Seto Verasse
— seto verasse —
the desert prince
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Seto Verasse (/ˈsɛtɵ vɛrɑːssɛ/) (née V'seto Tia) is a member of a former Vulture tribe, born as part of the Miqo'te diurnal clan Seeker of the Sun. He is the son of the owner of the Salt Trading Routes, a trade and supply business to Garlemald that also holds ties to the Ala Mighan Resistance.
| birth name | ▹ | v'seto tia |
| race | ▹ | miqo'te |
| clan | ▹ | seeker (with moon traits) |
| tribe | ▹ | formerly vulture tribe |
| age | ▹ | twenty-three |
| nameday | ▹ | 31st Sun, 4th Umbral Moon |
| patron | ▹ | Azeyma |
| height | ▹ | 5 fulms 1 ilms |
basic
Seto Verasse is a young and fresh Miqo'te, born and raised under the strict rule of Garlemald on Gyr Abania and during the rise of the Ala Mighan Resistance. At first glance, the young lad looks inexperienced and immature, but Seto is resourceful and has strong negotiation skills, which become more apparent to him as he grows up away from home. Boisterous and bratty at times, Seto can get himself into trouble by being brash or acting before thinking, but it is only out of being passionate.
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Seto's birth parents are both Vulture tribe members whom, with a handful of other members, abandoned previous beliefs and teachings to join with other Midlander and Highlander Hyurs struggling under Garlean occupation to set up a trading business. In doing so, they abandoned their normal conventions in favor of aliases to protect the Vulture tribe from any fallout against their actions. These names then went on to be known as their adoptive names.
Officially, Seto was born with the name V'Seto Tia of the Vulture tribe, but to provide an alias, his parents dropped the tribal convention of the first letter and used it to form a surname, mimicking the Hyur naming conventions but staying respectful to their roots.
hair & eyes
His hare-brown hair has grown out over the years from when he was young. It started as short and close to his head, sometimes looking ungroomed with flicks and curls. Since leaving his home land in Gyr Abania, Seto has allowed his hair to grow in length, giving him a more mature look though he still had a lot of growing to do. His has heterochromia iridium in his eyes; the left one is described as mossy-green while the right one is La Noscean blue. It has been commented on occasions as the most appealing feature about him.
physique & markings
Seto has kept himself in shape both from bare-fisted training when he was younger as well as abstaining from treats from a strict upbringing. Life at sea had a tougher regime of rationing which helped keep him focused on staying healthy. There were no expectation of Seto to need to fight in his younger years, but his own interest in defending himself paid off.
There are a few minor scars and markings on Seto's body, particularly from time spent at sea. During the invasion of a rival band of pirates onto the Roaring Rhotano, Seto was attacked while defending Bastian Greywolf, leaving him with a deep scar on his left cheek. It has healed over time and servers him as a reminder of the days when survival was fought, not just lived.
attire
Seto prefers light clothing that does not restrict movement. Due to the wealth in the business, he can be seen wearing items of clothing the average worker would only dream of being able to afford in their lifetime, though Seto will change down to working clothes when visiting salt workers in the mines in an attempt to be viewed on their level. This is in contrast to his life at sea where his clothing was fashioned on board, being light, simple and easily repaired if damaged during day-to-day life.
habits
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| alignment | ▹ | alignment |
| faults | ▹ | faults |
| favorite foods | ▹ | favorite foods |
| favorite color | ▹ | favorite color |
early years
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the pirate life
Leaving Gyr Abania and the supply routes behind him, Seto made his way towards Gridania before eventually managing to hop a ride to Limsa Lominsa. Starving and desperate for a meal, the young Miqo'te took to petty crime and pickpocketing to get by while looking for a place to belong. One particular attempt left him caught red-handed by First Mate Bastian Greywolf in the food stores of the docked Roaring Rhotano. Bastian took pity on Seto before presenting a petition to Captain Glazisil Tofftylwyn that Seto becomes a crew member. Since Glazisil was still building her crew from the last voyage, she quickly approved the request at the behest of Bastian and took a quick liking to Seto.
For the next six years, Seto grew up on the seas, learning a number of skills under the watching eye of Bastian. First, the man taught Seto how to fish and cook, and after a scuffle with another pirate crew, he taught Seto how to fight as a rogue, gifting him a pair of vamper's knives they had picked up in a recent treasure haul. Then, during a stormy night at sea, the crew struggled to navigate the harsh waves that battered the ship. Taking to the mast to look out over waves, Seto was able to guide the crew to safety, earning him the position of Navigator.
From exploring the seas, looking for treasure, and battling with rivals, Seto relished under the guidance of both Captain and First Mate, becoming an integral part of the Roaring Rhotano's crew. This wasn't without consequences as his name started to travel.
a life for coin
About two months after his 23rd nameday, Seto felt eyes watching him while he did some errands in the Limsa markets. When he caught the figure of a man making a dash for him, he took off, bolting through Hawker's Alley and towards the dock, hoping to lose his stalker in the crowd. He was successful but confided in Glazisil about the event. She in turn, asked him not to tell Bastian as she knew her First Mate would only cause trouble at the docks looking for this figure.
A few days passed without any event, with Seto keeping close to the crew at all times. But this didn't keep him safe. When he found his crewmate, Dunstan knocked unconscious while carrying crates to the Fisher's Bottom, Seto came face-to-face with the man from the markets. A Miqo'te wielding a katana, the man cornered Seto with the blade towards his throat, his dull amber eyes piercing into as he studied Seto. As fear filled his system, Seto hunted for an escape until he noticed [enter what Seto notices].
To be continued...
returning home
With his past catching up to him, Seto felt he had a choice ahead of him which path he wanted to take. Whereas his sense of adventure was out rolling in the waves with Glazisil, Bastian, and the crew, he couldn't deny that his heart missed home and that the years on the sea and made him realize the pain he must have caused from abandoning his responsibilities. After a discussion with Glazisil and Bastian, Seto ultimately decided to return home with Nobu being his escort.
Reaching the Peaks after a few long days of travel, Nobu realizes they are followed. When the two of them reach Goodblade, they are ambushed by another group of bounty hunters, led by Temujin Moks, a rival of Nobu's, out to claim Seto for themselves. Ordering their mark to run, Seto refuses to leave Nobu's side, and the two of them defend against Temujin's attack. As Nobu manages to strike his rival down, the Au'Ra vows revenge before fleeing. Seto demands an explanation from Nobu, who reluctantly explains the price for Seto's capture and return to Garlemald.
"Garlemald have painted you a deserter and traitor to the Empire. The price on your head is enough to inspire anyone looking to make an easy coin."
- - Nobu's honest appraisal of Seto's bounty.
Filling in the details, Nobu explains the history of how the Salt Trading Routes had orchestrated support when his tribe needed it the most. This had influenced his decision to return Seto to the Lochs instead of Garlemald. Seto wasn't happy at the news of the bounty on him but accepted the hardships of Garlean occupation drove people to desperate ways to survive.
a cold homecoming
With Nobu delivering Seto back to the Ala Mighan Quarter, his father, Riseh, was pleased to see his son safe and sound. Thanking Nobu, Riseh offers payment but asks Nobu to stay a few days to celebrate the return. Unexpectedly welcomed, Seto finds relief to be back home. However, it only takes a few days for rumors and whisperings to surround his return.
One day, upon venturing out of the walls, Seto is attacked and narrowly escapes a run-in from an Ananta hailing from the Vira tribe. Calling for both Seto and Nobu, Riseh explains that while his son was missing, rivals had tried various methods to fold the business, from assassination on Riseh himself to attacks on the supply deliveries on the route. The routes have been made secure with agreed support from the Garleans, but they do not value the business, only caring for the goods. Riseh believes the Garleans would be happy for anyone to take up the supplies and saw no value on who it was. With Seto being the heir to the business, Riseh proposes to Nobu to become a personal bodyguard to Seto and protect him from any would-be harm, making a promise of a steady wage, an apartment, and provisions help him in his duty. After consideration, Nobu accepts the arrangement.
At Riseh's request, Seto took up duties to integrate himself back in with the workers and suppliers. His father's faith in him, however, was not enough to sway that of others. The lack of trust in Seto's ability to lead the business lead to him receiving the nickname The Desert Prince. It was a cruel play on words, derived from Seto's desertion of his duties at seventeen, the emptiness of the Lochs, and that without the Supply Routes, the business and its people would be left with nothing.
bonds that grow stronger
As word of Seto's return grew around the region, eyes were all on him where ever he went. Nobu quickly took to his new role, staying close to Seto at all times while tuning out of his conversations and business. He never allowed the young Miqo'te to stray far, keeping himself alert at all times for trouble, particularly around matters that concerned the Ala Mighan Resistance. Trade continued with supply materials for the Resistance at a cut-price while claiming the loss back through higher rates on shipments to the Empire. With Seto's negotiation skills at the heart of the operation, it only gained him unwanted attention.
With Nobu constant at his side, Seto continued to build relationships where he could while trying to shake off the demeaning title given to him. Riseh continued to handle being the face of the business to the Garleans, dispelling rumors or concerns from the Empire that his son had returned.
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