Captain Rhea Viloh
Swashbuckling Privateer and Explorer Extraordinaire
Ray-Uh Vee-Low of Aether, Cactuar
Thirty-something sailor and ex-military gal searching for the next adventure. Not a WoL, though probably wishes. Frequent visitor of Seaside, Uzumaki, and LeBlanc so you can very likely find me there.
Early Years
Rhea sailed for the better part of her formative years in Vylbrand. Having left with her mother from their home in Coerthas for 'calmer seas' in a foreign port given that she was not quite the spitting image of Elezen culture her father wanted. While she was born in Ishgard, she only has memories of growing up in Aleport, and even then most of her youth was spent out at sea. Once she was bold enough - certainly not old enough - she found work amongst the buccaneers of La Noscea. Most of her combat experience came while aboard the Misery and Lady Infernal, though before that she cleaned decks and hauled goods for any ship that would have her. Brimming with dreams of earning enough esteem - and coin - to fund her own ship and crew.
Sixth Astral Era
The life of a freebooter wouldn't always be free, the more strict enforcement of The Code in Limsa Lominsa wouldn't allow for unchecked pilfering to continue as Eorzea unified. With true piracy dwindling, Rhea moved towards enlisting in the Maelstrom. As to continue otherwise, there was a shift in greater risk, as the "gettin's were not so good" when the only legal target through the Spice Trade was likely a Garlean Warship. And given that the empire wasn't doing much trading, the pickin's were rather slim for smaller crews such as hers. Her ship and crew were mostly stationed in and around the southern coast of the eastern reaches of the Empire as a blockade runner.
Seventh Umbral Era, Forward
In the wake of the Calamity and after a much longer stint with the Maelstrom than intended as a result of it, she found herself with a hefty haul of Gil to her name and a yearning to once again set out for adventure, not to war. Putting in for discharge from the Maelstrom, she embarked on an excursion across Hydaelyn to delve through as many different lands, ruins and landmarks as she could in search of treasures - both physical baubles and trinkets, as well as in shared experience. Not ultimately settled on "what's next" she's continued her travels with her crew through various regions - though typically keeps along the coast - both as a way to meet new faces as well as to supplement her otherwise dwindling income.
Crew of the Enduring Victory
Captain Viloh runs a fairly enthusiastic ship known as Enduring Victory that she chartered after her service in the Maelstrom. The majority of her crew have labored alongside her since her earliest days in service to Limsa Lominsa's fleet. Her core officers include: Areanwen, an Archer who acts as the crews Quartermaster and as retainer to Captain Viloh. She was recruited during an impromptu stop near Valnain to repair after a hurricane when the ship was stationed to assist in repelling the blockade setup by the Empire. J'ludaba, a childhood friend of Rhea's from Moraby, who acts as the sailing master given her familiarity with La Noscean ships. Formally trained as an Arcanist, she turned to martial combat as a Gladiator after her time spent at sea, mixing might and magic both. Lastly, Suzurain, a Fisher and Conjurer from Othard who joined up around the same time as Arianwen while the crew was stationed in the Far East. She acts as the crews boatswain and healer when needed.
