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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Lynn'wo Vahnal]]''' : Though Keaira is lacking in any personal opinions about Lynn'wo, she sure as the Hells recognizes his usefulness in a fight. Together, they've pulled off some amazing combinations that have turned the tides of entire fights (or so they might tell you~) | : <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Lynn'wo Vahnal]]''' : Though Keaira is lacking in any personal opinions about Lynn'wo, she sure as the Hells recognizes his usefulness in a fight. Together, they've pulled off some amazing combinations that have turned the tides of entire fights (or so they might tell you~) | ||
− | : <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[ | + | : <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mizuki Hagane]]''' : While Twinning knows very little about this woman or the path that brought her to Eorzea, she has been nothing but helpful and friendly, continually cropping up to help the 81st when it's in need. Most recently, she has provided the advice, guidance, and key components for Keaira's exploratory study of astromancy. |
: <font style="color:#DDB5D5;" size="3">♥</font> <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Onuma Ahntifi]]''': Keaira's friendship with this woman arrived at an odd time, and at an odd place. She recognizes someone with a soldier's heart who has never lived that life. Perhaps they've arrived upon such shared ground by what they have each lost, but such complications remain unquestioned. Twinning sees Onuma as one of the 81st's most reliable, and someone that she can trust with a few, very personal secrets. | : <font style="color:#DDB5D5;" size="3">♥</font> <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Onuma Ahntifi]]''': Keaira's friendship with this woman arrived at an odd time, and at an odd place. She recognizes someone with a soldier's heart who has never lived that life. Perhaps they've arrived upon such shared ground by what they have each lost, but such complications remain unquestioned. Twinning sees Onuma as one of the 81st's most reliable, and someone that she can trust with a few, very personal secrets. |
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Basic Info
- Since departing her position in the Arrzaneth Ossuary, Keaira Twinning has served as a scrivener, a scholar, a collector, and researcher, and mercenary. She is a soldier at heart, and much of her personal life is guided by philosophies she established after her discharge from the Immortal Flames. She keeps personal feelings and admissions to herself, save for those few that she trusts enough with them. Often, she believes herself undeserving of her own desires and wants, and will 'protect' those she cares for from even hearing them.
- While her expeditions and interests have ranged from the Sagolii to the Coerthan highlands, her more recent activities see her at the borders of Ishgard itself, and beyond. Previously, she worked to arrange passage for herself into the Holy See and the lands further north by a trade with House Haillenarte. Her recent position within the ranks of the Maelstrom Levy 81st company, however, has pushed her personal motivations and plans to the side in favor of aiding new companions. She remains dedicated to them, and apart from the tiring jobs she completes on the side to ensure an income for herself, the majority of her time is spent performing in any role that she's required.
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Appearance & Personality
- Keaira's style of dress is focused more on utility than flair; function over aesthetic. Though she certainly looks after herself, the varied nature of her work's demands will find her in everything from robes to leather. After the recent loss of her right eye, she will not be seen in public without an eyepatch.
- Well versed in both thaumaturgy and arcanima, she carries a focus and a grimoire with even proficiency. Though not without a smile, she carries out her work in the interest of success, usually at any cost. Keaira spent several years avoiding violence to the best of her ability, but fate has constantly drawn her back into battle, with foes both of man and otherwise. Ever a soldier at heart, she will always fight with every onze of strength she has. She is not a particularly skilled mender, but recent events have pushed her into improving her talents. Near always, she carries a rifle of custom make over her shoulder; it's the preferred weapon in her collection, for sake of saving her own aether for when it can best be utilized.
- Twinning was born with synesthesia, and though it often affects her perspectives and emotions, she rarely speaks of it, for risk of being treated poorly. She has also suffered from severe flashbacks since her service in the Immortal Flames, a problem that she is constantly seeking remedies for.
Biography
Childhood
- She is the younger sister of four older brothers, and her more casual mannerisms certainly show for it. She grew up in Ul'dah proper, supported by her parents' skills in their respective professions. Keaira does not talk about her early years, often. To date, she is very rarely seen visiting her family, or speaking with them in public. When she does, it is only to leave a small parcel or letter at the small abode that her family has long since inhabited. Those who dig deep enough into the history of her family's name would easily discover that the woman Keaira's father is currently Bonded to is not the same woman that brought her or her brothers into the world.
Young Adult
- Keaira spent her teenage years, and onward into adulthood, studying at the Arrzaneth Ossuary. Both capable and eager, she gained academic prestige at a rapid pace, and earned a rank and station within the Immortal Flames. From Private to Corporal, she saw extensive conflict across Thanalan. No compatriot will ever speak ill of her service, apart from on how swiftly she departed it after the massacre at Carteneau. Documentation of the events which led to her dishonorable discharge are will-hidden with the annals of the Flames headquarters; she was the sole survivor of her squad, a deep-desert reconnaissance group that is still missing, apart from Keaira herself. All other members of the squad are listed as 'killed-in-service,' in spite of their remains never having been recovered.
- She remained in Ul'dah for two years after her discharge, slowly beginning to gain a reputation as having private expertise of rare collections and Eorzean history. Unknown events, however, led to her swift departure from the desert altogether. After some time traveling, she managed to use the meager living she'd acquired to set up a well-kept secret home for herself, in Gridania. From there, she continued her hard-wrought profession, which led to her building numerous contacts and acquaintances between the three city-states, culminating in a position of Assessor within Mealvaan's Gate, in Limsa Lominsa.
Present
- Keaira lives on her reputation. Perhaps her highest recent station has been an Assessor at Mealvaan's Gate--a holding that she only left a short time ago. She never remains in one place for long, and the location of her actual home is only known to those closest to her. She continues to work as something of a "rare-items detective."
- After all that transpired in Mor Dhona, Keaira has found herself working alongside the Maelstrom Foreign Levy 81st company once again. In Coerthas this time, she continues her own private efforts while also assisting those few whom she has come to recognize as friends. Never-confessed attachments notwithstanding, she is constantly torn between her almost instinctive need for solitude, and the sense of rekindled camaraderie that she hasn't known since her time serving in the Immortal Flames. A recent, separate venture alongside the 81st put to test many of her own vulnerabilities, and prompted no small amount of soul-searching. In an effort to bolster the philosophies she holds dear while simultaneously combating her reliance on isolation, Twinning has submitted herself to the 81st's roster.
Miscellany & Connections
- In addition to being a student of contemporary magicks, Keaira is also passionate about Eorzean, and world, history. While much of her work involves finding relics and tomes for her various clients, a select few know that she has a small collection of her own. Her own transient lifestyle lies in stark contrast with her appreciation of timeless things. Among her collection are several rare, expensive tomes, arcane relics, (illegal) firearms, and other miscellany that hold either monetary or personal value.
Your character might know Keaira if...
- ■ They studied in the Arrzaneth Ossuary from 1567 - 1571 (Sixth Astral)
- ■ They served in the Immortal Flames from 1571 - 1 (Seventh Umbral)
- ■ They lived in Ul'dah during the Sixth Astral Era until the second cycle of the Seventh Umbral Era
- ■ They studied at Mealvaan's Gate during the fifth cycle of the Seventh Umbral Era
- ■ They have worked in the rare items and acquisitions field between Gridania, Ul'dah, and Limsa Lominsa
Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! ◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)
◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)
◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)
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Family
Keaira's living family consists of her father, three brothers, the woman who her father married after Keaira's mother died, and her son, Albert. All reside mostly in Ul'dah, and most work beneath Keaira's father, Lowell Twinning, as goldsmiths and jewelers. They're an exceptionally pious family, and for reasons quite their own, none seem to carry any positive esteem for the youngest daughter. Most worldly is Alaire, who frequently makes journeys between the three city states. Arthur is exceptionally talented in the family's trade, and most consider him likely to inherit it. Mirielda's son, Albert, was in the Immortal Flames throughout the entirety of Keaira's failed career.
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Footnotes
- Theme Song: Borderline