There is no city in the world where it is harder to be born without a gil to your name than Ul'dah. Maelia was forced to learn this the hard way.Dreams were never something that came easily to the young daughter of a destitute drunkard. By the time she reached her teenaged years, Maelia had spent half of her life working and she had already surpassed her father in hours of hard labor. The man had refused to take the two out of the city no matter how expensive it was to stay, certain that their fortune was waiting for him within the Platinum Mirage. Until his last breath, his daughter was scrounging each and every gil that she could come across only for him to turn the money into booze and gambling losses.Maelia's entire life had been defined by her futile attempt at keeping her only family alive and when her father passed, Maelia had nothing.She was ushered out of the city quickly. There was a single kind soul who had seen her plight as her father's death had grown closer: a chocobokeep stationed at the city gates. He'd grown familiar with her routine and he knew what became of girls like her left alone in the city. Maelia left Ul'dah with only the clothes on her back and they accounted for everything she owned. Her new life had her tending to the stables in service of the chocobokeeps and when the grief had passed, she began to wonder if happiness might finally take its place.Instead, the emptiness left behind made room for a luxury she could never afford: dreams. Four hard years tending to the birds gave her mind the space it needed to roam and now she's ready to return to the city, filled with kindling and waiting for a match to light it.

General Information

Age: 20 years old
Height: 4'10"
Patron God: Nald'thal
School of Magic: Thaumaturgy (beginner)
Alignment: Delusional Good
Sexuality: Bisexual
Relationship Status: Oblivious
Theme: Emperor's New Clothes - Jann

- For most of her young life, Maelia was a frequently seen face on the streets of Ul'dah. Those of a more charitable nature may have encountered her as a young girl as she was often hungry and dirty. Following her four year absence from the city, though, more recent sightings seem to indicate that her circumstances have improved.- Maelia is incapable of turning down a request for assistance to the point of fault. Whether you're looking for an easy target or genuinely need someone to lend a helping hand, she is perfectly suited for both.- Those gifted with aethersight might be able to determine that Maelia has a significant aptitude for aether channeling and manipulation. However, it is equally clear that she has never received proper instruction. She has been seen recently lingering outside of the Arrzaneth Ossuary, pacing nervously for some time before quickly disappearing.- It has been reported that a group of bandits and hunters active in Thanalan have been seen with a woman matching Maelia's description amongst their company. It is unclear if there is a connection, though it seems unlikely given her nature.- Maelia is actively in search of a teacher/mentor in the art of thaumaturgy. It is entirely possible that someone familiar with Ul'dah or who has practiced for a significant amount of time might recognize her family name, Damir.

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