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i do firmly believe that if your ffxiv starting city was ul'dah you have zero excuse for believing all lalafells are naive children. like that's just willful ignorance and a complete inability to accept contrast. i also believe that if you've played more than like 10 hours of ffxiv you have no excuse but very specifically ul'dah slams you in the face with like five separate lalafells that all occupy wildly different archetypes and none of them are "child". well maybe nanamo. but are you fucking kidding me? momodi is the greatest mafia donna thanalan's ever seen and she is one of the first like three people you meet!!!!!!

FFXIVWRITE 2024 — 06: HALCYON.

do you remember the days we promised to be together forever and ever?

TAGS: [ isorawrites. » FFXIVwrite » 2024 ]

FANDOMS: Final Fantasy XIV.

VERSE: Pre-A Realm Reborn.

STATUS: Submitted; 4 poems.

GENRES: Draft, Poetry.

SHIPS: Necromancers.

MUSES: Yiuno & Yiuna Reine.

halcyon /ˈhalsɪən/ adjective denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.

remember the days you and I, young and bold we thought: nothing could separate us

remember the days you and I, strong and powerful we thought: nothing could stop us

remember the days you and I, last ones standing we thought: nothing could kill us

remember the days you and I, hand in hand we thought… of nothing.

AUTHOR’S NOTE.

A series of poetry summarizing some parts of Yiuno and Yiuna’s immortal life; from their childhood days to their participation in calamity wars.

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FFXIVWRITE 2024 — 05: STAMP.

“Whether she is cute or creepy has been oft debated, but all agree it is best not to leave her to her own devices.” — Eorzea Database

TAGS: [ isorawrites. » FFXIVwrite » 2024 ]

FANDOMS: FFXIV | Sherlock Holmes.

VERSE: Heavensward » AU.

STATUS: Submitted; 1 chapter.

GENRES: Draft, Short Story.

SHIPS: Murderomantiques.

MUSES: Sora Holmes, Yiune Watson.

NPC: Zhloe Aliapoh.

stamp /stămp/ intransitive verb 01. To bring down (the foot) forcibly. 02. To bring the foot down onto (an object or surface) forcibly.

Nighttime at Idyllshire was as lively as the day, though with a different kind of crowd. Adventurers would flock through the gate, turning in their spoils from their hunts; disciples of the hand and land would rush to the vendors and fight for their share of the trade.

Further behind from the hubbub, there was an orphanage established by Zhloe Aliapoh, a Moon Keeper with a cheery personality. Even so, there was a time that had turned her smile upside down.

Though small and cramped, the foster home had its fair share of guests—from Miss Rowena, her benefactor, to the Warrior of Light, who had been a great assistance with the custom deliveries. However, this pair who followed behind her, weren’t your ordinary helpers.

The shorter of the two was of Xaela origin: clad in full black, with frills that matched her noble upbringing, except for her unblinking grey eyes that shone with cold intelligence. Her partner, a Veena in maid uniform, though appear meek at first glance, had an air of deadly grace—of someone who was capable of walking across wooden boards without a sound, even with her high heels. They introduced themselves as Sora Holmes and Yiune Watson, respectively, and they were recommended by the Warrior of Light himself.

“Here.” Khloe showed the odd duo into a vacant room on the second floor. “I have moved the children to another chamber, but—”

Before she could finish her sentence, the building shook as a thundering sound spook the poor young lady, causing her to lose her balance. Yiune the maid caught her; she noticed that the Viera had large hands.

“…I see,” Sora spoke, completely unfazed by the stamping noise from above. “So this is the reason why you seek our help.”

“T-The children are scared,” Zhloe replied after she had calmed down a little. “We tried to search for the cause of this… strange phenomenon, but we couldn’t find any.”

“What’s above this room?”

“The attic,” Khloe answered, now leaving the room and continuing the tour. “It’s where we keep the toys that the children would pick up and play.”

When the trio reached the topmost floor, the stomping sound began to echo through the orphanage. Khloe pursed her lips when her ears picked up the sound of crying.

“I’m sorry, but please excuse me while I need to attend to the children.”

After the distressed Miqo’te had left the scene, Sora turned to her maidservant. “What do you think?”

“I can feel an odd presence behind this door,” Yiune whispered, placing a hand on the attic’s entrance. Her voice sounded deeper than what one would expect from a pretty lady like her. “But… how?”

“Someone must have sneaked them under the guise of presents for the children,” Sora said, rapping on the wooden surface with her scaled fist. “A poor taste for jokes, if you ask me, especially for the month of All Saints’ Wake.”

She pushed open the door, revealing a room full of toys—or more specifically, dolls. Her nose wrinkled at the dust that shimmered in the moonlight streaming through the rooftop window. The loud stamping also ceased the moment the pair entered the attic.

“You don’t scare us, little ones—I suggest showing yourselves now.”

High-pitched giggling bounced off the walls, probably an intent to confuse the stern guests, but Sora merely sighed.

“If you please,” she said, tapping on the Veena’s arm. “Naughty children should be punished, after all.”

With a curt nod, Yiune pulled out a pair of daggers from the under her maid dress. In a flash, she appeared to slice through the air… only for a handful of broken strings to fall slowly onto the floor. Then, with insane precision, she threw her knives at two particular spots from amongst the towering collection of dolls. Walking up to retrieve her weapon, something was stuck to the end of the blade.

Twinning dolls. One in a red dress, the other in blue.

“Calca and Brina.” Sora grimaced at the culprit behind the annoying stomps. “Who in the world would think that these rascals were worth gifting?”

AUTHOR’S NOTE.

I know the ending is a bit rushed, but I think it works for a quick writing exercise.

When I saw the prompt word, I was immediately reminded of a certain dungeon with certain enemies that were doing exactly that… I am sure most people in the community would agree with me that they were pretty annoying, especially when that sound effect booms through headphones.

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FFXIVWRITE 2024 — 03: TEMPEST.

“Being an assassin is not always about the easy kill. It’s about the best kill.” — Tricia Levenseller, Vengeance of the Pirate Queen

TAGS: [ isorawrites. » FFXIVwrite » 2024 ]

FANDOM: Final Fantasy XIV.

VERSE: Dawntrail » MSQ.

STATUS: Submitted; 1 chapter.

GENRES: Draft, Flash Fiction.

SHIPS: Murderomantiques.

MUSES: Sora Amariyo, Yiuno Reine.

NPC: Wuk Lamat, WoL (Meteor), Alphinaud & Alisaie Leveilleur.

tempest /ˈtɛmpɪst/ noun a violent windy storm.

The deck was an utter mess. Rolling waves teased with malice at the masts; the Endeavor rocked back and forth in the violent storm. Few people were scuttering about to keep the ship afloat, lest it got swallowed by Llymlaen’s rage.

However, one lone person seemed unfazed by the chaos around them.

With a firm hand around one of the study poles, Sora Amariyo watched a certain female Hrothgar falling flat on the plank, her grey eyes devoid of emotion.

“Do you want to help her?”

She was startled by the quiet yet steady voice of Yiuno Reine, her mentor (and secret crush). She glanced away, slightly annoyed at her own inability to detect his coming. “Why do I want to save that spoiled princess? I don’t even see any value in assassinating her, honestly.”

“Patience, young lady,” Yiuno drawled, patting the Xaela dancer’s head with a gloved hand. “We’re merely here to observe.”

The pair in black watched a few figures rushing up to the Third Promise of Tuliyollal, whom Sora recognized as members of the now-defunct Scions of the Seventh Dawn: the Elezen twins, Alphinaud and Alisaie Leveilleur. And of course, the Warrior of Light himself.

“Do you think we have a chance, with these Scions here?” Sora asked, turning to leave and retreating to the lower decks. “I don’t see your bookish girlfriend around.”

“Frankly speaking, I agree with your assessment—that Xbr’aal girl isn’t worth our time,” Yiuno began, trailing behind the Warrior of Darkness. “Also, Y’shtola isn’t my girlfriend; she’s just a regular client.”

Ignoring the look of disbelief on the young dancer’s face, Yiuno went on, “I’m more interested in the ‘Golden City’ they were talking about.”

“Do you think it exists? A city made of gold?”

Sora’s excitement deflated at Yiuno’s narrowed expression. “Keep your greed in check. I don’t think it’s that simple—there’s perhaps a hint of truth somewhere, even in folk tales.” Rubbing the back of his neck with a hand, Yiuno shrugged and faced his young charge. “Change of plans, then, I guess.”

Sora’s pale face broke into a grin. “I’d never say no to new adventures.”

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FFXIVWRITE 2024 — 02: HORIZON.

A sequel to this photostory, written from Yiuno’s perspective.

TAGS: [ isorawrites. » FFXIVwrite » 2024 ]

FANDOM: Final Fantasy XIV.

VERSE: Event » Moonfire Faire (2024).

STATUS: Submitted; 1 poem.

GENRES: Draft, Poetry.

SHIPS: Bibliomantiques.

MUSES: Yiuno Reine (Yiune Rei).

NPC: Y’shtola Rhul.

horizon /həˈrʌɪz(ə)n/ noun the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet.

Like oil and water, we seem incompatible Like sky and ocean, we’re from worlds apart

Near yet far, our fates entwine Through the knowledge we seek Yearning for more beyond pages

The bonds we make The promises we keep Changes challenging to break us

Like the sunset on the horizon In that moment, looking out of the inn You curl up next to me The sky and ocean finally kiss.

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FFXIVWRITE 2024 — 01: STEER.

The Final Days were upon us. Meteors falling from the crimson sky, Blood painting the burning land, Weapons out, back to back, Once comrades, now fiends, Surrounded by despair… Will we live to see the next sunrise?

TAGS: [ isorawrites. » FFXIVwrite » 2024 ]

FANDOM: Final Fantasy XIV.

VERSE: Endwalker » MSQ.

STATUS: Submitted; 1 chapter.

GENRES: Draft, Flash Fiction.

SHIPS: Murderomantiques.

MUSES: Sora Amariyo, Yiuno Reine.

NPC: Scions of the Dawn (mentioned).

steer /stɪə/ noun; informal a piece of advice or information concerning the development of a situation.

Counting was never something that Sora Amariyo was good at. Like the chakrams that sliced their ways through the fiends with a blur, her mind was hazy as she kept repeating the same actions over and over again… But there seemed to be no end to these monsters that continued to burst forth, amongst screaming locals scuttering all over the place.

When will this end?

Her arms felt heavier with each swing; her waist was screaming against her lead-like legs that were lagging behind, and she felt disjointed with her body, the world around her…

“Sora.”

A gloved hand caught her spinning frame as she dived headfirst into the torso of someone much bigger and taller. Looking up, she pursed her lips at the muted disapproval on her mentor’s face.

“Don’t push yourself too hard.”

“I know,” Sora huffed, pushing herself away from the Viera. “But there’s no end to this.” She glanced briefly at the Scions, who were also struggling to keep up. Shrugging, she readied her glaives and prepared to make a dash through the hordes…

Only to be stopped again by Yiuno. The latter pulled her aside, just in time for a claw swipe to narrowly miss her hair by a few ilms. Unable to break out of her guardian’s iron grip, she went limp, but not without an angry chirp.

“What is your deal?”

With a sigh, Yiuno finally released the Warrior of Darkness. “I’m not here to babysit you, young lady. Either we work together as partners, or you’re going to get yourself killed in this chaos.”

Sora couldn’t believe her ears (or horns, to be exact). “Do you really think of me as your—”

“Get moving,” Yiuno cut her off curtly, but not without a slight hint of pink on his pale cheeks. “If you don’t want to die just yet, I suggest we save the idle chit-chats for later.”

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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising - 2B (by Hideo Minaba)

I should be back to business soon - to rp, and to speed up the things I want to sort out here. I think I need to de-clutter this main blog once my ffxiv oc blog is fully up and running.

Still participating ffxivwrite, but writing casually on mobile while go to and fro work and campus. I'm very behind on the prompts, but eh, just write whatever I can when I have the braincells to.

College and sleep are slowly getting back to normal. Work isn't but hopefully the busy weeks can be over soon!

A STUDY IN SESSION Sharlayan AU

Nophica meets Eos ♥

tag game — where you stand.

ffxiv // yiuno / sora

where you stand — sora.

Original template by @mimble-sparklepudding. Further edits by me for clarity.

PLACE IN SOCIETY.

FINANCIAL — wealthy / moderate / poor / in poverty

MEDICAL — fit / moderate / sickly / disabled / disadvantaged / deceased

CLASS OR CASTE — upper / lower / middle / working / unsure

EDUCATION — qualified / unqualified / studying

FAMILY.

MARITAL STATUS — happily married / married but unhappy / engaged / partnered / divorced / widow or widower / separated / single / it’s complicated

CHILDREN — has children / no children / wants children / adopted children

FAMILY — close / distant / none / are deceased / it’s complicated

AFFILIATION — orphaned / adopted / disowned / raised by both parents / raised by single parent / other

TRAITS & TENDENCIES.

disorganized / in between / organized

close-minded / in between / open-minded

cautious / in between / reckless

patient / in between / impatient

outspoken / in between / reserved

leader / in between / follower

sympathetic / in between / apathetic

optimistic / in between / pessimistic

hardworking / in between / lazy

cultured / in between / uncultured

loyal / in between / disloyal

faithful / in between / unfaithful

SEXUALITY & ROMANTIC INCLINATION.

SEXUALITY — heterosexual / homosexual / bisexual / pansexual / omnisexual / demisexual / asexual

SEXUALLY — sexually adventurous / sex experienced / naive / inexperienced / curious / uninterested

SEX — sex repulsed / sex neutral / sex favorable

ROMANCE — romance repulsed / romance neutral / romance favorable

ABILITIES.

COMBAT SKILLS — excellent / good / moderate / poor / none

LITERACY SKILLS — excellent / good / moderate / poor / none

ARTISTIC SKILLS — excellent / good / moderate / poor / none

TECHNICAL SKILLS — excellent / good / moderate / poor / none

tag game — where you stand.

ffxiv // yiuno / sora

where you stand — yiuno.

Original template by @mimble-sparklepudding. Further edits by me for clarity.

PLACE IN SOCIETY.

FINANCIAL — wealthy / moderate / poor / in poverty

MEDICAL — fit / moderate / sickly / disabled / disadvantaged / deceased

CLASS OR CASTE — upper / lower / middle / working / unsure

EDUCATION — qualified / unqualified / studying

FAMILY.

MARITAL STATUS — happily married / married but unhappy / engaged / partnered / divorced / widow or widower / separated / single / it’s complicated

CHILDREN — has children / no children / wants children / adopted children

FAMILY — close / distant / none / are deceased / it’s complicated

AFFILIATION — orphaned / adopted / disowned / raised by both parents / raised by single parent / other

TRAITS & TENDENCIES.

disorganized / in between / organized

close-minded / in between / open-minded

cautious / in between / reckless

patient / in between / impatient

outspoken / in between / reserved

leader / in between / follower

sympathetic / in between / apathetic

optimistic / in between / pessimistic

hardworking / in between / lazy

cultured / in between / uncultured

loyal / in between / disloyal

faithful / in between / unfaithful

SEXUALITY & ROMANTIC INCLINATION.

SEXUALITY — heterosexual / homosexual / bisexual / pansexual / omnisexual / demisexual / asexual

SEXUALLY — sexually adventurous / sex experienced / naive / inexperienced / curious / uninterested

SEX — sex repulsed / sex neutral / sex favorable

ROMANCE — romance repulsed / romance neutral / romance favorable

ABILITIES.

COMBAT SKILLS — excellent / good / moderate / poor / none

LITERACY SKILLS — excellent / good / moderate / poor / none

ARTISTIC SKILLS — excellent / good / moderate / poor / none

TECHNICAL SKILLS — excellent / good / moderate / poor / none

tag game — character associations.

ffxiv // yiuno / sora

character associations — sora.

Tagged by @miqojak. Combined from 5 Things, and Character Features.

emotions & feelings.

anxious. / curious. / earnest. / feisty. / naive.

greetings.

arm-wrestling handshake. / big, hearty grin. / dramatic hand waving. / friendly slap on one’s back. / physically painful hugs (ex. bear hug, tackle hug).

body language.

animated or excitable gestures. / crossed arms or legs. / grimace (either with a frown or with gritted teeth). / hands on hips. / rolling eyes.

clothing.

MSQ/Canon (as WoD) — a-line dresses. / hair bows. / lots of silk. / flat pumps.

Sherlock AU (as Sora Holmes) — frills and laces. / gothic dresses. / over-the-knee boots. / red or black rose motifs.

Sabrina AU (as Sora Spellman) — goth punk style. / miniskirts. / lots of leather. / striped stockings.

colors.

combinations of red, black and white.

objects.

allagan earrings—red. Gift from Yiuno. Crafted from remnants of an Allagan node where she was originally found prior to the Seventh Umbral Calamity.

harmonica, made of hardsilver. Another gift from Yiuno, when she completed her training to become a full-fledged Dancer with Troupe Falsiam.

leather-bound notebook. Used as a diary to record her adventures or anything of interest.

scents.

aroma of hot cocoa.

fragrance of roses and lilies.

smell of freshly baked goods (i.e. pastries and confections).

vices.

bloodthirsty. Despite her cute and innocent appearance, she loves to fight—and she isn’t known to hold back her punches. At all. (“Kill first, talk later. Oops, you’re already dead, anyway!”)

chaotic alignment. Doesn’t like to follow rules; she prefers to do whatever she wants, whenever she feels like it. (She’s fairly docile to Yiuno, though.)

greed. She’s mostly motivated by monetary gains. She believes that she’s forever poor, and she doesn’t like to work for free. (Suspected to be a trait she’s gained from Yiuno, but no one knows for sure.)

innocent to a fault. It’s difficult to tell if she’s really pure like a child, or actually an amoral imp.

aesthetics.

a flower bed in the middle of an abandoned building.

colorful fireworks illuminating the dark sky.

fiery red sky at sunset. / when the sun meets the horizon.

full moon. / eclipses.

pages of sheet music scattering in the wind.

songs.

god knows… — haruhi suzumiya (cv: aya hirano).

I’ll follow you No matter where you are in the darkness of this painful world I’m sure you will shine Beyond the end of the future Don’t break your spirit because of your weakness You will converge my way May god bless us now…

imagination — spyair.

No matter when, no matter who, we want to stand there Even if it’s wrong, even if it’s frustrating, we want to struggle on Never give up, we don’t want to end like this With this imagination in mind, I’ll go on

innocent starter — nana mizuki.

I whisper to you, the one who gave me my “beginning” Of the promise that we made, just the two of us The magic of eternity that never changes Even if our future is captured, even if it vanishes far away I’ll remember your clear voice Call my name And smile like you did that day

troublemaker — arashi.

Wondering about the dreams I’d almost forgotten Searching for the love I’d nearly lost I don’t need your tears anymore Is it too late? There’s nothing wrong with that! Wondering about the existence of rumors That chilled the atmosphere of the city Just smile here to dodge a bluff Isn’t it okay to just take it easy?

weight of the world (english version) — keiichi okabe ft. j’nique nicole.

Still, we’re gonna shout it loud Even if our words seem meaningless It’s like I’m carrying the weight of the world I hope that someway, somehow That I could save every one of us But the truth is that I’m only one girl Maybe if I keep believing my dreams will come to life Come to life

All lyrics translations (except the last one) are by @why-raven. Please credit if use. Do not claim as your own.

tag game — character associations.

ffxiv // yiuno / sora

character associations — yiuno.

Tagged by @miqojak. Combined from 5 Things, and Character Features.

emotions & feelings.

apathy. / bloodlust. / cynical. / inquisitive. / melancholic.

greetings.

curt nod. / offhand wave. / raised eyebrows. / sideways glance. / tight-lipped smile.

body language.

crossed arms or legs. / finger on lips. / hands in pockets. / pinch nose. / rest chin on hands.

clothing.

as yiuno — high necks. / hoodies. / three-piece suits. / trench coats.

as yiune — far eastern. / high-cut silt dresses. / over-the-knee boots. / stockings.

colors.

monochrome. / neutral palette. / dark and cool themes.

objects.

a curious deck of tarot cards. Can be used both defensively (as shields) and offensively (as throwing blades).

flip cards with binder ring. For summoning familiars (in the form of black owls) to do scout work for him.

leather-bound necklace with a wind-aspected crystal. Used as a voice changer for some of his disguises.

scents.

freshly-brewed coffee or tea.

rain-scented air after a drizzle or shower.

smell of battlefield; of blood and gunpowder.

vices.

chaotic alignment. Only motivated by his own goals and agendas, he has no qualms to switch allegiance or betray people according to his own needs and wants.

manipulative liar. He’s highly mistrustful towards people and fairly unwilling to open up to others, preferring to conceal his real self behind multiple layers of deception. He also charms or tricks them into getting his own way or to do his bidding.

mercenary. If you want his assistance, he expects reasonable payments for his troubles. He doesn’t operate on benevolence.

sadistic. He enjoys watching people being punished; occasionally he may take a more active role and torment others instead.

aesthetics.

blood splatters on snow-covered fields.

dusty tomes and abandoned libraries.

heavy fog over mountainous landscapes.

secret hallways and hidden alleys.

whiskey on the rock, served in lowball.

songs.

over the clouds — alan.

The moon that quietly soaked in sadness Paints the land red and disappears Can you hear my voice? In this bloodthirsty era Can I continue to be myself?

rapport — tatsuya kitani.

In the tranquil solitude I wished for a quiet end I felt sad for something inside me that was slowly going cold But it didn’t matter To love someone and to want to be loved It means that there is an equal amount of pain involved That’s why I kept my heart closed But now you have entered deep into it

song of lamentation — kokia.

Every time I tried to protect something Someone was sacrificed Wondering what we’ve been fighting for My heart lamented in silence

I thought that as long as I live, I’d be fine Until something I treasure was taken away from me I felt like I could hear the sound of my heart breaking Is it okay to go on like this?

truth — arashi.

I can’t return (after the tears that fell) Memories swirling (the colors of freezing tears) At the end of this world where everything was taken away

No matter what kind of ending I create, my heart remains a mystery Like the darkness that approaches the truth No matter what kind of world I create, I can’t see tomorrow Like a lily, pure and untainted My wishes remain transparent

weight of the world (japanese) — keiichi okabe ft. marina kawano.

This is my curse The depth of the sins I’ve committed Even with my corrupted soul I’ll still redeem your wish

This is my curse The pain of killing a promise With the final dream I threw away I’ll still atone for your wish

All lyrics translations (except “rapport”) are by @why-raven. Please credit if use. Do not claim as your own.

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Odd OC Asks // 🍪 What is something that's sentimental to your OC?

Odd OC Asks

For the most part, Jak doesn't really... deal in sentimentality, though after a few years of RP, a few people managed to make enough of an impression on her that there are a couple of things. I talk about that in this answer from a while back, concerning someone's OCs... who is no longer in-game! Other than that, it's her sketchbook, because it's almost like journaling for her - it helps her process her emotions, it helps her cool off, and sort out her thoughts. She's not good with words, and she only learned to read a couple years ago, but art is a passion, and drawing really helps her get it out. It's like an anthology of her mind - even if a lot of the representations within may not make sense to others, outside of the occasional portrait of her 'Wolf'... she's not exactly showing others the art, either. It's personal! It's like opening a window into her mind, or her thoughts at the moment, and that's... very vulnerable.

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