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He took to playing the harp not as an act of rebellion, but simply because he was bad at math, couldn't be trusted to continue the family business, and thus had no other job prospects. | He took to playing the harp not as an act of rebellion, but simply because he was bad at math, couldn't be trusted to continue the family business, and thus had no other job prospects. | ||
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Bazil's traveling band, known as Bazil and the Magnificent Bastards, toured Eorzea for twenty years leading up to the Calamity. Their music consisted of the sort of things popular in taverns—upbeat songs that were typically about drinking, loving, or dying. | Bazil's traveling band, known as Bazil and the Magnificent Bastards, toured Eorzea for twenty years leading up to the Calamity. Their music consisted of the sort of things popular in taverns—upbeat songs that were typically about drinking, loving, or dying. | ||
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− | + | Bazil was there on the battlefield when Dalamud cracked open, but he wasn't there to take part in the epic battle, nor was he accompanied by the band. They thought him crazy to try and stick to the fringes and watch, hoping it might inspire some great ballad that would ensure he was remembered forever more, and they were right. | |
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+ | Ironically, Bazil's presence on that fateful day left him forgotten along with the true Warriors of Light. The members of the Magnificent Bastards, having no memory of their front man, went their separate ways in the years since. | ||
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Bazil was among those presumed lost at sea, only to turn up years later in Gridania, where he was working a number of odd jobs. | Bazil was among those presumed lost at sea, only to turn up years later in Gridania, where he was working a number of odd jobs. |
Revision as of 12:30, 2 December 2013
Bazil Zoso | |
Gender | Male |
Race | Lalafell |
Clan | Dunesfolk |
Citizenship | Gridania |
Age | ?? |
Guardian | Menphina, the Lover |
Occupation | Bard |
Contents
The Lowdown
Stage Name: Bazil Zoso
Real Name: Zozobazil Sosobazil
Early Years
According to his ghost written biography, The Spice of Life, Bazil grew up in abject poverty, scraping by on the streets of Ul'dah.
It was later revealed that he actually was the black sheep of a prestigious merchant family, yet still grew up wanting for nothing.
He took to playing the harp not as an act of rebellion, but simply because he was bad at math, couldn't be trusted to continue the family business, and thus had no other job prospects.
The Forgotten Music Career
Bazil's traveling band, known as Bazil and the Magnificent Bastards, toured Eorzea for twenty years leading up to the Calamity. Their music consisted of the sort of things popular in taverns—upbeat songs that were typically about drinking, loving, or dying.
Bazil was there on the battlefield when Dalamud cracked open, but he wasn't there to take part in the epic battle, nor was he accompanied by the band. They thought him crazy to try and stick to the fringes and watch, hoping it might inspire some great ballad that would ensure he was remembered forever more, and they were right.
Ironically, Bazil's presence on that fateful day left him forgotten along with the true Warriors of Light. The members of the Magnificent Bastards, having no memory of their front man, went their separate ways in the years since.
Solo Work
Bazil was among those presumed lost at sea, only to turn up years later in Gridania, where he was working a number of odd jobs.
To date, no guild will acknowledge him as a member, though he reportedly worked closely with the God's Quiver archers until his singing on the night watch proved too problematic.
One song in particular, a randy ballad titled Garuda (Won't You Blow Me) led to a number of incidents involving enraged Ixal.
Substance Abuse
Bazil's tendency to snort, smoke, or drink anything just to see what will happen is well known.
The Botanists Guild of Gridania strongly suspects he may have a hand in a black market field guide to herbs and their recreational uses, though no real evidence exists beyond his own propensity for abusing whatever substance he finds while adventuring.
In spite of the fact he is always under the influence of something, Bazil is a remarkably good shot with a bow. It has even been observed that his accuracy greatly decreases on the rare occasions when he's caught sober.
Love Life
Bazil has been married at least three times. Nothing more can be said without risk of inciting further legal action.
Legal Action
His biography led to no less than two dozen attempts to sue for libel thanks to a chapter entitled "Kiss & Tell".
All cases were dismissed when it was revealed Bazil didn't even have the gil to pay his own lawyer, and had skipped town to avoid paying even that bill.
Attempts to sue his family in his place proved futile, as Bazil had signed an agreement legally absolving his family of any and all association (thus why there is no Family section) shortly before he started touring.
Known Associates
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