U'mei Ihazu

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Footsteps in the Sand

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Amalj’aa. Gareth knew there was a good chance they would encounter the beastmen along the way, but thinking about the high likelihood of just the two of them facing them plucked at his nerves. The last time he had faced them, he had been taken captive, relying on Ryuu to help rescue him from their clutches. He knew they would have to help the U’ tribe with them, but as a group it would be much easier to fight them.

“Is there no way we can circle around their territory?” he questioned. Surely there had to be some other way. The U’ tribe must have paths and routes to evade the beastmen.

The heat was scratching at his skin despite his tanned complexion. The dry desert heat was still difficult for him to adjust to, and it was mixing uncomfortably with the tension already settling into his muscles. He took a breath, let it out slowly. This was going to be different. He hadn’t experienced any visions; it was highly unlikely that the Amalj’aa were attempting to summon Ifrit again.

“You have had some experience fighting them?” Gareth asked tentatively, pushing the headscarf up slightly as it slipped down into his eyes.

“Unfortunately no, the only way will be to go through Zanr’ak” After answering his question she paused thinking for a moment. “We can travel closer to the west cliff side as it might make it easier to avoid being seen” 

U’mei couldn’t help but notice how slightly uncomfortable the other looked from the rising heat, he did say he was from Gridania but she didn’t think the two areas’ climates were that much different from each other despite there being more of a breeze in the Black Shroud. 

There was a subtle twitch in the corners of the miqo’te’s lips at Gareth’s next question. “I don’t think there’s even one hunter who hasn’t crossed paths with the Amalj’aa,” she said as they passed through the gates and headed south. 

“What about yourself?” She then asked curious if he had even set foot in Thanalan before now. 

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Paladin, Warrior, Dark Knight, Monk, Dragoon, Ninja, Bard, Machinist, Black Mage, Summoner, White Mage, Scholar, Astrologian :)

Paladin: Does your character have any special belongings they couldn’t bear to lose?

{Not really or not yet at least ¯\_(ツ)_/¯} 

That carnation

Warrior: What’s your character’s biggest pet peeve?

{People who can’t do their job right}

Dark Knight: Would your character ever act immorally to get what they want? (i.e. Breaking the law or hurting someone?)

{Yes but it would depend on the situation and who are involved}

Monk: What’s your character’s greatest motivation in life?

{To go out and explore the world and make a name for herself}

Dragoon: Does your character hold grudges? How easily do they forgive?

{Oh she can hold a grudge and can’t easily forgive someone if they have lied or betrayed her no matter their intentions}

Ninja: Is your character good at thinking on their feet?

{Yes}

Bard: What real-life song would you say best fits as your character’s theme?

{Thousand Eyes by Of Monsters and Men}

Machinist: Does your character have any interesting or unusual hobbies?

{She’s really good at hunting she can also sew pretty well} 

Black Mage: What’s your character’s greatest regret?

Haurcherfaunt  

{There was a time while out hunting with a small group they crossed paths with some Amallj'aa, One of her elder half sisters was killed trying to protect U’mei, she regrets that she wasn’t strong enough to fend for herself and blames herself for her sister’s death.}

Summoner: Does your character prefer to travel alone, or with companions?

{She prefers to be alone even though she can work well within a group} 

White Mage: Does your character see themselves as a good person

{U’mei tries to do what she considers the right thing so yes} 

Scholar: Does your character think of themselves as being intelligent?

{Considering where she was born and raised she was taught what was needed to be taught out in the desert. She is smart enough to survive on her own but does not know about everything in Eorzea}

Astrologian: Does your character believe in destiny?

{Not really? She believes you make your own path in life} 

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FFXIV Job Ask Prompts

Paladin: Does your character have any special belongings they couldn’t bear to lose?

Warrior: What’s your character’s biggest pet peeve?

Dark Knight: Would your character ever act immorally to get what they want? (i.e. Breaking the law or hurting someone?)

Monk: What’s your character’s greatest motivation in life?

Dragoon: Does your character hold grudges? How easily do they forgive?

Ninja: Is your character good at thinking on their feet?

Bard: What real-life song would you say best fits as your character’s theme?

Machinist: Does your character have any interesting or unusual hobbies?

Black Mage: What’s your character’s greatest regret?

Summoner: Does your character prefer to travel alone, or with companions?

White Mage: Does your character see themselves as a good person?

Scholar: Does your character think of themselves as being intelligent?

Astrologian: Does your character believe in destiny?

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Footsteps in the Sand

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Seeing confusion in the miqo’te’s face, Gareth’s brows furrowed apologetically. “I’m from Gridania,” he began, words that were technically only a half-truth. “I believe I may have seen you there before. I too have studied the lance,” he explained.

Remembering the time he had first ventured into Thanalan, Gareth found himself reflexively checking his belt for his water canteen. Full. He then quickly drew a hempen bandanna from his belt, tying it so it covered the top of his head completely. With his Ishgardian origins, he needed all the protection from the desert sun he could possibly equip himself with. Certain he was ready, he gave the woman a small smile. “Whenever you are ready to leave, please lead the way.”

Brushing stray hairs back from his forehead, and tucking them underneath the protective cloth, he glanced towards his comrade, a thought crossing him.

“Ah, apologies, but is there anything I should know about the U’ tribe prior to meeting them?” he questioned. He had met miqo’tes before, of course, but not until he had left Ishgard five years ago. He knew little of their culture, particularly within tribes that likely were far more traditional than the miqo’tes who had integrated themselves into the populations of Eorzean cities.

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U’me thought for a moment as she took a better look at him, Had there been a white haired hyur at the guild? She never really bothered making herself known to the other members as she was just there to learn more on how to use the pole arm in combat, not to make friends. Though somehow that didn’t stop the Scions from seeking her out and recruiting her.

She watched as Gareth began to ready himself for their journey in the desert, at least he is prepared she thought as she noticed the full canteen and that he had brought something to protect him self against the harsh Thanalan sun.

She was surprised by his next question to her. “There really isn’t much to know about my tribe, it’s basically just a simple village in the desert.” U’me answered truthfully before beginning to make her way out of the tavern and into the streets of Ul’dah heading towards the Gate of Thal  

“We will have to go through Amal’jaa territory to get to the Forgotten Springs” She stated to the other. “It’s possible that we might be able to avoid them but we might also run into a patrol.”

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Footsteps in the Sand

Apprehension and intrigue mingled within Gareth as the details of his assignment were conveyed to him. Not so long ago, the Warrior of Light had secured a partnership for the Scions with the U’ tribe. Gareth had made excursions into the Thanalan deserts before, of course. Alongside certain comrades he had faced the Amal’jaa before, too. But he had never been quite as far as the depths of the Sagolii, nor had he encountered the U’ tribe. It may have been five years since he had stepped foot in Ishgard, but as one born within its cold stone walls, he had little knowledge of the customs of such groups of people. He was aware that life in Thanalan was a battle, and that the Amal’jaa were a constant issue, but other than that he was, in his opinion, frustratingly ignorant.

The U’ tribe was asking for help – apparently quite the sign of trust – and he had been requested to go attend to their needs. If he handled the situation wrongly, would the tribe lose respect for the Scions? It was a worry that niggled at him. Thankfully, however, he was not to go to them alone. It just so happened that one of his fellow Scions had been born into the tribe, and he was to accompany her. This fact helped ease the weight of his concerns.

Gareth moved through the Waking Sands, looking for his comrade. Entering the room that branched out on the right side of the hall, he began to survey the small cluster of Scions. At last, he spotted a miqo’te woman with a lance on her back. “Greetings,” he called out somewhat tentatively as he approached her. When she turned around, he smiled lightly. “You must be U’me Natski? I’m Gareth Hyland, your partner for the mission at Forgotten Springs.”

He blinked, a little surprised as he took in her features. There was something incredibly familiar about her. It took a second for where he had seen her to occur to him. “Ah, forgive me, but did you ever train at the Lancer’s Guild in Gridania?”

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Some time had pass since she had met up with her fellow Scions in the Waking Sands to discuss the current issue that they were to help with, of course U’me being born in the Sagolli already assumed that the problem would be, but once she heared that her own tribe was asking for help from the Scions because of a rising threat from the Amal’jaa caused the miqo’te to become slightly worried. Of course her people had scuffles with the beast tribe before but they must be doing something to have the tribe ask for help.

U’me continued to stand in silence among the group as they made light conversation while they continued to wait for the Scion who would be joining her to the Forgotten Springs. A hyur man, so she had been told by the others, name was Gareth or something. Well he must be pretty good to be chosen to help fight against the Amal’jaa she thought to herself. 

Her ear flicked slightly at the sound of approaching footsteps, and just as she turned to look up there was a hyur already greeting her. So this was the other Scion who would be accompanying her, he looked quite capable to hold out in a fight with others. U’me was about to say something to the other but he had beaten her to it. 

“Um, yes?” she answered confused as to why he needed to know that information or why he even knew that she had been there. 

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