Character Rumors - Some of these are more rare than others! ■ "She is quite a bit more than she seems at first. One thing is certain and easy to pickup on, she is all fire." — Benedict Whiteraven. ■ "Rumor." — Rumormonger. 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ಌ INFORMATION ಌ Name - Alyria Winchester Race - Hyur Age - Early 30s Name Day - 22nd Sun of the 1st Astral Moon. Deity - Halone ■ Alias: Aly ■ Citizenship: Limsa Lominsa ■ Occupation: Wanderer, Gambler, Hired Hand ■ Hair color: Auburn ■ Eye color: Crystal Blue ■ Complexion: Fair ■ Piercings: None ■ Marks or tattoos: None visible ■ Alignment: Neutral ■ Key Items: Agatha - Her great axe. ■ Favorite Food: Rolanberry Cheesecake ■ Favorite Drink: Spiced Rum ■ Favorite Color: Violet Template made by User:Abelia Kir Armiger and free for use!