On Westerly Winds

A XIV blog for writing and roleplay. Livvy Ahtynwyb, the storied Warrior of Light; Ashelia Riot, Grand Steward of the Riskbreakers; Ashley "Walker" Rosenheim, a former black ops agent; Ingvald Bloodhound, an ex-Kingsguard red mage; Hrjt Brotin, Valnain's void witch; Sigrid Keane, veteran sky pirate captain; Tia Malheur, the elementalist; Alma Malheur/Malla Velius, spy to Dalmasca

[mythiclings]

Fanart for StB's anniversary no.4 - "Liberty or(and) Death"

From 06/20.

Based off of Saturnino Herrán painting "La Ofrenda"

[lsandom]

what possessed nero to wear those sunglasses genuinely. i laughed the first time he pulled them off he really thinks he’s so cool

[steak-n-popotoes]

What are U'bifu's dreams like? Is he inclined toward happy dreams, nightmares, or something else entirely?

I don't think Beef dreams much at all anymore! he still receives sensory input from Gale while he's sleeping, so he's able to wake at the drop of a hat. Great for preventing the odd ambush or two, but if his schedule were any less structured he'd probably fall behind on rest quickly.

That said, Gale is bound to his corporeal aether, so she wasn't able to accompany him to the First. After 5 years amongst the Dreamspinners - time he spent being both a source of interesting anomalies to inspire their craft and an amenable plaything during his visits to Lyhe Mheg -he'd achieved something of a celebrity status with the garden's keepers, and the majority of the pixies were already aware of him by the time the Warrior of Darkness arrived.

In fact, there was some brief friction at the time between Urianger, L'kozu and the pixies after they failed to inform the two Scions of Beef's circumstances, but the fae only insisted that they 'couldnt have known he was a dwarven child with no beard, much less THEIR dwarven child' and 'were rather hoping he might have stayed and played forever'.

[tsunael]

What is Tsuna's happiest memory of the water?

bathtime with mama :')

Suzume is a daughter of Sui and I have the personal headcanon that all descendants of Sui natives have the Kojin's blessing passed down from mother to child (either that or Suzume arranged for her to be blessed as a baby) so the sea was always a big part of their lives.

Whenever her father was home they would sometimes bathe together as a family, but it was mostly her and her mother so those are the memories she cherishes most. I think the term is 'hadaka no tsukiai'. There's love and trust to be had in bathing together.

[onwesterlywinds]

Omega: [the deeply poetic but absolutely incomprehensible lyrics of “eScape”] Livvy Ahtynwyb:

[onwesterlywinds]

Inaugural character ask post!

Reigniting a decade+-old nightposting tradition: like this post and I'll send a specialized character question(/WOLQOTD) to your inbox*!

*until I get sleepy

[onwesterlywinds]

First and last screenshots of Livvy Ahtynwyb Eynskyfwyn in each expansion, from A Realm Reborn to Endwalker.

[rasenkaikyo]

Into The Magic Land (♪) (feat. @onwesterlywinds)

[onwesterlywinds]

Inaugural character ask post!

Reigniting a decade+-old nightposting tradition: like this post and I'll send a specialized character question(/WOLQOTD) to your inbox*!

*until I get sleepy

[onwesterlywinds]

"Howdy y'all! Glad our paths could cross before you head out. It's Livvy Ahtynwyb Eynskyfwyn, back with another round of tips for this Fan Fest!"

"I wish I could say I'll see you there… But I'm sitting this one out! I've got a job that's keeping me here for a bit."

"Turns out boat moorage is expensive when you're a laid-off adventurer…"

"But honestly, I don't have too many reminders for you this time around. Nothing I haven't said before, at any rate! Though one thing does come to mind…"

"I'm sure you've got lots of people to see and catch up with! But don't forget to enjoy the journey as it happens!"

"One of my favorite parts of traveling—especially for Fan Fest—is that you never know who you'll meet along the way!"

"I've said it before and I'll say it again, Ahtyn: I don't want a time travel arc unless it gives us the info they promised us years ago about Ala Mhigo's last queen!" ("Hopefully not your boss…")

"So if you see someone who's definitely sharing your destination, make a point of saying hi, even if it seems a little daunting! Who knows: you might just make a new friend, and friends always make a journey worthwhile."

"And speaking of friends, don't forget about your buddies who can't afford to get sick. Believe it or not, we're still in a Pandæmonium! Keep everyone else safe by wearing a mask!"

"And if you show up feeling sick, I'm throwing you in the fucking brig!"

"Right, that's all I've got! I'll see you next time—safe travels and all that, now go make some memories worth keeping!"

[onwesterlywinds]

Ashelia Riot: With us do treat. I-I mean, welcome!

The Sandsea (Balmung) will be open Thursday, October 2 at 3PM Pacific for a literary discussion of the Majestic's newest rendition of the Zodiac Brave Story. We may even crack open a Leá Monde vintage for the occasion!

The Sandsea is located at: Crystal > Balmung > Goblet > Ward 3 > Plot 5 > Goblet West aetheryte.

[onwesterlywinds]

Ashelia Riot: And none of this, of course, takes into account the unfortunate reality that the wandering minstrel's interpretations of these myths often leave much to be desired in regards to the framing of the women and their motivations— Livvy Ahtynwyb: go off queen

[onwesterlywinds]

Livvy Ahtynwyb: So does this count as watching and waiting, or waiting and watching? Feo Ul: Och, you-!!!

[onwesterlywinds]

Ashelia Riot: With us do treat. I-I mean, welcome!

The Sandsea (Balmung) will be open Thursday, October 2 at 3PM Pacific for a literary discussion of the Majestic's newest rendition of the Zodiac Brave Story. We may even crack open a Leá Monde vintage for the occasion!

The Sandsea is located at: Crystal > Balmung > Goblet > Ward 3 > Plot 5 > Goblet West aetheryte.

[onwesterlywinds]

✨ and what's left of me, a cavity / at least this space is mine

I'm forgoing FFXIVWrite this year to focus on an original project… but considering said project aligns very neatly with Lyhe Ghiah lore, you'll likely be seeing snippets from me before long!

[foewreckem]

Visit Original Link

so @onwesterlywinds only asked for the argath drawing but I do not currently know any kind of moderation and he needed combat music

[onwesterlywinds]

SCREAMING!!!

(He absolutely did need the combat music though.)

THANK YOU STEPH.

[spoonybird]

Fledgling Dodo stickers are also available on matte paper now 🦤

[bala-xiv]

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