Khuulan Qalli

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Dove of the Twilight (Self proclaimed), Khuulan the Merciful (Earned through her Clan); The Siren's Song (Previously known.)

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Vital Information


PRONUNCIATION... Khuulan ( Hû-lân ) Qalli (Khà-lee).

NICKNAMES... Khu-Khu (Hû-Hû), Korryn.

RACE & CLAN... Au Ra, Xaela.

GENDER... Female.

AGE... 21

NAMEDAY... 26nd Sun, 6th Astral Moon (Equivalent to November the 25th)

ORIENTATION... Straight.

MARITAL STATUS... Single, widowed.

Other Statistics


NATIONALITY... Othardian/Xaelan.

CITIZENSHIP... Azim Steppe; Othard.

FAMILY... Toragana Qalli (Father, 51), Khadagan Qalli (Brother, 13).

RESIDENCE... The Tail Mountains. They are rarely seen near Mol Iloh except for trade.

OCCUPATION... Adventurer (Publicly), Daughter to a Qalli Khan (Privately).

PATRON DEITY... Nhaama. Associates heavily with Oschon when about in Eorzea.

HEIGHT & WEIGHT... 4 fulms, 7 ilms. 86 ponze.

ALIGNMENT... Neutral leaning Chaotic and Good. [1].

General Information
Born to the Qalli tribe, the Süüld Uul sept. Khuulan was groomed to become a bride and be married off to help with political alliances. This was because of a marriage between her mother who was originally an Oronir and her father who is a descendant of Khishiligh (the founder of the Süüld Uul.) As fate (or chance) would have it the circumstances changed and she was sent away on a quest, on a journey west of self discovery, the Pilgrimage of the Heartsong.
Eventually she returned to the tribe which had changed since she left. Her father now the Khan she had gained more autonomy to choose her partner. So she takes to being a caged bird no longer and instead flutters free about wherever the wind or her mood takes her. Thus it is why she is see often in Eorzea seeking people who she knew during her travels to reunite with them once again. Sometimes to make friends.
Appearance
Hair & Eyes
Her hair is a deep red with splashes of lighter colors of red and orange within. Khuulan's eyes are a combination of two greens. Her iris is an emerald green with jade limbals, which almost seem to glow at times.
Physique & Markings
Short and Petite of a woman. Khuulan however, is very muscular for her size, her belly barely showing the lines of abdominal muscles. She has somewhat narrow hips but a well trimmed figure, giving the impression she keeps herself in shape. Additionally, that her movements express being light in the foot and perhaps a dancer. If one could see her belly, they would notice a long scar along her lower belly, below the belly button from a bladed wound. It is ghostly faint, but upon close inspection it is noticeable. There are additionally, small pale scars along her shoulders and her forearms, suggesting she has done combat many times. Most notably is her tail. She moves it actively, and the length for her size is longer than most Xaela. The tail itself is narrow with spikes on the end, but muscular and strong.
Hygiene & Attire
Bathes regularly, almost once every day or every other day be it cold or hot water. Generally she does not smell like any perfume but rather has her natural scent (which given her diet, she smells a mixture of sweet milk, honey, or mutton). Her hair is well cared for, though tends to curl as it becomes longer. She generally wears less revealing attire when in social situations dealing with her tribe. Otherwise, she generally wears something comfortable to the region. She is a clean freak and dislikes wearing dirty things.
Personality
Psychological Profile
Depth is the best word for Khuulan. Childish at times, but at other times wise beyond her years. A young woman who had to learn to grow up early, but never got to experience the wonders of youth entirely. She is unabashedly biased, even bigoted at times. However the childish side comes out when she is playful, or even more so when she is genuinely excited about something--her accent slipping when speaking Eorzean. She is a willful woman and gives the impression of agreeableness. She is by no means a naive and innocent young woman. She has killed several times before, and when the heat turns up in a situation, she is decisive and even ruthless at times.
Voice
Clear and strong. On the occasion, it can become airy depending on where she is singing. Khuulan's vocal range is within Mezzo-soprano (References: CoCo Lee / Enya are her lower tones, higher would hit Casey Williams). She has a vocal range, timbre, and clarity as Shizuka Ito. She has a notable accent from her native tongue, but tends to slip between formal and non-formal. When she is serious her voice shifts towards alto, but when excited her voice raises in pitch to Soprano. When she speaks Eorzean, she sounds more like: Brina Palencia.
Philosophy & Mannerisms
A woman who seeks to find her way in the world, be it in love or in fighting. Until recently, she lacked agency in her life and proper direction she had choice over, instead resigned to her fate. She is a willful woman and stubborn. Conservative in how she shows affection to lovers and tied to tradition. However, she will break with tradition if it means to grow in a direction she chooses (taking agency.) Her mood often can be observed by how her tail moves about. It is a terrible tell of her's as she is proficient in deception. Unlike many Xaela highly tied to compunctions of honor, Khuulan will obey them if she is to agree to it. If there are no 'rules' declared, she ignores traditions and will make use of whatever advantage she can. She lives by her own honor.


Combat, Abilities & Weaponry


Basic Statistics
High: Charisma, Dexterity
Above Average: Wisdom, Intelligence
Average: Constitution
Low: Strength
Aetheric Abilities
Mastery: None
Expert: Bardic Magic
Average: Kenki Channeling
Novice: Unknown
Weapon Training
Mastery: Short and Longbow
Expert: Knives
Average: Katana, Longsword, Hand to Hand, Spear
Novice: Axe, Any magic focus (other than bardic)
Combat Relevant Skills
High: Acrobatics; Jumping; Escape Artistry
Above Average: Sleight of Hand; Arrow Snatching
Average: Trapping; Passing; Tumbling
Low: Grappling
Non-Combat Abilities
: ● Yol Call: With her voice alone, Khuulan is able to call for her Yol. She has such a mastery with her voice, or the Yol is so highly trained, that it no longer requires a whistle to guide it's actions. However, the Yol whistle is needed when her Yol is afar. (In Character)
: ● Viscous Song of Mockery: On use; Sharp tongue and sharp wit, Khuulan taps into her bardic song through her voice passively to cause damage to the phyche, which either can be used to: Intimidate, Cajole, or Goad an opponent. This is a trick with her song, and is one that can disorient and unbalance, though strong willed individuals can resist. (roll vs roll, defender losing gains -100 to any 3 rolls vs. Khuulan of Khuulan's chosing.) (Mostly a vs. NPC, but if allowed can be used vs. Player Characters.) These rolls are non-combat only rolls.
: ● Perfect Pitch: Passive ability; Khuulan always can strike the proper note in a song due to the many years of singing as a Qalli and the training as a bard. This affords her to always sing in whichever chord or note she can sing within her range, unless her voice is damaged or intentionally failing. (Passive +300 to performing: Singing)
: ● Animal Empathy: Passive ability; Due to the many years upon the steppe and in the presence of animals, Khuulan has a pacifying aura about her and can befriend neutral and friendly creatures. To calm hostile creatures, Roll vs Roll (Or DC decided by storyteller).
: ● Fast-Track: Active ability; As a hunter on the Steppes for many years, Khuulan had learned basic survival, including advanced levels of tracking. She did it so often growing up, she gained a keen eye for detail. For spotting tracks (either forensic evidence, or simply footprints/animal prints) passive +200 to her rolls. However, because of the focus, she might lose situational awareness (-200 to all rolls).
Combat Abilities
: ● Yol's Strike: Activated ability; When her Yol is nearby (even being ridden) she can have the Yol make an attack in place of her. There is no mechanical benefit, other than the Yol itself cannot be targeted effectively as it makes a pass with its talons.
: ● Mosquito's Bite: Activated ability; Learning to draw a weapon quickly, Khuulan can do so in the blink of an eye and attack in the same instance. Concealed weapons gain in the first attack with them a +200 to hit. This can only happen once per combat action. Once the knives are visible, they can be tracked. The knife however, is not seen but felt in the following turn after the first defense.
: ● Two Weapon Fighting: Passive Ability; Due to her size, Khuulan has learned to fight using not just a primary weapon, but also a secondary. When wielding two weapons (One light, one normal sized, or both light) she can perform a Florentine action to increase her defense at the expense of offense and vice versa. This can only happen in increments of 50 to a maximum of + or - 300. (-300 to defense for attack and vice versa), the penalties carry over into the next roll until the amounts changed in the following turn.
: ● Acrobatic Fighting: Passive Ability; Due to her many years of dance and acrobatics, she incorporates it into her fighting style. This affords her greater movement and astounding acrobatic feats. Thus, she suffers no penalties for using the bow or any large weapon (two handed or otherwise) in close range.
OOC Note
Willing to work with any system. The above is outlined as more so within the rolling system in FF14. However, if the character can be adapted properly I am willing to try almost anything.



History
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Disclaimer: First and foremost, this is all OOC information to people who have not spoken to Khuulan and had her lay her past out to them. With exception only to those who frequented the Steppes and were keyed in on maidens to be wed off and politics upon the Steppe. With the events happening before Stormblood, this would mostly pertain only to Xaela characters and a few Raen part of the Malaguld tribe. If you think your character would know of her circumstances, please send a tell for permission. If you wanted to tie your character's story with mine, also please send me a tell for permission so we can make it work ICly.
Sixth Astral Era
Childhood
Born to Agasiletai and Toranaga Qalli, Khuulan lived a relatively sheltered life. Originally thought to be a boy given Agasiletai's eating habbits and the blessings of the Udugan. However, this was not to be. Khuulan was born prematurely, and throughout her early life as an adolescent suffered from sickness. Part of this contributed to stunting her growth, along with having a poor appetite until she hit puberty. She lived in a family with two older brothers, and eventually a younger brother after her mother died in childbirth.

Much of her early life was learning to survive upon the Steppe. For many years growing up she never learned how to properly sing until the age of six. At seven she was taught how to shoot a bow. At eight she began learning skills such as fishing, hunting, trapping, and horse back riding. When she turned nine years of age she started to help with her youngest brother in care taking. At eleven, her father remarried and she gained two more older brothers of similar ages to her blood brothers.

Her step mother, Esenaji, was especially strict with the whimsical Khuulan. They noticed her knack in handling children and animals. Khuulan was then informed she would be groomed to become someone's bride and would be set into an arranged marriage and then married when she was of appropriate age.

However, this would be only the start to a series of unfortunate events to come...

Seventh Umbral Era
Adulthood

She had several arranged marriages coordinated with the help of her step-mother. The marriages would cancel as the suitors died within months even weeks away from the wedding date. The following is a list of those who were publically announced to wed her.

Chadugan Dotharl (who was known as ‘the widower’.) He had several wives before who had died in various ways unrelated to him directly. This Dotharl that was to marry Khuulan died when he fought in an assumed duel observed from a distance. The duelist has not been named or found.

Muukhoi Dotharl from the tribe was chosen to replace Chadugan. However within a week he was discovered dead, thought to have been thrown from his horse and died from a sustained neck injury and head trauma. He was related to the Khan of the Dotharl albeit distantly. Many suspect foul play, as he was an excellent rider.

Bogorchu Tumet. This suitor a month before to marry her got into a duel with a Dotharl outside of Reunion. He lost the duel and succumbed to his injuries. It is rumored the challenger was someone related to Muukhoi.

Bayarmaa Oronir, distantly related to Khuulan by blood (roughly 5th cousins.) He was killed in an honor duel with a Dotharl near the Dusk Throne. The reason for said duel is unclear, though it is thought to be the same Dotharl who challenged Bogorchu before.

These are the most well known and also the known ones who had arranged marriages with Khuulan. Several others who were rumored to pursue her had disappeared or died through mysterious circumstance, however this cannot be verified.


In Recent Times
Moving Forward
A Realm Reborn
Still upon the Steppe.

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Heavensward
Several things happened not long after. Khuulan's role in her clan/tribe shifted from a hunter and performer to go on raids and assist in those. In one such raid however, she was ambushed and taken captive briefly by some Buduga. Her two older brothers fought to free her and though successful both died from their injuries. She was soon 'sent' on her pilgrimage out from the Steppe to travel to the West to Eorzea. During her tenure in Eorzea, the Khan that had sent her off on her pilgrimage eventually stepped down and the war council appointed Toragana Qalli as the clan Khan soon after. 


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Stormblood
Roughly a year after being sent off she received a letter from an old ally upon the Steppe, Ganzorig Tumet, detailing that she need to return home or her life would be forfeit. With the assistance of her friends from the free company Halcyon Assembly and old friends from The Merciful Wind, foiled a political maneuvering from the Esenaji Qalli (her step-mother) and her sons who sought to take control and kill off Toragana's children. The opposition was dealt with swiftly within a week of returning. The deaths of the would-be suitors thought to have been arranged by Esenaji and her sons. Upon accusation the plot exposed publicly, Esenaji attempted to assassinate Khuulan and was killed in the attempt. Gorbeljin given a chance to have his say before death testified differently before the council that it was Khuulan's biological brothers who did it and that she had arranged it. This rumor cannot be confirmed as it was decried slander by Khuulan and Gorbeljin's throat was slit by Khuulan herself. This swift execution along with what she had done to avoid the deaths of other Qalli tribe members (even  those who were deceived by Esenaji Qalli) had garnered her the title 'The Merciful'. Regardless, there is still rumbling from other members in the more conservative beliefs that this was all a plot that Toragana was aware of to usurp power and Khuulan was in on it. However it leaves much to be desired given the loss of Toragana's two eldest sons, Oyuunchimeg and Sarantsatsr.


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Shadowbringers
 After taking care of the plot on the Steppe, Khuulan had set off in wanderlust traveling back and forth between Eorzea and Othard. She eventually met with Suyiketu Tumet, the son of a neighboring Tumet sept and were married. Their marriage allowed the uniting of the two septs to fight off a new rising threat:  Almost a year after, Suyiketu was killed in a skirmish with the Sarny Jad Gesi sept that was fighting with both Khuulan and Suyiketu's septs. The only witness to the spear that pierced Suyiketu's heart however was Khuulan.




Relationships
Relationship Status Legend
Relationship
Attraction
Complicated
Friend
Deceased

Positive
Negative
Neutral
Unsure
Family (Living and Deceased)

Agasiletai Qalli (Biological Mother)
Toragana Qalli (Father)
Khadagan Qalli (Brother)
Oyuunchimeg Qalli (Eldest Brother)
Sarantsatsr Qalli (2nd Eldest Brother)
Esenaji Qalli (Step-Mother)
Gorbeljin Qalli (Eldest Step-Brother)
Jiguur Qalli (2nd Eldest Step-Brother)

Aethryn Mikami (Husband to Ulan, considered a cousin)
Ulan Mikami (Distant cousin, Qalli tribe)

Acquaintances (Current people she speaks to.)

A'vachir Avagnar
Akhutai Khatayin
Altanii Kha
Altansarnai Qalli
Arslang Semvachir
Avarga Kagon
Avielun Tumet
Baatar Qerel
Batsaikha Ejinn
Chagangal Mol
Emegen Hotgo
Olek Tumet
Jebei Orben
Karagai Arulaq
Keloch Buduga
Khantyer Dotharl
Khoridai Tumet
Lexiragh Qalli
Maral Goro
Qena Arulaq
Qoribuqa Qestir
Rance Claire
Ro'aal Buduga
Ronin Uruwashiyama
Saori Malqir
Sarangerel Kagon
Sokhatai Kagon
Sokhur Qalli
Taaban Qalli
Tibarn Gharl
Tsenel Qalli
Tuya Mol
Uruk Oronir
Yesunege Qerel
Yono Tumet
Zeizei Zeloo

Former Acquaintances (People she hasn't spoken to in a while/no longer does)

Arashin Kujqai
Aurelion Ejderha
Casilmont Leavidian
Charakha Kagon
Clo Taqa
Ganzorig Tumet
Kasai Himaa
Khogachin Oronir
Narangerel Mol
Nashan Kujqai
Rohrah Qesmura
Sa'ran Dotharl
Shatalla Qalli
Rokuro Dataq
Storm Syndalis
Wyra'to Mhakaracca
Yisunalun Dhoro

Deceased (Non-family Members)

Suyiketu Tumet (1st husband)
Nomo Borlaaq


Rumors
NPC Rumors

Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated.

◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard. Use these freely!
"That Korryn, always in here ordering mutton stew and mead. It will go to her hips!" — Momodi Modi.
"I have seen her wander about the Quicksand just looking to strike up conversation. Rather popular I suppose." — Quicksand Employee.
"Sort of fickle in how she reacts to people. Might treat you well one moment and then flip on you." — Quicksand occupant, most likely a male.
◢ Uncommon Rumors - A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first!
"I've heard she was cold cocked for assaulting a miqo'te man before. Violent woman. Sexist too." — Bystander.
"She used to perform at Akias...or Saika? Whichever it was called. What an attention whore." — Former patron of Saika.
"I have heard the woman is freshly widowed. Another victim maybe? Not sure." — Likely Xaela from the Steppe.
◢ Rare Rumors - Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using!
"I hear that girl resembles a notorious woman upon the Steppes. Thought to be a 'black widow' if you understand me. I pity any man who tries to wed her." — Random Xaela.
"Supposedly, she gives 'favor' to whomever she considers worthy of it. Rather fickle if you ask me. What does 'favor' even mean? Is she a prostitute?" — Eavesdropper from the Quicksands.
"I've seen her before on a wanted posted somewhere..." — Shady looking individual, probably the Quicksand.
PC Rumors

Feel free to add your own rumors to this section.

◢ Player Character Rumors - Some of these are more rare than others!
"Fought her twice. She's damn dangerous with those knives. Pretty to look at but good look trying to bed her!" — Rance Claire.



RP Info


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Location & Probability
Places where the character is very likely to be seen
Steps of Nald: High
Azim Steppes: Moderately High
Kugane/Shirogane: Moderate
Eorzea in General: Unknown
Affiliations
Most of these aren’t public, and would have to be asked after!
Gridania; Twin Adder Grand Company: 1st Lieutenant. During her time in Eorzea before she left for home, she was known as a hard worker and diligent.
Halcyon Assembly: Member/Ex-member. Joined this Free Company as a means to an end. Discovered friends among them.
Merciful Wind: Temporary member; Assisted in infiltrating a Garlean sleeper cell and aiding in disbanding it and arresting all involved.
IC Inventory
The following items are things that this individual carries on their person at all times. These are noted for pickpockets, and those watching her closely. This information is meant to be a prompt for insight and is not to be meta-gamed, though feel free to use this information if it comes up logically in RP (pickpocketing, a search, etc) with use of a simple /tell.

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Coinpurse: A simple coin purse made of soft leather, containing a few hundred gil. She always carries at least this much on her person to pay for her meals.
Khurdan ükhel - Quick Death: A knife with a ivory/antler horn material for the handle, she keeps it concealed usually. Patterned damascus and ornately crafted. This is always on her, until there are specific circumstances permitting it not to be.
Tsenkher Irmeg - Blue Edge: A katana with a bluish sheen to it. A gift from her friend and mentor, Alexander Alfonso.
Zelkova Longbow: A bow she tends to carry with her when she is on a hunt. It is not a recurve longbow and thus she fights differently with it than others. Shoots on the right side and makes use of a archer's thumb ring to help with the draw. It's weight is 100 lbs.


RP Limits
I like to consider myself a flexible player who is willing to commit to a number of different types of scenes and role-play scenarios, but even I have my limits. If something is on the play list, assume it means yes, as long as it's within the context of the current play or ongoing plot. No's are typically a hard no, and it means don't ask.
I will play Almost anything. I have a lot of green lights. However I prefer to communicate as to what someone wants to do. I separate ooc from ic, unless someone intentionally is an jerk oocly to me or goes out of their way to do ridiculous stuff. Generally I go where the roleplay goes. There are however exceptions.
Ask about Darker elements: Torture, assault, kidnapping, imprisonment, etc. There might be stuff I am unaware of, so welcome to ask if you're not sure.
I won't play Maiming, dismemberment, killing my character. I plan to play the character for a while.
RP Hooks
While the below is by no means comprehensive, it's a kind of spring board for walk-up RP. Longer plots that are meant to run for more than a few quick RP's, please feel free to send me a tell so we can work out a good reason for our characters to get to know one another. I'm always looking for RP, unless I'm actively spamming PvE content.
■ Music
■ Dancing
■ Combat/fighting
■ Tribe recognition
■ Steppe Politics


OOC Notes
Player Information
Player Note
There is a lot of information on this character wiki, but it is by no means completely comprehensive. There are chunks of backstory that are left intentionally vague so that details can be later added as developed through creative writing or in role-play revelation. Feel free to use Common or Uncommon rumors freely, if you want to use a Rare Rumor as a plot hook or to spark RP, I would ask that you send me a tell first, to make certain it's alright.
Character Lore Adherence
Everything concerning this character that has not been confirmed by in-game lore should be taken with a grain of salt. Anything that has had to be changed because of lore shifting will be noted below.
■ No changes.
Character Concept
Information.

Khuulan is based originally off three characters in particular. Holo from Spice and Wolf, Ruby from RWBY, and Nagatoro. And yes, Khuu makes the expressions of Nagatoro at times. However, if you had to settle on one singular character it would be Kobayashi Rindou (Shokugeki no Soma / Food Wars) Also happens to be Shizuka Itou again..
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