Leih'a Relanah
 Leih'a Relanah
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 "It's the mark of a sure fool to forsake what you have for what could be. That's how you lose everything." | |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Miqo'te |
| Clan | Keeper of the Moon |
| Citizenship | Gridania |
| Age | Late teens |
| Preference | Females |
| Alignment | Neutral-Good |
Contents
Character
General
Leih'a is by most accounts an easy going pacifist, requiring much provocation or an alarming sense of urgency to stir him into action. His time is spent keeping ends tightly knit for the company he keeps and in his downtime, dabbling in various forms of craft-work, with weaving being first and foremost his passion and specialization. Despite the ears and tail, Leih'a more sees himself as a Hyur than any Miqo'te, but finds deep fascination in their culture, especially where Keeper of the Moon clans are concerned. Currently, he's a mechanic and tinkerer for the Shroudwolf Clan, as well as a field tester at the Skysteel Manufactory of Ishgard.
Appearance
Leih'a holds a figure which is most definitely Miqo'te, save for perhaps the midlander-like skin tone. His eyes are deep purple abysses which show a mix of softness and astute calculation. Most often, they are draped under a shroud of his white and light blue locks, possibly also a result of his mixed heritage. Outside of that, he keeps the back neatly tied in a short ponytail. Adorning his face is an old 'x' shaped scar, which seems to somehow compliment his otherwise boyishly attractive facial features. He once enjoyed comfortable, practical clothing, but his attire's changed to heavier stuff to suit the cold climates of the north. Coats and heavy shirts or sweaters, with buckled boots and gloves to match. At his side is his aetherotransformer, which he uses to power several of the gadgets on his person, and holstered to his back is a long gun, but rarely is it ever the same model each time one would see him.
Personality
Leih'a is easy going as a person, and holds a wider world view for his travels amidst the seas. He also bears a positive outlook on things, mayhaps as a result of his learning to read and write from being tutored by an Arcanist with the use of a self-help book he found amongst the wreckage of a recently capsized galleon. Despite that, he does have a wholesome span of insecurities and doubts, mostly spurned on by the pressure of being put into situations that he's not at all familiar with. However, his levity makes him socially versatile, and his naive but curious mind holds potential to develop knowledge and skills, indicating fairly high intellect in spite of his position and upbringing. He also enjoys helping out fresh adventuring folk with things of his own personal make, more because he sees duty in helping those who walk after folk like himself along the adventuring path.
Combat
General
In combat, Leih'a favors both daggers and the firearms. His preference leans heavily on the use of guns and gadgetry. This is a psychological aspect for him, as he puts distance between himself and the fray. Even so, his form is flexible and agile, lending to the overall proficiency of his knifework. The biggest fault he bears however, is his penchant to rely on instinct. Simply put, the more he fights, the more vicious he gets. He fears the 'killer' inside of him, and thus tends to avoid conflict by any means necessary.
Tendencies
Likes
- Grilled Chicken Linguini
- Weaving
- Miqo'te traditions
- Arala makeo
Dislikes
- Condescending Rich Sorts
- Conflict
- Ending things on a sour note
- Fanciful attire
Hobbies/Talents
- Tinkering
- Huntering
- Helping fresh adventurers, the Shoudwolf Clan as well.
Other
- Bears a coerl-claw scar on his shoulder, said to be from a time when he somehow managed to kill one singlehandedly in his youth.
- Is known to hug and pet random Miqo'te and/or Lalafell. ((This is mostly just player OoC hijinks, but if it initiates RP, his player may think of an excuse IC for it.))
- Bears the Echo, though it's presence isn't particularly strong. It's been curiously dormant of late. He doesn't miss it.
Relationships
Family
- Leih Relanah - Mother, estranged - assumed deceased
- ???? - Father, estranged - assumed deceased
Friends
- Robert Colt - Leader of the New Conglomerate. Though distant since he'd taken refuge with the Shroudwolf Clan, Leih'a keeps in touch with Robert, and throws a wrench his way whenever something needs a machinist's hand.
- Markus Krosse - The only real 'guy' he knows for a friend. The Ishgardian of rigorous moral standing keeps the man on the straight and narrow.
- Leanne Delphium - The ever-adventurous, good natured fellow of a Miqo'te. Oft times she comes by the quicksand with a wry jab at whatever he's gotten himself up to. It was her bardic arts that helped repair the extensive damage Varthamith and his underlings dealt to his mental state. He remains ever thankful for her aid.
- Artemis Newton - While most of her time around him is making sarcastic comments at his expense, Leih'as come to accept that her wry, almost endless font of humor is simply how she is. He's since adapted to it, even jabbing back with a snark or two of his own.
- Chanchanji Gegenji - A would-be 'Chocobo Knight' of a Lalafell. While eager and passionate, his unexpected sensibility and youthful wisdom is what stirred Leih'a the most. To this day, the oft naive Miqo'te has no inkling of Chanchanji's Doman heritage.
- Hyate - His pet wolf-dog. The pup found him when he was in a back alley, at the bottom most of his cups. He since gave it the name that was inscribed on the bandanna around it's neck. The Miqo'te had learned Hyate was in fact a 'she', (though he still refers to it as a 'he' in brief forgetfulness) and had been later given to understand that Hyate means 'Wind' or 'To Sneeze' in an Eastern language.
- Kiht Jakkya - Co-Matriarch of the Shroudwolf Clan. When Leih'a went astray, it was her clan that brought him back from the brink... delving deep into Sylphic territories to do so. Since, he'd committed himself to paying good favor to her and the clan in turn..
- Nihka Mioni - Nihka's stunted speech makes her a hard woman to interpret. Astonished by how much the lass manages on a daily basis, Leih'as chief want is to lessen that burden. When not out in Ishgard, he can regularly be seen down in the clan's workshop.
- Kit Redmar - A small urchin of a Miqo'te. While always tense, she's also a generous sort around her friends. He seems to hold an almost brotherly bond with her.
- Nauta Lyehga - Sparring buddy. Nauta is a proud Keeper warrior, always dismayed when Leih'a holds back.
Enemies
- Varthamith (NPC) - Basically an evil wizard. Varthamith values strength and power, and believes that the world can only push forward if the weak are purged so only the strong remain, unburdened. For a while he held Leih'a captive as a pawn. Much of that time was used to inflict great harm on his psyche. Though he's since recovered, the scars born stir only thoughts of hatred towards the man and his underlings.
Rumors
Common Rumors
- "Why doesn't he just cut his hair?" - Nameless Bismarck Cook
- "While I was out for a stroll, he tried to foist onto me some ratty cloak of his making. Do I /look/ like I'm want for decent clothing?" - Lalafellin Noble Lady
- "Face like that? Doubt he ever suffers a cold night in bed." - Leery drunk at the Coffin and Coffer
PC Rumors
- What would I do without Leih'a around to snark at? I'd probably have to talk like a normal person. - Artemis Newton
- Disregard my threats to him! I love Leih'a as a friend. Just trying to have him stop making so many blunders...or I'm just having fun at his expense. Hard to not do so when it is that easy~ - Leanne Delphium
History/Timeline
In brief:
- -Was born on an island port out where the Maelstrom's civilizing influence held a more weaker grasp
- -Was the product of a gladiator and an brothel whore, both assumed deceased
- -Was put into conditioning for the circuit since a very young age
- -Was taught how to brutally and efficiently fight in death-or-life situations
- -Used his training to escape this lifestyle along with a small few others during the eve of the Calamity
- -Made a risky bid for freedom aboard one of the vessels still relatively afloat in the port
- -Leading the band, the ex-pitdogs branded themselves Corsairs
- -Was run ashore during an escape from a Maelstrom vessel
- -Taken captive by the Sahagin beast men. His crew was subsequently 'drowned'. He himself remains unaffected
- -Watches helpless as a frenzied Ninifae Nira slaughters his tempered men
- -Is released from questioning, immediately sets out to get revenge for the incident, misguidedly putting the blame on Nira
- -In a heated stand-off, Arala swayed him from a path of retribution, and since, he'd taken to favoring peace
- -For a while, worked for the New Conglomerate. Even led for a short span of time
- -Was captured by Varthamith. As prisoner, he was subjected to mental torture. One such torture involved burning stores of information directly into his mind
- -Found by the Shroudwolf Clan, and recovered under their care, with the help of Leanne
- -Bands up with the Shroudwolf Clan, intent on living a quiet life with his bond Arala, and daughter Sogno
- -Joins the Skysteel Manufactory, and becomes a Machinist, using the knowledge of machina imprinted into his mind
