Lyriah Karnelle

Lyriah Karnelle
Maybe I am an Ice Queen, how else did I survive the heat?
Gender	Female
Race	Hyur
Clan	Midlander
Citizenship	Ul'dah
Age	27
Occupation	Free Roamer
Primary Discipline	Lancer
G. Company	Maelstrom
Guardian Deity	Halone the Fury

Biography

Name: Lyriah Ambrosia Karnelle ( L-Ear-Ee-Ah Car-Nel )

Age: 27 names days

Height: 5,6'

Names day: 29th Sun of the 1st Astral Moon 1550

Family:

• Mother: Flarah Eonis
• Father: Weston Karnelle
• Half Brother: Eranore Venomheart

Skills: 

- Polearms: Lyriah has been trained since a very young age on the use of a Lance and once she traveled to Gridania, she studied under the guild until her training took her to Coerthas. She consistantly carries a Lance with her, and if on the rare occasion that she does not she has a daggar tucked into her belt in case she were in a situation to defend herself.

- Swords: The relationships that Lyriah had experienced also benefitted her in the way of swordsmanship since they insisted she learned. Though she doesn't utlize her skills in battle, she does keep her blade always at the ready. 

- Weaving: Needlework had been implimented into Lyriah's life even before lancing had, her mother insisting it would be the only way she could earn a living that wouldn't kill her. She still stitches today, finding the skill very usefull when she lived in the cold mountains.

- Cooking: While not a master at it, Lyriah had always cooked for herself once she was out on her own and only just recently sought to perfect the art by applying to the Bismarck to enhance her skills.

Personality and Appearance

Lyriah dressed as most adventurers did, wearing clothing that would allow ease of movement and was appropriate for the climate. Usually her attire consisted of jackboots, linen shirts and buffalo leather pants which in most cases would be considered incredibly tom-boyish. She rarely dressed to impress unless her job required it of her believing that the waste of gil was not worth the benefits of such, the only exception being an amethyst necklace her mother gave to her before she passed away. 

Physically she is well built for the life of a Dragoon, lean muscle and a thin frame for the benefit of speed and endurance while being only an average height. She has auburn hair that is tightly bound into a pony tail to keep it out of the way. Her eyes are a shade of aqua blue and she has a beauty mark right under her left eye; despite being from the desert Lyriah has a fair skin complexion due to her childhood being mostly restrained inside.

 At first Lyriah was trusting, she learned the hard way that trust had to be earned. In that regard she keeps her distance anymore and may come across as cold when first approached. Once accepted as a well known acquaintance or even a friend it would soon become obvious that her guard would be down and even welcoming. Despite her set backs she would do anything to help a friend regardless of the circumstance

Likes and Dislikes

Likes:

• Trying new foods
• Exploreing
• History
• Ballads
• Music
• Solitude ( On some occasions)
• Children

Dislikes:

• Swimming (Doesn't know how)
• Drama
• Push-overs
• Being underestimated
• Betrayal

History

Family History

• Weston Karnelle was born to a Sea Captain named Allun Karnelle and his wife Esther Karnelle on 8th Sun of the 2nd Umbral Moon 1527. He was the youngest of eight boys born to the couple and they lived in a home built along the coast by Ale Port. His heritage came from a long line of sailors and explorers tracing back to the first families to land on the island of La Nosca; Karnelle meaning “Worthy of Praise”. His father would take him sailing while the crew would tell him stories which inspired him to explore more than what he grew up around.

After growing into a young man he began to frequent the local pubs and it was there that he met a wandering bard who sparked his interest in music. The bard enjoyed the company of the earnest youth and gave him his first lute, teaching him the basics of music. After time Weston learned to play and made songs out of the stories he was told as a child and as a result he began to play for others and gained several admirers along the way as well as a hefty handful of gil.

Once he was of age to be on his own he followed the influence of the travelling bard and taking his music to the next level to play for his coin. With Oschon as his guide he promptly said his goodbyes and made for the mainland, turning northward through Mor Dhona and into Dravania where he entered and lived in Sharlavan for a number of years learning the vast history of the area before amassing a small fortune from his talents to travel through Coerthas into Gyn Abania to visit Ala Mhigo.

After a sufficient amount of time he finally set his sights on Gridania deciding that he would set a trail back home. He found once he had stayed in Gridania for a time he amassed quite the crowd of admirers; one of which was a girl named Flarah Eonis whom he fell in love with. However when he asked for her hand in marriage, her father refused the union because Weston didn’t have the status nor influence he wanted for a potential groom. Despite such a tribulation their affections for each other endured and finally they eloped and made haste for Ul’dah to settle down. A moon later they were married.

Weston died in battle trying to protect those he cared for, a monument was erected in memory of his deeds

• Flarah Eonis was born on the 16th Sun of the 4th Astral moon 1532 to Nicholas and Sybilla Eonis, and the eldest of two girls. Flarah was a quiet girl and grew up to her parents expectations for a lady of middle class wealth. She didn't frolic in fields nor did she run around with other children often. She instead  learned how to sew and read books and scrolls, even having a private tutor from Sharlavan to educate her on matters of the world. All in all her childhood was spend in study and became rather lonely as she grew older even with her younger sibling.

 When she was in her seventeenth namesday cycle she encountered Weston on his travels through Gridania to play for the girls. He sparked her interest from the start and when he began to openly pursue her she didn't waste any time wrapping him around her finger. When the couple decided that their relationship was ready for the next step, Weston asked her father for her hand in marriage. Her father refused him and in a fury demanded he leave the property at once. 

Flarah was distraught and in an impulsive move she packed her things in a small bag and snuck out of her parents home and the couple eloped. They moved to Ul'dah and were married the next month, Weston purchasing a small home in the city for them to grow as a family.

Years passed and Flarah tried her hardest to shape Lyriah up in ways that she was taught but the girl was unruley and often let her imagination get in the way of Flarah's teachings. Despite the trials of teaching her, she managed to set Lyriah on the right path before falling ill. It only took a week for her to pass away into Thal's realm leaving her husband depressed and desolate and her daughter without a mother figure.

• Eranore "Venomheart" Rivers was born on 21st sun of the 6th umbral moon 1547 to Alyson Rivers who bore him out of wedlock, his father being Weston Karnelle who had no knowledge of the child. Alyson's father feared having his family's name put to shame so he married his daughter off to a lower class merchant who abused the new status as much as he did his wife and step-son. Years growing with this built his character to be cruel and cold only having a care for himself. After he had grown to an adult he prompty had his step-father 'removed' from the family before disappearing. He is said to work in the black markets of Ul'dah where he will sell anything for a price.

Personal History

   Lyriah was granted the chance for adventure when she was eighteen names days old. She had come to the realization that Ul'dah was no longer the gem of promise it had once been and so she sought to explore to Limsa where her father had lived.

   It wasn't long before she found herself without a gil to her name and in a strange city. She happened across a Highlander woman in trouble and aided her and a Midlander man who was present later. Lyriah's efforts were appreciated and in turn she was granted the opportunity to work for Sanctus Refero, a trading company within the hulls of the Astalicia.

   Several moons passed before things started changing at the company. There were disagreements between members of a group known as the Eorzean Guard and Sanctus, during the times of unease, Lyriah was promoted to Head of Security to oversee events held and ensuring the safety of all who attended. However the prosperity of Sanctus ran dry when Alona disappeared and most were forced to find new employment.

   Her closest friend Navei founded Nebulous and encouraged her to join him. She did and held a similar role, making sure transactions between the firm and their customers went smoothly. Close to the calamity things began going sour so the company was disbanded and Lyriah was forced back to Limsa where she lived until the battle at Cartenaeu.

   She marched into battle expecting it to be her last. By some miracle of the divines she survived the attack and traveled north to escape the devastation behind her; building a shelter which eventually turned into a home and it was there she resided for five years...

Employment

• - Sanctus Refero: Head of Security. ( Pre-Calamity)
• - Nebulous: Chief of Arms, Recruitment, Diplomatic relations ( Pre-Calamity)
• - MiqoTEK: Assistant.
• - Nebulous Manufacturing: Caravan Defense, Exploration surveyor.
• - MiqoTEK: Owner ( Then sold the property to pursue new horizons.)

Friends and Foes

Friends

• Alona Rhys: She met Alona when the leader was working through a crisis. After being employed under the woman, she found that she respected Alona and was soon willing to lay down her life in her defense no matter what the charge would be. She viewed her as a strong woman who took on too much at points, as a result Lyriah tried to help her with burdens without hurting her pride. Alona was often considered a sisterly figure to Lyriah, and is still considered such even after her disappearance.
• Aure Rubismain: A man that was once Navei and is now someone else due to a Fantasia accident. He has been known to wander with Deirdre but still remains close with Lyriah.
• Aysun Demiir: Like most cases of the same time period, Lyriah had first met Aysun through her employment with Sanctus Refero. At first her opinions of Aysun were limited based solely on the company she kept but after getting to know her personally she soon learned that the Miqote's quick wit and bluntness made her an interesting comrade and friend.
• Blush Oxalis: A Roe whom Lyriah met inside Ul'dah, her attitude and personality were both kind and admirable which made bonding with her come naturally. Last she knew, Galvadan had taken a fancy to her. Where their relationship would lead only the Spinner knew. 
• Galvadan Edgecrusher: A dedicated Elezen who was blood bonded to his "sister" Alona. Lyriah's encounters with this man began through a stress filled moment in which he extended a hand to help her. Their friendship grew and even advanced towards marriage however a series of events unfolded that ultimately dissipated that plan and they grew apart to a distant friendship.
• Meiarin Beail: This little lalafel, though mischievous, helped Lyriah out of a situation and thus she feels she owes the little one her life. The lalafel herself is relatively young but her intentions for those around her are much more mature than most can sense first off.
• Melchar Asbrand: A friendly Roe that Lyriah met through employment with Sanctus. He seemed to master the arcane arts, his power only matched by his wits.
• Navei Asue: A former co-worker and her former boss, Navei outstretched a kind hand whenever situations got hard for Lyriah. She valued him for his opinion and devotion to what he's passionate about and has earned a place as close to her as kin. Events before the calamity left Lyriah to believe that Navei had perished, however recent sightings in the new Eorzea have suggested otherwise.
• Reta Suri: Another former member of Sanctus Refero that transferred to Nebulous with Lyriah and Navei when the company went under; She usually was one to keep to herself, and once there was a time that Lyriah had a steady friendship with Reta. After a bit of time passed, though, with all that had occurred their relationship rocked from one extreme to the next. In the end, Reta disappeared and Lyriah hadn't heard from her again.
• Sasha Alier: Navei's once Romantic Interest and co-worker with Nebulous, Lyriah hadn't spoken to Sasha much except for rare occasions, but each time such an occasion were to occur, Lyriah always found Sasha to be a gentle and kind elezen that did her best to keep Navei in check. Little has been known of her since the Calamity, rumor being that she had joined a band of Pirates and now prowls the seas.
• Sterne Evans: Third in Command with Sanctus Refero and an odd, easy going man. Lyriah met him under the same circumstances that she met Alona, and then spoke again soon after at the Guards' Banquet. Lyriah felt his easy going nature was refreshing and maked all tense atmospheres dissipate. Sterne was also another Lyriah had failed to see several years before the Calamity and has never known what had become of the man.
• Shurin Mizune: Former Eorzean Guard member and an infrequent visitor to the Astalicia, Lyriah learned much about this man through other's opinions and stories. However when she sought him out he became a good friend and even saved her life a few times. He was last seen at the Battle of Cartenaeu where he was presumed dead.

Foes

• Rhin Stri'den: A man who taught her how deep a betrayal could run.

Rumors

As others have stated on their profiles, some of these rumors may not be true about my character but they could still be overheard in a busy tavern or the streets of a city Lyriah would frequent.

Common Rumors

These could be heard anywhere by any common NPC

• " Been seeing that girl walking around Ul'dah a lot. I don't recognize the likes of her, easy to pick out, but she seemed to know the place like the back of her hand."
• " I've heard she's apart of Sunsilk Tapestries, must be nice making fine garments for the rick folk around here."
• " I wonder why she's always lingering around the Quicksand. She doesn't really talk but just watches people. Really odd that one."

Uncommon Rumors

These are more uncommon to hear but still could be heard

• " I hear she's got a mean streak about her, I think I remember hearing she gutted someone who crossed her. Wonder what they did?"
• " A Maelstrom Officer who can't swim? NOW I've seen everything!"

Rare Rumors

These are extremely difficult to learn about.

• " I saw an Airship crash and I think she was one of the people who survived it."
• " She was there before the Battle at Cartenaeu, I knew she seemed familiar. Wonder where she's been hiding all these years?"
• " Miqo'TEK? I don't know much about them but I do know that she's a representative for them."