Jalia Vordt
Practitioning Black Mage
Owner of Monolith
Shogun of the Mercantile
An enigmatic former crimeboss, Jalia Vordt is an individual who strikes fear in those weaker-willed, while maintaining an eerie calm throughout trial and tribulation.
Early Life
Jalia was born to a small village of unknown location - presumably surrounding the Skatay Mountains. From a young age, she was always forced to a matronly role, a sharp watch given to those younger - both family, and tribe mates. At the age of six, she found herself gifted a sharpened blade and taught how to wield it. From there forward, her protective nature of her kith and kin found her almost always in trouble of some kind, commonly in the face of whatever threat rose before her. With time, she grew to be an adept huntress and tactician, following close in her mother's footsteps. At the age of fifteen, her emotions were closely her undoing as the idol of her life was wrest from her and she was left adrift.As chance would have it, an older Rava took her in and tutored the now hateful and rebellious youth in managing her emotions - to lethal effect. Their relationship remained terse, and finally snuffed as Jalia took her leave at the age of twenty-one - setting course for parts unknown.
Adult Life
Venturing far and wide, Jalia has spent her adult life living as a shadow, a background figure amongst the chaos of bustling cities, smaller villages, and the lands in between. Folk of all backgrounds consider her "friend" - from the common beggar, the meticulous kingpin, to the Imperial Commandant. It leads to question - what kind of life has she lead? Shrouded in mystery, the trials that have brought her across the world and back are spoken in hushed tongue or not at all.Often in the company of others, it is not surprising that she hosts a number of trainees in the darker, more profane arts. These trainees are taught to harness their emotions - to what effect remains shrouded simply due to the illicit nature of their being.
While the older Veena's efforts focus mostly upon darker and more unstable magicks, her search for power in and of itself has brought her historically towards Thaumaturgy. Perhaps to devastating effect, her efforts into mastering flame have yielded terrifying results. A pull at the fabric surrounding her can be felt simply by casting a spell. Have her studies gone too far? It remains to be seen.In place of a staff commonly wielded by Thaumaturges and more profane Black Mages, Jalia favors a unique route - tattoos, or a wicked scytheblade.Her story continues..-- A brief biography--
Name: Jalia Vordt
Age: 157 (approx.)
Occupation (official): Business Owner, Shogun
Occupation (unofficial): Narcotics Queenpin, Rumored Black Mage
Status: SingleFamily:
Mother - Hilja Vordt
Father - Unknown
Siblings - Lucina Vordt (Sister), Alvina Vordt (Sister)
!WANTED!
For those super-sleuth types..
About various cities, the Garlean capital, and places of ill rapport, posters of wanted figures hang on Boards for those bold enough to try and claim prices set. One such was an oddity..WANTED: "The White Rabbit"
This unknown Viera boasts shorter white hair, and black face markings, darker skin and a very bad attitude. Known only as the White Rabbit, she is wanted for crimes as-follows: Treason to the Throne, Murder, Arson, Attempted Murder, Piracy, Embezzlement and Racketeering, Grand-theft Chocobo, Aiding and abetting a felon, Kidnapping, Slavery, Armed Robbery, and Trespassing. She is considered armed, unpredictable, and HIGHLY dangerous. The price on her head will be paid if she is captured alive.The price listed below is borderline jawdropping. Those able to make the connection, or coax confession, may have a hefty payday, or a very.. very dangerous ally.
Current Events
Recently, the older Veena has returned to her tribal roots - spending more and more time out in the world and under nature's protective gaze. This has spurred her latest venture, where it will lead, remains to be seen.Her own empire grown and quiet as of late, she has ventured forward to expand.Through trial and tribulation, she has risen to the role of Shogun of a particular Mercantile's standing army. She rules with an iron fist.
Hooks:
Several hooks exist for Jalia, it depends where one might know her from.
Starting from a more lawful approach:The Bounty Poster is a constant theme - Hunters are given free reign to try and collect if they piece the puzzle together.There are various groups across Eorzea that know who she is for her fighting prowess - she is keen to instruct those who desire to learn in the way of the sword.From a more tribal approach, or exclusive to Viera:She's old - 157 years of age, and is happy to help younger Viera find their place and their way in the world. With, or without the tradition of their home.Her home rests in a small village up in the Skatay mountains, and her little sister had a rather questionable exit - it could've been spread as rumor about the "Vordt Woman".And from a less-than-ethical approach:She is a ruthless and wanted crimeboss - many men and women seek her expertise in various circles. Drugs. Extortion. Muscle. Smuggling. Slaves. She sells it all, or knows how to acquire it all.She is a known face in various underground fighting rings as a seasoned fighter for coin.Plenty more exist, but these are all small examples!