moon sharing
⤷ I do crime. I strongly recommend you do, too, for the full Seneca experience.

mature themes
⤷ As a rule, this is all-inclusive. Violence, drug use, sexual content, abuse and other nuanced dark topics are not things that I shy away from in my writing. Consent and communication are key, both of which I ask for in abundance to ensure no one is left feeling either of two extremes: censored or uncomfortable. I only seek adult writing partners and expect them to be able to broach these discussions out of character as needed.

horror & gore
⤷ There's a lot of it. Seneca suffers from voidsent possession and a very unstable psyche. He kills people for a living. Things are bound to get grotesque. I'm always down to dig into gruesome scenes and encourage my writing partners not to be afraid to get a little disgusting.

"bad ending" scenarios
⤷ Whether your Garlean is need of comeuppance or you're the victim of a good old fashioned bounty hunt, I'm willing to write the villain for your character's nightmare or imagined bad-end as a one-shot scene. This should be heavily discussed out of character before proceeding.

reasonable lore bending
⤷ FFXIV plays fast and loose with its lore, and so I'm not a big stickler for making sure we're following a hard set of rules. I trust my writing partners to create responsibly and within reason, as I'd hope they trust me not to overplay my own character's power or themes. So long as creativity is happening with respect to scale, I'm down for basically whatever.

dice-rolling and/or freeform combat
⤷ If you have a preference, let me know. Otherwise, I'm partial toward freeform decision making in most situations. I find it supports the narrative in a way that allows characters their expertise, while leaving the gambles for when ambiguity feels appropriate.

minors
⤷ I am an adult who likes to spend time with other adults. I do not engage with minors.

shipping & erp
⤷ While Seneca's nature can be flirty and outright indecent at times, these behaviors exist for entertainment value only. His heart is spoken for, and this is immutable. I am not interested in shipping, romance or erotic scenes. Hard stop.

main character syndrome & god-moding
⤷ I don't vibe with overpowered characters. While I enjoy unique and imaginative abilities, I prefer when these strengths come with equivalent weaknesses. I'm just not interested in characters who are omniscient, untouchable or ten witty one liners in a trench coat.

ic to ooc blur
⤷ I am not Seneca. It should be that simple. The decisions, questionable or otherwise, that are made in-character do not represent my own personal opinions, attractions or morality. Please endeavor to keep these things separate.

hateful content & chat
⤷ Don't be a dick.

pearl clutching
⤷ Pearl clutching is an "exaggerated protest or outrage; a reaction that is more shocked than is actually felt". Please don't do this around me. I'm not a fan of uproarious responses to things that could be better resolved in calm one-on-one discussions. If the themes of my writing aren't for you, that's okay! Simply don't engage.

poor communication
⤷ In general I think it's good practice to overcommunicate rather than under. I put a fair amount of effort into my writing, the projects I collaborate on and the way I conduct myself with others online. I expect the same courtesy and investment in return.

Engineers: Seneca's hypertuned anatomy is well-beyond the realm of his understanding. The unique amalgam of Garlean magitek and repurposed Allagan technology is in constant need of upkeep and repair, and interfaces too intricately with his own nerves to trust to an amateur's blundering. He's often willing to pay handsomely for someone with deft hands.

Thaumaturges: Those familiar with black magic or voidsent communion may take note of Seneca's unique aether even at first glance, a messy form of possession that has unpleasantly tangled his aether with that of his avatar's. Curiosity may encourage conversation or contempt, and careful coaxing may find him accepting help (begrudgingly) from those boasting experience and skill in the dark arts.

Refugees: While the notion of being a hero chafes against Seneca's self-image, he often extends a helping hand to war refugees -- especially those looking for vengeance. He will eagerly loan his strength to those with a vendetta who may otherwise be unable to pursue revenge.

Hunters: Seneca frequently lurks around hunt boards, waiting for promising leads to draw his attention. He may be well-known by his face or his cruel reputation as a slayer of men, or sought out for collaborative efforts against both beast and human targets.

Garleans: Endlessly at odds with the Empire and her people, Seneca considers the majority of native Garleans guilty by association for their country's heinous crimes. He actively seeks reasons to terrorize the pure-blooded of their ilk and will jump at the opportunity to harm one.

Blind Vengeance: Seneca has devoted himself to revenge against those who have twisted him into the monster he is today. His unyielding pursuit has the potential to leave scorched earth in his wake, bitterness bred in those who have been indirectly affected by his violence; witnesses, surviving family and those unlucky enough to find themselves in his path.

Traffickers: Seneca is particularly unfond of kidnappers and traffickers, especially those that prey upon the weak or children. Those heavily involved in the black market trade of people or their parts will find his mercy incredibly lacking, and he will often take jobs that involve dispatching them for little to no cost.

"The Incubus": A moniker for the murderer responsible for a slew of brutal killings in Eorzea. The bodies – all of Garlean heritage – are found mutilated in a multitude of methods, but share one distinct trait: skin pulled gaunt by an unnatural withering, their aether run dry. It would take someone especially bold (or stupid) to confront Seneca as the elusive aether hound. [High Risk]