- Rhunara didn't initially know how to feel towards the Leveilleur twins. She could see how strong the relationship was between the twins and her brother and couldn't help feeling a bit jealous towards them, knowing that they'd grown so close to him in her absence. This only worsened when she overheard Renoki (partly) jokingly referring to them as his adopted siblings.
- A dancer named P'yrrah taught Rhunara how to style her ponytail with braids after noting that she only ever did "plain" ponytails. Rhunara now wears her hair in that style most of the time, but sometimes she's too tired or short on time to bother with her hair too much.
- She doesn't like spicy food at all! She grew up eating mainly Ishgardian food and then lived in Tailfeather for a while, so is used to hearty and filling foods - usually something that's been hunted that same day.
- Although she grew up in colder climates, Rhunara actually prefers hot weather to cold. She likes to lounge in the sun and loves to spend time at the FC house in Mist because she can sunbathe on the beach.
- Alisaie jokingly asked Tataru to make Rhunara a spriggan outfit after finding out how much Rhunara loves spriggans. To Alisaie and Tataru's great surprise, Rhunara actually quite likes the outfit and wears it quite often as she says that it's light and comfortable (she secretly wishes the ears were slightly lighter though, as they swing a lot when she runs).
- When Rhunara saw that Renoki still had the chocobo plush she'd made him, she took a close look at it and realised that the stitching wasn't very even in some parts. To keep herself busy while she was staying at his house she decided to make him another one, this time based on Alpha.
- Rhunara has a golden locket from her parents that helped her regain some of her memories following her amnesia. She doesn't wear it because she never repaired the chain, but it has a sun and moon symbol on one side and an inscription that reads "Dearest Rhunara, May the Sun seek you and the Moon keep you."
- Rhunara is a huge animal lover. Alongside chocobos, her favourite creatures are spriggans and cactuars. It was her love of cactuars that inspired Renoki to make "cactuar cookies", which she always delighted in helping him decorate.
- Rhunara is far more similar to her mother than her father, in both looks and personality. They both have the same determined and rebellious nature, and Rhunara even inherited her mother's preference for air travel over sea travel (but she doesn't mind sea travel and it doesn't cause her to become seasick like it did with her mother).
- Since their reunion, Rhunara and Renoki have had a somewhat strained relationship. This is partly because Rhunara's amnesia had a huge effect on her self confidence, and she often feels like people only pay her attention because she's the sister of the Warrior of Light. Although she tries not to feel resentful towards him, at times she can't help but feel like she'll always be in his shadow.
Sound/s: the howling of the wind during a storm, the low growl of a lioness protecting her cubs, the snarl of a cornered dog
Taste/s: bitter cocoa, sweet red berries
Scent/s: vanilla, black musk
Feeling/s: raindrops on bare skin, righteous anger, surging rage, sudden clarity
Time/s of day: midnight
Season/s: midwinter
Plant/s: holly, lotus, yew tree
Element/s: fire, water
Precious metal/s: bronze, copper
Precious stone/s: amethyst, tiger's eye
Tarot card/s: XVI - The Tower, XX - Judgement
Celestial body/bodies: the sun, flame nebula
Freeform/visuals:
Red roses with prominent thorns, bonfires, burgundy cloaks, the flash of lightning before the boom of thunder, a snake wrapped around an olive branch, a lone wolf howling in the forest, the sound of a clock ticking in an otherwise silent room, cracked marble statues, a held-in scream, balled fists, a spider in an intricate web, waves crashing against the hull of a ship, gritted teeth, a silent plea, an ornate dagger, a cool chill on a warm day, a lioness' enraged snarl as she protects her cub, Icarus falling to the sea, tentative trust, kintsugi on a cracked mirror, a tear-stained letter, a whispered apology, fierce resolve, a promise of change, a vividly coloured flower growing out of the cracks in the pavement, sunlight shining weakly through the clouds, a faint rainbow after a storm
- Rhunara doesn't have many memories of her father because he worked a lot when she was younger. She remembers him as being very patient and passionate about his work, and that he loved to tell her stories of distant lands and the fantastical monsters that lived there. She has stronger memories of her mother, who she remembers as being bubbly, joyful, and attentive.
- Rhunara's favourite food is the cactuar cookies that Renoki used to make for her when she was a child. Renoki tried telling her over and over that they're just regular biscuits but she refused to believe him because she'd tried making them herself and they never tasted the same. Eventually she found out that the "secret ingredients" were browned butter and a small pinch of cinnamon (they still taste best when Renoki makes them).
- Rhunara is very headstrong but always listens to Y'shtola and Tataru. They're both very confident and commanding people who seem to know instinctively how to handle Rhunara when she's having a bad time and struggling to regulate her emotions. Tataru knows when Rhunara needs someone to be gentle and comfort her, and Y'shtola knows when she needs someone to be kind but firm.
- Two of Rhunara's closest friends are a roegadyn named Aisrael and a miqo'te named P'yrrah. At Momodi's request, they helped Rhunara flee to Limsa Lominsa after she became embroiled in a dangerous situation in Ul'dah. Rhunara always tries to visit them whenever she travels to Limsa Lominsa, and wrote a very sincere letter of gratitude to Momodi to explain that she would love to thank the lalafell in person but is wary of going back to Ul'dah.
- Rhunara loves to hear stories of the Scions' exploits. At first she made a show of being disinterested in the Scions' work, due to her strained relationship with Renoki, but she would always subtly listen in as Urianger told Tataru about the latest developments when they were back at the Rising Stones. Eventually, she shyly approached Urianger to ask him to tell her stories of what the Scions had achieved, but made him swear to secrecy so that nobody else knew that she was interested. He happily obliged, and found great joy in regaling her with tales of the Scions' adventures.
Personality: Laid-back, friendly, gets distracted easily, easy to please, protective. Cares deeply about his friends and loved ones and tries to see the best in people.
Overview: Very close to G'raha and Y'shtola, and sees Alphinaud and Alisaie as his younger siblings. Frequently returns to the Crystarium and spends a great deal of time there. Renoki owns a house in the Empyreum and often visits Aymeric (and Aymeric often visits him in his house). Despite growing up mainly in Ishgard and Sharlayan, Renoki raised his sister in Tailfeather following their parents' deaths. He left Tailfeather for Ul'dah to learn the art of Thaumaturgy so that he could better provide for his sister, but ended up following the path of the Dragoon instead. Eventually he studied as an Arcanist and developed his skills as a Scholar, though his faerie most often takes the form of a carbuncle. Renoki is very expressive, and the positioning of his ears and tail are very telling of his current state of mind. He is noticeably more cat-like in his mannerisms than many other miqo'te.
Rhunara
Name: Rhunara Sinro
Race/clan: Miqo'te/Keeper of the Moon
Gender: Female
Age: Twenty/early twenties
Nameday: 17th Sun of the 1st Astral Moon
Guardian: Halone, the Fury
Main job: Dragoon
Chocobo: Atlas (rolanberry red)
Ancient: Phoebe
Personality: Feisty, resilient, protective, boisterous. Has a tendency to keep people at arm's length and is slow to trust them.
Overview: Suffered severe amnesia after the Calamity due to being hit by rubble and rendered unconscious, leaving her unable to recognise her brother, Renoki, despite his fame as the Warrior of Light. Usually hides her amnesia from others to avoid unwanted questions. Rhunara learned to wield a lance during her time in Tailfeather, and has recently reunited with her brother and been introduced to the Scions. Despite developing a closeness with Alisaie, she's not adjusting particularly well to her new way of living and frequently longs for solitude.
S'karael
Name: S'karael Nuhn
Race/clan: Miqo'te/Seeker of the Sun
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown (travelled to the First)
Nameday: 32nd Sun Of the 6th Umbral Moon
Guardian: Thaliak
Main job: Black Mage/Summoner
Chocobo: Caspian (lavender purple)
Ancient: Lykos
Personality: Dependable, calm, innovative, inquisitive. Driven by a desire for knowledge.
Overview: S'karael is the father of Renoki and Rhunara. He was one of the first Students of Baldesion and was presumed dead when the Isle of Val disappeared, though he wasn't there at the time - he had accidentally travelled to the First several years prior. Having not been able to find a way back to the Source, he and his chocobo roamed the First for a few years before finding a quiet place to spend the rest of their days.
Y'rhuna
Name: Y'rhuna Tia
Race/clan: Miqo'te/Seeker of the Sun
Gender: Male
Age: Late teens
Nameday: 32nd Sun of the 1st Astral Moon
Guardian: Thaliak, the Scholar
Main job: Paladin/Scholar
Chocobo: Archeron (dalamud red)
Ancient: Asterios
Personality: Cheerful, ambitious, slightly naïve, optimistic. Driven by his determination to prove his ability as a fighter.
Overview: Born and raised in Sharlayan, Y'rhuna has lived quite a sheltered life. He always looked up to the likes of G'raha Tia and Alphinaud Leveilleur, and is very keen to show everyone that he can be skilled both academically and physically. He idolises G'raha Tia in a similar way to how G'raha Tia idolises the Warrior of Light. Once commissioned a tailor to make him a copy of the Crystarium gear after he saw the Warrior of Light wearing it.
Lyra
Name: Lyra Tachibana
Race/clan: Viera/Rava
Gender: Female
Age: Around 120 years old
Nameday: 11th Sun of the 6th Umbral Moon
Guardian: Althyk, the Keeper
Main job: Dancer
Chocobo: Aspen (rose pink)
Ancient: Andromeda
Personality: Charming, strong-willed, calm, proud. Tends to be quite secretive.
Overview: Elegant and graceful, Lyra is used to being underestimated when it comes to her prowess on the battlefield. Like the Warrior of Light, she is able to travel between the First and the Source, and it is rumoured that she fled to the Source some time before the Crystal Exarch arrived in Norvrandt.
Faelene
Name: Faelene Sinwood
Race/clan: Viera/Rava
Gender: Male
Age: Mid-thirties
Nameday: 15th Sun of the 3rd Umbral Moon
Guardian: Oschon, the Wanderer
Main job: Lancer/Archer
Chocobo: Thorin (orchard brown)
Ancient: Orion
Personality: Shy, thoughtful, introspective, curious. Very considerate of others and good at empathising.
Overview: Longing to explore the world outside of his native forest, Faelene set off alone to venture into the heart of Eorzea and learn more about the different races that inhabit it. He decided to become an adventurer after hearing adventurers share their tales in the various taverns he visited. Despite discovering that he could further advance his mastery over the bow and the lance to become a Bard and a Dragoon, Faelene decided to continue to fight and hunt in the ways he had been taught as a kit. Even with his gradual acclimatization to the bustling settlements of Eorzea, he retains the somewhat reticent nature of his people.
Khujah
Name: Khujah Sinro
Race/clan: Miqo'te/Keeper of the Moon
Gender: Female
Age: Early forties
Nameday: 7th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon
Guardian: Halone
Main job: Archer
Chocobo: Ambrosia (snow white)
Ancient: Astraea
Personality: Warm, extroverted, adventurous, determined. Has a "can-do" attitude towards pretty much everything.
Overview: Khujah is S'karael's partner and mother to Renoki and Rhunara. She grew up in Ishgard but her ancestral home is Meracydia. Her family are skilled fighters, with many going on to become dragoons (and some Azure Dragoons) and archers, and she is proficient with both a bow and a lance. Her fearless nature led to her travelling to Meracydia in an attempt to find her missing partner.
Aisrael
Name: Aisrael Merlwyn
Race/clan: Roegadyn/Sea Wolf
Gender: Female
Age: Mid/late thirties
Nameday: 21st Sun of the 6th Astral Moon
Guardian: Llymlaen, the Navigator
Main job: Warrior
Chocobo: Nereus (seafog blue)
Ancient: Thalassa
Personality: Hardworking, cheerful, headstrong, pragmatic. Good at motivating others.
Overview: Despite giving up her pirate's life for a more noble cause following the Calamity, Aisrael is still capable of brutal savagery - something that has served her well in her Maelstrom duties. Aisrael has a strong respect for Admiral Bloefhiswyn and always tries to follow the example that the Admiral set for ex-pirates. She meets Renoki when he joins the Maelstrom rank and eventually the two become good friends, with Renoki offering Aisrael a place in his Free Company. Aisrael is also close friends with Renoki's sister, Rhunara, after helping her escape to Limsa Lominsa after the latter was betrayed by a friend.
- Rhunara is very good at singing but she's too shy to sing in front of other people. She's also skilled at drawing and needlework, and is thankfully less shy about showcasing these talents.
- Like Renoki, she finds a spear to be the easiest weapon to yield. However, her time in Limsa Lominsa also allowed her to train as an arcanist. Unlike Renoki, who also trained as an arcanist, Rhunara finds that the path of a summoner comes much more naturally to her than that of a scholar. She favours a ruby carbuncle.
- When she was younger, Rhunara sewed Renoki a stuffed chocobo plushie. She'd more or less forgotten about it until she saw it sitting on a bookcase in his house.
- Rhunara's chocobo is a red chocobo named Atlas. He can be unruly at times but is fiercely loyal to Rhunara, and is a good fighter.
- It took Rhunara a long time to befriend the Scions because she was so standoffish with them. Alisaie was the one who pushed the hardest to form a bond, and they now have a strong relationship despite Rhunara's frequent pushbacks.
I wanted to write a little scene with Rhunara but it ended up with me having to modify her backstory and now I know I won't be able to sleep until I've ironed out the inconsistencies and I'll probably have to change Renoki's backstory as well...
