Morgan Arkwright

Information

Race: Hyur Midlander ♂
Birthplace: Eastern Thanalan
Birthday: 32nd Sun of the 3rd Umbral Moon (06/30)
Guardian: Menphina, the Lover
Age: 24
Height: 172cm
Laterality: Left

Personality:

Morgan is an adventurer with a kind soul, a warm smile and an overflowing compassion for others. Through his many selfless deeds he is hailed a hero, although he shies away from the title bestowed upon him as he would much prefer not to be on the receiving end of the public's attention. He has an inquisitive nature that allows him to enjoy acquiring new knowledge, resulting in him delighting in reading books of different genres as well as conversing with people from all walks of life.Despite his willingness to lend an ear, he is rather hesitant to talk about himself. He is reticent when it comes to his personal affairs and prefers to handle them on his own rather than ask others for assistance; the determination for self-reliance sprouts from never wanting to be a burden on anyone. It does, however, result in him getting an earful from his closest comrades. Because of his tendency to be secretive, he does not readily open up to others and only chooses to express his feelings in the presence of those he truly trusts.

Jobs:

Primary: Red Mage
He was born with a propensity for aether manipulation and spellcraft. He initially decided to pursue Thaumaturgy when he first became an adventurer, subsequently becoming a Black Mage for a short time, but he eventually took up the rapier instead and became a Red Mage; it was an opportunity to become a well-rounded fighter that excelled in both martial and magic prowess. He imbues his rapier with ice-aspected aether (a little something he picked up during his time as a Black Mage) to make his spell casting more efficient in combat.Secondary: Astrologian / Dark Knight
The desire to become a dependable and well-rounded fighter has led Morgan to take up other jobs, one that focused on healing and another that focused on defending: Astrologian and Dark Knight.Culinarian
He's a talented baker who enjoys making pastries and trying out new recipes. He picked up the interest during his younger years when he and his mother would bake together.

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History

early life:

Morgan Arkwright is the son of Solmund Arkwright, a Sharlayan scholar, and Freya Farrar-Arkwright, a former adventurer. Before having their son, the couple traveled around for quite some time, learning more about the realm and each other before finally deciding to settle down in Eastern Thanalan. The alluring mystery of the Burning Wall was too much of a temptation for Solmund to pass up; Freya didn't quite understand whenever he would blather on about "unearthing a plethora of aetherical wonders," but his enthusiasm was quite infectious and before long she found herself excited for him as well.Even as a child, Morgan was already a curious one. He frequently ventured out of the town to explore for fun, making his parents worry to no end. Freya was convinced that he got this trait from his father, to which Solmund countered that he got his thirst for adventure from his mother. He would often come back home covered in dirt or with a few scratches here and there, but otherwise still in one piece; he would even show his parents the "treasures" he found that day, accompanied by stories of how he acquired them.Their family was a modest but happy one—a home filled with shared stories and laughter. They lived peacefully for years, but little did they know that their days together were numbered as the twinkling red star in the night sky became ever brighter—and ever closer.It was during the start of the 7th Umbral Calamity that Morgan had his life turned upside down. As Dalamud steadily made its descent, monsters began running rampant and causing havoc in cities. It was truly an unfortunate time for Morgan and his parents to have visited Ul'dah at the time, as they ended up entangled in the chaos. He managed to escape with his life but only because his parents fought to protect him, losing their lives so that their son could live to see another day. And although his life was spared, he did not come out unscathed: his left eye was scarred and so was his heart. He carried the anger and the guilt with him for a long time, gnawing at him from the inside as he blamed himself for his parents' deaths. He might have continued to do so too had his aunt not taken him in. It was thanks to her guidance and support that Morgan was able to get back on his feet once again, and through her mentoring he learned how to fight in order to defend himself as well as others should the need arise.Five years after the incident, Morgan traveled to Ul'dah in hopes of finding work as a gatherer, as a way to make coin while being able to travel while learning more about the realm. His interest was sparked when he had heard from his father's tales about his homeland Sharlayan and the many gleaners tasked to travel to different parts of the star collecting samples, observing specimens and whatnot. Things didn't go as planned however, one odd job leading to another and eventually landing him to where he is now as an adventurer.

family:

Solmund Arkwright, father
A Sharlayan scholar who left his homeland to travel around the realm in search of knowledge beyond books. Initially having a naïve and somewhat pompous nature, he soon learned to become more sociable after meeting his wife, Freya, who teased him quite a bit for it. He amassed a collection of different tomes of varying subjects from his travels, and Morgan would at times open them up as a child despite not understanding most of what was written in them. Solmund would read passages to his son whenever he insisted, although more often than not Morgan would fall asleep whenever he did.Freya Farrar-Arkwright, mother
A former adventurer skilled in dance and combat combined, as well as the younger sister of Hilda. She could be cheeky and stubborn at times but underneath it all she was a kind and caring woman. She took it upon herself to learn how to cook because her husband insisted that Archon loaf was good; she felt it was her mission to open his eyes to the culinary delights the realm had to offer. Morgan would watch her at times whenever she prepared meals, piquing his interest until eventually he started helping her out around the kitchen; Freya was more than relieved to know that her son took after her taste in food.Hilda Farrar, aunt
A former adventurer who once traveled with her sister Freya. She chose to continue the adventuring life even after Morgan was born and as a result was hardly present in his life when he was growing up. After a tragedy befell Morgan's parents and left him orphaned, Hilda took it upon herself to become his guardian; she felt responsible for not being there when they needed help. Things weren't smooth sailing when she first took him in, but as time passed they became closer as a family—Morgan was grateful that she came for him when he had no one else. They remain close to this day, with Morgan regaling his tales of adventures to her through his letters whenever he is unable to visit...although admittedly she doesn't require a retelling considering how fast stories about him and his deeds spread, but it is nice to hear from him nonetheless.

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