Kiku Chiryoshi

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治療師の菊
"Maybe this was how you stayed sane in wartime: a handful of noble deeds amid the chaos." — Scott Westerfeld, Leviathan
Gender	Female
Race	Au Ra
Clan	Raen
Citizenship	Doman
Religion	Nophica, the Matron
Age	25
Nameday	7th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon, 1556
Height/Weight	5 fulms/98 ponz
Occupation	Conjurer/Therapist/Botanist
Server	Balmung

At first glance, Kiku seems a bit quiet and meek: the classic introvert with a philanthropic soul. Indeed, she's gentle, slight of stature, and rather bookish —but she's quick to dispel any impressions of timidness with a warm smile and a candid, personal greeting. Despite the reclusive heritage of her race and the Raen clan, she seems rather social and amiable.

Character

General

Given Name: 菊「きく, kiku」literally "chrysanthemum." Also known as "mums" or "chrysanths," these autumn blooms were widely celebrated in Doma as a symbol of longevity and rejuvenation. Drinking dew from a chrysanthemum was believed to bring one long life or even eternal youth, according to legend. White chrysanthemums also signify loyalty as well as devoted love and are used to honor the dead.

Alias(es): 治療師「ちりょうし, chiryōshi」literally "healer" or "therapist," and 花「はな, hana」"flower."

Current Residence: N/A

Marital Status: Single

Sexuality: ???

Religion: Believer in the Dawn Father and Dusk Mother; avid follower of the Twelve, especially Nophica since growing roots in Gridania and the Botanists Guild.

Appearance

Hair: Cropped, platinum blonde —almost the same color as her horns and scales— often tied back with ribbons.

Eyes: Pale green irises with bright limbal rings.

Complexion: Fair with a subtle tan from being out in the sun.

Face: Soft, youthful.

Other: Muted, bone-white scales and horns. There's a chip along the upper edge of her right, close to her temple.

Overview: Standing just at average Auri height, Kiku appears lithe, even frail to most. Her active lifestyle, however, has been an immense help with keeping her healthy and fit for travel. With soft skin and next to no muscle definition, she poses no physical threat worth mentioning.

Attire: Anything practical so long as it fits, even if it's a size or three too large. A creature of comfort, Kiku enjoys wrapping herself in her own robes and shirts. Sometimes, they seem to swallow her whole.

Behavior

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Demeanor:

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Intelligence:

Combat

General

Style:

Specializations: Advanced knowledge in conjury, medicine, anatomy, therapy and botany; intermediate knowledge in harvesting/quarrying; rudimentary knowledge in alchemy.

Strengths:

Weaknesses: Impulsive, stubborn, and too curious for her own good, Kiku doesn't always look before she leaps, which has landed her and others in a fair amount of trouble.

Armor:

Tendencies

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Hobbies/Talents ■ Medicine/Tea-Making ■ Ceremonial Dancing ■ 薩摩琵琶 「satsuma-biwa」 ■ Singing & Storytelling ■ Talking... a lot.

Other ■ Favorite Food/Drink(s): ■ Favorite Creature(s): Moogles, Chocobos ■ Least Favorite Food/Drink(s): ■ Least Favorite Creature(s): Primals

Relationships

Family

Kiyo 'Shokubutsu' Shokubutsugakusha (Mother, Missing)

植物学者の清「しょくぶつがくしゃのきよ, shokubutsu gakusha no kiyo」

Kiyo, the Botanist; "Plant Food"

Masato Hogosha (Father, Missing)

保護者の雅人「ほごしゃのまさと, hogosha no masato」

Masato, the Guardian

Player Character Standings

Please note: The below list constantly changes.

Character names will appear on the list if Kiku has some regard of them, and they may move in categories.

If Kiku does not think much of a character or has forgotten they existed, the character's name will be removed from the list.

♥ Romantic Interest    ♥ Sexual Desire    ♥ Platonic Love     ● Good Standing    ● Neutral Standing    ● Poor Standing

Friends ● ??? –

Foes

Rumors

Common Rumors (Easily overheard)

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Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)

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Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)

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PC Rumors (Rumors written by other Player Characters. If you wish to write a rumor, just go ahead and do so, make sure it's IC!)

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History

Born in Doma to a medicine woman and a humble sentry, Kiku grew up in a loving, comfortable home. Perhaps it was too comfortable. Inquisitive even as an infant, she was determined to see the world, often attempting to slip away the very moment she escaped all watchful eyes. One particular misadventure had landed her in the back of a traveling merchant's wagon —and bound for the bloody eastern steppes of Othard where the tribes of the Xaela roamed.

She was among the younger of many refugees who had escaped from the Garlean empire's wrath. After many years of travel and searching to no avail for her family and friends, she settled in Gridania to continue her practice in the healing arts.

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