Y'uraq Tia
"ONE DOES NOT BECOME ENLIGHTENED BY IMAGINING FIGURES OF LIGHT..."
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- ➤ KEY ITEMS.
➤ SOULSTONES.
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- PERSONALITY TYPE.
- ➤ MAN-AT-ARMS.
- Since he can remember, Y'uraq was trained in several armed arts through childhood including one-handed swords, greatswords, and more blades of all shapes and sizes. Over time, his training with weapons extended to fight with swords and shields, lances, daggers, and battle-axes. Having very little experience with unarmed combat, Y'uraq will turn to thaumaturgy and magic to aid his victory, or survival. He casually practices his aim with corporeal projectiles to conserve his casting hands.
- ➤ VOID MAGIC.
- Through moons of nightmarish trials and deeds, Y'uraq has learned much from the Lambs of Dalamud, and his former master in the forbidden arts. Including evoking and harnessing aether into a volatile and destructive force. Embracing his fear, anger, and hatred to unleash on his victims. Y'uraq's knowledge extends to necromancy, shadow and blood magic. To this day Y'uraq has vowed to reject the dark, and terrible things Rune Fury had taught him, but retains his knowledge as a means to identify void magic when he sees it.
- • Note: Resistant to void/dark-aspected magic and effects.
- ➤ AETHERIAL AFFINITY.
- Gifted with a strong affinity to aether, Y'uraq was quick to demonstrate his potential as a spellcaster since a very young age.
- ➤ THAUMATURGY.
- Y'uraq's preferred school of magic. Years of studying and practicing basic aetherology through his youth has strenghtened Y'uraq's knowledge over both the astral and umbral leys. He is acknowledged by the thaumaturges guild as an adept in their ranks, Y'uraq continues to demonstrate and reflect the great and volatile powers of the fire, lightning, and ice elements.
- ➤ SWORDPLAY.
- Since childhood, swords have been Y'uraq's weapon of choice. Years of mastery have enabled him to drive, slash, swing and maneuver his blades with agility, and percision.
- ➤ VIGOR.
- Y'uraq's will to fight pushes him to defy his odds, and fight past his known limits.
- ➤ DARKSIDE.
- Despite his deceptively thin and light frame, Y'uraq's has proved the power to evoke a great physical might through sheer emotion alone. When his darkside is evoked, Y'uraq also gains an immense constitution, allowing him to withstand heavy combat at close quarters, while retaining an array of volatile and powerful spells at his disposal.
- ➤ OVERCONFIDENCE/ARROGANCE.
- Y'uraq has been prone to underestimate his foes too lightly before learning a harsh lesson in his current limitations, and situational awareness.
- ➤ LEG INJURY.
- Y'uraq suffered a heavy injury to his right leg in early adolescence. He is likely to fall with a firm and direct strike to his right leg.
- ➤ LIGHTWEIGHT.
- Despite Y'uraq's set of skills and abilities at his disposal, he is very light for a man his height.
- ➤ UNARMED COMBAT.
- Y'uraq is vulnerable without a weapon, or his ringbands to evoke spells with.
- ➤ AETHERIAL AFFINITY.
- Y'uraq's greatest strength is a but a great double edged sword. Y'uraq aether is easily sensed by voidsent and aetherscopes. Hungry voidsent lured to Y'uraq's aether are common in his wild expeditions.
- ➤ Y'URAQ TIA. (pronounced Yah-oo-rock Tea-ah)
- Since his mysterious awakening in the wastelands of Eastern Thanalan with no memories, Y'uraq embarked on a grand journey, or his 'long, and strange trip' as he endearingly puts it. In his search for answers and lost memories. Y'uraq's early journey to rediscover himself yielded their moments of discovery and wonder, though they did little to calm the growing confusions and strives for answers.
- Before long, fragments of his memories began to return to him while he took on the life of a sellsword in his travels. Y'uraq was able to rediscover some bright truths about himself including his way around swords, and his potential for spellcasting. Despite the heat of combat he faced at times, Y'uraq maneuvered himself with the best of his abilities and with intense focus. It was something he felt he enjoyed sincerely his past experiences in combat.
- His dreams however, were becoming haunted by dark and violent visions and from his forgotten past. Despite the terrible things Y'uraq felt before his twisted reflection, he also realized there was no one else he could trust enough with his predicament to turn for guidance at the time. Embracing his darkside as his instinct, Y'uraq became akin to evoking and harnessing the dark will and power to obliterate that betrayed his promise as a full-fledged free paladin someday.
- Y'uraq's pursuits for forgotten memories through vain contests of power and conquest yielded more than he bargained for. With his shadowed mysteries surfacing, Y'uraq became haunted by dark memories, events like the mournful eve of the Calamity and the chains of the devastating memories led him to to remember but a glimpse of his dark deeds and his initiation as a dark knight. Those following moons became difficult for Y'uraq, as more conflicting visions and whispers from his own dark reflection that shadowed his further he sought guidance from it.
- Over the following moons, Y'uraq became increasingly influenced by his darkside. As such, he became viciously intimidating in combat. While times of peace left him restless and ready for more. Before long, it was his wrath against a murderer and thief that exposed Y'uraq and his friends to bear witness to his cruelties. To his own appall, Y'uraq was revealed to his own dark past deeds, and realized the high and great price he gave for the dark and terrible power he had awoken once more.
- With the dark revelations that followed, Y'uraq found himself unable to run as forget like he once had. Instead, he was faced to struggle with his past memories as the force of suffering and destruction he had become. Despite the agonizing turmoils that stirred to tear his heart and soul apart, Y'uraq became determined to fight for his second chance and reclaim his freedom any way he could think of. Convinced he could simply hide his 'dark gift' from everyone around him, Y'uraq resumed his life attempting to pursue and reignite his past passions for spellcasting and the arcane. Only to discover his turmoils risen to further twist his reality into conflict once more, for himself and those around him.
- Despite the odds and stakes raised against him during his darkest days, Y'uraq was still able to recover a lost heirloom passed from his mother that he kept closely that offered as much comfort as it troubled him to remember both fond and unwanted memories of her. Regardless of his dark burden, Y'uraq handled each of his trials and predicaments the best way that he could. And despite his evident flaws and struggles, he was never alone in his battles against the forces that sought to claim him as their tool of destruction.
- Through it all, it was the examples of kindness and patience of his friends that reminded him of the good, the light he had inadvertently kept trapped in his own shadow. And at the hour of his most defining trial as a dark knight, it wasn't his ability in combat that quelled his darkside. It was the best lessons Y'uraq learned from the kind and caring individuals during his quest for redemption that saved him in the end. Y'uraq learned to show his shadow, himself the choice to show the kind of honesty, empathy, and forgiveness he had denied himself for so long.
- Since completing his joining ritual and closing the darkest chapters of his life for good, Y'uraq made it his purpose to start his life anew, find his place in the world and seize the bright opportunities waiting out there. With the Eorzean alliance in need of hands reclaiming Ala Mhigo, Y'uraq answered Grand Companies' call for adventurers before fate brought him into the arms and care of a close relative aiding at Rhalgr's Reach. Following his fateful reunion with his extended familiars. Y'uraq returned home his bid to rebuild his life in the relative safety of civilization as far from certain dangers as possible.
- In those following weeks, he delved into the world of artists, performers, and craftsmen across Eorzea. After a few moons between testing his talents between performing and working apprenticeships around a handful of theatres, guilds and kitchens, Y'uraq took it upon himself to establish his own humble label as a craftsman with the immediate aid of his adopted family. Even though Y'uraq and his adopted family enjoyed a great wealth and success together those following moons. The abundant Luxury and material gains did not fill the lingering void in Y'uraq's heart for long, not when he knew something far more important was still missing in his life.
- After weeks of searching between the free city states of Eorzea, Y'uraq concluded the true solution longing thrhis days of turmoil. Over
- He knew that he had a promise to keep to himself, it was his best to be healed from within. Without any more direction, and little motivation to move forward, He spent his days reflecting and his nights wandering the cities and wards to ease his tired mind since recovering more great memories as a promising spellcaster.
- The mystery behind his inherited soul crystal and his inability to commune with it left him troubled and confused. Determined to uncover the mystery of his lineage Y'uraq has set on a journey to Yafaem, and look to the past once more to find his true destiny as a black mage.
- Though his progress was steady at best, it wasn't long before Y'uraq found himself at struggle with
- ◆ “Y'uraq? Hmm I remember him. He's easily among the better sellswords out there. Heard he nabbed a couple of championships too, good for him.” - Scorpion Crossing Merchant, Western Thanalan
- ◆ “Merciful gods did you see him fight?! He's an absolute savage! - Grindstone Spectator, Central Thanalan
- ◆ “Indeed, Y'uraq is easily among the more gifted thaumaturges to ever walk through our doors. But his passion for knowledge and thirst for answers concerns us. - Adept Thaumaturge, Azzaneth Ossuary
- ◆ “They say he's lost his memories, I say he's hiding something." - Quicksand Gossiper, Ul'dah
- ◆ “Agent Y'uraq? Mn, aye he's been a fine addition to our ranks since wandering in. He's been prone to bring proof of marked sightings over the twelveswood, but our scouts never seem to find the remains...” - Serpent Personnel Officer, Adders' Nest
- ◆ "He almost seems like a different person when he fights, cruel and vicious... Yet, he's so calm and friendly when he's not.” - Grindstone Spectator, Central Thanalan
- ◆ “Years ago, I saw a male miqo'te in a red tattered cloak board my ferry. He was alone, quiet, the air around him was frigid. I remember my crew commenting over a feeling of dread in our sail across the channel. I felt that dreadful feeling depart as he did.” - Vesper Bay Ferry Captain, Western Thanalan
- ◆ “I've seen him running between Rowena's house of splendors, and that old digsite just north of that Crystal tower they found. I can't help wonder what he's done with that stave and the stack of tomes he got from Rowena” - Seventh Heaven Patron, Revenant's Toll
- ◆ “I swear I'm telling you! I saw him mark and consume a voidoriga into nothing!” - Drunken patron, Buscarron's Durthers
- ◆ "He seems to have some potential, but his mind is clouded." - Rahn'a Lihzeh
- ◆ "Don't go near him, he'll give you fleas" - Sylbor Leclair
- ◆ "Rumor here." - Character Name
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●-Positive Standing ●-Neutral Standing ●-Negative Standing
★-Trusted ♥-Physical Attraction ♥-Romantic Attraction | ♦-Family ✔-Business �-Uncertain/Puzzled | ‽-Deceased ♠-Enemy/Rival |
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NPCs (Vol 1) |
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Y’turo Nunh: ♦‽
Rulia Rotol: ♦‽
Y'nida Tia: ♦�
G’mocci Isabra: ●♠‽
Caylee Jeren: ●♥♠‽
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NPCs (Vol 2) |
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86th Order Matriarch Ma Ri: ●♠
Rune Fury & The Lambs of Dalamud: ●♠‽
Ironwing: ●★
Sena'li Mujuuk: ●♠‽
Y'asmei Toaki: ●♠‽
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NPCs (Vol 3) |
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Ca'nipe Nunh: ●♠‽
Ca'geh Zihde: ●
"The Ca's": ●♥★
Ziho Lizuh: ●♥♠‽
Kitxio: ●
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NPCs (Vol 4) |
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Katxia: ●★
Ronzoix Joubert: ●♠‽
Kina Nasegul: ●♥♠‽
Jemomo Bushoho: ●♠‽
Y'tita Ralas: ●
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NPCs (Vol 5) |
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Ronny: ●
Iggy: ●
Addy: ●
J'vid Tia: ♦
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NPCs (Vol 6) |
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Mi To: ●
F'shoun Tia: ●
Zozora Zora: ●
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Player Characters (Vol 1) |
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Sharla Blackheart: ●
Omner Garamonde: ●✔
Satomi Hakase: ●♥
Rahn'a Lihzeh: ●♥
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Player Characters (Vol 2) |
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Seseli Seli: ●♥
Garen Stone: ●
Arzu Dilara: ●♥
Sarnai Kha: ●�
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Player Characters (Vol 3) |
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Togy Brandmakt (aka: 'Mr. Mask'): ●
Isoei Buhen: ●
Katiti Kati: ●♥�
Ca'yita Zihde: ♥●
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Player Characters (Vol 4) |
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Sylbor Leclair: ●
Syf Kha: ●★
Zoey Holendoey: ●✔
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Player Characters (Vol 5) |
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Gyo Shouzhen: ●
Kim'ahri: ●�
Aoki Kha: ●♥
Kikilu Kilu: ●♥♥
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Player Characters (Vol 6) |
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Klaudia Mist: ●♥♥
Steel Bison: ●
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- Arranged in chronological order. The songs listed retell defining moments in Y'uraq's journey and experiences from his perspective.
- The following links will take you to Youtube, please mind your speakers or headphones when clicking the links. Updated periodically.
Character Themes (Vol 1) |
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Artist: Avicii Context: Y'uraq's search begins. Superbeast Artist: Rob Zombie Context: Y'uraq's theme. (darkside mode) I've Just Seen a Face Artist: Jim Sturgess Context: Y'uraq is literally smitten by his new conjurer as their relationship began to bloom. Passive Artist: A Perfect Circle Context: Y'uraq realizes the suffering and horrors his madness had wrought to those around him Pure Love Artists: Arash (ft. Helena) Context: Y'uraq and Arzu's romantic reunion. Y'uraq comes in terms with his feelings for her. I'm not okay (I promise) Artist: My Chemical Romance Context: Y'uraq's harsh experiences in the Academy, and his jealous struggles to control his darkside from ruining things any further. You Give Love a Bad Name Artist: Bon Jovi Context: Y'uraq's discovers Arzu cheated on him a second time, before taking actions to follow her example. Here Without You Artist: 3 Doors Down Context: After his misadventures in Southern Thanalan, Y'uraq finally takes the time to mourn his broken heart. Stand by Me Artist: Ben E. King Context: Y'uraq reflects on his relationship with Ca'yita and the moments she's helped him through trouble when no one else would. Coming Undone Artist: Korn Context: Since inadvertently marking and consuming a voidsent, Y'uraq struggles to contain the monster the sylphs worked to empower. Crawling Artist: Linkin Park Context: Y'uraq is terrified and helpless to find Ca'yita was kidnapped by the same man that once tormented him. Vindicated Artist: Dashboard Confessional Context: In light of recent developments, Y'uraq continues to reflect and learn the lessons he needs before the hour of his joining.
Artist: Cage the Elephant Context: Y'uraq learns the value of gil, the Ul'dahn way. Out of Control Artist: Hoobastank Context: Y'uraq's early experiences evoking his darkside. Superstar Artist: Saliva Context: Y'uraq's rise as a renowned gladiator I Will Go Sailing No More Artist: Randy Newman Context: Y'uraq attempts to carry on alone, only to find his darkside has made him weaker. Written in the Stars 2.0 Artist: Eric Turner Context: Y'uraq contemplates his happiness, and his will to fight for his freedom. Mr. Saxobeat Artist: Alexandra Stan Context: A song that played the night Y'uraq and a group from the academy attended Club Crescent. Detailing his brighter moments. Don't Take Me for Granted Artist: Social Distortion Context:Despite Y'uraq's effort to prove and redeem himself, his heart abandoned by the one he sought the most. Promiscuous Artist: Nelly Furtado (ft. Timbaland) Context: In his mourning Y'uraq turns to the Ca's for 'comfort', before fatefully 're-igniting' things with old friend, Ziho Lizuh. Helena Artist: My Chemical Romance Context: Y'uraq's troubled feelings for Arzu on their second, bitter, and final reunion. With a Little Help From my Friends Artist: Jim Sturgess Context: Following the turn events in the Sylphlands, Y'uraq realizes he has friends he can count on. Lost in the Echo Artist: Linkin Park Context: In wake of their return, Y'uraq confronts his past demons and the unholy odds stacked against him. Dude Looks Like a Lady Artist: Aerosmith Context: In wake of the dire circumstances and the small window of opportunity to rescue Ca'yita. Y'uraq hatches a plan to sneak aboard posing as female courtesans with Zisa'a and Katxia, to his personal delight.
Artist: Hoobastank Context: Y'uraq's first journey across Eorzea. Words as Weapons Artist: Seether Context: Y'uraq meets and speaks to his darkside. Vengeance is Mine Artist: Alice Cooper Context: After nearly losing his beloved, Y'uraq's descent into madness inspire him to take action. Hey Ya! Artist: Outkast Context: Y'uraq's brief and mismatched relationship with Katiti before cheating on her with Arzu. Kryptonite Artist: 3 Doors Down Context: Y'uraq's new life continues to crumble as his convictions are now being tested. I'm Still Here Artist: John Rzeznik Context: Despite the things gone wrong, Y'uraq finds the will to train harder and fight for his freedom, and his place in the world. The Nights Composer: Avicii (Victor Angeles Mix) Context: In his uncertain days as Nunh, Y'uraq's memory of his sire inspired the strength and confidence to lead the Ca's in Y'turo's example. Move Along Artist: All American Rejects Context: Though his escapades have met a dark, bitter end, Y'uraq decides he's grieved enough and resumes his training where he left off. Enemy Artist: Days of the New Context: Despite his attempt to mend things with Kim'ahri, Y'uraq fails to leave his pride and arrogance out. The Middle Artist: Jimmy Eat World Context: Y'uraq attempts to convince Ca'geh to reveal herself from hiding and live a fear-free life. Redemption Song Artist: Bob Marley Context: Despite his friends disapproval, Y'uraq turns to Zisa'a's help once more in faith he would prove them wrong. I was wrong Artist: Social Distortion Context: After narrowly surviving Rune Fury's trial, Y'uraq looks back and realizes he owes his survival, and an apology to his friends, each for their own reasons. |
Character Themes (Vol 2) |
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Artist: Social Distortion Context: After much time to contemplate the end of his journey, Y'uraq reflects on his blessings and lessons learned and his fervor to conquer his battle ahead. |
- Songs and tracks I've used (some more frequently than others) in RP to set moods for scenes and ambiance.
- The following links will take you to Youtube, please mind your speakers or headphones when clicking the links. Updated periodically.
Scenes and Ambience (Vol 1) |
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Remixed by: Theophany Birds of a Feather Composers: Soken Masayoshi The Nightmare's Beginning Composer: Nobuo Uematsu Wandering Flame Composer: Nobuo Uematsu Path of Repentance Composer: Nobuo Uematsu Moving Composer: I eat plants for a living The Great Sea Composer: Koji Kondo Spinning Song (instrumental) Composer: Dateken Antissa Composer: E.S Posthumus Captain Hook's Pirate Ship Composer: Yoko Shimomura The Astral Obervatory Arranged by: Hylian Ensemble Market Theme Composer: Koji Kondo
Performed by: Taylor Davis Dark Vows Composer: Soken Masayoshi No hopes or Dreams Composer: Nobuo Uematsu Ozar Midrashim Dawn Composer: Steven Kelly Stone Tower Composer: Koji Kondo Abyss Watchers Composer: Yuka Kitamura Lilium Composer: Yukio Kondo Ebla Composer: E.S Posthumus My Soul to Keep Composer: Soken Masayoshi Potion Shop Composer: Koji Kondo Shamburger Composer: Stephen Rippy Interrupted by Fireworks Composer: Nobuo Uematsu
Composer: John Williams Dark Souls III Composer: Yuka Kitamura I Miss You Composer: Ayur (ft. Nujabes) Counting Stars Composer: Nujabes Shiki No Uta (instrumental) Composer: Nujabes Ravus Aeterna Composer: Yoko Shimomura Spirit Temple Composer: Koji Kondo Morroc Composer: soundTeMP Sunken Ship Composer: Yoko Shimomura Just Wondering Composer: Yoko Shimomura Selenic Soul Remixed by: VOKER101 Reflection Composer: Jinsang |
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Composer: Jinsang Nighttime Composer: Re:Plus Ahead On Our Way Composer: Nobuo Uematsu
Performed by: Wünsche Seek Bromance Composer: Tim Berg Dragon Roost Island Composer: Koji Kondo
Composer: Jinsang Slumpin Composer: Jinsang Enchanted Forest Temple Arranged by: Rebecca E. Tripp |
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- ➤ DISCLAIMER
✦ I consider myself to be a medium to heavy roleplayer, I'm a sucker for character development and story continuity. I also consider as a dynamic roleplayer, this means that I keep my IC and OOC knowledge between myself and Y'uraq well apart, this keeps the fourth wall nice and sturdy.
✦ This also means that I do not, and will not do or accept any 'fast forwarding of major character developments' between Y'uraq and your characters or permit 'metagaming' of any sort.
✦ However, due to the length of some scenes taking potentially longer than a couple of days depending on scheduling. OOC discussions to establish a time lapse after a scene without disrupting each other's stories is the only exception to the rule above.
✦ 'Retconning' is only limited to retyping a post before giving other people in the scene a chance to respond. Otherwise, I will not negotiate it. Part of character development is things may not always work out perfectly, but it's up to your character to overcome the obstacle. Own up to the consequences!
✦ In addition, if an aspect of RP makes you uncomfortable in a scene we're playing, please send me a /tell, letting me know. Communication is very important, more important than potentially keeping immersion.
✦ With that said, I reserve the right not to engage or RP with someone I wish to avoid. This goes back to the whole "dynamic" RP thing, forced and unwanted interactions are never a good thing.
✦ Though I may not always be IC or available while I'm online, please be sure to send me a tell before initiating roleplay with me. Unless I'm already committed to something else, I would be happy to drop things aside and set up for a scene with you. If I'm already ready RP'ing, feel free to walk up and join in. I don't ignore people unless they're trying to grieve RP.
✦ I generally use /say as my default designated RP channel, but I also use /tell, /party to IC when the circumstance or distance demands it.
✦ I am an M/RPer, meaning I am fine with the possibility of being part of a story arc that includes violence, sexuality, drug / alcohol use, dramatic, obscene aspects, scenes and plot points. In addition, I am fine with Y'uraq facing his own moments of weakness, and defeat. However, keep in mind I do not want to have this happening every day/week/month. I expect these to be nothing more than certain scenes and important plot points and helping someone progress their story development and/or my own.
✦ With that in mind, moments of levity are always welcome where possible.
✦ I am okay with some lore-bending. If the lore does not explicitly state something cannot be done and you have a valid reason for doing it then I have no problem. I have some of my own head cannon that fills in areas where the lore team was not as detailed as I and others would like, the gray areas that are perfect for bending without breaking. However, complete disregard for lore limits and continuity is not okay.
- ➤ ROLEPLAY LIMITS.
✦ Death/ Rebirth - If Y'uraq dies, he dies. I decide when it happens. No one is allowed to kill him unless the circumstances are set for his story to end that way, and perma-quit FFXIV with a bang.
✦ Ask about long-term injury and disfigurement. Long-term captivity or imprisonment.
- ➤ TIME ZONE, SERVER & GAME HOURS.
✦ EST/ Eastern Time (GMT -4)
✦ Balmung
✦ Late afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
- ➤ LINKS OUT.
✦ Y'uraq's Rants, Raves, & Lewds (IC RP blog) NSFW! +18! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!
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"... BUT BY MAKING THE DARKNESS CONSCIOUS."