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vincmachine · **07-17-2013, 12:42 AM**

i plain on playing a Roe female as well, 15, but TALL, I"m going to have it where she remembers the moon falling and warning her family/ mother, tho I"m not sure how home life in their village ( in the spine area) would be like...

Chocobald · **07-17-2013, 05:48 PM**

Quote:Unfortunately, due to a misinterpretation of 'Small-Big' and aÂ slightly lazy Lalafel registration clerk, her new name came out as Size Queen.

I think I've never laughed so hard at a character background before! But seriously, awesome character all around.

It is very nice to see creative players showing off their Roegadyn, suddenly it's not as lonely as before!Â

After reading your feedback and characters I decided to go with the boisterous gladiator. I dunno, I think it clicks with most of the concepts posted here, I can see some really fun interaction with you guys;

Macey · **07-23-2013, 09:45 PM**

(07-17-2013, 05:48 PM)Chocobald Wrote:
Quote:Unfortunately, due to a misinterpretation of 'Small-Big' and aÂ slightly lazy Lalafel registration clerk, her new name came out as Size Queen.

I think I've never laughed so hard at a character background before! But seriously, awesome character all around.

It is very nice to see creative players showing off their Roegadyn, suddenly it's not as lonely as before!Â

After reading your feedback and characters I decided to go with the boisterous gladiator. I dunno, I think it clicks with most of the concepts posted here, I can see some really fun interaction with you guys;

LOL thanks!Â Big Grin

Syggfryd · **07-26-2013, 12:38 AM**

Good stuff so far!

I'm making another Sea Wolf character, Syggfryd Eyriwilfsyn. Good to know he has some living, breathing brethren somewhere out there!

He's from a village that has recently elected to return to their pirate rootsÂ after generations of being peaceful and honorable (a strong minority strongly opposes this new policy, but the elders ordered it). He's training to be a Marauder, for the time being, but that's more because he's been forced into it than anything else. He interprets his name as "peaceful victory," to give you an idea of his actual intentions.

Anyway, is anyone else struggling to find good Sea Wolf/Roegadyn lore?

Here's all I have:

The game says that they used to be violent pirates and raiders, until Limsa Lominsa's armada put them out of business. It then continues that they are often sailors or mercenaries at sea, that they used to live up North on some islands as fishermen (and Roegadyn still exist there), and that's about everything, besides naming conventions.
One can speculate that they populated all of the area around Vylbrand and Northwestern Aldenard (on the Strait of Merlthor and the Indigo Deep). The Hellsguard have lived in the mountains of Dravinia near Sharlayan, so it would make sense for the Sea Wolves to be nearby.
BUT - rumors of a Garlean invasion of Sharlayan at some point between Silvertear Lake 20 cycles ago and Carteneau Flats 5 cycles ago mean that any Sea Wolves who lived nearby have likely fled South somewhere else. This is what happened to Sygg's village and is the main reason they had to take to being pirates.

If you guys have anything else to add lore-wise, I'd love to hear it! I'm really struggling to find stuff.

Falkner · **08-09-2013, 09:27 PM**

Oh my,
why did I stumbled upon this thread just now? I'm so late to the party!

(07-15-2013, 11:04 PM)Chocobald Wrote: - Cute yet Brash Sea Wolf

With axe in hand and with a thirst for action, this youngster will cut anything in front of him with glee.

I like it, sir.
IMO, yes a simple concept yet has a lot of fun potential! Especially if that Brash 'Wolf is a little not right in the head too!

Friend: "Hey look at that! Why do those chickens cross the road?"

Brash : "Because if they don't... *Lift his axe* Imma gonna ax them all! YAARRR!!"

(07-17-2013, 12:34 AM)Macey Wrote: Unfortunately, due to a misinterpretation of 'Small-Big' and aÂ slightly lazy Lalafel registration clerk, her new name came out as Size Queen.

Oh no not them Lalafells again... Twisting 'Wolves' names around in whatever direction they see fit! I wonder if that clerk once worked as a tour guide somewhere... Laugh

*Offers high-five for comedic Roes!

No, seriously, can't wait to run into Ms. Queen in game, it will be fun!
Sprinkled with a little insanity of course!

LandStander · **08-10-2013, 02:53 AM**

I suppose this would be a good spot to post something like this as I don't like starting new threads for some reason. Since it has been stated that Roegadyn names are influenced by an old version of the Germanic language (a lore team in Germany actually helped write up the Roegadyns) and this is one of the few races we actually have with a few translated words (their names) do you think that for the most part their language might have been Germanic as well?Â

I ask this because I have been playing my Roegadyn as someone who still speaks and understands the native language (having a large influence from her traditional grandfather). Though it's not like she would have full blown conversations with people, she just sometimes blurts out Germanic phrases; like calling people idiots in German. Do you think this is bending the lore too much and I should just drop it?

And to add to your lore thing Syggfryd. The wiki states that the Hellsguard lived by a volcano which they guarded the gates to believing it was some kind of gate to the underworld. They stand guard there making sure the souls of the dead don't return back to the land of the living. Sea Wolves were island dwellers and Hellsguards were mountain people ^^.Â

12:08 is when he starts talking about the Roegadyn stuff with I think somewhere around 11 minutes he will pronounce Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn's name and a few others Big Grin

Â

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlUH2fKOdgQ

Here is the old lore forums as well in case anyone wanted to look around.

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/forums/491-Lore

And this guy on youtube does a pretty good job with summing up Roegadyn lore ^^.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ri3JEUAZ0

Syggfryd · **08-10-2013, 03:18 AM**

(08-10-2013, 02:53 AM)LandStander Wrote: I suppose this would be a good spot to post something like this as I don't like starting new threads for some reason. Since it has been stated that Roegadyn names are influenced by an old version of the Germanic language (a lore team in Germany actually helped write up the Roegadyns) and this is one of the few races we actually have with a few translated words (their names) do you think that for the most part their language might have been Germanic as well?Â

I ask this because I have been playing my Roegadyn as someone who still speaks and understands the native language (having a large influence from her traditional grandfather). Though it's not like she would have full blown conversations with people, she just sometimes blurts out Germanic phrases; like calling people idiots in German. Do you think this is bending the lore too much and I should just drop it?

You ought to be careful, since the language is modified a little. If you know German, make sure you study the changes to the language in Roegadyn. Oftentimes the change is just changing a few consonants and vowels up. Use these patterns to craft new words if necessary. And, to be honest, I'd say you can always say it's "Engladyn," so to speak. In other words, just because you're saying it doesn't mean it's the proper way of speaking ancient Roegadyn. I really like your idea and will probably incorporate the same thing to some extent!

I was astonished that the word "mother" had been lost over time...I'm guessing it would have been "Muttyr," based on their changes to other words, but it's technically not in there. Technically, it is logical that "mother" isn't used in names (though "wife," "daugher," "maid," etc. all are), but I just find it weird that such a fundamental word would be lost before so many other obscure ones.

LandStander · **08-10-2013, 01:54 PM**

You are absolutely correct! He did say it was a quasi form of the language. Thanks for the feedback. Maybe if I don't get too lazy I will try writing up a little phrase book or something.Â

Looking at the dictionary I can totally see which words Fernhawles came up with. Iron ---> Iyrn, Sword ---> Swerd, hahahaha xD. I see a few words that have stayed completely German: Dog ---> Hund, Steel---> Stahl. I have no idea how they got Holsk from Fast thoughÂ Dazed

. I need Fernhawles email to see what kind of patterns he used lol.Â

You are probably dead on with the whole mother thing. He added an r at the end of Hund to make Hundr, though it was in parentheses, and seems to follow this rule with a few different words.

xaaniko · **08-10-2013, 02:16 PM**

Just dropping my Roegal in here for good measure! Actually, all the information (there's not much) is on the wiki, here.

I actually had my heart set on the name 'Xanthe' from Beta before I even found this website and looked into the naming conventions. I'm glad I did though, as it helped flesh out my character's background.

I'm glad there are a few of us who are playing as Roegadyn. I wouldn't worry if backgrounds/personalities are similar because this won't matter one bit once we actually get to know our characters more. Obviously, if you stick to traditional Roe backgrounds, they are all going to be from the same place (and maybe they knew each other from there) so that could be interesting to RP with.

Hayden · **08-10-2013, 04:05 PM**

As one of the vetrin Roegadyn RPers around I will toss my two cents in.

I went "Grizzled Miner"

Hayden is a happy go lucky, blue collar kind of guy. The sort you always find with a drink in his hand and a song on his lips.Â

He isn't overly chipper, he isn't overly grumpy, he is the every man so to speak. Sure he is as big as a mountain, but his heart is as gentle as a kittens.

My main non gathering/Crafting class is White mage followed by Gladiator. Those are really the only two I plan to keep IC.Â

My reasoning for this personality was simple. There seemed to be far to many grumpy hard and mean type Roeg npc's and the happy overly cheerful dumb guy didn't seem my style ether.Â

so I went with this.

Lizzo · **08-10-2013, 04:16 PM**

My Roegal, Sigyn, is going to be rather quiet and easily embarrassed, but with a fierce determination to defending those she's closest to.

Sigyn Bloebloud

Salty Lake · **08-11-2013, 12:12 PM**

(08-10-2013, 04:16 PM)Lizzo Wrote: My Roegal, Sigyn, is going to be rather quiet and easily embarrassed, but with a fierce determination to defending those she's closest to.

[/url][url=http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Sigyn_Bloebloud]Sigyn Bloebloud

Cool! Â I am also planning on playing a gay roegirl too (but in her 30s). Â She's immodest, extroverted, and a bit of a bully. Â Hope our characters can meet up!

Quote:
The game says that they used to be violent pirates and raiders, until Limsa Lominsa's armada put them out of business. It then continues that they are often sailors or mercenaries at sea, that they used to live up North on some islands as fishermen (and Roegadyn still exist there), and that's about everything, besides naming conventions.

Is there anywhere I can find the names of roe villages? Â I'd like my character to have some poor, rural parents she sends money to.

LeCard · **11-18-2013, 04:02 AM**

Name: Lubblyss Zwelfskalwyn

Nicknames/Aliases: Datura (open to others)

This character should be leveled enough to be ready for RP starting this Wednesday, should any of you other (Balmung) Roes want to hit me up for RP.

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