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~ Auraugust - 5. Colorful ~      

Under the gentle waves, surrounded by colorful corals and fish, a Xaela finds herself at home. An Ejinn, a daughter of the sea, she is forever drawn to the depths. It is a place of comfort, of joy and of unbridled freedom. She is one with the waves, swimming beside sharks, diving for clams, and simply thriving in the beautiful blue abyss. 

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~ Auraugust - 8. A Realm Reborn ~

I honestly didn’t know what to post for this, so I decided to post some really old screenies from back in ARR/HW (I started FFXIV in HW) times that shows my Au Ra as they started out long ago!

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~ Auraugust - 2. Home ~

“They say ‘home is where the heart grows fonder’ and I can’t argue that. My home was destroyed, but I found a new home with him, with his tribe, and now it is my own.  I am home.”

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#4: Clinch

“I did not think I would achieve it, despite the confidence I radiated... Deep down I was nervous and stressed.  I only got one attempt, that was all and if I failed... I would be better to lay down my spear and leave than to face him again.

A Xaela’s life can vary greatly depending on their tribe, for mine, it held a different requirement for acceptance than his.  But mine is gone, wiped away like ocean waves on the beach.  I wanted to join his.  To be his, and to prove I was worthy of such a warrior.   So I took the challenge, a massive task for one such as myself. Bardam’s Mettle. Outside the Steppes that would not garner much more than a glance, but in my new home, passing the test was the height of many a Xaela’s life.  Especially as quite a few have lost their lives attempting it.  Here I was... barely twenty-one summers, attempting such a feat.  Some told me not to, that they had trained from childhood to be ready for this challenge, whereas I had merely had months to prepare...  Even so, I was determined.  I would prove it. The challenge was more than I should have been able to overcome. A few times, I was sure I would perish, and yet when it came to those decisive moments, a clutched a victory...  If only by the edge of my scales...  By the end I was exhausted, and still a foe waited for me. One final challenge to earn my place and the attention of the one I sought.  A mighty warrior, veteran of the Naadam and the perfect mate. The final fight, what made it so difficult was that I could not kill my opponent, rather I needed to tame it.  That required a level of care and gentleness in combat that I was not known for...  Those unaware of the tradition would probably laugh when I say I must tame a bird... But this is no simple creature. It is a Yol, an intelligent mighty bird, one whose talons can snap a spear and rip flesh from bone.  I wanted to rest, but he would not wait.  The Yol that perched on the ledge was only so patient, and I was running out of daylight.

I had to fight and with what little stamina I had left I charged.  The rest of the fight was a blur, and I scarcely remember what happened.  When my eyes opened he was there, the Dotharl man I sought so dearly to impress, standing above me, his face lit up by the torches.  Had I failed?  In that one, most vital moment...  Did I lose? A smile told me otherwise, and as I came to my senses more, in the dim light, I felt feathers behind me. Slowly, as I was quite sore, I turned to see the large Yol on the rocky plateau nestled there and staring at me. He looked a little ruffled, but otherwise alright, far better than I did...  It still hadn’t registered until I heard the voice tell me I had won over the beast.  Looking back upon the Dotharl, I finally understood.  It was over, I had passed the greatest of tests... I was worthy. He carried me home, my newly acquired Yol following.  The reception was delighted, if not concerned for my well being, and as much as I wished to celebrate my narrow victory, all my body wished for was sleep.  I do not even recall them tending to my wounds, and I am sure I slumbered for at least a full day... But I recovered, and I was stronger for it.  I was accepted into the tribe, one I was not born to, and given a new spear.  It was exhilarating, but what I wanted most was his acceptance, to be more than a friend. To be loved by him.  

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FFXIVWrite2020 Masterlist

Now that I’m all caught up, here is the master list of all my FXIVWrite for 2020. This year has been a real struggle, and I’ve been having a hard time finding the desire to write and rp, so when this rolled around I wanted to do my best to complete it.  Last year I only got half way, this year I only missed one because I simply couldn’t think of what to write and I’m to tired to catch up on it, but regardless I’m really proud of myself for improving and next year I hope to complete every single one without having to catch up any!  Thank you so much @sea-wolf-coast-to-coast It was allot of fun!

#1: Crux | Jellal

#2: Sway | Makael

#3: Muster | Tsirae

#4: Clinch | Dalain

#5: Matter of Fact | Zhira

#6: Free Prompt | Burden | Isanii

#7: Nonagenarian |Tsirae

#8: Clamor | N’akani

#9: Lush | Ame

#10: Avail | Makael

#11: Ultracrepidarian | N’akani

#12: Tooth and Nail | N’akani

#13: Free Prompt | Compromise |  Makael

#14: Part | Jellal

#15: Ache | Isanii

#16: Lucubration | Ame

#17: Fade | Zhira

#18: Panglossian | Jellal

#19: Where the Heart Is | Dalain

#20: Free Prompt | Memories | Jellal

#21: Foibles | N’akani

#22: Argy-Bargy 

#23: Shuffle | Zhira

#24: Beam | Ame

#25: Wish | Makael

#26: When Pigs Fly | Dalain

#27: Free Prompt | Sunlight | Isanii

#28: Irenic | Tsirae

#29: Paternal | N’akani

#30: Splinter | Dalain

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                                                  ~ Proposal ~

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My active character roster :D

Thank you @panda-ffxiv for lending me your studio to take these! 

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Prompt #4: Shifting Blame

For FFxivWrite2019 - @sea-wolf-coast-to-coast

Character(s): Dalain Ejinn

Trigger warning: None

“I try really hard not to blame you...  I know you did not take part in their deaths, you even tried to help stop the massacre...  And yet I struggle not to shift the blame from my own weakness onto you.  I know it’s wrong, and certainly not fair to you, but a part of me struggles to accept that I was simply to weak to save them.  It’s easier to place blame on someone else, even though I shouldn’t, and for that I am sorry.  I will try and take responsibility for my emotions, so that they do not burden you, especially as strange feelings have started to overcome that bitterness and anger I’ve felt... Feelings I did not expect for you. Affection being one... I don’t really know how to explain it.  Initially I hated you, then I tolerated you.  Eventually we developed a friendship, but now...  You invade my thoughts, and I seek your attention outside of our regular training and combat.  It’s.... Annoying, and yet when you’re around, even though you’re rude and obnoxious at times and I want to occasionally drop you off the top of the Dawn Throne...  I find myself caring greatly for you.  You probably don’t even realize how frustrating it is...”