Auri

Thank you so much for having me out! I had a great time, and met some really great people! :thumbsup:

Well, that was an interesting day! I was a little apprehensive at first about going to a strange place filled with strangers, but I'm glad I did. The place was absolutely beautiful. Far nicer than anywhere I've ever stayed. Whom ever lives there, is very lucky! First, I was met a the door by a very pretty lady. She seemed nice, and was welcoming. Then I found myself in a rather large room filled with strangers, all buzzing and exchanging pleasantries from what I could tell. I must admit, I felt rather out of place. I mean, I'm a Highland girl. And a rather secluded one at that. I've never been one for large gatherings and the like. I've always felt out of place, even amongst my own. I wish I could explain it but I can't. Anyway, after awhile I felt like I needed air so I just had to look around outside. I'll admit, the area was just as lovely as inside. Standing there, taking in the air and listening to the sound of the waves I heard laughter behind me. It's been a long time since I've heard that sound so naturally I was intrigued. The next thing I know I found myself having the most pleasant conversation I've had in..well, a long time. Before I knew it, three were six and for a moment, I kind of forgot myself. Somewhere in the deep recesses of my mind, I can remember laughing as a young girl. Laughing all the time, and feeling happy. It's a struggle to visit that place. It's like trying to reach out and grab the stars. You can see them, and it may seem like you can almost touch them, but no matter how hard you try..you just can't. And such are those memories. But, for a little while there? I felt normal, even forgot what it was I was trying to recall. Because I found myself laughing so much, and so often..well, let me just say I am glad I went there. I do hope to see them again sometime. It felt good to laugh. Just how I imagine it must have been in that place that eludes me still. One day perhaps..

I. Basic Info Characters: Auriana Wynter Linkshells: Aetherial Warriors Primary RP linkshell: Aetherial Warriors II. RP Style Mostly free form, but am adaptable. Story lines, plots, all of it welcome! Tavern RP is ok, but not every day. I'm IC at all times, unless I'm running solo quests and buzzing about. However, if approached, the IC light flips on immediately unless approached OOCly. Make sense? Amount of RP (light, medium, heavy): Heavy to moderate depending on who you ask. I love RP, and everything about it. OOC is welcome of course, because lets face it..sometimes you've got to ask a question right? Or maybe just know the player a little better before the "plot thickens". So yes, I'm quite open to OOC as well. But RP is, and always will be first and foremost. Views on RP combat and injuries: Absolutely. If you play rough, you're going to get hurt. Play with fire, you're getting burned ect.. I would however be hesitant on maiming, scaring, or limb loss of my character and the like unless it was for a VERY good reason. Not completely off the table, but must be a good reason and hopefully agreed upon prior to. Views on IC romance: Open to it. Not looking for it, but life happens, and we are all supposed to be adults. If a story and the characters take that direction so bit it. That said, there are boundaries, I.E: Everything must be IC, and remain IC. And that should say it all right there! Views on non-romantic RP (family ties, etc): All for it! If it can be worked in through RP, make sense and fit the story by all means! It would have to be developed over time, and trust built of course. But sure, all for it. Views on lore: I don't know a LOT of it. I know just enough to get by, and or make a fool of myself! For now anyway! But all joking aside, lore is important so I will be doing my part to learn as much as I can and adhere as best I can. Views on chat functions (/say, /linkshell, etc): Chat is obviously important. It pretty much goes without saying, when your in someone elses house, you play by their rules. If i'm in someone elses shell, and that chat is IC, then it's IC. If its OOC, then it's OOC. It is what it is! III. Other Info Country: USA Timezone: Eastern Contact info: PM's preferred here, or if IG you know the drill! [align=center][glow=blue]~Special announcements can be found in the posts below~[/glow][/align]

As I sit here, staring at the horizon, I can't help but wonder what it must be like to have a place to call home. I don't mean a structure, or even a city. I mean a place to belong. Somewhere that makes you feel safe. Like I imagine I felt as a child. I count on my own self for that I suppose, just as I always have. I suppose I could have stayed at the foot of the mountains with the Ironhands, but in spite of all they had done, and the years spent, that was not my home. But, I'm done thinking of that subject for awhile. It only serves to irritate me and distract me. I made it back to the markets today, this time I actually managed to sell my whole haul. Well, most of it anyway. I couldn't help but notice the smell of something sweet coming from Old Mother's fire on the way, so I just had to investigate. She was of course making mellon pie. She knew right off what was on my mind when I crested the hill. Without a word, she offered a piece. And, as usual I was all too eager to share it with her. I don't know what it is that compels me so. I feel for these people. Most are looked on as beggars and thieves. And I have no doubts that some are. But they must eat too, right? They look to Old Mother as an elder I suppose. They respect her, and some will seek her council. But I know full well, when food gets scarce they will let her starve. My usual payment, I gave her a decent size slab of the meat. Now, she doesn't fool me. She would have me believe she keeps it for herself. But I know that she makes her stew and passes it out to the children. I don't need all the meat anyway, I still had three pelts to sell. It's a hard way to make a living, yes. But to me, it's worth it. I don't mind. I've no desire to be wealthy, or have praises sung to me. I only wish to make my way and be able to acquire what I need. Anything else is extra. Of course, even though I may give part of my haul away from time to time, my motives are not entirely selfless. It makes me feel better about things. Takes my attention from the things that trouble me in the back of my mind and quiets them for a time. So yes, I have to admit, what some see as generosity is more self serving than one would believe. What exactly does that say about me? I'm not sure I want to know that answer. I think this writing things down stuff might actually help. Last night, I laid down with a clear mind and fell asleep with little trouble. Much better than my usual tossing before frustration sets in and eventually exhaustion. We'll see how I sleep tonight before I give any hope.

Auriana's Journal You can find Auriana's here!

This journal will be all IC through the eyes of Auriana. It is not public knowledge, nor is it obtainable unless given to a character, or RP'ed out to have been obtained. I hope that you find as much enjoyment in reading, as I do in writing it. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It happened again under the last sun. Most of the time it doesn't trouble me much, I just refocus and pass off as if a dream. But lately, it's been more often. I've no sense of time nor does it hold meaning for me, so I fail to keep track. Is it perhaps the sixth astral moon? Or the umbral? Who can say for certain. I don't know if writing things down will help me or not. Someone suggested it a long time ago, and only now, do I give chance to the prospect. If I'm going to do this, then I should start from the beginning. With what I can call to memory at the least. Oh, and if you are reading this..most likely you've killed me for it, so please, choke on it. Alright. My name is Auriana Wynter. I do not recall much before the age of my leaving the care of Fareman and Selova Ironhand. They were good to me, gave me a home and cared for me as if their own. I was little more than an adolescent when they found me in the. Selova was the first my eyes found when I awoke. I did't know her face, nor where I was. These strangers. I was afraid, and weakened. From what at the time, was unclear. Once she had calmed me, she and Fareman explained to me how I had gotten there. Apparently, Fareman was returning from a hunt and had seen me floating downstream in the river. When he finally got me ashore, he could see my injuries were severe. The swelling in my head, they told me, they didn't think I would last the night. He found me during the fifth astral moon. I didn't awake until near the beginning of the fifth umbral. I could not tell them who I was, nor how I was injured nor how I came to be in the water. All I knew was, I was afraid and alone. They found a necklace with the name Auriana Wynter inscribed on it. So it was assumed that to was my name. They helped me regain my strength, and let me stay. I worked for my keep, and in time, became fond of my rescuers and they me. Fareman taught me a lot about surviving. Still, the questions of who I was haunted me. They haunt me still. Though I've long since accepted that I may never find the answers I seek, the visions in my sleep will not fade. It's becoming more frequent now, more vivid. I can hear the screams. I can see the fire, and almost smell the smoke. I'm younger, about the time Fareman found me I assume. Visions of my past? Or something else? As time wears on, it grows increasingly difficult to determine what is real, and what is imagination. Maybe that's why I do what I do. Because while I'm busy do it, I don't think about it. It doesn't matter. Especially to those I've managed to do something decent for. And it's in that moment..that moment when they look back at me, I can see in their eyes that for that moment? They understand compassion is not gone from this world. Ok, maybe that's a little dramatic. But it's true. Seeing the eyes of someone who a few bells ago had no hope, spark to life? For that moment, who I am or was...doesn't matter. I do what I do because it's what keeps me going, otherwise I fear I may succumb to one of my greatest fears.. So I will write down what I see, and what I learn along the way. And maybe, just maybe somewhere along the way, I'll discover who I am. If not who I was. After all, someone once told me, who we were pales in comparison to who we are. And what is in our hearts defines that truth. Or something like that..

Thank you guys soo much! A lot of good info there, thank you! I pretty much have the foundation to Auriana's back story hammered out, and chomping the bit to start her journal lol. I'm just kind of stuck on the time line, and how to work the angle. This will be a whole different approach to a story than I've ever taken, so I'm pretty excited for the challenge. I may start it anyway and fill in the details latter as I learn a little more. I know it's set 5 years after the "calamity"...is that still pretty much where things are? Oh and more importantly, is there somewhere I can find some detailed info on the highlanders? Everything I've been able to find myself is relatively vague, and I really want to learn as much as possible. In the mean time, I'll keep my eye out for some of you!

Thank you Yangh! I appreciate the welcome! I may just take you up on that when I see you, and I hope you do the same. I'm really looking forward to hopefully meeting some great people. What times are you usually online?

Another new player here, saying hello! I'm new on the Balmung server, been here for four days now. I chose that server because I absolutely love RP. So when I discovered this site, my choice became clear over the time leading up to my picking up the game. And yep, I stayed up for 22 hours until 5:30 AM to make a character here lol. So, that should tell you something! A little bit about myself: I've been playing MMO's for just over 10 years. RP is a HUGE part of what makes it enjoyable for me. I tend to like to write..like, a lot! So don't be surprised if at some point don the road a "character journal" doesn't pop up somewhere. Some history, I wasn't always a RP'r. I started MMO's doing mainly PVP but after awhile I always felt like I was missing something. So one day, I gave it a shot and never looked back. That was a looong time ago. Since then, I've written story lines, journals, plots.. Yeah, I enjoy it! Anyway, I'm not a stranger to the Final Fantasy world, but I'm not expert either! My first MMO was FFXVII. That game opened the flood gates. I playes FFXVIII and a little of FFX, but that was years ago. Since then I've played a few others, SWG until they pulled the plug, WoW, TSW. But this game after seeing it, yeah I'm hooked! So I'm still learning the lore and trying to absorb it all. As for RP, I tend to be IC at all times in game,with the exception of /tells. So if you see Auriana out and about, don't be shy! I'll leave it at that for now, I don't want to be end up TL;DR lol. But if you want to know more, please feel free to ask away! See ya IG!