Xerys Phen
 Xerys Phen
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| Race | Hyur |
| Clan | Midlander |
| Citizenship | Ul'dah |
| Age | 24 |
| Sexual Orientation | Unknown |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Patron Deity | Halone |
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Character
General
A native of the Central Shroud, Xerys grew up right around the hamlet of Bentbranch Meadows. His father, Geralt, was a carpenter for their neighbors and his mother, Ryveena, a botanist and local medicine woman. At a young age Xerys became utterly enamored by the pristine beauty of the nature around him, and gained a particular affinity towards the chocobos raised in Bentbranch. Many days he would sit by the stables watching the trainers and breeders work with the chocobos and while part of him felt guilty for having domesticated such beautiful creatures, the selfish side of him was thrilled that he had the chance to interact with them on a daily basis. Every person in the hamlet was given the opportunity to choose their own life path, so long as a choice was made by their 10th birthday. Around the age of 8 Xerys knew he had to seriously start considering what life path her would choose. He knew that he wanted to work with chocobos in some capacity, but didn't find breeding or training that interesting. It dawned on him one day as he was out in the Central Shroud with his mother that he could help his family and neighbors by hunting wild game in the woods, using the chocobos keen sense of smell to help him. He devoted himself to this life path with a determination and focus his parents had never seen before in their care-free son. Xerys made the bow, a naturally proficient weapon for hunting, his armament of choice and in just 3 short years, at the age of 11, Xerys had become the lead hunter in and around the village and was given the opportunity to train the younger boys who also wanted to choose hunting as their life path.
At 13 Xerys' success took a turn for the worse. During a village festival honoring Nophica for the bountiful harvest provided in the previous season a pair of Twin Adder guards approached Xerys. They were very stern and came bearing devastating news. Xerys' parents were found dead in the woods. The Adder members explained that the bodies were mauled beyond recognition; the only distinguishing feature was the family seal embroidered onto their clothes, and the only trace evidence a single feather. Xerys knew right away what the feather was from, it was from an Ixali hunter. He ran home gathered his belongings and went out into the shroud searching for any Ixal warriors he could find completely slaughtering them in a rampage.
Realizing there was nothing left for him in Bentbranch save a couple of flightless birds and dark memories, Xerys abandoned everything he had previously known and became a nomad traveling all over Eorzea. Throughout the 11 years from that dark day Xerys heard many stories like his of families being torn apart by the threat of nearby beast tribes. He made it his new life path to stop these threats wherever they may be. This new life path has led him to the city of Ul'dah where he hears word of yet an even more powerful threat, and so he begins -"A Life Reborn."
Appearance
Long black hair with dark indigo streaks. Blue eyes. A tattoo near his left eye, reminiscent of his family crest so he may never forget where he comes from and what he's fighting for.
Behavior
Xerys is a genuinely nice person and is friendly to just about everyone he meets. He's respectful of authority, but yet knows when to jump into action and take charge of a situation. He can come off as shy and reserved at times depending on what he's been thinking about or whether or not somebody has said something to trigger a memory of his. A fierce and loyal friend, Xerys will stop at nothing to protect the ones he cares about. He refuses to lose more "family" than he already has.
Combat
General
While extremely proficient in the bow, Xerys has sparred no expense in his quest to protect Eorzea from the threat of the beastmen tribes and so has branched into all manner of combat. He strives to master all styles of combat so as to better adjust his fighting style to any given threat.
Tendencies
Likes
- Chocobos
- Nature
- Making friends
- Protecting those he cares about
Dislikes
- Injustice
- Dishonesty
- Seafood
- A disrespect for nature
Hobbies/Talents
- Swimming
- Playing his harp in a secluded part of the woods
- Reading ancient texts on past conflicts
- A fast learner who is always willing to pick up a few new tricks
Relationships
Family
Gerralt Phen - Deceased
Ryveena Phen - Deceased
Friends
Has made numerous friends throughout his travels, many of whom he does not keep in touch with for fear of growing too close and losing them. He has, however, committed himself as a member of the Echo Knights as well as the Immortal Flames.
Enemies
Annotations
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