Of Distant Sands

IC blog for Adira'an Oraha, A golden haired miqo'te from far off sands. An Ul'dan Politician working towards relief efforts for refugees. "No life is worthless."

[adira-an]

I sprang upon this blog at random through a completely different search topic, but I had to drop a line to say how absolutely wonderful the concept of your Miqo'te is! Very beautiful work as well!

Why, thank you! It’s an honor to randomly be able to catch someone’s eye with a design alone, so consider me very much flattered! Thank you for leaving something so sweet in my inbox, it’s given me a much needed boost of energy, haha! Have a fantastic summer and stay well my friend!

[polistes]

[do-over]

I feel like maybe this might be of interest to some.

[catsof-blog]

PRRRRRRRRRRR-PRRRRRRRRRRRR

[babyanimalgifs]

I didn’t know cheetahs meow I’ve always thought they roar my whole life has been a lie

[anarchapella]

Ok but the other one is purring so hard

[valgalart]

If I ever don’t reblog this assume I’m dead

[adira-an]

@xhazi “ Adira'an is making an important political speech. “

[dewdlepies]

A sketchy mini-comic I did for @adira-an

An idea popped into my head about a miqo’te ‘reverting’ to a more feral or cat-like state while chasing after a moth.

It has been a little while since I have done a mini comic and it was nice to get something like this out of my system <3

[adira-an]

Thank you so much @dewdlepies this literally made my MONTH. I also made the curtain tear adira my phone bg. Something like that ought to be seen everyday.

[ala-mhigan-resistance]

“Brave souls all, We bloom and fall, Each one a petal, In Eternity’s Beaknettle.” - Ala Mhigan Prayer

“Beloved citizens of Ala Mhigo, Rhalgr’s faithful, dear friends and allies,

While our spirits are lifted due to the victory the Destroyer has bestowed upon us, it is of importance we do not forgot our kin who have given their bodies and souls to see us freed from Imperial rule. Nor should we not forget our traditions, lest we forget what being Ala Mhigan means.

Therefore I invite you all to join us at the Tomb of the Errant Sword, to remember those who have perished abroad, to remember those who have given their lives so our children may know freedom.”

What: A Remembrance for the Ala Mhigans who have perished abroad.

Who: Anyone who wishes to pay their respects to the Ala Mhigans who perished beyond the borders of Gyr Abania. You don’t have to be Ala Mhigan to join us!!

When: Sunday, August 6 - 5:00 PM EST

Where: The Lochs - Click for Map - X22.6 Y5.8

Contact: Avelyn Firestone 

It is custom for a person to bring an object who formerly belonged to the deceased, such as a sword, with them and leave them at the cenotaph. Food also seems to be placed at graves, tombs and the like, so this is certainly an option as well if your character does not have an item left belonging formerly to their loved one. Or if they simply wish to show their respect to those who have died abroad. But! Just observing is completely acceptable as well.

It’s worth of note that there’s vaguely being hinted at that the Ala Mhigans believe that the deceased can hear what is being said there.

If your character wishes to say some words publicly regarding their loved one who perished abroad, please contact Avelyn Firestone, or contact us through Tumblr. We’d love to see people helping us out promoting Ala Mhigan culture, tradition and religion after all!

We hope to see you there.

May Rhalgr guide your path.

[adira-an]

Feel free to shoot me any questions you might have for Adira! 

My previous theme (squints hard) didn’t have an ask option, so people were forced to send asks to my main commission blog if they didn't get crafty and type /ask in the browser.

New theme, NEW OPPORTUNITIES! Thank you for following Adira’an’s blog and we look forward to hearing from you! 

[borderbipoline]

LOOK AT HIM… @dantinmikannes !! ! ! !! 

[adira-an]

LOOK AT THIS HANDSOME CATTE HNFSKJFJA Thank you @borderbipoline for being the best bro, and drawing my precious son- you’ve done him such justice. Anyone who hasn’t yet seen his work SHOULD GO DO THAT- for real, you’re missing out if you don’t- *hugs the screen*

[adira-an]

Adira’an was still hardly more than a student when he had the opportunity to travel to coerthas for a short amount of time. Having known only sun and sands his entire life, it was an experience he never forgot. 

[adira-an]

Adira’an Oraha comes from a very special tribe of miqo’te that disbanded more than fourteen years ago- and although that signed the end of their way of life, he and his sister chose to maintain its values to this very day. A proud tribe, they valued knowledge and integrity, and above all, unshakable esteem for themselves and every human being they came across. While they were by no means naive, killing was seen as a heinous act, and was punished accordingly. They clung to these beliefs firmly, and their tight hold on their beliefs is was estranged them from the rest of the world... and ultimately lead to their demise

After several years of wandering, Adira’an and his sister Sai’dah arrived at Ul’dah in search of a new life.  In doing so, they bore witness to the suffering of refugees, a plight not unlike their own. With nothing to their names but each-other and the clothes on their back, Adira saw new purpose in this city. While it was full of hardship and suffering of the less than well off, the people were sturdy and hopeful. Adira would do what was needed in order to help them and see the refugees here with more than just hope. Alas, there was dissension to be found. Adira possessed a calm, resounding and patient kind of pride, while Sai’dah’s was vibrant, fierce and unrelenting like the sun itself. They both sought to save the refugees, but could not agree with eachother’s respective method, and thus the two were separated. 

Sa’idah would lend her might to the Ala mighans, while Adira would lend his kindness....

SAY HELLO TO ADIRA’AN~! (ft. a Very Nervous Tiergan ™)

Adira is a keeper of the moon, and currently a wealthy politician in Ul’dah that’s been a thorn in the syndicate’s side for some time. Having come to Ul’dah when he was reaching his sixteenth year, he very much considers himself apart of something bigger that ought to acknowledge the poor treatment of refugees within the city, as well as extend even more help to those that still suffer from inadequate living situations.  Kind, charismatic, inquisitive, and elegant, Adira’an is as brave as he is easy on the eyes, not flinching away from tackling messy political topics and considered a troublemaker/pariah among most pro-syndicate groups.

He has as many friends as he has critiques, as it was no small thing acquiring his wealth and inching his way into the spot light if only to bring to light the more pressing issues of injustice towards not just ala mighans, but anyone below the poverty line.

Beyond politics, Adira’an is a very calm and easy going man who prefers to keep to himself. He dislikes conflict, but his love of people is much stronger yet. His resolve is commendable, as he’s devoted a good amount of his life pursuing the dream he has in mind for the refugees.

Years ago, before his wealth, he made a decision; that he would do whatever was necessary to see his goals come to fruition. It was for this purpose that he sought out an unusual line of work- one that dealt with people and wealth on a regular basis.  After years of training, Adira’an became a professional escort under an alias, and remained as such for several years before retiring after one of his clients professed to him their desire to adopt and bequeath their wealth unto him.

Nowadays, when he isn’t arguing with old men and women or out amid the refugees, hes at home enjoying the small things, having made a hobby of designing his own clothes, as well as playing the part of a practicing makeup artist.

((^He doesn’t usually wear things this gaudy, I just wanted an excuse to draw fancy clothes))

As far as looks go, Adira is on the short side for a male keeper, and while he maintains an alright amount of definition, he is no fighter. Before his fists, he would use his words to defend himself. His tail is long and the fur is thin, lending itself to the fact that hes spent much of his life inside the city rather than out among the birds and the trees. He possesses a deep, smooth voice with a thick accent, rolling his r’s and extending his a’s.

((I’d type more but its 4 am and I want to go die now. I hope you enjoyed reading about Adira!))

[adira-an]

In honor of @dayst-ffxiv being one of my first watchers- Adira actually found them earlier in the day while crafting....

“-You have a little something on your face, my friend~.”

[adira-an]

Adira’an Oraha

(A face edit I attempted, which was then made glorious by @nightmaze​)