a round, dark stone. it emits a soft and gentle glow.

a striking crystal, jagged and sharp to the touch.

« And where it lead, I wouldn't know »

Oris rides along with each victory and loss that they endure, all in hopes of regaining his country, until his prayers are answered and Ala Mhigo is freed from the claws of the Empire. Nevertheless, victory is shortlived as other threats quickly give way to them, and he does not hesitate as he throws himself into the fray once more.Along with Thancred, Ori is called by a voice and is swept away to the First midst the battlefield. Having found himself in Amh Araeng, Ori took quickly to the daily lives of those who took care at the Inn at Journey's Head. He held great concern over the patients there, and put his best effory in figuring out some type of medicine that may slow the turning process.His attention eventually moved toward the Crystarium, where he—to his surprise—reunited with Thancred once again, and met with the Exarch. The two tanks agree to work together in the years spent before the rest of the Scions are called onto the First, and in that time, Ori hones his skills in wielding the Gunblade, officially putting down his sword and shield in favor of the weapon.In some three odd years, other Scions find themselves within Novrandt, until the WoL arrives and the group are all called together. Ori puts his hand in to their efforts of seeing this shard be saved from the light.

« Been a long year, I'll see you back home »

Unable to trace their friend's whereabouts in the aftermath, the group pressed on, having decided to tackle the dilemma of returning home to the Source, and figuring out how to deal with the last of the unsundered, Elidibus.A trip back to Amaurot and access to Anamnesis Anyder not only reveals the true identity of Elidibus, but of Mikael as well... an Amaurotine who gave himself away to the experimentation of creation magic, the appointed Archangel acted as a guardian to Amaurot, and died protecting it in its last moments. Reborn as their friend Orisis, Emet had reawakened those memories in him, causing the party to defeat the angel once more before calling out to Ori in an attempt to bring him back to reality.While successful and Ori had come back to consciousness, he could not shake the feeling that he may drown again in his own memories and lose control.As the group travels back home to the Source, Ori is asked to help Bozja in their war effort, to which he accepts. It is through Mikoto, Misija, and events of the weapons project in Werylt that he comes to learn about White Auracite and its synthetic counterparts.It comes to his attention that, possibly, he could create or siphon his memories into an auracite, in so that he may no longer risk the chance of losing himself, as well as possibly use Mikael's power the same way Misija has been able to with the Queen Gunnhildr.He works together with Mikoto and Cid on a side project which may allow him to do so, hoping that these new, old-found memories and power may help them in the future.

RELATIONSHIPS Thancred The Scion he trusts the most, the two have known each other since ARR. They flow into a natural rhythm together in battle, and have worked together in the years prior to WOL landing in Novrandt. Radovan/Sophie The three of them, together, made a break for it to Gridania. He sees his parents in the two, just a bit. Radovan mentors both Thancred and Ori around the same time in the way of the Gunbreaker, though Ori does not officially pick it up until some time later.Ryne/Gaia Ori sympathizes strongly with the two girls and their struggles with identity. He sees them as his nieces (Thancred's their father, of course) and supports them wholeheartedly in whatever they choose to do.Granson ♡ With similar experiences, Orisis sees himself in Granson, and tries to prevent him from making the same mistakes. Having grown close, Orisis can sometimes be seen accompanying him on the First.

A'vett Veitka ♡ Ori ran into a lost hunter from the source during his time in Norvrandt, eventually finding out he was part of the Scions. The two quickly hit it off, finding familiarity in each other on an unfamiliar star. Ori passes on his knowledge of sword and shield fighting to A'vett; and it was A'vett that was able to return Ori to himself.Som'a Alden Ori's closest friend and occasional cotank. Ori helped him back on his feet when he needed it most. They share common ground, and always have each other's backs.Mikh'a Dhaigan The WoL in one of Ori's canons. After rescuing him from the hands of Zenos, the two grow close. Ori accompanies Mikh'a around Eorzea as he recuperates in the aftermath of the Royal Menagerie.< HOLE > An FC he is unofficially a member of. He is acquaintances with many of its members.

PERSONALITYOrisis often leaves many with an impression of a man that while intimidating, has many qualities of a leader. This intimidating aura is largely one not out of fear, but of admiration. His experience with the Ala Mhigan Resistance allowed him to hone his skills in leadership, and many find him trustworthy, reliable, determined, and compassionate.Despite this, Ori is truly a rather taciturn person, and chooses not to readily socialize with others. He is quiet, contemplative, rational, and reserved.He is anxious around children and worries if he comes off as awkward or rigid around them.Orisis is a loyal, devout man when it comes to his friends, family, and sense of justice. He is extremely action-oriented, considerate of others and often helps those in need without hesitation. He is not quick to lose hope—willingly throwing himself into the fray for the dream of a better future. Ori often has a way of easing a person's fears, and is easily someone to count on in times of trouble.One could easily understand his true intent and emotions with a look of his eyes.

CLASSESPALADIN PREARR-STB. Ori trained in tanking while within Garlemald and conscripted into their army. Ironically to the Empire, he continues to use this class after escaping to fight against them.⚔ GUNBREAKER SHB-CURRENT. Despite being taught by Radovan the same time as Thancred, Ori does not hone his skills with the weapon until the two reunite in Novrandt. He grows to love the rush of fighting with gunblades, and eventually puts down his shield in favor of them.DARK KNIGHT SHB-CURRENT. Ori comes to take on the mantle of dark knight soon after regaining his memories as an ancient. However, he does not use black mana.. instead, his blade is imbued by the white mana blessed to him through his auracite.SAGE SHB-CURRENT. Another class he remembers through his past life. The power given to him through his auracite moreso goes into his abilities as sage, and his nouliths remind him of his wings.BOTANIST/ALCHEMIST PreARR-Now. Orisis has a bit of a brain for spagyrics, influenced by his mother. He hones this particular skill of his and continues it into his adult years.

« Don't you know in your heart, »

The Clan Kirigumi strove to keep a low profile, but despite their efforts, it was not long that the Empire's further conquest of Bozja led them scattered, captured, and astray. Ori was one such captured individual.The Empire took a quick liking to him. His status and abilities rendered him a valuable asset — one that led him into the throne room. Brought before the Founding Emperor, Orisis understood: this soul was his Master Hades.Obedience came naturally to him. There was no denying his Master, and Orisis found himself at the heel of the royal family as their personal servant.Hades, however, did not ask much of him. Orisis continued to act as Gatekeeper, frequently sent out in the aftermath of war to assess damages, loss, and to formally send souls off to rest.These assessments would also serve the boy's personal objectives. He would also be able to identify if any victims or casualties of war were that of his Clanmates as well. Despite under the command of the Empire, Orisis never stopped acting in best interest to his purpose, even if met with consequences.It was in Ala Mhigo that such one such assessment had one awry. Ambushed by the Ala Mhigan Resistance, Orisis was forced to flee, which both injured him and severed him from contact with the Empire.He eventually awoke in the care of a lavender-haired Miqo'te. The boy was clearly Ala Mhigan, taking care of the enemy, yet Orisis saw no signs of hostility.. only concern for his wounds. Perhaps the boy did not sense any danger or ill intent from him in turn. This, was true: Orisis had never drawn blood for nor against the Empire's name, and had no intention of ever doing so. His only concern were to track down his Clanmates, and to continue preserving the flow of the River Styx.For a few days longer Orisis stayed with this rather naïve boy before he took him to meet the Scions of the Seventh Dawn, ultimately wrapping Orisis into the fold of the Warriors of Light.

RELATIONSHIPSEmet-SelchElidibusHermes

♡ A'vett VeitkaSom'a Alden<HOLE>

PERSONALITYOrisis is very resolute and steadfast, yet also on that same vein, extremely morally gray. His purpose as Gatekeeper of the River Styx has been rooted in him for as long as he's known, and he holds to these values no matter the cost. He is only meant to monitor the river's flow — whether such a soul were pure or tainted were entirely disregarded in their journey to the Aetherial Sea.He often forgoes the thought of morality in many situations due to this. For example, despite the Empire's reputation, attack against his clan, as well as their treatment of him, no such resentments developed or held value over him.However, Orisis is not without compassion. In traveling with the Scions and Warrior of Light, he has come to care for their safety, keeping a silent eye upon the group and backing them up in battle where necessary.He shows extreme reluctance when felling Hades.Orisis can be mysterious and standoffish at first appearance, however, he is simply rather taciturn and unaccustomed to company. He can be stern and authoritative when speaking, usually having something important to say or issuing commands.There are rarely few who have seen him in a weakened or vulnerable state. He may warm up to those who can get past his intimidative persona.He is very good with children.While he does not readily express it, Orisis gains an arc of emotional growth in following the Scions.. he becomes an anchoring force for many, has a way of easing a person's fears, and is easily someone to count on in times of trouble.

CLASSES⚔ GUNBREAKER ⚔ A classic route among those who hail from Bozja, it is only natural that Orisis had taken up the Gunblade. His strikes are quick and methodical, yet to the untrained eye, seems chaotic. It is his main class.DARK KNIGHT ⚔ He picks up the class in the aftermath of the fight with Hades. In memory of his Master.WARRIOR ⚔ Also in the aftermath of Hades, Orisis picks up the axe in honor of Ardbert, sensing that the shards of Azem have not at all changed from the past.REAPER ⚔ A class which mains the scythe, reminiscent of the weapons commanded by Kerberos prior to the Sundering. Unlike traditional Reapers who seek the power of a pact provided by a Voidsent, Orisis channels his power as Kerberos, and partly shifts into his Jaguar form while in DPS burst.