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Deryk Hearthnest
Scholar extraordinaire
Walk-up RP and tells encouraged! Don't be shy: Feel free to propose short-term or long-term plots!Child to a ruthless pirate, this young scholar looks to find knowledge and truth above all. He will go to great extremes to uncover it, so as to better the lives of those around him and society in general. He would say that, every once in a while, the end justifies the means.
Still, he is a very charismatic and optimistic man. Often complimented traits of him are his level-headedness and his patience. On the other hand, it's hard for him to stick to one task and see it to the end, be it a lengthy research or anything else....Please do not ask about any giant, questionable pets or cursed objects in his possession. You can be assured, most definitely, that they have been obtained legally and adequately.
About Deryk
Devotion to knowledge and truth above all.
Age: 29 cycles old
Name Day: 18th day of the Fifth Umbral Moon
Race: Hyur, Midlander
Gender: Male (he/him)
Sexuality: Bisexual — Polyamorous
Land of Origin: Limsa Lominsa, La Noscea
Current Residence: Lavender Beds / Limsa Lominsa
Current Status
Happily taking care of two kids he cherishes with all his heart!
The scholar has acquired a sizable collection of mysterious objects, of which he's deemed himself a guardian. Surely naught will go wrong.
For a few moons now, sets of small scars have appeared on his body. Mostly his legs. He doesn't seem particularly bothered by them.
His research has borne fruit—the scholar has successfully managed to transfer a soul into a new body, thanks to painstaking research and many, many, many failures.
Story
Deryk's first memories are of the decks of The Unsurmountable, a hulking pirate ship ruthlessly - but wisely - commanded by his own mother, Lacey Hearthnest, better known to port dwellers as Lady Ripthroat.Young Deryk served obediently on board for a few cycles. Once he was twelve, though, his mother knew that couldn't keep on forever. See, once Limsa Lominsa banned piracy, most privateers opted to join the Maelstrom and serve the city through more legal means. Not so Lady Ripthroat's Unsurmountable and her crew. She, however, had the ever questionable vision to send her son to the Arcanists' Guild in the city, having been impressed by his inquisitive nature - and disappointed by his physical feats.While at first wishing to rejoin his mother on the ship, Deryk was quick to take a liking to the arcane arts.Still, that didn't quite stop his inquisitive and curious nature. As a teenager, Deryk spent much of his time on the streets of Limsa Lominsa and at the docks, watching ships go by. There, he befriended many of the other street urchins. Most notable, his would-be best friend Jaq, and Mizuki, a sailing and sharp-toothed miqo'te that came to port often.The young midlander was put to work in the Guild's archive where he acquired his love for learning and researching. The boy practiced long and hard, and eventually took the chance to take on the knowledge of Allagan summoners when they became more prolific.Having left the Guild in order to do research in the field, Deryk finds himself a member of Amber Alyssum, a free company that hopes to work for the overall good of Eorzea - or a sizable enough amount of gil. He employs his research and experimentation in order to facilitate work and aid his companions, and can often be found in his own studium or the massive library at the free company's estate.Not long after joining the company does Deryk start seeing its members as family. The fact that he happens to come across a long-lost friend from his childhood, Jaq, only makes the transition easier!Within Amber, the scholar quickly climbs the ranks and becomes one of the officers. Additionally, he even manages to get in a serious romantic relationship with one of its members, and even (sort of, kind of) becomes a parent.Eventually, the scholar's research takes on a particular path: Aetherology. In particular, he hopes to achieve new ways to contain and transmit aether in order to aid individuals with aether leaks and other aether-related conditions. His hypothesis is that certain artifacts can be crafted to help with such things, to compensate the lack of aethereal conduits in one's body with an artificial version.But a cycle after leaving the Arcanists' Guild, the Midlander cannot help but be proud of how he's grown. Nowadays, he finds himself with a delightful, loving family with children included. That and the friends he's made along the way! Deryk quite loves being in such a fulfilled position, and has dedicated himself of late to trying to help those he loves.And yet, this is not the end to struggles and troubles. There's much yet unsolved about his past, and many more things to face in the coming future.
Plot hooks
♥ Little ideas for plots and relationships! Feel free to ask to take part in one! ♥Relationships:♦ Fearless Rivals: Deryk is nothing if not proud. He is bound to have a rival out there, whether it's someone who wronged him or someone he wronged. It could be a warrior that defeated him, or someone who took something from him... Or hey! Maybe he accidentally killed your family or something. You could also be a rival researcher that gets the best prizes in the field over him. Let's have fun hating one another!♦ Guildmates: Do you have someone who studied, worked or otherwise forms or has formed part of the Arcanists' Guild? Feel free to propose our characters having a previous relationship. Were they classmates, mentor and student or former sweethearts?♦ Pirate Pals: Is your character a pirate or a former pirate? Maybe you know Deryk's sea captain mother, Lady Ripthroat, or have at least heard of her. Or maybe you were acquainted with Deryk when he worked the deck as a youngling!♦ Adventurer Cohorts: Deryk has traveled across the continents looking to immerse himself in the knowledge of other lands. Mayhap you two ran into each other a while ago and helped each other defeat a common enemy or a dangerous monster threatening a village?♦ The sky is the limit!: I would love to hear what you think in case you have any other relationship in mind. It would be an honor for Deryk to fill that hole in your character's plot, so don't be afraid to ask! Usually, if I can help at all, I will. Let's develop wonderful relationships together!Plot Ideas:♦ Investigative Assistance: Deryk has published several papers in the last few years. Feel free to recognize or contact him about them, or request help with your own research or field investigation.♦ Magicks Training: Deryk is a skilled summoner and mage. He is often happy to impart knowledge and learn new things with fellow magic users! Perhaps he'll even take on an apprentice!♦ Villanous Foe: Would you like to go on a long-term adventure to stop a villain? We can do that! Whether it is by ourselves or with a group of friends, let us craft a story involving a no-do-gooder and slowly go after them, thwarting their plans while letting a long, rich story unwind as we go.♦ Your Lovely Creativity: More often than not, the creativity of those around me far surpass my own. I would love to hear if you have come up with something! If there's an arc, short or long term, that you're dying to bring to fruition with your character, hit me up. I will gladly help and make sure we have fun doing it!
Rules
♦ OOC/IC Disclaimer: I am not my character. While Deryk may be in a relationship with your character, whether it is romance, rivalry or outright hatred, I am not in such a relationship with you. Please do not confuse those things: I expect to have a healthy and polite relationship with you as a roleplayer. I'm also hoping that it will become a true friendship, of course, but I repeat: I am not my character.♦ Relationships: Please note that I am married in real life, and NOT looking for any sort of romantic/sexual relationship with players. I kindly ask you to refrain from any romantic advances. Friendly chat is fine, though!♦ Discrimination: In-character, I will generally not refuse roleplay with characters that may be racist or discriminatory. After all, Eorzea is a politically-led world and one should expect different views. I will, however, not engage with roleplayers who discriminate against people for their nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality or sexual identity. It's okay to have our own views, but we must respect one another as well.♦ Ask if you need anything!: I am here to support you as well as play with you. In other words, feel free to contact me if you feel uneasy about our roleplay or anything else. I will be happy to chat and get your mind off things, and try and fix things with you. I care about you as an individual and want you to be happy and healthy. ♥
OOC information
Nickname: Avarick
Age: 29
Gender: Male (He/Him)
Discord: avarick_strife
Languages: English & Spanish, both very advanced and fluent
Country & Timezone: Mexico, Central TimeAbout Me:
I'm an animator and artist. I currently work in the field in a major studio in my state, mostly handling MoGraph animation and other things. I love writing, drawing and roleplaying! I have been roleplaying for several years in many different media, including forums, tumblr, World of Warcraft and FFXIV. I currently roleplay in the latter, mostly, due to time constraints.
