Yul Ejinn
Anvil of the Deep
"--For a weapon is only as powerful as the will of the one who holds it.--"
Profile
Name: Yul Ejinn
Age: Late 20's - Early 30's
Pronouns: He/Him
Orientation: Gay AF
Hair: Rolanberry/Magenta, Loose Afro-Textured Curls (we must imagine)
Eyes: Black Sclera, Ruby Red Limbal Rings
Build: 7 ft., 1.4in., Buff, Slim Waist
Employment: Blacksmith
Likes: Swimming, hiking/camping, blacksmithing (including non-weapons), form-hugging clothing, bitter foods, partying, sheep, late nights, wine, cocktails, sunbathing, cooking
Dislikes: Mead, participating in fights, overly sweet foods, loud clients, burnt rubber
Personality: Yul is a gifted blacksmith, using his talents to arm those who visit Limsa Lominsa, and the members of his tribe in the Azim Steppe. He often welcomes customers to his shop with a friendly smirk and a lean against the counter. Speak your wishes and he just might make them come true.Yet while his demeanor is amicable on the surface, just past is a wall of his own making. Dig too deep, and one will be met with pushback, sarcasm, and foreward questions about your intentions. He can and will accept the honesty of what someone wants from him; he just hates having his time wasted with games and allusion.That being said, he is an incredibly hard worker who loves his craft. Any commission he takes on, from fearsome weapons to the sturdiest of cast-iron skillets, he gives it his all. Some clients attest that part of why they trust his work so much is how he handles a piece after it's done. He moves like they're an extention of himself, rather than an addition. To others, it draws questions....
Background
Yul was born to the Ejinn tribe around 30 years ago, welcomed into the world by his father, mother, and several older siblings. From his first cry, it was declared he had strong set of lungs--a good omen amongst his people. From the moment he could move his legs, swimming lessons began. It was a natural thing to see a toddler kicking their feet in a shallow body of water, guided by their parents. In this manner they carried on, increasing the depths further and further as the child grew in both size and muscle.By the age of 10, Yul could hold his breath for 5 minutes at a time, and swim the entire length of a lake and back with ease. Now that he had what his fellow tribe members would consider a "solid foundation" they knew his curiosity and love for being in the water would carry him the rest of the way. Now, it was time to train for the Nadaam.Between his father who specialized in the axe, his mother in the greatsword, and his brothers' and sisters' aptitudes in polearms and daggers, he had a plethora of choices before him. Or rather, tests; each kind was put in his hand, each family member taking time to teach and see what he favored. While the axe inched ahead, the true answer was all. But he needed a focus, as something else had caught his eye:Blacksmithing.The spark of embers, the grind of metal--his gaze lit up ay time their tribe's craftsmen went to work. In time, he was granted an apprenticeship, and everything he wielded, he made with his own two hands. He found his perfect harmony.The Nadaam (skip if you wish to discover this in RP!
Also CW: semi-graphic violience)
The first time Yul was allowed to participate in the Nadaam, he was excited. His tribe hardly held a history of wins, but they still knew how to fight. They knew how to use the waters to their advantage. On top of it all, he had been trained properly and fed stories of how glorious a fight it could be. Now having seen 18 summers, and with a fearsome axe of his own making, when asked if he wished to join, the choice was easy.In an instant, all changed. He'd grown strong over the years, and each blade that passed through his grip ended up terribly sharp. Things he was always praised for, would soon begin to haunt him forevermore. For when an opponent charged him, muscle memory took over, and he swung. It sliced. The man was sleaved in two.The sensation immediately sickened Yul. The feeling of the action reverbrated through his hands, stomach twisting. He had killed someone. Just as he was supposed to do. Yet his very being rebelled against it.After that, he swore off of the Nadaam, and any kind of physical fight at that. He made a promise to himself that the only times he would strike another would be in defense of himself, another--or the occasional fist fight when someone wasn't receiving a message. Instead, he now crafts weapons for others to wield, including his family and tribe members back home. If he's lucky, he'll never have to weild a blade again.
But luck is hardly ever in one's favor.
About Me
Hello there! I’m Hunk, a 29 year old, black, nonbinary sapphic who’s gradually getting back into RP. I’m very new to the FFXIV RP scene specifically and so am doing my best to learn and observe and adjust.If you'd like to RP, feel free to send me a DM on Bluesky, a Tell in FFXIV, or walk up and talk if you find me at a venue!
Guidelines
-21+ ONLY, both IC and OOC. Minors DNI at all.
- RP Tag on? Walk Up & Talk is OK!
- Light flirting IC is OK!
- If you don't get a chance to RP with me in game, you can try to contact me on Bluesky!
- Not looking for ERP-- it would take us knowing each other for quite a while for that to be put on the table.
- In-Character Romance isn’t completely off the table, but that would take time as well and lots of communication OOC. For consideration for OC romance, both you and your character must be 25+.
- Speaking of OOC, when it comes to bigger plots and/or heavier content, let’s talk about it! I want to make sure everyone is on the same page as much as possible. Both of us being comfortable is my highest priority.
- No hate of any kind will be tolerated, nor will any fetishization.
-I’m black and so is Yul; please do not use food to refer to him and his skin tone. (It’s happened to me before. Repeatedly.)
- That being said, my character and I are two different people. Please keep this in mind at all times.
Preferences
Timezone: I'm in EST, but I have no problem working with other timezones! Let's work together to find what works best for us!
Medium: In-game/Discord Para/Mixed
- I’m quite flexible with where and how! Although for long-term threads and/or replies of 3 or more paras at a time, I do prefer Discord. We can always discuss and find common ground!
Looking For : friends, slice of life, heavier plots/themes, casual conversation, silly moments, adventures, fight scenes, lengthy relationships (mostly platonic), rivalries, continuous/lengthy plot lines, developing narratives, AUs and more! I love both planning and spontaneity so let's have fun with it.
Shipping : At present, Yul is multiship and each romantic relationship with another person's OC will be contained within its own universe. Exceptions may be made if extensive talking and communication is had, but do not go in with this being the expectation.
Moon: Yul is paired to moon so if we've talked before and you'd like to see how he actually looks in-game, feel free to ask!
Bonds
A constant WIP, if we RP or make connections between our characters and you'd like yours to be added here, just let me know! Platonic, Familial, or Romantic!
Alaric
Verse:
Relationship: Helpful Stranger
Yul met this--rather handsome--stranger one day after spending several trapped on the side of a cliff. The rescue went smoothly, even if Yul hated to rely on another. But he finds himself being treated with care, respect--and even being made to laugh. He's unsure what to do, torn between bolstering the wall to his heart or letting the knocks on its doors come through. Yet unaware of the connection between Alaric and the wolf he'd met that strange morning, he takes his steps forward...carefully.
Katsuro Malaguld
Verse:
Relationship: Dating
After heartfelt, and quite tearful confessions, Yul and Katsuro are now officially a couple. He feels both incredible joy at this development...as well as an anxiety to rear its head. At times his body easily remembers how to care for someone in this way, knows by instinct how to make his words warm, his touch tender. At others it's clumsy and fumbling from disuse in such a manner. But he wants to try. Every day he wakes up wanting to try, and each day Katsuro manages to burrow deeper into his heart.
Hooks
1. Services Rendered: Yul is exceptionally skilled at what he does, having kept his blacksmithing shop open for nearly a decade. Swords, axes, pans--you name it, he'll do his best to make it. That is, as long as you're willing to meet his prices. Good work doesn't come cheap. That being said,
3. Aquatic Ambience: As Yul is of the Ejinn tribe, he adores swimming and takes a morning and/or evening swim in the freshwater lakes and rivers of La Noscea. He also love to hike on his free weekends, often choosing a beloved spot to make camp. Perhaps your character enjoys similar excursions, or maybe they're out in nature for a much different reason.
4. Ideas AboundDo you have an idea that you’d like to try with Yul? Is there a scenario you’d like to play out between our characters? Let’s talk about about it, maybe even plot! I want to hear your thoughts!
2. Rhythm of the Night: Yul is loves a night out on the town, as it were. He frequents parties after he's done with the work for the day, and especially on the weekends if he's not off somewhere else. Low-cut tops and swaying hips are a signature sight, but he's also fond of a bar and a welcoming drink. Perhaps you'd care to dance, or speak?