Y'uraq Tia

"ONE DOES NOT BECOME ENLIGHTENED BY IMAGINING FIGURES OF LIGHT..."

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BASIC INFORMATION

BIRTH NAME. Y’uraq (Uraq of the Jaguars) AGE. ?? (Appears 20-25) HEIGHT. Six fulms, one ilm (6'1') SEXUAL ORIENTATION. Panromantic Heterosexual GUARDIAN DEITY. Menphina, the Lover BIRTHPLACE. Beryl Point, Upper La Noscea TRIBE. Jaguar (Y) FAMILY. Missing, Deceased WEAPON OF CHOICE. Swords

SEX. Male RACE. Miqo’te, Seeker of the Sun WEIGHT. 145-150 Ponze MARITAL STATUS. Single NAMEDAY. 4th Sun of the 2nd Umbral Moon CURRENT RESIDENCE. The Black Shroud, Lavender Beds OCCUPATION. Duelist, Voidsent Hunter, Aetheric Researcher NICKNAMES. Y'u, Raq, Raq-attack, 'Prince of Darkness', Scary One ALIGNMENT. Chaotic Good

PREFACE

➤ Y'URAQ TIA. (pronounced Yah-oo-rak Tea-ah) Since his mysterious awakening in the deserts of Eastern Thanalan, Y'uraq had embarked on what he can only call his 'strange, long trip'. Though his travels indeed had their moments of discovery and wonder, they did not come without the dangers and hardships that all journeys would face. Before long, fragments of his memories returned to him as he took on the promising life of a sellsword. But as many answers as he was able to remember about himself, he never found the answers to the questions he wanted. Before long, Y'uraq's pursuit of forgotten answers yielded more than he bargained for. He remembers the tragic hour his former life ended, and the chaos Dalamud's fall had wrought with it. The roaring flames roared and spread with the craven pirates that came to invade, pillage and enslave the Y's in the midst of the Chaos. Y'uraq remembers fighting to protect his tribe just as everything and everyone he held dear burned, bled and died around him. He remembers being among the last to survive as he was ensnared and taken into the bitter life of a slave. It wasn't long before Y'uraq was passed and sold and dragged into darker reaches under the Lambs of Dalamud. After surviving his death sentence, Y'uraq had since learned to harness and evoke aether into a volatile and destructive through fear, anger, and hatred for his enemies. Y'uraq fought with everything he could muster at the time to survive their unholy trials, but such powers were not gained without a succumbing to the madness his inner darkside had wrought. In his darkest hours, Y'uraq recalled spilling the blood of the innocent for moons. Util his defiant stance against his masters to protect a life from their unholy deeds, Y'uraq failed to escape with the soul he sought to save. He narrowly managed to slip into freedom on his own, with only a poisoned dart taken in his escape. Exhausted and envenomed, Y'uraq remembered kissing the dirt in his final moments waiting accept freedom in death. But instead, he awoke with a new beginning waiting at the end. However, second chances mean little with the shadow of his past risen to haunt him and torment him into darkness. Now, Y'uraq must stride to rewrite his destiny, fight the odds against him, and find his place in an ever-changing world. Or lose it all again. APPEARANCE ➤ FIRST GLANCE. Y'uraq stands at just an ilm over six fulms, appearing slightly taller than the average male miqo'te. His darker complexion strongly suggest he is indeed no stranger to the sun Though he may seem physically limited, Y'uraq's lithe frame and speed has made him into a swift, elusive, and precise when a moment demands it. His moods are easily read through his eyes, either revealing a radiance of joy through his sharp, dark ambers partly glinting in the light. Or when they're dulled and concealed by his dark hairs, revealing a glare of rage. Two longer bangs hanging down on both opposite sides of his head with his pointed furry ears slightly leaning toward the back of his head. With enlarged front fangs that reveal in his smiles, and in less friendlier moments. ➤ CLOTHING. Since his travels, Y'uraq's interests have protruded in the finer things, which soon reflected on his casual and battle attire. Y'uraq's outfits demand for subtle elegance while also keeping comfort and practicality in mind. Y'uraq keeps an extensive wardrobe packed with clothes and attire ranging from 'cute' to 'elegant' to 'battle-ready'. He often wears the colors white, black, and/or red. ➤ SCARS. Numerous scars over his arms, back, hips, and torso. Each one tracing memories of the trials and hardships he’s faced throughout his life. On his face, a long scar runs down his right brow, over his eye and a few ilms down his cheek, There is a smaller scar running down the left side of his face near his lips. Over the course of his journey Y'uraq has since added two black stripes over both sides his face and three smaller ones running down the bridge of his nose Unlike most people that would brag about their scars while letting onlookers awe in wonder, Y’uraq thinks of them as nothing more than a testament of his will to fight on. ➤ VOICE. Y'uraq generally speaks in a soft-spoken voice, The pitch and tone of his voice makes him incredibly easy to read, from his cheery and high spirited enthusiasm, to the less favored melancholic moments. ➤ KEY ITEMS. "Star's Heart" : An important relic to Y'uraq's past. With his mother's help, Y'uraq made and adorned a platinum necklace with pearls and an peculiar dark purple gemstone locked at the brooch. A symbol to his devotion and a promise of something much greater ahead of him. He was inspired to make one to present to his chosen someday, just as his sire had done for his mother. In his effort to protect his mother's keepsake, it eventually found itself in the wrong hands before revealing the true potential hidden inside. His mother's soulstone. "Beryl Crest" : A Turquoise necklace recovered from the ruins of Beryl Point. Y'uraq proudly keeps his tribe's crest close to his heart as an eternal reminder of his true identity and heritage. "Ars Notoria" : During a visit to the ruins of Beryl Point, Y'uraq found and recovered an old, weathered codex that once belonged to his mother. Inside, the book contains a collection of manuscripts on archaic prayers and spells by both Ishgardian and Nymian scholars dating back to the end of the sixth umbral era. Much of of book's diagrams, and ley charts remain an undecipherable nightmare for Y'uraq. "Chabuka" : Formerly his sire's lance. Since it's recovery, Chabuka had since proven to be a sturdy and resilient piece of Lominsan steel. In time, Y'uraq has reacquainted himself with the weapon, taking much from his sire's example in practice. "Ringbands of Flames" : Armed or unarmed, Y'uraq almost never seen without a pair of augmented ruby ringbands fit over the back of his hands. Transmuted to draw and evoke aether from the astray leys, enabling Y'uraq to cast and ignite aetherial fire with his bare hands without risking self-immolation. They however, do very little to protect Y'uraq from frostbite. "Soul of the Paladin" : Confident in his specialty with a sword and shield, Y'uraq decided to challenge his skills. In a mere two moons, Y'uraq ascended as a free paladin and earned his soulstone. But even though he managed to pass their trials and prove himself to the Sultanguard, Y'uraq's lust for battle and victory often made him forget his creed. It wasn't long before his soul of the paladin began to lose its luster the more he turned to rage for strength in combat. For a time it remained unresponsive, but has recently shown faint signs of response to Y'uraq./td> "Soul of the Black Mage" : Since experiencing its hellish potential first hand, Y'uraq has begun to further wonder if his mother's knowledge about thaumaturgy and aether extended far beyond the things openly she shared with him. Knowing full well the severity behind the possession of a forbidden Mhachi relic. Y'uraq guards his inherited soulstone closely, he hopes he'll be able to meet and trust someone to share and teach him more about the great and forbidden art of the black mages. PERSONALITY ➤ DETERMINED. Y'uraq has never been the kind to go quietly into the night. Instead, he braves on to overcome the challenges and obstacles thrown at him with the best of his abilities and triumph. Even in the face of uncertainty, Y'uraq defiantly pressed on to the last. ➤ PROUD. His experiences, origins, and heritage have inspired him through difficult moments in his journey. At times his pride would flip an imminent defeat into a moment of triumph, evoking an incredible strength and constitution against whom or what ever opposed him. However, misplaced pride has led him into dark and unwanted moments in his new life. ➤ MELANCHOLY. In his weaker, more private moments, it's not uncommon for Y'uraq to find himself drowning in memories, yearning back for his care-free days before the Calamity. Feelings of regret, fear and sorrow were not far behind. ➤ KINDHEARTED. Despite the rage and destructive power he'd become known for, Y'uraq would often surprise people with how kind and selfless he could be. He would willingly rise and fight to protect those he cared for. Even then, Y'uraq's sense of justice would always guide him to stand and fight for what he felt was right. ➤ DARKSIDE. In the expense of evoking his more destructive powers, Y'uraq's darkside turns him to entirely of the worst of his aspects. Of all, he's been noted to become, increasingly irate, cruel, arrogant and relentless under its effect. However, months of training under his mentor, Syf Kha has taught Y'uraq the discipline to control his darkside in and out of combat. OTHER PERSONALITY TRAITS Likes ■ Thanalan's wilderness ■ Recreational Moko grass ■ Aetheric studies ■ Competitive sparring ■ The colors white, black & red. ■ Fashion & fine embroidery ■ Spicy foods ■ The sounds of thunder ■ Rainy days Dislikes/Hates ■ Kobolds ■ The deep ocean ■ Pirates ■ Slave traders ■ The Lambs of Dalamud ■ The Syndicate ■ Forced conversations Hobbies/Skills ■ Bar tending ■ Triple Triad ■ Literature ■ Botany ■ Singing (In private) ■ Dancing ■ Meditation ■ Swordplay / Sparring ■ Mammeteering ■ Cooking Flaws / Ineptitudes ■ Not the best choice for hard labor ■ More Driven by emotion ■ Perfectionist ■ Has a strange, dorky laugh. ■ Feral tendencies when provoked. PERSONALITY TYPE. ENFP - The Campaigner ABILITIES & ATTRIBUTES ➤ MAN-AT-ARMS. Since he can remember, Y'uraq was taught to confront threats with ferocity and determination. To stand his ground and drive his enemies away was the standard for all destined guardians of his tribe. In result, Y'uraq was trained in several armed arts including one-handed swords, greatswords, rapiers and more blades of all shapes and sizes. Over time, his training with weapons extended to fight with swords and shields, lances, daggers, and battle-axes. Having very little experience with unarmed combat, Y'uraq will turn to thaumaturgy and magic to aid his victory, or survival. He casually practices his aim with corporeal projectiles to conserve his casting hands. ➤ THAUMATURGY. Years of studying and practicing basic aetherology in his youth has helped enforce Y'uraq's knowledge over advanced spellcasting. Acknowledged by the thaumaturges guild as an adept in their ranks, Y'uraq continues to study, reflect and demonstrate the great and terrible powers of fire, thunder, and ice while restraining his focus away from the dark, and terrible thoughts that once foolishly inspired them. ➤ UMBRAL/VOID MAGIC. Through moons of nightmarish trials and deeds, Y'uraq has learned much from the Lambs of Dalamud in forbidden arts. Including evoking and harnessing aether into a volatile and destructive force. Embracing fear, anger, and hatred for his enemies to inspire his foes' demise. Y'uraq's knowledge extends to necromancy, alchemy, shadow and blood magic. • Note: Highly resistant to void/dark-aspected magic and effects. STRENGTHS & SPECIALTIES ➤ SWORDPLAY. Since childhood, swords have been Y'uraq's weapon of choice. Y'uraq is able to maneuver his blade with agility and precision ➤ VIGOR. Y'uraq's will to fight and survive makes him determined to defy his odds push past his known limits. ➤ DARKSIDE. Through his darkside, Y'uraq gains the physical might to match even a roegadyn warrior's raw strength. In addition, Y'uraq is capable of withstanding hand to hand combat through a spells, discipline and training handed from his master to evoke aether through control and unleash his powerful and destructive spells in his wrath. WEAKNESSES ➤ OVERCONFIDENCE/ARROGANCE. Y'uraq has been prone to underestimate his foes before learning a harsh lesson in bad judgement. ➤ CLOUDED MIND. Despite his advances in training, Y'uraq would fall prey to his own dark lose himself vulnerable to his shadow's lies. ➤ LIGHTWEIGHT. Despite Y'uraq's arsenal and set of skills and abilities at his disposal, he is immensely light for a man his height. THIS IS MY STORY WIP RUMORS COMMON (FREQUENTLY HEARD) ◆ “Y'uraq? Hm I remember him, easily among the better sellswords out there. Heard he nabbed a couple of championships too, good for him.” - Scorpion Crossing Merchant, Western Thanalan ◆ “Merciful gods did you see him fight?! He's an absolute savage! - Grindstone Spectator, Central Thanalan ◆ “Indeed, Y'uraq is easily among the more gifted thaumaturges to ever walk through our doors. But his passion for knowledge and curiosity for answers concern us. - Adept Thaumaturge, Azzaneth Ossuary UNCOMMON (INFREQUENTLY HEARD, REQUIRES SPECIFIC DIGGING TO DISCOVER) ◆ “They say he's lost his memories, I say he's hiding something." - Quicksand Gossiper, Ul'dah ◆ “Agent Y'uraq? Mn, aye he's been a fine addition to our ranks since wandering in. He's been prone to bring proof of marked sightings over the twelveswood, but our scouts never find the remains...” - Serpent Captain, Adders' Nest ◆ "He almost seems like a different person when he fights... Yet he's so calm and friendly when he's not.” - Grindstone Spectator, Central Thanalan RARE (NEARLY UNHEARD, REQUIRES OOC PERMISSION) ◆ “Years ago, I saw a male miqo'te in a red tattered cloak board my ferry. He was alone, quiet, the air around him so cold. My crew felt immense dispair and sorrow even though we sailed safely across the channel. I felt the dreadful feeling depart as he did.” - Vesper Bay Ferry Captain, Western Thanalan ◆ “I've seen him running between Rowena's house of splendors and that old digsite just north of that Crystal tower they found so much I can't help wonder what he's done with that stave and the stack of tomes he got from Rowena” - Seventh Heaven Paron, Revenant's Toll ◆ “I swear I'm telling you! I saw him mark and consume a voidoriga into nothing!” - Drunken patron, Buscarron's Durthers PC RUMORS (ADD YOUR OWN) ◆ "He seems to have some potential, but his mind is clouded." - Rahn'a Lihzeh ◆ "Don't go near him, he'll give you fleas" - Sylbor Leclair ◆ "Rumor here." - Character Name HOOKS CURRENT LOCATIONS. Over the past few moons, Y'uraq has been commonly spotted at these locations ✦ The Black Shroud - A land shrouded in miracle and mystery. Since moving to Gridania, Y’uraq has taken an interest in familiarizing himself with the region and its history. ✦ The Lavender Beds - Y’uraq’s current residence, spends most of his leisure hours reading and studying in his apartment. ✦ Thanalan - Y’uraq’s has been spending time in Ul'dah and the surrounding wilderness. Y'uraq feels a personal charm for the region for having been the first and most important point throughout his adventures. ✦ The Goblet - Since rejoining the fireborn, Y'uraq has returned to Ul'dah for extended periods confident he had a home, and more friends to start the new beginning in his life as it has so before. CURRENT AFFILIATIONS. ✦ The Fireborn { Flame } - Y'uraq was re-accepted into the ranks of the Fireborn. Though he is currently reoccupied with personal matters, he hopes to contribute to the teamwork and comradeship they stand for when he is able. ✦ The Twin Adders { Serpent Agent } - Y'uraq a renowned name among the adders. Often noting his immense success at hunting voidsent in the region, by himself. ✦ The Botanists Guild { Regular Costumer } - Buys recreational moko bi-weekly. PAST AFFILIATIONS. From Most Recent to Past ✦ The Bobbing Cork { Former Apprentice } - Y'uraq spent a few moons as an apprentice-culinarian to distract himself and earn a decent living. Before other responsibilities forced him to resign. ✦ The Ca Tribe { Former Nunh } - Since inadvertently gaining the title of Nunh of the 'Ca' Tribe, Y'uraq sought to negotiate his pact with the elders before before circumstances forced him to step down as Nunh and assist the Ca's returning to 'C' territory ✦ The Vylbrand Academy { Former Student } - Eager to start a normal life, Y'uraq enrolled himself to study among fellow scholars and find his place among them. It wouldn't be long before his unfinished fate would come back to haunt him. Despite the hardships and challenges Y'uraq did his best to resume a scholar's life, before his training would come back to haunt him. ✦ The Vault Reavers - { Former Leader } With the grant and blessing of the Immortal Flames, Y'uraq once lead a stationed free company of treasure hunters operating in the region. Though it's more of a City-state funded research organization. Regardless, Y'uraq has been able to make good use of the resources provided by the Flames, for as long as it lasted. ✦ The Arrzaneth Ossuary - { Former Student, Former Librarian } In effort to improve and gain frequent access to their archives, Y'uraq worked a couple of moons as a part-time librarian, aiming for less busy hours to study in relevant peace. He returns periodically to catch up on his studies. ✦ Eorzean Arenas - { Currently Inactive } While not necessarily an 'employment', Y'uraq's love for competition and rites of strength made him a natural contender! Attending nearly every competition he notices in hopes of walking away with a championship and the spoils that come with it. Even though circumstances have forced him to focus on his dark gifts, Y'uraq has yet to retire from the ring. ✦ Immortal Flames - { Formerly Active } Y'uraq served and negotiated with his fellows. Often applying his limited craftsmanship skills in provisionary tasks since giving up mercenary life, for a 'relevantly' less exciting one. ✦ Maelstrom 81st levy - { Former Member } a crew of mercenaries stationed in La Noscea. Despite his good tidings, Y'uraq found himself re-evaluating the risks and benefits of mercenary life. He soon sought new purpose in as a scholar's apprentice, before deciding to resume his pursuits in Thanalan. ✦ Gridanian Locals - { Former Employers } While Y'uraq wandered and searched his way across the immense woodlands. He occasionally stopped to mend, gather, hunt and sometimes cull the local fauna in the name of the greater good, or so they said. ✦ Omner Garamonde - { Former Employer } During his time exploring the twelveswood, Y'uraq was granted gathering and hunting jobs for Mr. Garamonde's free company, before taking off for La Noscea. ✦ Ul'dahn Locals - { Former Employers } Y'uraq took on simple jobs across ul'dah for gil scraps, or anything that kept him from starving. Including pest control, deliveries, and hunting local fauna. As his swordsmanship improved, Y'uraq has been able to offer his services as an accomplished sellsword to fellow travelers, scholars and excursionists alike. RELATIONSHIPS ●-Positive Standing    ●-Neutral Standing    ●-Negative Standing ★-Trusted ♥-Physical Attraction ♥-Romantic Attraction ♦-Family ✔-Business �-Uncertain/Puzzled ‽-Deceased ♠-Enemy/Rival NON-PLAYER CHARACTERS. A complete list of all the NPCs that made their appearances in Y'uraq's adventures. NPCs range from deceased and missing family members, to new found friends, allies and contacts, to bitter adversaries. NPCs featured are works of creation by yours truly and the Amazing folks I've had the pleasure of RP'ing with. You know who you are! NPCs (Vol 1) Y’turo Nunh: ♦‽ Y’uraq’s Sire. In life, Y’turo was among the most distinguished and respected warriors in his tribe. Noted much for his brute strength, determination and skill with a polearm in hand. Y’uraq spent much of his childhood aspiring to be just like his sire in his adult years. Y’turo met his end defending his home from a horde of pirates on the night of the Calamity. Y'Rulia Rotoal: ♦‽ Y’uraq’s mother. In life, Y'rulia was blessed with an immense talent for spellcasting. Regardless of the illwill and obstacles set from the other females, Y'Rulia proved herself to be brave and even resourceful of her abilities enough to earn her place as Y'turo's Alpha. Since becoming a mother, Y'rulia became more devoted to raising Y’nida and Y’uraq through their childhood until they would be old enough to fight and defend beryl point from the 86th. Y'rulia fell defending Beryl Point from a kobold siege. Y’nida Tia: ♦� Of all the other kits and half-siblings alike, Y’uraq spent most of his time at his older brother's side. The two grew close together through their childhood and into adolescence as the two took on their separate mantles within the tribe. Y’nida chose to follow his mother’s advice, spending much of his years away from home while studying in Limsa’s Arcanist guild. Y'nida managed to exceed and earn himself a place among lominsan scholars, before he would return to Beryl Point. He soon disappeared during a siege by the 86thm his fate remains uncertain. Y’mocci Isabra: ●♠‽ Y’mocci was a young huntress responsible for Y’uraq’s early combat training. Despite having excelled at every trial Y’mocci had set for her students, Y’mocci’s relationship with Y’uraq soured with every challenge he would overcome with ease before she'd openly accuse of foul play. Y’mocci fought and survived through the Calamity, until she sealing her own fate the night she had the survivors rally against Y’uraq’s exile from the Beryl Point. In the midst of his dark rampage, Y’uraq recalled striking Y’mocci down, he feels no regret or remorse over her death. Kiari Roren: ●♥♠ A Human Midlander Y’uraq came across during one of his many young excursions around La Noscea. Before long, Y’uraq and Kiari fell into their first romance that would last on for nearly two years before their growing discourse drove them apart beyond repair. Kiari departed from la Noscea with a bitter goodbye only three years before the calamity. Y’uraq had never heard or seen her since, until their fateful reunion at Rune Fury's side. She was not the girl he once fell in love with. NPCs (Vol 2) 86th Order Matriarch Ma Ri: ●♠ The Territorial disputes between Beryl Point and the Kobolds of the 86th have spanned through generations dating back to the Sixth Astral Era. Through the entirety of Y’uraq’s past life, the Y tribe of Beryl point would clash against the Matriarch's underlings. Heavy losses were claimed on both side, including the destruction of the land. One bitter night, Y’uraq witnessed the dreadful moment his mother was struck down by the matriarch herself. In a rage, Y’uraq rushed toward Ma Ri, managing slice off two of her fingers from her clutches before the craven monster screeched in retreat with her kin into their mountain, taking what they could, supplies, food, prisoners, his brother. Rune Fury & The Lambs of Dalamud: ●♠ Y’uraq was dragged and corralled among dozens of other slaves purchased by a group of people donning bone white masks and red cloaks. The group followed a Roegadyn hellsguard donning a distinguished mask of her own and a tattered red cloak veling over her rusted, blood caked plates. Rune Fury took a special interest in Y’uraq’s vicious savagery following the moment Y'uraq killed his slaver and survived his death sentence. Before long, Rune Fury took and trained Y'uraq as her new 'Shadow Reaver', giving him but a small glimpse of his darkside. Despite the ‘friendship’ and guidance and unlikely comfort Rune Fury could offer her enthalled student, Y’uraq despised her for the hell and torment her training subjected him to over coming moons. At the night of Y'uraq's escape, the old Roegadyn approached her hysterical student. Y'uraq succumbed to his madness and defied his dark mentor in vicious combat, before slashing Rune Fury's left arm clean off. Thought reports and sightings of the crazed cultists were corfirmed across Eorzea in the following years, Rune Fury's fate was uncertain. Until her reunion with Y'uraq in her bid to reclaim her 'prodigal son', her shadow reaver. Sena'li Mujuuk: ●♠‽ A despicable cutthroat hired by an Ul’dahn mogul following Y'uraq's triumphant unprecedented conquests over the Grindstone. Sena’li was sent to break into Y’uraq’s home and steal the prize money suspected to be stashed somewhere in his home. The thief bid his time before breaking in, only to find Arzu still inside. Sena'li forced himself violently on Arzu, demanding her to open Y’uraq’s safe. Arzu bravely defied and fought off the intruder before Sena'li's sentries warned of Y'uraq's return. Sena'li stabbed Arzu in her stomach and fled, leaving her to die. Y’uraq eventually caught up to Sena’li in a vicious, and bloody vengeance those following weeks. Y'asmei Toaki: ●♠‽ Arzu's half-sister. Y'uraq met Y'asmei in an visit turned violently ill as she took y'uraq by force in a sick bid to drive Arzu away from him. Y'uraq had since resented the vile woman. before news of her death in Gyo's hands only drove him with more ire than peace of mind. Ca'nipe Nunh: ●♠‽ Though Y'uraq hasn't suffered Ca'nipe's tyranny like Ca'yita and her tribe had. It wasn't long before he vowed to strike Ca'nipe down after finding Ca'yita's bleeding, battered body convinced Y'uraq to exercise his full power and unleash his shadow with it. Though he was internally shaken by his own viciousness, Y'uraq was assured with evidence and stories of Ca'nipe's cowardice and his rise to Nunhship. Y'uraq had indeed served the Ca Tribe as a proper Dark Knight would bring justice to those in need. While inadvertently earning his Nunhship title... Ca'nipe Nunh: ●♠‽ Though Y'uraq hasn't suffered Ca'nipe's tyranny like Ca'yita and her tribe had. It wasn't long before he vowed to strike Ca'nipe down after finding Ca'yita's bleeding, battered body convinced Y'uraq to exercise his full power and unleash his shadow with it. Though he was internally shaken by his own viciousness, Y'uraq was assured with evidence and stories of Ca'nipe's cowardice and his rise to Nunhship. Y'uraq had indeed served the Ca Tribe as a proper Dark Knight would bring justice to those in need. While inadvertently earning his Nunhship title... NPCs (Vol 3) Ziho Lizuh: ●♥♠‽ Following the series of events in Southern Thanalan, Y'uraq came across a fateful encounter with a keeper of the moon miqo'te girl he remembered from years ago, before the Calamity. Like the rest of Eorzea, the tragic events had claimed much of the life Ziho once knew as well. Thought she was unwilling to speak of her missing years, Y'uraq's days in Gridania became deceptively brighter as the two spent the following week re-kindling their friendship before things took a much more intimate turn. However, Ziho's intentions proved herself false before Y'uraq's eyes. In the end, the turned-succubus made an attempt to end Y'uraq's life before he took pleasure in putting the turned voidsent out of her misery. Ca'geh Zihde: ● Since stumbling upon the curious and self-appointed "little shadow", Y'uraq's darkest hours took a sad, yet illuminating detour upon discovering none other than Ca'yita's estranged little sister. Despite Y'uraq's optimism to reintroduce her to her family, Ca'geh plead him to keep her a secret from the rest of the Ca's. Y'uraq agreed to the girl's terms and resumed meeting with the little shadow at her discretion. Before long, Y'uraq was able to learn much about the Ca's through Ca'geh's life and the recent past. She often kept a close watch, stalking and observe Y'uraq leading her tribe through their recent hardships. When Y'uraq made his plans to step down as Nunh, Ca'geh immediately begged Y'uraq to take her to the civilized world with him. Y'uraq did not need much convincing. Y'uraq however struggled much to convince the child to accept the opportunities a new life in Civilization could offer her, she did not sway from remaining in the shadows. After a brief conflict with the troubled child, Y'uraq was able to dissuade Ca'geh from nearly killing her own sister in a bid to keep her asleep forever, and even trust him into waiting until her sister awakes. Watching the two sisters reuniting brought Y'uraq memories of the his own long-lost brother. The following moons have improved as the two were able to bond to the point Y'uraq consider himself a male role model for Ca'geh. Though she is still wary of the rest of the world knowing she exsists, he hopes to help Ca'geh gradually come out of her shell. Kitxio: ● Leader of a 'pod' of touched ones. Kitxio bared witness to Y'uraq undoing his simple and twisted 'prank' to trap Y'uraq and a small party of adders and feed them to a morbol. In Y'uraq's rampage, Kitxio was able to sedate and imprison Y'uraq with aim to control the 'scary one' and unleash him on little solace before his plans were thwarted by Katxia and Ca'geh. Before Ca'yita, Syf, and Kim'ahri would come to rescue Y'uraq and his 'pod' from his shortsighted plan. In their following encounters Y'uraq found it in himself to forgive the disgraced sylph, to Katxia's approval. Katxia: ●★ Kitxio's sister. She first met Y'uraq when she took pity in his torment wrought on by her kin's toxins and illusions. She immediately took it upon herself to soothe, cure, and switching her own medicine to help counter and resist sylphic illusions. Since his rescue from the Sylphlands, Katxia has been grateful for Y'uraq's friends saving her kin from the monster her brother unleashed enough to venture beyond her homeland and join Y'uraq on his adventures to lend her helping hand. Ronzoix Joubert: ●♠‽ A craven and disgraced Ishgardian noble whose deceptive ways managed to earn his way to a slave master among the Lambs of Dalamud. Y'uraq was helplessly beaten and tormented by Ronzoix's boot in effort to break him, before breaking himself free from his chains and handlers. Ronzoix revealed his cowardice when he could only attempt to decieve Y'uraq into coercion before he was finally impaled under Y'uraq's blade. Since Y'uraq's ascencion and eventual escape. Ronzoix's corpse was eventually retrieved and reanimated in Rune Fury's design to train her risen knight. Ronzoix sought the opportunity to unleash his vengeance on Y'uraq, and reassert his place as his superior. However, Y'uraq's might proved stronger once more, and Ronzoix was forced to call and unleash his inner darkside as Cuchulainn's avatar before he was ultimately defeated and vanquished by Y'uraq and his friends. NPCs (Vol 4) Y'kali Nasegul: ●♥♠ Once Y'uraq cosest friend in his tribe, Y'uraq and Y'kali spent much time together venturing to Limsa Lominsa together from barhopping to partaking in festivals together and the other young Y's. The two had since grown to be close friends, often flirting and teasing Y'uraq insisting she'd happily mate breed with him if he were a Nunh before leaving him wanting for her touch. Y'kali was captured briefly before she broke free, fleeing with the other survivors into the wilds. Jemomo Bushoho: ●♠ A lalafellin taken to the way of piracy, smuggling, and slavery. Jemomo would sail with his crew across the south seas in search of small villages, tribes, and hamlets to raid and plunder goods and slaves for profit. Following a hint of beryl point in Upper La Noscea, Jemomo's crew of Roegadyn's and Highlanders raided Y'uraq's home. Despite resistance by the huntresses and defenders, Jemomo's crew crushed and murdered those that resisted the pirates and capture the remaining survivors along with Y'uraq. Y'uraq still looks back at Jemomo, and all slavers like him with ire and scorn. PLAYER CHARACTERS. A complete list of all the player characters that have left a lasting impact on Y'uraq since the beginning of his strange, long trip. Player Characters (Vol 1) Sharla Blackheart: ● The very first person Y'uraq spoke to since awakening in the wilderness and his eventual wander into Ul'dah. Instinctively drawn by her sword, shield, and shining armor, Y’uraq confided in the stranger for guidance that would prompt him to find the early fragments of his memories. Since then, Sharla had advice Y'uraq early in his journey across Eorzea. Though had not heard from the distinguished sultanguard in moons, he still fondly remembers of her as the beacon that lit him through his darkest hours. Omner Garamonde: ●✔ Y'uraq recalls being hopelessly lost making sense of the Ul'dahn markets, before he stumbled into a Hyurian Highlander in the middle of his blacksmithing craft. After an exchange of greetings, gil, and armor. Y'uraq was invited to join the man's free company at their estate in the Twelveswood. Y'uraq was happy to accept their hospitality during his time in the Black shrouds, and often took the time to repay their generosity before parting for La Noscea. Y'uraq hasn't heard from Mr. Garamonde or his free company since his departure. Satomi Hakase: ●♥ Y'uraq first met the talented alchemist early in his travels. Their brief meeting left him with a sparked interest in academia that would later grow in his travels. Y'uraq had encountered the curious doman time again in his travels. Her bodyguards had since lightened up to their friendship during his stay at the Vylbrand Academy. Rahn'a Lihzeh: ●♥ Former Crewmate, mentor. Despite his difficulties in Gridania, Y'uraq sought to try his hand at conjury once more under Rahn'a's guidance. Despite their attempts, Rahn'a concluded Y'uraq's mind was far too clouded to be an effective conjurer. Ralamano Nulumano: ● During his time with the 81st Levy, Y’uraq began to aspire for much greater pursuits thanks to the Lalafellin’s Guidance. Before long, Y’uraq was sparked newfound interest in the lost knowledge and artifacts littered across history and over the entire continent. Player Characters (Vol 2) Seseli Seli: ●♥ After settling himself in Ul'dah. Y'uraq met the cheery and sweet-mannered lalafellin, before their friendship quickly blossomed into something more. Seseli became fightened, baring witness to Y'uraq's savagery in combat and left him. Y'uraq had since lost contact with Seseli before fate crossed their paths at the Vylbrand Academy, the two had since managed to resuscitate their friendship. Garen Stone: ● Former leader and commander. Since their excursion in Coerthas, Y'uraq had come to respect and confide in Garen's leadership. Y'uraq feels he owes the man for re-discovering his extended abilities while braving into the unknown. Often addresses him as "Ser Garen" Altonio Salaphonte: ●★ Former colleague, fellow contender, and trusted friend. Y'uraq met and befriended Altonio during his brief stay with the Fireborn. The two continue to maintain a friendly competition at the Grindstone tournaments every chance they get. Arzu Dilara: ●♥ Following his first moons back in Thanalan, Y'uraq met and enlisted the healing hand of his new personal conjurer, and housekeeper, Arzu Dilara. Despite their 'rocky' start, sparks soon lit and flew as their friendship blossomed into romance. However, Y'uraq's fate made his romance brief, despite his attempt to fight against his creed as a Dark Knight. Their stormy relationship occassionally found patches of peace before another storm would rise to threaten their relationship. She remained as the most influential figure in his strange, long journey. As much as the two yearned to marry and walk the aisle together someday, Y'uraq's fate would once again tear Arzu from his arms and sacrifice what wished he valued more in exchange for unlocking his full potential. Though Arzu is no longer in his life, Y'uraq does his best to remember her for the light she offered him in his darkest hours. Sarnai Kha: ●� Thanks to Sarnai's guidance, Y'uraq was able to grasp and understand his darkside and the fundamentals of his training. Sarnai went on to introduce and study the philosophies and fundamentals of walking the path. Before long, Sarnai witnessed Y'uraq's power to evoke such destruction through rage alone that she stressed him not to form emotional attachments. To which he disobeyed. Regardless, the two resumed their studies toward the martial study and spellcasting before Sarnai mysteriously disappeared. Y'uraq was left to resume his studies and face his dangers without a mentor. Player Characters (Vol 3) Togy Brandmakt (aka: 'Mr. Mask'): ● Y'uraq first encountered the deranged champion following a competition in Halatali. Since Then, Y'uraq had reserved a very low opinion for the masked man, before escalating into a short unrequited rivalry. Mr. Mask and Y'uraq had since proven themselves victorious over the other only one each. Before word of Mr. Mask's retirement led Y'uraq to abandon their petty rivalry in stalemate. Isoei Buhen: ● A former fan of Y'uraq. Since their first meeting, Isoei's fascination with Y'uraq had grown too much, too fast before she would declared her romantic interest in just a few suns. Y'uraq had since rejected the girl's advances before she dissapeared almost as quickly as she came in. Katiti Kati: ●♥� Y'uraq and Katiti shared a brief relationship together, before their friendship began to sour due to not only the difference in their interests and pursuits, but from the distance that began to settle between the two. In a twist of fate, Y'uraq found himself in the embrace of his former lover. Upon confessing his deed to Katiti, she broke up with him without second thought. Though some time has passed since their bitter separation, Y'uraq still tries to look back at Katiti for what his relationship with her was worth. But she's since resented him for breaking her heart. Terretha Nightsong: ● A friend and former student of Y'uraq. The aspiring 'Jill-of-all-trades' sought to learn the art of combat from Y'uraq after a fateful meeting at the grindstone. Y'uraq has since attempted to test and train Terretha on his martial skill before his training auto-turrets soon became too much for the poor girl. Regardless, Y'uraq and Terretha have maintained a relatively good friendshup. Ca'yita Zihde: ♥● Despite their rocky beginnings at the Academy, Y'uraq and Ca'yita had since become close friends thanks to Ellilaine's advice. To this day, Y'uraq's friendship with Ca'yita has left him pondering the possibility of romance with her in a near future, even though another part of him is reluctant to pursue a romantic relationship in his current state. Player Characters (Vol 4) Sylbor Leclair: ● Y'uraq perfers not to remember the smug, silver-tongued, spineless excuse of a man he met at the Academy. Sylbor remains a symbol of sleaze, cowardice and deception in Y'uraq's book to this day. Katzumi Nakahara: ● Former colleage and pupil. Katzumi first found Y'uraq wallowing in the darkness over his broke heart. Before long, she was able to remind Y'uraq to look for the good in his life, the light in the darkness. Y'uraq began to enjoy his friendship with Katzumi, before she too began to express feelings Y'uraq couldn't requite. Heartbroken, Katzumi's relationship with Y'uraq soured. Regardless of their falling out, Y'uraq looks back at Katzumi for the light their brief frienship inspired in him. Syf Kha: ●★ Y'uraq met Syf on the verge of taking his own life in despair. Since their fateful encounter, Syf inspired the light of hope in Y'uraq, and longing to find the other forgotten memories again. Before long, Syf took Y'uraq as her student. Despite the dark nature of their arts, Syf has always treated Y'uraq with kindness and respect. Through his strifes, Syf had always remained close to lecture and train Y'uraq into mastering his darkside and regain the inner strength to wield it. Despite their success and their hardships, fate's always kept Syf close to remind Y'uraq of his path, and train him into a proper knight. Y'uraq had always trusted her guidance, and looks to her as the closest thing he's had to a mother since losing his years ago. Ellilaine Florenza: ●♥ During his time at the Academy, Y'uraq was introduced to the rhyming and charming woman to be his tutor. Ellilaine was meant to teach Y'uraq advanced thaumaturgy, but not before teaching him about "Killing your adversaries with kindness" first. Y'uraq and Ellilaine spent much time learning from his Sharlayan mentor, before her charming wits and his wish to please her tutor would spark mutual, and strong physical attraction between them. Despite being nothing more than just that. Even though circumstances have since set the two on different paths. Y'uraq continues to look back at Ellilaine with a great fondness in his heart. Zoey Holendoey: ●✔ Y'uraq met the curiously impatient and rude lalafellin woman, attempting to follow Ellilaine's example. Before long, Y'uraq learned there was much more to Zoey and her condition before he was able to meet her without umbral aether to cloud her warmth. Making him reminiscent of his struggle against his darkside. Player Characters (Vol 5) Gyo Shouzhen: ● Y'uraq met Gyo attending the Vylbrand academy. Though the two were never much acquainted, Y'uraq had never forgotten his debt to Gyo for saving his life, despite the complications that esued, Y'uraq never had a true reason to confront him like he did Sylbor. Kim'ahri: ●�-Uncertain/Puzzled Much like his sister. Y'uraq and Kim'ahri have not started off on good terms either. Between the battles and the escalating bitter rivalry he feels Kim'ahri instigated, Y'uraq has in part failed to keep his own pride out of their agument. Y'uraq currently holds an uneasy truce with the giant, but hopes he'll get over the past sooner than later. Zisa'a Yguara: ● Despite the poor impression Zisa'a has left on his friends for being part of Ca'yita's kidnapping, Zisa'a plead to redeem himself for his action has struck a soft spot in his own quest for freedom and redemption. Y'uraq has since allowed Zisa'a to prove himself through his actions to help bring Ca'yita back from her capture CHARACTER THEMES Arranged in chronological order. The songs listed retell defining moments in Y'uraq's journey and experiences from his perspective. The following links will take you to Youtube, please mind your speakers or headphones when clicking the links. Updated periodically. Character Themes (Vol 1) Wake Me Up Artist: Avicii Context: Y'uraq's search begins. Superbeast Artist: Rob Zombie Context: Y'uraq's theme. (darkside mode) I've Just Seen a Face Artist: Jim Sturgess Context: Y'uraq is literally smitten by his new conjurer as their relationship began to bloom. Passive Artist: A Perfect Circle Context: Y'uraq realizes the suffering and horrors his madness had wrought to those around him Pure Love Artists: Arash (ft. Helena) Context: Y'uraq and Arzu's romantic reunion. Y'uraq comes in terms with his feelings for her. I'm not okay (I promise) Artist: My Chemical Romance Context: Y'uraq's harsh experiences in the Academy, and his jealous struggles to control his darkside from ruining things any further. You Give Love a Bad Name Artist: Bon Jovi Context: Y'uraq's discovers Arzu cheated on him a second time, before taking actions to follow her example. Here Without You Artist: 3 Doors Down Context: After his misadventures in Southern Thanalan, Y'uraq finally takes the time to mourn his broken heart. Stand by Me Artist: Ben E. King Context: Y'uraq reflects on his relationship with Ca'yita and the moments she's helped him through trouble when no one else would. Coming Undone Artist: Korn Context: Since inadvertently marking and consuming a voidsent, Y'uraq struggles to contain the monster the sylphs worked to empower. Crawling Artist: Linkin Park Context: Y'uraq is terrified and helpless to find Ca'yita was kidnapped by the same man that once tormented him. Vindicated Artist: Dashboard Confessional Context: In light of recent developments, Y'uraq continues to reflect and learn the lessons he needs before the hour of his joining. No Rest for the wicked Artist: Cage the Elephant Context: Y'uraq relearns the importance of gil. Out of Control Artist: Hoobastank Context: Y'uraq's early experiences evoking his darkside. Superstar Artist: Saliva Context: Y'uraq's rise as a renowned gladiator I Will Go Sailing No More Artist: Randy Newman Context: Y'uraq attempts to carry on alone, only to find his darkside has made him weaker. Written in the Stars 2.0 Artist: Eric Turner Context: Y'uraq contemplates his happiness, and his will to fight for his freedom. Mr. Saxobeat Artist: Alexandra Stan Context: A song that played the night Y'uraq and a group from the academy attended Club Crescent. Detailing his brighter moments. Don't Take Me for Granted Artist: Social Distortion Context:Despite Y'uraq's effort to prove and redeem himself, his heart abandoned by the one he sought the most. Promiscuous Artist: Nelly Furtado (ft. Timbaland) Context: In his mourning Y'uraq turns to the Ca's for 'comfort', before fatefully 're-igniting' things with old friend, Ziho Lizuh. Helena Artist: My Chemical Romance Context: Y'uraq's troubled feelings for Arzu on their second, bitter, and final reunion. With a Little Help From my Friends Artist: Jim Sturgess Context: Following the turn events in the Sylphlands, Y'uraq realizes he has friends he can count on. Lost in the Echo Artist: Linkin Park Context: In wake of their return, Y'uraq confronts his past demons and the unholy odds stacked against him. Dude Looks Like a Lady Artist: Aerosmith Context: In wake of the dire circumstances and the small window of opportunity to rescue Ca'yita. Y'uraq hatches a plan to sneak aboard posing as female courtesans with Zisa'a and Katxia, to his personal delight. Crawling in the Dark Artist: Hoobastank Context: Y'uraq's first journey across Eorzea. Words as Weapons Artist: Seether Context: Y'uraq meets and speaks to his darkside. Vengeance is Mine Artist: Alice Cooper Context: After nearly losing his beloved, Y'uraq's descent into madness inspire him to take action. Hey Ya! Artist: Outkast Context: Y'uraq's brief and mismatched relationship with Katiti before cheating on her with Arzu. Kryptonite Artist: 3 Doors Down Context: Y'uraq's new life continues to crumble as his convictions are now being tested. I'm Still Here Artist: John Rzeznik Context: Despite the things gone wrong, Y'uraq finds the will to train harder and fight for his freedom, and his place in the world. The Nights Composer: Avicii (Victor Angeles Mix) Context: In his uncertain days as Nunh, Y'uraq's memory of his sire inspired the strength and confidence to lead the Ca's in Y'turo's example. Move Along Artist: All American Rejects Context: Though his escapades have met a dark, bitter end, Y'uraq decides he's grieved enough and resumes his training where he left off. Enemy Artist: Days of the New Context: Despite his attempt to mend things with Kim'ahri, Y'uraq fails to leave his pride and arrogance out. True Colors Artist: Justin Timberlake Context: Y'uraq attempts to convince Ca'geh to reveal herself from hiding and live a fear-free life. Redemption Song Artist: Bob Marley Context: Despite his friend's disapproval, Y'uraq turns to Zisa'a's help once more in good faith. SCENES AND AMBIENCE Songs and tracks I've used (some more frequently than others) in RP to set moods for scenes and ambiance. The following links will take you to Youtube, please mind your speakers or headphones when clicking the links. Updated periodically. Character Themes (Vol 1) Song of Healing Remixed by: Theophany Birds of a Feather Composers: Soken Masayoshi The Nightmare's Beginning Composer: Nobuo Uematsu Wandering Flame Composer: Nobuo Uematsu Path of Repentance Composer: Nobuo Uematsu Moving Composer: I eat plants for a living The Great Sea Composer: Koji Kondo Spinning Song (instrumental) Composer: Dateken Antissa Composer: E.S Posthumus Gerudo Valley Performed by: Taylor Davis Dark Vows Composer: Soken Masayoshi No hopes or Dreams Composer: Nobuo Uematsu Ozar Midrashim Dawn Composer: Steven Kelly Stone Tower Composer: Koji Kondo Abyss Watchers Composer: Yuka Kitamura Lilium Composer: Yukio Kondo Ebla Composer: E.S Posthumus My Soul to Keep Composer: Soken Masayoshi Across the Stars Composer: John Williams Dark Souls III Composer: Yuka Kitamura I Miss You Composer: Ayur (ft. Nujabes) Counting Stars Composer: Nujabes Shiki No Uta (instrumental) Composer: Nujabes Birds Composer: Wünsche Spirit Temple Composer: Koji Kondo Morroc Composer: soundTeMP GALLERY WIP GUIDELINES & TERMS ➤ DISCLAIMER ✦ I consider myself to be a medium to heavy roleplayer, I'm a sucker for character development and story continuity. I also consider as a dynamic roleplayer, this means that I keep my IC and OOC knowledge between myself and Y'uraq well apart, this keeps the fourth wall nice and sturdy. ✦ This also means that I do not, and will not do or accept any 'fast forwarding of major character developments' between Y'uraq and your characters or permit 'metagaming' of any sort. ✦ However, due to the length of some scenes taking potentially longer than a couple of days depending on scheduling. OOC discussions to establish a time lapse after a scene without disrupting each other's stories is the only exception to the rule above. ✦ 'Retconning' is only limited to retyping a post before giving other people in the scene a chance to respond. Otherwise, I will not negotiate it. Part of character development is things may not always work out perfectly, but it's up to your character to overcome the obstacle. Own up to the consequences! ✦ In addition, if an aspect of RP makes you uncomfortable in a scene we're playing, please send me a /tell, letting me know. Communication is very important, more important than potentially keeping immersion. ✦ With that said, I reserve the right not to engage or RP with someone I wish to avoid. This goes back to the whole "dynamic" RP thing, forced and unwanted interactions are never a good thing. ✦ Though I may not always be IC or available while I'm online, please be sure to send me a tell before initiating roleplay with me. Unless I'm already committed to something else, I would be happy to drop things aside and set up for a scene with you. If I'm already ready RP'ing, feel free to walk up and join in. I don't ignore people unless they're trying to grieve RP. ✦ I generally use /say as my default designated RP channel, but I also use /tell, /party to IC when the circumstance or distance demands it. ✦ I am fine with the possibility of being part of a story arc that includes violent, sexuality, drug / alcohol use, dramatic, obscene aspects, scenes and plot points. In addition, I am fine with Y'uraq facing his own moments of weakness, defeat, and torment. However, keep in mind I do not want to have this happening every day/week/month. I expect these to be nothing more than certain scenes and important plot points and helping someone progress their story development and/or my own. ✦ I am okay with some lore-bending. If the lore does not explicitly state something cannot be done and you have a valid reason for doing it then I have no problem. I have some of my own head cannon that fills in areas where the lore team was not as detailed as I and others would like, the gray areas that are perfect for bending without breaking. However, complete disregard for lore limits and continuity is not okay. OOC NOTES & EXTERNAL LINKS ➤ ROLEPLAY LIMITS. ✦ Death/ Rebirth - If Y'uraq dies, he dies. I decide when it happens. No one is allowed to kill him unless the circumstances are set and I purposely push to end his story that way, and perma-quit FFXIV with a bang. ✦ Ask about long-term and/or permanent injury and disfigurement. Long-term captivity or imprisonment. ➤ TIME ZONE & SERVER. ✦ MST/ Mountain Time ✦ Balmung ➤ LINKS OUT. ✦ Personal Artblog (CONTAINS NSFW) +18 NOT FOR KIDS! CREDITS ■ All art and photoshopped banners, unless otherwise specified, are drawn and produced by Y'uraq Tia. ■ Skeleton code was created by Bancroft Gairn ■ Adapted version inspired by Ruran Vas ■ Headers by Y'uraq Tia ■ Tabs by Suen Shyu ■ Combat by Suen Shyu and some inspiration from Ruran Vas ■ Various credit to D'lyhhia Lhuil. And a big thank you to all the people I've come come across in walk-ups, FCs, forums, and RP events, you've made this all possible! (You know who you are!) Finally, thank you to the Hydaelyn RP community and Balmung roleplayers for the creativity, stories, and adventures our community has inspired. Please keep being awesome! "... BUT BY MAKING THE DARKNESS CONSCIOUS."