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RE: Your Character's Miniature Description! - Edgar - 08-21-2015
Item Flavour Text
Wind-Up Gandervalt
Comes with one Egi out of a possible three. Like its namesake's dual blooded nature, this automaton is powered by two different motors that refuse to work in tandem, leading to occasional operational failures.
Minion Guide
Wind-Up Gandervalt
Regarded by many to be too eccentric for his own good, Ser Gandervalt is known the world over for his status as a Primal Hunter and hurler of books. He is more proud of the latter.
Flavor Text
"If you hadn't moved out of the way that book would've hit its mark and I'd have 35 points instead of 30. How rude of you."
Interactions
Will ride on Accompaniment Node.
Will open and begin to read the contents of Page 63.
Will behave uniquely in the presence of Wind-Up GC leaders:
- Flame: Will scoff at.
- Adder: Will discuss politics with.
- Maelstrom: Will hug.
RE: Your Character's Miniature Description! - Oli! - 08-21-2015
Oh man, now I've gotta do one.
Wind-Up Oliwat (item):
Just as Oliwat had Clatterpouch, you, too, can have your very own mechanical companion to help explore Eorzea! Use this item to acquire the Wind-Up Oliwat minion.
Wind-Up Oliwat (minion guide):
According to the doll's likeness, the explorer Oliwat Kokiwat, this wind-up toy is constructed using long-lost technological advances uncovered over several generations by the Rattlepack Society. Exactly what those advances are, however, the Lalafell declined to say...
Behavior- Independent
Interactions:
- "Casts" Flare to "help" in combat.
- /doubts other mage wind-ups.
- Hugs Mammet minions.
- Hobbles over and stands next to Wind-Up Edda Vincents minions.
RE: Your Character's Miniature Description! - Leggerless - 08-22-2015
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Wind-up Elise
This recreation of the young lieutenant comes with a pair of tiny daggers, a small longsword, and a mini grimoire for all combat situations. Use item to acquire the Wind-up Elise minion.
Minion Guide:
Wind-up Elise
Commissioned by the Maelstrom after her promotion to Second Storm Lieutenant at 21 cycles, the automaton's purpose is providing morale to and assisting Maelstrom soldiers in the field. The goldsmith who designed her neglected the company's officer uniform, but the automaton's successful implementation quickly overshadowed the error.
Behavior:
Obedient
Interactions:
Wind-up Elise will (attempt to) assist you in combat. Weapon used is randomly selected at the start of combat.
On /beckon, Wind-up Elise climbs to your shoulder.
Wind-up Elise will eventually read a book after a period of no activity.
RE: Your Character's Miniature Description! - Spethah - 08-22-2015
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Wind-up Septhaja
A minature version of the master of traps, she will stop at nothing to get her hands on a new artifact! Use item to acquire the wind-up Septhaja minion.Â
When Selected
Summon your wind-up Septhaja minion. Unlike the real Septhaja, this one is less likely to cause friendly fire and self damage. Comes complete with irremovable grumpy glares.
Minion Guide
Wind-up Septhaja
Comissioned by Lady Septhaja Hellebore herself to accompany her intelligent Qiqirn mammet "Fidget", the Goldsmith's guild decided to ignore her request to make her look "amazing" and keep to her being realistic as possible right down to the absolute desire to be picked up by people taller than her.Â
Behavior: Independent
"She might be grumpy, but she's awfully kind at heart"
Interactions
Interacts with Qiqirn Mammet Fidget, hugging him.Â
/beckon will cause wind-up Septhaja to climb onto Player's shoulder
Randomly summons a mini Qiqirn Mammet Fidget for a brief moment as an idle stance.
RE: Your Character's Miniature Description! - rainichan - 08-22-2015
Wind-Up Caelia
Made by her grandmother in order to fill the void of missing her granddaughter turned into something of a business. Use item to acquire the Wind-Up Caelia minion.
Minion guide:
After making the doll to act as a stand-in to the real thing, others in the hamlet asked for a doll of her as well. Upon returning to visit, the rel Caelia was nearly overrun by miniatures of herself, and was concerned over the amount of fire damage that had not occurred to the hamlet itself.
Flavour text:
Don't be reckless? But that's precisely how I operate!
Behaviour: Independent
Interactions:
- Will sigh heavily and cross her arms before returning to default stance if you stand around too long.
- Will randomly cast "magic" which puffs out as its cast - minions can't cast magic, you know.
- Will climb up her owner and teeter dangerously on their shoulder/head on one foot.
RE: Your Character's Miniature Description! - Caspar - 08-23-2015
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Wind-up Virara
A small but painstakingly detailed mechanical doll, crafted in the likeness of a young Lalafel fistfighter. Use item to acquire the Wind-up Virara minion.
Minion Guide:
Wind-up Virara
She does not appear to be anyone famous, but this small doll's cold, star-ruby eye glimmers with faint determination. Has wind-up punch action, and is not suitable for small children. A one-of-a-kind mithrite spring coil assembly is secreted inside, and is maddeningly intricate, as well as hard to replace.
Behavior:
Independent
Interactions:
Wind-up Virara will stare unnervingly at your character regardless of where she is wandering to. Occasionally, she will stare at passerby in much the same manner.
Sometimes the minion will climb to the top of your head and cross her arms.
Sometimes the minion will appear to eat a small toy snack from inside its coat.
Sometimes will nod or bow to other minions enigmatically.
Will punch and perform kata randomly. This deals 1 damage if you stand directly over the minion.
RE: Your Character's Miniature Description! - Kellach Woods - 08-23-2015
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Wind-up ????
A mechanical doll representing a complete stranger. Comes with 13 different outfits! Use item to acquire the Wind-up ???? minion.
Minion Guide:
Wind-up ????
Who exactly is this? Even the goldsmith who painstakingly crafted this wind-up automaton has no idea. While it comes with 13 outfits, many have complained that they skimped on fabrics as they barely cover the automaton.
Behavior:
Independant
Interactions:
Will mimic behavior of any wind-up doll currently of the class his outfit is tagged with.
RE: Your Character's Miniature Description! - Nataru - 08-24-2015
Item Flavor Text
Wind-up Nataru
Need a buddy to help you dig for hidden shiny things? Or perhaps a little sparring partner? Use item to acquire the wind up Nataru minion.Â
Minion Guide
Wind-up Nataru
Armed with her lucky red jacket and rib cracking kicks, Nataru is an expert treasure hunter and skilled fistfighter that may if you're lucky help you find riches beyond imagination.Â
Behavior:
ObedientÂ
Interactions:
Will randomly open her first and second chakra gates
Will randomly don her goggles and dig holes.
If in proximity to a Nahare minion, Nataru will chase a pillow wielding Nahare.Â
RE: Your Character's Miniature Description! - Kai Motokawa - 08-24-2015
Item Flavor Text
Wind-up Kai Motokawa
This little Fortune Teller has her eyes set on you! The cards foretold of this union! Use item to obtain a Wind-up Kai Motokawa.
Minion Guide
Wind-up Kai Motokawa
A forgetful, Perky Fortune Teller whose escape from Othard left her thirsty for knowledge. Caution: She may steal unattended Grimories and Lore books.
Behavior:
ObedientÂ
Interactions:
Will Occasionally drop her Tarot Cards.
Will sit on your shoulder if you /beckon or /handover. (When Kai is mounted on your shoulder, she will either have her Tarot cards out or her grimorie.)
RE: Your Character's Miniature Description! - Pastry Army - 08-24-2015
Item Flavor Text
Wind-up Mistalv Arroway
A wind-up Fist of Rhalgr! One of many in a set, complete with Kung-fu grip action! Use item to obtain Wind-up Mistalv Arroway.
Minion Guide
Wind-up Mistalv Arroway
It is small wonder why anyone would take the time to make doll of the members of the once proud Fist of Rhalgr order. And the Blind monk proves that not even a disability can stop someone from becoming a proud and devout member of the monkhood. She comes complete with seeing cane and traditional Monk garments.Â
Flavor Text
Warning: Will attempt to open other doll's Chakra!
Behavior:
Independent
Interactions:
When idle will sit to meditate.
Will occasionally open her Chakra gates.
Will fight other minions.
Occasionally will bow to other players and minions.
Rarely will attempt to open another dolls Chakra.
RE: Your Character's Miniature Description! - Aduu Avagnar - 08-25-2015
Wind-up Void Hunter
Item Flavor Text
Recomended locations to leave: under the bed or in the closest. Or anywhere else where there be monsters.... Use item to obtain Wind-up Void Hunter
Minion Guide
Commissioned by the Immortal Flames to combat the worrying rise of minature voidsent, they called upon one of their own to provide some, rather exacting, specifications as to what it may come across.
Hover Text
I'll send you back to the void, you Goobbue Shite - Nako'li Chalahko
Behaviour: Independent
Interactions:
Will actively hunt any Voidsent minions.
If they come into contact, will perform a mini ritual and dismiss them.
RE: Your Character's Miniature Description! - I'nhalki - 08-25-2015
Wind-up I'nhalki
Item Flavor Text
Nearly unrecognizable due to its well-kempt hair.Â
Use item to obtain Wind-up I'nhalki.
Minion Guide
Commissioned by the Maelstrom for use as a diversionary field tool, this wind-up miqo'te is drawn to the smell of fish. Its previous owner failed to take this into account and lost a full moon's worth of salted rations.
Behavior:Â Independent
RE: Your Character's Miniature Description! - Manari - 08-25-2015
"This adorable little recreation of a Traditional Keeper of the Moon girl is... Wait... Where did she go? Better check the nearby bushes and trees."
This well crafted minion was designed by mechanical expert named Nahue Tanner who used to run a machine shop in a corner of Gridania. Where did he go? Why did he build it, and who exactly is the doll based on? No one knows for sure.
Behavior: Independent
RE: Your Character's Miniature Description! - Olofantur - 08-25-2015
Stole Nako'li's set up!
Wind up Quarimar
Item Flavor Text
A wind up Quarimar action figure! The least common of the "Illusions" set. Congratulations on your tiny little grumpy companion.
Minion Guide
Originally commissioned by the Ossuary to have stand on their desk and lecture want-to-be-Thaumaturges on the importance of patience. This little trouble maker was quickly abandoned after the guild realized that having a mouthy and often racist welcomer wasn't very wise.
Hover Text
"I've been called worse things by better people, you'll have to try harder~" - Quarimar
Behaviour: Obedient
Interactions:
If kept out for too long (1 hour) he will start bemoaning the lack of refreshment until he gets tea.
Any Scholarly minions will be chased around by Quarimar until he can talk to them.
RE: Your Character's Miniature Description! - Kalooeh - 08-26-2015
Wind-up Kal Numara
A MUCH smaller version of a rather strange "pirate". The thing's tangled mess of curly hair is nearly as big as it's body.
Lore:
No-one's quite sure who commisioned this minion but it's thought to be the one it's modelled after. Keep an eye on your booze and don't try to comb or brush out her hair, it'll just make it worse.
Comes with several random outfits, most of which are common of Lominsans, and may occasionally be seen with glasses or a bandana
Behavior:
Independent
May randomly start fights or flirt with other humanoid minions.
May flirt with random passerbies, especially Roegadyn or Highlanders
May attempt to pet Miqo'te minions.
May steal and hide your booze or random objects as a prank.
Will ride on her summoner's shoulders... sometimes. She may throw little stones or nuts at nearby people or minions if summoner is idle too long.
Will play with animal minions.
Will attempt to assist in battle by "shooting" at targets with either a bow or gun.
May cuddle up to other minions or the summoner.
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Wind-up Dheina Tayuun
A very tiny minion of an already tiny moonkeeper miqo'te conjurer.
Lore:
A very timid little moonkeeper, she requires quite a bit of attention and care, but will gladly bring you flowers and tiny crystals or help you care for your chocobo.
Behavior:
Independent
Attempts to fight enemies you are fighting by
Mostly sticks close to you or will sit on your shoulder.
Occasionally will run off and return with an armful of flowers or useless shiny objects.
Attempts to fight enemies you are fighting. At range she will "cast" spells, and with melee fighters she will try to hit the target with her staff, stab their ankles with daggers, or run around in a panic.
May try to distract the target with showy magic if summoner has the target's threat focus
Will hide behind your legs and possibly cry if nearby players or npcs shout or yell.
Will stare at you if you are cooking or eat anything.
Will follow your chocobo when summoned.
Will get excited and "feed" or play with chocobo minions
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Wind-up Sam Redsteele
Whatever the original purpose of this automaton was, it doesn't seem to do much. At least you have some company on your adventures.
Lore:
We're not sure who created these automatons or even why, as there doesn't seem to really be anything special about them or the person they're modelled after.
Behavior:
Obedient
Will sit on your shoulder when beckoned.
Occasionally seen playing with tiny fireballs or flipping around a dagger while idling.
Will "help" with harvesting from botany nodes.
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Wind-up Armimi Armi
This Automaton doesn't seem to have much interest in being here.
Lore:
This rather serious lady seems far more interested in her studies and alchemy experiments than anything you're doing most of the time.
Behavior:
Independent
Will pull out a tome of some sort to read from whenever idling.
Occasionally wanders off to examine random objects or nearby minions.
Attempts to fight enemies you are fighting by stabbing the target or "casting" fireballs or little bolts of lightning.
Will watch the player while crafting for alchemy.
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Wind-up Cardea Moriliin
Unlike the real thing, this one is far less likely to try to kill you.
Lore:
Commissioned by the woman herself, it is a surprisingly loyal companion that will fight by your side or help with dispatching a rival by slipping something in their drink or helping with a distraction.
Take care to avoid offending the thing though or you may find yourself on the other end... or at least missing most your gil and your automaton
Behavior:
Obedient
Prefers to sit on your shoulder rather than walking. Pouts when made to walk
On occassion, will flirt with other humanoid or beast tribe minions. May attempt to "kill" them at random. Will disappear if attempt fails and needs to be resummoned.
"Steals" coins from other players (They won't actually lose anything)
Will spare with other puglists, monks, and rogue, or ninja type minions
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Wind-up Samhain
Whoever agreed to help create this mini-version of this woman must hate society
Lore:
Commissioned by it's namesake to an unknown goldsmith, these automata can wreck havoc if not carefully monitored while out. Keep any real blades out of reach.
Behavior:
Independent
Will attack other minions without warning, especially if male.
If you idle for more than 30 minutes or afks, it will attack your feet with with it's toy axe.
Will attack the feet of nearby afk players