- Name: Vannek
Age: 23
Nameday: 10.04.3553
Sex: Male
Sexual Orientation: Pansexual
Craft: Smithcraft (Jeweler)
Rank: Journeyman
Location: High Reaches Weyr
Physical Description:
- 6'1"
black hair, shoulder length, loose waves or in a messy ponytail
dark blue eyes, thick lashes
light brown skin
fox-like face
average build
dexterous fingers
dresses simply but well, in a lot of blues and blacks
Personality: From a young age, Vannek has had an interest in the pursuit of perfection, a trait that was honed for years by his exacting career. When he was small, it was amplified through mimicry of his sister's grasping personality, which was fueled by her desire to escape the Hold they were born to, but Vannek had no such objective. Even today, his is a softer, more tolerant thirst for recognition and comfort. He believes he deserves more than life has given him: as a child, he might have had dreams of magically becoming a Lord Holder's heir, today those musings might include Impressing a dragon. He is arrogant and ambitious, more than okay with holding others down to raise his own position if need be, but he has also never been in a rush to reach this ambiguous peak.
This patience also extends to other facets of his life. He takes pride in doing things well, and if that means coddling a teammate to make sure they meet his standards, he will. He has a high tolerance for people who he believes are trying their best, though even the laziest folks he interacts with will get nothing more than smiles and lies. Vannek has watched many people dig their own graves. He can wait for you to do the same. He is rather optimistic and finds a positive attitude easy to summon. All he has to do is remind himself that he cheated death.
He loves his craft more than many things, but these days he works strictly for those who have praised him in the past, creating a feedback loop that has prevented him from making significant improvement since he walked the tables.
Positive Trait List: meticulous, optimistic, patient
Negative Trait List: haughty, lying, power-hungry
History: Twenty-three years ago, Vannek and his twin sister Viana were born to Pavia, a Smithcraft Apprentice. She never shared who their father was, but neither sibling was terribly bothered by the absence of a person they had never met. They were average children, though a little more attention-seeking than most, and they were inseparable until, well, they were separated. Viana had always been a talented singer, and at the age of 8, she was recruited to Harper Hall by one of Pavia's childhood friends.
Vannek remained at Telgar Hold, lonely and directionless for a time in the absence of his sister, but it took less than a year for him to get back on his feet and turn to smithing himself. He'd always had an almost possessive fondness for beautiful things, and between that and his eye for color, the boy branched into Jewelcraft as soon as he was able, rather than tinkering like his mother. One of the more diligent students of his day, Vannek gained a reputation for being less than precious with the trust of others outside the classroom, but not before he had made a name for himself inside of it. He was very good at what he did, and he found a singular joy in creating pieces that his patrons treasured.
The day that Thread returned Vannek was traveling, on the search for a decent place to settle for a while after becoming a Journeyman. He lost nearly everyone he had ever known back home including his mother, and in the wake of that tragedy, he couldn't help but change. While he did become more tolerant, his patience with others seemingly legendary, he also endeavored to keep them at arm's length, holding himself apart so that he can't be hurt again. The only person he is close to is his sister who he communicates with daily via firelizard.
He was very surprised to be Searched for Anakumath's clutch, since riding a dragon was never a goal he had considered, but in the weeks since his arrival at High Reaches, he has warmed to the idea considerably. What better way to deal with Pavia's death than to flame her killer out of the sky?
Other: Vannek has four very well trained flits. He obtained them by paying a decent amount to attend several 'hatchings' and get first pick of the firelizards that resulted. That way, he got to choose the ones he found the most aesthetically pleasing rather than his companions being left to chance.
Pebble, Scheme, Gem, Pepper
by pach, meep, andranis, meep
Candidate Specific Questions
- Do you want them to have an official Search RP? No
Do you understand they will age every passing year regardless if you're there to RP them or not? Yes
Do you want them to have a possible Stands Impression? No
