Iriana Vaulo

 intro 
Based in Coerthas, this Sharlayan mage turned healer spends most of her time at home, catering to the needs of her village. She can often be found passing out leveplates as an unofficial levemete, always in search of reckless or naive adventurers in need of coin.Good-Mannered, and Discerning; Bittersweet, Secretive. She doesn't like being interrogated, and yet will often do just that to strangers she deems untrustworthy.
Forbidden knowledge, good manners and unquestioning loyalty are the quickest way to earn her favor.

 he/him . 24 . EST . discord: spectrechromatic 

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 rule i.  21+ I will not rp with anyone under the age of 21. Please respect this.
even if it doesn't need to be said, i'll say it anyway. i am not my character. ic and ooc are separate, please respect this, and let me know if this'll be an issue.darker themes, more morally-ambiguous topics are fine. as a horror and mystery fan, i am down with the creepy and grittier parts of ffxiv's world and story. there are a few hard no's for me when it comes to things that will make me uncomfortable, but i'll be sure to mention if it comes to that point.
anything nsfw or scenes focusing on nsfw are a mixed ground for me. i am alright with attempting them, but i am not at all experienced with doing so. as a note to this, iriana will not be willing to engage in a physical relationship. rule ii.  in-game v. discord (large bias for in-game rp)
not a fan of going to player-ran rp venues for first meetings, but i am alright with rping in the overworld or any in-game establishments and buildings. I prefer in-game rp. discord rp would be an extremely hard sell for me.
 rule iii.  if you see me in game and like what you see from my carrd, feel free to send me a tell!
usually if i'm in-game, i have the time to respond to a tell or two. i'll be happy to answer any questions and send my discord over if we need to talk more thoroughly. rule iv. 
lore compliant/bending ✔
lore breaking ✘
as someone who only joined the game after endwalker's release, i can confidently say i don't know everything when it comes to ffxiv's lore. i personally have a fondness for the pieces i've learned about 1.0's lore, if that is a concern, let me know! same goes with lore bending, with topics like necromancy, soulstones, and spiritbonding, and other in-game places and mechanics, not everything is entirely fleshed out. i am alright with lore bending, granted that you don't expect my character's lore to change to fit yours.
voidsent, garleans, light echo users, and the like are fine.
i hard pass on things such as warriors of light and high power-fantasy characters. things that fall under the category of lore-breaking are a hard no. rule v. 
keeping stuff vague
while i do mention bits and pieces hinting towards iriana's overarching story, i do not wish to reveal everything. her past and background are something that she likes to keep hidden, so other character should not be privy to such things! i prefer the method of learning stuff ic versus having the information at hand and then not mentioning it.
i use this guideline when rping with others for the first time. i tend to only look at the basic info, hooks and ooc guidelines. anything past that, i try to avoid.
i have a few trigger warnings/notes in regards to personal bits with iriana and what to expect in rp, but it isn't surface level rp related and can be further discussed in dms.

i'm Looking for:

 themes. 
as mentioned before, i'm an avid horror fan.
rp with themes such horror, mystery, and overall adventure are my cup of tea. longterm. 
frequent and consistent meet ups / some sort of continuous narrative or plot.
while iriana does have a continuous plotline, i am not opposed to helping others with their own! need a villain to make things worse? want to have a close brush with death or even a rare light-hearted meeting with a coerthan conjurer? surprise me. adventurers/"allies". 
iriana borders between morally dubious and downright sinister at times. because of this, she is not oppose to deceiving and using people for her own gain.
she plays the role of "levemete" to lure in adventurers and other like-minded folk to test their mettle. on the flip side, she does still enjoy bettering her medicinal skills and healing magic. any sort of connections. 
as stated before, i'm down for giving iriana a few "allies" to deceive and benefit from... but that doesn't mean enemies, or even connections from before the calamity are unwelcome.
specifically, she is in search for someone to accompany her and her roggo as a form of bodyguard. recent events have made her increasingly concerned for her own safety, and her current retainer lacks a friendly temperament.
as a warning, iriana can easily shift from sweet and generous to cruel and haughty. mind your manners and play your cards right to get on her good side.

 about. 
Living in the former logging town, Fellwood, Iriana primarily serves as a levemete, first, and a healer, second. She creates experimental tonics, tintures, and potions, providing medicine for the specific types of ailments that plague her and the fellow citizenry. The highlander makes use of her knowledge and roots in the old Sharlayan colony to explore topics and ideas that the Forum would deem dangerous or unnecessary in her spare time.Because of her unusual circumstances, Iriana is not one to immediately trust a person with the particulars of her situation. Her reluctance to elaborate on such seems to have less to do with fear or worry, and rather a need to work without consequence.Her temperament can often sway between sweet and cheerful, to malicious and snide. Remnants of her motherly behavior bleeds into her day-to-day, with words of stern advice and admonishments of poor manners. The easiest way to remain on her good side is to remain respectful and courteous.That, and... a bit of blind loyalty and assistance wouldn't go unrewarded.

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companion: roggo familiar
height: six fulms
build: average and typical of most highlanders, softer due to age

Typically she looks..

Put together. modest clothes, elegant yet practical wear. spending most of her days in coerthas, her clothing attests to that. warm fur, thick and sturdy fabrics, with the occasional outfit from before the eternal winter took hold. notably, she tends to keep a familiar at her side, a large roggo equipped with both a charming hat and a small cane.
paired with a insistent smile and a scheming look, she fits the part of a knowledgeable mage.

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Hooks.

 levequests 
Serving as the unofficial levemete for the village of fellwood, iriana or her associates can often be found in areas ranging from the black shroud, mor dhona, coerthas, and even the further reaches of dravania. such quests are often the sort one might find in other settlements or a local adventurers' guild. she often has a plate on hand for anyone looking for a quick and well-paying job.

 Artifacts, legally obtained or otherwise 
as an addendum to other mentions, iriana is fascinated with the arcane. her current work and studies often leaves her searching for materials and artifacts to assist in experiments. whether its old tomes, crystals, or even worn and well-loved weaponry, iriana isn't too picky, and always looking to secure a purchase or two. she does not care how such items are procured, so long as they find their way into her hands.

 coerthan healer 
aside from passing levequests for her village, iriana serves as the hamlet's resident healer. trained in sharlayan-approved restorative magicks, she can often be found assisting other chirurgeons in coerthas upon requests or offering a helping hand to a passing stranger should they require it. all for a small fee, of course. should one ask for a consultation, she may be willing to assist if it suits her fancy.

 a hunger for knowledge 
A talented mage in her own right and once a devoted student in the New Sharlayan Colony, Iriana still holds an interest for the unknown. This is especially so when the topic concerns matters of the arcane. Books, trinkets, parchments, even staffs and grimoirs catch her interest. she is always willing to share and learn from another lover of magic and all of its curiosities.

 a familiar face 
Originally hailing from Old Sharalayan, Iriana a unique character when it came to her studies in familiar creation and summoning. often she strove to question the forbidden magicks of the 5th astral era and the limitations placed on modern casting etiquette. dubious mischief and promises followed her already lacking reputation by the time she was "encouraged" to continue her studies at the newly formed Dravania colony. Any student or researcher in the field of familiars made have heard of her lofty ambitions, or maybe fell victim to one of her many ploys and schemes.

 pure happenstance 
While Iriana often sticks to her own neck of the woods, she can be found in a variety of places should she decide a reprieve is in order or for business. Often found in the regions spanning Dravania and Coerthas for levemetes, she has also taken to making the journey to the Black Shroud and Thanalan when the weather suits her. She moves often based on the whims of her current mood.

 about. 
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