Post by Lark on Jul 10, 2011 22:32:42 GMT -5
Name Akilu
Pronunciation Ah-key-loo
Age 21 turns
Season Born in Spring
Gender Female
Sexuality Heterosexual
Appearance
Akilu in a word can be described as "ethreal." She has a strange beauty to her, something intriguing and strange. Or so she has been told. With a heart shaped face that is adorned with high cheek bones and thin. arched 'brows, she has a decent skull. Her skin is a milk and honey white, the slightest of golden hues can be found when she's spent time in the sun, though it never gets incredibly tanned. Her eyes are a dark, faded blue color. Some say they are brown at times if she's farther away. However when she wears blues or is closer to you it becomes much more obvious.
With long, dark hair that tumbles down in soft waves, Akilu is every bit a holdbred girl in manner and looks. She holds herself with a strict dignity while around the Lords and Ladies. However, when it is the other drudges, she will become much more relaxed. The young woman is even known to have more of a "skip" in her step and dance a bit while walking. This all leaves in a forced mode of submission though when it needs to. She has a habit of not meeting another's eyes, and now as a candidate has to learn to break that habit.
Her form is slim and wiry, with a smaller bust and taller body. She's about 5 foot 10, and can be akward about her hieght at times. When this happens she'll slouch a bit more than she means to and tucks her arms in at her sides or around her waist. Generally she wears some sort of dress-like tunic, however they are not made of nice fabrics. Instead they are durable and often patched. When she has to she'll also wear work pants and blouses; this has happened more often since becoming a drudge.
Akilu's voice has been described as soft, and almost sultry in some ways. It can be difficult to hear over others, though that isn't usually a problem. Simply this is because people enjoy her voice generally, though not always. She has a habit of pulling on her hair and messing with the front bangs as well. Whenever she notices she's doing this, Akilu will stand or sit straighter as if she's been scolded. Her hands are slim and sure in the tasks she does, though she has been known to get shaky around blood. She has even fiented a few times whenever she's seen it.
Personality
Gentle, Timid, Sweet, Loving, Poised, Proper, Sense of morals, Adventurous, Has been pushed to her limits before/causes rebellion, calm, sensable, rational
Akilu is always known first for her gentle heart. She wants to help others and please them, sometimes taking this to a fault. The young woman isn't one to hide her feelings much thinking it's improper and a lie to others. Because of this her heart tends to be worn on her sleeve. Others see it and do what they will; she's been hurt often, but still never has learned. Besides this Akilu is also timid. She doesn't want to be overly forward and thus worries constantly if she's pushing too hard. To be careful with this she normally becomes to soft and a push-over at times.
This doesn't mean that she isn't capable of her own actions and opinions though. On the contrary she yearns to act on her thoughts. Years of learning to stay subdued though weaken her resolve. Akilu is a loving soul though and would try and do anything, often no matter the consequence, to make someone else happy and well. In stressful situations is where the young woman's true personality reveals itself. While others may panic and worry, she'll step forward calmly and think things through. Rationality is her friend at all times.
Even if she's giving an order, something she isn't entirely used to, it is in a soft and poised voice. Akilu tries to remain proper in all situations and live by the rules that have goverened over her all her life. However, after so much pressure and strict hold, it isn't a surprise that Akilu has rebelled in small ways. One instance is that though she was turned down as a healer, and her caretakers told her to forget the lessons she learned, she still tried to gain more knowledge. When her caretakers found this out they forbade her to go out for a fortnight to teach her a lesson. That very evening she slipped out her window and sat on the beach to watch the sun set and the dragons practice overhead.
Family (if any)
Anita, Healer (Mother)
Zorkilu, Lord Holder's 4th son (Father)
Zahille, Rider at Southern Weyr (Uncle, father's side)
Zoranille, Rider at Southern Weyr (Younger Sister)
Location Apolla Hold, comes to Trelis for candidacy
Rank Healer Apprentice-Drudge-Dragon Candidate
History
Parents:
Akilu's parents met at a young age. Her mother was a holdbred girl at Apolla, and her father was the 4th son of the Lord Holder there. They grew up together, and it was no wonder that even after her mother became a fully fledged healer she chose to marry Akilu's father. It wasn't long after that they had a baby girl, Akilu, then another they named Zoranille 4 turns later.
Childhood:
Growing up was simple enough for Akilu. She has a free-reign of the hold, or so she liked to think. The rebellious, free girl and her younger sister were much the same and soon the harpers at the Hold that taught them became worried. For girls of their stature and breed they were acting like weyrbrats! Teaching them firm lessons in etiquette was tedious work, but slowly Akilu and Zora learned. Akilu was the one surprisingly though that succumbed finally. Zora refused to and was sent away to live with her uncle in Southern Weyr.
Akilu hated her parents for this, but she had been taught so firmly now to not speak out. As she continued to grow up she tried to do anything she could to rebel in her own small ways. If she was sent to bed without dinner, she'd steal a bit of bread. If she was locked in her room, she'd sneak out of her window to sit on the beach. Time went on and when she was 10 turns old, two turns after Zora had been sent away, she was entered into Apprenticeship in the Healer Halls.
Healer Training:
Luckily for her she didn't have to leave Apolla since there was a Hall right there, but that also meant that her parents would still be watching her like a huntyre. Lesson after lesson went by and Akilu seemed to excell in stressful situations and memorizing details. Then came the real work and the first sight of blood sent her into darkness. After multiple mistakes like this the Hall dismissed the young girl. It was around this time that she also met a boy that fancied her. He was a drudge though, and her parents did anything but approve.
She didn't care though! She wanted to be with him, and she thought herself in love at the tender age of 16 turns. Having been out of her apprenticeship for a while now, Akilu knew that her parents would marry her away soon enough. Time for one last rebellion to take place. She snuck away with the boy for a night of passion. She never expected that anyone would find out, but it was impossible to hide a child growing in her body. Dissapointed in their daughter, the one who they thought would be perfect after their younger child had impressed to a dragon, they dissowned Akilu.
Drudge:
That left Akilu to work instead as a drudge in Apolla. Her child died shortly after its first few months, and the young woman was horrified and distraught. Time seeped on though and she worked hard to forget her pain. It wasn't until a trader family came through again that she started to wake up from her "sleep." A redheaded girl came rushing into her life and reminded her once again of how she used to be with her sister as children. Life creeped into Akilu's body after living so dead for turns. She was 20 now, and it had been two and half turns since the death of her child. It was fresh, but this new friendship with Saka had revived her enough to really grasp onto life again. This time she held on tight.
Candidate:
It was around this time, shortly after Loraketh's first hatching, that a brown rider came to Apolla. It wasn't a surprising thing really. After Sahelli's death the Weyr was probably finding it harder to get willing candidates for a place ruled by such young hands. The young woman wasn't surprised either in the least when her friend Sakalas was chosen to be a candidate. She was taken aback though when the rider searched her as well. Now she waits for the next clutch to be laid and see what fate decides. She's at the older end of the candidates' spectrum, but she does have rider blood in her. It runs in her uncle and her sister, and perhaps herself as well.
When the hatching finally occured, she never dared to think she'd actually impress though. She was beginning to think it was just a pipe dream to keep her away from her darker thoughts..then Lorendyth came into her life...
The green hatchling had paused in her search for a moment when it became obvious the blue had found his rider, but her own insistent hunger drove her to continue looking through the candidates. She passed one girl, then another, until finally she came to Akilu. As soon as her eyes locked on the girl, she crooned happily and butted her head against her chosen's side.
Akilu, there you are, Mine! I am Lorendyth, and I am your green. More importantly at the moment, I am very hungry. Now that my brother and I have found our riders, why don't we get something to eat? She ended the question with a small whine of impatience as her eyes whirled gently.
Akilu, there you are, Mine! I am Lorendyth, and I am your green. More importantly at the moment, I am very hungry. Now that my brother and I have found our riders, why don't we get something to eat?
That was the moment when Akilu's life changed. She had been watching the eggs crack and rock, not thinking of the fact that one might actually choose her. The older candidate was more concerned about watching her younger friend. She didn't want Saka to get harmed after all. So, when the blue and green hatched, she only watched as the green led the blue around and past the females.
She noted how the pretty male stopped at Akira, the blue obviously impressing. Then the green continued, and her head bumped into her side. Akilu gasped slightly as every emotion possible filled her mind, her green Lorendyth waiting for the initial shock to end. Tilting her head to the side, the green crooned and nudged Akilu again. The young woman kept staring, both not sure what to do with the other. It was at that moment that some instinct in her, something she hadn't felt for a while, was invoked. A motherly instinct.
"Of course you'll get food Lorendyth. My beautiful, wonderful green Lorendyth." The green crooned, happily waving her tail from one side to another. Placing a gentle hand on the green's well muscled shoulder, Akilu marveled at the soft texture beneath the egg goop. You will get that off of me won't you Mine? It's...not very nice. Honestly it's gross...yeah, it's just gross. Food first though, then maybe we can see the others as they impress?
"Don't worry sweet one, we'll get it off of you. You'll look so clean and beautiful when I'm done." The hatchling warbled, delight found in her swirling blue, green eyes. Moving along with Hers, Lorendyth looked back at the Gold Egg that had started to shake slightly. Crooning with a sly smile, the green paused for a moment. I am better than she is, am I not Mine? She's just a Queen; just a female used for clutching more of my own color. There's no other use for her, now is there? Lorendyth hissed softly, but it was a happy sound.
Akilu widened her eyes at the dragonet's thoughts, but her love for her new bonded took over any surprise. "Of course you're better, but they're definitely needed love. Just as you are. No one is better than the other." Her green snorted at that, slashing her tail in the air. Hers was so very wrong about that. Smirking to herself slightly, Lorendyth glanced at the Gold egg once more. Oh yes, Hers was wrong. Turning back to the blue that had impressed, Lorendyth crooned, a sweet and innocent sound. Oh BrotherMine! You found Yours as well. Oh, lovely Ours! Isn't this just wonderful?
Akilu, there you are, Mine! I am Lorendyth, and I am your green. More importantly at the moment, I am very hungry. Now that my brother and I have found our riders, why don't we get something to eat? She ended the question with a small whine of impatience as her eyes whirled gently.
Akilu, there you are, Mine! I am Lorendyth, and I am your green. More importantly at the moment, I am very hungry. Now that my brother and I have found our riders, why don't we get something to eat?
That was the moment when Akilu's life changed. She had been watching the eggs crack and rock, not thinking of the fact that one might actually choose her. The older candidate was more concerned about watching her younger friend. She didn't want Saka to get harmed after all. So, when the blue and green hatched, she only watched as the green led the blue around and past the females.
She noted how the pretty male stopped at Akira, the blue obviously impressing. Then the green continued, and her head bumped into her side. Akilu gasped slightly as every emotion possible filled her mind, her green Lorendyth waiting for the initial shock to end. Tilting her head to the side, the green crooned and nudged Akilu again. The young woman kept staring, both not sure what to do with the other. It was at that moment that some instinct in her, something she hadn't felt for a while, was invoked. A motherly instinct.
"Of course you'll get food Lorendyth. My beautiful, wonderful green Lorendyth." The green crooned, happily waving her tail from one side to another. Placing a gentle hand on the green's well muscled shoulder, Akilu marveled at the soft texture beneath the egg goop. You will get that off of me won't you Mine? It's...not very nice. Honestly it's gross...yeah, it's just gross. Food first though, then maybe we can see the others as they impress?
"Don't worry sweet one, we'll get it off of you. You'll look so clean and beautiful when I'm done." The hatchling warbled, delight found in her swirling blue, green eyes. Moving along with Hers, Lorendyth looked back at the Gold Egg that had started to shake slightly. Crooning with a sly smile, the green paused for a moment. I am better than she is, am I not Mine? She's just a Queen; just a female used for clutching more of my own color. There's no other use for her, now is there? Lorendyth hissed softly, but it was a happy sound.
Akilu widened her eyes at the dragonet's thoughts, but her love for her new bonded took over any surprise. "Of course you're better, but they're definitely needed love. Just as you are. No one is better than the other." Her green snorted at that, slashing her tail in the air. Hers was so very wrong about that. Smirking to herself slightly, Lorendyth glanced at the Gold egg once more. Oh yes, Hers was wrong. Turning back to the blue that had impressed, Lorendyth crooned, a sweet and innocent sound. Oh BrotherMine! You found Yours as well. Oh, lovely Ours! Isn't this just wonderful?
Since, Lorendyth and Akilu have played a careful game of cat and mouse. Akilu is constantly fooled or ignoring the fact that her green is less than nice. However, somewhere down the road it's possible that she may get smart on what is going on. In terms of the events at the weyr, Lorendyth has become more involved then Akilu has. With the aid of her garnet brother and topaz sister, Lorendyth has tried to sabatoge the southern riders.
When the combined efforts of dragons and riders alike worked to run Ar'rex off, Lorendyth felt a job well done. Now they wait for the next parts of their training to come.
Lorendyth:
21 feet at full growth
Egg: Fallen Leaves
Impressed to: Akilu
Personality: Witty, silver-tongued, clever, likes to be around others, quick learner, romantic
Appearance: slender limbs with powerful shoulders and hindquarters. Hide is a very dark green, except for the underside of her neck, belly, and tail, which is a much lighter shade of green.
Craft Ex. Healer
Ranking Apprentice
Strengths Good in stressful situations, Understanding of anatomy
Weaknesses Fiented at blood, can't stand to see pain *excused from training(
Pets
Lark's Eclipse Kitten
Size at Full Growth: 1 foot 5 inches
Description: this little female is about average size, especially compared to others of the litter. She is a pale gray with white and some slightly darker gray markings. She is decidedly calm and not bothered by the world around her, though she does show a healthy dose of curiosity.
Name Rayne
Pronunciation rain
Age newly hatched
Type firelizard
Rank Blue
Size
Color Codes
Personality/Appearance
Blue, Mellow, Hukuna, Matata Egg WIP
