S'anhu Tia
 S'anhu Tia
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | Miqo'te |
| Clan | Zu (Soo) |
| Citizenship | Gridanian |
| Age | 19 |
| Occupation | Wayward Star Crewmember |
| Main Location | La Noscea |
| Free Company | Pirates of a Wayward Star |
| Server | Gilgamesh |
Contents
Character
General
Name: S'anhu Tia
Nicknames: He prefers strangers to use his full name, though he doesn't mind when other races simplify it to Sanu. His little sister uses Anhi.
Appearance
Height: ~5'3"
Body: Average build with minor muscle tone, as he is a hunter.
Hair: Orangeish-red with some white tossed in as highlights. His ears and tail have a bit of black fur at the end, as well.
Eyes: Golden
Combat
S'anhu was never formally trained by any guild. He learned how to hunt in the Sangolii desert from the older males of his tribe. He learned how to use a spear when they fled to the Black Shroud. He is proficient enough to catch prey, but he is amateur at best in combat.
Personality
Take a laid-back Miqo'te and relax him some more. That's S'anhu in a nutshell. His main goal is to lead a simple life. He's a little lazy, but if he has a job he'll do his best to complete it. Hailing from a small tribe, he tends to be naive. Due to his young age and sheltered life, he is also emotionally immature and doesn't deal with stress very well. He's expressive, but doesn't like to talk about those things because they "bring down the mood." When meeting new people, he clams up a bit but isn't hard to lure out of his shell. He likes to joke around at the expense of others, but he doesn't usually mean anything by it. While friendly to many, it is difficult to get a deeper connection with him. Still, he is fiercely loyal and would gladly travel across Eorzea and beyond to help the best he can.
Likes
- Long hikes in nature. He's always been outdoorsy.
- Lounging and eating.
- Freedom. He hates being forced to do anything. He values freedom in life above almost everything else.
- Clear blue skies. They represent freedom.
- His family. Though at times loathe to admit it, he loves his family dearly.
- Lancers. Secretly, he wants to learn from the Wood Wailers. He became infatuated with polearms when the Keeper tribe taught him how to use a spear.
- Poetry. He's not a well-read guy, but a poet from his tribe would never fail to entertain him. He's no good at writing himself, though.
Dislikes
- Rainy and overcast clouds. He says it's like The Twelve put a lid on Eorzea.
- Intolerance. He is surprisingly open-minded and doesn't like it when anyone is put down.
- Beastmen. They were a constant nuisance when his tribe first got to the Black Shroud.
- Heavy reading. Never the scholarly type, S'anhu was glad when he didn't have to look at books anymore.
Hobbies/Talents
- Skilled enough hunter that he doesn't always go hungry.
- He learned some basic gathering techniques so that he won't eat anything that will kill him.
- Willing to get his hands dirty.
History/Timeline
Tribal Beginnings
S'anhu's tribe hailed from the eastern Sangolii desert. A couple of years after he was born, some Miqo'te believed that the strongest young were made from the bond between two Miqo'te in love, not simply the physical prowess of a male. Thus, the small tribe consisting of just a few families (his parents included) and some young females who wanted a reason to go see more of the world set out on their own. They settled not too far from a trade route, quickly losing the young women. Worry set in that the fledgling tribe would not be able to sustain itself. As it turns out, the young women that left had talked about the new tribe in their travels, and slowly families moved in. The tribe grew, and worries about survival led way to more mundane, everyday thoughts.
Young Life
S'anhu was born among a loving family. He was the first child of the union between his mother and father. His father was previously Nunh of the old tribe, and had already sired a son, S'bharan. As a young boy, S'anhu learned his basics of reading and writing. In a settlement near trade, it was necessary to know these things to communicate properly. As he grew older, he learned how to hunt with a short blade. On these hunting trips with his father and brother is where S'anhu learned to enjoy the land and the feeling of freedom. His childhood was free of strife, aside from the odd group of nomadic Seekers who scorned their way of life. The young Miqo'te never wanted to dislike someone for something he saw as an insignificant difference.
The Calamity
When The Calamity came, S'anhu's life was completely changed. Tremors throughout the earth caused the sands to shift and homes were destroyed. What's worse is that people were swallowed by the earth. One of those people was a youngling, a neighbor. S'anhu was watching the boy while his parents were out. As the land beneath his feet began to move...he ran. The small boy cried out for help, but the older Seeker pushed forward as fast as he could. When he looked back, he only saw the boy's hand as it sank beneath the ground.
The tribe took heavy losses. Families split, leaving to try to be accepted back into their old tribes. S'anhu's family and a few others headed further east, eager to escape the losses they had suffered. They met refugees everywhere, but never committed to a place. They reached the Black Shroud, and decided that a whole new life awaited them within.
Recovery
After months of living off of the land or in refugee camps, they wandered upon a tribe of Keepers. The Seekers were unfamiliar with the environment, and their hunting efforts were far less successful. The Keepers taught them how to fish with spears, what flora and fauna would be easy to gather and eat, and of the dangers of the forest. The tribes were friendly, but never too close and lived separately. S'anhu's family lives there still.
S'anhu has left home to find his own path. No one stopped him, and he decided to get as far away as he could. He found a caravan to La Noscea and jumped on as quickly as he could. He hardly writes home and doesn't visit often.
Relationships
A quick note about the naming scheme I've thought up (opinions welcome): Since the emphasis of the tribe is more on family units much like the Keepers, all the family names have a reference to the father (since they come from a patriarchal society). The use of Tia and Nunh are kept, but are used for when a male begins a new family. Young males keep the name Tia until they become of age. Then they are titled Nunh. When they start their own family, they add part of their given name to Nunh that the wife will take on. Daughters keep the naming convention of taking their father's name until they are wed, where they add the husband's.
Family
S'linkha LiNunh - He is a gruff and prideful father. He hardly shows his emotions. His first son was his favored, and as a result S'anhu feels a distance between them. Even so, he respects his father for the hardships he went through for his family.
S'wynh LiRhuma - The ever-loving mother. She cared so much for all the younglings, and was their caretaker. She was broken when The Calamity claimed so many of the ones she raised. Desperate, she pressured S'linkha into having another child even though she was past healthy child-bearing age. She died giving birth to S'nahla.
S'bharan BhaNunh (goes by S'bharan Tia) - The older half-brother. After losing his pregnant wife in The Calamity, he's been a broken man. Refusing to keep his adult name, he generally mopes around. He is currently living in his father's home, not really contributing.
S'nahla Linkha - S'anhu's little sister and the light of his life. He loves her dearly, and wants to protect her from the harshness of the world. The thought of her being kept company by their father and brother almost made him stay. Wise for her age, she gave him her blessing to leave and a heart-shaped stone to keep him company. Along with that she gave him a journal, telling him that she would always be listening. S'anhu doesn't know that his father is the one that chose the gift.
Friends
Mizha Bhoswu - A Keeper female from the tribe that took in the Seeker refugees. She is strong-willed and tends to say what's on her mind. They dated briefly, but didn't end on the best of terms. Their friendship survived, in a fashion. On the surface it is no longer as close as it once was.
I'shkandar Tia (Ace) - His closest friend outside of the forests. S'anhu values Ace's advice and looks up to the slightly older male. The boy sees him as a good leader, but worries greatly about some of his friend's rash actions.
Poe Lhyzeal - Another friend, she was the first friendly face when he was lost and frightened his first time in Limsa Lominsa. She introduced him to the Wayward Star crew, and he's had a crush ever since. He appreciates her kind and caring nature more than he has the confidence to say. Now that she has admitted her feelings for him and he has reciprocated, he has found himself in a difficult position. He is currently torn about who he wants to be with.
A'kora Chespyr - Due to dangerous circumstances and her occupation, she was initially distrusted by the crew. Out of sympathy, S'anhu tried his best to befriend her. In the process he found himself opening up to her and falling in love. He looks past her formalities and wants to get to know the girl underneath so he can better protect her. Since Poe admitted feelings for him, he has begun to doubt if his feelings for her are truly love. Either way, he has decided to stay with her since he feels that he would be abandoning her should he choose to leave.
Saefinn Liljasson - Captain of the Wayward Star crew. S'anhu respects him and values his quick mind and leadership skills. He also sees the good in his Captain, the man's willingness to help those in need, and strives to do the same.
Rosarian Pierce (Rose) - The young male respects Rose, though some of it stems from fear of her. He wants to get past her rough exterior to get to know her better, but she is well-defended. Ever-idealistic, he hopes to one day get past them and get her to talk about her feelings.
Daevien Solflare - A dragoon who mostly keeps to himself. S'anhu finds himself jealous of Dae because of his fighting skill and relationship with Poe. Even so, the younger Miqo'te idolizes him. S'anhu hopes to one day learn from the warrior, since the boy feels his only skill is his ability to use a spear.
Lina Clay - Heiress to the trading empire that is Clay Enterprises, he met Lina when she stumbled into a planning meeting of the crew. Since then he's come to know her better. His protective nature comes out around her, and so he offers her support however he can.
Other members of the crew - He has started getting to know many other members of the crew. Though he has some impressions of them, they are not particularly noteworthy. As he comes to know them better, they will be added to this section.
Enemies
Arisran Crycreed - A hyur with a small but loyal following of soldiers in the Maelstrom. He has pursued the crew to get them to do his bidding. S'anhu hates the man with a passion, for constantly threatening them and for hurting Rose. The Miqo'te doesn't feel acknowledged by the knight, however. Even through all the hate, S'anhu recognizes how much Crycreed cares for his men. This is not enough to redeem Crycreed in his eyes.
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