Frejyalen Ruyalen

Frejyalen Ruyalen Foreign Witch & Lorekeeper About Name: Frejyalen Ruyalen In-game: Queen Frejyalen Age: 25 Gender: ♀ Race: Lalafell Clan: Mountainfolk Orientation: Heteroromantic; Asexual Marital: Engaged to Rahdias Zephyr Deity: Nymeia, the Spinner Nationality: Ruyalen Occupation: Lorekeeper of the Alizarin Order Alignment: Neutral Good AppearancePersonalityMemoriesRuyalenRelationsMusicOOCCredit *Artwork by Senseh At a glance... The first that most would notice is her stature; Frejyalen is above-average in height for her usually diminutive race, with a poise that only accentuates this fact. Though she appears to be a proud and regal woman, she is quite approachable and honest, with a keen eye that is always pondering on the words, body language, and actions of others. She prefers to keep herself refined and proper, with her snowy white hair braided loosely behind her head and her face adorned in the traditional painted symbols of her people. She loves wearing lavish jewels and fine silks for special occasions, but her greatest accessory is her enigmatic smirk. Ceremonial Paints: Depending on the time of year, Frejyalen's dark, dusky skin will be adorned with different ceremonial markings from Ruyalen culture, the most common colour being dark red. The style and colour is dictated by the calendar of moon & sun cycles. Voice: Contrary to her stately appearance, Frejyalen has a soft voice with the thick mountain accent of her upbringing. Add in the strange epithets of her people and her speech can take on an other-worldy glow. Clothing: Frejyalen typically wears long robes or jackets in dark jewel tones, detailed with bright metal trinkets or embroidery in gold and silver. She will pay handsomely for superior and unique craftsmanship. Collecting trinkets and baubles is one of her vices, and many of her favourite pieces (crafted by her fiance) include bones, crystals, glass, and found objects. Compassionate, Refined, Curious, Optimistic, Faithful Likes Nymeia, her patron goddess. Her family, her culture, and close allies. Mysticism/Magic. Loitering in the garden with a cup of tea & a book Riddles, play-on-words, mind games. Distasteful Unnecessary cruelty. Over-restricting rules. Racial/cultural discrimination. Rudeness/Tardiness. War & The Garlean Empire. Fears Her weakness in Thaumaturgy/Folk magick. Her people being forgotten. Abuse/mistreatment. Habits Smokes Tobakk regularly, drinks occassionally. Indulgent in food/desserts. Will splurge on books, plants, & knick knacks. "A many great things remind me of home… the mountain ranges, the smell of hot tea, the cold breeze from the north sweeping through my hair. Yes.. my kingdom was more to me than a place I would one day rule." Upbringing in Ruyalen Amidst the treacherous mountain ranges of Northeastern Coerthas lies the Ruyalen Kingdom, built into the hard stone of the mountainside. Though A small, compactly-built kingdom, Ruyalen was relatively self-sufficient; beneath the towering rocks were the valley fields where they grew a majority of the food and materials they needed to survive isolated. They were a generally peaceful people, with little investment in the war brewing between Garlemald and Eorzea, but still they traded the mystic tea leaves and Tobakk grown in their fields to merchants and militants passing through. These crops were said to aid in the healing of open sores and wounds. Lady Frejyalen Ruyalen was the crowned princess of the royal family that ruled the Ruyalen Kingdom. She had little exposure to the outside world, and her understanding of politics through-out the Realm is all second-hand knowledge from her tutors and Master Waaruna Yugen. The few stories and folklore she'd heard from other cultures was through merchants traveling through their mountain routes for trade, and the stories had always fascinated her. She yearned to travel the Realm someday, but she knew that her place was in her kingdom with her people, and she did not resent them for this. The Zephyr family were close allies and friends of the current royal family, their sons growing up in the kingdom after their family's banishment from Ishgard. The trio were inseparable, the eldest of the two boys becoming a personal guard of the future queen. The youngest of the boys, Rahdias, showed great affection for Frejyalen beyond that of a childhood friend or attendant. Though their closeness was no secret to the people, no formal courting was discussed at that time. It was not until their Exodus from Ruyalen that the two developed their romantic relationship, and after the following years together in Ul'dah, the two were engaged. Trained by tutors and her Preceptor in the ways of her culture and their beliefs since birth, Frejyalen was in-line to become the Witch Queen of the kingdom after her month-long coronation ceremonials. However, those ceremonials were never completed- During the fall of Dalamud, the Calamity, a great piece of the moon fell upon their kingdom. With their homeland mostly destroyed and many of their citizens dead or wounded, the Ruyalen people were forced to emigrate into the city-states for relief and protection from any further aggression from the Garlean empire. "I let the last of the tears roll down my cheek. Then I steel myself for the beginning of what lies just beyond the walls of a city known as the Jewel of the Desert." A New Life in Ul'dah While most of the Ruyalen refugees settled in Mor Dhona, Frejyalen and her Guard set out for U'ldah. There she was to study under the Thaumaturges of the Arrzaneth Ossuary, in the hopes that she might gain a higher propensity for not only thaumaturgy, but the folk magic of her Witch Queen heritage as well. After two years of training with lack-luster results, Frejyalen left the Ossuary to instead seek the council of their Amalj'aa ally known as Kazagg Chah. Kazagg Chah sparked a new interest in Frejyalen- She drank in all that she could of the Amalj'aa's beliefs and culture, documenting her experiences and curating her first published work on their deep-rooted spiritual practices. With Rahdias and Keyu by her side, they delved deeper into the Amalj'aa's culture, visiting the few other tribes who were more open to outsiders and documenting the unknown histories of Thanalan's tribal people. Frejyalen began to feel a calling to this cause; she wanted to continue her work all across Eorzea, and to do the same with the teachings of her own people, much of which could not be salvaged after the destruction of Ruyalen. They knew what the relam needed- A cultural library and group of researchers, all dedicated to the same noble cause! Even as the world moved into an era of destructive technology and abandoned its faith, they would do all they could to keep the lesser known cultures alive. She only hoped that more would join their ranks in due time, but in the meantime they continued to compile the beginning of the Alizarin Order's cultural archive. At a glance... Ceremonial Paints: Depending on the time of year, Frejyalen's dark, dusky skin will be adorned with different ceremonial markings from Ruyalen culture, the most common colour being dark red. The style and colour is dictated by the calendar of moon & sun cycles. Voice: Clothing: Some of these rumors may be untrue or speculation. KEY: ♥ Family & Close Comrades | ♦ Legion Allied | ● Acquaintances | ✘ Offensive Persons Relations ♥ Rahdias Zephyr: The childhood friend and fiance of Frejyalen; as children, they were tutored together in the Kingdom of Ruyalen. As adults, they developed a monogamous romantic relationship. Post-Exodus, Rahdias is a Savant of the Order, studying the Amalj'aa of Thanalan, with an interest in their culture as well as their healing disciplines. ♥ Keyu Zephyr: The childhood friend and brother-in-law to Frejyalen; Saved as a child by the former Witch Queen Heraya, Keyu swore to serve the Ruyalen Royal Family when he was of age. As the crowned princess's personal guard, few know Frejyalen better than Keyu. After the Exodus from Ruyalen, Keyu has become a Guardian, using the knight training passed down to him by his father to protect the Savants of The Order. ♥ Ayra Sagramore: A foreign woman who came recently to live in Eorzea; found near-dead on the doorstep of The Chalet, Frejyalen took her in and nursed her back to health. Ayra became a Guardian for The Order, and the two have since become very close confidants. ♦ Giganziel Talres: A Savant of The Order, and boarder at The Chalet; entered into a mutually beneficial business arrangement, but have since become useful allies to one another. ♦ Miounne Rondelet: A new recruit to The Order; an axe-wielding Guardian looking for support and belonging that Frejyalen aims to provide. ● A'shtola Oya: Having met at the Quicksand one night, A'shtola offered kind words and help to Frejyalen after a rude encounter with a local. ● Keroa Mosuke: Upon their arrival to Ul'dah, Frejyalen and her Guard came into contact with this strange miqo'te woman at the Ossuary. The woman, who possessed a strange Void-like aura about her, warned Frejyalen that the training she sought would not be found there, and offered to teach Frejyalen herself should she choose to meet with her again. Rumors . ◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard. Use these freely! ■ "She's not from any o' the city-states, but some o'er place. Likes the finer pieces in my collection, she does." - Ul'dahn jewelry merchant ■ "The Ruyalen family are good people. Leave 'em be." - Momodi, Proprietress of the Quicksand ■ "Ooh! I seen that one, very tall 'nd proper-like! Ne'er did see a lalafell quite like 'er from 'round here. Always has a piece o' coin fer the waitin' hands, yes. Sometimes she stops t' talk, just cashul conversation and the like, yeh know. Why, jus' th' o'er day I seen her wit a couple'a miqo fellas.." - rambling Ul'dahn beggar ◢ Uncommon Rumors - A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first! ■ "Lady Frejyalen was a student of the Arrzaneth Ossuary after emigrating to Ul'dah, but has since moved on to more primitive teachings. She still frequents the Ossuary to study and teach those interested in using thaumaturgy for self-defense. It is the way such magicks were used by her people, she says. If you are interested, I could send for her." - Cocobuki ■ "I hear she owns a library somewhere in th' mou'ains." - Miqo'te housekeeper ■ "What does the Order do, eh? Well I've jus' joined 'em, so I really couldn't tell yeh. The're givin' me a place t' rest m' head, so ther's that." - Miounne Rondelet ◢ Rare Rumors - Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using! ■ "I don't know how she does it, but Lady Frejyalen seems to inspire the people around her to do their best and push ahead. It's eerily similar to the stories I've heard about a certain hero-king back home... I still have much to learn if I want to be like them someday." - Ayra Sagramore ■ "Yes, she has visited the Warleader many times now, and meddles in the affairs of the Brotherhood. He trusts her. I do not." - Loonh Gah ■ "There's supposedly talk among the beast tribes of a lalafell fitting Frejya's description. 'Beware she who walks the land, draped in the fur of wolves, for she can bend the wills of wolves to do her bidding.' Sounds like a load of crap if you ask me, but maybe I'll go ask a few questions myself." - Giganziel Talres These are the songs I think suit Frejyalen's personality and character development. Heartlines by Florence + The Machine Character Theme Beautiful Hell Artist: Adna Signaling Through The Flames Artist: The American Dollar One Too Many Context: A distraught D'ly worries about her friends. Beautiful Hell (Eternal Death Remix) Artist: Adna, Eternal Death Near Light Artist: Ólafur Arnalds Candles Artist: Daughter Quite Artist: This Will Destroy You Wand Artist: Tristeza RP Information ■ I will RP most walk-up encounters, plotted encounters, or spur-of-the-moment one-shots. ■ Ask about mature or NSFW RP, as I prefer to keep Frejyalen's progression rather carefree & vanilla. ■ I will not RP permanent character death, imprisonment, rape, or physical/sexual abuse plots. I am also not looking for any consensual sex plots or romantic relationships for Frejyalen, as she is in a committed engagement. ■ If an aspect of RP makes you uncomfortable, please let me know. If I'm uncomfortable with a specific theme, I'll let you know up-front. Disclaimer Please don't take it personally if I am not interested in the same type of RP you are; I'm very picky about what and with whom I will RP because Frejyalen's personality, connections, and character progression is more specific than my other characters. Also, I have a very busy life schedule that changes all the time; please do not take it personally if my IRL schedule gets in the way of our RP at times, and sorry in advance for the inconsistency that sometimes brings. Time Zone/Server ■ CST ■ Balmung ■ Typically available on weekday afternoons or weekends Additional Information Some additional places where you can find information, photos, etc pertaining to Frejyalen. ■ Queen's in-character journal ■ The Alizarin Order wiki ■ Lodestone Profile Alt Characters These are the other characters I RP with on FFXIV~ ■ Miounne Rondelet ■ Kieri Noykin Credit ■ 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. ■ Mashing everything together like a mad scientist D'lyhhia Lhuil. ■ Further tweaks and random changes by Frejyalen Ruyalen. That which you desire from The Spinner must be paid for in your blood.