Lirianne Winddancer

Niamh Blew
[[Image: to the heavens |250px]]
Gender	Female
Race	Hyur
Clan	Midlander
Citizenship	Gridanian
Birth Place	Sharlayan
Age	32
Marital Status	Single
Occupation	Astrologian
Alignment	Chaotic Good
Pronunciation	[ˈniːəv] [blo͞o]

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Basic Info

Niamh is a kind, caring, and sometimes clumsy individual battling depression manifested from Survivor Guilt. She attempts to hide her depression from those around her by being flirtatious, discussing fashion, or focusing conversations on the troubles of the other participants. Her depression lead her to be a drunk for quite some time, however she is attempting to avoid alcohol at the moment.

Appearance

Height: 5 fulm 7 ilm

Weight: 175 ponz

Complexion: Fair

Hair: Blue with Purple Highlights

Eyes: Light Blue

Physique: Fit

Tastes

Hobbies

• Fashion

Niamh likes to spend her gil on outfits and hairstyles. She frequently changes her appearance to match her current social interaction

• Fishing

Although not skilled at it, Niamh likes the relaxation and simplicity of fishing. It allows her to reflect on recent occurrences, and discard the negativity she would otherwise be surrounded by.

Likes

• Pleasant conversation
• Good food
• Aiding others
• Exploring new environments

Dislikes

• Conflict
• Helpless individuals

Goals

• Find a companion to share life with

Due to her broken family and depression, Niamh seeks a life partner to lift her spirits, hold her accountable to reform, and experience the world with.

• Resolve the conflict with her sister

To date, Niamh has been unable to mend fences with her only sibling. As the head of the family estate, Niamh feels it her duty to end the conflict.

Personality

Quirks

• Big Flirt
• Spontaneous

Flaws

• Depression
• Reforming Drunk

Fears

• Living the rest of her life alone
• Her sister being successful in gaining control of the family estate

Abilities and Skills

Weapons

• Knives

After many drunken brawls, Niamh learned the value of keeping a knife or two handy. Niamh purchased formal training to be proficient in self-defense with knives.

Magic

• Astromancy

Niamh has many years of practice and faithfully keeps her star charts updated.

Crafting

• Cooking

Niamh wants to learn how to cook. So far most of her experiments have ended in disaster.

Family and Relationships

DISCLAIMER


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Relatives

• Father: Aedan Blew - Deceased
• Mother: Maedb Blew - Deceased
• Sister: Mirna Blew

Positive

• A'Bhin Nohr - trusted advisor

Affiliations

• Grand Company

Niamh served 6 cycles in The Order of the Twin Adder as a non-aetheric combat medic. The Twin Adder discharged her after learning of her depression.

• Free Company

Niamh has recently joined the Celestine Protectors.

Rumors

Note: This section is editable by anyone. Just keep in mind that the rumors here may be both true or false.

• Mirna has sent agent provocateurs to trick Niamh in to breaking Sharlayan law, so that Mirna can assume control of the family estate without the political fallout of an assassination.

History

Name and Lifestyle

Name Etimology

Niamh was given her name by her mother. Being the first born, Niamh's mother chose the name to proclaim the bright future the family would have. Niamh translated to English means "Bright" or "Radiant".

Nicknames

• Blue

Niamh has used this nickname since childhood. It is her favorite color, as blue hair is the only common trait she and her father shared.

Current Residence

None. Niamh rents a room where she can.

Before Dalamud's Fall

Birth and childhood (0-10)

Niamh's father did not appreciate the change in lifestyle Niamh's birth brought. Being a scholar, he was weary of the chaos children brought. As such, Niamh was primarily raised by her mother and assumed most of her personality traits. Mirna was born when Niamh was six cycles old and just entering the Studium.

Teen Years

Niamh chose to specialize in her mother's profession (Sharlayan Astromancy) at the Studium. She dedicate all of her free time to improving her connection to the heavens. Just before her graduation, Niamh's mother was killed while on a diplomatic mission to an undisclosed nation. The Forum suppressed all information relating to the mission and the events of Maedb's death. Niamh's father was crushed by the loss, and Niamh assumed the role of comforting and caring for her father. At the age of 19 cycles, Niamh's Professor sent her on a two cycle mission to observe the cultures of Eorzea. During her time in Eorzea, Niamh would her recounts of actions of the Circle of Knowing and their devotion to preventing a dark prophecy from falling on Eorzea.

After Dalamud's Fall

A Realm Reborn (26 - Present)

Having been exposed to information about the Circle of Knowing, Niamh was upset that the Sharlayan's had chosen to retreat from Eorzea knowing that the Calamity was coming. The values taught by her mother compelled Niamh to action. Her sister and father were against her leaving. Her sister was against it for fear it would tarnish the family name and worsen her relations with the Bibliothec. Her father protested because Niamh had been his primary care giver for the last five cycles. Attempting to conceal her heritage, Niamh joined the Twin Ader as a non-aetheric combat medic to provide succor to the victims of the Calamity. Through her exposure to the victims and participants in the Battle of Carteneau, Niamh began developing Survivor Guilt being from Sharlayan who had chosen to remove themselves from the conflict. Four cycles in to her service, her father passed away. She was unable to return home for his services. Niamh's symptoms of Survivor Guilt magnified as she blamed herself for her father's death, chosing Eorzea over his care. The Twin Adder eventually discovered and confirmed her depression, for which she was promptly discharged.