M'anakir Fenri
professional leatherworker, trained monk | Crystal DC
about
Leather goods trader in Thavnair
appearance
Expressive and athletically fit
hooks
Where you can catch him
about
Race: Miqo'te (Sun Seeker)
Gender: Male
Age: 34 years
Occupation: Leather goods trading company owner
Residence: Thavnair
Sexuality: GayKnown as M'ana by familiars, he is described as affectionate, skilled, and level-headed. Those around him regularly also say he carries a playful vibe that is capable of keeping spirits up.
background
UpbringingM'anakir was born and raised under the lustrous sun of Thanalan. Being born into a fairly well-off family, his home was within the walls of Ul'dah. Being the son of a family of trades, he had a fairly simple childhood where he would spend his days learning bits of his family's work, including varied skills in leatherworking, blacksmithing, and alchemy. When not learning the trades, his father would occasionally teach him the methods of pugilists. With the always questionable state of the realm, his father thought it essential that M'ana also know how to successfully defend himself, and should war with Garlemald come to Eorzea, how to kill. In his later years of adolescence, he decided to travel throughout Eorzea to step away from the trades and focus on training his body and mind, learning the practices of the monks with grace and further defining his form.Life in GridaniaAfter some years of travel throughout Thanalan, La Noscea, and The Black Shroud, he settled down in Gridania, having been drawn by the tranquility of the Twelveswood. With the famous leatherworks company, Fen-Yll Fineries, in Gridania, he took his knowledge of leatherworking passed to him by his grandfather to establish an occupation as a Fen-Yll leatherworker as his new source of income. Coming from a family of trades, some skills came naturally from things he had learned as a part of his upbringing, but many others required persistent practice over days or months. After trial and error and reaching a full understanding of what it meant to be a leatherworker, he finally reached the point where he could confidently call himself a professional leatherworks designer in agreement with the Guildmaster. As a result, he was afforded with the opportunity to release of his own collections of attire at Fen-Yll. Fortune would be on his side as his works proved to be popular with the native Gridanians and even with visiting traders. While he did develop rivalries within Fen-Yll as a result of his skill and popularity, they only served to enhance his skill and the quality of his designs as he worked hard to ensure that he was never outdone.With a few years of successes at Fen-Yll, he became independent from the guild and opened his own leather goods shop in Gridania. He stocked his shop with his original designs for every season and common essentials to compliment them. His designs ranged from practical wear to fashionable exclusives, and even custom commissioned items from clients. During this point in his life, he also spent his free time working with the Ehcatl of the North Shroud to assist them in realizing their airship venture. Working closely with their crew resulted in a newly forged friendship with them and earned them as clients to his business for any further flying gear they may need. M'ana's own business continued to succeed as word of the quality of his works continued to spread and he continued to gain new clients and the attention of trading companies who wanted to distribute his goods to new, foreign markets. As such, M'ana worked tirelessly to keep his designs fresh and make himself an internationally known name of leather goods.When not occupied with his business, he enjoyed escapes into the Shroud to meditate under the trees and take in the tranquil sights and sounds of the Twelveswood. On occasion, he would also take those opportunities of solace to brush up on his monk training from years past. While he was very successful in his business, he did not see that as an excuse to forget the importance of maintaining his form, especially in times of war against Garlemald.Move to ThavnairThe onset of the Final Days prompted M'ana to rethink the pace and goals of his life. While no one in his family was lost to the disaster that befell the realm, he lost a few friends and acquaintances to the sorrow and witnessed a handful of others turn in the streets of Gridania. With the world having been on its brink, M'ana realized that there was still more of the world that he wished to see or revisit and he could not do that with the pace of work that he had set for himself to maintain his successful leather goods shop. After some debate, he decided that the saving of the world was a sign for him to resume his travels of the realm and further enhance his monk training in the process. Since then, he closed up his shop in Gridania and moved to the commerce-rich island nation of Thavnair. Thavnair also happened to be the home of relatives from his mother's side of the family, but he had never known them and only knew that they ran a prestigious alchemical company. As such, he did not take much interest in this unknown family of his and set his sights on comfortably resettling himself and laying down the foundation for his next business venture.M'ana's arrival to Thavnair did not go unnoticed for long by his unfamiliar family, as he learned from his new business collaborator and family friend that they had taken a curious interest in him. The events that would unfold in meeting his family would be tumultuous, but ultimately result in him forging a new relationship with his long unknown cousin. By the end of the tension and drama with his Thavnairian family, he had made new friends, family, and business associates.Present ActivitiesWith new allies at his new home, he now had the perfect opportunity to launch a new leather goods trading company, beginning the next chapter of his life with new personal and business aspirations on the island nation. And while he does occasionally miss aspects of his life in the Shroud, his new business venture has afforded him with the opportunity to frequently travel to the city-states for one reason or another. When not preoccupied with his business, family, or the occasional refinement of his monk skills, living in Thavnair has also provided him with the opportunity to spend some of his spare time picking up the Kriegstanz style of dancing from local instructors and entertainers.
appearance
M'ana's white hair is brushed with amaranth pink highlights at the ends of his bangs. As his highlights are not natural, he will occasionally adjust their shade. His Persian Green eyes are accented with amaranth eyeshadow and markings that he continues to apply as a tradition since his youth. He has also grown out a bit of a beard that is trimmed close to his chin.His form is athletically fit and maintained through his monk training. His clothing ensembles are always carefully picked to compliment his body and tend to be colorful with gold ornaments. You'll find that his favorite colors of clothing tend to be reds and greens.
possible hooks
- Encounter him in Thavnair: M'ana has since moved to Thavnair. Here you can find him on errands & socializing around the city of Radz-at-Han or training his monk or dancer skills out in the forests of Thavnair. He welcomes company and assistance in training.
- Need leather attire, accessories, or equipment? M'ana has launched a leather fineries venture that is headquartered in Radz-at-Han with branches in Ul'dah and Kugane. At either spot, you can browse existing items or place an order for custom requests and he will see that your request is delivered to you with the highest quality.
- Catch him on the road: Having expanded his business to multiple city-states, it's not uncommon for him to travel to Ul'dah, Gridania, and Kugane. When he's not preoccupied, he can be found in the market or recreational areas of those cities for some socializing.
-Do you like gaelicats? M'ana has a pet gaelicat who he adopted as a stray kitten years ago. Named Fritter, he has spoiled the gaelicat, leading to his grumpy and rotund appearance.*This list is not exhaustive and other ideas of meeting can definitely be suggested.