Taliya Saarani

The Red Storm

This Au'ra's resting face is an intimidating stare that brings to mind rumors of the ruthlessness of the xaela. However, as soon as she speaks, she is a burst of radiance and good spirits that puts all but the most sour of dispositions at ease.Don't let her fierce appearance fool you; this Ul'dah native is a friendly and sociable person, and it doesn't take much for her to launch into conversation with you. Just don't let her cheerful nature be confused for naivete; she has a sharp eye and knows when she's being played, and if there's one thing she hates, it's people being taken advantage of.Taliya is a romantic who sees the best in people, and has a particular weakness for ruggedly formal mascs and stylish femmes. Unless busy with work, she's usually up for an impulsive date or being swept up in romance.She has a tendency to push down her negative emotions, and she's afraid of her capacity for anger. Trained to be diplomatic at all times, she hates being angry, and fears what her unleashed wrath could do.She is searching for a "one-eyed Highlander merchant,” who she believes can tell her more about herself and where she came from.

About Taliya

General information

Pronounced: Tuh-LEE-ah
Age: 25
Pronouns: She/Her
Orientation: Bisexual
Occupation: Explorer, Dancer, Caravan Escort
Skills: Combat, Weaving (learning), Parkour, Scouting
Home: Western Thanalan
Located: Most often found in the regions of Thanalan where she grew up.
By Day: Taliya can be found giving tours to foreigners, scouting areas, being a go-between for factions, and helping the despondent.
By Night: Taliya spends her nights sargazing in distant corners, socializing at taverns, dancing to music.

RP Rules

Personal Rules for RP: READ FIRST

  • No ERP: I do not engage in any ERP or smut roleplay. Keep the conversation PG-13

  • Clear Starters: If you wish to start roleplay, use "quotations" for dialogue, a normal emote or /em emote, with <t> on me to make it clear you wish to engage in RP. Otherwise, I will assume you are OOC.

  • No Flirting OOC: This is especially important to me. I am not Taliya, and while she is receptive to flirting and banter, I (the player) am not.

  • No Metagaming: Do not use information in this profile to make your character know things about Taliya that they should not already know, unless stated otherwise.

  • Be Okay With No: Whether busy or distracted or not in the mood, please understand if I politely decline RP. Do not beg or insist.

  • Be Creative: I will ignore messages that are just “hey/hello,” so start the conversation with something genuine and unique to your character!

  • Be Patient: Whether I am busy with something else, or thinking through my words and phrasing, please be patient while waiting for replies.

  • I'm Not Done!: If I have more to say after a sent message, I will place a + symbol at the end of my message. This is to create a natural break between either emotes or dialogue. I ask that you do the same.

  • Practice!: If you are shy about RP, don't be afraid to let me know! I don't expect perfection, but I do appreciate genuine effort, and we can figure out the rest!

Roleplay Starters

Feel free to /tell me in game

Guidelines

  • These are starter ideas meant for you to say to me.

  • If our characters are meeting for the first time, use 'first meeting' starters.

  • Feel free to add or modify starter dialogue in order to fit your character

  • If you want to help Taliya uncover her past, use the ‘things you might notice’ starter depending on your character’s talents. Feel free to improvise, and don’t worry about conflicting information.

Facts

  • Ran away to be a Sanguine Siren, later became a Rogue, then came back to Ul'dah to join their Adventurer's Guild.

  • Known for guarding expeditioners to ruins or protecting caravans.

  • Raised by gladiator Nanafe Nafe and weaver Reshi Oleshi in Western Thanalan.

  • Can be hired as a scout, guide, guard escort, or for dancing shows.

  • A regular at the Rainbow Café in Gridania (https://raincafe.carrd.co/)

  • Volunteered as a scout for the Immortal Flames during the Ghimlyt Dark.

  • Performed dances for refugees during the Final Days to keep up morale.

First Meeting

  • Haven't I seen you from ___?

  • Why are you looking at me like that?

  • Could I buy you a coffee?

  • Please distract me, I'm so bored.

  • I think I'm being followed, please pretend you're my ___.

  • I know what you've done. You're the Red Storm, aren't you?

Friendly Encounters

  • Hold on, you’ve got a little something on your face.

  • Have you been to anywhere exciting lately?

  • I’ve been really into this book lately, can I tell you about it?

  • I’ve had a rough day, can I have a hug?

  • Last night was a killer, and I need an ear to vent to. You got some time to listen?

Professional Encounter

  • I'm heading out to ___ and I could use an escort, are you taking jobs?

  • My favorite shirt got torn up, can you fix it for me?

  • My crew's morale is in the dumps, can you lift their spirits with a dance?

  • These people are being subjugated by ___. Someone's got to do something about that...

Things You Might Notice

  • DoL/H: Her bandana doesn’t match the fabric of her clothes. Its pattern and material could come from Othard.

  • DoW: Most xaela are fierce warriors of the Steppe, but she claims to have never been. What are stories of other non-Steppe xaela you’ve encountered?

  • DoM: Her soul’s aether tips toward lightning. Almost dangerously so. Does she know that?

  • Rumor: Some bandits, monsters, and raiders have been viciously wiped out, their camps obliterated. Survivors describe a red-eyed xaela wreathed in red lightning, which they have dubbed the Red Storm.

  • Any: Let her know where you’ve seen the “one eyed Highlander merchant”