A devoted mother of six and proud greenrider in her own right, Euryale spends most of her time strong arming her way through Western Weyr. Known for being loud and proud of her (every growing) family, she's a spitfire whose temper can cause just as much pain as Thread. Figuratively, that is.
The recent back to back Impressions of her two oldest children has Euryale feeling a bit conflicted; she's certainly proud that her son is a bronzerider and her daughter a greenrider but there seems to be something nagging at the back of her mind. Or maybe she's pregnant again, considering that was one shardin' spectacle of a Goldflight.
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Euryale's nameday is 06.21/Jun 10 [3529]; Theath hatched on 3554.11.21 [20 turns]. Euryale is happily married to A'star of Green Miryath. Euryale has six children; "Bump", "Repeat", "Fugitive" and "Accomplice", "Loaf" and "Nugget".
extremely patient, adaptable, steadfast soft-spoken, lack of self-confidence, nonchalant
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Easily overlooked due to his silent and soft nature, A'ye is what one could call a "mark-a-dozen" greenrider who happens to ride a dragon with a personality that far outweighs his own. Often forgotten and even more often dismissed, A'ye does his absolute best not to cause waves in the massive ocean that is High Reaches Weyr.
With the arrival of a double clutch on the sands came a massive change to A'ye's otherwise quiet and unassuming life: S'del had become his weyrmate and it seemed as though nearly two turns of yearning had finally paid off in spades. Now (properly) living together, it seems as though this change was absolutely for the best for a rider who was contented to live his life alone.
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A'ye's nameday is 13.28/Dec 30 [3545]; Oyath hatched on 3566.07.18 [9 turns]. A'ye is the weyrmate of S'del, of Bronze Kindeth. A'ye impressed at age 21. His pre-Impression name was Ailoye. A'ye's mother is a fosterer in the creche, a position A'ye had wanted to follow pre-Oyath.
Generally apathetic, generally dirty, F'ell is a rider who prefers to let his dragon do all the talking while he focuses on whatever it is he feels like doing at the time. The sort to neither stand out nor blend in, F'ell simply lives his life how he wants, with very few worries due to his lack of concern about anything.
After the most recent hatching, in which Teth was the clutch father, F'ell has come to understand that he doesn't quite have the grasp over his own emotions as well as he thought; Teth has become a lot more complicated than he'd ever expected.
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F'ell's nameday is 08.13/Jul 28 [3556]; Teth was hatched on 3572.07.18/Jul 05 [3 turns]. F'ell impressed at 15 turns old and his first time standing. His pre-Impression name was Farimell. F'ell is the son of V'mel of Brown Aviroth, and an unnamed woman from HR
Unabashedly loud and proud, R'ose is a massive force of...something. Unashamed of who he is or what he does, he marches to the beat of an ever-changing drum and tries to drag along those he considers friends. Always up for a challenge or a test, he believes he can excel no matter what the odds or obstacles in his path.
After Impressing to the green dragon Sahrawith at surprise clutch on a remote beach, R'ose has been forced to come to an understanding that his words and actions weigh a lot harder now. He doesn't care much.
He's recently fallen in and out of love rather one-sidedly and quietly, so tread carefully. Obnoxious people are the hardest to deal with when they're nursing a broken heart.
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R'ose's nameday is 05.09/May 01 [3556]. Sahrawith hatched on 3574.04.07/Apr 01 [1 turn]. R'ose Impressed at age 17. His pre-Impression name was Renose. R'ose affectionately calls his dragon "Sawi".
Green Sahrawith Written by Mx Cherie Colored by demon_pachabel Origin of Name: The origin of the name Sahrawith is simply Sahrawi, one of the many names of Moroccan Mint tea. It is the name of a people living in the Western part of the Sahara desert. Sahrawi is derived from the Arabic word for desert, Sahra. Descended from a Berber tribe, and the Arabic, Islamic warrior tribes that overtook their people, the Sahrawi are a part of a complex caste based society. At the top is the warrior caste, followed by the scholar caste, the professional caste, the laborer caste, the servant caste, and finally the slaves. As with many people in the region, the Sahrawi are of a very mixed descent - the region was once the nexus of trade, and as such a wealth of genetic diversity exists in and near Morocco. The use of camels for long journeys was not endemic to the Sahrawi, but they are camel traders to this day.
Inspiration: Moroccan Mint Tea
The great Moroccan scholar Muhammad Ibn Battuta, born in the 14th century, traveled throughout the Muslim world, and far beyond, even so far as China. It is in China where he was thought to have encountered tea, if the record of his travels is to be believed. Tea may have come into use in Morocco as early as two centuries before that time, but it is unclear what the actual timeline might have been. If the tea plant was imported by Ibn Battuta, it took a winding route to return with him to his homeland.
When preparing mint tea, one boils the tea with half a liter of water. The tea is then strained to remove any particles. While the tea is hot, one stirs in sugar, and then finally adds fresh mint leaves. In wintertime, mint leaves are sometimes replaced by wormwood leaves, which do not have as sweet of a flavor. Gunpowder green tea is commonly used to form the base, or else some other strong Chinese tea.
Depending on the brewer, a more complicated method may be used, which involves several ceremonial steps. The tea is served three times by tradition, and there is a proverb that quite accurately describes the flavor at each presentation.
"The first glass is as gentle as life, the second is as strong as love, the third is as bitter as death."
Personality: If there was ever a dragonet hatched to see the world, it would be Sahrawith. From the very first moment her wings break shell, she'll want to use them to discover every corner of Pern, charted and uncharted. Nothing would please Sahrawith more than if her bondmate chose to turn their back on Weyrs and duty. However, she does have a niggling sense of guilt over how easy it would be to leave it all behind. She has a deep love for her family, and it is more than convenient that a number of her clutchmates are across Pern from her! It's just a lovely excuse to explore.
If anyone is basing the success of their venture on Sahrawith's participation, they might as well give up now, unless they're hoping to con someone into taking them some place they're not meant to be. She's terribly good at that, although it's a little unclear whether such glibness will serve her well in the long run. Talking herself into trouble probably isn't the brightest plan, but even this shining star has her dim moments.
And oh my goodness, there are shiny things to enjoy! Please, let her try that caprine, and-- wait, come back with that bit of sparkle! If left to her own devices she might have trouble getting off of the ground, for all of the glittering accessories that she'll want to wear. Of course, it's entirely possible that her rider won't be in a position to spoil her as much as she might wish, but in that case just leave it to her phenomenal silver tongue. Where there's a will, there's a way, and Sahrawith is willing to waggle her way to success if that's what it takes.
To believe her, she's been to the Red Star herself. Visited Ista lately? Sahrawith has. And it was pretty rad. She's got stories, each a little less believable than the last, but the important thing is that the listener is entertained, isn't it? When it comes to facing reality she's hard to tie down, and she wants nothing to do with day to day life unless she has something to look forward to. So, why not spice it up a bit?
Adult Size: 20' Physical Attributes: Visually stunning, Sahrawith is a pale green with intricate patterns on her wings and back. She is a fairly delicate creature, on the smaller side for a Green.
Additional Notes: Super best friends with Zhuchath. In fact, there might be a little more than friendship there, but don't tell anyone. Shh. When it comes to Flights, Sahrawith is going to be a wild one. The sky isn't just the limit, it's the goal!
Why Me? Renose is just the right kind of wrong for Sahrawith! She loves how free spirited he is, and how he marches to the beat of his own drum. When it comes to getting her way, she could use a few pointers. C'mon, Renose, let's go! There's a whole world to see, and Sahrawith just wants to get started! If he chafes at the restraints imposed by duty, she's stifled by them. Nothing and no one can hold her back from her end goal, and maybe he'd like to be there to see it through.
adult, aged 1 turn currently at high reaches weyr; wingrider
single, prone to ridiculous crushes prefers the company of greens or blues
Just as much trouble as her rider, green Sahrawith is a force to be recokened with when she gets excited or gets an idea in her head. Driven by devotion to her family and friends, as well as her rider, once she starts she's unlikely to stop until she gets exactly what she wants. Join in, or move aside.
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Sahrawith was the first to hatch and Impress of the Surprise Clutch dragonets. Sahrawith is 20' long and insanely proud of her wings. Sahrawith has a secret stash of things she's stolen over the past turn or so.
A foundling raised on the seas, Fisher is a bit of a fish out of water when it comes to life on land and in the Weyrs.
Having popped over to Western to see the sea and maybe touch some eggs, Fisher now found herself to be the proud rider of a certain dragonet who happily named herself Euxanth. Given someone to live for other than herself now, Fisher's future is more uncertain than ever before but she can't really be bothered to find anything wrong about that.
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Fisher's nameday is 07.01/Jun 18 [3576]. Euxanth hatched on 3575.07.10/Jun 27 [new dragonet]. Fisher has eight "dads". She named herself and absolutely hates being called by any nickname. Fisher Impressed at age 19, at her second time standing.
Green Euxanth Written by Uta Colored by Uta Origin of Name: There are five sub-species of Geoffroy Cat. This green takes her name from one of those subspecies: L. g. euxantha, which is found in northern Argentina and western Bolivia.
Inspiration: Geoffroy Cat
Geoffroy's cat (Leopardus geoffroyi) is a wild cat native to the southern and central regions of South America. The Geoffroy's cat is about the size of a domestic cat, but has numerous black spots and dark bands on the cheeks, head and neck as well as on the tail and limbs. The background colour of its fur varies from a brownish-yellow coat in the northern part of its range to a more grayish coat in the south. The underbelly hair is cream-coloured or even white. The backs of the ears are black with white spots. Black individuals are common. Males are usually larger than females, and Geoffroy's cat in the south are larger than those from the north.
It prefers open woodland or scrubland with plenty of cover. It also occurs in grasslands and marshy areas. It seems to be common in central South American regions. In Bolivia, it is the second most common cat after the ocelot.
The Geoffroy's cat is nocturnal and a solitary hunter that contacts others only during the mating season. Geoffroy's cats have been observed to stand up on their hind legs to scan the surrounding landscape and use their tail as a support, an unusual behaviour among cats. It is able to climb trees but rarely does.
Personality: Euxanth is a very happy-go-lucky sort of green. She's the sort of dragon who brings with her a great amount of good cheer, and has no trouble looking on the brighter side of life no matter how dim or grey things happen to be. When someone is down, she can lift them up; when someone needs a shoulder to cry upon, she'll have no trouble wrapping them up in her wings, and letting them rest their woes upon her delicate shoulders. She is a good-hearted green, to be sure, and lives to lift up those around her. Sometimes this can get her in trouble, when she bounces back a bit too quickly from some tragedy, or tries to find the silver lining when there really is none to be found; her rider may need to help her understand that there is a time and place for such cheer, and sometimes, her good-heart can trivialize (or give the appearance of trivializing) another's pain.
Thankfully (or perhaps unfortunately?) Euxanth isn't the sort to feel too poorly or out of sorts, even when she misses a step. Her cheer will brighten her mood, and if that doesn't, her boundless energy will. Yes, this green is the sort of up-and-at-em sort of the girl! She will never quite out grow her need to be doing something, and that means she can sometimes put her nose where it's unwanted. She has energy in droves, and is the sort of morning person that drives others crazy when she's ready to take the bull by the horns, and her wingmates are just barely able to keep their eyes open. On the one hand, she's a green who doesn't slow down, which means she'll be quite talented to have while flying sweeps or put to some task during Threadfall; on the other hand, her rider will find the real challenge is getting Euxanth to settle down. Quiet times, or moments when they're meant to just relax and do nothing tend to get Euxanth antsy. She doesn't like to wait, or be kept waiting, and doesn't like to be doing nothing; it might start off small, like hopping from foot to foot, or swishing her tail, but eventually she'll start doing wingflaps, or start talking, when she's really supposed to be listening.
She is not a good watchrider, mostly because all that watching and waiting tends to leave her very distracted and bored. Easily distracted, she tends to be the sort that, unless in the midst of some really good gossip, or conversation, she will have no problem tuning out all the "boring" stuff, and finding something far more interesting. This can be problematic when she's given an order, and she'll need help in being more disciplined. While she can focus, and isn't completely inattentive, certain scenarios can almost guarantee a green who will have half-an-ear on everything else; parties, Gathers, and any social outing means Euxanth is likely gone--too busy talking to a new friend, or listening in on all the latest news. Her rider will hear from her almost constantly; a stream of chatter that doesn't seem to stop until the green is sleeping.
Euxanth can be still and more settled when she has someone to focus on, be it her rider or her friends; that said, while she is a sociable beast, she can be prone both to gossip and fussing. If someone looks like they're in need, trouble, or just could use some advice this green will be there to tell them all about it. If there isn't any news, you can bet Euxanth will make something up; getting her nose involved in all the Weyr's juiciest rumors, and then spreading them, is something she absolutely loves. She is not the sort of green that keeps secrets; unfortunately, once she learns something, half the Weyr will know some version of the story by the next meal. Euxanth is never malicious in her rumor spreading, but she can be tactless; secrets easily get spilled, or something spoken in confidence suddenly comes back to the person who wasn't supposed to hear it. Oops. She might well lose some friends if she's not careful!
Eggshell Egg: This medium sized egg seems to tremble with excitement and good-feelings. Every now and then it gives a little, or big, twitch.
Adult Size: 26' Physical Attributes: Euxanth is on the large side for a green. Despite her size, her head is small, her legs short, and her tail noticeably shorter. It's also a bit thicker than the rest of her, giving her a bit of an awkward appearance that she'll never quite grow out of! Still, she's capable both on land and in the air, and can better balance should she sit on her hind-quarters, thanks to her thick tail.
Additional Notes: When it comes to flights, Euxanth will be excited to share the skies with her suitors. She will thrill to be chased, and her romantic hearts will be given eagerly to those who yearn for it. While she might settle down or find a favored lover, she also might also prefer to flit from one suitor to the next, so as to sample them all!
Impression Effect: Fisher may have once been self-serving, but with Euxanth's Impression, she's going to find that suddenly, there is someone whose life is just as important as her own--and it's Euxanth's. While it's clear living a long life is the ultimate goal, as a new dragonrider of Pern, a new grip of duty will infuse itself into Fisher. There is a higher calling, a larger purpose, and that might mean putting oneself in danger, or even giving up ones life. Keeping oneself alive is well and good... but Fisher is going to find herself more willing to make sacrifices for the greater good. While her self-serving nature won't go away completely, it will be significantly lessened.
Fisher and Euxanth make a balanced and perfect match. To start, the restless Candidate is likely the only one in the world that can keep up with the active Euxanth. If the Candidate had thought that they would be bored during weyrling training, with Euxanth at her side, even the slow and dull moments will be active; when things are quiet, this green will be sure to fill that quiet with all sorts of conversation. There's so much to discover, and she absolutely cannot wait to tell Fisher about all the things she's learned. This might well help open up Fisher's shallowness; where the girl doesn't seem to go any deeper than face-value, Euxanth will know all sorts of things about others, and happily fill in the gaps as she learns them. Not everything she learns will necessarily be true, such is the risk of spreading rumors, but it certainly will force Fisher to see more of a person than what's first presented.
On the flip-side, Fisher's work-ethic is well known. She's a hardworker, and her ability to take orders and commands, as well as follow through, will mean that Euxanth will be forced to stay on task. Her green is easily distracted, but Fisher knows what can happen when something is done half-assed or directions not followed from a Captain. She'll be able to ensure this green stays on task, or at the very least, can help guide Euxanth's energy to focus on whatever lesson or drill they're meant to be learning. As someone who has a preference for staying alive and not taking unnecessary risk, that could well help during Threadfall, when there are so many distractions, and so many things Euxanth might accidentally "tune-out".
Together, these two will be a handful, but with time, the skies the limit. If their energies and passions can be united and directed at the same purpose--saving Pern--they will become quite a well-known and well-praised force.
fresh dragonet, aged < 6 months currently at western weyr; jr. weyrling
single, is an absolute baby is still a baby. tiny baby
A bubbling ball of energy and endless conversation, Euxanth came out of the shell at full blast and hasn't really seemed to want to slow down. Always curious, always talking, her energy is a blessing and a curse to those who'd rather she just relax and enjoy the finer things in life.
Currently she and Fisher and enjoying exploring their new, lifelong bond together by doing various activities such as swimming, power lifting, and attempting to sit still for more than three candlemarks.
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Euxanth hatched from the "Eggshell Egg". Her clutch was known as the Mystery Clutch. Euxanth absolutely adores horrible puns and jokes. In fact, the worse they are the more she loves them.
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