Post by tariala on Nov 3, 2008 1:13:34 GMT -5
Name: Nebrona
Gender: female
Age: 17
Season: Spring
Sexuality: Hetero
Rank: Weyrling
Hair: Straw-blonde
Eyes: light brown
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 163
Description:
Nebrona has thick, straw-blonde hair that’s cut in an ear-length bob, and has a tendency to frizz when the weather is right. She has a solid-looking, well-muscled build with little extra body fat. A lot of her height is in her long legs, and while her curves aren’t as impressive as some females’, she does have them. Her facial features are pleasant enough, including her light brown eyes, but generally unremarkable.
History:
Nebrona was born to guardsman Hycam and his wife Jiozy at Ista Hold. She was the fourth of seven children, and had a great childhood, growing up amidst the bustle of a major trading center as the Hold was. Hycam’s family had a long tradition of serving as guardsmen, both male and female- though naturally, the women invariably got more grief over choosing the life, and rarely did. Hycam made sure his children were exposed to that tradition, and his encouragement paid off. Three of Nebrona’s four older brothers chose to enter the hold guard when they came of an age to apprentice somewhere, as well as Nebrona herself and a younger sister.
Nebrona did well at her training, sticking it out when her sister quit in frustration over the little jokes and hassles a female guard was subjected to. While the job was occasionally dangerous, she enjoyed the discipline and variety of experiences that it provided.
When she was sixteen, a new journeyman vintner at the Hold began courting her. It took almost a Turn for Nebrona to make up her mind about Olorn, but eventually them came to an understanding. They planned to announce their intention to marry when Nebrona’s training period ended, but Searchriders from the Weyr arrived to choose her before either event happened.
Nebrona wasn’t sure about the Weyr, but accepted her duty to go readily enough. Though they had an understanding, she freed Olorn from their agreement before she left- it wouldn’t be fair to make him wait around to see if she’d be coming back. They parted on good terms, and Nebrona left to begin her candidacy at Ista.
Candidacy was an interesting time for Nebrona. She learned a lot, made friends, made enemies, though she didn’t feel much wiser by the time the eggs cracked. Nebrona was appalled by the violent turn the Hatching took –and it didn’t help that one of her enemies Impressed bronze, too- but sorrow turned to amazed joy when the platinum queen Allirth hatched from what had been believed to be a bronze egg, and chose her out of the remaining girls present.
Nebrona isn’t sure what will come next for them now, but she isn’t too worried with Allirth at her side.
Personality:
Nebrona is a realist, generally suspicious of people’s motives and actions. Growing up where she did, she has both a great appreciation for the variety of differences between people and an awareness of the tensions that those differences can cause. She’s generally a calm and thoughtful person, showing as much flexibility of thought and attitude as she does of physical agility. Nebrona is a sharp thinker, and quick on the uptake. She’s more prone to show practical intelligence than book-smarts. She had the standard lessons with the hold’s harper, but saw no need to learn beyond that.
Nebrona takes her duties seriously, and where she’ll tune out most insults, suggesting that she’s neglected something is the one sure way to rouse her temper. She holds grudges too, long after the hot anger at someone has burned out. While she had an understanding with a young man before coming to the Weyr, she’s no great romantic. She’d rather have friends than lovers, because those relationships tend to be neater and more solid.
Nebrona is at a point in her maturity that she tries to be patient and pay as much attention to what *isn’t* said as much to what is, but she’s painfully aware that she isn’t very good at it yet. It wouldn’t bother her as much if she weren’t aware that political skills are just as much a part of getting things done as her actual guard skills are. Tactics such as intimidation and blackmail bother her, but she is just as diligent at learning this side of politics too- and recognizes that this darker side of politics is much more within her basic skill set.
Pets: none
Dragon name: Allirth
Dragon color: Platinum
Dragon age: Hatchling
Hatching season: Summer
Color code: FFFFEE
Dragon description:
Nothing like her has ever Hatched before, and the question of whether such will ever grace Pern again remains open. Easily as large as her dam in size, if not edging bigger in length, Allirth is pure white, with no hint of any other color. Her hide is sheened over with the brilliance of metal.
She is lithe, rather than bulky, giving her a smaller turning circle than other queens of the same size, although the smaller dragons could easily outmaneuver her. Absolutely no darkening can be seen on her. Her face is refined, exquisitely feminine. Her wings are slender and slightly pointed at their tips. Otherwise, she is perfectly proportioned in every way, the most elegant of dragons despite...or because of...her odd coloration.
Dragon personality:
One might think that the white queen, as she is likely to be rapidly known, would be defensive and wary about her position. Instead, she is best described as understated. She enforces her authority so casually, taking it utterly for granted, that nobody below the senior would consider challenging her. Given that she is, after all, a queen, she has a queen's intelligence and memory, and something of a tendency to recall slights longer than almost any other dragon.
Her relationship with her rider is lighter than that most will experience. It is not that the bond is weak, far from it. It is that Allirth shows to Nebrona, and Nebrona alone, the light side of her personality. To be more precise? Allirth teases her rider rotten...and anything and everything is fair game. She is never happier than when Nebrona responds to her in kind.
When it comes to flights, Allirth expects every one of the larger males to chase, or have a good reason why. In fact, if a male does not chase her, she will refuse to acknowledge him for, oh, days afterwards. Fortunately, even a queen's memory is limited, as long as her rider does not bring up the matter. The rest of the time, she is not inclined to flirt, and any compliment given to a male is warning that a rising is imminent.
Allirth is also an incredibly neat dragon, and perhaps somewhat vain about her appearance. She is likely to demand bathing more often than most...although she doesn't mind who her rider gets to help her. Well, okay, she prefers candidates, it lets her get a good look at them. And her straps had better be clean. When she feeds, she gets very upset if she stampedes the herd or makes a mess, and her early hunting lessons are likely to be trying for her rider.
Other:
Any other notes on the character, either for staff or for your own reference.
Adoptable: As needed.
Gender: female
Age: 17
Season: Spring
Sexuality: Hetero
Rank: Weyrling
Hair: Straw-blonde
Eyes: light brown
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 163
Description:
Nebrona has thick, straw-blonde hair that’s cut in an ear-length bob, and has a tendency to frizz when the weather is right. She has a solid-looking, well-muscled build with little extra body fat. A lot of her height is in her long legs, and while her curves aren’t as impressive as some females’, she does have them. Her facial features are pleasant enough, including her light brown eyes, but generally unremarkable.
History:
Nebrona was born to guardsman Hycam and his wife Jiozy at Ista Hold. She was the fourth of seven children, and had a great childhood, growing up amidst the bustle of a major trading center as the Hold was. Hycam’s family had a long tradition of serving as guardsmen, both male and female- though naturally, the women invariably got more grief over choosing the life, and rarely did. Hycam made sure his children were exposed to that tradition, and his encouragement paid off. Three of Nebrona’s four older brothers chose to enter the hold guard when they came of an age to apprentice somewhere, as well as Nebrona herself and a younger sister.
Nebrona did well at her training, sticking it out when her sister quit in frustration over the little jokes and hassles a female guard was subjected to. While the job was occasionally dangerous, she enjoyed the discipline and variety of experiences that it provided.
When she was sixteen, a new journeyman vintner at the Hold began courting her. It took almost a Turn for Nebrona to make up her mind about Olorn, but eventually them came to an understanding. They planned to announce their intention to marry when Nebrona’s training period ended, but Searchriders from the Weyr arrived to choose her before either event happened.
Nebrona wasn’t sure about the Weyr, but accepted her duty to go readily enough. Though they had an understanding, she freed Olorn from their agreement before she left- it wouldn’t be fair to make him wait around to see if she’d be coming back. They parted on good terms, and Nebrona left to begin her candidacy at Ista.
Candidacy was an interesting time for Nebrona. She learned a lot, made friends, made enemies, though she didn’t feel much wiser by the time the eggs cracked. Nebrona was appalled by the violent turn the Hatching took –and it didn’t help that one of her enemies Impressed bronze, too- but sorrow turned to amazed joy when the platinum queen Allirth hatched from what had been believed to be a bronze egg, and chose her out of the remaining girls present.
Nebrona isn’t sure what will come next for them now, but she isn’t too worried with Allirth at her side.
Personality:
Nebrona is a realist, generally suspicious of people’s motives and actions. Growing up where she did, she has both a great appreciation for the variety of differences between people and an awareness of the tensions that those differences can cause. She’s generally a calm and thoughtful person, showing as much flexibility of thought and attitude as she does of physical agility. Nebrona is a sharp thinker, and quick on the uptake. She’s more prone to show practical intelligence than book-smarts. She had the standard lessons with the hold’s harper, but saw no need to learn beyond that.
Nebrona takes her duties seriously, and where she’ll tune out most insults, suggesting that she’s neglected something is the one sure way to rouse her temper. She holds grudges too, long after the hot anger at someone has burned out. While she had an understanding with a young man before coming to the Weyr, she’s no great romantic. She’d rather have friends than lovers, because those relationships tend to be neater and more solid.
Nebrona is at a point in her maturity that she tries to be patient and pay as much attention to what *isn’t* said as much to what is, but she’s painfully aware that she isn’t very good at it yet. It wouldn’t bother her as much if she weren’t aware that political skills are just as much a part of getting things done as her actual guard skills are. Tactics such as intimidation and blackmail bother her, but she is just as diligent at learning this side of politics too- and recognizes that this darker side of politics is much more within her basic skill set.
Pets: none
Dragon name: Allirth
Dragon color: Platinum
Dragon age: Hatchling
Hatching season: Summer
Color code: FFFFEE
Dragon description:
Nothing like her has ever Hatched before, and the question of whether such will ever grace Pern again remains open. Easily as large as her dam in size, if not edging bigger in length, Allirth is pure white, with no hint of any other color. Her hide is sheened over with the brilliance of metal.
She is lithe, rather than bulky, giving her a smaller turning circle than other queens of the same size, although the smaller dragons could easily outmaneuver her. Absolutely no darkening can be seen on her. Her face is refined, exquisitely feminine. Her wings are slender and slightly pointed at their tips. Otherwise, she is perfectly proportioned in every way, the most elegant of dragons despite...or because of...her odd coloration.
Dragon personality:
One might think that the white queen, as she is likely to be rapidly known, would be defensive and wary about her position. Instead, she is best described as understated. She enforces her authority so casually, taking it utterly for granted, that nobody below the senior would consider challenging her. Given that she is, after all, a queen, she has a queen's intelligence and memory, and something of a tendency to recall slights longer than almost any other dragon.
Her relationship with her rider is lighter than that most will experience. It is not that the bond is weak, far from it. It is that Allirth shows to Nebrona, and Nebrona alone, the light side of her personality. To be more precise? Allirth teases her rider rotten...and anything and everything is fair game. She is never happier than when Nebrona responds to her in kind.
When it comes to flights, Allirth expects every one of the larger males to chase, or have a good reason why. In fact, if a male does not chase her, she will refuse to acknowledge him for, oh, days afterwards. Fortunately, even a queen's memory is limited, as long as her rider does not bring up the matter. The rest of the time, she is not inclined to flirt, and any compliment given to a male is warning that a rising is imminent.
Allirth is also an incredibly neat dragon, and perhaps somewhat vain about her appearance. She is likely to demand bathing more often than most...although she doesn't mind who her rider gets to help her. Well, okay, she prefers candidates, it lets her get a good look at them. And her straps had better be clean. When she feeds, she gets very upset if she stampedes the herd or makes a mess, and her early hunting lessons are likely to be trying for her rider.
Other:
Any other notes on the character, either for staff or for your own reference.
Adoptable: As needed.