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Summary & Hooks

Name: Tethys Rainflower
Other names: Maeja Dei-Ijla, Riverbite
Age: Apparently young adult.
Height: 72.1 ilms (6')
Body type: Lithe & lightly muscled
Laterality: Ambidextrous
Pronouns: They/them
Orientation: Bisexual
Nameday: 6th Umbral Moon, 10th Sun (December 10th, Sagittarius)
Other things to note: Their speech pattern often shifts erratically. Has a brand on the upper right shoulder blade. Seems to have an endless amount of random junk on them at any given time, and always seems willing to part with it in exchange for a good story. Falls in love like crazy. Not an assassin*. At home in crowds.Hobbies:
🌺↣Storytelling
🌺↣Singing
🌺↣Dancing
🌺↣DrinkingGoals:
🌺↣Have a great time and be happy, no matter what
🌺↣And maybe, just maybe, make others happy along the way.You might know my character, or of them, if:
🌺↣You have been to the Mystical Raven, where they work as an entertainer
🌺↣You spend a lot of time in taverns
🌺↣You frequent popular camping spots along the roads
🌺↣You have history at seaUsual locales:
🌺↣The Black Shroud
🌺↣La Noscea
🌺↣Thanalan

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Backstory

Tethys was born in the village of Dei-Ijla to a mother possessed of intense wanderlust. She had secretly ventured forth from the Wood in the past, but shortly after they were born, she left with them to travel more permanently. She ended up joining a pirate crew during her journeys known as the Ragged Crows. At around the age of 11, they took the name Riverbite and joined their first active battle. They learned to use every asset they had to their advantage, and even to turn some disadvantages to their favour.Life continued through the next 13 years, and though their odd little family changed often, they were among the few not chomping at the bit to be off the filthy ship when the opportunity arose. As hard as the living was, it was their home-- their world. They grew acquainted with little tricks to make repairs go smoother and developed unusual battle tactics, all aided in no small part by the advantage of a body born to be flexible and swift.One day, tragedy struck-- although, perhaps, inevitably. The Ragged Crows were utterly destroyed in combat with a rival crew, and Riverbite was one of only a handful of survivors. Rather than killed, they were sold off-- despite being among the most senior of the crew (and indeed, being the eldest of those captured), their youthful appearance earned pity and spared their life in the end.It would be about 14 years before they would see freedom again, after having traded hands on multiple occasions. They'd picked up quite a few more skills during this time, and had every reason-- and means, through the entirely mysterious, untimely passing of their last captor-- to find somewhere to settle and live well. Still, like their mother, they never could stomach the thought of a stationary life. They took to the seas again, spending the next 31 years jumping from crew to crew as necessary, until restrictions simply became too insufferable for most.They, too, set their sights on new and different prizes, taking on a new name to fit the occasion.Shortly after the beginning of their eighth year of adventuring, they accepted employment at the Mystical Raven as an entertainer and scout. While the company primarily existed to seek, research, and secure ancient artifacts, much of its funding came from the tavern it operated out of. Over time, however, each of its members dispersed, either meeting their ends or simply moving on. And so, as is their wont, they did as well.The siren song of travel ever calls to their blood, and while there's so much more of the world to see than ocean views, Tethys has one true love. After the veritable demise of the Garlean empire, they poured all of the funds they'd built over the years into securing and outfitting a new ship, The Dawn's Treasure. Although the ship was purchased legitimately, they've never been one to bend to the law, and they won't be one whit surprised if wanted posters for the once infamous Riverbite start circulating once more...❧ ❝I cherish the road that brings us together once more.❞

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OoC Info

Hello! My name is Albireo, or Albi for short. I'm 29 and I'm in the Central timezone (Server time -6 hours.) I've been playing FFXIV since 1.0. You can use any pronouns for me, though I do have a preference for they/them. Apologies in advance- sometimes I can be a little slow to reply!I'm willing to give out my Discord after we've roleplayed once or twice, and I do actually prefer to roleplay over Discord. Thanks for taking the time to read this. I hope things go wonderfully for you from here on out!