Kiyokage Mizuhiki

Kiyokage Mizuhiki

A wanderer lost in the world

❝ Do what's right. Don't get lost in the details. ❞

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Details Vital Information ■ PRONUNCIATION: Kee-yo-kah-gay Mih-zoo-hee-key ■ NICKNAMES: Kage ■ RACE & CLAN: Au'ra Xaela ■ GENDER: Male ■ AGE: 30 ■ NAMEDAY: 24th Sun, 4th Umbral Moon, 1547 S.A.E. ■ ORIENTATION: Heterosexual ■ MARITAL STATUS: Single Other Statistics ■ NATIONALITY: Azim Steppe, Othard ■ CITIZENSHIP: Doman ■ FAMILY: None, orphaned ■ RESIDENCE: None, currently ■ OCCUPATION: Wandering Swordsman ■ PATRON DEITY: Azim and Nhaama ■ HEIGHT & WEIGHT: 7 fulms, 1 ilms. 360 ponze. ■ ALIGNMENT: Chaotic Neutral General Information Kiyokage is a Xaela Au'ra warrior originally raised in the Azim Steppe until he chanced the world at a young age. Pressed into Garlean service as a soldier, he witnessed the horrors of war from the wrong side - only barely escaping to forge a new identity and a new life once Gaius Van Baelsar was slain and the war effort fell to pieces. Now seeking to make up for his past, he is searching Kugane for a Dark Knight mentor to learn their ways, and bring justice to Doma as it struggles to rebuild from the ashes. ❝ Quit staring. ❞ Appearance Eyes Hair Skin Build Voice Red with black sclera Black, messy Rich Tan Muscular, but not bulky Deep, Rumbling Bearing Laterality Scars Markings Style Straight backed, but often folds arms. Right-favored Several lash scars on his back. A few scars on his hands and arms. Black scales and horns; horn piercings. Often wears long coats and dark colors. Very infrequently is he seen without some form of face covering, be it a hood, mask, or otherwise. Hair & Eyes Black and left carefree, it's apparent that Kiyokage does little in the way of caring for his hair save for a daily washing and a minimal amount of brushing. Once the hair is directed back and away from his eyes, he seems content to leave it be - no matter how wild and untamed it may look. It's hard to not notice the several rows of horns that protrude from the disheveled hair that frames the back of his head, in a messy chic that he somehow pulls off without looking too careless. His dark eyes carry a rich red coloration, like most Xaela, that bright red ring seems to almost glow with an inner light. Physique & Markings It's clear from the moment one sees Kiyokage that his life is focused around the arts of martial prowess. His physique is quite well cared for - being one of the few things he actually takes care of in his life. His body is clearly fit for physical combat, exercise and repeated martial drills leaving well defined (and quite large) muscles on his frame, with very little body fat to go around. Because of his height however, he doesn't carry a large bulk, but remains slender, with a swimmer's physique. Few markings adorn the man besides his racial scales and horns - a few scars on his hands and arms from swordwork and practice, as well as what are clearly whip scars on his back. His horns are peirced as well, often bearing some form of moderate jewelry. Hygiene & Attire Despite Kiyokage's relative lack of care for his hair's appearance, he is always quite clean. Not a day goes by that he does not ritually wash after his dinner - and take care of his clothes and weapons as an ordinary routine. It's almost as if it's been drilled into him. His gear is well cared for, and often times repaired to top condition - the man seeming remiss to allow any of his personal belongings to fall into disrepair. He takes care of them almost better than he cares for himself. Personality Psychological Profile Kiyokage presents as a man who keeps to himself and prefers it that way, finding little to trust from the world around him that he hasn't had a hand in himself. It's hard to blame him given the life he's lead. Those who get to know him (and work past the prickly exterior) find a man dedicated to making things right around him in the world, who struggles with a lot of internal conflicts. He rarely seeks assistance from others, not wishing to bother anyone with what he sees as personal problems - something that often ends up leading him to take on tasks that he has no right doing alone - and shunning others away from helping him accomplish them. While it's clear to those who stick around that Kiyokage has his own form of affection, many would call it "tough love", in that he can be abrasive and harsh at times, even when he doesn't mean to be. Callous as he is, there is hope for the man if some dig deep enough - he just needs aid in finding the light he lost so long ago. With clear baggage from the past, and an attitude that makes most hesitant to say 'hello', it's clear the man needs a lot of work - work that very few are willing to put in to a lone wolf such as himself. Voice Kiyokage's blessed with a naturally resonant, deep voice that seems to echo from within his chest - the kind of deep tone that carries through a crowd of others speaking even without meaning to. His low rumble, when angry, devolves into a grumbling snarl that clearly shows his displeasure. Even when relaxed, this dark tone seems to give all of his words just enough barb and edge to make it easy to misrepresent his intentions - even when they're good. Philosophy & Mannerisms Kiyokage's philosophy derives both from his nature, as well as his demeanor. As a person his nature, true to himself, is that of a survivor. Life to him is a series of challenges to be overcome, challenges which he firmly believes fate has no hand in. All outcomes are the direct result from one's own actions and the actions of others around them - not some divine influence or mysterious "hand of fate". Because of this he is often short with others who give up or are slow to catch on, showing them his characteristic "tough love" and driving them to survive along with him; which leads to his demeanor. His demeanor, that which he shows the outside world, is that of a loner, and that of a pentient. It is a mixture that he presents to the world - a desire to remain alone so that others do not hinder him, and so that he can survive better without being held back; while simultaneously feeling as though he must attone for past sins and make up for the crimes he has committed. Because of this his mannerisms are often a mixture of rough, harsh attitude designed to drive all but the most dedicated away - and tenative willingness to accept others should he find an 'excuse' to accept them being around. Preferences Likes ● Thunderstorms. ● Triple Triad ● Alcohol ● Nighttime ● Stubborn individuals ● Learning new skills Dislikes ● Children (and those who act the same) ● Laziness ● Indecision ● Manipulative Socialites ● Dishonesty ● Slow Learners Skills ● Moderate Herbalist: Kiyokage has learned to find food and remedies in the wild. ● Novice Miner: Kiyokage recently has begun the study of mining. ● Novice Blacksmith/Armorsmith: With the interest in making and maintaining his gear he has picked up these studies. ● Experienced Culinarian: When one is desperate for comfort in life: food is king.

Combat, Abilities & Weaponry Basic Statistics High: Strength, Endurance, Defense Above Average: Aether, Agility (Speed), Willpower Average: Dexterity, Intelligence, Wisdom Low: Charisma Aetheric Abilities Mastery: None Expert: None Average: None Novice: None Weapon Training Mastery: One and Two-Handed Swordsmanship Expert: Guns, Magitech Average: Axes, Shields Novice: Archery, Staves, Hand-to-Hand Combat Relevant Skills High: Parrying, Acrobatics, Blind-Fighting Above Average: Magitech Use/Piloting, Gunnery, Dodging Average: Survivalism, Tracking, Blocking Low: Archery Non-Combat Abilities ● Survivalism: Kiyokage has learned to survive in the wilds, finding food, fishing, cooking; discovering shelter, and fending for himself outside of civilization. With this comes a natural talent to track individuals. ● Aetheric Channeling: Though he does not know it yet, Kiyokage has a large reserve of Aether, and a natural knack at channeling it. It's doubtful he'll ever become a spellcaster, though this could be useful in the future for other things if explored. ● Abitious: Perhaps his most potent talent - Kiyokage has a natural ambition that's rivaled by few. If a problem arises and he cannot solve it, he will learn the skills necessary just to be able to tackle it in the future. Always willing to learn, his stubborn nature and knack for learning help him grow as a student. Combat Abilities ● Swordsmanship: Years of combat on the frontline have taught Kiyokage all about the use of various weapons, armors, and combat techniques. Having traveled through various realms of the world, he's picked up and honed the techniques of several different nationalities, mixing them all together into his own personal style which is always changing. ● Magitech Usage: Be it piloting a suit of magitech armor, firing a magitech weapon, or interacting with devices of Garlean make, he seems to know it all. Almost as if he's been there... ● Combat Intuition: Years of fighting numerous opponents at once and surviving has driven home a natural intuition in combat with Kiyokage. War has shaped him and honed him into a fine weapon, and as such he does not have to see an opponent to have a relative idea of what they may be attempting. A natural acrobatic skill and this intuition makes Kiyokage a relatively dangerous opponent in combat. Once someone has stabbed you in the back a few times and you've lived through it, you don't have to second guess what they're doing when they sneak behind you in a fight. OOC Note Combat RP in my opinion should be done either through the use of approximate emotes and responses (X attempts to Y, then Y attempts to X), or through the use of dice. Typically if I do not know a person very well I will ask them to roll dice, if a reasonable outcome cannot be determined OOCly first. This avoids undue conflict between people of similar skill. To those I trust not to abuse the system, approximate emotes in combat may be used. Don't hesitate to send a tell if this is unclear. I bite.

History . Disclaimer: I am a firm believer in finding out about prior history IC. Everything here will be presented in a snapshot form just to give an idea of where Kiyokage has been and what he has been through. Obviously more than this has happened in his 30 years of life. Find out through RP! Sixth Astral Era Childhood 1547: A male xaela is born to a woman of the Borlaaq tribe. Disappointed with his gender, she gives him the name Nergui (meaning: "No Name") and sends him off to the Iriq to be raised. 1552 - 1553: Doma, and Othard, is quickly annexed and seized by the growing Garlean Empire. Nergui is six at this time. 1559: At 12 years old, disenfranchised both with his name, and the recent discovery that his birth mother did not want him, Nergui leaves his home in the night to find a new path in life. With little else to go on, the young man makes his way towards Doma, expecting to find something there. Six months pass, and he struggles to find his way in Doma, having little knowledge of how to survive out in the world. Finally, desperate, Nergui lies about his age (due to his height and build, it's relatively believable, and the Garleans care little) and becomes a conscript in the Garlean military where he learns to fight with a sword. The work is grueling, the people cruel, but he has no choice: it's this, or starve to death in the streets attempting to find work. He is sent first to Ala Mhigo (as they do not keep recruits in their homelands for risk of rebellion). 1562: The Garleans push into Eorzea, and Nergui is there. The fight in Mor Dhona is brutal - he witnesses the death of Midgardsormr. After this - he is stationed in Castrum Centri. The Garleans in the meantime begin the first Meteor Project, and news of their 'success' eventually filters through to Nergui. Bozja is destroyed - eliminated in a massive blast by Dalamund. The news of such a tragic loss of life makes him begin to question where he is in the world - and just how expendable he might be in the end. Seventh Umbral Era Adulthood Year 5, 7th Umbral Era (to sometime in Year 1, 7th Astral Era): Opreation Archon kills Gaius Van Baelsar and frees Eorzea. This begins the 7th Astral Era. Operation Archon leaves the Garlean troops in dismay - giving Nergui the perfect opportunity to go AWOL and escape. He flees Castrum Centri, taking shelter in Revenant's Toll temporarily while gathering himself and debating what to do. He's terrified of being found out as a garlean, stealing the clothes of a bathing worker to wear - inconspicuous and common place garments that don't have him stick out. Eventually news of the Dragonsong War escalating reaches his ears. Desperate to start his own life, he heads to Ishgard to participate in the Dragonsong War - figuring this would be his way of reinventing himself. Taking on the Doman name Kiyokage, he leaves behind his past, attempting to strive forward as a wandering swordsman. Things do not go as well there as he hoped. Once again the victim of discrimination and xenophobia (especially at such a time of high strife with the dravanians; though to a lesser degree than if he had shown up some years prior), he falls by the wayside. Seeing a similarity between the opressive lies of the Holy See, and the oppression of the Garleans, he takes up with a group of vigilantes to strike back. It is here he learns of the Dark Knights, and seeks out their tales, their stories, and soon - finds one of them in person. The Dark Knight sees the strife and turmoil within Kiyokage's eyes and takes him in, if only temporarily. By the end of the war, his mentor is dead, slain by dravanians - and he has learned little of the Dark Knight ways. He is broken - the man who would lead him on a new path has died before showing him the way. With little else to do he buries him in the snow and takes his sword and soulstone. Once more his life is unclear. In Recent Times Moving Forward It takes time, but eventually he hears of the uprising in Ala Mhigo and Othard once more - that rebellions have been successful, and that people might finally, after the long years of imperial rule, begin to rebuild their lands. Inspired that he might be of some use there, he takes a boat to Kugane, so that he might make his way across the Ruby Sea, and finally find the path he was destined to walk. When he gets to Doma, he finds the land in ruins - not quite prepared for what he expected to see. He knew it had been razed, but so little remained. There was a lot of work to be done - the people would need protectors. They would need people to do things right... and he had a lot of right things to do, to make up for what he saw as his past sins (working with the empire). Determined to make something of everything he had seen thus far, he returned to Kugane - the port where so many now wandered, seeking to find a tutor to finally help him unlock that soulstone himself... and begin walking the path of a dark knight.

Relationships Relationship Status Legend ღ Relationship ❣ Attraction ♡ Complicated ♦ Friend ✝ Deceased ✔ Positive ✖ Negative ● Neutral � Unsure Family Birth Mother/Father, Negative, Uncertain. (✖�) - The lifegivers. Character's Thoughts: "They brought me into this world and summarily dumped me off at their earliest convenience. I don't know either of them. My own mother couldn't be bothered to give me a name, so how much should she mean to me, really?" Kiyokage's mysterious birth parents. Maybe one day he'll learn who these individuals were. Maybe not. Frankly he doesn't give a damn. The Iriq Tribe, Complicated. (♡) - The Old Home. Character's Thoughts: "A tribe I abandoned long ago when I was young. Was I mistaken to do so? Maybe. But what good does it do us to ponder what if's, and the past in such a manner?" The iriq took Kiyokage in back before he changed his name, and raised him. He left at a young age (12), seeking out his fortunes elsewhere, thinking he could find a better place for himself in the world. Acquaintances Kiyo Amemori, Acquaintance, Complicated. (♦♡) - The Student. Character's Thoughts: "Kiyo brings out some of the best and worst aspects of me. If it weren't for my own mistakes she wouldn't be here right now as a trainee. Honestly, at the moment, it'd be better for her to get trained and get lost. People being around me for long periods of time don't do so well - but she doesn't seem to get the message." Kiyo found a disgruntled Kiyokage in Ala Mhigo and dedicated herself to him as his personal healer. Since then her naive ways have brought her close to danger, but also closer to the grumbling lone wolf that Kiyokage is. Having convinced him to train her after he nearly hurt her, she's allowed to stay in his presence. For now at least. Sa'ran Kha, Acquaintance, Complicated. (♦♡) - The Wildcard. Character's Thoughts: "I'm not sure what to make of Sa'ran, she just... showed up one day and started talking to me. Ever since she's been ever present in my life - always showing up to give advice when I'm lost in thought. She's been travelling with me more recently, which wouldn't be a problem except I cannot pin her down. I can't figure out what she wants, what she's interested in, or why she's chosen me of all people to follow. I don't like this." Sa'ran Kha is a mysterious Xaela female who showed up one day in Kiyokage's life and has tagged along ever since. His foul moods haven't chased her off yet - but his inability to figure out what she's after puts him on edge and makes him constantly wonder about the dark haired woman. If her goal is to consume a majority of his waking thoughts pondering her - she's definitely succeeded. The Riven Initiative, Positive. (✔) - The New Job. Character's Thoughts: "I'm not sure what to make of them yet, but they have my interest. Money is money, we'll see how this plays out." The Riven Initiative approached me recently offering work. At most they seem to be the odd rag-tag group of mercenaries unified under a common payroll, and a common idea - some goal to keep ancient magical devices out of the hands of those who would misuse them. The idea seems simple enough, dangerous, but simple. We'll see how this works out. Kara Iriq, Positive. (✔) - "A familiar name". Character's Thoughts: "If you ask me, Kara seems to be the leader of this bunch. Two others say they're in on it, but I'm not so sure." Kara Iriq. A name from the past. I vaguely remember a kid by that name growing up, and that concerns me. Anyone from that tribe? They're going to ask questions when they find out who I am, and frankly I don't know if I trust him enough to answer them yet. For now I'll stay distant. I'd prefer that over denying him answers or telling him lies. Renge, Negative. (✖) - The One Who Ran Away. Character's Thoughts: "Tuck your tail between your legs Ren." Renge so far does not impress me, though I'll keep my mouth shut about her as Kara seems to approve of the female. She seems upbeat, but in our first meeting a bit of scrutiny had her tucking tail and running off. The second time we met she mouthed off and didn't back up her words. Overall that's two for two, leaving me incredibly disappointed. Watching her spar with Kara it's clear she has -some- skill, but whether that redeems her or not is yet to be seen. Amon, Positive. (✔) - A friendly face. Character's Thoughts: "You'd be happier if they all got along, wouldn't you, Amon?" Amon is the friendly face who invited me to the Riven Initiative. So far he seems to be a relatively friendly soul who wants the best for the group - and frankly I think all the internal conflict is wearing on him. Sorry, I'm not going to make that any better for you. I've seen people like him before, and in the end they always break. How long until you show the cracks of stress yourself, Amon? Devilish, Positive. (✔) - The Warrior. Character's Thoughts: "You buried your axe in my arm. No hard feelings though." She damn near cut off my arm with her axe, but that's okay, you should've seen how I left her. Strong, stubborn, proud: I like her. We've only met the once, but she's got skills, and she's tough as hell. That's at least worth investing some credit in. I'll have to learn more about her though to make a further judgement. Former Acquaintances Deceased

Rumors NPC Rumors Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. ◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard. Use these freely! ■ "He's impossible to beat at Triple Triad. I think he cheats." — Local Tavern Goers. ■ "He wears the mask because of a terrible deformity to his face I hear." — Kugane Merchants. ◢ Uncommon Rumors - A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first! ■ "I heard he's banished from his homeland. Think of it, why else would one of them be over here, using a Doman name? He's probably a criminal, or a murderer." — Off Duty Sekiseigumi. ■ "I hear he came over here from Eorzea. Now what's someone like that doing over there?" — Kugane Sailor. ◢ Rare Rumors - Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using! ■ "I'm not entirely certain, but I swear I've seen a garlean on patrol that looked a lot like him from the Castrum near Mor Dhona when I lived there." — Doman Refugee in Mor Dhona. PC Rumors Feel free to add your own rumors to this section. ◢ Player Character Rumors - Some of these are more rare than others! ■ "..." — Nobody... yet..

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RP Info Location & Probability Places where the character is very likely to be seen ■ Kugane: Rather Likely ■ Ruby Sea: Highly Likely ■ Doma: Moderately Likely ■ Azim Steppe: Somewhat Likely Affiliations Most of these aren’t public, and would have to be asked after! ■ City-State, Region or Organization: None, yet. 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. Items are apt to vary depending on IC circumstances. ■ Coinpurse: A simple coin purse made of soft leather, containing at most a couple thousand gil. (Varies) ■ Weapon: Often a sword of some variety, Kiyokage carries one on him at all times, though the type may vary. ■ Alchemist's Pouch: A heavier leather pouch, padded, that rests on his left leg. Carries several vials of alchemical goods, such as healing potions. ■ Soulstone Necklace: Worn around his neck, a Dark Knight soulstone on a heavy black iron necklace. Rather secure. 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. Mature themes are not things that make me queasy or scare me off - but understand that there are limits. So long as everyone is having fun, I am willing to continue any rp within reason. If you aren't certain if I'll enjoy a type of rp, feel free to ask before approaching. 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. ■ Kiyokage has been asking around, seeking out Dark Knights in Kugane and the region around it. ■ Members of the Iriq tribe might remember Kiyokage. It's likely other Xaela tribes might as well, but far more likely if you're Iriq. ■ Garleans who worked at Castrum Centri will recognize Kiyokage as a soldier from there.

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 Tidbits Links Out Links that lead off the wiki, but are technically relevant to the character. ■ Link Placeholder: Link Title ■ Discord: FloppyDingo#1872

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