Erik Mynhier
 Eirikir "Erik" Mynhier
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | Hyur |
| Clan | Highlander |
| Citizenship | Ul'dah |
| Employer | Amajina & Sons Mineral Concern |
| Military Status | Reservist (Flame SFC) |
| Guardian | Halone, the Fury |
| Age | 33 |
| Nameday | 30th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon |
| Marital Status | Married |
General
Erik is a thirty-three year old Ala Mhigan refugee, now a citizen of Ul'dah, living there for seventeen years. Erik sought to repay his new home by becoming a soldier with the Immortal Flames. He served valiantly, precipitated in both the Battle of Silvertear and the battle at Castrum Novum. Having had his fill of battle, Erik laid down his sword, working as a miner since the cataclysm. Since then he has traveled the land, seeking always to improve himself.
Appearance
Erik stands 6 fulms 6 ilms tall and is extremely muscular, weighing in at just under 260 ponves. This is do in part to the extensive military training he received early in his life. He has moderately short hair and a closely shaved beard and mustache. His hair is dirty blonde, and his eyes are green.
Behavior
Though carefree in his younger days, Erik's service in the military has caused him to become more stoic in nature. He is calm, helpful, quiet, and patient.
Combat
Erik is a highly proficient Gladiator, well versed in the use of a shield and sword. He also knows some Conjurer skills learned from his mother at an early age.
Relationships
Gummie Chalahko
Erik's wife, Gummie is a Miqo'te Keeper of the Moon. They met in Limsa Lominsa during his travels over Eorzea and instantly became connected. Gummie is a Marauder mercenary who was born and raised in Limsa Lominsa. Quick to frustrate, she hates nothing more then to be thought of as cute when trying to be intimidating.
History
Eirikir "Erik" Mynhier was born in the great city of Ala Mhigo in the year 1544 to Ulrich Mynhier, a Ravager and military commander of Ala Mhigo, and Heithr Mynhier, a Conjurer of the house of Dzemael, originally from Ishgard. In 1557 Erik witnessed firsthand the invasion and downfall of Ala Mhigo at the hands of the Garlean Empire. It was during the city's counter offensive Ulrich was killed, leaving, Heithr to save her son and as many people as she could. Once they reached Gridania, Heithr negotiated sanctuary for the survivors with the Stillglade Fane.
Three years later, after his mother was killed by Garland Scouts in the Black Shroud. Many of Heithr's Survivors, as the Highlander refugees were called, mourned their leader's passing. With her gone however, and the fact that many of the hardy people were uncomfortable with quiet life in Gridania. Many decided to leave for Ul'dah, seeking work as merchants or mercenaries, and Erik was one of them.
Years passed in the deserts of Thanalan as Erik and his best friend Cian, a Midlander lancer from Gridania, trained in their professions and took on as much work as they could find. Together with some of the friends they made along the way formed a Free Company called the Crimson Watch in 1562. This was in response to the call to arms by the city-states of Eorzea. They would soon enter the battle of Castrum Novum. The battle, though a success, held a heavy price Though he had survived, his Company members were dead, except for Cian had, according to reports had simply walked away from the battlefield with a dead look in his eyes. News had come through that despite the victory at Castrum Novum, Dalamud still approached. There would be one more attempt to save Eorzea, it would be known as the Battle of Carteneau.
A voice called him from his dreams the night before the battle. As Erik awoke he saw Cain, soaked in the blood of the dead soldiers around them. Erik tried to calm his friend but Cian would not hear of it and attacked him. As the great battle raged far in the distance, Cian struck with poor aim, missing Erik and falling into the path of Erik's sword. Caught in a moment of his friend's death Erik moved to the edge of the cliff where his squad had camped and saw far beyond him the Dragon King burst forth from Dalamud. From his vantage point he watched as the dragon launched his mighty MegaFlare. He waited for death, yet it still never came. The dragon moved on and an eerie peace settled over the decimated land.
Erik returned to Ul'dah some time later a changed man. He had developed a distaste for war and no longer wished to be apart of it. He resigned from the Immortal Flames and laid down his sword and shield. He sought employment as a miner and tried to build a new life. Once settled, Erik set out alone into Eorzea to hone his new craft. It is now the Seventh Umbral Era, and Erik has returned to Ul'dah, an echoing voice leading him back to the world he left behind.
Quotes
"Why should I bend a knee to Rhalgr? Have we Ala Mhigans not had enough of him yet?"
Trivia
- Erik's favorite meal is Trapper's Quiche with Chamomile Tea.
- Every year Erik travels to Gridania to pay his respects to those who have fallen.
- Erik has recently become interested in the movement to free Ala Mhigo.
