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[miqomonkly]

Hi idk which one to ask! 😅

✘: Who do they detest the most? Do they typically avoid this person or antagonize them?

💧: Are there any places they avoid? If so, why?

💔: Have they ever had their heart broken? If so, why or how did it happen?

There are just so many good ones, yeah? XD

X: (Couldn't find the emoji) There are several people Lyanna outright despises, though most of them actually deserve her ire.

Lord Lolorito: Outside of his dealings surrounding the Bloody Banquet, I'lyanna finds the man wicked and conniving. She has a modicum of respect for him only so far as his business management capabilities; beyond this, she sees him as nothing more than a greedy, scheming villain. A necessary evil that she wishes she could expunge from history.

Tedalgrinche de Dzemael: Considering her close relations to House Hallienarte, including but not limited to her tutelage in Machinistry under Stephanivien, it's natural that many in House Dzemael night consider her a nuisance. Tedalgrinche's effort to discredit and shame the Manufactory, however, have earned him a particular place in the Miqo'te's blacklist. Even after their victory against Veri Seren, Lyanna makes sure to keep a wide berth from him... lest a "stray" gesture mar his ever so perfect Visage.

Baroness Melisie: Again featured during the Machinist storyline, Melisie is an inquisitor who seeks to besmirch the name of the Hilda's Hounds and the newly founded hierarchy of Ishgard. Her lack of empathy towards the lower class and her willingness to go as far as heresy to see her goals accomplished fills I'lyanna with a rage even she can't quite describe. Thankfully, after thwarting her plans, the Temple Knights took her into custody and away from the Miqo'te'a wrath.

Ilberd Feare: I don't think there needs to be a reason listed, but on top of being an accessory to murder, his efforts led to the betrayal of friends and colleagues, and caused far more damage then he could even realize. Add to that his orchestration of the murder of hundreds of his own countrymen... well...

Professor Erik: This man... while I'lyanna respects and appreciates him for the work his has done towards the study of aetherology as well his assistance in the trials she and Widargelt faced in their Monk training... she also will be the first to tell you he is an arrogant, stuck-up, inconsiderate soul... mostly, anyway. His nonchalant insults and demeaning behavior of those with "lesser minds" will never cease to infuriate I'lyanna, and she will always call him out on it... though the way in which he brushes such insults aside makes her even more furious. There are several instances where she has been held back from outright clocking the man across his jaw.

💧: For the longest time, I'lyanna would avoid Pearl Lane on Ul'dah like the plague. Even before Ala Mhigan refugees tried their luck at making a living there, it had always been known as a rather seedy place. Lots of dark and unsavory things were believed to have happened along it's street, and I'zahn wasn't about to let his daughters go anywhere near it, even if chaperoned.

These days, it doesn't scare I'lyanna to go down Pearl Lane... but even now, she still feels a hint of trepidation when she does.

💔: The greatest heartbreak she's experienced to date has been the loss of Haurchefant, the one man she truly felt she had fallen in love with. And of course, losing her family was certainly heartbreaking.

As far as "unique" heartbreaks, I don't currently know of any. Sorry to disappoint...

Thank you for asks! 🧡🧡🧡

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[miqomonkly]

💣: Did they ever get caught in a situation because they were in the wrong place at the wrong time?

As of current, the only event I can consider that even qualifies is the Bloody Banquet.

In her personal life, I'lyanna has always worked by the idea "if you work for it, it will come." She doesn't put much stock in fate (and yes, her current canon has her take up healing as an AST... Yes, I see the irony 😆) and believes that even the greatest faith requires the greatest effort. In line with this, she has always made sure that everything she does has been with intent, and normally, that intent follows the rules that she has been taught by her parents.

There are rare occasions, mostly in her youth, where her desires have over ridden her common sense, however. I believe I've mentioned it before, but when she was young (early tweens, maybe?), she did steal a piece of jewelry from the markets in Ul'dah. Naturally, she was uncharacteristically cagey while the caravan was preparing to leave; it didn't take long for her father to realize something was amiss and discover the pilfered trinket.

I'll find the story and link it here later, but for now, I hope this answers your question!

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[miqomonkly]

So, I saw a post the other day mentioning that it's okay and even cool to have our characters suck at something. This was hard for me, partially because I can't help but see the WoL as a highly adaptable "I can do whatever I set my mind to" London of individual, and partially because Lyanna is my baby and I don't want to make her life harder than it is. But the more I thought about it, the more it made sense; our characters aren't perfect, and that's totally fine because it makes them more human and relatable.

So, with that being said, here's a little I'lyanna Zahn lore:

I'LYANNA IS TERRIBLE WITH MONEY

It's an interesting flaw for her; her father was a merchant, so certainly she knows how to trade?

And she does! She can easily tell when something is over or underpriced, and she does not hesitate to call it out.

No, her REAL struggle comes with budgeting and finances.

I'lyanna has tried everything she can think of; she's read books, attended seminars and talks, hells, she's even sat down and watched Tataru make her own files and planners... and it just escapes her!

Now add to this that she's trying to raise her own fashion boutique... well... 🥹

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[miqomonkly]

When was your OC the most angry they have ever been? What about this situation made them so angry? Was it the person who provoked them? The injustice of the situation? Or their own powerlessness in the face of circumstance?

The first one that pops to mind is a scene I've had in my head for a while.

Around the time Stormblood ends, Raubahn informs you that Resistance forces have captured two fugitives that have been in the run since the attack on Baelsar's Wall. These two are none other than Laurentius and Yayafuto, former Crystal Braves and accomplices of the late Ilberd Feare, known as the Griffin and the orchestrator of the massacre at the Wall.

In my headcanon, rather than simply ask our opinion, Raubahn invites I'lyanna and company to speak with the captives. Yayafuto is quiet, as his attempts to bribe his way out of danger have been met with rather vicious denial. Laurentius, on the other hand, is on the verge of tears, begging and pleading for his life. He casts blame upon his lalafell cohort, Ilberd, the Braves... anyone but himself for his crimes. At the last, he begs for mercy.

"...mercy?"

All fall silent as I'lyanna mutters the word. They turn to the Miqo'te, standing in the back of the group, head bowed low, fist clenched, muscles tight.

"MERCY!?"

The seething woman raises her head and glares holes into Laurentius's skull, violet eyes alight with primal fury. She strides forward, clasping the man's coat and yanking him off the ground. Guards twitch, swords are drawn but stayed by a wave of Raubahn's hand.

She didn't care. There was only him and her.

And he would know her wrath.

"Was it mercy your fellow Braves showed to Wilred when he found out the truth?!"

"I nev--"

"Was it mercy you showed the other Braves who refused to ally with you!?"

"The--"

"Was it mercy to allow all those at the Wall to DIE!? For a foolish cause you never believed in!?"

The room fell silent. Resistance soldiers stood tense; her friends were afraid but said nothing; Raubahn held his peace, his gaze firm and cold like steel.

Laurentius shook in her hands. His eyes were closed; tears flowed down his face. Each sob was quiet, as if he dared not utter it aloud lest he suffer more of her ire.

For her part, Lyanna could only glare and breathe. Her soul was on fire; every muscle in her body itched to throw this pathetic excuse for a man to the floor and crush his skull underfoot. To bash and batter and beat him into nothingness. To watch as the light faded from his eyes.

No one would stop her. Raubahn wouldn't let them; he knew her anger. The same anger that led him to slay Teledji, to attack Lolorito and fight Ilberd on the night of the banquet. The same anger that led to his imprisonment before she and her friends saved him.

He knew her anger. He would not stop her.

Though they both knew he should.

As quick as the fire had risen, her anger died in her bones.

A cold, ill feeling soon crept in as she realized what had happened.

What she could do.

What she didn't want to be...

Laurentius fell to the floor with a thump, curling into a ball and sobbing upon the cold, harsh stone. Several members of the gathered assembly, Raubahn included, let go of a breath they hadn't realized they'd been holding. Whatever fury they had expected to witness was past for now, and all would be well.

...right?

Lyanna stared off into space for a time. The thoughts and fears and anger she had just experienced - nay, had just delivered - ran through her mind like a whirlwind. It scared her... it hurt her... it liberated her...

Her eyes fell to the sobbing mess at her feet, and for a brief moment she felt the faintest hint of pity. It died to the cold in her heart as she spoke once more.

"I offered you mercy once. I will never make that mistake again."

(Not sure if this really answered your question, but I've wanted to sit and write this scene for a while now. Thanks for the ask regardless! ❤️)

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[miqomonkly]

🌙: Where is the most unusual place they’ve fallen asleep at?

I'll answer this as a kind if tease:

During Stormblood, after her second defeat to Zenos... something happens to her. And it debilitates her quite severely.

So for a good chunk of time, she is "technically" out of commission during the Far East part of the story. She spends a great deal of time resting in the House of the Fierce while her companions seek a way to cure her "condition."

More to come later... stay tuned.

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[miqomonkly]

7. What triggers nostalgia for them, most often? Do they enjoy that feeling?

There are several things that can trigger nostalgia for Lyanna.

The scent of warm citrus - orange, to be precise - is often a huge trigger for her. It reminds her of the orange creme sweet rolls her mother used to bake when she was young. This is, naturally, a bitter sweet memory, and she still hasn't decided if she likes it.

After EW, I'lyanna visits a number of acquaintances from her travels; these include a number of the custom delivery characters, like Zhloe. During her visits, she'll spend some time watching over Khloe and T'kebbe as the play while Zhloe works. Seeing the two Miqo'te play together often brings memories of her sister, T'odinh, to the fore; the antics they'd get up to around camp; their sleepless nights under the stars, counting them all as the drifted into slumber; the training time they spent together, making it fun despite the difficulty and monotony. These memories always warm her heart, but only her closest friends know about them.

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[miqomonkly]

How do they put themselves to bed at night (reading, singing, thinking?)

What embarrasses them?

How easy is it for them to ignore flaws in other people?

How sensitive are they to their own flaws?

(have multiple questions bc i'm evil :3)

AHHHHHHHHH yes more excuses to write about my blorbo xD

Sleep:

As of current, she doesn't have permanent lodging (aside from her Free Company's cottage, but she's rarely there), so she'll more often than not rent a room at an inn. Her main routine involves much stretching to work out the kinks of the day; whether she was pummeling scumbags or just sewing some odd pieces, she likes to get the loose feeling in her muscles as she winds down.

While stretching, she'll have one of Ironworks Magitek kettles brew some chamomile herbal tea for her. By the time it's steeped, she'll be done and ready to settle into bed with her tea in hand. Some light orchestrion music also adds to the relaxation.

On especially tough or stressful days, she'll take a hot bath after her stretching.

Embarrass:

I'lyanna isn't easily embarrassed in public (she likes to joke and thank Hildibrand for working that out of her). Social interactions aren't foreign to her, and she's usually cool when things get out of hand in most circumstances. However, having been raised outside of standard Seeker culture for the majority of her life, there are occasions where she can miss certain social cues among "her own people." When faced with these situations, she rather hastily excuses herself and finds somewhere else to be.

Flaws:

I'lyanna recognizes others are perfect, though she finds it easier when others are aware of their failings and shortcomings. Arrogant and willfully ignorant individuals sorely try her patience, and she finds she has to bite her tongue more frequently to avoid causing a scene. Her time spent in both Ul'dah and Gridania has shown her both sides of the spectrum, and she's far more patient bow than she was in her youth.

Lyanna doesn't see herself as arrogant, though that could be a flaw in itself. She isn't a perfectionist, but she can be hard on herself when she feels she isn't making the progress in areas of her life that she's actively trying to improve.

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[miqomonkly]

So... I couldn't sleep.

So I did something new and made an I'lyanna aesthetic board or whatever.

I think I did a terrible job, but figured I should at least share it.

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[miqomonkly]

How polite is your OC? Are they courteous and considerate of others? Or gruff and tactless? If they are polished in their manners then is this always a positive quality? Or perhaps something calculated and employed whilst engaged in political or social intrigue? If they are rough in their manners then is this always a bad thing? Or does their lack of external gloss actually reflect their honesty and integrity?

HOOFAH! Talk about a heck of a question! (Not complaining; I appreciate the ask! ❤️)

In most cases, I'lyanna can be considered polite company. She will speak what's on her mind but does so tactfully... well, as tactfully as she can, anyway.

Learning from her father, she has a knowledge of how to be dignified and respectful of others. Be they customer or fellow worker, a smile and a courteous welcome are always acceptable. Even the most testy customers can be won over if the service is warm enough.

However, should someone begin to lay a bit too heavily on personal slander - judgment of class, race, social standing, or familial upbringing - I'lyanna is quick to throw courtesy to the side. While still maintaining a sense of dignity, her words become sharp and targeted, aiming for the weaknesses in others' arguments. It is rare that she will outright insult someone on a basis of intelligence or other factors, but she can become very heated should the opposition tread that path.

Only once did she slander someone based on their heritage; a Sea Wolf Roegadyn fellow met her ire when she was in her early teen years, and she accused him of being "another soggy sea bandit." In this instance, it was her mother who reprimanded her and gave her a taste of "traditional" Seeker punishment. Since that day, she learned the importance of respecting others beyond their heritage and to look at those she met by their deeds, not their people.

This would be a valuable lesson for her, as more often than not, she has come afoul of those that refer to her as the "next generation of Ul'dahn entertainment." In those instances, there has been no polite discourse... and several a broken nose or jawbone.

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[miqomonkly]

What does your heart look like? - I'lyanna Zahn.

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An open door, a burning hearth.

Your chest is wide open, and your heart is a home. Others are welcomed in readily and asked to stay. You are comfort and love, everything you were never given but so desperately want to provide for others. You have built this welcoming hearth with your own two hands and won’t see anyone else left out in the cold. Be careful not to burn yourself out trying to keep everyone else warm.

Link to quiz here!

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[miqomonkly]

6. A turning point in their life

17. A memory of something they regret

26. A memory they want to share

There’s always too many I wanna ask and pick from so if there’s ever a time I’m asking too much plz by all means tell me to calm down 😆

Keeping it at three is manageable so far 😆

(TW: Suicidal Thoughts)

Turning Point: After the Calamity and the loss of her family, I'lyanna struggled to find a way to survive the next few years. The other survivors of her caravan had either returned to whatever homes they could, or were forced to enter into refugee camps. The young Miqo'te, only twenty summers old, couldn't abide by relying on charity alone, and so she sought out other work.

In a world turned on it's head, however, a merchant's daughter without money was almost useless.

Two summers passed, and the girl was barely surviving. Odd jobs here and there allowed her to stay fed, but rarely did she have a place to sleep. Those who offered their beds to her often had more... devious designs in mind, so she kept her distance as much as possible. What little she had, she would not sacrifice her dignity.

One night, she lay upon the forest floor of the Black Shroud, huddled under a tattered blanket she'd had for longer than its intended lifespan. In that dark and dresry hour, her mind began to fill with even darker thoughts; how pointless life had become, how painful it was...

How she just wanted it all to be done...

The more she entertained these thoughts, ideas on how to end it all began to slither in, poisoning her mind with illusions of "lasting peace." It was all too tempting...

And then she turned her eyes to the night sky.

There, through the canopy, she could spy the Bole, strong and firm in the heavens. A memory leaped to the front of her mind; a promise made between sisters on a night such as this, under that same constellation...

Tears welling in her eyes, she banished the darkness from her mind and promised herself she'd never give in. She would stay strong and push forward, just as she promised her sister long ago. She didn't know how just yet, but whatever she chose to do...

She'd do it with a smile.

Regret: I'lyanna wasn't a very disobedient, bor was she one to spontaneous outbursts. However, there were some occasions when she made impulsive choices. One such occasion involved a rather obnoxious customer around when she was learning to trade; the customer had been exceptionally rude to the teenage I'lyanna, and the teenager didn't hesitate to inform them of how she viewed them. Needless to say, that individual never returned to do business with her father's caravan. I'zahn made certain to remind her of the need for a more gentle tongue when dealing with folk like them.

Want to Share: I'lyanna has never been one for major social functions; there's always a certain pressure to be a certain way, and that kind of pressure isn't something she handles well. However, at one of the first venues she ever visited, the bartender encouraged her to go and join in some of the festivities (a cosplay contest IRL), and she had a BLAST! It was this first little experience that finally cracked her shell, and gave her a desire to reach out and connect with others. ❤️

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[miqomonkly]

21. A memory of the first time they did an activity they love

When she was about twelve summers old, there was a four month period where I'lyanna was indentured to a merchant in Ul'dah; it was punishment and repayment for trying to steal something she thought was pretty from the markets. Her father had caught her before they'd made any great distance and marched her back to town to apologize.

Normally, her father would've never let her out of his sight in the city, even for a day or two. But the merchant happened to be a good friend of his, and soon the deal was made.

It wasn't an entirely painful experience for the young Miqo'te; in fact, it was the first time she learned how to weave (if only to stave off boredom and the autonomy of other menial tasks). By the time her father returned, she had made a lovely set of half gloves for him as a gift and an apology.

He never wore another set of gloves.

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