Mercenary. Fortuneteller. Haunted.Hellbloom's Heir.JP DC: Kada Katzenberg@Tonberry
NA DC: Kada Katzenberg@Balmung
Twitter: @KadaFFXIV

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CHAPTERS OF HIS LIFE

           1. FORGOTTEN MEMORIESA man wakes up with no memories of the past. Surrounded by a field of red spider lilies, he didn't know who or what he is. Beside him was a letter addressed to him..."Greetings to my wishes, my future and my incessant regrets. Your name shall be my own... Kada Katzenberg."With that alone, he began his journey to discover his true origins.      2. DISCONNECTED DREAMSAt night, Kada dreams of another time, another place, another time.He dreams of Yanxia in centuries past. A life as an apprentice to a witch, studying the stars themselves as well as his eventual death.The dreams continued - the girl's resurrection as another being that was the incarnation of Hellfire itself...The one known as the greatest fortuneteller of Eorzea.What could it all mean?           3. THE LIVING SHADOWIn his quest for the truth, Kada was gravely injured. Before he would expire, his shadow came to his aid; taking the form of a female Miqo'te bathed in flames."You really should take better care of yourself, you know~?"What's more surprising is that she spoke. The same girl from her dreams now appear before him with her sing-song voice.Lady Kadako.

           4. THE LATE KADAKOIt soon became clear that he is designated to be this Kadako's heir; the same person who penned him the letter. Supernatural in origin, her nature remained a mystery.Despite of that, she continues to train him in order to become a worthy successor. An heir to her own dreams and ambition.As such, Kada was trained in a peculiar sword style as well as Yanxian Astrology.           5. THE HEI MAOWhile living, Lady Kadako had owned a manor. The same mansion Kada had initially awakened in; the same place she had died.Kada is Kadako reincarnated.As such, he was tasked with reviving Hei Mao; Kadako's Yanxian Tavern that she established while she was alive. This includes reclaiming everything Kadako was capable of; the knowledge and customs of Yanxia.Together with his eventual wife, Ayer Kahjaa, the two of them got to work.           6. THE TRUTH REVEALEDWith Ayer by his side, Kada's journey had lead them to Thavnair. It was there he discovered the truth - the Kadako by his side was never real.Before the original Kadako died, she created a projection of herself in the form of a strange energy that the Hannish would call "Akasha" - otherwise known as Dynamis.This spiritual projection was tasked to take care of him; the deepest wish of the late Kadako to be reborn as a mortal.

POTENTIAL HOOKS

      1. YANXIAN CONNECTION"Mirror Flower, Water Moon."Kada speaks with a Far-Eastern accent.He's fully capable of conversing in Yanxian and sometimes might slip some Yanxian phrases and saying into his conversation.He's also interested to meet others from the region.    2. EASTERN FORTUNETELLING"Let's see... Year of the Water Rabbit, Month of the Metal Rooster..."Under Kadako's tutelage, Kada is well-versed in six different forms of Yanxian Astrology, including Feng Shui.He has made somewhat a name for himself. Perhaps you're interested to know more of your fortune?      3. INVISIBLE COMPANION"FOR THE LAST TIME, KADAKO, I AM NOT GOING TO DO THAT!"Sometimes, you might see Kada talking to what seems to be empty space. It's almost as if he's... arguing with someone. Is he mad or there's something going on here?The topic of argument is often silly. Butt in, if you wish.      4. AKASHIC AURA"What are you looking at?"While Kada is a capable swordsman, he's absolutely incapable in anything aether-related. That being said, his style utilises more Dynamis/Akasha - something entirely different than Aether.If you're attuned to this aspect, you might be able to tell the difference - or even catch a glimpse of the woman beside him.

      5. MISTAKEN FOR MALICE"You think I'm a what~?"Due to Kadako's prior nature as a being from the Seventh Hell, she does tend to trigger certain flags. It's not uncommon that Kada has to deal with voidsent hunters and similar; he has the look of a man possessed.It would trigger a certain someone if voidsents are mentioned, though.      6. UL'DAH MERCENARY"I wonder if there's any jobs today."As a mercenary, Kada is based in the city of Ul'dah. He does enjoy the life of adventure; taking up any reasonable requests that requires some muscle.He tends to end up with escort missions involving Blue Mages. He finds these sardine magicians strange.      7. A FAMILIAR FACE"Have we met?"While living, Lady Kadako managed to make a name for herself. You might have encountered the strange fortuneteller from the East prior.Now, you encounter a man who greatly resembles her. Why does he look so familiar to you... and that uncanny name, too?      8. HEI MAO'S PROPRIETOR"Oh, yeah. I have a shop up."Being Kadako's heir, Kada has since reopened Hei Mao - the Yanxian Tavern in Lavender Beds. Occasionally, he would distribute flyers, so you might have some idea who he is. (See Links)