Shamira ignis
 Shamira Ignis
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| Gender | Female |
| Race | Miqo'te |
| Clan | Seeker of the Sun |
| Citizenship | Limsa Lominsa |
| Age | 24 |
| Height | 4'9 |
| Sexuality | Pansexual |
| Occupation | Adventurer/ Mercenary |
| Guardian | Nymeia, the Spinner |
| Namesday | 6th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon |
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Character
General
Shamira's mother and father were both adventurers that once lived in Eorzea. Her mother was a skilled caster and focused her time mastering the art of healing magics. Her father on the other hand wasn't really cut out for adventuring. He had more than a few close calls and her mother had saved his life the first time they met. When he decided to retire from adventuring she retired with him and they left to start up a family in a small desert town. Though he wasn't a very good adventurer Shamira's father was a sweet heart of a man. Always was working hard and trying to help people. Shamira was raised to have the same values. She lived a quiet life there with her family until her early 20s when she decided she wanted to see more of the world. Wanting to both meet new people and help whomever she could she set out to Eorzea. Her parents’ tales of the place always fascinated her and she knew it was a land full of turmoil. She has hopes that in some small way she can make a difference. She took up a sword and shield, weapons of choice for those that want to protect others from harm, and left home.
On her travels she got picked up by a group of adventures who helped her get used to her weapons and guided her as she learned the craft. Though they were to part ways they left a profound impact on her. When they said their goodbyes the leader gave her newly crafted armor and weapons which she has held on to through her travels in remembrance of those she had to leave behind. Now in Eorzea she is setting out to find both a place to call home and a people to call family in this new land. As she searches for her place she helps those she can along the way. Currently she travels with a young coeurl she saved and took to raising as its mother.
Appearance
Only a mere 4’9, Shamira is short and of lean build. She has bright red hair that she keeps cut short so it does not interfere with combat. Her eyes are heterochromatic, with her left being green and her right blue. Makes a conscious effort to dress modestly and usually sticks to full suits of armor. Has large breasts for her kind but she doesn’t take notice to it.
Behaviour
Shamira loves to help others and will often go out of her way to do something for someone she cares about. Loyalty is her most treasured value. Would never betray someone and has yet to be betrayed by someone herself. If her trust was ever to be taken advantage of she would probably blame herself for it instead of the person who betrayed her. Her greatest desire is to be useful to those she cares about and to help and protect whoever she can, a trait which greatly influenced her decision to pick up a sword and shield and seek to become a paladin.
Shamira may be new to combat but is a quick learner and feels like she's highly proficient already. This (combined with her Echo, see below) has led her to be a bit overconfident and cocky when it comes to combat. Shamira will often engage in battles where the odds are against her. Each time she does this she pulls through just barely, usually through the sheer luck of a passerby stopping to help her out.
Sensitive about her height, Shamira will get frustrated if comments are made about her being short and will claim that she just hasn’t hit her growth spurt yet. She is very emotional and tries very hard to keep herself in check, but is pretty bad at controlling her emotions. Polyamorous by nature she has a tendency to fall for close friends and is far from subtle when it comes to flirting. Despite being so forward she’s actually very inexperienced when it comes to sexuality and innuendos will often go over her head. Due to her more sheltered small town upbringing she’s a bit naïve when it comes to such things.
Echo Abilities
Shamira’s Echo manifests itself as an ability she calls “Lady Luck’s Heart.” She has always gotten away with doing reckless things due to her unnaturally good luck. Be it a stranger helping her out at a time where she would most need it or an act of nature seemingly happening for the sole purpose of saving her life, Shamira has always pulled through hardship without consequence. Her mother would joke that she “stole Lady Luck’s heart” before warning her to be more careful. Shamira has no control over this ability but acts reckless because of it anyways.
But of course, Shamira’s good luck comes at a price. Whenever she scrapes through an encounter due to lucky happenstance afterwards she is left feeling vulnerable. The ability rarely acts multiple times in succession and if she pushes her luck it will run out. Afterwards she also becomes very emotionally vulnerable and becomes paranoid of her actions, fearing she may do something to cause those she cares about to dislike her. This anxiety can last from a few minutes to a day with no indication of if it is tied to how long her power is in effect. Her current theory on the matter is that it is tied to how much luck is used; meaning events that are less likely and require her to be significantly luckier are likely to leave her feeling vulnerable for longer. Due to this she will often take extended break periods so she can calm down and get back to a mental state that is more combat ready.
Combat
Her approach to combat can best be described as reckless. She will charge in head first without worry for her own safety trusting any others she’s with to help as needed and otherwise relying on luck. She may not be graceful in combat but few could argue her relative talent with a blade despite being a novice. Shamira also has some knowledge of conjury, and is fairly talented in it due to her time spent learning about magic from her mother. She feels much more comfortable in armor wielding a blade than she does in robes with a stick though. She uses these talents to help out her blade work when she can, casting protective or curative magic on herself when she can be bothered to remember.
History since arriving in Eorzea
Arrival and early days:
Shamira first arrived in Uldah and began by seeking out work with the Adventurers guild while Alice and Echinacea went to find work in the markets. She did many odd jobs as she traveled across Eorzea helping anyone she came across that looked like they needed it. The Gladiator’s guild helped guide her down the path to becoming a paladin and she made good friends with the guild while training her swordsmanship. Through her travels Shamira realized that she was always the most relaxed when in La Noscea and decided to join the Malestrom, turning Limsa into a base of operation for work and a home. Through her time with the Malestrom she managed to hear of the 81st, a mercenary company in the area, and set out to meet with them. Joining the 81st was a bit of a relief for Shamira, happy to have a proper bed and not to have to camp out anymore. Shamira still mostly kept to herself, only talking with those who approach her, but she’s happy and thankful for those she has met while spending time at the company hq.
Operation Archon:
Shamira was later recruited to assist with Operation Archon, to rid Eorzea of the imperial nuisance and destroy their Allagan menace, the Ultima Weapon. Shamira immediately got to work on honing her skills, feeling she would need to be stronger to take on this menace. She set aside her sword and shield and sought to join the Marauder’s guild figuring learning to wield another weapon would help give her a better combat edge. The more brutal nature of using an axe as a weapon was strange to Shamira at first but she was getting the hang of it quickly like she tends to. While out practicing in the Shroud she came across an AuRa training in the woods and decided to stop and help out. This moment would change Shamira’s life in ways that she would have never expected. <More Coming Soon>
Tendencies
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Relationships
Any thoughts, feelings, or observations made about those who have met Shamira are put here. If your character has met Shamira IC you'll likely find yourself here before long.
- ♥ Romantic Interest ♥ Sexual Desire ♥ Platonic Love ● Good Standing ● Neutral Standing ● Poor Standing
♥ Torama Ignis - Shamira’s mother was a skilled adventurer before retiring and settling down with Shamira’s father. Torama was a skilled caster and focused on healing magic. She taught Shamira what magic she could before Shamira became more fascinated with swords.
♥ Zanshlou Ignis - Shamira’s father used to be a lancer but was not cut out for adventuring and retired at a young age. He was always a kind man who would try to help out others. Shamira was a total daddy’s girl and takes after him in many ways.
● Aki - Leader of the group of adventurers that Shamira traveled with briefly. Assisted her while she was learning how to hold her own in combat and crafted her armor and weapons. Shamira still holds on to the gear as a memento.
♥ Alice of Rankfort - Alice and Shamira met at a young age and have been close friends ever since. She spent years learning to control her natural strength and is a proficient fist fighter. She traveled to Eorzea with Shamira to keep an eye on her. Alice promises to train Shamira in hand to hand combat should she ever be interested.
● Echinacea - Echinacea was a longtime friend of Alice and met Shamira through her. She tends to frustrate Shamira due to how clumsy she is and her tendency to be a terrible gossip and not know when to shut her mouth. Despite this Shamira still considers her to be a good friend just doesn’t trust her with anything she doesn’t want the whole town to know about. She came to Eorzea with Shamira and spends her time in the markets trying to help out with funding the adventure.
♥ Torama (Coeurl Kitten) - Shamira rescued the kitten from a pack of jackals that murdered its mother. She decided to raise it and named it after her mother. Torama has become a loyal companion and is always at Shamira’s side. Shamira will sometimes hide the kitten in her shirt when it would otherwise be too dangerous for it to follow on foot.
● Vyncent Tanner - They met only once so far and the large man slightly intimidates Shamira but she’s sure he means well. He seems to have a condescending attitude but it merely makes her more determined to make a name for herself so she won’t be looked down on.
● Ainle Goldpaw - The blond cat seems nice enough and even offered to help train her in the ways of the paladin. Shamira looks forward to getting to know him more and to have someone to help her learn to master her blade.
● Onuma Ahntifi - Shamira finds her easy to converse with. Onuma mentioned joining the roster of the 81st and suggested speaking with Twinning, saying she might get Shamira to be assigned to the rosters proper.
● Keaira Twinning - Wears an eyepatch, can’t tell if she’s winking or blinking. Easy on the eyes though. Respects her position, was glad to kind of get to know her more during orientation. May have accidentally started to flirt with her.
● Tawny Fox - Met once, talked about crops. Shamira was interested but had no way to contribute to the conversation. Hopes to meet again and have something more to talk about.
● Jujuwai Totowai - The engineer is the first person Shamira spent an extended period talking with. She realized later she talked mostly of herself and didn’t ask him much about himself. Perhaps she’ll take him up on the offer of helping out, even if she doesn’t know much about engineering or tech it’d be a new skill to learn and a nice way to relax from the stress of combat. She also likes the idea that she'd be able to help by being taller than someone though she wouldn't admit that were she asked.
● Rhesh'ir Zhwan - Met during her orientation to joining the 81st, the captain seems a bit casual about things but there is no mistaking the seriousness in his voice on certain matters. Though she doesn’t know him well, Shamira already can tell he’s deserving of respect.
Rumours
- ■ “She hates when people comment on her height. Once saw her explode at the guild master for calling her ‘the best little Miqo’te to join the guild’ after which she quickly turned red and apologized for her outburst.” – Gladiator’s Guild Member
- ■ “That girl better be careful with that kitten she travels around with. Sure it’s cute now but those things get big and it’s still a wild animal. Could turn on her one day without warning if she doesn’t watch it.” – Wood Wailer Sentry
- ■ “I once saw her pull 3 mini cactpot tickets in a row with 10,000 MGP payouts! That’s some kind of crazy luck she’s got.” – Gold Saucer Patron
- ■ “There’s a saying where I’m from, ‘It’s not gay if it’s with an Elezen.’ You should see the way she looks at those tall women! I don’t think even she realizes it haha!” - Echinacea
- ■ “I’ve sometimes seen her sneaking off toward the beach. Not sure what she does down there, but she seems awfully paranoid about something constantly looking around as if she didn’t want to be followed. Went down after her once out of curiosity but couldn’t see her anywhere, perhaps she was hiding by the rocks.” – Mist Trader
- ■ “She’s pretty cute. We flirted with each other a bit but as soon as I started hinting at spending time together in a more sexual way everything I said started going over her head. Seems a tad sheltered, but I wouldn’t mind a chance to educate her~…” – Female Miqo’te around the Quicksand
- ■ “I hear she carries around a piece of Gaelicatnip at all times. It’s not supposed to have an effect on the races of Eorzea but I’ve heard rumor of a rare allergy some Miqo’te have where the stuff affects them like it would feline beastkin. Though perhaps she just likes the aroma.” – Traveling Botanist
- ■ “You mean that paladin with the short red hair and the kitten at her side? I once saw her trying to fight a dragon by herself and rushed in the help her out. Had I not come along she may well have died judging by her wounds. After the fight she looked at me like she wanted to thank me before turning white in the face and suddenly running off head down like she was about to cry or something. Never did get her name.” – Adventurer Healer in Coerthas
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