⚔︎ Xochitl Canek

Rule 001.

You are not your character.

This is my number One rule for a reason. You are not your character. Your character is not you. Therefore, don't get offended when character personalities clash or when a scene doesn't quite go according to plan. Roleplay happens. If you can't accept consequences and outcomes without getting hurt feelings over it, then I'm not the roleplayer for you.

Rule 002.

Lore purity be damned.

I respect the lore and play within its bounds, but if you're one of those that has to take the lore as the Word of God that no one can deviate from, if you can't appreciate creative license and ingenuity, then kindly keep that nonsense out of my orbit.

Rule 003.

21+ Players & Characters, period.

I just flat-out don't like children in my stories. It raises too many questions of ethics and propriety thereby causing too many problems.Consenting adults only. This is non-negotiable. Lie to me OOC about your age at your peril. Lie to Xochitl about your age IC and deal with the consequences.This includes bringing the Babies/Children of your characters or bringing your "child-like" adult characters into Xochitl's orbit. Just don't do it.

Rule 004.

Boundaries & Expectations exist for a reason.

I have very firm boundaries and expectations. READ THEM HERE. Failure to read them and saying "I didn't know" later on will not excuse you for violations.

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Rule 005.

Roleplay is not a Dating Service

If you're here to find a girlfriend -- go away.I roleplay for fun and as a hobby. I'm not looking for an OOC relationship on any level. Friendship is my absolute limit and if you try to push for something more than that, I can and will boot you to the curb.

Rule 006.

Communication is a must!

I have very clear-cut and transparent expectations when it comes to roleplay. OOC communication and collaboration is a must. I don't care if it's via tells, via Discord, or via Carrier Pidgeon. If you can't bring yourself to talk to me, to plan with me, to collaborate with me, then I'm not going to carry the load for you.Roleplay is an equal partnership in this house.

Rule 007.

You get what you give!

I am a reciprocal creature. You'll get as much creative effort out of me as you give. If you ask for RP, then so will I. If you include my character in your stories, then I'll do the same for yours.Give zero effort and zero energy and that's what you'll get back!

Rule 008.

Moon Codes not needed nor required!

You do not need mods to roleplay with me. If you require me to have mods to roleplay with you, then I have no interest in roleplaying with you either.Codes are given to vetted and trusted Roleplayers that I roleplay with Frequently and Often, so don't ask for them. And don't fling yours at me without me having asked for it.

Xochitl Canek

⸻ The Tigress of Tural

  PERSONALITY   Xochitl is very slow to trust others, primarily because those she's trusted up to the present day have all been comrades-in-arms, people she's fought and died with. People who have earned her trust and who have saved her life on more than one occasion. Compared to them, it's hard for Xochitl to learn enough about 'normal' people in 'normal' fashion for her to trust them to that degree.Aside from that, she generally tends to be pretty congenial -- unless you're rude to her, then she'll return that attitude in kind.If you show up in her presence spoiling for a fight or looking to "prove yourself" or "take her down" because of her status as an Undefeated champion, you're going to be met with indifference and disinterest. Xochitl has zero respect or regard for people looking to cut their teeth against her experience or use her as a whipping girl for their much deeper mental problems. If you have to fight her to prove your worth, then you weren't worth much to begin with.

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⸻ ❝Let all of Life be an uninterrupted battle cry. Like the crowd cheering on their favorite Gladiator, don't let the obstacles you face, the fears you must overcome, the doubts that seep into your mind, drown out the hunger that's in your heart. ❝ ⸻

  APPEARANCE   A tall xbr'aali woman, Xochitl has strong features that resemble a white tiger. Criss-crossed with numerous scars from her life of combat, she's a masterwork in storied appearances. Athletically muscular, but not bulky, she's a svelte killing machine made for battle.  NOTABLE SCARS  
► A long laceration scar that spans from her left side to the front-middle of her torso.
► A five-ilm wide puncture wound scar on her right shoulder.
► Several small burn marks on her tail, mostly hidden by fur.

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her story

Xochitl was born in the village of Iq Br'aax in the Yak T'el region of Tural. She is the eldest of three sisters, followed by her middle sister, Oxomoco Canek, and her youngest sister, Khanna Canek. In their youth, they were schooled at home by their parents, learning everything from government, to music, to mathematics, reading, and writing. Xochitl showed an aptitude for martial weapons early-on which won her the interest of the local Landsguard. Oxomoco, on the other hand, showed an aptitude for magic and earned a place to learn with the elusive Whalaqee.Xochitl and Oxomoco were close in age, so they grew up together as close, loving sisters. Xochitl was the leader and Oxomoco the follower; the Brawn and the Brains. Together, they excelled at hunting and helping to supply the village with necessities. In their downtime together, whenever Xochitl showed an interest in boys, Oxomoco would be the one to test them in order to see if they were suitable for her sister; in the reality of it, it was simply the sister's way of deterring unwanted suitors. Xochitl did much the same for Oxomoco.It wasn't until after Xochitl had left for the Landsguard that Khanna was born to the Canek family. Coming in so late to their ranks, she didn't get to know her Eldest sister much and only saw her on rare holidays that Xochitl got to come home for. As a result, Khanna hated her Eldest sister and did her level best to make Xochitl's life misery whenever she was home, getting Xochitl in trouble by picking fights, then crying and telling their parents that Xochitl was bullying her. As a result, Xochitl grew to despite any kind of emotional manipulation.Eventually, however, Oxomoco grew restless and the teaching of the Whalaqee not enough to assuage for whatever it was she was searching for. She came to Xochitl one night, announcing her intent to leave Tural and she asked her elder sister to come with her. However, Xochitl's duty was to the Landsguard and to Tural, so it was with a breaking heart that Xochitl denied her sister's request. Oxomoco left.Xochitl was left in Tural alone to tend to their parents and see to their needs. They were proud of their Landsguard daughter, but when Xochitl's time in with the guard came to an end and Xochitl turned to a life in the arenas, their parents thought it a shameless display -- until the bags of gil started arriving home. Xochitl ensured that her parents lived a comfortable life back home in Tuliyollal, then she took the rest of the money she earned to search the world for her sisters...Which eventually brought her to Eorzea.

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special items

No special items yet. Soon? Maybe.

mind

While Xochitl has no mind for magic or Magitek, that doesn't mean she lacks in intelligence. She can very easily hold her own in a conversation, outside the two aforementioned arenas. She's also very quick to grasp concepts and learn new things.In battle, she has a keen sense of teamwork and strategy, especially when it comes to working with others.

power

Xochitl has always been possessed of a preternatural strength, it's what makes her shine as a melee combatant. She is well-trained in every melee martial fighting style, from knives, to her trusted greataxe. Even unarmed Xochitl has the ability to enter into unarmed combat without much issue. She's also been trained in blind-fighting. All of it is part of her arena training to put on a more impressive show for the populace.

Aether

Xochitl's aether is unnaturally strong for a single individual. As a result, Xochitl has preternatural Strength and Dexterity.She's not much of a magic-user or a healer, though. She even tends to suffer Aethersickness if she travels by aetheryte.

  + + Extra Trivia   Xochitl has a deep-seated dislike of cactuar because Momodi of the Ul'dahnian Adventurer's Guild has sent her out so many times to collect Cactuar Needles. Cactuar have oftentimes gotten the better of Xochitl, so some of those needles have been collected -- from various parts of her anatomy after she's gotten caught up in 1000 Needles.

  Hobbies & Downtime  
- Cooking
- Leatherworking
- Reading (Mostly cultural books or World History)
- Gardening
- Astronomy

statistics

strengths

Xochitl is an exceptional melee fighter with years of experience in live combat. her heightened sense of smell and hearing are both advantage and disadvantage as a Xbr'aal. Her feline nature gives her excellent balance.She's charismatic and draws people in easily, and she's fiercely loyal to those who earn her friendship.

weakness

Growing up in Tural, Xochi's exposure to magitek is severely limited. And her martial nature makes magic and ranged weaponr abstract concepts.Until she left Tural, she had no concept of World History, but is learning.Fear of being trapped comes from some trauma in her background that she never speaks of.

flaws

Confident to a fault, Xochitl can sometimes come across arrogant or self-absorbed.Her combat background makes it hard for her to build trust with others that don't fight alongside her and she can sometimes be viewed as reckless and quick to anger.Her ignorance of other non-Turali cultures is painfully evident, but she's making efforts to learn.

Storyline | Wings of Vengeance

Xochitl's personal storyline. During her time in the Landsguard, Xochitl and her squadron killed a mated pair of lesser vidraal, but they neglected to see that they had offspring. In the intervening years, that vidraal cub was taken to the Yuweyawata Field Station to undergo experimentation and testing. It's had 30 years to contemplate its revenge...

LAST UPDATE: 15 JUNE 2025

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Living Story | Nightcross Initiative

In the aftermath of the events of Dawntrail a remote village in Yak T'el is left in shambles. A coordinated effort from adventurers the world over have taken it upon themselves to rebuild, revitalize, and renew the ruined settlement. It will take much in the way of cooperation and coordination to bring the remnants back from the brink, but with enough hands, anything is possible...Last Update: 25 JUNE 2025

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Storyline | Untying the Noose

Tasked by the enigmatic vieran bard, Exulansis Kuebiko, to learn the past that she no longer remembers, Xochitl must backtrack through Ex's personal history to find out exactly who Ex used to be and what she did to provoke someone to hang her...CW: Mild Horror Themes

Common | Adventurers & Clients

Adventurers of all shapes and sizes are welcome to have met or known Xochitl during some point in her global career. In her downtime, she's known for helping out the local Adventurer's Guild or, barring a guild, just helping out the local populace with various tasks, no matter how menial. She's also been frequenting hunts for the Centurio and other hunter clans around the world. So if you need a task done, or need some help getting one done, or got a big, bad beastie to hunt you're welcome to contact her!

Common | Arena Enthusiast

Xochitl is known in many nations outside of Eorzea as a prize-winning arena fighter of the Iron Arena in Dalmasca. She is, at present, undefeated in her exhibition and entertainment matches. You are welcome to approach her as a fan or even as a merry (or angry) gambler who won (or lost) money on one of her bouts. She is generally welcoming to most, but if you come at her angry... you get what you get.She is not a fighter from The Arcadion, please don't make that mistake.

Common | Turali Natives

If you lived in Tural... You are welcome to have known or met Xochitl at some point during her childhood in Yak T'el or during her 12-year career as a Landsguard. You may approach her by claiming her a familiar face or how she helped you in some way. I'm flexible to most positive stories. If you're unsure, you're welcome to send me a tell OOC to brainstorm ideas.Do not make her into a villain in your story without my consent.

Oxomoco Canek

⸻ Sister Firebrand

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Her sister and her other half, Oxomoco is the singular most important person in Xochitl's world. She trusts Oxomoco with everything and when apart from her sister she talks about little else.A skilled mage in her own right, Oxomoco is an experienced adventurer with more than one trick up her sleeve...Soon to travel more of Eorzea, Oxomoco plans to show her sister the world and then some, making up for all the years they lost during their separation.

Garret Hjorth

⸻ The Smith

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Garret is a blacksmith with an adventuring past, retired from that life by a catastrophic injury the man has spent most of that time crafting weapons and armor for others.A perpetual source of laughter and someone who drops anything to come to Xochitl's aid, he's proven himself to be a steadfast and welcome source of both enjoyment and support to the Tigress at a time she might need it most...She's grown quite fond of the Big Dummy and can often be found in his company.

Eulansis Kuebiko

⸻ The Silent Song

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The enigmatic "Ex" is a mute bard that Xochitl befriended whose comical pantomimes completely bely her sinister, macabre sense of style. The woman has endeared herself to the xbr'aal by being a willing ear and a welcome companion, the viera's carefree and fun-loving nature a welcome contrast to the day-to-day seriousness -- or dullness -- of everyday life.One of the few who remembers Ex's original singing voice, Xochitl has sworn to help her get it back.

Yumari Takeyari

⸻ The Kestrel

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This delicate little raen waif wandered up to Xochitl in Limsa Lominsa, whereupon the tigress learned that she was destitute and without work. Not knowing what else to do for her, Xochitl brought her to the Adventurer's Guild in Ul'dah and introduced her to MomodiSince then, Yumari has grown a fair bit as a budding adventurer and has aspirations to become a Sharlayan Sage... through the most dangerous means possible.

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Stranger in a Strange Land Xochitl has led a colorful life that's taken her around the globe in search of her sisters. From Dalmasca, to Meracydia, Othard and Doma, and beyond -- she's fought in arenas the world over and gone up against some of their greatest fighters. Her experience is vast, but at the same time, sheltered. But that doesn't stop her from being confident about who she is and what she's capable of.

First Date?Not long into their friendship, Exulansis Kuebiko and Xochitl went on a "date" -- a strictly Platonic date that everyone seemed to call into question. It didn't matter to either of them, however, as they knew they were doing it to be supportive and uplifting to each other.

Taco Triumph The rascally viera, Syrio Nessaire decided he'd tell Xochitl that the tacos he could make at home were as good, if not better than, the tacos made at Aunt Tii's Tacos in Tuliyollal. So, Xochitl told him to make her some, instead the viera challenged her to a duel for the right to eat the tacos.Xochitl won.

Social Networking Xochitl tends to be a Social Butterfly, capable of using her well-trained congeniality to make herself a likable presence that's welcome to most. She enjoys meeting new people, hearing of new cultures, and learning new things. However, Befriending her is another matter altogether. The xbr'aal does not easily give her trust and once you break that trust -- it's near-impossible to earn back.

Wanderlust Never one to stay in any one place for long, Xochitl loves to travel and get out into the world. To see and do things, experience them with others. She gets restless and irritable when she idles too long somewhere and she loathes going back to places like the Quicksand in Ul'dah, even if it's the only place to find people to take on her adventures.

Forging Adventure In recent suns, Xochitl has started adventuring with the soon to be un-retired adventurer and Blacksmith, Garret Hjorth. Inspired by Xochitl's relentless courage and unfailing confidence, the Smith has been drawn out of his comfortable crafter's life back into the world of adventuring derring-do. It's forged a friendship between them that they both believe will last a long time.

Changeable as Quicksilver While Xochitl may be a warrior by nature and by career, she prides herself on never backing down from any challenge. Whether it's crafting, gathering, doing mundane tasks or hard labor, she's no stranger to hard work. She will oftentimes throw herself into various tasks and causes without much of a second thought, making her a valuable and loyal ally to the right people.

Not all Serious Business Xochitl enjoys having fun and relaxing as much as anyone. She loves to take a break from everything going on in her adventures to just take some time to stop and smell the roses, enjoy a day at the beach, or relax in exotic locales to sample the local cuisine.