Kairos Aurea
"Just another self-made monster."
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The Basics
‣ Name: Kairos "Kai" Aurea
‣ Age: Appears 30-ish
‣ Race: Appears Duskwight
‣ Species: Chimera
‣ Height: 6'8" (in-game: max female elezen height)
‣ Gender: Non-binary Femme
‣ Pronouns: She/her, they/them
‣ Sexuality: Androsexual
‣ Relationship(s): Married (not accepting romantic partners)
‣ Notable Features: (not accurately reflected in-game) Wings behind ears, golden horns, prehensile lionesque tail, golden, dragon-like scales up the spine‣ Birthplace: [REDACTED]
‣ Current Residence: Shirogane
‣ Occupation(s): Freelance botanist, unhinged carpenter, semi-reliable culinarian, owner/manager of Cx3 Social Club, archer for hire, sage (certified harmacist), and general looming presence.
THe Lore
Kairos was not born a chimera, rather, (and much like all chimeras) she was made into one.Once the heartbeat of a nameless microcosm lost to both time and tragedy, Kairos was originally a kodama who inhabited a golden "Tree of Life." She listened to heartfelt prayers and guided her people to follow a path of harmony: living in accordance with the gentle pace of nature. Kairos adored her people, and under her doting guidance, the microcosm thrived.Then, from the stars arrived a strange visitor — the man who would later become Kairos's husband and soulmate. His arrival heralded the downfall of this peaceful way of life, even if he, himself was not the cause.Not long after, the microcosm fell into ruin. It was sudden: tragedy striking like lightning and instilling panic and fear in every living being. Through means that are still unclear to this day, Kairos's lover evolved a doting kodama to a hellish beast of mythic proportions. Kairos devoured her people in a twisted act of love, slayed her soulmate, and turned a beautiful paradise into a barren wasteland. Wracked with despair and unable to reconcile her actions, Kairos fell into a deep, dreamless slumber.And for aeons, Kairos slept....Until a wanderer of the cosmos stumbled onto her resting grounds, slayed the strange beast, and freed all the souls contained within. Kairos, her husband, and the remnants of all her people scattered to all edges of the galaxy. And due to her evolved form, death rejected her. Chewing her up and spitting her out, Kairos awoke in an unfamiliar place.Taking shape as a Duskwight, all while retaining a great deal of her more bestial traits, Kairos found herself reborn into the cradle of a lush forest. Naked, bleary-eyed, and wracked once more with despair, she stumbled through the greenery until coming upon Buscarron's Druthers.Buscarron Strongarm took the strange woman in without hesitation. Allowing her to live, work, and learn in the tavern, Kairos slowly adapted to the strange land she couldn't quite bring herself to call "home." And through a cast of colourful characters that passed through the tavern, Kairos took up carpentry, cooking, and fishing. She learned archery, and later traveled to Sharlayan with a curious man named Corrigan who wished to study and care for her. While there, Kairos picked up the Sage's art.
Kairos working as a bar maiden at The Druthers
Yet, despite all of these efforts to integrate, Kairos simply didn't feel as though she would ever fit in. To combat this, and the rising tide of despair that echoed so prominently from her past, Kairos dedicated herself to opening a gathering place for those like her to find some solace amidst it all. More info can be found on the Cx3 carrd.Nowadays, described as a “self-made monster,” Kairos has built a life for herself that’s comprised of a thousand little joys: sunrises, hot coffee, and turning strangers into friends. Though she bears an intense face, Kairos is really rather aimable, and is happy to meet folks from all walks of life.And as she holds out hope, Kairos is still searching for any trace of her husband across the Three Great Continents.
The Hooks
‣ The grass is always greener: Unable to completely separate herself from the past, Kairos still holds a deep love and respect for nature. As a practiced botanist, and the type of person to use freshly grown herbs from her garden in her cooking, Kairos is always happy to engage conversations about nature: whether it's gardening, growing, or the sometimes horrific little creatures that sprout from the soil.‣ I don't even go here: Are you an Eorzean transplant? Or maybe a creature, construct, chimera, or otherwise inhuman? Do you struggle to fit in, and find yourself singing a tune that just won't harmonize with the greater world around you? Then look no further than Kairos. Having "been there, done that," and still to some extent doing that, Kairos can offer peer support, a comforting shoulder, and a deep understanding of the unique despair that comes from this unique experience.‣ Death before decaf: One of Kairos's favorite little joys is a hot cup of coffee to start the day and a smaller, yet equally hot, cup imbibed in the afternoon. If you're someone that appreciates this simplistic moment, she'll brew an extra cup to savor together.‣ It's not the destination, it's the journey: Kairos wanders in a way that some would describe as "aimless." She's gotten lost several times, but somehow always manages to get where she's going...or home safe, at least. With two long, pointy ears at the ready, Kairos is just as happy sharing stories around a bonfire as she is over a pint in a tavern.
The Face Behind The CHimera
Hello! And thanks for checking out Kairos. She is my main in FFXIV that I use both for content and RP. Kairos is my most beloved character, and an extension of myself in the same way that playing with a Barbie doll is an extension of the self.That said, here's a bit about me:‣ I am queer-identified and disabled. That said, I will not, under ANY circumstances entertain RP that condones racism, homophobia, transphobia, ageism, ableism, etc. I generally try to avoid political discussions as well, but know that I will never entertain any controversial topics that I fundamentally oppose. This includes: any support for Trump/Musk, anti-vax shit, anti-trans/anti-gay rhetoric, etc. No exceptions.‣ I am over the age of 21 and would prefer my RP partners (even for SFW RP) to be so as well. I will entertain SFW RP only with folks over 18 but below 21. If you are 21 and older, then we can entertain NSFW RP but this will be at my discretion (and yours!)‣ I have a day job and a spouse IRL. In an effort to be transparent, my real life will always come first. As such, I will respect the same for any RP partner. My only request is that you let me know you need to bounce, even if it's a just "hey, I gotta go." I will respect your wishes, and we can either drop the RP there, or pick up later.‣ I do not cross lines between fiction/fantasy and reality. Any fun had in-game is just that — play fun. We're all playing pretend in this big 'ol sandbox, and I'd like to keep it that way. Unless we develop rapport and it comes up as a discussion naturally, please do not ask about me IRL. I will respect the same boundaries for my RP partner.‣ Two little logistics things: I am on PST and tend to be online in the evening hours (again, day job.) I am pretty exclusively a console player. As such, I have no way to utilize or see any Moon Magic. However, I am open to being sent discord DMs of any models to make sure I'm respecting your character.‣ As far as RP style, I tend to write in third person, multi-paragraph responses. I am willing to be flexible and match my RP partner's preference.