Koh'li Auberlaint

Koh'li Auberlaint
Gender	Male
Race	Hyur
Clan	Midlander
Citizenship	Ishgard
Nameday	20th Sun of the 3rd Umbral Moon
Family	Father Mother
Status	Alive
Server	Mateus

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"I could get involved... But I think not."
-Koh'li Auberlaint

The son of a Miqo'te and Hyur, Koh'li, is a sociable Hyur who quickly befriends the Warrior of Light. Despite not being part of the Scions, he always seems to be in the right place at the right time to meet the Warrior of Light wherever they go.

A Realm Reborn

After the Warrior of Light's induction into the Scions of the Seventh Dawn, they meet Koh'li during their time in The Black Shroud, and later in La Noscea. Occasionally, Koh'li would assist the Warrior of Light in some minor skirmishes, though when it came to matters of the Garlean Empire or Primals, Koh'li would bow out in favor of letting the Warrior of Light handle them.

During the Warrior of Light's time in Coerthas, seeking aid from Haurchefant Greystone and hunting down Iceheart, Koh'li would encounter the Warrior of Light and speak highly of Ishgard and the people of the region. During this time, Koh'li actively assists in dealing with the heretic posing as an inquisitor, as well as defending the Steps of Faith from the Dravanian Horde, claiming to have a soft spot for the city.

Heavensward

Koh'li is unseen until the Warrior of Light reaches Ishgard, where he openly welcomes them to the city, though questions how the WoL was granted entrance into the city. Koh'li encounters the Warrior of Light several times during their quest to end the Dragonsong War, though once again choosing not to participate in many of their battles.

Upon the Warrior of Light learning the truth about Archbishop Thordon VII, Koh'li openly protested raising arms against the church, though his pleas fell upon deaf ears. After Haurchefant's death, Koh'li apologies for not being there to help the Warrior of Light, and offers to assist him in putting an end to Thordon's plans. The Hyur joins the Scions in helping the Warrior of Light clear a path to the Aetherochemical Research Facility. However, he does not directly participate in the battle against Lahabrea and Igeyorhm, or the following conflict against Thordan.

Aside from a few minor interactions with the Warrior of Light, Koh'li was mostly unseen, keeping to himself and taking a step back from the Warrior of Light's other escapades, until the arrival of the Warriors of Darkness. The Hyur would often inquire about them as much as possible, questioning the Warrior of Light and the Scions at an annoying frequency. Once the Warriors of Darkness cross blades with the Warrior of Light and his friends, Koh'li reluctantly joins the Scions in assisting the Warrior of Light against them.

After the Warriors of Darkness are defeated, Koh'li disappears until the fall of Baelsar's Wall.

Stormblood

Koh'li resurfaces once again before the Warrior of Light, this time appearing in Kugane, explaining that he could not allow his friend to venture so far into enemy territory without them. Much to their companions' surprise, Koh'li offers to fight alongside the Warrior of Light against the Empire, claiming that Zenos yae Galvus is too dangerous to leave to his own devices. True to his word, Koh'li would adventure alongside the Warrior of Light, and assist in the liberation of not only Doma but Ala Mhigo as well.

During the negotiations with the Populares, Koh'li openly encouraged the peace between Doma and Garlemald, insisting that Varis was not the bloodthirsty hound his son was. When the Warrior of Light learns of Asahi sas Brutus' hidden intentions, the Hyur is quick to dismiss it, claiming that one man's harbored hatred should not come between politics. After the failed negotiations, Koh'li was also quick to voice his disapproval of Alphinaud traveling to Garlemald as an ambassador, though in the end, there was no stopping Alphinaud.

After learning of what had happened in The Burn, Koh'li once more offered to help the Warrior of Light find his lost friend and traveled with him to the desolate land. While the search was unsuccessful, the Hyur pledged he would do what he could to help ascertain Alphinaud's whereabouts, and departed on his own to look for the boy.

As the Scions fell one by one to the strange phenomenon that plagued them and the Warrior of Light, Koh'li did his best to console the Warrior of Light, insisting he would continue to help them in any way he could. Despite this, Koh'li did not participate during the Battle of Ghimlyt, remaining absent until Alisaie fell to the same blight that had affected the other Scions.

Shadowbringers

A short time after the Warrior of Light arrives in The First, they find that Koh'li has also made his way to The First, insisting he got there the same way they did. While the arrival of an ally first appears promising, Koh'li insists that he wishes to go off on his own, and learn about The First, and perhaps find a way to send them both back to The Source. While the Warrior of Light occasionally runs into Koh'li, the Hyur never sticks around for long, much to the annoyance of the Warrior of Light's allies.

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After the Warrior of Light defeats Emet-Selch, Koh'li requests to meet them at Zenith in the Churning Mists; a location Koh'li had visited many times. When the Warrior of Light arrives, Koh'li appears and states that he laments Emet-Selch's fate, but states that Emet-Selch brought his fate upon himself. The Hyur then reveals that he is a sundered Ascian, formally introducing himself as Deudalaphon. The Ascian explains that he has lived multiple lives throughout his life, moving from body to body to experience life through the eyes of the lesser races of the Source and its thirteen shards.

Deudalaphon also explains that he had abandoned his role to bring about the Rejoining centuries ago, opting to become a bystander and witness the battle between the light and the darkness. Though insisting he is a neutral party, he does admit that his acts of aiding the Warrior of Light on particular occasions may have affected the balance between light and dark. He confesses in earnest that he has come to see the Warrior of Light as his friend, and he felt compelled to help him along the way. Deudalaphon's lack of interference also meant he did not come to the aid of the Ascians that fought the Warrior of Light, whom he also wishes could have been spared. Deudalaphon then admits to the Warrior of Light that while he would not try to stop him in halting the Rejoining, he would no longer be able to fight at the Warrior of Light's side, having meddled far too much as it was. He also warns them that should the Rejoining be at hand, Deudelaphon would return to the aid of his fellow Ascians to resurrect Zodiark. However, he expresses his hopes by that time the Warrior of Light will be by his side as opposed to being his enemy. With an uneasy truth revealed, Deudalaphon sits with the Warrior of Light to enjoy the sunrise over the Churning Mists and tells the Warrior of Light that until that time comes, he will remain by his friend's side.

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Personality

Although being given a Miqo'te name, the Hyur often insists on being referred to as "Koh'li" instead of simply "Li". Koh'li is usually relaxed in his activities, whether clearing out dungeons or taking on monstrous foes. This calm outlook on life extends to his daily routine as well and often found lounging about various locations across Eorzea. Though more than capable of defending himself, he sees any form of combat as cumbersome and annoying and often resorts to letting others fight in his stead. While being a pacifist and somewhat lazy, he has shown on multiple occasions to fight selflessly for a cause he believes in.

One of the Hyur's more unusual traits, however, is his fascination with the Garlean Empire. While most citizens of Eorzea view the Empire as a tyrannical army, Koh'li often questions if resisting them is genuinely best for Eorzea, often focusing on the technological advances of their Magitek machinery. This line of thinking has often led to the scorn of others, along with several angry confrontations from those he manages to infuriate with his radical line of thought.

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After Koh'li reveals himself as Deudalaphon to the Warrior of Light, he acts much calmer. He speaks in a slightly more refined manner, abandoning his more casual and cheerful way of speech. While he genuinely cares for the Warrior of Light and considers them his friend, he insists that should the Rejoining be nigh, he would side with his fellow Ascians to resurrect Zodiark. Despite their loyalty to the Warrior of Light and the Ascians, Deudalaphon refuses to aid either side, reaffirming his neutral stance on the conflict between light and darkness.

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Other Notes

Koh'li's Lodestone profile can be viewed here.