A son of two worlds
Remik Nordensang
Taken from his jungle home as a boy, he was raised in a new home in the cold kingdom of Ishgard. Years later, he ventures on a journey of self discovery.Where is his true home now and who are his people?
Who is he
His tale begins in the jungles of Golmore, the part of Dalmasca most untouched by man. His was one of many reclusive Rava clans that made their homes there with a rich history and tradition, most of them now forgotten and unknown to Remik.As a young boy, he was taken by one of the clan's wandering protectors, but a protector he was in name only. He dragged the young one with him to settle business in the cold plains of Coerthas but along the way, the two of them were surprised by bandits. Remik was left to die in the cold, the last thing to see in this world would be the lifeless corpse of the man he thought he would travel with until coming of age. Or so he thought.Mervin Nordensang was a man of no small renown, a Dragoon who served the people of Ishgard dutifully. Many legends circulate about his supposed deeds and those who still remember his name spend their nights in taverns to this day arguing about his achievements, or lack thereof. An accomplished fighter with a kind and noble soul, he loved to be around people and it was no wonder that he found love. Sadly, that love was quickly taken from him along with the heir to his legacy. The man was wrought with grief and perhaps it was only because of that grim affair that he happened upon the body of young Remik who barely clinged of life. Mervin has never seen one of his kind, but that did not stop him from doing everything he could to save the boy's life and nurture him to health. And so he did.But then he did more. Perhaps against his better judgement, ignoring the prospect of the many rumours that would surround him following this decision, one that could even tarnish his reputation, he took the boy as his own. At first, Remik did not take this development very well. Coerthas was like a completely different world from what he knew, foreign, empty and cold. But Mervin's warmth and kindness were more powerful. He raised him as he was going to raise his own boy. In time, he would grow to love him as one, which only made matters more complicated for young Remik, who never stopped to wonder about his true home and people, about what could have been.Years later, after acquiring an education, learning how to survive in the cold and other dangerous locales and displaying a keen sense for battle that made Mervin more sure of his decision, Remik sets out on his own, to learn more about the entire world and perhaps to reconnect with his kinspeople.
Standing at 6 fulms and 6 ilms (his ears adding around a fulm more to his height), weighing around 230 ponzes without any armour on he gives out the appearance of a brutish man. His body is a temple upon many thick blocks of muscle were carved, both on his upper and lower body. Despite a cold appearance of a herculean warrior capable of lifting boulders, he strikes out a friendly warmth, a smile rarely leaving his features, even in times of battle. Not the tallest of his kin, but certainly one of the largest.A diagonal scar runs below his right eye, a treasured mark of fierce combat with a worthy woe that he battled at his eighteenth birthday, a sort of rite of passage that his father bid him to undergo.He moves with grace and speed that feels at odds with his size and build. Years of training under his father and people that they have met during their travels across the plains of Coerthas have forged him into a fierce and intelligent fighter. There doesn't seem to be a strong trace of Aether upon him, but one would be foolish to dismiss his deadly skill with a blade. Or hammer. Spear? Or fist.
A Viera living in Coerthas who has visited Ishgard on a few occasions was bound to attract attention and be the source of gossip, especially whenever he was accompanied by a man much larger than himself, one who the locals recognised as one of his own.
Adventurer - after proving his worth in the service of a Grand Company, he has turned to the life of adventure as he thought it to be the best path to carrying his father's legacy. Inspired by many heard tales and written recounts of the most famed heroes of the realm, he wishes to put his own skills in the aid of others.
Tribal relations - during his youth, he and his father travelled across the far reaches of Coerthas and Dravania. They came across many a different creatures, people and tribes, those that proved friendly enough were approached by the two for trade. They have made bonds with some that made an impression on the boy's father, some to wane after a time but others lasting to this day. Those that they were blessed to call friends also assisted with the "education" and training of Remik.
Investigator(?) - Remik always had a fondness for riddles and mysteries. Perhaps the fates would have him investigate one on your behalf?
Social butterfly - the man loves to meet new people and make friends. He is quick to share a laugh or more surprisingly, debate about a few subjects known to him. A small enjoyer of fine literature, poetry and music, he wishes to be introduced to the finer arts of cultures he is not yet familiar with. Of course, like any barbarian worth his salt, he loves to fight and drink. It is difficult to say at which he is better.
Thank you for reading my character's profile! It is a work in progress, ideally I would like to add to it as I develop him and he has more adventures and relations with others under his belt. If you have any questions about me or my character, please let me know. I've only wanted to provide a general idea of Remik and left out many other things for you to discover through roleplay.I'm fairly new to FF14's roleplay despite playing the game for a few years with many breaks inbetween, but not new to roleplay in general. I'm always looking for interesting characters first and foremost, ones that can stimulate my character's growth or challenge his views. I have not shared everything there is to share about him, like his personality but I hope that you got a broad idea of it while reading through this carrd.I'm from the EU (GMT+2) timezone so it might be tricky to set up something with my American friends, but I wouldn't say impossible. It's probably the easiest to reach me on discord under the handle - maxlav. Don't be shy to add me if you think your character and mine can get involved in a fun story together.See you in Eorzea!