I'rila Xanh
 I'rila Xanh
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| Gender | Female |
| Race | Miqo'te |
| Clan | Seeker of the Sun |
| Citizenship | Gridania |
| Age | 25 |
| Occupation | Alchemist, culinarian, researcher |
| Server | Balmung |
Contents
General
Curiosity killed the Miqo'te. That's what they'll say at I'rila Xanh's funeral when she dies prematurely from her latest ill-advised experiment or misadventure. If it looks interesting and she doesn't know what it is, there's a good chance she'll touch it. Novelty for her is what a gysahl green dangling at the end of a fishing rod is for a fat chocobo. Whether it's new people, new knowledge, new ideas, new technology, or new food, I'rila wants to experience it all, and then use that knowledge to make contributions of her own. Her lifelong goal is to dedicate herself to alchemical, social and technological progress that improves the happiness and quality of life of all Eorzeans. At least, that's what she'll tell you - and it is not a lie per se. The complete truth, however, lies buried in her past, and despite her outgoing demeanor, I'rila keeps her demons closely guarded.
Appearance
While I'rila stands taller than most Miqo'te women, she comes off as more lanky than fit with very little muscle definition and a bit of a slouch. Pit her against her tribe in an archery or combat tournament and she's liable to place dead last. When it comes to fighting, her only talents are destructive magic and running away - a fact that many trained in physical combat are able to notice. She has the shuffling gait of a perpetual daydreamer. I'rila generally prefers dark colors and bold make-up, though she's determined to try every new gadget she can get her hands on at least once, so her fashion can tend toward the bizarre. Whether she's sprinting at the head of a massive herd of (accidentally) provoked sheep or tap-dancing on the nose of a giant statue, this Miqo'te is probably a sight to hold.
Behavior
Enthusiastic. Scatterbrained. Flirtatious. Endlessly curious. I'rila may not necessarily talk your ear off, but she asks many questions, and is interested in getting to know any new acquaintances. However, her attention may just as easily be pulled away to something interesting happening nearby. If there's anything she enjoys more than experiencing new things, it is having that experience alongside others, even if a bit of friendly persuasion is involved in convincing them to participate. To those she considers friends, she is loyal and devoted, but getting to that point with her can be tricky. She is more likely to notice good qualities in people who express views similar to hers, even when she herself isn't forthcoming about her beliefs in the face of potential conflict. Someone who cares about upholding tradition and preserving the status quo may never entirely earn her trust.
Tendencies
General
Wonk.
Likes
- Novelty
- Freedom
- Learning
- Intellectual stimulation
- Gadgets and inventions
- Female Miqo'te in positions of political or economic power
- Socializing and having fun
Dislikes
- Too much structure
- Tradition, especially ones from Seeker culture
- Inequality
- Boredom
Relationships
Family
- I'ahgo Nunh - I'rila's brother and current leader of the I tribe. As children they were inseparable. To this day they remain the closest of friends. I'rila regularly sends packages and visits once every couple of years.
Clan
- I'raane Jihro - Healer of the I tribe. I'rila considers her a dear friend. Aside from I'ahgo, she's the only person in the tribe I'rila regularly corresponds with.
Friends
- Isilrael Geissfyrwyn - A business associate and eventual friend that I'rila had met in Gridana. Originally, Isilrael was assigned to I'rila as a procurer of goods and crafting supplies. The Miqo'te then paid her half her income for an entire year to teach her how to read. I'rila owes much of her success to Isilrael's kindness and patience, and this is something she will never forget.
- Kiku Velah - A fellow alchemist at I'rila's current place of employment. They get along marvelously and work well together as a team, and have recently begun a romantic relationship.
- Vetiver Chastain - A mystery wrapped in an enigma wrapped in the form of a lovely Keeper whom I'rila has befriended. They seem to have many things in common, including even some past traumas. Whether they'll open up to each other about them is another matter. Even without that openness, I'rila has a great deal of respect and affection for her.
Acquaintances
(OOC note: Due to the sheer volume of people I'rila encounters, only characters with their own wiki pages will be included in this section. If I've missed your character, please let me know.)
- Salty Lake
- Zanin Briggs
- Myxie Tryxle - I'rila's direct superior at her current place of employment.
- Zin Jaeger
- Ihrie Desana
- Daghbheri Himalspyr
Enemies
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Rumors
Common Rumors
- "Look, the lass is a lush - luxuriates in loads of luscious libations. A positively promising party participant should that be your predilection."
Moderate Rumors
- "How in the realms does an inventor have such a short attention span? Wouldn't that be dangerous?"
- "Soooo like I hear her brother's the Nunh right? And like, her tribe like only has one right? Like, does that mean she has to sleep with him? Because ewww."
Rare Rumors
- "Oh the shaman had the blessssing of the goddess herself but after her brrrother became Nunh, the visions stopped."
- "Scatterbrained one seems like harmless one but this one has watched her harvesting poisonous ones in the woods. Walking ones that cross scatterbrained one are likely to become suffering ones!"
- "The man I used to work for got robbed in Ul'dah. The thief had been a desert girl, one of them Sun Seeker witches, managed to get away too. I never saw her myself, but to hear him speak of it, she was dirty as a beggar and spoke with as heavy of an accent as he'd ever heard. Never trust the desert folk, I say."
