intro   Slaine Lenox, also known in some circles as "The Night Runner", is a son of the Skatay Range and a wandering ronin.

out of character

  Timezone    EST (Eastern Standard)
  Server    NA Crystal, Diabolos
  Style    Multi-paragraph
  In-game or Discord    In-game preferably

Hi there! I go by   Esper    (she/her) - any of those aliases will work for me. I like RPing most themes, from slice-of-life, adventure, combat, romance, dark and mature RP. I prefer not to RP with anyone below the age of 21. Overpowered characters, voidsent-born, genetically engineered, Warrior of Light, Scion or echo oriented characters - you may do whatever you wish, but leave my character off your list of potential contacts. IC does not equal OOC.  Hooks are important.    No metagaming or godmodding. What you read in this carrd should not be applicable knowledge to your character. Lore bending OK, lore breaking is a no-no.

short faq

  Do you require Mare?    No. I work too hard on this character not to have IC vanilla glams. I'm very console friendly.

  Can we headcanon pre-written history?    No.

  Do you pursue romance RP currently?    No.

  Honor system or dice roll?    I prefer dice roll with a simple d20 to keep things fair. The honor system only works for my close friends whom I have RPed with and trust. No godmodding or permanent maim/injury even death. I use combat as a tool to further develop relationships.

  ERP?    No. I may be able to redirect you to a brothel or two, if that is what you are looking for!

history

† full history

Slaine Lenox (real name Axel) was born in the Muruc village as a sickly Veena Viera and raised in the shadow of a legendary Warder father whose expectations were impossible to meet. Because of these expectations and harsh training, he eventually left the forest and Green Word behind, abandoning a life that demanded strength he did not have and obedience he could not endure.When he conscripted into the Garlean military, Slaine learned quickly that survival mattered more than honor. He was drawn into illegal racing circuits under the alias “The Night Runner”, binding himself to the machine with forbidden technology and trading pieces of his life for speed and escape. When he was deployed to Othard as a soldier, he ultimately deserted his post after witnessing the true cost of obedience, living for years in hiding beneath the weight of a massacre he did not choose but could not escape.Although the curse was inevitably broken, the scars remained. He now operates out of Ishgard as an information agent. Slaine does not fight for glory, ideology, or redemption, but to protect those placed under his care. Whatever he has left, he spends making sure others survive impossible odds.

† the path of separation

Slaine practices a “survival doctrine” style than a traditional samurai ryuha. It is called “The Path of Separation”, rooted in the collision of Warder discipline mixed with Garlean infantry tactics. Think of it as a diasporic-coded style–far removed from its ancestors, but surface-wise and stylistically, extremely similar. It is characterized by short, interception-based cuts, prioritizing space control and survival of his charge over honor or 1v1 dueling. Spiritually (and executionally) he fights like a Hingan-born samurai. Slaine uses three core psychological states during battle, shifting from dissociated, mechanical lethality, and self-sacrificial ferocity. His doctrine embodies the desperate efficiency of a soldier trained for a war that never fully resolved. Slaine was mentored by a man named Kensei Takahashi, a Hingan samurai defector who had assimilated into the Garlean military.

biography

the night runner

❛ The pine teaches silence, the rock teaches stillness, the lake teaches reflection. ❜

† core details

  •   name    slaine lenox

  •   alias    axel huorlwesfv, the night runner

  •   age    83-90 hyuran years

  •   marital status    taken

  •   pronouns    he/him

  •   species    veena viera

  •  sexuality   heterosexual

  •   origin    muruc village, skatay foothills

  •   location    the Empyreum

  PERSONALITY    Not as outgoing as you might expect, Slaine is very much a lone wolf in his own right. In private, the man is strictly disciplined with his routine for good reason. He is diligent, open minded and hard-working. More often than not, he abides by rules at face value.  VIERA   Despite his general appearance and Eastern flavor, Slaine very much carries on the traditions and attitudes of his people. For all he may reject, he cannot completely erase his blood, or his upbringing.

† biography

Slaine is a Veena Viera originating from the Muruc Village in the Skatay Foothills. Born and raised to be a Warder (Guardian) of great prowess, Slaine chose an unconventional path for your average Viera. Instead of embracing his destiny of protecting his people, he decided to enlist as a soldier. He rarely speaks of his past in detail. Nowadays, he works in several places to make ends meet–whether that be gathering information, bodyguarding, or hosting at a late night club–Slaine finds himself in a variety of situations.

† appearance

  •   eyes    pale blue, pale white

  •   hair    red (dyed), white (original)

  •   languages    common, vieran (skatay dialect), old hingan (broken)

  •   weapon    gedatsu-maru (liberation blade)

  APPEARANCE    Slaine is a taller height for male Viera. He is a lean and fit man that pays close attention to harmony between mind and body--training is of utmost importance to the Viera. His body is conditioned meticulously for endurance purposes. Most other Mist-sensitive Viera would recognize that he has a much weaker constitution and compensates by a constant, disciplined level of training. Slaine has an intricate and colorful irezumi tattoo on his right shoulder down to his arm; it does not signify an allegiance to a particular criminal group.

† the night runner

  •   engine type    4-cylinder, 1.8L, k-engine (magitek), high-comp combustion (magitek delete)

  •   transmission    six-speed manual

  •   top speed    200mph (321 km/h)

  •   power    260hp @ 11000RPM

  •   fuel system    ceruleum direct injection, aether-based ????? (flex fuel, ratio unknown)

  •   manufacturer    lenox motorsports

  PROJECT NIGHTRUNNER    While most Garlean vehicles are silent, anti-gravity marvels designed for comfort, this chassis (Novus D) was stripped of its safety systems and "illegally rebuilt" (Novus R) for one purpose: connection. All "magitek" driver assists, hover-thrusters, and superchargers were removed. In their place is a high-compression combustion engine tuned to scream at 11,000 RPM. Instead of hovering, it claws at the pavement and takes advantage of its weight distribution to maximize speed. It was designed and rebuilt to be a machine that demands a pilot, not a passenger.The Novus R has instant throttle response and no "magitek lag" and is a "tin can" that has no armor or safety guard. Slaine is a technical driver more than someone who cares about drag racing. The real-life equivalent of this car is largely recognizable to any enthusiast, but if you need more information click here. As an OOC note, if you're suspecting Initial D, you would be correct.

bonds

† sinead bellerose

—  half sister, menace

Related by blood and recently discovered, Slaine finds himself trying to understand his long lost sister. Slaine is protective of his older sibling and always bails her out of bad situations.

† mori

—  companion, pet

A stray silkie that Slaine found in Thanalan that refuses to leave his side. His car's detailer. The name "Mori" was given to it by Slaine. Mori sleeps comfortably knowing that The Night Runner is spotless.

† seraphina cantatrix

—  employer, lover

Seraphina, an information broker situated in Ishgard, is not only his employer, but the woman he has his heart set on. What started as a casual affair grew into something more--now Slaine can't imagine his life without her. Where Seraphina is, Slaine trails not far behind.

† cazu kubaya

—  close friend

A sister-like figure in Slaine's life. While their relationship is seemingly tumultuous and rowdy on the surface, Slaine harbors a deep care for Cazu's happiness and well-being.

† Yira Zwhan

—  confidant, fortune teller

Slaine finds a lot of comfort and solace in Yira's advice. After Yira shed light on details of his father's whereabouts, he finds himself drawn to her wisdom and ability to read the stars. She is a definite visit when he is in Tural.

bonds  
  ㅤaeneas sante  ㅤrelationshipjob broker
  ㅤsilvane vouix  ㅤrelationshipex-employer @ wisteria

hooks

† children of othard

He has a massive appreciation and love for Far Eastern culture and etiquette. You’ll find him in establishments like tea houses or izakaya. If you are a character of this background, he’s likely to take interest in you. Think of him as a second generation character of Eastern influence, having been exposed but not truly immersed in it.

† innovation

Slaine is looking at alternative fuel or power sources for his vehicle. Whether that be aether, electrope, different mixture of ceruleum–there’s gotta be a way to get the car back to pushing powerful speeds. Perhaps your character is an engineer that can help him?

† nightlife

Slaine can also be found at nightclubs or fight clubs depending on his mood! Partying is a way this character likes to relax. If you see him there, feel free to approach - I’m usually IC. Having a casual convo and drink with a stranger is all good; but please note he will not oblige flirtation or advances!

† picking parts

Slaine has quite a few magitek vehicles in his stable. When not training his body or working other jobs, he is making routine maintenance and repairs on all of them. He has a specific interest in exploring Garlean wastelands of magitek junk and beyond, as well as black market items. If your character can assist with parting out old decommissioned warmachina, he would be greatly interested in it!

romance?

I hate writing huge paragraphs about this. I want to preface this by saying NO MEANS NO. remember this for any type of roleplay you are trying to pursue. All my characters are monogamous by choice and will not participate in polyamory, harems, or open relationships. Do not mix IC and OOC, I am happily engaged.Slaine is canonly single, I'm not sure if he's looking at the moment, but I am open to anything. Character chemistry is important so it's best you not force it. I do not multi-ship but my other OCs are in other romances. I GPOSE a lot of OOC situations or just "pretty" pictures with friends. If any of that bothers you, it's best to not bring up your interest in romancing him. I play the slow burn game and if that's not your style, feel free to move on.

  Character-specific notes    Slaine is heterosexual, meaning he is attracted to AFAB/female presenting characters. He has a racial preference for Viera but I am open to anything. I don't regularly ERP and prefer fade to black to move story along.