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: <font style="color:#405251;" size="3">■</font> Xavarian, at times, often has a lot of artifacts, scrolls, relics, and so forth in his tow. Trade with him, rob him, oogle at him, stop him for questioning; any and all are free to happen. | : <font style="color:#405251;" size="3">■</font> Xavarian, at times, often has a lot of artifacts, scrolls, relics, and so forth in his tow. Trade with him, rob him, oogle at him, stop him for questioning; any and all are free to happen. | ||
: <font style="color:#405251;" size="3">■</font> Anyone who spent a great deal of time around Little Solace during the night hours may recognize him. | : <font style="color:#405251;" size="3">■</font> Anyone who spent a great deal of time around Little Solace during the night hours may recognize him. | ||
− | : <font style="color:#405251;" size="3">■</font> Xavarian would be very interested in relic or artifact retrievals, or if asked about such a thing, would definitely appreciate taking part. | + | : <font style="color:#405251;" size="3">■</font> Xavarian would be very interested in relic or artifact retrievals, or if asked about such a thing, would definitely appreciate taking part. ...Certainty of all relics returned is not guaranteed. |
: <font style="color:#405251;" size="3">■</font> He would also be interested in various scribing jobs, binding books for those interested, or mending damaged tomes. However, he hasn't advertised much in this category to 'those above'. ... Yet. | : <font style="color:#405251;" size="3">■</font> He would also be interested in various scribing jobs, binding books for those interested, or mending damaged tomes. However, he hasn't advertised much in this category to 'those above'. ... Yet. | ||
: <font style="color:#405251;" size="3">■</font> Xavarian ''loves experiments''. Please, let him help you see what would happen if you do the thing. He really wants to know. | : <font style="color:#405251;" size="3">■</font> Xavarian ''loves experiments''. Please, let him help you see what would happen if you do the thing. He really wants to know. |
Revision as of 14:47, 28 November 2014
Xavarian Mystrife is a thing. And this is a huge WIP, as you will soon find. 'Tendencies' is the only section remotely done right now, but anything is subject to change as of current.
Contents
Character
♦ General
Xavarian Mystrife is a young, excitible duskwight mage, eager to explore 'the surface' world by the darker hours and learn as much as he can about all he can get his hands on. Subjects of Aether and power particularly have his ears, and he takes to studying this prevalent force as it occurs throughout Hydaelyn: how it can be used, what its capabilities are, where something new may be discovered; but in his search for knowledge, he hopes to encounter any number of different people along the way, even despite his nervous-seeming demeanor. By trade, he claims to be a mage, an adventurer, 'a scholar of sorts', an artifact / relic hunter, a bookbinder, bookmender, or a scribe, depending on the situation.
Xavarian keeps selectively quiet about being part of the Mystrife Clan, which he often refers to as 'the Family'. It's unlikely that non-Shroud dwellers would be familiar with the subterranean duskwights, or know much of the group's history. However, that doesn't make Xavarian any more forthcoming about information on them. In fact, he seems to grow a bit more wary at mention of his family, his 'home', or subjects relating to where he came from, and will likely answer any inquiry with vaguer or a change of subject. (Not that vaguer from him is uncommon in the least.)
When dealing with Xavarian, it's likely one might notice occasional shifts in the temperature near him, typically between cold chills and notable heat. And he may be often seen with a dark-colored chocobo whom he calls Vathen, generally packed with all sorts of bags, satchels, and scroll cases. Ruins, places of aetherical potency, or darker corners of the outdoors are likely places to find him, whereas he tends to avoid bustling cities for more than quick trips, and keeps his distance from larger crowds and bars when at all possible.
♦ Appearance
Xavarian is about a 6 fulms, 8 ilms tall duskwight elezen. Xavarian's build is a bit more slight than the average elezen might be, having shoulders less broad, and limbs a bit lacking in length. His skin is a dark, charcoal grey, with bright teal eyes that squint and dart about, starkly contrasting the bright, crimson markings around them. His face takes a rounded, ovular shape, with a single scar visible on the right of his jaw trailing down his neck just a small ways, and a large, bridgey nose above often-pursed lips. His quite dark, subtly red-streaked hair is a living mess that only seems to curl further down the ends and flip out whenever it can, and he appears to have an uneven number of gold piercings favoring one long ear over the other. The clothing Xavarian wears gives him the impression of someone arguably well off – a theme seems to be the colors black and gold, but there are a number of red accents, and a silver symbol that repeats itself often on clasps and motifs on these clothes. Most often, he's seen wearing a split coat, something that falls nicely on either side of the chocobo he travels on. Packs and pouches of all sorts line his belt, staff strapped to his back, and a large tome at his side. On a single shoulder seems to hover an odd, aetherically placed red gemstone of sorts, right in the middle of one of those repeating symbols, large and made of some silver metal like a poor shoulder guard. From certain angles the floating gem looks like an eye… however, it doesn’t appear to have any real purpose, and simply remains in place like any other part of his clothing might.
♦ Demeanor
Xavarian, in short, is somewhat awkward and cryptic by first meeting. He seems to have any number of thoughts, many of which change at any given moment, wherein he tries to account for all possibilities, and his speech reflects this by a large amount of pauses, corrections, and amendments to his own words. However, below the bumbling, Xavarian is extremely curious, intellectually minded, and quite excitable about the subjects of his interest. On certain topics, instead of his awkward and carefully corrected vaguer, he seems to ramble on about them 90 malms per minute, thoughts spilling out of his mouth before he has a chance to grab them and keep them in. Likewise, when he speaks he often gestures, as though these vague movements somehow convey words that he can't always get out of his head. It's not a stretch in the least to call him somewhat eccentric. But this said, he values intellectual thought, logic, and reason, and is not afraid of being wrong or being corrected. He will often go with the choice that 'makes the most logical sense' and brings him closer to his goals.
Xavarian also has a sense of humor. When he isn't struggling to get some thought across in speech, (or sometimes when he is) he often speaks with a lilt to his voice and a smirk on his face. He smiles, grins, and snickers fairly often, having a somewhat mischievous (though at times, paranoid) take on life. More often than not, he'll laugh at himself, realizing how his own antics might come off to others, or sometimes being proud or amused of his own vaguer. Granted, what amuses him isn't always what you'd expect to amuse someone, and it may get him some strange (or mortified) looks now and then...
When speaking or left to his own devises, Xavarian tends to shuffle around some, lean against something, or sit down if he has the chance. Along with this, he's likely to pull out a large book he always seems to carry with him, and start writing notes mid conversation. Though it'd be soon clear that he's still aptly listening, and will often continue the conversation like this while asking questions and writing simultaneously. Common expressions include any number of amused smirks and smiles, pursed lips, huffing, darting eyes, squinting, and weird faces.
Even though Xavarian will awkwardly approach people that catch his interest, he often feels much more comfortable with little to no company, and in a state of study. Caught alone (or mostly alone) Xavarian often mutters to himself, speaks to Vathen (his chocobo) as though he were a person, or becomes entirely caught up in what he is doing, so he will hardly notice much else around him. When focused on a task, an experiment, or even his own thoughts, he becomes very difficult to distract, and may become agitated if disrupted.
A list of traits include: Cryptic, Vague, Mischievous, Curious, Silly, Chaotic, Amused, Determined, Questionable, Dorky, Strange, Paranoid, Verbose, Intelligent and Intellectual, Eccentric, Relativist, Rational, Reasonable, Diplomatic, Morally Grey, Strong-Willed, Awkward, Typically Withdrawn, Introverted, Observant, A Goober
Vague History
For Associated Duskwight Clans
For Anyone Else
The Shroud
For quite a time, during the nights, the duskwight might've been seen around Little Solace, spending time with the Sylphs. He always seemed incredibly cheerful with them, pleased to help them how he could, even if he fell behind them at times in their haste. Regardless, he would gladly partake in their customs, join them in (and be subject to) their tricks, give them any number of gifts, and sometimes be seen sitting among a group of them, exchanging riddles. He soon gained the name 'Rhyming One' around Little Solace, and it never ceased to please him when addressed by it.
It's unclear how he got his first inklings of Conjury. Perhaps someone explained it a bit to him during inquiry, or perhaps he made enough trips to spy on 'the walking ones' with the Sylphs to pick something up. But he found he could use his own abundant Aether for healing, and decided to see if he could figure out more. A lot of trial and error was to be had, and occasionally, his struggles gained small pointers from passing adventurers, or conjurers who caught him during his attempts. Clearly, he learned the way he had started going about it was all wrong. There may have been an attempt made to go to Gridania, in order to learn more.
However, the attempt made was never quite an attempt fulfilled.
Thanalan
By the time Xavarian got to the Thaumaturge's guild, he was a mess. However, that very mess made it clear just how much Aether the duskwight had, and the guild was quick to take him in and teach him. Xavarian took to the studies of thaumaturgey like a fish to water, near literally. Some in the guild would say that it really seemed to give him quite a bit of life, and in turn, he devoted long hours to studying, practicing, and discussing theory and application. His ambitions were high, and he was willing to learn from near anyone who would speak to him. Though close to the outset of his studies, his Aether would take uncontrolled turns even when he wasn't meaning to cast. Despite the duskwight's promise and diligence, the guild of thaumaturges also preferred their resources intact.
They decided it would be better for him to practice more in the field, to get a handle on his Aetheric inbalances, especially now that he seemed much more lively than when he came in. They would call him back when the time was right. Xavarian gladly took to this suggestion.
More Recently
The dark duskwight and his charcoal feathered steed may be seen in the night time hours doing gods know what outside the cities. Often times, there is Aether involved. Others, there is climbing over ruins, peering into holes, running all about the land and stopping at various formations, inquiring from unsuspecting travelers about Aetheric anomalies, or talking to his chocobo about their current situation. All the time, there are notes being taken.
Currently
LIVIN THE NERD LIFE in some ruins, poking spriggans and tripping over rocks. 300% would recommend.
★ RP Hooks and Potential Connections ★
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♦ Related Images
[a lovingly crafted book, artist Xavarian Mystrife]
Relationships
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Rumors
- ■ "What a freakin' nerd." -- A Dasair
- ■ "Look at his NOSE." -- An observant drunkard
- ■ "Don't get too close, you might get bumbling mage cooties." -- A weirdo
- ■ "I heard he sleeps with his books." -- A brothel worker
- ■ "Stole one 'f me mate's spare legs on 'count of 'm callin' it a 'relic'. Bet the creepy coot took me mate seriously, by the looks've 'is finger wigglin'. *spits* Finger wigglers, can't trust 'em." -- A pirate
- ■ "Psst. Everything you heard in this section is in progress, don't take it seriously." -- Xavarian's Player
Player Character Rumors
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♦ Footnotes
Links:
RP Preferences and Directory Page
Character Journal: The Books of Xavarian
More on Character:
Xavarian: Sins and Virtues (11-26-14)
(I'm also very serious about my WIPs. 8| Extremely serious.)