Lalamune Zazamune

Lalamune Zazamune
"The wonders of Aether are boundless, if you are bold enough to seek them out with a healthy dose of research."
Character Information

Full Name	Lalamune Zazamune
Nickname(s)	Zaz'
Race	Lalafell
Subrace	Dunesfolk
Gender	Male
Sexual Orientation	Straight
Relationship Status	Single
Nameday	4th Sun of the 2nd Umbral Moon
Age	33
Guardian	Thaliak, The Scholar
Birthplace	Ul'Dah
Occupation	Scholar/Teacher

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General Information

Lalamune Zazamune, often referred to by friends as "Zaz", is a proud Ten-summer graduate of Sharlayan, having studied the various verses of Aetheric Manipulation and its several disciplines over the course of his venture abroad. He has dabbled and experimented in the multiple arts - Conjury, Thaumaturgy, Arcanima, even going beyond into researching the more advanced practices of Amdapori White, Mhachi Black, Allagan Summoning, Nymian Scholastics, Sharlayan Astronomy, Abanian Red... The minute magician and his verbose self has had quite the escapade in pursuit of his understanding and 'perfection' of such in terms of Aetheric Manipulation.

Across his stay with Sharlayan, he has endured much hardship, in various forms; prejudice, tests, field research, expeditions, excavations, expectations, but they have all served to steel his resolve, and make him the mage he is today. And with his return to Eorzea, he aims to put his talents-turned-skill to good use- by sharing his knowledge, and acting upon it for the betterment of the realm, and its peoples.

Appearance

Zaz' has an average build for a Lalafellin Scholar - his arms and legs are toned through extensive use, lifting and moving multiple stacks of books across varing amounts of distances repeatedly. However, his core is still left wanting, offering a bit of flabby chubbiness to his stomach area.

Zaz' stands at a modest 2' 10", with a head of jagged, layered verdant hair, and a pair of silvery-white eyes that create the allusion of blindness. Despite his platinum pupils, he is not lacking of the sense - he can still see just fine.

Matching his jade locks, his attire is primarily just as green - the striking shade of Cactuar green typically matching his spectacles and emerald bangs, and favoring the typical set of flowing robes. Though his attire may change based on the disciple he's practicing, and in his casual attire, he chooses to contrast with a striking shade of Dalamud Red instead.

Personality

Personality Traits

• Altruist
• Logical
• Pragmatic
• Verbose
• Calculating
• Book-loving
• Protective
• Well-Versed
• Faithful
• Curious
• Unashamed

Mannerisms

Zaz' takes his time in newer environments to study the architecture and the other occupants or inhabitants, never making any out-of-line steps until he's sure that he won't draw anyone's ire or offense. Initially, he's a calm-and-calculated sort around newer folks and newer climes, but after enough visits to become familiar, he will acclimate accordingly to make himself comfortable.

When he sets his mind to a task, he often formulates an order of operations, and should others be involved in said order, he will let them know of said planning, and take the most logical route presented to him with the given variables and elements. This may come off to some as cold and emotionless, but in a given situation where focus is paramount and room for error is slim to none, he will made his best effort to ensure that his plans are air-tight, and that celebrations and accusations can wait until after the endeavor.

He speaks with a refined sort of tonality that one might expect from Ishgard, or modern Sharlayan, however he does have a touch of that Ul'Dahni charm and forwardness in his voice when he chooses to drop the usual subtleties and spell something out for someone. He prefers to vary his vernacular, avoiding repetitive words if he can help it.

Philosophy & Ideals

Zaz' will often attempt to take the pragmatic route of non-violence if conflict can be resolved without trading blows, offering to either negotiate terms, or talk the other person down if possible, using his logistical mind and natural Ul'Dahni charm to try and convince the other party that the fight is not worth it. But in times of heated passion, he has a tendency to jump to threats and prepare for Aetheric Retribution.

He tries to see the good in all things, within reason. And his friends are, above all else, the most important things in the world to him, even daring to consider making personal sacrifices for the safety and security of his confidants. But, if reason is out of the question, his reluctance will be set aside for calculated combat.

While normally preferring the comfort of the city walls, as well as the silence and tranquility of his personal space with all of his tomes, Zaz' is ever one to seek out new cultures, new experiences, and learn all he can. This likely stems from his insatiable curiosity of desiring to learn more of the Beast Tribe's variations on traditional magical arts.

Personality Tidbits

• Despite his diminutive size, his voice BOOMS when he demands attention of those around him.
• Far too often does the Scholar attempt to embrace subtlety, which often leads to a string of 'sayings' that still don't connect.
• He is very careful about any and all of his books, valuing knowledge almost as a currency of its own, and he is unkind to those who mistreat books.
• Zaz' has a hard time travelling by boat, unable to find his center of gravity as the ship rocks about to and fro, and threatens to send him, and his lunch, overboard.
• While normally the kind to value his intellect and focus above all else, he is not so self-centered as to find fun to be a 'distractor' from his research - a drink or two every now and again couldn't hurt.
• The Scholar's fortunes during his time in Sharlayan came from an inheritance - now to accrue his daily income, he spends time teaching and training novices at the Adventurer's Guild as a day-job for his 'living'.
• Zaz' has flitted from group to group, looking for a bunch of confidants to truly rely on. And now that he believes he has finally found them, there are no ends he would not go to for any one of them.

Likes		Dislikes
Books. Assisting in others' issues. Studying new magical tricks. His Chocobo, Biblio'. Perusing libraries. Sharing his knowledge.		Violence/Conflict Brazen brutes with no value for intellect. Aether Sickness. An overabundance of water. Being tricked into shameful acts.

Skills		Education
Calculation Aether Proficiency Alchemy Logistics Reading		Sharlayan Academics - 10 Years Self-Studied Magic Disciplines Alchemist's Guild Apprenticeship

Strengths		Flaws
Healing - With Nymian Scholastics as well as study into White Aether, the Scholar is an expert at the mending arts. Altruistic - Zaz's heart yearns for good for goodness sake, and will attempt to spread that sense of righteousness, no matter who he may come across. Resilient - Ever defiant in the face of adversity, the Scholar refuses to surrender until there is no chance of success. Logical - Zaz' utilizes his calculative intellect to his benefit, and the benefit of others, to formulate a winning strategy most of the time.		Meek - Thought strong of mind, and keep of soul, Zaz's bodily might leaves much to be desired for some enthusiasts. Overly-specific - The Scholar tends to sweat the details more often than not, and simply will not leave something he's working on alone until he's certain it's juuuust right. Emotional - His recent trials and tribulations have opened his heart up and made it a valuable target, causing his temperament to often override logic. Social Awkwardness - Eggheads like Zaz' are few and far between, leaving the verbose Scholar in a sticky situation when surrounded by fast-talking thrill-seekers. Lonely - With no family left to him, the Scholar tends to subconsciously glom onto what few friends he is able to make.

Fears		Favorites
Athazagoraphobia - The Fear of Being Forgotten - While unique in his own right, Zaz' knows that the only fate worse than Death, is to be truly forgotten to the world, and do those closest to him. He's studied most of his life into the art of Magic and Aether, and yet the Scholar, for all of his notes and facts, still worries that someone, somewhere, of possible import, might simply not believe in anything he's written or said. Cleithrophobia - The Fear of being Trapped - Zaz' may enjoy quiet, cozy spaces, but being confined to an overly-cramped space with hardly any room to move for extended periods of time will freak the Scholar out. HARD.		Biblio' - Zaz's Chocobo companion for the majority of his life, Bibli' has hauled multiple portions of his extensive collection of tomes with a smile, and watched his back during solo-excursions across the realm. Nothing gets to Zaz' quite like knowing that a new edition of an old tome, or simply a new tome on a magical subject, has been released. Chapters and treatises excite the Scholar, and his collection is ever-expanding. The Beast Tribes, while initially hostile on the surface of many eyes enrolled in the Adventurer's Guild, fascinates Zaz'. And he knows better than to judge the cover of their books - he's made good relations with the Sylphs, afterall. When not busy studyin the magical arts or chasing down new books, Zaz' often practices Alchemy - an art that often involves the infusion of Aether, and while not inherently a magic-based practice, still fuels his curiosity for the various possibilities of the chemicals and reagents.

Early Life

Childhood

Lily was born to the Wood Wailer Commander Kelvothan and his wife, Cecilia. She is the youngest child in the family, having an older brother - Jeruh. With her father oftentimes missing due to his responsibilities defending the Shroud, Lily spent most her childhood as a companion to her brother's various mischievious schemes. The two siblings were inseparable, despite the eight year difference in age between the two. Lily's first tragedy struck when she only seven years old, when her mother Cecilia took ill. Despite the ministrations of the best herbalists and conjurers in Gridania, her mother passed away one night peacefully in her bed. This loss was felt particularly hard by the young girl, as Jeruh also left during this time to begin his apprenticeship in the Wood Wailers. Feeling lonely and isolated, she attempted to make friends with the other Gridanian children. Perhaps in part to her shy nature though, she often found herself bullied and teased by her peers. Often she would be chased away to the edge of the woods or even beaten by the stronger kids until she simply stopped trying to fit in. Instead, she spent her time on the outskirts of Gridania, playing with the various critters that would happily accept the scraps of bread she would bring them.

One day while fleeing the cruelty of the older children, Lily fled deeper into the woods and got lost. Wandering around in what seemed like circles, the small child blundered her way straight into a morbol. Screaming in terror, Lily could only stare in fascinated horror as the beast closed on her, maw agape. Moments before the little girl would be devoured, a flash of white light lit up the woods as a winged horse crashed into the creature, battering it with its wings and bludgeoning it away with its hooves. Lily took the unexpected opportunity to flee. She would be found some time later by a Wood Wailer patrol, though they laughed off her explanation of a winged horse as the traumatic experience of a young child.

Frustrated, Lily would often go into the woods as she grew older looking for the horse that had saved her, though her efforts went unrewarded.

Adolescence

When Lily was 16, she formally entered the service of the Wood Wailers as a cadet in an effort to win her father's approval. Somewhat surprisingly, she was an able recruit, capable of matching up with most other Wood Wailer cadets in sparring matches and earning the respect of her trainers. Favoring the lance, she seemed to have a natural affinity with the weapon and often defeated other older Wood Wailers, which did nothing for her popularity among her peers.

By 18, she officially became a member of the Fifth Spears of the Wood Wailers. She became stationed in the South Shroud near Quarrymill and tasked with keeping the roads safe for travellers. During her tenure, things were relatively quiet, and so Lily spent many shifts observing and learning more about the woodlands around her. This fascination with the natural plants and animals of the Shroud grew into a lifelong passion that she still carries with her to this day.

Often left to her devices during offtimes, Lily spent a lot of time traversing the woodland and exploring. She discovered the hidden grove of Urth's Fount, where she would experience a life-changing event though she would not know it at the time. Spending time in the serenity of Urth's Fount's grove, she would begin to feel the energy of the elementals calling to her, tugging at her soul. During one particular such evening, she would experience a moment called "The Awakening". Her Pad'jal tutor would later explain that this moment was a time when a person's soul begins to attune itself to the rhythm of the elemental forces in the Shroud. Confused, but otherwise unaware of anything changing within her, Lily would continue to meditate in between her shifts at Urth's Fount, slowly becoming more attuned to the Shroud. It was also at this time when Lily once again sighted the winged horse from her youth. Touching down in the grove at one such opportunity, the creature allowed her to approach it. Falling in love with the incredible creature, Lily and the pegasus would share a powerful bond, though she did not tell anyone else of the creature's existance, content to allow it the freedom to live unharassed by the curiosity of man.

Life went on for the young wood wailer, though soon it would turn to tragedy. During one of her shifts, Lily and her squadron were sent on a mission to cull a pack of rutting antelopes that were running amok and hurting travellers. As Lily and her companions engaged the beasts, one of the animals charged at her. Instinct taking over, she deftly struck and skewered the animal through the heart. As the beast lie writhing at her feet in its death throes, Lily felt a powerful revulsion that shook her to her very foundation. She fell to her knees, dropping her lance and wept bitter tears as the light left the animal's eyes, cradling the antelope's head in her hands all the while. Soon after, the other animals had been driven off by the rest of her companions - but there had been a cost to Lily's inaction. Arthro, one of her Wood Wailer companions on her side, had been gouged by a flanking animal and gravely wounded. As Lily looked up with her blurry tear-streaked eyes at her Wood Wailer companions, she saw only scowls and disgust in their faces. Arthro would live, though he would never again walk - his leg was mangled beyond recovery.

Lily never again raised her lance. Three days after the incident, she resigned her commission and returned to Gridania in shame, blaming herself for Arthro's injuries. Too ashamed to return to her father who denounced her actions, she wandered the city in a daze seeking solace for the turmoil in her heart. One evening, sitting on the outskirts of the city as she did as a child, she was found by Master E-Sumi-Yan of the conjurer's guild who had taken a short walk in the early evening hours. He noticed the young woman's rapport with nature and recognized the potential within her for channeling white mana. Soothing Lily's wounded heart, he was able to convince her to return with him to the conjurer's guild where he took her in as an apprentice conjurer.

Adulthood

Lily has spent several years in the employ of the conjurer's guild where she practices her conjury daily on those petitioning for aid. Recently graduating from the guild as a fully-fledged white mage, Lily has only just begun to explore the power of the elements within her. Moving to Mist to better represent the guild, Lily nevertheless was unable to bear leaving her beloved pegasus companion behind, and she took the creature with her to Mist, allowing the creature the freedom to soar among the La Noscean peaks. Too fearful to reveal the creature in public, Lily would nevertheless risk rides of joy upon her pegasi's back during foggy or otherwise concealing weather, later naming her pegasi friend Silmeria.

These days, Lily owns a small apothecary shop that operates in Mist, where she uses the knowledge she learned during those long nights as a Wood Wailer to brew all sorts of elixirs. Her lance, still stained crimson with the blood of the fallen antelope, sits above her mantle as a reminder to her of that fateful day. She is often contracted out through the Conjurer's guild to aid bands of adventurers who need a white mage for their ranks. She accepts these commissions without complaint seeing them as part of her dues to the guild, but is secretly terrified that she will make a mistake much like that one day that will cost a companion their life.

Recent Times

Lily's early adult life in Mist found her visiting local establishments and trying to broaden her social circles, despite her shy nature. She met with some limited success and soon became affiliated with a number of establishments, primarily the Whispered Wish and Reverie in Ul'dah as well as the Calamity's End in Mist. During one of these trips, she met the first person she would become close to, a woman named Reina. The two would become close friends and confidants, and their relationship would eventually blossom into something more.

Tragically, Reina's past would catch up with her, resulting in her abduction at the hands of her former pirate crew. Devestated at the loss, Lily set off on a mission of recovery where she would encounter many dangers and challenges. In the end, Reina would be recovered though she was never the same after her ordeal. Reina soon took her leave from Lily to travel on her own, much to Lily's resulting sorrow. Lily would find it difficult to reconcile this loss, and closed herself up swearing never to become so close to someone again as she was always abandoned in the end by those she trusted most.

Despite this, Lily would find herself spending more and more time at the Whispered Wish - primarily with a few patrons and courtesans she enjoyed the company of. Soon enough, the barriers would begin to come down and the white mage was allowing herself to enjoy evenings of peach wine with a group of close companions. Of note were the lalafells Zozola and Lalamune, the Roegadyn Bhaldbyrm, the Miqo'te La'nette, and the Viera Daerin. (See Relationships)

Her most recent misadventure involved the voidsent Lydaea. Having been marked by the voidsent while gathering ingredients for her apothecary shop in the Southern Shroud, Lily was plagued by foul magic and nightmares that rendered her more and more susceptible to Lydaea's insidious manipulations. This culminated with a suggestion that Lily travel to the ruins of Amdapor and open a sealed recepticle that housed the trapped voidsent. Sensing the large amount of Lily's internal aether, Lydaea usurped control of Lily's body from her and used it to cause all sorts of mayhem across Eorzea. Luckily for Lily, her companions caught wind of Lydaea's possession and were able to tear the voidsent from the woman, freeing Lily and destroying Lydaea.

Lily was bedridden for days following the possession, weak and in need of serious medical attention. With the assistance of the Whispered Wish's physicians, she was able to make a recovery though the after-effects of Lydaea's cruel magic would be felt upon her companions for a long time. During this time, Lily confessed her feelings to one of her companions, Zozola, who had risked life and limb to save her from Lydaea's clutches. The feelings were reciprocated by Zozola, and the pair became partners and lovers - marking a significant milestone in the young woman's life. Zozola is a much needed source of comfort and support for the insecure woman, and Lily loves her dearly.

Most of the daytime hours, Lily operates her apothecary shop in the subdistrict of Mist where her potions are in high demand. With alchemy and botany not so common in the city of pirates, Lily often-times finds herself buried in work orders. Thankfully, Lily had the good sense to hire some help recently, and she finally begins to see her workload dwindle to the point where she can spend more time out and about.

During the night-time hours she spends most of her time at the Whispered Wish, taking her evenings in the company of those who would call the establishment home.

Common		Uncommon
These are rumors that are easily overheard or public knowledge. Use them freely!* "Did you know Commander Kelvothan has a daughter? Aye, Lily was her name, but they haven't spoken for years after she committed some sort of dishonor." - Agatha, Gridanian socialite "Where did I get th' tonic? Ye sr'sly aven't heard o' the Gridanian Witch who lives in Mist? Why she'll brew ye up whatever yer little 'eart desires, at a reasonable price too!" - Morolab, Marauder-in-training "Lily is one of our most promising white mage acolytes. She has proven her skill many times, and your band can rest easy, knowing she is watching your back." - Master E-Sumi-Yan, Conjurer Guildmaster "Eater of the four and a half pound Primal Slayer Burger - Lily Nibelung" - Seen on the Wall of Fame at the Calamity's End Bar and Grill - (https://halloffame.carrd.co/) * Some rumors may be partially or entirely untrue.		These rumors may take a little digging to find. Use sparingly or ask permission before use.* "I saw what happened that day. Some people were not meant for the Wood Wailer life, and Lily was one of 'em. She was too gentle. A good heart beats within that woman's chest, so I can forgive her. Though... many of my comrades cannot." - Anonymous Wood Wailer "Oh her? That wallflower is Lily Nibelung. Aye, she's cute sure, but any time I've tried to approach her, she's run off like a skittish deer. Sorry, my friend, but ye'll have to look to other lasses for your bedchamber conquests." - Well-groomed Rogue, Drowning Wench, Limsa Lominsa "You didn't hear this from me, but that business with Kelvothan's wife where she took ill? I have it on good authority that wasn't no ordinary illness. All those conjurers working on her, and they couldn't help? No way, that sounds like poison to me. It's a shame too, she left behind two children" - Oriselia, adventuring rogue. "Did you hear? Lily Nibelung closed up shop for a few weeks recently. Yep, tis true. I went t'get some Hi-Potions 'fer our next job and saw th' sign on her door. The Sea Wolf stationed in that section of Mist said she flew out of Mist like a bat out of hell, dressed up in mail armor and carrying a stained lance. Mumbled somethin' about going to save her Rei." - Rololo Rolo, Thaumaturge Adventurer * Some rumors may be partially or entirely untrue.

Rare		Player Descriptions
These rumors are very difficult to find. Ask permission before use.* "I know the Nibelung girl lives in Mist, should we go and... acquire her?" "No, she has no value to us... yet. Keep an eye on her. Should we need extra leverage beyond that of Kelvothan's son, she might be the bargaining chip we need. - Overheard in a back alley in Ul'dah "There we were, settin' up camp for the night. Telly was tendin' the fire and I was fixin' dinner. I look up over at the edge of the campfire light, and there's Lily sitting on the ground. Two sleeping deer at her side, a rabbit in her lap, and a bluebird upon her shoulder. I swear, it's almost like she can speak with th' animals." - Riven, Gladiator and Aspiring Paladin. "Donovan took the blade straight through his ribs, and I thought he was a goner for sure. There was so much blood I thought there'd be no way he'd survive. The way Lily fell over him though, you'd have thought she was his guardian angel. I've never felt the pull of the white as hard as I did when Lily called him back. When it was done and he was stable, she cradled him in her arms and wept even though she saved him. I've never seen anything like it." - Elben, Red Mage Adventurer "I swear to you, I saw it! A woman astride a winged horse, in the early hours of the morning! She must 'ave been hundreds of yalms in the air, flying free. It's the truth! Why won't anybody believe me?" - Ol Rudd, after one too many brews. * Some rumors may be partially or entirely untrue.		These are descriptions of Lily made by other player characters. "Lily is the ultimate friend. Someone who will encourage you to make an ass of yourself and cheer you on even after it happens." - Bhaldbyrm Anch, Maelstrom Warrior "Mistress Lily? She's a kindhearted individual who will do anything to support her friends and those she cares about. She will put her all into not only her business, but to taking care of those who are close to her. I'm so lucky to have her as my Mistress." - La'nette Eve, Maid of Lily's Apothecary Shoppe "She needs to relax and go spend more time in the back rooms of the Wish. She's a great teacher and an even better person but gods, she needs to get out more. Maybe take a tussle or three with a cute courtesan instead of always reading books." - Mynne Rosalia, Conjurer "Give her a bottle and she will be your friend the entire night. Nah, just fucking with ya, she's cool." - L'suuni Khaaz, Bartender at the Whispered Wish

Relationship Status Key

• ☀ Loved One
• ❤ In Love
• ✿ Attraction
• § Complicated
• ♫ Friend


• ✔ Good Standing
• ✘ Poor Standing
• ● Neutral
• ✫ Uncertain
• ✞ Deceased

Partner		Close Friends
Zozola Zola ☀❤✿ Zozola or "Zozo" as she prefers to be called is one of the Whispered Wish's hosts. Lily met her one evening while entertaining at the Whispered Wish and Lily found her to be pleasant company. Later that evening, the two shared two shots of the Wish's infamous Mystery Shots together; conconctions that induce random feelings and effects to the imbibers. When the shotglasses lay empty, Lily felt an intense fascination with Zozo, bordering on obsession. As fate would have it, Zozo's shot rendered her in the same type of state towards her, and they soon found themselves huddled together on the couch, spilling life stories. The two related their pasts to each other: Lily telling of her loneliness and isolation while Zozo related her feelings of helplessness in her life's future being dictated for her by her family. Though the effects of the drinks would later fade, the close bond the two shared that night would not and they would continue to see each other long into the night during future Wishing Hours. Those familial ties would soon bind her, as Zozo felt compelled to flee from the Wish to protect her closest friends from her family's terrible retribution. Unwilling to abandon her beloved friend, Lily worked together with Daerin Roda and Lalamune Zazamune from the Wish to mount a daring rescue operation regardless of the personal risk. Thankfully, they were able to recover Zozo from a grim fate and spirit her back to the Wish safely. By her side through most of her recovery, Lily spent much time with Zozola to ensure the trauma she sustained during the ordeal would be lessened as much as possible. Their friendship grew closer, and the two found every excuse imaginable to spend their days and evenings near each other. Many moons later, Lily would soon come under her own duress from the Voidsent Lydaea who subsequently possessed and stole Lily away leaving Lily's friends to believe she had died. Devestated by the loss of her friend but suspicious that there was something more to Lily's disappearance, Zozola played a pivotal part in destroying Lydaea's control over Lily. After such a harrowing ordeal in which Lily was nearly lost forever, Lily and Zozola both realized that there was more to their feelings then mere friendship and bared their hearts to each other. Professing their love for each other, the two swore they would be at each other's side through anything and look forward to a brighter future together. Zozo's Bio		Lalamune Zazamune ✿♫ Lily and Lalamune are close friends, many parallels running between the pair. Sharing a love for reading, Lily and Lalamune struck up a strong friendship over several nights at the Whispered Wish as they would drink together and share companionship over many topics of discussion. Charming, smart, and a wonderful mixer of drinks, "Zaz" has become one of Lily's closest friends and confidants. The two's bond would only deepen over time as they worked together to save their mutual friend Zozola from a horrible fate. Zaz brings a learned perspective to Lily's relatively sheltered life, teaching her on many topics the young woman didn't even know existed, while Lily's unique life experiences have proven to be captivating for the scholar. These days, Zaz and Lily are many things together: aetherical peers, friendly martial rivals, occasional lovers, and above all else - the dearest of friends. [Lalamune's Carrd: https://lalamune.carrd.co/] Daerin Roda ✿♫ Daerin and Lily primarily met when Zozola was taken away from the pair by her family. Daerin's fanatical loyalty to her charge and Lily's devotion to her friend would see the two soon become friends working together to bring the lass back to them. Though the two were eventually successful, Daerin and Lily remained companions that had been drawn together by the circumstances. Daerin carries herself with a quiet confidence and commanding presence that Lily respects and admires, and she finds herself listening to Daerin's advice above most others. Daerin has been brushing up Lily on her martial techniques with the lance, as Lily wanted to better prepare herself for an eventuality where she simply couldn't heal a problem away. With Daerin's assistance (And her friendly rivalry with Zaz growing), Lily's skill with the lance is slowly improving. Lily is happy for her growing skillset, but secretly is happy just for the excuse to spend more time with her beloved friends. [Daerin's Bio: ] Reina Cantlin ✿☀ Lily and Reina met at a bar where the two forged a friendship over -many- tankards of ale and glasses of whiskey. A carefree woman of sailing and adventure, Reina's stories of the places she's been and the sights she has seen have fascinated the otherwise sheltered girl. Lily finds Reina's lifestyle to be captivating and finds herself drawn to the woman in a way she finds hard to explain to herself. Lily often found herself spending evenings listening to Reina's many stories and enjoying her sharp wit. Lily hopes to join Reina on one of her next voyages someday, sailing off into the horizon in search of the adventures she has only read about. For a time, the two were inseparable companions, spending time together and going onto adventures. However, Lily was most recently involved in trying to rescue her dear friend from danger when Reina got into some trouble with pirates. Reina was abducted one evening, leaving Lily alone and afraid she had once again been abandoned in her life. Reina managed to escape, though Lily had some dangerous experiences along the way. More protective of her beloved friend than ever now, Lily is carefully trying to navigate the narrow path between being overly-nurturing and suffocating the free-spirited woman. Recovering from the ordeal, Reina has since begun to travel a new path, spending time apart from Lily in order to find herself after her harrowing ordeal much to Lily's sorrow. [Reina's Bio: https://reinacantlin.carrd.co/] Farah Forsythe ☀♫ Lily met Farah in one of her very few excursions to a social event. Meeting at a cafe, the two quickly formed a rapport and became close friends. A natural troublemaker, Farah serves as a foil to Lily's reserved nature and the two often end up getting into hijinks together. Farah is slowly helping Lily to come out of her social shell, and encourages her at every opportunity. Despite being older than her Lily sees Farah as the older sister she never had, and trusts Farah completely. She would be at her friend's side at a moment's notice if needed. Farah has begun to forge her own path in life, recently meeting a fiance and having other life circumstances change. Lily continues to support her best friend as much as possible, but secretly worries that Farah's increasing responsibilities will eventually take Farah away from her for good - an unlikely outcome, but something haunting Lily's daydreams nonetheless. [Farah's Bio: https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/pages/User:Farah_Forsythe] Bhaldbyrm Anch ♫ Lily found a kindred spirit when she met Bhaldbyrm at the Whispered Wish one day. A giant of a man with a gentle spirit, Lily found that the two of them both shared the same social anxiety, especially when it came to matters of romance. Now that Lily is slowly overcoming that anxiety, she finds herself doing her best to gently prod Bhaldbyrm along the same course. The two have become close friends, comfortable enough around each other to tease one another about each other's insecurities. She finds herself beginning to eagerly anticipate their evenings together, whether at the Whispered Wish or otherwise. Bhaldbyrm would likely do anything to keep Lily safe, and by that same token, Lily would have her friend's back at a moment's notice if he became hurt. [Bhaldbyrm's Bio: https://bhaldbyrm-anch.carrd.co/] La'nette Eve ♫✔ La'nette is Lily's maid and assistant at her Apothecary Shoppe. She is a cheerful woman, absolutely dedicated to her craft to the point of obsession, and excellent at her job. La'nette is wholeheartedly loyal to Lily, going out of her way to ensure that Lily gets ample rest and relaxation while in her care. From cooking to cleaning to fighting to companionship, Lanette does it all with a cheerful smile on her face. Lily did not originally intend to hire a maid for her shop, but when La'nette misconstrued one of Lily's statements as a contract of hire, Lily could not disappoint her when she saw how overjoyed she became. All things considered, Lily is grateful to have La'nette, the shop having never looked better and the volume of work once again within managable levels due to La'nette's assistance. Lily still struggles with how to handle the fussy maid, particularly when it comes to La'nette's pampering of her wellbeing. Lily's humble and simple nature sometimes leave her feeling a bit ostentatious when engaging in such indulgences as bubble baths and massages given by the maid. She does her best to oblige the maid during these moments, even managing to enjoy it sometimes, but the dramatic lifestyle change has been quite the challenge for Lily to grasp. [La'nette's Bio: ] Mynne Rosalia ♫ Mynne is a spunky young conjurer acolyte that Lily was assigned to assist in mentoring. Mynne is hotheaded, spunky, and a socializer... so everything Lily isn't, in other words. Nevertheless, Lily and Mynne get along great, with Mynne appreciating Lily's genuity and Lily having a soft spot for the young Miqo'te. Lily does her best to check in on Mynne from time to time, knowing that she is prone to get into mischief but also allowing the miqo'te the freedom to make her own mistakes. Lily and Mynne are as much good friends as they are mentor and pupil. [Mynne's Character Sheet: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/28936868/]

Family and Friends		Acquaintances
Kelvothan Nibelung (Father) ●✫ Lily's father hasn't spoken to her since she fled the Wood Wailers. He is a high ranking commander of the Wood Wailers, and her incident resulted in a strained relation between the two. Although Lily loves her father dearly, she is acutely aware of the pain she has caused him and has maintained her distance. The proud Kelvothan finds himself unable to reconcile the dishonor she has brought to him, and their relationship is icy at best. Jeruh Nibelung (Brother) ☀✫ Lily's Brother has gone missing for several months. One day, he disappeared from his post in the Shroud, and hasn't been seen since. Lily feels his loss keenly, as they were quite close. She isn't sure to the nature of his disappearance, but knows that she would give up everything she has to get him back if possible. Cecilia Silverhair (Mother) ☀✞ Lily's mother died of a mysterious illness when she was young. Cecillia loved her children and family very much and was often thought to be the "glue" that kept the family together. Folks who knew her have said that Lily inherited her gentle nature from her mother, whom was known for her charity and love for her fellow Gridanians. Syl (Pet) ☀ Syl is Lily's pet bluebird. He is a constant fixture at her side, and Lily loves him dearly. Meiya Maou ♫ One of Lily's few earlier friends, Meiya Maou is a frequent companion as the two head off on various jobs together. Lily finds Meiya's enthusiasm and love for treasure endearing, though Lily cares little for the riches themselves. Though she isn't around much, Meiya and Lily make a great team and have completed many dangerous jobs together while watching each other's back. [Meiya's Character: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/18330255/]		Master E-Sumi-Yan ✔ The master of the Conjurer's guild has guided Lily after her Wood Wailer ordeal, quickly becoming a mentor to her.

Screenshots

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  Lily in her apothecary shop.

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  A moment she'll never forget.

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  The Voidsent Lydaea, in possession of Lily's body.

Likely Locations		Affiliations
Lily's Apothecary Shop: High Likelihood The Whispered Wish: High Likelihood Lounge at Reverie (Mondays): Medium Likelihood Gridanian Conjurer's Guild: Low Likelihood		Conjurer's Guild: Entry-level White Mage. Wood Wailers: Former Member. Gridania: Former resident.

RP Hooks

• Contracted White Mage

  Lily is often contracted out on various jobs for adventurers with a need for mid-level guild support. She is a competent healer, a pleasant companion if a bit quiet, and more than capable in her own right.

• Need a Potion?

  Lily is rapidly making a name for herself as a primary provider of alchemy and botany supplies in the Limsa-Lominsan region. Her prices are fair, and her goods are high quality. If you've a need of a potion, you've come to the right place!

• Child of Gridania

  If you've grown up in Gridania, and are around Lily's age range, you might have vague memories of her as that "weird child" or the "animal girl".

• Wood Wailer

  Lily's misadventure as a Wood Wailer is commonly known, especially to other members of the fifth. If you were a Wood Wailer in that part of the shroud, you might have even have been a part of the incident.

• Sketch Artist

  If you're lucky, Lily will take a fancy to you, and you may find yourself the unaware subject of her night's charcoal sketch.

• Conjurer

  Lily's is a mid-level white mage, and has graduated from the rank of Conjurer. If you are a lower-level conjurer, she might have tutored or aided you at one time. If you are a higher level white mage, you might have tutored her at one point.

• Out and About

  With the assistance of her closest friends, Lily is taking her first tentative steps into the world outside of her potion shop. You might get lucky and see her sitting at a bar, or eating a meal alone at a restaurant she's never been to before. With the right approach and a little encouragement, you could probably open up a conversation, were you so inclined.

Preferences

RP Preferences:

I'm open to roleplaying with just about everyone - Veteran or novice RPer alike! Walkups are welcome and encouraged. My only three real requests are:

First - That you try to keep OOC and IC interactions separate when possible. I really prefer trying to keep character interactions in-character, and trying to differentiate when I'm talking to your character and *you* is difficult when someone constantly switches between the two without a warning. So trying to use "(( ))" tags when possible is greatly appreciated! :)

Second - I welcome almost all backstories and roleplays. If you'd like to do some sort of life-changing collaboration storyline involving Lily, please clear it with me first so I can think about the story a bit ahead of time and make it an awesome experience for both of us! That being said, I almost never turn down playing a role in your character's development.

Third - Regarding character relationships, while I am okay with Lily becoming - slowly - involved with somebody romantically, It would need to be something that would be built up upon many roleplaying sessions. I also want to stress that it would be strictly IC and would have it not bleed into the real world. Please respect that I prefer to keep the boundary in-game and will respond negatively if you try to make it go beyond that. Thank you! :)

Other Information		Credits
Last Updated: March, 2020 Lily's Journal: https://lilynibelung.tumblr.com/		This theme was lovingly coded by Shieke. Feel free to use this theme for your character! I have taken inspiration from the following people: Bancroft Gairn: General theme ideas. Suen Shyu: Tab layout. Glioca Sargonnai: Layout, Barebones content template. Meallaire Sergenaux: Theme content. A big thank you to all these lovely people!