NERISSA VATHANA
#ACADEMICIAN — AU RA OC from final fantasy xiv.
written by PHOENIX (she/they, 25+)
phoenix. 30. she/they. GMT+8.
[ Content Warnings ]
general standard rp etiquette and the willingness to have open & honest communication is both expected and required. both will be returned in kind. please inform me if i'm making you uncomfortable in some way — i'm pretty good at picking up on things but i may miss or misread a social cue. permissions no perma-injury or death without prior communication. please do not assume romantic/sexual attraction (from my muse) or a pre-established dynamic without prior discussion. dni general dni criteria applies. no queerphobia, no xenophobia, no underage, nobody who uses slurs that aren't theirs to reclaim, anyone who blurs the lines of ic/ooc, etc. just be a generally decent person and we'll be okay. looking for casual themes. long term narratives. plot driven narratives. one-shot interactions. adventurer/explorer themes. dark and mature themes. lore-abiding plots with flexibility. i'm pretty open to things, just hit me up and we'll see if we can figure something out. dynamics & ships i am open to dynamics of any kind, including but not limited to: (queer)platonic, familial, romantic, antagonistic, mentoring, and toxic/unhealthy dynamics. erp i generally won't write smut with strangers immediately unless there's a huge amount of chemistry between muses or some level of ooc comfortability. i also prefer smut for the purpose of story, even in the case of one night stands.
note i can get a lil distracted at times so please feel free to poke me with a tell if i'm taking too long to reply! if i'm having a rough day, i might attend venues with friends but linger ooc — still you can feel free to poke and check if my tag isn't up.i attempt to keep to writing nerissa in a way that allows for colloborative writing, but i absolutely expect you to write your character accurately in response to her actions. she can sometimes be difficult to deal with for various reasons. please do not feel as though you need to hold back if she's pushing buttons, being too naive, nosy, or demanding, or any of the like. please let me know, however, if anything nerissa does breaches a boundary that you are not comfortable with ooc.about as a heads up, i am chronically ill, neurodivergent & a full-time student. unfortunately, my periods of activity and ability to rp in game fluctuate wildly. discord rp is available to provide a somewhat more stable activity level. on top of that, this is a hobby and i am here to have fun so i ask for patience at all times. i might not always have the energy or muse for active writing constantly but i love throwing plot ideas and headcanons around still!i have been roleplaying on and off since i was young but in regards to the ffxiv world, i have been partaking in roleplay since 2018 and while i respect and adhere to canon where possible, i consider myself lore friendly, but not lore strict and will bend aspect as needed for the stories i wish to tell.
| CONTENT | FREQUENCY / SEVERITY |
|---|---|
| sexual content | willing to write with chemistry |
| violence & blood | may appear on occasion |
| murder & death | may appear on occasion |
| child abuse | mentioned in bio - may be referenced in writing |
| alcohol / substance use | may appear on occasion |
| mental health issues | will appear in bio and writing |
| spoilers | may appear in writing |
NERISSA
STATS
NAME nerissa vathana NICKNAME/ALIAS neri, rissa AGE late 20s DATE OF BIRTH 21st sun / 2nd umbral moon (20th apr) GENDER apathetic PRONOUNS she/they RACE/ETHNICITY raen, au ra
BACKGROUND
PARENTS liluth vathana (mother), eldrin vathana (father) SIBLINGS none AT WORK apothecary, botanist, alchemist AT PLAY bookworm, explorer, hobbyist BIRTHPLACE wip CURRENT RESIDENCE wanderer AFFLIATIONS none LANGUAGES eorzean common, eorzean sign
OTHER
PHYSICAL DISABILITIES / CHRONIC ILLNESSES
- chronic aether sickness — presents with symptoms of aether sickness at times, for reasons she doesn't speak of. this is managed with herbal remedies and aether expenditure but she is yet to find a cure.
- post-traumatic stress disorder — presents with symptoms of ptsd, though she does not recognise them as such. POWERS / ABILITIES
- aetherial manipulation — manipulates various forms of aether through the use of arcanima.
- spell and ritual casting — knowledge in various spell and ritual castings that she's learned in her youth and it is knowledge she continues to expand on over time.
- mithridatism — reduced the lethality of most poisons to her through the ingestion of non-lethal amounts over time.
PHYSICAL
HEIGHT 5'2” BUILD lithe pear shape HAIR a blue-grey, layered bob, often adorned with braids EYES honey gold, slight glow when casting or at night SCARS many hidden with glamours, or under clothing. PIERCINGS pierced horns NOTABLE enhanced hearing, enhanced spatial awareness
PERSONAL
POSITIVE TRAITS clever, adaptable, perceptive NEUTRAL TRAITS inquisitive, quiet NEGATIVE TRAITS untrusting, hypervigilant LIKES poetry, books, tea, sweet things, knowledge DISLIKES judgement, isolation, manipulation, superficial conversations FEARS loss of control, loss of free will SKILLS / HOBBIES alchemy, arcanima, journalling, baking, reading
IMPORTANT NOTES
almost always accompanied by her carbuncle, cybele, often affectionately referred to as "bell" and found to be rather anxious without her presence.
some may note that cybele constantly seems to absorbing small amounts of aether from nerissa at all times.
prone to dizziness, fainting spells, periods of weakness or lethargy, and even temporary paralysis
experiences episodes of heighted paranoia and delusions
will respond negatively to those attempting to touch anywhere near her head, even if the gesture is made with good intentions
LOCALES
the alchemists' and botanists' guilds
bookstores, libraries, cafes
trinket, artifact and magical stores
temples, ruins, dungeons, where she can acquire knowledge or artifacts
wherever her travels take her
ENGAGES
fellow alchemists and apothecarists
arcanists, conjurers, field medics and mystics
scholars, professional or ortherwise
business contacts
people who catch her eye either through reputation, intrigue, or some ability to aid her with her goals
avoiDS
authority figures
overly kind or overly cruel individuals
controlling types
any who seem they may wish to make use of her for their own means
HOOK ONE KNOWLEDGE SEEKER.
A longing and curiosity to learn all that she can leads Nerissa, when health allows, to explore ruins, dungeons and temples unlike in an effort to find artifacts, treasures, trinkets, books and any other inkling of information she can acquire. Some of this desire is driven by the wish to find the knowledge to aid her ills. Whilst she is oft willing to traverse these remains alone, despite the risk, she is not against companionship in her journeys. Would you like to join her? Do you know of ancient relics and ruins? Do you have things you're willing to sell or trade? HOOK TWO ASPIRING ACADEMICIAN.
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HOOK FOUR THE (FORMER) MAGE'S APPRENTICE.
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If none of these hooks interest you, you've got an idea in mind, or you wanna throw something else at the wall and see what sticks, please reach out to me. I would absolutely love to toss around ideas and figure out ways for our characters to connect.
RUMOURS
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🗨 "The same ol' snarky thrillchaser with a slightly lighter shade of grey morality."
— Riled Receptionist. PC RUMOURS MESSAGE TO SUBMIT YOUR OWN.
🗨 "The same ol' snarky thrillchaser with a slightly lighter shade of grey morality."
— Riled Receptionist.
🗨 "The same ol' snarky thrillchaser with a slightly lighter shade of grey morality."
— Riled Receptionist.
🗨 "The same ol' snarky thrillchaser with a slightly lighter shade of grey morality."
— Riled Receptionist.
GALLERY
