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Name: Calco Geminus.
Race: Midlander Hyur.
Sex: Male.
Age: 26 / 37.
Birthplace: Unknown. Raised in Radz-at-Han.
Likes: Discovery. Reading. Tranquility. Like-minded individuals.
Dislikes: Advanced technology. The cold.Primary Job: Viper.
Secondary Jobs: Scholar, Bard.Retired Jobs: Dark Knight, Ninja, Gunbreaker.Inheritor of Legacy. The Warrior of Light.

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CALCO'S STORY

Being raised by the Hannish couple Mahkhal and Kirtan for as long as he can remember, even from a young age Calco found himself taking up the practices of his adoptive parents; alchemy and archery. But it was only after a discussion with his closest friend that on a whim, he chose the path that would define his life: The study of aetherology.After several years, he would decide to focus his research on uncovering the secrets of Time Magic specifically. But when he tried to utilize what he'd learned in order to prevent great tragedy, he instead found himself trapped, removed from the flow of time completely.It would be eleven long years before he awoke: Years that passed for him in a single instant. Desiring to learn all that he had missed during his absence, and seeking to escape from his now unfamiliar home, Calco embarked on a journey to Eorzea, unaware of the grand adventure awaiting him there...Initially dismissive of companionship due to fear of losing more people close to him, it was through bonding with his newfound comrades in the Scions and beyond that he slowly learned to once more open his heart, gradually softening toward accepting friendship and love once more. That being said, he's still terrible at actually displaying such affections.Ever since first learning of its existence, he has intensively studied the emotional energy of Dynamis, considering himself the realm's foremost authority on the topic, culminating in his discovery of the power of Trance.A horrible injury to his left hand resulted in it becoming permanently damaged and scarred. It remains under the cover of his glove at all times.He is rational, analytical, and ungodly stubborn.

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BARD - Having trained under his adoptive mother in archery from a relatively young age, it was only natural that the bow would be Calco's chosen weapon to begin his journey in Eorzea with.Though it was cast aside multiple times in favor of more specialized skillsets, he has returned to it time and again as perhaps his single most reliable armament.Upon learning of the existence of Dynamis, Calco would re-evaluate much of his recent Bardic training, concluding that almost all of a Bard's abilities are drawn purely from this emotional energy, not aether. It was a great boon to his research.The King's Longbow, received as a parting gift from the the Fae king, can be summoned to his hand at will, regardless of what other weapons he may currently be using. As such, it typically serves as his trump card.[Timeframe: ARR - Late HW | Early SB - Late SB | EW]

DARK KNIGHT - The tragedy at the Vault at last awakened the shadow long laying dormant within Calco's heart. Although he successfully fought it back, it awakened once more upon his confrontation with Thordan and his Knights Twelve. And this time, desiring greater power in order to lay them low, he did not shun it.His initial defeat at Zenos's hands would see him retiring the blade for a time, seeing its fighting style as too slow and predictable for so vicious an opponent. He would, however, call upon the abyss at several more points along his journey, most notably in the battle against the final Lightwarden.As of receiving the injury to his left hand, the great sword has become nigh unusable for long periods of time, leaving him unable to effectively wield it any longer.Like the Bard, Calco believes that many of a Dark Knight's abilities draw from Dynamis as well, though with significantly more aetherial manipulation mixed in as well.[Timeframe: Late HW - Early SB]

NINJA - After his second defeat to Zenos, Calco realized that a new practice entirely would be required in order to best him at last. Believing superior agility would be his greatest option, he approached Yugiri Mistwalker with a request: To help him learn the arts of the Ninja.Although there was no time for proper training before the Warrior of Light's return to Ala Mhigo, his comrade was able to provide him with proper garments, a pair of blades, and a long-forgotten Soul Crystal. From there, he would be on his own.Realizing there was little practical difference between spellcasting and ninjutsu, Calco adapted very quickly to his new abilities, and at long last he was able to claim victory over his foe.Although his left hand has recovered enough that dual-wielding daggers is not actively detrimental, he has seen little reason to return to them since learning the ways of the Viper.[Timeframe: Late SB - SHB]

SCHOLAR - Seeing the devastation brought upon by the Flood of Light, Calco realized that for once, his strength would be better suited toward healing and support, rather than all-out offense.Having studied aetherology near all his life, Calco had no need for training nor even a Soul Crystal in order to take up this practice: Simply drawing upon his years of research, including into lost Nymian arts, the magic came to him easily.As a result of learning solely from himself, his fairy companion is not a true Nymian fairy, but rather a replica. He has named her Lux.His grimoire contains countless spells from various cultures of magic, including some few crafted by himself. He works now to increase their potencies ever further.[Timeframe: SHB - EW]

GUNBREAKER - Having lost the ability to wield the Dark Knight's claymore, Calco sought about to gaining a replacement, settling eventually on the mostly one-handed gunblade.Due to his prior skills in manipulating aether, Calco found himself incredibly adept at preparing cartridges on the fly, allowing him to use the gunblade's unique properties to their absolute fullest.Due to the nature in which he found himself wielding it, his fighting style more closely resembles fencing rather than traditional swordplay. With Makara's help, he had his gunblade modified to be much lighter weight without sacrificing its strength in order to help with this.His gunblade was destroyed entirely after a battle with a rogue construct in Shaaloani. Although he is more than capable of obtaining a new one, he currently sees little point in it.[Timeframe: Post EW - DT]

VIPER - Having become enamoured with their fighting style across his journey in Tural, it was the loss of his gunblade that fully set Calco down the path of the Viper.Before long, his skills with the twinblades eclipsed nearly all other martial practices he had learned, his years of prior experience translating surprisingly well to such an agile fighting style.Despite adapting quickly to its two-handed nature due to his previous experience as a Ninja, he primarily wields his twinblades in their conjoined form in order to put less stress on his injured hand.The blades he now wields were forged to be attuned to his aether especially, allowing him to seamlessly weave magic into his swordplay in order to further strengthen his attacks.[Timeframe: Post DT - Present]

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Alphinaud & Alisaie - Intially thinking little of them, annoyed by Alphinaud's pompous behavior and by Alisaie's lack of restraint, but over his many adventures with the twins, Calco has come to care for them as if they were his own blood. Though he would never admit to such, he believes it is in large part thanks to them that he was inspired to truly become the hero he is.

Thancred Waters - Perhaps Calco's closest friend within the Scions of the Seventh Dawn. More than any other, he sees much of himself in Thancred, both having lost those who mattered most, and forcing themselves to continuously move forward with no regard for their own self. As such, he now tries to keep Thancred's more sacrificial tendencies in check. Thancred, in turn, is always ready to watch his back.

G'raha Tia - Even if his methods were at times questionable, Calco has nothing but respect for all that G'raha has sacrificed for the greater picture. The two work amazingly well as a team, seamlessly blending their various fighting styles together to finish fights as quickly and efficiently as possible. He does find the Miqote's sheer adoration to be a bit much at times, though.

Tataru Taru - The only member of the Scions who Calco actively fears. He has long since given up on trying to understand her nature, or her ability to force even the fiercest of opposition under her heel with nothing but words and a wide grin. He just focuses on staying on her good side.

Yugiri Mistwalker - A kindred spirit like no other. It was their mutual devotion to duty above all else that prevented their friendship from ever becoming more, though neither can claim to regret this decision. Despite this, their friendship remains as strong as ever, and they often seek one another out when the Warrior of Light's travels bring him to Doma.

Zenos - A monster who gleefully destroys all that he touches in the vain hope that he might feel something for it. Despite what the fallen prince believed, Calco did not consider them friends in any way, shape or form, and was more than happy to at long last render him unto eternal sleep.

Elidibus - Of all his foes, it is the Emissary who Calco pities most of all, firmly believing that in another life, they may have been the closest of friends, a thought only reinforced by his interactions with Themis.

Doctor Lugae - Far from his most dangerous opponent, Calco considers Lugae to only be his most annoyingly tenacious: For so long it seemed that no matter how many times he struck the madman down, he simply refused to die. Their final battle in the depths of a derelict Garlean facility saw Calco awaken to the power of Trance, allowing him to end the doctor for good.

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Kyo Nakahara - Calco's best friend. He owes what he feels is a great debt to Kyo, in part blaming himself for failing to save the Elezen's younger sister, whom he had likewise grown close with. In all the lands he has traveled to, Calco has never found a more reliable companion. When calling upon warriors from afar, Kyo is ever the first to answer the call.

Makara Thorn - For all the venom-filled barbs flung between them, it would be easy for an onlooker to mistake the two for fierce enemies. In truth, they are as close to brother and sister as possible despite not sharing a drop of blood between them. With their vastly differing areas of expertise, never mind personalities, they make for an incredibly odd yet surprisingly effective team.

Core - Having rescued the young(?) mage from a group of hunters, Calco took the tonberry under his wing for a time, the pair traveling together until the Warrior of Light was forced to seek asylum in Ishgard. It was only upon his return from the First that they would meet again, now with the means to return Core to his true form. One of the few people whose advice Calco willingly listens to.

Alhena - A bond transcending the barrier of time. Despite every attempt to disallow himself from letting another so close to his heart, for her, Calco would relent, and would become much happier for having done so. Their vow is a simple one: To stand beside and protect one another until the end of days.

Kyanite & Andesine - Having met Kyanite long before learning the truth of their connection, Calco was already somewhat protective of him, a feeling that only strengthened when the truth of his past came to light. For Andesine, though they have yet to figure out exactly what they are to one another, Calco keeps an eye on her all the same. Heavens help any poor soul who even considers threatening them, for the full wrath of the Warrior of Light would be upon them.

Bryhna Reis - Despite being rather close growing up, Calco's bond with his sister was fractured perhaps beyond repair upon his awakening from stasis, each sibling unwilling to accept the other's perspective on the disaster. Though they are capable of putting their differences aside when it matters most, they typically avoid each other if it can be at all helped.

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Name: Kyo Nakahara.
Race: Wildwood Elezen.
Sex: Male.
Age: 41.
Birthplace: Kugane.
Likes: Music. Solitude. The sound of the ocean.
Dislikes: Voidsent. Wastes of time. Himself.Job: Dark Knight.The Reticent Blade.

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KYO'S STORY

A dark knight of Ishgardian blood, but Hingan heritage, his parents having fled to the Far East to escape accusations of heresy brought about by a pact with a Voidsent in a previous generation.Kyo's attempt to vanquish the fiend which plagued his family's bloodline would end in his total possession by them for many moons, until at last he was freed through the joint efforts of his younger sister, Miko, and the Warrior of Light.Due to the immense length of time his body was puppeteered, he retains a portion of the Voidsent's powerful magic, the most notable being instantaneous short-ranged teleportation.Initially traveling alongside Eorzea's hero merely to repay his debt, he has since come to regard his newfound companions as the truest of friends, and readily places himself in harm's way to keep them safe, hoping that his actions may one day redeem himself for his greatest failure.He is stoic, quiet, and undyingly loyal.

GALLERY

Name: Alhena Stellazzia.
Race: Seeker of the Sun Miqo'te.
Sex: Female.
Age: 32.
Birthplace: Narshe.
Likes: Seeing new places. The cold.
Dislikes: Asking for help. Heights.Job: Mystic Knight (DPS!Paladin).Radiant Sentinel.

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ALHENA'S STORY

Sworn guardian to her homeland's sacred treasure, and sixth in her bloodline to act as such. Alhena trained in the art of Spellblade from the moment her path was laid before her at the tender age of twelve in order to best fulfill her destined role.When the relic was stolen despite her best efforts, she would set out on a journey across lands to retrieve it. Forced to concede that this was one challenge she could not overcome alone, Alhena would forge a reluctant alliance with the Warrior of Light.Together, the two proved a remarkable team, and before long their quest was finished. Seeing now all the wonders of the world outside her isolated home, she would decide the carry with her that which she was meant to protect, in a way freeing the guardian from her solemn duty.Due to having only recently ventured to the greater world, she remains naive on several aspects of it, though she learns quickly. Her prior failure has seen her adopt an "attack first, ask later" mentality.The arcane sigil engraved upon her back greatly strengthens her magic at the cost of expending far more aether.She is prideful, resilient, and quick-witted.

GALLERY

Name: Makara Thorn.
Race: The Lost Hrothgar.
Sex: Female.
Age: 34.
Birthplace: Limsa Lominsa.
Likes: Technology. Money. Drinks.
Dislikes: Being rushed. Thieves. Bad weather.Job: Engineer (Sage/Machinist).Innovation's Impulse.

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MAKARA'S STORY

An engineering prodigy who would spend her orphaned youth repairing fishing gear by the docks for a handful of gil, eventually taking a chance at working machines as well, and finding herself a natural at it.Not caring for the strict natures of most engineers, Makara would set out on her own as a mercenary, using her machinery to help out any and all, provided they had the coin to pay her.What was meant to be just another job became something far greater when she found herself roped into a truly exhilarating adventure. Thus did she decide to stick close to her newfound allies for opportunities that would ever push her to improve her craft.She feels very little concern over her future, having lived day by day her entire life with no plans to ever change, and tries to inspire others to follow a similar mindset.She is blunt, relaxed, and inventive.

GALLERY

Name: Kyanite Veil.
Race: Half Miqo'te.
Sex: Male.
Age: 18.
Birthplace: Alternate Narshe.
Likes: Challenging himself. Being with friends. The color blue.
Dislikes: Being treated like a child. Coffee.Job: Drifter (Samurai).The Azure Heart.

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Name: Andesine Stellazzia.
Race: Half Miqo'te.
Sex: Female.
Age: 18.
Birthplace: Alternate Narshe.
Likes: Being proven right. The color red.
Dislikes: The concept of fate. Liars.Job: Paladin.The Scarlet Soul.

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KYANITE'S STORY

A young man who one day awoke in the Black Shroud with no memories, save for someone's voice calling out his name. Due to the mysteries surrounding his past, those who found him bestowed upon him the surname Veil, which he would wear with pride.Unwilling to let anyone see his sorrow regarding his missing memories, he would adopt an overly carefree, optimistic personality: One he would keep even after the truth came to light.It would be upon reuniting with his twin sister, Andesine, that he would learn of his origins: They had come from another page of history, one where calamity claimed the lives of all they held dear, save for each other. Venturing across the rift, they would arrive in this timeline, but separated, and with Kyanite's memories lost as well.Never caring much for formality, Kyanite insists that people simply call him "Kyan", and he in turn nicknames almost everyone he meets.He is optimistic, friendly, and amazingly easygoing.

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ANDESINE'S STORY

One of a pair of twin siblings hailing from another page of history where all had become lost. Desperate to reclaim their shattered lives, Andesine and Kyanite would attempt to solve the mysteries of time travel, and though they would partially succeed, they would end up arriving at two separate points in time.Arriving alone, she immediately set out to locate both her brother and this new world's versions of her parents. Crushed by her twin's amnesia, and unwilling to accept the vast differences in the current world and the one she once knew, she nearly gave up all hope before Kyanite pulled her back from the brink.As is traditional in her home, she bears her mother's surname instead of her father's. Despite this, she struggles to reconcile this new world's version of her parents with the ones she lost, and tends to keep her distance from them.She is ambitious, tenacious, and impatient.

GALLERY

Name: Pyro Aelro. "Core".
Race: Plainsfolk Lalafell.
Sex: Male.
Age: Unknown. Several hundred years.
Birthplace: Nym.
Likes: Listening to stories. Sunlight. Sailing.
Dislikes: Tea. Large animals. The dark.Job: Nymian Sage (Black Mage/White Mage).Noble Spark.

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CORE'S STORY

A young man of former Nymian nobility. Despite his immense magical power, even he was unable to hold off the plague which tore through his home, and in time, he too succumbed to infection.Upon awakening from an incredibly long slumber at the onset of the calamity, Pyro quickly grew weary of isolation within the Wanderer's Palace and ventured out into Eorzea, unaware of the mark now upon his back.Given the name Core by the hunter's guild that saw him as little more than another mark to lay low, it was by good fortune that he would encounter the Warrior of Light early in his travels. As soon as the hero found a cure for his condition, Core would regain his original form, yet retain his new name as a reminder of his journey to reach it.Eager to help others just as he always has, Core now readily fights alongside his friends. His staff commands the power of the Phoenix to bolster both his damaging and curative magicks.He is kindhearted, adamant, and very formal.

GALLERY

Name: Bryhna Reis.
Race: Midlander Hyur.
Sex: Female.
Age: 36.
Birthplace: Unknown. Raised in Radz-at-Han.
Likes: Seclusion. People watching.
Dislikes: Those who decry fate. Excuses.Job: Astrologian.Spinner of Fortune.

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BRYHNA'S STORY

Abandoned as an infant alongside her elder brother Calco and taken in by a Hannish family, Bryhna excelled at aetherial manipulation even as a young child. Once she was old enough, she would venture to Sharlayan to study their form of astrology, having always held a fascination for the stars.When ill tidings cut her studies short, she would return home to attempt to salvage her brother's greatest failure, though her efforts were ultimately in vain. The siblings' relationship was forever fractured.Still remaining in Thavnair while continuing to pursue divination on her own, she vehemently refuses to join her brother's alliance, though will occasionally lend a hand if feeling charitable.Despite her cold exterior, she apparently has a very dry sense of humor, though few can claim to have seen it.She is introspective, curious, and ungodly stubborn.

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