Josachi Dalamiq

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 Josachi Dalamiq
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"It is easy to believe we are each waves and forget we are also the ocean."

Gender Male
Race Au Ra
Clan Xaela
Citizenship None, but lives in Gridania
Age 27
Occupation Healer, Elementalist, Adventurer
Alignment Neutral Good
Affiliation The Wyrd Vanguard

GENERAL INFORMATION

Josachi is a more recent refugee than many of his other Au Ra brothers and sisters and has had to quickly adjust to life in a new culture surrounded by strangers. Owing to a unique insight into the nature of the elements and the spirits associated with them, he found a home quickly among the Conjury in Gridania and while many consider his theories and ideas well outside the norm, they can hardly deny the effectiveness of their application. He brings a decidedly Doman style of thinking and magic which many in the Conjury find interesting. Josachi has a reputation as a skilled healer and elementalist and can often be found wandering Gridania or the surrounding area exploring, studying the elementals or training. Recently in an effort to raise some gil and return to some stability, he has taken to adventuring and wandering further abroad.

APPEARANCE

Josachi is on the short side for a Xaela, but still towers above most others as he stands roughly 6'6" tall. His build isn't bulky or broad shouldered, but he is very muscular and well defined, owing to a life of training and austerity. His skin has a blueish violet hue to it and his scale patches have a lustrous black sheen to them, which match his slightly curved horns. Each dark horn ends in a small cap of carved mythril, a gift given when he came of age. Josachi has an unkempt head of bright blue-black hair, which tends to fall over his almond shaped eyes often. White limbal rings surround the luminescent teal of his eyes, giving him the impression that he's staring at, or through, others. His face is thin, but well proportioned with dark scales running along his jawline and high cheekbones. Josachi's tail is long and narrow with the tip nearly touching the ground as he walks, and covered in the same smooth dark scales as the other patches on his skin.

Clothing and Distinguishing Marks

1.) Clothing and Jewelry When not traveling or dressed for adventuring, Josachi tends toward more the more traditional Doman garb of a loose silk top, tied at the waist, and a loose long skirt or wide pants. He prefers simple colors, gray, black or white. If he wears shoes at all, it would just be a pair of very simple cord and wood sandals. His traveling clothes are sturdy and practical, adapted to the enviroment he plans to travel though. He would wear loose, light fabrics if he travels through the desert or heavier furs if moving up north. Adventuring and mercenary work finds him typically wearing a long black coat, leather gloves and forearm guards, tall boots and leather pants. His adventuring gear is made for ease of movement and ample storage for all of his various potions, books and sundry supplies. Josachi is also never found without a small knife on his person. This is less a weapon and more a tool, but something that was ingrained into him from a young age, so it is always at hand.

He wears simple jewelry, mostly for the enchantments it brings. Silver rings adorn his fingers and a necklace of carved horns and bones sits around his neck. A few linkpearls dangle from small chains looped around his horns where he can readily hear them.


2.) Ritual Scars and Brands Josachi has quite a few small ritual scars and brands, mostly on his forearms, thighs, chest and stomach. Before he was skilled enough to barter more directly with the elemental spirits, they would often times require a geas, a type of ritual promise. Sometimes this would be a ban on eating a certain food, or protecting a certain creature. Often times it was a sacrifice of blood or pain, or making a sigil mark to show his allegiance to that particular spirit. Since growing in power and skill, he no longer needs to make these small sacrifices, and instead can barter directly with the spirits using aether. Still, these marks remain as a reminder of the sacrifices he has given in his search for greater understanding.



PERSONALITY AND SPEECH

Josachi was raised differently than many Xaela, and it reflects in his personality. Not as quick to anger or come to blows as many of his fellows might be, Josachi has a very introspective and thoughtful attitude. He very much takes experiences as they come and does his best to hold himself to an honorable ideal. Still, he is not bereft of Xaela blood, and has no trouble standing up for himself or others if the need arises. He loves a challenge, be it physical or mental, but has a capricious attitude at times when it comes to matters he doesn't consider critical. Josachi does, however, take his healing and elemental studies very serious, although even in that it is hard to contain his joyous nature in discovery and learning. To put it simply, Josachi enjoys life, especially now that he is away from his village completely.

In contrast, Josachi spends much time in meditation and introspective thought. He considers how his actions affect those around him and makes every effort to act in a way that remains positive, a characteristic brought on by his nature as a healer. He understands the need to be selfish in some things, but does his best to give away more than he takes, especially to those he feels are less fortunate, such as other refugees that might be struggling as he did when he arrived. Overall, Josachi is friendly and amiable at best, distant and aloof at worst, and very rarely overly emotional, at least in outward appearances. He tries to project an aura of balance and calm. Beneath the surface though, Xaela blood still flows, and he doesn't shy away from being direct when he wants something, or someone.

To those close to him, he is warm and caring, always with a smile or a jest, but never mean spirited. He never had many real friends growing up, so he holds those close to him very dear now. Even since coming to these new lands, he has been betrayed by those he felt close to him, and knows well not to open up too soon or too much. Once he lets someone in though, its hard for him not to see them in anything but the best light and defend them against anyone who would suggest otherwise.

Josachi is fluent and literate in Eorzean and Garlean, but had little reason to speak either prior to leaving Othard, and therefore has a pronounced Doman accent. He is also familiar, obviously with both the Xaelan and Raen dialects of Doman. His tone tends to be soft and even, which can be a bit off putting coming from a somewhat intimidating looking Xaela. He doesn't use contractions, mainly due to having a very formal "book" knowledge of Eorzean. On the rare occasions he does lose his temper, Josachi has a tenancy to speak in a lower, growly tone.

LIKES

Water | Josachi has always felt a kinship to this element and its spirit, perhaps a boon from his Tribes closeness to the rivers of Othard. He feels most at peace when near the rivers and streams of Gridania and is often found meditating while sitting on rocks near by, even inside the city itself. It's also the element that most influences his healing abilities through subtle control of the patient's blood.

Companionship | Although possessing of an introspective nature, Josachi is most happy when he can choose to be in the company of others. These don't necessarily even need to be friends, he can spend an evening people watching in the tavern to sate his need to be around others. He enjoys watching the ebb and flow of crowds and while he had never experienced cities as large as those he found in these new lands, he's found he enjoys the bustle of them, as long as he can choose to withdraw when he wishes.

Challenge | Whether it is solving a particularly challenging magical puzzle or fist fighting during a sparing match, Josachi loves being challenged and putting himself up against difficult problems or situations. His recent career as an adventurer has been a boon for him in this aspect, as he is constantly exposing himself to new experiences. Not only that, but if he is not meditating or tending to someone's wounds, more often than not he can be found sparing and working on his martial arts, another throw back to his time back home.

Tea | A simple pleasure, but one he enjoys greatly. He starts and ends every day with tea, often choosing to drink it during the day as well. He certainly doesn't shy away from alcohol, but if given the choice, he would gladly take a strong tea over a strong ale.

DISLIKES

Dishonesty | Josachi has no time for liars or those that can not plainly speak their wishes. He is direct himself and expects the same from others.

Cocobos | Chocobos, or "horsebirds" as he calls them, are foreign creatures to him. The care and upkeep of one was foisted on him as a "gift" and only his commitment to his responsibilities and promises has kept him from leaving the smelly bird at a stable and walking away. He might secretly be growing fond of his own bird Khwee, but still does a fair amount of grumbling and grousing when it comes to Chocobos in general.

The Desert | Coming from the cooler climate of the Othard Steppes, the dry heat of the desert makes him extremely uncomfortable. His dark scales drink up the sun's heat and the sand generally makes him unhappy and irritable.

Neediness | Josachi is a healer and an empathetic soul, so he is accustomed to being needed and seeing people in the most dire time of their lives. That said, he has no patience for those unable to stand on their own. Everyone needs support at some time, and he is happy to offer his hand to help, he just would like it back immediately, thank you very much.

STRENGTHS

Thoughtful | Josachi carefully considers how his actions affect those around him, and himself and is always thinking before he acts.

Empathetic | Even though he himself strives to separate his emotions from his actions, he understands very well how how others feel can effect how they act. It helps him calm the wounded and avoid bothersome situations that might occur when strong feelings are involved. He remains a calm and level head... usually.

Elementalist | Josachi has a unique perspective on the elements and a strong relationship with their spirits. This gives him a greater measure of control over them than other conjures might enjoy. In many ways, the spirits respect him because he respects them. His control of elemental aspected aether is above and beyond his years.

Healer | Josachi has been raised from a very young age to use his talents to heal the sick and injured. It was his function in his village and he was expected to do it until his dying day. He has a solid knowledge of anatomy and traditional healing in addition to being well versed in the manipulation of water aespected aether for healing applications.

WEAKNESSES

Hedonistic | For all his early years in austerity training to commune with the elements, once Josachi was left to his own devices he found he likes wine and women a bit -too- much sometimes. He enjoys being comfortable.

Honorable to a Fault | Josachi doesn't lie, he doesn't cheat and he doesn't steal, even when those activities might spare someone else pain or make his or other's life easier.

Self-Important | Josachi is accustomed to being an important person in his village. As the only healer in the area he had a lot of responsibilities and enjoyed that. Its carried over into him sometimes assuming situations involve him when they might not, or believing people are acting a certain way only because of him.

INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

Recently, Josachi has taken to mining and geology. His interest was first peaked by the work he was doing in trying to stabilize an earth elemental for use, but he has found that by communing with earth spirits he can request their aid in locating gems and minerals that are often times worth gil. It affords him the opportunity to work more closely with spirits he feels less of a connection to and the thrill of discovering something new is always enjoyable to him. Josachi also fishes, a hold over from his time back in Othard. These days he does it only for enjoyment, but he grew up on boats and near the water, so it comes naturally to him.


Josachi also enjoys reading, when he can find the time, especially history of the new cultures he is now encountering. He keeps a small journal on him which he uses to make very rough sketches of any interesting animals, insects or flowers he comes across as he travels, but he is clearly no artist.

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