Maria Rione

“If nature has made you for a giver, your hands are born open, and so is your heart; and though there may be times when your hands are empty, your heart is always full, and you can give things out of that--warm things, kind things, sweet things--help and comfort and laughter--and sometimes true, kind laughter is the best help of all.”

~ Maria Rioné

[edit] History Personality Relationships Rumors Trivia Journal Memories Ishgardian born and the only daughter of Aurion and Sophiea Nightingale, youngest sister to brothers Siegfried, Evander, Matthieu and Lancefer. Maria, lustrated Mariana Élisabeth Rione-Nightingale, had become the family's blessing; the final boon to complete a warm and loving household raised within their moderate abode in which the family had deservedly achieved for her parent's hard earned occupations. At a young age, she was taught by her mother the first steps of becoming a proper lady, partaking in lessons of a musical nature, crochet, etiquette and cooking whereas her father became her lecturer in literature. Maria is a benevolent soul, proclaimed as the 'Mother to All' given her kindly and motherly disposition, she is the very epitome of love and is often at times referred to as 'your modern day Menphina' by her friends given the great amount of heart and amiability evident in her mannerisms and every day deeds. With everyone's best interest at heart and expressing genuine concern for the well-being of others, Maria can often be regarded as unwittingly imposing. She isn't one for violence; though would gladly throw herself in harms way to protect her loved ones or over-exert her healing abilities to ensure they are in good health. Quick to give her last gil to another, be they poor or scoundrel, Maria is indeed a selfless woman and devout in her beliefs; often coming across as a woman of purity and piety. She will take great strides to ensure that she does not offend nor upset anyone. An incredibly strong woman, she will speak her mind, even if her voice falters due to her kindly nature. Well-spoken with an innocent and forever motherly tone, even when scolding, she takes her belief in justice very seriously as she will speak up for another who has been unjustly wronged. Every aspect of her life is approached with love, ardour and a slight of naivety. Miscellaneous Likes Her Beloved Children. Nymeia Lilies. Lemon Tea. Moogles. Cooking. Singing. Gardening. Star Gazing. Reading. Her Chocobo, Sherlock. "Kweh!" Dislikes Bad Manners. "I don't care how old you are! I will put you on the naughty step!" Being called old. "O-Old?! I-I'm not old... R-Right? RIGHT!?" Having her cooking insulted. "I-I have shamed the deities of cuisine! Nooo!" Family Father: - Aurion Nightingale; Mother: - Sophiea Nightingale née Rioné (Deceased); Brothers: Siegfried Nightingale Evander Nightingale Matthieu Nightingale Lancefer Nightingale Children: Biological or adopted, Maria cares and adores each and every one of those she considers her sons and daughters. Aiden & Sophia Nightingale (Deceased) "My babies, my love, my everything... I miss them dearly but they shall forever have a home within my heart." Becoming a mother at only eighteen, Maria gave birth to her dearest treasures, Aiden and Sophia. Sadly, due to complications at birth, Aiden was stillborn and although she proceeded to care for her daughter born prone to sickness, Maria was met with another loss when Sophia was but three years old. The twins' resting place resides by the Guardian Tree in the Shroud in which Maria frequents. To this day she celebrates their nameday and keeps their memory alive. Pipinloma Pintora "My Pipin, so clever for a boy his age; I am so very proud of him... Though he could learn to watch his language..." Founded when he was only a sleeping infant at her doorstep, Maria took in little Pipin shortly after the loss of her daughter, Sophia. A blessing in disguise, one might say it was Pipin's arrival in which saved Maria from spiraling into darkness; nursing the tiny and frail Lalafell back to health before adopting him as her own. A child prodigy, she is truly proud of him and all that he has accomplished in his young age despite often being met with a clipping across the ear for his foul language. Chao Chao "Such energy! I find myself struggling to keep up at times... However, I've never known a sweeter, well-mannered young lady." Sweet and silly, Maria adores her little bundle of Chao! An orphan taken in shortly after losing her parents to the Calamity, Chao, along with Pipin, became yet another for Maria to spoil her love upon. Often tutoring the young Lalafell in reading, writing and proper etiquette in becoming a lady, Maria couldn't be prouder with how well her dear Chao has done in both confidence and independence. Recently leaving the orphanage in search of adventure, Chao writes to her mother every day. W'raham Tia "Although there have been trying times a-and awkward moments, he is truly wonderful. He... also saved my life once, I will never forget it." Maria met W'raham one night whilst selling cookies within the Quicksand and mistakenly gave away her cookies as 'free-samples' to which the Miqo'te questioned, although their meeting was brief. In time, W'raham and Maria began to see more and more of each other, often taking in each other's company and partaking in light banter, it was he who introduced her to a small group of friends whom she adores dearly to this day. They have been through much together and during one dark day it was W'raham who'd once saved Maria's life. She considers him a son and would drop everything just to aid him in his times of struggle. Pyha Nayitsu Momoro Moro Nananomi Nomi Friends Romance Common Rumors Moderate Rumors PC Rumors ((Feel free to add!)) "Aye, that's me fiancee and the love of me life. The modern day Menphina, she is; you ain't gonna find a kinder, more lovin' soul in all of Eorzea." - Allister Dedrick "Probably the closest thing t' a mum I'll ever have an' while I don't bother much about 'em meself, I could probably swear she be one o' the Twelve in the shape o' a Hyur lass. Wha' d' ye call 'er? Menph-somethin'? Ah, wha'ever. Point is, never known a more carin' an' sweet lass in me life." - W'raham Tia IC Quotes Character Here - "Quote Here" On the subject of ____ : " " Fun Facts Maria, in her youth, once went on a date with Lord Haurchefant de Fortemps; it went well, but the two simply remained friends... They were young, so live and let live! This section contains any stories related to this character, and anything written ICly. Caption1 Mariamemory2.jpg Caption2

Maria Rioné "Do right by yourself and others." Mother To All Gender Female Race Hyur Clan Midlander Citizenship Ishgard Age 30, shh! Height 165 Ilms. Weight Shame on you! Alignment Lawful Good. Occupation Full-time Mother, Matron, and Healer. Patron Deity Menphina, the Lover.