リャン澪 Mio Liang

バックグラウンドBackground
Mio Liang was born the eldest child of Daisuke and Jisun Liang, the current Guardians of the Air Stone within Tochi no Ha. A bright and inquisitive youngster, she was much beloved by her parents, especially her mother, with whom she quickly displayed signs of appreciation for knowledge. The two would sit and learn about anything and everything together, from the history of their land to the different birds in the sky, with Mio always ready to learn more. When Mio's brother arrived four years after her own birth, she was the doting older sister, fussing over little Hayato with an almost maternal behaviour, even at such a young age. The Liang family was a blissful unit, living out their days in happiness.

However, it was not meant to last. Jisun became ill, stricken with a sickness that despite attention from the best doctors in the land, could not be cured. Despite the illness eating away at her, she always put on a brave face for her children, and let them know that even though she would soon leave the world, she would always be with them in their hearts. And so it was that she soon came to pass. The Liangs, as well as the greater public mourned at her loss, and she was buried within the family crypt of the Compound.

After her passing, the family was never the same. Daisuke was not the once doting father and blissful man he had been, retreating more and more from public life in his grief, leaving the children to often be raised by servants, and Mio to act as a maternal figure to Hayato. Mio herself reverted into her books, treasuring the ones she had shared with her late mother. As she grew into adolescence and later adulthood, her guard dropped somewhat, having been raised by her tutors and carers in the ways of polite society. Now a well-rounded, if somewhat noticeably introverted young woman, she works alongside her brother to secure the legacy of the Liang clan and protect the Air Stone, as is the duty bestowed upon her family all those years ago.

人格と行動 Personality and Behaviour
Mio is seen by all who are familiar with her as a polite and well mannered young woman, although somewhat quiet and seemingly withdrawn at times. This behaviour of hers is not associated with an antisocial nature, but rather that she prefers to observe and analyse before giving meaningful contribution. While at first it may seem difficult for one to get to know her, once her barriers are broken down, you will find an insightful and open young woman, with many interesting views and observations on life, as well as a treasure trove of stories to tell but also unafraid to speak her mind. Those who manage to get close to her will also discover her capacity for nurture and care, and she places those meaningful to her in the highest regard.

職業の詳細 Occupational Details
Aside from her duties as a Guardian and now a Diplomat, Mio's everyday profession is that of a Scholar. While her thirst for knowledge is boundless, and her job surrounds collecting information to help the prosperity of her land, she is particularly fond of collecting stories, the more hidden and ancient the better, tales of old and legends from the corners of the world.

宗教的信念 Religious Beliefs
Like her family, Mio is respectful of all the Gods, with her nation's particular reverence of Fujin.

強迫Likes
Attaining Knowledge

There is little Mio loves more than finding new knowledge, be it studying the life cycles of butterflies, to lost stories from centuries past.

Martial Arts Practice

While Mio is hardly antagonistic or seeks out conflict, she is well versed in the martial arts of her people, it having been a core part of her teachings in preparation for Guardianship. She views her training sessions, particular in Ba Gua, as both relaxing and centering.

Nature

Among the miriage of trees within her home is where Mio feels at peace, nestled down by a great oak tree, book in hand.

Roast Duck with Jook

Whilst food is not the greatest pleasure in her life, Mio particularly enjoys Roast Duck with Jook, particularly infused with ginger.

嫌い Dislikes
Wasps/Hornets

Mio while appreciating bees, very much dislikes wasps and hornets and can become flustered if one is in her vicinity.

Ignorance

Ignorance in others is something Mio cannot tolerate, more so those who refuse to educate themselves on certain topics or matters of importance.

Open Wilderness

As someone accustomed to a land full of surrounding forests, Mio feels somewhat adrift in areas of great open space, such as deserts or tundras.

恐怖症 Fears/Phobias
Death of Loved Ones

Having lost her mother at an early age, and seeing the impact it had on those around her, Mio fears the death of a loved one most of all.

Shark Squids

Having seen several up close beforehand, Mio is terrified of the creatures, thankful she does not live on a coast.

Heights

A common fear amongst people of Shiizun, Mio has little tolerance to heights of nearly any level.

The Stones Being Reunited

As a scholar and ardent reader, Mio is more than aware than most of what would happen to the world were the Stones to be reunited by someone with ill intent.

興味 Hobbies/Interests
Leisurely Reading

To Mio, there is little more pleasurable in life than curling up with a good book and getting lost in a story.

Ba Gua

While instructed in the martial art as a necessity, Mio indulges in Ba Gua as a hobby to relax and meditate herself.

Painting

A more unknown interest of hers, Mio enjoys painting and drawing when she get the chance, being quite the skilled artist.

Archery

Like Ba Gua, Archery is a staple of her people's being, but she has found a hobby in it, even if she is not the most skilled marksman in Shiizun.

Swimming

Mio also enjoys swimming when she gets the chance, though not so much out in open seas, for her fear of Shark Squids.

強み Strengths
Knowledgeable

Throughout her years, Mio has amassed a great deal of knowledge, and is an expert in many topics and subjects.

Impartial

In most matters concerning parties and disagreements, Mio remains unbiased until she has heard the facts, making her a favoured diplomat amongst her people.

Caring

Mio carries a great capacity in her for nurturing and love, having spent many years looking after her younger brother in a maternal way. She always applies the same warmth to whoever needs her.

弱み Weaknesses
Withdrawn

At times, Mio can tend to withdraw from the world, especially in the midst of conflict between ones she cares about, and can be hard to reach to come back out.

Unoccupancy Aversion

If left unoccupied with little to do, or deprived of things to research, Mio can become frustrated and even snappy towards others.

Strength Perception

Mio can at times perceive herself as weak, both physically and emotionally, especially when in the presence of other Guardians such as Hayate and Tetsu.

野望 Ambitions
Mio aspires most of all to be constantly learning, on top of fulfilling her duties as a Guardian as best as possible.

ガーディアンスピリット Guardian Spirit
As a scholar and lover of knowledge, Mio was aptly blessed at birth with the Guardian Spirit known as Sōmei, the wise owl. He is one of her most stalwart companions, having been by her side since she can remember and watching over her from her darkest times to those she was happiest. Upon summoning of his power, he grants Mio the ability to glimpse back into the past of any item that she holds, provided that said item is not sealed by enchantment. As with many Guardian Spirit abilities, this can only be done sparingly, as frequent use will drain Mio of her chi.

家族 Family

 * リャン隼人 Hayato Liang -
 * リャン大輔 Daisuke Liang -

一般の見かけ Appearance
Mio is a young woman who has been told she possesses an abundance of both inner and outer beauty. Her long, dark hair adorns her rounded face, with her deep eyes and rosy cheeks. Her hair is nearly always seen done in ornate braided patterns, a tradition she has carried on from when her mother used to braid and style her hair, with her favourite being braided loops at both sides of her head. She possesses a slim and fitting figure, carrying a sizeable bust relative to her stature. While slim in build, her body is well toned from years of exercise and martial arts practice, giving her just enough muscle for archery especially, as well as other physical activities she pursues.

物理スキル Physical Skills
Archery

Despite her smaller stature, Mio is proficient in archery like many of her countrymen and women, possessing the strength needed to pull and fire a light hunting bow, often to the surprise of some.

Toned Musculature

With her hobby of swimming, Mio has added to her frame, giving her good strength particularly in her legs.

Graceful

With her practice of Ba Gua, as well as her Airbending skills, Mio can be almost unnaturally light on her feet, using her training and added assistance from the wind to move quickly and in complex motions.

知的スキル Intellectual Skills
Intelligence

Mio has attained a mass of knowledge from her studies, and has become filled with intellect from it, noted as being wise beyond her years.

Literacy

While many in Shiizun are, Mio is exemplarily literate, taught to both read and write from an early age, and is adept in her use of calligraphy along with her art.

Multilingual

Having studied such a vast array of topics, Mio is expertly linguistic, and is well versed in most of Shiizun's languages and written words.

Diplomatic

Mio is seen as a fine diplomat, with her unbiased nature and ability to listen to all the facts without making prior judgement.

エレメンタルスキル Elemental Skills
Breath of Wind

Very similar to the standard air jet, but created from the mouth and lungs. It requires extremely good breath control to employ effectively. Size and focus is more easily controlled, from narrow jets that can strike targets as small as insects, to large gale force gusts capable of cooling magma into solidified rock.

Air Ball

An air elementalist can create a compressed ball of air by moving their hands together in a circular motion. This technique has many applications such as levitating small objects or tripping opponents.

Air Bullets

A technique causing two or more marbles to spin in a circle between an air elementalist's hands. It could be used to shoot small objects, like marbles, at very high speeds, similar to bullets, but it can also be used to impress rather than to attack.

衣服スタイル Clothing Style
Mio is mostly seen wearing variants of Cheongsam gowns and dresses, a taste inherited from her late mother. While she owns many different colours, such as vibrant turquoise and dark indigo, her favourite shades are reds and oranges, reflecting the colours of much of the foliage around her, with patterns often depicting falling leaves.

兵器Weapon/s
Sakura In the event Mio ever uses a weapon, her choice is the bow, as she herself will admit she is much less of a frontline combatant than others. A custom bow was made for her by one of the land's greatest bowsmiths for her 16th birthday, carved out of the wood of a Cherry Tree and inscribed with calligraphy of Natures blessings.

鎧 Armour
Archer Armour If times call for battle or to stand ones ground, Mio will wear her Grandmother's armour, a famous archer even among the inhabits of Azuma. The armour is comprised of light leather and liquered bamboo for extra protection, with a bronze pauldron depicting an ancient dragon. The armour is sturdy enough to make more minor blows, while being flexible enough to move quickly in.