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 Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 4:29 pm
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Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 4:32 pm
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Name: Faren (FAIR-en)
Age: 17 (as of 2017)
Sex: Female
Sexual Orientation: Straight, would swing only with dragonlust
Craft: Formerly apprenticed in firelizard breeding, though she had never successfully impressed anything, she has helped tend nests and learned some of the care that goes into the process.
Rank: Wingrider for the Hurricane Wing
Location: High Reaches Weyr
Physical Description: Fairly average of build, if not a little lanky, Farensil has fleshed out since coming to the weyr. Initially, she was a little on the thin and pale side, having kept mostly indoors to tend to her duties amongst the firelizards. Farensil's hair is often tucked back in two poofy ponytails, resting along either shoulderblade, and glitters a brilliant copper in the sunlight. her violet eyes are fronted with small lenses to aid in her farsightedness, though she'll tuck them away or hang them on the hem of her shirt if she's not doing something that requires precision. She often favors purple and pink in her clothes, and occasionally small touches of green.
Personality: Farensil's a quiet individual who enjoys her work, no matter how mundane it is. She has no problem with mucking stalls or handling watchwhers when necessary or handling the chores others don't like as much. Her dilligince is often respectable in this aspect. However, as she tends to enjoy these simple, often mundane tasks, she often offers to take the chores from other wards and persons. As such, some of the instructors have labelled her an enabler, making it so the others don't have to do their work, or can just lounge around and lazily watch her attend their tasks. It's unsure whether this behavior will break off when, and if, she ever gets her own dragon. The instructors hope so.
Along these same tasks, a variety of instructors has noticed an endless patience and a quiet inventiveness, which seem to make even the most obnoxious-seeming tasks less so. The girl's been witnessed finding new ways to teach old lessons when one of the younger weyrbrats is having trouble with their learning, particularly in the ways of simpler math, or learning how to do something. She's always got some song or game to help figure a task out, when it's something she knows how to do.
SHe even has one of these songs for cooking. The song often ends with running from the people who are actually supposed to be in the kitchens, swatting at her with ladles. Despite her love for the art, she rarely produces anything better than slop. And it's pretty gross slop, at that.
Although she's always the one listening the hardest when it comes to instructions, her listening skills kind of fall by the wayside when she's doing something, herself. It's been decided the girl sufferes from powerful daydreams, coupled with near-crippling tunnel-vision, so when possible, the instructors tend to stick nearby if they think Farensil might be doing something even remotely dangerous.
Despite her apparent contentedness to settle for every-day chores most of the time, Farensil does have a few ambitious bones to her skinny frame. While it won't show often, she tends to get depressed if she has to miss out on an opportunity to learn something new, or doesn't get the chance to speak with someone she respects when they're available. During these depressions, she'll slack on her own chores, neglect others' chores if she's promised to pick them up, and either sings much quieter tunes or stops alltogether. The behavior fades with no real explanation whenever she's tired of sulking.
Farensil also, apparently, likes island scenery and sun. This trait was discovered in the 2018 Easter Hatching event!
Positive Trait List Dilligent, Patient, Inventive
Negative Trait List Tunnel-Vision, Daydreamer, Enabler, Ambitious
History: Born to a grape farmer's cothold beholden to Tillek, Farensil was orphaned at the age of 3 due to a farming mishap with a large experimental harvesting machine and may get a little twitchy around mechanical devices. It is blamed on the particularly cold morning that a screw or spring came loose and the blades meant to tend the fields detatched from the machine and killed three people. Farensil wears a scar on her left arm from nearly joining them. It's nearly always covered, though. Seen as a bit of a depression, or perhaps a challenge to the ownership of the cothold, she was sent to join a craft that was thought would keep her extra busy and distract her mind well.
Since then, Farensil has spent most of her life in amongst an order of Firelizard breeders bound to Tillek. When she came of age, it was without question that she be apprenticed, and she was happy to clean their nesting areas, oil their hides, tend to nests when it was needed, and take part in the arranging of sales. Due to her versatility and willingness, she was also set to tending the watchwher on her off-duty times, and she took her duties seriously. During her apprenticeship, she made no successful impressions, though she was there to witness several hatchings. The further dedication required to maintain a wher beyond what it takes for a firelizard or dragon fascinated her.
It was during one such chore that she was found on a Search, when a bronze came to the crafthold. He and his dragon carried her back to hold when the Dragon expressed an interest in her abilities with controlling the Wher, and she has seen a couple hatchings with no impressions since that time, two years ago.
Other: Although she has no family to tell her so, there was a dragonless woman in her bloodline a few generations ago. If she is ever injured beyond an ability to fly, she would probably turn to a specialization in Whers and Firelizards.
Candidate Specific Questions
Do you want them to have an official Search RP? Nope, she's been in service a while.
Do you understand they will age every passing year regardless if you're there to RP the or not? I certainly do
Do you want them to have a possible Stands Impression? I'm not opposed, if it happens, but not betting on it.
Thali and me, post-halloween clutch |
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Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 4:32 pm
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Green ZhenthWritten by ShinosBee
Colored by -_Wish of Tevarae_-
Weyrling ~ Weyrling Cert
Baby ~ Baby Cert
Bonded: Farensil
Age: XX Turns
Obtained: Drink Clutch '18
STATS
If necessary, to be filled in later.
Origin of Name: Originating in Taiwan, 珍珠奶茶, or zhēnzhū nǎichá, is pearl milk tea. Zhēnzhū itself means 'pearl', and Zhēn alone is often used for the name 'Jane'.
Inspiration: This brilliant green is based on bubble tea! Also known as boba tea, it's a tea base mixed with fruit or milk, to which chewy tapioca balls (known as bubbles, pearls, or boba) and/or fruit jelly are often added. Available in liquid and ice-blended smoothie-like forms, and with a wide range of tea bases, flavors, and variants, bubble tea has spread far from its original recipe—and from it's country of origin!
The most accredited story for the origin of bubble tea comes from the Hanlin teahouse in Tainan, Taiwan. In 1986, in the Ya Mu Liao market, teahouse owner Tu Tsong-he got the inspiration when he saw white tapioca balls. He then made tea using the traditional white tapioca balls, which have the appearance of pearls, supposedly resulting in the so-called "pearl tea". Shortly after, Hanlin changed the white tapioca balls to the black version that is seen today. At many locations, one can purchase both black tapioca balls and white tapioca balls; two kinds of bubble tea.
With so many flavors as options (fruit flavors typically include strawberry, green apple, passion fruit, mango, lemon, watermelon, grape, lychee, peach, pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew, banana, avocado, coconut, kiwifruit, and jackfruit; other popular non-fruit flavors include taro, pudding, chocolate, coffee, mocha, barley, sesame, almond, ginger, lavender, rose, caramel, violet, and Thai tea!) the exact mental image that comes to mind for each consumer tends to be different. More and more widely available in the US and around the world, newer experimental flavors have also begun cropping up: hibiscus, saffron, rosewater, and cardamom!
Personality: Zhenth is like, super happy to see you! She simply cannot get enough of your (or anyone's!) attention, and thrives on her time with her friends out having fun. The life of the party, she's always down to clown, and is really, truly excellent at making sure everyone has a good time when they're around her. If it's planning a trip to the beach, herding wherries to a pen for the new hatchlings' first 'hunting party', or leading a squad of aerial acrobatic fliers over a gather, if it's fun, she HAS to be involved!
The trouble with being a part of everything is that sometimes there just isn't enough Zhenth to go around. Wanting to be part of anything means that sometimes she overextends herself. A stark inability to 1) choose a priority, and 2) focus on that priority once picked, means that the green is prone to having to be in two places at once. Sometimes she even pulls it off! But of course, sometimes that means she ends up crashing, or getting so tangled up in her multi-layered plans so badly that nothing at all gets done. It'll fall to her rider to pull her back from the brink, and head her off when she starts sticking her claws in a few too many pies. Being kept out of the party might put a damper on her perennial good mood, but never fear! As soon as she spots another chance to have a good time she'll be as right as spring rain again!
Unfortunately not everyone appreciates her effervescent persona. She cannot comprehend dragons that enjoy being grouchy, or just want to have a good cry, and even those she does get on with can come to find her sweet, sugary nature cloying after too much time in her presence. She's a very tactile dragon as well, always wanting to drape her neck over others, or cover a friend with a wing. It's wonderful as a pick-me-up when you're down, but she just does not know when to back off, and it can get awkward very quickly when she fails to read the social cues of those not so inclined to cuddling.
Positive Traits: Fun-loving, adaptable, popular, bubbly (lol).
Negative Traits: Unfocused, indecisive, lacks boundaries.
Adult Size: 22'
Physical Attributes: Calling Zhenth 'round' would be doing her a disservice...but she definitely isn't as sleek and streamlined as many greens. This girl's all curves and no breaks! The cherub-like shape of her face and slightly larger than usual eyes make her look eternally like a weyrling, which isn't helped by her party-girl behavior. On the ground or in the air she seems to dance...a peppy, bopping, head-bobbing type of dance!
Additional Notes: Zhenth adores all her siblings, and being apart from some of them is a perpetual issue her rider will have to deal with. She especially misses Baihath—regular check-ins, by letter or mental contact, will be in order, with her rider's assistance. She has a particular thing for trying to coax curmudgeonly males into playful flirting, but has no real preference for males or females when it comes to romance.
The Solid Leaf Green Egg A medium sized egg to the side.
Theme Song: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper
Why Me? Farensil! You've waited long enough, and now your Zhenth is here! This green may have taken her time finding her rider, but there is no doubt in her heart that the young girl is meant for her! Where Farensil is quiet, you can be Zhenth plans on being loud. She will shake things up for the girl, and certainly shake her out of those daydreams! On the other hand, Zhenth could use someone more reserved to help keep her in line. Farensil's diligence will help ensure this green stays the course, though if it gets too boring, you can bet this green will try to shake things up. She'll have no problem letting Farensil pull the weight when she can -- it's not that she'll take advantage of Farensil's enabling attitude, but she certainly won't object to it. She has the utmost faith in her beloved Farensil -- why should they both have to listen to lessons on such a sunny day?
It will be up to Farensil whether she keeps Zhenth in line. Thankfully, Zhenth doesn't do what she does out of cruelty -- no! She does it because life is meant to be lived, and she has a lot of trouble focusing. She is easily distracted, and will eventually cling onto her riders ambitions. While there's much to do, her beloved will always come first and have Zhenth's endless energy and support. No star will ever be out of reach with this duo!
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Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 4:35 pm
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Name: Shaherean (Shuh-hay-ray-an)
Age: 16
Sex: Female
Sexual Orientation: Open Swing
Craft: training for Harpercraft
Rank: Stands
Location: Southern, on tour in the Northern continent.
Physical Description: Bearing some obvious show of a Southern's tan, Shaherean can be spotted easily amongst the paler northern folk. Between that, bright red hair, and sharp eyes green as any dragon's hide, she's a standout in almost any crowd that's not back home. Lesser noticed is her height, though, with as obvious as she can be. Shah is actually a very short creature, managing a measly 4'8 and 130 lbs soaked to the bone. It's not for lack of eating, or result of any health issues, she's just... Short and trim. (Wish I had that problem...) She'll often be found in clothing that's heavier than northerners are used to, from the plaid trousers to a woolen undershirt, and her hands are positively glued to that flute.
Personality: An overall sweet individual, Shah is known for sharing her food. Even if she doesn't think she has enough, she'll offer a couple bites to a hungry stranger. This does not extend only to food, and she can be found sharing a blanket in the cold and loaning out a hat she was wearing in the heat. To that effect, she's also willing to try just about any food items she's sure aren't going to kill her. Since these ideals were everywhere in the area she grew up, she expects others to do the same, sharing their resources as weather and world require. It's always surprising for her when someone's not interested in sharing a meal, since her philosophy is 'Food just tastes better shared, y'know?' She often has to be reminded that not everyone has had the same upbringing around food as she has, but this is usually after she's thrown a bit of a tantrum about how things aren't matching up.
Anyone who's met Shah will tell you that she can be a bit of a nuisance. Either she'll bug you relentlessly about information she wants or raise a fuss if something isn't just so. This can get especially annoying if she's hunting for more information on something a Rider has said, and she can tend to make people irritated at her existence looking for that information. Young as she is, others are often taken aback at the endurance she can display. Some who know her best or can spot a simp, however, can make use of this talent pretty easily. Accustomed to earning her way in life, Shah doesn't mind farmwork, and is usually interested in the tasks even if they're doing nothing but distracting her from her goals.
As a Harper, Shah's skills are a bit far-flung. Storytelling isn't as much her thing as story gathering, but she's a quick hand for writing, and has no problem sitting in the dark for many more long candlemarks than older Harpers have the patience for. Where she does excel, though, is in a song. This girl can spin lyrics and tunes like nobody's business, and that flute is her life. She's never seen without it. This can be both a surprising and annoying revelation, however, as she'll often drop what she was doing or saying to sing some little tune or diddy that struck her and completely derail from whatever was going on. This has a tendency to break conversations, chores, and multiple trains of thought.
Positive Trait List Energetic/Patient, Generous, Virtuoso
Negative Trait List Obstinate and Immature, Nosy, Flighty
History: From a young age, this Southerner was privileged. She grew up on a fruit tree plantation in the south, picking fruit to be shipped north. Her brother made her a pan flute 7 turns back from one of the fruit trees that had lost a thick branch in a rainstorm, just before he up and disappeared. No one's seen or heard from the man since, at least as far as anyone's been able to figure. She's since taken up harpercraft to learn a trade, and has gained a particular level of expertise with the flute. She suspects he's gone to the dragons, but can't explain the suspicion. Others have come to the conclusion she just wants to be there, herself, and it is a possibility she's considered, but she hasn't been able to decide.
While she was training, it came to a point where the other Harper apprentices in the hall grew annoyed or bored with her. One day, between lessons, she found herself talking to a couple of them, and was convinced she must be bored, or antsy, here, and needed to see the world to settle in better. After a couple brief talks with her superiors, Shah decided this must be what she needed, and set out on her venture to see the land, to learn new things... To see more dragons! Really, there's no way this venture can end poorly, whether it's only more world experience or finding a place in a hold with ties to a weyr!
Candidate Specific Questions
Do you want them to have an official Search RP? I would love that.
Do you understand they will age every passing year regardless if you're there to RP the or not? I certainly do
Do you want them to have a possible Stands Impression? Yes, if it happens
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Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 4:42 pm
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Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 4:53 pm
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Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 5:23 pm
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Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 5:25 pm
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Color: Green (F)
Colorist: Tarazet
Obtained: Newbie Dragon Pack (2/3)
Name: Farehlith
Bonded: ???
Age: XX Turns
STATS
If necessary, to be filled in later.
Personality: Every bit the prim little princess she's been characterized as by other riders, Dith appreciates attention, particularly when it's on her. She would never argue a gold, of course, but she is rather well-known for carrying off her rider by the back of his shirt if she's bored, disinterested, or annoyed with the conversation. There's not really much reason she'll give to explain it, beyond 'I felt like it.' or 'I was lonely', eternally followed by nuzzles she reserves for no-one. She will even nuzzle other dragons, if they let her close enough, and it's... usually... platonic. Sort of.
History: To be filled in later.
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Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 5:26 pm
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WIP RIDER!!
Name: Jeremiah - J'iah
Age: 27
Sex: Male
Sexual Orientation: I swing ALL the ways, baby!
Craft: Holdbrat, Dancer, Tailor
Rank: Rider
Location: Home was originally somewhere in Southern continent, now he bases out of HR and wanders now and again.
Physical Description: J'iah stands at a good 6, 6 and a half feet tall and cuts an imposing figure when the sun's behind him, with sharp green eyes to complete the outfit. To many he seems stern and like he might make a strong wingleader or weyrlingmaster. Those in such positions certainly don't want him there, however, thinking him lazy or irresponsible for his wandering ways.
Like many in his family, J'iah cuts a much more trim and spindly physique than his strength sports. He looks like he shouldn't sport the strength he can pull about when he needs it. Like he should barely be able to control his dragon.
Personality: J'iah spends a lot of time in his workouts, whether it's riding or tending his dragon, or his own personal regimin. That said, he's not necessarily clarifyable as a 'musclehead'. He likes books and tends to go to lengths to get some of the rarer ones, when he's not training himself mind, body, and dragon. Although not a fan of some of the older strategy games, he plays them for his own reasons, often inviting others into a game to teach them how, while ignoring his dragon's demands for more airborn training.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, he is more thoughtful than others give him credit for. Often when he ignores his dragon's demand for more time in the saddle, it's because he senses wear in the beast's joints that he doesn't want to push, or sees a storm on the horizon he doesn't want to chance. He and his brown always seem ready when Thread bears down wherever they are, and despite their airy ways, can fit into most wing formations, once he can find a wingleader to have him.
This lack of planning does occasionally irk the wingleaders, though, as they then have to plan for an extra participant, as much help as that may be in the threadfight.
Positive Trait List Structured (Keeps to a schedule), Open-minded (Will try most anything at least once), Patient/Teachery
Negative Trait List Easily-distracted (Particularly with games or shiny things), Short-sighted (Doesn't plan ahead/outside his daily schedule), Mildly Narcissistic (Thinks of himself and his dragon as more important than those around him)
History: Born into the life of a holdbrat, J'iah was shortly the middle child in his family. He didn't mind so much. He maybe didn't have a lot of attention, but he also didn't have a lot of expectations, and it let him explore the world around him more. At the age of 9, he was sent to watch his first hatching, escorted, of course, by a handler. Leaning over the edge, the youth couldn't help grinning at the scene below, watching everything from dragons rending holes in candidates to even as much as a stands impression. Something about animals trying so desperately to find him and him alone keyed him up to attend future events.
Each hatching, when their family was sent an invitation, he was happy to snatch from his siblings the chance to attend. They weren't really denied, but neither seemed interested in going as well. There were four such events in his earliest days of obsession, and that was all it took. At the fourth hatching, when only a third of the clutch remained shell-bound, the boy found himself leaning at the edge of the bars, arguing the hold his handler had at his tunic, reaching out for every hatchling that broke shell to love him and demanding that only he be so loved as each candidate that walked off.
His handler had finally managed to seat the boy, when another shell broke, and Jeremiah's mind blanked. The elder man was worried for a second, but scrambled to catch the boy when he took off for the stairs, as the new brown, and a green that had followed his shell, stumbled about on the sands. The brown's wingtalons ribbon'd one boy's back as his tail lashed feet out from a girl the green hurried to catch, and the scene was just... adorably clumsy. J'iah saw none of that, pelting down the large stone steps as the brown wailed at the audience after catching his feet. He'd bypassed everyone, now just standing and pealing piteously at the stands. He had turned abruptly towards the stairs when the weyrlingmaster caught a curiously-possessed little runt hustling from the stands by his wrist, and immediately recoiled from the bite to his knuckle. The young Jeremiah didn't care, and soon his sand-coated jerkin was nuzzled up against the desperate little brown whelp, with his beautiful rainbow eyes.
He spent the next year learning at the Weyr, then just sort of... vanished. He's done a lot of wandering since then, but has pretty much settled around High Reaches.
Other: As a gypsy who's come to call High-Reaches home-base, several of the echelon of the weyr accept him for his quirks as long as he helps against threadfall. |
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Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2017 9:38 pm
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