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| − | Our story begins with a pair of miqo'te, Lina and Ke'sia. Their real names lost to the sands of time. Lina, who was one of the Seekers of the sun and Ke'sia, A keeper of the moon. Each of their tribes had found gemstones thought lost back in the distant past. The green sun, a fist sized emerald treasured by the Seekers as a holy artifact. The red moon, a fist sized Ruby that was treasured by the Keepers as a holy artifact as well. But the finding of these gemstones only brought chaos in their wake, as many who knew of the gemstones existence attempted to take them by force. Both Lina and Ke'sia we're fed up with the constant raids, their friends and family dying one after the other till they stood alone as strangers within their own tribes. Was it fate, destiny, or simple coincidence that led them to run away with their respective gemstones on the same cold night? Whose is to say.
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| − | A few short suns after Rei's fourth namesday, early in the morning there came an unsettling aura. Up through the floor arose a terrifying sight. Though arose might have been the wrong word, admittedly, as the being rose out of the floor with quite a bit of speed, then fell to the ground with a light thud. The being slowly began to rise to her feet, her wings wrapped around herself tightly as her young eyes looked around the door, filled with curiosity and wonder. Yet those same same glowing light blue eyes found themselves filled with fear as the very world began to reject her very presences. Out of desperation she reached out to a sleeping Rei, her body turning ethereal. Within the shallow breath of a second she was no where to be seen. But deep within Rei's body a battle began to rage. Through instinct rather than her own will, Milly attempted to overpower and consume Rei's young soul. But being barely a sun old, Milly was instead consumed by the raging flames. Her own soul being damaged and absorbed into the inferno of Rei's soul. Yet death did not come for her.
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| − | It had been nearly an entire cycle before she finally had some real control over her mind, which had now been filled with Rei's thoughts and experiences. Feelings and thoughts that were previously so foreign to her now felt familiar. Her previous instincts that had told her to fight Rei and To consume his soul had been quieted down to nothing more than some faint whispers in the back of her mind. Still she continued to feel trapped by Rei's soul, considering him simply a prison with a view.
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| − | Again moons would pass by, Rei and his family living peacefully deep within the shroud. Remaining within their hidden alcove of safety. Sadly such would not last. Their location finally being found out by those that had designs upon the red moon. Within the dead of night, only a short few suns after Rei's fifth namesday, They attacked. Lina and Ke'sia could do naught but awaken to their own swift, brutal deaths. Lina's blood curdling scream for mercy being absorbed by the unfeeling wilderness. Rei could do aught but lay there in bed, terror freezing him in place as loud shouting and footsteps grew nearer to his bedroom door. Rei's death was swiftly approaching as tears streamed down his face. A loud voice from within himself screamed out to him, telling him to hide, telling him to keep silent. He felt his body move on its own, as if he was a puppet on a wire. Milly breathed a slow sigh of relief as she managed to pull Rei down under his bed, Her control over him being shaky at best. Despite this she manage to keep him still and keep him quiet as the bandits ravaged his home. She couldn't let Rei die. Not now. She still had so much she still needed to learn and she did not plan on dying just yet.
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| − | Eventually the house grew quiet, the bandits leaving the ransacked home in their wake as they escaped into the black of night. Rei's body shivered as Milly control over him waned. He slowly crawled out from under his bed, tears streaming down his face with each fear filled step he took through his families ravaged home. No child deserves to see their parents slain, especially in such a brutal and gory fashion. Confusion, sadness, despair, and loss assaulted Milly and Rei's mind in equal measure. Rei fell to his knees, his tears turning into a constant stream. He would have stayed there, kneeling and defeated had Milly not been there. She urged him onward as best she could, helping him collect what supplies hadn't been smashed. She also led him to a loose floorboard which contained his fathers spear, as well as the Red Moon and the Green Sun. The gemstones were pushed into a hidden pocket in Rei's shirt as he quietly left behind his home. The cool, crisp air of the forest blowing over him, pushing at his limp tail as he struggled along his way. While Rei was in such a weakened state, Milly could feel those whispers in the back of her mind trying urge her to defeat him and take true control. Yet Rei's feelings and lamenting touched Milly deeply, causing those whispers to fade into obscurity. Only weak yet primal urges remaining within her soul.
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| − | Rei quietly collapses within the Goblet due to not planning ahead supply wise, having gone ten suns without food. He ends up listening in on a conversation outside of the Kindred Estate. He decides to simply sneak away to Ul'Dah, nearly collapsing along the way rather than stay and potentially end up being discovered. Eventually he manages to limp into the Quicksand and order a meal, eating ravenously. When it comes time to pay he finds himself without any coin, but lady Momodi decides to cover it, as well as an inn room for him, as he had done many contracts and jobs around Ul'dah before and know's he will pay her back when he is able.
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| − | Another moon passes, even more contracts start flooding in Rei's direction because of his dependable reputation. Ends up picking up a fairly easy contract to collect crystals from the floating city of Nym. Milly panics as an irresistible urge takes over and she absorbs a large amount of the ambient aether from the city. She keeps panicking, believing that she had eaten Rei's soul in the process. Rei just mentally pats Milly's head, telling her everything is alright. Milly calms down and decides to try manipulating aether, ends up gathering Aether around Rei's body, preforming a sort of transformation that looks like a combination between Rei and what Milly thinks she looks like. They realise they have to keep such a power hidden and transform back fairly quickly. They also find that they can dual cast, that and now that Milly isn't Aether starved, Rei can cast spells without exploding all the time.
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| − | The word pierced into his mind like an icicle as Milly took over control, limping Rei into the nearby bar to rest. It was a full sun till Milly would finally relinquish control back to Rei. As he walked outside, he expected a large gathering of Voidsent hunters. Instead he was greeted with the sight of his cart, and a few innocent looking Lalafell skipping down the road together. He quietly adjusted and tied down his robe, keeping the cowl secured around his head before he would lay his hands upon the cart. The cloudy sky crackling with energy and sounding out with a great boom, signalling the start of a steady downpour. Despite the rain and constant flashes, Rei pushed ever onwards, first to the west, then far up north. He would calmly replace his robe with a dry and much heavier one before he would enter the forever cold and snowy reaches of Coerthas. He kept his head low and moved at a brisk walking pace through the snow, barely acknowledging the guardsmen as he passes. Slowly but surely he would finally reach the last leg of his journey.
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Male
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Miqo'te
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(Hybrid leaning Keeper)
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Unaffilated
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28th Sun of the 6th Umbral Moon.
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Member of the Kindred.
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26
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| Server
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Balmung
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29/5/14
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Character
Rei is a well mannered and polite Miqo'te who has spent much of his life exploring. He has been to nearly all corners of the realm and greatly enjoys returning to the less civilized and quiet areas of the world.
He can be quite loyal, but only to those who have truly earned his trust. And even then it is not a blind loyalty. Still, he is always willing to offer a helping hand to anyone he happens to pass by.
Rei is surprisingly intelligent despite his shy and quiet demeanour. He has spend many a time reading and learning all he can in between training with his lance and doing jobs.
Rei had spent most of his life as a wandering mercenary, helping anyone and everyone he would come across regardless of payment. Currently this has changed as he has become employed by the Kindred. He... hasn't actually done much work wise since he joined up with them but he is being a lot more social than he used to be.
Overall Rei is a very kind and friendly person, if a bit quiet and reserved. He's like a rock in the stream we call life. Someone whom you can count on for support and protection, even if you barely know him. Though he does have his own hidden depths... and his own sort of cowardice.
General
Full Name - Rei Alissa Wakeflame
Height - 5 Fulms, 7 Ilms
Weight - 147 Ponz
Hair Colour - Black
Eye Colour - Left: Light blue/Right: Dark blue
Skin Colour - Dusty black
Religion - Althyk, The keeper ( Very loose belief/worship )
Laterality - Ambidextrous, but favours his right hand.
Sexuality - Promiscuously Bisexual
Behaviour
Speech- Rei tends to speak in a fairly sophisticated way, as well as being very polite. His voice is fairly deep, though he usually hides this fact by speaking in very gentle tones.
Mind- He's fairly mature for his age. He is also decently intelligent and never fully trusts anyone until he gets to know them better. Rei is mentally strong, thus it takes a lot to break him down.
Emotions- Rei prefers to keep his emotions in check at all times. He does his best to avoid having any outbursts or otherwise allow unpleasant emotions to surface in front of others. It takes a surprising amount of effort to cause him to break out of this shell, but if you do manage to anger him sufficiently he will show you exactly how angry he is, either with words or with fists as the case may be.
Appearance
Rei is a decently tall Miqo'te with a very long and fluffy tail. He has two differently coloured eyes, his left eye being light blue and his right eye being dark blue. He also has two marks near his eyes. His left ear as a small nick on the very tip.
Attire
Rei isn't particularity picky with what he wears. As long as it has some kind of armour attached to it that is. He also much prefers function over form with his clothing. Of course he does have one little quirk, that being that he MUST have a hidden pocket in whatever he wears.
Combat
Rei has been officially trained in how to use a spear and continues to train himself every day. He does have some skill with his fists, as he has managed to survive more than a couple of bar brawls. He also understands how to take a hit and also understands its better to parry or dodge a blow if possible. He has been in combat against many a monster and man, so it would be fair to say he's a seasoned warrior.
Lancing
Rei was trained in the way of the lance by the wood wailers in Gridania. He was a natural with a lance and learned many techniques very quickly. The spear he uses now is the same one he had back when he had to feld his raided home. The spear itself, as Rei had learned, is called an Obelisk. There are two small indentations along the shaft, almost as if something could be set into it.
Aether
Rei has reconsidered his stance on Aether and is currently being trained by Khuja in how to properly manipulate aether. Rei does have a small problem, as whenever he channels aether, force based aether builds up around his hands. He is able to make bubbles of force aspected aether, as well as putting a thin bubble of another type of aether around it, producing an explosive bubble with different effects.
There is also a small shift in Rei's Aether accompanied by his eyes changing colour sort of thing. Light blue eyes meaning he acts more submissive and gentle. Dark blue eyes meaning he's much more aggressive and dominate. Even darker blue eyes meaning a sort of berzerker state. Anger, stress, and pleasure, as well as certain situations will cause these changes to occur.
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As of late, with Rei and Milly finally being in proper balance, Rei's Aether problem has been abolished. With Milly's help Rei can dual cast now, as it would simply be Rei and Milly casting separate spells, then combining them together.
Milly and Rei's greatest strength is their unity and duality, which, with enough training and growth, should allow them both to become surprisingly strong. In an unexpected way as well.
Tendencies
Likes
- ■ Exploring
- ■ Winter
- ■ The Full moon
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Dislikes
- ■ Snobs
- ■ Know-it-Alls
- ■ Alcohol
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Hobbies/Talents
- ■ Lancing
- ■ Cooking
- ■ Brawling
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Favorites
- ■ Favourite Food/Drink: Grilled Aldgoat, Grape Juice
- ■ Favourite Place: Coerthas, mainly out in the snowy wilderness.
- ■ Favorite Weather: Snow
- ■ Favorite Season: Winter
- ■ Favorite Color: Emerald Green
- ■ Favorite Scents: The air after a thunderstorm
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Relationships
- ♥ Romantic Interest ♥ Platonic Love ● Good Standing ● Neutral Standing ● Poor Standing ● Wary
Blood Ties
♥● Lina Wakeflame (Deceased): Rei's mother. Not much is known about her and Rei lacks any memory of her.
♥● Ke'sia Tia (Deceased): Rei's Father: Not much is known about him and Rei lacks any memory of him.
Kith and Kin
● Shadow Merodi A somewhat shy Seeker who turned out to be one of Rei's childhood friends. Simply seeing her and speaking with her has brought back many memories for him, most of them good.
♥● Spades Merodi A Seeker whom Rei considers to be like a mother to him. She is also another gateway into Rei's hidden past.
Friends and Enemies
● W'pondahl Amih A friendly seeker that Rei met down in the Kindred bar. He considers her a good friend.
● Sini'to Shadar A Seeker Rei has spoken with down in the bar from time to time.
● Sastra Mortier A highlander woman who Rei has a good bit of respect for, specially since she is his boss now that he has joined up with the Kindred.
● Umi Unsei A surprisingly shy Keeper whom Rei has spoken to a couple of times. He always feels the need to comfort her.
● Bexy Amalaryssia A friendly Seeker whom Rei met under... interesting circumstances. Rei considers her a close friend after he... revealed his "problem" and she wasn't adverse to it.
●♥ Vijara Windaar A Keeper that Rei has spoken with a couple of times. She dealt with recruiting him to the Kindred. He considers her a good friend.
●♥ Emelia Iscantel A seeker Rei has encountered a couple of times. His opinion of her has fluctuated with each meeting. He feels somewhat wary of her as of late after a particular event.
● Kai Sephtis A midlander whom Rei regards as a friend and holds a good amount of respect for.
● Z'sisha Tyata A slightly hyperactive Seeker that Rei has spoken with and considers her a friend. Rei does enjoy her hyperactive and childish nature.
● Quinthel Moraguin A Duskwight that is quite skilled at cooking. Rei has spoken with him a couple of times.
●● Zarya Amalaryssia An... intriguing Seeker Rei has seen and spoken with at More than a couple of times. Rei wishes to protect her while she regains her memories.
● Krysslona Hezzwyn A very cuddly Roegadyn woman whom Rei has spent a time with, and whom he wishes to continue spending time with.
●♥ Gaige Tyflin An interesting Miqo'te that Rei met during the comedy night. Rei wouldn't mind encountering him again.
● Mimiru Miru A lalafell that Rei has encountered and spoken with from time to time. He approves of her advances on Miss Pond and hopes for the best for them both.
● Rarashid Kokoshid A troubled Lalafell that Rei, at least in some way, considers a friend, even if the feeling might not be mutual.
Those Met In Passing
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● Nunupu Nupu An adorable Lalafell that Rei has seen down in the bar from time to time.
● Peneli Zuneli A Lalafell that Rei has spoke with briefly. Rei views him as a good sort.
● Versoix La'louvre An Elezen Rei has seen and spoken with once or twice.
● Mara Lynne A female huyr Whom has caught Rei eavesdropping in the worst positions possible. He doesn't hold any sort of grudge against her
● Thala'to Relehna A male Keeper whom Rei has spoken with a couple of times. Rei's not sure what to think about him yet.
●♥ Melisie Derinloire A female Duskwight Rei met down in the bar and became fast friends with. She is yet another person Rei wouldn't mind meeting again.
Journals
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This deep green coloured leather bound journal appears to be in nearly pristine condition. The front cover is entirely plain except for the initials of its owner along the dead centre. The R and W seem to glitter with an inner light, As if a small portion of aether had been used to apply the lettering. The first page, to put it bluntly, looks as if a child had gotten a hold of it along with an ink-pen and were practising how to write. The next page, however, would appear to be written by a careful and learned hand.
By the Twelve, it has been far too long since I've brought Inkpen to paper other than to sign my name. Thought admittedly by all counts I don't rightly remember when the last time I've written in a journal. Let alone if I had ever kept one. That... would've been a useful thing to do, past me.
Regardless of such things, I'm glad to be able to rest in a good bed and with kind and friendly people around me. I finally took the plunge and joined up with a free company. Five long cycles of trying to survive on my own with nary a memory beyond the basics. As luck would have it, or perhaps fate, I happened to collapse upon an empty lot. Upon my waking I happened to overhear a great many things regarding someone who had happened to be kidnapped.Then, ether though my own incompetence from not eating for ten suns or the very watchful eyes of a watch woman, I found myself being stared down at from behind a bow.
Now that certainly doesn't sound very lucky, now does it? But as I've wrote, ether by fate or luck such a situation was easily defused by my ever groaning stomach and my quick word. Thanks to Miss Bexy's kindness and generosity I found myself down in a bar, finally able to enjoy a good meal, good company, and a good drink. As well as an offer, well I suppose it would be better to call it kind advice rather than an offer but still.
Said advice would be repeated to be later on by a Miqo'te. A Miqo'te that caused a good portion of my fragmented memories to reform simply by my seeing her face and hearing her say my name. Shadow... I did not know for so long but upon seeing her, it felt as if I had finally found something I had unknowingly been searching for all this time. Hearing from her that she had joined this free company... these... Kindred... My decision was made for me. It was but a scant few suns until I spoke with Miss Vijara and I had signed my name upon that contract.
The last two weeks that I've been with the Kindred have been pleasant. The meetings were an interesting affair to say the least, The first one I had attended happening all the way out at Costa del sol. Of course I ended up being the center of attention for a moment, as I had to introduce myself to everyone who was there. I do hope I left a good impression on everyone who was present that day.
I have spent more than my far share of time down in the bar, speaking with others so that I might know more about those whom I may have to work with and protect. One such person being a Sir Khuja. Khuja... being the person who happened to have been kidnapped a short time before I had shown up. I've extended my kindness and protection to the fellow and... Gods blood I do hope no one ever sneaks a peek into this journal should I write this next sentence.
~There would be quite a bit of smudged ink~
Let's just say that Khuja and I have been quite friendly to one another.
Anyway, Let us be away from such topics my dear Journal. I have met many a friendly face here. Miss Pond, Sir Quin, Boss lady Sastra, Just to name a few that come to mind that I haven't mentioned within you yet. Really... everyone I've met who is a part of the Kindred seem like stalwart allies whom I feel I could trust both on and off the battlefield.
It has also been nice to finally have something else to wear besides my armour. Miss Sastra had kindly given me advanced pay and I wasted no time in spending it on two outfits as well as... some other equipment that may prove useful in paying Miss Sastra back for her kindness should I be unable to find any suitable contracts within the moon. But I should move on to more current events.
A sun ago an interesting little situation cropped up. As it seemed Miss Pond had found herself away from the Kindred home and stranded out in hostile territory. By the time I had heard of the situation through the linkpearl and had suited up in my armour Bexy and her beloved Matt had already found Miss Pond and had taken her to safety. It was all well and good but... I can't help but feel a tad useless. These last two weeks I've not done much beyond wandering, relaxing in the Bottom, and trying my best to make nice with everyone I meet. If I don't get some work soon I feel as if I might find myself kicked out from the Kindred... Meaning I'd be away from Shadow and the path to getting my memories back would once again grow cold.
... Upon reading that last line I feel the need to clarify. Shadow is much more to me than just a path to my old memories. She is a very dear friend whom I do not wish to be separated from. Just being close to her makes me feel a deep warmth within my heart and everything just feels... right.
It appears the hour grows late. Should more goings on happen in the coming suns I shall record them here. Should my memories wane yet again... At least I shall have more to go on than I did five cycles ago. Nothing but my armour, my name, my lance... and a pair of precious gemstones that I keep with me even to this sun. I know not why I had them... But when I look to them I feel a deep inner peace. Perhaps they are a Keepsake of someone I knew before... But I drag on.
Rest well, Journal of mine. I will have need of you again.
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his entry would be written very neatly, a small five point star being written along side the date
31st sun of the 3rd astral moon
Much has happened in the twelve suns since I've last written in you, Journal. Most importantly even more of my memories have returned. But I shall leave what has been revealed and what or who caused such memories to return till later on in this entry.
Life has been going surprisingly smoothly now. I don't have to worry about where my next meal is coming or if I'll be able to find work. Finding the Kindred... well... more like being found by the Kindred has certainly been a boon to me. Most of who I've met have been friendly and I feel as if I don't have to keep my true self hidden as much any more. I'm free to be me amongst them. I've been able to actually start conversations rather than having people simply walk up to speak with me first.
I have spoken with Miss Pond more than I did before. In speaking with her I may have revealed my... lack of memory. Luckily I only stated that my childhood memories have eluded me. But in turn I found myself somewhat cornered by a pair of healers. Luckily when they realised my memory loss wasn't from a magical source they left me alone, but did tell me to find someone who was more in tune with dealing with the mind. I fear trying to force it may cause my memories to be lost forever. Thus I am going to simply let my memories come back to me naturally.
I did attempt to question Miss Pond upon her past. She froze up near instantly. Considering how she mentioned her own childhood wasn't the best earlier in the conversation, perhaps I should've taken the hint and not have asked such a thing. Luckily it seems that since I dropped that line of conversation as soon as it started, it has not harmed my fledgling friendship with the kind seeker. The other person present, A Miss... Miru I believe her name was and whom I believe has her eye on Miss Pond in that particular sort of way, ended up creating a gift for Miss Pond using her mastery other Aether. I believe the little doll is suppose to be a mandragora, If I'm remembering right. I don't believe Miss Pond will ever let the little guy go. Yesterday Miss Miru ended up giving me a doll of my own of a small rabbit. Just holding it lets me escape to some fragmented, but happy memories.
Oh yes, A little earlier in the week I felt a little... Silly. After all we have a small stage down here in the Kindred bar, so why not use it? Sure the audience was small, but it seemed like most people enjoyed the few dances I know. Why the next day I came down it seemed Sir Sini had the same idea, though lacked an audience until I arrived. I figured I'd join in the fun, Seeing as someone else... Sir Kai I believe his name was, had come on stage as well. I'm uncertain if I'll be able to work up the courage to dance like that again...
Anyway, on towards other happenings. Since I last wrote I have regained some more of my memories. The person to help unlock them this time was Spades. I met her, as I seem to have been meeting most people lately, down in the bar along side Bexy. I couldn't remember her at the time but I felt a strange sort of... familiarity, as if I had known her all my life. It wasn't till I had spoken with Shadow a couple suns hence that an absolute torrent of memories returned to me. I knew Spades. In fact now that I had remembered so much... I had considered her as my adoptive mother. I hadn't seen in the last six cycles and it seems that Shadow hasn't seen her for just as long. Like I fool I went out searching for her, even though I still have that pearl. So I could have simply contacted her. But being able to see her face to face was the better Idea anyway. I confronted her about why she hadn't been around and she gave a... most convincing answer. Still, She should put aside her worries and come to see Shadow. I feel as If I may have convinced her to do it if I and the others who call Shadow a close friend plan things out together. I've already spoken to Sastra and she has stated that If I can give her a couple days warning, that she'd allow us to use one of the upstairs rooms in the Kindred home for this.
I suppose I should write of something else, Journal. I have spoken with the others whom Khuja shares his love. Sir Thala'to to be specific. The talk that I had with him let me see Khuja in a different light. Regardless I still hold that I wish to protect Khuja, as he obviously cares for everyone whom he loves, as well as everyone he considers his friend. I spoke with him and cuddled with him after the meeting. It seems he lets despair and sadness rule him from time to time, but I was able to pluck him out of that dark pit he was slipping into. For my efforts Khuja showed me a... very nice time. I must have fallen asleep, because when I woke up I was in a mostly empty bedroom, with Khuja beside me. I must have ended up in that mansion he said he was getting built. I... I must admit as sweet as a gesture as it was, In the early morning I did abscond from the place. Of course I did leave a small note. Plus that amulet he gave me a little while ago has a tracking charm, so he will at least know I'm somewhere safe.
I do suppose that covers most of the happenings that occurred. Except for that fight that happened in front of the Kindred home. But the less said about that... the better.
As I read this over I've come to realise something. I really have to learn how to organize my thoughts better, or at least I shouldn't attempt to remember the happenings of twelve days all at once. Maybe I should take small notes at the end of each day...
Anyway, This entry nearly fills the page. Till next time I need you Journal.
- There would be another five-point star beside the word Journal*
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Well journal, it looks like I've royally screwed up. I... Tired to speak with Zayra today. Yes, I may have lied about where I learned Invida's real name. So perhaps that is why she reacted so... poorly. I chased after her and... Sastra and Sisha showed up. I just... I feel like I might be on my way out of the Kindred with this screw up...
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Well Journal, It seems today is the day of screw ups. I decided to go wandering the Goblet for a little while. Ended up seeing Crow and Senna. Decided to eavesdrop on them and heard that Pond was potentially going to be punished. No pay for two weeks and a week of clean up duty. Kai is apparently getting potentially punished as well, no rum for two weeks and he has to paint the house five times over. Anyway as it turns out, I ended up getting spotted. So I may have a punishment coming my way as well. Not the best day, Journal, Not the best day in the slightest.
Timeline
0 Cycles- Rei born somewhere within the shroud.
5 Cycles- Rei's peaceful life ends as bandits burst into his families home and murder his mother and father. He escapes death by hiding under his bed until the bandits leave, then quietly lifts a loose board in his parents room and grabs two gemstones ( An emerald and a ruby) As well as a spear, then flees out into the cold night. It's then that he is found by the wood wailers.
10 Cycles- Rei has devoted himself to learning how to use lances as well as learning how to properly read and write. Occasionally sneaks out of Gridania to explore.
14 Cycles- Rei feels as if he has learned all he can from the wood wailers and sets off into the world to explore and train on his own. Despite his young age and inexperience, he attempts to help anyone he meets who are in need.
15 Cycles- Rei encounters the Merodi family and becomes fast friends with Nemo and Shadow, as well as their mother, Spades.
17 cycles- Rei attempts to train himself in the ways of manipulating aether. The results are... explosive. Rei swears to himself that he will never attempt such a thing again and hopes that that hole in the wall isn't too troublesome for the Inn's owner.
20 cycles- Rei has explored most of the realm and has made numerous visits to the Meordi family. Even after 10 cycles of training, Rei continues to sharpen his skills with his lance whenever possible.
21 cycles- With Dalamud rapidly closing in on the world, Rei desperately searches Thanalan for the Merodi's. He fails to find them and tries to hide in an old sandstone building as the land around him is blasted asunder. He ends up with a wall crumbling on top of him as a stray part of the moon smashes into the building he was in. He wakes up once the devastation stops, with nary a memory besides his own name.
22 Cycles- Rei makes his living off of helping rebuild, as well as assisting the needy whenever possible. Also Mercenary work.
26 Cycles- Rei is found by Bexy in an empty lot near the Kindred home. Ends up joining the Kindred. Current.
Rumours
Commonly Heard Rumours
"That fellow with the fancy spear? Why, he helped move some of my merchandise... and for half the cost I'd normally pay!" - Lalafell merchant
"You mean that quiet Miqo'te I see lurking around sometimes? I swear he's up to no good."- Guardsman at Camp Dragonhead
"y' mean t' man who bought us all a round o' ale last night? E's a good lad." - Drowning wench regular
Lesser Heard Rumours
"That guy? He only ever orders grape juice. Seen him stare at it as if he was lost in thought more than once." -Bar owners across Eorzea
"That man has saved my life on more than one occasion. Can never get more than a couple of words out of him though." -Roegadyn traveller
Rarely Heard Rumours
"I swear that fellow is always around when I need him. Fields need plowin'? He's there. Need to move some crates into storage? He already has a couple tucked away nicely. Couple of animals gone missing? He's already herding 'em back into the pen. Monsters attacking? Half of 'em will be skewered before ya can call for help... Yet he never asks fer payment." -La Noscean farmer
"Yes, I've seen him. He's usually deep within the forest... looking as if he was searching for something. Never says what he's searching for. Hells, I'm lucky to get more than a nod from him." -Wood wailer patrol man.
PC Rumours
"Mmm? Oh, Rei? Yes, well, he's certainly very polite, and rather well spoken at that! When you can get him to speak, of course. Such does tend to be a rare occasion from the times we have met. Most pleasant to speak to when he does, however!" - W'pondahl Amih
"Yes... Rei. A good friend, and you'll find few better at listening than he. He knows where is loyalties lie. Hm? What's that? A secret? No... No. You're gravely mistaken." - Bexy Amalaryssia
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