Syerra Faolchu

Syerra Faolchu ﴾ Treasure Hunter ﴿ P R O F I L E ● Aliases: "Sye" ● Birth Name: Unknown ● Race & Clan: Miqo'te | Seeker of the Sun ● Gender: Female ● Age & Nameday: Twenty Five | 14th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon ● Marital Status: Single O T H E R ● Nationality: Ul'dah ● Current Residence: Haven ● Occupation: Relic Hunter | Healer ● Patron Deity: Nymeia, the Spinner ● Height & Physique: 5’0" | Petite ● Alignment: Neutral Good [edit] General Personality Skills and Talents History Organizations Rumors Relationships Recent and Notable Events RP Hooks OOC Gallery  Syerra Faolchu Gender Female Race Miqo'te Clan Seekers of the Sun Citizenship Ul'dah [Last Update: 01/30/2017] Syerra Faolchu is a young Miqo'te Relic Hunter, living and working out of Ul'dah. She is a former Lieutenant with the Immortal Flames and a member of the Green Goobbue Army mercenary company. Appearance ■Height: 5 Fulms 0 Ilms ■Weight: 98 Ponz ■Build: Petite, but Lightly Muscular ■Skin: Light, Sun-kissed ■Hair: Auburn with White Streaks ■Eyes: Emerald Green Syerra is a petite Miqo'te with the physical traits of the Seekers of the Sun. Small in both build and stature, it was easy to mistake her for a boy when she was a child. As an adult, she has learned to dress to accent what feminine features she has. Her face is round, with distinctly feline features. Bright eyes watch the world around her with scrutiny and curiosity, while her ears flick to pick up pieces of conversations, ever searching for the next lead on an adventure. Her auburn hair is worn long and often pulled back, and is accented by white streaks, where the pigment has been lost entirely. Her skin is light in tone though tanned gently by the Thanalan sun, and she bears a number of scars from battles past. The most notable of which, she keeps hidden beneath high necklines or wide collars: A deep gauge that traverses her throat from one side to the other. The scar tells the story of a life-ending wound crudely and impatiently healed by magic, its edges rough and patchy. Though clearly inexperienced, whoever healed her quite obviously saved her life. Her armor is of an excellent quality and is remarkably well kept. She takes great pride in her appearance and it shows. Her makeup is applied with a delicate hand, never worn ostentatiously, and while the clothes she wears are of a fine quality, they are never gaudy or over-done. When found outside of an adventure, she will likely be wearing a pair of silver framed glasses, used primarily for reading. Inventory Clothing, Armor and Accessories: ■Light Armor: Cloth and light leatherwork make up the majority of Syerra's daily wardrobe. ■Wedding Ring: An elegant platinum ring with a twisting, vine-like design that holds two stones, one emerald green and the other pale blue. Syerra wears this on a silver chain around her neck, in remembrance of her late husband. ■Glasses: Unless on a dig or in combat, she is generally seen wearing a pair of thin-rimmed glasses. ■Conjurer's Focus: Syerra has two of these. One is a small, carved bone rod, given to her by the Conjurers Guild. The other is a large, gilded metal staff. ■Flowers: Once a gift for her every morning, Syerra makes sure to always have a flower in her hair (most often a lily or sakura blossom), unless she has removed them to keep them safe while she works. In Her Bags: ■Bandages, Potions and Tonics: Trained in the healing arts, Syerra keeps a small supply of medicines on her at all times, many of which she has crafted herself. ■Leather Journal: A record of Syerra's life, travels and the ruins that she has explored. Dried Nymeia Lilies can be found pressed between several of the pages. ■Portrait Sketch: Inside the front cover of her journal, folded neatly, is a sketch of herself and "Az" standing before the view of the falls at Senna's Pride. A gift from her former sister-in-law. ■Magitek Visor: Syerra uses this to track aether currents while digging through ruins. While friendly and helpful to a fault, Syerra can come off as distant or even cool to people who are meeting her for the first time. She will often keep silent, taking the time to learn about those around her before ever engaging them. This is not a rule, however, and there are always exceptions. Once someone is familiar to her, she will allow her true colors to shine through. Beneath the exterior of caution, is an adventurous and tenacious spirit. Knowledge excites her and she is always eager to learn anything that anyone will teach her, most especially about history and the origins of the places she explores and the relics she recovers. Likes ■ Searching for Relics ■ Good Friends ■ Honesty / Straight-forwardness ■ Learning New Things ■ Drawing, Particularly Landscapes ■ Writing in Her Journal ■ Music and Dancing ■ The Sound of Flowing Water ■ Lavender Baths Dislikes ■ Miqo'te Stereotypes (and Those Who Promote Them) ■ "Sweet Talkers" ■ Needless Drama ■ Being Idle for Too Long ■ People Who Are Unkind to Refugees/The Poor ■ Being Touched By Strangers ■ Cold Weather Other ■ Alignment: Neutral Good ■ Favorite Food: Stuffed Cabbage ■ Favorite Drink: Chamomile Tea ■ Favorite Sweet: Bubble Chocolate ■ Favorite Color(s): White, Pale Blues, Lavender As an experienced relic hunter, Syerra excels at moving quickly and deftly, while keeping out of sight. While others of her skillset may have turned to thievery to increase their wealth, she prefers the challenge of facing the unknown depths of ruin and cave alike, seeking items that have not seen the light of the sun in many an Age. In addition to her relic hunting skills, it has been noted that Syerra has a steady hand and a focus in the face of catastrophe that lends itself well to medics and healers. She has begun to study with the Conjurer's Guild of Gridania, in an effort to expand on her knowledge of the healing arts and aetheric magic. She already has a start with stitch-work, working for the Weaver's Guild when the mood presents itself. Weapons The only weapon Syerra is seen carrying is a staff that she uses as a channeling focus for her conjury. When in a fight, she tends to use her fists. Magic Syerra is currently training with the Conjurer's Guild in Gridania. As such, she has a knowledge of healing magics. Crafting Syerra's steady hands and skill at stitching lend not only to medicine, but also a deft weaver. Strangely named and Tribeless, Syerra Faolchu seems to be a Miqo'te with quite a past behind her. But whatever that past may be, she carries it safely kept, revealing it only to the closest of friends. She lives the life of an adventurer, traveling across Eorzea in search of lost relics and her destiny -- and hoping that it comes with riches and glory attached. Or maybe just a warm meal and a hot bath at the end of a long day. Childhood Nothing is publicly known about Syerra's childhood. As far as anyone can recall, she was first noticed in Ul'dah around the age of eight. A solitary child, it was unclear whether or not she was connected to any family in the city, though her appearance gave the impression that if she were, they were not a family of any means. Adolescence Throughout her early teens, Syerra made a name for herself as a 'finder of lost objects,' be they truly lost or simply "misplaced into the hands of another." In this way, she was able to scratch out a meager living for herself, though never enough to actually find stability. As is often the case within the population of the poor and downtrodden, she faced abuses of various kind daily. While many centered on her social status or race and were little more than slights that she could ignore, others were far more cruel in their treatment and lashed out in ways that she rarely speaks of. In 1572, as Dalamud had begun its descent, a then 15-year old Syerra found herself facing the very real possibility that her short, unhappy life was soon to be at an end. Like so many others, she prayed that day for some reprieve, to have the chance at a life that mattered. While she rarely speaks of how she survived the Garlean Empire's attack on Ul'dah or Dalamud's fall, the most important thing is that she did. Adulthood In the years following the Calamity, Syerra made good on her vow to fight for a life that matters. She joined up with the Immortal Flames of Ul'dah, putting her relic hunting skills to good use for the city she loves. In time, her soldier's pay was able to afford her a decent set of light armor and her reputation among the ranks began to grow. The Immortal Flames Syerra in her Uniform Current Rank: Second Flame Lieutenant (Specialist) - Retired Syerra joined the Immortal Flames just after the Calamity, as so many others did. Recognizing her skills outside of combat, she was enlisted as a Specialist under the command of Captain Lance Broderick. Over the years, she grew close to her Captain, even chancing what might only barely be called a relationship, but when it became apparent that his feelings had grown stronger than her own, she respectfully ended their encounters, wishing instead to preserve their friendship. Rumors spread, however, that it was this relationship that earned her a quick rise through the ranks. She remained within the Immortal Flames, serving with distinction, up until she was given a mission that she could not refuse; one that would send her from Eorzea for months, even years. During her time away, her husband died and Syerra returned before the mission was complete. Upon arriving back in Ul'dah, she turned in her immediate resignation, partially blaming her superiors for her loss. ??? [WIP] Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Common Rumors (Easily overheard) ■ "Syerra? Yeah, used to see her 'round all the time when she were young. Real dust rat, that one. But with clever fingers... Grown into a fine young lass, so I've heard." ~ Merchant in the Sapphire Avenue Exchange ■ "I hear she's off on another dig. I can't wait to see what she brings back this time... Looks like the Captain can't wait, either!" ~ Immortal Flames Sergeant ■ "Beautiful, perfect stitches, but always such dirty hands!" ~ Redolent Rose of the Weavers' Guild ■ "Heart of gold, that girl. Won't say nothin' to the contrary." ~ Pearl Lane 'Resident' Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear) ■ "She's not one of us." ~ Tribal Miqo'te ■ "They say she got that promotion by giving the Captain a lot more than some old, dirty antiques, if you know what I mean." ~ Immortal Flames Recruit ■ "I worry about her, sometimes. Always alone. Always so quiet. Person can't get on that way. I hope she finds somewhere to plant some roots, then she'll blossom for sure." ~ Pearl Lane 'Resident' Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard) ■ "I asked her once, you know. She told me that she couldn't; that I wasn't the 'right one.' When I asked her who was, she told me that she'd know if she ever saw him again. And that was that." ~ Immortal Flames Captain Lance Broderick ■ "Don't underestimate that furry bitch. If you do, she'll beat you to the prize every time. But if you're smart, you can follow her in and let her do all the work. She's just one girl and easy to overpower." ~ Rival Relic Hunter PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players) ■ ■ ■ ■ ⚭ Married     💑 In a Relationship    ♥ Romantic Interest    ♥ Sexual Desire    ♥ Platonic Love     ♥ Family     ● Good Standing     ● Neutral     ● Poor Standing     ☠ Deceased Lover - Past Lovers - ■●Rhisdon Revenhart After her husband's passing, Syerra found herself lost and without purpose. She made her way to the mercenary company that he had worked for and, through a turn of events, ended up signing on herself. That was where she met Rhisdon. A complicated man, with a deep pain of his own, he found himself able to open up to Syerra's gentle nature and she was able to find in him a companion to heal alongside. Over time the two realized that they offered one another something else as well: hope. Careful to take things slowly, they began to explore the possibility of a relationship beyond mere friendship. ■ ⚭ ☠ "Az" As a self-styled "Prince of Fools", the Keeper originally caught only negative attention from Syerra. She was cautious of him, repelled by the forwardness he displayed upon their first meeting. It was only after crossing paths with him again that she began to realize that the Fool was simply a mask he wore, the kind designed to keep those around him at arm's length. Over time, however, she came to know the man beneath the Fool's mask and found a surprisingly valuable and trusted friend, an attentive lover, and someone with whom she can share her heart fully. On the 14th Sun of the Second Umbral Moon (04/13) of last cycle, under the grace of Nymeia, Syerra and "Az" were wed before a gathering of their family and closest friends. Later that same year, he passed back into the Lifestream, but before he fell he granted his wife one last dream made reality: Syerra learned that she was with child just two weeks after his death. (( I realize that the original player has retconned this character, but Syerra's past remains unchanged. I will respect the player's decision by using only the nickname (without links) and only referencing the character where necessary for Syerra's story. This version of "Az" can be assumed to be an NPC and in no way related to any player character bearing the same name. )) Family ■♥ Zherra Faolchu Zherra is Syerra's infant daughter and her greatest joy. The last gift of her late husband, Zherra is a living reminder of the love that they shared and a promise that, even in the darkest of times, life continues. Friends/Acquaintances ■● Renaux Mercier Syerra and her late husband met the Duskwight by chance while they were at a poetry competition. Renaux was so moved by her late husband's last-minute entry that he requested a copy of the words, wishing to put them to music. Over time, a gentle friendship grew between the three. At their wedding, the bard made good on his offer, singing an updated version of her late husband's poem as a gift to the newlyweds. Since her husband's passing, Syerra has asked their dear friend to be a part of her and her child's life, acting as god-uncle. - Acquaintances - Enemies ■ [None Currently] ■ 14th Sun of the Second Umbral Moon (04/13/2016) ⚭ Syerra and "Az" are married. ■ 30th Sun of the Fifth Umbral Moon (10/29/2016) ☠ "Az" rejoins the Lifestream. ■ 15th Sun of the First Umbral Moon (02/14/2017) ♥ Syerra gives birth to her first child, a daughter named Zherra. ■ Fated/Destined Connections Between Characters - Syerra's life has taken a strange turn since the Calamity and she now finds herself tangled in the webs of Fate. If you have an idea for how her fate might be tied to that of your character, please message me and we can discuss it! I'm always weaving new stories into the old. ■ Relic Hunter - Syerra has been working for the past few years as a relic hunter out of Ul'dah. She has had much contact with both merchants and scholars regarding the pieces she has found. ■ Dust Rat - Growing up poor on the streets of Ul'dah, Syerra knows many of the city's lower class citizens. As a roleplayer, I have more than twenty years of experience in everything from tabletop to MMOs. Several of my current RP campaigns have been running for five years or more, so if you want a long-term story, I'm in. I'm looking to build epic storylines with others who are interested in staying in it for the long haul. One shots, while fun, are not my primary focus. My roleplaying post style is full paragraph, but I will cut it down in situations where there are larger groups together. I am most comfortable in settings of no more than 2-3 players in addition to myself, but that being said, who doesn't love a party? Please don't ever feel afraid to approach, as I am almost always In Character. I am a mature player and erotic RP is not out of the question, should it fit my character and her storyline. Relationships are also an open possibility, but again, it's based on what is appropriate for my character and her personality. Links ■ Syerra's FFXIV tumblr ■ SyerraFaolchu on dART Tropes ■ Token Good Teammate / Morality Chain ■ Battle Couple / Sword and Sorcerer ■ Heartwarming Orphan ■ Action Girl / Cute Bruiser ■ Wisdom from the Gutter / Rags to Riches / Dark and Troubled Past Annotations This template created by Rihxo Matoi with the help of Nanagi Nagi and has pieces from the templates of Unnamed Mercenary, Roen Deneith, Cyrus Wolfe, and Coatleque Crofte. Screenshots /rally Sunrise at Costa del Sol. Lieutenant (Specialist), The Immortal Flames Daydreaming. Home Sweet Home! (Cheer up, Gray Wolf!) Commissions/Artwork Commission by Maria Barros