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| <div style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:13px;"><p>Some days after he has left the Steppe, Ryuji found himself lost. He asked for direction to passing merchants to the nearest settlement but somehow ended up getting the opposite route. The moon started showing at the sky and he hadn’t eaten for hours, thus decided to call it a day and camp for the night. He heard of the Garlean threat, which hadn’t reach the Steppe, so he decided that making a bonfire would call for unwanted attention even if it meant eating raw food for the night. After making his camp, with a bed made from leaves and the stars as a roof, he decided to hunt for some food. He was tired of eating insects, so decided to step up his game since he saw a pond nearby earlier that day, which meant he could hope to eat some frog legs for his dinner. He followed a path of fireflies until he reached his destinations and as he had thought there were frogs around, croaking as if they were part of an orchestra. Little by little he got near the pond and as was preparing to make his move, the croaking ceased which made him stop immediately – <font color="#38a2ff"><b><i>“Was it my fault?”</i></b></font> – he thought, afraid of having to spend another meal around eating bugs. However, his question was soon answered when a group of people walked by in the distance, guided by the light of their paper lanterns. The boy watched carefully as they moved in a hurry while mumbling something beneath their helmets. As he paid better attention he noticed they were wearing a full set of armor that seemed to be black or some other kind of dark color. He has never seen anything like that, then again he barely knew anything outside of the Steppe, but somehow he knew that he should keep his distance from that group. He went back to the camp while making sure he wasn’t leaving any kind of traces behind. During that night he could barely close his eyes. .<br><br> | | <div style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:13px;"><p>Some days after he has left the Steppe, Ryuji found himself lost. He asked for direction to passing merchants to the nearest settlement but somehow ended up getting the opposite route. The moon started showing at the sky and he hadn’t eaten for hours, thus decided to call it a day and camp for the night. He heard of the Garlean threat, which hadn’t reach the Steppe, so he decided that making a bonfire would call for unwanted attention even if it meant eating raw food for the night. After making his camp, with a bed made from leaves and the stars as a roof, he decided to hunt for some food. He was tired of eating insects, so decided to step up his game since he saw a pond nearby earlier that day, which meant he could hope to eat some frog legs for his dinner. He followed a path of fireflies until he reached his destinations and as he had thought there were frogs around, croaking as if they were part of an orchestra. Little by little he got near the pond and as was preparing to make his move, the croaking ceased which made him stop immediately – <font color="#38a2ff"><b><i>“Was it my fault?”</i></b></font> – he thought, afraid of having to spend another meal around eating bugs. However, his question was soon answered when a group of people walked by in the distance, guided by the light of their paper lanterns. The boy watched carefully as they moved in a hurry while mumbling something beneath their helmets. As he paid better attention he noticed they were wearing a full set of armor that seemed to be black or some other kind of dark color. He has never seen anything like that, then again he barely knew anything outside of the Steppe, but somehow he knew that he should keep his distance from that group. He went back to the camp while making sure he wasn’t leaving any kind of traces behind. During that night he could barely close his eyes. .<br><br> | ||
− | <br>In the next day the sound of something moving nearby made him wake up suddenly. It seemed he had fallen asleep during his night watch, but luckily for him, his whole-body kept his survival instincts on the whole time and a single sound was enough to bring him back from the dreamland. He grabbed his things and started moving again in direction of the settlement. On the way there he met a traveling man that, to his surprise, was wearing a sword on his belt. At first, Ryuji thought it was best to keep his distance from the man as the previous encounter from last night still lingered in his memory – <b>“I ain’t a Garlean, boy.”</b> – said the man in a calm voice as if reading his mind. It was if a single look of that man was enough to know a person soul, not only that but he also seemed to be a great fighter – <font color="#38a2ff"><b>“How did you.. know?”</b></font> – asked the Au Ra still incredulous with such feat. The man smiled and looked at him with a tranquil look, but instead of answering the question he just bowed and started walking again. At first, Ryuji did nothing but watch the man going his way, but soon after his legs started to move and he ran in his direction – <font color="#38a2ff"><b> “Please, teach me!”</b></font> – he asked, alongside a long bow, just noticing what he has done shortly after the words had left his mouth. The man ignored him and kept walking his path, but know that Raen knew that deep inside his whole being was as if screaming to be taught by that man, he was sure to not give up. He followed the man everywhere for the next couple of hours, asking once or twice from time to time. Eventually, the man gave, especially after seeing the flame of certainty in Ryuji’s eyes, and agreed to teach him his ways. For the next years, they would be master and pupil, and it would be thanks to him that the boy became the warrior he is today.</p></div> | + | <br>In the next day the sound of something moving nearby made him wake up suddenly. It seemed he had fallen asleep during his night watch, but luckily for him, his whole-body kept his survival instincts on the whole time and a single sound was enough to bring him back from the dreamland. He grabbed his things and started moving again in direction of the settlement. On the way there he met a traveling man that, to his surprise, was wearing a sword on his belt. At first, Ryuji thought it was best to keep his distance from the man as the previous encounter from last night still lingered in his memory – <b>“I ain’t a Garlean, boy.”</b> – said the man in a calm voice as if reading his mind. It was if a single look of that man was enough to know a person soul, not only that but he also seemed to be a great fighter – <font color="#38a2ff"><b>“How did you.. know?”</b></font> – asked the Au Ra still incredulous with such feat. The man smiled and looked at him with a tranquil look, but instead of answering the question he just bowed and started walking again. At first, Ryuji did nothing but watch the man going his way, but soon after his legs started to move and he ran in his direction – <font color="#38a2ff"><b>“Please, teach me!”</b></font> – he asked, alongside a long bow, just noticing what he has done shortly after the words had left his mouth. The man ignored him and kept walking his path, but know that Raen knew that deep inside his whole being was as if screaming to be taught by that man, he was sure to not give up. He followed the man everywhere for the next couple of hours, asking once or twice from time to time. Eventually, the man gave, especially after seeing the flame of certainty in Ryuji’s eyes, and agreed to teach him his ways. For the next years, they would be master and pupil, and it would be thanks to him that the boy became the warrior he is today.</p></div> |
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Some hours were spend on travel preparations and calculating the distance, marking on the map where was the destination as well as how to get there. After warning Mari about his plans, he headed outside Limsa Lominsa and started to travel to Ul’dha. On his way there, however, he got lost and ended up in a settlement named “The Goblet”, where he wandered hoping to see someone outside. The sun was setting and the lights in the street turned on, announcing the coming of the night – <font color="#38a2ff"><i><b>“I might have to sleep on the street tonight.”</b></i></font> – he thought to himself. However, the sound of what seemed a wood plank softly hitting a rock could be heard nearby, a sound Weiss was quick to follow, almost as if he knew it from somewhere. When he reached the place from where the sound came, he found himself inside a housing property, which the garden was themed with objects from Hingashi. Was he dreaming? Was he really seeing a piece of his homeland in Eorzea? While inspecting the area he saw a woman standing at the entrance of the house looking back at him, which made him quick to apologize for his deed. The women accepted his apologies and after some time talking she revealed that her family makes trades with Hingashi, which in turn let Weiss very happy. He hasn’t heard of anyone knowing Hingashi, let alone of someone who trades with it. Was it something recent? Has trade routes only been established on that part of Eorzea? He planned to dwell on this matter later since he wished to reach Ul’dah before the first rays of the sun from the next day. <br><br> | Some hours were spend on travel preparations and calculating the distance, marking on the map where was the destination as well as how to get there. After warning Mari about his plans, he headed outside Limsa Lominsa and started to travel to Ul’dha. On his way there, however, he got lost and ended up in a settlement named “The Goblet”, where he wandered hoping to see someone outside. The sun was setting and the lights in the street turned on, announcing the coming of the night – <font color="#38a2ff"><i><b>“I might have to sleep on the street tonight.”</b></i></font> – he thought to himself. However, the sound of what seemed a wood plank softly hitting a rock could be heard nearby, a sound Weiss was quick to follow, almost as if he knew it from somewhere. When he reached the place from where the sound came, he found himself inside a housing property, which the garden was themed with objects from Hingashi. Was he dreaming? Was he really seeing a piece of his homeland in Eorzea? While inspecting the area he saw a woman standing at the entrance of the house looking back at him, which made him quick to apologize for his deed. The women accepted his apologies and after some time talking she revealed that her family makes trades with Hingashi, which in turn let Weiss very happy. He hasn’t heard of anyone knowing Hingashi, let alone of someone who trades with it. Was it something recent? Has trade routes only been established on that part of Eorzea? He planned to dwell on this matter later since he wished to reach Ul’dah before the first rays of the sun from the next day. <br><br> | ||
After receiving his directions to his destination, he bowed to the women and made his way back to Ul’dah. Little did Weiss realized that his happiness for seeing a bit of his homeland again, even if just through decorative elements, had blinded him to the truth of that the women also being a light scaled Au Ra.</p></div> | After receiving his directions to his destination, he bowed to the women and made his way back to Ul’dah. Little did Weiss realized that his happiness for seeing a bit of his homeland again, even if just through decorative elements, had blinded him to the truth of that the women also being a light scaled Au Ra.</p></div> | ||
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+ | | <div style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:13px;"><p>As he reached the city-state of Ul’dah and his eyes gazed the place in awe. If his clothes weren’t enough of a hint to him being a tourist, then his behavior surely was, as he quickly changed his focus from one place to another, as if finding himself in a place he would never have imagined before. He wasn’t making a scene, quite the contrary; he was able to maintain his composure and avoided looking awkward, but his curiosity could hardly be hidden. He quickly attracted the attention from the guards stationed at the gates, who asked him if he needed some help. At first, he looked at them surprised, after all their Eorzean accent was quite different from what he was used to hearing. – <font color="#38a2ff"><b>“Yes.”</b></font> – he swiftly answered with a bow, asking where could he find the Ul’dah’s swordsmen unit known as paladins. The guards changed a puzzled look but paid no mind to it, after all, if he was to cause any problems the Paladins would be more than capable to deal with him. They gave him directions and warned him to always keep his belongings next to him, as thievery wasn’t an unknown sight in the city – <font color="#38a2ff"><b>“You have my thanks, honorable guards.”</b></font> – Weiss then bowed his head to the level of his knees and started to walk in the direction of his destination.<br><br> | ||
+ | Quite a time had passed since he had arrived in the city-state, but for some reason had the impression he was walking in circles for hours since then. The same faces, the same buildings, the same everything! He paused for a second, took a deep breath and tried to remember the directions he was given to. The Chamber of Rule was the place he had to go, but he wasn’t able to find his way to it. Luckily for him a guard was passing by and was nice enough to show him the day, leading him directly to it. Despite having a terrible sense of direction, Weiss was the type or person which good things are bound to happen when in trouble. After some minutes of walking, that put to shame his long stroll by the city, the Au Ra finally reached the chamber of fate, being introduced by the guard to who seemed to be the Paladin leader, a man name Jenlyns. The Sultansworn heard what the man had to say while evaluating in silence his posture and the way he spoke – <b>“So you want to learn our ways.”</b><br><br> | ||
+ | Jenlyns eyes were closed as if he was reflecting, and his facial expression was stern – <b>“And you are willing to do anything it takes, you say?”</b> – he asked, looking Weiss directly in the eyes. The Au Ra nod his head with a firm expression in return, his odd eyes burning with dedication. The paladin then smiled on seeing such a straight and honest answer – <b>“I like your spirit, but if you want to learn our arts, you must also learn for what do we abide.”</b><br><br> | ||
+ | He then followed by telling the paladin duties and how they serve the greater good and that the arts they learn have been held secret for hundreds of years until now. Finally, he informed that Weiss wouldn’t be introduced to the sultansworn as he would serve instead as a free Paladin. Their moral code was something that left a great impression on the Au Ra, as he did make use of them in his own moral code. Jenlyns the proceeded to ask for Weiss map and quickly market somewhere on the south of a place called <i>Little Ala Mhigo</i> – <b>“If you really want to become a paladin, you’ll first need to show that both your sword and heart have mettle and you'll need to prove you are worthy of the honor.”</b> – informing after on his mission. Weiss was expected to go into the ruins on the south of Little Ala Mhigo, little the iron brazier there located, slay the monsters lured by the flame and offer their hearts to the fire. The test didn’t have a time limit to it, all he needed to do was bring back the ashes of those hearts as a proof of his deed. As he agreed in taking the captain’s test, the paladin was soon called by one of the guards, making the conversation reaching to an end. The Hingashian men bowed and headed out of the city, despite taking some time to find the right path.</p></div> | ||
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Ryuji Malaguld (マラグルド 竜児, Maragurudo Ryūji), is an Au Ra who hails from the continent of Othard, and as someone born in the Azim Steppe he isn't stranger to conflict due to it being a constant between Xaela tribes. A curious person by nature to what the unknown world is he is willing to travel great lengths just to see new places he has never been, a habit that has been dimming less by each passing summer but that in one way or another will always be present in his life. Since little, he learned how to respect and be respectful towards not only other people as well as their culture, something he follows even now that he moved to Limsa Lominsa on the Eorzean continent. During his stay overseas he made some acquaintances, and while some encounters he had were good others were really bad. He might not have many friends, being able to count them with the fingers of one hand, but the ones he has are respected deeply and he’s never willing to betray them, especially his wife. Thanks to the experiences he had since the day he arrived, he decided to change his name to Weiss Loire in order to make future encounters easier, as well as to better fit Eorzea society.
He tries to wear clothing better fitting the occasion he’s in, going as far as spending some time if necessary to find an adequate garment, having a preference for loose clothing so he can move more freely and feel more relaxed. When wearing armor he tries to make it light but always avoids exaggerating since it’s better to not forget that that armor is meant for protection and not for fashion or comfort. The muscles of his body are a bit toned thanks to the training he underwent and keep doing even today, but aren’t very noticeable due to being mostly hidden with the clothes he chooses to wear, especially when using armor. He is physically capable to fight and travel great lengths in a short time.
Loyal, kindhearted and generous. Due to the continuous confrontations between tribes in Azim Steppe, Weiss (or Ryuji) had the need to become a capable fighter since he was very young, something that made him courageous in the face of danger and especially if someone important to him is in trouble. Although he is very confident in his abilities he is too self-conscious of his own limitations (sometimes too much) and ends up giving himself less credit than what he should, going as far as doubting about himself and if he is capable of accomplishing what is needed to. Because of this, he resents assuming/being given leadership, but he is the first to ensure that what is necessary gets done. His pragmatism and sense of responsibility lead others to trust and follow him and in turn, knowing about this, he tries to not disappoint them and avoids at all cost betraying their trust. As he always keeps his word he despite people who aren’t able to do the same.
This is a list of the items that Weiss currently is keeping on him. Feel free to use this information if it comes up logically in the course of RP, such as pickpocketing, a search, etc. Last Updated: August 7th, 2017
Although Weiss has learned with his master how to properly train in order to become a stronger and faster warrior, something that would mean both are equally balanced, his speed is the one who stands off the most. Thanks to this he is capable of doing quick swings with jis blade that are difficult to follow with untrained eyes. The way he moves in the battlefield makes one believe his opponents are making a swift dance with death itself thanks to the way he moves around swiftly and lands his blows in a quick succession with efficiency and precision. He knows however that there are warriors far more powerful than him, so he keeps training his mind and body in order to not perish in the battlefield, let alone have a death with no meaning. He is open to learning new techniques and styles if it helps him hone his skills.
Here is a list of recent and/or notable fights, roleplay scenes, etc. that Weiss has been a part of. This list is by no means all inclusive, and serves more as a general reference as to what he has been up to.
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Having finally found his way to Ul’dah, Weiss is now in front of the city gates.
These are mostly backstory-related relationships.
Listed here are the non-family characters, both PC and NPC, that Weiss has interacted with enough or in such a way for him to form a real opinion about them. Please don't take personal offense if your character isn't listed here, or how the interaction or relationship is described. It isn't that I dislike your character or our RP. I just tend to only add these as necessary for those who make a real impact on Weiss, and descriptions are purely based upon in character experiences and opinions! Last Update... August 8th, 2017 * An asterisks denotes that Weiss doesn't know the individual's true name.
◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard. Use these freely!
◢ Uncommon Rumors - A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first!
◢ Rare Rumors - Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using!
◢ Player Character Rumors - Feel free to add rumors of your own!
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After getting lost and ending up on the Goblet, Weiss has finally reached Ul’dha front gates.
Since my wife (Mari Loire) doesn’t do RP, if I’m with her please avoid starting RP right away. and always ask her if it’s okay to do so. I’m saying this because I don’t find it fair for her to find herself in the middle of RP without agreeing to it, mostly because we are enjoying some time together. I’ll only be open for RP, when I have the RP tag on. I don’t really have any preference regarding RP Themes, as long as they are coherent with my character. Nor do I mind doing quick RP that doesn’t affect my character (nothing of it will be counting for my character progression. It will be as if it never existed to Weiss) since I understand that there are people who just like to make RP without being stuck to a story, however I will never agree in doing ERP (even vanilla ones), permanent character death or rape plots. I also don’t like to be stuck in one kind of RP, be it duel themed, intrigue theme, etc, so please don’t put it in a category. I’m sorry if any of those things seemed hard, or if I gave the impression of being a real jerk, but there are things I don’t agree with and I prefer to state them from the start in order to avoid miscommunication or any sort of troubles.
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