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Hello, have a pinned post for an introduction! I’m scrollsfromarebornrealm, this is my Tumblr.  I primarily post Final Fantasy XIV, and very rarely deviate from that. 

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Mostly I will do reblogs, along with screenshots and writing with the following characters:

Riven Fortemps, Warrior of Light

Originally a daughter of Old Sharlayan, a series of events led to Riven ultimately coming to Eorzea to seek out adventure.  She holds the rank of Master Arcanist from Mealvaan's Gate, along with the title of High Summoner, being the first person to master summoning since the age of Allag. After the events of Heavensward she was fully adopted by House Fortemps and took their surname as her own. In a committed relationship with Estinien Varlineau. 

#wol riven #riven fortemps #ffxiv smn #ffxiv summoner #ffxiv dnc #ffxiv dancer #wol x estinien #estinien x wol #wolstinien

Augustine Bishop (nee Seymour), Warrior of Light

Former gladiator and Halonic Paladin.  Augustine is the first part of the Ishgardian Trio.  Initially he and Riven first met when she came to Ul’dah, offering his sword to assist her in her adventures in Thanalan.  They would meet again during Vishap’s assault on Ishgard, teaming up once again to keep the great wyrm away from the city.  When he learned of what happened at the banquet Augustine immediately offered his sword once again, becoming Riven’s first Companion and a full-fledged Scion. 

#augustine bishop #augustine seymour #ffxiv pld #ffxiv paladin #ffxiv mch #ffxiv machinist

Reinhardt Sauveterre, Warrior of Light

The second of the Ishgardian Trio, and an active-service Knight Dragoon.  Reinhardt’s Echo landed him in the hands of the Inquisition, but thanks to Riven’s intervention, was released.  For his own safety he would be assigned to her as a bodyguard, but the pair got on so well that following the Dragonsong War, Reinhardt would be permitted to permanently join the Scions.

#reinhardt sauveterre #ffxiv drg #ffxiv dragoon #ffxiv monk #ffxiv mnk #companion reinhardt

Mathye Bishop, Warrior of Light

The last of the Ishgardian Trio.  Formerly a Knight-Dragoon, Mathye would become the Congregation’s most skilled healer, serving as a battle-medic and mid-tier priest.  His own Echo abilities would come to light before the events of the Vault and he would join Riven’s party as they invaded the heart of the Halonic faith.  After the Dragonsong War he would also join the Scions, and has been Riven and Crew’s dedicated healer.

#mathye bishop #companion mathye #ffxiv whm #ffxiv white mage #ffxiv sge #ffxiv sage

Sebastian Astralyas, Warrior of Light

A former associate professor of Old Sharlayan, Sebastian left his homeland seeking a drastic change in his life.  His Echo abilities came to the attention of the Scions, and he would join the organization shortly after his initial arrival in Eorzea.  After the party’s first fight with Zenos, he would join Riven and the others as an extra sword-for-hire.  Initially their relationship got off to a rocky start. But as Sebastian began to adjust to his new life in Eorzea, matters between him and the others improved. Following the Eorzean Alliance’s overall victory in Gyr Albania, Sebastian decided to stay with the quartet.

#sebastian astralyas #companion sebastian #ffxiv gnb #ffxiv gunbreaker #ffxiv blm #ffxiv black mage

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turali medica

Yuweyawata Field Station

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turali spellcaster

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Alright my fellow heathens, the patch has descended. Whom among you is gonna give this man a fuckin aneurysm when Custom Deliveries for the waifu drops?

Re: The raid

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so I just finished patch MSQ

I AM UNWELL RIGHT NOW

I have to fucking go into work for four hours but at least I have the rest of the day off ARGH i wanna play paatttcchhh

rainfall

curiosity--scouting

You know, for supposedly staying under wraps, you're sticking out like a sore thumb.

"I can't wear their clothing, Mat. Nor do I want to walk around here in my drachen."

Can't blame you there. And the colors?

"Figure with how the Alexandrians are, one of us should probably be dressed appropriately as sworn." Reinhardt exhaled, glancing around.

Anything interesting?

"Normal lines, they just finally cleared out everyone for the lunch hour. Not like it's going to make much difference when they reopen." The dragoon began to walk, lifting his hands to make sure his hood stayed secure.

"Upper levels are still blocked off. There's still some machina walking around, but just as many that got the shit beat out of them."

Still have a lot of angry and hurt people. Though it's probably better they're taking it out on the machina and not each other. There was a pause over the line, then Mathye continued.

Though with the way things are, I can't see that holding for much longer. Something's going to have to be done with the souls that are left, and then they need to decide on what to do when those run out.

"Above our paygrade." Reinhardt muttered. He was free of Resolution now, and went to the aethercyte. One touch of his hand to the carved crystal and suddenly he was in the Recreation Zone, just outside the Neon Stein. Exhaling, the dragoon removed his hood.

You alright?

"I'm fine. Just let me know when you're done so we can leave." Reinhardt killed the pearl's connection, exhaling. He closed his eyes, drawing in a deep breath. For a mercy, the Recreation Zone was quiet at the moment--if you could ignore the glaringly too-bright lights and signs-the stale air being recycled through fans, no currents--

Don't. Paien was a sharp bite in the back of Reinhardt's mind.

"Sorry." Reinhardt whispered. He wrapped his arms around himself, feeling the comforting weight of his new armor. Turali leather and chainmail, reinforced with Allagan weaving. His pants and greaves were drachen--the most that he'd allow himself to wear in Solution 9. The whole city felt unnatural--like a too-bright cage. And with what they had learned of feral souls and the Arcadion, Reinhardt felt extremely ill at ease about showcasing his power. Especially since for all his digging, Sebastian hadn't been able to find anything substantial on Preservation.

It could be that they really are all dead. Paien offered. They're dead, they're not coming back. Or if they were Endless--they're all gone now.

"I'd feel better if we could actually confirm that." Reinhardt muttered.

You'd also feel better once we get out of here, and you finally eat and drink something.

"Can you blame me for not trusting the food and water here?" Reinhardt countered. Movement across the street caught his eye--Mathye coming out of the Neon Stein. The dragoon lifted his hand in a wave, watching as the medic started to walk over.

Well, we're leaving now. So the minute we land in the city, you're going straight to the nearest food vendor.

"Not going to complain." Reinhardt agreed.