Seelu is a woman who knows little about herself, and those looking into her past often come up wanting. A Rava stolen from her Wood before she could scarce create memory, she was passed down through occupying force to occupying force, falling into whatever power held control at the time. Resigned to pleasure houses across Etheirys, she couldn't tell you her age, where she came from, or even if her name was her own.

However, the one constant she had were the stars. Even when she was being transported across the globe, she would awaken at dusk to peer out at the cosmos and gain comfort from its light — magnificent and unrelenting — unchanging, even when the other races passed and empires rose and fell around her. Where they were young trees flattened by torrential winds, arrogant in their growth, she was unknowable, unreachable and older then they. She began to meticulously study her captors, learning their languages, written word and cultures; how to please them, and how to undermine them. She bided her time like a dog chained beneath his master until he could launch for the throat and rend it across the cobblestone.

Eventually, on one fortuitous night, Seelu came in contact with a being known as 'Arthel' who appeared to her as another viera — though they both knew he was not at he seemed. He explained he were akin to the 'gaps between the stars' and, for a price, she could grasp this power in her hand and take charge over her life. However, though the being may have tried at altruism, voidsent prices were hardly the easiest to pay, though Seelu was no fool. Freedom was a bid she'd grasp at any cost — she accepted his bid willingly.

A camp of dead Garleans and blood in her mouth. The stars in her eyes but horrors in the trees. Seelu got her freedom, paying for it with her sight and eventual sanity, and left with Arth. He was granted the ability to feed on her aether in return for her protection, and the two traveled towards Eorzea for the promise of prosperity for them both. After some time together, the two came into contact with Rexonus Fira'lux and Firelight Trading Company and Arth, sensing Rex's power and feeling guilty for the pain he'd inflicted upon Seelu, became a 'retainer' of sorts to the Patriarch in return for his ward's safety. Rex, sensing Seelu's intelligence and prowess, offered for her to be curator of the Company's secrets in return for her loyalty, promising her near-complete freedom over the running of the house and the hiring of its occupants. As long as she did not undermine him, she could conduct business as she saw fit.

Seelu accepted this offer. Travelling to Gridania, she helped found the Parlour of Peculiarities alongside other otherworldly creatures and reformed criminals, and meticulously maintains the house to this day.

However, the infusion of darkness was not without cost and, as time passes, Seelu's adherance to the cosmos aligns her ever closer to it and towards becoming a black hole herself...

These hooks are not comprehensive! Rather, they serve as a springboard for potential interactions based on a few core tropes, backstory info, characterisations, etc. You are more than welcome to message me OOC to hash things out before approaching.

The Parlour: As Seelu is a recluse, very few would know of her beyond the Parlour of Peculiarities. Though her organisation is predominately associated with Firelight Trading Company, its front is that of an eclectic antique store where she will barter, trade, buy and sell artifacts she finds interesting or unique. If your character has something to sell, or is looking for an ancient object, hers is another avenue they could peruse to get results.

At this stage, the adventure/courier side of the Parlour is reserved for members of Firelight Trading Company (and their associates) only. This is going to be my foray into light dm'ing and event running in Dawntrail and, as a result, is limited to parties of no more than four/five people. If you are interested in Firelight Trading Company you're welcome to ask me about it, but the Free Company is run by my partner and our application process is less 'here is a hard-line form' and more 'hang out with us and be our friend'™. We're more a social/friendship FC that occasionally roleplays than a roleplay FC. Still, I am happy to answer any questions if you're interested! Should this part open up, I'll amend this section.

Pleasure Houses/Occupation: Though it has been some time since Seelu was beneath the Garlean's thumb, those also conscripted by them might remember a violet-haired viera transported around various provinces. However, the rapid changes brought upon by the void are a stark comparison to who she was and may ensure people don't remember her.

Void: Is your character a voidsent? Do they dabble in the void? Chances are they would have picked up on Seelu's void infusion. What they choose to do with that is their own business. Seelu's misaligned sight also lets her see certain horrors around your character — what trauma, crimes or evils might she uncover?