* * A l m a
Singing blow the wind westerly, let the wind blow
By a gentle nor'wester, how steady she goes
Scholar
balmung - she/her - est
ㅤnameㅤㅤAlma Cre'denar
ㅤageㅤㅤMid 30s
ㅤpronounsㅤㅤshe/they
ㅤspeciesㅤㅤau ra, xaela
ㅤnamedayㅤㅤ06 Third Umbral Moon, 20th Sun
(June 19)ㅤhomeㅤㅤWestern La Noscea
ㅤclassesㅤㅤsch/smn, cul, alc
ㅤalignmentㅤㅤneutral good
ㅤfaithㅤㅤpolytheistic, Menphina focus
ㅤheightㅤㅤ6' / 183 cm
ㅤgenderㅤㅤaltersex
| Personality |
|---|
| Alma considers herself good mannered and willing to help, enjoying the idea of keeping those around her smiling. This can make her naïve at times. She can easily go on a tangent regarding things she is heavily interested in (5th Astral Era? Arcanima? You're already dead). Her softness does not make her a pushover as she has a good sense of snark, willing to stand firm for herself and others. Unfortunately she is also very easy to make blush with enough teasing. |
ㅤeyesㅤㅤsea green, light aqua rings
ㅤhairㅤㅤpeachy blonde
ㅤscalesㅤㅤalmost black, expansive
ㅤtattooㅤㅤleft shoulder glittering white runes over missing left-arm scales. Quote: Blessed be Menphina and her guiding light. Blessed be a shining moon a love of life
ㅤscarsㅤㅤhands covered in blade cuts. wide knife pierce on left stomach.
left arm scales carved off. ㅤlanguagesㅤㅤEorzean, sign, Sahagin (basic), Nymian (read),
Garlean ㅤparentsㅤㅤNabuhito + Verdom
ㅤsexualityㅤㅤbisexual
ㅤrelationshipsㅤㅤopen / not-monogamous
| Quirks |
|---|
| Due to keen sense of smell and hearing, she is well aware of her surroundings. If she wants, she could pick up the scent of someone in a crowd (or location of food). If found reading, writing, or sketching, she can easily lose time. Laughs when nervous, smiles when upset. Depending on her mood/location, she may speak with Sharlayan dictation, or a La Noscean drawl. Teleportation and air/sea travel does not go well with her stomach. |
* * Sea Pearl
ㅤ❛ㅤ And the waves we leave behind us seem to murmer as they flow. "There's a hearty welcome waiting in the land to which you go." ㅤ❜ㅤ
Large round glasses, meant for reading.
Abundance black freckles on both cheeks + shoulders.
Scales darker than many au ra, almost black.
Scales patterns large for auri females. Extensive back pattern from spine to tail, hip scales cover entire outer thigh to knee, large patch from collar neck to cleavage.
Tail long and thick, which can reflect her emotions, but also be used to whip at others.
Limbal rings and tails are easy reading places for her emotions.
Generally does not show skin, usually wearing robes or dresses. But she will show off her legs.
Eyes may glow and change to a more sapphire color. See Echo section.
Has a limp due to injury in right leg. Uses a cane to remove the limp- a gift from Tsugumi which she loves as it is also a sword.
ㅤmagickㅤ Mostly works with SCH magic as her main. As a field medic she chooses classic non-magickal practices without aether. She has grown more confident with her SMN magick due to her research into arcane.
ㅤfree casterㅤ Given her ability to process complicated math in her head, she is not dependent on books to cast. Many inscriptions have been memorized or she can quickly write them to paper, or skin, if need be.
ㅤhigh aetherㅤ Considered 'aether dense'. She has a large pool of mana to draw from which means she can cast for long periods or explode with high bursts without fatigue.
ㅤneutral aetherㅤ Manages her internal aether balance constantly and passively in order to keep it in unison between all of the elements. This gives her the ability to absorb elements from other mana and 'scrub it clean' by balancing it out within her own body. This has helped her expand her healing magick to assist those with high astral/umbral aether, or possibly react poorly to traditional healing mana.
ㅤechoㅤ
HIstory
| event | story |
|---|---|
| emporium | Adopted by forum member Nabuhito Cre'denar. She grew under Sharlayan culture until the evacuation. |
| la noscea | Father and daughter moved to Eastern La Noscea just outside of Aleport, her home to do this day. There Nabuhito |
| arcanist guild | Graduated in the top of her class with the help of her carbuncle partner: Chrysocolla. |
| ship medic | Spent early years of learning healing spent working on trade ships. This inspired her more classical methods of medicine versus pure healing via dumping aether into a eprson. |
| sharlayan doctorate | Earned her doctorate from Sharlayan in 5th Astral Era / 6th Umbral era History pertaining to the city of Nym. |
| trial | Attempted the recorded trance trial in Carteneau Flats. She did not fully succeed. |
| published | The Unparalleled Naval Command of the Nymians. Excerpts Document |
| the incident | |
| whisky ginger | Hired as medic for dojo side of the Whisky Ginger venue. Has since become lead medic of what she calls 'daycare.' |
| archon | Approved by the Forum to bare the markings of an Archon. Her study focus is in theories of arcane as an 'elemental neutral' form of aether which is the foundation of the elemental wheel. |
| the accident | During a delivery, the cart fleeing from monsters took a tumble, throwing her from it. Injuries were extensive and took weeks to recover, even with magick. Her right leg will forever have a limp. |
Gpose
* * hooks
ㅤ❛ㅤ Through playful lips made of yarn, that fragile capricorn. unraveled moths like moths upon old scars. I know the world's a broken bone, but melt your headaches, call it home. ㅤ❜ㅤ
Researcher
ㅤ#contact / #walkupㅤ 5th Astral Era + 6th Umbral Calamity are her bread and butter. Sharlayan published her most recent thesis: "The Unparalleled Naval Command of the Nymians". Her current research tied to her Archon title is an in-depth theory on arcane as a type of aether that lives outside the elemental wheel.
Healer Needed
ㅤ#contactㅤ After years of working as a Medic for sea vessels, adventurers, and extensive practice during the 7th Umbral Calamity, she considers herself skilled in both traditional and magickal methods of healing. The excess aether pool she can pull from assists in long periods of work.
Whatcha drawing?
ㅤ#walkupㅤ Alma enjoys sketching places and people when she's about. Her research book is filled with crosshatch style sketches, watercolor, though generally works in charcoal (much of which ends up on her face.)
Aether Potent
ㅤ#walkupㅤ Alma has far more aether built into her than the most common person. Often she carries magickal artifacts on her person and has Monarch around. This means she can give off a powerful aura for those who are aether sensitive.
Rumor
ㅤ#must contactㅤ After being missing for several weeks, she returned home, secluded herself, refusing to allow friends or leave the house.
Plot Device
ㅤ#must contactㅤ Are you in need of someone who can help move plot along as a third party, or be a victim device? Or just want a fun victim to play with? I am 100% okay putting her in dangerous situations- for I am a terrible person. This does require extensive OOC discussions regarding the plot, where it will go, and the end results.
These are just some simple methods for people looking to connect with Alma.
I am always open to new ideas, or even just casual conversation.
* * Interact
ㅤ❛ㅤ A life on the ocean wave, a home on the rolling deep, where the scattered waters rave, and their winks their revels keep. ㅤ❜ㅤ
ㅤrule 001ㅤ 18+ minimum, 21+ better. Just not interested interacting with minors.
ㅤrule 002ㅤ Communication is key. Always open to new ideas and try different stories. But talking is important, especially once blorbos start interacting outside public spaces.
ㅤrule 003ㅤ Remember that I am not Alma, and Alma is not me. We have personality traits that match up, but our ideals don't line up.
ㅤrule 004ㅤ Open to establishing new romantic relationships, but this requires conversation between us- and especially pre-attraction. She should not be used as a 'mistress' or a 'side piece' to be part of a cheating plotline.
ㅤrule 005ㅤ My schedule sort of flexes depending on events / moods. Please be patient with me.
OOC
ㅤwriterㅤ Hi I'm Rose. 30+ bisexual lady in a happy married relationship. Timezone is EST/EDT. Long time rper. We old in this bitch. Comfortable having adult oriented topics and please let me know if I cross that line. Have no patience for RL homophobia, racism, sexism, or general cuntry.
ㅤlooking forㅤ New opportunities and new buddies! Mostly trying to get out there more and find RP home bases. There are very few topics or plots that are off the table for me. I also have a small problem of wanting to find more people for Alma's open romanticism (a lover at heart), though I am very particular about who can fit that role.
ㅤi oopsedㅤ Generally more online in Discord versus XIV game itself. Be warned, my mental health and ADHD can cause vibing that goes nowhere, and crashes where I lose interest. Or I just want to play a new video game. Also a whole lot of imposter syndrome which I may ask for help on. Like rule 002, I will try to communicate best I can.
* * mates
ㅤ❛ㅤ Listen to the sound of my heart beat slow, my heart's like yours. Listen to the sound, oh it feels like home, when our hearts beat slow together. ㅤ❜ㅤ
Nabuhito
family
adoptive father
Sharlayan native whose study focus is in 5th Astral Era / 6th Umbral Calamity history. Previously part of Antitower research in the Sharlayan Dravanian Colony to reach the aetherial sea. Moved to La Nocea during evacuation instead of returning to motherland.
Verdom
family
adoptive father
Monarch
aetheric partner
faerie
Companion to Alma who assists her in healing and keeping her company. Has an incredibly independent personality that is mischievous and self centered at times. The two of them sometimes bicker like siblings.
Crysocolla + Ajora
aetheric partners
carbuncles
Darling companions with delightfully loving personalities. Chrysocolla being Alma's first carbuncle, and Ajora her second through her Archon research. The two of them love attention, outfits, and throwing knives.
Rhela
friend
Alma considers her to be her best friend, even if it took months for Rhela to agree to it. The two are polar opposites. And no- they aren't dating (to Alma's dismay.)
Net
friend
Met as a fellow healer, the two of them have established a very close friendship. He enjoys to tease her, but Alma will never stop joking about Net's Network.
Echo
longtime friend / romantic partner
pc
Initially a close companionship that fruited from a lot of teasing. Alma has great respect for the powerful warrior woman and knows she will always be there for her.
Shaazan
romantic partner
The two of them met and quickly established a romantic relationship. This tall elezen woman constantly sends selfies to Alma, which steals away her focus without fail.
Tsugumi
romantic partner
A Hinigan lord of the Iteya clan, he hired Alma to inspect a potentially 'cursed' sword from his family line. Out in Kugane they made an emotional connection, and now he would happily kill on her behalf.
Lavitz
romantic partner
pc
A dragoon met at the Whisky Ginger. An odd, rather withdrawn individual. Alma found him charming, knowing there was a powerful emotional side within his scaly shell. It was worth the patience.
Calix
romantic partner
pc
A fellow student of the star she'd met through the Tipping Scales. If there was one thing obvious about the man, it was his inability to take a hint with her flirting.
Rook
romantic partner
Echo introduced the two of these as a potential partners because she belived Alma has 'good child bearing hips.' She has all the braincells in this relationship.
Jawn + Ainkel
friends
This lovely duo of kitty partners absolutely stole Alma's heart. Treasure hunters and explorers alike, the two bring forth the adventurous side of the scholar.
Pollux
longtime friend
One of Alma's longest companions, who remembers the days when she barely stood at 4 fulms. Time and priorities separated the two, but the two have reunited and restablished their powerful, trusting bond.
Mizuki
friend
Sultry with a capital S, this dragoness quickly bonded with Alma in the med bay of the Whisky Ginger. The two can be commonly seen head bumping, tails entwined, or simply flirting.
Larian
friend
Initially meeting at the Whisky Ginger, Alma still cannot fathom how this man functions with as little braincells as he seems to have. They vibrate with each other quite well but ah she is confused by him.
Sebb
friend
Two La Nosceans walk into a library... and come out discussing Nymia and their home city. Quickly the two bonded over mutual hobbies. Though this marine has a dark past that attracts some trouble... which we will ignore because his seal Pep heals all.
Riven
friend
A mutual friend of Net and owner of the Tipping Scales, 'grandpa' has become a staple in Alma's life. His crystalline form fascinates the much much much younger scholar. And he adores her carbuncles.
* * Extras
ㅤ❛ㅤ Now I don't want a harp nor halo, not me. Just give me a breeze and a good rolling sea. ㅤ❜ㅤ
Strengths
ㅤAethersightㅤㅤAbility to read movement of mana and mood of her opponent through color of their soul (mood ring)
ㅤAetherpoolㅤㅤHas massive amounts more aether than the common person, making her able to cast for long periods of time.
ㅤSensitive Hearing / SmellㅤㅤAble to keep track of noises and memorize / follow scents.
ㅤMathematicsㅤㅤCan do various levels of arithmetic in her head. This means she does not require a codex to follow for casting.
ㅤKnife LoverㅤㅤProficient fighting with knives. Usually carries 4+ on her person.
ㅤSwimmerㅤㅤIncredibly fast swimmer and often does free diving. Record breath holding is 14 minutes.
Weaknesses
ㅤSensitive hearing / smellㅤㅤWhile it can be considered a boon, powerful sounds and smells can overwhelm her.
ㅤMotion SicknessㅤㅤBoats and airships make her stomach uneasy. Teleportation is worse. Long teleportation can knock her out for hours.
ㅤFar SightedㅤㅤGlasses are only used for reading ands short distances.
ㅤTail GiveawayㅤㅤWhile she can be alright holding her emotions in check, her tail is one place she struggles to control.
ㅤCane UserㅤㅤAfter an accident her right calf bones were broken so massively that healing could not fully reset them. Her cane covers for the limp.
ㅤPTSDㅤㅤCan find herself locked in moments that trigger bad memories.
Quirks
ㅤTwo AccentsㅤㅤHer common talk is Sharlayan like: poised, well spoken, clear words. She also has a thick La Noscean dock accent: loss of letters, rolling words, and words that don't make sense.
ㅤHyperfocusㅤㅤTalk to her about one of her favorite topics and you are stuck there for life.
ㅤHeart On ShoulderㅤㅤGenerally can come off as too trusting at first. She gives the benefit of the doubt.
ㅤEasy to BlushㅤㅤCompliments, teasing, and other things can quickly summon red to her face. Embarrassment is hard for her to hide.
ㅤLover of FoodㅤㅤCan eat almost as much as a full adult roegadyn male.
ㅤBakerㅤㅤBest chocolate chip cookies in Western La Noscea.
ㅤstrengthㅤㅤㅤ ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
ㅤdexterityㅤㅤㅤ ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
ㅤhealthㅤㅤㅤ ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
ㅤenergyㅤㅤㅤ ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
ㅤcombatㅤㅤㅤ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
ㅤperceptionㅤㅤㅤ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
ㅤcommunicateㅤㅤ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
ㅤpersuasionㅤㅤㅤ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
ㅤmeditationㅤㅤㅤ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
ㅤliteracyㅤㅤㅤ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
Inspirations
| Shanties |
|---|
| Alma tends to sing sea shanties commonly heard around Aleport or while out at sea. |
| Other Songs |
|---|
| Current music I like for her |
* * Gallery
Gpose
XIV Based Comics
Art
Some of this art includes my 'WoL' version of Alma, who has the gold scale details. RP Alma only has black scales.
