Kyraeth Vale
| Kyraeth Vale | |
| |
| Race | Hyur |
| Clan | Midlander |
| Citizenship | grew up in Limsa Lominsa |
| Age | 24 |
| Nameday | 7th Sun of the 3rd Umbral Moon |
| Guardian | Azeyma, the Warden |
| Current Residence | Goblet ward 7, plot 21 |
Contents
Biographical
General
Full Name: Kyraeth Aille Vale
Pronunciation: Keer-uh-eeth Awl-uh Vale (The Celtic origin of the name is Cyhiraeth, but I altered the spelling to make it more user friendly.)
Nickname: Kyra
Title: N/A
Hair: Bright copper
Skin: Fair
Eyes: Light green
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 128 lbs.
Appearance
Kyraeth has wavy, bright coppery hair and light green eyes... not pale green like lichen on tree bark... more like new spring leaves. Whether due to the wind, or because she's leaning over a book, she seems to fight an ever-losing battle with keeping her hair out of her face. She frequently tucks it behind her ears, though someone once told her it's a nervous gesture and now she's trying (unsuccessfully) to kick the habit. Her fingers are slender and her hands have clearly not seen hard work, though they are occasionally stained with ink. She does not paint her nails or wear obvious cosmetics.
She's tall and willowy for a Midlander, and possesses a delicate bone structure that might be referred to as "bird-like" by a noble observer, or just "frail" by someone accustomed to hardier folk. She carries herself with quiet dignity, and moves (or refuses to) deliberately, as if she expects each action to be read for significance, and takes great care not to reveal too much unintentionally. Though, in the very rare instances when she lets down her guard, this facade can fade away, revealing that she's still a girl who can be amused, and charmed, and is easily mesmerized by puzzles and mysteries.
Apparel
Kyraeth favors blue and white, though sometimes she will wear green or burgundy. She has a strong dislike for any shade of pink. She prefers simple elegance, so her clothing is rarely overly elaborate ornament or frilly, but she harbors a secret vanity and adores feminine clothing. She'll always choose long skirts over short, as she loves how the fabric swirls and swishes when she moves. Despite this, however, she also has a strong dislike for anything -too- girly, such as a profusion of ribbons, lace, or ruffles, and views these styles as being immature, and hence to be avoided. She prefers clothing with a sophisticated, flattering cut, and enough practicality that she can run about and do things without her clothing getting in the way. She won't wear gloves unless it's freezing cold outside, and rarely wears hats. She always wears a silver chain around her neck. Whatever pendant might be held by that chain is kept underneath her shirt. She does not wear any armor, or carry any bladed weapons.
Personality
Alignment
Neutral Good. While she is altruistic, and she always has the best of intentions, she tends to think of the law as a quagmire of bureaucracy that hinders people just as much as it helps them. She's unlikely to cause trouble on purpose, and certainly wouldn't want to get caught... but sometimes going -around- the law is the best way to get things done. She also has a strong distrust for authority figures.
Motivations/Goals
To do and see and learn all of the everything. Having spent much of her life believing that she had no future ahead of her, she now has an apparently insatiable hunger for experiences. Half the time, she doesn't even seem care whether it's a good experience or a bad experience... she just wants to learn, and live, and feel alive. She'll try just about anything... once. She is also clearly running from something, or avoiding someone, and inquiries regarding her past are never met with a smile.
Disposition
Her personality is dominated by her inquisitive and caring nature, and she will turn into quite the mother hen around someone who is obviously in pain. She has no desire to let herself or anyone else come to lasting harm. Her over-active curiosity can make her seem easily distracted at times, but she is fully capable of focusing on something if she finds it interesting enough, or if she has a specific motivation.
Outlook
Optimism is a bit of a new concept for her, and she's still getting used to it. At times, she can be prone to falling into something of an existential melancholy. Luckily, she can be easily distracted from said melancholy... usually by Tay, who has become quite adept at it.
Religion/Philosophy
She believes wholeheartedly in the ideals of strength born from adversity, and accomplishment born from steadfast determination and dedication. She believes that all things are possible... one just needs to apply themselves and figure out how. She believes that apathy and despair are equivalent to death, and that addiction is equivalent to slavery. She believes that no one is inherently evil; they're simply suffering from pain and skewed world view, or from incorrect teachings. She does not, however, seem to be particularly religious with regards to the Twelve.
Method of Handling Rage
Despite her obvious desire to gather as much knowledge as possible, she doesn't seem to form many strong opinions. She tends to see both sides of any given argument with a dispassion that many might interpret as apathy. The truth, however, is that she's simply non-judgmental. Having come to terms with a great deal early on in her life, it's now quite difficult to provoke her to any kind of rage. She interprets most negative behavior in others as a symptom of pain, and not a inherent characteristic. In fact, she's more likely to provoke rage in others while playing devil's advocate in a debate she (possibly erroneously) thinks is simply an intellectual exercise, than she is to get angry about anything, herself. In the event that something does anger her, she'll just run off and be alone until it passes.
Sexuality
Heterosexual, and currently in a monogamous, committed relationship with Tay Skyerun. While she can be warm and teasing, or even charming to the point that some might view it as flirtatiousness, she is never crass or overly suggestive. She seems to avoid physical contact with anyone except Tay, and flinches when it sneaks up on her.
Positive Personality Traits/Strengths
She's very well mannered and polite, and has uncommon patience when dealing with others. She enjoys both witty banter and constructive debate, and will attempt to draw others into conversation. She's friendly, sociable, a good listener, and nearly always has tea to share. She carries within her a bastion of peace and acceptance that one would be hard-pressed to shake. She encourages others to take the time to live their lives, to work to live and not the other way around. She's a natural healer of the heart and of the spirit, and a calming influence when it's needed.
Negative Personality Traits/Weaknesses
She can be infuriatingly frivolous at times, and easily distracted. She'll run off in random directions without notice, leaving others to worry. She has a tendency toward recklessness that can give heart attacks to anyone concerned for her safety.
Her trust has clearly been betrayed in the past, and she now finds it very difficult to trust anyone at all. Others tend to view this as being standoffish, as she seems to use her manners and courtesies as her own type of armor. Despite being willing to help others whenever she can, she cannot seem to -accept- anything from others without assuming that they want something from her. With the exception of one or two close friends, she's likely to regard gifts and offers of assistance from anyone else as if they were complicated contracts with dangerous fine print.
Skills & Talents
She's intelligent, and picks up new things quickly. She's more than willing to take lessons in just about anything... though she's not likely to master it unless she finds herself strongly drawn to it, or discovers she has an innate talent for it. She's patient and has excellent attention to detail. She favors the subjects of arcane studies and sciences. She's also adept at pattern recognition and figuring out how things work. She can take things apart and/or put them back together instinctively, often to the dismay of others if they encounter her doing this mid-process. When she needs to deal with people, she often approaches them with the same outlook: figuring out their patterns and what makes them work. This is not to say that she is cold, or thinks of people as machines... rather that she applies this way of thinking in a similar fashion. She pays little attention to their appearances, focusing instead on their mannerisms, personalities, goals, and motivations.
She is an acceptably competent healer, and over the past few years, she has become something of an expert in aetheric warding and shielding. She is also capable of dealing with matters involving void magic, though she'll never admit to it unless it's absolutely necessary.
Education
Her elder brother Faolan joined the Conjurer's guild in Gridania, and studied there. He visited home as often as he was able, and brought back books for his little sister to read. These were as likely to be textbooks as storybooks, and Kyraeth read them all. As a result, Kyraeth has oddly advanced knowledge in some subjects, but at the same time is frighteningly ignorant in others, even among related subjects. While she has a great deal of book-knowledge in her head, she only has about two years of hands-on experience. She has additionally studied thaumaturgy and void magic, though not through formal education.
Combat Skills
None whatsoever, unless running away and/or hiding behind people or things counts. Which... it probably doesn't, any more than falling counts as flying. She could maybe throw a book at someone, if she were desperate enough to risk damage to the book. She is, however, skilled with shielding and healing magic.
Crafting
She keeps copious notes. She is seldom without a notebook that contains sketches, notes, spontaneous thoughts, and observations. She has a smattering of knowledge on how to do various things that she's picked up from books or from people giving her short lessons, but nothing as advanced as a true craft or profession. (Player's in-game crafting skills are OOC.) She is, however, highly skilled at creating wards and magical shielding.
Tendencies
Likes
- People who are intelligent, interesting, vibrantly passionate and alive. Watching people do interesting things, especially combat training or constructing something.
- Constructive debate and interesting challenge. Trying new things.
- Gardens, fireflies, a good cup of tea, reading, the ocean/seaside. Anywhere with a spectacular view.
- Exotic spiced foods or just about anything she hasn't tasted before that doesn't look absolutely disgusting. Red berries, chocolate, and spiced cider or tea.
- Unusual crystals and/or gemstones. While she's generally unfazed by wealth or status, she appears to be positively mesmerized by sparklies.
Dislikes
- Politics, rumor mongering, cattiness, insults, and general poor behavior.
- Addictive drugs, and those who sell them.
- Being indoors too long.
- Spiders, and other creepy crawlies.
- People who think getting drunk is the best kind of fun to be had.
Relationships
Family
- Parents: Mathu and Irnan Vale. Mathu was owns a small sailing vessel with which he "ran a private business in trade and shipping." Totally legitimate. Honest. As of late, he holds a privateering contract and harries Garlean vessels for spoils. [NPCs]
- Elder brother: Faolan Vale, member of the Conjurer's guild. He was tempered by Garuda, and is now deceased.[ PC ]
IC Associates
- Zanin Briggs: friend
- Granis Locke: friend
- Tay Skyerun: in a relationship
- Reima Awen: friend
- Draco Nobis: friend
- Claire Brea: friend and former employer
- Lin Celestine: friend
Enemies
- Someone named Drutwas (Droot - oois), who seemingly accomplished what many before him could not, and healed Kyraeth's lingering childhood illness. Current location unknown. Why is he an enemy? Well, that's a long story.
- Thatos Reller, an enemy of Granis.
Affiliations
- Former student of the Vylbrand Academy in Limsa Lominsa.
- Former member of the free company known as Dark Embers.
- Current:
History/Timeline
To learn about her past, you must get it from her through an in character conversation!
Annotations
Theme Songs, in order of appearance:
- Come Away to the Water, by Maroon Five
- Everything Has Changed, by Taylor Swift
- Demons, by Imagine Dragons
- Wide Awake, by Katy Perry
- Believe, by the Bravery
- Stay, by Rihanna
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