Aril

[Aril]

Aril Personal Information Race: Kelvic | Eurasian Eagle-Owl Age: 5 years old Birthday: 509 AV, Spring, Day 24 Gender: Female Height: 5’7” Weight: 145 lbs Build: Nimble Physical Description Animal Form Aril’s favored form is that of a Eurasian eagle-owl. Nearly six feet from wingtip to wingtip, she cuts an imposing figure when in this form. Two prominent ear tufts curve over bright scarlet eyes, giving her a very severe look, and end with a curved black beak. Prone to mimicking her hunting grounds, Aril’s feathers can range through all sorts of natural colors each time she molts. Kalinor Time in Kalinor granted the kelvic much darker plumage than is expected; very dark, almost black brown on her back and the backs of her wings, while her chest and belly reflect the moonlight yellow cast by the opalgloams. The texture of the colors is smooth, like the rock walls of the massive cavern. Kanesh Aril's latest molt has allowed her to blend in better with the swampy terrain around her new home. Cream and gold feathers crown Aril's head and the backs of her wings, mottled with darker spots in black and brown. The darker colors gradient further down her back, to become almost all rich browns and near-reds. The undersides of her wings and belly are pale, the tips of her flight feathers striated by thin brown lines. Humanoid Form Aril’s humanoid form is dainty, reflecting her avian nature, with an olive skin tone, and wavy, black hair that extends to just between her shoulder blades. Her youthful face is oval-shaped, with prominent angular cheekbones, a narrow nose, and full lips. Her eyes are her most defining feature, wide, but given an exotic angle that hints at a Vantha ancestry. Her eyes do not shift between her true form and this one; they are a bright scarlet hue, with slightly slit pupils. The Kelvic’s humanoid size is not to be mistaken for weakness. Originally trained to serve as a bodyguard for the mage who brought her to Luvadros Orthilia, she possesses a lean and defined musculature, well formed for wielding a bow and dagger. There is a sense of energy about her, as if she is about to take flight at any moment. Clothing Outline Adapting to the culture of her owner, Aril has taken to wearing the garments of the Symenestra. While in her humanoid form, she will wear the leggings and wrap her limbs and torso in long swaths of ebony and violet silk. When quick transformation between avian and humanoid form is required, she will wear a silken tunic that is slipped on and off easily. Possessing a much hardier skeletal structure than those she lives with, the woman forgoes the exoskeleton, though this only adds to her curiosity as a Kelvic in Symenestra clothing. As an owl, she will often wear a pouch meant for carrying small items and messages.

Personality “A wise old owl sat on an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The less he spoke the more he heard; Why aren't we like that wise old bird?” As both bird and girl, Aril has a tendency for silence. However, she is not the stoic sort, as her lips are often curved into an impish grin and her bright scarlet eyes twinkle with some hidden mischief. When she does speak it is with the fewest words possible to get the meaning across. She will often spend long moments considering a situation before acting, but none of this is for lack of intelligence. The girl is bright and curious, her growth uninhibited by a premature bonding, and she is energetic in her work. She has simple pleasures, finding great joy in shiny baubles, hunting, both on the surface and in the caverns, and fruits, especially pomegranates, for which she was named. She is not fond of being left alone for too long. Aside from her eyes, her mentality is what identifies her as a Kelvic; she seeks leadership and guidance, as well as approval from her master. She is not likely to simply accept mistreatment, however. When the girl feels dissatisfied she will act out viciously. There is some deep-set insecurity due to not bonding with her first master that causes Aril to despise other Kelvic, especially those who take interest in her master.

History Born to two Kelvic owned by a breeder, the girl was sold off at a young age to a traveling mage, who took it upon himself to raise her as his bodyguard, buying her training with the bow and dagger. He would not, however, allow her to bond to him as she wished, the man knowing well Kelvic psychology, and kept her at arm’s length. She did not understand this, but he wished to one day, keep her as a research assistant. However, these plans were derailed just before a trip to the Symenestra city of Kalinor. After happening upon another Kelvic breeder, the mage purchased a second companion. Unlike Aril, he allowed the girl to bond with him quickly, and both felt the full measure of Aril’s jealousy. The young Kelvic began to act out, misbehaving and causing mischief until the mage was forced to give her up. Kept as an owl, she was hooded and left in the Kalinor with one Luvadros Orthilia. Her bad behavior was not made known to the Symenestra, but it mattered very little. With a new owner, Aril settled down, purging the mage from her memory. Left to her own devices for a majority of the time, she came to enjoy her new place among the Widows, her avian form allowing her safety from their search for surrogates, and making her useful in the Floating City. However, after a time, she was discovered and, as they hadn't yet bonded, her master forced her to flee the city. Since then, Aril has been wandering the world, doing odd jobs, exploring, but ultimately searching for that someone who might complete her.

Skills, Abilities, Language and Lore   Abilities Ability Description Shapeshifting The racial ability of the Kelvic. Aril disappears into a mass of swirling lights, and reforms in either her owl or humanoid body. Heightened Senses Very powerful eyes, able to see in the dark; sharp hearing, good for pinpointing location of prey   Languages Language Proficiency Common Fluent Owl Fluent Bird Basic Symenos Basic   Skills Skill Points Level Source Weapon: Shortbow 26/100 Competent (SP) Hunting 10/100 Novice (RB) Stealth 14/100 Novice (SP) Wilderness Survival 5/100 Novice (SP) Acrobatics 5/100 Novice (SP)   Lore Lore of Edible Vermin of Kalea Lore of Kalinor's Geography

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Inventory   Ledger Item Cost Final Balance Starting Package +100 GM 100 GM No Housing +500 GM 600 GM Rent, Apartment, Poor, Kenash Spring 514 - 31 GM 569 GM Clothing - 5 GM, 1 SM 560 GM 9 SM   Possessions Item Description Clothing The typical garb of the Symenestra; silk bands and leggings. Breeches/Pants/Trousers, Remie Cloak, Remie hood, Undergarments, Shirt Backpack Worn and well traveled, but unused except for as storage since arrival in Kalinor. Contains: Comb, brush, razor, soap, waterskin, food for a week, eating nice, flint and steel Shortbow Heirloom item. Belonging to the ranger who taught her archery. Unused but kept in good condition.   Housing None

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Thread List Kalinor Restless - 20th Day of Spring, 512 A distracted dialogue between a man and his bird. Kenash