[Rider] Mi'ra of White Reminiscorth [Approved]

[SilverLutz]

Name: Mi'ra
Age: 18 (3557.3.19)
Sex: Male
Sexual Orientation: Bisexual
Weyr: High Reaches Weyr
Rider Rank: Weyrling
Previous Rank/Craft: Candidate
Physical Description: Mi'ra is a slim, short young man who always tries to keep himself looking neat. His light brown hair is always pulled back if he's wearing it long or styled nicely when worn short, bangs always hanging attractively to frame his hazel eyes (if he has them. He changes his hair style...a lot.) His skin is fair with a smattering of freckles over the bridge of his nose and his cheeks that really stand out if he's been out in the sun for a while. He generally seems to have some kind of smile on his face and he always takes the time to ensure he looks good before leaving his weyr. Mi'ra is constantly up on the latest fashion trends and spends his hard earned Marks on new clothes for himself as often as he can.
Personality: Mi'ra is a bundle of energy and seems to always go a mile a minute. He's very expressive when he speaks and is quite animated, using his hands and occasionally his entire body to emphasize whatever it is he's saying. He's hard to exhaust and when his mind is set on a task he can go for hours without needing to rest, unsatisfied until he finishes whatever it is. Mi'ra thrives in a social environment and is at his best when he's around other people. Without friends he's lost and he always makes a point to introduce himself and find someone to befriend in new situations. He'll claim to be friends with everyone in the Weyr and, while others might argue the 'friend' status, he certainly has a pretty large collection of names and faces. Mi'ra's curious nature leads him to pursue knowledge and new skills constantly, turning him into a bit of a jack of all trades, and yet a master of none. There's always something new to grab his attention and Mi'ra will obsess over a new topic for a few weeks before something else claims it. He'd be a good person to have on a trivia team for sure!

While a very outgoing and social person, Mi'ra doesn't always rub people the right way. He has a bad habit of butting into conversations and making them about him in one way or another. If someone recently got a bit of jewelry for their dragon, he'd be quick to tell them about the grand chest plate he'd gotten for his. Or if someone was sharing a story about a stroke of bad luck, Mi'ra would be quick to one-up them with a sad story of his own. He doesn't mean to step on toes and thinks he's simply participating in the conversation, but it definitely grates on nerves very easily. Mi'ra also has a huge flare for the dramatics, making mountains out of molehills. A little cut becomes the worst wound in the history of Threadfighting, a cold leaves him bedridden for weeks, a slight against him turns into the biggest smear campaign he's ever seen. It certainly makes his storytelling interesting but when he's complaining or whining it's caused more than a few eye rolls. Mi'ra is a self-proclaimed slave to fashion and spends his Marks on material possessions for himself and for Reminiscorth. He always walks a fine line between spending more than he should and saving up, but in his mind he could always sell something of his if he was in dire need of money for one reason or another. The secure life in the Weyr lets him indulge himself, though, and more often than not he'll spend whatever he gets on a new tunic, bit of jewelry, or another unnecessary luxurious item.
Positive Trait List Outgoing, energetic, curious
Negative Trait List Dramatic, materialistic, braggart
History: Mi'ra was born in High Reaches Weyr into a little family of dragon riders. His mother and father both rode green dragons and his elder brother was eventually selected by a blue. Mi'ra was raised as any weyrbrat was, familiar with dragons and with all the other kids in the creche. He had a fairly average upbringing and life right up until he was allowed to become a Candidate. Thread returned during his time in the dorms, taking all three of his family members in the first Fall.

The loss devastated Mi'ra to the point of needing to stop Standing for a bit due to his mental state. He didn't want to overwhelm the baby dragons with his low mood and thoughts and the mind healers agreed that taking time to process his loss would be for the best. It was a full year and a half of visits to the mind healers and coming to terms with his sadness before Mi'ra felt well enough to Stand again, and with each passing clutch a bit of his personality returned. Seeing the baby dragons and knowing he could fly in the place of his mother, father, and brother gave him strength and the courage to continue to grow and heal.

Finally, during the massive, bloody double hatching, an unnoticed egg trembled and hatched unbeknownst to the commotion going on on the sands. The small white inside took his time observing all of the remaining Candidates before picking His without any preamble or fuss. He waddled over to Mi'ra, unseen as the Candidate was watching the bloodbath before him, and it wasn't until he felt a little nose nudge his hand that he even knew Reminiscorth was there. Mi'ra felt a sense of pride and accomplishment as he left the sands with his own dragon, not at all bothered that Reminiscorth was white. He had a dragon now, they would fly and fight Thread together, and Mi'ra would fill the shoes his family had left behind.

During training the duo were hard working but were usually at the back of the pack when physical drills came into play. For a long time Reminiscorth struggled to lift Mi'ra even with his slight build and his stamina was never the best, but together they persevered and kept up enough to graduate on time. Now they are ready to take on the life of a dragon and his rider, ready to protect Pern, and ready to become the best they can be.
Other: Mi'ra is all about that dragon rider life. If he ever has any reason to go outside the Weyr or interact with people who don't often see dragon riders he will eat up any sort of fawning or awe they may toss his way.

DRAGON
Name: Reminiscorth
Origin of Name: Reminiscor is Latin for 'remember, reminisce, retrospect, recollect, recall', which is what a pensieve is used for.
Color: White
Inspiration: A Pensieve
Personality Reminiscorth is a quiet, withdrawn dragon who prefers to watch and observe. His siblings and cousins are a bit much for him with their big personalities but he does enjoy the company of his more subdued family, coming out of his shell a bit around them. When he feels like he's in good company Reminiscorth is a very insightful and thoughtful dragon, intelligent and a bit wise beyond his years. His memory is above average for a dragon, his talent blending well with Mi'ra's knack for remembering names and faces. He has a high tolerance for simple-minded dragons, more than happy to sit and explain things to them until they're satisfied, but is easily annoyed by loud, overbearing, or dominating dragons. While just a white, he'll have no problem giving even the biggest bronze a cold shoulder or a judgmental stare should they earn it. Reminiscorth does cherish the few friends that understand him and his quiet ways and is a loyal, lifelong friend in return.
Size: 13'
Physical Attributes: Reminiscorth is a wisp of a dragon, short and slim and ready to be blown away by a stiff breeze. He is elegant in his slimness and cuts a beautiful silhouette with a slightly elongated face and headknobs, but beyond that he's fairly proportioned.
Additional Notes: Reminiscorth's stamina is abysmal. He tries hard, he really does, but he can barely make it through a full rotation.

Why Me: Reminiscorth saw a kindred spirit in Mi'ra where his curiosity was concerned. While they have many differences between them - Mi'ra is energetic and outgoing while Reminiscorth is low-energy and withdrawn - the shared love of knowledge was impossible to ignore. Reminiscorth knew he needed a rider who would understand his own desires to constantly learn, otherwise he'd surely go insane. Their differences help balance one another out. Reminiscorth has helped Mi'ra settle himself and calm down while Mi'ra has helped forge strong bonds between Reminiscorth and other riders and dragons. Mi'ra makes Reminiscorth feel like the most majestic bronze dragon in all of High Reaches as well, showering him with gifts and presents at every turn. While Reminiscorth doesn't have low self-esteem, he is a white at High Reaches and he knows his place, but it does feel nice to be appreciated.

Dragon Art or Proof of Obtainment: Magic Contest  

[Uta]

Hey SilverLutz!

This will be approved with one minor modification:

"He has a mind like a steel trap and seems to be able to recall any memory at a moment's notice - for lack of a Pernese word, Reminiscorth has a near photographic memory"

Pernese Dragons aren't firelizards, who very often do have photographic memories and incredibly long ones, to boot. You'll need to change that so Reminiscorth can have a better-than-average draconic memory, or just a very good memory for a dragon.

While our dragons are certainly capable of remembering things more than in the books, they are still only dragons.  

[SilverLutz]

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