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Name: Eo'ryn [Erenyo]
Age: 25 turns
Sex: Female
Sexual Orientation: Pansexual
Weyr: Western Weyr
Rider Rank: Wingrider
Previous Rank/Craft: Journeyman Healer
Physical Description: Eo'ryn has a medium skin tone, not quite dark, but certainly not light either. She wears her straight hair cropped, a short mess of black. Her clothing choice tends to be simple and utilitarian, generally in earthy colors if that's what she can get her hands on. By her side, on a belt, she wears a (rather dull and nicked) knife. Despite its leather sheath, she does little to hide it. Her off-hand, the left, has a thick scar along the palm, resulting in reduced mobility. She is naturally stealthy, able to sneak around without being noticed, and she is adequate at fighting. After all, such a thing might someday be necessary, and if it is, she wants to have that skill.
In build, Eo'ryn is a relatively curvy woman, with a short waist, wide hips, and broad shoulders. Her natural body structure is emphasized with no small amount of softness, but not in the absence of powerful, lean muscle. Eo'ryn stands around 5'5", perhaps a bit taller, but she is certainly not a towering woman. She has feminine, dainty facial features--soft, even muted, and small, perhaps pretty, but not quite beautiful. Eo'ryn has thin, delicately arched eyebrows; a small, slender nose; and pale lips, hardly full. Her eyes are a deep, warm brown, with flecks of amber.
Personality: Eo'ryn is largely extroverted, and enjoys being with people. She's not especially kindly, though, as she prefers messing with people. Her sense of humor tends to put people off. Despite usually having a joke or two to crack, Eo'ryn has a very serious side, one that is cold, calculating, and harsh, that comes out in extreme stress. Sometimes her anger is fury, such as when a friend is in danger, but when it comes to other situations, she is cold and strong. In truth, she takes things more seriously than she acts, which isn't saying much, because she acts casual and laid-back, if not a bit rude. Certainly, Eo'ryn is protective and loyal, almost to an extreme. She is determined to do whatever she sets her mind to, and rarely abandons anything or anyone. Rigid and stubborn, she pursues even when it seems pointless to do so, and will never give up, partially out of pride, but partially out of dedication. In many ways, she can be a strong leader, and enjoys having some measure of control. Some see her as controlling and bossy--but people need a strong, decisive leader, she thinks! One thing is for certain: Eo'ryn will protect others with her life, whether they want that protection or not (not that she's willing to admit that she's in it for anyone other than herself and Taeslith).
She is definitely willing to use force, extortion, coercion, blackmail, bribery...and a whole range of other sketchy things, just to accomplish her goals...so long as she doesn't hurt someone she actually cares about. According to Eo'ryn, the ends don't JUST justify the means--the means are entirely irrelevant and often necessary if one hopes to see true change. As long as everyone is alive and free to pursue the life they want, what does anything else matter? In the end, she tries to do her best in almost every aspect of life, though she may act as if she isn't motivated to do so, by the casual and laid-back attitude she usually portrays. She is not an egalitarian, despite her belief that she stands for freedom and equality; she feels as though those in power--the weyrleaders, the lord holders, and definitely most metallics--always abuse it, and those who lack power--the poor, disenfranchised, and holdless--should overthrow them. Certainly, she is an advocate for the weak, and a voice for the disenfranchised. Rebellious and fiery, Eo'ryn doesn't like to be told what to do. If you earn her respect, however, she is fiercely loyal, hardworking, and a valuable ally.
Despite often acting calm, Eo'ryn is prone to getting carried away--and often takes things too far. Eo'ryn can be rather competitive, when it comes to it, and generally enjoys being the best at things. She views a lot of things as a competition of sorts, just with different stakes. Headstrong, Eo'ryn will butt heads with anyone who disagrees with her, because obviously, she's right about the thing. She can certainly be opinionated, and even gets defensive. It will take a lot of convincing for her to realize she's wrong, and she may not realize it anyways. Even if she does, that doesn't mean she'll ever admit to it, of course. While she has a tendency towards showing off, with big, obvious acts of courage, she can be quite cautious, particularly in certain situations. She doubts the intentions of others, and is even paranoid at times--courageous, maybe, but certain that others are plotting against her. It is hard for her to get comfortable around others. She is afraid of getting close to them, and as a result, she pushes them away. In truth, she is afraid to feel vulnerable, to place trust in anyone other than herself or her dragon.
Eo'ryn is constantly teasing others, usually in a sarcastic, somewhat mocking manner. She's the type to make fun of your flaws, and to assume that it won't hurt you. If she actually likes you, she'll be a bit less ruthless about it. Around those that she cares for, few as they may be, she will act surprisingly playful and teasing. Rather than simple teasing, she may act a little more goofy, possibly even playing pranks. She can be a bit mischievous, preferring chaotic environments and excitement. Fiercely protective and always willing and ready to throw down, Eo'ryn gets in a lot of fights and scuffles for others' sakes. Mess with someone she cares about? She'll kick your a**, she'll kick your dragon's a**, she'll kick her own a**. No a** goes unkicked. Overall, she can be a real jerk, but her intentions are often noble, to some degree, if not misguided. That said, she is often contrary for the sake of being annoying, and likes to push others' buttons. She can be petty and vengeful. With her dragon, she enjoys gossiping about others and making fun of them.
Positive Trait List Determined, leadership qualities, friendly, playful/sense of humor, passionate, decisive
Negative Trait List Rebellious, competitive, kind of a jerk, harsh, teasing, overly opinionated and headstrong
History: Erenyo was born to a poor couple in Fort Hold. Her parents were older, and her father needed assistance walking. Erenyo often helped out from a young age. Her mother succumbed to an illness, due to poor conditions making recovery harder, when Erenyo was 12. Her father gave up on life without his beloved wife, and passed shortly after. Despite this, Erenyo loved her parents, and missed them dearly when they passed. She was sent to a nearby cothold, and although the family who tried to raise her was kind, Erenyo was not their child. It felt brutally evident--they'd always forget to bring her treats from gathers and markets, and she never received the love their birth children did. When she was 14, she ran away.
After this, Erenyo loved among a holdless group for several years, migrating with them, often living in abandoned cotholds or small cave systems. She eventually became a leader to some of them, at the age of 17, a small group of younger, mismatched ruffians, and those she led broke off from the main group. She did her best for those she considered to be her 'people,' caring for them and providing for them--and learning to defend them, when needed. She had two close friends, and together they frequented the area in and around a minor hold. There was some "prejudice" (justified mistrust) towards them, as they were a group of vagrants. Although free from petty politics, squabbling, and wars, Erenyo hoped to take over or find something for her people to live in. She kept tabs on politics and current events, of course.
No one expected thread to come back, and when it did, thankfully, the group was not far from High Reaches Weyr. That said, one of Erenyo's two dearest friends, Kalieri, was killed in threadfall, along with two others. Her other dear "friend," Possindai, turned the remaining six against Erenyo after this, blaming her for the losses their group had incurred. At the age of 20, a mere turn after their group had formed, Possindai and Erenyo began to create friction, resulting in a fistfight. Possindai pulled out a knife, and Erenyo's hand was injured in the process. Leaving the group with a wounded ego, but with nothing left for her in a group that had suddenly hated her, Erenyo headed to the nearby Western Weyr.
She became a candidate, eager to fight thread, which had destroyed the life she'd built for herself. Western Weyr, unlike High Reaches, was more flexible, less rigid, and not ruled by metallics. Erenyo was certain she wouldn't Impress a metallic dragon, and at 22, she was proven correct, when Taeslith hatched. The most beautiful green she had ever seen, but for some reason, Taeslith looked timid and nervous, and immediately fell on her face. Erenyo. E'nyo? Eo'ryn? Whoever you want to be? Please help your Taeslith up. Everyone is looking at me. I don't really like that.
Eo'ryn was happy to live as a rider, fighting thread and protecting her weyr.
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DRAGON
Name: Taeslith
Age: 3 turns
Color: Green
Size: 24.5 ft
Physical Description: Taeslith is on the larger side for a green, but not by much. Despite her sleek, lithe look, she is solidly muscled and sturdy. Her build, although deceptively powerful, appears elegant and regal, and she is a fine-looking dragon. With gently-tapered headknobs, subtle eye-ridges, and a graceful shape to her head, all of her facial features add to the beauty she possesses. A beautiful but not-so-delicate flower, Taeslith has large wings, wide and long, and strong, muscular legs. Taeslith is the perfect picture of beauty and grace...until she starts walking or flying. She is extremely clumsy, something she outgrew to an extent as she aged, but it still remains, to some degree. She's not entirely aware of her body at all times, but she can (usually) manage on the ground. In the air, however, she has poor maneuverability and difficulty controlling her wings. They just do things, sometimes...
Personality: wallflower, awkward, fierce/strong (at times), assertive, determined, courageous, quiet, loving, silly, friendship-driven
Taeslith has only grown stronger as the turns have passed, but she remains quiet and prefers to stay out of the spotlight. She'd rather blend in than stand out, thank you very much. Good or bad, she usually hates attention. The only exception to this, of course, is that she loves when those she cares about notice her and give her affection. Still, Taeslith remains a wallflower, and though there are times when she wishes she could feel comfortable standing out, she is content to be ignored by most. Sure, she wishes more people were her friends--she's driven very strongly by a desire for friendship, after all!--but she's not about to do anything to get friends.
Her rider sees a side of her that few see. With her rider--and perhaps a few others--Taeslith can be herself. Her humor takes on a decisively more sarcastic bent, and she likes to gossip and talk badly about those she doesn't like. Only with her rider, though, and maybe a select few. In her complaints, Taeslith can be surprisingly petty. Other than her rider, most may not know about her grudges or any she dislikes, but rest assured, she will hold a grudge forever, and really, most of the time, it's the principle of the matter, you know!
Although she's a bit awkward, and sure, she can be shy, Taeslith is very driven to seek social companionship. She's just...a little bad at it! It's fine, though, because she has Eo'ryn to support her, and the two get along quite well, often snarking privately and joking together, allowing each other to be their goofiest self. Certainly silly, Taeslith is a fan of bad jokes and puns. She also tends to have a somewhat goofy, silly sense of humor, causing her rider to affectionately call her a dork. She tends to ramble more than a bit, and sometimes worries about what she's saying. Sometimes she puts her foot in her mouth, then she panics and shoves it further in.
Taeslith can be a bit intimidated by others, and certainly by life, but she shows courage and determination in the face of things that make her nervous. She stands up for herself and says what she needs, even if she really has to stretch and push herself to do so. When it comes to protecting her rider or her loved ones, she can be fierce and strong. She'll tell people what they need to hear, too, and isn't afraid to call someone on their wherry midden. That said, there is a lot of love in this green's heart, and she can be exceptionally nurturing. It's a shame she wasn't born with a lighter shade and a metallic hue! She'd make a lovely mother, but will have to satisfy herself with "adopting" weyrlings to "mentor." Whether they want it or not. (But probably not if they don't want it, actually, because she doesn't want to impose on someone else.)
Dragon Art or Proof of Obtainment: Western Contest Thread
