Erinia Silversong

[Erinia Silversong]

Erinia “Erin” Silversong The Unusual One Basic Information Race: Drykas Birthday & Age : Born sometime in the Spring of 488 AV, she is 23 years old Gender: Female Physical Description Erinia has flowing black hair that ends just above her hips. Normally, she has feathers and beads intertwined into her hair, which she prefers to pull back and out of her face. She has a pale complextion, and has very few blemishes or imperfections. Except for the scar that runs diagonally through her right eyebrow and eye. Her eyes, which are normally hidden clothe or a hood of sorts, are an unsightly, murky mud-brown color. The color being unsightly due to the fact that it looks as though a fog has rested upon her eyes, making her eyes take to the shades of that of a dead person. Erin measures about 5 feet, 9 inches and weighs 127.2 pounds. Her fingers/hands are slightly elongated and heavily callused. Character Concept Erinia is, for the lack of a better term, an oddball. Contrary to her races’ traits, she is generally silent. Although, she has no problem speaking her mind. She is often cryptic, speaking in riddles, or trying to confuse others. She enjoys the company of others, but loves it even more when she is alone. Furthermore, she prefers the company of animals and her work more than other humanoids. Behind all her ‘mean’ brovado, she is, actually, quite fragile—she hides this using her temper and snarky humor. Her self-confidence is extraordinarily low, and she would much rather be a twig than herself [This being a consequence from her blindness]. Generally, though, this doesn’t show. Well, at least not in the way you’d expect. Instead of wallowing in self-hatred or depression, she transfers her lack of self-esteem into a protective insinct towards others; She is very loyal due to this. Character History Before her history is told, one must fully understand the family and enviroment Erin was born to. Firstly, she was considered a beautiful girl that belonged to a powerful and large pavillion in the Diamond Clan. She had an older brother Marsious, and, obviously, parents. The terrain of Cyphrus often changed due to fires, powerful storms [both wind and rain] as well as flash flooding. ----------------------- Erinia has led a, basically, plain life thus far. Born and raised in Cyphrus, she was quickly trained in her parents’ arts—hunting by her father and carving by her mother. She never really was drawn to either of these crafts, though. Instead, she took to fighting and, oddly, teaching. Because of this, she often snuck out to practice her fighting skills. At the age of ten, her older brother died. This devastated her and sent her into the state she remains in now—silent and overly-thoughtful. Thus began her downward spiral in the eyes of her parents. In the hopes of retrieving the ‘old Erin’, her parents eagerly sent her to work as a merchant and occasional tutor. This was the nail in the coffin, so to speak; Erin never gained the pleasant disposition towards her parents ever again. Though, she did begin to act a bit more ‘normal’ and sociable. It was then a year later, at almost twelve years of age, did a Strider choose her as their rider and her windmarks were earned. [[Posted below are her windmarks.]] Every year Erin would visit a small memorial she made for her brother and leave flowers wrapped in a hide there. One year, when she was sixteen, Erin was just leaving to visit his memorial when a neighbouring boy began to talk to her. She soon befriended him, and the two became practically inseparable. After a while, he asked her to marry him. Shocked, Erin turned away and silently left him standing there. Humiliated and broken-hearted, he began to shout at her, and, after a while of being ignored, shoved her. Little did they know that a small cliff had formed after a recent windstorm. Following the accident, Erin’s eyes turned a foggy brown color and lost their beautiful blue tone. Blindness and a new found scar thrusted her even farther into the outsider stereotype. Miserable, Erin moved away and has been travelling ever since. Training Riding- 10/100 [10; Racial bonus] Blind Fighting- 13/100 [26; Starting Package] Escape Artist- 12/100 [12; Starting Package] Teaching- 12/100 [12; Starting Package] Boxing- 13/100 [13; Starting Package] Lore of Navigating (Tough) Terrain in the Dark/Sightlessly [Starting Package] Lore of Echolocation [Starting Package] Equipment and Possessions Small black clothe (To cover eyes) [Starting Package] Black cloak with faint tinted emerald in it [Starting Package] Black Riding Pants [Starting Package] Emerald Halter Top (Stomach/Back uncovered)[Starting Package] Leather Shoes [Starting Package] Pampsus, Brother’s Dog [Family Heirloom] Four-person Tent [Housing, Starting Package] Cyphrus Strider [Mount(Horse), Starting Package] Ledger 100 GMs Threads Summer, 511 AV Collision Course with Ronan Windsong--5th

[Erinia Silversong]

Getting to Know the Real Erinia General Information : 1. What is your Name? Erinia Silversong 2. Do you go by a nickname or pet name? Erin 3. How old are you? 23 years 4. What is your height? 5'9" 5. What is your weight? 127.2lbs Aesthetics : 1. Describe yourself as you see yourself. Foremost, I am a Drykas. I believe that is a big part of who I am. Even though I am a failure at being one, I do not see myself as anything else other than a Drykas. Another big part of who I am is my blindness. Not only has it made me a horrific freak to look upon [as I am told], but it has made me even more of a social outcast-- not that I particularily care about what others think. As long as I have Pampsus and Windsweep as my company I am perfectly fine. 2. Describe yourself as others typically see you. An outcast; a freak. A blind Drykas who has no home due to her hot temper and lack of sociable attributes. I believe that everyone who has met me after the accident has come to the conclusion that I am strange, rude and impossible, thus deciding that I would best be left alone. 3. What is your favorite body feature? My windmarks--only because they are the only thing that I have not seen and may leave their elegance untouched in my imagination. 4. How physically fit are you? I am, like most Drykas, very fit. 5. How do you typically dress and what is your style? I dress ready for a battle or hunt. Which means most my wardrobe includes tight, yet comfortable and flexible, pants and halter tops--most of which would be fitted with thick leather and/or armor. Whenever in public, I also wear a clothe over my eyes. Why? 1. It hides my eyes. 2. It conceals my scar. 3. No shame--if I am going to be blind, I am not going to be shy about it. Family : 1. Who are your parents and what are they like? My father is Ya'atin. I never really talked to him much, which I do regret. From what I heard from others as well as the information I gained about him while talking to him, I believe he was a honorable and great Drykas. Although, I gathered that others rarely talked to him as well. Reenkal, my mother, was who most turned to. She was a wonderful leader, modeling great compassion and protection to everyone. I often talked to her before my brother's death, and her humor and ora was enlightening. 2. Do you have any brothers or sisters? No sisters, but I did have one brother. He, Marsious, died when I was ten years of age. I miss him dearly, as he was not only my brother but best friend as well. 3. What is your extended family like? I have no idea...I distanced myself from everyone at a young age; I didn't feel the need to ruin their lives with my depressed attitude towards everything. 4. Do you consider close friends as important or more/less important than family? If I ever had a close friend, I would consider them just as important as family. 5. Do you treat animals like family? Absolutely! They work just as hard and are just as loyal as any humanoid I have ever known. Location : 1. Where were you born? Endrykas 2. Where do you live? Varries 3. If you could live anywhere in Mizahar where would that be? 4. Do you have a favorite place to vacation or spend leisure time? 5. Where do you fear to be? Traits : 1. Do you have any physical weaknesses? I am blind, and have a scar on my right eye. 2. Are you right handed or left handed? I am ambidextrous, although I tend to favor my left hand. 3. What languages do you speak? What do you sound like? Do you have an accent? Pavi, Common and Kontinese. From travelling so long, my common has dropped the Drykas accent, and seemed to sound more like a human's native tongue [at least to other Drykas]. My Pavi, however, does hold an accent, as does my Kontinese [though it is more slight.] 4. Do you have any odd mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? For some reason, I glance over my shoulder often. Also, I use echolocation to see, which I am sure gets on many peoples' nerves. [color=#00FF80][The way I use echolocation, though, is slightly different than bats use it. In order to see, I click my tongue and rotate my head slightly every time. I usually click, wait a few seconds, then click again, doing this in sets of four or five.] 5. Do you have (or want to get) any tattoos or piercing? Why do you have them (or will get them)? Aside from my windmarks, I have a feather tattooed on my right shoulderblade. It is in memory of my brother, as his personality was light, clean and free of worries, thus being weightless, like a feather. Occupations : 1. What is your occupation? Teacher, or whatever gets me by. 2. Do you like/dislike your work? Why? I like it, mostly because I cannot stand doing nothing. I was born to work. 3. If you could be anything you wanted to, what would you be? A teacher of either language, or combat. 4. What occupation do you admire the most? Why? Leaders of any kind. I would never have both enough patience or courage to be around and lead that many people. 5. What occupation do you least like? Why? I don't think I really dislike any job--as long as you're working, right? Childhood : 1. What sort of child were you? An active, alone one. 2. What is your favorite memory from childhood? Any memory with my mother and/or brother. Especially any with my brother--when your time with someone is cut short, you favor every memory. 3. What is your worst memory from childhood? The day I found out Marsious died. 4. What sort of relationship did you have with your parents? With my father- a silent and distant one. My mother- a great one. We told each other everything. 5. Who was your most influential rolemodel? Marsious, my brother. Education : 1. What sort of education do you have? I have taught myself many things, and learned from others twice as much. My parents taught me their crafts, my brother taught me how to sneak around and escape sticky situations. Other than my family, I've found various mentors to teach me individual skills. 2. Do you like/dislike learning? I love learning. 3. Where or how did you learn most of your skills/abilities? I've learned most things "on the fly" and taught myself most of it. Occasionally I'll stop in at a local school, wherever I am, and sit-in a class. 4. How do you learn best? Before, by watching. Now, by doing. 5. What are your educational goals for the future? Perfect my language skills. Relationships : 1. Do you form close bonds with people? Why? Why not? No, most people avoid me. So, I avoid most people. 2. Do you trust people easily? If not, why not? Not at all. Why not? Well, last time I did, I was pushed of a cliff and blinded. 3. Do you consider yourself straight, gay, bi, or something else? Straight. 4. Have you ever been kissed? If so, describe the first time. I have, and I'm not sure why you really need to know what it was like... 5. Have you ever had sex? If so, describe the first time. No. Never loved someone enough to be willing to be the mother of thier child. Drugs and Alcohol : 1. Have you ever been drunk? If so, describe your first time. Never been drunk--there is no control when you drink. 2. Do you like to drink on a regular basis? Absolutely not. Like I said, drinking too much takes away control. 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? Never, although I have seriously thought about it at times. 5. What do you think of drugs and alcohol? Be specific. Both are poisonous things. The only time someone should drink is at a special occasion. And one should never use drugs. I don't know what else to say about that. 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?

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Family and Friends Ya'atin Race-Drykas Age- Dead, although Erinia isn't aware of the fact. Relationship- Father Although her father, Erin knew very little of her father. They rarely spoke, especially after Marsious's death. Even though Ya'atin considered his daughter a curse [he wanted another son], and didn't really want much to do with her, the young female Drykas never held her father in anything but high respect. Reenkal Race- Drykas Age- Dead, which Erinia also doesn't know. Relationshop- Mother Reenkal was honored by everyone inside and out of her pavillion. Erin was no exclusion. The two were extremely close. Until the moment when Erinia ran away, her mother still offered great advice and love. Marsious Race- Drykas Age- Dead Relationship- Brother The young Drykas was loved by many. He was outgoing and mature, yet playful and fun; he was a friend of everyone young to old. He and Erin were inseperable until his untimely death. Never did they ever come to a disagreement that wasn't quickly solved and made into a private joke afterwards. Erin and he were partners in crime, and often got each other in and out of trouble. When Marsious died, he took a good chunk of Erinia with him. Windsweep Race- Cyphrus Strider Age- 3 and 1/2 years Relationship- Mount, Dear Friend Windsweep, or Winds as Erinia calls him, is a beloved 'sidekick' to his rider. The two have a bond that couldn't be severed with the sharpest, strongest knife. He is quite and intelligiant and respectable young stallion. He, in a sort, fills part of the hole in Erin's personality that Marsious took with him. Pampsus Race- Catahoula Hunting Dog Age- 2 years Relationship- Close Friend, Hunting Partner Pampsus is a lively little pup. Even when he is sleeping, the young partner brings joy to those around him. He is hyper, until it is time to work. Then he discontinues all playful moods and becomes focused and determined. Loyal and protective, Pampsus makes a great pet, and even greater companion.

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