Mikh'li Somni
A Gridanian Keeper who ended up on the wrong side of Baelsar’s Wall and joined the Ala Mhigan Resistance.
About
Race/Clan: Miqo’te Keeper
Gender/pronouns: Male, he/him
Sexuality: Gay
Age: Early 20s
Physical attributes: Brown/black hair with pink highlights, purple eyes
Height: 5’2” (160cm)
Class: DNC, THM (ish)** Mikh'li is primarily a dancer, but sometimes uses his limited knowledge of thaumaturgy to essentially make magic grenades.
Personality
Above all else, Mikh’li is hopeful: he believes wholeheartedly that they’re going to win, they’re going to free Ala Mhigo and beat back the Garleans, no matter what happens. A cheerful sort who doesn't like killing, but will do it to protect those he cares for.A resolute kid who believes in a cause and won’t be swayed from it, no matter what happens. Mikh’li is well-liked among his fellows at the Reach and in general; he’s one of the people who helps keep the Resistance alive. Doesn’t give up hope, no matter how dire things get, and even after Zenos he’s right there helping put things back together.Does have a bit of a knifecat side, and is an absolute flirt. Mikh'li has had many, many casual partners but very few long-term relationships due to the nature of his work. (But really, he's just a fuckboy.)
Bio
A kid who ended up on the wrong side of Baelsar’s Wall. Got separated from his family when the Garleans made the push towards the Black Shroud/Gridania, ended up lost in Gyr Abania and rescued by folks there; was never able to get back home.As a result, Mikh'li grew up in Rhalgr’s and joined the Ala Mhigan Resistance as a matter of course. A guerilla fighter from a young age, he has taken part in many a skirmish against the Garleans but always managed to escape intact. His fellows joke that he’s got nine lives. Has seen enough atrocities from the Garleans that he’ll never, ever trust them, and will fight to the death against them.Mostly follows the Gyr Abanian side of the Stormblood plot; he’s one of the nameless resistance fighters at the Reach.- Was injured in Zenos’s attack on the Reach, but not badly enough to keep him from the next skirmish.
- Accompanied the main host as they moved to Ala Ghiri and onwards to Porta Praetoria and Ala Mhigo itself.
- Stays in Ala Mhigo after the war, mostly as an adjutant. He’s very involved with sorting out the whole mess of things there, whether it’s disputes with the local tribes, problems with former conscripts, or what have you.
- Takes part in the Ghimlyt Dark encounter.
- Part of the Ilsabard contingent.
Hooks
Resistance
Fellow resistance member? Maybe this is your first time working with Mikh'li -- or many more than that. Any time period is welcome!Garlemald
Mikh'li has complicated feelings about Garlemald and Garleans, especially in the wake of Endwalker. He traveled to Garlemald as part of the Ilsabard contingent and saw what happened first-hand, and he's still not sure how to reconcile it with the Garlemald he fought against for so many years.
(More looking for positive relationships than antagonistic, but I'm open to however things might develop. Garlean characters very welcome!)Dancer / Thavnair
Mikh'li's style of using chakrams is largely self-taught, and not particularly accurate to Thavnarian styles. If you're familiar with it, you've got an eager student right here. Post-Endwalker he travels to Thavnair to learn more in depth.Past Fling
Mikh'li's had his fair share of partners over the years -- and if he didn't bed someone, he certainly flirted with them. If you've ever passed through the Reach or have made your way through Ala Mhigo since its liberation, chances are you've encountered Mikh'li.Fellow Gridanian Keeper
Mikh'li didn't have a traditional Keeper upbringing, and knows very little about their traditions. Presumably his birth family lingers in the Shroud, but he's never had the opportunity or occasion to forge the connection anew. Shroud Keepers could lead to interesting stories.
Out of Character
Player is over 30. I'm not interested in roleplaying with people under 21.I'm interested in both short/pick-up roleplay and longer storylines. I prefer Discord for more indepth storylines, but am happy to schedule something in game on occasion. Mikh'li is an alt, so it's easier to get in touch with me via Discord to plan sessions. (Ask for my username via /tell if you need it.)Romance plots are welcome, but are tricky with this character; Mikh'li is more interested in casual flings than romance, and as such ERP is always fine with him. (Ask for preferences on Discord.) I'd love to write a friends with benefits to romance plot for him, but it'll take time to develop. If our characters don't click, I'm happy to make it a one-off.Dark and mature themes are welcome, but require some OOC communication so we're on the same page with regard to goals.
