LF RP: Raiden Takanashi [Balmung]

–––– 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝐵𝒶𝓈𝒾𝒸𝓈 ––––

NAME: Raiden Takanashi AGE: 24 cycles RACE: Midlander Hyur,  GENDER: Male SEXUALITY: Heterosexual MARITAL STATUS: Single ELEMENT: Water SERVER: Balmung

–––– 𝒫𝒽𝓎𝓈𝒾𝒸𝒶𝓁 𝒜𝓅𝓅𝑒𝒶𝓇𝒶𝓃𝒸𝑒 ––––

HAIR: Jet Black EYES: Dark Red SKIN TONE: Pale HEIGHT: 6′ BUILD: Lean, Muscular DISTINGUISHING MARKS: Despite spending a good amount of his life in a war, Raiden Takanashi does not have any scars that mark his body at the current moment. COMMON ACCESSORIES:  He normally does not wear any accessories on his person, however when dressed for his work as a retainer, he usually dons a headband, or most notably, short pendulum style earrings that are of red or black color. When in his shinobi garb, he will sometimes carry additional tools necessary for the job. (smoke bombs, makibishi caltrops, shuriken, etc.) AESTHETIC: Waterfalls, scrolls, calligraphy, mountains, scenic atmospheres, cherry blossoms, nocturnal skies, onigiri, a cup of green tea, shuriken, mudra,

–––– 𝒫𝑒𝓇𝓈𝑜𝓃𝒶𝓁 ––––

PROFESSION: Rice Farmer, Shinobi, Retainer AFFILIATION: Genbu’s Household HOBBIES: Calligraphy, reading, discovering scenic areas, meditation, ninjutsu training, rice farming. LANGUAGES: Doman, Hingan, Eorzean Common(almost fluent) RESIDENCE: Shirogane Apartment(Ward 5), Hidden Pearl Inn(Ward 6, Mists) BIRTHPLACE: Yanxia FEARS: Failing to protect his friends, not being able to provide for those he cares for, betrayal, Voidsent, Giant spiders and/or Yarzons

–––– 𝑅𝑒𝓁𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃𝓈𝒽𝒾𝓅𝓈 –––

SPOUSE: None CHILDREN: None PARENTS: Both parents are deceased at this moment. His mother had passed shortly after his birth, and his father lost his life in the war for Doma’s freedom. OTHER RELATIVES: One older brother who also lost his life during the war in Doma. PETS: None

––– 𝑀𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒶𝓁𝒾𝓉𝓎 –––

Social Level: Gentle, Reserved, Approachable, Introverted Optimistic View: “You can achieve any aspiration you set your mind to.” Pessimistic View: “It would seem I’m not capable enough after all…” One Positive Personality Trait: Loyal One Negative Personality Trait: Shy One Personality Warning: Despite being an overall, easygoing person to talk to, due to his introverted nature, he will sometimes become reserved to the point of not even speaking up whenever he is in group conversations. He immediately apologizes to for behavior afterwards as he doesn’t do this intentionally. Random Quirk: The man really loves his tea. Like…one can assume that it is the only thing he ever drinks. It is to the point where, despite being an avid tavern goer, he will very rarely order any type of alcohol(not that he likes the majority of it anyway) and orders tea instead. And as much as he has been questioned, or even pressured to partake in alcoholic beverages, he hasn’t changed his preferences, and will not start now.

–––– 𝒜𝒹𝒹𝒾𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃𝒶𝓁 𝐼𝓃𝒻𝑜𝓇𝓂𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 ––––

SMOKING HABIT: never / rarely / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

DRUGS: never / rarely / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

ALCOHOL: never / rarely / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

–––– 𝒫𝑜𝓈𝓈𝒾𝒷𝓁𝑒 𝑅𝒫 𝐻𝑜𝑜𝓀𝓈 ––––

OTHARD NATIVE: Raiden was born and raised within the small rice farming village known as Yanxia, growing rice along with the rest of the village inhabitants. As he grew up, he would become familiar with the waters of the Ruby Sea and even the vibrant city port of Kugane. He has yet to venture to the Azim Steppe, despite hearing a good number of tales about the place. If your character is also a native of Othard or just happens to reside within the continent, then it is entirely possible for Raiden to run into them somehow.

WAR VETERAN: In addition to being a simply rice farmer, Raiden had also fought in the war to free Doma from Garlean oppression alongside his late father and brother. He would end up losing both of them to the Empire, making the him the only surviving member of his family their deaths would not be in vain as his homeland would finally see freedom’s light in the end. 

SHINOBI ARTS: At the age of nine, the young Raiden would go on to learn the secret art of Ninjutsu as well as all of the other vital techniques. Espionage, Sabotage, Arson, Infiltration, Guerrilla Warfare and Assassination; all of these skills were used in service of his nation against the Garlean Empire. And to this day, he still uses his arts in service of Doma and her people. If your character also has shinobi background, whether they be friend or foe, I’d love to us to chat about how they would meet up!

AVID TRAVELER: Raiden also likes to spend time in Eorzea, venturing about the land and seeing what it has to offer. He really enjoys spending time discovering any of the more scenic places within the realm. So far, his favorite place to travel toward is the region of La Noscea, which also happens to be home of his favorite tavern, The Hidden Pearl; which is where he would more likely be if one were to ever run into him.

PLAYER’S CHOICE: I am up for anything! Just hit me up and we can discuss a way for your character to bump into mine. :)

–––– 𝒲𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝐼’𝓂 𝐿𝑜𝑜𝓀𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝐹𝑜𝓇 ––––

Friends, Acquaintances, Rivals, or even Enemies.

–––– 𝒪𝓊𝓉 𝑜𝒻 𝒞𝒽𝒶𝓇𝒶𝒸𝓉𝑒𝓇  ––––

–––– 𝒴𝑜𝓊 𝒸𝒶𝓃 𝒸𝑜𝓃𝓉𝒶𝒸𝓉 𝓂𝑒 𝓋𝒾𝒶 ––––

In Game: Raiden Takanashi Discord: Gruszka#6133

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The Lingering Aftermath (Part 3)

Mai turned in her sleep. The depths of slumber seemed to allude her every reach for it’s clutch. A scene continued to replay itself within her thoughts, within her dreams over and over. She could still feel her blade entering the bandit’s body, puncturing through flesh and muscle. She could still hear the breath escaping him and how it seemed like his entire body just froze at that instant. Did time stop somehow? No, she knew it didn’t but that was what it felt like.

And then there were the eyes staring at her. Accusing her. Judging her.

Mai’s eyes leaped open while she laid curled in a ball in the bed of her inn room. The nightmare was nothing new since the encounter on the open road. She had understood what her friend, the Daiymo Hide, had spoken when she accepted his wisdom and experience. She had understood what her sister, Synaia, had said and even her mother. Her actions were honorable and the death was in protection of others and herself yet still she felt the weight of the death upon her like iron chains wrapped around her body.

“But without the chance to live, the chance to see the next day, I stole from that man the chance a redemption!” Mai had argued to Synaia one evening who wouldn’t hear a word of such talk.

“We are speaking of a man who attacked a family with children and spoke openly of causing you harm to his mere enjoyment? Just making sure I understand because this smell worse than a pile of chocobo dung. If want proof there is a pile outside I’m certain so take a fucking whiff.

"The little shit got what he deserved, Mai. It’s simple like that. I know it’s hard and I really didn’t want you alone when that moment came but it did. You did the right thing. You will learn some don’t want redemption. Some leave you no choice. In those moments you must act. You must decide swiftly. You must leave no quarter. To do so is folly and foolishness and I swear by Rhalgr if you get yourself killed behind that kind heart of yours I will find you in the after planes, stalk you and kill you again my damned self twice over!”

A soft smile came to Mai remembering the threat that she knew came from the love the two woman have grown. Synaia was from Ala Mhiga, conscripted into the Garlean ranks until Mai’s father gave her a new path. She was Mai’s opposite in so many ways yet their bond was a sisterhood that wasn’t defined by blood. Mai knew that the words spoken reflected the way Synaia showed her feelings since caring for another had proven something new to the Ala Mhigan.

Mai slid out of the bed and stretched her frame. Her ribs had finally healed fully from the fight with the bandits. She had broken a few of them but now she felt more herself once more. The sound of the patter of raindrops upon the inn caught her attention and a brief smile came to her again. Grabbing some light clothing, tossing it on, she ran out her room and past the innkeeper who startled at her movement. Soon she was outside opening her palms to let the drops fall upon her skin.

She felt the solitude around her. Felt the blanket the rain made upon her body and she closed her eyes. In this element she let the pain bubble to the surface. She let the grief seep through. She let the sorrow touch her heart. And there, beneath those raindrops falling upon her she let her knees crumple to the ground and her head bow. She let the tears run like they had yearned for freedom but no sound came from her. They were silent tears that mingled with the rain drops but they made good their escape. Her hanging arms would wrap around her body one time to hug herself before falling free again.

And she let the sorrow go. She spoke in her mind knowing she would do the same thing again if a similar situation rose. Did she take pride in removing a life from this realm? No. Not at all. She cried for a man who would rather have violated her own soul. One that would have harmed and killed innocent people. A man who lost his way and knew nothing better.

So there, in the rain, Mai cried for him. She cried for his pain. His sadness. His grief. His chaos. She cried because even as a man who would stand across her he was still a person. He is still someone who was once born a babe in this world and full of innocence and seeking love and attention while seasons passed. The path was lost but the spirit remained and she cried for it.

Finally, grief slipping away with the sadness and the memory of the first person she had ever killed fading to the recesses of her thoughts, she began to rise. Then, with no mirth to it, she smiled and did what she did when alone. She knew eyes could peer from houses or someone could witness but right now she did not care.

For Mai danced while the ran pelted her and the ground beneath her feet. She twirled, she stepped, and she let her body not just go through the motions but feel them too. Her release of the pain was seeping free with every movement, every step. She would be free of it. She would be Mai Takeda once more and be stronger for what she endured. She had to be for her father and brother had set the path.

Now she had to walk the path while forging it into her own with the honor the bearer of the Sword of the Takeda could possible do.

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LF RP - Kahni Chalahko [Balmung]

Kahni Chalahko

The Basics ––– –

Physical Appearance ––– –

Personal ––– –

Relationships ––– -

Traits ––– -

* Bold your character’s answer.

Additional information ––– –

Smoking Habit: None. Drugs: She might try a little something or another if presented. Otherwise she won’t really think about it. Alcohol: Yes.

RP Hooks ––– –

What I Am Looking For ––– –

What I Am NOT Looking For ––– –

Contact Information  ––– –

Tumblr: All follows back come from @liese-ffxiv I don’t check tumblr very often anymore so you can hit me up on discord if I don’t reply within a few days: liese#0328

I’m located in the EST/EDT but discord works and I’m open to RPing on that platform as well if I can’t be reached in game or if schedules clash.

I am also in The Old Ways discord, which is for Keepers of the Moon, so you can hit me up that way as well!

A little help...

Hey guys… Imma go ahead and be honest… I am struggling right now. I have been sick and trying to get back into the shape of things, but I am falling behind due to deep depression. And I am getting out, but the depression that hit after my best friend passed… put me behind. And I’ve been struggling to pick up commissions since. SO… I’d like to open for commission! Anything helps! I can start with sketches…

My Prices: BUST $5 for a sketch $10 for flat colored $15 for shaded FULL BODY: $10 for a sketch. $15 for flat colored sketch. $20 for shaded sketch. For couple drawings…. (Full body only) $15 for a sketch. $20 for flat colored sketch. $25 for shaded sketch.

If you wish to simply support me: https://ko-fi.com/songgo is a good place for tips. =u= If anything.. reblog? Thank you for your time.

[ RP - Balmung ] The Dragon’s Fang Armory & Weapons

Open this Thursday in a new pop-up location in Lavender Beds! 

Location: Lavender Beds, Ward 6, Plot 33, 2nd Floor level

Date: Thursday, September 13th, 2018

Time: 7:00 PM-10:00 PM (EST)

Contact: Gareki Yukimura @dreadwyrms | Klair Gawain @dragonspawns

(( Will take OOC crafting commissions as well! No payment needed if mats are provided. Tips are always welcomed though! ))

(( Also many thanks to @winterinmyveins for loaning the FC space, wlu )) 

Tonight! Please do come on by!!

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LFRP: ICHI GOZEN

NAME: Ichi Gozen

AGE: 28

RACE: (In-game): Au Ra, Raen

GENDER: Female

SEXUALITY: Pansexual

MARITAL STATUS: Single

SERVER: Balmung

physical appearance ––––

HAIR: Long and jet black.  She takes great pains to keep it well kept.

EYES: Golden.

HEIGHT: 4 fulms 9 ilms

BUILD: Deceptively lithe.

DISTINGUISHING MARKS: Ichi has a few faded scars from past battles scattered across her body, but the most notable is a scar on her belly and lower back where she was run through some cycles ago.

COMMON ACCESSORIES: Jingasa or non la, a yellow haori.  Sometimes a sake container.

personal –––-

PROFESSION: Hatamoto Samurai of the Fujiwara Daimyo.  She serves as the house guard, armed escort, and sometimes commands military forces for her lord.

HOBBIES: Reading, sparring, playing chess, wandering, drinking, drinking competitions, participating in combat to test her skill.

LANGUAGES: Eorzean, Hingan/Doman.

RESIDENCE: Fujiwara estate, east of Kugane.

FEARS: Failing her lord, losing those she protects.

relationships –––-

SPOUSE: None

CHILDREN: None

PARENTS: Gozen no Kaito - Adoptive Father.

SIBLINGS: None

OTHER RELATIVES: Unknown.

traits –––-

extroverted / introverted / in between

disorganized / organized / in between

close minded / open-minded / in between

calm / anxious / in between

disagreeable / agreeable / in between

cautious / reckless / in between

patient / impatient / in between

outspoken / reserved / in between

leader / follower / in between

empathetic / unemphatic / in between

optimistic / pessimistic realistic / in between

traditional / modern / in between

hard-working / lazy / in between

cultured / un-cultured / in between

loyal / disloyal / in between

faithful / unfaithful / in between

additional information –––-

SMOKING HABIT: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

DRUGS: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

ALCOHOL: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess

possible hooks –––-

what I’m looking for ––––

Eastern/ Othard based RP, but I’m happy to RP anywhere as long as I have a reason. Organically developed RP and ties.

Romance-wise, my character has little interest in those she doesn’t consider her piers in combat or leadership.  While she’s open to romance, I’m not looking for spontaneous ERP.  Just meaningful relationships, please.  Whatever happens next, happens.

I’m always looking to develop my writing and flesh out Ichi, so I’m happy to participate in combat and events that are considered engaging and fun, as long as I have a reason to be there.   I’m completely open to pre-established ties with other characters as long as we chat about how we met.  My character’s traveled around quite a bit, so it’s not impossible we’ve met.

oocly, I am ––––

Precious bun here, RP with Ichi people!

Everything lost.

https://www.gofundme.com/helpmecontinueon

Hi. I knew this was coming. But now I just need help. I have no family left and no where to go due to actions not my own, but of others. And now im alone with left with nothing. No home. no money. Please help me.  Until things are stable, I will be here.. for now.  Discord: DreamWatcher#1532 artblockwillow@gmail.com  https://twitter.com/LunixFFXIV

My friend here’s been dealt a shitty card this time around and could really use any assistance you might be able to offer. Not having or knowing where you’ll be sleeping the next night is a terrible situation to be in. She’s a talented artist and has a huge heart! She’s currently in Vet Tech school like myself and has so much potential. Any help would be appreciated.

Help our dear friend!

Well, we’ve reached a point I didn’t think was happening so soon, Maxi needs more people to RP with. So if anyone on Balmung wants to RP with her, please let me know. I’ve linked her rp profile page btw. Can reach me here, and I’ll give discord info if needed

LF Plot Collaboration!

Ren Ikeru

The Basics ––– –

Physical Appearance ––– –

Personal ––– –

Relationships ––– -

Traits ––– -

* Bold your character’s answer.

Additional information ––– –

Smoking Habit: none (aversion to) Drugs: none (strongly opposed to illegal substances) Alcohol: will occasionally drink socially, but not to excess

Character Sheet with additional details: https://but-first–tea.tumblr.com/character

Backstory: https://but-first–tea.tumblr.com/background

What I am looking for ––– – 

(under the cut for details!)

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Good person! RP with her!

LFRP : Hideyuki Fujiwara

NAME: Hideyuki Fujiwara

AGE: 29

RACE: (In-game): Au Ra,Raen

GENDER: Male

SEXUALITY: Heterosexual

MARITAL STATUS: Single

SERVER: Balmung

physical appearance ––––

HAIR: Light-Golden, Cut short and cropped currently. Used to be shoulder length tied to pony-tail when he was in Eorzea

EYES: Silvery Grey, Golden when he is angry

HEIGHT: 7 fulms 1 ilm

BUILD: Slim, Toned

DISTINGUISHING MARKS: Mark of the Eastern Tiger, he is born with the mark of Byakko. When he is angry tiger-like mark appears on his face.

COMMON ACCESSORIES: Simple bamboo flute he carry beneath his Yukata or Osode wherever he goes.

personal –––-

PROFESSION: 14th Head of Fujiwara Clan (Daimyo), A Hingan clan and vassal of Bakufu

HOBBIES: Reading, Playing Chess, Music

LANGUAGES: Eorzean, Hingan/Doman

RESIDENCE: Fujiwara estate, east of Kugane

FEARS: Failing his family, Disgracing the Bakufu

relationships –––-

SPOUSE: None

CHILDREN: None

PARENTS: Fujiwara no Hideyoshi - Father, Tomoe - Mother

SIBLINGS: Hidemitsu - brother (deceased), Masayuki - brother (deceased), Miyuki - sister (alive), Mitsuki - sister (alive), Shizuka - sister (alive)

OTHER RELATIVES: ??

traits –––-

extroverted / introverted / in between

disorganized / organized / in between

close minded / open-minded / in between

calm / anxious / in between

disagreeable / agreeable / in between

cautious / reckless / in between

patient / impatient / in between

outspoken / reserved / in between

leader / follower / in between

empathetic / unemphatic / in between

optimistic / pessimistic / in between

traditional / modern / in between

hard-working / lazy / in between

cultured / un-cultured / in between

loyal / disloyal / in between

faithful / unfaithful / in between

additional information –––-

SMOKING HABIT: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

DRUGS: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

ALCOHOL: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess

possible hooks –––-

what I’m looking for ––––

Eastern/ Othard based RP, i want to utilize places like Kugane, Yanxia, or Azim steppe to RP and probably trigger other people to RP there. Besides that i am also open for other RP.

On the subject of Romance, i am trying to explore possible Omiai (match-made meeting for marriage) although also open for the normal romance path.

In essence, i am just looking to RP more on Hideyuki and meet other people. Bringing his story and helping my RP partner(s) develop their character story

oocly, I am ––––

Ambushed

After they passed through Namai, the weather gradually turns bad and it would continue to rain for days as the supply column move slogging through the valley of Yanxia and through the Rainbow Valley. Several landslides would create a detour for the convoy. The somber mood, however, is tempered by the discipline of the samurai escorting the supply, even the Ashigaru as tired they are, keep their gaze forward.

After all, if their lord does not even complain about this harsh weather and long journey then they dare not bring shame upon themselves by complaining about their situation. On the seventh day of their journey, Hideyuki held council with the leaders of the escort units.

“….My lord, at this rate we have two paths to take. We can follow the One river until we reach the crossings towards the Enclave through the gate of the moon. However, with the river flooded the banks and the strong winds…we are not sure how long we will be held on the shore” “The second path will take us through the Gensui Chain where the path is the most stable, however, if we take this path it will require us several more detour and may take twice as long even more.”

Hideyuki cross his arms behind his back, watching the map. Taking the Gunbai (Military Fan) he points towards a mountainous area that encircles towards the Enclave

“What about the Oniyama pass? I recall the path have shortcuts that can save as many days and we will exit the pass to the west of the enclave. From there, even with bad weather, we will be able to arrive on schedule or even earlier” “There are people that await these supplies, what would be the use of our journey if we arrive with rotten grain and blackened rice?” The officers look at each other “But my lord…the pass is…cursed…they said the spirit of the dead forever haunt that place”

Hideyuki looks annoyed as he hit his Tekko with the Gunbai, making a resounding song

“Are you not Hatamoto of the Shogun? one of the bravest souls and warriors this land of Othard ever known? are you to bring shame to the Shogun’s mission by delivering useless supplies?”

The retainers look at each other and nod slowly “As you commanded, my lord.”

Hideyuki nods, the irritated look slowly disappears from his face “We stop by the remnant of Matsue castle, the ancestral home of the Ginko…i have a business to take care and it is on our travel path. The council is dismissed, get yourself some warm meals and rest. Make sure the sentry posted in rotation as usual”

He stands up and walks towards his tent, checking on the linkpearl again and only static can be heard.

“I hope everything is fine back home,” he says as he proceeds to enter his tent and get some rest.

The journey afterward was still somber, Hideyuki stopped by Matsue castle ground and enters the burial tomb. To the priest who lived there, he asks the tomb of Hotaru’s mother. 

“Tsubaki San, i offer you a prayer in place of your daughter. She is safe and under my care. Please be at peace, next time i will bring Hotaru to pray”

After offering prayer and making sure her grave is cleaned and taken care of, the convoy proceed towards Oniyama pass. The few Ashigaru of the Gokenin rank and lower starts to show sign of unrest…they said Oniyama (demon mountain) in ancient time has a cave that leads to the underworld…and that demons and other ghosts roam the pass at night.

The afternoon of the ninth day, under light rain and occasional thunder the column move slowly through the Oniyama pass. Whispering and murmur along the forest to the left side and the right side a sheer cliff makes everyone tense.

The sound of a lark sounded several times through the journey until Hideyuki halt the column.

“Something is suspicious over here, there was no animal sound but that Lark…oh no!!” as the knowledge dawn upon his face, large boulders start to tumble down the cliff

“SEPARATE THE COLUMN, FRONT FORWARD. GUARD THE SUPPLY AND DESTROY ANY OPPOSITION. EVERYONE ELSE, WITH ME!”

He draws his Katana and shouts his warcry. Followed in unison by the others. From the trees, fireballs and arrows were hurled. The situation turns to a chaos but through maneuvering, the casualty so far has been kept to a minimum to moderate.

“PUSH FORWARD! ONCE WE GET OUT OF THIS PASS THE DOMA GARRISON IS NEAR!” everywhere the sound of battles clamors.

Hideyuki deflects many arrows and had to abandon his horse who got blasted by a large fireball.

A tight circle of Samurai encircles him, making sure he is safe.

“My lord! report from the forward column ! they have cleared the way !”

He nods, biting his lips he issues the command “All remaining forces with me. We will hold them here while the supply column proceed”

The fight goes on for hours until the last supply cart that survived the ambush disappeared from sight. Hideyuki then shout “Orderly retreat! form box form-”

He feels pain blooms from his side as an arrow feather sprung. Followed with another and a stone spell hurled towards him knocked off his helmet

The last thing he remembers is talking to Hotaru and laughing at her. Another one flashes, a pair of beautiful green eyes under the moon,  a feeling of warm lips on his own…the sakura pendant feels colds under his armor. 

He can barely hear the guards shout for him, waving away the banners signaling for retreat.

From the path forward…. the sound of the landslide can be heard…as the way through the pass is blocked by rubbles…

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