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Revision as of 09:14, 19 November 2018


Lana Mian WORK IN PROGRESS WRITTING OVER SOMEONE ELSE'S CHARACTER SHEET, WILL BE FINISHED IN A FEW DAYS, INFORMATION AT THIS TIME MAY OR MAY NOT BE RELEVANT TO LANA MIAN
A Hopeful Adventurer and Aspiring Seeker of Justice
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I will prove myself, for the honor and glory of Gisoreux!

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Details


Vital Information

RACE & CLAN... Keeper of the Moon Miqo'te

GENDER... Female

AGE... 20

NAMEDAY... 5th Sun, 3rd Astral Moon

ORIENTATION... Bisexual

MARITAL STATUS... Single


Other Statistics


NATIONALITY... Ishgardian

FAMILY... Various members of her native Tribe and illegitimately House Gisoreux

RESIDENCE... Formerly Coerthas, now nomadic

OCCUPATION... Adventuring Knight

PATRON DEITY... Halone, guardian deity of Ishgard and goddess of war

HEIGHT... 5 fulms, 4 ilms.

General Information
A truly romantic adventurer, Lana Mian is the product of controversy, secrecy, and the careful tutelage of her noble step father, Fleurent de Gisoreux. After many years of serving as a lowly house servant, the time would finally come for the young lady to follow Fleurent's bold footsteps while staying true to the teachings of chivalry and genuine justice that he had instilled in her. Donned in Fluerent's gleaming white armor and heraldic crimson cloth, she picks up both sword and shield to venture beyond the frozen lands of Coerthas she called home to partake in deeds that would see the memory of her beloved father honored. She is desperately saving any gil earnings in the hopes of financially rescuing her stranded mother from the bleak and discriminatory streets of the Brume.
I do what I'm best at, and that involves kicking your arse!
Appearance
Eyes
Hair
Skin
Build
Voice
Brown Black Caramel/Light brown Slender Authoritative when armored, softer and polite when unarmored
Bearing
Laterality
Scars
Markings
Style
Confident when armored, shy when unarmored dextral none so far... usual Miqo'te facial markings and sometimes lipstick Gallant
Hair & Eyes
Purple, straight hair frames A'carisa's face. She tends to keep it relatively short and in a layered cut so that it doesn't get in the way. Her eyes are of a piercing yellow colour and always dart around, her glances lingering a bit too long on all the people passing by and around her as she tries to assess their threat and physical prowess.
Physique & Markings
Standing at about average height for a female Seeker, A'carisa doesn't look too intimidating on first glance. On second glance, however, it quickly becomes apparent that A'carisa is a warrior. Her body is well-toned and every move she makes, even on instinct, is deliberate and with a great sense of balance, though they may seem wasteful of energy to those who fight with iron discipline rather than raw talent. Rarely though does she come across as intimidating, as her attitude naturally undermines her presence as a fighter.
Hygiene & Attire
A'carisa bathes a lot and tends to be pretty clean. However, her rigorous workout routines and constant fighting make it more than neccessary, as they often leave her drenched in sweat. Her clothing tends to be made of light cloth and leather, usually dyed to dark shades. It looks somewhat piecemeal at times.
Personality
Psychological Profile
Despite the stoic demeanor Lana often tries to exhibit, underneath all that pride and expensive metal plating lies a truly frightened young lady.
For the later half of her early life, Lana dreamed and romanticized the life of an adventurer and the freedom that comes with it. Now that her dream has finally come true, she is terrified by the thought of being horrifically slain by a giant beast or burned alive by a mighty dragon. In times of doubt Lana finds solace in remembering the tales Fluerent had shared and draws courage in the face of adversity from her faith in Halone.
Fluerent did his best to shield Lana and her mother from the common prejudices that linger throughout the Holy See but the duo still suffered a moderate amount. Because of this, Lana would never have many friends causing her shy and occasionally clumsy social behaviors to develop. The young Miqo'te is trying to overcome this however, driven by her natural curiosity to meet potential friends and the joy she derives from the few she has managed to bond with so far.
In addition to her fear of meeting an early demise, she is perhaps the most afraid of failing her father by dishonoring his virtues or by failing to be the hero she thinks herself to be.
Some may feel kinship with her romanticized views on certain subjects while others would consider her naive.
When there is danger, Lana is very serious with little time for nonsense.
Voice
Nowhere does A'carisa put on airs as much as in her way of speaking. Her pride, her false sense of maturity, her confrontational attitude, they call meet and combine here to form a speach pattern that's equal parts mocking, haughty and fierce. That said, her voice is dulcet, mature and not unpleasant to listen to, if one can overlook that she sometimes says things that are anything but those three things.
Philosophy & Mannerisms
Lana sees the world as a wondrous place to explore and every conflict an opportunity to become greater. She tries very hard to abide by the laws of the land she is on but can never be entirely bound by them. Additionally, Lana has a deep respect and admiration for Ul'dahn paladins, veterans of Carteneau, and veterans of the Dragonsong War who Fluerent mentioned to her in heroic tales.
Preferences
Likes
● Protecting the weak
● Defeating worthy adversaries
● Properly cooked meat
● Performances
● Faiths of Halone and Menphina
● Magical healers
● Books and spoken stories
● Armor-smiths
● Dresses
● Getting hair done
● Cold climates
● Making a lot of gil
Dislikes
● Discrimination
● The Halonic Inquisition
● Assassins & dishonorable combat
● Big crowds
● Greedy people
● Scorching hot climates
● Violent beast-men
● Necromancy
● Flying
Favourite Pastimes
● Reading
● Exploring restaurants
● Training
● Watching performances
● Shopping for clothes
Strengths
● Devout - Unyielding towards a cause
● Honorable - For better or worse
● Idealistic - Positively visionary
● Loyal - Will rather eat her own sword than forsake a friend who has proven true
● Endearing - Sweet and caring
● Polite - Aims to treat others with common courtesy and has learned proper manners
Weaknesses
● Zealous - Can sometimes be a little extreme
● The fear within - Sometimes unsure which is scarier, the giant monster in front of her or failing in her quest
● Naive - Read too many books and hasn't had enough experience
● Prideful - Sees herself as the heir to greatness, even if Ishgard would find it laughable
● Shy - Still inching out of her shell, but she is more than halfway there.
Motivations
● Improving her martial skills
● Earning the gil to save her mother from the Brume
● Have a position in House Gisoreux one day
● Become a hero like Fluerent and the ones she read books about


Combat, Abilities & Weaponry


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Basic Statistics
High: Willpower, Toughness,
Above Average: Concentration, Speed, Stamina
Average: Perception, Intelligence, Strength
Low: Luck
Aetheric Abilities

Has the power to heal but her technique is inefficient, often times not working and hindering her capacity to fight. Aetherial Augmentation and the ability to set her sword on fire

Weapon Training
Expert: Sword & Shield
Fighting Style
In the midst of battle, Lana wields the priceless sword of her father with prideful determination. While she recklessly wishes to charge into the fray and lose herself in melee with the enemy, she will usually focus on protecting her friends for if any of them were to die, she would feel great remorse. Generally she will block or parry most conventional blows thrown at her before retaliating with the assurance that Halone will see her through. For many years Lana was trained in secret the art of Ishgardian swordsmanship, essentially becoming an apprentice. In the isolation of snowy wilderness Fluerent disciplined her, forcing the young Miqo'te to quickly develop a tolerance for cold weather and undergo routinely sparring sessions. In addition to training, Lana is equipped in heavy and expensive armor. Her protection is such, that she can easily grab the often dull blades of many brigands with her metal hands and yank the crude weapon out of their grasp. This should make Lana a worthy opponent for many ne'er-doers but she is still inexperienced compared to many, especially any veterans and she may still get man handled by a larger foe if she is not careful.
Weapon of Choice
Sword and Shield: A blade forged from exotic materials found throughout Fluent's journeys and crafted specifically for him. A shield bearing righteous markings and the heraldry of House Gisoreux.
OOC Note
This information is supposed to help give you an idea on how I RP combat. While I am open to talk about any of these points and am willing to compromise if good reasons are given, they can be considered a general guideline on how I will deal with any given RP combat situation.
Narrative > Combat: I am a firm believer in the idea that in RPing combat, the most narratively and dramatically appropriate outcome of a battle should take place. That means communicating upfront about a battle that is about to happen, determining who under the given conditions will win the battle, and then in agreement over the result RPing the fight itself.
Injuries: This kind of overlaps with the above: In my opinion and in agreement with the power level mentioned above, injuries should be incurred when dramatically appropriate and should, again, be decided in agreement between the combatants. Injuries should also scale with tone: In a comedic or less serious fight, I am completely fine with anime-esque injuries that'll heal in a few scenes, while obviously in a serious context injuries might be more permanent.
Disagreements: If we can't agree on how combat will go despite communicating, it is probably best to just leave it at that. Otherwise I reserve the right to ignore the combatants who don't play by the rules.



History
The story of Lana Mian's life humbly begins within an isolated Keepers of the Moon Miqo'te tribe struggling to make a living near the border of the South Shroud. The little Miqo'te child would never see much of her biological father who traditionally wandered from tribe to tribe. Lana's mother was a rather cultured individual compared to her peers as she often was the one to interact with travelers and trade with nearby settlements. When the 7th Umbral Calamity inevitably brought Eorzea to her knees, Lana's tribe was ravaged by the destructive flames that followed. Many members of the community were outright killed and their establishment was ruined but before any harm could come to Lana she was grabbed by her mother and the two quickly fled the forest, narrowly escaping the chaos.

The duo would flee into the scorching sands of the Sultanate, undertaking a long and arduous journey through Eastern Thanalan to become just another pair of hopeless refugees begging for Ul'dahn care. Kira and Lana followed the desert road for what had felt like ages until suddenly, a band of vicious Amalj'aa raiders emerged in ambush. Kira's desperate pleas for help seemingly fell on empty ears as the towering beast-men slowly approached. Moments before large sweaty reptilian hands could snatch the helpless Miqo'tes, the savages were interrupted by the timely arrival of a mysterious knight and a fierce battle ensued. A young Lana watched in awe as the knight slew beast after beast until the rest decided to route. Although the violence was as appalling to her as one might expect to a child of her age, the valor she witnessed today would inspire her for years to come. When the conflict was over, Lana and Kira sincerely thanked the brave knight and politely wished to learn their savior's name. As the knight removed his helmet he introduced himself to be an Ishgardian adventurer of the name Ser Fluerent de Gisoreux. As soon as he finished greeting the troubled maiden, Fluerent violently grunted in pain, placing his hand on his waist and revealing a hidden injury. Kira was puzzled at first, seeing how the heavily armored Elezen was untouchable mere moments ago, but upon further inspection she could see the burnt scars and scratches on his armor and the weariness on his face.

Fluerent begrudgingly paid for a room after Kira convinced him to let her try to heal his wounds at the nearest inn. As Kira helped to remove his chest armor, Fleurent began to explain the origin of his injury. The weary knight began with the battle of Cartenaeu, where he joined the Alliance forces as part of one of the Immortal Flames' adventurer units against the VIIth Imperial Legion of the Garlean Empire. His voice cracked with dread as he described the bloodshed that followed the clashing of armies. When the moon Dalamund fell and Bahamut's wrath was unleashed upon the continent, Fluerent became separated from enemy and comrade alike before being violently thrown by a nearby explosion. His ironclad armor just barely protected him from the initial blast and any subsequent shrapnel flying his way but one of his ribs were cracked on impact, resulting in internal bleeding. Finally when he was able to stand back up on his feet the fighting was decisively over, with the soldiers from both sides fleeing for their lives as more explosions erupted across the battlefield. Fluerent was one of the last to withdraw in time to escape the carnage and decided to return to Ul'dah on his own until he encountered Kira and Lana Mian.

Kira and Lana were staggered by the knight's story and might have been skeptical if a similar fate didn't befell their tribe not long ago. Lana's mother began to describe the events that transpired on her and her daughter's end but broke down crying. Fluerent comforted the woman in his embrace and the trio would spend the night mourning over the losses they each witnessed. The next day Kira put her conjury skills to the test and healed Fluerent's internal wounds. The process took several days to complete and ~ Fluerent was very pleased to see himself restored to good health. Before taking his leave he gave Kira a hug and a handsome amount of money to compensate and patted Lana on the head. Fluerent thought himself righteous to give the lady extra gil out of sympathy for the refugee's plight but subconsciously there was another reason, one that the noble Ishgardian blood in him wasn't ready to accept just yet...

Kira was open-mouthed and speechless as she counted the amount of gil Fluerent had given her. With this money, Kira was even able to rent a tiny apartment right here in the same town. Life in a glorified shack would prove trying but Kira was accustomed to hard living and strived to make the best of things, becoming sort of the go-to medical expert in the small settlement. Lana would try to help her mother the best she could but at such a young age, was not much use other than an occasional assistant. Days started turning into weeks for Lana until one day she saw Ser Fluerent riding into town, but this time his armor gloriously gleamed steel white in the light of the desert sun. Lana and Kira rushed outside to greet their hero. Kira immediately hugged him and thanked him graciously for the financial support but Fluerent had little time for pleasantries at the moment. He motioned to the man lying motionlessly in the back of his plated chocobo and requested medical treatment. Kira Obliged and thus began the first exchange in what would become a fruitful partnership between the two adults. Fluerent would quest and adventure around Thanalan and whenever he or someone he rescues needs medical treatment, he seeks the restorative care of Kira.

With every interaction between the two, Fluerent's inner conflict grew. The look of joy on Kira's face every time he arrived and the loveliness he felt from her hugs was becoming too much for him to bear. He decided to buy Kira some nice clothes and take her on a date to one of the finer Ul'dahn restaurants. Kira was in utter disbelief. She had faith that Menphina would deliver her from the lonely depths of poverty and into the arms of gallant noble! Kira had harbored feelings for Fluerent since first the night at the inn but...she was nobody, just a helpless refugee who wasn't good enough for the likes of him. /div>

Relationships
Relationship Status Legend
Family
Romantic Interest
Sexual Interest
Best Friend
Friend
Acquaintance
Deceased
Positive
Negative
Neutral
Unsure

A lot of these are placeholders and will be filled out in more detail over time.

A'merahk Tia, Father ( ) - former Nunh
Character's Thoughts: " ."
Description of their relationship.
???, Mother ( )
Character's Thoughts: " ."
Description of their relationship.
T'arl Nunh, ( ) - Nunh of the Condors
Character's Thoughts: "He seems to be a bit of a moraliser, but his heart is in the right place."
First met A'carisa as she was causing trouble for a merchant in Ul'dah and put her in her place. As they kept running into each other, she slowly learned to see past his what she considers moralising. Enjoys spending time around his tribe whenever her travels carry her to Ul'dah.
???, Twin ( )
Character's Thoughts: " ."
Description of their relationship.
A'andre Nunh, () - current Nunh
Character's Thoughts: "By every right, he has eanred the place that he now occupies, and yet has no desire to claim it as his own. I do not envy him."
A childhood friend of A'carisa. She respects him a lot and although their reasons couldn't be more different, sees a kindred spirit in him as they both struggle with finding ther place within the tribe. While respecting the strength by which he earned that position, she can't quite see him as a Nunh quite yet, though.
Rumours
NPC Rumours

Let's face it, people like A'carisa quickly have people talk behind their backs about them or retelling stories of some of the stupid or daring things they did. Some of these stories grow in the telling, while others shrink until they can barely capture what truly happened. Here are just some of the things you might hear about her...

◢ Common Rumours - Easily overheard. Use these freely!
"Her tribe once had her carry a bunch of rocks up the Vylbrand vulcano as punishment for her irresponsible behaviour." — Wineport Trader.
"She once sank a ship while challenging a bunch of pirates to a fight for no particular reason." — Drowning Wench Guest.
◢ Uncommon Rumours - A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first!
"Did you know she's barred from entering the city of Ishgard?" — Limsa Lominsa City Guard.
"That scythe she wields? She bought it from some traveler in Mor Dhona." — Chocobo Porter at Eastern La Noscea.
◢ Rare Rumours - Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using!
"Most treasured possession? I know what she hides most carefully of all, at least. A soulstone! And I'm pretty sure she stole it who knows where." — An Antelope tribe member.
PC Rumours

If you want to spread your own rumours about A'carsia, feel free to leave them here.

◢ Player Character Rumours - Some of these are more rare than others!
"Rumour" — Rumourmonger.
"Rumour" — Rumourmonger.


RP Info


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Location & Probability
Places where the character is very likely to be seen
Eastern Vylbrand Coast: Very High
La Noscea in General: High
Limsa Lominsa: Medium
Mist: Medium
Elsewhere: ??? (highly dependant on her spontaneous travels)
Affiliations
Most of these aren’t public, and would have to be asked after!
Antelopes of Merlthor: Her tribe.
Maelstrom Grand Company: Loose associate.
RP Limits
RPers are as varied as the corns of sand on the beach, with various different tastes, interests and methods of going about every single aspect of our hobby. While I too obviously prefer some things and dislike others to the point where I won't RP them period, above all else, I believe that OOC communication is key. If you are uncertain about something, if you have a grand idea for an RP hook, if you got a suggestion, themes you'd like to explore, if you wonder whether content XYZ is appropriate to my tastes, talk to me before we RP. Let's have an honest and open conversation first and foremost. At worst we'll disagree and don't RP. And at best, we'll find a solution that works for everyone and get to RP the hell out of that!
I will play Comedic and serious plots; violent content and fights: within the limits set in the combat OOC section of this page; fluff; drama; classical mysteries; and; much; more...
Ask about Epic, large scale & long term plots: these take a lot of commitment that I don't always have time for or am willing to invest in; Sexual and romantic content: While I am not opposed to either, both fields are littered with tons of red flags that I'd first like to make sure are avoided. This ranges from content I consider to be disgusting with the former type of content all the way to tropes that make me want to throw up in relation to the latter type of content;
I won't play Poorly written plots; lore-breaking characters and plots; interaction with mary sues; pure ERP plots; and; much; more...
RP Hooks
Here are some ideas and suggestions for spontaneous RPing. Please always send a tell first or contact me otherwise to make sure I got time.
■ Being challenged to battle by A'carisa.
■ Placeholder for more in future (hopefully...)
OOC Notes
Player Information
Player Note
As with all my characters, they should be considered to be a perpetual 'work in progress', so feel free to check back here freqently.
Character Lore Adherence
This character tries to abide by game lore to the best of my ability, while adding and filling out blanks where needed, such as her tribe. Should future patches create contradictions between game lore and character lore, game lore is presumed to apply and the character will be updated soon to fix those contradictions!
Character Concept
This character was partially lifted and adapted from elements of other characters I have made and RPed with in the past, adjusted to fit the Miqo'te and tribal background.
Character Tidbits
Tropes
Here are some tropes that are either contained within the character to some degree, or even backwards served as inspiration for particular elements. Feel free to enjoy your links to the internet's most effective browser narcotic.
Credits

Wiki Information
Last updated: September 2018.

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