A-Yasa-Mena

About A-Yasa-Mena Given Name: A-Yasa-Mena Birth Name: Rhydian Penrose Age: 134 Years Old Nameday: 11th Sun, 4th Astral Moon Patron Deity: Thaliak, the Scholar Race: Padjal Gender: Male Orientation: Asexual Marital Status: Celibate Physique: 4 fulms, 10 ilms / 100 ponz Nationality: Gridanian / Sharlayan Residence: Vagrant Occupation: Prophet / Historian Titles: Seedseer / Hearer Alignment: Lawful Good GeneralAppearanceEducationCombatRelationsRumorsProphesiesGalleryMusicOOC "Anyone can love a rose, but it takes courage to love its thorns." "Ah. Of six sons, yes? Yet, of three brothers. Such mother, hm? Many complications of bloodlines 'twas thought. Now, a single sister as the eldest and another as youngest. Such are elsewhere." "Mm. An accent, yes?. Near Eastern, as one say. Thavnairian, as another would say. Hannish? Such is not of a truth, yet one would have such difficulty in avoiding Radz-at-Han. 'Tis a city, hm? Of any other. All such places smell of piss." "Roads treacherous and bones sore. Why within such walls, hm? Ul'dah is of a city of many; of peoples, yes. As well, hm? Of faces and places and others. Warm and of similar climate, yet not of the same. Mayhap 'tis a longing of faces and places past?" "Fluent? As one says and much so, hm? Mayhap 'tis such another finds simple pleasures in tricks of tongue and pained expressions of thought." "Roads treacherous and bones sore. Why within such walls, hm? Ul'dah is of a city of many; of peoples, yes. As well, hm? Of faces and places and others. Warm and of similar climate, yet not of the same. Mayhap 'tis a longing of faces and places past?" "Roads treacherous and bones sore. Why within such walls, hm? Ul'dah is of a city of many; of peoples, yes. As well, hm? Of faces and places and others. Warm and of similar climate, yet not of the same. Mayhap 'tis a longing of faces and places past?" Favorite Things Greatest Achievement: When he was still young, A-Yasa saved a young boy from being attacked by a boar while communing with the Elementals in the South Shroud. Without his intervention, the boy would have likely been gored to death. He has kept abreast of the boy’s development over the years and finds great pride in knowing that the man he grew into rescued dozens of people during the Calamity decades later rather than hiding from the destruction. Favorite Memory: His arrival at the Sharlayan motherland for the first time. Favorite Dream: He once dreamed that he was a hawk riding the warm currents far above the canopy of the Twelveswood, able to see to the ends of Eorzea and beyond in every direction. The beauty of it still affects him when he recalls the sensation. A-Yasa is not sure if the dream is prophetic or not. Favorite Animal: Butterflies, especially the Amdapori Morpho Favorite Book: "The Six Ages" - A historical treatise on cyclical events throughout Eorzean history Favorite Colors: Aquamarine, Lavender, and Black Favorite Drink: Ishgardian Tea Favorite Excuse: "Many pardons, ‘twas lost within my studies.” Favorite Food: Shepherd’s Pie Favorite Number: 3 Favorite Place: Gridania: The Lotus Stand Favorite Season: Autumn Favorite Holiday: Little Lady's Day Favorite Word: Anathema Favorite Compliment: "Thou art a gentleman and a scholar." Favorite Insult: "Silence is a fine substitute for poor wit.” Favorite Expletive: "Thou muckraker!" Favorite Greeting: "Nophica’s Blessing bringeth us together once more.” Favorite Farewell: "Until next we meet." Least-Favorite Things Greatest Failure: When he went to war 108 years ago against the Ala Mhigan forces with the rest of Gridania, he left behind his mother and younger sisters. Thinking them safest at home, he spent two years entrenched in the Autumn War’s conflicts only to discover upon his return that Saewynn, his youngest sister, had contracted a respiratory disease that was incurable and has passed away with much pain only two days prior to his arrival. He berates himself silently for having spent so little time with her that he can no longer recall her face from any other child’s. Most Painful Memory: His mother’s dementia grew untenable in her dotage to the point that she would regularly speak with both of her late children while A-Yasa cared for her. Seeing her in such obvious pain even after sixty years without their companionship drew him to tears. Worst Nightmare: Much like those gifted with the Echo after the Battle of Silvertear Skies, A-Yasa dreamed of a sky filled with falling pink stars that was a portent of the Calamity to come. Least Favorite Animal: Okeanis Least Favorite Color: Mustard Yellow Least Favorite Drink: Mint Lassi Least Favorite Food: Ginger Cookies Least Favorite Place: The Sagolii Desert Least Favorite Season: Winter Least Favorite Holiday: Heavensturn Least Favorite Word: Whoreson "Had thee clad thyself in the words spake through life, would thy visage still be fair?" Organized, Conscientious, Adaptable, Private, Solitary, Dry, Insecure, Difficult, Egotistical Features Skin Tone: Caucasian (White) Birthmarks: None Scars: A small, well-healed scar across his left thumb Piercings: Both ears Tattoos: None Augmentations: None Abnormalities: Padjal horns. Eternally-youthful appearance. Horn Type: Western Derby Eland (bone white, curled, slight inward curve) Hair Color: Flaxen blond Hair Length: Medium male (chin-length) Hair Style: Cascading layers that fall about the face with scattered bangs Eye Color: Periwinkle (light lavender-blue) Smile: Infectious and child-like Casual Attire Magical theorem. Historical studies. Regional folklore. Formal Attire The dawning realization of mortality. Inevitable abandonment by others. Utter failure and complete inadequacy. Inventory Shiny trinkets. Raging thunderstorms. Companionable silence. Simple clothing. Cats. Possessions Magical theorem. Historical studies. Regional folklore. "Education is not the edification of knowledge, but the training of thy mind to retain it." Tradecraft Skills Alchemical sciences. Anatomy and medicines. The art of thaumaturgy. Botanical knowledge. Hand-to-Hand disciplines. Formal Education Astrological and astronomical theories. Academic language studies. Methods of arcanima. Culinary passions. One-handed swordsmanship. Associations and Institutions High: Intelligence, Dexterity, Spellcraft Advanced: Acrobatics, Craftmanship, Survivialism Average: Wisdom, Martial Prowess, Athleticism Mediocre: Constitution, Charisma, Speechcraft Poor: Strength, Willpower, Merchantile "Whence the heart seeketh sustenance, the soul willingly devoureth falsehoods. The two shall ever be in conflict." Physical Prowess Alchemical sciences. Anatomy and medicines. The art of thaumaturgy. Botanical knowledge. Hand-to-Hand disciplines. Aetherial Prowess Astrological and astronomical theories. Academic language studies. Methods of arcanima. Culinary passions. One-handed swordsmanship. Offensive Abilities High: Intelligence, Dexterity, Spellcraft Advanced: Acrobatics, Craftmanship, Survivialism Average: Wisdom, Martial Prowess, Athleticism Mediocre: Constitution, Charisma, Speechcraft Poor: Strength, Willpower, Merchantile Defensive Abilities Well-worn leather satchel slung over-the-shoulder. One commonly light coin-purse. A long, carved charm made of bone. Two concealed daggers and a hunting knife. A bronze key. Signature Moves Well-worn leather satchel slung over-the-shoulder. One commonly light coin-purse. A long, carved charm made of bone. Two concealed daggers and a hunting knife. A bronze key. "Thou canst never love someone quite so much as thy heart can miss them." Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own under the PC category. NPC Relationships   Hallgrim Mena - Father Some interesting text goes here.   Emilie Penrose - Mother Some interesting text goes here.   Kirsten Mena - Sister Some interesting text goes here.   Saewynn Mena - Sister Some interesting text goes here.   Aldwyn Mena - Paternal Grandfather Some interesting text goes here.   Kamilla Sharpe - Paternal Grandmother Some interesting text goes here.   Reginald Penrose - Maternal Grandfather Some interesting text goes here.   Svana Walker - Maternal Grandmother Some interesting text goes here.   Harald Mena - Grand-Nephew Some interesting text goes here.   Caroline Tanne - Harald's Spouse Some interesting text goes here.   Kan-E-Senna - Elder Seedseer Some interesting text goes here.   E-Sumi-Yan - Mentor Some interesting text goes here.   Vorsaile Heuloix - Adders Commander Some interesting text goes here.   Vainchelon - Gridanian General Some interesting text goes here.   Osbem - Gridanian General Some interesting text goes here.   Beltrant de Durendaire - Ishgardian Scout Some interesting text goes here.   Louisoix Leveilleur - Archon Some interesting text goes here.   Royce Ironheart - Sharlayan Historian Some interesting text goes here.   Jenneaux Dzemael - Ishgardian Philosopher Some interesting text goes here.   Shalifa Bedoine - Thavnairian Alchemist Some interesting text goes here.   Paraxia - Touched Sylph Some interesting text goes here.   Thordan VII - Archbishop Some interesting text goes here.   Manfred - King of Ala Mhigo Some interesting text goes here.   Gylbarde - Ala Mhigan General Some interesting text goes here.   Pukla Pako - Moogle Adjunct Some interesting text goes here. Player Character Relationships   O-Nari-Syn - Estranged Padjal Some interesting text goes here.   Qarajin Qalli - Songless Songbird Upon meeting this most enigmatic, silent man in the midst of a snowfall in Ul'dah - Starlight, of course - A-Yasa was perplexed by how to crack such a hard nut. No matter what he said, the man was not inclined to answer with more than a curt phrase or shrug. Even now, he has designs to break through that wall simply for scholarly curiosity. "Cast not petty aspersions upon the choice of another, for thine own judgment may also be flawed." Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own under the PC category. NPC Rumors . ▼ Common Rumors ■ "Eh? 'E's a begger. See 'em on t' streets with all 'em other dirty foreigners." -- Xenophobic Bar Patron ■ "S'obvious he's some kinda sneaky witch-theif! Keep an eye on him and your coin purse!" -- Paranoid Merchant ▼ Uncommon Rumors ■ "See that hooded figure? Took me a while to realize that's the same Miqo'te begging on the streets. Keeps his face covered. Whatcha make of that?" -- Alchemical Apprentice ■ "Doesn't fancy women, not that I can tell. Yeah, not even his own kind. Don't think he eyes men none either. Always seems to have that trouble-making, redheaded Elezen on his tail though. Make of that what you will." -- Gossiping Maid ▼ Rare Rumors ■ "Look, keep it quiet alright? He does forbidden magic. And I'm talking really forbidden." -- Anonymous Thaumaturge ■ "Thick accent he's got, yeah? Blends right in with the other refugees. But he's not one of us, y'know? He's not." -- Ul'dahn Vagrant Player Character Rumors ■ "Add rumor here." -- Name "Life be not like an ocean, for where water seeketh the path of least resistance, life's events thrive upon it." Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own under the PC category. Unfulfilled Prophesies ■ "Add prophesy here. Be as specific or as vague as you want." -- Name Fulfilled Prophesies ■ "Standing before a field devoured by flames, A-Yasa-Mena looked up to the sky to watch as countless stars fell from the heavens, each one a streak of magenta against the darkness until all the sky was sundered by its terrible majesty." -- The Echo (This prophecy was fulfilled in 1572 of the Sixth Astral Era when Project Meteor pulled Dalamud from the sky to cause the Seventh Umbral Calamity) "All things hath a price. If not measured in gil, then its currency is time." Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own under the PC category. Artwork by A-Yasa-Mena Screenshots "The bittersweet truth is that a person's opinion of the world is also a confession of their character." Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own under the PC category. Love Theme Song: 椎名 林檎 Artist: Shiina Ringo Losing My Religion Artist: R.E.M Theme: Combat Every Breath You Take Artist: The Police Theme: Field Werewolf Heart Artist: Dead Man's Bones Theme: Gridania O' Death Artist: Amy Van Roekel Theme: Death Trust in Me Artist: Scarlett Johansson Theme: Romance Werewolf Heart Artist: Dead Man's Bones Theme: Gridania O' Death Artist: Amy Van Roekel Theme: Death Trust in Me Artist: Scarlett Johansson Theme: Romance "Beware, lest thee lose the substance by grasping at its shadow." Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own under the PC category. Roleplay Limits ■ I am open to mature content and themes of violence, substance (ab)use, and sex(uality), as well as coarse and excessive language, temporary injury and incapacitation, and most walk-up encounters. ■ Please ask about long-term and/or permanent injury and disfigurement, temporary or long-term captivity or imprisonment, potential permanent character death, and character combat. Roleplay Style ■ If any aspect of our roleplay causes distress or makes you uncomfortable, please let me know immediately. ■ My style of roleplay is often dry with a slight knocking at the fourth wall. It is boring, I am boring. ■ Character class is not representative of character ability. I enjoy playing healers, but that doesn't mean the character is one. ■ It often takes me a longer than average time to formulate a response during roleplay. Contact Information ■ Eastern Standard Time (UTC -4) ■ Balmung Credits ■ Template was created by Bancroft Gairn. ■ Adapted by Xheja Rajhera. ■ Background and headers Atreus del Alumet. ■ Tabs by Suen Shyu. ■ Music and OOC notes by Glioca Sargonnai. ■ Layout Modifications by D'lyhhia Lhuil. ■ Current Layout by A-Yasa-Mena. "Wood's Will Be Done"