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May. 3rd, 2025 09:30 pmPLAYER INFO
CHARACTER INFO
ARMADA SELECTION
Corsairs! While I think he could easily fit into both, Hythlodaeus's tendency to bend the rules and be a free spirit is better suited for the Corsairs. It would also be an interesting experience for him, since he's never seen the more negative sides of humanity. He would likely join a treasure hunting or exploring crew and be focused on exploration and discovery (despite it being interesting and definitely educational to observe criminals and such, actual harm to people would not sit well with him).
Also, the skull-and-bones flag would be a funny reference to his attitude towards death.
SAMPLE
Player: tonake
Age: 30
Invited by: Chips
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inepticons, or DM this journal
Current Characters: N/A
Age: 30
Invited by: Chips
Contact:
Current Characters: N/A
CHARACTER INFO
Character: Hythlodaeus
Canon: Final Fantasy XIV, some time before his and Emet-Selch's trip to Elpis.
Age: We have no canon age for him, but his people lived essentially forever, so he's conceivably anywhere from 100 to 10 000 years (or more). Based on his personality and other characters' perception of him I like to assume that the human equivalent would be late 20s/early 30s.
Background Information: The wiki gives a good enough summary of his background from the available canon information.
Personality:
1) Tell us about who your character is and what someone’s first impression would be upon meeting them.
Hythlodaeus is the head of the Bureau of the Architect, which is an institution in his society that's responsible for evaluating inventions (essentially). Despite this high station, he's very easy-going and prone to slacking off; people who meet him for the first time would not guess he holds an important position. Hythlodaeus is chatty, cheerful and gets along well with people; the first impression he gives is that of a pleasant and optimistic person with a good sense of humour, who is nevertheless not easily budged unless he wants to be.
2) What is a driving force your character has? What goals do they have, what motivates them, etc?
His main goal in life is to help his two best friends (Emet-Selch and Azem) realize their full potential, and so Hythlodaeus takes on a supportive role for those two. A lot of what he does is dictated by his desire to do what he thinks is best for his friends - up to and including breaking, or at least twisting, the law (when Azem goes on an unauthorized expedition, Hythlodaeus secretly gets them high-clearance information/supplies that he is NOT supposed to give to people without notifying higher authorities). It's not always directly helping like this, though: with Emet-Selch Hythlodaeus can be pushy, provocative or plain annoying. At one point he advises the protagonist to simply keep pestering Emet-Selch if they want something from him until he gives in; on another occasion, Hythlodaeus refuses to leave despite Emet's continuous attempts to ignore or grumble at him. (Regardless, this dynamic works for the both of them, so least said, soonest mended).
Hythlodaeus has his own interests as well: he expresses a fascination with the way the world is (mentioning that he enjoys watching the lifestream of souls), and seems to enjoy knowledge for knowledge's sake (unfortunately, I can't point to any concrete evidence in canon; it just feels like a logical extension of his other character traits and the way of interacting with his surroundings). If his focus in life wasn't already on his friends, the desire to Find Out And Observe Things would be his driving force. At the same time, one of the pillars of their society (as well as the focus of Hythlodaeus's job) is perfecting the world around them, so that desire for knowledge would be coupled with improving things as well.
3) What are their flaws as a character? What is something they've messed up, or have done that they regret?
Though Hythlodaeus likes people, he can be oblivious to what they feel deeper down and unintentionally make remarks that really hurt them (when Hermes laments the death of living creatures, Hythlodaeus tries to console him by saying it's a beautiful sight to see their souls return to the lifestream). He is implied to have a bit of a sociopathic edge, between the comment about death being beautiful and an incident when he maintains his easygoing and playful persona despite witnessing a soul try to destroy itself (it was a resolvable situation, but still). In general, he can be too accepting of what happens, especially if it does not concern him or people important to him.
Hythlodaeus can also be manipulative and pushy - usually out of good intentions and (in canon) only with Emet-Selch, but he has the potential to do that with other people.
As the head of his Bureau, he can also be Irresponsible with a capital I, dumping a lot of the work onto his deputy, especially the more mundane kind of work. And, while not directly a character flaw, he does have a customer service persona and can be nice to people, but insincerely. (His famous-in-fandom reaction to a concept he approved is "wow, amazing, it's totally useless!"; nevertheless, he did approve it because, well, someone worked hard on this, even if it's stupid and useless and he's tired of this.)
4) Optional: What is something unique and interesting about them, or what is a fun little tidbit that sets them apart from the crowd?
The most beautiful human on his planet.
Abilities & Inventory: The main ability to be nerfed is ~creation magicks~: his people can, technically, create anything and everything, although Hythlodaeus insists he is very bad at it (it's debatable how true that is). Hythlodaeus also possesses aethersight/soulsight: seeing the flow of lifeforce around him and the passage of souls to the Underworld and back again. This is another nerf, I think.
As for inventory: he normally wears long black robes and a white mask and wields a bow (if possible, I would like to keep it). For the rule of funny I would also like him to arrive with a pile of paperwork from his workdesk (item near him). I don't think there would be any use for it, but I do think it would be amusing.
Canon: Final Fantasy XIV, some time before his and Emet-Selch's trip to Elpis.
Age: We have no canon age for him, but his people lived essentially forever, so he's conceivably anywhere from 100 to 10 000 years (or more). Based on his personality and other characters' perception of him I like to assume that the human equivalent would be late 20s/early 30s.
Background Information: The wiki gives a good enough summary of his background from the available canon information.
Personality:
1) Tell us about who your character is and what someone’s first impression would be upon meeting them.
Hythlodaeus is the head of the Bureau of the Architect, which is an institution in his society that's responsible for evaluating inventions (essentially). Despite this high station, he's very easy-going and prone to slacking off; people who meet him for the first time would not guess he holds an important position. Hythlodaeus is chatty, cheerful and gets along well with people; the first impression he gives is that of a pleasant and optimistic person with a good sense of humour, who is nevertheless not easily budged unless he wants to be.
2) What is a driving force your character has? What goals do they have, what motivates them, etc?
His main goal in life is to help his two best friends (Emet-Selch and Azem) realize their full potential, and so Hythlodaeus takes on a supportive role for those two. A lot of what he does is dictated by his desire to do what he thinks is best for his friends - up to and including breaking, or at least twisting, the law (when Azem goes on an unauthorized expedition, Hythlodaeus secretly gets them high-clearance information/supplies that he is NOT supposed to give to people without notifying higher authorities). It's not always directly helping like this, though: with Emet-Selch Hythlodaeus can be pushy, provocative or plain annoying. At one point he advises the protagonist to simply keep pestering Emet-Selch if they want something from him until he gives in; on another occasion, Hythlodaeus refuses to leave despite Emet's continuous attempts to ignore or grumble at him. (Regardless, this dynamic works for the both of them, so least said, soonest mended).
Hythlodaeus has his own interests as well: he expresses a fascination with the way the world is (mentioning that he enjoys watching the lifestream of souls), and seems to enjoy knowledge for knowledge's sake (unfortunately, I can't point to any concrete evidence in canon; it just feels like a logical extension of his other character traits and the way of interacting with his surroundings). If his focus in life wasn't already on his friends, the desire to Find Out And Observe Things would be his driving force. At the same time, one of the pillars of their society (as well as the focus of Hythlodaeus's job) is perfecting the world around them, so that desire for knowledge would be coupled with improving things as well.
3) What are their flaws as a character? What is something they've messed up, or have done that they regret?
Though Hythlodaeus likes people, he can be oblivious to what they feel deeper down and unintentionally make remarks that really hurt them (when Hermes laments the death of living creatures, Hythlodaeus tries to console him by saying it's a beautiful sight to see their souls return to the lifestream). He is implied to have a bit of a sociopathic edge, between the comment about death being beautiful and an incident when he maintains his easygoing and playful persona despite witnessing a soul try to destroy itself (it was a resolvable situation, but still). In general, he can be too accepting of what happens, especially if it does not concern him or people important to him.
Hythlodaeus can also be manipulative and pushy - usually out of good intentions and (in canon) only with Emet-Selch, but he has the potential to do that with other people.
As the head of his Bureau, he can also be Irresponsible with a capital I, dumping a lot of the work onto his deputy, especially the more mundane kind of work. And, while not directly a character flaw, he does have a customer service persona and can be nice to people, but insincerely. (His famous-in-fandom reaction to a concept he approved is "wow, amazing, it's totally useless!"; nevertheless, he did approve it because, well, someone worked hard on this, even if it's stupid and useless and he's tired of this.)
4) Optional: What is something unique and interesting about them, or what is a fun little tidbit that sets them apart from the crowd?
The most beautiful human on his planet.
Abilities & Inventory: The main ability to be nerfed is ~creation magicks~: his people can, technically, create anything and everything, although Hythlodaeus insists he is very bad at it (it's debatable how true that is). Hythlodaeus also possesses aethersight/soulsight: seeing the flow of lifeforce around him and the passage of souls to the Underworld and back again. This is another nerf, I think.
As for inventory: he normally wears long black robes and a white mask and wields a bow (if possible, I would like to keep it). For the rule of funny I would also like him to arrive with a pile of paperwork from his workdesk (item near him). I don't think there would be any use for it, but I do think it would be amusing.
ARMADA SELECTION
Corsairs! While I think he could easily fit into both, Hythlodaeus's tendency to bend the rules and be a free spirit is better suited for the Corsairs. It would also be an interesting experience for him, since he's never seen the more negative sides of humanity. He would likely join a treasure hunting or exploring crew and be focused on exploration and discovery (despite it being interesting and definitely educational to observe criminals and such, actual harm to people would not sit well with him).
Also, the skull-and-bones flag would be a funny reference to his attitude towards death.
SAMPLE
Test Drive Sample: TDM; I feel bad that I posted so late that I don't have many tags o(--(
Questions: Can't think of any rn :'D
Questions: Can't think of any rn :'D
Expiation app
Aug. 18th, 2023 04:32 pmPlayer: tonake
Contact: inepticons @ plurk
Age: 28
Current Characters: N/A
Character Name: Hythlodaeus
Character Canon: Final Fantasy XIV
Canon Point: Ye Olden Times during his life
Age: Not stated, but probably at least a few hundred years.
Crime: Breaking his promise to his best friends and leaving for the afterlife without them.
Background: Wiki link! Please let me know if it's sufficient or if more elaboration is needed.
Personality: Hythlodaeus is cheerful, easygoing, and a little mischievous, but also steadfast and very devoted to his friends (most of all Azem and Hades). Those two are a big part of his life and the focal point of his character, to the point that Hythlodaeus sees the meaning of his life in helping them realize their potential, and the three even make a promise to only depart for the afterlife (they are mostly immortal, so death is kind of a personal choice) together. As the "supporter" of the trio, Hythlodaeus tends to downplay his own strengths; he gives up the position of Emet-Selch to Hades (believing him to be the better candidate) remarks that he is "a complete pedastrian" when it comes to using magic, and tends to make self-deprecating jokes about his prowess in battle (they are completely unsubstantiated).
His personality is most starkly visible in his interactions with Hades, serving as a kind of foil to his best friend; while Hades is serious and no-nonsense to the point of being terse, Hythlodaeus is always light-hearted in his banter, sociable and quick-witted. That's just the surface layer, though; Hythlodaeus is also very perceptive and persuasive, talking people around to his point of view and oftentimes thinking ahead of their reaction. While he loves his people and cares about them, Hythlodaeus is also a little distant on some level, and certainly less empathic than his friends (for example, he cheerfully describes someone's idea as being absolutely useless, but mentions not saying that to their face because he was also endeared by their enthusiasm). He generally prefers to take the role of the bystander, the observer, the supporter and to some minor degree, and in certain circumstances, the manipulator; the writer for the series describes him as someone who could be scary when you think about it. Hythlodaeus describes death as something beautiful to watch (much to the dismay of another character); though he is by no means evil or violent, he views the world differently enough to be unsettling to others if it's ever not offset by his social butterfly nature.
Hythlodaeus also doesn't hold much regard for rules and focuses on the end result instead; in one instance he provides Azem with highly classified information (which he shouldn't), just so that they can go punch a volcano without waiting to consult with their colleagues (which Azem shouldn't).
Abilities: Seeing the souls of other people and the aetheric (magic-molecular) composition of objects. He is also a very skilled archer and, despite his words, can cast some pretty powerful battle-oriented magic: such as imbuing his arrows with elemental force to make his shots more powerful, creating a very strong explosion (or a line of them), and healing someone to full health or bringing them to consciousness from a faint. In terms of impact power, he could probably destroy and level one or two-storey buildings (like a farm house or a cottage), possibly something bigger if he put his back into it. His restorative powers are inferred from in-game abilities which don't get a proper explanation and serve a gameplay function more so than anything else; in reality, it probably means that he can quickly heal wounds that can heal on their own (so lost limbs or lethal wounds are beyond his capability).
Inventory: Just his clothes (black robe, white mask) and possibly his bow.
Samples: TDM post one and TDM post two.
Questions: None that I could think of right now!
Contact: inepticons @ plurk
Age: 28
Current Characters: N/A
Character Name: Hythlodaeus
Character Canon: Final Fantasy XIV
Canon Point: Ye Olden Times during his life
Age: Not stated, but probably at least a few hundred years.
Crime: Breaking his promise to his best friends and leaving for the afterlife without them.
Background: Wiki link! Please let me know if it's sufficient or if more elaboration is needed.
Personality: Hythlodaeus is cheerful, easygoing, and a little mischievous, but also steadfast and very devoted to his friends (most of all Azem and Hades). Those two are a big part of his life and the focal point of his character, to the point that Hythlodaeus sees the meaning of his life in helping them realize their potential, and the three even make a promise to only depart for the afterlife (they are mostly immortal, so death is kind of a personal choice) together. As the "supporter" of the trio, Hythlodaeus tends to downplay his own strengths; he gives up the position of Emet-Selch to Hades (believing him to be the better candidate) remarks that he is "a complete pedastrian" when it comes to using magic, and tends to make self-deprecating jokes about his prowess in battle (they are completely unsubstantiated).
His personality is most starkly visible in his interactions with Hades, serving as a kind of foil to his best friend; while Hades is serious and no-nonsense to the point of being terse, Hythlodaeus is always light-hearted in his banter, sociable and quick-witted. That's just the surface layer, though; Hythlodaeus is also very perceptive and persuasive, talking people around to his point of view and oftentimes thinking ahead of their reaction. While he loves his people and cares about them, Hythlodaeus is also a little distant on some level, and certainly less empathic than his friends (for example, he cheerfully describes someone's idea as being absolutely useless, but mentions not saying that to their face because he was also endeared by their enthusiasm). He generally prefers to take the role of the bystander, the observer, the supporter and to some minor degree, and in certain circumstances, the manipulator; the writer for the series describes him as someone who could be scary when you think about it. Hythlodaeus describes death as something beautiful to watch (much to the dismay of another character); though he is by no means evil or violent, he views the world differently enough to be unsettling to others if it's ever not offset by his social butterfly nature.
Hythlodaeus also doesn't hold much regard for rules and focuses on the end result instead; in one instance he provides Azem with highly classified information (which he shouldn't), just so that they can go punch a volcano without waiting to consult with their colleagues (which Azem shouldn't).
Abilities: Seeing the souls of other people and the aetheric (magic-molecular) composition of objects. He is also a very skilled archer and, despite his words, can cast some pretty powerful battle-oriented magic: such as imbuing his arrows with elemental force to make his shots more powerful, creating a very strong explosion (or a line of them), and healing someone to full health or bringing them to consciousness from a faint. In terms of impact power, he could probably destroy and level one or two-storey buildings (like a farm house or a cottage), possibly something bigger if he put his back into it. His restorative powers are inferred from in-game abilities which don't get a proper explanation and serve a gameplay function more so than anything else; in reality, it probably means that he can quickly heal wounds that can heal on their own (so lost limbs or lethal wounds are beyond his capability).
Inventory: Just his clothes (black robe, white mask) and possibly his bow.
Samples: TDM post one and TDM post two.
Questions: None that I could think of right now!
Reverie Profile
Oct. 2nd, 2021 09:19 am
Hythlodaeus
Final Fantasy XIV
tonake
inepticons @ plurk
tonake
inepticons @ plurk
Peryton
⯌ Physical changes
Deer antlers, feathers on the arms ("wings"), bird tail.
⯌ Mental changes n/a
⯌ Other
⯌ Mental changes n/a
⯌ Other
OOC Info: Permissions
⯌ Backtag
y
⯌ Fourthwall n
⯌ Shipping y
⯌ Smut y
⯌ Violence y, but let's negotiate!
⯌ Off-Limits Parasites/bug stuff, images of spiders (okayish with text), outright snuff and such. I am usually fine with a lot of things if we just discuss it first, though, so please reach out if you have any Crime Scenarios! o/
⯌ Other I live in Russia so my timezone is Hell (CST-10).
⯌ Fourthwall n
⯌ Shipping y
⯌ Smut y
⯌ Violence y, but let's negotiate!
⯌ Off-Limits Parasites/bug stuff, images of spiders (okayish with text), outright snuff and such. I am usually fine with a lot of things if we just discuss it first, though, so please reach out if you have any Crime Scenarios! o/
⯌ Other I live in Russia so my timezone is Hell (CST-10).
IC Character Info
⯌ Inmate Name
Hythlodaeus
⯌ Inmate Designation Accomplice
⯌ Inmate Age ????? (several thousand, probably)
⯌ Cell Block your team, basically!! you can add the team color if you'd like
⯌ Crimes Worst chief in the history of the Bureau, if you ask Emet-Selch. Abuse of power, smuggling/theft, defying orders and protocol.
⯌ Inmate Designation Accomplice
⯌ Inmate Age ????? (several thousand, probably)
⯌ Cell Block your team, basically!! you can add the team color if you'd like
⯌ Crimes Worst chief in the history of the Bureau, if you ask Emet-Selch. Abuse of power, smuggling/theft, defying orders and protocol.
imeeji cr chart
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Imeeji poetry dump
Jan. 20th, 2021 04:18 pmwhat it says on the tin my lads
i'll figure out the formatting later
i'll figure out the formatting later
Imeeji IC Inbox
Dec. 6th, 2020 05:14 pmAvalon Info+Permissions
Nov. 12th, 2020 02:56 pm
Hythlodaeus
Final Fantasy XIV
AOL: @notarchitect
Familiar: Amaro (formerly firebird)
Magic: Alchemy/Animal (formerly Cognitive/Light)
AOL: @notarchitect
Familiar: Amaro (formerly firebird)
Magic: Alchemy/Animal (formerly Cognitive/Light)
Abilities
⯌ Animal magic.
Talk to animals, transform into animals. Can persuade animals to do something.
⯌ Alchemy. Transmutation, transfiguration, and fast-pass potion brewing.
⯌ Alchemy. Transmutation, transfiguration, and fast-pass potion brewing.
Appearance and Notes
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Very tall; a good 7 ft / 210 cm.
⯌ Wears a simple white half-mask in public.
⯌ Long white hair, usually done up or braided.
⯌ Very chatty, strikes up conversations easily. Prone to a certain kind of philosophizing. Enjoys wordplay. Speaker of nonsense.
⯌ Big pacifist; will avoid fighting if he can. Cannot abide unnecessary violence. Likely won't take it even if you tell him it's necessary violence.
⯌ Will put random garbage in his mouth.
⯌ Wears a simple white half-mask in public.
⯌ Long white hair, usually done up or braided.
⯌ Very chatty, strikes up conversations easily. Prone to a certain kind of philosophizing. Enjoys wordplay. Speaker of nonsense.
⯌ Big pacifist; will avoid fighting if he can. Cannot abide unnecessary violence. Likely won't take it even if you tell him it's necessary violence.
⯌ Will put random garbage in his mouth.
Out-of-Character
⯌ Backtag
Go ahead! I backtag, too.
⯌ Fourthwall No.
⯌ Threadhopping Please ask my partner first; I am usually more than okay with it.
⯌ Fourthwall No.
⯌ Threadhopping Please ask my partner first; I am usually more than okay with it.
In-Character
⯌ Physical Contact
Go ahead! He's touchy-feely.
⯌ Mental Contact Prepare for a mental conversation.
⯌ Flirt Sure. He might flirt back sometimes.
⯌ Fight Yes, but you will likely have to fight Emet-Selch instead. Or afterwards.
⯌ Injury Minor is a-ok, for more serious please contact me!
⯌ Death No.
⯌ Other Long bread.
⯌ Mental Contact Prepare for a mental conversation.
⯌ Flirt Sure. He might flirt back sometimes.
⯌ Fight Yes, but you will likely have to fight Emet-Selch instead. Or afterwards.
⯌ Injury Minor is a-ok, for more serious please contact me!
⯌ Death No.
⯌ Other Long bread.
[pokespe] List of crimes (ongoing)
Oct. 26th, 2020 11:01 am- Property damage (dripped on sofa at Pokecenter)
- Is it littering if you throw up on the sidewalk
- Arson (Hien's arm)
- Illegal posession of firearms
- Injury (shot Hien)
- Technical kidnapping (Toki)
- Do booty shorts count as public indecency
- Property damage (radio tower; accomplice)
- Property damage (cemetery tower; accomplice to Hien)
- Littering (again. Thanks, Hien)
- Arson (the hospital; breaking Toki out)
- Breaking in (gym in Melona)