"I will not tremble." - Mesta

Mesta Lo'nati Dazkar

| Proud | Determined | Ruthless |

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AppearanceHer frame is toned, but elegent, built for agility without lacking in feminine curves. Her sun-kissed skin is decorated with dark scales, Hingan ink, and a collection of scars of varying degrees. Long pale tresses fall in waves, typically over one shoulder. Her eyes are a pale red, limned in magenta limbal rings which give her an intense gaze, particularly when emotions are running high.Though her attire varies, Mesta is fond of clothing that shows off her skin. She tends to wear darker colors, with the occasional accents in dark red, blue, or rose. Whatever armor she wears is custom-made, but with high quality. Any weapons she uses have slots into which aether crystals fit, etchings carved into them to imbue said weapon with power, though she favors the element of ice.Mesta carries herself with an air of languid grace, the effortless and confident air of a huntress. She is attentive of her surroundings, and has a tendency to react instinctively, particularly to threats. It is not uncommon for the huntress to snarl and flash her fangs in a feral display when things get particularly heated, and her tail will often betray her emotional state.

"I am Mesta of the Dazkar. Moon Dragon. Wolf Mother."

Born and raised on the Steppes as a member of an offshoot of the Dazkar, this Xaela has crafted a life for herself in Eorzea over the past few years. Mercenary, Void Huntress, and now aspiring paladin to the Goddess of War, her fighting spirit is undaunted and she looks to distant horizons and new challenges.Age: 26Skillset: Archery, hunting/survival, swordplay, spearwork and spellcasting, harp and luteSexual Orientation: Bisexual with preference for malesRelationship Status: MatedEmployment: Under contract with a free company, Mesta will still take on any leves or bounties that look like they might be a worthwhile challenge to her abilities.

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Possible RP Hooks- She is always looking for a new challenge, be it beast, man, or monster. An avid hunter of Voidsent, she has become quite adept at it, and will followup on any signs that hint at the presence of one.- A mercenary, Mesta takes on a variety of jobs, be it bodyguard, courier, reconaissance, or similar.- Easy to insult, this proud Xaela will rarely turn down a fight or an opportunity to dole out some retribution to those who underestimate her... or cross a line.- Mesta wears some rather eye-catching, glowing jewelry that isn't commonly seen. In particular, the adornments on her aurals and tail don't seem to make a sound - not even a jingle of metal - unless she wants them to. Any with aethersense would easily be able to tell that these accessories are enchanted in some way.- Coming from a tribe of avid storytellers, Mesta is quite fond of hearing what tales people have to tell, be they fantastical or autobiographical, over a few drinks.- Mesta is currently /very/ interested in aether crystals, particularly of pristine quality, and will chase any rumor of such with intent to obtain them.

"This should be fun..."

• OOC

Khazal - The Hound:A victim of poachers, Khazal was brought to Mesta by Krass. Likely due to her ice-attunement at the time, the juvenile hoarhound quickly bonded to her. As he grew, he was taught to heed her and her mate's commands, which are given in the Xaelan tongue. The pooch has given them no end of adventure and trouble, and now that he is an adolescent, is ready to join the fray.

"How big could he possibly get?"

More than a year old, the young hound's magic has focused into a considerable potency. After no small amount of training, he is ready to accompany Mesta and her mate into combat.

|| Home ||
A small offshoot of the larger Dazkar, the Lo'nati tribe is nomadic, known for its fiery women, and avid storytellers.Like all females in her clan, Mesta was raised to be a huntress, trained in masterful use of a bow. This began early, long before she was fully grown. Hunting games were her play, social interactions designed to strengthen the bond to her sisters in arms, but even then Mesta had always craved more. At every opportunity she found her way to Reunion, drinking in the tales shared of distant lands with a dreamy far-off look. Though she on occasion was permitted to visit the nearby country of Hingashi, these ventures were few and far between.One fateful day changed everything.A territorial dispute with a rival clan had grown out of control, and when the huntresses were away, their enemy struck. Though the traditionally domestic males of the tribe were by no means poor defenders, it was a massacre. Many fell, Mesta's father among the fallen. When the enemy began to cull those who remained (the young and infirm) before the women returned, Mesta and her brother Marik were hard-pressed to defend themselves from the brute that had murdered their father.|| The Aftermath ||
By the time the huntresses arrived to defend their loved ones, the tribe had been decimated. Most of the males slain, and no small number of the children and elderly had likewise succumbed to the brutal attack. In order to survive, new alliances were struck, and sacrifices were made...To escape a fate she did not choose for herself, Mesta fled the Steppes and set out to explore the world she had heard about in stories.

"Her eyes are of fire, but her soul bears the touch of water and the sea." - Dazkar Soothsayer

• Marik's Carrd

|| New Horizons ||Mesta's travels went through Hingashi, and from there she crossed the sea to Eorzea. The search for work soon sent her to Ul'dah, where she enrolled in Lunar Rose adventurer's academy while taking on hunting leves on the side. It kept her skills sharp, as she began to learn how to utilize aether. Through friendships and contacts forged through the academy, Mesta joined a Free Company - the Northern Lights. Among their ranks was the man who would become her mentor, Solginias. The Viera taught her how to further control her aether as well as her emotions - akasha.It was during this time that she meets Mawe, an Olkund with whom she swiftly becomes romantically entangled. It was not, however, meant to last as Mawe chose to chase his personal vengeance, leaving Mesta behind. The breakup left her vulnerable, feeling abandoned and worthless - weak. After a crisis within the Northern Lights caused her and her mentor to part ways with the company, Mesta vanished for a time. Reports placed her in Coerthas for several weeks, and once she returned, she is... changed. Where before she'd had difficulty mustering aether aspected to any sort, now her magic seems focused, precise, and heavily-laden with ice.But the woman is plagued by nightmares, and there are times when her attentiveness seems to lapse. She becomes distracted and tense, gaze distant as if listening to something only she can hear. She throws herself into work, almost recklessly taking on challenges of ever-increasing risk. Even downtime is rarely spent relaxing, and definitely not alone. There is something she is afraid of, something that she refuses to speak of, and causes her to avoid Coerthas whenever possible.

|| Purpose ||
Mesta's efforts begin to find direction in the friendships she forges. What began as a simple security gig at a friend's budding venue turned into something of a home and a family in which the woman blossoms. Outside of this, Mesta's leve-hunting all but ends, her focus directed towards the various jobs and contracts of the Raven Society. Her budding relationship to one of the members of the Society probably has something to do with it...In the months since, she finds in Krass a partner for life, and the duo prove to be a startlingly potent pair in combat. As the focus of the Raven Society shifts towards dealing with Voidsent and revelations are made about some of her own personal matters, Mesta retires from her employment at the club. A conflict is brewing... and her allies are being gathered to combat it.

• The Dragons

"He is my sun, the other half to my whole. Without him, I would not be who I am today, much less still here." - Mesta

|| Nightmare's End ||Having gathered her strength and that of her allies, Mesta faces that which has haunted her for the better part of a year. On the cusp of losing her life to the very ritual that would bring the creature to which she is tethered out of the Void and into the Source, that faith is very well-placed. They face off against the corpse of a dragon brought back to life with the icy essence of the Voidsent infusing its body, and through no small amount of effort, the monster is defeated and Mesta is released from her bond to it.The power she once wielded is gone, but her life is preserved. No more does frost invade her dreams, or Ashura's voice poison her thoughts. She is free.Crippled, but invigorated with optimism, Mesta now searches for a new means to fight and aid those who came to her in her time of need.

|| A Crisis of Faith ||Due to a number of interactions with allies who invoke the favor of the Xaelan matron deity, Mesta finds her faith somewhat rattled. Though she certainly holds the Night Mother in the highest of regards, when the Goddess's divinity is invoked, she did not feel in any way compelled to lend her prayer. It solidifies a feeling she had been warring with for some time, a sensation that the one looking over her was someone else. It is her mate's insight and the advice of her new mentor - Freyr - that lead her on the path of discovery towards Halone.Filled with doubt, she returns to the Steppe and pays a visit to her aunt, a seer of good standing, to voice her concerns. If she were to pursue this new faith, would it be a betrayal to Nhaama? Reassured that it was not, Mesta recieved the blessing to pursue her faith and began the journey to learning what it meant to become a devotee of Halone and a paladin of War.

"I will not presume to know the Fury's musings, nor to her wishes. However, she tells us to love our neighbours as we love ourselves- That of Her Love all Men will receive, and by the balance of Her spear, all shall be set free. All are equal under her watchful gaze." - Freyr

Security

Mesta is available for hire as a warrior and adventurer.As a bodyguard, the diminutive woman is easily overlooked, and is an ideal escort for events where discretion is key. Perhaps undercover as a companion at an event where you are worried there might be trouble?In general, her presence is less of a deterrent and more a second line of defense that can be kept close.Rates to be agreed upon case-by-case.

Photography (OOC)

Most of my inspiration for poses comes from the characters themselves or locations, so the more you can give me, the more I have to work with! I will ask you questions about the character's personality and ask for a few outfits for inspiration. In regards to NSFW photos, I prefer sensual lewds to blatant pornographic shots, but will do either. At this time, the avatar of 'Mesta' is unavailable for NSFW couple shots. I do have a number of other characters, so feel free to ask me who I have available!***I refuse to portray Lalafel in any form of NSFW photography. *** Anything else in any combination is fine. Thus far, I have posed up to 8 actors, but am eager to try my hand at more. Since I am very pressed for time and live in EU, it is strictly necessary to make an appointment or send me your files to use whenever I have time, so please DM me either in-game or in Discord - mestalonati

|| Rates ||Sessions start at 3mil with 4 unqiue poses. I take a number of shots from various angles with minor adjustments, and will send ALL shots I take. Additional poses at 300k each.