an alternate universe of Odgerel Malqir
Odgerel Malqir
warrior of light
Main Jobs: Paladin, Monk, Samurai
Pronouns: she/they
Age: 29
Height: 5'3"
Deity: Althyk
Sexuality: Pansexual
Current Partner: Cid Nan Garlond
Odgerel (or Odger, for short) is the famed Warrior of Light, possessing both Hydaelyn's Blessing of Light and the power of the echo that grants her visions of the past.
Appearance
Odgerel is a xaela au ra with dark scales and pale pink skin. She has darker golden eyes with glowing gold limbal rings. Her hair is mostly ashy brown with some turquoise ends, usually in a short and (as of mid-Stormblood onwards) somewhat disheveled style. She has a small chest and fairly muscular build, despite her small stature.
Personality
Odgerel has an impulsive and extroverted personality, with a strong desire to protect others. They enjoy being around people and fear being alienated and alone. Once they set their mind to something, they have unparalleled perseverance to see it through.
Origin
Odgerel (Starlight) was born into the Malqir tribe in the western Azim Steppe. Her mother had been a warrior of the Dotharl tribe until marrying her father and joining the Malqir tribe, becoming the strongest warrior among the Malqirs. Her mother had multiple failed pregnancies and unfortunately passed away while giving birth to her only child, Odgerel. While she still had her father, Odgerel was also raised by the entire Malqir tribe, considering the older children her "brothers" and "cousins" regardless of blood relation.Odgerel learned to fight from roughhousing and playfighting with the older children. She seemed to have a warrior's spirit more than anyone else in the tribe, and as she entered her teen years, she also grew restless with wanderlust. She got permission from her father to leave the tribe, and spent her early adulthood traveling Othard and witnessing the horrors of the Imperial rule. From Othard she traveled to Kugane, to Limsa Lominsa, and eventually found her way to Vesper Bay and Ul'dah.
Pre-ARR
It was in Ul'dah when the meager amount of gil that Odgerel possessed finally ran out. Knowing they had both a particular fondness and affinity for fighting, Odgerel signed up for the Gladiator's guild and began training and fighting in the Coliseum. They did well in their matches, and eventually became a "wild child" around Ul'dah--drinking, partying, hooking up with fans, and getting into the occasional bar fight that Mylla had to bail them out of. It wasn't until ex-gladiator Aldis returned to Ul'dah that they began to clean up their act and vow to behave in a way that was worthy of other's respect and trust.
Cid nan Garlond. current love interest.
Cid and Odgerel became easy friends during their time uncovering his identity and confronting Garuda, and their friendship only continued to bloom every time they saw each other from then on. Cid became aware of his own feelings in HW, but didn't act on them because Odgerel was grieving at the time. Odgerel realized their own feelings more slowly, and became hesistant to approach Cid like her other flings after realizing she wanted a real relationship. They finally got together after defeating Omega, and have been together ever since.
Haurchefant Greystone. best friend.
After taking them in at Camp Dragonhead, Haurchefant quickly became not only a trusted ally, but a good friend to Odgerel. He was one of the first people in their life to simply enjoy their presence and not ask anything from them in return since they left the Azim Steppe.
Riol. ex-lover.
Riol and Odgerel slept together once after the first confrontation with Titan in ARR, then established a brief friends-with-benefits style fling after the initiation of the Crystal Braves. Their fling ended on an unspoken note after the Scions disappeared, but the two have remained friendly ever since.
Family
Oktai Malqir. father.
Odger's dad! He's still alive in the Azim Steppe. Never remarried.
Sarangerel Dotharl. mother.
Odger's mom! She passed away during childbirth, but Odgerel was told she was a fierce warrior and protector. Both the Malqir and the Dotharl believe her soul was reincarnated in Odgerel.
Ares
the protector; seat of azem
Pronouns: they/them
Height: 5'6"
Shards: Odgerel Malqir, Ardbert
Westopher Fenwood
scion of the seventh dawn
Main Jobs: Astrologian, Bard
Pronouns: he/him
Age: 24
Height: 6'2"
Deity: Nymeia
Sexuality: gay, demisexual
Current Partner: Yazhu Rodan
Westopher is a member of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn who possesses the power of the echo. Unlike the Warrior of Light, his echo manifests in a way that allows him to witness future events--although often obscure and at times unclear.
Appearance
Westopher is a tall veena viera with wavy grey hair and ear fur. He has light caucasian-toned skin and blue-turquoise eyes. He frequently wears dark eye makeup like eyeliner, and has a dark purple geometric face tattoo. He has a fairly average build, but still retains muscles in his arms and back from archery training.
Personality
Westopher has a studious and nurturing personality, as he spent most of his childhood and adolescence caring for his younger siblings. He is an introvert, however, and can come across as quite awkward due to his social anxiety. The best way to get him to open up is to talk about his interests: the stars, music, and flowers.
Origins
Westopher grew up in the foothills of the Skatay Range, like most other Veena. His family was large, with many children, but among them he was closest in age to his older sister Lilian. At age (??), his younger brother Grimnir was lost in a Garlean raid. After weeks, most of his family believed Grimnir to be dead, but Westopher and Lilian could not let go of the idea that he was still alive and lost somewhere beyond Skatay Range.Upon coming of age, Lilian helped to sneak Westopher out of the forest, and the two of them fled to Eorzea in a search for Grimnir. Westopher turned to the divining powers of astromancy to help locate his brother, and for lack of other clues, decided it would be best to further his study of astromancy in Coerthas. Lilian, knowing that they would both require money and funds for Westopher's scholarly pursuits, took up arms as a gladiator in the Ul'dah Coliseum and sent Westopher a portion of her earnings as allowance.
Shortly after the Warrior of Light (did thing), Westopher was allowed into Ishgard to study Sharlayan astromancy under Jannequinard de Durendaire. Housing in Ishgard was more expensive than in Coerthas, and not wanting to burden Lilian with covering the costs, he picked up a job in a local tavern. While he mostly stuck to cleaning and bussing tables, his fondness for music soon landed him the occasional night performing songs for the tavern's patrons.Westopher joined the Scions during the rebuilding of their order at the Rising Stones in Mor Dhona.
Yazhu Rodan. boyfriend.
Yazhu and Westopher originally met as children in the Skatay Range, but did not reconnect until they were both in their 20s in Eorzea. They were reintroduced through Lilian, and while Westopher fell head-over-heels immediately, the two did not get together for some time. They now live together in a small house in Ishgard's Empyreum.
Jannequinard. astrologian mentor.
Jannequinard became Westopher's mentor when he was admitted into Ishgard to study astromancy. He also frequently tries to act as wingman to Westopher (and vice-versa) while socializing.
Family
Lilian Fenwood. older sister.
Lilian is closest to Westopher's age among his many siblings, and the two of them are among some of the eldest. They were frequently tasked with looking after and protecting the younger siblings. Like Westopher, Lilian always believed Grimnir was alive, and she helped him escape the Skatay Range and find a home in Eorzea. She sent him money while he studied astomancy in Coerthas.
Grimnir Fenwood. younger (lost) brother.
Carnus
the seer
Pronouns: he/him
Height: 6'9" (not officially decided, but tall)
Shards: Westopher Fenwood
rotten candied apple
Odgerel Malqir
warrior of darkness
Main Jobs: Dark Knight, Reaper
Current Partner: Zenos Galvus
In an alternate universe, following the death of her best (and only) true friend, Haurchefant Greystone, Odgerel's faith in those around her shakes. Those who are close to her only keep her around because they want something, and truly good people die. So what's the point in being good?