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Name: Arysa
Age: 19
Nameday: 3556.10.13
Sex: Female
Sexual Orientation: Heteromantic Bisexual
Weyr: High Reaches Weyr
Rider Rank: Wingrider
Previous Rank/Craft: Herbalist, basic healing skills (no formal Craft training)
Physical Description:
A willowy and slender young woman, Arysa stands below average height at 5’3, and cuts a less than impressive figure amongst the dragonriding lot. Muscle doesn’t stick well to her frame, though she has a greater endurance than her petite form might first indicate. There is an air of youthfulness about her, perhaps in the earnest glint of her lilac eyes.
She has an elfin face, framed by bark brown, side-swept bangs. She keeps her wavy hair up in a runner-tail and tied off with a pink sash, though when let loose it reaches her lower back. Her skin is a light tan, going a little darker in summer. She emanates an aura of trustworthiness, able to put people at their ease with a mere smile. Ary’s ‘healer’s bedmanner’ always seems to shine through, no matter what kind of company or conversation she might be maintaining.
This young lady dresses mostly for practicality and ease of motion, preferring looser flowing clothing, but can dress to impress in the right circumstance. This often leaves her feeling flustered and embarrassed, as though she is out of sorts in a dress or skirt. She likes the comfort of having pouches available to gather herbs, and her gloves for picking thorny plants.
Personality:
A wonderfully pure, beautiful and earnest soul wrapped up in anxious fluff and powerfully low self-esteem, Arysa is a dependable young woman who tries her best for everyone and everything, at great personal cost. She is rather weak-willed due to her desire to please others, and has a tendency to become emotionally and physically exhausted; sometimes it might be considered a strength, because even at her worst she will still try her hardest. In most cases, however, it is not a good thing: she still lacks the will and courage to take a stand for herself, and say no when she pushes or is pushed past her coping limits.
Her work ethic is one of dedication and meticulousness, for she takes great pride in what she can do for those around her. She is her own worst critic, and may spend far longer than necessary on a task if it doesn’t meet her ridiculously high standards. Sometimes she ignores reason and logic in pursuit of craft perfection or honouring her duty to people, and needs reminding that life will go on regardless of her effort levels.
Ary has a tendency to worry a lot, especially when situations are outside of her control, and doubly so in medical circumstances. She hates feeling powerless or helpless, and will endeavour to take any measure to make sure she can care for others; even if that means stepping up and taking charge. As she normally hates the spotlight, it can be an extremely trying time. She has a cool head in a crisis, a talent developed as a healer, and sensitivity to the needs of others that make her a kind and empathic leader. Despite this, worry gnaws deeply in her heart, and she struggles to make time for herself, consumed by a fear that people will be hurt or die if she is not ever vigilant.
A true friend, Ary will refrain from judgement until she gets to know a person, then give them her loyalty and respect. She is both confidant and advisor, more than happy to play the big sister or mediator role should the need arise. She puts other people's needs before her own, making her a great asset in friendship, but also easily manipulated and used. Her anger is very controlled, and as a consequence she may seem subdued when, in fact, she feels frustrated or wronged deep down. She bottles up her feelings because she cannot accept that her own opinions and thoughts matter- unless someone requests her advice on a subject.
In romance, she is extremely traditional. She keeps crushes to herself, though there are certain tells: nervous stuttering and blushing being the main two. She expects to be courted by her true love, and will become rather frustrated if things happen outside of her grand romantic plans. Ary likes to daydream about her future, and envisions having a family that will love her as much as she loves them.
Positive Trait List: Meticulous, Trustworthy, Sensitive
Negative Trait List: Self-critical, Chronic People-Pleaser, Worrier
History:
Born in Cauldron cothold to parents who worked in the mines, Arysa's early life was filled with love and joyful simplicity. At age seven, her parents passed away from a bad case of firehead. Arysa was young, but not too young to start blaming herself for their deaths- had she been better at caring for them during the worst of the fever, would they have survived? She carries that guilt to this day.
Perhaps she wasn't the only one, for one of the cothold's healers, an old Journey woman by the name of Levea, adopted her soon after. She was a dry and seemingly irritable old woman, whose old and wrinkled face hid a soft and loving heart. She taught Arysa herbalism as the girl grew older, instructing her in natural remedies, and giving her a basic introduction to midwifery from a cothold perspective. Arysa strove not to disappoint her- partly out of gratitude, but also in the hopes that in the future, she might be able to avert tragedies like the ones that struck her parents. Levea's skills had not been sufficient, but perhaps with Arysa's help…
The Turns passed. At fifteen, she stumbled upon a hatching firelizard clutch, and was able to Impress a beautiful golden flitter. She trained the Queen, whom she named Pyrite, to the best of her ability, hoping perhaps the firelizard would help her in finding useful herbs.
Shortly before her eighteenth Turnday, she was Searched for the High Reaches double clutch. She accepted candidacy at Levea's urging, who secretly yearned for the girl to experience a vaster world than that offered by the boundaries of her cothold. So, Arysa was whisked away to the Weyr, where she discovered the life of a candidate was far less glamorous than even the Teaching ballads had prepared her for. She stuck at it, chasing meticulous perfection like she did in every other aspect of her life, and found that soon her body got used to the physical demands, and that the lessons were much less confusing.
She did not feel prepared as blood was spilled on Hatching Day, and what was supposed to be a happy and glorious moment was instead marred by death and pain. At first horrified, she gritted her teeth and forced herself to stay alert lest something befall her too. She felt something surge up inside of her- a need, a desire to protect, a wish…
I feel it too. Don't worry, my Arysa. Your Lilikith won't let anything befall our family. I especially won't let anyone take you from me. It was a soft voice that rose up in her mind, wrapping around her thoughts and feelings with such tenderness as to be a hug. The voice was firm but agreeable, soft yet fierce in one go, and there was power within that mind that caused her to gasp slightly.
Lilikith butted her gently where she stood, her eyes whirling with rainbows, though tinged with reds and greys on the outskirts. Such possessive need, Arysa had never experienced- was it hers or Lili's? She bent down and wrapped her arms around the dragon's neck, pressing her forehead against Lilikith's own. "I won't leave you. I promise." Lilikith had summoned courage with her loving, wondrous touch- and now more than ever Arysa knew she had to live, and help others do so as well.
The loss of their sister and fellow Weyrling left them empty with sadness during the Feast, and neither of them could bring themselves to enjoy the celebration. Weyrling training began the day afterwards, each day packed with lessons and training enough to exhaust a girl. Arysa was determined to do her best, and spent a great deal of her free time studying or helping others with their studies. Lilikith, for the most part, was content in basking in sunshine and keeping watch over her clutchmates.
Losing more friends and comrades during the Between lesson brought them even lower, and both Arysa and Lilikith leaned on each other to overcome their grief. There was a strong desire to shoulder personal guilt and accountability (could they have done more? They should have done more!), but it was through the help of the Weyrlingmasters that they managed to get through such a sad part of their training. Lilikith recovered quicker, now reinforcing the pillar that was their shared bond, and Arysa was dragged out of her personal pity party by a fierce and unyielding green. They still had each other, and they still had family. The Weyr was still there, and they needed to stand to protect it.
During their first Fall, Lilikith took a bad score across her chest in an effort to dive and flame Thread another wingmate had missed. The sudden manoeuvre dislocated Arysa's shoulder, and both were reprimanded for their lack of thought and general carelessness. They healed and returned to the Wings quick enough, Lilikith determined to fight with all of her might, and Arysa building up more of her certainty and willpower to keep her independent-minded dragon in check.
Other: Arysa has a gold firelizard named Pyrite. ^^
DRAGON
Name: Lilikith
Age: 1
Color: Green
Size: 26'
Inspiration:
He Mele No Lilo - Disney’s Lilo and Stitch || (written lyric translation)
The name Lilikith is inspired by the first Queen regnant and last sovereign monarch of Hawai’i, Lili’uokalani. She was a fierce and staunch protector of her people, devoted to their welfare and happiness. Queen Lili’uokalani attempted to restore the power of the monarchy and give the economically disenfranchised the ability to vote in Hawai’i, but a coup eventuated in her being deposed. She continued to challenge a heavily patriarchal government long after her arrest.
Physical Description:
A rather round and roly-poly kind of dragon, Lilikith emanates an air of adorableness and cuteness. She'll never be lean and graceful in the air, nor the most acrobatic or quick, but she has greater endurance than some of her green sisters, and is surprisingly adept at swimming.
Personality:
Relaxed to the point of downright laziness, Lilikith is a very chill dragon until the right buttons are pressed, or she is pushed too far, or her loved ones are threatened. She has an extraordinarily hot and volatile temper, and is more than capable of dressing down anyone, regardless of rank. She holds anti-traditionalist views, and genuinely believes every dragon is equal no matter what colour their hide might be. Lilikith cares deeply for her Weyr and family, and will protect them fiercely, with all of her might.
A force to be reckoned with, Lilikith is strong-willed and passionate at her core. Her intensity is greatly tempered by her love for resting, philosophical ponderings and nature, and some of her favourite past-times including sunbathing and swimming. She is very sociable, and enjoys all kinds of company- from human to VTOL to the crankiest of dragon or wher. She is able to see the beauty in most things- save perhaps for pain and death- and has a great respect for the natural world around her. Lilikith is drawn to like-minded fellows in particular, and has a great respect and appreciation for those who treat nature and kin with reverence and kindness.
She is not one for orders, and must be taught obedience and structure so as to fare well in Fall. As a weyrling she will struggle to learn her place in the Wing, but as she gains more experience fighting Fall, she will understand what purpose she serves in the great fight against Thread. Age and maturity will help make her wiser, though nothing replaces a great role model and a disciplined rider. Those who look past her lazy, sassy ways will see great potential and loyalty, and a good leader will inspire her to fight to her very best as well as follow directions.
She dreams of being an auntie, and would love to be around fellow queens and dote upon their children. She also loves young humans too, and would make an excellent Searchdragon due to her sensitivity. Lilikith is occasionally prone to molly-coddling when she gets carried away, but takes requests for space rather well. It’s nothing personal, after all- as long as you come back someday for more… She’ll always be around to welcome you with open wings and headboops.
Though chill and easy-going for the most part, if her precious Ary is threatened, Lilikith won’t hesitate to snap. Her temper is phenomenal, almost as if she goes from sweet to bloodthirsty in a singular heartbeat. She has no qualms causing pain should her Ary be in danger- be it physically or emotionally. Her anger is a terrifying thing to behold.
Positive Trait List: Relaxed, Nurturing, Protective
Negative Trait List: Volatile, Independent, Lazy
Dragon Art or Proof of Obtainment: Disney and Harry Potter NPC contest
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