The Valerian Clinic

J’vala began his healing apprenticeship at age 12 and has been providing patient care for over a decade. He continued working with his mentor, J’ahma Tia, at the Pearl Clinic in Ul’dah for several years after completing his apprenticeship before moving to Kugane to open the Valerian Clinic.J’vala is a fully-trained healer with competency in multiple areas: routine care, basic surgery, illness, injury, and chronic conditions. He leverages both aetheric and non-aetheric forms of care as appropriate to best meet his patients’ needs. J’vala specializes in treating chronic conditions through aetheric massage. He provides ongoing treatment for chronic ailments in addition to his routine work with walk-in patients. Wealthier patients have the option of requesting at-home care.(( J’vala is a player character. ))

Although raised in the Confederacy, Minako joined the Doman Liberation Front soon after it formed and spent many years aiding its efforts both in combat and as a medic. Now that the war has come to a conclusion and Doma is free, Minako has joined the staff of the Valerian Clinic to continue providing medical care in a far more relaxed environment. She considers this a kind of semi-retirement after her many years of service.Minako’s terse manner belies a firm competency in the healing arts. Her deft hands serve her well in both alchemy and minor surgical care. She uses her healing magic sparingly but effectively. Her bedside manner might need improvement, but she otherwise gives her patients no cause for complaint.(( Minako is a non-player character. ))

After many years providing medical care in the field during the Dragonsong War, Bertran temporarily joined the staff at Saint Vaindreau's Grace. He was happy to take on the role of lead doctor for the Valerian Clinic in Isghard and continues to work closely with Saint Vaindreau's Grace, referring patients to them when longer-term inpatient care is required.(( Bertran is a non-player character. ))

Gyotur came to Kugane years ago to pursue an education, focusing on the medical arts. He specializes in herbal treatments, but he is also competent with basic healing magics and routine health care.He can often be found in the clinic during off hours, on call for emergency triage. He enjoys the quiet time, generally using it to focus on reading to further broaden his knowledge.(( Gyotur is a non-player character. ))

Ojie lives at the Kugane clinic, and likes sleeping during the mornings. These two things combined makes the experienced alchemist, medic and sage a great addition to the team. Moving into civilization from the forests has been a bit of an adjustment, and his laid-back personality has led many to question his skills. While he's far from classically trained, his old job as the clan's medical professional means he's pretty good at solving whatever problems show up in the middle of the night.(( Ojie is a player character. ))

Coming from the distant isle of Sharlayan, Ophilia grew up a musical prodigy, mastering a number of instruments before even entering her teens. She spent much of her youth playing in the Sharlayan Scholar's Orchestra as well as singing in the Chamber Choir- eventually reaching second seat violin in the former. However, a change of heart at age 18 led to her studying medical disciplines instead; desiring to see mental health studied and embraced as intensely as physical health.Now interning at the Valerian Clinic, Ophilia utilizes a number of different theraputical techniques to help with a variety of mental health issues, as well as basic counseling. Her specialty is music therapy- using Bardic techniques to help patients express and empower themselves in a healthy manner.(( Ophilia is a player character. ))

Possessing a natural talent for healing, Legion first took to the art out of necessity while traveling around Othard with her father. Cobbling together knowledge from chirurgeons encountered upon the road, the Au Ra's skill in combat healing flourished, but her lack of formal education made her reliant upon Steppe remedies to treat more mundane ailments.After joining Drakenshield, J'vala Tia offered to apprentice Legion, providing the education she'd long craved. Though she currently relies largely on aetheric mending and some field triage skills, under J'vala's tutelage, her understanding of long-term care is slowly but steadily deepening.(( Legion is a player character. ))

Batu recently moved to Kugane from the Azim Steppe to begin his apprenticeship under J’vala. His tribe’s settlement having recently been destroyed by the Buduga tribe, sixteen-year-old Batu is eager to start a new life helping others. He came into his apprenticeship with a basic knowledge of traditional Steppe remedies.Uncharacteristically soft-spoken for a Xaela, Batu appears to be a thoughtful and considerate young man. He pays close attention to the other healers and assists them with their tasks.(( Batu is a non-player character. ))

While Stovoj isn't at either clinic every day, he drops in often enough (usually with his husband J'vala) to make sure that the facilities are up to the highest standards of a house of healing. He's also on call to help move any particularly large patients who might otherwise give the staff trouble. He has a kind, boisterous demeanor and is well liked by clinicians and patients alike.(( Stovoj is a player character. ))

The daughter of a well respected Gridanian conjurer, raised and fostered by talented mentors, Parih has healing in her blood. Now traveling the star, she seeks the lived experiences to make her training complete.Warm, soft spoken and knowledgeable, there's no room for failure in her caretaking.(( Parih is a player character. ))