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Trigger warning for sexual abuse and violence.

Name: Phryana
Age: 26 Turns
Nameday: 3548.11.14
Sex: Female
Sexual Orientation: Pansexual
Craft: Courtesan
Rank: Candidate
Location: High Reaches
Physical Description: Extremely dark-skinned, tall, and willowy. Her eyes are large and dark, her lips full. Phryana is an incredibly beautiful woman… or was. The right side of her face bares a vicious scar from a knife wound, as does her throat.

Personality: Phryana is a quiet and reserved woman with an almost regal bearing, and let there be little doubt that she is silently taking in every single detail about every single person. Those who are higher rank than her will earn her deference and acquiescence, but those at her level? She likely sees them as beneath her. Though she still has the full use of her voice despite the gruesome scar at her throat, there is now a hoarse, rasping quality to it if she speaks at a normal level or shouts. As a result, she speaks very softly… or, if you aren’t worthy of her time, she will not speak at all. If pushed, she will merely gesture at her throat as though to imply she’s mute. If others know that she can speak, but question why she won’t talk to them, they’ll get a long, indifferent look before she dismisses their presence and goes back to the task at hand.

Having learned to not show her emotions from a young age, Phryana is composed and calm. She knows how to act in various social situations to gain the best outcome--or, at least what she thinks is best. She is not easily ruffled, viewing open emotions to be a weakness to be exploited. She will wear a fake face to further herself if necessary, having spent so much time catering to the desires and whims of people who ‘bought’ her that it’s almost second nature for her now. People are tools, after all, and she fully expects to be seen as a tool in turn. She finds men easier to manipulate than women, but doesn’t necessarily dislike them.

Due to her her guarded nature, Phryana will absolutely make “friendships” to help herself, but will also cut ties at once if it is necessary. She does not easily allow herself to form genuine bonds, not wanting to risk being betrayed. Her bitterness and anger at her situation is internalized, but is another huge part of why she refuses to open herself. She was forced into a life she never wanted--and then forcibly removed from that life, forced to do awful, awful things in order to survive. But Phryana is a resourceful woman. Even if her options are limited, she will absolutely do what she has to in order to keep living.

After all. She isn’t one to just lay down and roll over without a fight. She’s gone through too many things to do that.

Positive Trait List Tenacious, composed, resourceful.
Negative Trait List Bitter, haughty, guarded.

History: Her story is not much different than most ‘courtesans’ of Nabol. All she knows is that as a very young girl, her mother sold her to pay off a debt to one of the wealthier madames. She was taught to to read and write first and foremost, and then educated on proper etiquette. The more subtle arts of reading into words and gestures would be next, and Phryana was taught how to play the roles that would best fit her patrons’ desires. Not only would she be dealing with people that came to the brothel, but wealthy patrons could request a girl of their choice to accompany them for the evening. As such, Phryana would need to be seen as a beautiful and elegant woman--not just some gutter trash that anyone could pick up off the street. Once she was barely into her teens, the Madame Millarca deemed her fit to begin.Though she was never referred to as such, Phryana knew she was a whore. A prettily dressed one, certainly, but a whore nonetheless. Her job was to entertain anyone who could pay the price, and entertain she did. It was not a good life, but Phryana was clothed, fed, and kept relatively safe. The establishment she belonged to was of a higher quality than most, therefore sparing her some of the rougher patrons that visited Nabol. The older she grew, the more beautiful she became… and all the more practiced at her craft.

Phyrana was certainly a popular pick at The Dark Blue, entertaining strangers and repeat customers alike. She was brought gifts by smitten suitors, and when requested, would relay their whispered secrets to her Madame. Knowledge was power in a place like Nabol… assuming one had the money to stay afloat in the first place. It may have been far from an ideal life, but it was hers, and she had no intention of sabotaging what little she’d made for herself. Thread came once more, but The Dark Blue was comprised mostly of stone, leaving her life largely unaffected. She did take a new interest in dragonriders when they came to her bed, however.

A little more than a Turn passed, and one of Phryana’s suitors was steadily becoming more and more insistent. He could take her away from this life, provide her with everything she ever needed! She fended him off with subtleties and excuses, claiming she was too frightened to risk the wrath of the Madame if she were to be caught. The more she refused, the more he persisted. One night, he came to visit her after a particularly heavy night of drinking, demanding that he escape with her. Again, Phryana refused--and that was when he drew the knife. Enraged, he slashed at her face and throat, screaming that she was little more than a filthy whore.

She remembered little after the white-hot agony, and when she came to, she was carefully being tended to by a Healer. Though alive, she would never again be the beauty that she was. Her face was ruined, and her vocal chords were damaged. The Madame was nearby, watching her with cold, impassive eyes. Millarca had no use for damaged goods, and they both knew it. Calling the Healer had been only a kindness, and once his work was finished, Phryana was kicked out onto the streets.

Alone and with nothing to her name, Phryana did whatever she had to do in order to survive. She whored herself out for molding scraps of bread or a dirty floor to sleep on. She endured cruelties that she will never speak of until she learned how to clumsily defend herself with a knife, but even then, her attempts at self-defense were easily swatted aside by those determined to take what they wanted. She would be bruised, and beaten beyond belief but she bitterly held onto life with every ounce of strength in her. They could not break her spirit, for Phryana spitefully felt that that was the one part of her that no one could touch. Dying was such a ridiculous notion that she’d never even considered it might offer her an escape to the harshness that had become her life… and that was when the dragonrider came.  

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Gold Kleoth
Written by Mr Cheri
Colored by Andranis



Origin of Name: Kleoth, from Kleopatra, taken either from 'key' or 'glory', combined with 'father', meaning 'key of the fatherland' or 'glory of the father'. Long before there was Daenerys Targaryen, there was Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt. Cleopatra, the ultimate descendant of Alexander the Great's General Ptolemy, was renowned not only for her beauty, but her sheer force of charisma and intelligence. Through a series of passionate love affairs, carefully selected for the power of the men she took to her bed, Cleopatra consolidated her power. Once the despised and scorned sister of the current Pharaoh, Cleopatra re-branded herself as the New Isis, invoking the long held tradition among the Egyptians of identifying their rulers with the gods.

Although her aspirations for power reaching so far as Rome itself eventually ended with Cleopatra taking her own life in defiance of Octavian, she was roundly successful in drawing powerful protectors to her cause. Throughout her three co-regencies, it was Cleopatra and her brothers or son who held dominion. Cleopatra VII was the first Ptolemaic to learn the native Egyptian language, utilizing its use to further cement her legitimacy in the eyes of her people. So beloved was she by Marcus Antonius that he fell upon his own sword upon hearing a rumor that Cleopatra had killed herself. He would later die in her arms.

When Octavian took Egypt in the aftermath, Cleopatra defied him and refused to allow him the fullness of his victory. In the months to follow, she tried repeatedly to end her life, to the point where he had her guarded at all times. Yet in the end it was Cleopatra who claimed victory, for she was successful in carrying out her wishes, sending Octavian a note requesting that she be buried at her husband Marcus Antonius's side. When he arrived he found her already dead, with her handmaidens dead or dying at her feet. She would go on to be buried alongside Marcus Antonius, her handmaidens given proper burials.

Inspiration: Lioness

Lions are the most social wild cat species in the world, with cubs suckling from any number of females within their pride. The roles within African Lion prides differ, with the males primarily fighting off attackers and the females doing the lion's share of the hunting. It is commonplace for mothers to co-parent their infants, and especially important as they face many dangers in their native climes - including male lions. Like human females, lionesses are capable of conceiving at any times during the year. However, when they are raising a cub they will not go into oestrus. While the dominant male within their pride remain unchallenged, the infant cubs are relatively safe. It is common, however, for lions to try to overtake such dominant males and claim their place, and along with it the lionesses.

Personality: This ferocious Queen is afraid of nothing and no one. She is likely to be a terribly brave Threadfighter, as she has an entire Weyr full of dragons, riders, and weyrfolk to protect - and make no mistake, Kleoth is a fiercely protective dragon. Nothing in all of Pern would please her more than taking down that ancient foe once and for all, and it's likely to be a bit of an obsession for her. However, for all that she does show such a strong protective instinct, she is also a realist at hearts and knows when the battle is lost. For all that she would take down the Red Star itself if the thing could fall from the sky, she knows in her secret hearts that such a thing is ultimately impossible. After all, did they not try before to no avail?

Kleoth possesses a profoundly queenly manner, a strong sense of self. She is a capable leader and is prone to rousing speeches. The young Queen has a clever tongue and an even more clever mind. However, unlike some she does not turn it to cut and carve at others, but to unite those who are divided. Where there is no hope, Kleoth will rise bugling to show the world that there is a bright future simply waiting to be grasped! If only those among the Weyr have the courage to grasp it, that is. She has a great of respect for the leadership of the Weyr and looks to them for guidance. She also doesn't have a strong sense of superiority, she will happily follow any color of dragon.

As brave and fearless as she may be, Kleoth nonetheless places her hearts in those that she loves. Her trust, once won, shall remain in another's keeping, and it would wound her terribly if it was betrayed. She would not understand nor accept another using her for their own gains. Were she to be thusly betrayed, it would break her great hearts. In such a case she would need to lean heavily upon her rider to heal the wounds torn into her so unjustly. Because she possesses such a strong sense of honor, she would not know how best to react, and might lash out in anger and hurt.

This Queen is likely to be quite affectionate to any of her future children, as she wants so badly to mother those around her. It is a little difficult for Kleoth to learn boundaries, because to her everyone within the Weyr is her 'pride.' Although she is a good and noble young dragon, she has not entirely learned to value others' space, and will need to be kept firmly in line when her interference would not be appropriate. She doesn't quite grasp that she's not wanted everywhere, as she certainly wants most everyone near her. That said, were anyone under her protection harmed by another, that other would face an implacable Kleoth determined to bring them to justice.

Positive Traits: Protective, eloquent, maternal
Negative Traits: Foolhardy, overly trusting, interfering

Green Olive Egg: A large egg that seems a bit restless, yet curious and quite bold. This egg is both welcoming and supportive.

Adult Size: 49'
Physical Attributes: Quite large and muscular, yet fiercely beautiful. Sleek in a way that something that large really shouldn't be. She has strong, bunchy muscles but moves with great stealth and grace.

Additional Notes: Kleoth is inclined to bound a lot with the adult dragons whose care she falls under, as she sees them as surrogate parent figures, much like the other lioness mothers in a pride. She also prefers to be a fighter and a mother above political ambition, although she would be suitable to the role if called upon. She adores all of her siblings equally, although she has a special relationship with Leoth, and would come to their defense in a heartbeat. In Threadfall she'll have a lot of power but a little less stamina. Kleoth will be interested in seeing who might win her in a Flight, as that sort of display inclines her to male above pretty words or gestures. She is unlikely to choose the same male twice, but would choose a Western male above an outsider. As she tends to prefer whomever most impresses her, she'll not likely settle down easily.

Impression Effect: Kleoth's deep and abiding love will heal Phryana of much of the bitterness she's felt in life. This will open her up to new experiences and relationships, for no matter how vulnerable or angry she feels, there will always be a being who truly loves her and accepts her as she is. Kleoth has a deep well of inner strength which Phryana can rely upon, no longer afraid that she will be ousted or sent back to a terrible place. From the safe place she will be able to explore a whole world of possibility.

Why Me? Although Kleoth never had the opportunity to meet Phryana while in the egg, once the two met she knew at last that she had met a kindred soul. They are both queens, inside and out, and possess a regal bearing that few can hope to match. But Phryana has a sharpness to her that Kleoth will never have, brave creature though she is. It is Phryana who will be able to help her cope with life's greatest upsets. Phryana, who needs her love so much more than she will ever know, and Kleoth has every bit of love in the world to give her. This queen is a fighter, and Phryana has wit and resources to bring to the table. No one else could ever truly understand Kleoth as her rider will, and let is be said that Phryana will never again need anyone but Kleoth.

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