Y'zareen Serhan

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[edit] Details Personality Relationships Rumors Gallery OOC Notes GENERAL INFORMATION Y’zareen is a proud member of the miqo’te Jaguar tribe, with her family branch originating on a small island that is part of the Cieldales archipelago. A talented hunter that favors the spear and possesses a unique magical talent, Y’zareen left home with the goal to win gil and glory- and save her tribe from extermination. Over the last few months, Zareen has come to realize that her tribe is most likely lost and her home lost to her forever. Roughly 25 years old, Zareen is the eldest daughter of her tribe’s current Nuhn and as such has grown up with the weight of responsibility for not just her sisters and half-sisters, but now her tribe as a whole as well. As she is growing closer to people in Eorzea, more of her story is being revealed- the virulent nature of the plague that has overtaken her tribe, the way her family had begun to fall to the void before Zareen left, and her true role in the tribe when everything began to fall apart. As a cub, Zareen was prone to wandering off on her own to climb trees, explore the jungle, and track and observe the creatures there. She had a fascination for elementals, particularly those whom displayed enough intelligence to interact with, and often caused small panics when it was found that she had journeyed far too far into the jungle to be safe only to be found in some little alcove or fallen tree, singing and chattering cheerily to sprites. When it came time for Zareen to undergo her coming-of-age, she displayed great talents in aether manipulation and work with the spear but her stubbornness and unwillingness to accept her limits nearly led to her failing her trials due to overreaching her limits. Upon achieving adulthood in her tribe, Zareen enjoyed a fairly comfortable life despite the deadly environment she called home. She hunted and relaxed whenever she pleased, taking a great deal of pride in teaching her younger sisters and cousins as they went through their own trials. A popular and very well-regarded huntress, by the time Zareen had to leave her island she was the most decorated huntress of the current generation. In the shadow of Dalamud’s fall, the Jaguar tribe was beset by wave after wave of voidsent, to the point where many of the older members of the tribe had fallen by the time Bahamut burst from his prison. The effects of that day are far-reaching for the young woman- in the wake of the Elder Primal’s disappearance, an aetherial sickness has overtaken most of the Jaguar tribe. Madness and death became frequent and Zareen has yet to accept the tragedies she has had to face over the last few years- especially her own role in them. When her father and the two leaders of her tribe asked her to be the first to leave home and travel to the mainland of Eorzea, it was with a heavy heart that Zareen agreed. Far from her homeland and all she’s ever known, Zareen still refuses to admit how deeply she is in over her head, and how she feels she should be doing more. She wonders if she never should have left at all. Perhaps it would have been better to fall than have to face every day with such regrets. APPEARANCE Y’zareen is tall, roughly five fulms 6 ilms, with long, strongly muscled legs and an hourglass figure. Her hands are tipped with naturally black claws and sport calluses from a lifetime of work. Zareen’s skin is a rich, natural tan, and she often wears relatively light clothing that displays her figure and emphasizes the elaborate, colorful abstract tattoos that flow across her shoulder blades, along the outside of her hips, across her collarbones, and across her cheeks. Her cheeks are high-boned, eyes large and a deep, dramatic emerald green- which stands out strongly against the black tattooing that frames them. Full lips are frequently colored with dark stain, which makes her white smile and very prominent, pointed eyeteeth eye-catching when she flashes her frequent, quick smiles. Naturally purple hair is worn long, down to the small of her back, in carefully crafted thin twists that are adorned with filigreed gold bands, brightly colored beads, and brightly colored feathers. Her ears are rounded compared to many Seekers, furred in a similar color to her hair with the base a darker tone and small white spots near the tips. Pierced multiple times, Zareen wears very little jewelry when out in the field but can be seen with well-crafted and varied jewelry in town- earrings, necklaces, bangles at wrists, ankles, and tail. If the piece of jewelry is well-made and delicate in appearance, Zareen will happily sport it. Her tail is uncommonly long and relatively thick, furred in deep purple with darker splotches and rings along its length and a small white patch at the tip. Zareen favors gold jewelry and brilliantly colored gemstones, light, minimal clothing, and leather armor. She is known to use brightly colored makeup and gold to enhance her tattoos or play up her physical attributes, and enjoys lacquering her claws with gold tips. Aspects That Stand Out: ■ Elaborate tattoos across her cheeks, collarbones, shoulder blades, and hips. ■ Accented speech. ■ Always wearing gems. PERSONALITY Zareen is, on first glance, a very personable woman- quick with a smile and confident in her place in life and her abilities. Curious by nature, she despises looking foolish and will lose her temper if she feels disrespected or condescended to. She has a great deal of respect for the family unit and loves children, enjoying the rare chances she gets to play with them. To more conservative individuals, Zareen’s style of dress and adornment would border on scandalous, though she doesn’t seem to have any real sense of body shame and is just as comfortable (if not moreso) in very minimal clothing as she is in more elaborate costume. She is openly sexual, generally unashamed of discussing passion or desire and often somewhat baffled at the very idea of feeling shame for such fundamental aspects of life. A very genuine woman, Zareen does not comfortably lie about anything- often to her chagrin. She is just as open with her curiosity as she is with all of her emotions and will give the same complete attention to someone telling a silly story as she does to someone expressing deep and complex emotions or troubles. This frankness has become something of a burden, however, as Eorzea is not tolerant of people saying exactly what they mean, when they mean it. People close to Zareen may have a slightly different perspective of the woman. Though she has only recently begun to open up to people in her new home, it is becoming clear that Zareen is not transitioning to life outside of her tribe very well. Her utter lack of knowledge of common Eorzean customs (indeed, any customs outside of her xenophobic and isolated tribe), her ignorance on Eorzean history, and her frustration at said lackings have manifested in short rages followed by tearful apologies. She is also desperately lonely, finding that life without the constant presence of people she loves and trusts is a challenge she simply does not have the tools to easily overcome. There is another size to the miqo’te woman that is only just beginning to manifest- something she is still struggling to understand and does not even really know what to call beyond a pressing urge to throw herself at challenges that she knows she may not be able to overcome. L I K E S ■ Jewelry. Zareen loves beautiful and elaborate jewelry, favoring delicate filigrees over heavier designs and appreciating well-cut jewels, particularly those with vibrant colors. ■ Music & Storytelling. Music, song, and storytelling have been known to pull Zareen down alleys or into neighborhoods just to find the source. She participates joyfully in song and greatly enjoys dancing both alone and in groups. Almost childishly attentive to storytellers, Zareen will happily listen enraptured to even the silliest tale- and when asked to perform does so gleefully. ■ Competition. Zareen can’t seem to pass up a competition- games of chance and skill fascinate her and she frequently travels to combat-based competitions around Eorzea. When in competition herself, Zareen will frequently raise the stakes by adding additional wagers. ■ Baths.Zareen loves a good soak, with fragrant oils, luxuriant soaps, or incensories burning with relaxing herbs. ■ Luxury. Though she’d be hard-pressed to admit it, Zareen loves luxurious fabrics, perfumes, beautiful craftsmanship, and the like. ■ Swimming/the beach. Living now in the Mist at the Aureate Ward’s hall, Zareen goes for a swim twice a day if she is at home and celebrates successful hunts with relaxing on the beach for a day. D I S L I K E S ■ Strong Scents'. Strong, unpleasant smells (particularly cooking vegetables, like cabbage) have been known to drive Zareen retching from a room. ■ Civilized Miqo’te. Nothing makes Zareen snarl faster than confrontation with miqo’te who have appeared to lose sight of their racial ancestry. This is particularly true if they demonstrate disdain for her own way of life. ■ Mage’s Guilds. Zareen is openly critical of the mages guilds and those that blindly support them. She finds the rigidity pointless. ■ Beige. She doesn’t know why, but Zareen simply doesn’t like it and finds it bland and boring. ■ Goobbues. After a particularly nasty hunt that nearly went sideways, Zareen cannot stand the mossy plantkin. H O B B I E S ■ Dance. Zareen loves to dance and will seek out well-known teachers or performers to learn from. ■ Combat Training/Sparring. Since leaving home, Zareen has been introduced to so many different combat styles that she has become a perpetual student. She spends a great deal of time practicing what she’s seen and frequently seeks to test herself against others. ■ Sleeping. Few things in this world are quite as well-loved as a nap in a comfortable place. She favors the crooks of trees and the couches in the Aureate Ward. ■ Music. Though she is not stunningly skilled, Zareen is fairly talented with a few different instruments- notably the ocarina and the hand-drum. She can also sing, though she does not do so frequently. S T R E N G T H S ■ Survival. Zareen is, at her core, a survivor. She will do what it takes (sometimes, whatever it takes) to survive. ■ Loyalty. Having lost so much, Zareen develops bonds quickly and fiercely. ■ Imagination. Zareen is skilled in thinking outside the box. A natural problem-solver, she’ll rarely say she ‘can’t’ do something. ■ Aetherial Skill.Though only just beginning formal training, Zareen is moderately/well-talented with making aether do what she wants- whether that is offensive or defensive magic. ■ Personal Unconditional Acceptance. Zareen is, on the whole, accepting of anyone and everyone in personal relationship. Things like sexuality, personal tragedy, even poor choices or dark pasts, none of them seem to bother her. So long as a person does not harm those she is close to (or mothers and children) then Zareen truly doesn’t seem to understand why anyone would reject someone. She is firm in her stance that everyone is beautiful until they prove themselves otherwise. W E A K N E S S E S ■ Pride. She is deeply proud, to the point where she struggles in situations where she must rely on others she doesn’t intimately trust. ■ Illiterate. She is unable to read, simply never having had the chance to learn as a child. Though she is learning, it is slow-going and she is currently without a teacher and struggling along on her own. ■ Wild mage. Zareen is just beginning to be properly trained in using her magic, which has led to the realization that she has little control on where her aether is drawn- from herself or the ambient aether around her. This can manifest in unpleasant, unexpected ways when she attempts to cast- everything from simple failure to casting a spell so strong it drains her for days. ■ Stranger in a Strange Land. Having grown up in an isolated place, Zareen is unfamiliar with many social mores and unspoken rules of Eorzean society and morality. This is currently her greatest weakness. ■ Flexible Morality. Zareen’s sense of right and wrong is...flexible. She follows her own internal logic that doesn’t always fit with the greater society. Killing and death are not particular problems for her, though things like theft and lying are more problematic. ■ Challenging. In coming to Eorzea, Zareen has found herself unwilling to bend to authority in almost any circumstance. Especially since the Maelstrom has ceased to help her, the miqo’te constantly challenges those that even she has chosen to follow, thinking herself to be driving them to be better even if she is, in fact, driving them away. ■ Void-tainted. A recent revelation, Zareen carries the taint of the void in her aether. She still does not know whether this is from the plague or from her long-term combat against voidsent, but it terrifies her that she might, someday, fall along with her tribe. M O T I V A T I O N S ■ Finding Her Place - Zareen is lost, trying to find a way in a world she does not understand. She has lost her former purpose and is trying desperately to find a new one. ■ Exploration - On a personal level, now that Zareen has gained a small understanding of the size and variety of the world, she has a deep motivation to see as much of it as she can. ■ Self-Improvement - Zareen is beginning to realize she will not be able to find happiness in the world outside of her island unless she begins to work on the things that are separating her from others. She is quietly seeking to improve herself, though it is still not something she’s comfortable admitting. RELATIONSHIP STATUS LEGEND ♥ Family – ♥ Involved – ♥ Romantic – ♥ Platonic – ♥ Physical – ♦ Friend – ★ Acquaintance – $ Business – ✝ Deceased – ✔ Positive – ✖ Negative – ● Neutral – � Unsure FAMILY ♥Y’serhan Nuhn, Father - Living (?) "A man of strength and skill, he is a good father. I miss him." The current Nuhn of the Jaguar tribe (at last contact) and her father, Zareen respects him deeply. She has heard no word from her father in roughly four moons and is beginning to fear the worst. Serhan was the one who pushed so hard for Zareen to leave the island after the death of Anahita and Zareen is beginning to wonder what his true motivations were. ♥Y’anahita Kir, Mother - ✝ "...." Anahita was an attentive and loving mother, encouraging Zareen in her curiosity and supporting her in becoming a leading huntress in the tribe. Zareen and her sisters were forced to kill Anahita when she fell to the void-taint and went mad, with Zareen having to to lead the hunt against her. ♥Y’zorha Serhan Younger Sister - Living I do not know if I will ever see her again… I do not even know where she has gone. Zareen is the eldest of the eight Serhan daughters and was the first to leave home. Though she is unaware, Y’zorha was sent out about three months after Zareen and travelled to Garlemald, where she has since been conscripted and serves as an archery instructor. ♥The Serhan Siblings Younger Sisters, Half-Sisters, and Brothers - ✝ I do not know if I will ever see them again… I am beginning to fear the worst. Aside from Y’zorha and Y’zareen, the six other Serhan daughters and two sons have fallen to the void or taken their own lives. The Maelstrom was forced to kill one of her brothers when he rushed them in an attempt to die with honor. Zareen does not yet know this. ♥Grandmother & Grandfather, Tribe Leaders - Living (?) They have entrusted me with something sacred. I will not disappoint them. Although Grandmother and Grandfather are active figures in the Jaguar tribe, their status is nearly divine as far as Zareen is concerned. Zareen has heard no word from them for roughly four moons. Grandmother and Grandfather were the two who handed down the order for Zareen to leave the island, due to Serhan’s pleading. They are also the ones that entrusted her with most of the tribe’s relics when she left. Y’osuru Tia, Lover♥ ✝ Character's Thoughts: "He would have made a good Nuhn. I..." Osuru was a member of Zareen’s hunting back, a son of the Nuhn prior to Serhan. She loved him and respected him and his skill as both a hunter and a lover. In the tradition of her people, Zareen was intending to formally stand beside him when he challenged the position of Nuhn. He died at Anahita’s claws during the hunt Zareen led against her mother. Zareen does not speak his name. ♥The Jaguar Tribe Family Character's Thoughts: "My family. My people. Without them, I am not me, but I do not know when I will be with them again." The Jaguar tribe of the Cieldales are Zareen’s people, for better or worse. She misses them all terribly and the tragedy of their recent history and the question of their current status are matters that are always on the woman’s mind. She has not heard from home in so long, she is beginning to wonder if she ever will… And if she does, what she will be required to do with the information. NON-FAMILY ♥♥♦�Zwynfyr Rysspyrsyn, Ex-lover. ( ) - Pirate and Bounty-Hunter. Character's Thoughts: "He does what he must, though I wish he did not have to." Zareen’s first friend in Eorzea as well a her first rival on her hunts, despite her initial reluctance (several hunts where they were hired separately as the employers assumed she would fail piqued her temper and she nearly killed the man) she came to care for the Roegadyn deeply. They hunted together frequently and saved one another’s lives more than once. Recently, news of Zwynfyr’s old crew surfaced, as did information about his son from a previous relationship, and he reluctantly ended the relationship with Zareen to pursue these things. Though they are still in contact, with Zareen’s limited writing skills their letters are, by necessity, brief. ♥♥♥✔ Ganbataar of the Mol Lover and Fellow-Hunter. ( ) - Leader of the Hive. Character's Thoughts: "A good man with a kind heart. I fear sometimes that his kindness will lead him to ruin." Meeting initially at the Bloodshore combat tourney in La Noscea, both flirted with one another before parting. Some time passed, with their paths crossing and diverging until a chance meeting in the Drowning Wench led to a realization that the Mol held more in common with Zareen than she would have thought. First simply friends who shared a night of passion and a drive to hunt, Zareen has come to love the man deeply. His optimism worries her, leaving her afraid that he may yet turn away from her complications. Hunting together and loving together when the two have time, Ganbataar and his other mates have become satellites in her life that Zareen has come to rely on. ♥♦$✔� Nhago’li Amariyo Cherished Friend, occasional employer. ( ) - Captain of the Sophie. Character's Thoughts: "Nhago’li is a pirate, and a man, and I think he is too aware of both of these things and forgets that he is so much more." Zareen’s first interaction with Nhago’li was at the Bloodshore combat tournament, where his wit and flair caught her attention. Sharing a drink and a night of joyful conversation and mutual attraction that neither acted upon, she gifted him with one of her earrings and extracted a promise that he would tell her stories again when next they met. They fell out of contact briefly and when they reconnected Zareen was truly happy, though Nhago’li had gotten involved with another woman, Senrhi, in the meantime. Never one for jealousy, Zareen has sought to remain close, working for Nhago’li as he has been in port and frequently sparring with him. After a near-disastrous hunt that Zareen almost didn’t walk away from, her relationship with Nhago’li has grown complicated and painful as both have admitted their desire for one another and their regret at missed opportunities, as Nhago’li has dedicated himself to Senrhi, who has developed what appears to be a hatred for Zareen. The pirate and the huntress have found themselves clashing against one another, drawn together briefly before shoving each other away. Elia Hext Friend, coworker. ( ) - Investigator. Character's Thoughts: "She is the first to welcome me into the Aureate Ward… I owe her a debt, though I wonder sometimes if she’d see it that way." Burkegan Iriq Sparring partner, friend. ( ) - Commander of the Militia in the Aureate Ward. Character's Thoughts: "I don't know how to describe him. Or why I am drawn to him- as friends or anything else. I think he is a man who has lived...and can appreciate what that truly means sometimes. ...He has a good laugh. ." Description of their relationship. RUMORS N P C Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. ◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard. Use these freely! ■ "Odd girl. All that flash and not a gil in her pocket. -Limsan Merchant" ■ "She told me I was a disgrace! ME! - N’tanmo" ■ "Can’t understand half of what she says, but she takes any job and does it well- Adventurer’s Guild Rep, Limsa Lominsa." ■ "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Donec et leo lorem. Pellentesque tempus quam elit, quis molestie elit luctus non. Quisque ac massa et sem ornare tincidunt. Ut vitae rhoncus mauris. ." ◢ Uncommon Rumors - A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first! ■ "I see her most anytime I come to perform here! Such a lovely person. - Elezen danceuse" ■ "My cousin said she’ll accompany you to any party, no questions asked. Even dresses up and everything! - young Hyuran nobleman " ■ "Almost blew me into the fifth hell, she did. Got power but don’t know what to do with it. - Wolves’ Den combatant " ■ "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Donec et leo lorem. Pellentesque tempus quam elit, quis molestie elit luctus non. Quisque ac massa et sem ornare tincidunt. Ut vitae rhoncus mauris. " ◢ Rare Rumors - Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using! ■ "One o’ those gems she’s usin’ ain’t just flash. It’s a soulstone, I’ll bet my carbuncle on it. -suspicious arcanist " ■ "She’s not stupid but I swear it’s like she just doesn’t understand normal people! - frustrated barmaid " ■ "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Donec et leo lorem. Pellentesque tempus quam elit, quis molestie elit luctus non. Quisque ac massa et sem ornare tincidunt. Ut vitae rhoncus mauris. " P C Feel free to add your own rumors to this section. ◢ Player Character Rumors - Some of these are more rare than others! ■ "Death is a language she is too familiar with." sighs in disappointment. — Unknown. ■ "Has a fetish for breaking sweet innocent boys." — X'au Jakkya. ■ "Bite her tongue or something?" — Elyn. ■ "She's a lot more feral than she lets on!" — Eja. ■ "Almost as good for a fight as she is for a laugh. Try not to focus on her ass for too long; she's faster with that stick than she's any godsdamn right to be." — Burkegan Iriq. Artwork Screenshots ಌ OOC NOTES ಌ OOC INFORMATION Player Notes I’m a full-time university student, married, in my 30’s. Long, long time MMORPer as well as tabletop and LARP RP. Been around since beta of 2.0. Currently on Mateus server. My playtime is usually in the evenings after 5pm central US time and on the weekends. Personal RP Limits I am a strong believer in good communication making for good roleplay. While I’ve got some limits listed here, other situations may arise during the course of play. ■ I will play Almost anything. I play mature themes, dark/rated R themes, and sexual themes based upon the story or overall plot. ■ I won't play My character will not be involved in being violent/sexual towards children. Permanent death or severe, debilitating injury are not things I am interested in at this time. Disclaimer Little Tidbits. ■ Y’zareen does have passionate feelings about civilized or ‘city-fied’ miqo’te and she may be antagonistic upon first meeting or upon being challenged on that. If I overstep in playing this, PLEASE send me a /tell.. ■ I am very, very fond of adventure-based RP. Tavern style RP isn’t really my bag unless it is part of an overall story/roleplaying interaction. CHARACTER TIDBITS Potential Plot Hooks I am actively searching for roleplay at this time. Please message me in game or via Discord at Pixelsheen#4643 if you’d like to meet! ■ If your character is a well-known competitor in combat tourneys such as the Combat Fields or gladiatorial combat such as the Proving Grounds- you may have seen Zareen in the crowd or in the ring ■ If your character is a performer, Zareen has likely been to one of your big shows if it’s in Eorzea. ■ If your character is involved with hunting the void, Zareen is developing a reputation for this. ■ If your character hunts down rogue mages (people who have artifacts they shouldn't, or magic that's not accepted by the Mage Guilds) then Zareen is on your radar as a potential threat. Character Lore Adherence To be totally honest, Zareen was created in a grey area of lore. She’s within stated lore insofar as what has been detailed, however I have created a custom soul-stone headcanon as well as the branch of the Jaguar tribe being fully head-canon with Final Fantasy influences as well as real-world influences. While in public, Zareen does not draw attention to her stranger aspects, should someone want to pursue long-term or FC-based RP, that is something that would come up.

ಌ INFORMATION ಌ Name - Y’zareen Serhan Race - Miqo’te Age - 25 Name Day - Deity - Azeyma ■ Alias: Zareen ■ Citizenship: Limsa Lominsa ■ Occupation: Adventurer ■ Hair color: Purple ■ Eye color: Green ■ Complexion: Tan ■ Piercings: Many ■ Marks or tattoos: Tattoos ■ Alignment: Chaotic Neutral ■ Key Items: Soulstone, jewelry ■ Favorite Food: Grilled meat ■ Favorite Drink: Fruit juice ■ Favorite Color: Gold Template made by User:Abelia Kir Armiger and free for use!