Arjun Salaheem

Magus of Nhalmasque

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In combat, Arjun functions like a hybrid between a Scholar and Orator from older Final Fantasy games. He is ill-suited for facing enemies head on but is extremely valuable when it comes to supporting more combat capable characters.He is a strategist that analyzes the capabilities of the enemy and his allies as well as the battlefield. By using Magia, he can perform high speed calculations and run mental simulations to predict enemy movement and pinpoint weaknesses that his allies can exploit.Arjun can also use "words of power" to inflict status effects on enemies but at a great cost to his physical constitution.

Trismegistus

It is the magi's belief that humans have evolved to gather information, analyze it and then directly solve any problems perceived. They do not believe that the brain exists to control the body, but rather that the body exists solely so that the brain may function more effectively. In order to improve one's control over their mind and body, a magus must study and master Trismegistus, a set of techniques that originate from The Founder, the first and greatest magus of Nhalmasque.

Aether Strings

A unique ability that Arjun developed for intelligence gathering and self-defense. He claims that he was inspired by the sericulture of Radz-at-Han, extensively observing and analyzing the silkworms used in Hannish silk farms. By channeling his aether into thin strands and using his nerve endings as a pseudo-silk gland, he's able to produce fibers that function as extensions of his nervous system.

Words of Power

Words of Power are pseudo-spells derived from the language of the Ancients. When spoken, these words have a powerful mental and psychological effect to any living being originating from Etherys. For example, uttering the word "sleep" in the Ancient's language would compel any Etherian creature to lose consciousness and drift into slumber.As this language was meant to be spoken by the unsundered Ancients, modern humans are technically incapable of speaking them. The magi of Nhalmasque managed to circumvent this limitation by overworking their minds sevenfold, allowing them to speak the eldritch dialect of the ancients. Uttering one word of power is very taxing for even the most capable of magi and carries the risk of sundering one's physical and mental integrity.

The Magi of Nhalmasque

Before it was conquered by Garlemald and reduced to an Imperial province, Nhalmasque was a small nation located in the central mountains of Ilsabard. While considered an unremarkable place by most, Nhalmasque did have one claim to fame. A group of wisemen called the magi have resided in these mountains since at least the Third Astral Era. Most historical records about these scholars can be found in Thavnair whom they worked closely in the past prior to falling to Garlemald.According to ancient texts, while the alchemists of Thavnair concerned themselves with "the transformation of matter", the magi of Nhalmasque focused their inquiry on "the transformation of phenomena". This practice was called "cosmology" and focused on the origin of the universe and its eventual fate. Most of their work involves gathering data and using arithmetics and mental simulations to predict potential outcomes of events of varying scale. They're also capable of charting paths to intended outcomes, uncovering the necessary steps needed to ensure an ideal future comes to pass. Because of the nature of their work, the magi of Nhalmasque were also seen as seers or oracles who peered into the future.

The Frashokereti

The Frashokereti (𐬟𐬭𐬀𐬴𐬋⸱𐬐𐬆𐬭𐬆𐬙𐬌) is perhaps the largest community of magi in Nhalmasque. A magus from this order focuses their inquiry on potential calamities, doomsday scenarios and existential threats that could jeopardize all life on the star. They utilize a network of contacts and connections to gather information about world events and then run simulations using the gathered data to see if a potential doomsday scenario surfaces. While there exists many potential events that could cause great harm to mankind, the Frashokereti's ultimate goal is to find the calamity to end all calamities; a great disaster that would assure the destruction of existence itself.

Magi Persecution

When Garlemald conquered Nhalmasque, the practice of cosmology was heavily frowned upon by then emperor, Solus zos Galvus. Thus, many magi were put to the sword and their libraries were burned in massive pyres. While there are many speculation as to the true reason behind the persecution of the magi, it is believed that whoever was pulling the strings of the empire at the time saw them as a hindrance to their aspirations of domination. An organization with the capability to peer into the future could throw a wrench to Garlemald's future skirmishes and plans for conquest.The Frashokereti suffered heavy losses during this time and was brought to the brink of collapse. However, they were able to preserve some of the foundational texts of cosmology by fleeing Nhalmasque before the Imperials descended upon the mountain nation.

Restoration of the Magi Order

Nhalmasque regained its independence after the fall of Garlemald thanks to the intervention of Thavnair and its allies. The Garlean occupation has left the nation in tatters and a provisional government has been put in place until such a time that Nhalmasque is able to self-govern once more. The Frashokereti resurfaces after the liberation and has pledged their services to help rebuild Nhalmasque to its former glory. As such, they've sent emissaries to all parts of the star to re-establish connections with their information network as well as forge new alliances with like-minded individuals and organizations.

Arjun's Early Life

Arjun's father was a refugee from Nhalmasque who sought shelter in Thavnair after Garlemald conquered his homeland. He assimilated into the local culture, married a Hannish woman, settled down in Radz-at-Han, and eventually fathered a son, Arjun. At first, the Salaheem patriarch was reluctant to pass on the teachings of the Frashokereti to his son, but it soon became evident that Arjun was born to become a magus.At a young age, Arjun demonstrated a talent for arithmetic, logic, and problem-solving, earning him consistent praise from his teachers and mentors. His father eventually took over his education when the schools of Radz-at-Han ran out of things to teach him. He was tutored in the ways of the Frashokereti, including their own unique magic system, magia. Arjun took to his lessons like a fish to water, and it wasn't long before he exceeded his father's capabilities as a magus. The young man was eager to prove his spellcraft after he completed his studies, yet he would have to wait a significant amount of time before he was given the opportunity to do so. The Garlean Empire continued to persecute members of the Frashokereti and anyone who practiced their brand of soothsaying.When the call to rebuild Nhalmasque and the Frashokereti came to their doorstep, Arjun eagerly seized the opportunity to join the brotherhood. He desperately wanted to use his talent and knowledge to make his mark on the world and help shepherd it toward a brighter future.

Disillusion and Independence from the Order

Arjun lived and worked with his fellow magi for several years and quickly realized several irreconcilable ideological differences between himself and the Frashokereti. The biggest among them was his objection to the order's deliberate choice to detach itself from worldly affairs. The Frashokereti saw involving themselves in matters outside of Nhalmasque as a distraction from their Great Inquiry. Arjun argued with the elders that this tenet was the most glaring weakness of their organization, citing the End of Days as an example of a calamity that missed their watchful eye.The elders of the Frashokereti insisted on abiding by their long-standing tradition of detachment from the world, despite Arjun's repeated protests and attempts to bring forth evidence for his claims. Fed up with the brotherhood's refusal to change, Arjun left the order and swore to prove the elders wrong.Arjun left Ilsabard and sailed to Eorzea to forge his own path as a magus.

Life in Eorzea

Arjun rapidly built his network by seeking employment under the wealthy elites of Ul'dah as an advisor on matters of the coin. Through the use of magia, he calculates the likeliness of success or failure of ventures with extreme accuracy, and predicts the best time to invest or withdraw on deals. This quickly earned him the favor of the city-state's upper crust, allowing Arjun to accumulate a significant amount of wealth in a short period of time. He used this wealth to construct a lavish home for himself as well as a sanctum where he can build his "Great Work". What this Great Work entails is anyone's guess as Arjun is tight-lipped about to anyone other than his closest confidants.

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