Rei'li Niraj

Rei'li Niraj
"Fate may have a mind of its own, but so do we. And great minds enjoy a good challenge."
The "White Fox"
Gender	Male
Race	Miqo'te
Clan	Keeper of the Moon
Citizenship	Gridania
Guardian	Nymeia, the Spinner
Occupation	Lancer / First Serpent Lieutenant
Nameday / Age	15th Sun of the 2nd Astral Moon / 26
Height / Weight	5 fulm 7 ilm / 137 ponz
Orientation	Panromantic / Homosexual (single)
Server	Balmung

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Basic Info

Rei'li Niraj is a male Keeper of the Moon Miqo'te native to Black Shroud (Alder Springs), Gridania. He is a full time Order of the Twin Adder First Serpent Lieutenant. He is currently stationed in Gridania.

LIKES ■ challenges ■ having time to bathe, groom and rest ■ children; he's surprisingly good with them ■ spending time with family

DISLIKES ■ his breeding obligations ■ his own clan's family reunions ■ people who endanger others, esp. children ■ bright light

OTHER ■ Alignment: True Neutral ■ Vice(s): he's indulgent, likes physical attention ■ Favorite Food: sweetwater fish ■ Favorite Drink: red wine ■ Favorite Color: spring green

Appearance & Personality

He's pretty tall for a Miqo'te and fit, due to some traces of hyur blood and constant physical activity. Keeps well groomed (because long white fur requires anything but), is choosy of what he wears and is debatably easy on the eyes (if that's what one's into).

He’s very social and accommodating, very easy to get along with - but pretty two-faced and reserved beneath the social exterior. He has an amusing sense of humor, can be pretty warm and affectionate with people he's close with. But on the downside, he seems to be allergic to doing things by the book, cleans up after his messes just enough to never quite shoulder blame, is lazy as hell and will sleep whenever he can. Can, has and would kill in cold blood, no questions asked. Has his own agenda and will stick to it even if it means over someone’s dead body, especially if said someone so much as hints at harming anyone he considers family.

Talents / Powers:

• First Aid: He has a natural affinity for conjury but has only some basic training in it done, enough to perhaps temporarily stabilize critical wounds until someone more capable can take over.

• Lance-point Focus: He's pretty good with the lance, though a bit of a wildcard. He doesn’t have the height or length of limbs that the elezen or hyur do, but he’s quite a ways lighter and can jump quite impressively. He’s not as strong as his brother (Leon Greymoon), but he compensates by tactfully hitting core points in an opponent and hits where it hurts. The drawback to it is, he can focus on a single opponent to the point of overlooking other circumstances. He is slowly overcoming this since being promoted among Adders' ranks.

• Leadership: He's a very gentle, but methodical and persistent leader. He has a reputation of taking care of his own and often takes time to speak with or help his recruits, even with things not necessarily related with the Grand Company. Something his superiors don't necessarily endorse, but it's proven to bring good results with no causalities up to date, so they let him do his thing.

Biography

Childhood

Rei'li was the third son born to a former marauder mother (Rei Niraj) as the 6th child out of seven. She had been a bit on the stern side, especially towards her three sons, always emphasizing how critical it was for them to favor survival and be cautious and healthy, preparing them for their clan-to-clan breeding travels. She encouraged all three of them to pursue conjurer studies and trained them in basic combat arts along with their sisters. Back then, Rei'li would think it unfair and boring, and would often envy his sisters who had more free time.

His father was long gone from his life since early childhood due to circumstances Rei'li was unclear on. The man was/is a Keeper of the Moon miqo'te called Sonu'a Viqqoh. Rei'li shares the father with Leon Greymoon.

Conjury Studies and Ilja

As an adolescent, Rei'li was not the most obedient child in the family, which would remain the case for years to come. He quickly learned though, that if he remained quiet about his mishaps, and was careful, his mother had no ground to scold him. He wasn't the best conjurer in his settlement, but he never tried to be either, he preferred to do the bare minimum to advance just to not get into trouble.

He further strayed from his interest in conjurer studies when his tribe reluctantly hosted a badly injured hyur lancer called Ilja Radall. Rei'li volunteered to help the man recover and was readily granted the duty. Both his teacher and mother were overjoyed at his initiative and saw it as an excellent opportunity for the young Keeper to learn about the responsibility and role of his studies. Unfortunately, that was far from the case. While recovering, Ilja would tell Rei'li of his adventures, of the far north where lancers ascended to dance with fate and become Dragoons. Fascinated both with the adventurer and the stories, Rei'li decided to follow Ilja when the other was fully recovered. His attempt was cut short though; the lancer talked him out of it, making him promise to do as his family wished until he reached adulthood and telling him to look for him in Coerthas someday, giving him a golden locket to return to him then.

Bound by the promise, Rei'li stayed until his coming of age. Much to his mother's dismay though, he barely fulfilled a year and a half of his nomadic ventures before he promptly packed his things and left for Gridania, headed for the lancers' guild to follow in Ilja's footsteps.

Present

Operating as an Order of the Twin Adder operative proved to be an effective source of income. He climbed through ranks steadily all the way to First Serpent Lieutenant, and is in charge of 8 recruits at the moment, all of which he gets along with wonderfully. He's also been promoted to Assistant Warmaster within Free Company ranks, with Ferus Ironlash as his superior. After the promotion, due to undisclosed circumstances, he left his former partner and home in Gridania to temporarily move in with the Free Company.

Aeon

After an unexpected assault in Thanalan two years ago, Rei'li was backed up by a woman called Sophia Grave. Having killed two out of the three assaulters, the two fled to safety where she explained the reason of their pursuit on the miqo'te and his possible connection to a Free Company called Aeon. After taking quite some time to rethink his position, Rei'li ultimately decided to approach the Free Company, officially enlisting in its ranks.

Among the operatives, Rei'li was reacquainted with his half-brother Leon Greymoon (Rewo'a Vhaaza). Though from different mothers, the two seem to have quite a variety of things in common, from physical features to their profession choice and, of course the circumstances regarding the Free Company. Which, in turn, revealed not to be a coincidence. After several months they were able to link all the accounted similarities to their father, Sonu'a Viqqoh. The circumstances of such a revelation left a lot to be desired, seen as the man worked against the Free Company by contract, but Sonu'a promptly decided to revoke his 'employers', in favor of learning both of his sons were alive and well.

As off the current Starlight, almost two years since his enlistment, Rei'li has been promoted to Assistant Warmaster within Company ranks. His role is to lead support squads on field, or the main forces in case of his superior's absence, his superior being Ferus Ironlash. The unspoken, secondary role he has, is to bring in firsthand information he manages to decipher about enemy ranks. His sources remain undisclosed, but the information he brings in is usually quite vital.

Miscellaneous

• He wears a golden locket engraved with Nymeia, the Spinner's symbol, that Ilja left in his care.

• He has what appears to be a rune-like tattoo that has a faint, blue glow, at the back of his neck. It's often obstructed from view by the fall of his hair, jacket collar and strategically tied scarf.

RUMORS Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! ◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard) ■ Gridania: "White hair? Blue eyes? He's usually in the New part of the town. Try the Roost or the Twin Adders' in the evenings." ■ The Roost: "Oh yes, polite lad, always groomed. Likes the benches just outside better than the inn chairs though. He'll take a single glass of wine over several of ale. And company under the stars rather than behind inn doors." ■ Adders' Nest: "Lieutenant Niraj? He's got some kind of allergy to rules but he gets the job done. Not always in the most conventional way, mind you. *sigh*" ◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear) ■ Ebony Stalls: "Hm, if you see him, can you tell him my wares arrived? I feel bad for asking but he's been a big help last time and my back is killing me." ■ Adder's Nest: "If you ever see him uncombed or disheveled, call me. No, really, he might either be dying or the world's coming to an end." ■ Adder's Nest: "His recruits have it bloody good. I've never seen them not get along. He treats them like younger siblings." ■ The Roost: "He's very fun a couple drinks in. He's always got some kind of charming remark about anyone, thought it's hard to make him divulge things about himself." ◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard) ■ Lancers' Guild: "He trained here for three years. He was quite determined to do so, and that kind of determination is very welcome for a lancer. I hope he found what he's been looking for in Coerthas." ■ Alberic Bale: "He came looking for a late Dragoon years ago. I still remember the heartbreak on his face when I gave him the news. The death of a loved one is sadly a reality far too common this far North." ■ The Roost: "He came back from Coerthas... different. He smiles more, but it never touches his eyes. There's a different glint there now. Good luck getting the story out of him though." ◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters' of other players) ■ "I'll admit I was caught off guard when I realized he was my brother, but to be honest, it is only natural, considering how much we look alike, and how well we fight. And I never did have a 'little' brother, don't tell him I said that though." -Leon Greymoon ■ "I never thought I'd see my sons again, let alone little Fox. I don't expect either of my sons to trust me after what I did, but Rei'li has made strides towards building a connection with me. Did you know I am a grandfather? Just don't tell his mom he told me first." -Sonu'a Viqqoh ■ ■

RELATIONS ♥ Romantic ♥ Sexual ♥ Platonic ● Good Standing ● Poor Standing ● Rei Niraj : Miqo'te, Keeper of the Moon, female, 59, former Marauder. His mother. They have a slightly strained relationship due to him actively avoiding his racial obligations.  ??? Ilja Radall : Hyur, Midlander, male, 30, Dragoon - presumed dead. An adventurer Rei'li volunteered to care for when his family clan found him injured in the woods. He was an inspiration for the young miqo'te to become a lancer, and later Dragoon. Though reluctant to admit it at present, the Keeper did grow to nourish deep feelings of affection for the other, ones that have persisted for over a decade since their first meeting. Despite the news of the man's death, he's remained an unbendable inspiration and drive for the Miqo'te to press on through life. ♥ Nemoh Nodaya : Miqo'te, Keeper of the Moon, female, 20, Conjurer. Formerly known as Nemoh Niraj. His younger sister. She's very lively and quite loud, so he tends to slip into the older brother role when around her. ● Madensa Virri'ai : Elezen, Wildwood, male, ?, Lancer. A good friend Rei'li met during their Lancer training. The Elezen's mellow nature complimented the miqo'te's more trouble-making tendencies quite well. The two lost contact after Rei'li's departure for Coerthas, though. ● Sophia Grave : Hyur, Garlean, female, 32, ?. A swift fighter that came to his aid when he was cornered, and who helped him find a couple of answers on the matter. He believes himself in her debt. ♥ Leon Greymoon : Miqo'te, Keeper of the Moon, male, 25, Dragoon. Formerly known as Rewo'a Vhaaza. (Slightly) younger brother. They met through the Free Company. Their job choice and physical similarities make them get along swimmingly. Upon learning they're family, Rei'li was left feeling instinctively protective of Leon. ♥ Eli'a Niraj : Miqo'te, Keeper of the Moon, male, 8, ?. Formerly known as Eli'a Seefali. Rei'li's (only?) biological child, born through clan breeding. The Seefali family clan was caught in a conflict with the poachers shortly after the calamity. Eli Seefali managed to make it with the child to Buscarron's Druthers but she fell ill soon after, succumbing to her wounds. She left the child in the care of a hyur fisherslady using Rei'li's last name in hopes the clan would some day find him and take him in. After several years, the name did indeed reach the elusive clan. Upon recognizing the first name though, Rei'to, the clan notary and Rei'li's older brother, sent word to Rei'li first. Rei'li decided to take the child with him to Gridania instead of the family clan, not wanting him to be submitted to forced traditions. Eli'a is, in Rei'li's eyes, worryingly quiet, very reserved and observant for someone his age. Rei'li swore to himself to never let any of his work or free company circumstances affect Eli'a, which is why he's very selective of even mentioning him. ♥ Sonu'a Viqqoh : Miqo'te/Hyur, Keeper of the Moon/Ishgardian, male, 48, ?. Rei'li's father, shared with Leon Greymoon. They have only recently been reunited and under not the best of circumstances. Rei'li had always looked up to the idea of a father, so despite Sonu'a being all but the ideal one, he still finds himself drawn to spend time with him and was easier to warm up to the idea of giving him a second chance than Leon was. ♥ Zevi'to Mhade : Miqo'te/Elezen, Keeper of the Moon/Ishgardian, male, 21, Machinist. Due to an unexpected, but thankfully temporary, turn of events, the man had been tied to Rei'li in a very intense matter. The two managed to make the best of the situation though, promising to keep each other's secrets safe. They've bonded over the matter, seem to trust each other deeply and wish to keep each other safe and sound. ● Ferus Ironlash : Hyur, Highlander, male, ??, Knight. A strong fighter and Rei'li's superior within Free Company ranks. Though they don't really discuss private matters much they seem to share the outlook on many things, and the fact that they've both got family to come home to at the end of the day. Rei'li respects the man both as a fighter and as a military leader. ● ♥ Zander Zeataux : Elezen, Ishgardian, male, 30, Dragoon. A former Dragoon that joined Rei'li's free company. From the get go, Rei'li's taken a shine to the man, awed at the fact that he was the first fully fledged Dragoon he's truly spoken to in years. While he tries not to show it, Rei'li looks up to the man a lot and seems to always try to do his best on field when Zander is about, not wanting to disappoint him. More often than not, they're prone to share some lighthearted banter.

Gallery

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  Gear Setup

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  A young Ilja Radall

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  Rei and Ilja

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  Rei'li art

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  Rei'li art

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  Leon Greymoon & Rei'li

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