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Nyrida


I have made a great mistake
Pray the Lord my soul to take
The ghost of who I used to be
I can feel them come for me
It looks as though they're here to stay
I'm just trying to find my way

Name: Nyrida [Full name: Nyridanae; Childhood nickname: Anae]
Age: 23 turns
Nameday: 3553.03.01 [Feb 26/27]
Gender: Female (Cis)
Sexual Orientation: Bisexual, heavy female lean

Rank: Candidate, Apprentice Tanner (Current)
Craft: Tanner (Apprentice), Healer (Apprentice)
Wing: N/A
Location: Western Weyr
Bond: N/A
Pets: Bronze Envy

Physical Description: Nyrida is approximately 5'9" with an athletic build and lean muscle. She tends to wear leather boots and gloves, as well as other items made of her own hand. Otherwise, her clothing is characterized simply by being practical. She enjoys wearing a scarf for comfort, but is willing to go without as the temperature demands, which it usually does. She also has a small belt knife by her side, and holds herself with an air of regality and formality. Nyrida often wears a neutral expression, with her light brown eyes icy and cold. Although her hair is straight, it is slightly disheveled and long enough to span the length of her back.

Her features are sharp, almost wild, in appearance--between her sharp, slender nose and her thin lips, her face is at least memorable. Despite her neutral affect, the downward arch of her thick eyebrows give her an annoyed look. Her face, slightly gaunt in appearance, boasts a sharp jawline. She holds herself with perfect posture, elegant, regal, and deliberate, without any showing imperfections.

Personality:protective, self-sacrificing, loyal, caring, sarcastic, cynical, lonely, formal, awkward, vengeful
a distant, overly formal young woman who puts up barriers of both unoffensive politeness and dry sarcasm to mask her protective, caring nature and the sadness she feels within.
Nyrida is extremely protective of those she cares about, to the point of being overbearing and motherly in any kind of relationship. Keeping others safe is her top priority, and she sees her own selfless acts and self-sacrifice as necessary, on a subconscious level. A bit of a self-made martyr, she seems to believe that she must suffer so that others can be happy. Despite this, she remains loyal and steadfast to the few friends she has grown close to.

Her protective nature extends to those outside of her general circle of loved ones. Even those she doesn’t know will receive nurturing and her overzealous protection. While she cares deeply for the wellbeing of others, and her actions tend to be kind and generous, she can come off as harsh when she speaks. She is not quite sure how to handle delicate situations, and can be a bit unintentionally harsh and scathing in word, even critical and judgmental as she speaks. She is also a bit petty, and can be motivated by spite.

Nyrida seems unable to express genuine emotion. Aloofness becomes her. If she’s not being overly formal, she is giving an unhealthy degree of snark. When she becomes comfortable with someone, she becomes more easily sarcastic and teasing, though people cannot always tell. Her humor, in general, is sarcastic and dry. She is cynical and pessimistic, often believing and seeing the worst in other people. She is more than happy to remark on such things.


Nyrida seems strong and independent. If nothing else, she is determined to survive, fiercely clinging to what she needs and wants. Assertive and capable, Nyrida will often stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. While willing to sacrifice some things for others, she will not let anything be taken from her. Despite this, she feels more vulnerable than she seems. Her past haunts her, and she feels lonely and isolated as a result of it, not to mention guilty. Sometimes her sense of humor manifests in self-depreciatory comments. She occasionally gets a bit broody and pensive about her life. Woe is Nyrida.

Despite having a hidden, more playful side, Nyrida is often serious, cold, and closed off. She keeps distance between herself and others, and it is very difficult to bridge the gap she creates. Usually, she maintains a proper, formal, and even stiff attitude, trying to be inoffensive and polite, even on the quiet side--except for when her sharp tongue comes out. As a result, she seems rather awkward. She doesn’t seem to know how to relate to others, and is difficult to relate to. She takes herself very seriously, and can be a bit overdramatic at times. Regardless, she is intense and surprisingly passionate, despite having a darker outlook.

Nyrida has a taste for vengeance. She will hold a grudge forever, and her resentment may boil over into (usually petty forms of) revenge, if it goes far enough. She is capable of intense love; she is also capable of intense hate. Both require quite a bit to activate, but they remain there, nonetheless. Despite being strongly motivated by both spite and vengeance, she has one thing that motivates her beyond all else: seeking knowledge. She wants to know at least a little about everything, especially dragonkin, who she is exceptionally fascinated with. She loves reading, and can often be found pouring over records for fun. Even if she doesn’t enjoy something, she remains hardworking, steadfast, and persistent.
Positive traits: knowledgeable, loyal, independent
Negative traits: awkward/distant, cynical, sarcastic

History: Born Nyridae, Nyrida was the first and only child of Neryna and Adilaen, born in a small cothold, largely of relatives--distant and otherwise. Her mother, Neryna, passed away in childbirth, and her father, Adilaen, found a second wife when Nyridanae was four. Nyridanae, given the childhood nickname of Anae, was often lost in the chaos. A quieter child, she blended in; many other children lived in their cothold, and Anae was often left behind or forgotten. She struggled with feeling lonely and isolated for as long as she could recall, a feeling that, surprisingly, grew worse when her half-sisters graced the world.

When she was five turns old, Adilaen’s second wife, Chiytora, gave birth to healthy twin girls--Adiyta and Torydiae. Both girls were bright and lit up a room. They were instantly beloved and cherished. While Nyridanae was loved by her father (who was beloved and precious to her), and to a lesser degree, her stepmother, she lacked the natural charisma and adoration that her little sisters seemed to immediately possess. Still, she cared for them, even if their relationship was a bit distant, and sometimes tumultuous. Unfortunately, her father was rarely at the hold. He travelled to the nearby Ista Hold, about a day’s travel, and spent most of the sevenday there, as a master-ranked healer. When he did return, he taught Anae his craft, from a young age. It was unofficial until she was 12, when she became an apprentice. As she grew older, she learned more about healing, and became confident in her abilities. Sure of herself, she began to work as a healer, in her own right--treating the minor ailments of those at her cothold, without her father’s constant supervision.

Families sometimes stopped by their cothold on the way to Ista, and it was surprisingly well-traveled for such a small cothold. When Anae was sixteen, a particular family rested at their cothold. Their daughter, Serytsa, caught Anae’s eye--and Anae caught hers, in turn. Serytsa’s parents were thrilled to see their quiet, shy, and rather sickly daughter become so close to someone, and as a result, the family resolved to spend a few turns at the cothold, possibly indefinitely. Serytsa and Anae formed a relationship by seventeen, falling in love with each other.

When thread returned, everyone was terrified. How could this happen? What did this mean for the future of Pern? Death and devastation followed, and while their stone cothold was safe, Adilaen had perished, travelling between holds. Nyridanae was distraught, but confident in her own abilities to keep people safe...until Serytsa’s poor timing resulted in her getting a threadscore across her chest. Nyridanae, only 19 at the time, was called from dinner to tend to Serytsa’s terrible wound. Serytsa was likely to survive, but Anae gave her too much fellis, frazzled and hoping to ease her beloved’s pain. In the end, Anae wasn’t sure what killed her--the injury, or fellis overdose. Anae was inconsolable at first, after Serytsa’s death, but eventually vowed to be strong. She closed off herself, feeling pain, but also determination to survive and flourish.

She shed her childhood nickname, Anae, and most of her identity as well, as a way of mourning. Nyrida, she would go by. She stopped practicing her craft, stopped hoping to walk the tables; instead, she left home, moving to the tanner hall, where she began to learn an entirely new craft. After about a turn of learning the basics, and avoiding letters from her remaining family, she transferred to learn at Western Weyr, desiring to learn more about dragons. She learned under the master there, until at 21, she was searched, almost by accident. She has not stood at any dragon hatchings yet, but is eager to potentially Impress, hoping it will fill the hole in her heart.

Family:
-Mother: Neryna [Deceased]
-Father: Adilaen [Deceased]
-Step-mother: Chiytora
-Half-sisters (twins, 16): Adiyta and Torydiae

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Nyrida's Other Bonds

Name: Envy
Age: <1 turn [4/18/19 ooc]
Color: Bronze
Parents: Green Midnight (Eo'ryn) x Blue Abloooo
Personality: Bold, brave, and protective--but viciously so. Affectionate to Nyrida, but otherwise a nasty sort, willing to fight and steal. Listens to her, but no one else. Very envious, always wants other people's things--grass is greener on the other side. Named for this trait, which came out when he hatched and demanded another fire lizard's food. Because it was clearly better than Nyrida's scraps, even if she was, otherwise, a wonderful bond! (Mostly because she was the first to offer him food. How good that was!)  

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Onyx

Quicker than the curious, and brighter than a meteor
Never knowing who to trust can make me insecure
Let me clear my throat, let me catch my breath
Let my heart bleed out till there's nothing left
It's my day to be brilliant

Name: Onyx [Viionyx]
Age: 25 turns
Nameday: 3550.05.17
Gender: Female (cis)
Sexual Orientation: Pansexual

Rank: Dragonrider
Craft: Healer (Surgeon - journeyman)
Wing: Star Flame Wing (Heart's Fire Flight)
Location: Western Weyr
Bond: Blue Miehrath
Pets: Brown Blade, Brown Vijr

Physical Description: Onyx is not especially tall, standing at only 5'3". Don't let her height fool you--she's evidently muscular, albeit in a lean way, without much bulk. That said, she's still sturdy-looking, with wiry muscle. A little like a runner or swimmer in build, but with a bit of a boxier, stronger shape, she definitely looks the type who can hold her own--and she can. Despite her size, she is a strong fighter, with speed, dexterity, and reflexes as her strong points.

There is a scar running vertically down her left cheek, just below her eye, from a dueling accident. She was lucky that it missed the eye itself. Beyond her scar, she is a bit plain in appearance, and has a relatively unremarkable face. Perhaps handsome or pretty, in a way, but she is not the type to draw looks. Her lips are full and her skin is pale; she boasts amber-brown eyes and dark brown hair. Her hair is straight and thick, with a slight wave, and usually worn in a long braid. Her eyebrows are low and thin, and her lashes are dark. Overall, her face is broad, with full cheeks and a low brow.

Personality: an intelligent and passionate person who strives to be the best she can be and refuses to be hurt or used; she is caring, but comes across as casual and flirty.

scientific, intelligent, passionate, determined, caring, flirty, laid-back, innovative, creative, odd/goofy, morbid, vengeful, goal-oriented, rebellious, friendly, proud, competitive, defensive, self-sacrificing, nosy, noble

Onyx is a scientifically-minded person in a less scientific time. She believes in innovation and finding answers to questions. Logical, intelligent, and rational, Onyx likes looking at problems and discovering solutions. She enjoys learning, with a strong interest in anatomy, biology, and healing. She often tries to find new cures or medications for various diseases, or find new health supplements. If she is reasonable sure something won't kill her, she may even try new things out on herself. She's gotten herself sick a few times before. Just because she's seen a wherry eat something doesn't mean it's safe for human consumption.

Due to her interest in anatomy, she enjoys dissection of animals. Her specialty, as far as healing, is surgical; her advanced knowledge of anatomy and biology has aided her in her craft. She can be a bit morbid at times, often forgetting people aren't always interested in hearing about her craft in a casual, detached way. It's all just so fascinating to her!

Another area of fascination has always been the smithcraft. She enjoys watching others craft things, and has, in fact, tried her hand at some of it before. It's a hobby, though, rather than a passion, and she is hardly well-trained in the smith craft. She is much more engaged with the healer craft, and is desperately trying to become a master--even if it's been on hold for a bit, for obvious reasons. Who says riders can't become master crafters, too? And who says she can't do it while she's still young? She's confident in her abilities, even a bit cocky at times, and her ambitions know no bounds. Obviously, she can achieve her dreams of mastery and dragonriding.

Onyx believes strongly in growth, both for herself as an individual, and for society as a whole. As a result, she hates the traditional status quo. Even though it has worked for High Reaches, she feels some resistance towards maintaining the status quo. As a result, she would love to be a ranking dragonrider--half out of spite.

She seeks and values self-betterment, growth, and education. Other motivations include revenge and spite, as she holds a grudge forever. Overall, she is determined and goal-oriented. Most goals, predictably, include some kind of protection of others, self-improvement, or revenge. She's quite good at setting reasonable goals and following through, and if she wants to be, Onyx can be extremely organized and meticulous.

Unfortunately, Onyx can be very rebellious. She doesn't like being told what to do or how to act, and tends to balk at such things. Of course, she'll behave herself if she needs to, if it suits her, but she dislikes rules and restrictions, at least when they're placed on her.

As an individual, Onyx loves animals, especially firelizards. She's always admired dragons, too.

Charismatic and friendly, Onyx likes people and is generally a social, outgoing person. She seems very laid back, as though she doesn't take anything seriously. Despite this, she can be very serious when it serves her, and knows how to get things done. She's hardly lazy, though this would surprise some, with strong determination and a sense of duty. That said, she is relatively relax, though she can get riled up at times. Onyx enjoys puns and has a sense of humor. She can be goofy and silly, at least on the surface, and enjoys cracking bad jokes that make others groan. Her most powerful tools are her playful grin and her sharp mind--the duality of (wo)man. She does come across as lazy and unmotivated at times, but if it's something she's devoted to, or something that reflects her values, she's passionate in pursuing it with dedication and a one-track mind.

Onyx doesn't JUST hold grudges. She gets revenge. She doesn't let anyone hurt her or hers, and will protect her loved ones until her dying breath. She is relatively moral, but will prioritize the lives of her loved ones over everyone else. She's willing to condemn the whole Weyr, if it saves one of her loved ones. Despite this, she does care, and would sacrifice herself to save her Weyr--she just wouldn't sacrifice someone she cared about. There are certain people she would do anything for, and she gets quite attached.

If she feels cornered, she can be quite vicious. In general, she is proud and refuses to bend on her ideals, or even her opinions. If she's proven wrong and given an out that saves her dignity, she might take it, but otherwise she's quite rigid. That said, she takes her goals (and revenge) very seriously, as she is less of a goof than she acts. (She's still a goof, though.) Generally teasing and playful in nature, she snaps into "serious mode" when needed--especially when a loved one is threatened.

Onyx can be very flirty, though largely in a teasing, non-serious manner. That said, she is very open in terms of bed partners. Despite this, she's never had a real romantic relationship, though she has had several sexual partnerships. As a result, she is inexperienced when it comes to romance, with little idea about how she's supposed to progress. When given genuine, romantic affection, her aloof, casual attitude melts, and she becomes easily flustered. She's more prone to getting her heart broken than to breaking hearts, but her obliviousness to the romantic interests of others may result in accidental heartbreak. She's had many lovers, lasting anywhere from one night to a year or two--but none were more than that.

When it comes to her emotions, she will often deny that anything is wrong, both to others and to herself. Denial is her main coping mechanism, and she can get defensive, as well. If she feels she has done something wrong, she accepts responsibility and feels lasting guilt. If emotionally or verbally attacked, though, she may become prickly and defensive. As a woman prone to flares of anger, she has gotten into her share of arguments and shouting matches--and even some fistfights or duels. Many of those, too, in fact, though less since Impression. Overall, she doesn't back down easily, and is competitive. When it comes to those she loves, she will fight fiercely to protect them or defend their honor.

Despite the love in her heart for those who matter to her, and her determination to defend them, she is prone to turbulent relationships, filled with intensity of any kind. She can be a bit oblivious to the emotions of others and their social cues, and has generally low emotional intelligence. She will mentally deny that anyone is upset, until it is too late to fix the problem. She can be suspicious of others, assuming that they will harm her at some point and hiding her true self from them. It's best if they think she's goofy, and not that she has emotions. She feels sadness and pain, like everyone else, but she hides this out of fear of being seen as weak, and people abandoning her or using her as a result. She is resilient, but never talks about her feelings. She loves easily, but doesn't trust easily.

More than a little hotheaded, Onyx has a fire in her heart that burns brightly. No one can stand in her way when it comes to her goals; no one can harm her or those she loves; and no one, no one, can get away with succeeding at any of those. Although she's usually laid back and not bothered easily, her temper is vicious. Slow to wake but burning bright, she is prone to impulsively lashing out when angered.

There are many words for Onyx, when it comes to her intellectual drive. She likes to know everything, be it facts and knowledge or rumors and goings on. She can be nosy and a gossip. She can be inquisitive and curious. Either way, she is an explorer at heart; she likes trying new things, going to new places, meeting new people. When her world feels too small, she can get bored and irritable.

Positive traits: Intelligent, Protective, Inquisitive, Friendly, Playful
Negative traits: Rebellious, Turbulent in relationships, Suspicious/distrustful, Oblivious, Poor emotional intelligence

History:
TW: Abuse and death mentions
Born at a cothold under Fort Weyr, Viionyx never really had experience with a larger hold or Weyr sort of life, growing up. Everyone knew everyone else's business, and there was no way to hide. That said, those who were quiet and well-behaved blended in, fell to the background; as a result, Onyx became a loudmouthed, energetic child, often getting herself into trouble and sticking her nose where it didn't belong. Cothold life suited her, in some ways--she could know everything about everyone else, and she loved her family dearly. In other ways, it didn't--there was a limited amount of what she could learn, both in regards to education and to gossip, and her world was oh-so small.

She was born the second child of Jirnyx and Arideviio, and three turns later, her sister Jiravii was born, making her the middle child. Viionyx was very close to Jiravii, caring deeply for her sister, even though Jiravii's birth resulted in their mother's passing. Their father, Jirnyx, blamed Viionyx for it, of all people. After all, she was the rambunctious one, likely responsible for Ari's poor health, which resulted in complications, obviously. Jirnyx was a demanding, controlling father, quick to criticize, but had a soft spot for Jiravii. He doted on his youngest daughter, and was harsher towards Viionyx. Most of the others in the cothold, especially those related by blood, found Jirnyx's temper and harshness to be distasteful, but didn't do anything to change it, even when his anger lashed out in other ways, even physical.

Nyxari, Viionyx's older sister, left the cothold to strike out her future, sick of the family dynamics and tension surrounding her father, and her mother's passing. Viionyx still feels abandoned by Nyxari, largely because she hasn't heard from Nyxari since her sister left.

At a young age, she followed the cothold's poor excuse for a healer around, interested in learning all he could teach. Unfortunately, he found her a nuisance, and mostly ignored her. When she was finally old enough to be an apprentice, she begged her father to send her to the healer hall. He was happy to be rid of her, and was glad to send her away. Jiravii saved up before Vii left, and bought her a small firelizard egg, which hatched into Vijr, or "Vii Junior." Since leaving, she has kept in contact with her sister through letters, via her new flit.

At the Healer Hall, she met a few dear friends. Tordia (M), Darja (F), Ashmedai (M), and Viper (F) were all friends, a turn older at most, who eagerly welcomed Viionyx into their group. Tordia was a controlling yet cheerful individual, while Darja was easily influenced but kind. Ashmedai was a little rough around the edges, and a bit of a prankster, the definition of chaotic neutral. Viper, despite that not being her real name, was Ashmedai's sly, long-tolerating best friend. Viionyx clicked with them quickly, despite throwing most of her energy into her studies. She decided to go by Onyx shortly after her arrival, preferring a new name that wasn't given by her father.

She refused to deal with the stressors she'd felt early in her life, and instead continued moving forward with surprising resilience. As she aged, before becoming a journeyman, Tordia grew jealous of Onyx's role as the natural leader of the group; he turned Darja against her, and the group fractured over some issues and drama. Ashmedai and Viper separated from them, avoiding the stress, and Darja and Tordia separated as well, leaving Onyx on her own.

Onyx got into several fights and honorable duels during her time at the healercraft hall, but never anything bad enough to get into trouble. Secret or mild, she never quite dealt with consequences, until she challenged Tordia to a duel at 21, less than a turn after his "betrayal." He fought dirty, and in the end, she ended up with a gash just missing her eye, an accident that even he hadn't intended, while brandishing a knife about. She recovered quickly, given her location, but was put on probation as an apprentice, as was he, for the dangerous fight. He left the hall with Darja, and Onyx recovered and kept out of trouble.

Hurt and betrayed, she threw herself into her studies, and became a journeyman in the surgical specialty by the age of 23. She was stationed at Western Weyr soon after, and to her surprise, was searched. At her first hatching, she Impressed, with a lovely blue making his way towards her. Life was never the same again. She tried to keep up with her craft, even during her weyrlinghood, but struggled to. She still spends much of her free time working on perfecting her craft, hoping to be a master, if not THE master, despite her dragonriding status. Stubborn, she won't accept anything less--though thankfully, she is patient about it.

When threadfall returned, her family's cothold was more or less wiped out. Onyx eventually returned, at some point after Impression, but she knew they were gone long before then. The cothold was absolutely destroyed, with nothing--and no one--left.

Family:
-Mother: Arideviio
-Father: Jirnyx
-Sisters: Nyxari (+2), Jiravii (-3)

Other:
What were they like in weyrling training? Onyx tried very hard not to get into trouble, as did Miehrath, and they both tried to help their fellow weyrlings. However, friction likely occurred. While Onyx probably didn't get into any (or at least not many?) physical fights, she likely clashed with certain weyrlings. That said, she took her duty and classwork very seriously, and together, she and her dragon tried to excel in lessons.

How did they get along with their other weyrlings? Onyx and Miehrath likely tried to be sociable, and enjoyed most of their fellow weyrlings. Friendly and generally social, the pair likely made many friends, but few close ones. There would be, of course, some enemies as well--people with whom Onyx, or even Miehrath, just didn't get along with. Miehrath would try to take the moral high ground, preferring to speak out to injustices and trying not to hold grudges, but even he might fail against some of the more cruel or uncaring weyrlings. Onyx wouldn't even pretend to, and would likely clash directly with certain weyrlings over and over again.

How did they feel about weyrling training and Liat or V'mel's strict training? Strict training was not enjoyable, but Onyx tried to keep herself in line. Her desire to excel never quite won out over her rebellious attitude, but Miehrath likely helped keep her regulated. She would excel in the classwork, chores, and skills--but likely got in trouble with speaking out and arguing. Miehrath might even argue, if something didn't seem fair. (For example, if they end up at High Reaches, he might argue against the mistreatment of the lower colors.)

How did they do during Threadfall? Mostly lucky, Miehrath and Onyx have avoided injury in most of their threadfall adventures. In the most recent fall, however, in trying to protect a poorly positioned wingmate from a potential run in with thread, the pair edged out of formation to flame an errant cluster of thread. Miehrath was injured, taking a relatively mild score to his foreleg. It would heal, but it would scar. The pair tried to continue to fight thread after, until sent back or running out of endurance, likely worsening the injury, and by the time they were seen by healers, it was almost certainly going to leave a nasty, but not especially limiting, scar.

How do they feel about Threadfall's return? They hate threadfall. They live to protect Pern from it, but Onyx's past hurts regarding it and the pair's determination to protect mean that they'd be happier if thread never returned.
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Onyx's Miehrath

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Name: Miehrath
Age: 1 turn
Hatchday: 3574.04.07
Color: Blue
Size: 27.5 feet
Physical description: Miehrath stands at a length of 27.5 feet. Average in length, Miehrath is not the most impressive of blues. He is well-proportioned and sturdy in build, perhaps even a little ox-like, but not especially large or especially small. Despite his almost-bulky build, he carries himself with grace. Elegant and regal in his poise and gait, he seems the type to be distinguished and regal. His headknobs are surprisingly dainty, with a gentle curve to them, while his ridges are wide and relatively blunt. He has a few threadscores on his left foreleg, but they are healing well.
Personality: Miehrath's personality, in some ways, matches the flavor of his tea. His sweetness comes from his desire to be honorable, to protect the weak, to be kind to others. He cares deeply about others, and wants to be a white knight to everyone he meets. Fiercely optimistic, he believes in the good in everyone, until proven otherwise, and is an overall gentle and caring soul. That said, he certainly has a spice to him, as well. He doesn't take kindly to others mistreating him or his--or anyone, really. He stands up against injustice with an iron fist, refusing to budge on his ideals. Stubborn when it comes to his values, he doesn't let anyone push him or anyone else around. Fiery, in some ways, even, he is prone to sarcasm and sass, at the very least, but only if someone "deserves" it. With no tolerance for cruelty, Miehrath is more likely to say something than not. He's not outspoken against normal disagreements, but if something is unfair, unjust, or evil, in his mind, he will give his two cents. Maybe even some extra change, if you're unlucky enough to be on the receiving end.

Generally gentle, this dragon loves children and animals, and will gladly let youth climb on him to play. Mild in manners, when needed, he is more than happy to be a pleasant force of goodness. While he fights for what he believes to be right, and holds himself and his rider to high moral standards, in daily life he is relatively calm and willing to go with the flow. A flexible dragon, Miehrath enjoys granting others freedom, rather than trying to control them. That doesn't mean he'll tolerate poor behavior, just that he'll try to let people do what they will.

Honor is very important to this dragon. He doesn't believe in fighting dirty, in any meaning of the word, and will act in a way that preserves the honor and dignity of himself, Onyx, and anyone else around him. Even the most cruel of people do not deserve underhanded methods. Miehrath has a strong code of honor, and will not budge when it comes to this. Naturally, his honor includes protecting others and keeping them safe--as well as speaking up against injustice.

He is also a generous dragon. Willing to let others into his weyr at any time, he believes in being hospitable and kind to guests, and would give others the clothes off his back (if he, you know, wore clothing). A bit traditional in his regard for caring for others, and certainly chivalrous, he treats others with respect, especially if they identify as female. Additionally, Miehrath is brave, and believes strongly in courage as a value. He will protect others, and even lay his life on the line repeatedly to keep others safe. Fighting thread is the biological prerogative of dragons, but even if it wasn't, he'd yearn to take to the skies to protect Pern.

Regal and poised, Miehrath is a distinguished dragon, with proper manners and a strong belief in propriety. That said, he doesn't hold others to it, or think himself above others for his particular preferences. In fact, not even his rider is held to these ideals. Generally, this dragon has refined tastes, and enjoys art, music, and poetry above all else. Oral stories and songs are his favorite, and he enjoys being read to.

Onyx, while less disciplined and refined, possesses a strong moral code and wants to protect others. Miehrath respects that, and guides his rider to be a force of goodness in the world. Together, they will make Pern a better place. While Miehrath might have preferred his rider to be a harper, he supports her in her endeavors, and loves her dearly. Onyx, for her part, enjoys the balance that Miehrath gives to her more chaotic personality, and together they offer the right amount of contrast and similarity.

Flight Info: Has not chased yet
Inspiration: Bedouin tea / Middle Eastern Sage tea

The Bedouin people are nomadic Arabs in the Middle Eastern area, well known for their values of hospitality. Their tea is generally made from the Marmaraya plant, a desert sage plant. Bedouin tea goes by many names. Names range from "Middle Eastern sage tea" to variations of the Marmaraya plant (meramieh, maramia).

In taste, the tea has a distinctive flavor--sweet, yet spicy. The fragrant aroma is both invigorating and relaxing. The Bedouin would invite people into their tents--large and cozy, with mats to sit on. The ceremony would not be too long for a weary traveler, with both coffee and Bedouin tea available during it. Over tea, the Bedouin may share their stories, as travelers of the desert.

The vibrant red of the tea matches the vibrant personality of the Bedouin; they are proud of their culture and express confidence in their livelihood. The Bedouin people enjoy music and poetry, with a strong oral tradition. Bedouin ethics include hospitality, courage/bravery, and their gender-specific honor codes, ird and sharaf.

There are many names for this tea, but one translation may be "meramieh," from which Miehrath's name is taken.

Clutch Info:
Susurinth (Hattaki) x Cordrath (demon_pachabel) - Southern Boll Beach
~Western Weyr~
- Ezyzu & Gold Khamaith - Prism shine
- Kambri & Bronze Moseleth - ~Kiana_Nala~
- Jagmund & Bronze Lishanth - ChaosTheories - Deceased
- Nazik & Brown Caykuth - stella cinere
- N'ran & Blue Khukith - tatterpixie
- Erastan & Blue Aspalath - Sinders Path
- Trissa & Blue Broleith - SilverLutz
- Viionyx & Blue Miehrath - sariraii
- Z'ri & Blue Talmaith - Mr Cheri
- Kellyn & Green Hesith - Malikztiah Ankhwave
- Liaven & Green Sarbath - Hattaki
- Rylen & Green Aghamorth - Andranis
- Alya & White Baihath - Tsunake

~High Reaches Weyr~
- Z'ke & Bronze Chonth - Dizzy_Kat
- G'rey & Brown Karhath - Kitsune Mistress Nyoko
- Luiciand & Brown Aryath - faesinger
- Adar & Blue Yinth - Avid_RPer18
- Dorame & Blue Heichath - Z o m b i k ii
- Dr'cul & Blue Harneth - BastetAmun
- T'laq & Blue Nandith - Meepfur
- Adairan & Green Anxith - DarkHikari
- Belgian & Green Molihuth - Peppermint Coffee
- Farensil & Green Zhenth - Ruhane Chiisai
- Noska & Green Feslegenth - Princess_Feylin
- Raelin & Green Saith - medigel
- R'ose & Green Sahrawith - houllow
- Valineaux & Green Zhuchath - Strickenized

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Onyx's Other Bonds

Name: Vijr
Age: 13 turns [Adult]
Color: Brown
Parents: Wild flits
Personality: Flighty and unpredictable when it comes to most people, Vijr nonetheless adores Onyx. He is somehow 10x less forgetful and tumultuous when around her, and listens to what she says. Surprisingly, he does his job of ferrying Onyx's communications well, but good luck if anyone else wants him to do something! He becomes flustered and embarrassed around any female firelizards.

Name: Blade
Age: <1 turns [IC Hatching]
Color: Brown
Parents: Wild flits [IC]
Personality: Blade uses his teeth and claws. He doesn't mind climbing on bare flesh, grabbing on with sharp claws, and likes nibbling things--and people! Luckily, his bites don't hurt too badly, unless he actually hates you and is TRYING to cause harm. A bit poorly behaved but motivated by food, Blade has been trained to have some modicum of manners when promised food. Impatient, Blade likes to do his own thing, and often ignores redirection or instruction, again, unless given food.  

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X'teis

Observing the shades, interpreting signs
Reporting the patterns row by line
Liturgical tales I live and tell
Infused and entwined like threads in the tapestry

Name: X'teis (Xahteis, childhood nickname Teis)
Age: 18 turns
Nameday: 3556.09.12
Gender: Male (Cis)
Sexual Orientation: Questioning (asexual or demisexual) & panromantic

Rank: Weyrling
Craft: Weaver (No spec - Senior Apprentice)
Wing: N/A (N/A)
Location: Western Weyr
Bond: Brown Damisath
Pets: None

Physical Description: Despite being a small child, puberty did Xahteis a favor. He rests comfortably at 6'1", or perhaps a hair under, with a lanky yet awkward build. Xahteis has a bit of a slouch, and walks as though he's trying to avoid notice. He's not especially strong, but is surprisingly quick, given his size. He has soft brown skin and dark brown hair, worn long and pulled back. He has a bit of a feminine look to him, but doesn't seem to mind.

Personality: mini trait list

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Xahteis manages to keep his head in the clouds, but stays grounded in reality. He knows what needs to be done and he does it. He's practical-minded and acts quickly and accurately. Despite this...that never stops him from taking time out of his day to dream about more. What if things were different? His job is plenty practical and important, but it's not very glamorous. He's satisfied with it, but he sometimes imagines what it would be like to be a dragonrider, to live with his family, to get married, and so on. He believes he picked a different path, however, and accepts that.

Xahteis is not one to waste time. Efficient AND accurate, he runs on a nearly-flawless internal clock. He is usually exactly on time to everything, factoring in travel time, getting ready, and so on. Every moment is planned for, and he hates any kind of waste--especially related to time! He's never idle, even if he looks it. No, sometimes you need to spend time thinking. It's very purposeful reflection, when he does it. He even times himself, allowing him only a certain amount of time with which to reflect (daydream). Time management is one of his best skills, followed by how hard he works. He wants perfection, to be the best at anything he sets in front of himself. If it's not perfect, it's not good enough for him. However, a flawed creation may be good enough for others. While he holds himself to high standards and always seeks to improve, he recognizes that others may appreciate his weaving work, and that it may be good enough for his teachers.

Naturally, Xahteis is a studious sort. He mostly keeps to himself, and is generally quiet, but he's always the first to raise his hand in any kind of class. Equal parts know-it-all, nerd, and student, he loves to learn new skills and information. He can be a bit of a homebody, and would rather get his hands on something to read, or work on his weaving, than go out with people. Of course, he's intelligent, but he's also a lifelong learner. He soaks up information with a passion. Although he is a weaver by trade, he enjoys stories, but alas, the world has more need for clothing than for stories.

This lad can take quite a lot of pressure before he breaks. Most things slide off his back, be they insults or criticism. He rarely takes them to heart--even when he should. That said, he has somewhat low self-esteem. It's not affected by others, or their perceptions of him--it's because he feels lonely and inferior to his siblings and parents, who he sees as the greatest people in the world. He remains strong despite what people say, but the people he cares about most, no matter how kind they may be...his strong admiration for them means that he can never quite be as amazing as them, or good enough to be close to them.

Xahteis just wants to help. He is dutiful, believing in completing tasks for the greater good. He does as he is told by authority, and is generally responsible, reliable, and dependable.

He cares deeply for his loved ones, and is extremely loyal. He will do anything for those he cares for, and although he may be annoying, teasing, and quite the nag, he is quick to express love for others. He is sweet to his loved ones, when not teasing them, and will protect them if he can. He's definitely the mom-friend sort. Xahteis often drives people away by being sharding annoying--but for some reason, his family doesn't seem to (especially) mind him, nor does the weaver apprentice he has a crush on. (Well, she does, but...in her own way, she doesn't? Maybe?)

If he doesn't know you well, however, Xahteis comes off as standoffish and rude. He is not above ignoring someone, or telling them he's too busy to interact with them. He's a bit prickly, mostly to protect himself, but a bit of perseverance yields great results; it doesn't take long to get him to fawn over you, to make him adore you. Just a little kindness, and he's wrapped around your finger.

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Positive traits: studious, loyal, responsible
Negative traits: standoffish, nag, insecure

History: Born in Western Weyr, Xahteis was raised in the creche. His dragonrider parents were busy but always made time for him. He was the youngest of three, with his older siblings being 8 to 10 turns older. As a result, he was always the baby of the family, and was protected by his siblings. He always knew he could rely on them. His mother was a warrior at heart, always fighting for her children, and his father was kind and gentle.

He loved his family, sure, but he often found them a bit overbearing. Xahteis was young when Ilauria was a candidate, so early events in the family were lost to him. Ilauria was teased for her height as a candidate, but was obsessed with the idea of candidacy. Zarsteyr often got it in his head to defend his sister, and even got beat up one time. Xahteis would only hear about this in stories.

While Ilauria was so focused on candidacy that she never thought of alternate paths, Zarsteyr chose a craft before candidacy, itching to do something, and possibly even have a backup. Teis, as he was known as, never knew candidacy, despite both his siblings eagerly standing. Instead, he took the path of the crafter, throwing himself fully into weaving. He assumed he would never Impress--dragons didn't seem to talk to him much, not like his siblings, and he felt like he'd be in their shadows forever. At 12, the apprentice was sent to the weaver crafthall, due to his skill. He has been there for 6 turns, and has been an apprentice for about 7 or 8.

When thread began to fall, Xahteis felt a desire to protect awaken within him, an odd feeling he'd never expressed or experienced before. Still, it was mild, so he shrugged it off. He'd given up on dragonriding ages ago. He wanted to help, sure. He wanted to do his duty, of course. But keeping clothing on people's backs was more important that him standing for 10 turns, only to restart his craft after inevitably aging out, right? Teis, after all, felt ignored and overlooked by dragons. Surely, none would pick him. In reality, he was just a shy, and somewhat rude individual--dragons and humans alike tended to avoid or ignore him.

Xahteis's desire to fly thread, his occasional wistful daydreams about dragonriding, were motivated by his father's death in threadfall. It caused him to throw himself into his work, distracting himself, reminding himself he'd given up on it before. Both his mother, and his mother's green, took the loss of their respective mates hard. They were undertrained and depressed, and a small mistake led to their death only a few falls later. Xahteis was devastated, but still, he didn't return home. He was still 18 when he lost both of his parents.

At 18, X'teis Impressed at Killakeeth's clutch, to a beautiful brown named Damisath. (Damisath Impression)

Family:
-Mother: Zarxaria of Green ??? [Deceased]
-Father: Il'ris (Ilaurteyris) of Green ??? [Deceased]
-Brother: Zarsteyr [+8, played by Sari]
-Sister: Ilauria of Brown Ovshth [+10, WW, played by ShinosBee]

Other:
Playlists:
Updates: None
Important threads: Damisath Impression
Quote: The Weaver by Puscifer
Art: princesawyer on dA (top)  

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X'teis's Damisath

Damisath

XahteisMine, do come away from there and get your Damisath. My brother may think that this is all a game, but if it is, it's the most boring game I've ever played. I am hungry and these Sands are hot.
Written by Uta
Colored by demon_pachabel

Name: Damisath
Age: Hatchling
Hatchday: 3575.07.10
Color: Brown (#b98856)
Size: 31'
Physical description: Damisath is a small brown, with a large head, and shorter limbs than some of his kind. That said, he is no light-weight. He is muscular, strong, and quite capable of holding his own in Threadfall--and against his larger brown and bronze peers.

Personality:The first thing one knows about Damisath is that he's an intensely cunning brown. This dragon uses his brain more than his brawn to get out of any scrapes he might find himself in, and believes there's nothing that he can't overcome. His quick-wit and silver tongue means he can often talk himself out of danger, or, more than likely, persuade others to join him on some sort of fool-hardy mission. He might be small in size, but he knows he's smarter than half the dragons in the Weyr, much less Pern, and is too smart to ever confess such a thing to anyone but his rider.

Unfortunately, his clever mind means he finds many of his lessons, drills, and sweeps, boring. While he appreciates why they do what they do, he does often yearn for opportunities to use his keen mind. He will come to love fighting Thread because it certainly gives him a purpose, and he will be quite interested in taking the lead when allowed. That said, Damisath can prove impulsive, and difficult when he's at his worst. He will take risks simply because he feels it is a better way, or the payoff worthwhile; he will fight his rider if he thinks he knows best; he will disobey orders if he feels he has a better plan, gold commands or orders aside. Unfortunately, his rider will either need to have an iron will to keep the brown on task, or risk the consequences. And yes, there will be, consequences. Damisath might be clever, but he does not know everything, and might well be blind to a larger purpose, or a more intricate plan. If he's not careful, his impulsive nature could well get him into a jam he can't get out of.

Ultimately, Damisath can be a difficult dragon to control. He has brains but he lacks wisdom, and sometimes that means he needs to learn the hard way to learn at all. Thankfully, he has no trouble deferring to his rider, for His is the best of them all. That doesn't mean he won't periodically be stubborn or fight His on the issue, but so long as his rider is firm, Damisath can be kept in line. That said, it is not at all surprising for this brown to push, to test his limits, and to run wild when allowed. Thankfully, he's wise enough to know when to push and when to go along with some simpleton's plan but over-confidence in his intelligence could easily be his bane.

Overall, Damisath will likely learn to be ambitious, especially as he grows and learns more about the world. The higher up in rank he might rise, the more his intelligence can be put to good use, and the more he can do what he feels he was meant to do - lead. That said, the brown will need help along the way, and has a long way to go before he might ever be considered a good leader--especially if he continues to think he's the smartest dragon in the room. Even if he was, there is more to leadership and life than a healthy dose of brains. The question is whether or not Damisath will ever learn to realize it.

Additional Notes: Damisath tends to enjoy high perches and, once able to fly, will enjoy settling often on the fireheights of the Weyr.

When it comes to flights, Damisath will enjoy participating in them frequently and often. Gold, green, or catching another color--it's all the same to this brown. He's a clever creature, who tends to use his small size to his advantage. He's fast and agile for a brown, but also has the power you'd expect, making him quite an asset to any Wing.

Positive Traits: Cunning, Daring, Self-Assured
Negative Traits: Difficult, Impulsive, Easily-Bored

Flight Info: N/A
Ace Flag Egg: A small egg that seems utterly, terribly, most magnificently... bored. (Twin with Bronze Nimrath of Wren)

Origin of Name: Damisath's name is taken from the Hausa word for leopard, damisa.

Inspiration: Leopard

The leopard (Panthera pardus) is one of the five extant species in the genus Panthera, a member of the Felidae. It occurs in a wide range in sub-Saharan Africa, in small parts of Western and Central Asia, on the Indian subcontinent to Southeast and East Asia.

Compared to other wild cats, the leopard has relatively short legs and a long body with a large skull. Its fur is marked with rosettes. It is similar in appearance to the jaguar, but has a smaller, lighter physique, and its rosettes are generally smaller, more densely packed and without central spots. Both leopards and jaguars that are melanistic are known as black panthers. The leopard is distinguished by its well-camouflaged fur, opportunistic hunting behaviour, broad diet, strength, and its ability to adapt to a variety of habitats ranging from rainforest to steppe, including arid and montane areas. It can run at speeds of up to 58 kilometres per hour (36 mph). Rosettes are circular in East African leopard populations, and tend to be squarish in Southern African and larger in Asian leopard populations. The fur tends to be grayish in colder climates, and dark golden in rain forest habitats. The pattern of the rosettes is unique in each individual.

The leopard is a solitary and territorial animal. Adults associate only in the mating season. Females continue to interact with their offspring even after weaning, and have been observed sharing kills with their offspring when they can not obtain any prey. They produce a number of vocalisations, including growls, snarls, meows and purrs. The roaring sequence in leopards consists mainly of grunts and is also called "sawing", having been described as resembling the sound of sawing wood

Impression Effect: A newfound confidence and swagger will have a profound softness on Xahtei's otherwise prickly exterior. With Impression, whether the young man realizes it or not, he will be more open to friendships or alliances among his weyrlings. He still can be reserved, certainly, but the sharp edge of his standoffishness will be significantly dulled.

Why Me? Xahteis (sariraii)

Xahteis is just the rider Damisath was looking for! Above all else, this brown dragon wanted someone that was just as intelligent, and just as brainy, as he! This brown will absolutely adore His' cunning mind and studious knowledge, and his keen wit will pair nicely with his rider's sharp mind. Together, there is nothing the two can't accomplish.

Additionally, Damisath's confidence and self-assured nature will easily wash over, and drown out, any of Xahteis' insecurities. There is no one on Pern as great as his rider, and Damisath will prove to him everyday just how perfect he is. He isn't as lowly as he believes himself to be, and this brown will pour nothing but support over any hidden wounds Xahteis might harbor. Even if he must chase those doubts away every day, for the rest of their lives, Damisath will never grow tired of doing so.

On the flipside, Xahteis is responsible enough to (hopefully) keep Damisath's more daring and bored side in line. This brown will try hard to do things his way, because quite frankly, he feels entirely superior to most dragons on Pern--but his rider's ability to see a task through to the end, and to follow orders, will help keep this brown alive. For indeed, there are some things in this world that could well cost them (or others) their lives, and Damisath doesn't always recognize the danger of his brash and impulsive actions. That said, not all of Damisath's impulsiveness leads to negative outcomes, and he will happily encourage, if not out right shove, Xahteis into situations that the man might not have otherwise allowed himself to experience.

Yin and yang, with a heavy dose of intelligence between them, if Xahteis can keep Damisath in line, there is no reason they won't both make immensely capable dragonriders.

Clutch Info:
Killakeeth x Teth - Western Weyr
~Western Weyr~
- Gold Kleoth to Phryana (Tsunake)
- Gold Leoth to Sorsha (tatterpixie)
- Bronze Nimrath to Wren (MaraRune)
- Bronze Ussurianth to Tostokki (Sweet Symmetry)
- Bronze Biralath to Kateleel (SilverLutz)
- Bronze Pantanath to Midais (stella cinere)
- Brown Damisath to Xahteis (sariraii)
- Brown Yoneth to Vesden (Lothwolf)
- Brown Issoirath to Farellan (Revel1984)
- Blue Cucuaranath to Xanael (hattaki)
- Blue Rubiginth to Korbet (Smerdle)
- Blue Tierboskath to Rio (Meepfur)
- Blue Maracajath to Jaiyce (Milady Emerald)
- Blue Citrath to Hyseren (Rian-chan)
- Blue Saheth to Kallian (Mr Cheri)
- Blue Moratath to Astriana (Dea and #Teddy#)
- Green Sonorienth to Cuzon (Sinders Path)
- Green Zhaoruith to Dsharmira (faesinger)
- Green Negoncath to Nonami (Prism Shine)
- Green Tecuanith to Nikal (medigel)
- Green Miershoth to Huarwar (BastetAmun)
- Green Yaguareth to Aryale (demon_pachabel)
- Green Felisath to Kiri (Uta)
- Green Euxanth to Fisher (houllow)
- Green Pallath to Melhaika (dawns_aura)
- Green Auratath to Lesta (Teiha)
- Green Neuwith to Taibbi (Princess_Feylin)
- Green Jubath to Jacquol (ShinosBee) &
- Green Galensith to Rinis (magnadearel)
- Green Shanath to Marinel (Thaliawen)

Damisath's egg seemed to dismiss Xahteis, but Damisath did no such thing upon emerging from his shell. The new rider stumbled/ran awkwardly to his dragon and managed to pick up the brown, carrying him off the sands.
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X'teis's Other Bonds

 

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X'teis's Plots

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