Jon Betal 🏝DAWNTRAIL🏜
@jonbetal.bsky.social
An FFXIV wol account that's evolved into more of a general account. WOLQOTDs, rambling about current interests, and more. I'm also an amateur pixel artist, I guess.
Tags: #FFXIV #FFXIVart #pixelart #gposers
Tags: #FFXIV #FFXIVart #pixelart #gposers
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I deleted my account on the old site a few weeks ago now, and ever since then, I've wanted to post other things on my account. You've already seen some of this with my recent pixel art pieces, but I think I'm going to shift this account towards my interests as a whole rather than just Final Fantasy
December 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Jon realized he had feelings for Lyse after their sparing match on the statue of Rhalgr during Stormblood. However, Jon was afraid to act on these feelings. He told himself his adventuring life made him too bust for a relationship, but really, he was just scared of letting someone get that close and
#WolQoTd no. 2, (because why stop at just one?)
Does/did your WOL/OC have feelings for any NPC character(s)? If so, did they do anything about it like develop a relationship? If not, who became their closest friend? Who /can't/ they stand? Could be from MSQ or side content!
Does/did your WOL/OC have feelings for any NPC character(s)? If so, did they do anything about it like develop a relationship? If not, who became their closest friend? Who /can't/ they stand? Could be from MSQ or side content!
December 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Jon realized he had feelings for Lyse after their sparing match on the statue of Rhalgr during Stormblood. However, Jon was afraid to act on these feelings. He told himself his adventuring life made him too bust for a relationship, but really, he was just scared of letting someone get that close and
Thankfully, photography is not a widespread thing, so Jon is usually not immediately recognizable by the average citizen. If he is recognized, he handles it well, but if it gets too wild, he knows a lot of mobility abilities from the jobs he's learned to help him escape. (DRG jump, MNK dashes, etc.)
I work retail part-time during the holidays and am currently suffering, so here’s a #wolqotd to keep me going:
Does your WoL ever get approached by fans? How do they handle their fame? Are there ever any fans that get a bit *too* excited around them?
Does your WoL ever get approached by fans? How do they handle their fame? Are there ever any fans that get a bit *too* excited around them?
December 25, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Thankfully, photography is not a widespread thing, so Jon is usually not immediately recognizable by the average citizen. If he is recognized, he handles it well, but if it gets too wild, he knows a lot of mobility abilities from the jobs he's learned to help him escape. (DRG jump, MNK dashes, etc.)
Jon's primary job is paladin. He first learned it during ARR, specifically after dealing with the situation in little Ala Mhigo where some of the residents got killed trying to summon Rhalgr. Jon was a refugee there in the five years following the Calamity, so this moment hit hard for him. He
#wolqotd #wolquestion
When in your WoL/OC's story did they pick up what is now their primary job/jobs? Was it before their story began? Somewhere along the way? Did they change course at some point?
When in your WoL/OC's story did they pick up what is now their primary job/jobs? Was it before their story began? Somewhere along the way? Did they change course at some point?
December 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Jon's primary job is paladin. He first learned it during ARR, specifically after dealing with the situation in little Ala Mhigo where some of the residents got killed trying to summon Rhalgr. Jon was a refugee there in the five years following the Calamity, so this moment hit hard for him. He
Jon would work during the holidays a lot up until post Endwalker. Even his own nameday. Since then, he's made it a point to set more time aside for the holidays.
#NewShiftNewQuestion | #wolqotd | #wolquestion
Would your OC work during a holiday instead of staying home?
Would your OC work during a holiday instead of staying home?
December 25, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Jon would work during the holidays a lot up until post Endwalker. Even his own nameday. Since then, he's made it a point to set more time aside for the holidays.
I love my new glams (Comparison pics included)
December 16, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I love my new glams (Comparison pics included)
As a Knights of the Old Republic fan, I am SO happy right now. #FateoftheOldRepublic
December 12, 2025 at 1:35 AM
As a Knights of the Old Republic fan, I am SO happy right now. #FateoftheOldRepublic
While not against the idea, I think both Jon and Lyse probably wouldn't if they were left to their own devices. That said, Tataru absolutely ropes them and every member of the Scions into making/sending cards every year.
#WoLQOTD
Does your WoLship send out Starlight Celebration cards? If they do, who takes charge or is it a group effort?
Does your WoLship send out Starlight Celebration cards? If they do, who takes charge or is it a group effort?
December 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
While not against the idea, I think both Jon and Lyse probably wouldn't if they were left to their own devices. That said, Tataru absolutely ropes them and every member of the Scions into making/sending cards every year.
Because I'm boring and when given a choice of fantasy races I will pick human (or in this case hyur) 50% of the time.
✨ #wolqotd ✨
what made you choose the race(s) you play?
what made you choose the race(s) you play?
November 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Because I'm boring and when given a choice of fantasy races I will pick human (or in this case hyur) 50% of the time.
Gotta say, it really sucks that GOG is so great for game preservation, but is such a buggy mess that it feels like it's actively trying to stop people from using it.
November 28, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Gotta say, it really sucks that GOG is so great for game preservation, but is such a buggy mess that it feels like it's actively trying to stop people from using it.
Finished #Expedition33... I have thoughts. Spoilers below.
November 25, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Finished #Expedition33... I have thoughts. Spoilers below.
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Inspired by this post from @a-la-elodie.bsky.social, I decided to write some stuff for a Gundam AU for Jon. I also included some concept gposes I took. Hope you enjoy!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
November 15, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Inspired by this post from @a-la-elodie.bsky.social, I decided to write some stuff for a Gundam AU for Jon. I also included some concept gposes I took. Hope you enjoy!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Inspired by this post from @a-la-elodie.bsky.social, I decided to write some stuff for a Gundam AU for Jon. I also included some concept gposes I took. Hope you enjoy!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
November 15, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Inspired by this post from @a-la-elodie.bsky.social, I decided to write some stuff for a Gundam AU for Jon. I also included some concept gposes I took. Hope you enjoy!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Kind of bad, but kind of good. There was a dance in Old Sharlyan, and Jon and Lyse's friends were trying to set them up. They meant well, but all they did was stress both of them out. When the dance itself came, they were both too nervous to think straight. They both end up leaving early, having
#wolquestion / #wolqotd
How would (or how was) a first date with your wol / oc (or wol / oc ship) be like?
How would (or how was) a first date with your wol / oc (or wol / oc ship) be like?
November 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Kind of bad, but kind of good. There was a dance in Old Sharlyan, and Jon and Lyse's friends were trying to set them up. They meant well, but all they did was stress both of them out. When the dance itself came, they were both too nervous to think straight. They both end up leaving early, having
Okay, I need to rant about something that's been bugging me for a while, and it has to do with a bunch of different Final Fantasy games. There will be a range of minor to major spoilers for #finalfantasytactics, #FFXII, the #FFXIV Ivalice and Pandemonium raids, and #FFIVtheafteryears.
November 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Okay, I need to rant about something that's been bugging me for a while, and it has to do with a bunch of different Final Fantasy games. There will be a range of minor to major spoilers for #finalfantasytactics, #FFXII, the #FFXIV Ivalice and Pandemonium raids, and #FFIVtheafteryears.
Morbols. Having multiple status effects applied simultaneously has to feel like absolute hell, and Jon wants none of it if he can help it. Although it's less that he refuses to fight them, and more that he will bombard from a distance until they are naught but ash before approaching.
#WoLQotD
What creature within FF that can be an enemy does your WoL refuse to fight, if any? Have you created any lore ways around such an obstacle for cases where it is unavoidable?
What creature within FF that can be an enemy does your WoL refuse to fight, if any? Have you created any lore ways around such an obstacle for cases where it is unavoidable?
November 8, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Morbols. Having multiple status effects applied simultaneously has to feel like absolute hell, and Jon wants none of it if he can help it. Although it's less that he refuses to fight them, and more that he will bombard from a distance until they are naught but ash before approaching.
Yeah, Jon's paladin glam is heavily inspired by Cecil from FF4.
November 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Yeah, Jon's paladin glam is heavily inspired by Cecil from FF4.
There's lots of stuff, really. But if I had to narrow it down to one, it would be Cecil from Final Fantasy 4. Cecil's journey from Dark Knight to Paladin is a big inspiration for how I've characterized Jon.
#wolqotd #wolquestion
What is one piece of media (literature, music, film, game, etc.) that inspired the creation, story, and continued influence of your WOL/OC?
What is one piece of media (literature, music, film, game, etc.) that inspired the creation, story, and continued influence of your WOL/OC?
November 8, 2025 at 10:06 PM
There's lots of stuff, really. But if I had to narrow it down to one, it would be Cecil from Final Fantasy 4. Cecil's journey from Dark Knight to Paladin is a big inspiration for how I've characterized Jon.
Read some books, check on friends, do a bit of traveling with Lyse, etc.
November 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Read some books, check on friends, do a bit of traveling with Lyse, etc.
Jon's pretty resilient to hot and cold weather. But in more extreme cases, such as below freezing, being inside a volcano, etc., he'll rely on potions to keep himself warm or cool.
November 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Jon's pretty resilient to hot and cold weather. But in more extreme cases, such as below freezing, being inside a volcano, etc., he'll rely on potions to keep himself warm or cool.
I'm glad this is being brought up. Since the people of Etheirys are not unified, cosmic exploration could be seen by others as a means for Sharlyan to expand their influence. Many of the CE crew being former Garleans also wouldn't help their public image, especially with formerly occupied nations.
November 8, 2025 at 1:51 AM
I'm glad this is being brought up. Since the people of Etheirys are not unified, cosmic exploration could be seen by others as a means for Sharlyan to expand their influence. Many of the CE crew being former Garleans also wouldn't help their public image, especially with formerly occupied nations.
Interesting lore about Y'shtola and her family. When you consider that in 7.4 we'll be doing a variant dungeon with yet another of her sisters, I get the feeling the devs are laying the groundwork for a Y'shtola arc next expansion. (fingers crossed)
November 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Interesting lore about Y'shtola and her family. When you consider that in 7.4 we'll be doing a variant dungeon with yet another of her sisters, I get the feeling the devs are laying the groundwork for a Y'shtola arc next expansion. (fingers crossed)
Probably history.
#wolquestion / #wolqotd
If your wol / oc was in school, what would their favorite subject(s) be and why?
If your wol / oc was in school, what would their favorite subject(s) be and why?
November 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Probably history.
PAPALYMO, NO! YOU CAN'T GIVE QUINA ARCHON LOAF!!!
November 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
PAPALYMO, NO! YOU CAN'T GIVE QUINA ARCHON LOAF!!!
YEEEEEEESSSSSS!!!
Fashion enjoyers, this one is for you!
From Patch 7.4 onward, you'll be able to equip any glamours regardless of your class/job! ✨
Mix and match your favorite outfits and slay on the battlefield! 💅
From Patch 7.4 onward, you'll be able to equip any glamours regardless of your class/job! ✨
Mix and match your favorite outfits and slay on the battlefield! 💅
October 31, 2025 at 7:21 PM
YEEEEEEESSSSSS!!!