Blood on your hands, they say. As though it stops there; at your wrist, like a glove. As though you could do this; and there could be any part of you that wasn't stained or dripping.

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• Basics

IC ≠ OOC! Please do not conflate Vachir's actions and beliefs with my own. He is, at times, a morally gray character and has a dark past — even reprehensible to some.That said, feel free to send me a tell OOC to discuss comfort levels, especially if a scene becomes intense or awkward!

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• Guildlines

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• Themes

Vachir's central themes focus on extreme violence, guilt, grief, and the struggle for redemption by a person who may or may not deserve it.As such, I'm open to many types of scenes with him, including mature or dark topics. However, some mature scenes, such as ERP, may require OOC discussion. I'm also uncomfortable writing these topics with anyone under 21.

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• About Me

OOC you can call me Acantho or Stygian! I'm a decently experienced roleplayer, though I suffer heavy anxiety on first meetings. Please be patient with me! I promise I'm as eager to engage and share ideas as you!I roleplay both in-game and on discord, however I can be selective when giving out my discord handle. I usually prefer some OOC communication ("getting to know someone") before offering it.

No one will know the violence it took to become this gentle.

History ;

Born on the vast plains of the Azim Steppe, Vachir spent much of his youth there. Though not originally of the Chaghan tribe, various circumstances led him to join them for a time. Further circumstances led to their parting - violently, but on his own terms. Vachir has since chosen to travel as a bodyguard for hire, putting his skills to use in ways he knows best. Often he's found traversing Eorzean soil, though he returns to the Far East just as frequently. Homesickness is a call he knows well.

  ㅤSpoilers.ㅤ     For those interested in more nuanced interactions, which contain heavy spoilers, please visit the Killing Floor. Be mindful this should not be spoken about ICly without prior discussion!

Personality ;

Despite his intimidating appearance or perhaps due to it, Vachir often goes above and beyond to show his compassionate and pleasant nature. While he might seem to be aloof or brooding in broad daylight, once spoken to his cordial to a fault personality shines. If asked, he attributes his lapses of stoicism to many hours spent in his thoughts. Seldom does his temper rise and he prefers to keep it that way.

Bonebreaker ;

The Blighted Blade...
The Moon's Forsaken Son...
The Scourge of the Steppe...                                  The Butcher.Each title speaks of one man — he who carved a path across the Azim Steppe, slaying kith and kin alike. He who grew to be nigh unstoppable, bathed in crimson, the smoldering glow of his eyes the last many would see. A man who one day disappeared from his rampage and never returned.Born of a Borlaaq woman and left behind on the plains, Vachir was adopted by the Iriq. The lineage he holds traces back to the Qerel and their exiled kin, the Chaghan.

There are many words and many tales for what plagues the Chaghan, leading to their exile. The inner beast. The will of Karash. The blessing of the Dusk Mother.For Vachir, it is urutaii and tsu khüsel — an unforgiving wrath and an insatiable bloodlust. A curse upon his bloodline that he has seemingly tamed. Yet still he is a man who massacred many. True redemption may be beyond him, no matter how much he atones.

Blade for Hire

With a deadly axe and foreboding appearance, Vachir offers his services as a bodyguard for those in need of protection. Whether it be an escort from one city to another or a blade against implicit harm, once gil changes hands, his ward will be safe no matter how dangerous it gets.

Bottoms Up!

After a long day's work, Vachir enjoys an evening at whichever local tavern he can find. Striking up conversation with him will almost always guarantee an invitation of drinks, where either might regale the other with tales long into the night. The bill, of course, will be paid by him.

A Moment's Rest

When not working, Vachir returns to the one place he calls home: an apartment in Kugane graciously provided by Shigeyasu Hasegawa, Akaibara Teahouse's owner. While there, he can be found enjoying a cup of tea, wandering the city's streets, or assisting Shigeyasu himself.

Fond Memories

For much of his life, Vachir lived on the Azim Steppe. While he visits sparingly, he can often be found reminiscing of the past and willingly speaks of his many years on the vast plains. He enjoys talk of his homeland, especially with others of the Steppe, though he may quiet if certain tribes are mentioned.

Silver Seams

Vachir's broken horn is a sight he can't hide. A constant ache and difficulty hearing on his right side leave him exhausted by day's end, though he hides it beneath laughter and broad smiles. The history surrounding it is a tragedy only those close to him may uncover.

Throne of Bones

The axe Vachir carries is one he's kept for many years and the upkeep of which he carries out as a sense of obligation, burden, and revilement. It is a reminder of a past he keeps hidden, a warning to himself of who he once was. Those from the Steppe may have heard of the Butcher and his deeds.

Peony ;

Confidant,
Former Ward

Peony is a remnant of a past Vachir speaks little of, but he is forever indebted to her. She is his Little Blackbird and her song resonates throughout his life. Though no longer her guard, he endeavors to shield her regardless.

Tigerlily Itto ;

Confidant, Assistant

A man with immense strength in his fists and a fiery temper to match, Tigerlily walks a path Vachir knows all too well. Taken under wing as mentor and student, Vachir vows to show him a life beyond only rage and violence.

Villanelle Moon ;

Friend

Villanelle never fails to impress Vachir with her curiosity and kindness, garnering a fledgling friendship between the pair. Whether a crowded bar or a quaint speakeasy, Vachir looks forward to her profound conversations.

Remiel Vilauclaire ;

Client, Mentee

First met as a potential client fumbling in the Shroud and now under Vachir's tutelage in self-defense, Remiel's ardent desire to protect those he cares for has created a change in pace Vachir did not expect, but welcomes.