Kiku Chiryoshi

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治療師の菊
"Maybe this was how you stayed sane in wartime: a handful of noble deeds amid the chaos." — Scott Westerfeld, Leviathan
Gender	Female
Race	Au Ra
Clan	Raen
Citizenship	Doman
Religion	Nophica, the Matron
Age	24
Nameday	7th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon, 1558
Height/Weight	5 fulms/98 ponz
Occupation	Student Healer/Therapist
Server	Balmung

A philanthropic soul who appears gentle of mien, slight of stature, and bookish, Kiku can be first interpreted as the quiet, meek, introverted type. Though, she's often quick to dispel such impressions with a warm greeting and a receptive, attentive gaze. Despite her reclusive heritage like most of her race and clan —and in stark contrast to her adopted brother— she seems rather social and amiable.

Stricken with insatiable wanderlust and a deep intrigue in the unknown, Kiku is prone to haste. She spares few moments to absorb and enjoy her surroundings, eagerly flitting off to the next thing or person in what may be a reckless charge. To reign in her listlessness and spare Kael'aan at least a few more headaches, she attempts to preoccupy herself by directing much of her effort to creative pursuits, intellectual studies, and everyday tasks. Of course, this only works for so long. It doesn't take much to draw her attention.

Character

General

Given Name: 菊「きく, kiku」literally "chrysanthemum." Also known as "mums" or "chrysanths," these autumn blooms were widely celebrated in Doma as a symbol of longevity and rejuvenation. Drinking dew from a chrysanthemum was believed to bring one long life or even eternal youth, according to legend. White chrysanthemums also signify loyalty and devoted love and are used to honor the dead.

Alias(es): 治療師「ちりょうし, chiryōshi」literally "healer" or "therapist," and 花「はな, hana」literally "flower."

Current Residence: Common Rooms – #12 Sixth Ward, The Goblet, Thanalan

Marital Status: Single

Sexuality: ???

Religion: Believer in the Dawn Father and Dusk Mother, and avid follower of the Twelve, especially Nophica since growing roots in Gridania and the Botanists Guild.

Appearance

Hair: Cropped, platinum blonde —almost the same color as her horns and scales— often tied back with ribbons.

Eyes: Pale green irises with bright limbal rings.

Complexion: Fair with a subtle tan from being out in the sun.

Face: Muted, bone-white scales and horns, the right one of which is chipped somewhere along the upper edge.

Overview: Standing just at average Auri height, Kiku appears lithe, even frail to most. Her active lifestyle, however, has been an immense help with keeping her healthy and fit for travel alongside her taller, sturdier sibling. With soft skin and next to no muscle definition, she poses no physical threat worth mentioning.

Attire: Anything practical so long as it fits —even if it's a size too large. A creature of comfort, Kiku sometimes engulfs herself in her own robes and shirts.

Behavior

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Combat

General

Style:

Specializations: Rudimentary knowledge in alchemy and harvesting/quarrying; intermediate knowledge and experience in conjury; advanced knowledge in anatomy, medicine, therapy and botany.

Strengths:

Weaknesses: Impulsive, stubborn and naive, Kiku may allow her emotions to overwhelm her when stressed, sometimes to the point of preventing her from finding her equilibrium and blinding herself from matters of logic and reason. She doesn't always look before she leaps, which has landed her and others in a great deal of trouble.

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Tendencies

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Hobbies/Talents ■ Medicine/Tea-Making ■ Ceremonial Dancing ■ Singing ■ Talking… a lot. ■

Other ■ Favorite Food/Drink: ■ Favorite Creatures: ■ Least Favorite Food: ■ Least Favorite Creature: Primals

Relationships

Family

Kiyo 'Shokubutsu' Shokubutsugakusha (Mother, Missing)

植物学者の清「しょくぶつがくしゃのきよ, shokubutsu gakusha no kiyo」

Kiyo, the Botanist; "Plant Food"

Masato Hogosha (Father, Missing)

保護者の雅人「ほごしゃのまさと, hogosha no masato」

Masato, the Guardian

Kae'laan Chiryoshi (Adopted Brother)

治療師のケイレン「ちりょうしのケイレン, chiryōshi no keiren」

Kael'aan, the "Healer"

Player Character Standings

Please note: The below list constantly changes.

Character names will appear on the list if Kiku has some regard of them, and they may move in categories.

If Kiku does not think much of a character or has forgotten they existed, the character's name will be removed from the list.

♥ Romantic Interest    ♥ Sexual Desire    ♥ Platonic Love     ● Good Standing    ● Neutral Standing    ● Poor Standing

Friends ● ♥ Kael'aan Chiryoshi – ● Gen Quickpaw – ● Blazerro Draken – ● Maryel (Shadowstalker) – ● Misha (Jinhri) – ● Taka (Vhasa) – ● Kaito Kumon – ● Kataani (Hawkeye) –

Foes

Rumors

Common Rumors (Easily overheard)

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Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)

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Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)

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PC Rumors (Rumors written by other Player Characters. If you wish to write a rumor, just go ahead and do so, make sure it's IC!)

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History

Born in Doma to a medicine woman and a humble sentry, Kiku grew up in a loving, comfortable environment —perhaps too comfortable. Inquisitive even as an infant, she was determined to see the world, often found attempting to slip away the very moment all eyes were taken off of her. One particular misadventure had landed her in the back of a traveling merchant's wagon and bound for the bloody eastern steppes of Othard where the many tribes of the Xaela roam. Fearing for the life of their only daughter, her parents made haste to pursue the caravan and pluck up the girl just beyond the mountain range of their people's home.

There they found a collapsed Xaelan boy, exhausted and malnourished from traveling alone. Initially, the couple was reluctant to take in the dying child for fear of what he might become with age or what wrath they might invoke if he came from a war-like tribe that yet searched for him. But as they made to leave him where he lay, Kiku began to sob uncontrollably. Whether this truly had anything to do with the boy is unknown; however, it was enough to make them reconsider.

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