Sen

zalera - 21+ - they/he - MST

ㅤintroㅤ hey! Names Sen, I'm a m para rper, I prefer discord based rp's but I'm down to rp in game as well! If you would like to write with me, feel free to reach out on discord: @tsukirra or send me a tell in game and we can work something out! Scratch is a pretty new blorbo so I would love to expand his story with you!

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ㅤacceptingㅤ new character relationships; new lore building and plot points. long term and short term writing partners.

ㅤrule 001ㅤ minors DNI.

ㅤrule 002ㅤ this is a bit of a lore breaking character. While i do wish to abide by the lore and rules given to us by the game I'm not going to be 100% lore accurate and I dont expect my partner to be either. I just want to have fun.

ㅤrule 003ㅤ communication. I value proper communication with my writing partner. Whether this is just a one off rp session or a long term situation, please communicate with me on what you want to do or don't want to do. Things you didn't like, or the direction you want to go. I'm typically down for anything! Just please let me know.

ㅤrule 004ㅤ I am not my character. Please understand that the things my character says and does are not reflections of myself. This is especially important when it comes to romance; just because my character might be flirting with yours, does not mean I'm personally interested.

ㅤrule 005ㅤ if we have a discord rp going, please be open to posts taking a while to go up. while i will try to reply to your post within a day or two, understand that we all have a life outside xiv or just have focus elsewhere. as such, i wont expect immediate responses from you either. this is all for fun, i don't want it turning into a chore.

Guidelines

ㅤdisclaimerㅤ I have a shitty memory. I will likely forget things from previous interactions or rp sessions. I apologize if I forgot something important!

ㅤwarningsㅤ Rping with scratch may be troublesome. Being mostly mute, the conversations with him may take time, or may be hard to understand if he isn't able to write. He isn't fluent in the common tongue either so he may struggle to understand your character.

ㅤpersonalityㅤ underneath his foreboding appearance and quiet demeanor one will find a man who constantly endeavors to do right by his family and his clan. all too aware of what prejudices may arise due to his physical appearance, Scratch tries his best to be of use to those around him. Due to his inability to speak much, Scratch is a very expressive man, though a smile often looks out of place on his lips. Amicable to most, his friendliness is often misunderstood as having ulterior motives. His inability to communicate effectively often frustrates him and is prone to isolating in order to deal with his emotions but he is never down for long. Since he is still learning the ways and culture of the lands outside his home, he often appears confused or lost; because he most likely is. He is someone who desires purpose, and so nothing makes him happier than being asked to help; even if that means just getting something off the top shelf.

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Biography

a land scarred by wars of the ancient past. skies ruled by scale, wing and claw; meracydia. Not much is known about that isolated continent, and as far as he is concerned, not much worth knowing. Scratch seren, at least that's the name he gives people, was born and raised in such a land. Growing up in a village which had found refuge in the caves of the main mountain ridge, his youth had very little to note. Days spent training with his father, helping in his village, and tending to his younger siblings. Though not entirely uneventful. the threat of a dragon attack loomed over them every day, and some days it became more than just a threat. for him though, it was just a part of life, what was lost could always be rebuilt.as he got older, he began to take on responsibilities more befitting a soldier than a teenager, but eager hands were in short supply and scratch wanted nothing more than to follow his fathers footsteps. his overconfidence would be his undoing. It wasn't until he was face to face and back against a wall that he realized how truly brave and capable his father was, and how much further he had to go. Though other men intervened, and the dragon was felled, scratch did not make it out unscathed; he took burns to the left side of his body, and a nasty gash to his torso. though for him, the worst of it was the damage to his neck; no matter how hard he yelled, no matter how long, no sounds were made. it wasn't until years after when he began to recover his voice, but the damage could not be undone. he could only produce low guttural noises; with enough effort he could form the beginnings of a word but found it put too much strain on him. even so, he would not be deterred and as soon as he was well enough, resumed his guardian duties.later still, the situation surrounding his village worsened and the decision was made to ultimately flee. but where in meracydia would it have been any different? To live fearing the dragons? or to die slowly from a lack of resources? no matter how they looked at it, the only option was to leave the continent, as those groups of people did all those eons ago. knowing there were few capable of taking the journey overseas, scratch volunteered himself and preparations were soon underway for his journey. he knew not when he would return, but he knew he couldn't until he found a suitable home for his people.it wasn't long into his voyage when he was cast overboard from his ship, but whatever god he prayed to in those moments must have been listening. for he was soon fished from the ocean the morning after. that was the second time he was pulled back from death's door. Unable to communicate with his saviors, the sailors who found him eventually bestowed him a new name after failing to learn his actual one; scratch seren. pirates are a crude type, to name him after the scar running across his neck, and the name of the ship he found himself on; the serenity. in time he would come to love and accept his new moniker, as well as his new life on the seas. After making landfall in othard, scratch would continue on with his crew to the lands of eorzea. eventually he parted ways for smaller crews that would traverse the coasts along the continents, keeping an eye out for any place he could call his permanent home; such a place still eludes him but he continues his search nonetheless.

Events

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Weaknesses

Strengths

Flaws

hook one

ㅤthe tutorㅤ hailing from an isolated continent, Scratch is still in the process of learning the common tongue as well as the culture and nuances of life in the other continents. he seeks someone to help him understand the common language, as well as to properly read and write it. he desires to learn more about eorzean life.

hook two

ㅤthe pirateㅤ though not a sailor by choice, scratch has come to adore the lifestyle of the open sea. being unfamiliar with the continents and aetheryte use, scratch prefers to sail from place to place in his search for a new home. Finding kindred spirits or a ship would be rather nice, wouldn't it?

hook three

ㅤthe outlanderㅤ Being alone in a strange land is not an ideal situation to be in. though he is a little quiet, scratch does desire friendship, or at least some companionship on occasion. being someone who may also be in a similar 'far-from-home' situation would be a quick way to befriend and connect with him.

hook four

ㅤthe wyrmㅤ being from a land overrun with dragonkind, scratch harbours a special kind of distaste for the winged beasts. though his past often causes his swordhand to hesitate, he will not turn down any work that deals with the dispatching of dragons.
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hook five

ㅤthe ancientsㅤ the marks left by the allagan empire still remain across meracydia. yet despite that, what is known about the history of his home he's only learned through stories passed down. He can't help but be curious about the history of the empire, and what's happened since. He endeavors to learn all he can about allag.

hook six

ㅤthe foolㅤ though he may not partake of the festivities himself all too often, scratch does enjoy a lively atmosphere and a good stiff drink. he will never turn down an invitation to visit a venue or tavern. however one may need to keep an eye on him, lest he wind up in the gutter.
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sen_tsukira

A woman he met in some seedy back alley tavern. The two shared drinks and stories and left that tavern as business partners. their paths seldom cross but when they do, they like to share a few drinks together.

A'kela

a former captain, A'kela and Scratch spent some time together on the same crew. Though they didn't always get along, and still don't, they trust each other fully. Scratch knows he always has a place aboard A'kela's ship.

TBA

additional characters will be added as he creates relationships with the people he interacts with. If you want to establish a relationship with him, in whatever form that may be, reach out and we can discuss the specifics!

great sword

ㅤalwaysㅤ the sword bestowed upon him by his father. cumbersome, unwieldy, rusted and battleworn; it has seen better days. even so, it is his faithful companion. Scratch feels at ease when it is in arms reach, however he knows it's not always the most appropriate tool to bring along. though it is seldom he is seen without it, he is aware of when to leave it at home; like when shopping in the bazaars.
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journal

ㅤalwaysㅤ being unable to communicate has its obvious drawbacks, but with the help of his trusty journal, it is not always a frustrating endeavor. small enough to hide in his numerous satchels or deeper pockets, accompanied with the ink and quill he has tied to its cover, this small journal is often what scratch uses to communicate with others. he also uses it to record important information. torn and ripped at the edges, its leather bound cover scarred and faded; it is well loved, and well used.
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necklace

ㅤoccasionallyㅤ a necklace from his homeland. made with precious metals from the mountain he grew up in, it serves as a reminder of home. such a precious item is better kept safe in his trunk or left in his room; scratch typically only brings it out and wears it on special occasion.
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supplies

ㅤas neededㅤ fortune favours the prepared, and life on the sea has taught scratch that fortune is a fickle mistress. the small bags he wears on the daily, accompanied with a larger rucksack he carries with him are often full of whatever supplies he's deemed necessary for the days adventures. medicine and food, bandages, sharpening stones, and all manner of other supplies can be found in his pack. though its not unusual for him to pack everything except the one item he really needed.
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frequented locations

ㅤlimsa lominsaㅤ the original crew who plucked him from the sea were lominsan pirates, operating on a large scale trade mission; they would occasionally return to limsa on business. as much as it was their home, it soon grew to be something of a home to scratch as well. it serves as his base of operations, as it allows him to procure a ship and crew as needed.
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ㅤtavernsㅤ perhaps he is too easily influenced, or perhaps he just enjoys the lively atmosphere. regardless of his reasoning, scratch can often be found sitting in the corners of taverns, drink in hand, watching the crowds with an amused look upon his face.
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ㅤmor dhonaㅤ being the gateway to coerthas, as well as a land rich in allagan history, scratch often visits mor dhona looking for work and research. there is usually no shortage of people with dragon issues, and the sons of saint coinach are often eager to talk about their allagan research over a drink. those aside however, the area reminds him of meracydia and helps quell those bouts of homesickness.
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headcanon one

ㅤthe wolfㅤ Scratch comes from a race that could be considered distant cousins of the miqote that originated in meracydia. his large stature, beastlike lower legs and paws, and large ears liken him closer to that of the lupin that can be found across othard; but he insists he is not a dog. though his behaviour tends to betray that insistence. the glow of his eyes comes from generations of living in the dark of the caves.
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headcanon two

ㅤthe gracelessㅤ being over seven feet comes with its advantages, and its disadvantages. unfortunately pairing that with a large tail and a general lack of environmental awareness makes scratch a lot clumsier than most take him for. the sound of shattering glass or the sound of items tumbling to the floor can often be found accompanying his presence. it's not that he's careless...he just...can often forget his size.ㅤ

headcanon three

ㅤthe fireㅤ tooth and claw and dragons fire; scratch's body shows clearly the results of his foolishness as a youth. the left side of his torso, neck, cheek, and upper thigh are marked by burns that have long since healed. a large gnarled scar spans the width of his neck. continuing down and across his torso one can see the rest of the dragons claw. the rest of his body is dotted with various scars of a life spent fighting for survival.
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