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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The memory of Minfilia. No joke. In their last interaction - in the aetherial sea following a tremendous crystal explosion in a Garlean Castrum (I swear it makes sense in context!!) - Minfilia pleaded that Mochi learn to ‘live for his cause, not die for it’. He keeps that plea as a solemn oath…

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

More often than not, Mochi's always on time - and on occasion, when it seems like he's finally going to be late, it turns out he's been in a corner unseen, having been the first person to arrive the whole time! How he achieves it as an Au Ra his size is anyone's guess...!

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The only connection I have to any of those is Bozja - and the connection there is quite simple! Mochi was called on to help with the Bozjan Liberation, and because nothing is ever simple with him, he took a whole Light Brigade of Grand Company soldiers with him...!

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Vivian Ashton @vivianashtonwol.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

@mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social and I had a discussion about glams that resulted in some... interesting gposes. Take them as you will.

Vivian Ashton in sepia, wearing metal armour and wielding a sword and shield.

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Mochi's only real 'studies' have involved weaponry - blacksmithing, artificer weaponry, learning about firearms when he became a machinist... Nothing specifically 'scholarly', however. Now he's set up the Sentinels, however, he is starting to pick up a book or two on certain topics...

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

The way things are looking right now - quite possibly…! @vivianashtonwol.bsky.social can confirm I’ve been bouncing off the walls with scattershot ideas for Mochi’s leap into Bastion…!

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Post-EW, Mochi is the leader of 'The Sentinels Pursuant of the Antecedent’s Vision Most Noble', basically a collective of 'Agents of Inquiry'. His encounters with Hildibrand rubbed off on him, and now he is no longer a soldier, he's finally able to pursue the path of an adventurer (sorta!) 1/5

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𝕯𝖆𝖓🍂🎃🕸️ @arepublic86.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Still the best speech in the LOTR trilogy. And feels extremely relevant to the times we live in. A lot of days do feel this hopeless.

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Mochi adores heights. It's an appreciation he's had since he was a boy climbing heights in Doma, and one that's only gotten better when he became a Dragoon - and still sticks with him even now! I don't *hate* heights, but I have recently discovered that Go Ape is my new final boss...!

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

SPECIFICALLY. SPECIFICALLY THE "I THOUGHT YOU'D BE TALLER" LINES IN THE IVALICE QUESTLINE. FROM BOTH MIKOTO AND LADY FRAN. WHEN MOCHI TOWERS OVER BOTH OF THEM. He's just baffled by the insinuation that he was expected to be taller than he already is. Even more so from Lady Fran's accusation..!

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Bozja is ONE HUNDRED PERCENT canon to Mochi - though primarily for story and GC related reasons. @vivianashtonwol.bsky.social knows the full details ofc, but basically - imagine the Save the Queen questline is a season of ITV'S Sharpe, but Mochi and the 84th Machinists are Sharpe and his Rifles.

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Mochi's early reaction to praise is often overly-humble declination of said praise (from ARR right up until end of SB). Slowly, he gets better, but doesn't really start 'accepting' that praise until his return from the First in post-SHB. For so long, he just thinks he's undeserving of it...!

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Lucario. I know full well @vivianashtonwol.bsky.social is going to look at this and agree.

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Something me and my friendgroup like to do, is try to divvy up the job quests into each characters' personal stories. Because of this, the quest NPCs are by extension, claimed by the appropriate WoL. E.g. Mochi's DRG quests lead him to Ywain and Alberic, MCH to Stephanivien, GNB Radovan, etc.

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Mochi's a very good swimmer, even in armour. His life in Doma, and his proximity to the One River, meant that he has strong memories of swimming with his sister, when they were kids. Bonus: The Ruby Sea felt like a Total Wipeout course for him, like the One River had simply trained him for this.

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Mochihira's first real 'defeat' was when the Garlean Empire started to trample all over his people in Doma. Once, he tried to stand up for what was right, only to be kicked away by a soldier. "Come back and fight me when you're stronger, whelp!" He took that to heart. And come back he did...

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

The more common sight is Mochihira being reflective and brooding. It's rare for him to break down in public, as being a soldier has significantly hardened him to life's woes. In private, however, and only in the presence of those he trusts, the tears flow freely - silent and anguished.

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Mochihira is staunchly against bribery - even jokingly. All this time later and he is still not over the cause of the massacre at the Banquet - the fact his own trusted men were bribed by capitalist villains. Do not try it - he's not nice to be around when he's THAT angry.

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Mochi's love language is a mix of Physical Touch, Words of Affirmation and Acts of Service. It's really only Acts of Service that shines through during ARR-SB, but slowly the others become a part of that language from SHB onwards.

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Given that Mochi has duelled Rhitahtyn sas Arvina in the past, and later on down the line graduates to Tank... I am heavily considering making Bastion a part of his story... I really REALLY do not help myself, do I....?

Mochihira in purple dragoon armour, facing off against Rhitahtyn sas Arvina of the Garlean Empire.

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Vivian Ashton @vivianashtonwol.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Overview of Mochi's dragoon journey in our AU!

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Right! DRG Thread time!! 🧵 This will be a brief overview. Mochi began his 'adventure' under the tutelage of Ywain in Gridania, with little more than a staff to his name. However, he learned fast and improved greatly over time - even if his early days were spoiled by the presence of Foulques... 1/9

Mochihira Edakumi in his early gear, training in Gridania.

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Mochi BELIEVES his biggest flaw is his past mistakes - he's been a soldier for so long that he's only now coming to terms with the pain of 'being the one who survives'. His ACTUAL flaw is his anger - as stated before, 'Know No Fear' Guilliman style rage, which his friends know all too well...

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Mochi isn't a caster, but he is of the belief that 'magic is a calling' - you're either called to it, or you aren't. Mochihira never has been called of course, as his path has always taken him down the path of the bladesman (and for a time, the machinist...!)

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

His rage. Mochihira has seen all too well that his rage SCARES people. It's even scared him. If you've ever read 'Know No Fear' by Dan Abnett, you'll know what I mean when I say it's a 'Guilliman Rage' that Mochi suffers from, when he's pushed to his limit...

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

For the longest time, Mochi refused to accept the title of 'Warrior of Light' - Vivian (@vivianashtonwol.bsky.social) was the WoL as far as he was concerned, and he was merely a soldier in the ever continuing war against the darkness. By the end of EW, he's slowly managing to accept the title...

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Mochi's temperament from ARR to HW was often short tempered, but well mannered. From DS to SB that temper was calmed somewhat, but he was still prone to anger. By the end of SHB, the man was prepared to die for what he believed in. Now at the tail end of EW, he's finally managed to find his 'calm'.

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

If we're counting the 'original team' from ARR, Thancred. Despite his anger towards the Hyur rogue when he fell prey to Lahabrea, over time the two became good friends - especially when bonding over the passing of Minfilia, whom they both loved in their own ways... 1/2

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

For Mochi, it's usually a roll of the eyes. He doesn't tend to react well (or react AT ALL) to compliments unless you are a close friend, or his partner. Such words are disarming, and he's learned from experience that letting his guard down destroys that which you love...

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Almost all of Mochi's clothing has come from two sources. The most common has always been Tataru, whom has often made outfits suiting the path Mochi's journey is likely to take. The second most common has likely been Ufie, his tailor friend from Ishgard (a story for another time, I think!) 1/2

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Mochihira's family comes from a looong line of Doman warriors - specifically Raen bladesmen in service to nobility of Doma - whose training regimen prompted many early morning sessions. Said training was something he started to do after he resolved to travel to Eorzea and become a warrior himself.

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

This is what I mean by Mochi not being THE Warrior of Light, by the way. Though he has crucial roles in the MSQ and some side-stories, Mochi's not the 'Main' WoL in our AU. As proven by the fact of him DYING about two-thirds of the way through EW! (spoiler: didn't actually die, long story...!)

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Vivian Ashton @vivianashtonwol.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

One of the other WoLs in the AU, one of my besties both in-universe and out! :D

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Mochihira Edakumi @mochiedakumiwol.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Hello! 84 here! Been wanting to set this up for a long while now - mainly at the suggestion of my buddy @alixstar11.bsky.social (the creator of @vivianashtonwol.bsky.social). This account will basically cover the lore of my own WoL, Mochihira Edakumi. Before I do though, an important thread... 1/4

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