Khyran Oisin

Khyran Oisin (KHY-ruhn Osh-EEN)
Understuffed Scarecrow
To live, you must give your life away.
OOC Character Information
Main Job(s):	Conjurer
Main Tradeskill:	Alchemy
Preferred Role:	Healer
Server:	Balmung
Status
Alignment:	Chaotic Good
Reputation:	Unknown
Occupation:	• Materia specialist • Healer
Education:	Self taught- a bit of an unrealized prodigy
Marital Status:	Single
Sexuality:	Asexual
Guardian:	N/A
Free Company
Wayfinder's Solace
Items Carried
Oyster Pendent, Travel Satchel
Characteristics
Race:	Hyur
Clan:	Midlander
Age:	26
Height:	5 fulm 6 ilm
Weight:	85-90 ponz
Eyes:	Brown
Hair:	Black
Complexion:	Sallow
Physical Build:	Skeletal and frail
Notable Features:	Missing his right eye, has a scar over it.

Attributes
	Strength	█ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █		P.Defense	█ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █
	Dexterity	█ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █		M.Defense	█ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █
	Martial Prowess	█ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █		Intelligence	█ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █
	Magic Affinity	█ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █		Luck	█ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █

Character

♦ General

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Khy is a skeletal, ragged man with a sharp, beak-like nose and an eye-patch. He's as helpful as he is suspicious, equal parts neurotic and nonchalant, and completely unconcerned with his own safety. He carries no weapons and wears no armor. He is self-sacrificing to a fault, though blunt and awkward. He has a habit of lurking, eavesdropping, and generally knowing too much, but he has yet to do anything obviously sinister. He tends to watch and listen, like some sort of sickly carrion bird.

♦ Appearance

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Khyran isn't exactly a handsome man; his attractiveness would be in the eye of the beholder. He has an angular, bony face framed by long, dark hair that has grown past his shoulderblades. He has a hooked nose, thin lips, and a deep-set brown eye. His teeth are crooked and there's a gap between his front incisors. He has a short, trim goatee and a stubble-darkened jaw.

He is about 5'6" and nearly corpselike in weight. If he is picked up, he can be estimated to weigh 90 pounds. His robes are too big for him, threadbare and dirty. His skin is sallow and pale, his single eye often bloodshot. His fingernails seem to have been chewed to stubs. He usually smells like sweat, dirt, grass, and blood.

If he carries weapons, they must be expertly concealed, for there is absolutely no sign of such things on his person.

♦ Behaviour

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More often than not, he stands in a slouch and moves slowly. His joints often pop at the slightest exertion. He seems incapable of running very long, as the attempt leaves him breathless to the point of collapse. When he walks, its usually with his head bowed and his arms folded behind his back. When he's seated, he fidgets, tapping his fingers and feet or playing with strings.

He usually speaks in a "dead" voice and his face rarely betrays much in the way of emotion. He tends to avoid eye contact with people, and keeps his head down. It may appear as though he is not paying attention to anyone or anything, but when asked questions, he is often startlingly accurate, and he is known to point things out about people that others would have barely noticed. If he is observed closely, one can assume he is actually watching people like a hawk out of the corner of his eye. He is paying very, very close attention. It may be difficult to slip anything past him.

♦ Personality

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The very first thing someone is likely to notice about Khyran is that he is self-sacrificing. Even when his life is being actively threatened, he will stare at the threat with a gentle smile and few attempts to dissuade it. If he is offered something for free, he refuses in exchange for providing services. He always seems to be looking for someone to help and something to be doing with himself. If he must do something for the sake of his own survival, it is often with reluctance and guilt. He has absolutely no regard for his own well-being, and this seems to play into every part of who he is. He simply does not know fear.

He does, however, know anxiety- for he is nervous in crowds and social gatherings. To him, socializing with strangers is like pulling teeth. He prefers watching people from corners or meeting with individuals one-on-one. When speaking to individuals, he is more of a listener. He's honest, genuine, and forthright. Some would find him a good friend because he does not sugar-coat what he thinks is the truth. If he sees a problem, he brings it up. If he thinks someone is doing poorly, he tries to help by shining the light on their mistakes. He has no motivation other than to be helpful, even though his intentions can often backfire.

At his best, he makes for pleasant, helpful company and an unbiased listening ear. At his worst, he's depressing, blunt and stubbornly set in his ways, making him infuriating to those who care about him. On top of everything, he's tight-lipped about anything in regards to his history, and the way he just stares and watches people can make him a dreadfully suspicious and enigmatic man. Still, he doesn't appear to be the sort of person capable of doing harm even if he wanted to.

♦ History

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Khyran is an enigma to all who know him, and it's difficult for anyone to trace him to his origins. However, an attentive and particularly determined individual may be able to deduce several things:

1. He was born in Costa del Sol.

2. Some people who live in Costa del Sol loathe the mention of his name, and hopefully wonder if he has been killed.

3. The rumors don't agree on what he did, why he is hated, and how he managed to disappear.

Something terrible has happened. It does not appear that Khyran wishes to discuss it with anyone.

♦ Significant IC Events

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Section is intentionally vague and only meant to chronicle significant portions of this character's life and arc as he is roleplayed in-game. If you want more details, ask him IC!

JOINS WFS. JULY 2015: Despite his misgivings about traveling with people, Khyran's hand was forced by his own poor health. He could no longer do what he intends to do alone. He joined the Wayfinders Solace Caravan, and made known his secret to the caravan master, Jikam. His intent was not to make friends, or family. It was to be useful. The caravan encountered a brief spat with gremlins, and he injured his leg. He recovered well, but his self-sacrificial actions that day were observed as foolhardy and stupid.

WFS FIGHTS THE VOIDSENT. EARLY AUGUST 2015: The Wayfinders became embroiled in a plot involving a Voidsent. Taking great personal risks, the Wayfinders defeated the Voidsent monster in the frozen mountains of Coerthas. The caravan generally felt Khyran's foolhardy- and unexpectedly effective- contributions were helpful against the metaphysical monster, and he won some respect among them.

OUTED AS A FUGITIVE; CRIPPLED PERMANENTLY. LATE AUGUST 2015: Following a complicated string of events, Khyran's secret was revealed to the majority of the caravan's members. Driven by guilt, fear, and external pressure, he left the caravan. He was tracked down and taken back by force, but not after he made a terrible mistake and was shot in the leg by someone in self-defense. His left femur was shattered. He awaits trial within the caravan's own system of government. He will likely never walk on his leg again without external support, and is permanently crippled.

Magic

Overview

"I was born with this curse. I want to use it for good."

For a time, he dabbled in conjurary, but he never considered himself someone who was very connected to nature and the elements. He greatly preferred taking energy from his own life force to anything else. Thus, he knows several basic healing techniques and is good enough to know how to save a life in a pinch.

His true abilities, however, arise from his particularly well-refined means of drawing out someone else's memories and converting them to materia. Thus, he considers himself something of a "bad memory surgeon". Though these abilities come with varying degrees of suspicion and discomfort from those who know of his gift, there is always the few desperate enough to ask him for help.

Depending on how long he is able to focus and how willing the "patient" is, Khyran can do anything from wipe out entire sections of someone's memories to selectively drawing out the bad parts from an otherwise good memory. He collects the materia thereafter. Some patients request that he do specific things with the materia and he always follows suit. But if the patient is unable or unsure to specify, he keeps them very safe - but won't say exactly where.

How It Works

"Close your eyes and let your mind go blank..."

IC- WHAT PATIENTS CAN EXPECT

There is a contract the patient must sign with Khyran before proceeding.

The patient will, first, find a comfortable position either sitting or lying down. Khyran will place his hand upon their forehead. His ability will coax the patient into a subconscious state. (Physical contact between Khyran and the patient IS REQUIRED for a memory to be taken.)

At this point, Khyran and his patient will share a link of their aether. A "spiritbond", so to speak. He will be able to will the patient to recall memories- moments in their life that he is searching for. His voice can be "heard" in their heads, as if he's peering in through a window into their brain. But, sometimes, he can actually enter "bodily" into a mental experience, to place himself within a memory's context and observe it unfolding as if he were there all along.

When he finds the offending memory, a sharp pain will be felt by the patient as Khyran withdraws his hand from their head. The materia is, at first, permeable and viscous, and it quickly oozes through bone and flesh before solidifying in Khyran's grasp. This all happens in an instant. The memory is now transferred into physical form, and exists in the physical world.

The amount of time required to remove a memory equates to how intensely personal that memory is. Small memories that are of little consequence are not difficult for Khyran to remove, and can be done in a few minutes. If it is a "core memory"- something that is a building block to the way that character thinks and operates- it will take several sessions over the course of several days- even weeks- to properly remove. The materia in question will vary in size and color, depending on the nature of the memory it encompasses. When the materia is physically near the patient it belongs to, the patient will be able to feel a slight "buzzing" from it, like ringing in their ears, as the materia responds to their soul's signature.

What is done with the materia afterwards is covered in the contract...

IC- WHAT IT DOES TO KHYRAN

The effects on Khyran himself are often subdued, but it is obvious he becomes exhausted after a long session. He requires time to recover his energy before proceeding with a larger job.

However, some people may notice, when the man is in a vulnerable emotional state, or asleep... that there's a strange buzzing sound in their ears when they're around him. It's so faint, it's often hard to notice...

OOC

As with all my RP, OOC consent is always requested and discussed before a memory removal- or restoration- RP takes place. Khy's ability is powerful, but he will never use it on anyone OOC unwilling. Generally, he gets IC consent as well, but there may be rare cases where the character may wish to remove a memory by force from someone. If this situation arises, all details will- and must- be decided on and agreed with OOC beforehand, and will only be done if all parties involved in the memory removal agree and think it's a good addition to their character's plot. There will not be any power-playing from Khyran!

Anyone wanting to RP a core memory removal with Khyran should be willing to RP with him for a long time. Part of the materia creation process is about a bond between Khyran and the individual in question. This is just a reason to RP with him and develop our characters together!

Tendencies

Likes ■Gardening ■Poetry ■Singing ■Autumn ■Being Near Water ■Butterflies ■Tea

Dislikes ■ Crowds ■ Socializing ■ Spicy Food ■Dogs ■Sea and Air Travel

Strengths ■ Intelligent ■ Perceptive ■ Forthright ■ Selfless ■ Altruistic ■ Good Listener

Weaknesses ■ Stubborn ■ Self-destructive ■ Blunt ■ Impatient ■ His "selflessness" is often subverted with selfish intentions... ■ Often (unintentionally) rude

Psyche ■ ISFJ ■ Type 4/6 Enneagram ■ Depression ■ Restricting-type Anorexia ■ Social Anxiety

Relationships

*Characters are listed from who HE THINKS likes him most to who HE THINKS likes him least. His own interpretation of what people think of him may be flawed!*

💘 Crush 💗 Sexual Desire ❤ In love with 💑 In a relationship ● Good Standing ● Neutral Standing ● Poor Standing

Friends ● Tsaganarii Dhoro : Narii has managed to chisel past Khyran's armor, and became his very first friend. He cares very deeply for her. Enemies & Rivals ● Wemrys Quintos : After the incident involving Llinos, Wemrys has become very hostile to Khyran, even without the Beast he made himself privy to. It is understandable. Khyran holds no animosity towards the man's judgement. ● O'jirho Tia : O'jirho has learned of Khy's history, and is currently hostile to him. It is unfortunate, for Khyran only means the best for him. ● Kane Oisin (NPC) : It goes beyond sibling rivalry. ● Ray Oisin (NPC) : "How are my sons? I only have one son."

Acquaintances ● Sigurd Sundsteigen : He is not sure what kind of person Sigurd is, but he appreciates the person he's trying to become. And that makes two of them. ● Khana Borlaaq : She has been nothing but kind to him, in the time he needed her most. He appreciates her immensely. ● Caolan Achaius : Caolan is perhaps one of the few men that Khyran would actually enjoy sharing a pint and no conversation with, and find absolutely nothing awkward about it. ● Jikam Constans : Khyran understands the depth of his suffering, and feels a strange kinship with the man. He does, after all, owe Jikam a lot. He hopes he can repay his kindness some day. ● Adriel Marchand : Adriel is blunt, and occasionally annoying, but he understands, deep down, her intent. He appreciates her in ways he finds difficult to express. She gave him a gift- a closed oyster pendent, which he was told never to open. ● Vi Lindon : He met her on the road. She gave him some food and much-needed company, despite the fact that it's difficult for him to admit that he needed either. He currently likes her, though he's uncertain to what extent. Her emotions, and her obsession with Nald'thal, remains an enigma to him. ● Connor Tavarin : Connor seems to have come to terms with Khyran's secret. He thinks Connor is pure of heart and noble to a fault. He respects the man. ● Flickering Ember : Khyran tends to forget that she's blind. She just handles herself so well! He does worry, however, for her health, and hopes that no one takes advantage of her. ● Vaerimont Lectoroix : He has no idea what to make of Vaerimont at this present time, but it is not an unpleasant impression. He can, however, tell that the fellow's magical affinity is so far above him, he has trouble understanding a word he says on the subject. ● Rosalin Menoly : He can tell there's something... "different" about her. He's uncertain what, but he thinks her heart is in the right place. ● Sechen Mankhad : They were once mistaken to be in a relationship, but it couldn't be farther from the truth. Once friends, Khyran's reputation has been sullied with Sechen. He is trying to make amends. ● Lilia Lia : Khyran is uncertain as to his present standing with the Lalafel, though their interactions have always been pleasant. ● Eduard Harlow : He feels Eduard has little opinion of him beyond his observation that he's selfish. Khyran has the same feelings towards him. He also thinks Eduard is very pretentious. ● Sasha Rochester : There's something off about her that he can't put his finger on, and he's not sure where her motivations lie, but he'd rather not be so quick to judge. ● Virella Douront : Though he knows little of her culture, he thinks she's a little too infatuated with it- to the point of being completely unaware of more immediate and important issues. ● Melfice Vainchelon : Khyran is completely at a loss of what to make of him. Whatever that may be, he does not think him a particularly noble sort. ● Sindri Silvernail : Khy is aware of the child's complicated history, but due to his relationship with Llinos, he's uncertain where Sindri's opinions of him lie. He saved Sindri's life, once, but that is little to make up for his transgressions to the Silvernail family. ● Maple Silvernail : Khy wanted to help Maple with her anxieties, but Llinos intervened, and he hasn't seen her since. He had hoped they could be friends, deep down. ● Sairah Oisin (NPC) : A mother's love only goes so far. ● Lily Oisin (NPC) : Don't talk to her about Khyran. ● Llinos Silvernail : He had hoped, at one point, they could be friends. But he made a terrible mistake.

Rumours

In Major Cities

There are several posters up in Limsa Lominsa, New and Old Gridania, and Ul'dah city proper.

"To Those who Suffer,

Sometimes, there is not a way out. Sometimes, our worst enemies are what plague us from within. Our very minds keep us chained to despair.

To those who feel they have no escape, there may be hope.

Khyran Oisin is a doctor with the rare ability to withdraw memories from another person as materia. He is specifically trained to locate and remove the experiences from another's life that they would rather live without.

If this is a service that interests you, please write a letter specifying your name and location.

The service is completely free. No payment is necessary. More information will be provided once an appointment is arranged."

...One of these posters, in Limsa Lominsa, is scrawled with graffiti: "CON ARTIST"

Common (Easy to Overhear)

A Traveling Merchant: "That Khyran is still around? I thought he'd have shriveled up and blown away by now."

The Drowning Wench Owner: "You wanna know about that Oisin? He ain't welcome in this tavern no more. Kept starin', askin' people personal questions and creepin' 'em out. Don't trust him."

A Botanist in Gridania: "Oh, Khy? I know him. He's really, really nice. Too nice, if you ask me. I really want to believe he means well, but you can never be too sure these days."

An Old Woman in Gridania: "Khyran is one of the sweetest people I know. I just wish he would take care of himself. The poor boy."

Uncommon (Hard to Overhear)

A Refugee in Ul'dah: "A strange man asked me if I needed help when I was starving in the gutter. I told him yeah. He asked me if I wanted to start over- to get a blank slate. I told him yeah. He offered to wipe my memories. That's when I told him to leave. Shits just not worth it.

A Traveling Merchant: "I saw a man sitting near the sea on my way to Limsa. I was only stopping by to deliver a package, and a few hours later I went back that way... and the same man was still sitting there. Same spot, same position. I thought he might have been asleep, but when I walked nearer, I heard him muttering. Strangest thing I've seen that day."

Only Found in Specific Places

A poster in Costa del Sol says: "WANTED: Khyran Oisin, Alive or Dead. Reward: 50,000 Gil."

Player Character Rumours

■O'jirho Tia: "I trusted the bastard—let him see me in my weakest moments—and he was hiding the fact that he did that..."

■Vi Lindon: "He may not always have been Twelve-guided, but he is now and that's what matters. Mayhap not in matters of personal hygiene, but in matters of action? Certainly."

■Connor Tavarin: "I'm not saying what he did wasn't wrong...I just believe he's a good man trying to atone. For that, he has my respect."

■Sigurd Sundsteigen: "Khyran is a great person. Unfortunately, like most of us, he has made some stupid mistakes over the years. Yet, his worst error, without doubt, is how much he beats himself up over his past mistakes. Regardless, I still have great hope for the man, as he does perk up a bit after a smoke."

Note: This section is editable by anyone. Just keep in mind that the rumors here may be both true or false.

♦ My Artwork

All artwork belongs to me. I am open for commissions; my blog is listed in the OOC section if you'd like to contact!"

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♦ Screenshots

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  OOC Beach Shot at WFS.

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  Vi and Khy discuss a job...

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  Ed and Khy discuss philosophy...

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  Khyran's gloomy disposition.

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  Khy sometimes enjoys nature.

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  He also enjoys not being happy.

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  Khyran needs help.

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  The ritual begins.

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  Two Lalafels help him heal.

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  A deep breath in the icy cavern...

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  Arrangements are made.

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  A Shared Experience...

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  It All Ends Here

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  Did it really help her, in the end?

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  "We're not courting. There's been a misunderstanding..."

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  The Confession.

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  A Fight of Life, Death, and Selfishness.

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  He made a terrible mistake.

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  When you need a friend most... they will be there.

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  Hope before the dark.

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  The Trial.

♦ Footnotes

OOC

Name Etymology

Irish. Khyran is a variation of Kieran, which means "dark." Oisin means "little deer."

These meanings were unintentional when the character's name was decided upon.

About the Player

I'm Aeolian, an artist. I make graphics for a sporting goods company full time. When I'm not RPing in my spare time, I'm drawing or working on my graphic novel Age of Mortality at http://www.btcomics.com. I live somewhere in the American South with my husband and two cats, Chai Tea and Total Biscuit.

I am EST.

Always IC and looking for RP. Feel free to visit my Tumblr to ask me for my skype if you want to arrange something. http://aeolian-mode.tumblr.com

Theme song:

Main Instrumental Inspiration Track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haOqG7erU6M

Instrumental Compilation (credits inside): https://soundcloud.com/kaylaaeolian/audiomix-kai-inspiration

Original Composition: https://soundcloud.com/kaylaaeolian/redemptions-pursuit

Lyrical Inspiration Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHqxvH3vt3kHFXE8h8-2tL504ntPGVTSE