[Exodus] Nice to meet you.

[Alicia Clarke]

Hi, I'm new here. So yeah, I'll get to some good stuff.

 

I started with Runescape back in the late 00's, tried WoW for a month (didn't like it, too confusing), and now I'm here (been playing XIV since PS3 beta back in 2013).

 

I have no RP experience but I'm open to trying new things. As they say, "don't knock it till you try it". And I believe that wholeheartedly.

 

My Characters name is Alicia Lizabeth Clarke, and she's a 22 year old Hyuran Midlander. Born in Hyrmstill, Black Shroud. She clocks in at 5' 2". I wrote down the rest for those of you interested, I can somehow copy that stuff here.

 

I heard about it...Uhhh, I googled "How to RP IN FFXIV" This was the first site to pop up. I've always wanted to RP but I haven't found anyone else into it.

 

I hear there are different "types" of RPers, and just...I dunno which one I belong to.

 

And finally, something about me...I've been gaming for 21 years now, since I was 4. 90% of that is RPGs. I'd like to think myself an expert by this point. My first RPG was FFVII. And yeah...That's about all I got for hobby-like stuff for now.

[Thunderbolt300]

Hey there and welcome aboard to the RPC! :thumbsup:

 

I don't think there's much of an RP community presence on Exodus- so you may want to try looking at moving to Mateus. That's currently the only RP server open to transfers, at least until Balmung reopens. Best of luck!

[Alicia Clarke]

Hey there and welcome aboard to the RPC! :thumbsup:

 

I don't think there's much of an RP community presence on Exodus- so you may want to try looking at moving to Mateus. That's currently the only RP server open to transfers, at least until Balmung reopens. Best of luck!

8-)

 

I am new to this, so I just want to know what everything is, you know? Oh? Ain't that a shame, that Exodus doesn't have one yet. Well, I'll try anything once. Anyway, just got home, and uhhh, yeah...Thanks, you too, Thunderbolt300.

[Kaiverta]

Welcome to the forum, Alicia.

 

Yeah, so far I've gathered that Balmung is the main RP server, but it's closed to transfers because it's jampacked. Mateus is the second best, and IS still accepting transfers, so that might be an option for you seeking out RP. I've heard that it's got a decent RP community thriving there, too.

[Alicia Clarke]

Welcome to the forum, Alicia.

 

Yeah, so far I've gathered that Balmung is the main RP server, but it's closed to transfers because it's jampacked. Mateus is the second best, and IS still accepting transfers, so that might be an option for you seeking out RP. I've heard that it's got a decent RP community thriving there, too.

I expected less reception but I was tired when I wrote that. I have one question: Is there any other way to RP? Does it have to be in game? Just a thought, of course.

 

It's still closed cause of 4.0 release. I find it funny.:!:

 

Welp, I tried that....Didn't turn out too well, oh well. Heh, anyway, I've been on both but Balmung is too many people and Mateus when I was there was no-mans land.

 

Just wish there was a group in Exodus to do this with.

[Gegenji]

Welcome to the forum, Alicia.

 

Yeah, so far I've gathered that Balmung is the main RP server, but it's closed to transfers because it's jampacked. Mateus is the second best, and IS still accepting transfers, so that might be an option for you seeking out RP. I've heard that it's got a decent RP community thriving there, too.

I expected less reception but I was tired when I wrote that. I have one question: Is there any other way to RP? Does it have to be in game? Just a thought, of course.

 

It's still closed cause of 4.0 release. I find it funny.:!:

 

Welp, I tried that....Didn't turn out too well, oh well. Heh, anyway, I've been on both but Balmung is too many people and Mateus when I was there was no-mans land.

 

Just wish there was a group in Exodus to do this with.

 

There ARE other options!

 

The Town Square here on the forums has frequently been used for play-by-post RP (though it's kind of quieted down as of late, doesn't mean you couldn't spin something up!), and the RPC chat system has rooms dedicated for RP that are also being criminally under-utilized.

 

On top of that, people have had some degree of success RPing over Discord and/or Skype. And, if you really want to get fancy... you could technically put together a cross-world group and go into a dungeon or something similar with interested parties to do RP there!

[Alicia Clarke]

There ARE other options!

 

The Town Square here on the forums has frequently been used for play-by-post RP (though it's kind of quieted down as of late, doesn't mean you couldn't spin something up!), and the RPC chat system has rooms dedicated for RP that are also being criminally under-utilized.

 

On top of that, people have had some degree of success RPing over Discord and/or Skype. And, if you really want to get fancy... you could technically put together a cross-world group and go into a dungeon or something similar with interested parties to do RP there!

Criminally, huh? I might have to investigate all of those. Thank you, Gegenji.

[Alicia Clarke]

I apologize for being dead here for sometime. I got busy with stuff (damn the Zodiac Weapons! O:< :frustrated:      never again)

 

I did recently find a starting point for my character. So I had to do some adjustments, but I like the finalized product. Lemme know what you think, guys.

 

 

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THE BASICS:

Character name: Alicia Lizabeth Clarke

Nickname: Alice

Origin of Nickname: What Everyone Called Her Growing Up

Birthdate: 25th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (9/25)

Place of Birth: Old Gridania

Hometown: Hyrstmill

Ethnicity: Midlander, Hyur

Religion: Misotheist

 

Height: 5' 2"

Weight: 110 lbs

Body type: Slim, slightly athletic

Eye color: Dark Green

Glasses or Vision Enhancements: None

Skin tone (pale, tan, olive, brown, etc): Pale

Face shape: (round, square, oval, chubby, heart-shaped): Oval

Prominent features: Eyes (Slanted)

Tattoos or distinguishing marks: Freckles

 

General health:

Disabilities, illnesses, or weaknesses: N/A

 

Fashion and style (what do they wear, how do they wear it?): Plate Armour, In a manner befitting a Paladin

Special jewelry: Her Fathers Necklace

Hair color: Black with Red Highlights

Hairstyle: Large Side-Bangs with Ponytail

Grooming: Clean, uniform

 

Additional information:

 

 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Languages spoken: Common and Doman

Accent or dialect: Gridanian

Vocabulary/reading level: Well Educated

Voice tone: Calm

Favorite phrases: Everything needs love just like cookies.

Do they curse: Yes

Demeanor: Protective

Mannerisms: Socially Awkard

Gestures: Bow

Habitual behaviors (nail-biting, drumming fingers, hair fixing, etc.):  Leg Shaking when resting on back

Posture: Straight

 

PROFESSIONAL INFO:

Current occupation: Free Paladin

Level of job satisfaction: High

Years at current occupation: Less than 1 (15 years of training)

Income: Poor (enough to live)

Professional skills: Repair of Hingan Machines, Bartering.

Combat skills: Paladin Arts, Sword and Shield Combat

 

Additional information:

 

 

LIVING CONDITIONS:

Place of residence: Gridania/Kugane

Type of residence: Inn

Surrounding area (city, rural, etc): City, or Rural

Describe residence: Keeps as is found

Who do they live with: No one/Self

Pets: A GIANT FISH NAMED CELICA

Overall quality of living conditions: Good

Home décor: Doesn't decorate

Important features of home: None/Whatever was there when she purchased inn room

 

Type of vehicle:

Age of vehicle: N/A

Defining characteristics of vehicle: N/A

Quality of vehicle: N/A

Describe vehicle: N/A

 

Additional information:

 

 

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Marital status: Single

Significant partner(s): None

How did they meet partner: N/A

Nickname for partner: N/A

Previous romantic partners: A Duskwight Elezen Male named Edelouix

 

Children:

Relationship with children: N/A

Step-children: N/A

 

Important family:

Mother: Tsukana Clarke

Age: 56

Living or deceased: Living

Mother’s occupation: Basketmaker

 

Father: Steven Clarke

Age: 54

Living or deceased: Deceased at 39

Father’s occupation: Carpenter

 

Siblings: Twin Older Brothers, Silas and Oliver Clarke

Describe the quality of relationship with any significant family members: Close before they died at age 12

 

Extended family: Aunt Estelle. Alice refuses to talk more about her Aunt, an Ixali Supporter.

 

Friends: Momodi of Ul'dah's Adventurer Guild

Best Friend:

Describe relationship with friend(s): Close enough to die for.

 

Additional information:

 

How does the character relate to:

Spouse: Wouldn't know.

Lover:  Borderline Obsession

Past lovers/spouses: Disdain

Children: Playful

Friends: Respect, Trust

Employer: Loyal, but questioning

Underlings: Mentor

Minions: Like Pets

Pets: Like Children

Strangers: Distrustful

Opposite sex: Lustful when off duty

Same sex: Jealous if threatened

Family members: Shows respect regardless

Competitors: Will to win, but honorable/respectful

Authority: Disdain/Hatred

Enemies: KILL ON SIGHT

 

Additional information:

 

 

CHARACTER PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOLOGY:

Any psychological issues or illnesses: N/A

Meyers Briggs Personality Type: INTJ

 

What do they love: Justice

What is their passion: Protecting Innocent People

What do they hate: Liars

What would they die for: Upholding her beliefs

What do they value: Honesty and Loyalty

Secret loves: Doman Foods

Sexual behavior: Straight

 

Personal philosophies:

Politics: Independence

Spirituality: A Facade for the Twelve

Prejudices: Ixal, Au Ra, and Lalafells

 

Greatest strength: Gets the job done

Greatest weakness or flaw: Won't stop until the job is done

 

Their favorite attribute: Loyalty

Least favorite attribute: Hatred

 

Biggest secret: Is a Kleptomaniac

Biggest fear: Being Naked in Public

 

Most likeable trait: Fairness to all

Least likeable trait: Naivety

How are they perceived by others: Cold and distant, yet caring

 

Proudest accomplishment: First Ixal slain

Other accomplishments: Protecting Hystmill, Becoming a Free Paladin

Biggest regret: Failing to save father and brothers from death by Ixal

Most embarrassing moment: Failing a Clemency Spell which healed an neutral combatant

Personality quirks: Bouncy

Would they like to change anything about themselves: Naivety

 

Short term or long term goals: Become a parent

Obstacles: Socializing

 

Heroes or role models: Jenlys of the Sultansworn

Negative role models: Her Aunt

Biggest life influence: Paladin Training in Ul'dah

 

Likes or dislikes: Honesty, Kindness. Dishonesty, Cruelty.

Favorite book, movie, music, etc: History of Eorzea

 

Additional information:

 

 

 

PAST HISTORY:

Hometown: Hyrstmill

 

Past relationships: 1

First love: Edelouix

First sexual experience: 19 with Edelouix

 

Major childhood events:

Best memory: Mother's Soup when sick

Worst memory: Day of Father and Brothers death

Saddest memory: Same as Worst memory

Quality of childhood: Great

 

Educational experience/level: Ul'dahnian Public Education - Graduate

Significant school experiences: Transfering to Paladin Training

Special skills or training: Counting Backwards from 1000

Anything un-skilled, needs work: Her social skills

Hobbies: Stamp Collection

 

Major illnesses, accidents or traumas:

Her Father and twin older brothers death caused her to hate all Ixal to exist.

 

Police record/criminal record:

Imprisoned for a week for suspected Ixal Support, possible foul play in jail that lead to cellmates death.

 

DAILY LIFE:

Morning routine:

Wake Up: 9 AM

Eat Breakfast: 9:30 AM

Shower: 10 AM

Apply Make-Up: 10:30 AM

Get Dressed: 11 AM

Protect Hyrstmill: 11:15 AM

Afternoon routine:

Protect Hyrstmill: 12:00 PM

Eat Lunch: 3:30 PM

Protect Hyrstmill: 3:45 PM

Evening routine:

Return Home: 8:30 PM

Eat Dinner: 9:00 PM

OR

Go to Dinner in Gridania: 9:15 PM

Take Shower: 10:30 PM

Go to bed: 12:00 AM

 

Sleep habits:

Naked: Yes

Sleep Position: Side

 

Additional information: Snores

 

BACKSTORY:

Born Alicia Lizabeth Clarke to a Gridania Hyur Man named Steve Clarke and a Doman Hyur Woman named Tsubana Oribe in Old Gridania 18 years prior to the Calamity, Alice was a happy, cheerful, normal lass living in Hyrstmill, her hometown. At 8 years old, her Aunt, unbeknowest to all involved, opened the Hyrstmill gates to let in the Ixal awaiting a slaughter of the Shroud Villages populace.

 

During the massacre, her father and older, twin brothers fell to the Ixal. Tsubana drove off the killer birdpeoples, only to discover her husband and twin sons were dead. She was injured in repelling the Ixal. Her husband and sons were protecting Alice. Her Aunt was shortly found and questioned, whereupon the Padjali dispatched sentenced her to exile by will of the Elementals.

 

Heartbroken, Alice could do aught but await her mothers possible return. Her mothers wounds were grievous indeed, but nothing the Conjurers of Stillglade Fane couldn't fix, she was assured. Her mother did return, but only now with a cane and a noticeable limp, her mother could no longer run. Spurned by her mothers well being, she started to help her mother whenever possible, doing laundry and cleaning dishes.

 

A few weeks after, she decided to never let the weak get hurt by the strong, and thus with a kiss and hug to her mother, set out to the Sultansworn, in Ul'dah, to become a Paladin. Her objective was simple, to become a Paladin, free or no. After 15 years of rigorous training and near deaths, she returned in plate and cloth of white and blue, a Paladin at last, blessed by her Mentor, Jenlys.

 

A month after return, the Ixal returned, but were slain by Alice one by one. Avenged, she felt her deceased family was. And thus she stayed, protecting Hyrstmill since. An interesting episode of that 15 year period was the infatuation of a Duskwight Elezen, Edelouix of Ishgard in the last two years of her tenure. She was like a love struck puppy following him around and doting on him when he was not looking. Many a whisper were told about how they were lovers, a claim neither would admit but was common knowledge to be true.

 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Born in Year 1558 in Old Gridania

23 at start of A Realm Reborn

25 at start of Heavens'ward

26 at start of Stormblood

TIMELINE OF ALICIA LIZABETH CLARKE

Born

Ixal kill Father and Brothers - 8 Years

Leaves Home to Become Paladin - 8 Years 1 Week

Trains Under Jenlys of the Sultansworn - 8 Years 1 Month

Survives The Calamity on an Errand - 18 Years, 2 Months

Finishes Paladin Training and Returns to Hyrstmill - 23 Years

Avenges Family - 23 Years 1 Month

Exhibits The Echo in Combat - 23 Years, 1 Month

Became a Scion of the Seventh Dawn - 23 Years 2 Months

Participated in Operation: Archon - Defeated the Ascian Lahabrea - 24 Years

Restored Excalibur and Aegis Shield - 24 Years 2 Months

Recreated Excalibur Zeta and Aegis Shield Zeta (named Etria and Odyssia) - 24 Years 3 Months

Fled to Ishgard after The Sultana is Executed - 25 Years

Participated in the defeat of Archbishop Thordan VII - 25 Years 5 Months

Slew Nidhogg and ended The Dragonsong War - 25 Years 9 Months

Participated in Seige of Baelsar's Wall - 25 Years 11 Months 21 Days

Liberated Doma, her mothers land of birth - 26 Years

Defeated Zenos yae Galvus and Liberated Ala Mhigo - 26 Years, 1 Month

Participated in Omega's Trials in The Deltascape - 26 Years, 3 Months

[Sounsyy]

Hey there Alicia! And welcome to the RPC! I just wanted to drop in real quick because I saw a bit of a timeline incongruity when I was reading your characters details.

 

 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Born in Year 1558 in Old Gridania

23 at start of A Realm Reborn

25 at start of Heavens'ward

26 at start of Stormblood

TIMELINE OF ALICIA LIZABETH CLARKE

Born

Ixal kill Father and Brothers - 8 Years

Leaves Home to Become Paladin - 8 Years 1 Week

Trains Under Jenlys of the Sultansworn - 8 Years 1 Month

Survives The Calamity on an Errand - 18 Years, 2 Months

Finishes Paladin Training and Returns to Hyrstmill - 23 Years

Avenges Family - 23 Years 1 Month

Exhibits The Echo in Combat - 23 Years, 1 Month

Became a Scion of the Seventh Dawn - 23 Years 2 Months

Participated in Operation: Archon - Defeated the Ascian Lahabrea - 24 Years

Restored Excalibur and Aegis Shield - 24 Years 2 Months

Recreated Excalibur Zeta and Aegis Shield Zeta (named Etria and Odyssia) - 24 Years 3 Months

Fled to Ishgard after The Sultana is Executed - 25 Years

Participated in the defeat of Archbishop Thordan VII - 25 Years 5 Months

Slew Nidhogg and ended The Dragonsong War - 25 Years 9 Months

Participated in Seige of Baelsar's Wall - 25 Years 11 Months 21 Days

Liberated Doma, her mothers land of birth - 26 Years

Defeated Zenos yae Galvus and Liberated Ala Mhigo - 26 Years, 1 Month

Participated in Omega's Trials in The Deltascape - 26 Years, 3 Months

 

The Year 1558 of the Sixth Astral Era was only 19~20 years ago from the present date. So this would kind of throw some of your characters ages off quite a bit.

 

The Calamity occurred towards the end of the Year 1572 6AE, 5~6 years ago from the present date. If you were wanting your character to be 18 at the time of the Calamity, they would've been born in the Year 1554 6AE, making the Ixali attack on Hyrstmill occur in 1562, 8 years later.

 

The start of ARR occurred during the 5th Year of the Seventh Umbral Era (5 years after 1572), though after Operation Archon the Grand Company leaders announced an "official" end to the Seventh Umbral Era, and we enter into the 1st Year of the Seventh Astral Era (still 5 years post-1572 Calamity). Your character would be 23-going-on-24 years old, which lines up pretty well with your timeline with no major adjustments.

 

Now, officially, Stormblood lore dates events in 4.0 as occurring just 1 year after the death of Solus zos Galvus in the 1st Year of the 7th Astral Era and the arrival of the Doman refugees. Putting the date roughly at the 2nd Year of the Seventh Astral Era (6ish years post-Calamity). Aging your character to about 24. Some roleplayers choose to ignore this and instead RP real time passage, but officially not that much time has passed since ARR. You're of course free to continue aging your character with real time passage if you so desire!

 

Hope this helps!

[Alicia Clarke]

Hey there Alicia! And welcome to the RPC! I just wanted to drop in real quick because I saw a bit of a timeline incongruity when I was reading your characters details.

 

 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Born in Year 1558 in Old Gridania

23 at start of A Realm Reborn

25 at start of Heavens'ward

26 at start of Stormblood

TIMELINE OF ALICIA LIZABETH CLARKE

Born

Ixal kill Father and Brothers - 8 Years

Leaves Home to Become Paladin - 8 Years 1 Week

Trains Under Jenlys of the Sultansworn - 8 Years 1 Month

Survives The Calamity on an Errand - 18 Years, 2 Months

Finishes Paladin Training and Returns to Hyrstmill - 23 Years

Avenges Family - 23 Years 1 Month

Exhibits The Echo in Combat - 23 Years, 1 Month

Became a Scion of the Seventh Dawn - 23 Years 2 Months

Participated in Operation: Archon - Defeated the Ascian Lahabrea - 24 Years

Restored Excalibur and Aegis Shield - 24 Years 2 Months

Recreated Excalibur Zeta and Aegis Shield Zeta (named Etria and Odyssia) - 24 Years 3 Months

Fled to Ishgard after The Sultana is Executed - 25 Years

Participated in the defeat of Archbishop Thordan VII - 25 Years 5 Months

Slew Nidhogg and ended The Dragonsong War - 25 Years 9 Months

Participated in Seige of Baelsar's Wall - 25 Years 11 Months 21 Days

Liberated Doma, her mothers land of birth - 26 Years

Defeated Zenos yae Galvus and Liberated Ala Mhigo - 26 Years, 1 Month

Participated in Omega's Trials in The Deltascape - 26 Years, 3 Months

 

The Year 1558 of the Sixth Astral Era was only 19~20 years ago from the present date. So this would kind of throw some of your characters ages off quite a bit.

 

The Calamity occurred towards the end of the Year 1572 6AE, 5~6 years ago from the present date. If you were wanting your character to be 18 at the time of the Calamity, they would've been born in the Year 1554 6AE, making the Ixali attack on Hyrstmill occur in 1562, 8 years later.

 

The start of ARR occurred during the 5th Year of the Seventh Umbral Era (5 years after 1572), though after Operation Archon the Grand Company leaders announced an "official" end to the Seventh Umbral Era, and we enter into the 1st Year of the Seventh Astral Era (still 5 years post-1572 Calamity). Your character would be 23-going-on-24 years old, which lines up pretty well with your timeline with no major adjustments.

 

Now, officially, Stormblood lore dates events in 4.0 as occurring just 1 year after the death of Solus zos Galvus in the 1st Year of the 7th Astral Era and the arrival of the Doman refugees. Putting the date roughly at the 2nd Year of the Seventh Astral Era (6ish years post-Calamity). Aging your character to about 24. Some roleplayers choose to ignore this and instead RP real time passage, but officially not that much time has passed since ARR. You're of course free to continue aging your character with real time passage if you so desire!

 

Hope this helps!

My math is good, but not perfect. I felt that Heavens'ward took about a 1 to 1 1/2 years, so that is why I did that, but if it isn't in cannon, I'll make the appropriate adjustments. I must have forgotten to carry the 1.2 in the equation. Duly noted. Thank you again.

[Justsomenoob]

Hi there, (if you haven't moved servers yet) I'm also a new RPer in exodus. Wanted to let you know that if you ever want to do some simple RP on your spare time that I'm here. I'm usually on at 5:30pm PST. Looking forward in meeting you.

Sebastian