Post by ShadowReine on Oct 1, 2008 13:32:57 GMT -5
Name: Yselka
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Season: Spring
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Rank: Weyrwoman
Hair: Light brown
Eyes: Dark brown
Height: 5'10
Weight: 160lbs
Description:
A little over average in height, Yselka is a young woman more 'handsome' than 'beautiful'. Well muscled and slightly mannish in figure, she wears her light brown hair cropped short to fit under a riding helmet. Her eyes are a brown so dark as to look black in some lights. She carries herself with awareness of both her breeding and her position, and never slouches. Her voice is a lovely alto, just too deep to be considered mezzo.
Yselka likes to wear bright colors, even when in work clothes, unless, of course, she is in her riding leathers.
History:
Lady Yselka of Ista, born to the Lord Holder's heir and his wife. Born, thus, to wealth and power. People in those situations either take it for granted or, sometimes, wish to turn their back on all of it.
The catch was that she was a woman. Her future, thus, fell down traditional lines. She would get married, bear children she would hand to wet nurses and nannies, make tapestries and...do nothing of any great significance.
When she told her father she wanted to train as a healer, Lord Lorel did not know what to do. He went to his father...and old Lorris refused outright. No granddaughter of his would be a mere crafter.
A marriage was arranged for her, to take place the second she turned fourteen, before any more ideas of acting like a commoner hit her. Lorel felt bad, but...he was not about to defy his father on the matter.
Then? The two young people met...and hated each other's guts. Even Lorris had to admit that it was not a compatible match. Yselka returned to Ista alone, and waiting for a new possibility to be found. She waited for two years...there were relatively few males of sufficient rank that were not spoken for.
It was that which saved her from a loveless marriage. The sixteen year old was betrothed again, and while she did not hate the man, she felt nothing towards him. Then...the dragons showed up on Search.
They took two cotholder's sons. And Yselka. There was a gold egg, and Lorel was not about to refuse her this chance.
Then came the plague. Of Ista's two golds, Nyorath died moments after clutching the last egg, without even the energy to go between. Maurath went a week later.
When Lyeth hatched and chose her in seconds, Yselka went from a candidate and a holder's daughter to the Weyrwoman of Ista.
She did her best in training and now has taken up the reins...thankfully, she has a lot of help. Too young, yes, and the burden on her is greater than she thought.
Lyeth may be the last fertile gold left on Pern.
Personality:
Yselka is what most would consider a 'brown rider' personality. She is quiet, stoic and often appears more a supporter than a leader. Her style is not to push herself forward in an arrogant manner, but rather to lead by a form of consensus, listening to everyone before coming to a decision.
Having been pushed into a leadership position before she felt ready (and frankly, not really wanting it), she doesn't always possess the confidence a Weyrwoman should show. When Lyeth is asleep she can become downright uncertain, and sometimes procrastinate, or beg the Weyrleader and Headwoman for help...fortunately, both are quite likely to give it to her.
Romantically, she has accepted that she is Weyrwoman and should be 'with' the Weyrleader. It beats a permanent arranged marriage...if she ends up hating him, she trusts Lyeth to deal with the matter. But, while by no means a cold fish in truth, she often acts like one to anyone who tries to court her favors...although, of course, she has made sure she is not a virgin for Lyeth's first flight.
She is a good friend to have and surprisingly approachable for one of the most powerful women on Pern. She takes a particular interest in the female candidates. Just in case.
Pets:
Bronze firelizard, Rebel, three turns
For Riders:
Dragon name: Lyeth
Dragon color: Gold
Dragon age: 2
Hatching season: Spring
Dragon description:
Lyeth is not the biggest gold ever hatched, she might, in fact, be one of the smallest of recent turns. She might also be one of the darkest, her color being rich and deep and shading almost to yellow-brown in places. She is, however, well put together and, while not the classic hue, very obviously a gold.
Dragon personality
Lyeth is absolute, utter confidence wrapped in gold hide. When her rider falters, she is always there. She does not demand obedience, she expects it and takes it entirely for granted. Somewhat aloof, she tolerates attention from those other than her rider without welcoming it. She is, however, likely to be quite an affectionate mate.
Other:
Adoptable: No
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Season: Spring
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Rank: Weyrwoman
Hair: Light brown
Eyes: Dark brown
Height: 5'10
Weight: 160lbs
Description:
A little over average in height, Yselka is a young woman more 'handsome' than 'beautiful'. Well muscled and slightly mannish in figure, she wears her light brown hair cropped short to fit under a riding helmet. Her eyes are a brown so dark as to look black in some lights. She carries herself with awareness of both her breeding and her position, and never slouches. Her voice is a lovely alto, just too deep to be considered mezzo.
Yselka likes to wear bright colors, even when in work clothes, unless, of course, she is in her riding leathers.
History:
Lady Yselka of Ista, born to the Lord Holder's heir and his wife. Born, thus, to wealth and power. People in those situations either take it for granted or, sometimes, wish to turn their back on all of it.
The catch was that she was a woman. Her future, thus, fell down traditional lines. She would get married, bear children she would hand to wet nurses and nannies, make tapestries and...do nothing of any great significance.
When she told her father she wanted to train as a healer, Lord Lorel did not know what to do. He went to his father...and old Lorris refused outright. No granddaughter of his would be a mere crafter.
A marriage was arranged for her, to take place the second she turned fourteen, before any more ideas of acting like a commoner hit her. Lorel felt bad, but...he was not about to defy his father on the matter.
Then? The two young people met...and hated each other's guts. Even Lorris had to admit that it was not a compatible match. Yselka returned to Ista alone, and waiting for a new possibility to be found. She waited for two years...there were relatively few males of sufficient rank that were not spoken for.
It was that which saved her from a loveless marriage. The sixteen year old was betrothed again, and while she did not hate the man, she felt nothing towards him. Then...the dragons showed up on Search.
They took two cotholder's sons. And Yselka. There was a gold egg, and Lorel was not about to refuse her this chance.
Then came the plague. Of Ista's two golds, Nyorath died moments after clutching the last egg, without even the energy to go between. Maurath went a week later.
When Lyeth hatched and chose her in seconds, Yselka went from a candidate and a holder's daughter to the Weyrwoman of Ista.
She did her best in training and now has taken up the reins...thankfully, she has a lot of help. Too young, yes, and the burden on her is greater than she thought.
Lyeth may be the last fertile gold left on Pern.
Personality:
Yselka is what most would consider a 'brown rider' personality. She is quiet, stoic and often appears more a supporter than a leader. Her style is not to push herself forward in an arrogant manner, but rather to lead by a form of consensus, listening to everyone before coming to a decision.
Having been pushed into a leadership position before she felt ready (and frankly, not really wanting it), she doesn't always possess the confidence a Weyrwoman should show. When Lyeth is asleep she can become downright uncertain, and sometimes procrastinate, or beg the Weyrleader and Headwoman for help...fortunately, both are quite likely to give it to her.
Romantically, she has accepted that she is Weyrwoman and should be 'with' the Weyrleader. It beats a permanent arranged marriage...if she ends up hating him, she trusts Lyeth to deal with the matter. But, while by no means a cold fish in truth, she often acts like one to anyone who tries to court her favors...although, of course, she has made sure she is not a virgin for Lyeth's first flight.
She is a good friend to have and surprisingly approachable for one of the most powerful women on Pern. She takes a particular interest in the female candidates. Just in case.
Pets:
Bronze firelizard, Rebel, three turns
For Riders:
Dragon name: Lyeth
Dragon color: Gold
Dragon age: 2
Hatching season: Spring
Dragon description:
Lyeth is not the biggest gold ever hatched, she might, in fact, be one of the smallest of recent turns. She might also be one of the darkest, her color being rich and deep and shading almost to yellow-brown in places. She is, however, well put together and, while not the classic hue, very obviously a gold.
Dragon personality
Lyeth is absolute, utter confidence wrapped in gold hide. When her rider falters, she is always there. She does not demand obedience, she expects it and takes it entirely for granted. Somewhat aloof, she tolerates attention from those other than her rider without welcoming it. She is, however, likely to be quite an affectionate mate.
Other:
Adoptable: No