Soliam Murr

Wanderer I Warfarer
A man of venerable age, yet outstanding passion. His feet have yet to stall in his journey, and his eyes in their crimson gaze have yet to part away from that distant horizon.

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- Full Name: Soliam Murr
- Race: Xaela Au Ra
- Age: 69
- Gender: Cis Male
- Height: 7'2"
- Sexuality: Pansexual, Poly-Am
- Relationship Status: Open Marriage
- Occupation: Adventuring Consultant of The Heroes' Journey, Freelancer, Veteran
- Personality: Proud, Hedonistic, Jovial, ThoughtfulLikes: The exploration of new lands, mountain climbing, stargazing, cold climes, a good fight, good company, his loved ones.Dislikes: Pride without Wisdom, Strength without Compassion, the disregard of others and their experiences. Closed minds. Inflexible egos.


----------------------------------------------------To tell the tale as he would, the elder Xaela was born a Murr, an isolationist tribe hailing from the distant skies above, seated within a cluster of floating islands in which they called their home. A peaceful, harmonious tribe. they hold a devotion to faith as zealous as their abhorrence towards conflict, leading a life sequestered away from the Earth, believing that all below are sinful warmongers seeking only to destroy. For eras uncountable, their lives had been undisturbed by outside forces, and Soliam's youth was filled with naught but love, mirth, and a serenity they could never imagine being without.


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And yet it has been over 50 summers since Soliam had fallen from that world. Made into an Exile, his home had now been hidden away within the vastness of the skies above, never to be held within his grasp and his gaze ever again.
Thereupon he underwent a journey brimming with hardship, and he learned what it truly meant to be a denizen of this supposed 'forbidden land' his ancestors had shunned. He knew what it meant to sin, to accept and embrace conflict, to have his heart be torn apart at every corner by decisions he has regretted to this very day. He partook of the world's numerous wars and gained an insatiable love for battle, forever etching his once pure heart as his war-torn scars do upon his body. But just as he learned to sin, he too beheld the beauty of the star known as Hydaelyn.
For he bore witness to the towering heights of her mountains reaching for the heavens.
The immenseness of her oceans and it's brilliance as the sun reflects against it's surface.
The vibrancy of her cities teeming with life he never could have imagined, whose people held stories unimaginable to a man whose worldview consisted only of the skies.Soliam had learned that there was more to life than the simplicity of faith and peace alone. That hardship is what builds character, and that to be at peace with nothing is a life not worth living.Now tempered by his experiences, he retains still that spirit and want for adventure. Nowadays, enjoying all that life has to offer, and desiring to share those sights that could never leave his soul.

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Explorer - An experienced outdoorsman and wanderer, Soliam to this day has a habit of finding himself in the middle of nowhere. Whether it'd be mountains, jungles, or even the odd desert or snowscape, one may very well bump into the old man in a retreat from civilization. Just the same, this skillset is also up for hire, should one be so inclined to trek into the wildlands of Eorzea, one could go no wrong with a guide at their side.Veteran - Despite hailing from a tribe whom abhors the very concept of conflict, Soliam has instead found himself rather enamored with it, having partaken in several campaigns throughout Eorzean history of various scale. The list includes the Ala Mhigan Civil War, it's subsequent occupation, the invasion of Garlemald unto Eorzea, and the tail end of the Bozjan Resistance to name but a few. Outside of war, combat is as much a vice for him as any other. Even to this day his age has nary slowed him down against his younger peers. Action speaks louder than words many say, and there are few better ways to learn of the old man than to challenge him to a duel.Warfarer - A self proclaimed "Warfarer", the elder is a veritable master of a myriad weapons and martial arts, having gathered the lessons of war and battle throughout his life and combining them to form one single vocation. Though he does not go so far as to call it a "Job" formally, he finds himself yearning to part this knowledge unto someone worthy. Experience is a valuable thing after all.Fight-Fanatic - Even with bones oft to ache 'pon strenuous exertion, the elder is never one to turn down a challenge or two. He's fought many a duel and is no stranger to the prizes of a tourney here and there. If you're the type to size one up and throw done your glove, you'll find the elder would reciprocate in kind.Multifaceted - A man of the people; The elder Xaela has had the honest pleasure of befriending and connecting with souls of various walks of life. To this day, he has maintained many such friendships with peoples old and young and to those who have been lost he always makes ample time to pay his respects at a given opportunity. If you're looking for connections into other circles, seeking a means to make acquaintances to a certain discipline, or even find someone who may know of an old master or two, you may just be surprised how well travelled the Murr really is.Flexibile - As it stands, Soliam has a fairly flexible history which can work around anyone who wishes to interact with him, and the man himself is just as malleable to suit another character's needs. If you have any other such ideas that you would like to work with Sol, send me a tell and we can get to discussing!

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