Iyashina Strelitzia

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Character Background

Iya grew up sheltered. Unlike many Raen, she was not born in the Eastern Lands. Her story of origin begins in the wilds outside of Ishgard, where she was taken in by refugees escaping the horrors of the Dravanian Lands during the rise of Ishgard and the Dragonsong War. Her memories of this time are hazy, but she has not been back to Ishgard since her own escape, nor the ending of the war. Her past is guarded, and only those she knows well will uncover those scars.Her upbringing leads to her rather hesitant demeanor when it comes to adventure and discovery, and perhaps she lets opportunities go to the wayside. Nevertheless, Iya's friendships and close ones matter the most to her, and she will jump into action to defend them from anything, words or otherwise.Despite her (usual well-dressed) frame, she does not stand above many in terms of height, or size, even that of other Au Ra. Her tail, however, is immense in comparison to her body size. The majority of tails from Au Ra never see half the size. She prefers negotiation tactics to escape disputes, but is a fiery force on the battlefield blessed by the Firebird itself.For those who are knowledgeable of history, she has knowledge of the "Shards of Eitherys", as well as memories of a civilization long vanished from history. A recent event has provoked these memories, and Iya has aim to uncover the secrets and truth behind these. Why was she chosen, and now of all times?

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Iyashina's Hooks

-What's with that purple eye of hers? Perhaps there's more to her than an initial glance would provide. Should you find yourself in her inner circle, you may discover the reason..
-Albeit rare, refugees in Ishgard often banded together to escape. She found herself in Hingan lands for an extended time as well. You may have seen her in many spaces. (/t for more info!)
-She is the owner and sole proprietress of the Seagaze Spa & Cafe. It is open on Tuesdays, and she's always excited to see new faces!
-She has a few secrets. Despite not claiming a title of importance, her knowledge of the arcane and summoning arts has assisted even the highest levels of Sharlayan scholars. Beyond that, she has extensive handiwork capabilities, as well as unnatural magic abilities blessed by the Phoenix and one other..
-Her magical capabilities are impressive, yet she attempts to avoid ever having to show such abilities. While she has her reasons, she would still be a formidable ally should the task arise, especially one requiring such magical prowess. Blessed by the Phoenix, she provides healing and power on the field. She is also learning the way of the lance.

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OOC Information

Thanks for viewing my Carrd! Here's just a few things to know
-I am open to all types of RP, but also reserve the right to withdraw from anything that I do not feel comfortable participating in, and would expect you also feel/do the same. On an additional note, combat or character harm toward Iya would really need to be discussed prior to events, so please let me know what you have in mind! As a warning, I have no intent to perma-death Iya at this time, so requests involving possible perma-death with characters will likely be declined.
-I'm on EST time zone but work early hours generally, most of my RP is going to be cut off by midnight! Unfortunately work is a priority (I also work 2 jobs :c)!
-I unfortunately suffer from chronic migraines, and at some times I am physically unable to move/function for days. RP scheduling can be hazy due to this, but I do my best and just need some patience!
-OOC=/=IC interactions, please keep them separated. If something needs to be clarified, please ask, as I will do the same.
-I'm 21+ and would appreciate that anyone engaging is also at least 18+
-Discord is available, however I don't generally share it right at the beginning of meeting someone. After a few interactions, I'd be happy to invite that conversation! Also, I don't generally RP over Discord, and prefer to leave it in-game.
-Finally, on some personal notes, the player (myself) is a male. I've ran into many instances of others airing their grievances about that. If this is you, I'd rather not engage. This game is the first instance where I was able to express creativity and imagination freely. If you came into this with separate expectations, that is not on me. Thank you.

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