S'demyx Tia
Note**: The Scorpion Tribe and the Lion tribe are both unrecognized tribes within Eorzea, not being a part of the original 26 first crossing over after Calamity. Thus not noted in the alphabetically listed tribes.
 S'demyx the Betrayer
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | Miqo'te |
| Clan | Seeker of the Sun |
| Citizenship | Ul'dah |
| Age | 24 |
| Sexuality | Homosexual |
| Occupation | Mercenary |
| Name Pronunciation: | [Ks'-deh-meks] |
Contents
General
Basic Summary
"I can go anywhere in Eorzea and no one will know who I am, or what I've done. But I will know. I am a traitor."
S'demyx Tia is the son of L'lexral Nunh and L'khat. His father and mother were both displaced wanderers of the Lion tribe, searching for a new home within the Scorpion tribe whom had recently made home within the Sagolii Desert. After being dubbed a traitor, he is constantly seeking to prove himself in combat and amongst his peers as an honorable male.
- Marital Status: Undisclosed
- Laterality: Right Handed
- Religion: Azeyma, the Warden
Appearance
"What in the name of Azeyma are you looking at?!"
- Height: 5'8.2"
- Weight: 190 ponz
- Build: Strong, very muscular.
- Complexion: Caramel
- Hair: Very light blonde, bordering platinum.
- Eyes: Pale yellow
Personality and Quirks
"Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, and my axe will find itself embedded within your skull."
S'demyx is a relatively complicated soul. He would prefer to initiate any physical contact, and not be the one made to subtmit to it. Be it a pat on the back, or a hug.
This tribal Miqo'te is very reliable and loyal to the people he bands with in battle. Always trying to prove his worth to others in combat and earn his keep. His blood-lust for fighting borderlines that of sadism, always eager to spill blood upon the battle field.
When he does speak, S'demyx has a slightly deep, mature voice. Though still soft with his youth. He has a strong exotic accent (from times growing up outside of Eorzea) and frequently hisses when trying to pronounce words with "s" sounds. Causing them to come out with more of a "ks" sound instead.
His childhood rearing has led him to have slightly racist thoughts towards all other races and especially Keepers of the Moon Miqo'te, and fellow Seekers who have ditched their tribal names for one more contemporary (without good reason).
He isn't too polite with others, but neither is he extremely rude. He has a very snarky and cocky attitude. Borderline egotistic/narcissistic; Which makes him come off as arrogant, and brash.
S'demyx has a bad habit of sizing people up in a challenging manner, often baring his teeth and growling when he feels challenged.
- (Let it be noted that he has an irrational fear of water. Upon his tribe's crossing to Eorzea, several of his tribesmen drowned subsequently.)
History
Early Years
"To love is to die. Give your heart freely if you desire, I will be here laughing when it destroys your life."
L'khat died while giving birth to S'demyx in their homeland. After being accepted into their new tribe within Eorzea, L'demyx appropriately changed his name to S'demyx. However, his sire did not.
Like all able bodied tias, S'demyx was taught to be a huntsman. The Scorpion's favored poison tipped arrows, many children growing up to learn to be archers. But to S'demyx, there was nothing better than being close in armed combat , blood splattering across your face, and losing your mind in the throws of battle.
Upon proving himself within his new tribe, S'demyx was ready for the trial to achieve manhood. He was to live on his own for a month, and survive in the dry, harsh terrains of the desert. After succeeding, a feast would commence in his name. And would the be dubbed a man.
During the time before his grand party, he was given free reign to do as he pleased, living his final days as a child before taking on the duties of a man.
While doing a bit of exploring within the evening, he found a lone Miqo'te. He looked more brilliant than any other he'd encountered, only seeing the Seeker Miqo'te of his tribe in his whole adolescence. S'demyx believed he had never seen anything more beautiful. While stand-offish at first, they became close friends. Meeting up at their 'secret oasis' every evening when the Keeper could escape his family.
S'demyx learned much of the Keepers of the Moon then. How very different they were from his own clan. And needless to say, his curiosity turned into something more. Perhaps infatuation. Perhaps even love. Because of these 'feelings', he divulged many secrets with his new comrade. When the Keeper would ask, S'demyx couldn't help but indulge him in everything he desired to know.
The Keeper, Khama'zi, told his small group that the Scorpion Tribe would all sleep during the highest peak of the moon. With stealth, they stole into the tribe, taking their most precious of artifacts and necessities.
In the morn, when everyone found their stock and supplies missing. It was S'demyx who first realized what had happened. He returned to the oasis every eve for a week straight to confront his beloved. But Khama'zi never returned.
With heavy guilt upon him, S'demyx told the group of his unknowing betrayal. That he had fell in love with a thief and could have possibly cost them their lives. If he had committed this crime as a man, it would be punishable by death. However, still technically not a 'man', but a 'boy', S'demyx would be sentenced differently. He was stripped of the ability to attain manhood.
He was branded with an X on the center of his face to forever mark his identity as a traitor to his fellow tribesmen. Most - if not all - within the tribe shunned him. He was no longer allowed to challenge for positions of Chief or Nunh. Even childhood friends began to outcast him as not being a loyal Scorpion. Thus granting him the name "S'demyx the Betrayer".
The only way for him to be able to officially gain recognition as a man and not a disloyalist was to become one of the best warriors in the outside world. He was to bring honor and glory to the Scorpions. To reclaim the pride his name was stripped of.
Current Life
"I'll work for you if you promise me 20% of the treasure. And a promise that any monsters we face, I get the final blow."
S'demyx now works as a sell-sword to those who would have him at their side, working and fighting as much as he can to prove himself a capable and honorable man. He keeps people at a distance now, for fear they will treat him cruelly upon learning of his mark as a disloyal traitor. Though one would argue that he is more afraid of betraying anyone he may allow to get close to him.
He is desperately seeking approval from those around him that he isn't a failure, nor a betrayer.
S'demyx is also currently heavily involved with his faith within Azeyma. With no one else to turn to, his patron deity is all he has left. Often referencing to her and asking for her guidance in all aspects of life.
Relationships
Synopsis
"Keep moving, Keeper Miqo'te, before I sink my teeth into your jugular."
Even if he is not the friendliest of sorts, S'demyx isn't opposed to being in large groups, for they remind him of being in a tribe. He feels better having people around whom he can protect, which is, of course, not openly admitted. He will not object to grouping with other races, but will more often than not out-right refuse to be allied with Keepers of the Moon unless he has no other choice.
He is unused to the modern ways of the world, and tries to play it off to the best of his ability when around other people. Which may make him come off a bit ignorant and arrogant alike.
The most important people in his life are his fellow clansmen, and he doesn't tolerate any down talk on them. Immediately willing to start a fight without hesitation. That being said, S'demyx is of a very stubborn sort. His rearing in a male dominated tribe leads him to be a bit sexist when it comes to female leaders.
Player Relationships
- Koyu Tia; A rather close friend, one that S'demyx has a tendency to over protect, becoming hostile at the slightest advance on the 'cub'. Though frequently rather abusive towards the younger male, S'demyx holds feelings for Koyu that he will rarely, if ever admit to.
- L'ohke Tia Rams butting horns is the most accurate analogy of the pair. L'ohke has a passion with pushing S'demyx buttons, nearly pushing him over his edge on multiple occasions. Yet this hatred feud is in playful nature, as they both do care for the other's safety. - S'demyx is also on the look out for a mate for L'ohke.
Interests
Hobbies
- Gambling
- Dueling
- Hunting
- Riding Chocobos
Likes
- Seekers of the Sun
- Warriors
- Culinarians
- Savory food
- Ul'dah
- Having his hair combed
Dislikes
- Keepers of the Moon
- Water
- Magic users (Not including White Magic)
Rumors
Common
- "I paid for his services to escort Lady Delrossine across the desert. He did a great job. Why, you lookin' for a mercenary?" - Servant of the Delrossine Estate
- "You can usually find him wherever there's a game of cards or dice. Poor 'lug, always gamblin' away the last of his coin. Gets him in a bit of trouble. " - Guard in Ul'dah
Moderate
- "A Hyur lad at the bar was sayin' 'ow those Seekers be trouble, and not o' one of 'em you can trust. He walked right up and clocked 'im clean in the jaw. Never saw what was comin'." - Barkeep
- "I'd stay away from him if I were you. He was flirting with some boy-o and as soon as I walk up, he flashes his fangs 'n growls at me like a wild animal!" - Angry patron
Rare
- "He talks in his sleep you know. He has nightmares, and they're always about getting his face scarred up. And he screams out for someone named "Khama'zi". I wonder what happened to him.." - Inn Bed-keeper
- "I heard he's always lookin' to prove himself in battle. Don't know what more he has to prove, comin' in here covered head to toe in the blood of 'is enemies. Between you and me, I think it turns him on. Ha ha ha!" - Old Blacksmith
PC Rumors
- "It. Is. Massive." - Koyu Tia
- "Him? I keep hearing he is kinda awesome." - L'ohke Tia
