Gyles Ra'tava

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Upon meeting this light-skinned Hyur, one will discover a quiet man who exudes a kind demeanor- a man with a closed-mouth, genuine smile. Yet, given time, those who create a bond with him learn that the kindness is a facade masking a horrific past.



Ul'dah-transparent.png Gyles'ang Ra'Tava
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'"True honor is not entitled; It is earned."'
Gender Male
Race Hyur
Clan Highlander
Citizenship Ul'Dah
Age 26
Nameday 24th Sun of the 5th Umbral Moon
Guardian Azeyma, the Warden
Grand/Free Company Immortal Flames/Dragon's Dawn

Character

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Aliases/Nicknames:

"Ang" - Used by his sister Kora Ra'tava; this is not a well-known fact.

"Pretty-Eyes" - A childhood nickname once used by the village bully, Daraen'shol Do'kavar; also rare knowledge.

Appearance

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Face:

Gyles presents with square and masculine facial features. He normally sports a short-trimmed beard. Though most of his face suffers not from blemishes, a permanent, vertical scar scores the left side of his face, crossing the corner of his mouth.

Eyes:

Gyles's eyes, though small, are the most pronounced feature of his face- kind and inviting. Both are sky-blue, surrounded by thick, black eyelashes.

Hair:

Gyles's hair changes as the seasons do. During the wintry months, his hair remains an ash-brown. In the spring and summer months, the effect of the sun reddens the hair on his scalp as well as his beard. As a youth his hair was long; as an adult, he keeps it to an almost shaved appearance with intricate designs etched into both temples.

Body:

Gyles's physique is lean, cut, and solid. His decision for peak physical conditioning was impacted by his past in that he feels he must be limber and ready at a moment's notice. Hidden behind everyday clothing is a blotched scar on his abdomen and a gash scar on the left side of his abdomen.

Behavior

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Personality:

Gyles's behavior is situationally dictated. In simple social gatherings he is quiet, reserved, and friendly. In combat he is focused, alert, stern, and demanding of others. In one-on-one interactions he is humorous, direct, and at times charming and intimate. When confronted with personal conflict he is avoidant and distant. In rare circumstance when he cannot communicate effectively, he becomes frustrated and heated.

A reason exists for all of these aspects; he does not have a tongue to speak with. He is literally "mute". This isn't to say that lack of speech has drained his intelligence or pushed him into a hermit lifestyle. He is bright and open to meeting new people.

Gyles rarely takes the initiative to communicate with others; the loss of his tongue has affected his social/communication efforts to that high of a degree. Rather than reach out to people, he listens, taking in the atompshere provided by others. When other people take in interest in his ideas or position, he will jump on the opportunity to communicate. He now believes that sometimes a facial expression is enough to make his thoughts understood.


Dispositions:

  • Kind and Generous
  • Suspicious of People Who Maintain Loyalty to the Garlean Empire
  • Laid-Back and Easy-Going
  • Motivated to Learn
  • Determined to Set Life in the "Good" Direction

Likes:

  • Songs of Bards
  • Campfire Stories and Fables
  • Delving into the Unknown: Lands, Knowledge, Religions
  • A Pint of Stiff Ale after a Long Day of Training/Work
  • Companionship/Friendships/Family
  • Romance (He's a sucker for love)
  • Quiet Libraries
  • Boistrous Taverns
  • Windy Days with Clear Blue Skies
  • Costa del Sol's Clear Blue Water and Beaches
  • The Company of Lalafells and Roegadyns

Dislikes:

  • Extreme Bigots and Racists
  • Very Cold Environments
  • Bullies
  • Magitek Technology
  • Garlean Empire Extremists
  • Abandonment
  • People Who are Rude to Bar Tenders and Bar Maids
  • An Over-Cooked Marmot Steak

Combat

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Sword Mastery:

Though fairly new to the sword and swordplay, Gyles has taken the time to gain a good hand at the weilding of a blade. He knows that in the midst of battle, the one with the sword is the one who leads, so he tends to stick with other weapons like his fists or his bow.

Archery:

Gyles excels when a bow and arrow are placed within his grasp. Since his childhood the bow has remained an ever-faithful friend in hunting, foraging, and combat.

Destructive Aetherics:

Gyles was taught Aetheric Manipulation at an early age to coincide with what his sister Kora was made to learn. Though much slower in the absorption of the material than his sister, Gyles proved every now and again that he could land his sister on her rear end when she would not pay attention in studies.

Relationships

Family

Friends

Foes


Affiliations

Vylbrand Academy:

Garlean Empire:

Gridania Archers' Guild:


Rumors

Common Rumors:

  • "He seems a nice enough guy. Normally just sits there at the end of the bar with his ale. Doesn't really say much."- Drowning Wench Bar Maid
  • "Kid's deaf and dumb if you ask me. You ask him a question and he just smiles and nods." - Drowning Wench Patron
  • "Yeah- that's the Ra'tava guy. Came into Limsa just a short time ago pretty busted up. Guess the Vylbrand Academy scooped him up and gave him a job or what-not." - Street Guard
  • "Don't give 'im any muck! He's got dis crazy Lala bodygurd that'll scream like uh banshee and cut yer arse if ye mess wit 'im."- Local Fisherman
  • "A very sweet man! Gave a pirate a lickin' for grabbing at me while I was working my song. Always thought that Vylbrand cadet had an eye for me, but when I tried to kiss him for his chivalry, he just backed away and left the bar. Probably likes the male persuasion that one. Tis a shame..."- Wandering Female (Hyur) Bard

Moderate Rumors:

  • "Some people are saying he's on the lookout for someone- leaves the city searching and comes back a couple days later like his sister died or something. Reminds me of a pathetic puppy."
  • "Watch out what you say around that one- I hear he hails from the Garlean Empire. Probably a damned spy."
  • "An, old, traveling merchant came into the tavern yesterday and his eyes got all big when Gyles sat down at his regular seat. Said-'That lad come in here often?" I said-'Sure! He's one of my regulars. Probably the nicest man you'll meet in Limsa.' The Merchant shook his head and said-'That there's a cold-blooded killer. Rained hell fire down on a Magitek Patrol on the Imperial border and just stood there and watched till there was nothing but ash and bone.'I just smiled and said-'Guess that'll teach you not to go consortin' with them Imperial folk.'"

Rare Rumors:

  • "I heard he lost his tongue through some kind of dark rite the Garlean Empire thrust on him. I hear they want the rest of him too."
  • "Gyles'ang Ra'tava is his name. Met him in the Imperial lands a few years back. Him and his sister were on the run from the Empire. Guess they crossed the border if he's here in Limsa."
  • "There's an old hyur living in town that looks just like Gyles. I wonder if they are related?"


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History

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