ThrOUGh SHADOW anD TRIal

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Gentle hands take up a sword and shield without hesitation. An oath repeats incessantly like a mantra as magicks coalesce at the tip of the blade in intricate patterns. A merciful end. A prayer to guide the lost to His great hall.

» Before we Begin...

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【 Ⅰ 】 I'm cool with both Discord-based (preferred) and in-game RP, as well as AUs and time-bubbling! Communication is important to me, so let's chat about our ideas and characters before we begin. I also highly value communication outside of RP, I'd love to be friends! (Bonus points if you're an artist too!! I love drawing the creatures!! They live rent-free in my head and I must share them!!!)【 Ⅱ 】 This is just my take on the Warrior of Light. I understand if you don't want to RP with a WoL, but please don't reach out to me to complain about her nature or make demands. I will not change or water my character down for your tastes.

» With that said, she's quite flexible and she wants to live as a regular adventurer. I won't bring up any msq events unless it is necessary and organic to the story. Please read on and feel free to ask me if you have any concerns!

【 Ⅲ 】 I do not RP to find a romantic partner. Please do not reach out intending to get in a relationship with me or ERP with Cordelia.【 Ⅳ 】 I will be storing our characters' story in a private archive to refer back to as needed and I will send you the link to access it.

» This is mainly to prevent inconsistencies in Cordelia's portrayal due to memory issues, since I might forget details she definitely would not!

【 Ⅴ 】 I am interested in the kind of RP that mostly respects the established lore and injects our own in the plot holes or between events. I prefer to RP with people who typically build their characters in a similar way—but don't be discouraged due to this, reach out anyways! I love brainstorming interesting concepts and if it makes sense in my head then I'll be down for it!

WELCOMING » Long and Short-term Adventure; ~~Doomed~~ Romance^✶, Dungeon-delving, Friends, Allies and Rivals; Drama/Loss/Darker Topics^✶, Fellow WoLs desperately trying to have one (1) normal day, fellow Artists/Gposers/Housing Enthusiasts to nerd out with_{✶: Needs prior communication of what you're thinking about, consequences, etc. For MSQ reasons, I'm not comfortable allowing Cordelia to get permanent wounds that would impede her involvement in future patches or expansions, but anything she could feasibly recover from in one way or another is (mostly) fair game.}

❝ And I would follow you to the ends of the star, my friend... ❞

« COrDEliA cRoW »

`RACE`	Hyurezen ♀
`AGE`	Twenty-and-six Summers (as of Dawntrail)
`NAMEDAY`	14th of the Fifth Astral Moon, 1558
`ORIGIN`	Far, far away from Eorzea
`NOTABLE` `TRAITS`	It's only visible when she stands next to other Hyur that her skin is noticeably discolored in comparison. With no signs that betray her experience as a veteran adventurer, the only marking on her skin is a mole centered under her left eye. Long, thick eyelashes partially obscure her eyes. Her hair, typically ruffled by the wind and tied out of her face, does not help very much in hiding her elongated ears adorned with earrings. One would think someone with Elezen traits would be much taller than this... For those particularly sensitive to fluctuations in the aether, the subtle trace of glamour magicks and a slight disbalance towards Light may be noticeable in her signature.
`HOBBIES`	Sparring, writing letters, swimming and diving, reading, poking her nose in everyone else's business, tending to her garden

Hailing from a distant continent and originally en route to Sharlayan, she was set to leave from Vylbrand the day Bahamut descended on Carteneau. After being lucky enough to escape only with her life and a rusted sword in hand, she abandoned her old identity and set out on a journey to make her new name known all across the land she found herself stuck in.
Time has passed and she is now known as Cordelia Crow, a humble adventurer that desperately tries to get a moment's respite even when the Spinner continues to toy with her life—but being honest, she's willingly thrown herself into danger plenty of times, too. No regrets on her part.Energetic and with a penchant for wanderlust, this curious Hyurezen has made a name for herself in nearly any town willing to accept help from a complete stranger. Although she is fairly quiet and typically communicates in gestures and short sentences, her gentle nature and well-meaning meddling has endeared her to enough people to keep her busy day in and day out. Due to this, it is usually very difficult to get a hold of her for long; but simply act mildly inconvenienced within her field of view and she will inevitably gravitate towards you in hopes she can help in some way.In the rare moments of respite from her chaotic schedule, Cordelia may be found jotting things down on her journal or writing a letter while on chocoback—travelling to the next location marked on a worn map, training in a secluded spot off the beaten path, offering a prayer to an unmarked grave on the road or simply enjoying a nap outdoors. On even rarer occasion, she may be found in her cottage sitting at the edge of Lavender Beds; never idling. There's always something to clean or fix in her beloved home, especially since it's often left vacant for moons at a time.

InvENtORY

DETaiLs & tRIViA

THE CROW'S CAW: Spending most of her time travelling alone, many days may pass before Cordelia feels the need to utter a word. Because of this, her voice often comes out raspy or too quiet at first—but can be rather pleasant to listen to once she's had the chance to warm up. She pronounces her surname as "Craw"—more akin to the sound of the animal of its namesake than the correct pronunciation of the word.ACE UNDER HER SLEEVE: Although she carries the weapons of a Paladin, Cordelia prefers to combine skillful swordplay and the art of Succor—which she studied almost obsessively—to support her allies in the field of battle. She won't hesitate to risk her life if she believes it'll keep her friends out of harm's way or secure them the opening they need to strike. Even if disarmed, she will seek to fulfill her duty at all costs; relentlessly commanding the attention of her foes and never above playing dirty to gain the upper hand.AETHERICALLY DENSE: With bountiful reserves of both aether and anima, Cordelia is able to teleport long distances (mostly) seamlessly, channel magicks back-to-back for extended periods of time or offer it to an ally in need, usually by unceremoniously dumping it onto them. Voidsent and other aether-hungry creatures tend to flock to her.WELL-GROOMED: Cordelia likes to spend a considerable amount of time tending to her armor, weapons and especially her hair. While she highly favors practical gear and hairstyles, she will always try to look her best. She enjoys simple accessories like earrings, hair ribbons and a dash of make-up to add a stylish touch to an otherwise regular set of armor.THE ECHO: Blessed with the power to peer into another's memories and witness them through their eyes. However, she hasn't experienced her gift this past turn, something she is secretly grateful for since it leaves her with a debilitating headache.

» Cordelia's Echo won't trigger without asking first.

This also ensures she can communicate on a basic level with anybody, though she greatly struggles to read anything other than standard Eorzean.A GIFT FROM THE SEA: A convoluted series of events and a trip to the Ruby Sea allowed Cordelia to meet a reclusive beast tribe that blessed her with the ability to breathe underwater for bells at a time. Since then, she has taken to napping at the bottom of the lake in front of her cottage during hot summer days, much to the horror of her neighbors and local fishers who first discovered this.BIRDS OF A FEATHER: Prior to Ala Mhigo's liberation, Cordelia found a lost chocobo deep in Dimwold. Big enough to seat two Roegadyn adults and "blessed" with an even bigger personality, this uncommonly large bird has become Cordelia's trusted companion after she was unable to locate its original owner. He'll only answer to the name Ser Corviclair as per the carving on the saddle he was found with, unfortunately; since she might have named him "Choco", "Don't even think about it" or perhaps "Get out of the way, you fat bird!" instead if it was up to her. In truth, she adores the stubborn bird and couldn't have asked for a braver companion to follow her on all her adventures.
Officially the #1 menace to Cordelia's gysahl green garden patch.

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