I am in agreement with Virella. Sometimes less is more when creating characters and especially starting out, it's sometimes a good idea to start small and then build as you get a feel for your character and they grow. For example, if you're giving him an unconventional name, you could simply say he changed it himself to better fit into Eorzean culture. It doesn't have to be a defining characteristic such as adoption. However, if you like the adoption idea then I really suggest trimming down some of the backstory with his twin brother. Â
Also, I get the idea that the twins could have different colored horns due to having a Xaela and Raen coupling. That's fine, but I -do- think the mirroring eye concept is a little much. You are running into the risk of coming across a bit trope-like with your characters, which I'm sure is not what you want! I would suggest simply making them the same race and giving them the strange eyes OR giving them different races but leaving out the eye tidbit. Â Again, sometimes too many defining characteristics/unique traits can overload a character. Not only does it make it harder for other RPers in some regards to RP with yours, but it also can weigh you down if in the future you want to give them something else to grow off of.Â
As for the WoL, I believe most RPers do not touch upon that with their own characters. They also tend to avoid involving their character in the specifics of the MSQ or the named NPCs. You can obviously involve your character in some of the conflicts! Such as the battle for Ala Mhigo or delving into the new territories of Kugane! Â But again, I think you'll find the more special tidbits you throw onto your character or their backstory, the harder it will be to connect with other RPers. Â It would be a bit much if everyone said they were the WoL or that they all had a hand in slaying primals, right? Â
Anyway, sorry for the rambling! Again, I concur with what Virella said. I would start small. If you want to play a warrior Xaela, then start there and branch him out. Give him a simple backstory (or leave it up in the air until you figure it out- your character will likely not be running around spouting off his whole life story to others!) Â You can always add more later once you get a feel for FFXIV RP and how other RPers handle their own characters! Â But it's awesome you're asking for advice now!
Also, I get the idea that the twins could have different colored horns due to having a Xaela and Raen coupling. That's fine, but I -do- think the mirroring eye concept is a little much. You are running into the risk of coming across a bit trope-like with your characters, which I'm sure is not what you want! I would suggest simply making them the same race and giving them the strange eyes OR giving them different races but leaving out the eye tidbit. Â Again, sometimes too many defining characteristics/unique traits can overload a character. Not only does it make it harder for other RPers in some regards to RP with yours, but it also can weigh you down if in the future you want to give them something else to grow off of.Â
As for the WoL, I believe most RPers do not touch upon that with their own characters. They also tend to avoid involving their character in the specifics of the MSQ or the named NPCs. You can obviously involve your character in some of the conflicts! Such as the battle for Ala Mhigo or delving into the new territories of Kugane! Â But again, I think you'll find the more special tidbits you throw onto your character or their backstory, the harder it will be to connect with other RPers. Â It would be a bit much if everyone said they were the WoL or that they all had a hand in slaying primals, right? Â
Anyway, sorry for the rambling! Again, I concur with what Virella said. I would start small. If you want to play a warrior Xaela, then start there and branch him out. Give him a simple backstory (or leave it up in the air until you figure it out- your character will likely not be running around spouting off his whole life story to others!) Â You can always add more later once you get a feel for FFXIV RP and how other RPers handle their own characters! Â But it's awesome you're asking for advice now!
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