Samuru Lantis is a well known Master Alchemist, having dedicated nearly his entire life into perfecting his craft. He seems to have a more motherly personality which he imparts on all he meets, a warm and welcoming demeanor that seems to please those around him.
Aspects That Stand Out:
■ Samuru has heterochromia, which gives his eyes two separate colors. The right eye is green while the left is blue.
■ He is extremely feminine in both build and fashion choice. Many mistake him for a woman at first glance, but the slight thrum to his voice usually gives him away.
■ He is very short for an average Elezen. Standing at only 5'9", many have dubbed him a 'teacup Elezen' thanks to his small stature. He doesn't seem to mind, and if anything likes the nickname.
■ With a very bright and vibrant fashion sense, it is easy to see that his favorite color is blue. He tends to pick peacock palettes to match his unusual eyes, sticking with blues and greens on average.
About
Samuru Lantis, birth name Samuoux, was raised in the heart of the Black Shroud. He was the only son to two purists parents, both of which held strict world views regarding the Elezen race as superior. This behavior may be more suited to Ishgard, but in the Shroud not as many were keen to agree. This caused Samuru to contend with a great deal of push back and bullying. To make matters worse Samuru didn't appear to be interested in any of the professions Gridania was well known for, much to the annoyance of his father. Young Ru spent a majority of his time studying alchemy and toying with plants, and his father was persistent to break him of 'foolish habits'. He tried to force Ru into taking up Lancer as it had been his profession in his younger years. Ever defiant and insistent on doing what he liked he continued to practice alchemy in secret, intentionally going against the wishes of his family. While he did adore his mother she never seemed to stand up for him, causing a bridge to burn between the pair. While studying to become an Arcanist he came across a plucky midlander Hyur. A bit over his head for a mission he'd been sent on, this Hyur came to his aid and rescued him from peril. Ru would come to find his name was Isen and he didn't seem keen on having friends. After being bullied and pushed away most of his life by his peers, the brush off didn't impact him and he continued to follow Isen around. What started off turbulent eventually became a comradeship and Samuru made the choice to leave home then and there. His parents were furious with his life choices and disowned Ru once they learned of his secret practices, and his new found friendship with an 'inferior' race. From then on Samuru became an adventurer, with Isen by his side. They traveled from one end of Eorzea to the next, taking on the world.
Notes:
■ Samuru is a very motherly, doting sort. This means he typically gets along with everyone although this can be tested.
■ He is a Master Alchemist and a Summoner, both professions he takes a great deal of pride in. But some would dub him a 'mad scientist' for the experiments he likes to perform.
■ He is extremely loyal to his long time partner and husband. He considers Isen his entire world and would strike down any attempting to get between that.
PERSONALITY
The epitome of a gracious host, Samuru is a very welcoming and helpful sort. He opens his arms to those that are in need and he always has a cup of tea waiting for visitors. A good way to describe him is akin to a 1950's house wife. He has always dreamed of marriage, settling down and raising a family. While he did do adventuring for a time he considered that a part of his life that was a stepping stone toward what he has now. It is not to say that he doesn't have aspirations or other interests. But he has put his husband and home as the top priority on his list, and he intends to take care of both. There are times he can come off as arrogant and even a know-it-all, believing his wealth of experience gives him an advantage. He is compensating for an isolated and cruel childhood which lacked much in the way of love and acceptance. But even when he does dictate it comes from a place of good, intending to try and save others from the pain he himself had suffered. On the whole he is a fiercely loyal ally once you gain his trust, and his stack of skills come in handy in a pinch.
LIKES
■ Herbs.
■ Cooking.
■ Arcane Magic.
■ Allagan Technology.
■ Keeping House.
■ Pampering His Husband.
DISLIKES
■ Ill-Tempered People.
■ Lalafells (Mild).
■ Religion.
■ Ul'dah.
■ Guns.
HOBBIES
■ Alchemy.
■ Cooking.
■ Gardening.
■ Travel.
STRENGTHS
■ Adept Spellcaster.
■ Developing Potent Poisons.
■ Quick Wit.
■ Light On His Feet.
■ Charming.
WEAKNESSES
■ Physical Combat
■ Insects
■ Delicate
■ Pride
MOTIVATIONS
■ Discovering New Things.
■ Making Isen Happy.
■ Having A Family
Technique/Weapons
While Samuru has left his days of fighting long behind him, he will react if backed into a corner. A bit of a pacifist, he prefers a sneakier approach when intending attack. In one on one combat he hones the skills of the Summoner, inflicting painful and unpleasant diseases on his target. While they aren't permanent, the intense burn and nausea that come on will make it feel like an eternity. Usually he will cast and run, using his abilities as more of a distraction than a method to kill his opponent. If all else fails he will use his strongest skills, tapping into his devoted grimoire to release deadly beams of light that render flesh from bone. These occurrences are rare, however, and poison is usually his first choice.
✦ Weapon: His two most notable weapons are his grimoire that he keeps by his side at all times. He also has a cocktail of different poisons and disabling agents that are quite potent depending on the dose.
Weapons of Choice
■ Grimoire
■ Vomit Inducing Poison
OOC information for YOU
I tend to avoid combat related roleplay whenever possible. I used to do it a lot back in the day and it's become a bit exhausting and uninteresting. The only time I'll consider combat is for story driven arcs that are discussed before-hand. This can include pre-determined events or ones that are set to be one-offs and short. Samuru is more of a character to come to when you want to purchase poisons, disabling agents, or anything related to a more subtle end to your enemy. He is usually up for assisting as long as he believes the end justifies the means.
RUMORS
N P C
Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated.
◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard. Use these
freely!
■ "Ah yeah I know that fellah. He comes by my shop once a week to get herbs for his Alchemy shop. Sweet lad, a little strange sometimes."
■ "You'd think that Isen guy was crafted especially for him with how Ru dotes on him. Never have I seen a pair that inseparable before."
■ "Samuru is such a sweetpea. He brings me chocolate every week to give to my children, so thoughtful!"
◢ Uncommon Rumors -A little more difficult to hear.
Use sparingly or ask first!
■ "I've heard odd things about that Alchemy shop he runs. Can't prove it, but I think more is going on there than he says."
■ "How is he so bloody short for an Elezen? Seems ta me his mum musta had an on the side thing goin', know what I'm sayin'?"
■ "He smiles a lot, almost too much for comfort. Anyone I know that damn happy isn't always right in the head."
◢ Rare Rumors -Very rarely overheard. Please ask
before using!
■ "Yeah he's good for potions, but don't enter that shop after dark. I think that is when the smiles stop..."
■ "The barrels...the fuckin' barrels! Do yourself a favor and get the fuck outta the Shroud, don't look back!"
Character's Thoughts:""I feel as if we were meant to know each other, as if the unseen world above played a part. I am not one to leave anything up to 'fate' or some kind of luck. But I do know that from the moment we met until now, I've always felt the exact same. It is unwavering, unbreakable, and unstoppable. He is my heart and I his, a bond that extends the far reaches of this mortal plane.""
Description of their relationship.
When it comes to love at first sight, Samuru truly had it bad for Isen upon their first meeting. Even though the midlander was quick to brush off what he saw as a pest, Ru was desperate to know more. After all he had saved his life just moments before, and to him that said a great deal about him. Isen was extremely guarded and it took a long time to move through that. Once he did he found a loyal, long time companion he couldn't bear to be without. Their relationship took many years to develop as Isen seemed to favor women only and it seemed Ru's feelings wouldn't be reciprocated. A series of events pushed them together and once Isen realized what Ru felt, and that he felt it too, that was the final push needed. They dated for a year and then got married, and have been happily so ever since.
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Character's Thoughts:""Meyla has been by my side for such a long time. There are few people I've felt close to in my life and she is certainly one of them. I am quite protective of her and want to see her succeed in all that she does.""
Description of their relationship.
Meyla came across both Samuru and Isen in the Quicksand quite sometime ago. At first she seemed quite angry and temperamental, but that outlook dropped after a time. This allowed for their relationship to grow to the point they became best friends. Ru trusts her with his life and believes she is a strong soul with a lot of passion. While they don't always get a chance to see one another Ru does know he can rely on her for just about anything. And that includes getting into trouble!
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OOC NOTES
OOC INFORMATION
Player Note
I am pretty approachable and open to new plots or character relationships. This can also include pre-established relationships from Samuru's youth. Good options are those he grew up with, may have run into while studying Alchemy or training to become an Arcanist, and family members he may or may not be aware of. If interested do contact me and we can discuss this. Please keep IC and OOC as separate as possible. I realize we all get attached to our characters but if Ru says or does something, it is not meant as a direct thing toward you as a player. I am not seeking ERP and it would take a miracle to sway Samuru from his husband. So while your character can develop crushes and the like, they will likely walk away disappointed. I have been RPing for 20+ years and enjoy paragraph roleplay except in the cases of large crowds/fast moving RP. I tend to RP more on discord than in-game due to schedules and time available. So please message me if you'd like that info.
Personal RP Limits
There aren't many limits here as I've been RPing for a long time.
■ I will play long term plots, character development, making friends, making enemies, risk, violence, macabre, dark, and other themes.
■ I won't play ERP outside of his current relationship, perma-death, extreme dismemberment, rape, child abuse, anyone under the age of 18 OOCly, and things of that nature. If you aren't sure what is and isn't good then please message me to discuss things. I am pretty open minded over-all but if I ask for fade to black or to not participate at all, respect that.
Disclaimer
Little Tidbits.
■ Communication is key! I cannot stress this enough. If you feel uncomfortable, put off, or anything negative then TELL ME! I am not a mind reader and I won't know if something is wrong unless we discuss it. If for some reason we can't agree on terms then a mutual separation will occur with no hard feelings on my behalf.
■ I RP with persons over the age of 18 OOCly. While I don't do ERP, I also tackle darker themes and would prefer older RP partners. I have a low tolerance for immaturity, drama, pettiness, lies, and back stabbing. I just want to RP, have fun in my fantasy land and not contend with OOC fights.
■ I do like to follow lore but only to a certain degree. I think lore is a good guideline to set up the world and events in it. But there is nothing wrong with building off of that and creating new scenarios from that. So as long as it is within reason and well explained, I accept lore stretching RP. Samuru dips into this territory quite often with inventions and experiments, so have fun with it!
CHARACTER TIDBITS
Potential Plot Hooks
While the below is by no means comprehensive, it's a kind of spring board for walk-up RP.
■ Summoner related things
■ He is a social butterfly and travels between the city states often
■ There are darker elements to this character, but it takes time to discover them.
■ He has an Alchemy shop that sells more unusual potions and the like.
■ Connections through Isen can also be made
Credit
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Artwork
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