User:Tahla'ra Molkot
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Tahla’ra Molkot (Pronunciation: Ta-luh-rah), Tahla'ra's origins lie deep within the hooded boughs of the Black Shroud, like many Keepers before him. Unlike most keepers, though, he tends to prefer the vibrancy and life of the inner city, spending most of his time amongst the shops, homes and transportation systems of Gridania and Limsa Lominsa. The reason for this is that he was raised there, by parents who were not related to him on a biological level, and on a diurnal timescale so strange and alien to other Keepers. His adopted family was kind to him, and he found companionship amongst those youths near the woodland city who, like him, aspired to join the Woodwailers in their defense of the forest. Unfortunately for Tahla, those around him were incapable of knowing he bore no connection to the poachers and hunters of his race that lived deep in the Shroud, and was often the subject of racial prejudice and scorn, to the point of being physically accosted on more than one occasion when members of the Woodwailers themselves turned a blind eye. He is confirmed to have spent several years in the mountains of Coerthas, though refuses to make substantial comment on his activities during this period. Finding a warmer welcome amongst the harbors of Limsa Lominsa- where strength and skill is respected far more than blood-ties alone, he volunteered for service with the Maelstrom, and ascended to the rank of Chief Storm Sergeant by the time of his twenty-fourth name day. Under mysterious circumstances, he suddenly left the Maelstrom to seek adventurer’s work, though his current posting - the 81st Foreign Levy- has still left him tied to the organization in some respects.
Tahla’ra stands unusually tall for a Miqo’te Keeper, standing at equal height with many Midlander Hyur-folk, though this is not unheard of. His body is supremely athletic and thoroughly muscled, but also scarred and pitted from a life of battle. Several prominent marks run along his back, stretching from shoulder to hip, indicative of an attack from a large animal of some sort. His hair is neatly shorn, though he laments the bangs that refuse to cooperate with the rest. His eyes and the streaks through his hair are a deep, pure blue. Like many Miqo’te from the forests, he bears several tattoos upon his face, a smattering of spots around his eyes like a mask, and two long stripes across his cheeks.
Swift. Refined. Precise. Tahla’ra’s preference for the spear and lance is not simply a choice of weapon. It is a symbol of his personality. Unyielding, capable of power and boldness aplenty, but also occasionally stubborn and inflexible. He tends to keep his true thoughts to himself, disguising his reserved nature with polite, friendly and affable chatter, revealing his academic mind with intelligent conversation and debate on a diverse array of subjects. Despite his education and skill, however, some aspects of life continue to elude him. Romance and sex in particular are off-putting subjects to him, not-so-subtle innuendos and turn of phrase leaving him completely in the dark about their true meaning, and he has been known to grow nervous and fidgety around women of the spoken races.
This is a list of the items that CHARACTER currently is keeping on THEIR person. Feel free to use this information if it comes up logically in the course of RP, such as pickpocketing, a search, etc. Last Updated: 9/22/2016
Face Claim: Ewan McGregor.
First learning to wield the lance out of a desire to emulate- and then outdo- the Woodwailers, he has been equipped with one nearly all his life. His combat style is a blend of traditional lance work- fighting in a shield formation, aiming towards weak points in an enemy’s defenses, attacking from chocoback during a charge, etc- and staff fighting, often twirling the weapon in a complex series of twists and arcs to both confuse and concuss an opponent with the haft, or delivery slashing damage dependent upon his particular choice of polearm at the time.
Here is a list of recent and/or notable fights, roleplay scenes, etc. that CHARACTER has been a part of. This list is by no means all inclusive, and serves more as a general reference as to what HE/SHE has been up to.
Tahla’ra’s time with the 81st Foreign Levy has not been lengthy at all, though it has certainly been eventful. Participating in several social events and minor skirmishes, he has managed to avoid serious injury, and performed his duties competently. Making friends among the 81st seems to have gone well for him, becoming acquainted with The Captain, the Lieutenants, some of the medical staff and a few members of the group’s resident stealth-operations team. No events that are significant to him personally have taken place during his time amongst the Levy, though he has begun to show signs of irritability and restlessness.
These are mostly backstory-related relationships.
Listed here are the non-family characters, both PC and NPC, that CHARACTER has interacted with enough or in such a way for HIM/HER to form a real opinion about them. Please don't take personal offense if your character isn't listed here, or how the interaction or relationship is described. It isn't that I dislike your character or our RP. I just tend to only add these as necessary for those who make a real impact on CHARACTER, and descriptions are purely based upon in character experiences and opinions! Last Update... 9/22/2016 * An asterisks denotes that CHARACTER doesn't know the individual's true name.
◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard. Use these freely!
◢ Uncommon Rumors - A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first!
◢ Rare Rumors - Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using!
◢ Player Character Rumors - Feel free to add rumors of your own!
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Tahla’ra’s travels have led him all across Eorzea, from the spires of Ishgard to the lowlands of Ul’dah. His service among multiple units across two cities leaves quite a lot of ways available to approach him.
My name is Quinn, and I’m a creative writing student about to head back to school full time. I’m in my lower twenty-somethings, and interested in fantasy, sci-fi, military, romance, slice-of-life RPs in my spare time, and my hobbies include writing, reading, attempting to accurately measure ‘Valve Time’ and generally mucking about in banana and crab suits.
Overall, I'm pretty chill as far as guidelines go. I don't have an extensive list of 'Do's or 'Don't's or things that I personally find triggering. So chances are, you won't offend me or make me uncomfortable unless you're trying to or just being really skeevy in general. Still, for the sake of making sure everyone's on the same page here, let me make a few mentions in particular:
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