Hyperia kir Quinntus

Non progredi est regredi
- To not go forward is to go backward -

Basics

Name: Hyperia kir Quinntus
Gender: Female
Age: 37 (Eorzea time), 42 (time bubble)
Height: 5'8"
Hair Color: Dark auburn/black
Eye Color: Pale green (cybernetic)
Race: Half-Garlean, half-Highlander Hyur
Nameday: 16th Sun of the 6th Astral Moon
Birthplace: Garlemald, Ilsabard
Alignment: True Neutral
Orientation: Straight
Relationship Status: Married to Sanji KamakuraLanguages: Eorzean Common, Garlean, Allagan (written only)Distinguishing Marks: Various scars, both old and new. Extensive burn scarring covering her entire back. Dark smoky marks rimming both eyes and sweeping over her left cheek. Cybernetic implant in the back of her neck.Known Weapon Proficiencies: Gunblade (Garlean), firearms, hand-to-hand, katana, magitek bit drones.Other Known Skills: Magitek and aetherotech design, troubleshooting, and repair. Magitek armor and airship piloting. Military tactics. Basic survival and medical training. High level of perception in regards to technological flaws. Very knowledgeable in matters relating to the Allagan Empire and its technology.Possesses an "Artificial Echo" through the implant in her neck that is connected to and transmits information to and from her cybernetic eyes. Using a combination of technologies she's discovered in her travels and her knowledge of the Ultima Weapon's use of strategic memories, the implant allows her to assess a combat situation and formulate strategem on the fly in real-time.Known Family:
Father - Marius mal Quinntus (Deceased)
Mother - Syele (Blackstone) bas Quinntus (Deceased)
Uncle - Rogar Blackstone (CEO of Blackstone Industries, Ala Mhigo)Current Occupation:
Assistant Director of Blackstone Industries, Co-Owner of Beyond the Horizon

Personality

Hyperia can be reserved, even seeming cold and aloof at first until she knows a person can be trusted. In most social settings, she tends to remain silent and merely listen unless she feels she has something meaningful to contribute. However, once that reserve has dropped, she has no problem with speaking her mind, even to the point of bluntness.She is fiercely loyal to those she cares for, but has no tolerance for dishonesty or hypocrisy.Her nature as a half-Garlean has caused her to fight for respect within the Empire her entire life, so she despises weakness in both herself and others. She does not handle failure well and tends to dwell on mistakes.She has a deep, abiding love of technology, both ancient and modern, and anyone able to discuss it with her in an intelligent manner will find her opening up to them a bit more readily.She possesses a highly analytical mind and tends to have issues with processing strong emotional responses, both in herself and others. She has a very difficult time navigating interpersonal relationships and can become easily frustrated when people do not behave in what she feels is a logical fashion.

Tropes
• Because I’m Good at It
• Brutal Honesty
• Bystander Syndrome
• Conditioned to Accept Horror
• Control Freak
• Determinator
• Don’t You Dare Pity Me!
• Enraged by Idiocy
• Inferiority Superiority Complex
• Insufferable Genius
• I Work Alone
• Married to the Job
• The Perfectionist
• Sour Outside, Sad Inside
• Too Clever by Half
• Iron Lady
• Stoic Woobie
• Had to be Sharp
• My Greatest Failure
• Feminine Mother, Tomboy Daughter

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OOC Info

-I'm pretty new to the FF universe, but I've been RPing in various formats (tabletop, chat, message board, etc) for over 30 years (yes, I'm that old).-I am very much over 21 (see above) and prefer to RP with those over 21, but may make a rare exception if you show the requisite maturity/skill level (conversely, even if you are over 21 and cannot communicate maturely, I won't RP with you).-My many years of RP experience have also come with plenty of bad RP experiences, so most important for me is COMMUNICATION. I am not a mind-reader. If there's something you want to explore in the RP, then tell me. If something's not clicking, then tell me. If you need a break, tell me. I can't try to fix issues if I'm not made aware they exist.Also, if I or Hyperia says/does something to upset/offend you, whether it's IC or OOC, LET ME KNOW. (See last sentence above) Hyperia can be a total bitch at times...and being raised in the Garlean culture, she will use the occasional slur (i.e. "savages", half-breed", etc), that has nothing to do with who I am or how I feel OOC.
IC is IC and OOC is OOC.
I'm not my character, and my character isn't me. If you insist on taking things my character does/says personally and/or consistently bleed OOC into our interactions, then we will not be RPing together. I also will absolutely not tolerate dishonesty, manipulative and/or passive-aggressive behavior, bullying, gaslighting, metagaming, and/or god-moding.-If I'm out in public with the RP tag on, I would prefer you send me a tell first because I may be AFK and/or focused on another screen, so you might need to get my attention.-I'm fine with dark and mature topics, however I don't do ERP. Flirting is fine, but actual romances won't happen. She's completely devoted to her husband.
I'm fine with bodily harm, but anything major (amputations, maiming, etc) will have to be discussed beforehand. Death is off the table unless I choose it.-I do not have a backstory posted here because I prefer to have that revealed through RP interaction. However, if there's something in the RP Hooks section that catches your eye or if you have an idea for how/why your character would interact with her, feel free to hit me up in DMs and we can discuss it.-I prefer descriptive, multi-paragraph-based RP, but am open for most styles/types, as long as it's not text-speak/modern slang/etc (Ex. "U so based, LOL") or excessive "purple prose". You don't need to unload an entire thesaurus to tell me your character's eye color.-I tend to focus on story, but I also love running content. I haven't explored much hardcore (Savage/Extreme) content, but I'm willing to learn if you're willing to be patient with my old lady eyesight and reflexes.-I work 6am-3pm EST Mon-Fri, so during the week, I'm available mostly in the afternoon and early evening. Weekends are pretty open except I won't be staying up late on Sun night.
I'm fine with both in-game and Discord RP, though I do prefer Discord because I prefer not to feel stuck to my PC for long periods of time.

Story Hooks

Vita Imperatoria: Hyperia was born and raised in Garlemald, and the Quinntus family was fairly prominent in the social circles of the capital city, as well as bearing no small amount of infamy for her father's devotion to his non-Garlean wife and half-Garlean daughter. Did your Garlean character perhaps know them, or hear about them?Military Service: Hyperia served in the Imperial army for over a decade, her posts ranging from Castrum Novum (a.k.a Castrum Centri) in Mor Dhona, to Carteneau, to Ala Mhigo, and finally to Castrum Meridianum in Thanalan. Imperial officers and conscripts alike may have known her or even served under her.Magitek Engineer: Hyperia attended the Magitek Academy in Garlemald, graduating at the top of her class. Her service to the Imperial army only served to hone those skills even further. Do you need someone skilled in magitek engineering? She's your gal.Allagan Scholar: Hyperia holds a strong fascination with Allagan technology, so she may be found exploring their ruins and/or studying their history. Need someone who can tell you all about that tomestone you found or the history of an ancient ruin? She could probably help.Undercover in Ala Mhigo: During her time in Ala Mhigo with the XIVth Legion, she was often used as a covert operative. Due to her Highlander appearance, she could easily blend in with the natives and acquire vital information without being suspected. Ala Mhigan natives might think that they've seen her somewhere before during the occupation, but can't quite place it.Superweapons: As one of the former lead engineers on the Ultima Weapon project, as well as her associations with the creator of the Amethyst Weapon, she is intimately familiar with the design and inner workings of Garlean Superweapons. Need information on them? She could probably tell you.Brass Blades: After fleeing the destruction of the Praetorium, Hyperia eventually joined up with the Brass Blades. She was known for her ruthlessness and lack of scruples. No matter the job, she'd take it. Was your character also in the Brass Blades...or maybe one of their victims?Wanted by the Empire And Eorzean Alliance: Hyperia has a sizeable bounty on her head by the Garlean Empire, to be returned alive to answer for crimes of sabotage, desertion, and conspiracy. As one of the engineers on the Ultima Weapon Project, she is also wanted by the Eorzean Alliance. Due to the current state of Garlemald, her ongoing efforts alongside the Ala Mhigan contingent to aid in its restoration, and her cooperation with Alliance forces, all bounties have been rescinded. However, she could still be potentially recognized from when they were still active. Or perhaps an individual or group might have their own bounty out for her?Blackstone Industries: When Hyperia made her home in Ala Mhigo, she began working with her uncle to expand their workshops for Magitek and Aetherotech. She currently serves as the Assistant Director of the company and stands to inherit it and her family's vast fortunes should her uncle pass away.

Voice Claim

Natasha Little (as the Female Sith Warrior in SWTOR)

Resonant Project Incident

During a demonstration of a new form of Resonant technology, a malfunction occurred which resulted in Hyperia being imbued, not with the aether of the template subjects, but their very psyches and memories. Being suddenly and forcibly inundated with thousands of memories and a half dozen personalities threatened to drive her mad. For a time, she alternated between mindless babbling and a near-comatose state.
Despite her split with Sanji, her uncle believed him to be her only hope and so the Xaela was brought in. Gradually, he managed to pull her from madness and forge some semblance of order to her mind. However, in the process, Hyperia's own psyche was buried deep beneath a persona she crafted with Sanji's aid...that of Sela Blackstone, a former member of the Ala Mhigan resistance. For now, Hyperia is no more. But...for how long? Considering Hyperia's rapid downward spiral into darkness, prior to the incident, Sanji is very invested in keeping Sela dominant in her mind.