Ashlyn Ura

Ashlyn Ura
The Scalesword of House Fortemps
Character Information

Full Name	Boragchin Orben
Nickname(s)	Agchin (tribal) Ashlyn (Ishgardian)
Race	Au Ra
Subrace	Xaela
Gender	Female
Sexual Orientation	Questioning
Relationship Status	Single
Nameday	14th Sun of the 1st Astral Moon
Age	29
Guardian	Halone
Birthplace	Great River, Azim Steppe
Tribe	Orben
House	House Fortemps
Occupation	Knight / Blacksmith
Family	Estranged

OverviewHistoryDetailsRumorsRelationshipsRP InfoOOC NotesCredit

General Information

Ashlyn Orben is a knight of House Fortemps, stationed at Camp Dragonhead.

She left her tribe on the Azim Steppe for the lands of Northern Eorzea, after the Garlean expansion. Having made a life for herself on the borders of Ishgard as a mender, a showing of fortitude during a dragon attack found her accepted into the ranks of House Fortemps. While she spends much of her time at Dragonhead, she maintains an apartment in the Firmament, and enjoys the opportunities to travel to Limsa Lominsa offered by recently reopened borders.

Personality

Personality Traits

• Loyal
• Curious
• Joyful
• Friendly
• Pious
• Respectful
• Adventurous
• Stubborn

Mannerisms

Ashlyn is a 'commoner' by Ishgardian standards. Though respectful of noble traditions, she often struggles with formalities and relies on her friendliness and willingness to help to get by. When invited to Fortemps Manor on occasion, she'll often sit aside from the main festivities and enjoy the company of staff and fellow knights, though Emmanellain will often include her along his tour of any visiting women.

Philosophy & Ideals

Ashlyn is a devout believer in Halone, and attends church regularly. She struggles reconciling this with her understanding of the Auri Dusk Mother, and assumes the Dusk Mother is the Xaela understanding of Halone. This of course does not always mesh well.

Being an immigrant herself, Ashlyn is thrilled that Ishgard's borders have been reopened. She appreciates the efforts of Houses Fortemps and Haillenarte in creating a new way forward for the nation, and is an admirer of Ser Aymeric and his welcoming policies. Though she is angry with many of the actions of the Church - especially those which have recently come to light - she attributes them to evil men who have corrupted the institution of the Holy See, and desperately supports significant reform.

Early Life

Childhood

Boragchin was born to the Xaela Orben tribe along the Great River, in 1548. She is the second child of five that she is aware of.

‘Agchin’ spent most of her early years in constant travel along the River, learning and eventually excelling at maintaining the tribe’s reed-and-scale rafts. Her family only occasionally met with other tribes and traders, mostly during the rare visit to Reunion. During one such visit in 1552, Agchin learned of the Garlean invasion of Doma. The displacement of other Au Ra and the threat of the Empire quickly broadened her world view.

She would then begin volunteering for travel to Reunion often, and gained a much broader understanding of the world than that of family and friends. This included learning of Au Ra fleeing to the northern regions of Eorzea, some returning with incredible tales. By 1562 at a young 14 years old, Agchin made the decision to abandon the nomadic life, and her family, booking passage on a trading vessel bound for Coerthas.

Adolescence

When Agchin arrived in the Western Highlands she quickly made way for Camp Riversmeet, having learned of the Temple Knights’ garrison which provided aide to travelers and traders. Had she arrived only a few years earlier, she would have been slaughtered on site – and though the Ishgardians remained cautious of Au Ra, it was by now understood that she and hers were not dragons. Her relative cuteness as a child, as well as her willingness to put her skills towards maintaining Temple and traveler equipment, served her well.

She spent the next seven years in the Highlands earning a living as a reliable mender, including expanding her skills into metalwork. Now calling herself ‘Ashlyn’ – a more palatable version of her name to the Ishgardian tongue – she made enough to secure meagre lodging at Falcon’s Nest and a relatively comfortable life.

Adulthood

In 1569, a dragon attacked Lord Haurchefant's convoy, which Ashlyn was repairing outside of Falcon's Nest. In the chaos as a knight fell wounded beside her, she picked up his sword and shield. Though both were made for an Elezen, she was able to stand her ground with the oversized equipment, blocking a swipe by a mid-sized dragon and striking a light blow to another's wing. Her effort at the battle - and her willingness to remain after the attack to repair the wagons - were noted by Haurchefant. He offered the 21 year old a blacksmithing job at Camp Dragonhead, as well as a chance to train as a knight on the side.

By the time of the Calamity in 1572, Ashlyn was in active service as a novice knight of House Fortemps at Dragonhead, and was gaining respect as a local mender. Her services were required when the climate throughout Coerthas changed drastically, as Dragonhead required significant upgrades to continue operations in the snow.

Ashlyn recognized how lucky she was, having her post at Dragonhead firmly established instead of being left jobless and homeless when Falcon's Nest and the surrounding economic activity was abandoned to the cold. To make amends, she made every effort to support her friends in the Brume with gil and supplies.

Recent Times

Though tempted to return to Falcon's Nest as the area was rebuilt in recent years, Ashlyn chose instead to purchase an apartment in the Firmament district. Meanwhile, she continues her employment at Camp Dragonhead, protecting and securing activity along the region's new trade routes - and repairing the equipment of travelers who are ill-prepared for the snow.

The end of the Dragonsong War offers her the chance to travel in her off-time, leading her to visit the ships of Limsa Lominsa quite regularly.

Likes		Dislikes
Swordplay and training Loyalty and comradery in friends and colleagues Sailing and other nautical activities		Nobility who are full of themselves Temple Knights with corrupt views on 'justice' Ul'dah Monetarists and merchants

Skills		Education
Blacksmithing and equipment mending Chocobo riding Dancing		No formal education

Strengths		Flaws
Loyalty and conviction Friendliness and always willing to help Curiosity and openness Excellence as a knight		Loyalty and conviction Limited exposure outside of Coerthas Unsure of cultural identity Distrustful of beast tribes for reliance on primals

Fears		Favorites
Uncertainty of outcomes in reformed Ishgard Corrupt elements in the Church Merchants taking advantage of unaware Ishgardians		Boats of all kinds Rivers and streams Snow Ishgardian tea

Common		Uncommon
These are rumors that are easily overheard or public knowledge. Use them freely!* "She will drop everything to fix whatever is in front of her" - From observed tendency to take on any repair work, and complete it "She fixes her sword and shield with her own scales" - From seeing the patchwork on her equipment, leading to the moniker "the scalesword" "She has a thing for Ser Aymeric" - From her regular rants about his amazing policies and great personality * Some rumors may be partially or entirely untrue.		These rumors may take a little digging to find. Use sparingly or ask permission before use.* "She still prays to the Xaela gods" - From an assumption based on her appreciation of her tribal roots and the Dusk Mother "She might be a lesbian" - From her own admission that she is confused about her sexual orientation * Some rumors may be partially or entirely untrue.

Rare		Player Character
These rumors are very difficult to find. Ask permission before use.* "She's a heretic" - From the assumption of some nobles that she follows her tribal culture in spite of Ishgardian beliefs * Some rumors may be partially or entirely untrue.		These are rumors made by other characters. They are color coded for common, uncommon, or rare.* TBD * Some rumors may be partially or entirely untrue.

Relationship Status Key

• ☀ Loved One
• ❤ In Love
• ✿ Attraction
• § Complicated
• ♫ Friend


• ✔ Good Standing
• ✘ Poor Standing
• ● Neutral
• ✫ Uncertain
• ✞ Deceased

Inner Circle		Family
none at this time		estranged from family

Friends		Acquaintances
Lord Haurchefant de Fortemps ✞ As commander of Camp Dragonhead, was a friend to all under his watch. Along with everyone else, she misses him dearly. Lord Emmanellain de Fortemps ♫ Has a crush on Ashlyn only because he has a crush on almost every woman. She enjoys his company as a friend, and is a vocal supporter of his new role.		Count Edmont de Fortemps ✔ Has a great respect for his leadership and continued efforts towards a new Ishgard. Count Artoirel de Fortemps ✔ Though unsure of his leadership, she hopes that he can continue the work of his father and lead Ishgard and the House to great things.

Likely Locations		Affiliations
Camp Dragonhead: Very likely, given her work as a knight and blacksmith The Firmament: Very likely, as she owns an apartment here Ishgard / Coerthas general: Likely, as she goes about her daily life outside of work Limsa Lominsa / The Mist: Somewhat likely, as she enjoys visiting to see the water and ships		House Fortemps: Employed as a knight and blacksmith Ishgard Orthodox Church: Practicing member

RP Hooks

• Work

  Anything about being a knight in House Fortemps, and working in the armies of Ishgard.

• Bar RP

  At the Forgotten Knight or bar plus in Firmament or Mist.

• Life in Ishgard
  

  Folks being interested in the formerly-closed nation, or in her life as an Au Ra in Coerthas.

Acceptable RP		Unacceptable RP
Casual conversation Making friends Work/life storylines in Ishgard		ERP Permanent character damage without consent Storylines that contradict FFXIV lore (IC misunderstandings are fine) Warrior of Light storylines (common knowledge about the WoL is fine)

Player Info

Hi! I'm a Canadian trans woman, 33 years of age. I started playing FFXIV in early summer 2021, currently making my way through Stormblood. My main is PLD, and you can see my other jobs and stats on The Lodestone. I'm active in the Shards of Omnicolour, an LGBTQ+ friendly FC with regular weekly events and random glam/mount/gpose parties at our house in The Mist.

Wiki Info		Credits
This wiki page is updated as the character's story changes. Last Updated: 11 October 2021		This theme was lovingly coded by Shieke. Feel free to use this theme for your character! I have taken inspiration from the following people: Bancroft Gairn (deleted): General theme ideas. Suen Shyu: Tab layout. Meallaire Sergenaux: Layout, barebones content template, and theme content. A big thank you to all these lovely people!