An excerpt from Tsubaki's carrd. Titled "Martial Prowess", it reads: Tsubaki picked up the blade at only thirteen summers, untrained and raw; accounts from those she knew in her youth say she could barely handle a starving dog in single combat, much less a Garlean soldier. By the time of the Empire's collapse, the countless summers spent training had paid off — Tsubaki had truly become a Disciple of War.

Tsubaki (SAM) was originally self-taught, and she was BAD. When she departed for Eorzea, she was merely serviceable — it wasn't until she met Musosai in Ul'dah that her art turned from an unrefined ore to a gleaming metal. It took him a bit to wrangle her capricious nature, though... #KakiNoSamurai

Tsubaki doesn't really care all that much. Even though she relies more on physical ability than Itzha, to Tsubaki that's just kinda the natural course of life. If she gets too old to fight effectively, she has other things to occupy her time, and friends to spend her days with. #KakiNoSamurai

Here’s a sampling of what Tsubaki likes to carry! (taken from her carrd - kaki-no-samurai.carrd.co) #kakinosamurai

Tsubaki stands triumphantly among the peaks of Swallow's Compass. She wears her signature orange ensemble, its cloth dyed an intense orange. In her right hand (our left), she grips her katana confidently. Her other hand rests on the scabbard hanging from her hip. Her long, black hair is tied back into a ponytail, which sways in the wind.

Tsubaki gives a cute smile to the viewer. Her bangs flow around and in front of her freckled face.

Tsubaki stands in quiet contemplation among the peaks of Swallow's Compass once more. Her left hand rests on the hilt of her sheathed katana.

🍊 Tsubaki Kakimoto, the Persimmon Samurai
tag: #KakiNoSamurai
carrd: kaki-no-samurai.carrd.co

The daughter of Corvosi refugees in Doma, tragedy forces Tsubaki to flee to distant Eorzea. She excises evil across the land until her heroics find her thrust into the vaunted role of Warrior of Light.

I know it's a newer one, but this one tbh. Like, I feel as if I did such a good job capturing Tsubaki's spirit here — proud, confident, and with a hint of mischief. That's my Kiki ☺️

#KakiNoSamurai ♦ #gposers

Tsubaki stands defiantly on the peaks of Swallow's Compass. She's wearing her signature orange outfit, with particular focus on her midriff, which now sports abdominal muscles.

I commissioned @evacybele.bsky.social to upscale Tsubaki's top and it came out SO WELL!! It's amazing how much of a difference it can make, but she feels so much more *herself* now! Now all I need to do is customize her skin texture... mwehehehehe....

#KakiNoSamurai ♦ #evamods

Tsubaki and Kozakura raise their lanterns at the Doman Enclave's tento-okuri ceremony.

A sea of lanterns float over the One River in Yanxia.

A sea of lanterns floats over the One River in Yanxia.

There were many memories she wanted to honor at the tento-okuri, but Tsubaki couldn't help but think of her late mentor, Musosai, as she raised her own lantern to the sky.

#KakiNoSamurai ♦ #gposers ♦ #4.4spoilers

Tsubaki very much enjoys the thrill of combat. For her, it's a complex game played at lightning speed; each blow has a purpose, each injury inflicted in service to her endgame strategy; a strategy that is constantly shifting and changing with each foe she faces.

#qotdreply ♦ #KakiNoSamurai

A screenshot of Tsubaki kneeling in front of a defeated Hydaelyn. Tsubaki looks troubled.

"This isn't how it was supposed to end. This isn't fair."

#ffxiv ♦ #6.0spoilers ♦ #MezDoesEW ♦ #KakiNoSamurai

If you see this, qrp with your OC smiling!

my lil' kiki, she's so cute 🥺 #kakinosamurai

A screenshot from FFXIV depicting Tsubaki about to face off against Zodiark in The Dark Inside.

"Let's end this. Once and for all."

#6.0spoilers ♦ #gpose ♦ #KakiNoSamurai ♦ #MezDoesEW

A screenshot of Lyse Hext and Tsubaki sharing a tender moment, with their foreheads touching gently.

Sharing a cute moment ☺️

#ffxiv ♦ #gpose ♦ #wolyse ♦ #wolship ♦ #KakiNoSamurai

Tsubaki standing in a yard, smiling contentedly.

quick lil' pose while i was waiting for the queue to pop ☺️

#ffxiv ♦ #gpose ♦ #KakiNoSamurai

A screenshot depicting Sierra clad in shining white armor, amidst a blooming field of flowers.

A screenshot of Tsubaki, depicting her wearing a flowing red dress with golden wings, standing in a field overflowing with red flowers.

A screenshot depicting Oyuun holding her grimoire to her side, a confident look on her face. Behind her is an autumn canopy.

A screenshot depicting Katja laughing. She appears to be in a dark room lit by a cold, blue light.

Was talking to Michelle about our OCs fitting into seasons, and not only do my big four fit neatly into the four seasons, I realized I have existing shots that pretty much exemplify them all —

#PeacockMooncat ♦ #KakiNoSamurai ♦ #Aethermimic ♦ #TheWitchFromNelveska

Tsubaki's entire carrd is written as if it were a historical account, so... hmm! If she read her own records, I think she'd be flattered but think it's a bit much. She may be the Warrior of Light, but she doesn't need all of the pomp and circumstance.

#qotdreply ♦ #KakiNoSamurai

A job stone item description, titled "Samurai Job Stone." It reads, "Given to her by Musosai, Tsubaki kept this stone on her person at all times. She often spoke fondly of her old master, and companions say she'd hold the stone close when deep in thought."

For Tsubaki, definitely — from her carrd:

#qotdreply ♦ #KakiNoSamurai

A screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV depicting Tsubaki, a fem Miqo'te, raising her katana in the air and casting a spell. At the point of the katana is a bright spark of light, illuminating the battlefield around her in golden light. The spell appears to be beneficial in nature.

Originally took this for Tsubaki's carrd, felt like a waste to keep it constrained to just a sidebar. Tsubaki has learned to "draw out" the aether of a katana to cast simple spells, and here she's casting Purifying Breeze (yes i love fft =3)

#ffxiv ♦ #gpose ♦ #elvashade ♦ #miqote ♦ #KakiNoSamurai

Tsubaki is Corvosi. Corvos is "Locus Amoenus" to the Garleans, and they brutally re-took that kingdom and erased it from all their records.

so tsubaki sure is feelin' some type of way about this dude waxing nostalgic about home beyond the horizon celebrating its capture

#ewspoilers #kakinosamurai

A somber moment before heading into the storm once more. Tsubaki begins the Garlemald MSQ in earnest, and with it all of the tragedy that follows...

#ffxiv ♦ #gpose ♦ #elvashade ♦ #KakiNoSamurai ♦ #MezDoesEW

A screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV depicting Tsubaki resting in a field of grass. She sits prone, while her chocobo Momo wanders the field behind her.

A screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV depicting Tsubaki immediately after completing a swing from her katana. Her face looks determined, and her ponytail swishes dramatically behind her.

A screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV depicting Tsubaki riding her chocobo, Momo, through a forest path in Lakeland at night.

🍊 Tsubaki Kakimoto, the Persimmon Samurai
tag: #KakiNoSamurai
carrd: kaki-no-samurai.carrd.co

The daughter of Corvosi refugees in Doma, Tsubaki is forced to flee from her home to Eorzea. She travels the land righting wrongs, until her heroics land her in the vaunted role of Warrior of Light.

I mean, I had to round out the roster, right?

#ffxiv ♦ #miqote ♦ #custommtg ♦ #KakiNoSamurai

The Warden's Prominence, the Wandering Sun; Tsubaki Kakimoto, Ascendant.

#ffxiv ♦ #gpose ♦ #elvashade ♦ #KakiNoSamurai

took this sweet-ass pic of tsubaki for her carrd and decided i didn't want to wait for the carrd to be done to show it

anyway yeah she's goku

#ffxiv ♦ #gpose ♦ #elvashade ♦ #KakiNoSamurai

Just a silly lil sketch of Tsubaki while I watch Apothecary Diaries =3

#KakiNoSamurai

Tsubaki figures the alchemists actually had a good idea, and takes a breather on the docks of the Great Work. They're busy with Estinien, anyway.

#MezDoesEW ♦ #ffxiv ♦ #gpose ♦ #elvashade ♦ #KakiNoSamurai

So I walk up on high, and I step to the edge to see my world below...

#ffxiv ♦ #gpose ♦ #miqote ♦ #elvashade ♦ #KakiNoSamurai

A moment of calm before the storm descends.

#ffxiv ♦ #gpose ♦ #elvashade ♦ #KakiNoSamurai

A dramatic screenshot from FFXIV depicting the Warrior of Light and the Scions standing before the flaming door of Amaurot.

Once more unto the breach.

#MezDoesShB ♦ #shbspoilers ♦ #gpose ♦ #elvashade ♦ #KakiNoSamurai

A screenshot from FFXIV depicting a Miqo'te samurai riding her chocobo through the forests of Lakeland.

Tsubaki and Momo take a moonlit stroll through Lakeland ☺️

#ffxiv | #gpose | #gposers | #elvashade | #KakiNoSamurai

Growing up, one of Tsubaki's favorite treats were dried persimmons. She loved them so much, her pa remarked she'd turn into one herself if she ate too many. Before she left, he called her "my Persimmon Samurai," a title she proudly bears still.

#ffxiv | #gposers | #elvashade | #KakiNoSamurai