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An Identity Crisis of Digital Proportion


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08-15-2015, 04:52 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-15-2015, 04:54 PM by Solistor.)
SO, I've been lurking around the RPC for about a day now; browsing random wiki pages, checking out the writing prompts in the workshop section, etc., and I've been feeling a little intimidated by just how "everybody knows everybody" this community seems. It feels like if I made a character that appears like a knock-off of someone else's character I'd be crucified. I know I really shouldn't worry, but I care way too much what other people think, especially if I'm going to be interacting with them for an extended period of time.

To that end, I must ask for a review on my two character ideas that I've been juggling around until such time that Balmung is available to create a character on. These won't be extensive histories of each character, more just a general profile of who they are and what defines them. Since they both share a central theme (tossing a coin for decisions, the same motto, and a faith in chance), I'm only going to be using one of the two. I have a favor for Arlon, because pirates are a theme close to my heart, but I know the theme has been done to death and back.

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H'leus Fynniwyn
Seeker of the Sun Miqo'te
Age: 26
Born in the salty sea breeze of La Noscea, Leus belonged to the Gigantoad tribe of Miqo'te. For much of his childhood, he learned of the customs and traditions of his tribe. However, before all of them could sink in, his village was raided by a crew of pirates, and he was stolen away along with a couple of the other children. Days passed as the frightened children knew not where they were going. Finally, the sun shone through, and they were taken above decks to be sold off. Most of them were probably sold to slavers - Leus hadn't seen them since - but Leus himself was taken by a swarthy Roegadyn by the name of Arngrym Fynniwyn. Leus' relationship with Arngrym was odd; He was, by technical definition, a slave, but the Roe didn't treat him as one. Arngrym instead trained Leus in the ways of pugilism, and taught him well. Leus came to a sort of respect for Arngrym, even picking up his habit of tossing a coin to make decisions. The old Roe's motto never left Leus: "Let's leave it to chance, then." Unfortunately, not everything was as easy. Once Leus came of age, Arngrym started forcing him into the arena to fight for coin. Though, thanks to Leus' odd respect of his captor, he indirectly learned to value this gil that he made just as much as Anrgrym did.

Eventually, Anrgrym passed away, and Leus was finally free. Though, all he knew was fighting and making money; surely there was a place for him in Eorzea?

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Arlon Sterling
Highlander Hyur
Age: 38
A stalwart sailor with a past of piracy, Arlon Sterling was once known as "The Silver Emperor" amongst his crew for both the silver coin he kept with him at all times and his demanding nature. Many like to joke that Arlon was born on a ship since he's so at home on one, but for those who know Arlon, the jest rings true. Born to Jonathan Sterling - a pirate captain - Arlon was raised by a crew rather than his own father. As such, he had a difficult childhood, balancing respect for his biological father with the resentment that comes from being neglected by him. Either way, there was no doubt that Arlon was growing up to be a pirate just like his dad. He learned the way all new pirates did: by starting from the bottom. After a grueling childhood of cleaning the ship and dodging spittle, Arlon was finally able to heft an axe. As he went on raids, he picked up more and more from his father and his crew. As he stayed in the cabin at night, he learned much of what his mother knew. He gained an insight into his father's ideals. He learned of the Sterling Seal, an old silver coin that had been passed down through generations of Sterling pirates and was a symbol of leadership. After learning of his father's history, Arlon had a newfound respect for him and strived to be the son he wanted.

Years of piracy takes a toll on a body, and while Jonathan was as salty as they come, the sea eventually swallows all. Before his passing, Jonathan gave Arlon the family's Seal, and entrusted the ship and the family legacy to him. Arlon took the helm and steered the crew for nearly a decade before they were finally caught by the Lominsan Yellowjackets. Most of the crew were executed, but Arlon was given a chance to turn his skills over to the Lominsan Navy. Seeing as only a fool or an absurdly lucky man would turn down such an offer, Arlon took out the Sterling Seal and uttered one line: "Let's leave it to chance, then." No one knows what face landed up, but the fact that Arlon still stands today in the Lominsan Navy is a testament to his unwavering honor to the result of a coin's fall.

And that's that! Let me know your thoughts and any ways I can improve a characters' story!
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An Identity Crisis of Digital Proportion - by Solistor - 08-15-2015, 04:52 PM
RE: An Identity Crisis of Digital Proportion - by Chris Ganale - 08-15-2015, 05:21 PM
RE: An Identity Crisis of Digital Proportion - by 13uddy - 08-16-2015, 02:09 PM
RE: An Identity Crisis of Digital Proportion - by Roe Dad - 08-16-2015, 02:14 PM
RE: An Identity Crisis of Digital Proportion - by Sounsyy - 08-16-2015, 02:29 PM
RE: An Identity Crisis of Digital Proportion - by Aya - 08-16-2015, 02:30 PM
RE: An Identity Crisis of Digital Proportion - by Solistor - 08-16-2015, 02:56 PM
RE: An Identity Crisis of Digital Proportion - by Oli! - 08-16-2015, 03:36 PM
RE: An Identity Crisis of Digital Proportion - by I'nhalki - 08-17-2015, 01:39 AM
RE: An Identity Crisis of Digital Proportion - by Sounsyy - 08-17-2015, 08:06 AM
RE: An Identity Crisis of Digital Proportion - by I'nhalki - 08-17-2015, 07:27 PM
RE: An Identity Crisis of Digital Proportion - by Gegenji - 08-17-2015, 09:02 AM
RE: An Identity Crisis of Digital Proportion - by Solistor - 08-17-2015, 03:18 PM

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