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 Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2020 1:56 am
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Name: G'ren
Age: 22
Nameday: 3554.09.18
Sex: Male
Sexual Orientation: Bisexual
Weyr: Western Weyr
Rider Rank: Wingrider
Previous Rank/Craft: Apprentice Smith
Physical Description:
Somewhat thin and relatively reedy, G'ren definitely isn't of the muscular sort. He stands at roughly 5'11", and is overall well-proportioned, if not a bit underweight for his age. He has shaggy black hair that tumbles into his gray eyes a lot, the medium-length tangle of bedhead making it very hard to see much of what's under there; he's taken to pinning it up when he has work to do, but isn't particularly skilled at making that placement look good. He's got a long scar slanting across his neck, and he covers it up regardless of the weather or temperature.
While he's lanky, G'ren does still have plenty of muscles to him, given all his training and work as a rider; having Impressed just after the return of Thread only made it clear to him that he had to push himself so much harder, and he's taken to that challenge well. He's not particularly pale anymore, having had plenty of Turns under the Western sun to take that out of him, and has developed a decent smattering of freckles over just about all of himself.
Personality:
A rather outgoing young man, G'ren is somewhat of a contradiction all the same--he'd much rather stay out of the limelight properly for fear of getting any additional scrutiny, but he absolutely loves it when he's in it. He's particular about his own comfort, and is much more inclined to handle things on his own terms than what may necessarily be the norm--while things still will get done to the same degree, G'ren knows full well that he may not be doing them 'correctly' as far as some are concerned. He tends to think outside of the box for solutions to problems, and is rather creative and resourceful when left to his own devices. While he might gripe a bit if made to conform to others' plans, he'll still put his everything into them, knowing his place as a part of the support system of the Weyr.
He's generally laid back and is a great listener, genuinely enjoying supporting others when they need it. G'ren is solid and honest, with a fine work ethic and a strong sense of duty that makes him a rather dependable rider. He's plenty capable in social settings, but sometimes he fails to see the delicacy of a situation, and will speak without thinking almost on reflex. G'ren is somewhat oblivious to the feelings of others, but he'll try his best to be considerate--that is, if he actually manages to pick up on what those around him are feeling at the time. More often than not, he notices just a little too late, and has to do his best to pull himself out of the hole he's just dug. He isn't easily angered, but prefers to respond with more subtle, passive-aggressive forms of retaliation than any kind of outright resistance. If he doesn't like someone, it's entirely likely that he'll disagree with them simply on 'principle,' even if he has plenty of reasons to go along with what they're saying. Fortunately enough, his insistence on working himself to the bone for the sake of the Weyr will often override this.
Positive Trait List: Confident, supportive, creative.
Negative Trait List: Blunt, oblivious, contrary.
History:
The son of a Greenrider and her Smith husband, Gylren grew up in a comfortable home somewhat outside of Western Hold. His mother had left the Weyr not long after Impressing, taking advantage of the freedom afforded by the lack of Threadfall to try and explore Pern--in the process, she found Vergyl, and settled down to make a family. While her son was always enamored by her Green, Gylren was never quite convinced that he'd become a rider himself; the most he aspired to was having his own firelizard, and he reasoned that would be enough for him.
As he grew, Gylren found himself to be a surprisingly popular young man, making friends easily--the problem was that not all of his friends were of the best sort, and he hadn't noticed until it was too late. After being caught up in a brawl involving a few of these unsavory individuals, Gylren had been caught in the crossfire, his throat cut; it was a miracle that he didn't die outright, but it became clear that his voice would never be the same. Following his recovery, he became much more cognizant of those around him, and put up a few more walls to protect himself. He became somewhat more withdrawn, but things hadn't changed that much--until the ancient enemy decimated Pern again, giving him a brand new fear. The return of Threadfall terrified him, particularly when his mother rejoined Western to fight it--he remained with his father, although they moved into Western Hold proper in order to better protect themselves.
With Thread back in the skies, riders and Candidates were more important than ever. Despite his father's protests, Gylren readily accepted the offer of a Searchrider to go to Western and stand for their next clutches; even in spite of his fear, he couldn't just sit idly by and wait for someone else to come and protect him. He thought of it as honoring his mother, following in her footsteps to try and become a rider; and indeed he did. He Impressed his Brown with both of his parents in attendance in the Stands, proud to watch him in spite of their own nerves.
His Impression would be one of the last times Gylren saw his mother. Both her and her Green were felled by threadfall a little under a month later, leaving a ragged hole in their family that they couldn't hope to fill.
Vergyl regretted allowing Gylren--now G'ren--to become a Candidate, but it was far too late to take back his approval now. With Sharmanyth at his side, G'ren trained and trained, desperate to be enough--when they got their chance, they fought as hard as they could, wanting nothing more than to do their Weyr proud.
Since then, G'ren's fierceness has cooled somewhat, coalescing into more of a quiet determination. He remains just as ready to burn thread as ever, but fighting in enough falls has seen many of his comrades downed; with the weight of experience on his shoulders, he's cautious, but not terrified anymore. Western Weyr is his home, and he intends to protect it.
Other: G'ren has a notable rasp to his voice that he's rather self-conscious about, and he tends to rely more on Sharmanyth for communication when he's feeling particularly touchy about it.
DRAGON
Name: Sharmanyth
Age: 6
Color: Brown
Size: 81'
Physical Description:
A lean and surprisingly svelte dragon for his size, Sharmanyth is a far cry from some of the more musclebound examples of his color, and appears far more willowy than is typical of a Brown. He has long legs, a whip-thin tail, and an equally long snout that ends in a sharp point, giving him a distinctive side profile. He's not built for endurance, even though he has plenty of that--instead, he seems to have been designed for speed and agility, and is capable of some rather fancy flying when he's in the right mood.
Personality:
Sharmanyth is a very mild-mannered brown, spending much of his time out of the limelight. He is the type that others can easily forget simply because he rarely does things that are bizarre or out of line, instead following the rules and keeping his head down almost out of a sense of duty--the fact that he simply does not desire extravagant amounts attention in the first place is something he isn't as likely to express. Those who do know him well, however, find that he is a very gracious, intelligent dragon who keeps his thoughts to himself in an effort to let others do as they please. Interrupting others or forcing his way into things just won't do for this Brown, and he will always wait patiently for his turn in anything, whether it's waiting for food or a chance to shine. A people pleaser? Perhaps. Sharmanyth just honestly seems to take everything one day at a time, in no hurry to do much of anything.
Worth noting is that Sharmanyth is not a dragon without drive--it isn't that he has no goals or ambition, only that he progresses at his own pace. His color dictates how far he can go in his mind, in spite of Western's far more lenient approach to such things, and he has no desire to strive above what he feels is his place and prove himself 'worthy' of anything more than that. As far as he's concerned, everything he has he has earned, and there's no need to rush off without appreciating his own skill set. He is firm in his own worth, and has had little issue in impressing that same sense of surety onto his rider as well. Together, they will be valuable members of the Weyr even if they are not famed or remembered. Someone has to do the regular, thankless work, and Sharmanyth willingly shoulders his burdens and works hard no matter what. He is a dragon that can be counted on, even at the worst of times, to be loyal to His and his Weyr.
Despite his mellowness, there are certain things that he will always have some trouble with. G'ren has had a hard time getting him to adjust to flits and small children, as their sudden movements quickly proved to be unexpectedly distracting for Sharmanyth. Though he would never snap at a child, he may confuse flits with food and take a snap at them when they fly too close to his face. Now that he's older, he's found himself to be quite good at hunting on the ground despite his size, and he genuinely loves chasing after herdbeasts on foot.
The thrill of the chase also extends to Flights, and this brown will chase anything that catches his attention. Losing, however, won't bother him much, as he enjoys the flying more than the aftermath. He's simply here to have a good time, and he wants nothing more than for everyone involved to enjoy themselves as much as he did.
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2020 12:45 pm
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