Kiht Jakkya

Kiht Jakkya
"You cannot lie to nature."
'The Matron.'
Gender	Female
Race	Miqo'te
Clan	Keepers of the Moon [Ex- Morbolvine Clan]
Citizenship	Twelveswood (Black Shroud)
Age	23 to 24 (Depending on in-game perception of time.)
Height	5 fulms ((feet)) tall
Hair/fur	Black
Eyes	Dark Blue
Gridanian legal status	Probationary citizen.
Registered Professions	Free Lancer Scout, and Leather-worker.

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Character

General Bio

Kiht Jakkya is a very traditional Keeper of the Moon. She grew up in the Twelveswood with her family and Keeper group. She was trained to be a huntress and scout for her group. She learned to track, hunt, scout and fight from a childhood age. While she grew up in a Matriarchal society, she learned a lot from her father and uncles, and trained with her cousins and sisters. She knows a lot about the Black Shroud, and has a hard time with Gridanian laws and regulations as it had been a hindrance to her Keeper group's traditional ways.

Kiht was once arrested by the Gridanians due to a misunderstanding. However, she was released after a year because she was only a teenager, and a certain member of the Twin Adder helped arrange for her release. While she was their captive, this sympathetic (and brave) Elezen soldier decided to impart to her a great deal of knowledge on the world and the ways of the Lancers. Kiht returned to her family as a more educated huntress who helped her group establish a dialogue with the Gridanians. While the Gridanians wouldn't have been considered the group's allies, they were no longer enemies five years after the Calamity.

Since then, Kiht has seen many places in Eorzea, and has been a part of several lives.

Appearance

Kiht Jakkya is small, even by Miqo'te standards, but that is actually true of most of the females in her small family. Kiht usually appears serious and doesn't often show her emotions easily. The hard life that she has shared with her group in the Black Shroud has made her stoic and often well-guarded. She has a teardrop tattoo on her forehead witch represents a tear of Menphina. She grows jet-black hair, and has a small scar close to her right eye which possibly has a story of its own. If one were to look closely at Kiht's eyes, they would see a color matching the blue of a starlit night sky.

Behavior

Kiht is willful and somewhat stubborn in her views. She has a strong curiosity, and is an astute observer. She is fierce in battle, but often very calm otherwise which is why many who have never seen her fight do not think she can. She may even be shy around certain people. Her favored goddesses are Menphina the Lover (as per clan tradition) and Halone the Fury, goddess of battle. Some might say the personas of the two cousin goddesses are expressed in Kiht. She is furiously protective of people she cares about, and yet has a sensitivity to her that might melt a grizzled Roegadyn pirate.

She speaks like an educated Eorzean, so many might not be aware of her nomadic and traditional upbringing when they first meet her. Most people don't realize that her way of speaking is practiced, and that she wasn't always so sophisticated with speech. She learned that people judge others by the way they talk, so she has learned to use that to her advantage. If a person was to ever get her drunk, she would revert to a peculiar accent that might surprise them.

Kiht displays the tendencies of a traditional Keeper in that she has trouble with male authority, and a strong respect for other females. However, she has come to look beyond those biases in some cases, so there are some males she respects a great deal, and some females she has come to dislike.

Combat

General

• Strengths:
• Kiht is a Lancer who knows many techniques, and it is certainly her favored art. She may be small, but her balance is incredible and her agility, accuracy and speed are formidable.
• She can fight well in low-light environments.
• Powerful sense of smell.
• She has a lot of combat experience with beasts, animals and Ixal.
• She has some experience fighting assassins.
• Some experience fighting Garleans.
• Her favored battle-ground is the forest.
• Knowledgeable of "Opo-opo tactics" (guerrilla warfare).
• Can sometimes use materia in her gear.

• Secondaries:
• Trained in the traditional Keeper short-bow style of archery.
• Trained in knife-fighting.
• Basic unarmed combat training.

• Weaknesses:
• She might be relatively low in raw strength as she is a small Miqo'te woman.
• She has low stamina in hot environments such as deserts. This is worse during the day.
• Eyes are sensitive to bright light.
• Low knowledge of magic.
• Can be "hot-headed" and "dense" at times.

Details/Summary

• Kiht is trained in a traditional Keeper of the Moon spear techniques (mostly used against animals and beasts). This involves the use of forked spears in combat.
• She is also trained in Gridanian lancer arts with involves the training in several different styles of lance; including, the symbolic bone/shell harpoons used by Wood Wailers and the Twin Adder Lancers.
• She has learned Ishgard lancer skills due to her mentor, Yvelont Navarre, who taught her during her six months in Gridania, and later after she reunited with him.
• She is in the process of mastering archery. She is perfecting her Keeper short-bow style archery under the tutelage of her good friend Merri Renalah.
• Trained in a time-honored scout style of knife-fighting.
• Kiht also bites if she has to.

She is always looking for ways to improve her Lancer skills in battle, and thanks to Yvelont, has learned the basics of channeling aether into physical movements such as jumps and kicks.

Tendencies

Likes

• Meat. Six years after the calamity, she is tired of her family having to eat more vegetables than they ever have had to. She is crazy for fish, pork and exotic meats.
• Traditions, rituals and dancing.
• Plant life. She likes flowers and trees. When she is not with her family in the Black Shroud she often climbs the very tall trees in order to find a safe place to sleep during the day.
• Rain. She may not be fond of the getting wet part, but the beauty of rain is hard for her to not like.
• Darkness. She feels safest when most things can barely see her. But she can always see them...
• Hunting. Nothing better than a good hunt; especially, with others at her side.
• Exploring. She likes to go where she should not go; do what she should not do. A sort of mischievous side to her personality.

Dislikes

• Sunlight and heat. This makes Thanalan a big challenge.
• Ixal. Nothing she hates more.
• Being seen as weak. She hates that most males form the other races see her as weaker because she is female.
• Submissive females. She doesn't think women should be mean, but she thinks women make better leaders, and should be strong in both body and in mind. At least, strong in mind.
• Male authority. She will always be a bit stubborn towards male authority.
• Foul smells. She has a super sensitive nose.
• Urban environments.
• Assassins.
• Arrogance.

Hobbies/Talents

• Tracking and scouting, even at night.
• Hunting.
• Leather-working.
• Woodworking.
• Fishing.
• Music, and dancing to it.
• Traditional crafts.

Other

• Loves shiny objects, but doesn't care for monetary value.
• Prefers to be in encampments, or outdoors, rather than cities.
• Likes to observe people.

Relationships

((Note: These sections are constantly being updated with new entries. Also, everything written in these sections are Kiht's IC perceptions of other characters. Any errors in character interpretation, or negative feelings are strictly IC.))

((ALSO NOTE: Information in this section may contain some character spoilers. I tried to minimize them, but if your character is in this section, and you want them removed, send me a PM (Knight Kat) on the RPC. I will remove your character, or edit their entry upon your request.))

Family

The Jakkya name is an ancient Keeper name that has been passed down since the dawn of the Keeper clans. Because the name follows the female individuals not a specific clan, the name is now widespread amongst the Keepers. In other words, there may be more Keepers with the surname Jakkya, but not all Jakkyas are part of the same group or family. The surname simply indicates a shared ancestry which could be as far back as the first use of the name.

The Jakkya family is a family reunited. Three generations in the past, the family had split because of differing philosophies. One side of the family helped form the Shriekshroom clan which -was- a nomadic group of hunter-gatherers who moved from settlement to settlement within the Twelveswood. They developed into dignified Lancers and skilled leather-workers. They are willful and dedicated, but often very prideful. This side of the family lived at peace with Gridania until the calamity struck. At that time, they were forced to be at odds with the city for the five years of disarray and recovery of the forest. They also fought in numerous conflicts with the Ixal.

The other side of the family stayed in the South Shroud, and disbursed to various poacher groups. They practiced stern traditions that they took very seriously. They fought a constant battle for territory, and their rights to hunt in the forest. This side of the family became hot-blooded archers, and keen wood-workers. They have feisty attitudes, and many still retain a “poacher's accent”. At first glance, the two sides of the family may seem quite different in their personalities, but both sides share proficiency in the physical combat arts with very few developing magic skills. Both sides are proficient crafters in their specialized craft of choice, and both sides have the same dedication to family and traditions. Only recently has the family reunited as the third family of the Morbolvine Clan.

Close Friends

Yvelont Navarre is Kiht's valued mentor. He gave her extensive education, and training when she was forced to endure six moons of rehabilitation in Gridania. He took on the task that no one else wanted to do: train and educate a wild teenage Moon-keeper girl. He did so with patience, genuine care and perhaps some protective armor. He helped her gain her freedom, and has become like family to her. Kiht would take on Bahamut if it meant helping him.

Roen Deneith is one of Kiht's first friends after journeying to Thanalan. Kiht first met her at the Grindstone tournament. The woman is extremely generous to Kiht, but is not prone to easily share information about herself. However, Kiht now knows a lot about Roen, and now considers her a close friend.

A suave vagabond by the name of Tobias ((Nightbringer)) helped Kiht gain entrance to Gridania for a very modest fee when she still had a criminal record. She does not yet know him well enough to call him "friend", but she finds the witty Hyur to be fascinating, and is certainly in debt to him for helping her get into Gridania. She wishes to know more about him, but he is always prone to dodge questions, and use charm to divert attention. She is convinced that this is some sort of defense mechanism that guards a troubled past.

A close friend of Kiht's is a rather gruff, but friendly and traditional, Keeper of the Moon by the name of Kendha'to Burwani. Kiht and Kendha'to grew very close after spending much time with each other. However, the male lives the life of Oschon, and tends to wander the world alone. Regardless of what happens in Kiht's life, she will always have a place in her heart for that "Bone-headed male".

A traditional Moon-keeper huntress by the name of Rinette Molkoh has become like a sister to Kiht. Through all their time they've spent together, Kiht probably knows more about Rinette than she does anyone else aside from her family. Kiht would put her life in danger for Rinette without hesitation. Nothing more needs to be said.

A shy and often emotional Moon-keeper girl by the name of Merri Renalah is a friend of Kiht's that she has known for many Moons. Thanks to Kiht's efforts, Merri is now reunited with her once-lost Keeper group, and will soon be the head matron of her family. Worried about Merri's many perceived vulnerabilities, Kiht intends to watch over the girl, and help her remember what it means to be a Keeper of the Moon.

Rinh'li Nelhah is a kind and sensitive male Keeper of the Moon who has become Kiht's lover. She quickly got attached to him, and can't explain why she likes him so much, but she has become fiercely protective of him, and will go to great lengths to help him with his "inner demons". She is often uncertain about where Rinh'li's chosen path in life is, but she knows she will always care for him in some way.

Taiga Jakkya is a cousin from South Shroud. She may be rough around the edges, but her loyalty to family is unquestionable. She has shown as much wisdom as Kiht has (in most cases...), and has been counsel for Kiht on many occasions. She has quickly become very dear to Kiht.

Erik Mynhier - In Kiht's opinion, he is as good a man as you can find. Does right by the world, and does what he has to defend good people and good causes. The man is a hero. Erik was one of the first to visit Kiht after a traumatic experience. She will not forget the kindness and friendship he offered her.

Crisiet Liautroix - Is an ex-Ishgardian with a seemingly plain demeanor, but he has proven a valuable ally time and again. When Kiht disappeared, he was one of the few to investigate. He was also one of the few to show up when she needed aid in a battle. Somehow, he is always around when Kiht needs help the most.

Enju Abbagliato - Kiht finds him to be calm and collected. She has not seen many emotions from him. She knows where Enju's true loyalties lie, and that has never concerned her as long as he continues to be an ally. He has aided her on many occasions, and was one of the few who searched for her when she went missing. He has proven to be one of her most helpful friends.

Verad Bellveil - This Duskwight offered his friendship for sale at a dubiously low price. Kidding aside, he is one of those rare friends who Kiht can absolutely trust. The man is a bit mysterious, but his intentions are clear. He is a great man, and Kiht -will- support him.

Aya Foxheart - Even as Kiht's life goes through some changes, Aya has been a nice constant. She opened up to Kiht, and that is not something Kiht will forget.

Noteworthy Contacts

Xydane Vale ((Good standing)) - Kiht feels that this knight is naive in that he acts like he is the solution to every problem. However, he is one of the rare people who can truly recognize the difference between right and wrong. He is an honorable man, and for that, he has gained Kiht's respect. She would never admit it though.

Kahn'a Od'hilkas ((Good standing)) - Kiht was not too sure about this male Keeper at first, but has come to realize he is a good man who often gets frustrated with his inability to fix every crazy problem put before him. Kiht still does not know much about him, but feels like he may be the type that takes the weight of Ul'dah's problems onto his shoulders. A true Immortal Flame.

Osric Melkire ((Good standing)) - Kiht is conflicted about her feelings towards the man as she has seen him do great things, and bad things. However, she has come to recognize that he fights for his loved ones. He is no hero, but she sees his potential.

C'kayah Tia ((Neutral standing)) - While Kiht's professional relations with this male have been shaky and full of negative feelings, she has come to see that he is usually not motivated by malevolence. She thinks his selfish tendencies make him dangerous, and she questions his morals, but he seems to have a sincere empathy for people who are not his enemies. He lost her trust on several occasions, and she finds it hard to give it back.

Pyralis Targaryen ((Good Standing, for now)) - Kiht's friendship with him has gone from hot to cold so many times that she has grown tired of it. His attitude often swings from extremely kind to very antagonistic. So far, he is back in good standing, but she is now wary about getting close to him again. He has shattered their friendship twice before. She expects a third time, but is giving him yet another chance...

Askier Mergrey ((Good Standing)) - Kiht thought he was a bit odd at first... Well, she still thinks he is odd. However, she has quickly come to like him. She knows little about his past, and prefers not to pry. She hears that he gets enough punishment for the things he has done. After a recent visit from him on Morbolvine Clan grounds, she educated him on Moon-keeper traditions, and is happy to see he is receptive. She is glad to have made a new ally, and is hoping to help him more in the future.

Poor Standing

Raelisanne Banurein - Kiht was unsure what to think of the woman at first. Even after finding out about her true loyalties, Kiht had little reason to hate the woman. However, recent revelations has made Kiht realize that the woman probably needs to be stopped.

Miah Polaali - Once gave Kiht a home for her family, and Kiht once considered her a friend. However, Miah's unstable leadership and the path in which she lead the Clan, finally wore down Kiht's respect for her. Recent events have left things between them hostile.

Xao Ganajai - Kiht sees her as a bully who gets-off on trying to make other people feel inferior. She is quickly loosing tolerance for this woman.

Enemies

Austurmax - The thorn in Kiht's side; the tormentor of friends and family. She nearly launched a crusade against this Black Mage on many occasions.

Jin'li Epinoch ((RIP)) - He once compromised Kiht's leadership, and almost forced her to the point where she might have taken her own life to save others. It never came to that, and he is now history, but Kiht will never forget how bad he had made things.

Rumors

Note

Rumors are the only information that anyone can know ICly before meeting Kiht Jakkya in the game.

Commonly Heard Rumors

• "Ah yes, the little Keeper lancer. Usually keeps to herself when in Gridania. She always looks busy though."
• "That girl always carry around one o' them Bone Harpoons. Don't see why she never gets a 'real' lance to carry around..."
• "I hear she use to be a Gods damned poacher! She did some time for that, but I still don't think she's stopped. The Wailers should have put that savage down for good!"

More Recent Rumors (Kept updated)

• "She Looks like she has had it. Never seen such a young woman with such a tired expression."
• "She is part of the Morbolvine Clan who reside in the Lavender Beds. Seems she is high in their ranks now."
• "She sure does say 'shite' a lot now. She didn't use to curse so much."

Uncommonly Heard Rumors

• Adventurers Guild: "She was once a Free Lancer. However, she gave up on taking guard jobs shortly after a failed assignment, and became nothing but a scout for hire."
• Twin Adder: "She helped form a peace treaty between some Keeper groups and the Order of the Twin Adder. Even was mentored by one of our soldiers."
• Buscarron: "Hells of a lot more than meets the eye, but a good woman in the end. Knows a lot of Keeper groups, and spends a lot of time hunting and scouting."

PC Rumors

((If you've met my character in the game then you may put any rumors you desire, here.))

• "A brave and astute Keeper hunter. She came to my aid when I could not turn to anyone else. For that I will always consider her one of my most trusted friends." - Roen Deneith
• "She is the Vice Matron of her Clan and apparently very well liked by all who cross her path. She is quite beautiful as well but I can't remember much beyond that." - Pyralis Targaryen
• "She was working as a mercenary for a woman I sent some people after, and she's never forgotten or forgiven that. A strange position for a mercenary to take, and one that's coming back to bite me." - C'kayah Tia
• "The only student of the lance I have ever taken on. There are none stronger of spirit, nor any who possess more courage, than Kiht Jakkya. She fills me with pride." - Yvelont Navarre
• "Of the brief amount of time I've known her, she was loyal and made absolute sure things were sought through to the end. 'Tis a bit of a rare trait to find in anyone." - Cedric Riordan
• "Bearing the burden of leadership in order to protect many. That... is honorable." - Xydane Vale
• "Kiht is the closest thing I have to a family and I would do anything for her. She is my moon-sister in every sense of the name." -Rinette Molkoh
• "I don't know much about her, except that she's truly wonderful. She can be trusted - I do know that as well." -Aya Foxheart
• "So strong and independent, most do not see whom I see when I look at her. I see a young woman with the weight of many worlds on her. I see smiles, tears, and joy all bottled away for the sake of others. At the Ball I managed to get her to dance a few steps with me. She seems to blush a lot, but that aside, I would trust her with my life." -Erik Mynhier
• "From all I had heard, I expected someone... larger." - Coatleque Crofte
• "More well-connected than you'd think, and fiercely loyal. Cross her at your peril." - Osric Melkire
• "Kiht's seen more trouble than she deserves, that's for sure. She's a good woman, the sort you can rely on to always do what she should." - Aya Foxheart
• "She is noble and possesses all the traits of a leader. Aye, I consider her a friend." - Crisiet Liautroix
• "To our cities, she's but one small female, yet she's truly a woman of our kind. She shows patience, thoroughness and grace in her ways, and when I look at her, the mind longs for home and wishes to be reconciled with our traditions. I am proud to call her an ally." - Kahn'a Od'hilkas
• "We agree t'disagree. She scolds me an' tells me how much shit I do wrong, bu' at least she ain' never turned 'er back on me. Tha's what matters." - Meyla Sarka
• "She's the sort of friend who is shelter in a storm. She always comes through." -Aya Foxheart

Character Music

• Fear Not This Night [1] (Represents Kiht's campaign to save the Ishgard exiles.)
• Last of the Wilds [2] (Represents Kiht's life in the Black Shroud/Twelveswood.)
• Moondance [3] (Represents Kiht's heritage and spirit.)

Extras OOC

Very open to RP with anyone.

Open to potential integration of other characters into my story. For example, I would be willing to have someone become part of her clan or family.

PM me (Knight Kat on the HRPC forums) with any questions regarding my character, or her story. I am not interested in a critique of my writing style; this is a rough draft so far. However, I would listen to any corrections on lore. I want to be as accurate as I can be when it comes to the lore of the game. Also, if there are any inconsistencies in my wiki, please let me know.

Open to random RP. Open to Pen Pals (Read the Pen Pals thread on the HRPC forum).

Open to Link Shell invites.

I like to play the game as much as RP in it. I don't think people have to choose one or the other all the time. I would love to try RP exploration, RP dungeons, RP hunts, ect.

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