Geras Stormwolf
Appearance/Personality
Geras is a male Au Ra of the Xaela clan, known for his striking bright blue eyes and jet-black hair streaked with turquoise highlights. A long scar runs across the bridge of his nose, while shimmering scales now cover the faded scars and tattoos of his past, marking a history both endured and overcome.Despite his imposing presence, Geras is a kind and compassionate soul. He treats others with genuine respect and care, though a cautious edge keeps him watchful in unfamiliar company. Depending on the moment, he can be the life of the party — effortlessly charismatic and engaging — or a quiet observer, studying the room from the sidelines. Beneath his intimidating exterior lies a gentle heart, fiercely loyal and tender to those he holds dear.
Backstory
Geras was born in the Azim Steppe, among the nomadic Xaela tribes. However, his peaceful life was shattered when his village was targeted by the Garlean Empire. Taken from his home at a young age, Geras was forced into grueling labor, and in time, conscripted into the imperial military. The atrocities he was made to commit weighed heavily on him, and when he finally attempted to escape, he was captured and subjected to horrific punishment.Dragged into a Garlean research facility, Geras was made part of a cruel weapons program. There, he endured relentless torture — cut, experimented on, and turned into something the Empire hoped to use as a weapon. Against the odds, Geras managed to escape, fleeing across the realm until he found refuge in Ul’dah. With little memory of his past and no knowledge of his clan name, he took to the arena to survive, earning the nickname Stormdragon for his ferocity in battle and the stormy blue of his eyes. It was a name he claimed as his own.Haunted by paranoia and memories of his torment, Geras struggled with heavy drinking, convinced that Garlean spies lurked in every shadow, waiting to drag him back. Over time, however, he began to rebuild his life. Drawing upon his experience with firearms from his days as a soldier, he honed his skills into deadly precision, becoming a mercenary of sorts — though he fought not for coin, but to protect those he cared for. His imposing presence and fierce loyalty made him both respected and feared.In his journey, Geras reunited with Zeri — an Auri woman from his time in the Garlean labs, known for her quick wit and sharp tongue. The bond between them, forged in suffering, rekindled with warmth and trust. Later, he crossed paths with Joan, a devoted Miqo'te whose unwavering love and devotion led her to propose to him. Together, they wove their fates, combining their names to form Stormwolf.After a mission left him gravely injured, Geras met Reiki — a gentle, shy Raen whose kindness and tender heart softened the hardened warrior. Her quiet strength offered him peace he never thought possible.Now, Geras spends his days tending to his family, working on machines and devices in his workshop, and protecting those he holds dear. His story is one of survival, redemption, and a love hard-earned in the ashes of war.