Overview

Raikoh Michizane

"Of Verdite Blades and Moonlit Will—
The Warden of Dusk treads the folds."

DESCRIPTION:Raikoh Michizane, an Au'ra born from the union of Sun & Moon. An Orphan of the Azim Steppe and Doma— his mother would send him off aboard a vessel setting sail to Eorzea, in an attempt to save him from the clutches of the Garlean Empire. However, upon his arrival, Raikoh would bear witness to the Seventh Umbral Calamity, arousing the powers of the Echo, that had laid dormant within the depths of his soul— at such a young age, it led to the cost of whatever memories he held prior to his awakening.These early events would mark the beginning of the epic, yet foreboding, Tale of the Duskwarden.

Personal

The Warrior of Light & Dark

Personal infoMonikers:
The Duskwarden
The Voidwalker
The Hybrid
The Ul'Draken
The Dusk Moon
Yorimitsu
The Thunder DrumRace:
Au'ra — Xaela/Raen HybridDate of Birth:
15th Sun of the 4th Astral MoonPlace of Origin:
Othard, The Azim SteppeGender:
MaleAge:
Around 18 — 24 [ARR — DT]Relationship:
UnknownAllegiance:
The Scions of the Seventh Dawn
Azim Steppe: Oriniri, Mol, and Dothral
The Raen Ruby Family
The Immortal Flames
The Eorzean Alliance
Lunar Luminous [FC]Relatives:
Mitsunaka Michizane (Father) [ALIVE]
Sagami Michizane (Mother) [ALIVE]

PersonalityDawning the mask of the Duskwarden— cold, collective, stoic, and indifferent, is what any soul upon Etheirys, and beyond, would see from a surface-glance of the Raikoh. However, for anyone who could lift the cold veil, peer beyond the melancholy and Indifference— a loyal, trustworthy, honest companion could be discovered in Raikoh— despite his broken mind and heart.Likes:Training & swordplay.Sweets & good food.Reading.Exploring & traveling.Fighting strong foes.Meeting new challenges.Protecting those in need.Spending time with those he cares for.Dislikes:The Syndicate and Monetarists of Ul'dah.Manipulaters, puppeteers.Bugs.Those willing to kill innocents purely for their own enjoyment.Dishonorable or monsterous acts.Disappointing those he cares for.Himself...

Appearance

Of Sun & Moon

Height:
6'8ft—7ft OR 203cm—215cm (ARR—EW)Weight:
210ibs OR 95.0kgHair:
His hair goes through many styles from long, to medium, to short, and vice versa. The color from ARR to the Start of StB is a soild, raven black due to constantly dying of his hair. However, after recovering from his first battle with Zenos, he stops dying his hair, allowing its true colors to shine through— Black & white.Eyes:
A sharp, emerald green with a golden Umbral Ring around the right pupil.Other Features:Half Raen-Half Xaela.Lean/muscular-body type.Scale color is a mix of black and white, a result of his "Ecliptic" nature.Several battle scars cover his body.Tail is much longer than the average Au'ra, due to repeated use during pit-fights at a young age.

The Duskwarden

The Power of The Duskwarden

Duskwarden is the unique class of Raikoh Michizane. A class he has crafted, utilizing everything he's learned and experienced through his journeys upon the edge of Light & Darkness.Role:
Tank/DPS HybridBasis:
Dark Knight & Paladin
Samurai, Reaper, & Viper

Equipment[Arms of War]Luncalibur ¤
(Ultima Weapon)
[DRK/PLD/SAM/RPR/VPR]The signature weapon of the Duskwarden.Luncalibur is a blade, pulled forth from the mind of an Ancient Azem, before the World's Sundering— created to combat the second coming of the Final Days. It's blade of pure light is comprised of both Aether and Dynamis, enabling it to bond with Raikoh's very soul, serving as an extension of his will.Yototsuki ¤
(Lord Michizane's Ultima Weapon)
[DRK/VPR]The signature weapon of the Crimson King— Luncalibur's antithesis.Yototsuki is a blade born from the will of Lord Michizane, the Crimson King— transposed onto the Elden Primal known as Eureka. In the act of wishing upon the Elder Primal, for a weapon to rival the power of Luncalibur— the event known as "The Massacre of Val" had occurred. Drawing Aether from its surroundings, Eureka required an unprecedented amount to rival that of the Ancient who created Luncalibur, resulting in the lives of any being without the Echo being lost in Hydatos.The weight of so many souls lost, gives the malevolent blade its crimson hue.Tsuki-Zantetsuken ¤
(Primal Weapon/Luncalibur Form)
[DRK/PLD/SAM]Claiming a Broken Hlit of Zantetsuken, during his time in Isles of Val, it had been absorbed into Luncalibur. With this, Luncalibur is able to transfigurate itself into its own variation of Zantetsuken— one Raikoh could see on its own, or whenever he dawns the form of Odin/Raiden.RAM—F8.10-0: Redeemer Prime
(Extraterrestrial Weapon/Orokin Armament)
[GNB]Excalibur
(Relic Weapon)
[PLD/VPR]Cronus {Broken}
(Anima Weapon)
[DRK]Void Drinker {Broken}
(Enhanced Claymore)
[DRK]Burial
(Trick Weapon)
[RPR] {AU}[Arms of Magic]Yototsuki ¤
(Lord Michizane's Ultima Weapon)
[DRK/VPR]The signature weapon of the Crimson King— Luncalibur's antithesis.??????[Special]Broken Hlit of ZantetsukenA Broken Hlit of Zantetsuken, claimed during his time in Isles of Val. Raikoh can use this hlit to take on the form of the Elder Primal Odin/Raiden.Scale of BahamutA scale belonging to the Elder Primal, Bahamut— obtained during Raikoh's time in the Binding Coils. Can be used to grant Raikoh the "Wings of Bahamut" Limit Break.Scale of NidhoggA scale belonging to the Dreadwyrm of the first Brood, Nidhogg— obtained during Raikoh's first confrontation with the dragon in The Aery. Can be used to grant Raikoh the "Wings of Nidhogg" Limit Break.Core of AlexanderThe Heart of the Elder Primal, Alexander— obtained during Raikoh's battle with the Divine Fortress. Can be used to grant Raikoh the "Temporal Chronologies" Limit Break.Pleiades' Auracite SoulstoneThe Soulstone of an Azim known as, Pleiades— Raikoh's Ancient reflection. Obtained during his time in Amaurot. Can be used to travel between realms and maintain himself in the Great Expanse.Crystalline RepositoryAn Auracite/Crystal hybrid, designed by both the Scions of the Seventh Dawn and the Students of Baldesion, as thanks to Raikoh for his valor and deeds. This item is capable of creating its own extradimensional space within itself, allowing Raikoh to store a surplus of items and pieces of equipment, with no negative draw backs in weight or maneuverability.[Armor]Duskwarden's Set I, II, III, & IVSet I — Lightwing [PLD]N/ADreadwyrm ArmorHands of the Golden WolfDark Divinity BrokDreadwyrm SabatonsSet II — Voidslayer [DRK]Scion Rogue's BandanaDreadwyrm ArmorHigh Allagan GauntletsDark Divinity BrokDreadwyrm SabatonsSet III — Tarnished [DRK]N/AChivalric CoatNightsteel GauntletsDark Divinity BrokDreadwyrm SabatonsSet IV — Duskwarden I [PLD/DRK]N/ASkallic CoatElemental GauntletsElemental TrousersDreadwyrm SabatonsSet V — Duskwarden II [DRK/PLD]Edencall HelmOmega GambisonElemental GauntletsElemental TrousersLost Allagan SabatonsSet VI — Duskwarden III [VPR]N/ARadiant's MailIronworks VambracesDark Divinity BrokRadiant's GreavesSet VII — Duskframe: IDOLO [VPR]Damaged Nuroputic Unit [N/A]Sol-Frame Chassis [Late Allegan Armor, Ironworks Vambraces, Dark Divinity Brok, Scaevan Greaves]

Role AbilitiesLunar Cycle [All]:
Luncalibur was one of the reasons why Raikoh developed his unique class, thanks to the ability for Luncalibur to reform itself according to Raikoh's will.
Sword, Greatsword, Katana, Scythe, and Zantetsuken are the current forms it could take.Luncalibur Phases:
New Moon — DRK
Full Moon — PLD
Waxing Moon — SAM
Waning Moon — RPR
Twin Moon — VPRMugetsu [All]:
Luncalibur & Yototsuki draws in Aether— either from its environment around the blade, from the lingering Aether of slain foes, or from Raikoh's very own Aether (which greatly increases its power), to allow the blade to unleash a concentrated slash of Aetherial energies. This ability could be used to attack from wider ranges, or to empower attacks at closer ranges.Elemental Veil Barriers [DRK, PLD, RPR]:
Utilizing his Elemental Gauntlets, Raikoh is able to produce shields of Aetherial energy. It's power and properties varies depending upon the current form he takes:
PLD: Passasge of Arms —> Ethereal Veil
DRK: The Blackest Night —> Abyssal Veil
RPR: Arcane Crest —> Hollow VeilEkonic Embodiment:
Learning from Zenos' example, Raikoh has pushed his own capabilities to embodying either the abilities or forms of Primals he has slain and have claimed bonded items from.
Current Primals bonded with:
Bahamut/Nidhogg [Armor/Item—Limit Break]
Alexander [Item—Limit Break]
Odin [Transformation—Limit Break]Pleiades' Echo:
A more advance form of the Echo, one he can control. Made to combat the mentally invasive nature of Starkin and other Eldritch beings from beyond Etheirys.Lord Michizane & Yototsuki [DRK, RPR, VPR]:
Lord Michizane, the Thirteenth Shard of Raikoh— now rejoined, can assist Raikoh in a multitude of ways during combat, depending upon his current form and situation (Living Shadow as DRK, Avatar as RPR).Yototsuki, the dark Mirror of Luncalibur, Lord Michizane's Ultima Weapon— Raikoh can employ this Greatsword as an alternative for DRK. Yototsuki can be paired with Luncalibur when Raikoh utilizes VPR.

StatsStrength:
EXEndurance:
AAgility;
Tanks (DRK, PLD): B-
MDPS (SAM, RPR, VPR): APotential:
N/A+Determination:
EX+Precision;
Melee:
A+
Range:
DMagick capacity:
BMagick Efficiency:
B-Astral Ability 1:
AUmbral Ability 2:
AResistancesSleep:
APoison:
C+Insanity:
BMind Control:
A+Charm:
EX+Astral Corruption:
B-Umbral Corruption:
A+Despair:
C - A

SL HOOKS

Quests with the Duskwarden

There are various situations where one may encountered the Duskwarden.The Tales of DuskThis quest is naught but the path Raikoh Michizane has, and will continue to, walk down. If one has the will, and the resolve— a place within a journey already told can be made.
[MSQ ARR — DT]The WardenThe Duskwarden is a man duty-bound to the protection of the Star and her people. One may chance to find the Warden preforming his task diligently.
[Random encounters with Raikoh, during intense situations, events, or Fates]Slayer of DemonsThe Voidwalker, the Darkslayer— Raikoh is an adapt at dealing with threats hailing from the Thirteenth Reflection. Any Voidsent incident and/or incursions will receive an immediate response from the Duskwarden.Where evil arises, he must destroy it.
[Encounter Raikoh whilst a Voidsent-related incursion, event, or Fate transpires]Notorious Monster HunterHunting the foes of the innocent, Raikoh stikes out into the wilds to face the most formidable of beasts.
[Encounter Raikoh whilst performing Centurio Hunts or following up upon bounties]UnchartedOutside the heat of battle, Raikoh still possesses an adventurous soul. His light asan Adventurer guides him to lands an experiences unknown to him.
[Encounter Raikoh whilst traveling or exploring]Starkin's BaneNow that the Aetherial veil, which protected Etheirys and her people, has been broken— the Star is now vulnerable to beings from beyond its firmament. Raikoh takes up arms against foes from the Great Expanse beyond.
[Encounter Raikoh whilst fighting against extraterrestrial entities]Honed BladeTraining is one of many things the Duskwarden performs in order to maintain the sharpness of both; his blade work, mind, and body.
[Encounter Raikoh whilst training]Ul'DrakenThe skills of Raikoh Michizane had been originally forged and tempered in the fighting pits of Ul'dah, making quite the name for himself. However, that was years ago.
[Encounter Raikoh before the events of Final Fantasy XIV'S A Realm Reborn]Frontline OR CrystallineFrom the fighting pits of Ul'dah years ago, to the Fields of Glory. Raikoh hones his skills, and tests his mettle against the will of others.
[Encounter Raikoh in any form of PVP scenario]Upon the Forbidden LandsRaikoh has worked closely with the Krill and the Students of Baldesion. Continued efforts are ensured to keepthe Forbidden Lands of Eureka in check.
[Encounter Raikoh out within the Forbidden Lands of Eureka]Upon the Southern FrontIn assisting both the Dalmascan and Bozjan resistance, Raikoh fights upon the Southern Front against the IV Legion of the Garlean Empire.
[Encounter Raikoh out within the Bozjan Southern Front]In the DepthsPlunging into the depths of the House Death Built, ascending into Heavens-on-High, or climbing the Tower of Crystalline Peaks— Raikoh sojourns headfirst into the Deep Dungeons of Etheirys.
[Encounter Raikoh whilst traversing the depths of a Deep Dungeon]Triple Tirad EnthusiastsBeing the competitive soul that he is, Raikoh— outside of the fields of battle, the adventures of a lift time, or exploring the vast unknown— the Duskwarden dabbles in the dealing of cards, and challenging others to a game of Triple Tirad.
[You have been challenged to a game of Triple Tirad by the Duskwarden, prepare yourself!]Moonlit Knowledge-seekerDespite his disposition and notoriety with combat— Raikoh is an avent learning of all things. Although, he tends to keep to himself when studying.
[Interpret Raikoh during his studies]The True Thunder DrumGiven his past in pit-fighting and coliseums, Raikoh felt right at home in the Arcadion. Even though his story has come full circle in this place, he now fights for himself, for the pleasure of facing capable warriors— to hone his skills, and to aid in during the same for his opponents.
[Challenge or spectate Raikoh's matches in the Arcadion]

AUs

However, should the paths presented prove not to your liking— the Duskwarden's tale is not a linear journey. Alternative paths exist, retellings of the tale of Raikoh.Warring Eclipse
[ARR — EW]Echo of the Gloombringer: III"𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒔 𝒂𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒚— 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒃𝒚 𝒎𝒚 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔, 𝒚𝒆𝒕 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒓𝒖𝒍𝒆. 𝑯𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓, 𝒂𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒏𝒐𝒘, 𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒐𝒏𝒆."Eldritch Dynamis
[Post-EW]Requiem of Klencory"𝑻𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝒘𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑬𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓𝒚𝒔. 𝑾𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆."[F]lowers [F]or a Broken World
[ShB — EW]Mission Report: I"𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔... 𝒊𝒔 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒏𝒅. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒚𝒄𝒍𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅, 𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒇𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉. 𝑰 𝒐𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅... 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍, 𝒐𝒓 𝒈𝒐𝒅, 𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒖𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒂 𝒇𝒂𝒕𝒆... 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒇 𝑰`𝒍𝒍 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒊𝒎."Eikonic Ultiamatum
[ARR — EW & DT]Verses XIV — XVI"𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒄𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑬𝒊𝒌𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍. 𝑩𝒆𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒅, 𝒂 𝑭𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒚 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝑭𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒚, 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒊𝒔 𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒑."This Alternative Universe is a reimaging of Etheirys' story in its entirety, using elements of FFXVI to reforge the story and events that would occur.𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔:The known world of Etheirys, for as long as history has been forged, has known only war. The continents of Aldenard, Ilsabard, Othard, and Meracydia have faced against one another in constant war. Both Umbral and Astral Eras have seen blood shed without end— each city-state vying to grasp as much power as possible, seeking to conquer one another. With this power belonging to the one group of beings, born amongst the masses: The Echo-bearers. These individuals are blessed by the very Star itself, capable of wielding powers far beyond the ability of their normal peers.However, even amongst their number, those of the blessed are bestowed within even greater power: The Eikons. With an abundance of Aetherial energies, and the image of the entity bonded with their very soul, Echo-bearers are capable of taking on Eikonic forms, wielding near godlike powers, to bend fate to their wills. In times, now long forgotten, the Echo-bearers ruled the Star as Kings and Queens— clashing against one another, with both armies and Eikons, wrecking havoc upon the lands between their kingdoms. That was... until the first Umbral Calamity, the Calamity of Wind. Some kingdoms persisted, thanks to the power of their Eikons— but many Echo-bearers had been taken by the Calamity, their Eikons lost to their soon destoryed realms.With each Umbral Calamity, the Eikons dwindled in number, allowing those of common birth to vy for the power left behind by their formed rulers. As time continued, the relationship between Echo-bearers and the masses began to change, the Echo-bearers were brought to a lower status, working as either slaves, expandable warriors and mages, or worse, if they have not awakend as an Eikon. Those of Eikonic Awakening are heralded as Royalty returned to the realm— serving still as Kings, Queens, Princes, Princesses— Leaders. Each City-state of the current Era owns a Eikon of their own. Within the current Era, the Tenth Umbral Era— a new war rages over Aldenard and Ilsabard, fought between the City-states of Ul'dah, Limsa Lominsa, and the Gridania, with a fourth party, The Garlean Empire— invading from the state of Gyr Abania.The Garlean Empire, unable to bring fouth a Bearer of their own, has invoked other means to combat the powers of the Star, either by capturing the Echo-bearers of other lands, subjugating or indoctrinating the Bearers of neighboring lands. Forced to fight for the Garleans, or researched by their technological superiors— contributing to the secret tool of the Garleans in this war, The Eikonic Weapons. Mechanics of gargantuan size, capable of fighting on equal terms with only the strongest of Eikons.