Sigfrid | Nala

[Sigfrid]

Sigfrid | Nala Stats Race: Ethaefal Earthbound Race: Zith Gender: Female Age: 4 years old Birthday: 60th of Fall, 511. Birthplace: Near Yahebah Location: Lhavit Occupation: Performer6 kina/day (The Scholar's Demise) The performer provides ambient noise, takes requests and generally socializes as the patrons drink. They are a staple of the bar itself and are expected to present themselves nicely. Alignment: Neutral Good Language Common (Fluent) Zithanese (Conversational) Shiber (Poor) Abilities Flight Night vision Enhanced hearing Age items by one day (touch) Seasonal Colours:   Spring silvery blue hair lavender tips gray roots white horns   Summer black hair light green horns green jade at the base   Fall pale gold hair ruddy lowlights yellow horns   Winter silver hair violet horns black at the base Appearance Day When Syna enters the sky, her mortal seeming is a Zith's own. Nala is covered in a thin layer of silky, black fur with thicker patches around the elbows and knees. Like the females of her earthbound race, she struggles to reach a flat 5 feet and stands at a short 4'11. Her striking features are framed by short, dark blue hair. With a strong jaw and low but defined cheekbones, Nala is rather masculine in appearance, particularly when combined with the hardy build of a predator. Little goes unnoticed by her small but sharp, red eyes, forever cautious. Night Kissed by the light of Leth, she enters her Ethaefal form, standing at an average 6 feet, her frame willowy and lithe. Long limbed and skin moonlit, Sigfrid shares the same statuesque bearing as those who have fallen. Her waving hair is long, reaching her chest with long bangs sitting above dark, silver eyes. Adorning her crown are a pair of lovely glass horns, both curving to the side and back to form top-heavy "S" shapes. Soft lines round off her features, from the shape of her eye to the curve of her shoulders. Breaking from the surreal appearance of her kind, she is often found hurrying from one spot to the other, her steps quick but at times, aimless (aimlessly lost). To accommodate for her change in transformation, she removes her clothing just before dawn breaks, allowing her Zith seeming to appear without ripping her dresses. Likewise, she returns to her home just before dusk in order to maintain her modesty. Despite her indifference toward her own nudity, the negative reactions of others have dissuaded her from remaining unclothed. Character Concept Like those of her race, Sigfrid is reserved in a manner that exudes an air of mystery, though she is more often than not, simply uninterested in speaking about herself. This however, is not so for others, as she is endlessly curious and can appear nosy or even a gossip to those unused to her barrage of questions. If it were not for the sweet and well-intentioned manner in which she pried for information, the Lethaefal would have a great deal many enemies today. At first glance, Sigfrid is a bashful yet elegant, and is friendly to most races. However, she protects those she loves and the principles she believes in with a ferocity unbecoming of her semi-divine status. She is temperamental, sensitive to criticism and injustice, and thinks herself noble when she manages to maintain her composure despite her anger. Though easily riled up, she is at the same time rather lazy and would prefer avoiding conflict when possible, though Sigfrid has a soft spot for civil debates. With a desire to please others, the Ethaefal can be at times, untruthful. The insecurity brought forth by her fall has only encouraged this indirect behaviour, though she does not lie for malicious purposes but to avoid making waves. Used to getting on everyone's good sides, Sigfrid strives to be charming and all around, pleasant company. Indulgent and at times hedonistic, she can also be vain and proud, her pride best shown in the indifference toward her own nudity. She desires to be of greater influence in the lives of others, taking on their problems as her own and solving them in a manner she deems suitable. This pretentious idea drives the Ethaefal toward the study of hypnotism, and though she is aware of the dangers of magic, she almost sees this as her mission and hypnosis a fitting tool. A part of her also wonders what may have been different if she had this skill at hand during that night in Yahebah, the last she had seen of Zakar. Often Sigfrid is distracted by the flaws in the relationships around her, and does not rest until they have been fixed. As a result, she becomes a bit of a matchmaker, believing that the presence of others will always enrich one's life just as it has done for her. She finds security in a partner, be it friend or lover, for she has only ever known companionship since her swim to shore. Though quick to anger, she is also quick to forgive. Yet, should an apology be withheld and her rage at its peak, she will not rest until the other party is made aware of her displeasure through a sharpened tone or other similar tactics. Toward her mortal seeming she is confused, knowing little of the race aside from the negative rumours of others. Though she is disgusted by her Zith form, it has saved her on more than one occasion. Its wings has also brought her closer to her god, to the heavens that allude her. Sigfrid can see how the Zith fit into the cycle being a predatory race, which only brings balance to life. To her, they are animals and like animals, unable to sin. Therefore, despite widespread fear, she finds it difficult to hate the race entirely. Since her fall, she has lived in a floating state of denial. Sigfrid almost regards her stay in the mortal realm as temporary, a vacation of sorts, though she senses that the situation is permanent. Her drive for learning is not only to sate her curiosity of the world, but is an escape from her undeniable reality. Music particularly aids in speaking the worries that she dares not to even think, inclining the Ethaefal toward its patron, Rhaus. She clings to Him and Leth as lifelines, remaining loyal to the latter or at least, convincing herself of it. She remains uncertain of the duty she was given, for here was where he needed her, but why and what for she had not a clue, resulting in aimless strides and indecisive actions. Character History Secret : Struggling to shore, Sigfrid was born off a coast of Yahebah in the Fall of 511. There, she was rescued by a kind Benshira, Zakar, who then aided in integrating the Ethaefal to society. (Details filled in by subsequent flashbacks) Having heard of Zakar's departure in the Summer of 512, Sigfrid was distraught. Soon afterward, she too left Yahebah, unable to stay. Just as much, she sought to reach a city she learned of, a beautiful location founded by her kind with towers that reached the skies. First she made way to the nearest port city, Ahnatep, staying only long enough to earn income to continue her journey by boat to Syliras. During the voyage, she took great care in hiding her mortal seeming. Drowning in a large cloak, it was difficult for passengers to even catch a sliver of her appearance, though she rarely made herself available to their wandering eyes. Knowing there may be those with knowledge of the Ethaefal, Sigfrid did not dare to reveal herself during the night to avoid any unwanted curiosity. This was the case with Syliras as well, aside from a courier assignment to Zeltiva that was only accepted due to its high payment. From Syliras, she sailed to Alvadas, the city of illusions. Having heard of the treacherous Kalea wilderness, the Ethaefal did her best to prepare herself, whether it'd be in supplies or skills, to face it. The journey from Alvadas to Lhavit was the longest and hardest to endure, with near death experiences more common than not. By night, she would pitch a tent and soak moonlight, attempting preserving her food supply and reduce the need the hunt, for she dared not draw greater attention to herself. There weren't many travelers naturally, but what she feared were the other predators. Eventually, after a long and dangerous journey she reached the city she hoped to call home: Lhavit. Relations   Zakar The Benshira stranger who found Sigfrid upon her birth. He treated her with kindness and hospitality, welcoming her to his home, teaching her about Yahebah and its culture. Most importantly, from his family she discovered music, often singing, dancing and playing the harp with them. Her time with them were some of her most enjoyable moments, particularly because of the friendship she and Zakar shared.   Zeran The eccentric human who Sigfrid first met at the Jagged Edge brawl at Scholar's Demise and later bumped into at the related festival.   Gawain One of the two men that defended Sigfrid against the Jagged Edge at Scholar's Demise. Days later, he encountered Nala while she was out hunting and naturally, misunderstanding ensued.   Matthew A charming man that Sigfrid met at The Saville during his shopping. From him, she learned the basics of seduction, in which he was well versed.   Benji   Snouit Skills Skill EXP Total Proficiency Brawling +1 1 Novice Dance +2 2 Novice Endurance +1 1 Novice Hunting +1 1 Novice Intimidation +1, +1 2 Novice Leadership +10 (RB) 10 Novice Observation +2, +2, +3, +1, +2, +1, +2 13 Novice Musical instrument: Harp +24 (SP), +3, +2 29 Competent Rhetoric +3 3 Novice Seduction +1 1 Novice Socialization +1, +1 2 Novice Swimming +1 1 Novice Wilderness Survival +26 (SP), +1 27 Competent Lores Secret : Lore of Religion: Leth Lore of Dangerous Creatures around Lhavit Matthew: Charming and attractive The stages of seduction: conversation, flirting, bedding How to Take a Risk at Work Rhetoric: Digging for Information Zeran, Masked and Familiar Lhavit: The Festival of Joy Falling from the Ukalas Region: Eyktol Mortal Name: Nala Immortal Name: Sigfrid City: Yahebah Using sand to keep cool in the desert Dealing with misogynistic men Knowing when to hold your tongue Noticing injury in prey Avoiding confrontation Bennar Witt: From Alvadas Nighttime Company Possessions   Apparel - Long off the shoulder, empire waist dress in a light rose colour - Plain undergarments - Brown wool cloak - Brown leather boots - Festival mask   Travel - Large tent (4 person) - Large tarp - Lantern - Bedroll - Blanket - Riding horse - Full set of tack - Large set of saddlebags - Waterskin Backpack containing: - Balanced Rations (1 Week’s Worth) - Eating knife - Flint & Steel - Torches (2) - Compass - Fishing tackle & hooks - 100 ft of rope   Grooming - Comb (Skyglass) - Brush (Skyglass) - Soap - Razor   Profession - Gothic lap harp (heirloom) (Size reference) - Tuning fork - Harp pouch - Quill - Black Ink (1 oz.) - Parchment (20) Housing Sigfrid currently resides in a simple room in the Solar Wind apartments. Slowly but surely, she is beginning to fill the small space with various souvenirs and knickknacks, as she spends a great deal of time indoors during the day. Ledger Purchase Cost Total Starting +100 kina 100 kina Harp Pouch -1 kina 99 kina Tuning Fork -5 kina 94 kina Quill -0.01 kina 93.99 kina Black Ink (1 oz.) -2 kina 91.99 kina Parchment (20) -4 kina 87.99 kina Housing (Solar Wind, Simple Room - Summer 513) -9 kina 78.99 kina Poor living expense (Summer 513) -45 kina 33.99 Festival mask -3 kina 75.99 kina Thread List Active Threads: Completed/Closed Threads: 40th of Spring, 515 AV - Conundrum - Open Graded Threads: 60th of Fall, 511 AV - [Flashback] Where Sand Meets Water - Zakar 47th of Summer, 512 AV - Things I Do When I'm Broke - Torias 56th of Winter, 512 AV - [The Saville] Styling and Profiling - Matthew 60th of Summer, 513 AV - Disturbance at Demise - Zeran, Gawain 65th of Summer, 513 AV - Clearing the Mist - Gawain 76th of Summer, 513 AV - The Heroes' Festival - Zeran 35th of Spring, 515 AV - Stars Above - Benji