Yonkers
Coernhash
"From New York", Native to Gilgamesh (Aether)
About
Xaela Au'ra, 32 yrs. old. 6'9". Summoner, Fisher, "zurvan's number 1 fan".
|| he/she | nonbinary - bigender | demiromantic / homosexual ||
Awkward and stoic at first glance. Intelligent, punctual and overjoyous at times. Upon the cusp of Endwalker, he is a lot more reckless than composed. Deemed "highly dangerous" and "mischevious" by fellow Warriors of Light.
Backstory (pre-ARR)
Born during a time of mourning, and deemed a blessing from the gods, Yonkers grew to live in the comfort of the Azim Steppe. Here, he was previously known as 'Yujin Dotharl', 7th reincarnation of a legendary Dotharli swordsperson. he was destined to take up his predestined occupation, however he felt more comfortable with casting spells than taking up the ages-old practice of studying the blade. As tensions between his family and nation grew, he fled the steppe at 14 for a new chance at life (at the behest of even his own feelings, as his home was always dear to him).
After some haggling during his time in Hingashi and hassling across the Ruby Sea, he finally made landfall in the grand seaside city-state of Limsa Lominsa. There, he took solace in the salty nook that was the Fisher's guild. He took up this job primarily to pay back his debts to the pirates who stowed him off to Limsa, but eventually he grew quite fond of the occupation, making a name for himself as one of the youngest fishmongers. Along with his title as 'young fisher', he soon began to call himself 'Yonkers' (later adding the surname Coernhash), as it was one part a joke, and one part befitting, as it felt quite right to have a new, different name in Limsa Lominsa, a place where garish names were common amongst locals and pirates.
Upon reaching the age of 20, he applied to study and practice casting at the Arcanist's guild, and it is there that Yonkers truly became a summoner.
Storyline - A Realm Reborn
As most residents of Limsa Lominsa are inclined to do (for better or for worse), Yonkers joined the Maelstrom at the ripe age of 23, lending his somewhat high-marking skills in arcane manipulation to a somewhat needy cause. Although he did not find a martial setting very appealing, it was here he met his dearest and closest friend, the aptly named 'Caer Bannog', a lancer with a knack for sparring and general mischief. It was nearly after the two became intimate that Hydaelyn Herself made it clear that She had chosen Her Warriors of Light. The ever-so-reclusive Scions of the Seventh Dawn also reared their heads to the prospects of two young men who could unwittingly see into their bretheren's memories, and thusly recruited them both (to Yonkers's behest).
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Additional Fun Facts
Genuinely very good at math and will make sure you know it. The type of guy to help you out with something and then ends up doing it all himself.Allergic to dust.Does not wear shoes most of the time. He's got fuackin. scaly feet ain't no need for shoes.Would probably enjoy edm if the bgm for some bossfights is Lore Friendly Music That Exists Physically On Orchestrion Rolls Throughout The Land.Loves small animals. small things. small fluffy things. He will hold them and draw them and perhaps give them little treats.Going along with his love for small creatures, he rarely de-summons his Carbuncle. Carries it around on his shoulders or in a little bag like a fuckin Chihuahua.Fanboy of anything to do with Sharlayan once he realized all the scions were intrinsically connected to the College Island. (he's crazy)His pupils aren't typically visible when his eyes are at rest/not attentive (yellow limbal ring + fully blue iris). However, his pupils do show up when he's particularly emotive.Tells everyone he's 'from New York', y'know, as a joke, but then he sees Amaurot and well. perhaps it wasn't a joke.Smells like sea salt most days, but in special cases, he carries a faint saffron-y aroma.Only knows how to cook/prepare fish and insects. can't help it.Did you know he's zurvan's #1 fan? yeah thought that was interesting...Likes to wear big extravagant hats. His significant other thinks he looks lke an idiot but Yonkers simply does not care.Likes to pretend he's shorter than he is. (he is so fucking tall)
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