Mara stands in Southern Thanalan, her back to the viewer as she overlooks the dusty landscape of Broken Water. There are Sabotenders roaming the desert.

Trudging through the sands of Amh Araeng in the Fields of Amber, Mara glances at the Gigantenders and Desert Armadillo creatures that live here.

As dawn rises over Shaaoloani, Mara and Erenville stand in the Yawtanane Grasslands, while a group of Napolitenders and Lunyucaua'pya wander the lands before them.

xxviii. wilds
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A gpose comic, made up of several pages with three panels each, set sometime in Heavensward, after the events of the Vault. Mara sits on a bench in a pavilion area outside the Fortemps Manor, her greatsword laying on the bench beside her as she holds onto a shield with House Fortemps emblem on it. Behind her, Fray stands nearby, leaning against the pavilion. A close-up on Mara's face as she looks down, her expression melancholic. The shield she is holding has a large hole— the very same that was struck by Ser Zephirin's aetheric lance; and pierced through the tough metal where it then impaled Haurchefant.

Though their presence is known to the other, Fray and Mara do not speak. Fray is keeping a watchful eye over their shoulder as Mara takes time to herself to process things. "Stop! Thief!" A voice cries out, drawing Mara out of her thoughts as an elezen citizen of Ishgard disturbs the quiet. She looks not only sad, but tired.

Fray's attention is also on the Ishgardian citizen, who is pleading to anyone who might listen, "Please... I need help!" Mara places the shield down, picking up her greatsword with a sigh and fastening it to her back as she stands. The moment to herself is gone. "...I'll help," she declares quietly, all while Fray shakes their head disapprovingly. There is no time to mourn when one's duty must always come first.

xxiii. quest
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A gpose comic. The first page has three panels with G'raha entering the room he is currently sharing with Mara in the For'ard Cabins in Tulliyolal. As he closes the door behind him, he calls out to his partner. "Mara?" Turning his head to look for her, he says, "We've finished our work in Everkeep. The others said you were here—" He stops dead, surprise crossing his features when he spots her. Though Mara is out of frame, she excitedly answers him. "Raha! I wasn't expecting you back so soon!"

A single page that shows Mara wearing the Reaper level 100 artifact gear - the Assassin's set, as she stands in front of the room's glamour dresser and mirror. The leather top is made up of criss-crossed, overlapping straps, and the bottoms are designed with cut out diamonds along her legs. Despite the feathered coat, gloves and boots, and how much it covers her, there is enough skin showing to let one's imagination wander. Mara seems pleased with the look.

xix. outfit
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There are two images. The first is a zoomed out view of the Rising Stones, with various members of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn The second is a closeup of one group, including the Warrior of Light, Mara, Krile, Alphinaud and Tataru. Krile is reading from a letter while the others are listening intently.

Another two pictures, showing Hoary Boulder, Coultenet, Urianger and G'raha Tia gathered around a table. The second picture shows Ephemie at the bar, with Alisaie and Y'shtola deep in a debate.

The final two images. Ocher Bouler is leading a discussion with Isildaure, Alianne, Clemence and Aenor are gathered around him. The last image shows Thancred, Estinien and Riol discussing something as Riol takes notes.

xxvii. hub

The Rising Stones

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Two similar images side by side, located somewhere in Old Sharlayan. On the left, Mara is a miqo'te rather than a hyur, a step above G'raha as she leans towards him. She is holding one arm behind her back and grinning at him, while G'raha appears to have his arms crossed. The Wind-Up G'raha and Wind-Up Mystel mammets are accompanying them, also looking up at the pair as Mara looks down at them. On the right is the same image, however Mara is her usual hyuran self.

xxvi. fantasia

miqo mara you will always have a special place in my heart and will always have orange cat energy to me 💕

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A boss title card of a hyuran Warrior of Light, Mara Crowe. She has ginger red hair, her greatsword held out before her as a bluish-purple aether swirls around her. Her eyes grow purple as she seems to yell out, gathering her power. The following words, a title and her name, are shown across the screen: Eikonslayer - Mara Crowe

Another boss title card of Mara as she walks towards the camera, her greatsword in one hand as aether swirls around her and her weapon once more. The skies in the background are red, and the ruins of Garlemald are blurred and out of focus behind her. The same title is shown across the screen: Eikonslayer - Mara Crowe

xxiv. boss

Woe betide the man who stands opposed to the Weapon of Light, for death will be his reward.

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A set of six images set across different times featuring Mara and G'raha as they watch the sun rise with the Crystal Tower in the background. The first is past the Eight Sentinels, with a young Mara and G'raha during the Crystal Tower raid in ARR. They are sitting on the edge of a ruined bridge, with said Tower looming in the background before them. The image next to it shows that rather than looking at the tower or the sun rising in the sky however, they are smiling at each other, leaning back on their arms as G'raha's fingers linger closer to Mara's. The next row has an image of the Crystal Exarch and Mara after the events of Shadowbringers, sitting together somewhere in Lakeland. Much like the previous picture, Mara and G'raha are smiling at each other instead of the scene before them. The image next to that shows them from behind again, as the sun rises over the mountains in the distance, and the Crystal Tower is once again before them, in the middle of the Crystarium on the First. The final two images show Mara and G'raha watching the sunrise once more, sometime after G'raha has returned to the Source. The Crystal Tower is further in the distance from where they sit, and this time G'raha's arm and tail are wrapped around Mara. The final image shows Mara and G'raha as they are gazing at each other once more, and though they wearing the same expressions they have in the previous images (smiling gently at each other), their relationship has clearly changed at this point. They are resting their heads against each other's, snuggled together and content to be in each other's company. They have grown much closer after all this time, but are still eager to watch the sunrise together.

xxv. dawn

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A shot from above, a pirate dressed in red's sword clashes with another pirate's rapier who is dressed in blue. They are standing on the wooden floorboards of a ship.

A close up of the pirate dressed in blue, a hyuran woman with ginger hair and mismatched violet and green eyes (Mara). She is sneering at her opponent playfully, teeth bared and clearly amused.

A shot of the pirate dressed in red, a miqo'te man with red hair and red eyes (G'raha) as he smirks back at her, enjoying the clash just as much.

Two images of the pair in the same pose from either side; one with the camera from behind Mara but in front of G'raha, and the other in front of Mara and behind G'raha. The ship they are on is more apparent in these shots as their skirmish continues, the stars bright in the nightsky behind them.

xxii. ship

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A red haired woman with purple eyes, Azem, walking away from a tall man with silver hair and golden eyes, Emet-Selch. They are both wearing dark robes, their masks hanging around their necks. Azem looks annoyed as Emet-Selch calls after her.

Azem is leaving the Convocation building in Amaurot, walking away despite Emet calling after her, refusing to turn back as she prepares to leave one final time.

The Warrior of Darkness, Mara, walking towards the Ascian Emet-Selch at the Fading Hearth, at the end of the recreated Amaurot watching over the Final Days of Ancient Etheirys.

Two images side by side. Mara, who is near identical to Azem, but has one green eye and whose hair has turned white over the course of her adventures on the First, is glaring at Emet-Selch, ready to fight after having the light dispelled from her. Emet-Selch, in the guise of Solus zos Galvus frowns at Mara, annoyed and ready to fight until the end, to get back that which was taken from him.

xxi. walk

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A hyuran Warrior of Light, Mara, floating in an arena as the starts sparkle in the distance behind her. She has ginger hair and blonde highlights, and her eyes are glowing purple, and is holding a staff with fire and ice magic coming out of it. Behind her, there are spheres of ice and fire magic swirling around her, as well as the faded form of Hydaelyn, casting rays of light on her.

A close-up of Mara, with only the spheres of fire and ice swirling behind her showing.

Another close-up of Mara's face as she smirks and her eyes glow violet.

xx. divinity

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A hyuran Warrior of Light (Mara) with ginger hair and blonde highlights, wearing a dark blue corset shirt, skirt and boots. She is lying on a round wooden swing in a room with red carpet. The swing is draped with a dark red blanket and pillows that she has propped herself up on. Mara has one arm resting above her head, whilst the other hangs off the side. Her legs are bent, boots pressed against the inner curve of the swing. She is looking in front of her, a slight smirk on her face, as light streaming in from a window behind her bathes over one side of her, while also casting her face and the other side in shadow.

A closeup of Mara's face as she lies in the swing.

The image is zoomed out more to show more of the swing and Mara as she relaxes in it. The bright light from the window stretches her shadow across the red carpeted floor.

The final shot shows the end of her shadow— where a shadowy figure with glowing red eyes is crouched before her. Mara's Esteem extends from her shadow, guarding over her.

xviii. shadow

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Two images of a red haired hyuran woman (Mara) treading water filled with brightly coloured flora glowing just beneath the surface. She is wearing a dark blue dress with thin straps even in the water as the glow reflects off her wet skin. She has a content look on her face as she looks off to the side. The second image is a close-up of Mara's face.

xvii. water
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A shot of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn gathered round a table at the terrace at Rowena's House of Splendors in Mor Dhona. Alisaie is pointing across the table to Alphinaud accusingly, who seems taken back at her words. Estinien watches the pair with an amused look on his face. Krile is laughing at something Tataru is saying, while Y'shtola is watching Thancred with amusement, who is looking down, face buried in his hand. Urianger seems to be teasing him. All while the Warrior of Light, Mara, who is sharing a chair with G'raha— with their arms wrapped around each other— watches the group with a fond smile on her face.

Another shot of the same scene as the previous one, but from a different angle at the other side of the table.

xvi. squad

[scions of the seventh dawn you will always be famous to me]

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A hyur with ginger hair and blonde highlights dressed in blue (Mara), seemingly lost in thought with a confused look on her face. She is looking to the side, while sitting on the edge of a stone platform in Tulliyolal and has a yellow quest marker above her head. She has a Wind-Up G'raha Tia mammet beside her, his hand near his chin and also seemingly lost in thought.

A close up of Mara from the previous picture.

xv. npc

The Eorzean Traveller looks a little lost and confused…

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A set of two images. As the sun dips towards the horizon, the colours of dusk slowly spread across the sky and the blue waves lap gently behind a small open white tent with fairy lights sitting in the sand. The tent is filled with red cushion, and the sand before it is covered in rose petals and candles leading towards it. There is clear vase filled with roses, a lantern, and red heart-shaped balloons set to the right of the tent, and a tray of drinks, treats, and a heart in a cage set up on the other. Mara and G’raha are sitting in the middle of the tent, both dressed in light blues. Mara is in G’raha’s lap, reaching up to tilt his chin towards her and stroking it with her thumb. G’raha’s has one arm wrapped around her shoulder, the other wrapped around her knee, while her legs are draped over his. G’raha’s tail is also draped lazily over her wrist. There is a closeup of Mara as she gazes up at G’raha with love and adoration.

Another set of two pictures. A closeup of G’raha’s face now as he looks at Mara with a half-lidded gaze, his expression full of love as he embraces her. And another angle of the pair as they look at each other, the setting sun’s rays in the distance casting a warm and soft glow over the pair.

xiv. love

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It is raining heavily outside the Yuzuka Manor in Yanxia this night, the nearby lanterns illuminating the entrance and reflecting off the soaking grounds. The Warrior of Light, Mara has fallen back in the mud just outside the manor, exhausted and catching her breath after a difficult battle with Zenos yae Galvus. She has one arm up to shield her face from the rain.

A closeup of Mara as she shields herself, otherwise appearing unbothered by the rain falling around her.

She moves her arm slightly, eyes still shut as she smirks wildly. She has a graze on her cheek and a smear of blood at the corner of her mouth, but it is as if something inside her has snapped— having managed to strike Zenos in their battle this time around, when it had seemed impossible during their first bout. This time at least, she knows she now has a chance against him.

xiii. storm

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A young hyuran adventurer (Mara), stands before a stone monument— a gravestone with candles and flowers sitting atop it.

The adventurer is frowning, clearly knowing whoever has been buried here.

Nearby, a miqo'te man with dark hair stands leaning against a tree as the adventurer is before the grave.

She notices him, casting her eyes towards him warily.

xii. journey
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A gpose comic with three panels for each page. Someone running across a small stream, their boots splashing in the water as they make it to the other side. It is revealed to be a viera child, looking over their shoulder as they are being chased by two other kids. One of them calls out to them, "Get back here!" The viera trips over their own feet as they try to get away.

They stumble forward, letting out a noise of pain as they land. They sit up and turn around, scrambling to get away as the other children catch up. And with a worried expression they can't help but think 'Oh hells,' as they realise their pursuers *will* catch up to them.

xi. fight
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In front of a small table and tall bookshelves inside the Thaumaturge's Guild, the head guildmaster Cocobuki is delivering a teaching from 'Thaumaturgy: The Yawning Abyss' to a young Mara at the beginning of her adventure and her dive into Thaumaturgy.

Mara, however, finds herself dozing off at his words, her chin resting in her elbow and an open book before her. Adept as she is in the art of Thaumaturgy, she is not always the greatest student.

x. class

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Two images of the Warrior of Light, Mara, as she arrives in Lakeland; one full body shot and the other a closeup of her face. Her hair is its normal bright ginger colour with blonde highlights, and she is wearing black and blue while carrying a greatsword on her back, standing tall against the lavender hues of the forest behind her. She looks annoyed, her arrival on the First not one she has asked for— but she has still answered the Crystal Exarch's call all the same.

Two images of the Warrior of Darkness, Mara's new title after defeating each Lightwarden on the First. Another closeup of her face and fullbody shot. Having just defeated the final Lightwarden, Mara's aether is now drowning in Light. Her hair is white, even her attire has changed to white and gold. The colour of her eyes are hidden by a faint violet glow, and her expression neutral. It is the final stage before she truly becomes a Lightwarden, she is almost angelic against the golden background of Vauthry's sanctuary as Light floods the sky once more. The time has come to enact the final steps of the Exarch's plan...

ix. heaven

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In the Warrior of Darkness' room in the Pendants, Mara is sitting at the edge of her bed, her head bowed and a blank look on her face as the Exarch kneels before her. "Mara... you need not hide this from me," he says.

"If there is aught I can do to help," he says. "You need only ask..." He reaches out with his crystal arm to get her attention.

And cups her cheek. The crystal catches her off-guard more than the gesture at first, drawing her out of a daze that she hadn't realised she was in.

And slowly, slowly, slowly, it dawns on her. Crystal fingertips brushing against her cheek; a soft, gentle voice, full of concern that still makes her heart skip a beat. She reaches up carefully, cupping his hand under her own.

viii. crystal
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He reaches out before he realises, before he can stop himself— but as crystal touches spoken skin she is drawn from a daze she hadn't realised she was in...

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A hyuran woman and red haired miqo'te lying in their bed as the morning light filters in through the window behind them. It is warm enough that the pair don't need a blanket, but not too warm as they are hugging in their sleep.

The same as the previous picture, but from a different angle with Mara and G'raha more prominently shown. G'raha is spooning his Warrior, one arm wrapped around her waist and pulling her close while he sleeps comfortably on his other arm. His tail is also draped around her hips. Their legs are tangled together as the pair sleep peacefully despite the sun rising behind them.

Another angle of the pair sleeping together, G'raha curled around Mara, their heads cushioned by soft white pillows, both with peaceful expressions on their faces.

The final picture is a more complete photo of Mara and G'raha before their sleep is disturbed for the day, a different angle of the previous photos. G'raha is spooning Mara, one arm wrapped around her waist and pulling her close and his tail draped around her hips. Their legs are tangled together, and Mara is holding G'raha's hand against her as their sleep continues for just a little longer.

vii. sleep

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A gpose comic, each page made up of 3 panels. Somewhere in the Dravanian Forelands... As the adventurer and her companions; the Azure Dragoon, Iceheart and Master Leveilleur, journey to meet Hraesvelgr, they are accosted by a rush of fearsome crimson beasts... Mara and Estinien stare down their quarry, readying their lances to attack. The Warrior of Light has is facing two crimson chocobos before her.

Mara launches forward with a thrust of her lance. Only to stop suddenly as a familiar pain strikes her out of nowhere. 'Ah— Gods, not now...!' she thinks, clutching her head— a telltale sign her Echo is activating to those familiar with it. The pain is too much to ignore even in the heat of battle.

vi. vision
(inconvenient timing)

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A set of images of the Warrior of Darkness, Mara, as she stands before each Lightwarden on the First. In the first image, she stands before Phillia at Holminster Switch, pike in hand as she looks over her shoulder while the Lightwarden lays defeated in front of her. In the second, she is leaping through the air in Lyhe Ghiah, swinging her greatsword with one arm towards Titania in a final burst of might and magic to defeat the King of the fae. The third, at the edge of the Qitana Ravel, Eros lies defeated before Mara, who is crouched on one knee as she finishes an attack with her handgonne. In the fourth image, in the depths of Malikah's Well, Storge's wings and feathers flutter about as Mara stands before the Lightwarden, a hard expression on her face. The fifth and final image is atop Mt Gulg at Vauthry's sanctuary as Mara stabs a rapier engulfed in flames through Innocence in order to defeat the final Lightwarden and return night to the First... In each picture, the Warrior's bright ginger hair becomes noticeably lighter with each Lightwarden's defeat. It is almost pure white by the time she defeats Innocence.

v. colour

The changes were subtle at first, but with the defeat of each Lightwarden, the Warrior became more distant, more withdrawn. But nothing was more apparent than the way the colour faded from her hair...

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It is raining as Mara and the Exarch meet at the rookery Watchtower, at the edges of the Crystarium. The effects of the Light's poisoning are more apparent with Mara's hair having turned white, and though she appears somewhat distant, she is able to make a small confession of a sort about herself. "There are so few things I want in this world, Exarch."

They are standing close to each other, side by side as they watch the rain and look out towards Lakeland. "Fewer still," Mara says, "That I let myself indulge in..."

Their hands are drawn closer together, the movement is small, hesitant. The Exarch's spoken hand is nearly close enough to brush against Mara's as he also tells her, "That is a feeling I know all too well..."

He turns his hand towards hers, making to take a hold of it, of offering this small comfort— though it is more than that. Something he has yearned for— something he never could have dreamed of having...

iv. touch
(or, almost)

[1/2]

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#wolgraha #wolexarch #maraha #🌟💎

A gpose visual novel with two panels. The first shows a picture of Northern Thanalan, the gates of Castrum Meridianum in the distance. An unknown voice exclaims, "'Tis fortunate the Flames have allowed us to visit." The voice is revealed to belong to a miqo'te woman named Ul'sanna, as she stands in the battlements of the Ceruleum Processing Plant. "'Twould be nice if we could venture further than this, though..." she says, eyeing their escort from the Immortal Flames with displeasure.

Ul'sanna looks annoyed, clicking her tongue disapprovingly, before she speaks to the young hyuran woman she has brought with her. "The battle itself was further beyond... but you were found near here not long after."

iii. reborn

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A hyuran Warrior of Light with red hair. She is sitting in a wooden, chair amongst some ivy and ferns in the dark, save for a small flame spell held in the palm of her hand that is illuminating her. She is casting said spell, not needing a focus to channel her aether. She is resting her chin on her other hand, her elbow leaning against one of the chair's arms, and one leg crossed over the other, all while wearing a smug expression on her face.

ii. flame

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In Ultima Thule, the Warrior of Light is just visible in the shadows as she stands before the recreated mechanism that was Stigma-1, which is now engulfed in crystal. Her head is bowed low, her fists clenched as she tries to collect herself, having just borne witness to yet another sacrifice of the one closest to her at the edge of the universe.

i. hello, world

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#febhyurary25 thread!!

i'm not sure if i'll get through much this year but i'll do what i can c: