Mana Cetyri
 Mana Cetyri
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| Gender | Female |
| Race | Miqo'te |
| Clan | Keepers of the Moon |
| Citizenship | Gridania |
| Nameday | 7th Sun of the Third Astral Moon |
| Patron Deity | Nophica, the Matron |
| Alignment | Lawful Good |
| Primary Class | Archer |
| Family | Nema Cetyri (sister) |
Basic Info
Mana is a young Miqo'te Archer from a small tribe of Keepers just outside Gridania. She is a bright and somewhat childlike adventurer, who always tries to see the good in people. She has only recently ventured outside of the Shroud to see the world - and it shows. With her timid manner and curious eyes, her lack of experience is painfully obvious. But while Mana tends to make simple mistakes, she is quick to learn and earnest in her desire to study everything about everything. Her charitable deeds have led her to be recruited by The Order of the Twin Adder.
History
Mana was born to a devoted couple who had given up their polyamorous culture to commit to one another. Several years prior, her father had been a breeder for the tribe, and had sired a daughter with another of the females. She was Mana’s sister, Nema.
The girls were raised in the Black Shroud, just outside Gridania. Among a small Keeper tribe of five families, Mana and Nema grew up under the care of their respective mothers. While Nema was always a problem child, prone to tantrums and selfish demands, Mana was a ray of sunshine. Because of her bright, curious nature and fragile stature she was given more attention from the mothers of the tribe. Nema always resented her for this. The youngest sister was a daydreamer, a wanderer, an artistic soul. She sought the answers to questions ordinary children did not think to ask. She often got lost in the woods – following a butterfly here, or counting the trees there – and Nema would invariably be sent out to look for her. The tribe knew that Mana’s curiosity meant she was destined to leave the Shroud someday.
Although it was unusual in their tribe for a male to take an active role in the raising of his daughter, Mana’s father was her best friend and her hero. When her mother passed away shortly before her coming-of-age celebration, Mana was able to take comfort in her father – and he in her. She was also welcomed into the warm embrace of all of the tribe’s elder females, who communally accepted her as a daughter.
Mana’s first love was a bittersweet story. A boy in her tribe, Dren'a, whom she grew up alongside and always secretly admired, was selected at an early age to be a breeder. Because of his striking beauty, strong physique, and vibrant health, he was a favorite among the childbearing females of the Keeper tribe. Mana could accept that wishing for a monogamous relationship with Dren'a was selfish, since the tribe needed him to breed and thrive. But all the logic in the world did not soothe her heartache for him.
As her close friend, Dren'a came to confide in her that he was unhappy being a breeder – that he believed in “one true love”, despite how foolish it sounded. Mana saw reason to hope. She gave her virginity to Dren'a, believing they could be together forever. But her first time was nothing like what she had expected. Before they could finish, Dren'a broke down and told her in tears that he did not desire females at all. He was in love with a Hyur boy from the nearby city-state of Gridania, and they had spoken of a fairytale in which they could someday run away together.
Mana was heartbroken. But she realised that Dren'a’s pain mattered more than her own. That very night, she carried a message to Gridania to Dren'a’s lover and helped arrange for them to elope together. Her dear friend and first love cried when he saw the Hyur boy waiting for him outside the camp. He embraced Mana with tearful thanks and disappeared into the night with his love. Mana never saw him again.
As was her nature, Mana could never lie to the tribe mothers. She confessed what she had done as soon as Dren'a was safely away. There was a great deal of disappointment at the loss of their finest breeder, and needless to say, some anger at Mana. The girl hated to disappoint her family, but knew in her heart that doing the right thing was more important than her reputation. It strengthened her resolve when her father took her side and told her that he was proud of what she’d done.
The atmosphere changed beneath the Shroud in the following weeks. Mana was made to feel like a traitor. Her sister Nema had long since left the tribe in pursuit of independence, and now that her only friend was gone her father was all she had. Tragically, it was not long before he, too, was gone. The sudden passing of her father was the final push Mana needed to leave the tribe behind and venture out into the world. Her childhood was over. It was time for her to begin her life.
Personality
Mana is a classic example of a Lawful Good character. She truly believes in the laws and leaders of society, expecting them to work for the greater good and give justice to all. She has great respect for authority figures and always strives to obey even the most petty rules. She is the type of person who would turn herself in if she ever committed a crime, or confess immediately if she was ever unfaithful in a relationship, or punish herself for an imagined sin.
As a friend Mana is the most loyal you could hope to have. She would endure just about anything if it meant protecting someone she cares about. To neighbours, acquaintances, and even strangers, she is always quick to lend a hand. Her willingness to drop everything for a person in need can lead her to overextending herself - physically and emotionally.
Despite her naivety, Mana is an intelligent woman. She sees the reality, the dangers, and the hard truth; she simply chooses to believe the best. She is convinced that anyone, given enough love and support, will do the right thing when the time comes. Sometimes when faced with true evil, Mana can fall into despair, since she cannot comprehend it. She is prone to bouts of depression. What never fails to bring her back from the gloom, though, is the sight of someone in need. Mana will forget her own troubles as soon as she realises she is needed.
Mana's inquisitive nature can irritate people at times. She asks too many questions and digs too deeply, without being able to judge where the boundaries are. If someone appears sad, she will not rest until she finds out why. When she meets a new person, she simply has to learn all about them. This aspect of her personality, obviously, can deter prospective friends.
Relationships
Mana falls in love often, and hard. She finds people of all races and genders fascinating - constantly amazed by the uniqueness of each individual. This fascination can lead to confused emotions on her part, since new friendships often excite her to an almost romantic level. She has never truly been in a romantic relationship, and so can't always tell the difference between love, lust, and affection.
Her first and only sexual experience was with a Miqo'te boy in her tribe, which was interrupted before any form of completion. Since then, she has never again had the opportunity to engage in sexual relations of any kind.
Mana has a half-sister named Nema who lives in Ul'dah. The two are as different as fire and ice. Though Mana can get along with just about anyone and always tries to be amicable, her sister has never co-operated with her. When Mana offers love, Nema responds with venom. Neither understands the other, and that suits Nema just fine. But Mana wishes they could cultivate a real sisterly relationship.
Affiliations
Though she is a member of a tribe of Keepers of the Moon, Mana does not consider herself a Keeper. She respects her heritage, but finds that some of the Keeper ways and beliefs conflict with her inner code. If anything, she thinks of herself as a Gridanian first and foremost.
As a recruit of The Order of the Twin Adder, Mana spends most of her time in Gridania. She is loyal to Kan-E-Senna (in fact, she has a crush on the beautiful Seedseer), and believes in all that she stands for.
Mana is also a member of the Archer's Guild, where she studies under Luciane. She is often tasked with errands in the Shroud, alongside a young Miqo'te archer named Leih.
RP Rules
If you’re interested in RPing with Mana Cetyri, here are a few things you should know:
- Mana is sweet and quite naive. She can come across as simple, but it’s her lack of experience rather than lack of intelligence.
- She tends to ask a lot of questions. That can get annoying. But she’s completely genuine about wanting to know people, and really listens.
- She is open to fun stuff, games, adventures, new experiences, and making friends. If you’re looking for an easy-going, fluffy kind of muse to RP with, you’ve found her.
- Although she and her mun are over 18, Mana is not sexually active. Being demisexual, she is unlikely to consent to sexual activities without knowing the person extremely well and having made some kind of commitment.
Where to find her: (Balmung) Usually Gridania, The Black Shroud, Limsa Luminsa.
