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North: Early Autumn| South: Early Spring 13.4 to 21.0 C | 13.8 C to 25.6 C Following the disastrous fires (sometime in around the 28th of Month 08), Ista Isle has found itself suddenly in the midst of constant rain; not enough to flood, but a steady, dreary downfall that seems to only take a time out for a couple of hours here and there, before coming back again. Its cast the entire sooty Isle into a sombre and depressed mood. Alongside the rain, the weather is muggy and while not hot, is not particularly cool, either. The rest of Northern Pern is getting their usual weather, though they, too, have been called to action following the wildfires that savaged Ista. Many individuals who called Ista Island home have been relocated not just to Ista Weyr, Ista Hold or Sea Cliff Hold, but also to other areas of Pern, whether with family or friends. The Red Star can be seen by those who choose to see it, causing no shortage of whispers that Thread will return - and just as much dismissal from those who do not believe. After all, it's been so long, surely it is no longer a threat! Weyrleaders are, regardless, beginning to put together wings in their Weyrs, if only to keep troublesome and bored riders busy. North: Late Summer | South: Late Winter 17.4 to 25.5 C | 10.8 C to 23.2 C Ista is still unseasonably warm - 37 to 45 C - has resulted in an incredibly dry summer, with little to no rain. This was climaxed by a dry thunderstorm, the results of which caused three fires to start across the Island on the 24.07.739 in the early morning hours. While the results of this are yet to be played out, the events will no doubt leave more than just the scarring of the land. The rest of Northern Pern is getting their usual weather, though they, too, have been called to action following the wildfires that savaged Ista. Many individuals who called Ista Island home have been relocated not just to Ista Weyr, Ista Hold or Sea Cliff Hold, but also to other areas of Pern, whether with family or friends. The Red Star can be seen by those who choose to see it, causing no shortage of whispers that Thread will return - and just as much dismissal from those who do not believe. After all, it's been so long, surely it is no longer a threat! Weyrleaders are, regardless, beginning to put together wings in their Weyrs, if only to keep troublesome and bored riders busy. North: Mid Summer | South: Mid Winter 18.0 to 26.6 C | 10.2 C to 21.9 C Ista is still unseasonably warm, with average weather being in the 37 to 45 C range, making it now a more than slightly undesirable escape for the rest of the Northern population from the more enjoyable early summer weather. There has been very little in the way of rain, though the coastal areas are no stranger to the salty wind. Ista's limited farmlands and fields are dry and dusty, with golden straw instead of grass where there is any growth at all. Meanwhile, the rest of the Northern areas are still getting a lot of evening rain and the occasional thunderstorms, which cools down the populus and allows them to sleep easily without sweating their brains out like the Istans. The Red Star can be seen by those who choose to see it, causing no shortage of whispers that Thread will return - and just as much dismissal from those who do not believe. After all, it's been so long, surely it is no longer a threat! Weyrleaders are, regardless, beginning to put together wings in their Weyrs, if only to keep troublesome and bored riders busy. North: Early Summer | South: Early Winter 14.9 C to 23.8 C | 11.8 C to 21.9 C Ista is still unseasonably warm, with average weather being in the 37 to 45 C range, making it now a more than slightly undesirable escape for the rest of the Northern population from the more enjoyable early summer weather. There has been very little in the way of rain, though the coastal areas are no stranger to the salty wind. Ista's limited farmlands and fields are dry and dusty, with golden straw instead of grass where there is any growth at all. Meanwhile, the rest of the Northern areas are still getting a lot of evening rain and the occasional thunderstorms, which cools down the populus and allows them to sleep easily without sweating their brains out like the Istans. The Red Star can be seen by those who choose to see it, causing no shortage of whispers that Thread will return - and just as much dismissal from those who do not believe. After all, it's been so long, surely it is no longer a threat! Weyrleaders are, regardless, beginning to put together wings in their Weyrs, if only to keep troublesome and bored riders busy. North: Late Spring | South: Late Autumn 9.9 C to 18.4 C | 13.7 C to 24.5 C Ista is still unseasonably warm, with average weather being in the 32 to 40 C range, making it a highly desirable escape for the rest of the Northern population from the chilly mid-spring weather. There has been very little in the way of rain, though the coastal areas are no stranger to the salty wind. Meanwhile, the rest of the Northern areas are getting a lot of rain, thunderstorms, and cloudy days. Grass is growing, flowers flowering, and baby animals popping up all over the place! Yay spring! The Red Star can be seen by those who choose to see it, causing no shortage of whispers that Thread will return - and just as much dismissal from those who do not believe. After all, it's been so long, surely it is no longer a threat! Weyrleaders are, regardless, beginning to put together wings in their Weyrs, if only to keep troublesome and bored riders busy. North: Mid Spring | South: Mid Autumn 4.1 C to 11.5 C | 10.0 C to 27.4 C Ista is still unseasonably warm, with average weather being in the high 20s to low 30s C, making it a highly desirable escape for the rest of the Northern population from the chilly mid-spring weather. There has been very little in the way of rain, though the coastal areas are no stranger to the salty wind. Meanwhile, the rest of the Northern areas are getting a lot of rain, thunderstorms, and cloudy days. Grass is growing, flowers flowering, and baby animals popping up all over the place! Yay spring! The Red Star can be seen by those who choose to see it, causing no shortage of whispers that Thread will return - and just as much dismissal from those who do not believe. After all, it's been so long, surely it is no longer a threat! Weyrleaders are, regardless, beginning to put together wings in their Weyrs, if only to keep troublesome and bored riders busy. North: Early Spring | South: Early Autumn −1.9 C to 4.7 C | 20.0 C to 29.0 Spring has sprung, with the snow slowly melting in much of the North, creating mushy grounds and greyish, icy snow piles that are doing their best to melt. In comparison, Ista finds itself uncommonly warm (~12C / 53.6) and many people who can find rides are making their way to the Island to spend some time in warmth and sunshine, away from the lingering touch of winter. Katila is beginning to cool down to more reasonable temperature, but is no less muggy and uncomfortable to those who are not used to the seasons. It is still a good place to escape to when seeking a warm day or a nice swim at the lake, though. The Red Star can be seen by those who choose to see it, causing no shortage of whispers that Thread will return - and just as much dismissal from those who do not believe. After all, it's been so long, surely it is no longer a threat! Weyrleaders are, regardless, beginning to put together wings in their Weyrs, if only to keep troublesome and bored riders busy. North: Late Winter | South: Late Summer −5.6 C to 0.4 C | 21.3 C to 30.0 The late-season weather is settling, with much of the Northern hemisphere coated in snow (the exception being the much warmer Ista region) while Katila remains humid and sweltering in the height of Summer. The Red Star can be seen by those who choose to see it, causing no shortage of whispers that Thread will return - and just as much dismissal from those who do not believe. After all, it's been so long, surely it is no longer a threat! Weyrleaders are, regardless, beginning to put together wings in their Weyrs, if only to keep troublesome and bored riders busy. North: Mid Winter | South: Mid Summer −6.7 C to −0.7 C | 21.5 C to 30.3 C Gold Nadioth of Vaeyla, of Ista's flight was won by bronze Rhezalth of N'mor. You can view the Flight Thread here! Gold Aradissicath of Fort has brought about a clutch of [TBA] eggs! The proud mother is jealously guarding the Sands from her fellow gold, and keeping her mate on his toes! The cautious are able to catch a glance, but best not be caught! The Red Star can be seen by those who choose to see it, causing no shortage of whispers that Thread will return - and just as much dismissal from those who do not believe. After all, it's been so long, surely it is no longer a threat! Weyrleaders are, regardless, beginning to put together wings in their Weyrs, if only to keep troublesome and bored riders busy. North: Early Winter | South: Early Summer −3.1 C to 2.1 C | 20.4 C to 29.4 C Gold Nadioth of Ista is set to take flight this month (though it'll be a surprise IC), while gold Aradissicath is preparing to take full command of the Fort Hatching Grounds as she lays her Clutch early in the month. The Red Star can be seen by those who choose to see it, causing no shortage of whispers that Thread will return - and just as much dismissal from those who do not believe. After all, it's been so long, surely it is no longer a threat! Weyrleaders are, regardless, beginning to put together wings in their Weyrs, if only to keep troublesome and bored riders busy. North: Late Autumn | South: Late Spring Autumn is coming to an end, with the days slowly becoming shorter still, with early nights and late mornings. The temperature is getting very cool, with jackets being more required, but it has yet to actually snow. Despite this, it is often raining and miserable. The Southern contient is in full bloom, with flowers coming to life in the grasses and on the trees. The skies are bright blue with fluffy clouds, and occassional sunshowers bringing a dampness to the day. The nights are still crisp, but not cold. The ground is starting to dry up as water is absorbed by the blooming flora. North: Mid Autumn | South: Mid Spring Autumn is in full tilt, with the leaves a shocking array of orange and red, and more of them on the ground than on the trees. The skies are often a clear and crisp blue, with a cool breeze flowing, shifting the leaves and sending them scattering. Rain is not common, but when it does roll in the skies are dark like night come early, and thunderstorms are not uncommon, though they don't last for long and the amount of rain that falls isn't too heavy. The Southern contient is in full bloom, with flowers coming to life in the grasses and on the trees. The skies are bright blue with fluffy clouds, and occassional sunshowers bringing a dampness to the day. The nights are still crisp, but not cold. The ground is starting to dry up as water is absorbed by the blooming flora. North: Start Autumn | South: Start Spring Nothern regions are entering into Autumn, with the trees beginning to change to their reds and oranges, while the air is beginning to feel more crips. There are still more warm days than cool, and the nights are mostly warm enough for light bedding still. Rain has faded away and most days are clear and bright. The Southern contient finds itself heading into spring, with rain and flowers vying for attention. The ground is often muddy and squishy, while the skies are either bright and blue, or overcast wtih fluffy clouds. North: End Summer | South: End Winter Summer is winding to an end in the Northern hemisphere, with the weather slowly cooling and the trees beginning to turn their leaves. The days are still long and bright, but the sun is beginning to lose some of its strength. The coastal Weyrs are falling victim to coastal storms, strong winds and heavy rains with thunder and lightening. The more inbound Weyrs and Holds find themselves drier, not getting nearly as much rain or storms, they find themselves on the end of a long drought. North: Mid Summer | South: Mid Winter Summer is in full spring in the Nothern hemisphere, with the bulk of each day being unbearbly hot, followed by vicious thunderstorms and heavy humidity in the evenings and at night. The coastal areas are experiencing monsoon like weather, and spend a lot of their time locked away in Hold, Hall or Weyr. The more inner locations find themselves faced with more dry heat during the day, and horrible humidity in the evening and at night while the thunderstorms rage. |
This month’s riveting event is ‘Seas of Fun’, in honour of International Pirate’s Day! After all the drama with the fires, we expect that taking to the sea (or lake, river, pond, etc) would be a very relaxing way to spend some downtime for many dragonriders and Holderfolk alike! In preparation for October, the even is “Memories of the Past”, which we hope will be a fun way to explore your character’s past, either in solo posts or threads, as inner monolog or as back posting! How you choose to partake is entirely up to you! October will also see our next PC HATCHING! In order to have your Candidate qualify for Impression, they must have no less than 20 posts! There are lots of characters floating around who would be more than happy to help your Candidate breech that count! Don’t forget to also UPDATE YOUR APPLICATIONS where applicable, or make sure it is submitted at all! We can’t Impress your character if we don’t know what they should be getting! As always, be sure to submit your threads to the IC RP Timeline submission thread, so they can be added to the list! While you’re at it, remember to submit your favourite quotes – from your character’s or others! – to the Quote Submission Thread! We want to see some recent quotes thrown in with our old ones! If you haven't already, please drop by the Dragonrider Weyr Allocations thread, and let us know where your dragonriders call home. We are hoping to set up Wings across the three PC Weyrs over the next month or so, and your assistance is much appreciated! As a result, we will be looking for Wingleaders, Wingseconds, and of course Candidates for the clutches we have scheduled for this year! Okay. So moving on! This month sees us (hopefully) wrapping up the Camp Kink event! Who doesn’t love an abundance of young adults exploring their sexuality without restraint? Its been a hell of a fun ride (haha get it?) so far! Can’t wait to see what the grapevine makes of it when words gets out … haha! On a more serious note, this month will see us engaging in the Istan Wildfires! This event is a free for all! Feel free to have your characters interact with the event in any way you feel is suitable! There is a lot of room here for personal dramas, trouble making, hero worshiping, etcetera! We really want to see how characters interact with, and dictate, the outcome of the event! Those of you who are intersted, please take part in a discussion about the Plot for opening up the Healer Hall! You can find it [here]. As always, be sure to submit your threads to the IC RP Timeline submission thread, so they can be added to the list! While you’re at it, remember to submit your favourite quotes – from your character’s or others! – to the Quote Submission Thread! We want to see some recent quotes thrown in with our old ones! If you haven't already, please drop by the Dragonrider Weyr Allocations thread, and let us know where your dragonriders call home. We are hoping to set up Wings across the three PC Weyrs over the next month or so, and your assistance is much appreciated! As a result, we will be looking for Wingleaders, Wingseconds, and of course Candidates for the clutches we have scheduled for this year! This month also saw Gold Bedith of Mulrissa take to the skies! She was won by young Syrendryth of T'ryn! Congrats, and may your Hatching be less dramatic than the last one! The Hatching will take place in October so you have a lot of time to get Candidates created, approved, and posting up a storm! Those of you who are intersted, please take part in a discussion about the Plot for opening up the Healer Hall! You can find it [here]. As always, be sure to submit your threads to the IC RP Timeline submission thread, so they can be added to the list! While you’re at it, remember to submit your favourite quotes – from your character’s or others! – to the Quote Submission Thread! We want to see some recent quotes thrown in with our old ones! If you haven't already, please drop by the Dragonrider Weyr Allocations thread, and let us know where your dragonriders call home. We are hoping to set up Wings across the three PC Weyrs over the next month or so, and your assistance is much appreciated! As a result, we will be looking for Wingleaders, Wingseconds, and of course Candidates for the clutches we have scheduled for this year! As always, be sure to submit your threads to the IC RP Timeline submission thread, so they can be added to the list! While you’re at it, remember to submit your favourite quotes – from your character’s or others! – to the Quote Submission Thread! We want to see some recent quotes thrown in with our old ones! If you haven't already, please drop by the Dragonrider Weyr Allocations thread, and let us know where your dragonriders call home. We are hoping to set up Wings across the three PC Weyrs over the next month or so, and your assistance is much appreciated! As a result, we will be looking for Wingleaders, Wingseconds, and of course Candidates for the clutches we have scheduled for this year! In the meantime, gold Okalinath of Kahleena has taken to the skies! You can find her Flight thread taking place on the 4th, here Currently, there is no planned winner, so be sure to throw your bronzes and browns her way! They do not need to be natives to Telgar Weyr to participate! As always, be sure to submit your threads to the IC RP Timeline submission thread, so they can be added to the list! While you’re at it, remember to submit your favourite quotes – from your character’s or others! – to the Quote Submission Thread! We want to see some recent quotes thrown in with our old ones! If you haven't already, please drop by the Dragonrider Weyr Allocations thread, and let us know where your dragonriders call home. We are hoping to set up Wings across the three PC Weyrs over the next month or so, and your assistance is much appreciated! As a result, we will be looking for Wingleaders, Wingseconds, and of course Candidates for the clutches we have scheduled for this year! Unfortunately, this month we don’t have any events set up, so we encourage you to wrap up threads and create some personal plots! Next month will be bringing in a new monthly event (Lost Belongings!) so you can always set your character up for that! If you have ideas for future Events, you can submit them here!. Additionally, you can see upcoming events here! Speaking of new threads, be sure to submit your threads to the IC RP Timeline submission thread, so they can be added to the list! While you’re at it, remember to submit your favourite quotes – from your character’s or others! – to the Quote Submission Thread! We want to see some recent quotes thrown in with our old ones! If you haven't already, please drop by the Dragonrider Weyr Allocations thread, and let us know where your dragonriders call home. We are hoping to set up Wings across the three PC Weyrs over the next month or so, and your assistance is much appreciated! As a result, we will be looking for Wingleaders, Wingseconds, and of course Candidates for the clutches we have scheduled for this year! Speaking of new threads, be sure to submit your threads to the IC RP Timeline submission thread, so they can be added to the list! While you’re at it, remember to submit your favourite quotes – from your character’s or others! – to the Quote Submission Thread! We want to see some recent quotes thrown in with our old ones! If you haven't already, please drop by the Dragonrider Weyr Allocations thread, and let us know where your dragonriders call home. We are hoping to set up Wings across the three PC Weyrs over the next month or so, and your assistance is much appreciated! As a result, we will be looking for Wingleaders, Wingseconds, and of course Candidates for the clutches we have scheduled for this year! If you haven't already, please drop by the Dragonrider Weyr Allocations thread, and let us know where your dragonriders call home. We are hoping to set up Wings across the three PC Weyrs over the next month or so, and your assistance is much appreciated! As a result, we will be looking for Wingleaders, Wingseconds, and of course Candidates for the clutches we have scheduled for this year! With the end of December, our Christmas layout has gone back into hiding! You'll be able to use it again at the end of the year, when Christmas again rolls around. You can expect a new layout for the site in the near future. We will also be awarding the HORRIFYING MOMENTS stamps to those who qualified for them, as well as the WORDS OF THE MONTH for November. We hope you enjoyed these Events, and you can expect more of them in the upcoming year! This month we will also be focusing on the RP Records, and request you submit all your threads here so we can update the Timeline! As it says in the thread, the Timeline will be updated every month, in the first week. To help us maintain, be sure to submit your threads as soon as you open them! This month we are doing a 'Words of the Month' event! You can choose your word/s as indicated in the thread, and may particpate with as many characters as you desire! This contest has no voting to earn stamps; you get a stamp just for participating! Enjoy! Our next PC Clutch will be in the new year, so now is the pefect time to join with old candidates (how many clutches have they stood for now?!) and candidate hopefuls! Get those eager young men and women out there and grow them so we can match them with their perfect lifemate when the new year rolls around and one of our lovely golds throws a clutch on the Sands -- At this point in time, the Weyrs are sharing Candidates, so your Candidate can be Searched by any Weyr, and transfer to the one holding the PC clutch! History is almost complete, and the profile has been re-coded. All new characters will need to go onto the new profile, but all old can keep their current! We'll begin advertising properly over the next couple of weeks, once the history has been completed, and probably after the weekend of the 8th and 9th, because that is when ThistleProse is having her birthday. We officially have two layouts! You can post here with any issues you find, or request any changes! 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| Birthdate: 21.08.707 AL | |
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It's my time, and right now, I'm moving forward
It's my turn to reach for the stars
It's my turn to reach for the stars
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NoOriginal Name: Valerian
Pronounced: Vah-lar-e-in
Honorific: V’ler
Pronounced: Vlare (rhymes with ‘flare’)
Nicknames: Val, Valley (used by Z’ia)
Dragon Name: Veeth
Pronounced: Veeth
Dragon Colour: Blue
Wing Assigned: TBA
Wing Rank: Wingrider
Primary Rank: Jr. Journeyman Harper
Secondary Ranks: Occasional Assistant Weyrlingmaster for B’jin
Place of Birth: Cothold near Nerat Hold
Date of Birth: 21.08.707 AL
Stolen By: I’shan of Blue Ilveriath
Stolen Date: Month 2 of 731 AL.
Impression Age: 23, 04.06.731 AL
Physical Age: 24ish
Partner: N/A
Appearance
Casual Indifference has a certain style
Eyes: Eyes of vivid forest green often dispel the belief that Valerian is lazy, bored, or inattentive thanks to their sharp and oftentimes penetrating stare that never seems to miss a thing. They would likely be considered his strongest physical feature and what draws people in as easily as his singing and story-telling.
Hair: Dark brown hair with naturally highlighted strands of chestnut complements his eyes though fingers running through the shaggy short locks out of annoyance keep the style looking like he perpetually rolled out of bed after a fitful night’s rest. The long fringe of his chosen style is often brushed to the sides in a slightly unbalanced parting but there are times rebellious strands fall into his eyes earning an annoyed flicking from fingers or they are left untouched while his attention is elsewhere—such as a performance or lazing in the shade daydreaming.
Height: Valerian stands at a modest 5’10 but it doesn’t bother him that he is seen as vertically challenged compared to most men of his age.
General Appearance: Once considered to have a cute baby face when he was younger, Valerian’s features have sharpened and matured enough to give him the distinction of a young man with handsome features that can still be viewed as almost pretty when he isn’t scowling but allows himself a genuine smile. Unfortunately, that doesn’t happen often. Full lips give the illusion of a pout but given his view on those he has to contend with daily, they are usually purposely set in such a manner. He has a small cleft in his chin that he likes to fancy makes him seem more mature and rugged; not adorable though the last time he saw his sisters they argued it only added to his charm.
Despite his long legs, he is well proportioned and does not appear gangly while his frame is lean with just enough muscle definition to avoid being called soft, thanks to years of dancing, which still draws wandering eyes when the right clothes are worn—or left on the floor beside him though he doesn’t make a habit of stripping or bed-hopping. Another feature that often draws the eye is his long fingers that move over harp, guitar, and even flute with a delicate ease. The way they dance and gently caress each instrument belies the fact that the earliest years of his young life were spent tending fields where blisters and cuts were a normal occurrence. Upon close inspection one would see the calloused tips of fingers caused more from years of learning to play and create instruments than anything else but Valerian works hard to avoid receiving cuts or any sort of damage to his hands as they are one of the two most important parts to being a Harper; the other, of course, being his tenor voice.
Even with all of his travelling and time spent at seaside holds, Valerian still only sports a light tan that easily fades once he’s settled into a Hall or Hold once again. This is due to his holding of classes indoors as he found children can focus slightly better when animals, bugs, or even the wind can’t distract them. His free time being spent in his own quarters or in the shade in a quiet field also helps keep the tan from darkening or lingering.
Dressing Style: His fashion sense follows the trends of the time but he doesn’t go out of his way to have the most luxurious of fabrics or richest of colours as comfort is his top priority. Naturally, the deep Harper blue is always seen somewhere on his clothes whether it be in the form of an entire shirt or simply a small pattern or one sleeve only.
Personality
Sunsets that dazzle in the dusk
Dreams don't turn to dust
Dreams don't turn to dust
General Character Traits: Valerian fancies himself an observer and speaker of truths, though the latter isn’t always met with great enthusiasm. As a Harper, he’s expected to give his opinion on matters thanks to the craft’s historical and current knowledge of people and events but there are other times where a soothing word and a gently spun truth are needed and Valerian has yet to master such a trait. In his younger years he held in his true opinions and would smile through the stupidity of others but over time and circumstances, he’s lost the reason to. Due to his new love of saying what’s on his mind, Valerian enjoys singing songs filled with lessons he believes the Holder he’s entertaining is lacking in but given the sensitive ego of such men, the journeyman Harper is often sent from the Hold with more bruises and threats than he arrived with. That is not something, however, to deter him and if the next occasion he entertains for is in need of a reminder or a good mocking, then that is indeed what his patrons will receive.
However, it is because of his keen eyes and ability to quickly assess a person that his bluntness and antics are normally overlooked by his peers. Most also know his true desire lays in composition and having to deal with bratty farm kids as he makes his travels is punishment enough.
Despite his sharp tongue, Valerian doesn’t get angry and disappoints people when he doesn’t rise to their baiting in an attempt to rile him. Normally he is laidback, wanting nothing more than to lounge in the sun to pick idly at his guitar or to nap but given the way he was brought to the Weyr as a Stolen candidate plucked from his life without so much a by-your-leave, Valerian will take every chance he gets to remind anyone within hearing range that he came against his will. That isn’t to say he hates dragons or resents them due to some of the riders because what man alive didn’t fancy himself a candidate for a Hatching when they were a boy and what well trained Harper didn’t believe dragons were still alive and want to find one? It’s his determination to make sure no one gets close enough to him to truly know him that keeps any shred of enthusiasm or interest in anything other than his performance hidden away to the point where he comes off aloof and lacking in friends.
While he does enjoy the performance aspect of his craft and sometimes even the mingling with large crowds, Valerian detests archiving, holding lessons, and having to deal with children. At least with archiving he’s left alone and it’s generally quiet.
Thus far he has shown no interest in a relationship despite a few brave women over the years trying to earn his affections. Valerian simply isn’t interested in sharing his time or personal space with another nor does he see the need to marry when he sees enough of children as it is and has no desire to have his own. Secretly, however, he will concede that there is a chance this outlook on romance is because he has yet to find the one special person that makes his heart beat a little faster and breathing come a bit more erratically. But he is most certainly not actively looking for a partner.
Habits/Mannerisms: He usually wears a bored or neutral expression but Valerian does find amusement in another's displeasure and misfortune so a small smile may be cracked. His own schooling has taught him to try to keep that under wraps though the indifference was something they couldn't get out of him.
As napping is one of his favourite pastimes, Valerian has a habit of sneaking off to nap under a tree, preferably in a quiet and unpopular location so he won't be disturbed. In a way, this works out best for everyone as it means they avoid his scrutiny and keen observations.
Opinions:
Threadfall Theory: He believes in what he teaches; that Thread will fall again.
Stealing/Kidnapping: He’s been neutral about it since the day he was Kidnapped.
Firelizards: Amazed then and now.
Return North: He’s neutral as always but likes the idea of sharing his written work with the North.
As napping is one of his favourite pastimes, Valerian has a habit of sneaking off to nap under a tree, preferably in a quiet and unpopular location so he won't be disturbed. In a way, this works out best for everyone as it means they avoid his scrutiny and keen observations.
Opinions:
Threadfall Theory: He believes in what he teaches; that Thread will fall again.
Stealing/Kidnapping: He’s been neutral about it since the day he was Kidnapped.
Firelizards: Amazed then and now.
Return North: He’s neutral as always but likes the idea of sharing his written work with the North.
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[div class="STOLENIMPRspinelists"]Dusk Until Dawn:
Valerian loves the night but also takes a quiet pleasure in watching the sun set, finding the colours majestic and serene. While he does enjoy napping on a sunny day, he much prefers to be active at night, enjoying the sounds that only occur when the sun is set. It doesn't hurt that children are usually in bed and he can have a moment's peace without having to deal with them.[div class="STOLENIMPRspinelists"]Dusk Until Dawn:
Composing Songs:
While he enjoys all the musical aspects of the craft, writing his own songs, even about mundane routines or scenery for only his own enjoyment, is his favourite part and soothes him. He harbours a secret desire to share his work with someone he can trust.Mocking People:
Whether it be behind their backs or, more likely and more recently, to their face, Valerian has a fondness of pointing out flaws from appearance to personality regardless of who is current target is.
Dislikes:.
Everyone:
Valerian jokes that his list of things he hates is topped with “dragonriders, those without dragons, and kids” since the general category of “everyone” doesn’t accurately convey the level of detestation each inspires. After several beats of the shocked silence that statement brings about he explains the reasoning as dragonriders are often full of themselves, those without are useless and get in his way, and kids are just annoying and loud. Depending on his mood he will either let his audience believe he’s joking by smiling or saying it in earnest so he can be left alone. Cold Weather:
There is something unpleasant about layering and still having a frozen nose. It also hinders his ability to play instruments as his dexterity is slowed. Manual Labour:
As a son of a farmer, Valerian knows all about working from sunrise to sunset and absolutely hates it. He goes out of his way to avoid such tasks ever since leaving to Harper Hall. Oddly, while it isn’t his favourite portion of the craft, making instruments doesn’t bother him and he doesn’t count it as a physical exertion.
Strengths:
Endure & Adapt:
His ability to endure regardless of the situation he finds himself in would be what Valerian considers his strength—after being told his sharp tongue is not considered a strength or something to be proud of. Given how he hates teaching the young or unwilling but surviving so many years of doing so in order to achieve his goal, Valerian feels he can survive anything thrown his way.Loyalty:
A hidden strength not many would know about or even believe until they were a recipient of is his dedication to a friend. While he is all for protecting number one, himself, if someone he considers a friend needs his help, he's likely to give it regardless of what is asked of him; though he would prefer if it was something quick and simple and will make sure you remember his helping hand whenever necessary. Of course he doesn’t really have friends, only colleagues and people he puts up with, but the values his mother and sisters instilled in him wouldn’t let him turn his back on someone that managed to break through his defences.Creativity:
Valerian has a way of turning those close to him into muses and writing songs or simple poems about them.
Flaws:
Laziness:
While Valerian would have one believe he doesn’t have a weakness, he does suffer from bouts of laziness that inspire him to slip away and nap under a tree for hours on end.Honesty:
While it should be considered a strength, Valerian speaks the truth even when he shouldn’t and no matter how insulting it can be. It has resulted in the past to him getting beat up. Views on Others:
He is quick to take stock of other people to see what type of person they are. He doesn’t trust easily and will tune out your very existence if he finds you no more than a waste of time.Personal History
I wanna feel alive forever after
Follow the line through the dreams and disasters
Follow the line to the edge and the after
Follow the line through the dreams and disasters
Follow the line to the edge and the after
Father: Zayranian b. 679 AL, d.???
Rank: Farmer
Mother: Kezia b.680 AL, d.???
Rank: Wife and mother
Siblings:
Zayra [M] 700 AL
Seraphina [F] 702 AL
Saphira [F] 704 AL
Rank: Farmer
Mother: Kezia b.680 AL, d.???
Rank: Wife and mother
Siblings:
Zayra [M] 700 AL
Seraphina [F] 702 AL
Saphira [F] 704 AL
Past Lovers/Partners: T’lian, E’si
Current Lovers/Partners: Everyone due to Veeth chasing every green.
Children:
Varlea [F] 25.12.733 AL (Mother is Indivara)
Current Lovers/Partners: Everyone due to Veeth chasing every green.
Children:
Varlea [F] 25.12.733 AL (Mother is Indivara)
Background Story:
707 & 0:
Valerian is born to Zayranian and Kezia; their fourth child. 708-711 & 1-4:
His mother and sisters take turns tending to him between their own daily tasks on the farm.713-715 & 6-8:
Begins lessons in both reading and writing as well as the farmcraft all taught by family members.717 & 10:
A hate of rising so early to work in the fields grows while an interest in what the Harper sings and discusses matures.718 & 11:
One day he has enough and announces he wants to go to Harper Hall to train and live after enjoying time with a Journeyman Harper that lodged with them for several days.719-722 & 12-15:
Studies at Harper Hall as an Apprentice, learning all areas of the craft to find the best suited area. Has some troubles maintaining the smile and suck-up attitude needed722-724 & 15-17:
Wonders if he’s in over his head with how much responsibility Harpers have but watching a group of Journeymen practice together one night revives his love of singing and performing and decides the other aspects can be tolerated a little longer to achieve what he desires.725 & 18:
Finally becomes a Junior Journeyman and continues to dabble in various areas of the craft but, at his Master’s insistence, spends the most time on the ways of teaching.726-728 & 19-21:
Valerian is sent to High Reaches Hold and the surrounding smaller holds to provide essential teachings. He partially believes it is a punishment for running his mouth one too many times about his peers but knows he fooled his masters too well and they believe he enjoys teaching.728 & 21:
Valerian is recalled and given the option to travel or select a Hold looking for a Harper. He chooses to go to Southern Boll having had enough of the northern climates.729-730 & 22-23:
Remains at the Hold until the wanderlust kicks in again. Begs his leave near the end of the turn and returns to Harper Hall.731 & 24:
Arrives at Katila Weyr as a Stolen candidate and adapts rather quickly. He Impresses blue Veeth at the World Above Hatching a few months later and focuses on his weyrling classes and trying not to lose touch with his new friends.732 & 25:
Continues with classes and now has the added bonus of adjusting to flights. During Rilaleeyth’s flight, Valerian ends up grabbing his friend Talian during flightlust. It strains their friendship and Valerian is still coming to terms with what he did.733 & 26:
Graduation! Becomes the last class to receive his honorific at grad and is now known as V’ler. During a green flight that he lost early in the turn, he ends up in bed with Indivara and they have a daughter at the end of the turn that neither end up wanting to raise. 734 & 27:
The landslide leaves him shaken and horrified at the deaths but it isn’t until later on when Jada dies in childbirth that the deaths start to brush even closer to him since Jada was a childhood friend from the Hall. 735 & 28:
Finally decides to return to Harper Hall to both show the records he has been keeping while in Katila and to let Jada's family know what happened to her. He feels an extreme amount of guilt and has trouble looking her brother in the eye as he feels he let them all down for not keeping her safe. 736 & 29:
With new Weyrs now open, V'ler decides to stay at Telgar. He's annoyed that his muses have split off to different Weyrs but stays with B'jin and R'nd for both the inspiration and on some level he considers them friends.Education
Clearly I am a passerby but I'll find a place to stay
Craft: Harper
Specialty: Composition.
Craft Rank: Jr. Journeyman
Date Apprenticed: 25.05.719 AL
Date Tapped: 25.05.725 AL
Mastership Obtained: N/A
Education Details Valerian joined Harper Hall at twelve, after realizing farming was not for him. He spent several Turns studying in all areas of the craft not so much out of a love of learning or a need to keep busy but it was encouraged he should know enough in each field to assist others in the future. Not wanting to return to a life of seeding, Valerian forced out smiles and kept up his studies though he excelled at and enjoyed writing music the most.
Dragon Information
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Dragon Name: Veeth
Name Pronounced: Veeth
Dragon Colour: Blue
Wing Assigned: R’nya’s
Wing Rank: Wingrider
Hatching Date: 04.06.731 AL
Birthing Weyr: Katila Weyr
Home Weyr: Katila Weyr
Clutch Name: World Above
Clutch Mother: Please see the next post for more information.
Veeth
Way up in the air, you're finally free, and you can stay up there, right next to me.
Name: Veeth
Pronounced: veeth
Colour: Blue
Hex Code: #A9D1F2 on #418AD4
Wing Rank: N/A
Place of Birth: Katila Weyr
Age/Date of Birth: 731AL
Clutch Name: The World Above
Egg Name: Love Thy Neighbour Egg
Hatching Name: Love Is In The Air Hatchling/Ancient Twin Blue
Clutch Mother: Gold Nirinath
Clutch Father: Bronze Ronarth
Favoured Siblings: Pistoth, most of the Greens (for their femininity).
Disliked Siblings: Hoth (for his icy hostility), Charath (for her vehement reaction to him).
Appearance:
Mature Length: 22'2 feet
Mature Height: 11.1 hands
Mature Wingspan: 37'3 feet
Scars & Markings: Veeth's icy sky blue hide is streaked with lighter greyish markings in the wingsail areas and blotchy purplish and darker blue marbling throughout other parts of his body. A particularly dark blue patch rests near his left flank, somewhat resembling a heart.
INITIALLY: None
WEYRLINGHOOD: As Veeth begins to grow, his hatchling-blue shade lightens to a mild, chilly sky blue. However, its uniformity doesn't last long. Particular patches of hide soon begin to lighten and darken in curious ways.
The darker blotches come first, peppered along his sides and the underside of his tail. They deepen almost like bruises, eventually settling to a dark, stormy shade of midnight blue, though not all of them reach such a point. Some darken all the way, while others settle into a mid-range cerulean.
MATURITY: By the time he's grown, Veeth appears to be wrapped in the northern lights themselves. While some parts of his hide have darkened, others gradually lighten, producing greyish and even light purple marbling. These patches are particularly dominant on the top part of his body, but overall his markings seem randomly arranged, like the chaotic palate of some mad painter. His greyish markings are more prominent in his wingsails, which are streaked in a plesatant way that makes it a joy to see light shine through them.
General Appearance: Veeth is a slight dragon, his features and form thin and delicate in appearance. He has a distinctly feminine build, more closely resembling his green sisters than his fellow blues, though he doesn't necessarily fly like one. He maintains the blue's greater staying power, though he trades a little bit of it for just a hint of additional speed. It's hardly a noticeable difference in most ways, since blues and greens are already cast from the same mold, though he does give him a slight edge against his brothers in speed.
Veeth's body is slender, though not particularly tapered or wispy. He has thin limbs and long wings, making him look thinner overall than he actually is. He is beautiful in flight, especially when the light catches his hide just right, making his glossy form shine like the northern lights.
Mind Voice: Veeth’s mindvoice is gentle and high in pitch, effeminate and musical. It does, however, occasionally hit sharp notes that are capable of cutting like a knife.
Personality:
Likes: Veeth adores greens. He chases each and every female to rise, whether or not he thinks he has a chance or whether or not his bonded wants him to. Veeth has a strong appetite for the opposite sex and often becomes a little depressed if he goes too long without a successful flight. While passionate in his pursuit of females, his desires are purely physical; Veeth has no interest in settling with a single mate, though he tends to get along well with greens outside of flights and counts many of their number as friends. It's nothing personal, ladies - a man has his needs.
Similarly, Veeth is perhaps overly-interested in his rider's sexual exploits. He pays close attention to Valerian's interests and liaisons, often openly encouraging Valerian to take part in any opportunity that arises. After all, more sex is always good, right? Right.
Veeth is also quite mischievous. He enjoys teasing others and playing all manner of pranks, though these are limited to what a dragon can physically do. He gossips like a female and enjoys making trouble and playing tricks on people, though he does these things just as much to amuse Valerian as for his own amusement. However, he does have limits. He will never behave cruelly towards someone he knows is hurting or feels is too vulnerable to be teased, and may occasionally caution his rider to do the same.
Veeth is also quite fond of Erisi. Subconsciously, the little blue must have felt how badly Erisi needed his love when the young man touched his eggshell. Of course, Veeth found his true calling in a different bonded, someone he was more suited to being permanently tied to, but Veeth's fondness for Erisi persists nonetheless. This caring attitude extends to anyone else who he feel simply needs the affection. Everyone deserves to be loved, and if they aren't, well...they are now.
Veeth loves beauty and admires it at every given opportunity. Therefore, he is utterly in love with Valerian's poetic side. If Valerian's creativity was as tangible substance, Veeth would collect it in a pile and roll around in it. The blue absolutely loves it and encourages it every opportunity. How he wishes he could produce such beauty! The greens would love him even more then!
Dislikes: Veeth dislikes males (human or dragon) who are so insecure with their masculinity that they make whers out of themselves. Veeth considers himself a fine example of a successful male, outgoing and quite the lady-killer, and he never feels the need to prove his masculinity to anyone! Veeth contends that a real man needn’t fear a bit of…womanliness.
He also dislikes females who think they're too good for him. That simply isn't true! He tends to take this as a personal challenge and do what he can to land them in a flight. Then again, he would be trying to do that anyhow...
Veeth also finds it hard to stomach outwardly cruel people. They leave a bad taste in his mouth, because after all, isn't life about love? He doesn't outwardly snub the rude creatures he meets, he just tends to ignore them, though he will occasionally stick up for someone who is being picked on.
Habits/Mannerisms: Veeth enjoys making blatantly sexual jokes and innuendos at people, especially people it will embarrass (as long as it won't actually upset them). He calls everyone 'love', be it a classmate, a human who needs comforting, or the Queen herself.
He speaks in a suave, intentionally-cultivated tone that he considers to be quite sexy.
He also tends to be melodramatic about just about everything. He is over-exuberant about the good and utterly dreary about the bad; a sharp contrast to his rider's indifference!
When angry or offended, he will often give the offender the ‘silent treatment’, refusing to speak to them and even angling his head and/or entire body away from them so they can’t see his face.
Strengths: Veeth is loving and loyal to a fault. He is utterly devoted to those that he cares for and has kind words for just about everyone else, except for those who make a sport out of cruelty. He's supportive and friendly, with great respect for boundaries. He is very sensitive to the feelings of others and is very easy to open up to. He’s also quite clever and insightful, with a strong sense of empathy and a lack of competitiveness (except during flights) that makes him nonthreatening and a comfort to be around. He is genuinely concerned with the well-being of others and is an excellent listener, though he may be a bit too quick to offer his own advice for their problems.
Weaknesses: Veeth is, unfortunately, a little bit thin-skinned. He doesn't handle aggression well and has a difficult time understanding those that initiate it. He's also a bit emotional and prone to investing himself too much in something right away, which leads to frequent disappointment. He can also be fickle and difficult to please, or even needlessly contrary when he’s upset. He is childish and passive aggressive when confronted, preferring such subversive tactics to direct confrontation. He also suffers from a constant need for approval. After all, he loves pretty much everyone...shouldn't they love him, too?
General Personality: Veeth is a kind and empathetic beast, loving to a fault and unerringly kind to everyone he meets, though this raw sweetness is tempered in a good dose of mischievousness. Veeth is primarily concerned with enjoying life, whether wallowing in physical pleasure or just seeking out the companionship of others.
While Veeth’s dramatic libido and persistent pursuit of greens might seem like masculine traits, overall this dragon has quite the feminine flair. In fact, his femininity is one of the features that sticks out the most about him. He conducts himself much like a woman, from his dainty movements to his penchant for gossip and emotional nature. He’s gentle, protective and prone to dramatic emotional responses. In many ways, he resembles one of the soft, effeminate male humans that befriend entire circles of young ladies as their token male counterpart.
Veeth’s as elegant in personality as he is in form, conducting himself with class and poise at all times. This blue pays extremely close attention to appearances. He is graceful and witty, with an impish but good spirited sense of humor and a knack of knowing what to say to make someone feel better about themselves. He’s something of an emotional enabler, perfectly willing to make someone else feel awesome as long as there are willing to do the same for him.
As a result, Veeth doesn’t handle rejection or hostility well. He is easily upset and even childish at times, throwing quiet tantrums when he doesn’t get his way and behaving sullen or dramatically passive-aggressive to those who have upset him. He can also be fickle and fussy at times, clearly expecting to be spoiled and have praise lavished upon him.
Socially, Veeth is a heavy-hitter. He dives eagerly into scandalous conversations and enjoys being the center of attention, something that comes easily to him since he’s so difficult to dislike. Veeth’s knack for saying the right things to people and generally making them feel good about themselves usually makes him quite a hit, though sometimes his more cynical peers call him out on it. He’s also skilled at wordplay and gossip; if it happened in the Weyr, Veeth knows about it.
So why bond to a quiet, indifferent young man like Valerian? Veeth needs stability and constant reassurance in his life. As much as he loves to comfort ‘damaged goods’, being bonded to such a person would be torment for the blue. He loves beauty and mystery, and ultimately, he needs the sort of grounding force that Valerian can provide.
Veeth also has much to offer the young harper. Valerian is a private young man who shares his secrets and feelings with few. He may try to keep others from truly knowing him, but he’ll have no such luxury with Veeth in his life. However, Veeth’s empathetic and kind nature assures that he will never betray his rider. He will be one of the privileged few to truly know Valerian, while the harper can take comfort in the fact that his dragon will never judge, only love.
Inspiration
Venus, second planet from the Sun in the solar system. Named after the Greek goddess of Love.
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Firelizard Details
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[color=#66BBEE]Name: Quill
Pronounced: Quill
Colour: Blue
Date of Birth: 19.09.232 AL
General Appearance:
First turn:
Adulthood: It’s hard to decide which is more the base coat and which is the pattern when it comes to Quill’s colouring. His body, as well as the middle wing sail are of a solid aquamarine colour while the rest of him looks like the purplish hues of the twilight sky was brushed on.
Scars & Markings: N/A
Personality:
Likes: Quill loves watching the artists at work, whether it’s Valerian while writing or B’jin drawing. He also enjoys attending classes where the students are doing a lot of writing. He finds the act soothing.
Dislikes: Loud noises and Quill don’t get along. Whether it’s a particularly noisy dragon, children crying, or pots clanging, Quill will startle and want comforting from whoever is near.
Habits/Mannerisms: Quill will perch on high areas to watch everyone below, especially if it’s a class he’s sitting in on. He also likes to preen and will sit pretty and almost clean himself like a feline would.
Strengths: Very respectful of those around him.
Weaknesses: Quill is definitely the submissive personality between Valerian’s two firelizards and will often give in to Vex’s decisions.
General Personality:
Quill is very friendly and while he can be a bit excitable, he also knows when to behave and stay quiet.
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[color=#66BBEE]Name: Vex
Pronounced: Vex
Colour: Blue
Date of Birth: 19.09.232 AL
General Appearance:
First turn:
Adulthood: Vex is almost the exact opposite of his brother Quill. Most of his body and the middle wing sail are of the twilight colouring while the remainder of his wings and his neck are aquamarine.
Scars & Markings: N/A
Personality:
Likes: Vex likes Valerian but most others will be ignored or he’ll dodge out of their reach if they try to pet him.
Dislikes: He hates being woken from his naps.
Habits/Mannerisms: Dodges and dives out of the reach of most everyone and will chirp and chatter loudly when upset though he’s usually very quiet.
Strengths: Vex is protective of Valerian and Quill
Weaknesses: While he’s protective of Quill, he can be a bit of a bully towards him as well.
General Personality:
Vex is a bit grumpy and mistrusting. He prefers to be around Valerian and Quill but will socialise well enough with other firelizards when he has to.
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