Sonata Natalia Andante

♀ ✧ Raen, Au'Ra
25th Sun ☼ First Astral Moon ☾

There is a smile that seems to always find its way upon soft dimples with a warm, friendly welcome. However, should one be a good judge of character, they might be able to sense sorrow beneath a golden gaze. Curiosity will often be left hungry as a wallflower only desires to remain nestled within her corner.

Background & Portrait designed & commissioned by: Redemptari

✧ Quick Glance ✧

"May your days shine ever bright, friend."

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Silver hair with hints of lilac ✦ pale gold eyes ✦ opalescent scales ✦ celestial tattoos

✦ Full Name: Sonata Natalia Andante
✧ Pronunciation: Soh - Nah - Tah
✦ Pronouns: She/Her
✧ Race: Au'Ra, Raen
✦ Aliases: Nati (Unshared)
✧ Age: Appears to be roughly in her late 20's or early 30s
✦ Occupation: Co-Founder & Inn Keeper of Travelers Rest, Adventurer, Former Educator
✧ Hobbies: Reading, Journaling, Baking, Gardening
✦ Likes: Heat, Keeping busy, Learning new things, Climbing things she probably shouldn't. New discoveries, her friends & family.
✧ Dislikes: Carriages, the cold, cold climates, imposing on others' time, loud noises
✦ Fears: Carriages, leaving home for long periods of time, losing friends/loved ones, healers,

✦ Further Depth

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Sonata hardly, if at all carries an ounce of ill regard for any and bears the patience of a saint. She is shy by nature until truly acclimated and familiarized herself with the surroundings and does enjoy a conversation or two if she is able even if soft-spoken. Ever curious is this little Raen, for she hungrily seeks knowledge while also sharing her own. She will hand out compliments like candy be it man, woman or beast and is genuine with every word spoken for she often searches for the good in others in hopes of brightening their day even if brief. In turn, Sonata can be a little oblivious of those with a more forward nature to where it may teeter between ignorance or just assume the other party is being friendly.Before her arrival to Eorzea, Sonata taught basic academics to the younger minds (Think early pre-school, kindergarten, etc.) primarily subjects such as reading and writing where education may not have been so easily reached.

When she wasn’t teaching or providing her assistance within a local orphanage, Sonata would spend her time reading or, idly singing to whatever tune she caught. She has a deep admiration for music, more so in favor of whatever would be deemed a classical or instrumental genre. She also enjoys dabbling in a little bit of gardening and baking if she has access to a kitchen.There is a stubborn streak to this little Raen as she will try to tackle situations head on, and to her own accord if she can get away with it. She isn’t the one to ask for help nor will she go out of her way looking for it either but rather be the one to provide the aid even if it’s merely lending a horn. Otherwise, she is rather private in her affairs lest wrung out of her and can often come off pretty guarded. She will share her days of labor but may intentionally leave out key points to keep even those close from worrying.While she does not mind a moment of reprieve be it enjoying a cold drink or a soaking sore joints, chances are pretty strong she will set right back to whatever menial task she can find regardless of their risks as she would rather keep busy even without rest. She spends most of her time with her nose in a book unless she is out adventuring with friends. While she is familiar of aether or magic - she never dove much into it ( and also isn't the best at it - the effort is there though ). It was only after the passing of her husband and traveling to Eorzea did she focus her studies in that direction.

Before Eorzea

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"Though miles apart, we walk beneath the same skies, stars shining ever bright."

“My son was four years old when he was taken from us. He was supposed to start the school year with me within the week before. He was so excited too. Day in and day out, it was non-stop of his eagerness, who he wanted to sit next to and asking about the songs we would sing together while boasting about whatever it was Ronen caught the day before during his hunting excursions. Aeolian was the light of our lives. Even so young, he was intelligent, quick-witted as there was hardly ever a dull moment with him. He took after Ronen more I think, personally, as he always waited with such excitement for his father to come home hoping to see what his father had caught that day either fishing or other means of hunting. My favorite moments would be singing with him when we did our chores together, cooking meals and listening to his little stories when he played with his toys. His death came all too sudden – as if a moment he was there, reaching to be held within my arms only to blink if but for barely a second and he was gone. An unfortunate accident with a carriage and misjudgment of passing merchants. My husband held me for what felt like an eternity the day we buried him. Our hearts were in rends as no parent should ever have to endure such pain.After a few months had passed, Ronen hardly left my side. I loved my husband – I still do to this day as we became each other’s foundations during our grieving. We met out of chance, childhood friends that somehow miraculously grew into something more over time. He was rather clever, and an excellent marksman. He spent his days in the wilds hunting for game, some days better than others, of course. He was hardly a stranger to any, always easy to talk to and befriend without a moments hesitation. A draft had surfaced and he had to leave. Trouble had brewed within our realm – only I had merely caught wind of rumors of the invasion. I didn’t know our parting kiss would be its final. Time moved detrimentally slow before what remained from the losses, returned and the letters sent caused me to drop whatever menial task left abandoned and I went to him. I sat in the ward at his bedside, waiting and hoping for some impossible miracle to occur. Only a moment – hardly that, did he stir long enough, I held his hand to my cheek as tears poured down my face, words unable to fall from my lips. Yet I remember that softened, knowing tired smile that managed to find his face. Those last seconds; ‘Please love, please continue to smile. Can you do that for me?’ was the last he would ever ask of me.”

About two years or so after Ronens passing, Sonata continued on with her teachings to the younger minds, primarily at the orphanage. She was approached by a young noble seeking a tutor for their sibling after the departure of their former tutor. Their offer was one no one in their right mind would deny though instead of taking the payment, Sonata insisted any monetary gain would be directed in the reconstruction of the orphanage. Despite the desire to live a rather quiet and private life, word travelled quickly upon curious and greedy ear of passer-bys. Several months would come and go after taking on the additional work offering private tutoring lessons. There were days, though, that Sonata had considered leaving all together though never truly could bring herself to do so. Who would tend to the gravesites of the fallen? What of the orphanage? The home she and Ronen built together? It made her feel all the more selfish to leave rather than to stay.The decisions was inevitably made for her when the skies darkened in a cloud of black smoke.Sonata was tending to usual errands when the ominous cloud caught the corner of her eye. It came from a path that she was far too familiar with that provoked an unsettling twisted knot within the pit of her stomach. Without a moments hesitation, Sonata ran in the direction in which the looming smoky cloud dredged over. It mattered not that her legs ached or that her lungs burned with exertion, she pressed on until the path led her upon the one piece she had left. She was met with a burst of unwelcomed heat and the panic of neighboring friends frantically trying to still the flames. Wood burned, hissing, cackling as the angry flames engulfed the structure. Fabrics and parchment within the home dissolved to ash so quickly, as if their existence never rang true. Her late sons toys, the stored letters a husband and wife exchanged to one another, everything fell into ruin.Rumor spread that the fire was caused by patrons wrought with jealousy – how could a mere woman throw her earned fundings away to an orphanage of all places rather than use it towards something more worthwhile in their eyes? Rumors, though -- the truth of the matter still unresolved. There were traces of foul play though the culprit was never found.From there, Sonata ultimately left with only the clothes dressed upon her scaled back. During her travels, she came across a peculiar Miquo’te who looked more lost reading a map than the misstep in direction. Sonata could not bring herself to simply walk by and would point to the parchment sharing what the contents entailed. The Miquo’te who called herself Fay inquired upon Sonata’s capability to read admitting their struggles. Perplexed and without hesitation, Sonata offered to teach the stranger the basics. In turn, Fay offered protection to which Sonata tried desperately to decline and that she did not mind offering lessons without charge. It was then Sonata had learned that Fay didn’t quite like the word “no”.

( Childhood remains disclosed & unknown )

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Hi there!Thanks for taking the time to stop by! I go by Okie online though feel free to use my character name as well! Whatever makes your heart happy :D !I am extremely new to the game itself and only just recently dove in so I could play alongside my husband as well as our friends and hopefully make new ones along the way :3c Other than gaming, my other hobbies include: Baking, gardening, writing/roleplaying and other various artsy activities, spending time with my husband and our odd little monsters (dogs). I enjoy spooky things as well as things that sparkle.Fun fact: I hate drawing clothes, it's hard and I'm terribly impatient (work in progress) some of my art may be NSFW! c: Just a warning in case you're interested in some of my personal projects.If you have any questions for me, please feel free to hmu on discord c: Please bear with me as I am heccin shy and socially awkward (':

✶ Roleplay Keynotes ✶

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These are just some IC tid-bits to know if you want. More may be added or I'll occasionally re-write it pending whatever roleplay has happened either solo or with friends along the way! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask!

I have been roleplaying for several years now but more in a forum style or “Play-by-post”/paragraph form so I just ask to bear with me as I’m still learning the controls of the keyboard. I am definitely on board for discord as well if that happens to suit your fancy too!While I have a general outline of Sonata, I am still trying to figure out who she is in this setting, just as she’s probably trying to figure out who she is in this new chapter in her adventures. That being said I am pretty open to anything for the sake of story building and character development.I will apologize in advance because I 100% do not always proof-read what I’m writing. I’m unintentionally repetitive and while Sonata may be great at grammar, her writer most certainly isn’t. Sometimes the ADHD is too powerful.

Roleplay Keynotes Cont.

Little lengthy, I apologize <3

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  • Do not lore-dump me. I personally do not care for it. I know its there. But for the love all things pure and sacred, I'm a casual RP-er. I understand its importance but most if not all of my characters do not typically roll with it.

  • Must be +18

  • IC & OOC do not need to clash one another.

  • ERP/Flings/etc is totally okay as long as it's not the sole purpose of the roleplay. Her take on more venereal acts as a beautiful form of an artistry as the body is a canvas open with discovery to better understand an individual (or two) on a deeper level. (This is subject to change)

  • Communication is really important to me! If you have any questions, or something seems off, please let me know ;o;!

  • Pending the speed of the chat in-game, replies may get lost and then I panic :D ! I'm ALWAYS down for Discord RP you just need to ASK ME BECAUSE I'M SHY nor do I like taking the initiative. That's too much responsability.

  • Sonata comes off as a little shy or unsure most times. She is still trying to figure her way through Eorzea and other realms as she discovers more throughout her adventures. (As is her player)

  • Early in she is pretty guarded with her emotions more than she lets on. I'm learning that she may have a habit of keeping friends or other close relations at arm's length with the fear of history repeating itself. On the otherside, she loves, and she loves hard. She could have a single encounter with another individual and would consider them a friend.

  • IC Combat: She's pretty passive unless the circumstances call for it. Sonata is practicing and studying various forms of aether and magic and she's not exactly the best at it and knows this. She's learning struggling how to harness aether/magic and may result more times than not, over-exerting herself without realizing it until after the fact. But she will tell you she's fine :) She can use magic, just typically chooses not to.

  • Will also claim she is fine if injured/wounded/etc. Does not make for a good patient.

✵ Hooks ✵

  • Education: Previously she was a school teacher primarily focusing on basic general education (literature, writing, math, etc.) teaching the younger age group (Think Pre-Kindergarten - second grade or 4-7 year-olds) Or those who could not access education so easily. She has since abandoned the field though occasionally will offer tutoring lessons upon request.

  • Traveler's Rest: She is the co-founder of the Traveler's Rest and will happily share insight of the tavern and inn. She is often usually found in the lower level going over the menu or in the kitchen cooking or baking unless she's sitting almost directly in the fireplace because it's warm.

  • Othard*: Sonata originates from an uncharted area within Othard. She couldn't tell you where though or who her parents were for that matter. She just knows, to her knowledge, that they were traveling performers and assumes to have had had a rather simple and healthy relationship with them. (In truth, due to series of events, she has no memory of them.) Her late husband was active on the field and knew hardly a stranger.

  • Magic/Aether: Sonata can dabble in the art of magic or aether, she just can't do it well therefore she goes without more times than not.

  • Raven's Nest: ICly, she is involved with the owners of the Raven's Nest and tends to frequent their weekly events as much as she possibly can because she wants to support them to the best of her ability. She also cares about them a great deal.

  • Other: Typically always down for RP! Just ask because, again I'm too shy to and I'm socially awkward:3c

✵ Written Sample ✵

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To better help give you an understanding of my writing, below is something I plucked from another forum I write in as well as via discord - I don't require being mirrored by any means, I just ask that you give me enough to work and engage with! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me on discord!

Warm pastels of dusk began to claim the near cloudless canvas overhead. Yet, there was still the occasional hustle and bustle of travelling merchants or active nobles taking their evening promenade. Golden sights lifted upward, watching the shift of clouds and the dancing sway of trees, teased by the jostling light breeze. The silhouette of the moon caused a gentle shiver down her spine, acknowledging the nearing days. School would be on its short break with her reasons being to break some of the monotony. “G’evenin’ Miss Andante!” Came a familiar voice, breaking through the deafening silence of her lost thoughts.Sonata blinked, fixing her gaze on the older gentleman, well into his sixties at best, if not a little older. He wore aged suspenders, a set of keys tied at his hip and a gray shirt – the groundskeeper. An amicable smile found Sonata’s lips as she dipped her head with a greeting, hand extending into the picnic basket that hung from her left arm, withdrawing two simple sandwiches to give him. “Evening, sir. How’s your wife fairing these days?” The aged man grinned, his cheeks flushed like that of a bashful schoolboy once upon a time. “She’s well as she can be, star'ing up her garden again this year! Seems promis’n.” Sonata beamed back in reply; “That sounds lovely, I’ll be starting a garden for the school soon to help teach the children a thing or two, perhaps I could get some pointers from her?” She extended her offer to the elder, to which he sheepishly obliged. “Awe, shucks she’d be delighted. I’ll be sure to let her know and send her your regards.” He assured. “But don’t let me keep yuh, I know they’re waitin’ on yuh.”The maidens expression softened as she nodded, briefly exchanging few more words before parting further into the neatly dressed cemetery. There were maybe two or three others making their visits. After a little ways, she came upon a willow tree and resting before it were two graves. “Hello loves.” Came a gentle coo, with only silence to answer. “Ronen, the hunting season has been a fair one this year., I've heard.” Sonata rolled out a blanket from the woven basket as she set it before the two graves, preparing the light meal. “School will be on their break in a few days, but the children seem excited for it.” she chuckled softly. “Oh, Aeolian dear, I remembered your favorite book today and some new flowers for the both of you.”She continued on as if she were speaking to a dear friend, idly snacking before she retrieved the short children’s book, settling herself between the two tombstones, and began to read aloud like she would to her students before down time.

Familiar Faces

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This will be in a constant state of change just as the character herself will be for the sake of growth and development! This page is dedicated solely to individuals Sonata has encountered or interacted with during RP on multiple occasion. If you'd like to have your character added to this page, all you need to do is ask ( and please send a picture of your liking! ) There will be a little blurb from Sonata's P.O.V of either interactions or her perception of said individual c: Also let me know if you'd like to have their carrd profile added too!

Fay Yhisa

Student ✦ Friend ✦ Adventuring Partner ✦ "Guard"

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"I met Miss Yhisa out of chance really. I'd just set foot upon Limsa soils where our paths crossed. She was having a difficult time reading a map and I simply pointed her the directions to take on the map. Doesn't hurt to help a stranger, does it? Long story short, after being referred to as "too squishy" Miss Yhisa has taken it upon herself to be my guard. Truly, I never did ask her to, I just wanted to help her get back in the right direction is all. I am teaching her how to read and write between our excursions which has been quite the adventure itself - I find it rather fun, I can't speak for Miss Yhisa [chuckles]. She certainly keeps me on my toes, but I can't complain."

Cota Kisne

Best Friend

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"Oh, Miss Kisne is truly remarkable. I met her through my late husband as well as her brother - but I'll get to that in a moment. Personally, I do not think descriptive words hold a candle to her. She's quite lovely, talented and easy to talk to, I think... I can see why anyone would be smitten with her. She's introduced me to so many beautiful, wonderful individuals so far and am given the impression she knows where to find good food and company all the same. She's helped with finding my way through Eorzea between her and Fay both. "

Vahn Kasch

Best & Closest Friend

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"Whenever Ronen wrote to me during his travels and battles, while he knew no stranger, it was apparent how quickly this friendship bloomed. [giggles] Sometimes I oft thought that there was more than just a friendship the way he boasted on behalf of Mr. Kasch. Ronen truly marveled all his comrades - Vahn-- Mr. Kasch I think just caught his fancy, and also saved his scales more times than I care to count. [chuckles] He's been a dear friend and just like Miss Kisne, has been rather patient with me while I still figure my way out settling in Eorzea. I've been colored quite impressed myself in recent times as he's managed to help me out of a predicament or two ( though I never asked, thankful nevertheless ) He's rather quiet, I think, but seems to always have a horn to lend whenever needed. Sometimes I wonder what he's thinking... I would never openly admit this but I worry I may talk his horn off most days. I do care about him about him a great deal, though."

C'rasa Rheivre

Dating ✦ Intimately involved with ✦ Father to most recent son

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[drawn sigh] "This… man.To think I would bode well better off keeping those I encounter at arm’s length… Yet... Rasa... he has made it all the more impossible, for the better I think. I… I had no intentions for courtship, dating, however you wish to call it truthfully… I just didn't think it ever a possibility after losing both my son and husband. [chuckles faintly] I am not one to typically speak so openly the troubles that cloud my mind with just anyone. Vahn, and Cota the exception given our ties and well… they know before I do if something is amiss. So… too can he, apparently. He’s somehow managed to gracefully pick apart the bindings that which hold up the walls I’ve long kept guarded around my heart, cleverly so. Leaving me to feel rather vulnerable though with little room to feel uncertainty. [chuckles] No, no I’ve no ill regard of course, quite the opposite as it seems I’ve unknowingly found myself to be more than just... smitten with him…"

Rhaya Stardancer

Close Friend

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"I met Mrs. Rhaya through Cota. She’s… she’s so pretty and absolutely brilliant as well. I’ve come to learn that we share similar pleasures in cooking and baking and I’ve found she is quite lovely company to be around. She’s shared with me what t..tare… [struggling to remember how to pronounce the word] tarot is. It’s quite interesting and a little jarring all the same. Her tail is also quite immaculate and cozy as I have been graced with the experience firsthand. I am thankful to have met her and find her to be a lovely friend to be had.. "

Cecilia Black

Close ties

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"Ah… I don’t know what words to use for Mrs. Ceci, none of them would even hold a candle to her, truthfully. She’s undeniably stunning and I am quite fond of her really. Unwittingly coming into an already established relationship with others was honestly a little jarring at first. I do not like conflict, and I have an immeasurable amount of respect and adoration for everyone around me. Mrs. Ceci has made me feel all the more welcome and accepted. She’s also quite easy to talk to as well. I find her to be a little unpredictable but I do believe that to be rather exciting [chuckles]. My heart is happy that I’ve come to know such a strong and resilient woman. "

Anhel Ahtra

Close ties

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" Oh goodness, where do I begin? Arguably just like Ceci, words cannot even begin to hold enough description to Ms. Anhel. I thoroughly do enjoy her presence and company. Yes, yes of course I know she’s gorgeous, that is absolutely undeniable – her personality though, is also a shining beacon. There is still plenty of room for us as we grow together, though she will remain just as important to me. I marvel her how well she holds herself, though I cannot help but worry on the days where she may be under the weather too – but it’s not my place to pry, either. My heart is as ever full to have come to know her and I hope to see it prosper too."

Velvet Anesidora

Close ties

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" My stars, have you ever seen what Velvet can do?! It’s absolutely brilliant! I can’t say I fully understand the process behind it really – I’ve tried and I just can’t grasp it. She’s lovely to be around though... I wonder if she realizes just how pretty she is too…hm… Even if I cannot fully comprehend the science behind it all, and if I may be so bold to say: her craftmanship is far superior than anything I’ve ever seen before. I really think she and Cota would do wonders together in a team given they’ve such similarities of mechanics. I also like the idea of my friends working together side by side. Velvet even gifted me my first tomephone! She even had it custom for my use which I think is very thoughtful. [hums, smiling warmly] Velvet means a lot to me and I care a great deal about her too. My heart is happy and I am ever thankful to have come to know her. ."

Ryouma Kitamura

Good Friends

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" Ryouma and I were introduced one another out of happenstance when he arrived one evening at the Traveler's Rest with Rasa and Ceci one if I can recall that correctly. It's difficult to say, I was enamoured by his little coeurl companion Sakamoto whom I've since titled him as 'Little Prince'. Ryouma, I would consider a dear friend of mine and immaculate help on the staff side of things when he's able to come. He has a genuine heart and such immaculate talent in the kitchen - do not let him tell you otherwise. "

Hauk Bunshire

Good Friends

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"I do consider Hauk to be a good friend of mine, yes. Of course, he is part of our staff at the Traveler's Rest too and while our encounters have been far and few in between - I think nothing less of where I stand with him. He and Fay are together and he treats her rather well. I don't think I've ever seen her so happy which makes my heart happy too. He's so creative with the drinks he comes up for us and he's an excellent performer should you ever be bless with the opportunity."

Rhaya's Portrait is Commissioned by: Redemptari

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