Ruran

Here are a few to get you started on Balmung: General RP connections server: Balmung RP Network (BRPN). Finding RP neighbors, if you have housing: The Neighborhood. EU/active during EU hours: EU Discord. Xaela-specific: Game of Dawn Thrones. There are plenty others, I'm sure!

Ah dang, been a few months. Went through Inktober, as well as did a giveaway in November! Here are the highlights, though everything (including all 31 days of Inktober -wheeze-) can be found on the art tag on my tumblr. With all that madness out of the way, I'm aiming to open commissions in January!

I have a few quiet/neutral characters myself, and it all comes down to motivation. What spurs them forward? What drives them to action? What do they need? Everyone needs something, whether it's supplies or healing or work—or more complex, like the need to protect, redeem, hide, or feel fulfilled. It's by pinpointing their motivations, and the reason behind them, that will make connecting with others a whole lot easier. A quiet and neutral/monotone character that immediately comes to mind is Ginko from the manga/anime series Mushishi. He's largely neutral to what is taking place, and instead he focuses on remedying the situation according to necessity. The episodes are slow and thoughtful, and it's the bizarre situations around him that reveal more about Ginko, not dialogue. Another character is Max from Mad Max. He barely says anything, and he's very neutral to the world as a whole. He's driven by survival, only speaking when he needs something, or when he's actively trying to connect. Max is a genius protagonist in that by simply existing, he allows the other characters around him to shine. Maybe trying to find a way for your character to support others' goals, is an idea. There's a great guide about 'Loner'/quiet characters here: http://nerobombs.tumblr.com/post/157461161197/writing-loners And this one: http://northhelps.tumblr.com/post/59977746247/every-trait-has-its-underlying-reasons-in-this Hope that helps!

I've found myself strangely unmotivated to take screenshots lately. Part of me wants to set out and spend an hour or two to get some fancy shots of Ruran and alts (especially with all the gpose upgrades), but then I get distracted by something else, and then the evening is over. But I have managed to take/edit a few! Under the Spoiler because apparently I like vertical screenshots now.

Thank you very much! Your art is lovely as well. I followed you back! More stuff! One of my alts, Vienne Livaudais. And some doodles of my other characters. ... I thought I did more than this recently. -squints- I know I've got more in the works! Just a lazy month I suppose.

Oh dang been a while, here's a little bump, hello again. Got rid of listing alts altogether because what is an alt I mean really. Now just links to my Roster! General housecleaning on Linkshells and RP Styles.

N-nailed it.

Hng, Narah. ;_; <3 More stuff! A couple half-masked Rurans. And Madoc, my xaela alt. Did another follower giveaway on my main tumblr, gave out some portraits! Still have one more to make, but here are the first three. The art train don't stop

Hhhhh thank you, Aysun! C: No commissions lately, but some sketches to tide me over: And a Wind-up Ruran!

The art, it continues. A surprise gift for Phi Atsuho/Seya Braisaux! And a commission for Drazi and Koneko! A+ lizards.

Another commission slot down, a two-parter for Kaya Chalahko!: A gift for Arshtat Ejinn (Hithren) for being awesome: And a little thing for myself, Ruran done in the style/theme of Persona 5, a GOOD GAME AH:

I turned Ruran into a Lalafell for April Fools and it was the best decision I've ever made. Little Ruran Vas and the Adventures of Qarn! (Ellere Valahan went mini as well!) And some gifs, they kill me

The commission train continues. This time for Chrys Lionwright and Nicholas Holt! And a little sketch for myself, my new alt, Vienne Livaudais!

No. No, you cannot convince me to participate in this trickery, this silly game to make fools of us— *sees Meishali's art as prize* ... *slams tiny fists down* KUPOPO KUPO.

Hhhhngh thank you Narah! <3 Another commission down, this time for Sun'ra Zhawn!

Ruran Vas You defeat the Misguided Knight! - You obtain a weathered longsword. - You obtain a wooden mask. - You obtain a vial of spoken tears. - You obtain shame for kicking down a poor sad swordsman who just wants to help people, you monster. - You obtain 2 gil. Madoc Parnell You defeat the Boisterous Berserker! - You obtain a flask of dark ale. - You obtain an ejinn warrior charm. - You obtain a shirt. - You obtain 69 gil. - You completed a quest objective for "Yes, innuendos, very funny, haha."

Ayyy welcome! Nebbs post is fantastic! If you're looking for even more opportunities, I'd also suggest looking at the FFXIV Balmung Event tumblr, it puts out updates every week with routine tavern nights and other such events that might not appear on the forum calendar. But other than that, yes! Level up enough to get places/dye your gear, then keep your eyes open. Good luck, and have fun!

Thank you for your interest and support! I can put you in the waistlist--then notice you whenever I open my commissions again, if you're up for it! *__* Of course! Sign me up please!

Ah! I love your style, and just barely missed a chance at a slot! Good luck with commissions, you'll do great! I will be watching closely for another opportunity. +_+

The malicious greatsword, Malcontent, lay on Madoc’s lap as he stared across the dimly lit room. Battle-calloused fingers of his right hand grazed over the blade, though his focus lay ahead on nothing. The quiet sounds of Arshtat preparing food behind a nearby partition barely reached him through his muddled haze. On occasion, his dark eyes twitched, or his nose wrinkled with a scowl. The smirk had been long-forgotten on the Xaela’s lips. He could no longer tell if the anger he felt was his or Malcontent’s. It had all begun to bleed together into one, unified, barely-contained fury. Breaking the silence, a smug voice rolled. “A͞nd̶ h̶e͝re̡ y̨’͢th͘ou͠g̡h̸t ͟I w̨as̶ ḑèa̡d,”͝ the vision of Stanton grinned as he leaned against the far wall. “Piece of shite,” Madoc’s low voice grumbled, sleep-deprived eyes blinking blearily. “Can’t even…die properly…” The man appeared before him, leaning in to stare, mere ilms from Madoc’s horned face. “O̶h̢, I̸'l͟l alwa͡y̨s ͠be̢ ͘h̢er̸e͡.̛ ҉‘̛O͞w̕'s͢ i͢t ̛f͘eel͝…̢k̨no͏ẃin͘’ ͘ye̕’͡re p̛ow͡e͏rle͞s͝s? H̕a̛viǹ’ noth͡ín’̷ ͏to҉ do ̴b̢uţ ͟wa̴iţ, l̀i͘k͝e ̨t͠he͜ we͢ąk̢ w̨hęlp y’͜a̵r̢e?” Madoc’s right hand twitched. He met the man’s gaze. Black eyes glowered, but words stayed locked in his throat. “S̛t̛ill̕ ͝t͞h͠i̷n̶k̷ ͞ye’̢rę b̧e͏tter ҉t͡h́a͞n m̡e?͡”̶ “Aye.” Madoc only offered a shaking whisper in reply. Unconvincing. Losing. “̵N̛ay͠," Stanton corrected with a laugh, “͝You ͡a̶n̴’ m͝è a͏in̨'̢t͞ ͡s͡ǫ ͢diffe̛r̶ent.̸ ́Kil͝l̡in͢'̵s in ye’ ͟blo͠o̵d́.͏ …̶Alwa҉ýs h̢as̵ ͜b͡ee͏n.͞” The rage in Madoc burned red-hot, and the symbol on his palm felt as if it could burst into flame. Each bone and tendon in his right hand tightened and flinched against metal, eager to grip the hilt of the brutal, whispering blade. His breathing was heavy as he struggled to remain in control of himself. “̸Śo,͞” Stanton smirked, then reached and touched the back of Madoc’s hand with his fingertips. “͘Thin͞k it’s̸ tìm͜e͝ to҉ do wha͢t ҉y̡e’̧r̕e͞ g̶o͘od͜ a̷t…҉” At the touch, the palm’s mark pulsed. And then, Madoc saw red. The sword’s aether. Blood. The ring. The ring. The crimson band snapped into Madoc’s mind with a catch of his breath. The thought then burned like a strong drink. Lingered like a good kiss. His heart raced. He stood despite not willing it, and his chest tightened with a low rumble. Old habits, old desires, surfaced. Suddenly, nothing else mattered. He’d given the ring to Oyuu for safekeeping. To stop him from doing something he'd regret. But now, he needed it. “Go̢ g̸et it,”̷ the voice of Stanton whispered. Hearing him rise, Arshtat peeked behind the wall. Grey eyes widened as she saw the greatsword in his hand, accompanying the darkened expression on his face. “Madoc..?” The scarred Xaela did not reply. He stormed out the door and into the main hall of the Order of Ouroboros, leaving a trail of scarlet aether in his wake. Stanton smiled and followed. (Art by me, animation by Hithren!)

Where is the lie?

UGH YES, precious lizard bab. ;; It's a shame that tigers are only used a handful of times so far (since they aren't native), so hopefully the new expansion will make better use of them!

Quietly screaming hopes with an RP partner of mine that they'll give some sort of tiger minion or mount when the expansion rolls around. Our xaelas are in desperate need of a striped fluff protector. And more Xaela tribe/Steppes-themed furniture. Rustic, hunting, handcrafted stuff! -crosses all the fingers-

Helloooo, welcome! Lovely avatar and signature!

Ayyyy welcome! Hey, there's always forum/messenger RP if you want to connect with characters on Balmung. I know a few people who can't afford to play/are more comfortable with RP outside the game, and it works well for them. Might be worth a shot if you can't find much on Faerie!