a'rhaqa tia

crystal - coeurl

archer, weaver, wanderer, local illiterate taverngoer

about

Basics:
Age: 28
Height: 5'2"/~157 cm
Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Homosexual
Nameday: 24th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon

Personal History:
A'rhaqa is and has always been an outgoing personality, though perhaps not exactly the best example of what a Seeker should be. From a young age he displayed little interest in replacing his tribe's Nunh, nor in other methods of contributing, such as claiming territory for the tribe, instead preferring to stay at home and partake in artistic ventures or just generally slacking off. Furthermore, when he grew closer to adulthood, it became clear to him (and likely others) that he was not at all interested in women, which made the likelihood of forming his own harem or inheriting his Nunh's vanishingly small.

Fearful of repercussions coming from his perceived notion of failing to correctly "perform the role" of a Tia (let alone a Nunh), A'rhaqa made a dramatic exit from the tribe's territory, flouncing off while blaming the rest of his family and friends there of forcing him to this point and forcing their tradition and expectations on him-- though of course he hadn't sought advice or even just a listening ear, and hadn't considered the possibility that he could be accepted as he was.

After making his great escape, A'rhaqa took up the well-worn mantle of novice adventurer-- and was promptly knocked on his ass multiple times. Over time he became more competent in combat, but also picked up new hobbies, which then became a side hustle, which subsequently became his primary source of income; currently he is a cloth and leatherworker by trade, taking projects on commission and occasionally through the guilds in Gridania and Ul'dah. However, being illiterate makes running a business difficult, and he can often be found wheedling one of the small number of friends he has into helping him keep the books. All the same, he enjoys the work and the freedom this new lifestyle allows him, including the freedom to go do some bounty hunting if he feels like it.

Additional Personality Info:
Ever one for theatrics and excitement, A'rhaqa is the life of any party-- sometimes bringing a little bit too much life, as he often drinks to excess, swinging between amorous advances and weeping at the end of a long, boozy night. That said, if damages (to property or person) are done, he's quick to make reparations to the best of his ability, not wanting to be the cause of an unpleasant taste in anyone's mouth or a sore spot in their coin purse.

Despite his outgoing and genuinely friendly nature, A'rhaqa is possessed of few close friends, and has only once committed himself to a lover (though he's very much wont to spend nights with all manner of men); it could easily be surmised that for better or worse (or, rationally or irrationally), his personal struggles with the culture he grew up in has contributed somewhat to this maladjustment, and he won't often be found speaking openly about his fears or insecurities-- though they do exist, and in quite plentiful number.

Hooks

A'rhaqa is easy to encounter in a wide variety of situations-- a couple frequent fliers include:
--Bar/Tavern. Rhaqa drinks like a fish, and naturally can often be found at just about any local alcohol-serving establishment, regardless of time of day. He's happy to chat with strangers, whether they approach him or he gets the idea to say hello.
--Craftsmen's Guilds. If your character is a fellow artisan, they might run into A'rhaqa at the guilds for weaving or leatherworking.
--Where are my pants? It's not particularly uncommon for A'rhaqa to wake up in an unfamiliar bed. You might encounter him on his walk of shame after a night of revelry, or perhaps it's your inn room he ended up in last night.

Don't feel limited by these topics alone-- A'rhaqa is a social animal and can easily be adapted to a ton of settings. If you have specific ideas, go ahead and shoot!

OOC information

Player: Gideon (xe/xem, 25+)
Twitter: @rhaqnroll
Discord: saccularius#2627
Location/Time Zone: California, PST

I'm new to XIV RP, but not to RP in general; previously I've written on Tumblr, Dreamwidth, via email and, back in the day, MSN.

Seeking/Preferences/Other Info:
-Partial to mid-to-long term plot-based RP, ideally looking for a partner or a cohesive group. I'm open to situational or one-off scenarios, though, so don't be shy if you prefer shorter setups but still want to play with A'rhaqa.
-Discord preferred as it relies less on being "on" for an unspecified amount of time, not picky about paragraph length/writing style so long as it's coherent!
-Main tonal preferences include slice-of-life and canon-compliant scenarios with an emphasis on romance or other relationship-building, but I also enjoy a good bit of angst! I'd like to settle Rhaqa down with a partner one day, but am just as interested in found family tropes/other friendships, and perhaps even rivalries.
-I'm not into especially dark themes, but am open to at least discussing most things. Hard passes include sensitive subjects such as abuse, torture, non-con, and the like.
-Open to ERP, though most of the time it's likely I'll prefer that to be organic rather than one-offs.
-I have divergent interpretations of canon and of A'rhaqa based on whether he's the sole Warrior of Light/Darkness, sharing the load with other player characters, or not even involved with any of this Hear, Feel, Think business in a WoL-free zone-- I'm happy to adapt to others' preferences.
-I will not write with anyone under 18.

Please keep IC and OOC separate. The way that my character interacts with yours does not necessarily indicate how I personally feel about you; please avoid letting aspects of IC relationships bleed into our OOC communication.

If you'd like to learn more about me or A'rhaqa, please feel free to connect on Discord, Twitter, or send me a tell in-game if you happen to catch me online!