Alduin Ro
Merciless || Critical || Effective || Passionate
I'm confused, a lot of it, is hard to take, and cause of it,
everything's changed I thought I'd make it through the pain
everything's changed
Lost on the way, no one to blame, no one to save,
nothing to do with the way everything's changed
Take a listen while you browse through the carrd.
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There are some spoilers up ahead concerning EW! Themes has p8s phase 2 spoilers!
Last edit: 2/01/2024
Public Information
A mercenary that hails from the East. Originating from the Azim Steppes, Alduin Ro is a former Nadaam warrior that left the Steppes in hopes of making a name for herself as well as discovering who she is. She traveled throughout the Far East, taking up any sort of jobs as long as she gets paid for it. There, she would find herself in Kugane, barely a positive name made for herself and what little gil she had left. She was found by a mysterious family and taken under with the prospect of gil and a roof under her head as long as she would work for them. Years would pass before she finally breaks away and escapes on a small boat to Eorzea. As of recent, the woman is not much seen - though if you catch her, malicious intent appears to ooze off her.
Art by: Onyrica
Full Name:
Alduin Ro, ???
Nicknames/Alias:
Al, ???
Voice Claims:
Tracy Wiles and Mayumi Asano
Age:
33-34
Marital Status:
Possibly Widowed
Sexuality:
Demipansexual
Languages:
??? Tongue, Old Auri Tongue, Hingan, Common, Various Sign
Occupation:
Mercenary
Bartender
Alchemist
???
Alignment:
Neutral Evil
At First Glance:
Guarded: Her gaze is always sharp, calculating. It seems that she never lets her guard down.
Armoured: She's never usually seen in casual attire, always donning armor or any form of protection.
Straightforward: She's blunt with her words - often wanting to make her point across immediately and not dance around words.
Introverted: She's closed off, standoffish when first meeting. Her gaze and facial expressions always staying neutral.
Merciless: When it comes to business, she is intimidating, analytical and cold. She plays her cards correctly with a sharp tongue - striking fear into her enemies hearts.
Apathetic: Nothing seems to sway her steps, not even her own actions.
RP Hooks & General Info.
Alduin is always traveling - never once to stay in a spot for too long. Majority of her times these days, she's never seen around in the public. On rare occasions, you may see her in the East. If you approach her - just assume she's expecting business and nothing else. Approach her for business, know that she is fit for anything that is thrown at her - as long as you pay her. She cares not of whatever pain she inflicts upon others or herself - gil is gil after all. Now, if you were to approach her - just be wary of the snappish behavior you might be dealing with, the woman all too not happy as of late.
Steppe Warrior: If your character is from the Steppes, they would know of that unique red and white gaze. Perhaps they have seen her ferociously winning her battles during the Nadaam - and perhaps your character is someone she has defeated.
Fugitive: Sekiseigumi characters as well as bounty hunters from the East would know of her true name and nickname immediately as well as the bounty upon her head. Perhaps they've hunted her down to finally cut down the root of evil.
Tainted: Not everyone comes back from the Final Days unharmed. Despite having a normal appearance, the woman appears more...dead than alive. Those with aether sense could see how little aether she has, to the point where she shouldn't be walking. Who or what is allowing her to continue steadfast?
Belligerent: If your character frequent underground pits as well - they perhaps seen her fight with the same ferocity she is known for. Perhaps you want a good scuffle or an unfriendly one - she's not one to back down.
Jack-of-all-trades: Besides being a bartender, she is a certified alchemist as well. If you find yourself having fantasia problems, in need of medicine, or in need of some...other ingredients, you can call upon Al's services.
Far Eastern Alliance: Following the events of the towers, after the fall of the tower in Thavnair, it appears the Eorzean Alliance is on the move to Garlemald. Within that group, she is there, tucked away where all the Xaela's are. Representing her people, she joined the efforts of the Alliances. How curious.
Rumors
Someone like herself that frequently travels is bound to have rumors to her name. Some can be found down at the link below. Are you hoping to know her better or cut her down?
Common rumors are easily overheard or are public knowledge.
Uncommon rumors may take a little digging to find. Use sparingly or ask permission before use.
Rare rumors are very difficult to find. Ask permission before use.Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or exaggerated. Please feel free to let me know if you'd like to add your own rumors.
Common
Uncommon
Rare
‣ "She's a good bartender....though I would say to watch out on her more mysterious drinks. You might find yourself someplace else."‣ "Helped me when I fantasia'd into a different race once. She works quick and has a good price if you're looking to hire her for her help as an alchemist."‣ "Where ever she goes - it's almost like she's a cold spot in the room. She's almost uninterested in any interaction - always watching."
‣ "She knows way too much about anything and anyone. I guess she tends to listen in on the details."‣ "No matter how much you can look into her history - nothing is shown up. It's like she's trying to hide it."‣ "Nobody knows of the tribe she hails from - is she truly from the Steppes?"‣ "She ran around in Garlemald I've heard, back during the Final Days. Seems she joined the efforts of the Alliances. Did she actually help out there...?
‣ "She only really keeps people close for her personal gains. A nasty person she is."‣ (Bounty Hunters only) "Murdered several both here in Eorzea and in the East. Pretty hefty bounty that's for the takin'. Bet she's just a joke."‣ (Those fighting on the fronts) "I saw her. Upon the field, she just cut down anyone with ruthlessness -- damn two-faced bastard."
Player Spoken Rumors
Rumors here can be heard from player characters. If your character has something they would like to say about Alduin for the realm to know, send me a /tell in-game or message me on Discord about it!
"A woman who comes more into her own as each day passes--a blossoming beauty, though she's stubborn to believe it... If I was offered all of the riches in the world, I'd deny and only ask for my moonflower..." - M'razoh Vajra
"Deadly, sexy, sassy, gets shit done quick without err--there aint nothin' I dislike about Al. She could learn to lighten up a lil, though." - Khuuramch Malaguld
“She taught this one a valuable lesson. This one once thought losing proved one to be weak. This one was wrong. It is a challenge where, after ending up on your hands and knees, you must see if you can stand up again. If you stay on your hands and knees that is what truly proves you are weak.” - Kamari Maeda
Appearance
Alduin is a Xaela of 33-34 cycles, standing tall at 6 fulms, weighing about 155 ponzes. Messy and long locks of snow white hair frame her head, fluffy bangs framing her face contrast her darker skin tone. Her face is angular and sharp - making her quite a looker with unique scale patterns that covers her cheeks and chin. With unique colored eyes - sharp red with a bright red limbal ring as well as white would add to her already unique features. If you look close enough, you can see that she wears some eye makeup; a red eyeshadow on the corner of her eyes that's akin to a brush stroke in replacement of eyeliner befitting of her as well as long curled lashes.Due to her years of training as well as her fighting history, Alduin's body is well-proportioned and well-built, though a much more stronger lower body, having more of an athlete's build - akin to a wrestler. She has different features compared to other Xaela's; reptilian eyes, black scales, several horns as well as a sharp tail that she uses akin to a weapon - parts of the base of her tail and the edge silver to replicate a weapon.Her weapon of choice was once only her lance. But lately she picked up a scythe, along with carrying a greatsword - she adopted the two as as her weapon of choice as of late. Throughout her travels and training, she picked up on more weapons, becoming an expertise in handling nearly every single one. It's what makes her lethal in a fight - having knowledge of any weapon as well as her tail at her disposal made her a force to be reckon with.
Hair Color:
Snow white
Eye Color:
White and Blood Red
Skin Tone:
Warm Brown
Physique:
Well-proportioned and Athletic
Voice:
Authorative and euphonious
Laterality:
Ambidextrous
Demeanor:
Cold and Calculating
Scars:
Several mapped across her upper body and arms mainly; rope scars upon her biceps and wrists - few others placed elsewhere.
Recent:
Left arm appears to be jet black scales with a red tinge to them. Hands appear more 'claw-like' as well. She's missing her ribbon.
Art done by: Deja/Dove
Relations
relationship key
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♥ Romantic Relationship
♧ Sexual Relations
❣ Crush
⁂ Family
★ Trusted Friend
✔ Business
⧖ Lost contact
❥ Past lover
☠ Deceased
✘ Betrayed
☮ Positive
☢ Negative
● Neutral
≈ Confusing Feelings
⚔️ Rivals
M'razoh Vajra
★✔☮♥⧖
A stunning seeker that Al was hired to shadow and protect. Their first meeting was off on a shaky start but overtime their bond would strengthen and grow until soon, it would flourish into a love and passion they have found within each other. The two are inseparable and further down the line, they would propose to one another. As of recent, the man had turned up MIA after an expedition - the woman heartbroken and fearing the worse.
Artemis Krow
✔●
A Rava that Al has the 'pleasure' of knowing. She finds too much of herself in the woman - and it doesn't help the fact she realized she is the same age as her - just in Viera years. The woman is frustrating and brash, but Al has seen the strength she holds and respects her for that at the very least.
Izayoi Saito
★ ✔☮⚔️
A Rava that Al has met under particular circumstances way back then. It was a very feisty meeting one might say, the two already at each others throat from the get go but it seems that a friendship has formed between them. Though, their need for bashing one another in has not changed through all these years.
Jyaki Valewyn
⁂☮
A Xaela woman that Al has met through Kamari. She grew a protective streak immediately for the Xaela after seeing her in action, as well as due to the woman's ties to her history.
A'ven Tia
★☮
A Seeker Al met while at a festival in the East. At first - she was unsure of how to feel about the Miqo'te due to her past dealings with male Miqo'tes. After a few more encounters with the man, she warmed up to him. Now, after having been on some adventures together, the woman feels indebted to him.
Kujithka Abeho
✔☮
A Miqo'te Al came into contact with one Summer day. Being curious of the tent in which Kuji resides in as well as sells her wares in was a mistake on her part. Having to fight off the effects of her coercion - she was able to overlook her anger at being taken advantage of and instead gained a business partner as well as a stout ally.
Mitsue Kurosawa
★✔☮❥
A Raen that Al has known quite a bit and just recently got back into contact. Somehow the two have history with one another, as one can tell through their conversations. Though they appear to have clashing personalities, the two seem to get along well - bonding over their past.
Kyori Lunara
★✔☮≈
One of the few people that has seen her at her lowest, but it hasn't entirely mean they have a solid bond. Ideals and personalities clash with these two - but they both have a more common ground they stand upon than that they think. She respects the man's ability to keep focus and be straightforward, especially when her and his brother are in the same room.
Kamari Maeda
☮⚔️
A Raen that Al has history with. The two have gotten back in contact after his request to shadow a certain catboy. Rivals by heart - their recent constant and continuous meetings had led them to a slow budding friendship that is sure to last. Though - time will tell if this is to develop and not fall.
A'raxia Raka
★☮
A fiery Miqo'te that has anger as hot as the Sun and a bratty attitude; one of Al's first and closest friends in Eorzea. She encountered her while bartending - being drawn to her due to how she attracts trouble with a need to protect her. Al had always stuck by with her, watching the Miqo'te blossom as well as taking their steps to a brighter future.
OOC Information
Hey hey. My name is Alduin or Al for short (she/they). I'm a 21+ roleplayer and I've been playing this game for about 6 years now and have recently - just about 2019 - started roleplaying seriously on FFXIV. I've had a long history of roleplaying, more or so more than 10 years on different platforms and games. Though, forgive me for any grammatical mistakes that I make, punctuation and wording in my sentences. I tend to get wordy since English is not my mother tongue. I'm not a picky RPer, but I mostly prefer adventure, mature, dark, etc. I care not of how long plot lengths are but I prefer much longer ones that would enrapture me. I don't really have a set schedule on when I'm around but I'm usually online everyday late afternoons to late evenings (CST).
Roleplay Preferences
I will:
Combat RP. One-shot RP. Long-term RP. Dramatic plots. Heavy, feeling-driven plots. Romance. Sexual tension. Serious injury. Temporary injury and incapacitation of mind or body. Temporary captivity or imprisonment. Assassination attempts. Rivalries. Deep platonic friendships. Basically - I'm down for anything really.
I will not:
Allow lore breaking. Allow my character to be killed. Allow godmodding. OOCly planned romances, except under special circumstances.
Ask about:
ERP. Torture that leaves behind lasting, long-term effects (aka, longer than 3 months). Long-term and/or permanent injury. Long-term captivity or imprisonment. Significant tampering of the mind. Anything that is dramatically character-changing, or may have extremely negative implications for my character. Involvement of children in the RP (I will only allow this depending on the RP occurring).
Other:
Please for the love of God; If you are seeking to ERP or play out more mature themes, please be 18 years or older. If I find out that you are lying about your age, I will immediately drop you. No if and's and buts.
Adding onto this:
If you describe your character with a slur or any other demeaning buzzwords, (Futa, Trap, Femboy, etc.) I'm a bit iffy of you.
General PoliciesI'm a pretty laid back person so usually, I'm chill with a lot of things! Unless you go out of your way to be a dick or do some stupid shit, then we'll be usually cool. I consider myself a walking lorebook when it comes to the game but even so, I'm always down to RP any lore - so long as you're not breaking it badly or changing vital points. But, if you explain yourself out as well as your reasoning, then that's fine by me. I'm here to just chill, have fun and watch my poor character go through some shit.ERP/Romance: I generally made all my characters without the thought of ERP or romance in mind. Though - there will be points in my character's story that it will happen. I generally only allow it if the flow of RP is to dictate it to flow in that direction, as well as if the relationship between the characters is positive. I'm more of a slow burn person, wanting the romance and feelings to bud over time. But - there are some cases where I'm fine with ERP/Romance on the spot - that is if it ties with what is currently happening. You may also find me working at a couple venues here and there that offer services and should you wish to partake my characters, please abide by the 'What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas' mindset. Only when discussed am I okay with incorporating chance flings with my characters canon, otherwise, please abide by the rule.Combat/Injury: I am okay with either roll battles or emote battles. All I ask is that you don't godmod and accept the consequences of fighting. Any sort of injuries made are consented by both parties if sever, otherwise, go wild.
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FFXIV: Alduin Ro (Malboro)
If you need help with anything, I'm an omnirole that has nearly all roles geared out to the current max. I can help clear, callouts, farm, anything! Just give me a poke and I'll come running.