#Phaelore
#Phaelore

Phae's go-to coping method nowadays is extended solitary meditation and training, it clears his mind better than anything else

His withdrawal from others is only temporary, he's just drawing upon the tried and true knowledge of the Ala Mhigan monks of yore
#wolqotd / #wolquestion

What are some coping methods your wol / oc uses when times are rough? Are these considered healthy coping mechanisms to them, or are they rather unhealthy and they know it?
January 17, 2026 at 9:58 PM
#Phaelore

Endwalker spoilers-

Fueled by the intense dynamis in Ultima Thule and his own battle euphoria, he unleashed his most destructive feat: An exclusive MNK Limit Break 4 that he dubbed 'Ultima Heaven' onto Zenos

From the moment of physical impact, multiple vivid explosions of chakra--
#WolQotD what is the strongest ability your WoL/OC has managed to pull off in their lore & its closest canon FFXIV/ Final Fantasy equivalent? (ie. Ultima, zetaflare, superbolide, etc.)

What prompted them to use it & what kind of consequences did it have?
(Could be a canon LB, but plz elaborate!)
January 15, 2026 at 6:47 PM
#Phaelore

I'll rate Phae's stealth at a solid 8, he's beaten out by sneakier peers like Thancred and Yugiri

He's well disciplined when it comes to trailing people and infiltrating heavy guarded areas due to his NIN experience
#wolqotd on a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being clumsy mess that alerts the enemy with the clapping of them cheeks and 10 being I AM THE NIGHT, how stealthy is your WoL/OC? Could they get in/out of a location absolutely undetected or they have the diva genes and can't function without making an entrance
January 11, 2026 at 7:15 AM
#Phaelore

Phae has so many but they're often corny rather than cold

Eg, to Vauthry: "This was your Final Heaven, enjoy hell."
#wolqotd #wolquestion

What's the coldest one-liner your WoL has ever dropped to a defeated foe, and which defeated foe did they use it on?
January 10, 2026 at 12:27 AM
#Phaelore

Aetheryte travel is as mundane and trivial to Phae as it is taking a subway in a non-fantasy world

He's been doing it since he was at least a teen and since it's normal in FFXIV's world, he doesn't think much of it

At least until his buddy Thancred wasn't able to use aether anymore
The topic of transport got me curious so #wolqotd how does your WoL/OC feel about using aetherytes?

To explain: The process aethertravel consists of breaking down the physical body into aether particles through the teleport spell so it can flow through the stream and be tangible again upon arrival.
January 5, 2026 at 4:14 AM
#Phaelore

To Phae, nothing like riding an animal on land through the vast wilderness, whether it's a Chocobo or something else

He's taking a huge liking to the Seikret he received lately, which is LIKE a Chocobo but from a different world
#WoLQotD | #WoLQuestion

What's your WoL/OCs preferred method of transport?

Would they want a quick speedy transport or do they prefer luxury?
January 2, 2026 at 6:04 PM
#Phaelore

Phae got nerfed after Endwalker's conclusion and burnt up Hydaelyn's remaining Blessing during his showdown with Zenos

He's still the strongest but he's not invincible

Calyx came VERY close to [permanently] killing him with that one lightning strike. If his reaction time was any--
#wolqotd

I have seen people say the WoL is the strongest on the planet now, and there isn't much to challenge them now

How strong do you see your WoL/OC? Are they truly unbeatable now?
December 28, 2025 at 4:31 AM
#Phaelore

"The firebird is majestic, it's a shame that she threatened to kill me and cry over me afterwards."

- Phaethon to Tataru later after his first meeting with an Aramitama-filled Suzaku
#Wolquestion | #WolQotd

What was your WoL's (Oc's) first impression of their future significant other? Was it love at first sight? Or did they perhaps have a wrong first impression?
October 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
#Phaelore

Phae is pretty introspective. He's always looking inward, it's part of one of the many things he learned through both experience and the path of a monk

If he determines he's in the wrong, all pride must be cast aside. He'll apologize to them. Even treat them to a drink or something
#wolqotd how does your wol apologize after an argument? do they just come out and say it, or show it subtly? are they the type to just not apologize at all, either because of pride or some other reason?
October 18, 2025 at 7:04 AM
#Phaelore

Phae is primarily best suited for close combat. He has his bare fists, his twin blades, or even his greatsword (in less frequency)

An experienced adventurer never comes unprepared, however! He regularly employs magic in the form of ninjustsus.

In the event that the enemy makes--
#wolqotd I am curiosity once again. In combat, does your WoL/OC prefer to be in melee or ranged range, and what do they use to fight? And in a situation where they are forced into the other (melee forced ranged // ranged forced melee), do they have a secondary weapon of choice?
October 4, 2025 at 6:22 AM
#Phaelore

Phae enjoys a good fight. He thinks it's a good way to understand someone. Are they aggressive and relentless? Or they do prefer to step back and do things in a more analytical way? What's their limit point?

This is why he clicked especially well with Gulool Ja Ja, even well above--
Does your WOL enjoy combat, or is it something they do when they have no other choice?

#wolqotd #wolquestion
September 9, 2025 at 6:22 AM
#Phaelore

While Phae's wielding twinblades for his Viper stint, he favors his own fists and limbs

Unarmed, he's actually more dangerous!

It's his own mastery of chakra manipulation, both his own and surrounding environment's, that's his secret to massively boosting his martial arts techniques
#WoLQotD | #WoLQuestion

What's your WoL's weapon of choice?
August 29, 2025 at 5:49 AM
#Phaelore

Phae has only seen energy drinks in Solution 9 and he's under the opinion they're going to make your heart implode. He already finds Alexandrian culture weird enough

He'll take old fashioned tea/coffee but he's not going to go nuts with it
#wolquestion / #wolqotd

Can you wol / oc be trusted with caffeine / energy drinks?
August 29, 2025 at 3:43 AM
#Phaelore

Not in any official sense. Phae represents the Fist of Rhalgr wherever he goes though and has greatly helped revive the once decimated faction.

He'll point any martial art hopefuls, wanting to emulate him, to the organization instead, where Widargelt will be waiting to receive them.
#WoLQotD | #WoLQuestion

Is your WoL an advisor to any nations or organisations? If so - what do they advise on?
August 25, 2025 at 3:08 AM
#Phaelore

Phae is able to change his aether's properties via Monk stances or using Viper techniques (Water aspected)

But his default state is radiant, red, and fire aspected.

Although he never tried "tasting" it, a voidsent eating it would probably say it's like cinnamon, whatever that is to it
#WOLQOTD

So; tell us.

What does your OCs / WOLs aether look like? What does it taste like? What does it feel like? Is it significant or shaped by anything specific?

(And can N’ami have some? /lh)
August 22, 2025 at 3:04 AM
#Phaelore

Pre-adventurer Phae had a natural proficiency with unarmed brawls. But he was also adept with a pair of twin knives which was easier for defending himself against any beastkin

No magic skill whatsoever, that came much later through his ninjutsus.
#wolqotd how much martial and/or magical skill did your WoL have prior to MSQ?
August 14, 2025 at 6:20 AM
#Phaelore

He can swim but it's much funnier pretending to drown because he's literally incapable of drowning via that Kojin ritual in Stormblood.

He'll nap facedown in the water surface sometimes much to any onlookers' horror
my wol qotd with moonfaire here:
can ur wol swim, are they good at it?

luna cannot. they doggy paddle and usually gotta be saved 😔
August 14, 2025 at 5:50 AM
#Phaelore

Phae canonically has a bunny variant of Ninja's Limit Break, dubbed Usagimatsuri by Yugiri

If Phae badly messes up his hand signals for the mudra ritual, the aether knives will instead turn into giant, useless bunny mediums that jump down on his target, dealing absolutely no damage
Honestly, this one was too funny to let it languish in my brain prison.

What's a hc you have for your WoL/OC that sounds like a shitpost but is 100% Canon to your characters lore? #WOLQOTD
August 13, 2025 at 5:59 AM
#Phaelore

Once Phae has left a worthy successor to carry on his star sheparding duties, and assuming he doesn't die on his adventures, he's gonna live it up at Reisen Temple, passing the days eating dangos with Suzaku and the rest of the Four Lords
inspired by ongoing roleplay-

what's your OC's retirement plan? what do they do when they grow too old, injured or otherwise become unable to continue doing what they currently do?

if they don't have a retirement plan yet, what's something you as writer could see them doing?

#wolqotd
July 23, 2025 at 10:39 PM
#Phaelore (Do not read if you haven't beaten Endwalker)

It only takes one well-timed mortal blow to do Phae in since the protection of the Blessing waned greatly

He's incredibly powerful but he's ultimately still a human. He relies on his own skill and experience

Phae doesn't think this is a--
After the end of endwalker and Hydaelyn's death, did your WoL experience any loss of power? How did this manifest? Do they miss it? Or perhaps they are relieved to be without it? #wolqotd
July 23, 2025 at 8:34 PM
#Phaelore

"Serves you all right for moving me to tears earlier, you may cry over me now."

With the most self assured grin and farewell salute. Phae knew he was going to see them later, somehow
#WolQOTD;

When your wol/oc used the teleporter to send the Scions away during the confrontation with the Endsinger, what did they say before pressing the button?
July 8, 2025 at 7:20 AM
#Phaelore

It's canon but Phae wasn't involved or nowhere around that stuff.

I like to imagine there was another hero before Phae who exhibited Warrior of Light qualities without the Blessing.

Someone who fought primals and resisted their influence with sheer willpower. A Dunban if you will
#WoLQOTD #WoLQuestion

How much of 1.0 through to Dalamud’s fall’s MSQ is canon for your WoL? In that how much of the story were they active participants in? Were they even at Carteneau?
July 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
#Phaelore

Phae will do regular maintenance on his blades, particularly after extended use.

He knows the importance of keeping them sharp and polished, whether it's his twinblades or his less often used greatsword. Plus, it's a little therapeutic.
#wolqotd: Does your oc/wol know how to take care of their weapons or tools? Are they one to do their own routine maintenance and repairs on their arms, or do they get someone else to do it for them? Or do they just not bother and pick up new kit when their current ones break?
June 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
#Phaelore

He isn't religious but he's still spiritual, if that makes any sense.

He follows in Rhalgr's path, respects him, but doesn't worship him.

He follows the creed and traditions of the Ala Mhigan monks but it's for defending the weak and his self improvement.

Phae carries on the--
#WoLQuestion #WoLQotD

What is your OC(s) relationship with the divine? Do they put faith in the Twelve, in Kami, in beings of spiritual origin? Are they beholden to a creed?
June 15, 2025 at 4:28 AM
#Phaelore

Suzaku has canonically pointed out that she isn't immortal, so she too will die someday.

Obviously, Phae is going to die first since he's not an auspice and just a mortal Hyur

Suzaku can slow down his aging for a longer lifespan with her powers, however
#wolqotd#wolquestion

For the ships, who dies first in your lore for your WoL/OC?
June 14, 2025 at 6:29 AM