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| stat_2_value = 5'10"
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| stat_3_value = Gran Knights
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| stat_5_value = Halone, the Fury
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| stat_6_value = [[Rena Gran|Rena]] (Adopted sister), Croix (Father), Selene (Mother)
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Basic Info</div>===
 
 
'''Niklas Geno Gran'''(ニクラス・ジーノ・グラン)''Nikurasu Jino Guran'', nicknamed '''Nik'''(ニック)''Nikku'', by friends, is a player character on the Balmung server. Niklas is a master swordsman from Ala Mhigo, which was invaded by the Garlean Empire (22 years before ARR)
 
'''Niklas Geno Gran'''(ニクラス・ジーノ・グラン)''Nikurasu Jino Guran'', nicknamed '''Nik'''(ニック)''Nikku'', by friends, is a player character on the Balmung server. Niklas is a master swordsman from Ala Mhigo, which was invaded by the Garlean Empire (22 years before ARR)
  
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==Appearance==
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<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''LIKES''</center></div></h3>
 
 
 
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> His Friends
 
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> His Sister, Rena
 
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Peace
 
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Competitive Sport
 
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Kind People
 
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Nature
 
 
 
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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #DFD59E;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''DISLIKES''</center></div></span></h3>
 
 
 
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Primals & Voidsent
 
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Garleans
 
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> War
 
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Death
 
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Deception
 
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Not being able to help
 
 
 
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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #CACFA5;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''OTHER''</center></div></span></h3>
 
 
 
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Alignment: [http://easydamus.com/lawfulgood.html Lawful Good]
 
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Vice(s): Hot-blooded, Hot-headed, and Arrogance (at times)
 
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Food: Faerie Apple
 
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Drink: Water
 
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Color: Blue
 
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Unique Powers: Healing Factor and Huge Reserve of Aether
 
 
 
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance & Personality</div>===
 
====Appearance====
 
Height: 5 fulms and 10 ilms.
 
 
 
Weight: Toned, very muscular due to his constant training.
 
 
 
 
Complexion: Light-medium tan, mainly for being out in the sun most of the time.  
 
Complexion: Light-medium tan, mainly for being out in the sun most of the time.  
  
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Laterality: Ambidextrous (Left-handed when writing, right-handed when wielding his main sword.)
 
Laterality: Ambidextrous (Left-handed when writing, right-handed when wielding his main sword.)
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==History==
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===Backstory===
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Niklas was born to a Paladin father, Croix, and a White Mage mother, Selene, in Ala Mhigo. He truly felt at home around nature, tending to the local animals. However, 22 years ago, the Garleans invaded. He and his family left as refugees running away to find a new home. He absolutely loved how beautiful the rest of Eorzea is. The Grans then sent out to start a new life in this land, moving to the Coerthas Central Highlands, which is safe from the Garleans. When he was 17, he stumbled into a cave and founded both the sword Tyrfing and the shield Aegis, blessed weapons which were currently sealed of their full power.
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===Birth of a New Legacy (Version 1.0)===
  
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He wandered around the land of Eorzea with his adopted sister [[Rena Gran|Rena]] during the Sixth Astral Era, although he was sometimes hidden among the masses. He made several friends who decided to accompany him on his adventures, including [[Sarah Cornelia]], a Hyur Midlander who was actually a Garlean noble. When Dalamud started to fall, and when Niklas and his group, the original Gran Knights, were invading Castrum Novum, Sarah betrayed them for Nael. The despair this brought on Niklas awakened a different side of him: his Trance form. They were among the adventurers who killed Nael van Darnus. During the Calamity, his parents were two of the warriors thathis group both mysteriously survived the Mega Flare from the Primal Bahamut, however they were all separated as a result of the Calamity. For five years, and for the first time, he was truly alone in the realm. Eventually, five years later, he started his adventures anew, taking himself all across the reborn realm.
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===New Beginnings in A Realm Reborn===
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Niklas arrived in Ul'dah one day, and discovered many things seem different, while others stayed the same. He found allies in [[Aaron Glacier]], [[Xuri Tia]], and many others. Along the way he reunited with his sister Rena, and his big and friendly Roegadyn Warrior Maetiraet Sterrwaek. Together, they formed the Gran Knights, heroes who help those in need. Their first challenge was taking care of some giant tortoises that have been terrorizing Scorpion Crossing, but they prevailed. They also did missions against the beast tribes, so they can prevent the beastmen from summoning their Primals to wreak havoc. They were among the many adventurers who defeated Gaius van Baelsar and the XIVth Legion, but Niklas still has an uneasy feeling.
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===Adventures with the Gran Knights===
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The Gran Knights are still handling the beast tribes, and also doing leves and guildhests. Niklas trained day and night for the day he and his knights were needed. One day, he thought he saw Sarah, the same person that betrayed them five years prior. Niklas has actually developed feelings for her, and knows that she is conflicted inside, but wants her to figure things out without his own interference.
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==Personality==
 
Niklas has a pure heart and a benevolent & compassionate nature (both inherited from his mother), hating war for the deaths, misery and agony it comes with. However, he has also shown to be quite arrogant and hot-blooded; some consider it a split personality, but in truth, he just gets excited and hyperactive. Despite being born in nobility, he feels more comfortable around the common folk.
 
Niklas has a pure heart and a benevolent & compassionate nature (both inherited from his mother), hating war for the deaths, misery and agony it comes with. However, he has also shown to be quite arrogant and hot-blooded; some consider it a split personality, but in truth, he just gets excited and hyperactive. Despite being born in nobility, he feels more comfortable around the common folk.
 
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===Trance (True Self)===
=====Trance (True Self)=====
 
 
Before, hidden beneath the happy demeanor he exhibits, lies a man with a half-broken mind due to the traumatic memories he had. Whenever he feels emotionally distressed, he can suddenly become a powerful berserker with full control of his swords and magic. Only Rena or someone very special to him could calm him down, or he has to be defeated. '''Now he has gained complete control of this state, no longer going berserk, and naming this form ''Trance''.'''
 
Before, hidden beneath the happy demeanor he exhibits, lies a man with a half-broken mind due to the traumatic memories he had. Whenever he feels emotionally distressed, he can suddenly become a powerful berserker with full control of his swords and magic. Only Rena or someone very special to him could calm him down, or he has to be defeated. '''Now he has gained complete control of this state, no longer going berserk, and naming this form ''Trance''.'''
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==Affiliations and Known Associates==
  
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Combat Style</div>===
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[[Aaron Glacier]]: An ex-pirate of the Glacial Wolf Pirates. Described as the lancer to Niklas, he found him in the Quicksand, and became one of the founding members of the Gran Knights, given the rank of First Tsurugi, making him Niklas's second. He may be stoic, but that overrides when he parties! Niklas also won a high-quality sword from him after defeating three golems at the same time, before Aaron could find his sword, as part of a "friendly" game. They have once fought before, beating Aaron twice, even when he was dual wielding, which brought him into moral depression and generated animosity in him towards Niklas, thus a rivalry was born, as Aaron seeks a rematch, but Niklas is worried about him. Later while at the Kobold stronghold, Niklas finally confronted Aaron on about his attitude and calling him weak, and then Niklas called him a pirate, which almost unfolded into a fight if it weren't for the intervention of [[S'imba Tia]]. While they fought their rematch, Niklas's Trance Mode suddenly activated and he hurt Aaron's girlfriend Nysa. Nik felt extremely bad for what he did, and realizing he also disrespected Aaron, he apologized to him and Nysa the next day, and for the first time, Aaron smiled at him. Since then, he has been training Nik in the art of '''First Tsurugi''', Nik naming the style '''Second Tsurugi''' for himself.
In combat, Niklas can easily switch between three different styles of combat.
 
  
: '''First Bastion''': Niklas employs a unique blend of swordsmanship by using his shield as another weapon as well. He is able to focus his strength into ramming opponents with his shield to stagger them then slashing at them with his sword. He can also focus his aether onto his shield not only to increase its power, but also to improve his defense, through the '''Last Bastion''' Limit Break. His main Limit Break is '''Gran Strike''', a furious barrage of slashes and bashes from both his sword and shield. ''This is Niklas's mostly used style of combat, and the most balanced style of all three.
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[[Rena Gran]]: Niklas's adopted Miqo'te little sister, who is the last remaining Miqo'te from the almost-extinct monkey-like Opo tribe, who have monkey like tails resembling Opo-opos instead of feline tails. Niklas and Rena's relationship are just like a brother-sister relationship. Rena thinks of Niklas as a true older brother, and Niklas truly cares for Rena and her safety. When they were reunited, they were both overcome with joy. Even though sometimes Rena annoys him, Nik knows that is just her way of loving him.
  
: '''Second Tsurugi''': Niklas's shield is on his back to protect back attacks, and in his off hand is instead occupied by one of Niklas's swords, essentially dual wielding swords. He wields his right sword behind his head and his left sword down in front of him, all while his knees are bended. He prefers to attack with both at once, but he has shown when training to be able to pull unique combinations with his one-of-a-kind swordplay. His main Limit Break is '''Cross Slash''', four slashes with each sword in a specific motion to create two X-shaped aetheric slashes in the enemy. He prefers to wield two winglet swords in this style of combat. '''''This style was taught to him by Aaron Glacier, originally called First Tsurugi. This is Aaron's fighting style customized to fit Niklas.'''''
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[[Talyn Shadowmoon]]: A female Hyur Midlander that Niklas found in the streets near the Quicksand. She is an aspiring thief and assassin, and one of Niklas's best friends. She stayed with the Gran Knights for a while before leaving, but not before Niklas christened her an Honorary Knight and gave her the task of spying on the Regnum Garlemald.
*'''Principles of Tsurugi''':
 
:* '''One''', don't be stiff. You'll screw up your joints.
 
:* '''Two''', you swing both blades together, one shadows the other.
 
:* '''Three''', dual wielding is all offensive, you aim to be relentless off the bat, this wears you out fast.
 
:* '''Four''', you target limbs and joints over all else.
 
  
: '''Third Braver''': Niklas uses both of his hands to wield a specialized sword, whether it be a big gladius sword or a slim katana. His shield is still on his back, protecting him from rear attacks, but his other 3 swords are all sheathed. His main Limit Break is '''Braver''', a grand overhead slash powered by Niklas's aether, giving the form of a huge sword.
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[[S'imba Tia]]: An energetic Mi'qote and a friend of Aaron and Niklas. He was accompanied by them during a visit to the Kobold stronghold. He slipped off the edge and Niklas tried to rescue him, but he couldn't and Aaron called him weak in return, causing an argument to erupt. S'imba returned and stopped them before they fought, just in time. Before leaving though, Niklas asked S'imba how much does he truly know Aaron.
  
: '''Final Trance''': Used when Niklas is in his Trance mode, he uses all of his swords and his shield at once with the help of his huge amount of aether. He is able to direct his blades at his opponent through his will alone, although he also uses his hand to wield his Tyrfing. He is also capable of casting high-level magic in this style, something he cannot do normally, except low-level spells. His Limit Break is called '''Ultima Strike''', a completely ruthless and lethal assault using all 5 of his blades. Most enemies who get hit by this get killed or at the very least brutally injured.
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[[Rutu Tutu]]: A flirtatious Lalafell that guided her sister all the way from Gridania to meet her brother once again. As such, Niklas holds high respect for him, despite his questionable flaws and habits.
  
====Weapons====
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==Characteristics==
Niklas has collected a couple of swords to use on his journeys, all of which have a purpose and job to do. These weapons are named after legendary weapons wielded by heroes. '''He only carries 5 swords and his shield at a time.''' ''The in-game sword used to model the RP sword is in italic.''
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* '''Nicknames''': Nik
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* '''Age''': 24
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** '''Nameday''': 15th Sun of 1st Astral Moon
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* '''Gender''': Male
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** '''Sexuality''': Heterosexual
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** '''Marital Status''': Single
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* '''Alignment''': Lawful Good
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* '''Height''': 5'10"
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* '''Weight''': DISCLOSED
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* '''Body''': Skinny, but toned
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* '''Hair''': Dark brown hair with silver highlights
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* '''Eyes''': Glowing azure blue eyes
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* '''Skin''': Medium tan
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* '''Clothing''': Various, normal clothing is Paladin armor, sometimes wears variation for speed with Second Tsurugi, and sometimes out of armor.
  
: '''Tyrfing''' ''Giantsgall Longsword, currently Winglet'': Niklas's signature sword. Out of all his weapons, he uses this blessed sword the most often, due to his history with the weapon, having found it in a cave in Coerthas while he was a child. '''This sword is locked to Niklas's aether, and therefore can only be wielded by him. Those who try to wield this blade will only be hurt by its strong aether.''' ''This is the sword Niklas wields while using First Bastion.''
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===Likes===
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* His Friends
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* Peace
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* Nature
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* Kind People
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* Eorzea
  
: '''Aegis''' ''Holy Shield, currently Kite Shield'': Tyrfing's brother shield, wielded on Niklas's off hand while using Bastion Style. Found in the same cave as Tyrfing, it is also blessed and is enhanced by Niklas's aether, making for an almost-invincible defense, and also a powerful side-arm, being used to ram enemies to stagger them. '''Also like Tyrfing, it is locked to Niklas's aether, therefore it can only be wielded by him.''' ''This shield is wielded by Niklas in First Bastion.''
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===Dislikes===
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* Ascians
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* Most Garleans
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* War
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* Deception
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* Not being able to help
  
: '''Exor and Calibur''' ''Dual Winglets'': Twin winglet swords which are dual wielded by Niklas if the duty calls for it. Exor, the main-hand sword, known as the Sword of Might, glows a purple shine on its blade, while Calibur, the off-hand sword, the Sword of Light, glows a light blue shine, both of which are enhanced by specific parts of Niklas's aether. ''These are the swords Niklas wields while using Second Tsurugi.''
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===Areas of Expertise===
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* '''Martial''': Paladin
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* '''Crafting''':  
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* '''Other''':
  
: '''Kusanagi''' ''Zantetsuken'': A long katana with origins in the Far East. Niklas has obtained this sword by finding it during one of his training sessions after an accident in the Shroud. It carries no rust, and shines a great silver glow when unsheathed. Although it is slim, it is also heavy which forces Niklas to wield this sword with two hands mostly, therefore he cannot wield his shield or another sword at the same time, making this sword specialized. It is able to cut an enemy clean in half, similar to Odin's Zantetsuken. ''One of two swords that is wielded by Niklas using Third Braver.''
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===Strengths===
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* He also uses his shield as a weapon in battle, while still using it for defense, making him versatile.
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* His training has made him more nimble and fast even in his armor.
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* He has a pure heart, which means he will never do evil deeds.
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* From training every day, Niklas has developed a strong body and muscles.
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* He has a healing factor, along with his sister, which allows his wounds to heal really quickly and allowing Niklas to fight longer.
  
: '''Ragnell''' ''Broadsword'': A humongous sword found by Niklas in a hidden room in the Sunken Temple of Qarn (not on the map). When wielded, it shines a golden glow on the blade, giving the illusion that the blade itself is gold. Similar to Kusanagi, Ragnell is so heavy it has to be two-handed wielded by Niklas. ''One of two swords that is wielded by Niklas using Third Braver.''
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===Weaknesses===
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* He is afraid of needles. Show him a needle and Nik will go ballistic.
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* He tries to hold back, so that he does not go too far and kill his opponent when he spars.
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* He is sometimes naive.
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* He gets angry real fast when someone close to him gets hurt.
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* His Trance form is sometimes hard to control, turning him into a berserker.
  
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Biography</div>===
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==Other Notes==
 
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===Religion===
 
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Niklas doesn't actually have a religion. He worships Halone, the Fury, only because she represents his namesmonth.
====<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Backstory</div>====
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===Quirks===
 
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*Niklas is not fond of wine. He once got drunk after he drank a whole bottle.
Niklas was born to a Paladin father, Croix, and a White Mage mother, Selene, in Ala Mhigo. He truly felt at home around nature, tending to the local animals. However, 22 years ago, the Garleans invaded. He and his family left as refugees running away to find a new home. He absolutely loved how beautiful the rest of Eorzea is. The Grans then sent out to start a new life in this land, moving to the Coerthas Central Highlands, which is safe from the Garleans. He wandered around the land of Eorzea with his adopted sister [[Rena Gran|Rena]] during the Sixth Astral Era, although he was sometimes hidden among the masses. During the Calamity, his parents were two of the warriors that fought in the battle in the name of the Eorzean alliance, and were also two of the many that fell to Bahamut's Mega Flare. Niklas and Rena both mysteriously survived the Mega Flare from the Primal Bahamut, however they were both separated as a result of the Calamity. For five years, and for the first time, he was truly alone in the realm. Eventually, five years later, he started his adventures anew, taking him all across the reborn realm. Currently he wishes to start a new life, and to reunite with her lost sister. He doesn't know, however, of the latent power in him inherited from his mother.
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*Niklas is not the smoothest when it comes to women. He gets nervous and heats up inside.
 
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*Niklas is not that fond of riding in vehicles, preferring to ride on his chocobo, Choco.
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*He carries an oak flask made by his Garlean friend, Sarah, which he holds dear.
 
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===Equipment===
'''A Pest Problem''': One of his first adventures. He went to Toto-Rak, along with [[Unnamed Mercenary|Franz Renatus]], [[Obsidian Hornet]], and [[Rasamya Hakara]], to save the sylph elder, Frixio. He was the leader of the group, who led them to the end of the prison and fought alongside them, and in the end, they completed their quest.
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Niklas uses his blessed sword and shield that he found in a cave in Coerthas. He uses a unique style of swordsmanship that he blends both his sword and shield as his weapons. ''The in-game sword used to model the RP sword is in italic.''
 
 
'''Beginning of a Legend''': After the quest, Niklas founded his own free company called the Gran Knights, a free company similar to the Greil Mercenaries from Fire Emblem, fighting for those in need, sometimes for the coin. Their first adventure, with Niklas, [[Aaron Glacier]], and [[Xuri Tia]] was defeating a giant turtle that has been terrorizing the townsfolk in Western Thanalan.
 
 
 
'''A New Foe Appears''': One day, at the Quicksand, (tbc)
 
 
 
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''
 
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b>
 
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> "Walking one is very pure. These ones are happy that the Elder one was saved" -Sylphs
 
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> "He helps the Brass Blades and the Immortal Flames with issues within the wall of Ul'dah, like with bandits. -Female Hyur commoner
 
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> "I heard that kid and his friends protected western Thanalan from those giant rampaging turtles one time! -Male commoner
 
  
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b>
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: '''Tyrfing''' ''Giantsgall Longsword, currently Winglet'': Niklas's signature sword. '''This sword is locked to Niklas's aether, and therefore can only be wielded by him. Those who try to wield this blade will only be hurt by its strong aether.'''
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> "That hero-whore keeps stopping us in our tracks! He is just too strong!" -Bandit
 
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> "That blue-eyed fellow is a nice guy. He always wants to have a good time, especially when it's stopping those crooks." -Flame Captain
 
  
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b>
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: '''Aegis''' ''Holy Shield, currently Kite Shield'': Tyrfing's brother shield, wielded on Niklas's off hand. Found in the same cave as Tyrfing, it is also blessed and is enhanced by Niklas's aether, making for an almost-invincible defense, and also a powerful side-arm, being used to ram enemies to stagger them. '''Also like Tyrfing, it is locked to Niklas's aether, therefore it can only be wielded by him.'''
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> "I think he is from that place Ala Mhigo. -Merchant
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===Rumours===
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The following rumours can be heard about Niklas, predominantly in Ul'dah. (If your character has an opinion about him, feel free to add it here.)
  
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b>
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====Common rumours====
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "He's....certainly interesting, I'll give him that. Really wanted a cape for some reason. Quite eccentric too." [[Franz Renatus]]
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* "Walking one is very pure. These ones are happy that the Elder one was saved" -Sylphs
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "Pretty sure he cheated in a contest of riddles once. I hope he really needed that gil 'f he was willin' t'deceive fer it..." [[X'unmei Noh]]
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* "He helps the Brass Blades and the Immortal Flames with issues within the wall of Ul'dah, like with bandits. -Female Hyur commoner
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "He is not my equal, he is not my superior. He beat me once by luck, he'll never bring me down again. We aren't on the same level." [[Aaron Glacier]]
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* "I heard that kid and his friends protected western Thanalan from those giant rampaging turtles one time! -Male commoner
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "He claims he didn't cheat during that contest, but.. I find that hard to believe when someone can answer complex riddles and doesn't know what 'coitus' means. I just hope he has the right mind to put that money to good use rather than use it for selfish means." - [[Cyrus Mulano]]
 
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====Uncommon rumours====
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* "That hero-whore keeps stopping us in our tracks! He is just too strong!" -Bandit
: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center>
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* "That blue-eyed fellow is a nice guy. He always wants to have a good time, especially when it's stopping those crooks." -Flame Captain
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* "Why does he call that black-haired Miqo'te his sister? I don't understand." -Random commoner
  
: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>[[Aaron Glacier]]: An ex-pirate of the Glacial Wolf Pirates. Described as the lancer to Niklas, he found him in the Quicksand, and became one of the founding members of the Gran Knights, given the rank of First Tsurugi, making him Niklas's second. He may be stoic, but that overrides when he parties! Niklas also won a high-quality sword from him after defeating three golems at the same time, before Aaron could find his sword, as part of a "friendly" game. They have once fought before, beating Aaron twice, even when he was dual wielding, which brought him into moral depression and generated animosity in him towards Niklas, thus a rivalry was born, as Aaron seeks a rematch, but Niklas is worried about him. Later while at the Kobold stronghold, Niklas finally confronted Aaron on about his attitude and calling him weak, and then Niklas called him a pirate, which almost unfolded into a fight if it weren't for the intervention of [[S'imba Tia]]. While they fought their rematch, Niklas's Trance Mode suddenly activated and he hurt Aaron's girlfriend Nysa. Nik felt extremely bad for what he did, and realizing he also disrespected Aaron, he apologized to him and Nysa the next day, and for the first time, Aaron smiled at him. Since then, he has been training Nik in the art of '''First Tsurugi''', Nik naming the style '''Second Tsurugi''' for himself.
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====Rare rumours====
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* "I think he is from that place Ala Mhigo. -Merchant
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* "Who is that guy?! I don't think he's even Hyuran!" -Head bandit
  
: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>[[Talyn Shadowmoon]]: A female Hyur Midlander that Niklas found in the streets near the Quicksand. She is an aspiring thief and assassin, and one of Niklas's best friends. She stayed with the Gran Knights for a while before leaving, but not before Niklas christened her an Honorary Knight and gave her the task of spying on the Regnum Garlemald.
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====What PCs are saying====
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* "He's....certainly interesting, I'll give him that. Really wanted a cape for some reason. Quite eccentric too." [[Franz Renatus]]
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* "Pretty sure he cheated in a contest of riddles once. I hope he really needed that gil 'f he was willin' t'deceive fer it..." [[X'unmei Noh]]
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* "He is not my equal, he is not my superior. He beat me once by luck, he'll never bring me down again. We aren't on the same level." [[Aaron Glacier]]
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* "He claims he didn't cheat during that contest, but.. I find that hard to believe when someone can answer complex riddles and doesn't know what 'coitus' means. I just hope he has the right mind to put that money to good use rather than use it for selfish means." - [[Cyrus Mulano]]
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>[[Xuri Tia]]: An outgoing male Miqo'te Niklas met near the Quicksand. He is one of the founding members of the Gran Knights, given the rank of Brotherhood, the third-in-command to Niklas. He is not as active as the others, and when he is, he doesn't usually stay for long, but he is still an important part of the Knights, and a great friend.
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===Known Haunts===
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You might have run into or otherwise know Niklas from:
  
: [[S'imba Tia]]: An energetic Mi'qote and a friend of Aaron and Niklas. He was accompanied by them during a visit to the Kobold stronghold. He slipped off the edge and Niklas tried to rescue him, but he couldn't and Aaron called him weak in return, causing an argument to erupt. S'imba returned and stopped them before they fought, just in time. Before leaving though, Niklas asked S'imba how much does he truly know Aaron.
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* Seeing him in the Quicksand, or around Ul'dah in general.
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* Fighting monsters and beastmen in various parts of Eorzea.
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* Helping others in need, like giving homeless people gil or saving them.
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* Patrolling Ul'dah and Thanalan.
  
: [[Rutu Tutu]]: A flirtatious Lalafell that guided her sister all the way from Gridania to meet her brother once again. As such, Niklas holds high respect for him, despite his questionable flaws and habits.
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===OOC Inspirations===
 
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I based Niklas off the Warrior of Light from Dissidia, since I liked his personality, and I wanted to create a heroic-oriented Hyur Midlander character. '''Niklas''' is the Swedish form of my real name, '''Nicholas''', and his surname, '''Gran''', is a pun on the word, '''Grand'''.
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*Niklas is not fond of wine. He once got drunk after he drank a whole bottle.
 
*Niklas is not the smoothest when it comes to women. He gets nervous and heats up inside.
 
*Niklas is not that fond of riding in vehicles, preferring to ride on his chocobo, Choco.
 
*He carries an oak flask made by his sister, Rena, which he holds dear.
 
*Player's Note: Niklas's personality is based off of Marth and Chrom from Fire Emblem, and Son Goku from Dragon Ball, all of whom are heroes.
 
  
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The azure wind shall guide this realm into a new era.
The Azure Wind
Gender Male
Race Hyur
Clan Midlander
Citizenship Ala Mhigan
Age 24
Height 5'10"
Weight DISCLOSED
Profession Crystal Paladin of the Gran Knights
Patron Deity Halone, the Fury
Server Balmung

Niklas Geno Gran(ニクラス・ジーノ・グラン)Nikurasu Jino Guran, nicknamed Nik(ニック)Nikku, by friends, is a player character on the Balmung server. Niklas is a master swordsman from Ala Mhigo, which was invaded by the Garlean Empire (22 years before ARR)

Appearance

Complexion: Light-medium tan, mainly for being out in the sun most of the time.

Hair: A silver blue hair color, short, clean, and straight.

Eyes: Sky blue eyes, almond-shaped.

Particular Traits: His eyes tend to glow an etherical glow from time to time, mainly in combat. He also bears marks on both sides of his face. He also wears an amulet on his neck, which gives him greater use of his aether.

Voice: (Type 4) A mid-to-deep tone voice with an inflection not unlike most of the other Eorzeans like Thancred.

Clothing Style: He wears many kinds of clothes, but he mainly wear no to short sleeves with vambraces, trousers, and armored boots.

Laterality: Ambidextrous (Left-handed when writing, right-handed when wielding his main sword.)

History

Backstory

Niklas was born to a Paladin father, Croix, and a White Mage mother, Selene, in Ala Mhigo. He truly felt at home around nature, tending to the local animals. However, 22 years ago, the Garleans invaded. He and his family left as refugees running away to find a new home. He absolutely loved how beautiful the rest of Eorzea is. The Grans then sent out to start a new life in this land, moving to the Coerthas Central Highlands, which is safe from the Garleans. When he was 17, he stumbled into a cave and founded both the sword Tyrfing and the shield Aegis, blessed weapons which were currently sealed of their full power.

Birth of a New Legacy (Version 1.0)

He wandered around the land of Eorzea with his adopted sister Rena during the Sixth Astral Era, although he was sometimes hidden among the masses. He made several friends who decided to accompany him on his adventures, including Sarah Cornelia, a Hyur Midlander who was actually a Garlean noble. When Dalamud started to fall, and when Niklas and his group, the original Gran Knights, were invading Castrum Novum, Sarah betrayed them for Nael. The despair this brought on Niklas awakened a different side of him: his Trance form. They were among the adventurers who killed Nael van Darnus. During the Calamity, his parents were two of the warriors thathis group both mysteriously survived the Mega Flare from the Primal Bahamut, however they were all separated as a result of the Calamity. For five years, and for the first time, he was truly alone in the realm. Eventually, five years later, he started his adventures anew, taking himself all across the reborn realm.

New Beginnings in A Realm Reborn

Niklas arrived in Ul'dah one day, and discovered many things seem different, while others stayed the same. He found allies in Aaron Glacier, Xuri Tia, and many others. Along the way he reunited with his sister Rena, and his big and friendly Roegadyn Warrior Maetiraet Sterrwaek. Together, they formed the Gran Knights, heroes who help those in need. Their first challenge was taking care of some giant tortoises that have been terrorizing Scorpion Crossing, but they prevailed. They also did missions against the beast tribes, so they can prevent the beastmen from summoning their Primals to wreak havoc. They were among the many adventurers who defeated Gaius van Baelsar and the XIVth Legion, but Niklas still has an uneasy feeling.

Adventures with the Gran Knights

The Gran Knights are still handling the beast tribes, and also doing leves and guildhests. Niklas trained day and night for the day he and his knights were needed. One day, he thought he saw Sarah, the same person that betrayed them five years prior. Niklas has actually developed feelings for her, and knows that she is conflicted inside, but wants her to figure things out without his own interference.

Personality

Niklas has a pure heart and a benevolent & compassionate nature (both inherited from his mother), hating war for the deaths, misery and agony it comes with. However, he has also shown to be quite arrogant and hot-blooded; some consider it a split personality, but in truth, he just gets excited and hyperactive. Despite being born in nobility, he feels more comfortable around the common folk.

Trance (True Self)

Before, hidden beneath the happy demeanor he exhibits, lies a man with a half-broken mind due to the traumatic memories he had. Whenever he feels emotionally distressed, he can suddenly become a powerful berserker with full control of his swords and magic. Only Rena or someone very special to him could calm him down, or he has to be defeated. Now he has gained complete control of this state, no longer going berserk, and naming this form Trance.

Affiliations and Known Associates

Aaron Glacier: An ex-pirate of the Glacial Wolf Pirates. Described as the lancer to Niklas, he found him in the Quicksand, and became one of the founding members of the Gran Knights, given the rank of First Tsurugi, making him Niklas's second. He may be stoic, but that overrides when he parties! Niklas also won a high-quality sword from him after defeating three golems at the same time, before Aaron could find his sword, as part of a "friendly" game. They have once fought before, beating Aaron twice, even when he was dual wielding, which brought him into moral depression and generated animosity in him towards Niklas, thus a rivalry was born, as Aaron seeks a rematch, but Niklas is worried about him. Later while at the Kobold stronghold, Niklas finally confronted Aaron on about his attitude and calling him weak, and then Niklas called him a pirate, which almost unfolded into a fight if it weren't for the intervention of S'imba Tia. While they fought their rematch, Niklas's Trance Mode suddenly activated and he hurt Aaron's girlfriend Nysa. Nik felt extremely bad for what he did, and realizing he also disrespected Aaron, he apologized to him and Nysa the next day, and for the first time, Aaron smiled at him. Since then, he has been training Nik in the art of First Tsurugi, Nik naming the style Second Tsurugi for himself.

Rena Gran: Niklas's adopted Miqo'te little sister, who is the last remaining Miqo'te from the almost-extinct monkey-like Opo tribe, who have monkey like tails resembling Opo-opos instead of feline tails. Niklas and Rena's relationship are just like a brother-sister relationship. Rena thinks of Niklas as a true older brother, and Niklas truly cares for Rena and her safety. When they were reunited, they were both overcome with joy. Even though sometimes Rena annoys him, Nik knows that is just her way of loving him.

Talyn Shadowmoon: A female Hyur Midlander that Niklas found in the streets near the Quicksand. She is an aspiring thief and assassin, and one of Niklas's best friends. She stayed with the Gran Knights for a while before leaving, but not before Niklas christened her an Honorary Knight and gave her the task of spying on the Regnum Garlemald.

S'imba Tia: An energetic Mi'qote and a friend of Aaron and Niklas. He was accompanied by them during a visit to the Kobold stronghold. He slipped off the edge and Niklas tried to rescue him, but he couldn't and Aaron called him weak in return, causing an argument to erupt. S'imba returned and stopped them before they fought, just in time. Before leaving though, Niklas asked S'imba how much does he truly know Aaron.

Rutu Tutu: A flirtatious Lalafell that guided her sister all the way from Gridania to meet her brother once again. As such, Niklas holds high respect for him, despite his questionable flaws and habits.

Characteristics

  • Nicknames: Nik
  • Age: 24
    • Nameday: 15th Sun of 1st Astral Moon
  • Gender: Male
    • Sexuality: Heterosexual
    • Marital Status: Single
  • Alignment: Lawful Good
  • Height: 5'10"
  • Weight: DISCLOSED
  • Body: Skinny, but toned
  • Hair: Dark brown hair with silver highlights
  • Eyes: Glowing azure blue eyes
  • Skin: Medium tan
  • Clothing: Various, normal clothing is Paladin armor, sometimes wears variation for speed with Second Tsurugi, and sometimes out of armor.

Likes

  • His Friends
  • Peace
  • Nature
  • Kind People
  • Eorzea

Dislikes

  • Ascians
  • Most Garleans
  • War
  • Deception
  • Not being able to help

Areas of Expertise

  • Martial: Paladin
  • Crafting:
  • Other:

Strengths

  • He also uses his shield as a weapon in battle, while still using it for defense, making him versatile.
  • His training has made him more nimble and fast even in his armor.
  • He has a pure heart, which means he will never do evil deeds.
  • From training every day, Niklas has developed a strong body and muscles.
  • He has a healing factor, along with his sister, which allows his wounds to heal really quickly and allowing Niklas to fight longer.

Weaknesses

  • He is afraid of needles. Show him a needle and Nik will go ballistic.
  • He tries to hold back, so that he does not go too far and kill his opponent when he spars.
  • He is sometimes naive.
  • He gets angry real fast when someone close to him gets hurt.
  • His Trance form is sometimes hard to control, turning him into a berserker.

Other Notes

Religion

Niklas doesn't actually have a religion. He worships Halone, the Fury, only because she represents his namesmonth.

Quirks

  • Niklas is not fond of wine. He once got drunk after he drank a whole bottle.
  • Niklas is not the smoothest when it comes to women. He gets nervous and heats up inside.
  • Niklas is not that fond of riding in vehicles, preferring to ride on his chocobo, Choco.
  • He carries an oak flask made by his Garlean friend, Sarah, which he holds dear.

Equipment

Niklas uses his blessed sword and shield that he found in a cave in Coerthas. He uses a unique style of swordsmanship that he blends both his sword and shield as his weapons. The in-game sword used to model the RP sword is in italic.

Tyrfing Giantsgall Longsword, currently Winglet: Niklas's signature sword. This sword is locked to Niklas's aether, and therefore can only be wielded by him. Those who try to wield this blade will only be hurt by its strong aether.
Aegis Holy Shield, currently Kite Shield: Tyrfing's brother shield, wielded on Niklas's off hand. Found in the same cave as Tyrfing, it is also blessed and is enhanced by Niklas's aether, making for an almost-invincible defense, and also a powerful side-arm, being used to ram enemies to stagger them. Also like Tyrfing, it is locked to Niklas's aether, therefore it can only be wielded by him.

Rumours

The following rumours can be heard about Niklas, predominantly in Ul'dah. (If your character has an opinion about him, feel free to add it here.)

Common rumours

  • "Walking one is very pure. These ones are happy that the Elder one was saved" -Sylphs
  • "He helps the Brass Blades and the Immortal Flames with issues within the wall of Ul'dah, like with bandits. -Female Hyur commoner
  • "I heard that kid and his friends protected western Thanalan from those giant rampaging turtles one time! -Male commoner

Uncommon rumours

  • "That hero-whore keeps stopping us in our tracks! He is just too strong!" -Bandit
  • "That blue-eyed fellow is a nice guy. He always wants to have a good time, especially when it's stopping those crooks." -Flame Captain
  • "Why does he call that black-haired Miqo'te his sister? I don't understand." -Random commoner

Rare rumours

  • "I think he is from that place Ala Mhigo. -Merchant
  • "Who is that guy?! I don't think he's even Hyuran!" -Head bandit

What PCs are saying

  • "He's....certainly interesting, I'll give him that. Really wanted a cape for some reason. Quite eccentric too." Franz Renatus
  • "Pretty sure he cheated in a contest of riddles once. I hope he really needed that gil 'f he was willin' t'deceive fer it..." X'unmei Noh
  • "He is not my equal, he is not my superior. He beat me once by luck, he'll never bring me down again. We aren't on the same level." Aaron Glacier
  • "He claims he didn't cheat during that contest, but.. I find that hard to believe when someone can answer complex riddles and doesn't know what 'coitus' means. I just hope he has the right mind to put that money to good use rather than use it for selfish means." - Cyrus Mulano

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Known Haunts

You might have run into or otherwise know Niklas from:

  • Seeing him in the Quicksand, or around Ul'dah in general.
  • Fighting monsters and beastmen in various parts of Eorzea.
  • Helping others in need, like giving homeless people gil or saving them.
  • Patrolling Ul'dah and Thanalan.

OOC Inspirations

I based Niklas off the Warrior of Light from Dissidia, since I liked his personality, and I wanted to create a heroic-oriented Hyur Midlander character. Niklas is the Swedish form of my real name, Nicholas, and his surname, Gran, is a pun on the word, Grand.

Gallery

References

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