Ta'kheo Nunh

Ta'kheo Nunh
Gender	Male
Race	Miqo'te
Clan	Seeker of the Sun
Citizenship	Unaffiliated
Age	35
Nameday	12th Sun of the 2nd Umbral Moon
Occupation	Nunh
Height/Weight	5 fulms 10 ilms / 140 ponz
Alignment	Chaotic Evil
Server	Balmung

As a quick note, play with Ta'kheo tends to push the boundaries on a variety of issues. Consider this to be a bit of a trigger warning for the following which may include graphic violence, sexual violence, violence in general, drug use, strong language, and the occasional horrible joke.

Ta'kheo Nunh (pronounced take-eh-oh), born upon the twelfth sun of the first umbral moon (Feb 11th), was not an ordinary miqo'te as his tribe was not an ordinary tribe. As a splinter of one of the original twenty-six, the Chimera Tribe (prounounced tah) was known for their underhanded dealings. As many females did not trust to go to such an outcast tribe, many of the breeding females were stolen from other tribes. They were not valued and wooed but instead forced into their proper place of submission. Ta'kheo learned from a young age the meaning of keeping the values of one's self and family above any outside forces due to such an upbringing, twisting the young mind past recognition. He was scarred at a young age in the traditional manner of his tribe, his flesh already echoing the skin of his grandmother -- a keeper female who had been captured in the same fashion as many of the females of the Chimera tribe.

Yet, no matter the blood that was spilled, Kheo had always had an affinity for such a lifestyle. He was far more sinister than those about him, slaughtering his way easily to the title of Nunh from an early age. He lingered about for some time -- until disaster struck. His tribe had been betrayed in a false dealing that had involved half a dozen breeding females. Voidsent descended upon the tribe, and only few survived. He now travels the world, seeking out... something. Always something.

Appearance

Ta'kheo's skin was not quite so ashen as a keeper, but the darkness was unmistakable. It held a deep chocolate tone, broken only by the silvered scarring of his flesh resulting both from professional and artistic matters. A lion's mane topped his head, shining that deep auburn and gold of his seeker lineage. It was kept shaggy as Kheo was simply fond of such a casual hairstyle. Two ears, as short as any Seeker's, sprouted in a similar color. The left ear looked as if it had been a bit torn, the cartilage no longer able to support it as easily. Because of this, it often hung lower than its companion no matter the piercing or ornament; often flopping down upon the side until the tip stood level with the top of his head.

His eyes were the vivid green of Viper tribe and that of his mother -- no doubt another borrowed element as befit the namesake of Chimera tribe. They held the slight shine during the night of any miqo'te, though they often seemed much more vivid during the day. Kheo's face was well constructed, though it was hard to hide the firm angles that age and maturity had given his features. His chin and jawline was left unshaven, though such only meant a modest beard of that fiery hair was left lining his firm jawline. A few smaller, unintentional scars marred his features but none so large as the two lines carved over his cheeks towards the sides of his nose. The flesh was slightly darkened there due to an issue healing as these had been the first of many scars intentionally carved into the flesh of the miqo'te. They were a marking of the Chimera tribe, and he wore them proudly upon his face.

His body was lean and muscular as any miqo'te that thrived in battle. However, the artwork that strewn across his body was both beautiful and grotesque as each raised bump was caused by line upon line of carved flesh, building up the silvered scar tissue with each new cut.

SCARS (Unintended) ■ Vertical line over right eye, claw ■ Horizontal line under left eye, claw ■ Ripped vertically down length of ear, craftsman's awl ■ Series of deep crescent marks upon right inner thigh, bite

TATTOOS (Intended) ■ Large feathered wings over the expanse of his back and shoulders, scarification ■ Two lines running from an inch below his eyes down to the hinge of his jaw on both sides, scarification ■ Filigree over his sides and under his navel, scarification

FAVORED POSESSIONS ■ Silver filigree handled craftsman's awl, blood-stained. ■ Deep crimson stone, infused with the spirit of a dragon.

Abilities

Physical

■ Intensive training with the lance from a young age has given Kheo remarkable proficiency with the weapon, though he is not normally seen with one about the city.

■ Talent with a knife has come from an artistic addiction in using such on his prey. He is reasonably good at fighting with smaller blades because of it, though he can be quickly overcome with heavy armor.

■ Due to being a miqo'te growing up in the tribes, Kheo has learned to hunt and has lived aggressively for most of his life. He is quick and agile, though Highlanders and Roegadyn can easily overpower him due to their sheer size.

■ Time hunting in tribal culture has given him pin-point accuracy at range with a bow.

Magical

■ Kheo has dabbled in a variety of magics, often gathering small bits of power wherever he could and from whatever source he can find. Because of this, he has a fluency with several different power sets.

■ Artifacts gathered often give Kheo access to abilities beyond his own study. He will often go to great lengths to obtain such artifacts with the belief that obtaining such would keep his tribe -- or what's left of it, anyway -- from any further danger.

Strengths

■ He is a sadomasochist. He thrives on pain and will gladly continue fighting under extreme duress.

■ Though Kheo may not be an expert on any one subject of combat, his hand in multiple disciplines and his diving into magic tends to give him the ability to surprise his opponent by quickly changing tactics.

■ An eloquent tongue is often a curse as much as it is a blessing. Kheo will gladly poke buttons, either swaying himself from combat or urging his opponent further on until a mistake is made.

■ Blackmarket dealings and striving for power to continue his tribe has afforded Kheo with access to several artifacts and 'tricks' up his sleeve. This can both be a strength and a weakness, as often such things -- when discovered -- can be used against him.

■ Due to needing to take care of his own injuries, Kheo has grown quite fluent in methods of nonmagic healing. He is often able to do some surprising first aid using salves, medicines, and other bandages.

Weaknesses

■ Kheo has little to no fear of pain, often striving for it due to his masochistic side. This leaves him open to physical danger from things that he would not think to be life threatening such as by dagger or from unassuming enemies. This also tends to leave him vulnerable to the dangers of mortality such as bleeding out or poisons as he will often not bother to deflect most cuts, basking in the glory of it.

■ A tendency to dig his hands into multiple different avenues of power keeps him from truly understanding any of them. He will often get himself into danger by tempting fate and stretching outside of his comfort zone when it comes to certain magics. He can also often be overpowered by someone who specializes in one branch.

■ Kheo does not foolhardily rush into combat, but he will often gladly put himself at poor odds just to see how things end up. He can often be talked down and led into a bad situation, such as one where multiple enemies are present.

■ Kheo's emotional weakness comes from his history with Voidsent. He will often become a bit too emotionally invested in some ventures.

■ Alchemy is the only method of respite that Kheo has access to. Without access to conjuration magic, all of his 'healing' requires supplies in order to be effective. Separating him from such supplies will cause his injuries to fester just like any mortal.

■ Though accurate with a bow, Kheo is a trained hunter and not a combat marksman. He cannot fire many shots in rapid succession, so often times catching him in a situation where the first arrow is not enough will put him at a disadvantage.

Personality

Personality Summary:

Flirtatious and mischievous at first glance, Kheo rarely allows his sadistic side to show so easily; though there may be a hint dropped here or there that there was something darker than what is normally let on. He is happy-go-lucky and is often quite eloquent. He is jovial even in the face of danger, though such danger is often caused by himself. There simply is no barriers or filters for the dark skinned miqo'te as he sees little issue with trying to get a rise out of people in any way possible. Because of his adoration for such conflict, he pushes and pulls at individuals just to see the reaction, often flirting with the mates of other miqo'te or taking small, sentimental possessions from those he came across. If such confrontation does venture towards violence, Kheo basks in it. As a sadomasochist, Kheo finds great pleasure in both receiving and inflicting pain. He is rarely concerned, only holding on enough that his life would not be permanently affected by injury or death. This attitude is enhanced when confronted with the reality of being a Nunh, often putting on a ruse that his tribe is expansive. He has no reservations against his actions against people, though he does prefer the finer sex to males simply due to ease of manipulation and the relative simplicity in which to control them. While he is rarely ever blatantly unfriendly, there is always a hint of maliciousness in his actions hidden behind layers of subterfuge. This masque rarely ever drops to the point that he had successfully convinced himself of his true lack of emotion due to the severe psychological trauma thrown upon him since he had been a young boy.

Primary Motivation [[1]]: hedonism

Emotional Disposition: calm

Core Traits ■Outlook:optimistic ■Integrity:unscrupulous ■Impulsiveness:spontaneous ■Boldness:intrepid ■Flexibility:flexible ■Affinity:cold ■Comportment:agreeable ■Interactivity:engaging ■Disclosure:secretive ■Conformity:heterodox

Sexuality ■Orientation:bisexual ■Libido:lasvicious ■Expressiveness:brazen ■Style:seductive ■Openness:adventurous ■Promiscuousness:high/noncommittal ■Tastes:bondage, spanking, masochism, exhibitionism, voyeurism

Religion ■Adherence:casual adherent ■Tolerance:inclusive ■Expression:none ■Converting:never ■Attitude:irreverent ■Association:indigenous

Other ■Sense of Humor: crude ■Quirks, Habits and Oddities: snoring, self-inflict pain, compulsive lying, name dropping, eavesdropping, exhibitionism ■Hobbies & Enjoyments: pipe smoking, art appreciation, dicing

Biography

Note: Some items are meaningfully excluded due to still developing in play, and others are left out all together due to future planned storylines or simply because I like to continue adding things until the story is completely cohesive! Do not think this is the be-all and end-all of Kheo's history. Some of these are still very rough ideas, and will constantly be worked upon!

Tribal Life

For one to understand the history of a Nunh, one must understand the tribe. Kheo of Chimera was truly little different than many under the same leadership, after all. Chimera tribe was a splinter, born of aggression when a member of Condor grew arrogant and tired. Unable to defeat the strong-armed Nunhs of the tribe in combat, the Tia did not simply attract females to the cause but instead forced them, most against their will, to join the tribe. At first it had only been offshoots of Condor, but soon others were drawn together. They stitched together pieces of every tribe; a true 'Chimera' of miqo'te. Soon enough, an increasing amount of Tia and even the occasional willing female fell to the tribe, feeling that the show of strength was enough. From this show of strength grew a plethora of traditions that most would find naught but disgusting.

Every member of Chimera was tattooed not with ink but with the very flesh of their own bodies. As each other tribe had specific traits due to isolated breeding, the scars were the only way to truly identify a Chimera. Scarification grew first as a tribal right but increasingly more often as a simple art form in which to decorate the bodies of those within the tribe. New designs came to commemorate large events within the life of each individual miqo'te. The Nunhs of the tribe perpetuated the traditions to the Tias that were born or that joined seeking such strength. Thus was continued as the Chimera tribe flourished and followed their prey to Eorzea.

Kheo was much indeed like typical members of his tribe. His grandmother had been a stolen Keeper of the Moon who had wandered too close to the wandering Chimera tribe only to be captured by the Nunh that sired Kheo, Ta'kheam. For two generations, that elder Nunh held the strength to breed both Kheo's mother and himself -- a foul mix, though quite acceptable in the twisted society in which he was raised. His cheeks were marked when he was but a child; two lines carved deep into his flesh so that they grew dark and vicious as the man would soon be himself.

Destruction

As cycles passed, the young miqo'te grew quite fluent in the ways of the tribe. His personality was remarkably fitting to the dark and sinister methods practiced by the Nunh, and his ability to adapt to new challenges quickly proved to be a powerful skill in which to have... Especially when his attention soon turned inward. His father had been his sole target -- that Nunh who had taken Kheo's matriarchal lineage all to himself. Deciding that the title would grant him sway far above that of a Tia would, he was quick and methodical. A blade to the base of the spine paralyzed the legs of the Nunh, allowing for a quick and easy victory the moment he held the tribe's attention. Beneath the watchful gaze of the scarred faces, he flayed his sire with steady movements of a blade, purring out with every deep slice. It was from the skillful slices that he had used which earned him the scarred filigree upon his own sides; a grisly badge of merit showing just what the youthful Nunh was capable of.

Kheo's tribe was not meant to last forever, as things of such nature rarely do. The Calamity and Battle of Cartenau meant little to the solitary tribe at first, though the destruction had spawned weaknesses within the tribal structure that simply could not be patched. Several of the Tia within the tribe grew restless, striking out on their own to gather females with little care for the well-being of the remainder of the tribe. For that, they suffered great consequences. Kheo attempted to punish the Tia where he could, reigning in control over those beneath him despite being outside of the tribe's leadership. He had been away when it happen, leaving him ignorant just who had been angered by such, but it truly did not matter. The voidsent that had been summoned channeled its masters rage. His tribe that had been formed through generations was destroyed as viciously as it had been created, leaving the tattered remnants to fend for themselves. Surely, there were others of Chimera that survived the ordeal. Other Tias had claimed the title of Nunh for themselves using the wicked teachings of the tribe, surely... Yet, with those that remained, there was only him. The Chimera tribe, however, would not die so long as one Nunh remained. It was in its nature to continue on so long as those traditions were kept.

Gathering Power

Wandering had grown upon the man as the next cycles passed. He had thought to rebuild his tribe from the tatters that remained several times, but a realization came to mind: he had not the same power nor cunning as the mysterious Tia that had begun his tribe did. There was no possibility of stealing away females while still holding control over his lands and holdings. Wings were carved into his back through the most grueling process possible as he manually stretched and worked the muscles even as the lines were carved, yet still they blossomed. Power must be gained before it could be exercised, and so the hunt began.

His first acquisition was simple: A grimoire used by the very leader of his tribe that had been descended from the mysterious sire that had first left Condor those many cycles past. In his gradual study of it, he advanced and learned a surprising amount. There were other artifacts to be found which would impart such phenomenal power upon the owners that he might once again be able to build what had been lost. For five years, he had become obsessed with the pursuit as he wandered into the cities of Eorzea, pausing only for the enjoyment of what he truly was: a monster.

Present

Updated 11/16/14

Kheo stumbled upon the darker side of life within Ul'dah rather quickly, falling in with crowds that not only favored his specific tastes but who required it for their own jobs. Though he has not stumbled into any large portions of gil, Kheo finds himself using such a dirty underbelly of society to gather his own network of contacts as he strives for any further artifacts he can gather -- and, perhaps most importantly, he has fun while doing it. This has most recently come through the personas of L'vi Lyrre and Sylas Peregrin. An alliance with these two have yielded remarkable results, providing him the first true feeling of companionship since his tribe was demolished. As time progressed, he developed an exceptional ability for staking out those that were useful to him, sowing his seeds of discord and manipulation through people by realizing what it is that 'they' needed and being more than willing to provide.

Yet, not all was perfect. There were elements to himself that needed to be altered. Business and pleasure always rolled into one for the Nunh, as they had been one and the same for all matters within Chimera. It was a Hyurian mindset that he was forced to adapt... especially as he grew closer to L'vi as time passed. The woman was brilliant in so many ways. She fed into him in every aspect, coaxing out his dark side while improving those elements of him yet to be worked upon. It was with kind words and vile acts that he called her his 'companion', though their relationship was far from monogamous. They were two sides of the same coin, each bearing the title 'monster' even as she lingered in the arms of the Highlander. Their polygamy was cemented even further with the coming of Avaline Starsong. The woman had been just one to taunt for some time, whispering the words 'good girl' into her ear whenever she behaved. 'Kitten', he called her, and a kitten she was -- far more youthful and innocent than what he had been used to. Affection grew for the woman, and slowly he began to realize that, in the back of his mind, he was already reconstructing the Chimera tribe that he had lost.

Social

RUMORS Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. ◢ Common Rumors ■ "He loves pain, whether receiving or inflicting it. Really, that boy can get off on a whipping." - Keeper of the Moon Female ■ "He often visits bars, insults the Tias, and flirts with other Nunh's mates. Stay away from him. He's a troublemaker." - Bartender of the Missing Member ■ "That boy loves his chocolate milk... I've never seen someone get so upset when we said we didn't serve any! I run a jewelry store!" - Ul'dah Jewelry Merchant ■ "I've fought the creature before. He has a remarkably tactical mind, able to piece out even the smallest of details in a situation." - Roegadyn Gladiator ◢ Difficult Rumors ■ "He's part keeper. That's why he hates them so much. Look at his dark skin and tail! He has to be!" - Drunken Highlander ■ "Did you see his chest and back? There's a bunch of patterns that had been carved out and scarred over!" - Elezen Harlot ■ "I've seen one of his mates before... She didn't look so good." - Hyur Streetmerchant ◢ Rare Rumors ■ "Some say he's the last member of a tribe that was completely destroyed. The hell is a Nunh without a tribe, though? A weakling is all he is." - Upset Tia ■ "Don't cross that man. He wields a blade like an artist. Cut both straps of my dress before I could even walk past!" - Barmaid of the Quicksilver ■ "He's carved the markings on his back out himself. I don't know how he did it, but there's a huge pair of wings scarred on, stretching all the way over his shoulders!" - Elezen Bathhouse Proprietor ◢ PC Rumors ■ "You stole that woman's baby!!!" - A mislead Avaline Starsong ■ "A baby? He did not eat it, did he? Please I hope you shall say as he did not eat it." - J'azhar Tia, who would not put it past him ■ "He's annoying." ~ Teld're Eska'aldren ■

RELATIONS ♥ Sexual Attraction ♥ Romantic Interest ♥ Platonic Love ● Good Standing ● Poor Standing ●♥♥ L'vi Lyrre : The odd game between the two has most recently blossomed into something far more strange. Though the woman was the one to scar his ear, he found a fondness in her that could not be replicated. She has become his companion through much of his games, returning just as much heat and passion as he could give. Though there is complication given necessities of polyamory between them, Kheo has delved into this game with full passion. She is his first, and his beloved. ●♥♥ Avaline Starsong : Avaline was one of the girls that Kheo found himself lazily flirting with in the Quicksand. However, lazy flirting soon escalated to blatant curiosity to finally developing a sort of relationship. Though they had not come to terms with such 'titles' yet, their affection for each other was still clear. ● Sylas Peregrine : The guardian and partner of L'vi Lyrre. Though Sylas and Kheo had their rocky beginnings, they have recently come to work with each other rather well for the mutual good of both of them. L'vi is a bit of a sore spot between them, but Kheo could very nearly call him a friend -- though, a friend that often hinges on the edge of backstabbing. ●♥ J'azhar Tia : This 'man of negotiable affection' had been one of the first Tias that Kheo could stand being around. The openly suggestive man was witty and quite entertaining to verbally spar with, though Kheo could never be sure where his true intentions lied. Though once referred to as a 'fledgling Keeper' due to his remarkably demure attitude, Kheo has gradually grown a bit more respect for the male. ●Avalyn Piper : The woman despises Kheo due to his remarkable ability to press those buttons that matter, and he's not too fond of her either due to her ability to continue to try to make threats towards those that he considers 'under his protection'. As it seems she has gotten into a bit of recent trouble, Kheo has found himself staying away from her whenever possible. ●♥ Ha'dhami Cehtov : Dhami despised Kheo for a long time as he came onto her quite firmly. He discovered her mate's business, and through her he intended to truly advance his own causes... Yet, Dhami found herself in trouble time and time again. At first, Kheo had protected her out of necessity... But, now he had begun to hold a fondness for the redheaded girl. Despite his flirtatious demeanor, he is the first that Kheo feels a familial attachment to and a willingness to protect despite a lack of romantic bond. ●Xheja Rajhera : The Keeper female is a bit of an oddity for Kheo as she truly doesn't have access to anything that he wants. She has become an amusing conversation partner with a bit of dangerous conversation mixed in. The woman seems far more intelligent than his typical fare. Because of this, he keeps her at arm's length, never pushing as far as he does with others.

Gallery

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  Face claim of Ta'kheo, Alexander Masson

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  After an eavesdropping went wrong, Kheo found himself in hot water with these two. Thankfully, he survived the encounter.

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  The beginnings of a beautiful "friendship". Kheo and Sylas share a bottle of hard liquor whilst people-watching in the Quicksands.

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  A meeting between Ta'kheo, L'vi, and a member of the Light Crusaders at the beach. Kheo catches an... interesting view.

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  A brief reprieve in the Black Shroud.

Footnotes

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