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So, Zaya actually gets two: “Fool’s Command” and “Seventh Heaven,” which she can *technically* use interchangeably, since they’re both tied to her custom job as “Demon King.”
Fool’s Command is a Tank LB, while Seventh Heaven is either a Melee or PhysRanged LB.
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I mean, 'cmon.
A natural-born empath, sworn to protect those closest to them, with an innate affinity for martial combat.
There legitimately isn't a better option here for Zaya.
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Braincell: Deactivated
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what the fuck
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I’d say, for Zaya, it’s her guilty conscience. She feels personally responsible for all the losses she’s endured, as well as every life she’s had to take as a soldier and samurai.
This, of course, makes her incredibly diligent in her work; as otherwise, she’d only spurn their memory.
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As a founding member of the Alacran, P'uuma has encountered her fair share of Lords seeking her assistance with various illicit jobs.
And every time, the bribe is only taken so that she doesn't kill the lord and take their money anyways.
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Yes. Zaya is terrified of death, be it her own, that of her friends and loved ones, or even that of strangers or innocents.
However, that same fear of death is what lets her operate as such an effective tank, since she can (quite literally) pass that same fear onto others.
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Zaya would serve the primary role of a Tank, though she could flex to DPS.
As for her Job Name… it’d likely change, starting as “Ronin” before changing to “Shogun” at around 4.3-4.4
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Despite herself being an Ankylosaur (specifically a Saichania), Zaya’s favorite would probably be the Hypsilophodon.
Cute lil’ critter that ain’t hurt nobody.
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When she was little, Zaya was kind of afraid of everything. But her biggest fear, without a doubt, was losing the people closest to her.
... funny, how things turn out the way they do.
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For Zaya, it was Hien (Shun). That much is obvious.
P’uuma’s hasn’t been named yet, but they were also a founding member of the Alacran.
Kyva’s was… probably E-Sumi-Yan, though he’s also her foster father.
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Oyuun Dalamiq and P'lanaa Koda, I will be forever grateful for what you brought into the world of FFXIV.
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On a scale of 1-10, I think Zaya counts as an 11 or 12.
She already comes from a culture that cares about courtesy, and she also uses it as a means to help manage her emotional state.
So… if her manners start to slip, something has gone VERY wrong.
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I’ve always found it funny that I started with the moniker of “The Dragon of Doma” for Zaya, but have steadily found it to not be quiet right for her.
But I don’t have any better alternatives, even if she’s not ACTUALLY a dragon :P
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I bounce between games often, depending on what friends play. But, I can provide some sort of list.
These are games that I semi-frequently play, just… listed semi-randomly.
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For Zaya, I think she'd mainly deal Raw damage, but have a few attacks that deal Dragon.
As for defenses, she'd probably not have any distinct weaknesses (i.e. her weakest element/status would still be resisted). Just got to wear her down the old-fashioned way.
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Answering for Zaya is a very fun situation, because her "Power Level" is based entirely upon her opponents. As an entelechy who draws power from emotions, she has the potential of being the single strongest entity on Etheirys.
But usually, she's just a very capable DRK/SAM.
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... some, more than others.
Zaya Yuuno-Dalamiq with an incredibly expressive look of surprise and hesitation, several beads of sweat rolling down her face as she stares wide-eyed at something off-screen.
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The Apprehension.
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She is... not impressed.
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I don't know what I'm doing with this thing
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*Stands on a soapbox with a megaphone* ZAYA YUUNO-DALAMIQ IS AN ANKYLOSAUR!!!
Specifically a Saichania, but any ankylosaur works.
Also, you’ll never guess what kind of cat P’uuma is.
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I’m pretty strict on giving my characters jobs, since I don’t like giving them job stones and instead let them learn their abilities naturally.
As such, Kyva’s the only one with a viable job for each role: Paladin, Conjurer, and Archer. Just… not always with those names.
Zaya Yuuno-Dalamiq, a Xaela Au Ra Samurai/Dark Knight.
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Don't mind me, just emerging from the depths to prod for potential voice-claim inspiration.
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Take your pick
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Zaya was born and raised in Yanxia. Specifically, she is from Monzen in Doma, though she also spent a great deal of time within Doma Castle, due to her parents’ close relation with the Rijin family.
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Zaya’s in an interesting situation, since she and Dorgono both have jobs that send them away for extended periods of time — often asynchronously from each other.
This has not harmed their relationship in the slightest. In fact, whenever they return, the two share stories!
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All my characters are written to fit into a “default world state,” which is what’s presented in-game as-written.
None of my characters are the WoL, and this approach is specifically to allow others to fit these characters into their own timelines and realities.
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To start: I don’t think Zaya would ever retire. Her own sense of duty simply wouldn’t let her abandon her post.
That said, she would also be the go-to mentor in Othard; for various reasons. (Her connections, experience, patience, etc.)
