Let's Start with a Lie.
There was once a brilliant boy as flawless as the crystal his clan mined and cut.He never sliced himself on his own sharp edges. He never begged to be seen, for he shone bright enough on his own.He was complete.
He was whole.
And he was happy.Naturally, the Universe took this as an insult.
[SOL'LIN & SOL'LINA]
"He is we, and we are not him."
Two Truths & a Lie
"Ahm ah bittersweet tragedy. But ah long fer tha sweet part, 'n ah want ta work on tha bitter part."
The Trickster
"He wants ta protect them? Ah want ta play with them! Let's see how much mah 'dearest brother' enjoys ah good prank."
The Trickster is defined by arrogance and a desire to play tricks upon others. This version will not allow anything to slip by him, and he will call out those who have harmed him or his 'things'. He is over protective about anything that he holds dear to his heart and will do what must be done to make sure they remain his - even if that includes violence. He is not looking to make friends. He wants playthings.The tricks he plays are usually not done maliciously unless he has been stuck in this form for several suns in a row.
The Ill-fated
"All he wanted was to be seen."
K'lin Tia
13th Sun of the 4th Astral Moon
-
19th Sun of the 6th Umbral Moon
He asked the dark if he was wrong, For loving weak and loving strong. He offered bone, he offered breath, And walked the wire between
life and death.Let history record the truth:
We failed the man. We failed the youth. The monster was a lie we told, To crush
a spirit made of gold.The trust he gave became the knife, A brother's love
ended this life.
The Guardian
"I've already seen my e-end.. and walked into it with o-open eyes... I have n-nothing left to fear.. a-and nothing l-left to lose - e-except them..."
The Guardian remains smothered by the past. He is more known to cower in this form, retreating into himself for safety. Comforting him can seem like a challenge, and the moroseness can scare people away - yet this version of Sol'lin remains determined that everyone that approaches is a 'friend', even if they hurt him again. However, he is more prone to disappearing if he's pushed too far.The longer he remains in this form, the harder it is for him to find motivation - unless it comes to those he loves.
BASICS
"Every single day is a negotiation between two souls in one divine body."
OVERVIEW
NAME
Sol'lin Mosoka
Solus
K'lin Tia
NICKNAMES
Lin (Friends)
Rocket (Family)
AGE
22 years old..?
NAMEDAY
22nd Sun of the 3rd Umbral Moon (June 21st)
13th Sun of the 4th Astral Moon (July 13th)
SPECIES
Supernatural
Miqo'te
SUB-SPECIES
Fox..?
Seeker of the Sun, Keeper of the Moon
PRONOUNS
He/Him/They
ORIENTATION
Pansexual
PARTNER
None
GUARDIAN
Himself
Byregot, the Builder
MAIN HOME
A Shrine in the Void
A House in Shirogane
SECONDARY HOMES
A Cottage in Empyreum
A Workshop at the Krystal Clan
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
HEIGHT
6'4" (6'6" with ears)
BUILD
Athletic, emphasis on the legs
HAIR
Pale platinum, short, and curly
EYES
Pale green, slitted pupils
EARS
Short and chunky, fur matches hair
TAIL
Long and fluffy, fur matches hair
SCARS
Scar on left cheek shaped like an 'X', scattered scars and old burns across the rest of his body
TATTOOS
White runic tattoos on arms, legs, back, chest, ribs
CLAN MARKINGS
White stripes on each of his cheeks, along with red stripes closer to the jaw
AETHER COLOR
Weak, golden aether is within the Fox Mask, while within his body is a brilliant silver. The silver soul does flicker with gold occasionally
PRESENCE & MANNERISMS
TRICKSTER
ILL-FATED
GUARDIAN
VOICE
Sharp, projecting, and overtly theatrical. He lacks an indoor voice, often sounding like a carnival barker or a radio host. He modulates his pitch wildly to mock those around him and is prone to manic, hiccuping laughter that interrupts his own sentences if things get too heavy for him
SCENT
A sharp, ashy sting of Burnt Sugar, Ozone, and charcoal. It smells like a marshmallow that has fallen into a bonfire - sweet, but choked with smoke and the electric tang of magic. It is an assault on the senses designed to keep people alert
POSTURE
Expansive and invasive. He takes up as much space as physically possible - draping his limbs over furniture, leaning uncomfortably close to people's faces, or balancing precariously on objects he shouldn't be standing on. He is never still, vibrating with a kinetic, dangerous energy
BAD HABITS
Invading personal space to provoke a reaction, playing with dangerous objects as fidget toys, clicking his tongue loudly when bored, and treating life-or-death situations as a heckler at a comedy show
VOICE
A soft, slightly muffled baritone, as if the words were heavy in his mouth. He spoke with the rolling accent of the Krystal Clan, though he carefully enunciated to hide a natural stutter. It was the voice of someone trying very hard to be understood without taking up too much space
SCENT
The complex reality between the extremes: Caramelized Sugar, Gunpowder, and petrichor. It was a warm, earthy sweetness cut by the sharp metallic tang of his trade
POSTURE
Rigid tension masked as casual slouching. He stood with his weight on his back foot, arms often crossed or hands busy near his waist. He carried himself like a man constantly bracing for the ceiling to collapse
BAD HABITS
Unconsciously scratching the X-shaped scar on his cheek when in distress. When he needed to emotionally distance himself, he slipped into the sharp, theatrical cadence of his uncle. He also creates awkward silences by casually over-sharing personal traumas
VOICE
A hushed, breathy whisper that often cracks under pressure. He speaks quickly and softly, as if afraid of taking up too much audio space. He has a slight stammer when addressed directly and tends to trail off into silence if he feels he has spoken for too long
SCENT
A faint, powdery drift of Fresh Marshmallow, Vanilla, and Old Paper. It is a soft, child-like scent that evokes safety and comfort. It is subtle, requiring one to be close to smell it - which is exactly where he doesn't want you to be
POSTURE
Minimizing. He rounds his shoulders and tucks his chin, trying to occupy the smallest physical footprint possible. He often sits with his knees pulled to his chest or hovers near walls and exits, looking like a startled animal waiting for the cage door to open
BAD HABITS
Flinching at sudden movements or loud noises, hoarding small objects in his pockets just in case, apologizing for things that are objectively not his fault, and dissociating when the emotional temperature of a room gets too high. It's nearly impossible to get him to speak his mind in this state
FASHION SENSE
STYLE
Alternative, specifically a cross between eastern or grunge and punk
STANDARD COLOR(S)
red, white, blue, green
NOTABLE ACESSORIES
Metal fox mask that has coloration that is significant to his former form
Personality & Preferences
"Ah don't want ta be tha greatest whatever. Ah just want ta be loved fer being me."
PERSONALITY
TRICKSTER
ILL-FATED
GUARDIAN
CORE TRAITS
Satirical, Mischievous, Volatile, Capricious, Theatrical
ALIGNMENT
Chaotic Neutral
STRENGTHS
Charismatic, innovator
WEAKNESSES
Arrogant, obsessive, impulsive
CORE TRAITS
Intense, loyal, compassionate, earnest, codependent
ALIGNMENT
True Neutral
MYERS-BRIGGS
ENFP (Campaigner)
VIRTUE/SIN
Charity & Pride
CORE TRAITS
pensive, nurturing, PESSIMISTIC, MARTYR, Skittish
ALIGNMENT
Neutral gOOD
STRENGTHS
protective, empathetic
WEAKNESSES
Despondent, Fragile, Anxious
PREFERENCES
TRICKSTER
ILL-FATED
GUARDIAN
LOVES
Explosives, Guns, fireworks, Ravi'ra, the five kits, the last word, compliments
LIKES
sweets, I'shandra, deep-fried tofu, rats, mischief
HATES
K'lin's killer, powerlessness, being ignored
DISLIKES
silence, boredom
LOVES
I'shandra, Ravi'ra, prickly pear fruit, honesty
LIKES
Rats, sweets, coffee, tending to children, sand baths, roasted nopales, gemstones
HATES
Liars (specifically those who hurt others through lies), himself, wastefulness
DISLIKES
Prying eyes, mirrors, being perceived
LOVES
Ravi'ra, the five kits, quiet moments, safety, being held
LIKES
sweets, I'shandra, deep-fried tofu, coffee, warm blankets, small, enclosed spaces, rats
HATES
being a burden, loud noises, conflict
DISLIKES
himself, open sky, crowds
MOTIVATIONS
TRICKSTER
ILL-FATED
GUARDIAN
Driving Motivation
Driven by spite and applause. He treats existence as a bad joke to avoid being the punchline, devouring validation to fill the void where a soul should be
FEARS
Being perceived past the mask
PET PEEVES
Killjoys, boredom
Driving Motivation
Driven by a starving need for connection. He sought to be 'saved' by saving others, acting as a shield for the world until he inevitably shattered under the weight
FEARS
being a burden, relapsing and snapping
PET PEEVES
Invalidation, Callousness
Driving Motivation
Driven by the survival instinct of the 'ugly things'. He carries the weight of K'lin’s failure, terrified that his help will only cause more harm to those he loves
FEARS
Repeating the Cycle of Violence
PET PEEVES
Forced Optimism
BACKGROUND
"I forgive him. That stupid, lonely kid. I finally forgive him.. myself. And I feel lighter now."
EARLY LIFE
Nomad Lifestyle
Born into an oversized, extended family, K'lin was shuffled between several family members alongside I'shandra. Whenever the two siblings were separated, it left a gaping wound behind.
Multi-Cultural Exposure
With family members from all walks of life, K'lin had exposure to several different cultures and the opportunity to learn different languages.
The Incident
At twelve, K'lin summoned an entity that defied nature - something that simply should not have been. The resulting catastrophe claimed a third of his clan and severed his tail. That entity was Solus, God of Mischief and Trickery.
Significant Events
Following in Her Footsteps
K'lin was directed to join his older sister's academy to watch over her. In truth, it was a pretext by his father to expose k'lin to the real world, and nevertheless, the beginning of a new life.
You Can Be My Engineer
Academy life was a difficult transition for K'lin. Six years in isolation in his workshop at the Krystal Clan left him free to do as he pleased. As such, he contently built explosives and his own gun from parts. Unfortunately, the Academy did not appreciate his enthusiasm, leading him to building a far greater bond with a man that would become his best friend.This led to developing a short-lived crush on the young lord - who was actually in love with his sister. After all, he was the first person to show genuine attention to the boy.
The Little Prince
A gift from M'rhoz that sparked a strange, quiet love. K'lin still cherished the book, unable to let go of the memory, even though the bond it forged would ultimately be the very thing that led to his demise. This book had a strong impact upon K'lin, leading him to adopt Fox (or Renard) as his identity.It would also introduce Rabbit as the nickname for M'rhoz - pulled from the Velveteen Rabbit.
I'm Always Lonely
A turning point in K'lin's life, as well as the beginning of the end. It is the story of everything wrong about K'lin Tia, and how he self-perpetuates his own sorrows. After attempting suicide, his date-mate broke up with him, and a conversation that went sour sent K'lin in a manic spiral. It was the lowest point in his life.
Lost Track of Time
Jestah, K'lin's uncle, took him in at his lowest point. Together they traveled twenty years into the past. To avoid disrupting the timeline or confusing his young sister and infant self, K'lin adopted the alias 'Obin'. For three years, he experienced therapy, peace, and a normal relationship for the first time. Though he would later feel embarrassed by the clumsy disguise, this period proved he could be healed.Sadly, the realization that his sister was on the same tragic trajectory forced him to abandon this sanctuary and return to the present.This period of time also marked when Solus, a being that was found to inhabit his body for the last nine years, finally formed his own body and began to walk beside him.
THE PRICE OF LOYALTY
After a supposed moon's absence, K'lin returned to the academy with renewed purpose. But as he attempted to rejoin society as a better man to support his sister, the universe sought to blot him out in the name of 'balance'. By luck or by irony, K'lin found out about the murder plot, yet ultimately failed to turn things around.He also met Ravi'ra during this period, who at the time was the embodiment of good fortune.During this era, he also worked as a Bounty Hunter, encountering the Yokai spirits that would eventually inspire the divine form of Sol'lin.
Current Situation
The Embodiment of Delusion and Irony
Peace shattered when K'lin’s own friend and brother sought to 'balance the scales', leaving the boy broken beyond repair. K'lin's soul survived only as a fragment within a cursed mask given to him by jestah. In an act of true love, Solus donned the mantle, fusing them into a single divine entity: Sol'lin.Now, the God of Irony and Delusion rules from behind the metal smile, a divine echo of the tragedy his brother set in motion.
The Cracked Wheel
With Sol'lin formed and K'lin dead, Sol'lin is now struggling with his new identity and shrugging off the old. It's a difficult balance as I'shandra, his sister, continues to press that he is her brother. There is nothing more terrifying to sol'lin than restarting the incidents that led to his demise, yet he also struggles with the inner feelings that he might be more k'lin than even he knows.This mismatch led to Ravi'ra influencing Sol'lin, and regrettably, losing his own body in the process. With the help of Grandma, an auspice of fate, Sol'lin had to watch as yet another person close to him was painfully hurt due to past events. He is currently doubling down on trying to avoid that fate, though irony may once again show up to resume the wheel.Additionally, this period of time has seen Sol'lin start his own business. The academy had forbid him to build and use explosives as k'lin. With the gloves off, he is happily inventing more than he has ever done so before.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
"Ah gun never lies ta yah about why it broke."
KNOWN LANGUAGES
Common/Eorzean
Used to have difficulty pronouncing words, but after a lip tie procedure, he is now able to speak fluently
Huntspeak
This was his preferred language until his lip tie procedure as he was able to speak clearly in it
Old Ishgardian
Learned so that he could communicate with someone. Is by no means an expert, but he's got the spirit
Hingan/Doman
Learned due to his mama's side of the family, did not inform anyone from that side he could speak it until recently, so his pronunciation is a bit wonky, but he can understand it being spoken
Fae (Runic)
As a child, K'lin was power hungry to learn runes to keep up with his sister. He once thought they were Mhach in nature, but it turns out they were actually fae
HOBBIES
3AM Jogger
Seriously, something must be wrong if between the hours of 3 AM and 6 AM, he is often seen jogging around the ward
Perfect Sticky Tongue Marksmanship
As demonstrated in the Academy Talent Show, K'lin is unusually talented at landing the correct mark with [Sticky Tongue]. It's.. weird and he appreciates it for that
Technical Guide Connoisseur
If it is a topic K'lin genuinely enjoys, he has made it a weird habit of looking for a guide on said topic. Or if there is a particular subject that he is questioning, he is not afraid of pulling out a 600 page manual on [insert weird hobby]
Sought-After Knowledge
The Gunsmith
He has been building guns since he was twelve, and is the creator of his own guns
Explosively-Inclined
Coupled with figuring out how guns work, K'lin spent many a sun learning the ins and outs of explosives. He can also make ammunition quite well, and since he dropped out of the academy after becoming Sol'lin, he can now make as much as he wants
Blue Magic is Best Magic
After finding out he has a penchant for learning Blue Magic as long as he is hit by the various attacks, K'lin has dove right in to learning more
Magitek, Baby
He would love to know more about Magitek, but there hasn't been an available professor to learn from. He feels like he has to give up on this desire for now
Obligated Knowledge
Freshman Medical Encyclopedia
K'lin started attending every medical class available and documenting everything to impress someone
Perks of the Krystal Clan
Trained in jewelcrafting and mining, clearly above average talent of an average person, had no desire to pursue for goldsmithing purposes
Poppaw Power-Hour
Trained by a bare-fist boxer, mildly above average talent of an average person at the time, had no desire to pursue
Talents
Prince of the Krystal Clan
Money is a superpower, right? Maybe Prince isn't the most accurate title for the son of the clan's nunh and leader, but it's amusing to drop when nobles get a little too uppity
Keen Sniffer
A highly talented nose that allows him to track prey easily
Never Had a Sunburn
For some unexplainable reason, K'lin has never gotten burned under the sun
Musical Hands
Can.. somehow.. play what is probably a song just using his hands. Find out.. in character?
COMBAT PROFILE
"You answered with violence, I am responding in kind."
Overview
Position & Role
Hybrid Ranged DPS
Backline Support
Specialties
Blue Magic
Gun Technician
Pyrotechnics
Illusion Mastery
Rat Mage
Fae Runes
BlessingS
None
Curses
Mask Curse
Stat Array
strength: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■□□□□□□□ | 14 | MOD +2
dexterity: ■■■■■■■■■■□□□□□□□□□□ | 10 | MOD +0
constitution: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■□□□□ | 16 | MOD +3
intelligence: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ | 20 | MOD +5
wisdom: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■□□□□□□ | 14 | MOD +2
charisma: ■■■■■■■■■■□□□□□□□□□□ | 10 | MOD +0
Hidden Stats
luck: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■□□□□□□ | 14 | MOD +2
sanity: ■■■■■■□□□□□□□□□□□□□□ | 6 | MOD -2
reputation: ■■■■■■■■■□□□□□□□□□□□ | 8 | MOD -1
wealth: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ | 20 | MOD +5
appearance: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■□□□□ | 16 | MOD +3
Battle Bonds
Mount: Pebbles de Big-Bones (Dodo)
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Prince of K'haos
He wants nothing more than to shock whoever he is fighting. Be that with explosives or spit fish, if the crowd isn't laughing or the opponent not stunned, he has lost the real fight
Stamina Legend
A concerning discipline to daily extended exercise leaves one with the ability to keep on going and going
Mechanic Not Machinist
Sol'lin packs along tools to adjust his guns as required, lending him the ability to fine tune whether he desires to shoot long-range or short-range, and even dampen the sound of the shot or change bullet type
Immunity to Burns
Sol'lin cannot be burned. He quite enjoys the heat
Throttled Aetherpool
Believing his over-sized aetherpool to be the cause of several problems for him, he has runic limitations put upon his body
Off-Balance
A once unnaturally shortened tail now made long again continues to impact his balance, making him susceptible to knockdowns or grapple attempts
Latent Savior Complex
He is still susceptible to wanting to 'save' people. This can result in self-sacrificing tendencies or impulsive acts that cause more damage than good. Apparently dying to save another still inflicts just as much harm
Shattered Psyche
Conditions of the mind, such as sanity-draining or emotional-control effects, roll with advantage against him
Weapons
Twin Handguns
Two handguns of his own making. They were designed specifically to either use real ammo, or aetherically charged bullets that use Blue Magic
Twin Paintball Handguns
Paintball handguns of his own design. He has an assortment of colors
Blue Mage Soulstone
A Blue Mage Soulstone full of different spells. It is an average assortment
Flamethrower
A flamethrower in the same design as the one that got confiscated from him. It boasts some minor improvements
Fireworks Launcher
A launcher fit for fireworks. Each rocket is a hand-crafted design of his own making
Magic Items
Cursed Mask
The mask over his face is both a boon and weakness. It amplifies all the worst traits in Sol'lin, yet offers immortality. It can be adjusted to the side, but what lies beneath may not be for the faint of heart. Additionally, it serves as a dimensional pocket for storage
Offered Blessings
A Blessing of Delusion
will often come with the requirement that one might must accept that they are being tricked. But in doing so, makes impossible things real. Unfortunately, impending reality will always try to strike back, and others may not be so deluded and may attempt to break the blessing prematurely. Dangerous wedges may form between passionate believers and non-believers
A Blessing of Irony
follows the law of the inverse. Critical failures are treated as successes, and critical successes are treated as failures. Skills that are normally treated with advantage, are suddenly treated with disadvantage and vice versa. To win is to lose. And to lose is to win. Perhaps if you are down on your luck, irony might be your greatest friend