@Lament
Yeah, Ul'dah would work well because of that, and I have learned a lot about the refugees in Ul'dah via in-game questing, but I was thinking of having her been almost exclusively in Gridania prior to becoming an "adventurer". I prefer my characters to start with as little experience as possible and let them learn as they are played. Having been through all the cities growing up it'd make her seem... too worldly than I'd like. However, while I write this reply, my mind is working on an alternative history for her utilizing Ul'dah.
@Siobhain
Well I am a little unsure the distance between Ala Mhigo and the Black Shroud. I was thinking a small group of families would have walked from the mountains fleeing the Garlean Empire and settled on the fringes of the Black Shroud, where she'd be raised. It'd be a long, hard walk. Stories of people fleeing Tibet on foot and walking through the mountains into India comes to mind. Being refugees they'd not be accepted into Gridania.  Not because Gridania is harsh, but there is only so much food and land available. I have also found through in-game questing that at least the elezen frown on the influx of outsiders. Being forced to live on the fringes, they'd be more vulnerable to Ixal who, in addition to raiding, also appreciate fancy dress parties, low-budget musical productions, and a good Sunday's roast.
I find I need to have IC reasons for all her classes, and I doubt I am the exception on this site with that attitude, and being raised in the Black Shroud I could easily chalk up archery, fishing, cooking, botany, carpentry, and leather working to being a rugged survivalist.
Disclaimer: I am still waking up with my morning coffee and it's 4:45 AM, so if this most is disjointed I apologize.
Yeah, Ul'dah would work well because of that, and I have learned a lot about the refugees in Ul'dah via in-game questing, but I was thinking of having her been almost exclusively in Gridania prior to becoming an "adventurer". I prefer my characters to start with as little experience as possible and let them learn as they are played. Having been through all the cities growing up it'd make her seem... too worldly than I'd like. However, while I write this reply, my mind is working on an alternative history for her utilizing Ul'dah.
@Siobhain
Well I am a little unsure the distance between Ala Mhigo and the Black Shroud. I was thinking a small group of families would have walked from the mountains fleeing the Garlean Empire and settled on the fringes of the Black Shroud, where she'd be raised. It'd be a long, hard walk. Stories of people fleeing Tibet on foot and walking through the mountains into India comes to mind. Being refugees they'd not be accepted into Gridania.  Not because Gridania is harsh, but there is only so much food and land available. I have also found through in-game questing that at least the elezen frown on the influx of outsiders. Being forced to live on the fringes, they'd be more vulnerable to Ixal who, in addition to raiding, also appreciate fancy dress parties, low-budget musical productions, and a good Sunday's roast.
I find I need to have IC reasons for all her classes, and I doubt I am the exception on this site with that attitude, and being raised in the Black Shroud I could easily chalk up archery, fishing, cooking, botany, carpentry, and leather working to being a rugged survivalist.
Disclaimer: I am still waking up with my morning coffee and it's 4:45 AM, so if this most is disjointed I apologize.
