Nico'to
Taatalir

 
 
  Wild shrieks knife through the deep   Natureless creatures — perverted and evil.     From foul nests rise; a vermin tide. Teeth bared, clawing the air. Sin wrapped in sinew, the rats do not fear you. In slaughter's keep —   the piper weeps.


balmung,     crystal data center


discord + in-game

          ✓ walk ups.             ✓ tells.             ✓ dark rp.             ✓ mature rp.             ✓ nsfw rp.


Nico'to Taatalir; a Keeper with a roguish disposition and a reputation for being a well-practiced thief and then some. Ears remain fixed and focused on those nearest him as eyes scan his surroundings with his back to the wall and his feet pointed to the nearest exit — should trouble befall him. Agile and focused, Nico'to is the one people come to if they seek a problem or search for a solution —Of which, a Keeper has many.

" Steel's gonna be what ends enemies,

but it's gold that makes friends — savvy? "

UPDATED: 05/23/2024



general.




     name       nico'to taatalir    aliases      Talleyman, Nic    age      late-twenties    nameday      20th Sun of the Fifth Umbral Moon    height      5'10"    weight      170 ponze    gender      cis male, he/him    class      rogue, archer, viper

    species      Keeper of the Moon    birth place      The Black shroud    clan      Unaffiliated    residence      Gridania, east shroud    profession      Fixer    occupation      Owner of The Talley    patron deity      Oschon, sometimes     orientation       bisexual


combat stats.


•    intelligence  ◈◈◈◈◈◈◇◇◇◇

•    wisdom        ◈◈◈◈◇◇◇◇◇◇

•    charisma      ◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◇◇


•    dexterity       ◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◇◇

•    strength        ◈◈◈◈◈◈◇◇◇◇

•    constitution   ◈◈◈◈◈◇◇◇◇◇


•    Magic            ◈◈◈◇◇◇◇◇◇◇

•    defense         ◈◈◈◈◈◇◇◇◇◇

•    Stealth           ◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◇

" Truth and hail, tooth and nail, murky water covers all.
Led by fire, led by fate, murky water covers all.
Snakes in palm trees oscillate, murky water covers all.
Dizzy us, manipulate, Feel the power, start to fall.
Kill my brother, curse my name, Murky water covers all.
"


  STATUS EFFECTS, ALLERGIES, & AFFLICTIONS    •  Cloud mallow pollen causes a severe reaction, fatal.•  Aether described as earthy, muddled, and dampened.


*    ▊▊   voice claim:    Taron Egerton & Connor Mason.


                            play me    



    auditory      Accented with clipped words, with a fluid and low tenor. Does not often raise his voice, but when he does it's loud and sharp.    olfactory      No perfumes or cologne. He has an earthy, clean scent. Like salt, oak moss, and leather. It's faint, with a pinch of smoky sage in his drift.


social stats.


nico'to is not immutable, these stats change over time.

   Passive                          Assertive  
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   Foolish                            Clever  
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   Serious                            Playful  
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   Spiteful                            Kind  
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   Pessimistic                    Optimistic  
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   Realistic                            Creative  
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   Impulsive                        Cautious  
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   Irrational                          Logical  
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   Devious                            Honest  
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         Lazy                            Ambitious  
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rat thief   |   prince of nothing   |   talleyman

the soul.





     the personality     


Nico'to is an asshole; a shithead. A puckish rogue, if you will.He's rude, unapologetic and as foul-mouthy as he is manipulative. the Keeper is carved out of the unforgiving edges that left their indelible mark upon him after a lifetime of hardship and struggle. but it's a duality that defines him — the carefree wild child of the Twelveswood, and the hardened rogue of Ul'dah's unforgiving streets. But beneath a charismatic veneer lies an ever-present ambition — a relentless drive to carve a piece of this so-called good life out for himself and those he keeps close.He is a contradictory figure; ever-shifting and adapting as his keen senses help him gain an intuitive understanding of those who traverse the darker corners of busy city-state streets. Despite his successes, he yearns for a place within the tangled roots of the Black Shroud and the life he had stolen from him, finding himself drawn back to it time and time again.At the present, something is — different. Rumors speak about how the Keeper ventured into the Shroud and came back... changed. Fresh scars, a broken leg and empty eyes only scratch the surface.



& verse.


these verses are ever-shifting and arcs are active and currently in play...

    the talleyman    

Nico'to is an intermediary, the middleman between a contract worth a pretty coin and the people who want to see that coin in their pockets.He's a well-connected fencer, smuggler, and information broker who operates out of     the Talley     — applying his trade to the major city-states and the nearest black market or tradepost.Ready to pay a visit to the Talleyman?

    the shroud keeper    

Cleansed of Woodsin — the once binding force that severed his ties to the Shroud, Nico'to stands at the precipice of a profound reunion with his roots in the Twelveswood.Though now unfamiliar with the whispers of the ancient trees and the shadows they cast, Nico'to yearns to tread upon the familiar soil of his roots, and reforge his connection with the forest and unveil the purpose that now eludes him within its depths.

    the rat thief    

Nico'to spent his teen and adult years making a living working for the Syndicate. A small-time info broker even at a young age, listening and reporting to the Monetarists who paid him. Eventually he would go into business for himself. He's got a talent for blending in, even in plain sight. And being light on his feet, he's able to slip past most anyone undetected..If you're looking for a thief for your next heist, Nico's your guy.

    the hunted    

(   A continuation of The Shroud Keeper   )The taste of newfound freedom is short-lived as a relentless bounty hunter closed in on Nico'to, capturing and crippling him. Imprisoned and hooked back onto the haunting influence of Somnus, Nico'to endures a harrowing ordeal that tests the limits of his resilience, discovering more than he could have ever imagined.In time, Nico'to will emerge from the shadows with a newfound determination; eager to settle the score.

miscellaneous.



& key items.


important items commonly found in his inventory.



engage.



What is learned here may not be intended to be known by your character unless stated agreed upon otherwise . . .having an in-game character act on knowledge that the player has access to, but the character should not
is considered metagaming and will be ignored.

"I don't wanna be somethin' m'not t'stay alive..."

hooks.


possible avenues to convene.


    druthers    


›    requirements:    This is an open-world rp spot, which is available for everyone. Details here.


This tavern is sheltered by the Shroud, imparting a sense of peace and tranquility to all within. It is for this reason — as much as Buscarron's ale and yarns of adventure — that wayfarers from across the realm find respite at these tables.Nico'to is one such individual who ventures forth to the druthers, ever watchful of the growing crowds.



    lost boy    


›    requirements:    must take place during   the shroud keeper   arc.
While I prefer writing with fellow Keepers, but I would genuinely love to write with anyone who calls the Black Shroud their home.


With his Woodsin purged from his spirit, Nico'to returns to the Shroud with a newfound purpose and lighter feet. He's unfamiliar with the boughs that have changed since the Calamity, and he's looking to refamiliarize himself, maybe even cross a few paths and make new friends... or possible enemies.



    connections    


›    requirements:    tailored toward morally-grey characters, can take place at any time, anywhere.


Nico'to seeks after like-minded individuals with a penchant for the shadows. Whether a fellow rogue, thief, or someone entangled in the web of intrigue, those who navigate the darker corners of Eorzea may find a kindred spirit in the Keeper.



    brotherhood    


›    requirements:    must be shroud-based miqo'te


With the return to the Shroud and rejoining the Ashenshroud, Nico'to seeks brotherhood among his fellow wandering moonbrothers beneath ancient sentinel and path alike. Hunting, camping, fighting, drinking, maybe all in one go, he's eager to find kinship with his fellow Miqo'te.



dark/mature RP hooks.


the following hooks include mature/dark roleplay avenues. you have been (gently) warned.

" gossip. spreads like wildfire... "

GOSSIP & RUMORS


these are active and currently in play, building development for Nico'to...


"    Wager if you cross 'im in a knife game, you're either losin' gil or leavin' with a new scar.    "

"    I wouldn't want to get in the pits with that one. Have you seen him fight? Cuz I have. Keeper like that's got no honor, no rules. Fights dirty. He's a proper scrap catte.    "

"    The Shroud? Hah! You'd think a Keeper's been raised under a rock! I overheard him talkin' once, clueless about the Twelveswood, like he's not been back since the Calamity. How can a Keeper not know their own backyard, right? It seems like the Talleyman's got a blind spot — and it's called The Shroud.    "

"    Mind yer goods. Whispers going 'round that Nic's got a knack for 'borrowing' things. sometimes right outta yer pocket. Got fingers nimble as a snake, they say.    "

"    There used to be two of 'em. a little brother perhaps, always drifting through the alleys, the wo of 'em. The smaller one, fragile thing, always seemed caught in the grip of an unseen ailment.    "

"    Fighting? Oh, don't let that 'proprietor' facade fool you. I've seen him in a scuffle, and let me tell you, Nico'to's got a mean streak a raging boar wouldn't want to tango with.    "

"    We Keep hearin' somethin' about   the Talley   How it's nothing more than a scrap catte hotel. a place for thieves and criminals to go and lay low. They'd better watch it, lest they want the Adders knockin' on their doors...    "

"    If you ain't paid your dues to th'Talleyman I hear he's got a penchant for choppin' body parts. saw someone get dragged away with half his tail missing. ... wonder what he does with 'em.    "

" I lost a clan, or maybe two …
I think I'll ransom th'Mother's moon"


    BY DECREE OF THE BRASS BLADES OF UL'DAH    



Citizens are encouraged to report any sightings or relevant information to the Brass Blades of Ul'dah to claim the specified rewards. The Syndicate assures that all informants will be compensated promptly and discreetly.


bounty status       always active.

›    requirements:    none.


    BY DECREE OF THE TWIN ADDERS OF GRIDANIA    



Citizens are encouraged to report any sightings or relevant information to the Twin Adders of Gridania to claim the specified rewards. The Trapper's League assures that all informants will be compensated promptly and discreetly.


bounty status       always active.

›    requirements:    none.

    BLACK MARKET BOUNTIES    

Black market bounties imply that Nico'to has done something to piss off a member of the criminal underground.These bounties will need to be plotted, as they are likely to involve a bit of darker or heavier RP.

    OOC NOTES.    

The bounties listed can be a pick of any number of crimes listed, these are just crimes that I've listed that he has committed/would have a bounty out for.

FREQUENTED LOCATIONS.


possible avenues to convene.

    Ul'dah      The Gold Court, Pearl Lane, markets, even the Quicksands. You'll find Nico'to within the bustling city of Ul'dah amidst the clamor of would-be adventurers and shady merchants.    the Twelveswood        You'll find Nico'to in Gridania only if he absolutely must.   the Talley   is located in the outskirts of the South Shroud, and you'll likely find him in popular areas like Buscaroon, fallgourd, and bentbranch.    Radz-at-Han        While not the most probable locale, if you check the less-reputable areas, you could spot Nico'to navigating the winding streets of Radz-at-Han, but only at night. This city may not be his usual haunt, but as always, he likes to be unpredictable.    Somnus Dens        Contrary to the romanticized imagery of plush cushions and mysterious veils, reality paints a grittier picture of Nico'to in the Somnus Dens. Whether they be the luxuries dreamers write about, you'll find him also willing to prowl within dimly lit corners of abandoned buildings in the less savory streets of Ul'dah. Ever the harsh truth that Somnus addicts will lay anywhere for their coveted fix.    Fighting Grounds        Ah. yes. The primal spectacle of combat. Nico'to frequents the fighting grounds, either as an avid spectator or one placing calculated bets and sometimes fixing them. He seldom steps into the ring unless the allure of bloodsport beckons, but he's always happy to embrace the chaos.    Bathhouses        Nico'to often finds respite from the chaos of his 'dirtier' endeavors. He enjoys indulging in a good soak...



O1


    basic etiquette        *


God, please do not be an asshole.•ㅤ Above everything, communicate and get consent.
•ㅤ Quality over Quantity or 1-2 para is fine. Mirrors replies.
•ㅤ Dice works great for combat, but I am also comfortable with improvisation.
•ㅤ My character is not me, I am not my character. Please do not confuse the two.
•ㅤ If you're unsure of something, ask.


    preferred themes        *


✔ㅤ Angst
✔ㅤ Mature & dark themes
✔ㅤ Horror, occult
✔ㅤ drug & alcohol use
✔ㅤ Graphic violence, combat, & torture
✔ㅤ Imprisonment ( see engage for his active bounties.)
✔ㅤ dubious consent, coercion

O2

syn   |   senile (30+)   |   she/her/any

O3


    preferences        *


✔ㅤ Lore-bending; not breaking (Make it make sense).
✔ㅤ Dice rolls for combat and other determiners
✔ㅤ Graphic violence & torture
✔ㅤ Dubcon (with prior discussion)


✘ㅤ WoL or lore-breaking OCs.
✘ㅤ long-term RP with people under 21
✘ㅤ self-inserts / kinning / first person narratives
✘ㅤ Permanent death or disfigurement
✘ㅤ metagaming, godmodding, or powerplaying
✘ㅤ characters using transfetish characteristics
ㅤㅤㅤㅤ(examples: futa, dickgirl, shemale, cuntboy, or trap).
✘ㅤ Twitch DJ Nightclub or clubbing characters




    about me        *


ㅤㅤㅤIN GAMEㅤㅤNico'to Taatalir
ㅤㅤㅤSERVERㅤㅤCrystal ↠ Balmung
ㅤㅤㅤTIMEZONEㅤㅤCentral Standard Time (CST)
ㅤㅤㅤAPPROACHㅤㅤWalk-Up RP 🗸 + Tells 🗸
ㅤㅤㅤAVAILABILITYㅤㅤ In-Game, Monday - friday(ish)
ㅤㅤUnavailable in the evenings for in-game content on Wednesdays and Fridays.
ㅤㅤㅤDISCORDㅤㅤ Available after a few scenes in-game.
ㅤㅤㅤMAREㅤㅤ Trusted RP partners only.
ㅤㅤPLEASE READㅤ I have difficulty keeping up with messages sent via Discord, as I get many of them during my day. If I do not respond, please feel free to ping me again. If you add me on discord, it is understood that I require a lot of patience if you wish to communicate that way. <3 I promise that I want to find the right time to meet your OC and write up a scene.

O4

O5


    Lore disclaimer        *


ㅤㅤThe most amazing part about FFXIV is the lore that has already been woven into the game, and I strive to maintain an accurate depiction of the canon. As a writer, I want to be able to depict my character within the boundaries of lore while enriching it with my own understandings and headcanons in a way that bends but does not break.ㅤㅤThe ideas that I've incorporated into my characters canon are simply my own personal interpretation of the lore and may change and become adjusted over time.

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›    this section is a WIP




    ninoh taatalir    


Born within minutes of each other, Nico'to and Ninoh were bound by Keeper tradition and a shared upbringing steeped in familial rituals. The Greenwrath, a cruel force, forcibly severed this connection, thrusting Nico'to into the shadows of Ul'dah while he believed Ninoh succumbed to the wrath of the Elementals.Recent revelations, unveiled amid captivity and torment at the hands of a bounty hunter within her territory, exposed Ninoh's survival. However, this knowledge, tainted by manipulation and suffering, cast a chilling pall over their once unbreakable bond. The twins' connection, once a sanctuary of shared secrets, now bears scars echoing the anguish of Greenwrath, tainted further by the cruel manipulations inflicted upon Nico'to.


relationship type           estranged twin    


    egrine fugorier    


Their collaboration began when the Talley was established as a front for Nico'to's 'unsavory' operations, with Madame Fugorier spearheading the performance side. He credits Madame Fugorier for it's stunning success as a performance venue. Crowned the   Talley Queen   by their beloved patrons, they worked as a pair to provide a place for travelers far and wide ♪ to feel home again ♪.Nico'to affectionately calls her 'mum' due to his inability to properly pronounce 'ma'am.' Even so, their connection goes beyond business. Egrine, ever the stern yet fragile Ishgardian, holds a maternal sway over Nico'to, who both respects and harbors a peculiar fondness for her. Despite the relentless teasing, there's an unspoken understanding between them, a unique bond that bridges the gap between business partners and a quasi-familial connection.


relationship type           associate, found family    


    tehro'to tzaraaki    


To be Added


relationship type           partner    


    u'viloh talos    


To be Added


relationship type           partner    


    m'naeva kalahd    


To be Added


relationship type           childhood friend    


    Osha'a Bajhiri    


To be Added


relationship type           unfamiliar, neutral    

" Is everybody going crazy...? "


    Other Bonds    


    anteus sun     To be added...

    dejeh'a nbolo      To be added...

    ide rutsoke      To be added...