A blog for my FFXIV non-WoL who is searching for her purpose in life. I ship her with Magnai Oronir and I also have several other OC's as well. Heavy on story content and RP. Mostly aesthetic GPoses of my Viera and comics of her adventures.
"You are in love with him, aren't you," Yisu asked with wonder.
The other sisters dissolved into a fit of laughter as they all began making jabs at poor Magnai's expense. It was only Yisu and Yesui that remained quiet. They knew what was happening as they watched Vali's expression change from surprise to realization as a deep blush darkened her face.
It is true that Magnai is critical, arrogant, conceited, and rude, she thought, but that wasn't her only musings on the subject. He could be kind, respectful, and even warm. She had seen the way he played with his younger nephews or the way he teased his nieces and sisters. There was a lot more to him than she thought when she first met him in Doma all those moons ago. He seemed more like the lost little shepherd boy to her now rather than the domineering khan he presented to the world...
It has been a while since I kept up on my blog but I've decided to rework my OC's story as well as some of her aesthetics. I am going to start working on a slightly different story about her past that will eventually coincide with her current story in the Steppe with Magnai.
For those unaware, Vali's main class will be DNC until she enters Eorzea and has her chance meeting with a Wood Wailer in The Shroud where she will assume her conjurer/WHM status.
Basically this is how Vali's journey goes:
Leaves Golmore > Travels to Veena village in Skatay > Leaves for Yanxia > Enters Doma right around the time that the Garleans have taken over > Meets a strange woman who convinces her to join her traveling dance troupe > The rest I'll tell in gpose!
Magnai sat upon his throne with a bored expression. He assumed today would be as tedious as the previous. Nothing to do except spar, hunt, and wait for the next Nadaam. He sighed.
When is my Nhaama coming home, he wondered.
He smiles absently as Temujin continues to prattle on about tribe politics. The young Oronir's mind was instead filled with visions of silky white hair, smooth skin, and eyes as green as the Steppe in summer. She was due home any day now from a mining trip and he was eager to greet his love upon her return.
"Magnai... Brother, have you listened to a word I've said?!"
Magnai looks up at Temujin from his seat with a smirk.
"No."
Temujin's eyes narrow. His voice deepens to a tone that is normally reserved for naughty children.
"No? Magnai, like it or not, most of the warriors look up to you. You are our leader and good leaders pay attention to their advisors!"
Magnai scoffed and leaned back into the throne. There was a twinkle of mischief in his eyes as he flashed Temujin a toothy smile.
"Do you know what day it is my brother?"
Temujin frowned at Magnai's lackadaisical manner but he gave the question some consideration. It seemed like a normal enough day and one definitely devoid of any special activity.
"I... do not follow you, brother."
"It's the day my Nhaama returns to me."
Temujin sighed and tried fighting back a smile. He thought that love might be on his younger brother's brain. His pea brain, his thoughts corrected.
"And how do you know that today is the exact day she'll be back?"
Magnai touches his chest where his heart lay.
"I feel it right here."
Temujin rolled his eyes as a small laugh escaped passed his lips.
"And to think that you once begged me to teach you tenderness, Magnai..."
(Hope I’m doing this right) So in the event that either Magnai or Vali get sick (a cold, flu, etc), how do they care for each other (or how does one convince the other to rest)?
This is a great question! Thanks for asking :3
Vali is a bit of a sickness denier! She doesn't want to admit when she's feeling under the weather and will go to great lengths to make it appear as though she's healthy. This tends to annoy Magnai a bit because he worries that she'll over exert herself (again) and will stay sick even longer. Magnai has found that the best remedy is to keep her busy at home. He may not be able to keep her in bed but she'll definitely take on a task (like knitting him a scarf because he 'casually' mentioned that winter was coming and he might need one). She'll sit for hours working on said task until she can't do it any longer or it's finished. She still hasn't caught on to this! Once tired she's easier to convince so this is the moment he strikes with bed and a bowl of stew.
Magnai allows Vali to fuss over him when he is ill. He doesn't mind that Vali has strict orders of bed rest, hearty helpings of warrior's stew, and warm blankets. She studied under A-Ruhn-Senna. She learned a thing or two about how to care for others in times of need and found she's a natural when it comes to bedside manners. Magnai is much less inclined to listen to anyone else though. To anyone other than Vali he's definitely not sick because, "The Sun never loses his radiance."
Vali hasn't had her home in Shirogane for long but she's already taken to the garden in the front. Now that Magnai is in the picture he's having a first hand experience with how Vali prefers to dress for summer gardening.
(First time trying out blush in PS. Not too bad for a first attempt! Also majorly considering starting a story where Vali is the WoL. Still figuring out the details on that one since I feel like it would definitely change her wolship story. Here are the pictures without the comic panel.)
Oroniri victors must spread a special ceremonial substance called 'kunis' on the five stone pillars surrounding the Dawn Throne should they succeed in the Naadam. As one spreads the brightly colored liquid upon the stones they must also think of five different goals to work tirelessly toward in their lifetime.
(Please excuse the clipping. This particular hair is very difficult to pose!)
Rising Sun, Chapter One: Brooding or Brainstorming?
(The first and oldest of my story gposes. Predates a lot of current stuff just because I've gotten a lot better at this in the past year and some months.)
I chose the sunflower to represent Vali because they represent longevity, good luck, and lasting happiness. They're also my favorite flower next to tulips.
(One of my first gposes using presets! She's changed a bit since last year.)
Some time ago I created five biological sisters for Magnai Oronir. I decided to also add three brothers but recently decided to reduce that to just two brothers. Here are my Oronir OC and a little bit about them. Later I'll make a post specifically for Magnai to show some things I've noticed about his character as well as some of my own headcanon. From oldest to youngest:
Temujin - 38 Years
Temujin is Magnai's oldest brother. He specializes in archery, but is also skilled with a spear. He's the tactician of the family and is considered incredibly intelligent when it comes to war. He and Magnai get along well for the most part. They often argue about the intensity of Magnai's desire to find his Nhaama. "It will come in time, brother, if you are patient first."
Temujin is married with three children. He can be a bit of a hopeless romantic at times and loves his family dearly. This causes Magnai to become jealous of his brother's good fortune. This may be one reason why he sometimes avoids the happy-go-lucky Temujin.
He leads a band of archers that scout around the Steppe to find the best places to hunt, gather, or to provide surveillance against the threat of hostile tribes.
Khorijin - 35 Years
The oldest of Magnai's sisters, Khorijin doesn't mess around. She's taken up the axe just like her father and knows how to swing it. Quick to anger, Khorijin is a hot-head, but she's equally just as loving... she just prefers to show it in the form of a wedgie or something.
She is married and takes great pride in her young son. She primarily leads war parties with her brothers and protects the clan as they move about the Steppe. Khorijin also leads a small band of female Oronir warriors that she fondly refers to as Daughters of Azim.
Khorijin is the hardest of all on Magnai. They tend to butt heads the most and often argue loudly about everything and anything, but mostly about who is more fit to lead the Oronir.
Yesui - 33 Years
Yesui is the third oldest of Magnai's sisters. She shares a close bond with her twin brother, Tagai. Yesu was the second to marry behind Temujin and has two daughters. She is probably considered the most mature out of the bunch! Yesui is considered a second mother to most of her siblings. A bit of a mother hen at times, Magnai gets along best with Yesui despite her constant nitpicking.
Yesui's job is sheep herding. She gets up before the sun rises to give all of the other herders their assignments for the day. Yesui is very organized and managed to find a way to herd the sheep in the most efficient way possible! "Xaela are only as strong as their herd."
While she is rarely quick to anger and is less eccentric than her other sisters, Yesui still finds a way to get under Magnai's skin at times. She's also the only one to really encourage his hopeless romantic tendencies.
Tagai - 33 Years
Tagai is probably one of the quieter members of the family as well as Yesui's twin. Most aren't even quite sure how Tagai met his husband. "You never speak," they cry. Tagai may be a man of few words, but they are generally filled with wisdom and thoughtfulness. Although he can be a bit on the shy side.
He and Magnai enjoy a comfortable silence when they hunt or spar together. Tagai tries to give Magnai advice on how to find his Nhaama, but often finds that his words fall on deaf ears.
Tagai doesn't enjoy unnecessary conflict. He is happy to defend their tribe, fight in the annual Naadam, and hunt. Anything else just seems like a waste of strength to him because he deems anything else as trivial. He rolls his eyes at his siblings petty bickering.
Narengawa - 30 Years
Narengawa spends most of her mornings praying to Azim and Nhaama. She's also a skilled weaver and can be found in the markets of Reunion selling clothing and other useful items.
Narengawa is the tallest among her sisters and considered very beautiful by others in the tribe. She is happily married and has three children that she adores. Sometimes she can be a little vain and often wears brightly colored clothing she adorns with various chains and colorful stones her husband brings her.
Magnai doesn't generally get along with Narengawa. She's constantly critiquing his attire, his posture, his overall appearance, and just about anything else she can find that isn't quite up to her standards.
Chambui - 25 Years
Chambui dabbles with various different mediums and excells at magic. She takes the politics of the clan very seriously. She's generally the one who's the best with words. Reading and writing is something she is very skilled at which does tend to set her apart from her brethren.
Other than Magnai, Chambui is the most passionate about preserving their way of life. Everything she does is for the good of the Oronir. She currently is not spoken for but has several suitors waiting and willing to pledge their lives (and their blood) to her.
Chambui can normally be found performing strange rituals and occasionally commits to animal sacrifices for good harvests or to bring rain. Magnai often runs the other way when he sees Chambui coming (especially if she has a small blade)! She's always trying to cast different spells on him or get him to ingest strange things, especially before the Naadam, to "aid" him in battle.
Yisu - 23 Years
Finally, the youngest of the Oronir siblings. Yisu is the smallest and considered more soft-spoken than even Tagai. She tends to keep to herself and enjoys her solitude.
She is unwed and single as far as the tribe knows despite recent rumors spreading around Reunion of a budding friendship between herself and Sadu Dotharl.
Yisu may be considered the most mild-mannered of the sisters, but that doesn't mean she gives Magnai a pass. She does her best to give him her best courting tips, but they often backfire on Magnai, which in turn causes them to argue. "You have to try, brother!"
Yisu is an amazing cook and helps Narengawa with her weaving. Occasionally she may assist Yesui with her herding duties, but mostly she is closest to Narengawa. Yisu's sense of family is very strong and she is considered the peacekeeper of the Oronir siblings.
Vali has been practicing the dancing skills that Aridi recently taught her. She feels that this new skill might be able to help her in combat.
Combat, you say?
Yes, Vali regularly defends herself against monsters and other wildlife while mining. She goes to some remote locations and Magnai isn't always able to go with her (despite his attempts to make her wait until he can!). Mining can be dangerous business!
I will always fondly remember this picture. It was a hard time for me and I was learning how to fly solo as a gposer. My one saving grace was my little meteion, they became a comfort and now a permanent addition to my OC.
Fly away little blue bird. Fly away, to a better tomorrow.
