Stats
Status: Healthy
STRENGTH
DEXTERITY
VITALITY
INTELLIGENCE
MIND
AETHER
COMBAT PROWESS
Memory eludes Layth, there was a story that was told once upon a time, but now there is nothing but the future.
Rumors
Below are various rumors, sightings and testaments of the Miqo'te's deeds
Common Rumors
Uncommon Rumors
Rare Rumors
"Ah, lad comes in from time ta time. Converses with the locals on past ventures. Kid seems decent enough, coin is always good." - Ul-Dahn bartender.
"A-A'rai? Yes I've run into him a few times. Intimidating fellow.. He's a mercenary right? I'm sure he gets into all kinds of trouble.. But that's kinda exciting right? Those eyes are vexing~" - Smitten Limsa Lominsa Lalafell
"Mr.Layth! I know him! He saved my life when I had ventured too far south of the Shroud.. That Stroper was about to eat me, but Mr.Layth dashed in! Felled the beast within a few strikes, it was so cool!" - Hyur Gridanian Child
"Aye.. Fought him in the pits. Damn strong sword arm that Miqo'te has. Was able to wind me with a few blows. Coulda' made it big if he kept fighting in the Coliseum. One day he kinda just left. Not sure why." - Roegadyn Gladiator
"Yeh, ad' a job wit em' a couple of moons ago. Tough son o' a bitch. Ran into a' band o' giants ova' in South Thanalan. Lost a' few sellswords in tha bout'. Entire time A'rai kept cool. After I helped em' dig a few graves for the fallen. Strange, not many mercs give a shit about their own ya know?" - Miqo'te Mercenary
"A'rai. I know him. Helped retrieve my daughter after a territory dispute went south on the Azim Steppe. In spite me telling him to mind his own business, he still insisted on utilizing his aid. I'm glad we did.. The way he fought though is what lingers. Like a man possessed by a demon." - Xaelan Family Head
"..That Miqo'te may parade around like he belongs, like he's normal.. But he is not. He is a wolf in sheep's fur.. A savage beast that needs to be put down.. He is a monstrosity and he must be killed like the rest of them." - Garlean Captain
"The blue eyed Miqo'te. I know of him well. Since the reopening of Great Gubal.. That pesky sell sword has pestered for all manner of instruction. Garlean infrastructure, Magitek augmentation.. Every couple of months he'd come seeking different information.. And each month we turned him away with but a few pieces of knowledge to dull his incessant appetite. On that note, you are not permitted to be in here. Leave at once." - Disgruntled Elezen Scholar
"Curious man, though many are quite curious in this realm. Do try not to delve too deep in his past, he doesn't take it lightly." - Unknown
History
Year One (A new beginning)
Upon a Sea of Sand
Layth arrives in the city-state of Ul'Dah, the boy has nothing to call his own. Not even his name.
Year Two
Mirage
Thankfully with but a year on the streets Layth manages to find a place of work in the Platinum Mirage casino. There he offered his strength as hired muscle. He also takes up tutorship within the Pugilist guild.
Year Three
Young Gladiator
Along with his job working in the Mirage, Layth found himself growing interested in the Coliseum. Steadily work at the mirage halted, taking a second seat to his work as a gladiator. Each match was won, aside from one...
Year Four
???
Following his first loss in the pits Layth vanished. No one knows where the boy went.
Year Five-Six
A Guardian
There have been many different accounts of witnessing Layth committing grand acts of heroism across Eorzea. Aiding in territorial disputes, helping traveling merchants, slaying aggressive beastkin encroaching on Eorzean settlements.
​
The boy did not stay in one place for too long, lingering for but a sennight in each location.
Year Seven
Friendship
Layth returns to Ul'dah, there he finds something akin to a home. He makes friends with a Miqo'te, Xillo. For a period, Layth contemplates settling down and quitting the nomad life.
Year Eight-Nine
Sleep
Out taking care of a job at Mor Dhona, Layth's eyes grew heavy.. Eventually he collapsed in a cave near Silvertear lake. What befell the Miqo'te is unknown. He remained there for two years.
Year Ten [Present]
Awakening
Layth awakes, and in doing so realizes that a year had past. The past friendships we has made are no longer.. In fact, it was almost as if he was in an entirely different realm. In time Layth found work as a sellsword in the exploration group, the Aether Cats, there he befriended a Lalafell named Misasae... But something calls to him. Someone... Who are they, will he find them?
photos
Relationships
Players
Enrei Tyrfanel
The two have known each other for just two moons, but within that short amount of time they've come to learn so much about each other.
Enrei approched Layth about work, and the mercenary took on the job eager to make what gil he can.
Renvor Ard
A mercenary that leads the military division for The Uncommon Retreat. When Layth.
Through Enrei's connection with the Retreat, Layth found himself under the employ the military division, and therefore under the leadership of Renvor.
Aiko
A chanced meeting within right outside of Ul'dah, upon a bridge in Thanalan. A mysterious woman who seems to hold many secrets. She possesses a unique gift that quells Layth's sickness for days at a time...
Thaddeus
Outgoing leader of the Aether Cats, Thad was nice enough to allow the sellsword to join their ranks for a time as hired muscle.
Non Players
TBA
TBA
Music
Freedom or Sovereignty OST
Below you will find a list of songs that helped bring to life certain moments in Layth's background. If you have any questions or would like to know more please reach out. All songs are owned by their creators, I am by no means claiming ownership for pieces of music. Upon request, they will be removed.
Keep it in the Family
Life is not slowing down for Layth and his allies. While enjoying a drink in the drowning wench, Layth was approached by a towering man in a russet, tattered cloak. The Miqo'te moved to rest a hand on the hilt of his gunblade that rested against the bar's wall.
​
"Still demean yourself by using a tool of the Garleans?"
​
Layth's eyes widened, he knew that voice... And as the man removed that cowl it affirmed the Miqo'te suspicion.
​
Chuluun.
​
It had been some time since Layth had spoken to his brother. Their last confrontation wasn't a cordial one. But here, like this... For the first time in a long time the two spoke calmly, no yelling, no fighting... Just words.
​
Chuluun kept his typical standoffish demeanor, and with a push of his hand he slid papers over towards Layth. Confused, the male took the papers and began going through them, what he found left a pit in his stomach. His tanned face growing white as he read through each page.
​
There were others like him. Like Chuluun... Garlemald has been producing more bioweapons very likely to continue their conquests without impediment. Sliding the papers over to Chuluun once more the Miqo'te's lips parted in question. He already knew the answer, but part of him hoped for a different reply.
​
"You want to kill them. Right?"
​
"Yes. Though this time will prove more difficult. Arleaux has taken them under his wing... So to speak."
​
Layth's eyes narrowed.
​
"Our enemy isn't Garlemald this time Layth... It's our own blood. And I need your help to get this done. Whatever Arleaux has planned, does not bode well for Eorzea."
​
---
​
In this chapter to Layth's story, the Miqo'te once more finds himself facing against abominations like him. Enhanced test subjects that have been infused with a potent and tainted version of Aether. These six weapons are stronger, faster and not suffering from the same illness Layth had experienced.
​
These weapons of war have been claimed by Layth's brother, Arleaux for reasons unknown... But given Arleaux's ruthless disposition, the purpose behind their enlistment can not be good.
​
The Family
Sigurd - Templar
Yuva - Guardian
Fari'ko - Pacifist
Lilita - assassin
cenwulf - father
Elise - Deviant
[All songs are owned by their original creators, upon request they will be removed.]