Arvan Khoer
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Arvan Khoer Eater of Names "If only these civil Ishgardian peoples could harness their every opinion nearly as well as they harness their steeds... Alas, we cannot all hope to be equals to the Qestiri, can we."
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About
Hailing from the Tumet tribe of the Azim Steppe, Arvan is a relatively recent immigrant to Aldenard. Driven by the desire to conquer personal setbacks, this Xaela woman emigrated from her homeland after forfeiting her tribal name, opting to identify as arvankhoër. Over the course of dwelling abroad, Eorzean influence would have the syllables in her name evenly split to form a given name and surname: Arvan Khoer.
Physical Traits & Clothing
Edging the average au ri woman by a few ilms in height, Arvan is possessed of a taut physique, weighing as heavy as she appears. Body lined densely with scales she takes regular care to trim, her posture appears proud and statuesque when the sheen of these scales are visible from beneath her clothing, though it is rare for her to show very much skin due to work circumstances.
Working primarily out of Coerthas, Arvan weathers the extreme cold by outfitting herself with thick beast pelts. In environments of mild or warmer weather, an ornate outfit paired with sandals provide for ease of movement. A pair of sheathed knives, one for gutting and another for butchering, are bound to her thigh at all times for the sole benefit of field dressing. Wary of being stared at in public, she prefers to keep concealed the plate of scales leading up to her jawbone.
She has recently acquired a proper suit of armor to better defend against the aggression of her quarries. Despite having all but given up on trying not to alarm wary Ishgardian citizens with her 'dravanic features', she occasionally wears a steel mask as a mere courtesy to any attention that might be drawn to the queer glower of her eyes.
Voice
Arvan's voice can be referenced from that of Margaret (voiced by Michelle Ann Dunphy.)
Quirks
- Capable of eating like an hibernating beast - though contrary to popular belief, her appetite is in fact satiable.
- Awfully moody during her annual moulting. Usually disappears somewhere for this duration of time - as if her presence in populated locales isn't rare enough.
- Has a distinctly slow speech pattern, making it seem like she condescends to speak to people. As she is illiterate and still communicates by translating words from her mother language in her head, her word use can be somewhat stiff.
Hardy and headstrong, her temperament almost entirely ungovernable except by the few who have managed to win a place in her heart. Stern and proud of her heritage, she forges through her objectives and follows her personal conviction first and foremost, even though her decisions oft bring her into the direct path of the dangerous and undesirable. Despite a standoffish demeanour, she is thoughtful, kind, and far more harmless than she looks.
Despite her muted kindness, she has few heroic qualities, being somewhat unreliable as an '11th hour hero'. Her insensitivity towards the confidence people vest in her lead to untimely absences when her strengths are required of her. Her confidence is limited to self-preservation, and her failings are usually derived from her inability to shoulder responsibility over other lives, adding to her self-isolating behaviour.
She is known to occasionally exhibit 'territorial' moods over those she is fond of. Her competitive retaliation towards those who slight the pride of her and hers should be a surprise to none save for people who do not understand her. Prone to stalking and striking when least anticipated, the scale of damage caused by her acts of vengeance can sometimes be exaggerated to a comical extent.
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Prior to the Rite (Childhood)
Present ❧
COMMON RUMORS(easy to overhear)
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MODERATE RUMORS(moderately difficult to overhear)
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RARE RUMORS(very difficult or rarely overheard)
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PC RUMORS(rumors from the characters of other players)
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♥ Romantic Interest ♡ Platonic Love ▲ Good Standing ▼ Poor Standing
♥ - Eritani Haragin:
♡ - Zarga: Arvan Khoer's beloved and benevolent older brother. In the distant past, he was as gifted a warrior as they come, having famously brought his child sister into the Naadam strapped on his back to show her the glory of the battlefield. Needless to say, he capably preserved his and his sister’s lives throughout the event, giving her the spectacle of a lifetime, and the strong aspiration to one day become like him.
♡ - Shaar Jhungid: A Thavnairian citizen and traveler who had been a valid member of the Jhungid tribe for only 3 years since birth. The origin of his relations to the Tumet tribe odd, Shaar is a close friend and confidant of around 3 years to Arvan's brother who went as far as donning an eyepatch in respect of the latter's loss in the Naadam. When Arvan left the Tumets, it was Zarga's earnest request that saw Shaar accompanying her journey. Although Shaar had never liked her, watching her slow and lonely growth has softened his opinion of her, and he now regards her with an almost paternal care. Though she loves him as her own sibling as well, Arvan recognizes that his cunning nature makes him unfit to be a moral compass to be relied on, even if he only means the best.
♡▲ Shalarissa Evermore: A jeweler with a mouth on her, Shalarissa is counted among the unlikely few of Arvan's trusted Eorzean companions due to the Seeker of Sun's intelligence and the sheer force of her personality. Arvan is prone, always with a blank expression, to affectionately calling her a 'royal meddler' to her face when the Miqo'te insists on citing the strength of their shared bond - though it helps to know that Arvan only deigns to show her flippant sense of humor to those of whom she deeply treasures.
Notes ❧
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In-Game ❧
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Outgoing Links ❧
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| Template | Bancroft Gairn |
| Layout reference | D'lyhhia Lhuil |
| Other fiddling | Misik'a Rahsi |
