Aidara|Sira

[Aidara]

Aidara's Beautiful Model and Photography courtesy of DeviantArt's YunaArt

Race: Human (Inarta)
Birthday & Age: AV 487, 23 years old
Gender: Female
Height: 5’1”
Weight: 110 lbs
Nicknames: Addy, Ara, Dara
Home: Sai and Addy's Luxurious Abode
Profession: Healer, Endal
Wind Eagle/Bondmate: Sira

Dark red hair was usually worn in a loose and flowing mass of curls to below her shoulder interspersed with smaller braids, intricately woven with extravagant ribbons and beads. When desired, and with much preparation and work, the curls could also be worn straight, decorated with the same braids and beading. When working her hair is usually twisted into a single plait in order to keep it from her face or a knot on top of her head. Both are extremely simple and practical styles in comparison. Bright, friendly, and intelligent green eyes sparkled from beneath that vibrant hair, and there was a tiny smattering of freckles across her nose. When she smiles, a pair of dimples appear unabashedly in either cheek.

She is very slender and petite, even for an Inarta, to the point of looking childlike or frail. No one would ever mistake her for a fighter. She was, however, equipped with strong, lithe muscles that are barely visible; earned from countless hours of flying, her frame carries the build well, lending it to be more of a rippling, hidden strength than a overwhelming display of muscular ability. Unblemished creamy white skin showed none of the usual repercussions of hard work, not because there was no work to be had but because of an unwavering necessity of personal hygiene and fastidiousness. On the inside of her left elbow, there was a One Mark of Gnosis, from the goddess of healing Rak'keli. It was an elegant mark, in the shape of a never ending knot.

True to her Inarta heritage, Aidara is blunt and forward, intelligent and always laughing, free with her emotions and very intent on the purpose she has set for her life (practical or not). She also displays a passion for physical contact, preferring the warmth and company of another being, which explain her amorous, flirtatious ways. Aidara seems to lack the ability to comprehend the concept of personal space. While hardly a problem among her own people, outsiders can find this close contact unnerving. Rather socially adept, Aidara loves being surrounded by people and frequently finds herself in the middle of any action she could find. Above all else, Aidara hates being alone. The thought of not having anybody around to fill what would otherwise be empty moments in her day leaves her almost physically sick.

However, beneath her outgoing demeanor and apparent motivation, when left to herself for even a short amount of time, Aidara's extreme self doubt creeps back in; doubt about herself, her skills, her goals, and her choices can easily overwhelm the woman. Rather than deal with a situation rationally after even a moment or two of though, Aidara is known to fly off the handle and react to the emotion that burns most passionately at that moment.

Although most Inarta don't have strong family ties, Aidara is extremely close and almost overly-dependent on her twin sister, Sairque. The sisters also share a bond, like most twins, that goes beyond the norm. Some would call it empathy, but the fact remained that the sisters were tied by more than just their love for each other. One could feel the others pain, happiness, anger, any emotion they might be feeling, just as the other was feeling it. The twins worked to deepen and strengthen their bond to something more than empathetic, but the process was never completed.

Aidara and Sairque also shared everything with each other, and held no secrets. Well, that is until Sairque became an Endal. One of her greatest downfalls is that she is very tolerant of Sairque, who was the colder of the two, and would stick by her side even if she was wrong. But the twins differed greatly in even the smallest of details; while her sister has a dislike for outsiders, Aidara refuses to treat anyone badly before she gives them a least one chance. While her sister watched and advised their people, Aidara was in amongst them, mingling, loving, living. Aidara spends most of her time balancing between her friends and sister, perfecting her medicine skill as well as doing her Endal duties and Falconry. The majority of her peers find it hard to place Aidara, who thinks of herself as a Healer, does the job of an Avora, and yet is an Endal.

[Aidara]

Then:

Aidara was not raised by her parents, and benefitted from the community effort that helped raise her. Having been taken "under the wing" of so many in Wind Reach lead to ability to talk to anyone, and act naturally in almost any situation. It also lead her to be more accepting than her sister, giving everyone a chance before judgement.

However, being passed through so many families and lacking a consistent, dependable source of support other than her sister left Aidara second guessing herself since she was a child. It didn't help that her sister became an Endal at age sixteen, while Aidara was still romping around with friends, more determined to have fun than anything else.

Aidara has the Gnosis mark of healing, placed upon her by Rak'keli, and although she has had the mark for as long as she can remember, Aidara had never shown and kind of extra loyalty to the goddess as a child. Perhaps the Goddess had seen what Aidara would become, for as she grew Addy thrived on being able to help those in Wind Reach, especially her sister. Because her Healing mark had its limitations, Addy sought to learn medicine at a young and began slowly working her way through that skill. Although she could use the power of the goddess, she did strive to learn medicine to also be able to teach those around her how to help and heal. Aidara loved, cared, and lived. She rarely if ever intentionally hurt or wounded.

More than her own skills, Aidara admired her sisters daring and brave nature, wanting nothing more than to be a falconer and an Endal, but her lack of self confidence kept her an Avora for those seven years after her sister earned her wings. That was when their separation began. Sairque had a secret, and try as she might Aidara had no means to figure it out, for her twin would not tell her. For a very long time, Aidara held this against her sister. The pain and hurt of how great a secret it must be, and why it must be kept from her, caused Aidara to retreat within herself for a time, unable and unwilling to have any close physical or emotional contact with anyone, especially her sister.

While she still hasn't been chosen by an eagle, probably because of her lack of self confidence among other things, she still had an undying love for the birds of prey, all shapes and sizes. She took quickly to falconry, though she mostly dealt with the actual birdkeeping, and spent most of her time (when she wasn't completely distracted by her social life) with the birds.

Through out all of her other training, all of her trials and tribulations, Aidara wanted to be an Endal, but seriously doubted deep down that she would ever become one. She envied those around her who had achieved that status, though she never gave off any indication of that emotion. Her story continues here as she attempts to face her fears and her self doubt to achieve what she -really- wants in life.

Now:

In the years since Sairque was chosen to represent Catabasis as his Endal, the relationship between the twins had become rocky. Like any family, they had their ups and their downs, though said fluctuation were usually to a more extreme degree than normal people experience. Only a few years after being chosen by her eagle, Sai rose quickly through the ranks, topping out at Flight Leader. Both of the sisters moved into the Aeries, living in rooms on either side of the entrance, with Addy's room the closest to the aeries that housed the eagle himself. Despite her physical proximity to the bird, Addy was mentally and emotionally distant from him, and sometimes, his rider.

Catabasis came between the sisters more than they would either like to admit. Many arguments started and ended with the fact that Aidara thought that the eagle was stealing the only thing she cared about away. Her sister. Sairque didn't share this view, not completely, but continued to protect and give her sister whatever she desired whenever possible. Their relationship worked, neither of the twins taking advantage of the other, both making a huge impact upon the inhabitants of Wind Reach as they grew and matured.

Addy began to go on hunts with her sister, though they were always a personal torment. Her Gnosis mark prevented her from killing, unless it was done cleanly and precisely, as well as quickly. The woman just didn't have the skill to do such, every time. Yet, she felt the need to carry her weight and prove her worth. She had to prove that she was worth the precious amount of resources that she was consuming. So, she tried to go along as the hunt healer. It is still debatable as to whether or not that is helpful.

Relationship wise, Addy continued to work her way through the population of Skyinarta, taking almost every capable man or woman back to her humble abode for some "getting to know you better" time. If she thought about it, Addy would agree that relationships were out of the question. Feeling the slight separation anxiety that she did with just Catabasis in the way, the woman knew that there was no way she could enter into a relationship. First of all, her sister would never allow just anyone to become that close to her twin. Secondly, if Addy was in a relationship, that meant that Sai could be to. And quiet frankly, the healer did not want to share her sister any more than she had too. Selfish and immature, but she did it for love and support.

Fenilen awkwardly worked his way into the sisters lives. At first, there was a spark between Addy and the young man, but it quickly smoldered into a close friendship. The fragile man was just as important to the twins as they were to him, and there would be many more adventures in their future.

Kovac was another fling of Aidara's. Thrown together on a particularly outrageous hunting trip, the pair started off on the wrong foot, multiple times in a row. The cynical man threw the precarious woman for a loop, keeping her always just a little off balance and awkward, not allowing for her usual smooth moves. However, both felt the physical attraction. Bear attacks and simple blossoming friendship threw the two, and Sairque, together.

The twins themselves have been working on their empathetic bond. Through trial and error they have pushed the boundaries of their connection, until they actually almost permanently damaged their bond.

Sira played a bigger role, whisking unexpectedly into the girls lives. Both fell for the Wind Eagle Kevlic, and hard. However, Addy won over Sira's affections, though for a while it seemed as if she was going to loose the friendship of her sister in the process. Even more so, Sai was on the brink of becoming volatile towards that which tried to tear the sisters apart: Sira.

It was The Djed Storm of 512 that changed everything forever. Sira and Aidara had, in the time since the bonding, given birth to a little girl named Natalie. Sairque gifted Sira and Aidara a new Aerie that the four of them could comfortably share. None of them ever guessed that one of the rooms would be left empty so soon.

With the threat of Ivak's escape looming the fateful morning of Spring the 1st, 512 AV, Flightleader Sairque lead her squad in flying to warn the neighboring cities of the horrors that were to be unleashed. Like the rest of the city, Aidara was caught off guard, warned by Sira at the last minute to find shelter. It was that day that Aidara lost her sister and her daughter both.

Fleeing from the mountain with the rest of the wild birds, Natalie latched onto the first person she recognized: Sairque, as she flew across Kalea. Natalie, young enough that she hadn't the ability to relate what happened, returned to her Mothers only a few days after disappearing with the news that Sairque was 'gone'. Neither Aidara nor Sira know what happened to the brave woman, but she never returned to Wind Reach.

[Aidara]

Name: Sira
Race: Kelvic
Sex: Female
Weight: 140lb
Height: 5'6"
Age: 8 (Born Winter, 503 AV)
Species: Wind Eagle
Wingspan: 36 ft
Eyecolor: Golden

Aidara wanted to be an Endal from the moment she saw the giant eagles that inhabited their mountain city. Their sheer size, along with their almost human personalities and the verity in their beauty was enough to enthrall anyone. From a small child, Addy spent her days with the eagles, helping the dek's feed them and just spending time with the birds in hopes that one would see something in her that was special, and the bond would be formed. But years pasted, and the eagles came and went. Addy watched as each new friend she made found a different human to love and connect with. Each time, it broke her heart a little more.

The final straw wasn't until Addy had befriended a very finicky, ill tempered eagle named Catabasis. None of the other Endal wannabe's went near the huge black creature, for he was just that intimidating. But Addy sucked it up and went for it. Catabasis had only just begun to accept the teenager when he bonded with her twin sister, Sairque. Addy took this as a harsh blow. Her twin had taken no interest in the animals themselves, and Addy thought she was obsessed only with power and rules. The incident nearly destroyed the twins relationship. While the twins bond stayed intact and became only stronger after that, though neither of the women were ever willing to let anyone, in a romantic or platonic way, get between them. Addy's passion for becoming an Endal and finding her eagle denigrated.

Following her other passion of healing to it's completion, Addy instead worked in the infirmary and studied under many of the healers in Wind Reach while her sister rose in the Endal ranks. Allowed to fly together since Catabasis's sheer size could support both the small women, Addy did get a taste of the life that she was missing out on, and never completely let go.

It all changed one summer afternoon. The courtyard of the sky was packed to brimming as a fire dancer impressed the population with a free show of his skills. Unbeknownst to them, both Sai and Addy attended the show; Addy watching from atop a wall while Sai battled the crowed to watch from the ground. A fight was started between the endal twin and a volatile leopard kelvic. Jumping to her sister's aid was another kelvic by the name of Sira. Immediately, Addy felt indebted to the stranger, whom she had never met before, for being there to protect her sister when she could not. However, the woman never expected it to go further than that.

It wasn't until Addy searched out her sister later, after the show and the crowed had dispersed, that she came face to face with the mysterious Kelvic who was so keen to protect her sister. Sai had pulled Sira aside, intrigued by the puzzle that her animal form posed. Sira was a Wind Eagle, and with the complicated history that the Wind Eagles present, it was a perfect puzzle for Sai.

Working her way into the conversation, and inviting herself along, Addy had no idea what she was getting herself into. Sira demonstrated for the twins what she could do with her shifting, and how she could hunt. Both the sisters were quickly enthralled with the other woman. And both liked her in more ways than just friends.

Sai quickly realized how Addy felt for Sira, and started acting strangely as it was obvious that Sira felt the same way for the healer. It wasn't until they had all met up on the beach at the beginning of winter for a swim that things went south. Jealousy ruined the trip. Feeling like her sister was trying to steal away the woman that Addy had set her sights on (Still somewhat unaware of how strongly she felt for Sira), Addy attacked her sister in the water. The resulting fight almost broke the twins apart for good.

With her relationship with her sister hanging by threads, Addy nonetheless agreed to go on a date with this strange kelvic woman who wormed so quickly into their hearts. By the end of the first date the two women had bonded as Kelvic and master, though the term master is used lightly. They decided that neither of them could ever do with having or being a master, and their relationship was one made of love, not servitude. It wasn't long after the first date that the women also bonded as Endal and Wind Eagle.

Happy as she was, Addy was also shocked by all of this. Never did she think that she would become an endal, especially after it was pointed out to her that she wouldn't be able to kill because of the gnosis healing mark she had received at birth. Luckily for the healer, there was an eagle with just as delicate a situation as herself. Sira had, until Addy, refused to let a human ride her. She didn't want a master, and didn't need a master. The Kelvic woman instead flew with the Endal and carried her own bow, hunting for herself and the city effectively. Happily for the two women, Sira could skill carry her weight in the hunting department, while Addy could fly along with the rest of the Endal as a medic.

Resigning themselves to lives alone, the two women had found each other and entered into a life different than anything either of them expected.

[Aidara]

Name: Natalie
Birthday: Winter 24th, 511 AV
Age: >1 Year
Race: Kelvic (Kestrel)
Weight: 25 lbs (human), 5.1 oz (avian)
Size: 19 cm (length)
Wingspan: 46 cm

Born to Endals Sira and Aidara, Natalie came into the world surrounded by love. With her mothers prominent figures in Wind Reach society, the little girl had it made from the start. Few Inartan children reap such benefits as she. However, as spoiled as she is turning out to be, will such treatment ruin the child? Or will she rise above her benefits and flourish into her own person?

Sira was the one who carried Natalie to term, though both women claimed to be the mother, daring anyone to question their claim. The truth was that an Inartan man by the name of Aryen was the father of the child, though neither Sira nor Addy would ever speak of this truth to anyone. Not even Aryen himself knows.

The center of attention during the first moments of her life, Natalie was watched carefully by all of Wind Reach. Would she prove to be an anomalie like her mother and rise above the city as a Wind Eagle and walk the rough hewn streets as an Inartan? Or would she simply carry her mothers heritage and reveal herself to be Kelvic?

It wasn't a long wait. Soon after her birth, Natalie surprised both her parents by escaping her crib one morning, waking Aidara and Sira with the tickle of her tail feathers as she attempted to perch on their faces. Just like a toddlers first steps is rejoiced, so is a Kelvic's first shift, and Natalie proved to be (in her parents eyes) the most beautiful Kestrel there ever was.

Natalie continues to grow and develop... and quickly. With her Kelvic nature pushing her development ahead at twice the speed of Inartan children her own age, the little girl nevertheless has a long way to go as she develops her own story.

[Aidara]

 

Work

	Medicine	81	Master
	Falconry	33	Competent
	Short Bow	22	Novice
	Riding (Eagle)	32	Competent
	Animal Husbandry	9	Novice
	Hunting	10	Novice

 

Physical

	Body Building	2	Novice
	Acrobatics	2	Novice
	Climbing	12	Novice

 

Social

	Rhetoric	33	Competent
	Socialization	54	Expert
	Observation	57	Expert
	Leadership	37	Competent
	Seduction	42	Competent

 

Everything Else

	Persuasion	26	Competent
	Interrogation	21	Novice
	Herbalism	22	Novice
	Cooking	10	Novice
	Intimidation	18	Novice
	Wilderness Survival	11	Novice
	Brawling	9	Novice
	Sewing	12	Novice
	Organization	9	Novice
	Planning	11	Novice
	Running	8	Novice
	Teaching	10	Novice
	Meditation	9	Novice
	Negotiation	14	Novice
	Investigation	6	Novice
	Astrology	5	Novice
	Subterfuge	4	Novice
	Dancing	7	Novice
	Swimming	4	Novice
	Unarmed	5	Novice
	Bartending	5	Novice
	Foraging	3	Novice
	Storytelling	3	Novice
	Calligraphy	2	Novice
	Reading	6	Novice
	Parenting	1	Novice
	Psychology	1	Novice
	Hostessing	1	Novice
	Grooming	1	Novice
	Acting	1	Novice
	Deception	1	Novice
	Massage	1	Novice
	Tactics	1	Novice
	Diplomacy	1	Novice

 

Divine

Healing, Rek'Keli (Marked, 1 Gnosis Mark)

Healing is the power of being able to take something living that is damaged and return that living thing to a state of normal operation or function almost instantaneously. Damage can be defined as physical wounds, disease or mental illness. Healers, through their link with Rak'keli, borrow from her domain and channel the essence of her powers through themselves to repair damage.

Addy received her Healing Mark at birth, for reasons still unknown to her. Unsure of why she was chosen by the Goddess, the Inarta has tried her best to follow the path she felt was chosen for her.

The Gnosis mark resembles a never ending knotFeatured in CS above on the inside of her left elbow.

Azenth, Ivak (Marked, 1 Gnosis Mark)

The Azenth roam the world, scattered throughout Mizahar, and do an important job that Ivak himself cannot do locked in his prison. They keep the world in motion. One would think the Azenth would carry out Ivaks Will while their lord remains in his secret prison. And yet, truthfully The Azenth, often know very little of Ivak nor his wishes. Instead, Ivak picks individuals that already have a driving agenda or underlying emotional upheaval which parallels his own and empowers them so they can further their own causes.

Aidara earned her Azenth mark from Ivak after the Djed Storm of 512, her brave actions and perseverance attracting the attention of the newly freed God. The Gnosis resembles a bracelet of fire around her left wrist.

Avisata (The Releasers) - This family spawned group are rumored to be the direct decedents of Kova's personal Imperial Guards. Powerfully versed in history and lore, these scholar warriors are prone to disperse throughout Mizahar and use their gnosis gifts to systematically discharge pressure built up on fault lines and cause numerous small earthquakes in order to prevent large catastrophic ones. And while they carry out these physical duties, they can also be known to dwell in powerful political seats, doing the same thing for buildup of emotions and tensions.

Tatani, Eywaat (Marked, 1 Gnosis Mark) -

When one begins to understand the language of the birds there is a strange layering of voices. The physical caws, croons and whistles are heard naturally, but the translation happens within the thoughts. There is a slight delay between sound and understanding, that begins to fade over practice. Once a bird has used the physical method to communicate and recognizes the marked one, the rest of their communication may transition to a purely mental form.

Addy recieved her first Tatani Mark here after being kidnapped from her home by Eywaat himself to help assuage the pains of the birds in The Spires. The Mark takes the appearance of feathers fanned out at the top of her left ear. The feathers are of a golden color, not unlike the feathers of her Bondmate Sira, with blueish tinges throughout when the light hits them just right.

 

Lore

Charming Strangers
Providing a Listening Ear
Accepting pain and Scars
Letting out Shame and Hurt
Seduction over a Cut
Cheering on Friends
Spotting your Bird in the Morning Sun
Starting Friendship with Val “The Gatekeeper”
Watching Eye Candy
Flaunting The Good Stuff
Getting to the food before your sister
Being Short and Cute
Finding Family in a Crowd
Flinging Insults
Public outbursts
Being Naïve
Understanding What’s Going On
Tolerating Siblings.
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
Splitting Headache
Wanderlust
Making the Best of Feather Litter
Following the Starlit Path
Inartan Culture: Eagle Constellation
Masking One's Insecurity with Mind Numbing Work
Alone with One's Thoughts
Calling Out to the Heavens
Praying for Guidance
Utilizing Psychic Bonds Between Twins
Being left out of the loop and throwing a fit about it
Coaching oneself through awkward situations using internal dialog,
Talking to wind Eagles Silently
Holding secret conversations in a crowd
Being Hospitable
If in doubt – get drunk.
Food Lust
Caller Outer of Bullies
Careless and Meddlesome Bravery
It's A Dog-eat-dog World
Demanding answers
Using random people as meat shields
Harassing her sister
Being overly bubbly to everyone
Being kind to strangers
Demanding answers
If all else fails – Eat!
Recognizing one should pay more attention to one’s studies
Inviting herself to a situation
Being something of a cheerleader
Being spontaneously nice
Being honest
Being quick to make amends
Understanding the needs of ones sister
Keeping someone both in and out of the loop.
Expecting the Unexpected
Adjusting to Surprises
Recognizing Sarique is ‘in charge’
Being Reasonable
Being Unreasonable
Understanding Sarique’s moods
Getting Pissed at one’s sister
Being stubborn
Thwarting one’s sister
Not ‘helping out’ a situation but adding to its confusion
Appearing to turn off ones emotions
Demanding apologies.
Doing a ‘check’ to make sure nothing is broken, lost, or mangled..
Showing Concern For Strangers
Making Awkward Introductions
Maiming strangers by running into them
Making Conversation with Strangers
Welcoming strangers into ones home.
Digging Glass Out of Wounds
Creating Poultices
Calming Patients
Talking Your Way Through A Medical Procedure
Being hungry even bloody
Being Called “A Delicate Flower”
Overdoing it as a healer
Packing Medical Kits
Ordering Dek Around
Rushing Around
Sira is an early riser
Sira’s aerie doesn’t usually smell like fish...or does it?
Sira’s bathroom
Gearing up for the hunt with Sira
Plotting to outdo Sai
Bad saddles and their effect on feathers
Tending to fists that hit stone walls
Amon has an anger problem
First Date Nerves
Composure when wearing a towel
Checking out Sira's legs
How to get Sira to 'fall for you’
Encouragement
Leering at a hot girl
Falling for your girl-literally
Doctor's orders
First kiss together
Being in Love
Life Story: Bits & Pieces
Preparing For the Long Hunt
OH PETCH! BEAR!!!
Hauling Your Own Kill
Blush: Predominant Feature of the Day
Clean Up, Clean Up, Everybody Do Your Share
Teasing
Setting Up Camp
Inappropriate Timing For A Pickup Line
Overgiving
Wolfing Down Food, Lady Style
Starting a Fire
Letting Hot Food Cool
Using the Link to Decipher Saique’s Feelings for Renol
The Impulse to Heal
Looking out For Dear Sister Sairque
Thought: Riding Dirty
Self-Depreciation
Getting the best wake up call
Bantering with your bratty kelvic when saddling
Pouting can be cute
Blueberry dessert
Your worst fears confirmed
Lost in the forest
Saved by Sira
Putting on your Endal Britches
Using flattery effortlessly
Balancing duties with personal life
Temper tantrum-again
Going out of your way for the perfect present
Learning the moods of a pregnant woman
Making a saddle for a pregnant Kelvic Wind Eagle
Her kisses are worth the blood sweat and tears
A loving moment
Breakfast in bed
Being so in love
Throw me!
Flashing your dimples
Saddling a Wind Eagle
Trusting your Bond mate
Thrill of the first ride
Finally becoming an Endal,
Skimping on your work
Getting a name is like pulling teeth
Awkward dismount
Windy tears
Making book knowledge into experience
Man Hunting
Staying optimistic
Freudian slip for Kovac
Sharing empathy
Being a brat
Teasing because he's cute
Snarking back
Age old question of does size matter
Knowing men don't like their 'tools' handled by others
Using OCD to your advantage
Being an eager student
I'm a lefty!
Too magnanimous for rank pulling
Practice makes perfect
Fair payment
Healing Rista
Inquiring
Silly Yasi and Their Knives
Talking Catabasis Into Things
Always Trying To Spice Things Up
Knowing Various Games To Pass Time With
Being A Gracious Looser
Getting Ready In A Hurry
Giving As Much Sass As Being Given
Giving Strategic Kisses
Being able to tease one's bondmate like a pro.
Preparing for Festivities
Shell Necklace: Gift from Sira
Rista (poor)
CAKE! and all its Glory.
More than Pleased with the Gifts
NEED to Heal
Patching things with Eoin
I'm in Trouble, Aren't I?
Inclement Weather is the Place to Be for a Bit of Fun
Holding Your Own While Drunk
Intoxicated and Emotional
Not So Good Together
Kovac: A Hypocrite
Cooking: Kneading Dough Until Pliable
Say Hello
Sira: She Doesn't Understand, But I Love Her
I'm Her Mother, Too
Putting on your Sai Pants
I'm Coming, Sira!
Labor Pains: A Textbook Definition
Comforting your Love
Skullcap for Labor Pain
Medicine: Midwifery for Kelvic Women
Meeting Your Daughter ; Natalie
Sira is Pregnant!
Nagging Thought: Ayren Needs to Pay!
Healing: Feeling a Life Not Yet Born
The Guilt of Killing Those You Protect
Meeting a Jamoura
Nature's Cruelty
Holding on for Dear Life
Dark Resentment for Sairque
Toughening Up and Taking What I Deserve
Feelings For Sira
Growing a Spine: Facing Sai
Severing Binds
Blocking Sairque In Unknowingly.
To Truly Be Blind
Facing a Dark Reality: Death
A Sister's Sacrifice
Meeting the Beauty and the Beast
Experiencing Drugs for the First Time
The Effects of Wingers
Freaking Out
Waking in a Stranger's Bed After a Strange Night
Reveling in the Experience
Regretting Generosity
Medicine: Herbs Useful in Childbirth
Recognising an Old Friend
Meeting Toby
The Spires (Poor)
Jamoura (Poor)
Dycon the Wolf Kelvic
Waking to a Woman in Need
Sira's Sex Dream
Jealous of Dream Sai
Pained by Sai
Making out in a Freefall
Sometimes Things Don’t Go As Planned
Taking On Students
Planning Outings For Herb Gathering
Assessing Injuries
Practicing Preventative Medicine
Brewing Medicinal Tea
Eoin: Family size
Eoin Can Hold His Own In A Fight
Eoin: Regretful Of Others Getting Injured On His Behalf
Eoin: A Good Lover
Party Planning
Taking Charge Of Situations
Salvaging Proverbial Train Wreck Situations
Mistaking Dek For Avora
Giving Tours Of Wind Teach
Layout of Wind Reach
Do-Overs Work
Worrying Oneself Into A Frenzy
Sira: Injured
Calming A Bondmate
Being Sexually Assaulted
Rage At An Attacker
Planning Revenge
Graceful and Graceless Dismounts
Sharing Prey With A Bondmate
Assisting In Killing A Man In Cold Blood
Attempting To Revive The Departed
Bossing Sira
Accepting One’s Actions
Doing The Right Thing
Tools of the trade: Herbalism
How to prepare Herbs
The Idea of Aromatherapy
Harvesting Basics
The pain of a seamstress
Trying to coax a bird
Flying with out restraints
Landing with out holding on
The feeling of free fall
Trusting her bond-mate
The Recipe for Aidara's sleeping Tea
The Pains of Dressing a Owl
The Determined Seeker of Alcohol
The Fiery Endal Aidara
Bartender Aidara
All Eyes on You
Eruption? What Eruption?
Peace At The Edge Of The World
Sensing Danger
Aela: Acquaintance
The Noble Sacrifice
The Little Owl That Could
Facing A Zith
Moderate Head Trauma
Pun-ny...
Removing an Arrow from Flesh
Preparing Goldenseal Roots
Iosha: A Lone Outsider
Iosha: Daughter of Rak'keli
The Konti Gift
The Theory of Konti Medicine
Expanding the Infirmary
Making Quick Decisions for a Group
The Memories of a Djed Effected Wind Eagle
Falling from a Pine Tree
Fear Disrupts Breathing
Compassion for Those in Pain
A Date... Leads to Kovac
A Rush Of Emotions
Feelings Are Feelings
Friend: An Uninvited Word
On A Date With Kovac
Rolling Around In The Furs With Kovac
Subduing Panicked Patients
The End of the Honeymoon
Threatened by the Injured
Felled while Trying to Protect
Azenth: Protection from Flames
Choosing Who To Save
Moving the Animals
How to Treat Smoke-Induced Coughing
The Loss of the Mouthless Man
Aela: Stealing Eggs, Stealing Babies
Threatening Aela
Controlling Anger
Wanting to Help, Unable to
Keeping Aela's Life Secret
Iosha's humor
Preparing for Winter's Illness
Explaining Broken Bones
The Inarta verses Humans verses Konti
Konti Reproduction
Iosha's Flirtation
A Dive-bombing Owl
Meeting Lavira
Remembering the First Date With Sira
Be Careful!
Balance Is Important
Listening to Lavira's Instructions
Recklessly Daring
Kidnapped by a Giant Black Bird
Flying to The Spires
Kissed by a Naked Magical Man
Aidara: Daughter of Shealynn
Shealynn: Priestess of Caiyha
The Sound of Sira and Natalie's Death
Evil Bird Mutants
The Voices of Birds
Lord Crow, Yaweat = Eywaat
Kidnapped by Eywaat
Opening Yourself to Rak'keli

 

Language

Nari (Fluent)
Common (Basic)

The First Link in The Chain: Aidara and Sairque have formed an empathic link. Without concentration, either one of can tell instantly when the other dies. With concentration and both of you within eye contact, you can experience a small feeling of the other persons emotions. Their emotions must be very strong for you to detect them. The emotion will appear powerful to you, but very blurry, so much that you can’t necessary tell who it’s directed to. Examples: Love, Hate, Fear, Lust, and Intense Happiness.

Strengthening The Link: With concentration and both of you within eye contact, you can experience a small feeling of the other persons emotions. Their emotions must be strong for you to detect them. The emotion will appear powerful to you, but blurry. You can now tell who the others emotion is focused on, and in general what they desire from them. Examples: Love, Hate, Fear, Lust, and Intense Happiness.

Dangers: Now that the bond has increased, if one of you should die, there is a chance that you will absorb the soul, removing the other from the Reincarnation Cycle.

[Aidara]

Ash

A medium to large sized owl, Sooty Owls have a finely white spotted head with scattered white spots on the wings. The females are lighter colored than the males. They are nocturnal and feast upon marsupials. They typically inhabit moister forests but tend to hunt in dryer areas. Their soft feathers make their flights nearly soundless.

Aidara found Ash in The Unforgiving after entering the forest in hopes of catching herself a raptor. Intending to try and capture a hawk or falcon of some sort, or at least attempt too, Addy had no idea what she was getting herself into.

Although Addy didn't technically capture Ash, she did nurse him back to health from a broken wing after returning to Wind Reach. The little owl had since stayed by her side, the pair honing their skills together.

[Aidara]

 

Clothes

	Bryda	Black with a wide verity of glass beads sewn into the waistline, sometimes embellished with a brightly patterned silk belt
	Vinati	Cream colored halter top with lavish embroidery around the neckline, very simple.
	Katinu	Dark green with cream wool along the collar, cuffs of the sleeves and the hem.
	Sontav	Simple leather bracers.
	Leather Sandals	Worn for Spring and Summer mostly, durable, simple leather sandals.
	Knee-high winter boots	Worn only in Winter, durable waterproof boots that have good traction and are good on snow and ice.
	Winter Gloves	Made from the wool of Sky Goats, these gloves are lightweight and semi-waterproof, meant more for keeping hands warm than protecting from the elements.
	Array of scarves	Wild verity of scarves collected over the years in many different colors and patterns.
	Multiple outfits	Consists of Bryda and Vinati in multiple colors (Blue, white, green, red, black, brown and pink) with various embroidered patterns

 

Endal Equipment

• Riding Saddle (Custom Made)
• Saddle Straps
• Saddle Pad
• Saddle Bags
• Healers Kit- Includes bandages, salves, needle, thread, herbs, and potions.
• Plain water skin
• Plain leather bag
• Toiletries
• Weeks rations
• Eating knife
• Flint and steel
• Simple Dagger
• Four-Person Tent
• Bedroll
• Canvas (20 sq Yard)
• Fishing Kit
• Four Small Cages
• Rope, Hemp (50 ft)
• Fishing Net

 

Healing Equipment

The Infirmary
Though the Infirmary wasn't always under her command,Aidara started out low on the totem pole like everyone else. However, once she was made Endal with Sira choosing the healer as her rider, Addy decided to take matters into her own hands. Throwing a hissy fit, the fiery little healer took over The Infirmary for her own.

• Healers Kit
• Linen Cloth (Bandages)
• Surgeons Kit
• Two Dozen Glass Jars
• Various Herbs (Supplied by Infirmary)
• Stitching Needle and gut
• Bone Splints

 

Weapons

• Longbow
• Shortbow
• One Hundred and Sixty Arrows
• Four Small Animal Snares

 

Housing

The Eagle Aeries

The Home of the eagles, their riders, and family the aeries are the richest most elaborate residences found in Wind Reach. In order to access them, one must have an eagle as a bonded mount or be otherwise attached to a rider as part of his or her family. The Aeries are the only rooms in Wind Reach that have their own bathing chambers.

Aidara, Sira and their daughter Natalie live in their own Aerie in Wind Reach. It was gifted unto them by Aidara's twin, Sairque at their Baby Shower.

Wages Earned:
+ 100 Pinions Starting
+ 0 Pinions Fall 510
+ 300 Pinions Winter 510
+ 500 Pinions Spring 511
+ 500 Pinons Summer 511
+ 500 Pinions Fall 511
+ 0 Pinions Winter 511
+ 500 Pinions Spring 512
+ 500 Pinions Summer 512
+ 500 Pinions Fall 512
+ 500 Pinions Winter 512
+ 500 Pinions Spring 513

Expenses:
-75 Pinions (Long Bow)
-2 Pinions (Dagger)
-32 Pinions (160 Game Arrows)
-40 Pinions (Multiple Outfits)
-1 Pinion (Saddle Pad)
-8 Pinions (Saddle Bags, Large)
-10 Pinions (4 Person Tent)
-1 Pinion (Bedroll)
-2 Pinions (20 ft Canvas)
-10 Pinions (Fishing Kit)
-50 Pinions (Short Bow)
-45 Pinions (Materials for Saddle)
-50 Pinions (Rations for Nika)
-5 Pinions for Dek
-4 Pinions (Fishing Net)
-1 Pinion (Hemp Rope)
-20 Pinions (Small Cage)
-20 Pinions (Animal Snare, Small)


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Total:
4024 Pinions

[Aidara]

 

Current Calendar

Summer 513 AV

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30
31	32	33	34	35	36	37	38	39	40
41	42	43	44	45	46	47	48	49	50
51	52	53	54	55	56	57	58	59	60
61	62	63	64	65	66	67	68	69	70
71	72	73	74	75	76	77	78	79	80
81	82	83	84	85	86	87	88	89	90
91

 

502 AV

Spring

1st Research Into The Unknown

 

503 AV

Spring

36th Sibling Riverly- Part fhe First

 

505 AV

Summer

38th Home on the Range

 

509 AV

Summer

22nd Shooting, with a side of Friendship
29th Lets go...Climb a Tree

 

510 AV

Summer

17th Lessons

Fall

10th-13th Off for the Long Hunt
13th The Hunt, part II: The Suvival
15th A Proficiency Examination in Flirting...Naked
22nd Let it Burn
22nd Count The Souls in the Wind Eagle Kelvic
30th A Trip Down the Mountain
35th Stone and Water
44th Kids...
67th The Chains That Bind
? Wind Reach Quest- The Deep

Winter

1st Seashells Down By The Seashore
10th The Pointy End Goes That Way
14th First Date
19th Catastrophe and The Cure
44th Courtyard Snow Battle!
55thOutsider
? The Chains That Bind

 

511 AV

Spring

4th You, Me, and the Wind
6th A Hissy Fit
14th You Teach Me This, I'll Teach You That
38th The Deepwoods Riddle
47th Anyone Out There?
55th Fun on the Hunt

Summer

10th Flying for Two
12thToo Much Work
45th Messing Around
50th How Healers Hunt
55th Night Watch
81st-82nd II. The Night the Towers Cried

Fall

1st Falling From The Sky
5th It's a Party, People!
6h Ahhh. Gotta Love That New Home Smell
8th It's About Time
9th Promises Must Be Kept
10th Just One Glass... Or Bottle
11th Dogs Will Be Dogs
14th The Sex Dream
22nd Show Me The Way
25th Feathers, Tea, and a Whole New World
30th Karis's Conundrum
44th After Hours
50th Knock Knock Ms. Obvious
76th Say 'Hello'

Winter

3rd It's For The Best
24th Sira whats coming out of your- BABY!

 

512 AV

Spring

1st When Reality Crumbles
5th Prometheus Unbound
76th Insomniac
?? Gone

Summer

7th Look! The Bottom of the Bottle
11th Defining to be Different
30th Set Yourself Free
35 Secrets
52nd On the Wings of Cruelty

Fall

1st Falling from the Sky
5th Reminiscence
9th Reach for the Skies
14th Stumbling Through the Dark
22nd After Hours
24th Making Amends
25th An Unfortunate Incident at Inclement Weather
35th Wrath Meets Lust
46th Hearts of Flame
51st Amber Sunsets and a Handful of Clams
57th Just a Flesh Wound
64th Not Your Ordinary Tea Time
70th Into the Fire
88th When Monkeys Attack

Winter

27th Tales From the Infirmary
38th Sick Day
60th Into the Deep

 

513 AV

Spring

4th Strange Left Turns
11th Where Does it Hurt?
22nd The Mountains shoulder
51st Falling Off the Edge
75th I Hate You
79th It's Raining Death, Hallelujah

[Aidara]

General Information :

1. What is your Name?

Aidara.

2. Do you go by a nickname or pet name?

Normally, I liked to be called Addy. Aidara makes me feel like I am in trouble. I've had a few people call me Ara, or Dara. Both if which are also find. Just not Aid, please. Being a healer, that's just a bit cliche, don't you think?

3. How old are you?

My sister and I are 23. I'm older, though, by three minutes.

4. What is your height?

5'1". So basically I need a step stool to reach the sink to brush my teeth.

5. What is your weight?

Ah, well the last time I weighed myself I was 14, and I was 78 pounds. I think I'm a tad heavier than that by now. No more than 200lbs, for sure

Aesthetics :

1. Describe yourself as you see yourself.

That is a tough question, it is hard to judge ones self. If I am being honest, I'm rather weak. Overly dependent, impulsive and passionate for everything I do. I'll get an idea, good or bad, and cling to it, no matter how hard anyone tries to convince me otherwise. I make a lot of mistakes that way.

2. Describe yourself as others typically see you.

They probably either see me as obnoxious or "easy". However, I'm just really outgoing and I like to talk. Oh, loud, flighty, and possibly not very bright, depending on when or where I am spotted.

3. What is your favorite body feature?

My eyes. I truly believe on being able to read someones features, especially their eyes, and then being able to read what they're really saying.

4. How physically fit are you?

Thanks to my sister and countless hours of flying lessons, archery and practice, I could probably scale a cliff faster than you. I am active, but I like my lazy time as well.

5. How do you typically dress and what is your style?

Beads. With scarves and lots of other really pretty accessories, whenever possible. Like it or not, you're judged on your first appearance. I like to look nice, and feel nice. My style is typical, I don't really try and do anything fancy or out there. I also wear what the occasion calls for, usually.

Family :

1. Who are your parents and what are they like?

To be honest, I don't remember my actual parents. I know my sister has gone and searched them out once she was chosen by Catabasis, but she won't tell me what transpired, and frankly I don't care any longer. They left, and the community raised me. I still keep in contact with the woman who gave me shelter and food the most often.

2. Do you have any brothers or sisters?

I have an identical twin, Sairque.

3. What is your extended family like?

Considering I don't know my parents, I don't know if I even have any extended family. I guess I have adoptive family, and they're all very different since they were all random people who loved and cared for me as I grew older. They're all extremely patient. I am told I was a handful.

4. Do you consider close friends as important or more/less important than family?
As important. Except for my sister, who has been there for me for as long as we have both lived, and [i]will be there for me for as long as we do live, my friends are the only family that I have. Of course they are important. Yes, I am social, but hardly ever do I actually let anyone into my lives. If you get close enough to me to be called friend, congratulations, you've done something right. [/indent]
5. Do you treat animals like family?

Hah. I live with a Wind Eagle.

Location :

1. Where were you born?

On the mountain of Skyinarta

2. Where do you live now?

Wind Reach

3. If you could live anywhere in Mizahar where would that be?

I've actually always want to see Endraykas. I'd like to see a horse, in person.

4. Do you have a favorite place to vacation or spend leisure time?

I am obsessively clean. I hate feeling dirty. If a job requires me to become so... so be it. I spend a lot of my time either in my home, or in the baths. I would like to vacation, period. But everyone has to carry their weight, there is no time for vacation.

5. Where do you fear to be?

Somewhere without any sky.

Traits :

1. Do you have any physical weaknesses (disease, scars, and missing limbs?)

I have a Gnosis mark from Rak'keli on the inside of my left elbow. It is in the beautiful shape of an endless knot, and I was born chosen by the goddess, for whatever reason she has yet to reveal to me.

2. Are you right handed or left handed?

Left handed

3. What languages do you speak? What do you sound like? Do you have an accent?

Common and

4. Do you have any odd mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

Hm. It would probably be best to ask my sister this. I'm very clean, and I will either pick up after someone immediately after they've made a mess of whatever, or I'll complain until they do so. I hum when I'm happy, and I'm rather promiscuous. I also tend to rub the insides of my arms when I'm tired.

5. Do you have (or want to get) any tattoos or piercing? Why do you have them (or will get them) ?

Does my Gnosis count? I have my ears pierced. It hurt a lot. I think I'm done with sticking sharp things into my flesh, thanks.

Occupations :

1. What is your occupation?

I am a healer, in two different ways. With my Gnosis mark, I can heal people with innate skill but I am also studying medicine. I am also training as a falconer, but I wouldn't call that an occupation.

2. Do you like/dislike your work? Why?

I love my work, because it is nice knowing that I am good for something, that people depend and trust me with not only medical decisions but eventually their lives.

3. If you could be anything you wanted to, what would you be?

An Endal, but that has nothing to do with me.

4. What occupation do you admire the most? Why?

My sister would probably sigh and roll her eyes if she heard me saying this, but I rather admire the deks and the lower castes. They do a lot of work for our society. However, they do just as much work as the rest of us. Every caste has it's place, and we all work for our right to live on the mountain. It's just work that I've never done, and don't particularly want to do. I can't help but admire someone who survives grunge work day in and out.

5. What occupation do you least like? Why?

I don't I have an occupation that I dislike.

Childhood :

1. What sort of child were you?

I am told that I was petulant and manipulative. I thought I was clever and charming. I did get my way a lot, so I think I am right. I was also very adventurous and energetic, careful and very clean, a trait that I carried into adulthood.

2. What is your favorite memory from childhood?

Any one of the dozens of times I convinced Sai that it was a good idea to do something against the rules.

3. What is your worst memory from childhood?

The first time I had a relationship with a woman, her brother found out and decided he didn't particularly like me, and threatened to physically harm me. Sairque found out and posed as me, taking the beating I was supposed to get. I found her, beaten and bloody. I still feel guilty about it to this day.

4. What sort of relationship did you have with your parents?

*sighs* Really?

5. Who was your most influential rolemodel?

My sister. Hands down.

Education :

1. What sort of education do you have?

I can read, write and do simple math. I didn't have much opportunity for schooling as a child.... okay that is a lie, I didn't care about schooling. I cared about socializing. I can get by though.

2. Do you like/dislike learning?

No, I enjoy learning as long as it is something that I want to learn. I don't want to learn mathematics. I want to learn the healing arts and animal husbandry arts. I want to learn the skills of a falconer. Those are the things I enjoy learning. The stuff that can keep me interested.

3. Where or how did you learn most of your skills/abilities?

A lot of the things I learned from just being around people. Val the Gatekeeper is teaching me with his birds, I was an apprentice when I was learning my medicinal abilities, but I also read a lot of books as well.

4. How do you learn best?

I learn best by seeing and dealing with things hands on. I can read something and memorize how to do something but it doesn't really click until I actually get to do it myself.

5. What are your educational goals for the future?

I hadn't really planned anything more than being the best healer and falconer that I can be.

Relationships :

1. Do you form close bonds with people? Why? Why not?
2. Do you trust people easily? If not, why not?
3. Do you consider yourself straight, gay, bi, or something else?
4. Have you ever been kissed? If so, describe the first time.
5. Have you ever had sex? If so, describe the first time.

Drugs and Alcohol :

1. Have you ever been drunk? If so, describe your first time.
2. Do you like to drink on a regular basis?
3. What sort of alcohol do you prefer?
4. Have you ever tried drugs (mood altering substances)? If so, which kinds and what did you think of them?
5. What do you think of drugs and alcohol? Be specific.

Likes and Dislikes :

1. What are your hobbies?
2. Do you like to read?
3. What annoys you more than anything else?
4. What do you find the most relaxing activity to do?
5. What kinds of things embarrass you? Why?

Favorites :

1. What is your favorite color or colors?
2. What is your favorite time of day?
3. What is the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen?
4. What do you like to eat? What do you hate to eat?
5. What is your favorite type of weather? Does any kind scare you?

Outlook :

1. Are you optimistic or pessimistic?
2. What are your religious views?
3. Would you be able to kill?
4. What are your views on sex?
5. What, in your opinion, makes a successful life?

Actions :

1. What is the worst and best thing you’ve ever done?
2. What is your greatest regret?
3. What is your best/worst memory?
4. If you could change one thing about your past, what would it be and why?
5. What are you the most proud of doing in your life?

Emotions :

1. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings with others?
2. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
3. What makes you happy?
4. Who or what, if anything, would you die for?
5. What makes you angry?

Relationships :

1. In general, how do you treat others?
2. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
3. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?
4. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If not, describe an ideal lover.
5. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why

Group Situations :

1. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
2. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
3. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?
4. Do you care what others think of you?
5. What do you think of others, in general?

Self Image :

1. What is your greatest strength as a person?
2. What is your greatest weakness?
3. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
4. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
5. Are you generally organized or messy?

Beliefs :

1. What God or Goddess do you find most appealing, if any?
2. Which God or Goddess do you fear, if any?
3. Do you have any Gnosis Marks? If so, how did you receive them?
4. What lengths would you go to to please your deity?
5. Where do you draw the line at pleasing your deity? What is too much?

Life & Death :

1. What do you absolutely live for?
2. What is the best part of life?
3. What is the best part of death?
4. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
5. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?