Nazyl Tharazyl

Nazyl Tharazyl
Gender	Male
Race	Lalafell
Clan	Plainsfolk
Citizenship	Wanderer
Age	22
Sexuality	Heterosexual
Occupation	Proud Adventurer
Guardian	Halone, The Fury
Namesday	8th Sun of the 3rd Astral Moon

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Character

General

Nazyl is a Lalafell of simple origins, and thus leads a simple lifestyle, never giving much thought to his existence. He wanders from place to place, making gil by mining or protecting others, believing that his destiny is to become a great hero. With his faithful chocobo Turyl by his side, he takes on the world in all its beauty, and its danger.

Appearance

Nazyl stands at about 3'4", slightly taller than most other Lalafells, tanned skin, and boasts a better body for physical work, his muscles (as much as a Lalafell can have) are defined, allowing him the energy for a long day of work. Earthen brown hair is grown long, going to his shoulders, and comes down into two bushy mutton chops on his cheeks, which he is immensely proud of. Freckles dot his face and slightly darkened nose, and a blood red symbol is painted across his face, going over his verdant eyes. It's the mark of a Behemoth in his village, a symbol of strength. What he wears goes with what he's doing for the day. When he mines, he dresses in heavy dark blue cloth, padded and plated to prevent harm, lantern and hammers at his side. He usually dons a metal helmet with a light for dark caves and the like. For battle, he wears ancient Ishgardian knight armor, resized to fit his small frame. He wields a sword of Adamantite, with a large base, and pairs it with a thin shield of what looks to be steel with dragon motifs, his company crest decorating the white. He occasionally slips into his Onion armor, for old time's sake.

Behaviour

Nazyl is very friendly and optimistic, not afraid to walk up and start chatting with another. He speaks in a thick country accent, which tends to throw people off, and has trouble pronouncing words over three syllables long. He's rather simple minded, and is easily tricked into schemes and traps, but has a strong sense of justice, and will do absolutely anything to protect those he cares about. He's not much for starting unnecessary conflicts, and has a weakness for women, going out of his way to seem like a gentleman.

Combat

Much has happened over the course of his life in Eorzea, and in his quest for heroism, he's trained among some of the best fighters the realm over. Armed with the knowledge of paladins and other shieldbearers, he willfully takes up arms against darkness and its minions, fighting with far more skill than he ever hoped to achieve.

~Elaboration will come after more RP~

Tendencies

Likes ■ Good food ■ Friends ■ Sword practice ■ Working ■ Exercise

Dislikes ■ Conflict ■ Wild animals larger than he is ■ Being the weak one ■ Goobbues

Hobbies/Talents ■ Mining ■ Swinging a sword around ■ Cooking ■ Mending relationships

Favorites ■ Favourite Food/Drink: Onion Soup (for the sole reason that Onion Armor exists) ■ Favourite Place: Dravanian hinterlands, Sharlayan. ■ Favorite Weather: Sunny, cloudy. ■ Favorite Season: Summer and Fall ■ Favorite Color: Red and blue ■ Favorite Scents: Whatever the Bismarck is cooking. (He would inform you that he speaks of the restaurant, not the whale)

Relationships

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

Friends & Acquaintances ● Surilian Blu - A Miqo'te girl Nazyl met while he stayed in Ul'dah for a time. He began to chat with her, unknowing of any secrets she might possess, and learned a good deal about both himself and her. He likes her for her innocence, and has promised to be a hero, if only for her. He's not seen her since his decision to take leave on a lone adventure. ● X'linwh Tia - A young Miqo'te Nazyl seemed to find often, a young man which reminds the Lalafell of one of his friends back home. After a tragic encounter in Stone Vigil, the Miqo'te, and one of Nazyl's first real friends, has died. The lalafell has sworn revenge on the dragon that killed him, and curses himself for not being able to protect him. ● Alex Castell - A young Hyur woman Nazyl found while training with his group on an expedition to Coerthas, and proceeded to make himself known to her. He learned much about her, and became sympathetic to her story, more than willing to help her with any problem she might have. While she is seen as a thief in the eyes of the others, he sees someone who can change, and is striving to help her do so. ● Akama Kharn - A seeker who, unusually, speaks very clearly and pronounces each syllable of a word. Honorable and honest, Nazyl quickly grew fond of this Miqo'te, accepting him into part of his ever growing family. A powerful fighter with great knowledge of martial arts, Nazyl has not seen this man for quite some time. ● Nahare Rahz - A spunky and somewhat hotheaded Limsan born Seeker, the Miqo'te dresses in clothes finally, much to Nazyl's relief. While he doesn't speak with her much, her intentions are always good natured, and she's very relatable to him. Serving with her under the Rising Claws, he's sure glad to see her again. ● Flynt Reddard - An obnoxiously confident Midlander Hyur, Flynt made himself known easily with his dialect and hilarious outbursts. While Nazyl knows very little about him, he seems to feel connected with the man in a way. ● Orenji Kharn - Akama's son, and leader of the Rising Claws. Brought together by fate, Nazyl could hardly believe that he was part of this Au Ra's history, and the fate of the world. Harboring great darkness, the lalafell worries greatly about the man, but serves him in earnest all the same. ● Julius Bennett - A hyur who seems slightly meek for a knight, but his heart is definitely in the right place. Just a simple glance and the lalafell knew he had found a kindred soul. ● S'elene Cehter - An Au Ra female of few words. Seemingly guarded at all times, she's hard to read and thus Nazyl can form no real opinion on her. The only thing he can say for certain is that she gives off a strange heat, enough to melt Coerthan snow around her. ● Sayuri Oinari - Orenji's bride-to-be, and leader of her own alliance, this Au Ra clearly has seen many battles. Soft spoken, yet firm in her tone, she seems a gentle leader, and the lalafell is rather content with that. ● Calel Rouse - An Elezen skilled in the destructive arts of Black Magic, his endless praise and admiration of the lalafell puts Nazyl in a strange spot. He's kind enough however, and good natured, so that's a plus. Though he can't shake the feeling Calel is watching him out of the corner of his eye...waiting to pet him. ● Vyse Gilder - Sworn of the Rising Claws, and direct subordinate to Nazyl, this young Hyur man is a near carbon copy of Nazyl. Innocent to a fault and just as unlucky with women, he's already made a good impression with the lalafell.

Enemies & Rivals

Rumours

Easily Overheard Rumours

■ "Who? Oh him. Yeah he doesn't show up too much these suns, peiste probably ate him, good riddance." - Brass Blade

■ "He doesn't show up in the cities for money anymore....not in that kind of gear. I reckon he struck it rich somewhere, I'd like to know where..." - Shroud Worker

Somewhat Difficult To Overhear Rumours

■ "He's quick with a blade and shield, almost a natural. Saw that blue gumdrop disarm and kill four giants in a blizzard, all at once. Now that's something I would see Ishgardian elites do." - Fledgling Adventurer

■ "Bloody pointy eared little shite thinks he can waltz around and preach what justice is. He doesn't know how this world works." - Ishgardian Noble

Rarely Overheard Rumours

■ "For some reason, he gets...twitchy when you mention the word Dreadwyrm. Why is that?" - Seasoned Adventurer

■ "For a little guy he's got some serious skill. He talks funny, but you should see the things he can do with that sword and shield. I swear it's like a movin' painting." - Meddling Merchant

Player Character Rumours

■ "A true friend with a huge heart. I owe him so much after such a small time. He truly is one of those heroes from a Bard's tale." - Alex Castell

■ "A man I would consider a very close brother... he may be small, but his heart is bigger than than the whole world. Aye, this brother will be sung in tales and stories. A true hero. An Onion Knight." - Akama Kharn

History/Timeline

Nazyl comes from the islands far south of Eorzea, where many Lalafells originated. Working as a farmhand for fifteen years, he led a simple life with dreams of one day being a mighty hero, leading a group of young Lalafellin boys into caves and forests with little more than twigs to fight imaginary monsters. He was a prankster that liked to show the boys a good time tipping Aldgoats, putting spices in people's breakfast, and other harmless jokes that tended to get him in trouble. While he grew up, he was taught humility and manners by his parents, who were strict, but wanted him to have a childhood. In his teens, he, along with the others in his little village, noticed a certain moon getting bigger...or was it getting closer?

As the moon Dalamud edged ever closer, Nazyl began to have strange dreams. One in particular, repeated several times and became clearer and clearer over the course of his teen years, involving a great light, and a great darkness, and the silhouette of a spiked warrior siding with the light, about to clash with the darkness. The dream always ended right before the clash, and the boy would wake up in a cold sweat. It was clearest on that fateful day, when the Battle of Carteneau took place. After Nazyl had awoken from his dream, he took to the orchards to pick fruits for his family, and hefted the sack toward his home after he was done. The moon was closer than it had ever been in years....and then the unthinkable happened. It exploded. Nazyl watched in both awe and horror as the red moon was dismantled, and from its remains a great dragon, one told in legend, threw itself into the sky and lit up the night air. Fire destroyed everything around it, and it was as if the world itself shuddered in response. Trees died, plants wilted, and the villagers ran screaming for their lives. A piece of the destruction, Mega-flare, made its way to the tiny village, planting a fiery crystal smack dab in the middle of it. It was a night Nazyl would never forget.

Five years had past since the calamity, and the young Lalafell was ready to depart. In the garb the village guards wore, he took up a rusted sword his father had kept for personal safety. After saying his tearful goodbyes to his parents, he told the village he would return bearing fortune and fame, promising he would be a great hero. He set north in a trade ship to Eorzea, where he would be bound for Ul'dah. It wasn't until he arrived that he found out keeping his promise was harder than he ever thought possible.

When he arrived in the desert, the heat was enough to make him pass out on the caravan, where he dreamt clearly of his vision before. The shadowed knight, throwing himself against a black void, with light behind him burning bright. He questioned its meaning yet again as he awoke in a sweat, now at the gates of the great city. He brushed it off and began showing himself off to the people, taking up jobs to rid the gates of pests such as marmots and the like. He charged outside with no knowledge on how to fight, and was trounced by the critters before he could raise his weapon. The refugees staying outside the city took him in and nursed him back to health, since the Brass Blades would leave him for dead. When he was able to walk again, he decided to take up a pick and help the poor gain income for housing to repay them for taking care of him. He became a skilled miner and had taken to selling his work for profit to help him along. As a side job, he puts himself out as an escort to protect supply caravans or take out pests, and is slowly becoming better at swordsmanship. A wanderer wearing his heart on his sleeve, he travels the realm in hopes of quelling what darkness may hide beneath it.

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Ishgard threw open their gates, and a more mature Nazyl was among the first wave of adventurers to storm the city in earnest. Leaving behind those he knew, he embarked on a journey of self reflection and meditation, alone in the untamed wilderness that was Coerthas, Dravania, and Abalathia's Spine. It's been moons, but the Lalafell returns once again to society, eager to share his stories with old and new friends alike. Draped in ancient Ishgardian armor, he seeks an end to the Dragonsong War by any means necessary, whether the enemy is dragons, or Ishgardians...or both, he will stop at nothing to achieve lasting peace on all of Eorzea, and Hydaelyn beyond.

Footnotes

Theme Song: Touched by Courage and Pride

Alignment: Neutral Good