Ysera Isshu

Transplanted Dalmascan

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Character History

Like most of her kind, Ysera was born in the foothills of Skatay in the Vieran villages. As she grew, the tenants and restrictions of her people began to rub, and it only got worse as she got older. One might have called her a rebellious child, but it wasn't so much the rules of behavior that didn't agree with her, but those of non-intervention and isolation. There was so much more in the world beyond their forested mountains and Ysera very much wanted to see it for herself.At the age of 20, Ysera's decision to leave her people was all but made. The proverbial final nail was when her village elder informed her that she was of breeding age and would soon be expected to perform that duty. She didn't like that idea and so after laughing at her elder, she collected her meager belongings and left for good.The trek out of the mountains was a long one through the unforgiving desert of northern Dalmasca. A small group of people that she encountered told her of a great, sprawling city to the south and that some of her people called it home, she thanked them and finally had a destination. She was going to Rabanastre.Not long after arriving in Dalmasca's capital, Ysera managed to get herself a place to stay, working for another Viera who plied the trade of an apothecary for her people. Ysera was quick to learn these new skills and happy to perform them...but she still wanted more. After a couple years working as an apothecary it was discovered that she had a talent for Conjury, and so with her benefactor's blessing, she left and devoted herself to it's mastery.Seventy years would pass and in that time many in the city would come to rely on Ysera's uncanny aptitude for Conjury and healing magics, and it was through that reputation that she drew the attention of a man of singular importance. One day, Ysera's shop was invaded by several members of the Royal Guard. This in itself was a shocking turn of events, but stranger still was the man that accompanied the guardsman. His name was Lyrik and he was a sitting member of the Blue Council - the ruling body of Dalmasca. Lyrik had heard of a woman whos talent for magic was unparalleled - which was slightly over exaggerated - and he would very much like for that woman to come work for him as his Arcane Advisor. This was a once-in-a-lifetime offer, and Ysera would have been a fool to refuse it. Ysera was no fool.A couple more decades would pass with Ysera skillfully performing her duties as Lyrik's advisor. With that position came access to the Royal Library, and it was through a number of obscure references in restricted tomes she found in there that Ysera would come to unearth the staff she calls "The Old Man," and through the knowledge it/he contained, Ysera learned to wield White Magic. In the years that followed Ysera was given other responsibilities as well, not the least of which was the covert control of Lyrik's personal network of spies and informants and she also - in a rare occasion for a Viera - accepted Lyrik's proposal of marriage. Life, it seemed, was going well for Ysera, but unfortunately that was soon to change.In an unexpected assault from the north, the Garleans invaded Dalmasca. They crossed the Burn and descended upon Rabanastre in wave after wave of bombs and magitek canon fire. Having not thought it was possible for the Garleans to get their magitek forces across the great expanse of the Burn, all of Dalmasca's forces had been to the south, and the royal city fell with little resistance. In the process of taking control of the city, the Garleans executed the members of the Blue Council - Lyrik included.Over the next three decades, Ysera would enact her revenge for the death of her husband and the theft of her country. Using her skills in magic as well as the network of spies she still had connection with to be a permanent thorn in the Garleans' side. From the shadows she orchestrated groups of rebels to gather and revolt against the usurpers, but sadly these attempts all ended in failure. The Garleans did not leave. This did not stop her, however, for the sole driving force in Ysera's life had become the total and complete destruction of the Garlean invaders, and, if possible, the fall of the Empire itself. It was also during this time that Ysera's obsession with the destruction of the Garleans would push her to do many terrible things. It would not be inaccurate to label her as a genuine war criminal. Some of the methods and tactics she used would be considered unconscionable to most civilized people, but she justified her actions as efficient and effective. It was during this time when the invaders would come to refer to her in hushed whispers as the White Death.Thirty years, however, is a long time to fight a war; even for a Viera. Her failure to chase the Garleans from her home as well as the many allies she lost began to weigh on Ysera's mind, shook her dedication to her cause. Surcease would come, however, in a most unexpected form. News of the Eorzean alliance's defeat of the Empire in both Doma and Ala Mhigo restored her hopes of victory. Doma, after all, was not far from Dalmasca. Perhaps the Eorzeans would soon make their way to her homeland. Some time passed and even more shocking news came to her from her spies; the Emperor was dead, the empire itself was wracked with civil war as the various lords vied for the throne. Alas, there was no news of Eorzea making any attempt to liberate Dalmasca, though she had heard of a number of independants helping with the war efforts on the Bozjan front. Mayhap she could help her people from a different direction.For the second time on her life, Ysera gathered her belongings and set out on a long journey, only this time she knew where she was going from the start. To Eorzea. Once there she would help them destroy what was left of the wounded Empire, and after she would seek their aid in rebuilding her homeland and freeing its people at long last.

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Character Information

Race: Viera (Veena)
Sex: Female
Age: 148
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 135 pnz.
Hair Color: Honey Blonde
Eye Color: Lavender
Sexual Preference: Bisexual
Marital Status: Widowed
Relationship Status: Currently in a poly relationship with Miralynn Moonflower and Pythia YapihPhysical Description:
Ysera is rather short for a Viera, with a lithe, petite frame. While she is a Veena, well known for their pale complexions, her skin is light, sun-kissed tan with extensive tattoos over all but her head, neck and left leg. She has long, flowing golden hair and pale, lavender eyes residing behind her spectacles.Personality:
Ysera is...not what one would generally describe as "friendly." This doesn't mean she is unfriendly, per se, but her cold, stoic and aloof nature tends to make other's view her as such. For the most part, she tends to be very direct, preferring to tell things like it is rather than tempering what she says to account for the feelings of others. Some would consider this as her lacking tact, but she views it as simple honesty, believing that "sugar-coating" things does no one any good. Another unfortunate truth about her is that she is arrogant - confident, if you were to ask her about it - and exceedingly self-assured.

OOC Details

Ysera is an All RP character, however if you are looking to partake in a little ERP with her, you're out of luck because she is currently in a relationship. Sorry, not sorry. Aside from that, the sky is the proverbial limit, but if there are plans for some freaky stuff to happen, please run it by me OOC first. I'm game for most things, but if you try going in that direction without my go-ahead, you will soon find yourself on my blacklist. Common courtesy is a thing, ladies and gentlemen. Exercise it.A Note About "The Old Man" (TOM):The Old Man - marked as TOM when he is speaking IC - is Ysera's sentient staff. The staff itself was created a very long time ago - he refuses to say just how long that was - as a sort of proto-soul crystal. Rather than containing the memories and experiences of all who have attuned to it, the staff contains only a single, complete soul; The Old Man. He is called The Old Man because her refuses to give his name - or perhaps he has forgotten it - but the moniker seems perfectly acceptable to him.
As an OOC note about TOM...well, just let me go ahead and apologize right now. TOM is a loud, lecherous and obnoxious little bastard and functions primarily as "comic relief" to run counterpoint to Ysera's naturally stoic and serious nature. If there is a female within his line of sight, he WILL try hitting on her, and it will be in an exceedingly crude way. He has no "social filter," and he has long since run out of fucks to give about the thoughts an opinions of others regarding his behavior. If this sort of thing offends you, kindly inform me of that early on should TOM make an appearance and something will be done to "remove" him from the encounter. If he is already up and running - figuratively speaking - when you come by and you're finding yourself upset by his antics...well, that's not my problem. Please refer to the above apology and just go somewhere else.Notes:- Player is 21+
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- 20+ years of RP experience.
- Line/Para/Mirror
- I am NOT a goddamn mind reader. If you try to get my attention IC with posts of your character's inner monologue, thoughts, feelings or observations, you will be ignored. She's got two eyes and they are in the front of her head. If she doesn't hear or see you doing something, don't expect a response.
- Trying to show off your "skill" at writing and RP by filling the chatbox with pointless, polysyllabic prose will result in exactly the opposite. The art of writing lies in concision - saying the most in the LEAST amount of words possible...also, it pisses me off. Please don't piss me off.

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