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play guide.

Regina Moriarty.
chaos. phantom.
by sol/solitude, GMT+1.

rules.

ooc.

Solitude/Sol
Data Center: Chaos/Crystal
Servers: Phantom (main), Balmung (alt)25+ | Sagittarius | she/her

Other fandoms:   Valorant,   Apex Legends,   Limbus Company,   Soulsborne,   League of Legends,   Fire Emblem,   Persona,   DMC,   MGS,   Alien

Main job: Ninja
Main activity: Crafting; Glamour; Lore; Gposing.

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dossier.

♚．A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.

  name.    Regina Moriarty.
  real name.    Regina Johanna Morrison.
  age.    40.
  race.    (mysidian) hyur.
  nameday     32th day 2nd umbral moon.
  guardian deity.     Nald'Thal.
  gender.     female.
  sexuality.     fem-lean bisexual.

  height.     5'2" ilms (162cm)
  hair color.     silver
  eye color.     aquamarine
  skin tone.     ivory
  body type.     athletic; lean; lithe.
 notable features.     mole under left eye, jewelry matches her eyes, tongue piercing, wears reading glasses

  d&d alignment.     neutral evil
  mbti.     intj-a
  temperament.   choleric
  voice actor     Shantel VanSanten (en).   Yuko Kaida (jp)

  job.    voidmage (BLM/ARC)
  origin.      sharlayan, northern empty
  home.     ul’dah
  profession.     professor, researcher & occult detective.
  title.     otherworldly scientist.
  epitet.     Professor Moriarty (Duty Support).

  job.    sorcerer/archmagus (BLM)
  origin.      mysidia, thirteenth.
  home.    mysidia
  profession.     professor, lead researcherfor ministry of magic
  title   Laplace's Demon
  epitet.     Moriarty the Arbiter. Fell Witch Moriarty.

  virtues.  
intelligence. confidence. diligence. excellence. perseverance. decisive. competent. rationality. talented.
  flaws.  
arrogant. callous. condescending. liar. manipulative. temperamental. apathetic.

Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown

  personality.     A sorcerer from the Thirteenth trained in the art of Black Magic. She was granted the title of archmagus at the Institute of Magic at a young age and takes great pride in being known for her intellect and mastery of magic.
Most of her emotions are hidden behind her aloof but candid exterior and might rub people the wrong way. Regina isn’t one to beat around the bush. She’s witty, cynical and spares no time; let alone feelings. She hates wasting time and likes to remind people of that. After all, life is short and she is a very busy woman. Or so she says. In truth, she simply desires knowledge. Gina needs constant mental stimulation. She’s a workaholic for a reason. She’s in fact so particular, she refuses to do any routine work in favor of solving complex problems. The constant need for mental stimuli and her inability to deal with both deadlines and trivial issues has caused a variety of complications with her previous employers. In fact, she became a research professor because she only ded half her job as a full time professor. She loved teaching but when it came to the administrative part of the job, she could not meet a single deadline. It takes a very unorthodox approach to get Gina to do her work properly but when you know how to get around her flaws, she is pretty much a mainstay on any research team.
And she’s very much aware of that. The fact that she’s very much irreplaceable feeds her arrogance quite a bit and it also makes her more miserable to deal with. She will pass down administrative and menial tasks to other researchers, refuse to listen to authority and only explore ideas and findings she finds meaningful. It’s safe to say there’s not many people that like working with her. And that serves her just fine. She’s extremely picky of who she wants to work with. She needs an audience that is both a support network and a group of critics as a bunch of agreeable nobodies would become boring quite fast and a group that is antagonistic at all times would only hinder progress. But what she values above all, is a rival that can meet her measure. Competitive in nature, she will do anything to come out on top. After all, a life without strife, is a life not worth living.
At times, she might think a bit too much of herself but part of her arrogance has basis in truth. Her mental faculties are impressive and she has proven herself to be a true intellectual over and over again.

With an inherent talent for learning and an insatiable hunger for knowledge, she was considered a prodigy for the entirety of her academic career. Her aptitude for mathematics and physics is outstanding and made her journey in the academic field relatively easy. Her research papers regarding pure mathematics are widely considered to be one of the best among her academic peers and it gained Regina her initial recognition within the scientific community. One might say it has gotten to her head but that’s not why she thinks so highly of herself. To Regina, academic achievements mean nothing. After spending her sweet time around those considered to be the cream of the crop in the scientific community, she quickly realised just how contemptuous and fraudulent famous scientists truly are. It turned her disdain for humanity into something much more personal as the people she had looked up to all her life turned out to be nothing more than con artists. She just could not believe how anyone could abandon the spirit of a true academic, someone who seeks knowledge above all else, for something as trivial as money, power or status. After seeing the corruption first hand, Gina excised herself from the scientific community to pursue true knowledge and scoured to find like minded individuals to collaborate and share her findings with.
Those same past experiences caused her to become extremely critical of those around her. Be it academics, other researchers or students. It even affects people in her personal life. She would rather believe in the worst than try and see the best in someone. After all, everybody lies. Even if they mean well. To save herself from heartbreak and disappointment, she’s developed very thick skin and tries to avoid forming deep connections with people. Sometimes that even means she will hurt someone that she loves. It’s those that can see past Gina’s attempts to shut everyone out, that will eventually find a loyal friend in her. Regina loves very deeply but she would rather bottle it up and never speak of it than see someone be hurt and be forced to deal with it. To Gina, emotions are irrational so it’s best not to have to deal with them very often. It’s because of this, she is extremely prone to abandon any human connections in favor of strictly rational things like her research. She likes to dance on the edge of insanity and sees it as a way to challenge herself. The moment she puts her research above all earthly connections, is the moment she needs to be put down.

the power of death is intoxicating.

it is impossible to be a mathematician

without being a poet in soul.

the imperfect is perfect      — the perfect?
imperfect.    flawed.    broken.

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dossier.

♛．

  name.    Prometheus
  epithet.    Prometheus Unbound
  title.    Fandaniel, the Overseer (former)
  profession.     convocation member (former), researcher
  job.     sorcerer

  height.     5'8" ilms (172cm)
  hair color.     silver (blue highlights)
  eye color.     light green
  skin tone.     ivory

  background.  
Prometeus was both a brilliant researcher and a tutor in astrophysics and arcanima at Akadaemia Anyder. Both talented and hard working, she was a favorite among students for her elaborate and interesting lectures.When formally discharged from her position as professor at the Akadaemia due to rumors of academic misdonduct, she took up the position of chief overseer of Elpis and remained far away from Amaurot for many years. She was offered a stay at Elpis as its former overseer had left the position vacant and it was a good way for the Words of Pashtarot to keep an eye on her. Rumors tell that she accepted the compromise because a former student of hers, Athena, was in charge of Pandaemonium at the time. It's partially because of this, Pandaemonium was able to perform many of its immoral experiments.

While she was in charge of Elpis, she was less concerned with the flora and fauna of the research facility and moreso with the people that wandered its many planes, whether they were researchers or visitors. Being a teacher at heart, she took up many desciples of which Hermes was the most prevalent one. Though it took him some time to open up, she was quickly drawn to him when she noticed his innate talent and his boundless curiosity. In the years that followed, Prometeus would learn just how similar the two were and she would leave him in charge of the facility after she left for Amaurot again.With her name cleared of suspicion, she was promptly chosen to succeed the office of Fandaniel. Her efforts in Elpis had not gone unnoticed. Her research into artificial humans, residual aether and her aptitude for creation magick made her a perfect fit.While in office, she was clearly uninterested in the many proceedings of the convocation. It was very clear that she was not here to play the role of Convocation Member but to use its privileges and power to gain access to various research facilities and copious amounts of forbidden knowlegde.After another inconclusive investigation, Pashtarot confronted her personally. Without expecting a truthful answer, Pashtarot asked her a few of the burning questions. Without hesitation or remorse, Prometheus confirmed ever single one of their suspicions. It was as if she had been expecting them. Then before they could act, she left to never return again.

history.

LORE : world building.

Mysidia, City of Mages
Located across the ocean from Baron, Mysidia is a city state that is mostly inhabited by mages. It also serves as the capital city of the region, including Mount Ordeals. It’s almost entirely surrounded by water and the back of the city is nestled into a large cliffside. On the mountain side, most of the city’s governing bodies are located as well as a large tower, the Tower of Prayers, that is used to pray to the Serpent of the Whorl, the Eikon Leviathan.The sea-level part of the city is mostly inhabited by civilians and houses a wide variety of locations. It’s a popular tourist attraction and is home to a variety of shops catered towards foreigners and non-magic users. From markets to restaurants and from office buildings to residencies, it has everything the heart of a city needs. On the other side of the cliff, there’s meadow and pastures that stretch all the way east to the foot of Mount Ordeals. This land is mostly home to farmers and people that are (near) impoverished.Mysidia sports many canals and even waterfalls thus making boats and gondolas a very popular means to travel through the city’s infrastructure. The abundance of magic users is another reason why large ground vehicles are an uncommon sight in the city.

Though Mysidia is mostly below sea level, the city hasn’t flooded in over a thousand years because of the Tower of Prayers and theThe City’s governing body is the High Council of Mysidia, a council of 12 Archmagi that all specialize in their own magick and head a legislative department, such as Internal Affairs or Economics. The head of state is the City Elder, chosen by an oracle but does not interfere in political or legislative matters unless heavenly powers, such as Eikons, are involved. The City Elder is said to be a mage of considerable power but none but the high clergy at the Tower of Prayers have ever seen their face. When crises arise, the High Council and its departments function under the direct jurisdiction of the City Elder. The High Council's office is called the Horologium and is located on the top most floor of an old clock tower.Archmagus is a title gained through merit or inherited by blood. Although most noble bloodlines have long muddled with others and passed, some houses still remain to this day. Despite not all of them pursuing political influence in the city either because of their already established position in society or business-related partnerships in other countries, some do tend to pass on their titles within their family, afraid to fall in decline.

LORE : adult life.

Institute of Magic
Regina is the Chief Researcher at the institute of magic and a professor at the Academy.
Though her academic responsibilities aren't nearly as great as they used to be, she occasionally chooses to hold lectures at the Academy in her spare time. Due to her limited schedule, her lectures are treated as a once in a lifetime chance for students at the academy and are even attended by people from outside of Mysidia.
As Chief Researcher, she conducts government funded research into a variety of scientific areas but her primary focus lies in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or rather; Alchemy.
Hardworking and a genius in her own regard, she’s seen as a model scholar. Notoriety, however, doesn’t come with just praise. Over the years, many rumors surfaced that Regina might be involved with a doomsday cult as well as unauthorized human experimentation.
She was never prosecuted for any because all rumors and accusations were found to be baseless but that didn’t mean they weren’t true.
As a pursuer of true knowledge, Regina had long delved into forbidden and unethical research in search of answers that were yet to be answered. To create life from nothingness, to harvest life energy from the lifestream and make souls anew, to create vessels that could harbor that energy, to find the truth about life. These were all questions that would occupy her every thought and keep her up at night. Someone had to reach a conclusion, especially in a world that was doomed from the start.

End of the World
It wasn’t because of some kind of spiritual conviction that she decided to join a cult. On the contrary, Regina never believed in anything but cold hard facts. It was mere town gossip that sparked her interests. At a soon to be ceremony, the cultists would unveil their infallible proof that the world was going to end soon.
It was curiosity that made her attend. After sitting through the speakers preaching for hours, nothing substantial was brought to the table. Only talk of how people should surrender their flesh at the given hour to be born anew in a brave new world. The usual endeavor.
However, nearing the end of the ceremony, a hooded figure stepped forward. From them, Regina sensed an insurmountable amount of aether. Something akin to what she conjured during her most questionable experiments. Something so inhuman it could only be described as alien. The figure did not speak but with a snap of their fingers, the scenery changed and they were all transported to an unknown location. Though it was all but an illusion made by the fiend’s powerful magicks, there was no doubt it was a perfect recreation of the physical location it was made to resemble.
In this perfect illusion, there was something that immediately drew the attention of the crown,

a fissure oozing with powerful, dark magicks. It was so powerful, in fact, that even those without the ability to sense aether, were getting overwhelmed and nauseous even.
Along with the oppressiveness of the aether, Regina quickly identified the smell of decay and death. But there was much more. She was no stranger to this feeling. It was best described as Aether Rot, or the forcible decay of aether. It wasn’t the smell of the aether itself but by corrupting aether in such a way, the surrounding life would rot and eventually disintegrate at a molecular level, causing a scent similar to human decomposition but much more more foul as the phenomenon wouldn’t spare a single earthly thing except for a spare few minerals.She could now understand how this would quickly place seeds of doubt in the hearts of all those present here and how it would eventually increase the cult’s numbers. But to her, this was just an affirmation for something she already suspected for a long time. The world was damaged beyond human control.
After studying the fissure more carefully and making several mental notes, her eyes fell on the hooded figure. This herald of unknown power was an anomaly she found herself especially interested in. With that much power, they could definitely close this relatively small fissure before it grew any bigger. There must be a reason for them to push towards a cataclysm. This otherworldly figure had something to gain from the death of this world.
Frankly, knowing just that frustrated her more than she would have liked. It was like a punch to the face; a blow to her ego. Being the test subject in someone else’s research wasn’t how she had aspired to live out her final years. But what frustrated her the most was that whatever faction or species this figure belonged to, must have found the answer to her questions a long time ago. And that thought alone, made her blood boil and burn like a raging inferno.
For a moment, her burning gaze fell upon the mask of the hooded figure who now looked directly at her. While everyone else seemed frozen in time, Regina raised to her feet to ask the figure a question: ‘What purpose does it serve? Destroying our world. Tell me what you want to achieve. I need to know. Perhaps our purpose is one and the same. If so, I need to know.”“Impudent child, do not dare to speak of our purpose as one and the same.” The figure answered only to undo the illusion and disappear into a portal. The speaker of the cult regained consciousness and continued as if nothing happened and after another slew of words, wished the crowd a good night’s rest and prayed for their inauguration the following week.
Regina did just that. She completed the inauguration and joined the cult. With her own motives of course. Her genius allowed her to quickly rise through the ranks. By playing her role and taking part in ceremonies, she had secured herself a coveted spot to do her research away from the eyes of the people.

Regina’s research
Despite the doubts she had carried with her ever since that night, Regina diligently carried out her experiments and research. She was nearing a breakthrough.
This experiment was the accumulation of more than a decade of work and it was finally starting to take shape. Though incomplete, her research seemed to be taking a more concise shape every passing day. An artificial human could be born any day now. She was simply waiting for the perfect readout.
Making the body had been a relatively easy feat, the brain was already much more complicated but she had yet to require a whole human soul.
Making souls, on the other hand, came with a whole library of complications so a replacement had to do for now. She just needed the body and brain to function properly. That soul could take a lifetime of work but this first step was nowhere less important. A perfect vessel was needed to eliminate any complication along the way.
A vessel that required years of research, precious materials that were near impossible to find, witchcraft that had been nearly lost to time and most importantly and a stillborn child with a DNA match as a control. In other words, she needed two children of which one needed to die. But it would only be temporary, as they would regain life just over a decade later as an artificial life form.
When the readings announced the conception of Regina’s research, she let the boy free from his alchemical prison and after a quick check up, she proclaimed this stage an astounding success.

This newborn homunculus perfectly resembled a human boy. To the naked eye, he was no different from a child his age. However, this machination was not alive by any definition. His flesh was meticulously frozen in time and his brain functioned like that of a machine. He borrowed his thoughts and intellect from his maker and did not have any free will to speak of. He was but a hollow shell imbued with the will of his mother.
Regina instilled in him the fundamentals of a boy his age and tasked him with a similar search to her own. But aside from that, he was free to roam the world as he pleased. Of course, he was to follow her every command and never speak of his true nature but aside from that, she had no need for him as of now. She would just continue to monitor him.
Before he left, there was one more thing Regina needed to tell him: her other child. While she was working non-stop, her son had patiently awaited his brother’s return. She ordered the homunculus to indulge him. To tell him he had been staying with their grandparents abroad. That their mother had finally called for a reunion because ‘to celebrate her success’.
The days that followed were relatively happy. Regina would spend time with her sons after being absent for a long time. But before long, she would return to her research again leaving both of them to fend mostly for themselves.
After all, there was much to be done and those hooded figures that facilitated their doom, were standing directly between her and the truth. If she didn’t take care of them now, she wouldn’t even come close to the answer she was looking for.

LORE : End of the World.

Memoria and the Eidolons
Long had Mysidian scholars warned against the misuse of Memoria against the summoned Eidolons as it would imbalance the world’s natural aether but all of those who spoke out against the art, were subsequently silenced by those at the helm of the country.
Regina, too, had confirmed the direct influence of the use of Memoria with the sudden insurgence of summons and darkness corrupted entities in earlier research but knew not to speak of it. After all, she needed to maintain her precious position to complete her own research. Her patience during this stage was paramount even if it cost lives.
Besides, the wounds inflicted by the misuse of this mysterious, otherworldly power were already too deep to be mended by mortal means. She had seen it with her own eyes. Banning the use would only delay the inevitable.
Her friend, too, was totally mesmerized by her new found power. Regina warned her a good few times but Cylva wouldn’t hear any of it. Blaming Regina’s suspicions on envy because she was never able to awaken Memoria herself. Regina didn’t press it further as it was a waste of her time to try and educate fools. And thus the Memoriates would continue the total annihilation of the Eidolons until their very flesh would corrupt and they would turn on their fellow humans.
As the memoriates turned to darkness, Regina gave Cylva one last warning before leaving for the far edge of the world. Cylva begged for her to stay and fight alongside her but Regina sternly refused. Betrayed, Cylva asked what could possibly be more important than fighting for their existence to which Regina answered that she would fight for their existence, just not in a way her friend would ever be able to understand.

Cylva, now more angry than before, demanded Regina explain herself but she was denied again by Regina who told her that she didn’t listen to her for years so why would she suddenly start listening now.
Before Regina could walk away, however, Cylva asked her one final question. Whether or not she had joined that death cult that everyone has been talking about. Without much hesitation, Regina answered yes and told her friend she’d been with them for quite some time.
Unable to make any sense of Regina’s words, Cylva bared her blade but was promptly parried by the witch and disarmed.
Regina said her farewells and left promptly without elaborating on her choices as she didn’t feel the need to tell her friend what she was truly up to. It could only sabotage her plans from here on out.

Flood of Darkness
Regina’s plan required a few things. Manpower, time and a concise action.
Over her years as a cultist, she managed to convince them that her plan for the end of the world would be the best course of action. With the help of a skilled debater she befriended in the coven, she could get them to carry out her plan.
In reality, Regina just needed a group of people that was motivated and crazy enough to go manhunting in the final hours.
Her plan to undermine the Ascians was rather simple and primitive. Murder everyone and make their souls return to the lifestream before the Flood of Darkness hits so that they might be reborn again.
And the moment she reaches her answers in another, she can reconstruct their souls and make life anew. If she so wished.

LORE : After the Flood .

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i squeeze myself into the frame you made.

this is someone else, not me.

these expressions — are they truth or lies?
who am i?

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hooks.

I am not omniscient, but I know a lot.

i.
Those who are native to Ul'dah and surroundings areas/Merchants, freelancers or adventurers that frequent Ul'dah.
Though Regina's business is small and relatively unknown, it's not unusual to see new faces in Eorzea's centre of commerce. Perhaps you're about to strike a business deal or did you meet each other at the bar.ii.
Those who deal with void-related issues, the void-touched and voidsent hunters.
Since Regina's business deals with voidsent, you're very likely to know her name if you're in the same business as her.iii.
Those who are young and/or orphans or parents and/or caretakers.
Regina has always been fond of children, especially as a teacher. She's taught many how to cast their first spells and she somehow has an unlimited amount of patience when it comes to young'uns. Regina is a strong believer of that education should be accessible to all because a bright mind needs a place where their intelligence is properly nurtured.

iv.
Those who are skilled in the art of magick: Mages, Sorcerers and Black Mages
As very skilled Black Mage and an alchemist herself, she is always looking to improve her skills, share her knowledge and discover new depths, especially from those who are (about) equal to her in skill. Witches must band together in these dire times, right?v.
Those who call themselves heroes, Warriors of Light or Memoriates.
Regina has a very vocal distaste for theatrical heroism and savior complexes. She doesn't like the large amount of play-pretend heroes that roams the lands at all. The majority of them aren't even close to her personal expectations of what a true hero should be like and she feels like they disgrace the title of 'hero'. It's just a deep rooted hatred that she's had since the Contramemoria.

vi
Those who enjoy poetry and literature.
A big fan of poetry and avid reader herself, Regina can always be strung along for a conversation about literary works. Accompanied by a good cup of coffee or tea set, she can go on for hours about her favorite works.vii.
Those who enjoy a good debate or like to problem-solve. In particularly, those who enjoy mathematical theorem.
As a woman of learning, Regina enjoys talking about difficult and complex subjects. She enjoys nothing more than discussing a matter with someone. Be it in the form of a brainstorm or a well-organized discussion.viii.
Those who are looking to learn and be guided.
Once a professor at the most prestigious Mage Academy of the Thirteenth, Regina has quite some years as an educator under her belt. She loves to teach. To all ages. And she will adjust the complexity of her material to the skill level and mental capabilities of the learner as much as possible to accommodate them perfectly.

ix.
Those who once lived on the Thirteenth shard.
As a soul from the Thirteenth herself, she wouldn't be opposed to finding kindred spirits.x.
Those who thread the thin line between life and death: necromancers, artificial life forms and forbidden alchemy.
Her personal research involves topics that are taboo or simply forbidden in most states. Though she would never admit she's looking into any of these topics, people that study the same subject know how and where to find likeminded people.

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it is a comfort to the wretched

to have companions in misery.

Magic is science. — It’s simply a fancier term
for showing people the impossible is attainable.

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relations.

the important.

cyella (cylva)

friend/lovers

  summary.     Regina's best friend and partner. When they were younger, they were like water and oil: one from the streets and the other grew up with considerable wealth. But despite their differences, they eventually got along very well. Cylva is Regina's most trusted friend but she is also the one person that she dreads to see as her partial involvement in the demise their world would be a hard topic to thread upon. Little does she know, Cylva has plenty of stories to tell of her own.

drusilla

business partner

  summary.    The Lemures of Ul'dah are Regina's primary buisiness partners in her void-related dealings. Regina and Drusilla had an altercation that lead to a very strong trust bond and a partnership between their businesses. They often drink and play card games together at a bar like two old men. Drusilla can actually appreciate Regina's cold demeanor and dry humor. Many of Drusilla's former disciples went to work for Gina's agency after completing their formal reaper training.

unukalhai

mentee

  summary.     Young hero Unukalhai challenged her when she worked with the doomsday cult and the Ascian Igeyorhm. The young mage proved to be no match for an Archmage of her caliber and lost fight after fight as his fellow Memoriates refused to heed his calls for help. When his allies suddenly fell victim to the darkness they had once sealed and were slaughtered by the Ascian's champion, the young mage quickly despaired. His anguish diminished his gift of light and even the Ascians could no longer keep the darkness they instigated in check, resulting in the Flood of Darkness.

13th Avenue.

Rhaya Lihzeh

receptionist

  summary.     Manning the agency's front desk is the cute but sharp-tongued keeper Rhaya. She has the charm of a higher echelon socialite and the bargaining skills of an Ul'dahn-born merchant. Her no-bullshit attitude is maybe a bit brash for some but after working in the service industry for as long as she has, one's patience runs surprisingly thin. Rhaya initially applied just to save up money to eventually start her own business but after being with the agency for five years now, she doesn't mind staying for another five.

R'hijit Tia

geologist

  summary.    young seeker R'hijit came to Ul'dah to earn himself some quick cash but he instantly wound up in all sorts of trouble. Naive as he is, he became an easy target for swindlers, loan sharks and other con artists. With nothing but his name left, the boy wandered the streets in hopes of escaping his creditors. He made his new home in an abandoned mining facility in Central Thanalan that was supposedly haunted. And haunted it was, as one day he came face to face with a powerful voidsent. He doesn't remember much from the endeavor aside from the fact that he woke up in the selfsame office that he now works in.

Alphonse Duvall

alchemist

  summary.     The Gridanian Alphonse was once a humble alchemist and barkeep working in the Twelveswood. Though passionate about his craft, it wasn't profitable enough and he had to close shop. Desperate to succeed, he traveled Eorzea to widen his knowledge and sell his expertise. He barely earned enough to pay for his expenses but when he finally reached Ul'dah, his bills became harder and harder to pay every passing moon. Hence why he ended up at the Agency. He's long given up on being a barkeep and he's found that being able to live quaintly and without trouble is much more gratifying than chasing a dream that could put him on the streets.

Shazan Dhoro

apothecary

  summary.     Hailing from Othard's Steppe, Shazan is a powerful Shaman from the Dhoro tribe. She was supposed to follow in her mother's footsteps but ever since she was a young girl, she dreamt of travelling the world. Their father was a traditionalist and wouldn't allow his kids to seek contact with others, let alone outsiders and that only amplified her desire to leave the nest for good. And she did, by sneaking aboard an imperial airship in Doma. She even worked as an Imperial Conjurer for some time, earning the Garleans' trust all while she robbed them off anything precious. With her new found skills as a con artist, she set her eyes on Ul'dah, the city of riches. And a city far away from the Garleans, would they ever find out...

Bataar Dhoro

bodyguard/lemure

  summary.    A son of the Steppe at heart, Bataar was always destined to be a warrior. But perhaps not the kind of warrior his parents had hoped for. As a young man, he could pick up any weapon and use it proficiently and his name was widely known despite their tribe's elusive reputation. He was a favourite among those that would eventually participate in the Nadaam. Bataar, however, had other plans. Enamoured by his older sisters words, he wanted to travel the world with her and try his hand at anything a young boy could ever dream of. He proved to be quite the popular bachelor, especially with the ladies. A very welcome extra that would earn him quite a bit of pocket money to spend on toys like swords and jewelry.

Asta Djt-Nong

intelligence

  summary.     A ruffian that lived with his grandfather in Sharlayan, he would rather spend his time on the street than in the classroom. Though he was an intelligent young boy, it was almost impossible to confine him to a desk for hours on end. It's because of this, Asta decided to leave Sharlayan for good. Because Viera lifespans are longer than most, he had to do his fair share of freelance work before he could even afford to go to make a trip to Vylbrand. He worked as a Gleaner's assistant, helped load the ships at the harbor and even had a part-time job at the Last Stand. Once he was old enough, he stranded in Limsa Lominsa and took up a job as pirate all while practicing the art of the rogue. His pirating days would eventually lead him to Ul'dah.

of the past.

deucalion

eldest son

  summary.     Prometheus' eldest son. A trickster and a very clever young man. Though he loves his mother very much, he will always be traumatized by losing his father who's said to be returned to the star when he was just a little boy. Deep inside, he still blames his mother for letting him go so easily.

pandora

youngest son

  summary.     Prometheus' youngest son. Though his father is unknown to anyone but his mother, he never bothered to ask. A man that would leave his mother alone with two children is no father in his eyes. He's a bit of a spoiled brat and a crybaby even with his mother's strict upbringing.

lahabrea

colleague/trusted friend

  summary.     Trusted friend and colleague, she and Lahabrea go back to a time before he got a son and wife. Though in recent times their relationship has suffered from circumstances in both their lives, at the end of the day, they wouldn't just turn a blind eye to each other's suffering.

erichtonios

'cousin'

  summary.     Lahabrea's son and due to their strong bond, Prometheus would naturally treat her friend's son as one of hers. Since Erichtonios' control over aether is weak, doesn't mind trying to teach him some of her tricks. She thinks he's endearing. Probably because she thinks he's like a more mature version of her youngest son and she hopes that Pandora will once become more independent like Erichtonios.

he gift wraps self-sacrifice and calls it love

he has never known how to love any other way.

how long —
will you be carrying the ghosts of your past?

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gallery.

GALLERY : photos .

i squeeze myself into the frame you made.

this is someone else, not me.

these expressions — are they truth or lies?
who am i?

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