Wentiana 'Yana' tumet

Roots

"Our Little Nergui, grow and blossom into the flower you were always meant to be." - Tribe Elders

In the harrowing heat of the Steppes lives a tribe where the earth could scorch your feet, and your breath fought with the sun. Indiscriminate swathes of yellows and reds painted the landscape, and still the nomadic Xaela pressed forward.The children of the tribe are nameless at birth, only earning their title and acceptance by proving themselves capable of surviving in the harsh heat. On their tenth summer, every unnamed child is tied to a tree and made to find their means of escape.Blood, sweat and mettle acted as their creed-- those who could not keep up were left behind: unworthy of the Dusk Mother's graces, and the tribe's tending.Wentiana was no different: stranded and afraid, her back scraped against the gnarled wood until her skin sanctified the tree an innocent, bloody, red. And still, she was unable to loose her bindings, screaming, praying for any form of respite. Her throat clamored and shut, as her will fought with her failing body. In a last effort to live, Yana resorted to forcing herself out, suffering the friction burns of sawing her yet-to-harden scales-- and skin-- against the thick braided cord. And eventually finding her own freedom.The same could not be said of the others tied with her: if not strangled by their bindings, became too weak to struggle any further. Such was their tribe's truth. None knew any better, and would rather succumb than live in shame.However, her success has yet to be known by her tribe; little Yana could not rest yet. Preferring to rub her wounds against the dry sandy soil, if only to staunch her bleeding and last the rest of her return to her tribe. Her injuries proved too much for the young Xaela, eventually succumbing to her pain and the elements. If not for a gracious traveller, she would have completely lost her life. Such services came at a cost, rendering her in servitude too far from home: figuratively, and almost literally in chains as a smuggled slave to Ishgardian nobility.A decade later, some may wonder where House Pherophond lay in the annals of Ishgard's History. Even now, the manor seemed to simply disappear from Empyreum. Some-- perhaps you-- may have never even known in the first place. Almost as if it never did-- or rather, never should have existed.Yana remains nameless to her tribe, unable to lift the shame of her failure at the tree. She dreams of returning, knowing the futility of receiving her blessing if her truth ever came to light.. If they are even waiting after nearly 16 years.

"Dusk Mother, have I yet to prove myself in your trial..?"

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About the Roleplayer

Wasshoi! Yana's RP'er here :3 I've been writing for about 10 years now, with 5 of those spent in Eorzea! I've only ever done roleplay, with some tabletop experience as player and DM. So.. yeah. I've been here a while ^^Yana is by far my character with the most investment, among the three main OC's I play around with. Here's my cat, and my bunny, respectively. If you'd like to get to know them more, please don't be shy to ask!I'm usually more chill than this little creature I call Wentiana, though I will admit I get some satisfaction with going as unhinged as acceptable with my gremlin~

How and why I write

Writing to me has always been like art. In the same way a painter paints, and an artist sings, writing is the ability to turn words into paintings-- the way we can recall experiences, or conjure imaginary ones with just letters. It's magic, all of it. And I hope I never get tired of reading an writing our little masterpieces together. :)Given these, I will push your character's limits as Yana-- that will be a given. BUT I also don't want to push a player's boundaries.If you'd like to discuss hard limits for your character, please tell me and we'll figure out/ rewrite the scene. Please don't feel pressured to finish a scene in spite of your comfort. My DM's/Tells/OOC are always available to have these discussions.I'd rather go as far as allowed, than tread on uncertain territory. And in the same way, I expect the same treatment when it comes to my boundaries. I consider writing as collaboration, a dance between two writers, a back and forth. So let's maintain that kind of respect for each other, please?

Now that it's settled, let's go deeper into how I like to write~
-I typically write 2~3 paragraphs, in a span of 10~15 minutes. Usually in 3rd person, but I will adjust depending on your style ♥
-Can do quick, casual scenes that go straight to the point,
-or immersive scenes that span from 2~6 hours, depending on the level of detail we come up with.
_{And if we run out of time, or it needs an extension, then please feel free!}
-For best results, I'd also like to discuss the direction we'd like to take the scene/s towards. I wouldn't want to push a scene in one direction, only for it to be a literary dead end.
-But, if that's the point-- to write with abandon and to be on our toes, then count me in as well!

What I Like to Write

I'd typically like to write whatever suits the moment. Honestly, it's partially whatever my partner for the moment would want! But if I were to dictate the flow of an rp, I like writing detailed pieces (if appropriate!) I like painting a good picture for my partner and audience, so expect me to take my time adding in colors, scents and tastes (if appropriate) to my replies ♥I'm also pretty partial to some lore to pad a reply, and being as immersive with writing. Though it's not a requirement, I enjoy writing how characters would naturally fit into the world, rather than a character who's made the world fit around them.
_{I'm also partial to surprises, if done correctly. (This is a double-edged sword)}

What I would like To write (wishlist)

I love writing, but some pieces have been sitting at the back of my head, just waiting for the right person/ OC to experience it with~-Returning to Azem Steppe, and finally putting a cap to her long-standing desire to re-introduce herself to her family. (She lived, b*tch)
-A well-planned revenge on the remaining patrons of House Pherophond (ie. the nobles who frequented the House that abused her. Think assassinations, and underhanded plotting)
-Or any revenge-oriented ploy, only if the person deserves it.
-A lore-centric expedition of some relic in the past which would explain/ enhance more of either OC's abilities~
_{(bonus, if it uses some of her expertise in woodworking!)}
-Any story that will explain/ enhance a person's backstory, or future-- so really, any story that would tell more about our characters!

Boundaries

And finally, here are my hard limits.
^{Much as I'd love to accommodate any and all kinds of stories earnestly offered, I'll draw the line at:}- Mindless attempts at murder/ murder hobo behaviour. I'm all for a good violent release, but please don't mistake catharsis for mass murder ;;
- Forcing my hard no's. I make it a point to give my "list" at every encounter, and also ask for my partner's list-- specifically because I don't want to step on a landmine.
- Changing the theme of the RP. I can only enjoy surprises up to a certain point, and like to keep myself in the proper headspace/ atmosphere to play a certain way. This mostly applies to NSFW settings. Please talk to me in OOC before doing anything outside of what we've agreed on.Personal boundaries include:- Please don't try to find my IRL details. Don't be a creeper.
_{This carrd is the most interesting part about me, I promise you}
- I'm not actively looking for a relationship beyond friendship. If you intend for anything more, I'm sorry.
- Though I'm all for quick scenes and discovering each other, I'm also very picky with the people I choose as long-term partners.
^{The standards and details of my RP differs greatly with long-term partners, and I expect the same effort to come from these potential partners.}

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