Sarina Alyne

Sarina Alyne / S'rana Byiht
"Somehow ... I'll push forward."
Conjurer
Gender	Female
Race	Miqo'te
Clan	Seeker of the Sun
Citizenship	Gridanian
Patron Diety	Althyk, The Keeper
Age	23
Marital Status	Single
Height	5'0"
Weight	150lbs
Class	Conjurer

Backstory

Sarina was born in a small, amalgamated tribe of Seeker of the Sun Miqo'te under the name S'rana Byiht, residing in a small settlement to the west of Gridania along with her mother, father, and older sister. Originally established as a branching tribe from the 'S' tribe, they merged with a prominently red-haired Seeker of the Sun branching tribe a few years after their incarnation.

She spent most of her early years in that tribe; assisting her mother and sister as much as she could at such a young age. While her sister found a large connection with their father and his skills with a blade, Sarina found herself being rather close to her mother and her scholarly studies of history, geography, and the arts. Regardless, they spent quite a bit of time together.

Sarina's time with her native tribe, however, was cut horribly short. Some time after her sixth birthday, a band of marauding bandits from the deserts of Ul'dah encountered their nomadic tribe in the wilderness of the West Shroud- far from any established Gridanian encampment. While the warriors of the amalgamated tribe fought their best to fend off the bandits, it was to no avail. After dispatching the warriors, they went about pillaging the small camp that Sarina's nomadic tribe had established; burning everything to the ground, raiding their supplies, murdering the men, and kidnapping both women and children alike to sell off to the slavers of La Noscea. By some miracle, Sarina avoided being spotted by the men, yet could do nothing but watch as she hid in the shadows of the forest.

A few hours later, the pillaged settlement was discovered by a pair of Hyuran hunters, and the horrified, distraught, and silent Sarina was taken to the safety of the Gridanian capital. Upon arrival, she was immediately taken to the Order of the Twin Adder's healers, who diagnosed her with a severe case of trauma stemming from the raid. She couldn't remember her own name, the name of her tribe, or even the name of her family and fellow tribe members- only able to remember small visual fragments form her past and little more.

Deciding it best that she become reacquainted with a new family, the healers requested that Sarina remain under the care of the two Midlander hunters that had rescued her- and they were all too happy to oblige. With no knowledge of her original name, the couple decided on "Sarina Alyne"- a subtle reference to the hero from a novel they both read. From that point, Sarina lived out most of her childhood in Gridania- where she developed a love for reading, writing, painting, and history. And yet, despite trying her best to live a normal childhood from that point forward, she was constantly plagued by the fuzzy, blurry memories of that night and visions of her lost family and friends.

In her early teenage years, Sarina began to train with the local Conjurer's Guild, as she found fulfillment in helping and aiding those in need as much as she could. That single goal excelled her through the training, and when she was at last deemed fit to depart the guild, Sarina bid farewell to her adopted parents and enlisted in the Order of the Twin Adder as a soldier and healer. Though she had no love for war, and preferred to take a supportive stance in combat when necessary, even she knew it was unavoidable at times. Throughout her travels as a Twin Adder soldier and adventurer, she met a certain Midlander Hyur enlisted in Limsa Lominsa's Maelstrom.

Over time, Sarina and that man became rather close- even traveling and fighting alongside each other during their careers as adventurers and soldiers. It was only natural that love began to bloom between them.

With her newfound lover at her side, Sarina pressed forth on her own personal healing journey along with serving her Grand Company. Nearly a year after departing Gridania, she received word that both of her adopted parents had been killed in a tragic hunting accident in the South Shroud. It was brutally difficult for the conjurer to accept, yet with the support of her lover, Sarina managed to press on; he had become a pillar of strength for her, somebody she could rely on to support her when times became rough. And they continued their travels together; it was only the appearance of the lesser moon, Dalamud, and the threat it soon imposed on all of Eorzea that strayed Sarina from her path.

The Fall of Dalamud

Like so many others, Sarina was drafted to fight in the Battle of Carteneau- and put her abilities to work ensuring her fellow soldiers in the Twin Adder, Maelstrom, and Immortal Flames were healed as they waged all-out war against the forces of Garlemald. Throughout the entire battle, she stayed close to her lover's side- healing and protecting not only him, but as many soldiers as she possibly could. Yet, the fall of Dalamud brought forth an even greater threat than the Garlean Empire. The Elder Primal, Bahamut, emerged from the fallen lesser moon- flames of rage surrounding it as it started to lay waste to everything in sight.

Sarina had frozen on the spot upon seeing Bahamut- her feet refused to move, her form still, her expression remaining static even as a pillar of fire and shards of Dalamud fell toward her. Before she knew it, Sarina was shoved aside- tumbling down a small hill before she was left to watch helplessly as her lover- the only person she had grown close to in all of Hydaelyn, her pillar of strength, was crushed and incinerated before her eyes. The sheer shock of what she saw sent the conjurer into a state of unconsciousness, her form still even as the chaos ensued on the plains of Carteneau.

After the Fall

Sarina awoke a few days later, drenched in sweat, covered in lacerations, bandages, and bruises inside a makeshift clinic for the few soldiers that had survived the bloodbath. It took her only a few moments to remember what had happened, and she nearly shrieked out in horror- the scene replaying in her head. The tears followed, and didn't stop for what felt like hours. He was gone. The one person she had left in the world was gone.

Current

Sarina never really recovered from the loss of her lover, yet somehow managed to find the strength to press on as both a Serpent healer, soldier, and adventurer.

Currently, she remains one of the many adventurers throughout Eorzea, and spends her days exploring, helping those in need, serving the Twin adder, and writing- one of the few childhood hobbies she continued even as she grew into an adult.

Some time after the events that took place in Ishgard, Sarina enlisted with The Wayfarers based out of Thanalan. She hoped that, alongside her adventuring and work for the Twin Adder, spending time with a free company would help her to reach even more people in need of healers- especially during such difficult times. When a large number of the company's members began to leave with hopes of creating their own free company separate from the Wayfarers, Sarina followed along, having become friends with the departing group's leader, O'sena Rhen, during her time with the Wayfarers.

Character

Appearance

Sarina is a short Seeker of the Sun Miqo'te, standing at about five feet tall. She has long, shoulder-length golden blonde hair with a few subtle red streaks, a blue left eye, and a red right eye- with a scar across her right cheek gained during the Battle of Carteneau.

When doing official work on behalf of the Order of the Twin Adder, Sarina can be seen in the standard Gridanian Officer's uniform.

Personality

Sarina carries about a rather calm and serene demeanor, and is rather reserved when meeting somebody for the first time. Due to her complicated past, she finds it extremely difficult to become close or attached to anybody, and as such, mostly keeps to herself. She is also extremely selfless, and will almost always put others above herself- especially in dire situations. Despite her seemingly innocent and somewhat friendly demeanor, Sarina is constantly dealing with her own demons, and dips in-and-out of serious depression on a constant basis. Her past haunts her, and despite trying to hide it, it can show at times.

Combat

General

Sarina brings all the usual abilities a highly skilled Conjurer would know into combat, along with a few forgotten spells that she spent a considerable amount of time researching when she was younger. Additionally, thanks to the moderate amount of time she spent in the respective magic schools of Limsa Lominsa and Ul'dah, she is able to use a few non-Conjurer spells.

Tendencies

Likes

• Helping those in need
• Reading
• Writing
• Kind people
• Animals
• Sweet food
• Music
• History
• Nature
• The sound of the ocean

Dislikes

• Rude, pushy, and hostile people
• Combat
• Spicy food
• Alcohol

Hobbies/Talents

• Conjuration
• Writing
• Reading
• Painting - Although she rarely does any longer

Relationships

Lover

Former lover - deceased

Single, somewhat uninterested

Family

Father - deceased

Mother - deceased

Older sister - whereabouts unknown, presumed deceased

Adopted Father - deceased

Adopted Mother - deceased

Friends

"Lain" Venator
Gilawafe Archimtirios

Enemies

(None)

Gallery

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  Sarina some time before the Calamity, in the latter stages of her training with the Conjurer's Guild. (1.x)

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  Sarina shortly after enlisting as a healer with the Order of the Twin Adder, some time before the Calamity. (1.x)

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  Sarina during the final stages of the Calamity. (1.x)

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  Sarina in her current outfit.

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  Sarina in her Serpent Officer's uniform.

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  Sarina in her old robes. She rarely wears these any longer.

The details of Sarina's backstory and personality is out of character knowledge only. Except in very certain circumstances approved by myself, this information is not to be known by your character until they are told by Sarina.

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