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Rhoswen Leach is a non-playable character from Final Fantasy XIV. She is the pirate captain of the Sanguine Sirens. She and her crew run at the Missing Member tavern in Limsa Lominsa.

History[]

Early life[]

Rhoswen was born in a settlement in Western La Noscea, she left upon reaching her fifteenth nameday, fleeing from her violent drunk and letch of a father. Forced to live in the back alleys of Limsa Lominsa as a beggar, Rhoswen learned of the Sanguine Sirens and began working for the crew. Having discovered the family she longed for amongst the Sirens, Rhoswen became a proper deckhand, and her devotion eventually saw her elevated to the captain's chair.[1]

Final Fantasy XIV (version 1.0)[]

Rhoswen is seen conversing in secret with Carvallain in an Echo vision when Sthalmann leads the Knights of the Barracuda to capture Emerick in Astalicia. After questioning whether Emerick had really betrayed them, Rhoswen leads the Sanguine Sirens in an attack on Mealvaan's Gate in an unsuccessful attempt to locate him.[2]

In the present, Rhoswen is often seen arguing with Carvallain about which of the two factions should rule Limsa Lominsa.

During the Battle of Carteneau, Rhoswen had initially ignored Merlwyb's order of retreat at Carteneau, hellbent on seeking vengeance against the VIIth Imperial Legion. Carvallain had physically restrained her and forced retreat, to her chagrin.[3]

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn[]

Rhoswen is featured in an early low-level Limsa Lominsa quest. She reveals their efforts to seize Imperial cargo vessels are not very successful on account of their rivals, the Kraken's Arms, are getting the goods first. The play must use certain emotes to encourage her to spirits.

Like Carvellain, she declines an invitation to join Alphinaud's Crystal Braves.

Characteristics[]

Appearance[]

Rhoswen is a female midlander Hyur with blonde hair. She is garbed in a red buccaneer outfit.

Personality[]

Rhoswen see the first leader of the Sirens as a second mother, and remains attached to the old ways of the pirates from her example.[1] She has a very rough and headstrong personality, and very proudly declares her crew to be real buccaneers.

She seems to have a hatred for Captain Cavallain for him differing on how pirates should act. However, it is hinted she actually has romantic feelings towards the Elezen captain, which she tries to hide under the pretense of rivalry.

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