- Name: Nikrys
Age: 22
Nameday: 3555.04.04
Sex: Female
Sexual Orientation: Situational
Craft: Smithcraft (Whitesmith)
Rank: Journeyman
Location: High Reaches Weyr
Physical Description:
- 6'1"
Long, straight, blond hair with roughly tiered bangs
Pale skin
Hazel eyes
Thin, sharp, graceful
Simple, flowing clothing
A fan of cosmetics, especially those that accentuate her eyes
Personality: While Nikrys is nice enough on a casual level, unless you are in need of her assistance or too interesting to ignore, she'll rarely go out of her way to interact for long. She is sharp in word and deed, always cutting to the point and taking the most direct route if possible, and she dislikes those who stall too much or try to mislead by flavoring their words. Growing up close to Bitra taught her that a dawdler's motivations are always dishonest, and that is something she has carried through to adulthood, even if it's not universally true.
Though she projects an air of distrust herself due to her calculating rationality, Nikrys is lawful to her core, only indulging chaos when those she cares for are unjustly wronged. Even then, Nikrys remains a voice of reason, encouraging others to take the high road as long as it's justifiable. Contrary to her upstanding appearance and demeanor, those who Nikrys regularly speaks to will find that she tends toward obscenity when frustrated, surprised, or even during playful banter. She tells herself if that sort of talk is good enough for her papa and uncles it's good enough for her, but her vulgarity likely also keeps people who might harm her at arm's length, consciously or not.
Positive Trait List: stable, lawful, efficient
Negative Trait List: dismissive, vulgar, calculating
History: Nikrys grew up as heir to Redelha Hold, a minor farming hold two days from Bitra by runner. Her early childhood was merry, Lord Niklas and Lady Ryslin uninterested in children until they conceived one, but doting parents once opportunity knocked. She was relatively sheltered at the start of her life, taking occasional family trips to neighboring holds and learning to read, write, and figure from two of her more studious uncles. Seven of her father's brothers called Redelha home as well, and they were Nikrys's constant companions in those first few turns.
It took until just after Nikrys turned four for her lady mother to voice a conclusion she had been working toward for some time—that her child was not a son, but a daughter. When the idea was presented, little Nikrys was nodding before Ryslin had finished speaking.
"Just like mama."
It was a decision Nikrys would always be grateful her mother had been aware enough to make, though it wasn't initially accepted by everyone in the family. Kaelas, Nikrys's oldest uncle, already resented her for taking his place as heir of the hold, and he took the opportunity to say some hurtful things that Nikrys didn't understand at the time and certainly doesn't remember. He did quickly apologize, but Ryslin has never forgotten and is prone to distrusting her brother-by-marriage to this day.
Overall, this revelation changed little at home. Nikrys had always been interested in her father's smithing and as she grew, she spent more and more time learning the subtleties of shaping tin and mastery of the lathe. She left for Smithcraft Hall at 9, and was a diligent worker throughout her training, even while dealing with the disappointments of puberty. One friend in particular, a Southern Boll girl named Ijira, helped Nikrys extensively during this time, planning outfits that complemented her height all while creating some truly inspirational gatework. Much to Nikrys's relief, modulating her voice came far easier, as she'd had plenty of practice imitating her courtesan-trained mother over the years. She continued to prefer forging intricate locks and buckles, and together the girls walked the tables with top marks. They set out as a team, assuming that locks and gates were in greater demand as a package deal than alone, but their brief partnership came to an end when a search dragon at Crom expressed interest in Nikrys. With a tearful goodbye, she left for High Reaches, too curious to ignore the call.
While she is very excited to see hatchling dragons up close, regardless of whether or not she Impresses, Nikrys is a little nervous about cultivating a whole new circle of acquaintances as a candidate, something she's never been very good at.
Other: As children of neighboring holds, Nikrys and T'rin were once well acquainted, though they haven't seen each other in more than a decade. Unrelated, but she also hates the nickname Nik.
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 the or not? Yes
Do you want them to have a possible Stands Impression? No
---▷ Please keep in mind that Stands Impressions are very rare. This means that not everybody will get an opportunity to have a surprise Impression, and you lower your chances of being picked by a dragonet. Given the character is not ICly an official Candidate, they will need a reason to be at the Weyr of their choice long-term, or at least for every Hatching.
