Zahra Showri

ringing in your heart

Zahra Showri. Balmung. EST.

a viera born outside of golmore. born and raised in ala mhigo. like her mother before her, ever wandering the sands in search of knowledge and her place.

voice claim

Pippa Bennett - Warner

guidelines & ooc.

ooc info.

Hello! You can call me Zahra or Tan. (She/her) 31. Been roleplaying for 8-9 years in general, and for about 3-5 years in FF14. Currently in EST and I am most active in the late afternoon / evening during weekdays and generally free on the weekend. Player is LGBTQIA+ friendly.I prefer to plan sessions for RP due to my own schedule.

contact.

discord. Ohwriting#8674
If you see me online, please feel free to sen me a tell as well

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21+I will only RP with players that are 21+ or older.

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RespectIt is a two way street. I will respect you, but I expect the same back. Real life happens and I will always understand. I will be respectful of your time and I hope you do the same for my time.IC ≠ OOC: Please know the difference.

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OOCIf OOC you are: racists, homophobic, fascists, sexists, transphobic, etc, do not interact.

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LoreI have no problems with a bit of lore-bending! I love to see how folks get creative. But I am not here for lore-breaking things.No Warriors of Light / Siblings to Scions / or Ascians

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Do's
If you see Zahra with the RP tag on please feel free to interact or send me a tell. Though this also applies if the RP tage isn't on, please feel free to message me at any time.Themes
Preferred Themes (no particular order): slice of life, slow-burn romance, adventure, mystery, political intrigue, dark + mature themes.

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Don'tsNot generally interested in ERP, so if that is all you're interested in, please find someone else thanks.
No scarring, maiming, disfiguration, or the death of my character. (Unless we discuss this first.)

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Mature and Dark RPI am perfectly okay with this as well! Would prefer if we talk things over first, but it doesn't bother me in the least.

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In-game + Discord RPI am okay with both in-game and discord RP! For the latter, please feel free to ask me for my discord. I am always open to planning or discussing / creating new hooks, so please feel free to send me a message in game or via discord.

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Sing, a song of dawn

  name.    zahra showri.
  age.    96.
  race.    viera.
  birthday / nameday   15th sun of the 4th umbral moon.
  guarding deity.     oschon the wanderer + rhalgr the destroyer.
  gender.     female.
  pronouns.     she/her.
  sexuality.     demisexual.

  height.     6 fulms, 2 ilm.
  weight.     ???.
  hair color.     dark brown / purple.
  eye color.     pink.
  skin tone.     deep brown.
  notable features.     on the bridge of zahra's nose is a small tattoo she receive when she came of age. here cheeks are dusted with light colored freckles, almost mimicking the same shade of gold as her tattoo. zahra has a couple of scars on her body, most of which she keeps out of sight.

  job occupation.     healer/herbalist + researcher | sge.
  place of origin.     gyr abania | ala mhigo
  home.    limsa lominsa.
  affiliation.     iron company. ala mhigan resistance
  family.     xala showri | mother.
ujisada "uji" showri | father.
valdorn "val" showri | twin brother, younger.
  marital status.     single | divorced.

personality. zahra is an elegant and determined woman. She holds herself in high regards , always doing her best to make a good first impression. these high standards she has set for herself can be seen how she dresses, looking expensive and well put together at all times. but behind that elegance is a stubborn soul who gets what she wants, no matter what. a fault perhaps, but she is also a woman who knows what she wants.unfortunately her high standards extend to those around her as well. She expects those around her to meet her where she is. she has little time or patience for jokesters and others who would waste her time.ultimately, she greatly respects folks who can be more direct and blunt with her in almost every regard. whether that be in simple conversation or those trying to woo and flirt with her.

High are the trees in the groves of liberty

can carry a tune. seldom heard. zahra can sing, but rarely does she do it in front of others. mostly she does it when tending to things at home or working on something by herself.never without a book. zahra always keeps a book on her, especially when she is alone and the space around her is quiet. she enjoys romances and adventure titles.botanist despite growing up in the arid lands of gyr abania and ala mhigo, zahra has a deep love for plants with her apartment seemingly having more and more of them each time someone comes to visit.wanderer. it isn't uncommon for zahra to go silent for sometime and wander. it is in her blood and she enjoys the moments of being alone and out in the world.all the books. it isn't uncommon for zahra to get lost for hours in a bookstore or library, usually exiting with a stack of books.fashionable. zahra likes to look her best at all times, so she keeps up with the latest fashions and trends.decent cook. while she doesn't consider herself an expert chef, zahra enjoys cooking for others. and she will make sure whoever steps into her home is well-fed and taken care of.

Soft is the breeze that can set a petal free

aether & magic.

aspect of aether. earth + wind. zahra's aether is tinged a soft green and pink.
aether manipulation. zahra is efficient at manipulating aether and has a fairly deep understanding of it.
magical prowess. zahra is fully capable of casting spells and performing magic. she is also rather sensitive to aether, feeling it with ease and being able to see large amounts of it.

physical combat.

nouliths zahra's nouliths. hand-crafted by herself and other sages in sharlayan. very important to her.
bombs, poison-coated arrows, etc.
fighting style. zahra is trained in ranged weaponry, having trained with a bow since she was young. she has kept up with his in use of her nouliths as well, using them to both defend herself and heal others both on and off the battlefield.

secondary skills.

field medicine. due to her time serving in the resistence and studying in the studium, Zahra is a master of medicine and well versed as a field medic, ensuring that folks are able to return home.
researcherzahra is ever curious and enjoys researching anything an everything. her research has lead her to deep caves and forgotten ruins for those who hire her.
herbal medicine | botany. zahra has also studied up on herbal medicine, and keeps a stockpile in her apartment for any ailments or treatments. She also studies plants in general, supplementing her herbal knowledge with it.

other skills.

crafty zahra enjoys making corsages. when she has the time and wants to relax.
perfumer when in need of a break from treating patients and making medicines, zahra dabbles in making perfumes as a way to clear her mind.

extroverted / in between / introverted
disorganized / in Between/ organized
closed Minded / in Between / open minded
calm / in between / anxious
disagreeable / in Between / agreeable
cautious / in Between / reckless
patient / in Between / impatient
outspoken / in Between/ reserved
empathetic / in Between / apathetic
optimistic/ in Between / pessimistic
traditional / in Between / modern
hard-working / in Between / lazy
cultured / in Between / uncultured
loyal / in Between / disloyal
faithful / in Between / unfaithful

STATS	RATING
health	★★★★★★★★☆☆
strength	★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
tenacity	★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
stamina	★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
intelligence	★★★★★★★★☆☆
dexterity	★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
perception	★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
creativity	★★★★★★★☆☆☆
charisma	★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
social skills	★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
empathy	★★★★★★★★☆☆
confidence	★★★★★★★☆☆☆

moodboard.

This hearth, this home.

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E'er trust in grace and she shall guide

one kingdom's fall is another kingdom's freedom.

lore : past.

Born the oldest of twins to Xala and Ujisada outside of the Golmore Jungle, Zahra spent much of her youth in Ala Mhigo. Whilst she grew up surrounded by the culture and food of Ala Mhigo, that doesn't mean that she wasn't raised in knowing a few of her own Ravan traditions. Whilst she herself would never be able to return to the home in which her mother and father hailed, she grew up learning everything her parents had to teach her. Because of this, her own love of botany and her skill with a bow became prominent, serving her later in life.Much of her childhood was spent wandering her home, where she and her twin brother discovered all their was to see in Ala Mhigo. Every once in a while it led to the two getting into a bit of trouble. But more than anything, they became cherished memories the two of them could share, discovering spots all their own that they keep secret till this very day.Unfortunately, this peace would not last, with Ala Mhigo falling into unrest under Mad King Theodoric. Deciding to leave Ala Mhigo till things calmed saw the family moving to Ul'dah where both Zahra and Valdorn joined the Immortal Flames in hopes of learning new skills until they could someday return to Ala Mhigo.

But the wait would be longer than thought, as Garleans swooped in claiming Ala Mhigo and Gyr Abania as it's own. The two siblings seeing what was unfolding soon left to wander all in a goal of growing stronger to help liberate Ala Mhigo in the future. Zahra's wandering and penchant for healing soon led to her to studying in Sharlayan with a focus on aetheric healing, botany and herbalism. She hoped that by deepening her understanding of these skills would help her people in the long run, and whilst she was away that thought alone pushed her to continue her studies.Thus she threw herself into her studies, keeping in contact with her brother and listening for any information pertaining to Ala Mhigo and the resistance as often as possible. Eventually, the twins met up once more and decided it was time to return to their home and assist, both growing in their relative skills and magics. Zahra assisted with the resistance as a field medic, tending to those in the front line and even getting into combat herself alongside her brother.And whilst it was harrowing the two eventually saw a freed Ala Mhigo once more. Though, Zahra is more than aware that her work is far from done to return her home to what it once was.

lore : present.

At present, Zahra now splits her time between Old Sharlayan and Ala Mhigo. Though she does own a apartment in the Mist to rest between her travels and have a bit of a home for herself. She is currently researching and studying botany in hopes of making stronger plants more resilient to the arid climate of Ala Mhigo. Though in general she calls herself more of a general researcher as well, assisting those who need help, especially when it comes to her skills in healing and her knowledge of history.When she isn't knee deep in papers, research and books Zahra is known to help those who are in need of a healer for odd jobs, studies or even research purposes. Her adventures have lead her into long forgotten ruins and brought her closer to her past fighting the Garleans, though she would rather try and leave that in the past.

When she has time to herself, Zahra will wander often joking that it is in her blood at this point. She loves her home, she adores Sharlayan and she is making a difference helping people. But even still, their is so much world to see. So many questions to ask and seek answers to. And she knows deep down, she'll never stop wandering, though she is okay with that.Because now she has places to return to, which makes the journey with all the more.After a big change in her life, Zahra has found herself becoming a bit of a nomad once more, trying to find her place in the world once more. Wandering is in her blood, and healing others is something she was always meant to do.

And build a home for all.

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stand strong and unified

ala mhigan born and raised. zahra's home sweet home. she always makes time to visit and return when she is able to. perhaps you are an old friend? rival?liberation. zahra spent time as a field medic assisting with the ala mhigan resistance in hopes of liberating her home. could you have served with her? or perhaps she saved you from the brink of death?studious studium. zahra attended the studium in sharlayan to deepen her knowledge when it comes to healing, botany and herbalism. It isn't uncommon to return their for research or other matters..researcher extraordinaire. whilst zahra does specialize in healing, botany and herbalism, she is willing to help any of those who need information or help. Her overall knowledge of aether and magics may be a boon to you.wanderlust. there comes a time when the star calls for Zahra and she starts to wander, whether that be to see new sights, tend to patients on her travels or catch up with friends. Perhaps you have come across her in her travels....lets get you patched up. zahra is willing to patch up most folks if they come through her door. She also knows how to keep her mouth shut as well and when to not ask questions. So if you need a quiet and discreet healer, she maybe able to help...perfumer whilst not an expert yet, zahra does dabble in making perfumes. perhaps you want her to make you one? Or a lingering scent in the air caught your attention?stoic + controlled to some zahra may come off as a bit stoic, and in control of her emotions. rarely has anyone seen her angry or upset. bottling all that up cannot be good for anyone...

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a haven for the bold

raise up your hands and voices.

valdorn "val" showri.

twin brother.

summary. zahra's younger twin brother. where zahra is quiet and stoic, val is loud and expressive. and a bit of a flirt.

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kirshbia angelo.

ex-husband. | comrade.

summary. a mercenary that once served in the Ala Mhigan Resistance alongside Zahra who walked back into her life some time ago. the two became attached at the hip and were even married for a short time, but after some time decided to separate amicably. And still consider one another to be good friends.