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Aryale of Green Yaguareth

 

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Name: Aryale
Age: 18 19
Sex: Female
Sexual Orientation: /slow laughter for days/
Craft: Weyrbrat - dabbles in making Jewelry
Rank: --
Location: Western Weyr
Physical Description: Aryale is a beanstalk of a girl who is still growing into her build. She has her mother’s red hair and her father’s dark eyes and a whole smatter of freckles on a once-broken nose.
Personality:
Aryale is the mom-friend of whatever group she has come to be a part of - and Faranth help her if she didn't have a group to tend to. She does better in a group than when left to her own devices. Whether being the eldest sister of many siblings was good luck for that need or developed the trait entirely could be debated. Where trouble comes for hers, Aryale is sure to follow with a strong understanding of all of the rules being broken and two hands to pull any asses out of the fire. But even when shaken she can keep the calm head needed to get her and hers out of the thick of it.

Keeping them from repercussion is another thing entirely. Aryale has a strong appreciation for order and rules and is just as likely to tell on herself for going outside of them as she is to be a spoil sport and remind everybody else how many they're currently breaking as well.

While Aryale doesn't lack self preservation, her calm head keeps her from understanding her own limits. If she's not consumed with fear, she must be doing something right...right? Like a Tunnelsnake hissing in the face of a Wher, she may be inclined to keep herself in danger for far longer than she should before scrambling to safety. Paired with needing to watch out for any of her own she would see herself hurt on their behalf long before she'd run for the thicket after them. While it hasn't gotten her bitten yet, she is still young and opportunity could come at any time.

Because of the structure of her family, Aryale has always had a fairly rigid role in the world. However, her younger brother impressing before her has thrown a wrench in her gears that didn't exist before: insecurity. One of hers has gone where she cannot keep care of him and what worth is she as a sister who cannot lead the charge and make sure everybody who follows has somewhere to land? The sudden change has her questioning what she is meant to do now, and time will tell if she finds her answer.

Positive Trait List Lawful, Calm Headed, Group Oriented
Negative Trait List Spoil Sport, Imprudent, Insecure

History: Other: The first child of an infamous greenrider couple, A’star and Euryale, Aryale has grown up absolutely drowned in her parents’ love. While several children have followed after her, this fact has not changed that relationship. Her life has been fairly average for a Weyrbrat, and she has lived with little to no disaster in her life.

At least, on a personal level. Thread fall has hyperfocused a worry for her parents and she has taken it upon herself to lessen their burden in both taking care of her siblings, and trying to keep life as unstressful as possible.

But perhaps she will have a chance to shine out from under their shadows in the future.
Anything Else? Eldest child of A'star and Euryale. Affectionately referred to as 'Bump'  

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Green Yaguareth
Written by Uta
Colored by demon_pachabel



Origin of Name: Yaguareth is named after the etymology of a jaguar. The word 'jaguar' is thought to derive from the Tupian word yaguara, meaning "beast of prey". The word entered English presumably via the Amazonian trade language Tupinambá, via Portuguese jaguar. The specific word for jaguar is yaguareté, with the suffix -eté meaning "real" or "true".

Inspiration: Jaguar

The jaguar (Panthera onca) is a wild cat species and the only extant member of the genus Panthera native to the Americas. The jaguar's present range extends from Southwestern United States and Mexico in North America, across much of Central America, and south to Paraguay and northern Argentina in South America. Though there are single cats now living within the Western United States, the species has largely been extirpated from the United States since the early 20th century.

The jaguar is a compact and well-muscled animal. It is the largest cat native to the Americas and the third largest in the world, exceeded in size by the tiger and lion. Its coat is generally a tawny yellow, but ranges to reddish-brown, for most of the body. The ventral areas are white. The fur is covered with rosettes for camouflage in the dappled light of its forest habitat. The spots and their shapes vary between individual jaguars: rosettes may include one or several dots. The spots on the head and neck are generally solid, as are those on the tail, where they may merge to form a band. Forest jaguars are frequently darker and considerably smaller than those in open areas, possibly due to the smaller numbers of large, herbivorous prey in forest areas.

A short and stocky limb structure makes the jaguar adept at climbing, crawling, and swimming. The head is robust and the jaw extremely powerful, it has the third highest bite force of all felids, after the tiger and lion. A comparative study of bite force adjusted for body size ranked it as the top field, alongside the clouded leopard and ahead of the tiger and lion. It has been reported that "an individual jaguar can drag an 800 lb (360 kg) bull 25 ft (7.6 m) in its jaws and pulverize the heaviest bones".

While the jaguar closely resembles the leopard, it is generally sturdier and heavier, and the two animals can be distinguished by their rosettes: the rosettes on a jaguar's coat are larger, fewer in number, usually darker, and have thicker lines and small spots in the middle that the leopard lacks. Jaguars also have rounder heads and shorter, stockier limbs compared to leopards.

The jaguar is a stalk-and-ambush rather than a chase predator. The cat will walk slowly down forest paths, listening for and stalking prey before rushing or ambushing. The jaguar attacks from cover and usually from a target's blind spot with a quick pounce; the species' ambushing abilities are considered nearly peerless in the animal kingdom by both indigenous people and field researchers, and are probably a product of its role as an apex predator in several different environments. The ambush may include leaping into water after prey, as a jaguar is quite capable of carrying a large kill while swimming; its strength is such that carcasses as large as a heifer can be hauled up a tree to avoid flood levels.

Personality: Yaguareth is a green on which her rider, and any within the Weyr, can depend upon. From the moment she hatched from her egg, Yaguareth knew exactly who she was, and what she was meant to be. She is a fighter, she is meant to destroy the Enemy, and you can bet that she will take it down! This green isn't here to waste time; she is here to be the best she can be, and to ensure that the next generations know exactly how ferocious a green can be! It will be up to her rider to ensure that Yaguareth doesn't turn into an all-work and no play sort of green; she is ready to flame, to fight, and to carve her name into history.

Honorable and clever, Yaguareth will quickly gain a good reputation among her clutchmates and her elders as being reliable and true. When she gives her word, she will follow it to the very end, no matter the cost. When she is given an order, she will do all in her power to ensure its success. If ever there might be a knight among dragons, Yaguareth would certainly be a contender, for she is sworn to protect Pern, her rider, and all those upon it. She knows her Enemy, and she is unafraid. If her rider is at all hesitant or wary, you can best be sure Yaguareth will have their back. If her wingmates get forlorn, Yaguareth is happy to have a heart of steel to steady them.

She might well make a grand Wingleader or Wingsecod if only she could hold her tongue. Yes, one of Yaguareth's flaws is that she has a tendency to speak her mind, particularly when it's unwanted or undesired. As she grows and learns, she will not hesitate to speak up and argue with someone far older or more experienced; if she thinks a bad call is made, you can bet she will demand explanation on why; if she thinks someone isn't doing the right thing, she will not hesitate to say so. Her rider will need to keep her in check else face the consequences--and there can and often will be depending on who she mouths off to!

Secondly, Yaguareth has a tendency to be vindictive. She will find a way to retaliate against those who do her or Hers wrong, particularly if her rider isn't firm with her. She might be honor bound, but she is also the sort who believes an eye for an eye, a wrong for a wrong. Those who are caught in her bad graces might well find the green plotting and preparing some sort of sweet revenge; perhaps the only good thing is that once the score is settled, Yaguareth tends to forgive, but not a moment sooner. She is not the sort to hold grudges once the price has been paid.

Lastly, Yaguarath tends not to see the grand scheme or larger picture. She has a tendency to be short-sighted, which can cause complications as a potential up-and-coming leader. She tends to live in the moment, and doesn't often think about long-term effects of her actions, or the actions of others. This means she doesn't always account for everything that could go wrong (or right) and can make bad calls, or rash reactions, without really understanding the why, how, or long-term effects. Hopefully, her rider will be able to help with this.

Positive Traits: Honorable, Clever, Battle Ready
Negative Traits: Vindictive, Short-Sighted, Argumentative

Blue and Black Rosette Egg: A large egg that seems to be ever vigilant and watchful. This egg is alert, and ready for whatever might come.

Adult Size: 28'
Physical Attributes: Yaguareth is quite large for a green. She is heavier than some of her more delicate clutchmates, but it's not made up of fat or chub; no, this green is simply built more like her larger kin. She is muscular, strong, and has no problem carrying and lifting more than a typical green. She's not nearly as fast, but her strength is unmatched among her green, and even some blue, clutchmates.

Her limbs are well on the stockier side, making her shorter than some of her fellows; but what does height matter when she can outfly them and take more of a hit?

Additional Notes: Yaguareth seems to prefer the company of ladies than the boys; she's much more rough and wild, and would prefer to chase than be chased. That said, she has about one or two flights at Turn, and uses every trick in the book to fool those who pursue--particularly the males. She prefers greens, but on rare occasion, a male dragon might unexpectedly win, much to her displeasure.

Males aren't welcome long should they win her; but females of any color are always welcome to linger. Once she finds a mate that makes her heart sing, she will be steadfast and as true as her color allows her to be. Yaguareth has too much honor to break hearts.

When she hunts, Yaguareth prefers the largest, and strongest of herdbeasts. She much prefers a good battle than to pick off the weak.

Impression Effect: Her insecurities will be washed away immediately with Yaguareth now in her life; she need never wonder where her place in the world might be for it is staunchly with Yaguareth. This green is here to take Aryale to new heights. Her family has now grown signicantly, for while she might not be able to look after a brother, she has clutchmates, weyrlings, riders, and the people of Pern to now defend.

Why Me? Aryale demon_pachabel

Aryale is exactly the sort of girl that Yaguareth needs. Her calm-headed and lawful nature fit well with Yaguareth's honor. Yaguareth needed someone who already saw the world in black-and-white, or at least through a lens of understanding the rules, and knowing how to play a game fairly. Aryale has been nothing but good, and continues to be nothing but good; if ever she was in doubt of her place, she no more needs to wonder for it is with Yaguareth. Together, they will fight the good fight, and when Aryale is weak, Yaguareth will lift her up; when reckoning needs to be reckoned, you can bet this green will be just the one to do it!

That said, Aryale's calm head will help counter Yaguareth's vindictive and argumentative nature. When someone wrongs her, a friend, or loved one, you can bet Yaguareth will feel the need for a counter-measure! It will be up to Aryale to ensure that Yaguareth picks those battles carefully, or be firm when something needs to be let go. Not every crime deserves a visible punishment, and some battles just aren't worth the energy--or are ones where they will lose. On the flip side, Yaguareth will usually help temper Aryale's imprudent nature--though other times, the two of them will find themselves in the thick of it with someone or something, because Yaguareth felt Aryale's actions were the right choice to make.

Ultimately, these two will be the wardens of the weyrlings, for they are both bound by rules and order. This is something Yaguareth appreciates, and will actively encourage; she might not be as obviously a tattler as one little sister out there, but she won't hesitate to speak up when someone does something she doesn't like, or goes against their duty. Together, they are a perfect match, and however high Aryale wishes to rise, you can bet Yaguareth will take her there.

 

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