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once a hardworking and driven student of sharlayan, ayleth promptly dropped out of the studium and left the island nation after suffering debilitating burnout that manifested in the form of a very public meltdown. what was originally meant to be a brief sabbatical to recharge and gather her bearings became a permanent leave of absence after she chose to remain in limsa lominsa.

need to know if the rain will have cleared up by the next bell or maybe what the weather will be like tomorrow? she's your girl! prior to leaving her homeland, ayleth's academic endeavors focused on examining and understanding the intersection of aether and climate. she resumed this line of study shortly after her arrival in eorzea and is currently working as a skywatcher, traveling the realm to monitor aether, study the weather, and make predictions from the data she collects. she's (mostly) accurate.

raised on dense archon loaf and foul-tasting gruel, ayleth wasn't aware of just how delicious food could be until her first meal at the bismarck. it was transcendent, mind-blowing, and the knowledge that food could be wholesome and taste good changed her life for the better. her enjoyment of food didn't end with merely consuming it, though. cooking quickly became a source of comfort and joy, a way to relax and unwind, as well as a way to silently show gratitude and appreciation for others. she enjoys cooking in all forms, but the scientific precision required by baking scratches her brain in all the right ways. she's frequently trying new recipes and baking more than she can eat on her own, so it's not uncommon for her to offload the extras on friends and colleagues.

when a strange, powerful aether signature appeared while observing storms in mor dhona, ayleth was far too curious to leave it be. after slipping back onto the carteneau flats, what she discovered was a remnant of the phoenix's power lingering upon the land. unable to resist, she attempted to tap into the newfound power, but the phoenix consumed her. it smothered her aether and bestowed abilities that are often a blessing, but proved problematic at first. she is able to summon feathers of phoenix down to heal allies. additionally, she can conjure powerful flames and cause objects to spontaneously combust. traveling short distances is no longer a problem, because the phoenix has granted her the ability to teleport in bursts of flame. she continues to work to master these abilities and has learned how to conjure a small demi-phoenix to assist her by acting as a conduit.

a nomadic daughter of nhaama, dari spent most of her life on the azim steppe tending to the sheep of the malaguld. her days were long and exhausting, simple but incredibly fulfilling, and she might have been satisfied with her lot in life if it were not for the raen au ra that her tribe took in. they were a colorful mix of outcasts, political refugees, exiles and adventurers, and to say that she found them fascinating would be a massive understatement. their stories of adventure and the world beyond the steppe left her longing to travel and see what lay beyond the horizon. unable to keep her wanderlust and feelings of inadequacy at bay, she eventually left with her favorite sheep, koko, at her side. she traveled with a merchant to kugane, where she remained for a short time before making her way to eorzea.

fortunately, dari arrived in eorzea with more skills than just herding sheep, guarding sheep, milking sheep, and butchering sheep... she also had the knowledge of how to shear sheep! her skill and expertise in regard to wool made her an incredibly appealing addition to the weaver's guild. whether she's spinning thread, weaving bolts of fabric, or putting the last finishing touches on a handmade gown, she's become an accomplished textile artisan in her own right. she's branched out from merely sewing and has picked up embroidery and knitting as well. she carries a small sketchbook with her at all times, always ready to doodle designs, make material lists, and jot down inspiration.

after her arrival in eorzea, dari developed an interest in studying the historical context of fashion. although this pursuit was initially born out of necessity and a desire to keep up with what was trending, it quickly developed into something deeper. she has a genuine interest in the evolution of clothing and textiles from forces such as politics, economic changes, and cultural shifts. when she's traveling, she'll go out of her way if the opportunity to study culturally significant garments, flip through old designs, or meet with a local weaver presents itself.

there are few things more satisfying than a right hook or a powerful kick, but pugilism isn't the only way she fights. when dari was a small child, both of her parents perished during the naadam. she was swiftly adopted by mihreen, a raen woman from the distant nation of thavnair. dari's adoptive mother taught her how to fight and defend herself, not with axework or archery, but as she once did - with the kriegstanz, an ancient war dance. it was impressed upon dari that this dance wasn't simply a means to defend herself, but that it was a form of art, an act of resistance, and a means to uplift, heal, and protect others. whether it's with razor-sharp chakrams or powerful punches, dari cuts a striking figure in the battlefields and dungeons of eorzea.

what has beady eyes, a plump little body, a pink puffball of a tail, and a head with no thoughts but to clean? why, a sponge silkie, of course! as a child, delphine was frail and sickly, spending most of her time sequestered indoors and away from anything that could possibly send her on a premature trip to the lifestream. in addition to plenty of bedrest, her family's chirurgeon recommended the assistance of a magical familiar that could assist with keeping her surroundings clean and sterile. melo became more than a familiar - the silkie became delphine's first steadfast companion and has remained with her to this day. melo is ever ready to clean up spilled paint, glitter from performances, and wine sloshed out of glasses and is glued to delphine's side when not scrubbing things down.

when one spends most of their childhood indoors, with only books and a small familiar to keep them company, it's only natural that they be eager to see the world beyond their bedroom. however, as a member of a minor noble house, once she was grown and significantly heartier and haler than when she was a child, she was expected to train and study in order to serve ishgard and halone. the life of a soldier held little interest for delphine, so she made the choice to slip away like a thief in the night and leave with a troupe of wandering minstrels named arrowsmith. utterly humiliated and disappointed, her parents stripped her of her title and promptly disowned her.

there is so much beauty in eorzea and delphine's favorite way to memorialize it is through art! whether she's creating a painting of a stunning vista, performing in a stageplay, or belting out a heartfelt ballad in one of eorzea's many taverns, she's managed to make a joyful living through the arts. although her popularity has slowly been creeping upwards, she never takes commissions, and simply chooses to paint, write, and perform what she finds most inspiring and compelling.

after arrowsmith dissolved in the wake of the calamity, delphine found herself in a new place with little gil and even fewer connections. eager to get her footing and start anew, she took on work as a retainer. although she doesn't need to continue setting out on ventures, she does it simply for the love of the game. it gives her a reason to continue traveling and exploring, but she's found herself a little distracted by the scenery, fun times in a tavern, or a job she stumbles across on more than one occasion and before she knows it, it's time for her to return with the spoils of her venture in hand. so, it's not uncommon for her to return with a single crystal and nothing else.

intentionally abandoned or accidentally forgotten? nimo has never found a definitive answer to that question, but whatever the reason it doesn't change the fact that she was left alone to fend for herself in the wellwick wood of eastern thanalan at a very young age. although most of her memories from that period of her life are a bit hazy and blurry, she is able to recall a few key, formative moments. isolated and terrified, she did what came naturally to a child - she clung to the first other living being she happened to come across. in her case, that happened to be an amalj'aa priest named Ruzgojj Chah, who she promptly followed home despite his many protestations. she stayed with him and his tribe for a time, but it quickly became clear that she was ill-suited to their way of life, so she was left once again, this time at thal's respite. the priestess of nald'thal that stumbled across her, a roegadyn named drifting daisy, promptly adopted nimo as her own and raised her within the order. third time's the charm!

despite being raised within the order of nald'thal, nimo had little desire to follow drifting's footsteps and serve quietly as a priest in camp drybone. while exploring various employment opportunities, she applied to the mythril eye, the premier newspaper of ul'dah. well-spoken, gifted with a quill, and with an upbringing that brought understanding of money, markets, and economics, nimo was an ideal fit for the newspaper. as a correspondent for the mythril eye, she travels across eorzea reporting on local market trends and events that might impact or disrupt the flow of trade.

money things

black magic stuff

gyr abania stuff

monster hunting stuff

conservation and animal things

garden catte

why she left

cartography things

voidsent buddy

chocobo racing

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miradriel developed an interest in herbalism at a young age. she found comfort and promise in the study of plants and she taught herself how to take cuttings, the best way to preserve seeds and samples, how to process various specimens, and what conditions various plants thrived under. she learned the monetary value of what she grew, which plants were illegal to sell, as well as what needed a little extra care to be useful. like many of her kin that were shaped by life on murder row, thievery became part of the deal. she steals cuttings and seeds, as well as plants that have been discarded or neglected. she uses stealth and lockpicking to reach places that are guarded, closed off, or dangerous. she doesn't take everything, just what she needs.

need something rare? something off-limits? something that may need to be quietly borrowed from someone without their knowledge or permission? her reputation as someone who had extensive knowledge of botany, as well as a knack for getting her hands on difficult to find and rare specimens, has drawn countless entities and organizations to her door. she's worked as a researcher at the botanica, assisted the ethereals of outland with the flora found within their eco-domes, and was recruited by lord jorach ravenholdt to join the uncrowned, but is currently focusing her efforts on assisting her fellow ren'dorei. although her work in telogrus commands most of her time and attention, she's always willing to hear out other offers - for the right price, of course.

never one to resist the siren call of a strange, alluring plant, it was something she found deep within the emerald dream that shifted the course of her destiny - a bloom of the void. after smuggling out a small clipping, she returned to silvermoon and secretly nurtured the void-warped growth. she recognized the power and promise within the shadows, seeing it as another cosmic force to be harnessed, and her curiosity led her to magister umbric. she primarily serves the ren'dorei as a botanical provisioner, obtaining necessary reagents, as well as studying void-corrupted plant life, but she has also joined the ranks of the riftwalkers.

every girl needs her hobbies, some fun little distractions, and miradriel has found a few along the way. after reading a few studies out of the college in silvermoon regarding the beneficial effects of music on plants, she took up the violin and cello as a hobby. although she's unsure if it's had a noticeable, beneficial on plant life, she's come to enjoy music simply for its own sake. she's also become quite enraptured with the unique florafauna of harandar and she's adopted a small serpent and potatoad, named Assistant Botanist leafy and lindaryen the lucky respectively.

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