Ashlyn Ura

Ashlyn Ura
Character Information

Full Name	Boragchin Orben
Nickname(s)	Ashlyn (former tribal: Agchin)
Race	Au Ra
Subrace	Xaela Au Ra
Gender	female
Sexual Orientation	questioning
Relationship Status	single
Nameday	14th sun of the 1st astral moon
Age	29
Guardian	Halone (former tribal: Dusk Mother)
Birthplace	Onsal Hakair, Azim Steppe
Tribe	Ura
House	ally of House Fortemps
Occupation	miner and trader
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 rare occasion to discuss trade expeditions, she'll often sit aside from the main festivities and enjoy the company of staff and knights - though Emmanellain will often include her along his tour of each and every visiting woman.

Philosophy & Ideals

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

Being an immigrant, 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's open and forward-thinking 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 into the Ura tribe in the northern mountains of the Azim Steppe, in 1548. She was the second child of four, and spent most of her early years learning the Ura’s mining ways alongside her siblings and friends.

Though nomadic and somewhat isolated in the Onsal Hakair, ‘Agchin’ benefited from her parents’ roles among the tribe’s ore traders, often joining their trips to Reunion or the iloh of a friendly tribe. This offered her much more exposure to the world than many of her peers. One of many eye-opening revelations came in 1554, when she first heard of the Garlean campaigns into Doma and other eastern nations, and the resulting displacement and subjugation of other Au Ra.

Over the next years, Agchin would make an effort to speak with foreigners trading at Reunion, as well as any returning Xaela who had left the Steppe for other lands. These encounters included the rare Au Ra who had made life in the northern regions of Eorzea, many of whom returned with tales of hardship and loss, though some with great successes.

Adolescence

By 1563, at a young 15 years old and knowing there was much more ‘out there’ for her to learn, Agchin made the decision to abandon Steppe for the grasslands of Coerthas.

Once arriving in the Western Highlands, Agchin made way for Camp Riversmeet, the Temple Knight garrison which she had learned of from fellow travelers during her journey across the sea. 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. This afforded her a chance to quickly put axe-to-rock, and she began bartering raw ore for food and supplies.

She eventually began earning gil in service to the local smiths, both providing ore for smithing and assisting in repairs to the equipment of the Knights and passing trading convoys.

Adulthood

Now calling herself ‘Ashlyn’ - a more palatable version of her name to the Ishgardian tongue - she had become a salaried regular among the workers at Camp Riversmeet. She lived a relatively comfortable life, having made enough to secure meagre lodging at Falcon’s Nest.

In 1569, during a routine summons to assist a House Fortemps trading convoy that had run into trouble just outside of the Nest, dragons appeared. The attack resulted in immediate chaos, as the House knights scrambled to protect the civilians. As Ashlyn hid behind a carriage, a knight fell wounded beside her. In a desperate attempt, Ashlyn picked up the Elezen-sized shield and drew her miner’s axe. She managed to stand her ground against a smaller dragon, bracing her body against the shield and blocking a couple attacks. A wild swing also grazed the dragon, startling it enough for another knight to jump in and land the killing blow.

Her effort at the battle - and her willingness to remain after the attack to repair the wagons - were noted by the lead knight. He offered the 21 year old a supply and mending job at Camp Dragonhead, as well as some swordplay lessons on the side – both of which were approved by Lord Haurchefant upon hearing the tale of the battle.

By the time of the Calamity in 1572, Ashlyn was in active service as an expeditionary miner and trader to House Fortemps at Dragonhead. Her services were required when the climate throughout Coerthas changed drastically, as the encampment required significant upgrades to continue operations in the snow. Ashlyn recognized how lucky she was, as she would’ve been left jobless and homeless when Falcon's Nest and the surrounding economic activity was abandoned to the cold. To make amends with her conscience, she made every effort to support her friends now living 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 and continue her employment at Camp Dragonhead. In particular, her role as a trader expanded greatly after the reopening of Ishgard’s borders, offering her the opportunity to travel to distant nations.

Having now spent half her life in Coerthas, Ashlyn has tendered her resignation to House Fortemps, and is looking for new adventures.

Likes		Dislikes
travel and sightseeing loyalty and comradery in friends and colleagues sailing and other nautical activities Ishgard and Thavnair culture		nobility who are full of themselves Temple Knights with corrupt views on 'justice' Ul'dah Monetarists

Skills		Education
mining and equipment mending Chocobo riding mountaineering		No formal education

Strengths		Flaws
loyalty and conviction friendliness and always willing to help curiosity and openness unwavering faith		loyalty and conviction limited understanding of Eorzea south of Coerthas, and the Sharlayan sometimes unsure of cultural identity distrustful of beast tribes for reliance on primals

Fears		Favorites
uncertainty of future in reformed Ishgard corrupt elements in the Church merchants with dubious motives safety of the Steppe		boats of all kinds traditional buuz 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 has a thing for Ser Aymeric" - From her regular rants about his amazing policies and great leadership * 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 heritage "She is 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.

Rare		Player Character
These rumors are very difficult to find. Ask permission before use.* "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.		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 basically every woman that breathes. 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: somewhat likely, as she visits her old workplace and friends The Firmament: very likely, as she owns an apartment here Ishgard / Coerthas: likely, as she goes about her daily life outside of work Radz-at-Han / Thavnair: likely, as she embarks on trade missions and enjoys visiting		House Fortemps: ally and former employee Ishgard Orthodox Church: practicing member

RP Hooks

• Work

  anything about her work in Ishgard

• Bar RP
  

  at the Forgotten Knight or Mehryde's Meyhane, or in residential venues

• Life in Ishgard

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

• Experiences in Thavnair
  

  her impressions and experiences there, especially for folks who haven’t visited before

Acceptable RP		Unacceptable RP
casual conversation making friends work/life storylines being a relevant character in ongoing storylines		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, 34 years of age. I started playing FFXIV in early summer 2021, and I'm up to date on the story. My mains are PLD and SAM.

Wiki Info		Credits
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