Synn Heolstor

FInal Fantasy XIV - Balmung Server. RP blog for Synn Heolstor and I guess some OOC/ Mun stuff on hiatus I guess.

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LFRP - Synn Heolstor (Balmung, Crystal DC, updated again)

the basics ––––

NAME: Synn Heoldtor

AGE: 26

RACE: Midlander Hyur

GENDER: Male

SEXUALITY: Heterosexual

MARITAL STATUS: Single

SERVER: Balmung

physical appearance ––––

HAIR: Dark Brown

EYE: Dark Brown

HEIGHT: 5′6″

BUILD: Fit, but not overly muscular

DISTINGUISHING MARKS: Scars, one in particular to note is one in the center of his chest where it spreads out irregularly.

COMMON ACCESSORIES: His soul crystal and shortsword

personal ––––

PROFESSION: Dark Knight/ vigilante, mercenary, adventurer

HOBBIES: Training, hunting, playing with his pets, reading

LANGUAGES: Common

RESIDENCE: A small house in the Mist

BIRTHPLACE: Gridania

PATRON DEITY: Halone

FEARS: Powerlessness, failing to keep his darkside in check, those he cares for coming to harm -more so if he is the cause.

relationships –––-

SPOUSE: None

CHILDREN: None

PARENTS: Naosis Heolstor and Cinnia Heolstor

(Step) SIBLINGS: Elmer Terynon, Odelyn Terynon

OTHER RELATIVES: Eadric Heolstor, Gwen Heolstor, Elise Heolstor (cousins)

PETS: Sable the panther and Aidan the chocobo

traits ––––

extroverted / introverted / in between

disorganized / organized/ in between

close minded / open-minded / in between

calm / anxious / in between

disagreeable / agreeable / in between

cautious / reckless / in between

patient / impatient / in between

outspoken / reserved / in between

leader /follower / in between

empathetic / unemphatic / in between

optimistic / pessimistic / in between

traditional / modern / in between

hard-working / lazy / in between

cultured / uncultured / in between

loyal / disloyal / in between

faithful / unfaithful / in between

additional information ––––

SMOKING HABIT: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

DRUGS:never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

ALCOHOL: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess

possible hooks ––––

Dark knight/ Vigilante buddies -As always, I’m still on the look out for more Dark knight and vigilante friends. I even made a discord for us to network/ chat. if you’d like an invite then shoot me a message.

Rivalry -  Meeting with people who are more or less fine with Synn’s shenanigans is nice, but it’d be equally nice if there was a few people who were opposed to the Drk given his line of work

Mercenary work - The Vigilante aspects as well as some new adventures are generally what I’d like to focus on the most, but a Dark knight does need money. To be honest this will however be the easiest method on getting into contact with Synn given how reserved he is.

Adventure - Synn will often wander wherever his whims decide which usually involves some place far and away from towns in the hopes of finding anything of interest

You and/or others saved him - Well his lifestyle is full of danger and while he isnt the most honorable he nonetheless will feel obligated to return the favor should his life be saved. This of course can then transition to mercenary work. Do note however that if  his would be savior is an outright villain and he finds out well he wont feel any sense of obligation to stick around.

what I’m looking for ––––

As I said in the hooks bit I’d like to focus on the vigilante bits one would expect from Dark knights, but I’m fine with joining in plots as a merc and/or fellow adventurer. Granted Synn does use dark magic and does have some questionable habits concerning those he judges undeserving of life. But again a rival or two would also be nice.

oocly, I  ––––

Am PST and I’m normally home after work around 4 - 5 pm and will usually run around in game for like an hour or two if I am not involved in RP

am pretty lore compliant, but I’m fine with bending the lore here and there to suit plots and interesting character concepts

am down for RP elsewhere, but in game tends to work best

am  fine with darker themes, though there are limits and should be discussed

I’m generally not very talkative much like Synn.

you can contact me via ––––

Discord: Synn#6852 

Tumblr messaging, These first two are likely the best bets on getting in contact with me as I am not as active as I once was.

In Game: Synn Heolstor, if you can catch me online anyway.

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Prompt # 27 Hope (extra credit)

“Does it ever get any easier?” The man asks.

The Dark knight turns his head to look from the makeshift grave over to the other man beside him. To the flecks of blood that stain their clothing and persistently trembling hands, and then up to their face a mask of emotions.

Lingering anger, grief, and unmistakable guilt. Such a mask brought forth memories of when the knight himself first set out on this path long before he could call upon his dark magic. The lives he takes both guilty and innocent from the very start to where he was now.

“Does it?” The man asks once more, bringing the dark knight back to the moment. Letting out a breath Synn finally answers.

“Hope that it never does.”

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Prompt # 15 Ache

He of all people had no right being here, in fact were he discovered a fight would more than likely ensue. Still he felt the visit was needed at least once, he owed these epitaphs in particular.

In the past he had fought alongside them, shared stories, adventures and more. And yet they had fallen while he remained. They were family, though he brought no flowers in remembrance. For he felt the dead would scorn  anything from their betrayer.

A shaky breath escapes him as he steps towards the first tombstone and kneels down to inspect the name written upon it, repeating it to himself a number of times before doing the same again and again until he came on the last. Names committed to memory he rose and lingered by the graves for a time, his eye held shut tightly as memories came flooding back.

This too would be scorned so he would not allow them to fall.

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Prompt # 12 Tooth and Nail

Lounging against his panther Sable his thoughts wandered here and there, to nothing in particular to something more meaningful. “Perhaps I’ll join the fighting once more.” He mused quietly to himself. Idly running his hand over the top if Sable’s head the Dark knights thoughts focused on the conflict still ongoing in that land of seemingly perpetual darkness. More memories came to mind as he recalled the last time he fought tooth and nail against the Garleans.

Back then he had sight in both his eyes and was on relatively good terms with his family. Both were now lost of course and it was pointless to wish for otherwise. He of all people couldnt piece back together a positive relationship with them after all, let alone restore sight to his damaged eye.

A quick shake of his head brought his thoughts back into focus. “Might as well I suppose.” He eventually decides upon. “There is some overlap with my usual work so why not.” Is the excuse he tells himself. All the while the embers of an old grudge burn hotter once more.

[anxietyproblem]

[smouldering-dream]

LFRP - Synn Heolstor (Balmung, Crystal DC, updated again)

the basics ––––

NAME: Synn Heoldtor

AGE: 26

RACE: Midlander Hyur

GENDER: Male

SEXUALITY: Heterosexual

MARITAL STATUS: Single

SERVER: Balmung

physical appearance ––––

HAIR: Dark Brown

EYE: Dark Brown

HEIGHT: 5′6″

BUILD: Fit, but not overly muscular

DISTINGUISHING MARKS: Scars, one in particular to note is one in the center of his chest where it spreads out irregularly.

COMMON ACCESSORIES: His soul crystal and shortsword

personal ––––

PROFESSION: Dark Knight/ vigilante, mercenary, adventurer

HOBBIES: Training, hunting, playing with his pets, reading

LANGUAGES: Common

RESIDENCE: A small house in the Mist

BIRTHPLACE: Gridania

PATRON DEITY: Halone

FEARS: Powerlessness, failing to keep his darkside in check, those he cares for coming to harm -more so if he is the cause.

relationships –––-

SPOUSE: None

CHILDREN: None

PARENTS: Naosis Heolstor and Cinnia Heolstor

(Step) SIBLINGS: Elmer Terynon, Odelyn Terynon

OTHER RELATIVES: Eadric Heolstor, Gwen Heolstor, Elise Heolstor (cousins)

PETS: Sable the panther and Aidan the chocobo

traits ––––

extroverted / introverted / in between

disorganized / organized/ in between

close minded / open-minded / in between

calm / anxious / in between

disagreeable / agreeable / in between

cautious / reckless / in between

patient / impatient / in between

outspoken / reserved / in between

leader /follower / in between

empathetic / unemphatic / in between

optimistic / pessimistic / in between

traditional / modern / in between

hard-working / lazy / in between

cultured / uncultured / in between

loyal / disloyal / in between

faithful / unfaithful / in between

additional information ––––

SMOKING HABIT: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

DRUGS:never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

ALCOHOL: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess

possible hooks ––––

Dark knight/ Vigilante buddies -As always, I’m still on the look out for more Dark knight and vigilante friends. I even made a discord for us to network/ chat. if you’d like an invite then shoot me a message.

Rivalry -  Meeting with people who are more or less fine with Synn’s shenanigans is nice, but it’d be equally nice if there was a few people who were opposed to the Drk given his line of work

Mercenary work - The Vigilante aspects as well as some new adventures are generally what I’d like to focus on the most, but a Dark knight does need money. To be honest this will however be the easiest method on getting into contact with Synn given how reserved he is.

Adventure - Synn will often wander wherever his whims decide which usually involves some place far and away from towns in the hopes of finding anything of interest

what I’m looking for ––––

As I said in the hooks bit I’d like to focus on the vigilante bits one would expect from Dark knights, but I’m fine with joining in plots as a merc and/or fellow adventurer. Granted Synn does use dark magic and does have some questionable habits concerning those he judges undeserving of life. But again a rival or two would also be nice.

oocly, I  ––––

Am PST and I’m normally home after work around 4 - 5 pm and will usually run around in game for like an hour or two if I am not involved in RP

am pretty lore compliant, but I’m fine with bending the lore here and there to suit plots and interesting character concepts

am down for RP elsewhere, but in game tends to work best

am  fine with darker themes, though there are limits and should be discussed

I’m generally not very talkative much like Synn.

you can contact me via ––––

Discord: Synn#6852 

Tumblr messaging, These first two are likely the best bets on getting in contact with me as I am not as active as I once was.

In Game: Synn Heolstor, if you can catch me online anyway.

[quotemadness]

“Home is where you feel at home. I’m still looking.”

— Truman Capote

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Prompt # 4 Clinch

Haggard breathes escape him as he tears off his helmet, letting it drop to the ground he presses up against a nearby tree and slides down to catch his breath. He had managed to escape, his job done, but the events leading up to the present wouldnt leave kept him there still.

As fresh memories played back in his mind again and again his eye would eventually wander over towards the empty visor of his helmet staring back at him.

The knight lets out a shaky breath to steady himself. “You dont have to say it.” He calls out and averts his gaze from the helmet to the blood smear on his arms. “It’s happened again, but dont worry. I know.” Drawing silent he closes his eye and a nameless face flashes before him. Despair and horror mar their features as it dawns on them. Pleading gasps leave their mouth as hands stretch out grabbing weakly at the knight before falling limp.

“I cant stop now.” He says in a quiet voice as his eye opens. “Or everything up to this point will be a waste.”

[smouldering-dream]

Do you ever find yourself shifting character details to attract or accommodate RP, or do you think it is better to stay true to its concept and let the world take or leave it?

Not really. I dont believe anything I have on the drk is too lore breaking  that anyone would ask me to change. That and I specifically want to RP this type of character. If I find myself in a rut because of that one way or the other then oh well. I’ll probably retire the character by that point and make a new one, but for now I’m still fond of the dark knight.

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Prompt # 3 Muster

A stray dog will not carelessly wag its tail.

It’s time in the wild had taught it to keep its guard up even to those who would offer scraps of food. Certainly the stray may offer its fang and claws for more scraps in exchange. But this is a trade nothing more nothing less, it will not allow otherwise.

The stray learned to not wag its tail so freely.

It’s tail hangs low to protect itself, but even so there comes a time and time again where it desires more than just scraps, to sink its fangs into a threat or to claw at an enemy. Such feelings come naturally, but the stray will not carelessly wag its tail to ask for such kindness. Nor will it muster the courage to try to do so again so easily.

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Prompt # 1 Crux

It was always the quiet moments he spent in communion that he grew introspective. Perhaps that was the point of it all he guessed, for one such as he who drew a measure of strength from his myriad emotions as they come and go. From the more dark and aggressive to the lighthearted and caring. He would come to understand the how and the why he’d feel one way or the other.  At times a seething anger spurned him into action. Blade in hand he’d lash out at the object of his ire again and again without mercy. Whereas a fondness however small would urge him to stand in harms way to shield another. Time and time again however after all these years -more than anger, more than sorrow, or even fondness- it was pride that had him act as he does.

Frustration will no doubt seep in as some will claim he is no different than the corruption he removes. Equally doubtless he will face new sorrows that will weigh heavy. And even as new friends come and go their way and he on his. 

His pride in his actions as a Dark knight will remain.

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散るは永遠の刹那 / A Scattered Moment - Hidenori Shoji

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Yakuza Kiwami - Iji Sakura 2000

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LFRP - Synn Heolstor (Balmung, Crystal DC, updated again)

the basics ––––

NAME: Synn Heoldtor

AGE: 26

RACE: Midlander Hyur

GENDER: Male

SEXUALITY: Heterosexual

MARITAL STATUS: Single

SERVER: Balmung

physical appearance ––––

HAIR: Dark Brown

EYE: Dark Brown

HEIGHT: 5′6″

BUILD: Fit, but not overly muscular

DISTINGUISHING MARKS: Scars, one in particular to note is one in the center of his chest where it spreads out irregularly.

COMMON ACCESSORIES: His soul crystal and shortsword

personal ––––

PROFESSION: Dark Knight/ vigilante, mercenary, adventurer

HOBBIES: Training, hunting, playing with his pets, reading

LANGUAGES: Common

RESIDENCE: A small house in the Mist

BIRTHPLACE: Gridania

PATRON DEITY: Halone

FEARS: Powerlessness, failing to keep his darkside in check, those he cares for coming to harm -more so if he is the cause.

relationships –––-

SPOUSE: None

CHILDREN: None

PARENTS: Naosis Heolstor and Cinnia Heolstor

(Step) SIBLINGS: Elmer Terynon, Odelyn Terynon

OTHER RELATIVES: Eadric Heolstor, Gwen Heolstor, Elise Heolstor (cousins)

PETS: Sable the panther and Aidan the chocobo

traits ––––

extroverted / introverted / in between

disorganized / organized / in between

close minded / open-minded / in between

calm / anxious / in between

disagreeable / agreeable / in between

cautious / reckless / in between

patient / impatient / in between

outspoken / reserved / in between

leader / follower / in between

empathetic / unemphatic / in between

optimistic / pessimistic / in between

traditional / modern / in between

hard-working / lazy / in between

cultured / uncultured / in between

loyal / disloyal / in between

faithful / unfaithful / in between

additional information ––––

SMOKING HABIT: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

DRUGS: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

ALCOHOL: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess

possible hooks ––––

Dark knight/ Vigilante buddies -As always, I’m still on the look out for more Dark knight and vigilante friends. I even made a discord for us to network/ chat. if you’d like an invite then shoot me a message.

Rivalry -  Meeting with people who are more or less fine with Synn’s shenanigans is nice, but it’d be equally nice if there was a few people who were opposed to the Drk given his line of work

Mercenary work - The Vigilante aspects as well as some new adventures are generally what I’d like to focus on the most, but a Dark knight does need money. To be honest this will however be the easiest method on getting into contact with Synn given how reserved he is.

Adventure - Synn will often wander wherever his whims decide which usually involves some place far and away from towns in the hopes of finding anything of interest

You and/or others saved him - Well his lifestyle is full of danger and while he isnt the most honorable he nonetheless will feel obligated to return the favor should his life be saved. This of course can then transition to mercenary work. Do note however that if  his would be savior is an outright villain and he finds out well he wont feel any sense of obligation to stick around.

what I’m looking for ––––

As I said in the hooks bit I’d like to focus on the vigilante bits one would expect from Dark knights, but I’m fine with joining in plots as a merc and/or fellow adventurer. Granted Synn does use dark magic and does have some questionable habits concerning those he judges undeserving of life. But again a rival or two would also be nice.

oocly, I  ––––

Am PST and I’m normally home after work around 4 - 5 pm and will usually run around in game for like an hour or two if I am not involved in RP

am pretty lore compliant, but I’m fine with bending the lore here and there to suit plots and interesting character concepts

am down for RP elsewhere, but in game tends to work best

am  fine with darker themes, though there are limits and should be discussed

I’m generally not very talkative much like Synn.

you can contact me via ––––

Discord: Synn#6852 

Tumblr messaging, These first two are likely the best bets on getting in contact with me as I am not as active as I once was.

In Game: Synn Heolstor, if you can catch me online anyway.

[smouldering-dream]

How has your muse changed?

21 year old Synn Heolstor: Fledgling Adventurer with a deep seated grudge for the Garlean empire. Reserved and distant the merc helped with myriad jobs here and there as he searched for Dark knights, both for companionship and tutelage.

26 year old Synn Heolstor: Self assured and to some extent self taught(due to certain circumstances) Dark knight. Old grudges fade and new ones arise, the dark knight is still fairly reserved and especially distant. With the passage of time the man is more or less at peace with his past. Instead now looking towards an uncertain future where Dark knights may or my not gain some recognition for the good they do or rather the good that he does.

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That’s right, folks - YEAR 4 of our annual FFxiv 30 Day Writing Challenge begins on Tuesday, September 1st at 12:00pm PST!

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I challenge you to keep your responses short while writing to these weekly warm-up prompts. Why? Because they’re just warm-ups - a moment for your creative brain to stretch a little before running the marathon.

And, I want you to practice writing short because if, during the Challenge in September, you start feeling creatively exhausted from this marathon, you’ll be able to think back to how short your responses to these warm-ups were and it may encourage you to submit something super short so that you meet your goal of writing every day without overtaxing yourself. I mean it when I say that short and sweet entries count. ❤️ I will accept single sentence entries!

See if you can do one of these warm-ups each week leading up to the Challenge. If you want to repeat one or two of them multiple times, go for it! Whatever you need for your creative brain to feel good and ready.

I won’t be tracking responses to these warm-ups. They’re purely for your benefit. Use the hashtag #FFxivWrite2020 warm-up if you’d like.

WEEKLY WARM-UP IDEAS:

Write a haiku about your character

Write about your character’s facial expression (10 sentences max)

Write a limerick about your character

Write about the sound of your character’s voice (10 sentences max)

Make up your own warm-up idea! (10 sentences max)

Have fun!