Ahzra'li Lhomi

The Guiding light

Basics

Full Name: Ahzra'li Lhomi
Alias: Ander of Gridania
Age: 23
Martial Status: Bonded
Orientation: Bisexual
Occupation: Hunter, bar proprietor, sanctuary keeper
Origin: The Twelveswood

Ahzra'li is a quiet, idealistic young miqo'te who presents himself with a variety of different masks. By day, he is the gregarious, refined owner of the gentlemen's tavern, The Captain's Cabin. In the evening, he embraces his Keeper heritage by roaming the Shroud, hunting and gathering. Behind closed doors, he is the keeper and guardian of the New Dawn sanctuary: A covert haven for those hiding away from the Empire, crimelords, and other such dangers.

A careful optimist, he hopes for the best, but plans for the worst more often than not. He prefers to watch someone from afar before making any attempts to approach them, his keen eye searching for quirks, ticks, and other such tells to prepare himself for interaction. Due to this and his outwards stoicism, Ahzra'li is not one that many can say that they know well. He confides in few, and relaxes around fewer than that. When one finds the miqo'te beneath all of his masks, however, for good or ill, they will find a man like no other.

Appearance

What people first notice about Ahzra'li tends to be his eyes. The two contrast each other in vibrant shades of silver and gold. His skin is dusky and cool, attributed to his time outdoors in the dark of night. Often, his long, dark hair holds a braid or two, beading, or other decoration that marks him as the Keeper he is. Curiously, his skin is nearly free of any scarring, smooth and unmarred over his full body. Only his left ear shows a sign of past injury, stiff and immobile, standing straight up when the other pulls back or to the side.

At his tavern, Ahzra'li forgoes the clan-like adornments for a more refined appearance to match his "Ander" persona. He veils his eyes behind a sophisticated pair of spectacles, and opts for fine jackets and jewelry that would not look out of place among the nobility of Ishgard.

At leisure, however, Ahzra'li has a habit of wearing as little clothing as possible, if any at all, finding them all too restraining. At the behest of his husband, he has gotten into the habit of at least wearing trousers when they're necessary.

Likes

  • Sweets - Ahzra'li has a sweet tooth that is rarely contained. His favorite treat is an acorn cookie, sweet and nutty in the Gridanian style.

  • Solitude - A loner by nature, Ahzra'li dislikes being amongst crowds or other groups, finding the stimulation of sounds, sights, and information to be overwhelming. He is a Keeper who enjoys being alone with his thoughts.

  • The Outdoors - Whether it is out roaming the Twelveswood, swimming in the moonlit sea, or whisked away on a boat by his husband, Ahzra'li would never turn down an opportunity to escape the confines of buildings.

  • Intimacy - The Keeper is insatiable. Pray to the Twelve for his husband.

Dislikes

  • Coffee - It is too bitter for his tastes. Even just the smell of it has a habit of making him frown.

  • Unpredictability - Despite being rather unpredictable himself, Ahzra'li doesn't seem to like when he's not sure about what someone is thinking or planning.

  • Pettiness - Idealistic as he is, Ahzra'li looks to the larger picture instead of focusing on small things that he finds more insignificant. Seeing others treating relationships as life and death situations tends to make his eyes roll.

Quirks

  • Aether Sensitivity - Ahzra'li avoids areas that are rich in aether, and does not willingly accept healing through magic.

  • Stoicism - The Keeper rarely shows anything but the bare minimum on his face. If he looks surprised, curious, or concerned, the chances are that he is purposefully expressing it for the ease of conversation. Smiles are rare. Laughs are out of the question.

  • Hero Worship - Ahzra'li sees himself as another face in the crowd, and is inexplicably drawn to the ones who stand out. From his husband, an astute, business-minded Seeker who walks into every room like he owns it, to people as eccentric as the Emerald Eorzean, Ahzra'li will gravitate towards these people with more ease than those who are timid or average.

Hooks

  • Other Keepers or Shroud-Dwellers - Ahzra’li spends much of his free time roaming the Twelveswood, either hunting, swimming, or laying out somewhere to play music in the evening.

  • Barflies - Ahzra’li runs a bar in the Goblet called the Captain’s Cabin, focused on creating a space where men who are romantically interested in other men can gather. Despite this, everyone is welcome, and the drinks are always good.

  • Conjurers - The sanctuary Ahzra'li keeps is known to a few friends in the Conjurers Guild in Gridania, where word gets out to those in need. He can sometimes be found there.

  • Imperial R&D Characters - DM for more info.

OOC Info

CONTACTS
In Game Contact: Ahzra'li Lhomi @ Balmung
Server: Balmung
Discord: Atanamir#8894
Free Company: The New Dawn

Availability

Time zone: US EST
General in-game availability: 7pm - 10:30pm EST Weekdays, Weekends Vary
Discord Availability: Always open

Available at: The Captain's Cabin Tavern, alternating Fridays at 8:30pm EST.