Tahla'li Tayuun

Tahla’li Tayuun
Gender	Male
Race	Miqo'te
Clan	Keeper of the Moon
Citizenship	Ul'dah
Age	20
Sexuality	Homosexual
Occupation	Novitiate Thaumaturge
Guardian	Nald, god of Life
Namesday	9th Sun of the Sixth Astral Moon

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Character

General

Having traveled with his adoptive "tribe" to the city-state Ul'dah, Tahla'li Tayuun's life has taken a turn towards the dangerous, exciting, and unexpected, in no particular order. In a general sense, he's happy for the change. No longer living in the shadow of Gridania and among all the memories that the Black Shroud holds, he has begun to come into his own in many ways. Whether his growth will continue on a positive trend, only time will tell.

Appearance

Though no richer by any means, Tahla'li's wardrobe has changed significantly from his time alone in the Shroud. Gone are most of his simple leathers. Instead, he wears cottons and linens. On his left ear, he wears the small bomb earring he once received from Kodaro. He has never been seen without it since. Despite having more clothes to choose from, he is most often seen in a fairly revealing black outfit that would not make him look out of place among the city's dancers. He wears it, however, not because it is revealing, but because it allows more of his skin to breathe—both the desert air and his own fire magick conspire together to overheat him otherwise.

Behaviour

Though still boisterous, brash, and bratty in equal measure, his attitude has taken a markedly more pensive bent. He is more often quiet among his friends and adoptive "family" than not. Still, he has quite the temper at times, but when it flare up too hot he tends to isolate himself from others.

~Elaboration will come after more RP~

Combat

Following an arrow would to his left shoulder that's left an obvious scar, Tahla'li's days of archery are over. Instead, he has taken up his long latent abilities in magick. Specifically, the black magick of Thaumaturgy. Like many Thaumaturges, he specializes in fire, though with no staff of his own yet, he focuses his aether with his bare hands. This had lead to burns he's had to physick away on more than one occasion.

~Elaboration will come after more RP~

Tendencies

Likes ■ Apples ■ Red Meat ■ His Bow ■ Sleeping ■ The Moon

Dislikes ■ Bossy Females ■ Gridania ■ Gridanians ■ The Sun

Hobbies/Talents ■ Tanning/leatherworking ■ Magic ■ Archery ■ Hunting

Favorites ■ Favourite Food/Drink: Antelope/sweet mead ■ Favourite Place: Wrapped up in a fur blanket ■ Favorite Weather: Clear nights ■ Favorite Season: Late autumn ■ Favorite Color: Red ■ Favorite Scents: Pastries, cocoa, evergreens

Relationships

♥ Romantic Interest ♥ Sexual Desire ♥ Platonic Love ● Good Standing ● Neutral Standing ● Poor Standing

Friends & Acquaintances ● ♥ Rhesh'ir Zhwan – Tahla’li seems to have known this miqo’te for quite some time— he’s likely had a crush on him for just as long. For his part, Resh’ir only views him as a sort of younger brother. Though he's tried to accept this, his infatuation persists. ● Y'lyfriel Sikah – Though rather slow to warm to her, Tahla’li seems to count Y’lyfriel as a friend. He’s even gone so far as to give her pointers in her archery lessons from Resh’ir.Over time, their bond has only grown, and it seems likely Tahla'li will be getting lessons of his own. ● X'linwh Tia – Tahla'li doesn't exactly know what to think of Lin anymore. ● Onuma Ahntifi – Though their first meeting was rather rocky (the words poacher and spy were bandied), Tahla'li has seemed to warm to her. At least slightly. ● Lotan'to Jiub – Tahla'li doesn't quite know what to think of this moonkeeper. With so few words shared between them, Tahla'li has no impression positive or negative. ● ♥Rah'na Lihzeh – Happy to have finally met another male keeper that is attracted to other males (having gone for some time suspecting that he was the only one), Tahla'li spends quite a lot of his time with Rah'na. ● ♥Kodaro Ba'rococo – Although their acquaintance has only actualized anew, this oddly alliterative sunseeker has been accounted among Tahla'li's most agreeable associates. ● ♥Dawson Colwell – Tahla'li often refers to Dawson as the only Gridanian he likes. Considering how much he hates Gridania, that's saying quite a lot. Though the conjurer spends quite a lot of time getting himself lost in the wilderness, Tahla'li enjoys what time he gets to spend with him, being frustrated by and grateful for his sometimes cryptic advice. ● Surilian Blu – Like many other female miqo'te, Tahla'li initially greeted Suri with suspicion. This, however, quickly dissolved away as soon as her hapless nature was made clear. He now views her as a friend, and despite her tendency to show up randomly without his knowing, he typically enjoys his time around her. That said, following a conversation with Resh'ir, he's agreed to help keep an eye on her...

Enemies & Rivals ● None yet

Rumours

Easily Overheard Rumours

■ "He is a little poacher! Has no respect for the lives he takes! And the leather and furs he tries to sell are amateurish." - Gridanian Merchant

■ "Boastful, annoying little brat." - Tavern Patron

Somewhat Difficult To Overhear Rumours

■ "Little guy? Red hair? Carries a bow? Yeh, I know o’him. S’got a thing for another miqo’te what comes around here. Thing is, th’other miqo’te’s another guy." - Regular at Buscarron's Druthers

Rarely Overheard Rumours

■ "He’s an embarrassment. After the third failed engagement, his mother had to look- outside- the tribe for a girl that would take him, but he ruined that too." - Member of the Molkoh Tribe

Player Character Rumours

■ "Like a boy trapped in a man's body, but still miqo'te. Still a Moonkeeper, through and through." - Y’lyfriel Sikah

■ "... He is bound to learn hard facts of life. But it will not be from me." - Resh'ir Zhwan

■ "He's a ball of fire, ready to burn up at a moment's notice. He's got a hard life ahead of him." - Dawson Colwell

■ "Tahla'li was the cutest grouch! But now hes just the cutest. Did you know when you pounce on him, his pretty eyes dilate funny and he makes the cutest GAH sounds!" - Surilian Blu

History/Timeline

Originally from the Molkoh tribe, Tahla’li left less than one year ago with the intention to never return. His exact motivations for doing so seem to have something to do with being his mother’s third son and his refusal to allow himself to be married off.

Footnotes

Theme Song: TBD

Alignment: Chaotic Good