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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 18/09/2026

// Wrapped up post-Endwalker MSQ yesterday. Renna is a Sprout no longer.

A screenshot of the "Search Info" window from Final Fantasy XIV displaying character details for "Renna Laiatsheze" of the Free Company "Stardust «sd.»". The "New Adventurer" status is notably missing from the status list. An open drop-down status menu shows the available options:
* Online (selected)
* Busy
* Away from Keyboard
* Looking to Meld Materia
* Role-playing
* Looking for Party

Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 31/08/2026

#auraugust Day 31: Acceptance Over the last moon or so, I have grown accustomed to this. I looked into the mirror this morning and didn't look at a stranger again.

A warm screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV featuring a female Au Ra in an olive-green outfit with a light blue cape, standing in the center of the Carline Canopy. She rests one gloved hand gently against her chest with a gentle, serene smile. In the dark wooden interior around her, tall arched windows display a soft blue glow, while warm lamps light the surrounding tables and counter.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 30/08/2026

#auraugust Day 30: Fate The Spinner breaks the threads she loves most, so they may be rewoven into something new. From the stone floor of the Falling Snows to the very edge of creation where we faced the embodiment of despair... Every single broken thread was necessary to make me who I am today.

A somber screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV taken from behind a female Au Ra wearing a dark coat with a red crest on the back. She stands in a dimly lit stone room, looking toward another figure seated at a wooden table in the background, who rests their head in their hands near a glowing fireplace.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 29/08/2026

#auraugust Day 29: Home Turns out, there was a concert in Old Gridania for the Rising. On the way there, I made this picture!

A centered screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV featuring a female Au Ra standing with arms crossed in the middle of New Gridania. She wears an olive-green outfit with a light blue cape, smiling softly at the camera. Behind her, the glowing blue and gold Aetheryte plaza stands on a wooden platform against a backdrop of rainy forest cliffs and wooden buildings.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 28/08/2026

#auraugust Day 28: Flight It's so freeing to take to the skies!

An action screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV featuring a female Au Ra in dark attire riding on the back of a Yol, a massive bird-like mount with dark plumage, a white crested head, swept-back horns, and a hooked beak. The creature glides through the air with broad wings outstretched, set against rocky cliffs and floating landmasses in the background.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 27/08/2026

#auraugust Day 27: Pet It's time for the Rising, so I brought Phina along for the festivities.

A nighttime screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV featuring a female Au Ra in dark attire kneeling on a stone courtyard to gently pet a small, light-brown, rabbit-like creature sitting on the ground in front of her. Soft blue and warm yellow lanterns illuminate the background alongside banners and decorative stonework under a dark sky.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 26/08/2026

#auraugust Day 26: Challenge Why do I feel like I just made a mistake in doing this...

An outdoor screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV set in the Azim Steppe. A female Au Ra in dark ninja gear points her finger firmly at Sadu, who stands with hands on hips and a large staff mounted on her back. They stand on a grassy field in a settlement under a bright blue sky, with rocky mountains and green-patterned tents behind them.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 25/08/2026

#auraugust Day 25: Dream // First time I don't really have an in-character caption for it. But let's be honest, the Hildibrand quests are an absolute fever dream.

A full-body screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV featuring a female Au Ra in a blue and black ninja-inspired outfit, striking the Manderville Mambo. She points both index fingers toward her head with her eyes gently closed, standing on a patterned red and blue tiled floor against a background of ornate, warm-toned walls.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 24/08/2026

#auraugust Day 24: Ink And so the journey continues... Updating this does require a lot of ink though.

A cozy screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV featuring a female Au Ra sitting at a wooden desk inside the Andron at the Baldesion Annex in Old Sharlayan. In the foreground, a quill stands in a dark green inkwell next to an open book. Behind the desk, she rests her chin thoughtfully on her hand while looking toward the camera, surrounded by stacked books and tall, filled bookshelves.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 23/08/2026

#auraugust Day 23: Bloom The Botanists' Guild has so many different flowers!

A vibrant screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV featuring a female Au Ra sitting cross-legged in the middle of a dense patch of colorful flowers. She stretches both arms high up into the air with a content expression, surrounded by bright pink, white, and orange blossoms under warm sunlight.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 23/08/2026

Damnit, I forgot yesterday. #auraugust Day 22: Regret Sometimes, I wish I had noticed Thancred's new accessory and voiced my suspicions before it was too late.

A screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV taken from behind a female Au Ra clad in a long black coat with a red design stitched on the back. She stands alone in a wide cobblestone courtyard at dusk, looking toward the heavy, closed wooden doors of a stone fortress. A warm lamp glows above the entryway, casting soft light against the tall stone walls and neighboring watchtower under a dimming sky.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 21/08/2026

#auraugust Day 21: Shade Neath the boughs of the Twelveswood, I find myself surprisingly at ease.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 20/08/2026

#auraugust Day 20: Teeth Why are those teeth so damned sharp!?

A dramatic screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV set in the Thirteenth featuring a female Au Ra standing in dark armor on a stone terrace. Beside her, a terrifying, winged Voidsent creature hovers in the air, sporting a massive, wide-open mouth packed with razor-sharp teeth. Bright purple meteors rain down against an eerie, glowing orange and dark purple sky dotted with swirling void tears.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 19/08/2026

#auraugust Day 19: Scales Still not used to having them...

A bright screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV featuring a female Au Ra sitting casually on a blue and white striped sunbed aboard a ship's wooden deck. She rests her arms around her pulled-up knees while gazing directly at the camera, highlighting the dark blue scale patterns covering her forearms, lower legs, neck, face, and thick tail. She wears a light blue short-sleeved t-shirt and dark athletic shorts with yellow text along the side, set against the wooden stairs and structure of the vessel.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 18/08/2026

#auraugust Day 18: Peak See that mountain over there? I'm going to climb it one day.

A scenic daytime screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV seen from behind a female Au Ra standing at a stone balcony in Falcon's Nest. She gazes out toward a vast, snow-covered mountain range towering against a clear blue sky. She wears a dark, fur-trimmed winter coat with a high light-green collar.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 17/08/2026

#auraugust Day 17 (theme was for day 16 but alright): Conquer Decided to climb to the peak of Sohm Al for this.

A dramatic screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV featuring a female Au Ra standing atop a grassy, windswept mountaintop. She gazes directly forward while holding a large blade horizontally in front of her. The steel blade glows with radiant purple light, surrounded by floating cherry blossom petals. She wears sleek dark armour paired with a rich crimson cape flowing behind her, set against a towering rock face and a stormy, swirling blue sky.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 16/08/2026

#auraugust Day 16: A Safe Place Apkallu Falls is one of the places I feel safe. Used to come here often as a kid, to reflect on the day's events and to clear my head.

A peaceful daytime screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV featuring a female Au Ra sitting on a wooden bench beside a quiet river and waterfall. She leans back comfortably with her head tilted upward toward the light, her eyes closed in serene relaxation. She wears a green tunic with light blue shoulder drapes, dark boots, and a stylish red beret accented with a large golden feather. Sunlight reflects off the flowing water and mossy rocks behind her.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 15/08/2026

#auraugust Day 15: Rainbow Honestly, wanted to show these off. I recently managed to get Alsvid.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 14/08/2026

#auraugust Day 14: Sleep I swore I would spend the day sharpening my skills without distraction. I was determined. I was resolute. my eyes got heavy. i fell asleep.

A warm, cozy interior screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV capturing a female Au Ra lying on her back on a wooden bed, fast asleep. Her eyes are gently closed, her head rests on a dark pillow, and her knees are bent upward. She wears a short-sleeved green tunic, cream-colored trousers, and dark-trimmed sandals. Soft, golden lamp light illuminates the wooden bedroom furniture and potted plants in the background.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 13/08/2026

#auraugust Day 13: Strength Yeah, I'd say I'm pretty strong.

An action screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV featuring a female Au Ra Ninja mid-combat. Captured in mid-air during an attack animation, she holds dual daggers out with an intense, determined expression and an open mouth. Glowing blue elemental slashes streak around her against a dark, dramatic arena backdrop with a purple ground and stormy night sky. She wears dark navy and black stealth armor with gold accents.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 12/08/2026

#auraugust Day 12: Defeat Tried my hand at the jumping puzzle aboard the Queen Lhaminn again. Turned out roughly as well as it did last year.

A nighttime screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV during the Moonfire Faire event at Costa del Sol. A female Au Ra floats unconscious face-down underwater in the main pool aboard the event ship, right beside the ornate base of the wooden jumping puzzle tower. She wears a dark navy athletic top and shorts with yellow accents. In the dark night sky above, colorful festive fireworks burst beyond the ship's deck, which is decorated with umbrellas and cannons.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 11/08/2026

#auraugust Day 11: Goal Somewhere out there lies a whole new adventure!

A wide, daylight screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV seen from behind a female Au Ra positioned on the right edge of the frame. She wears a short-sleeved green tunic with a sky blue hooded cape and matching accents. Outstretched, her gloved arm points decisively toward the vast, open ocean stretching toward a hazy horizon beneath a light blue sky with faint clouds.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 10/08/2026

#auraugust Day 10: Ache After what I went through the last few days... I have a headache.

A night-time screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV capturing a female Au Ra sitting on a stone step, holding both hands to the sides of her head in pain. She wears a green tunic with a light grey-blue cape, matching blue trousers, and dark fingerless gloves. Her eyes are tightly shut, her face winces with a splitting headache, and a soft white glow highlights her dark hair against a dark, softly blurred urban background.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 09/08/2026

#auraugust Day 9: Garden I'm glad my Free Company has a garden. I try my best to help out with it whenever I'm in the Mist.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 08/08/2026

#auraugust Day 8: Drip I know not why something related to water is part of this...

A wide, high-angle screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV inside the dark, mossy stone courtyard of The Thousand Maws of Toto-Rak. In the center stands Kene'zi, a female Au Ra wearing a Rust Red Woolen Beret, an Ink Blue and Rolanberry Red Scion Adventurer's Jacket, Ink Blue Rainbow Halfgloves of Scouting, Midnight Blue and Celeste Green Scion Adventurer's Bottoms, and Soot Black Archaeoskin Boots of Scouting. She tilts her head back to stare directly at the dark, dripping ceiling. In the dark foreground, thin streaks of falling water splash into a puddle, while bioluminescent blue flowers glow against the wet stone wall behind her.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 07/08/2026

#auraugust Day 7: Bonds I didn't take this picture today, but I felt like I should share this for bonds. The friends I made along the way.

A wide high-angle screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV showing the interior of the Rising Stones headquarters in Revenant's Toll. The stone room is warmly lit by a large central chandelier, with various Scion members, including Thancred, Urianger, Alphinaud, Alisaie, and Tataru, scattered throughout the space talking in small groups. In the center of the hall, a female Au Ra wearing black armor with purple accents stands completely alone, looking over the shoulder at the camera.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 06/08/2026

Oh, I forgot to do the tag! #auraugust Day 6: Cold I could not choose one definition, so I narrowed it down to four.

A female Xaela Au Ra winding up to throw a snowball while standing in the snow-covered terrain of Garlemald. She wears a light-blue, fur-trimmed coat and a red knit beanie. In the background, two large fur-covered beasts graze on a snowy hill.

A female Xaela Au Ra standing face-to-face with an Ishgardian Temple Knight holding a shield along a stone walkway in Ishgard. She wears a dark, heavy winter coat with a fur collar while light snow falls around them.

A view from behind a female Xaela Au Ra as she stands on the grey, cratered surface of Mare Lamentorum on the moon. In the black sky above, the blue and white planet Etheirys is visible alongside tall, glowing blue structures.

A female Xaela Au Ra standing in shadow with her head bowed on a stone platform in Ultima Thule. Next to her are empty metal chairs and a table, set against a dark sky dominated by a large swirling purple and pink nebula.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 05/08/2026

Day 5: Shiny I always considered crystal formations shiny, but this one feels... Extra shiny somehow.

A female Xaela Au Ra in dark, purple-accented Ninja gear stands in the rejuvenated landscape of The Empty, holding a watering can that sprinkles water onto the grass. Beside her, a towering formation of vibrant, rainbow-colored crystals glows brilliantly beneath the open sky.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 04/08/2026

Day 4: Loud This is the loudest thing I have access to. Thanks Cid!

A female Xaela Au Ra rides atop a black-and-gold Magitek armor mount as its main cannon fires, creating a massive, fiery explosion of bright light and sparks right in front of the machine.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 04/08/2026

Day 3: Secret Well, if you think I will be spilling the proverbial tea... You would be sorely mistaken. I even intentionally applied a depth of field blur for this image.

A close-up of a female Xaela Au Ra in dark Ninja garb, holding a gloved finger to her lips in a "shh" gesture. Her bright yellow eyes glow in the darkness, while the background behind her is heavily blurred to obscure the location.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 04/08/2026

Day 2: Fear I didn't always work with the Dutiful Sisters in Limsa Lominsa. I actually started as a Conjurer! Let's just say I met my nemesis, the humble Spriggan. Godsdamned things still trigger my fight or flight response.

A female Xaela Au Ra wearing white-and-red White Mage robes stands in a grassy field, holding a clenched fist up defensively while casting a wary glance over her shoulder. In the background, a small, black, fuzzy Spriggan clutching a glowing blue rock hops toward her.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 04/08/2026

Ugh, Menphina give me strength... @maral-borlaaq.bsky.social put me up to this, so I'll be doing #auraugust as well. Since it's already the fourth sun, I'll be doing the first four in one go. Day 1: Rise I normally awaken early in the day... I kinda overslept today.

A female Xaela Au Ra sits on the edge of a wooden bed in a sunlit inn room, stretching her arms high overhead. Bright morning light streams through a large arched window, casting shadows across her dark scales, green doublet, and short silver-and-black hair.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 02/08/2026

// Got a little shitpost featuring Zenos out of my Endwalker 6.0 finale, so... #6.xspoilers

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 20/07/2026

// Yup, from what I heard, Zenos does get punched in the

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 19/07/2026

// This is not a canon screenshot, but I made it and found it funny enough to share.

A screenshot from Final Fantasy XIV inside a player housing estate, edited to look like a modern living room. A large flat-screen TV is mounted on a cobblestone wall, displaying a live football match between Spain and Argentina. The broadcast scoreboard at the top has been seamlessly edited to use Eorzean script and numerals. To the right, a player character sits on a white leather sofa, wearing a red football kit and watching the game. The room features cozy, warm lighting from wall sconces and a small tabletop lamp on a wooden coffee table.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 18/07/2026

Something happened during my dive into the Aetherial Sea the other day... Here's a photo of me before going in and another I took just now. I- I don't know what happened to me.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 17/07/2026

// #6.xspoiler Running the Aitiascope tonight, I've got something planned for Kene'zi, a physical change. Hard to believe it's this big... May the Navigator guide it to where it needs to go.

A screenshot from the video game Final Fantasy XIV showing a male Miqo'te character standing in the foreground with his arms crossed. He has short, messy dark hair with a prominent white streak in the front, cat-like ears, and is wearing an olive-green and brown tunic with metallic leg armor and two swords at his hips. He stands on a metallic gantry with a gold-colored railing. In the background, inside a massive industrial hangar with high ceilings and metal supports, a sleek white and blue sci-fi airship floats above a glowing blue circular platform.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 14/07/2026

Here we go, this was me early on in mine adventure... And this is me now!

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 20/06/2026

Flowers for Tataru! A thanks for those years of hard work and dedication. #TataruParty

Tataru Taru surrounded by adoring fans in Vesper Bay. At least five people stand around her with bouquets of roses.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 14/06/2026

'tis far too cold in Garlemald. I'm glad that someone lit a fire... #6.xspoiler

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 14/05/2026

Finally I got around to paying Jandelaine a visit to get a new haircut... And it is the perfect time for it as well. Safe to say, it looks much better than that bleached look my hair had in the last couple of moons...

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 21/04/2026

4. I know, my hair makes me look older. But I am only a boy of 26 summers. // As of Shadowbringers.

A medium shot of Kene'zi, a Miqo'te man with a confident smirk and sharp red eyes. His thick, windswept hair is a pale lavender-tinted white, complementing the dark, curved markings on his face.

He is dressed for the road in custom-tailored black leather armor, featuring a high-collared cowl and reinforced pauldrons. He stands against the backdrop of the Crystal Tower, with the vibrant purple trees of Lakeland stretching toward the horizon under a bright, hazy sky. The light catches the intricate textures of his gear and the cool, icy tones of his hair.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 14/03/2026

"Work has kept me busy... What would you recommend I do?" Kene'zi would close his eyes for just a moment as he said those last few words. He had come into Fallgourd that day from the direction of Coerthas.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 22/02/2026

// You know what, fire away. Kene'zi will answer them.

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Renna Laiatsheze @wanderingarcana.etheirys.social · 07/02/2026

Well, let me just pull up an old photograph of mine from earlier in my wanderings and one I had taken just now. // For context, the older picture was during ARR, the current one is partway through Shadowbringers 5.0 MSQ. #wolqotd

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