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You can no longer play the award winning MMORPG Final Fantasy 14's free trial that contains critically acclaimed expansion Heavensward
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The level 70 Dragoon armor set was a gift from Hraesvelgr to Estinien and was made by Ratatoskr. Estinien named the set 'Iceheart' because of Ysayle, so that she can "watch over a man ignorant of all things save how to wield a lance in anger"
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At the age of 32, Estinien has no noteable hobbies and only concerns himself with honing his skills and eating anything passably delicious.
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The Eorzean alphabet consists of twenty six letters which can be written in the upper and lower cases. The shape of some letters, as well as stroke order, have given rise to the theory that the letters may have once been written with a left hand and from right to left.
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Urianger is an Elezen of 29 years. Since he was a child, he has enjoyed books, tomes and prophecies. However, his fascination with these left him with a poetic tone of speech that made him isolated from his peers.
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Ardbert was born on a small isle in the seas of Kholusia. In the small mountain village he called home, he didn't have children his age to play with. Instead, he played with his father and the various animals of the outdoors.
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Remember, it's not "lore friendly" to be cruel to others 💚
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To the Dotharl, the body is but a vessel for the soul and not indicative of one's true nature. Women may be reborn as men and men be reborn as women. The latter was the case for Sadu, who was born a male for several incarnations.
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The rulers of Mhach envisioned that the floating "Void Ark" would carry entire families until the waters of the Calamity receded. Their livelihoods: livestock, seeds, supplies etc... Sadly they all were eaten by voidsent in the close-quarters ship.
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Although Haurchefant Greystone is the son of Count Edmont de Fortemps, the 28 year old does not bear the family name due to his bastard birth. His surname, Greystone, is given to other illegitimate sons and daughters "who have been cast by the wayside as pebbles".
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There are over 12 different types of dragons in record, all with unique characteristics. These can range from small dragonets to larger Falaks and Elder dragons. However, they can all trace their origins to the 7 eggs of the First Brood.
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For all of Lord Haurchefant's qualities that make him an excellent commander of Camp Dragonhead, he was not one for paper work. His approach to the administrative aspects amounted to stuffing papers into the drawers of his desk
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Thank you for everything Stephen Critchlow, the voice of Sir Edmont de Fortempts 🛡️🦄
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Zenos Galvus's mother died to illness shortly after bringing him into the world. As a young boy, Zenos was surrounded by countless servants and preferred the silent company of books.
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At 27 years old, Sadu leads the Dotharl with surprising care when not slaughtering her enemies. As the khatun of her tribe, she is integral to searching the eyes of newborns to identify the old souls within.
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Tataru Taru is a Dunesfolk Lalafell who was born into a wealthy merchant family. However, after a series of poor investments, her father lost the family's wealth. At 12 years old, while taking an apprenticeship at a jeweler, she befriended Minfilia.
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A Viera's sex is indeterminate until their body fully develops during adolescence, which begins around thirteen to fifteen years old. During this period, around 70-80% develop as female, creating a predominantly matriarchal society.
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Magnai of the Oronir has 5 older sisters. Oftentimes, he would get pestered by them to do "menial tasks" like chores and despised it. In rebellion, he mused that his Nhaama would never raise her voice and instead be a gentle, ethereal maiden.
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The large brimmed hat so often associated with black mages is in fact a relic of Mhach, meant to shield one's vision from the gaze of voidsent. This danger is so great, that some are equipped with additional cloth to cover one's eye.
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It is rumored that if you were to attempt to remove a goblin's mask by force, the act would trigger explosives rigged inside the headpiece, resulting in a bloody, unrecognizable mess of both goblin and perpetrator.
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The Dragoon's "Dragonlancer" armor was created by Ursulie the Meek over 200 years ago. The conservative clergy who employed her disliked the design. Due to their close mindedness, she chose to leave Ishgard for good .
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Ishgardian naturalist and father of modern taxonomy, Frandelont Raimdelle, tried to classify the common duck as a spoken race. He believed their "quacks" to be a not-yet-understood language.
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While on her travels in Eorzea, Alisaie Leveilleur chose to travel alone so that she could experience the new land unsullied by the opinions of others. For instance, while in Thanalan, she joined a roaming female merchant on her travels.
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Nutsy, the ageless moogle and leader of Clan Nutsy is said to always feel a bloodlust and only feels alive when facing imminent death. Daily operation of her clan falls to her underlings as she only returns to the Crystarium to repair her gear.
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Viera live up to three times longer than the average Hyur, their lifespans often stretching well beyond two centuries. To them, a span of a few decades is considered "short term" and unless their territory is affected, the rise and fall of nations is of no concern.
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In Radz-at-Han, it is a tradition to present a woven bracelet to your lover. The piece of jewelry acts as a talisman of sorts, creating a bond between gods and mortals. The tighter the braid, the stronger the protection from a dreadful fate.
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Regula van Hydrus' large gunblade is named The Bastard. The large gunblade was created at the Magitek Academy and was given this name for simplicity's sake-- a bastard sword with a firearm attached.
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Megan Thee Stallion was 28 years old when she threw the first pitch in her home town of Houston. Meanwhile, Haurchefant Greystone was 28 years old when he threw himself into danger during a mission inside the Vault
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Giott's iconic hammer is called simply: The Ol' Barrel. Its name is not only due to its shape, but the warhammer's head is actually hollow, generally filled with hard liquor to be consumed in the case of emergency.
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While from his homeland of Corvos, G'raha Tia was raised in Sharlayan. He was mocked and shunned as a child due to his crimson-colored Allagan Eye trait, giving him a unique type of heterochromia.
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Momodi Modi is a 44 year old Dunesfolk Lalafell who manages the Quicksand in Ul'dah. Her hairpin was crafted by Momoroto, a man who once longed for her love.
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At the age of 12, Krile Baldesion discovered that she had the Echo. As an orphan, she was hounded by the thoughts of others. The ears of her Cloak of Nine Lives represent her relationship to the Echo.
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Zhloe Aliapoh is a 21 year old Keeper of the Moon Miqo'te. In order to take care of her sister, Khloe, she entered Rowena's service. After a few years, she started a humble orphanage called Menphina's Arms.
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According to the Eorzean Creation Myth, Oschon the Wanderer once invited Halone on one of His journeys. However, on it, she killed every creature she met in order to hone her skills and subsequently increase her bloodlust.
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The horns of the Au Ra are a point of great pride for them. Protruding from the side of their head, they enhance hearing and amplify spatial perception.
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The names Biggs and Wedge are in fact aliases in order to protect their family in the Empire. As they are defectors, their family would've been under orders of execution due to the suspicions of aiding them.
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Have you heard of the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV? With an expanded free trial which you can play through the entirety of A Realm Reborn and the award-winning Stormblood expansion up to level 70 for free with no restrictions on playtime.
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As Alisaie traveled Eorzea alone, she met a traveling merchant named Emery, and became a caravan guard for a time. During this period she also learned the art of selling and bartering.
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Ser Yuhelmeric commanded Dusk Vigil during the Calamity. However, his duty left him determined to stay till the end, causing his men to die without aid of the Holy See. Accounts say many died from cold, starvation or the bloody failed mutiny.
Also, you run into him in 1.0 : )
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After the Dragonsong War ended, Estinien thought of several places to travel to. He visited the ruins of Ferndale (his home village), various graves, Azys Lla and even Sohr Khai to voice his regret to Ratatoskr.
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Ardbert's first encounter with the amauro Seto was in Nabaath Areng. After earning a bounty for capturing a counterfeiter, he used his funds to purchase a maltreated Seto. Ardbert learned about amauro habits from his father.
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The rotting goobbue is believed to be a goobbue corpse infected with deadly fungar. The fungar consumed the creature's brain while it was alive, killing it, in order to try and infect other goobbue.
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Namazu's "fin-like" arms are surprisingly dexterous. They have 5 bones hidden under the skin of each limb, which allows them to manipulate objects with a feeling similar to a hand inside a mitten.
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Estinien Varlineau seldom drank as an Azure Dragoon of Ishgard. The hunting of dragons consumed his every waking moment but now, he looks forward to the reward of a drink in the evening. He's also known to enjoy dried squid as well.
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600 years ago, after years of being fed up with discrepancies and errors, the Admiral of Limsa Lominsa at the time, Agatzahr Roehmerlsyn, chopped off a pirate's thumb. This set the current standard for an ilm.
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Krile discovered she possessed the Echo at the age of 12, leading to dark times of adolescence. Now at 22, she is a Studium graduate who's pretty adept at curative magicks.
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Nophica is the guardian deity of Gridania. She is the daughter of Azeyma and the younger sister to Llymlaen. Often, she's depicted as a jubilant farmer holding a steel scythe
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For countless generations, Shaaloani grandmothers have told tales of a Namazu elemental--the Outjaw. It is said that it could sense the lies of wicked children with their whiskers and would swallow whole those who told lies.
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Philia, the Lightwarden of Lakeland, was once an elf that was held prisoner. The sineater's name means "Brotherly Love" and was penned so shortly after it descended on its home village and devoured its former brethren.
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Ardbert Hylfyst was born on a small island and orphaned as a young child. While he was raised by his grandfather, he was taught by the village priest from the Church of the First Light. Here, he was educated in numbers, letters and mythology.
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Emmanellain de Fortemps met his steward Honoroit 5 years ago, when the boy was 9. Emmanellain decided to teach the boy letters and sums so that he might have the means to rise above his humble station.
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52 year old Drusilla Varus was born in a remote village of Ilsabard. As a member of the Garlean clan that protected the reaper tradition for generations, she made a pact with an avatar at a young age. While currently living in Eorzea, she misses Ilsabardian vodka.
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Sidurgu Orl is a 26 year old Xaela from a frontier town in Othard. At the age of 6, his family fled Garlean subjugation. They were nomadic for 5 years before settling in Coerthas.
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Setoto Seto was born a Plainsfolk Lalafell in the Fifth Astral Era. While born in Nym, before being struck with the Green Death, she enjoyed cooking and weaving.
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During its development on Elpis, the shoebill was named the abyssus. This was due to its ability to "stare into the abyss". No one knew who designed it or why it had no reaction to external stimuli.
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When a female Hrothgar is born, she is instructed of her future duties. At the appropriate age, she then breaks away from her community along with a segment of the population. In some cases, she may welcome others from other clans, including the Lost.
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The 25 year old Pipin Tarupin was born to a drunkard of a father who traded him to a Coliseum fighter in exchange for ale. While at the arena, Pipin befriended Raubahn Aldynn who trained him to fight. After securing his own freedom, the Lalafell was freed and adopted.
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The sin eater, Forgiven Pedantry, was once a powerful mage who helped many despite looking down on others. In her hubris, she tried to reverse the chaos brought by the Flood of Light but died painfully. Soon after, people discovered a sin eater wearing her face.
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Before Garlean invasion, the racial distribution of Bozja was:
Hrothgar: 75%
Ilsabardian Hyur: 10%
Ilsabardian Roegadyn: 10%
Other: 5%
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Radz-at-Han is best known as the birthplace of modern alchemy. Also, despite having a very limited outward military presence, the city-state has succeeded in forging a non-interference treat with the Garlean Empire, thus it remains an active hub for trade.
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Selected applicants for the role of Knights Dragoon have historically been subjected to a harsh training regimen. The mortality rate is the highest among the Temple Knights and thus only comprised of around 30 dragoons.
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When Ardbert first became an adventurer, he took on simple jobs in order to gain more confidence. Many of his first jobs included delivering goods and escorting merchants near Eulmore.
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Dunesfolk Lalafells have historically been accomplished thaumaturges as well as miners. As miners, they even rival the Roegadyn due to their resourcefulness and ability to delve into narrow tunnels.
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Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail releases July 2, 2024. Early access begins June 28th.
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Garuda's origin myth states that the birdmen of the Ixal once lived on a floating continent known as Ayatlan, where they protected the furthest reaches of the heavens as Garuda's divine soldiers.
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F'lhaminn Qesh is a retired Ul'dah performer. A series of tragic events led her to adopting Minfilia at a young age. Currently, at 37, she still enjoys delighting the Scions with delicious cuisine.
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According to the Eorzea Creation myth, Nophica is one of Azeyam's and Thaliak's daughters. Wanting for companionship, Nophica created Her own playmates and brought life into the world.
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The units of distance in Eorzea are ilm, fulm, yalm and malm.
A fulm is 12 ilms
A yalm is 3 fulms
A malm is 1760 yalms or the approximate height of Mt. O'Ghomoro.
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Oboro Torioi is extremely adept at ninja arts and even the eastern art of paper folding; but, he still relies on others for everyday chores that leave him feeling awkward. Some say, he also carries around a book on how to "woo the fairer sex"
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While fighting in the Doman Rebellion, Gosetsu had left his wife to take care of their only daughter. There were more than a few instances of Gosetsu returning home to find his 5 year old daughter asleep in the doorway, awaiting his return.
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The young Elezen Alisaie Leveilleur, entered the Sharlayan Studium at the young age of 11. While she graduated at 16, she also enjoys swimming and swordplay considering she can best Alphinaud at both.
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The White Mage spell "Benediction" cures the target of all wounds. Rather than exhaust the caster's own mana, this spell gathers ambient aether and releases it in a single concentrated burst.
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The current Eorzean alphabet was created during the Fourth Astral Era. It was taught only to the rich by the church, thus a powerful weapon against the poor and illiterate in order to control them.
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The final boss of Akademia Anyder, Quetzalcoatl, was created by the Words of Lahabrea as a means to combat looming threats. It was so powerful that it required the summoner to channel their very soul, and is believed to form the basis of the ritual to summon Zodiark.
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The leader of the Kraken's Arms, the pirate crew in Limsa Lominsa, is actually an Elezen of Ishgardian origin. The 34 year old Carvallain de Gorgagne of House Durendaire escaped his noble life at age 14.
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Over time, mages created many ways of circumventing the cumbersome process of making summoning circles. Some mages chose to pain or tattoo their bodies, while others wore robes stitched with elaborately designed aetherially conductive thread.
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When Yda first started her studies in Sharlayan, she was not a quick learner. Considering she also had an aversion to studying letters, she was often found sating her hunger with lemon cakes
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The Bayaqud tribe of the Xaela are located in the western edges of the Steppe. Women of this tribe are known to take several husbands as did the founding matron over 2000 years ago
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Keeper of the Moon Miqo'te lead a strong matriarchal lifestyle. The strength is further displayed by the fact that female first names are short, one/two syllable constructions that closely resemble names used by male Seekers of the Sun.
Examples include: Tahla, Koh and Nashu
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Bloewyda Uwilsyngwyn is a 54 year old Roegadyn and mother to Moenbryda. Oftentimes while raising their daughter, she and her husband also took care of the young Elezen named Urianger (his parents were too engrossed in research to care for him). Today, she still views him as a son
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The Goetia attire was originally worn by high-ranking Mhachi magi during the Fifth Astral Era. The outfit was particularly effective in enslaving voidsent due to the symbols woven with thread soaked in their blood.
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At a young age, Y'shtola Rhul showed a tremendous talent with magic and was sent to study under Archon Matoya at the age of seven. Now at 23, Y'shtola is known to have a great interest in things arcane...and for footwear.
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The Tumet tribe of the Xaela have a dangerous coming of age ceremony for their 10 year olds: the children are tied to a tree and, as the tribe moves on, are supposed to break free from their bonds and catch up with their tribe. Once successful, they are given a name.
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It's said that House Valentione is second only to the High Houses of Ishgard themselves. After Countess Arabelle de Valentione's death, the heart shaped shield that defended the passionate warrior became the Houses' distinct scutcheon.
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After the fall of Dalamud, Kan-E-Senna scoured the wasteland in order to tend to the wounded. In her eyes, the scene was so gruesome that she believed she had died and gone to the seventh hell.
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Squadrons of magitek once patrolled the streets of Garlemald to scare the citizenry into driving safely. However, now with the lack of people to oversee them, the roaders now aimlessly charge around the city attempting to harm anyone.
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19 year old Arenvald Lentinus realized he had the Echo after having a strange dream while he was a young boy. After being cast out by his mother, he lived as a bandit attacking people for food.
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Tolthewil is known as the first monarch of Lakeland. He drove back invading Voeburtites and began his reign by forming peace with Nabaath Areng and other Hume factions. Thanks to him, he rescued the elves from war and lasting reputation as heartless villains.
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When the Archon Louisoix Leveilleur departed Sharlayan for Eorzea, his grandchildren Alisaie and Alphinaud watched from the pier. While one accepted the decision with calm practicality, the other had railed and wept.
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As a young boy, Estinien grew up in a small shepherd family. After noticing Nidhogg's horde had attacked his village, he ran back home to find his parents' burned together and his little brother dead underneath rubble.
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30 year old Artoirel de Fortemps is fond of shopping for orchestrion rolls. But nevertheless, he is a highborn who doesn't hesitate to stand on the front lines. Just 5 years ago, he beat back imperial soldiers at Dzemael Darkhold.
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Scathac is the self-proclaimed Queen of the Void. Fearing that they would be unable to control her, the Mhachi magi summoned her purposefully bound the witch to the fragile body of a maiden, dulling her strength.
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21 year old Cirina of the Mol has no love for the battle unlike other Xaela. In many cases, she would rather pass her days in good company fashioning felt and snacking on fresh buuz.
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At 26, Yugiri is a Raen of few indulgences. However, she does favor a bowl of rice doused in warm soup and topped with a pinch of ground white radish.
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27 year old Jennie Kim is a well known member among the popular kpop group, Blackpink. Similarly, 27 year old Sadu is a well known member among the popular Xaela tribe, the Dotharl.
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