Auroras and Stars (Congrats Winner!)

[Rinial Sisterdragon]

Username:Rinial Sisterdragon
Foal Name: Nova
---Name meaning New
Foal Temper: Sardonic
Foal Personality: Nova is very much a sarcastic type, often times coming across as an a** because he cannot help his tone, or his annoyance with being inundated in well meaning but fairly clueless family members. He fully loves those around him, but he finds them abjectly infuriating with how often his twin has heard something that nearly no one should even remember.

Being as his sister is Quick of wit and has a memory that long outlasts the fabled elephants of myth and legend, Nova cannot help but give her a hard time, a little mean now and then, he does not care for her any less.

As he grows, his nature becomes a little more flat, until he finds a close friend who gives some balance to his sarcastic asshattery.
Plot Ideas:

For the most part plots are up in the air.

I'd love for him to have a few rough spots with his siblings where he comes across as out and out mean rather than just being sarcastic. Perhaps a rift for a time that they grow out of later on.

I'd enjoy a plot where Nova would get that whole, 'Where did you get such a bad attitude from' with his parents involved.

Other than that, it would be simply fun to see how he grows as a character with the starting personality I've started him off with.  

[Uta]

Username: Uta
Foal Name: Corvus -- can tweak it if necessary
---Name meaning This basket would be named after the Constellation "Corvus" which is a name that means "Raven" in Latin. Bear with me. In Greek Mythology, one of the myths was that Apollo's lover, Coronis, was reported to be unfaithful by a white raven. In Apollo's anger, he turned the white bird's feather's black. Not only does this white basket remind me of a white opal, but the attitude of a raven is what I'm basing this basket's personality on.
Foal Temper: Frivolous
Foal Personality: Corvus is a pleasant mix between his father and mother. He's a very good natured foal, and seems to take after his father with his bright personality, and somewhat silly ways. He's naturally clumsy, but it's easily chalked up to his over-eagerness and easy excitability. There isn't a soul that Corvus wouldn't talk to, and he generally sees the world through rose colored glasses. This particular foal will always find others easy to love. Even the most taxing of personalities won't get Corvus down.

Corvus loves games and entertainment of any kind. He doesn't have much of a serious nature, and would much rather break the tension with something fun. He will solicit games fro his siblings even as an adult, and would much rather go racing throughout the herdlands, or kick up his hooves with excitement, then be stuck doing any sort of chore. Corvus will do his best to turn any situation into some sort of game, though it's possible with age he'll learn to temper such a thing. Maybe. Possibly. If he has no playmates, than Corvus will have no problem entertaining himself.

Similar to the ravens and crows of the world, Corvus will always have an eye for shiny things. Perhaps it was his mother's beautiful starry coat, or his father's opalescent rainbow, but Corvus will find himself drawn to shiny and beautiful things. As a foal this might be a particularly lovely feather, or a sparkly pebble; as he grows it will likely turn into fancier and more intricate jewelry, or some sort of shiny bauble or trinket from a Kawani village. If it's sparkly and shiny, you can bet Corvus will covet it. In fact, he is so easily distracted by shiny things, that his own conversations can suffer; instead of focusing on his friends, he might very well find his attention drawn elsewhere.

This can lead to some trouble. It's possible his love for shiny things might turn him into a slight kleptomaniac. If nothing else, he ight grow up with a smidge of sticky hooves. Not because he wants to horde the treasures all to himself, but because he loves nothing more than to share such treasures with his family and friends. He would want to make sure his siblings all had special gifts and shiny collections all their own; and the same with his parents. But that might mean sometimes borrowing what isn't his.. . something that could cause him trouble as he grows, and/or might be a behavior he'll have to fight to resist.

As he grows, it's very possible his love for shiny objects might turn to shiny soquili instead. Or at least alongside. That would remain to be seen, but I could see it very possible that he might grow to take after Ishtar in her love of others.
Plot Ideas:
I could see a few different type of plot ideas for Corvus. First and foremost I'd love some sort of family talk. I'd want to know what his relationship would be like with his siblings, his parents, his extended family, and his cousins. I'd want to try to figure out what sort of relationships he might have with them, so I could also better learn more about Corvus.

I could see him coming back with all sorts of different gifts and trinkets... perhaps some from questionable places. This could cause trouble, depending on what exactly he brought back to gift his family or collect. This might be where her learns to do away with his thieving ways, or if there isn't much of any consequence, spur the flames. (Maybe he finds himself a charmed walker and wants to bring the charm back? Or at least the charmed walker itself? xD A nice one, don't worry. Not one that would get chompy.)

I'd want him to find some sort of best friend -- be it his sibling, his cousins, another family member, or a stranger -- just someone he could bond with and follow around. Someone he could bring gift back for, or share in his shiny collection, even as he grows. Someone who doesn't mind his cheerful nature.

If Corvus continues to walk away with shiny objects as an adult, I could see some trouble brewing. He isn't exactly the most graceful so if he did get treasures, I could see him getting himself in a jam. Maybe this is when he learns to reform his ways. Who knows? It would depend on his friends/family/plot and what happens.

A lot of his story depends on development and who he meets. He will likely never wander far from his family or their lands, or at least not for long. He is a lover of beauty, and his family is the most beautiful thing of all. No soquili or trinket could rival that.  

[DarkenWoodWolf]

Username: DarkenWoodWolf
Foal Name: Sigma Octantis
---Name meaning The name of the current, faint South Star
Foal Temper: Omit please
Foal Personality: Sigma Octantis will be drawn to the stars, not just to the southern one where he gets his name. As a foal, he will start learning their names and positions, at least those that he can see, and will be hard-pressed to be found awake during the day. He will think that the blue sky is boring during the day. He wants to see the stars, all the time. If he could, he would travel with the night so he never had to stand in daylight again. Wasn't that a fantastic thought?

He will have trouble relating to others who spend most of their time in the daylight, because he doesn't understand the allure of a harsh and unforgiving sun, when the moon would be enough to light their way. Of course, he knew without the sun, there would be no moon, no life, but he just wished he could stare at the stars all the time, not get distracted by the clutter of clouds or the fathomless blue.

He definitely could be described as someone with their head in the clouds, or in this case, the stars. He will be a bit absent-minded, not finding most of the things that others obsess over to be even the least bit interesting. Sleeping during the day always puts him on uneven footing with others his age, he will start speaking of the stars, and suddenly be only interested in what he is saying. What is done in the sun really doesn't matter to him.

Sigma, however, loves his family dearly, sun and moon alike. There is nothing he wouldn't do for them. Even if it meant staying awake during the day.

Plot Ideas: He is going to, as stated, be obsessed with the stars and the moon, mostly the stars, though. I would endeavor to get him a familial who could hold bits of charcoal and paper, and he will start at a young age, trying to map the stars. At first, their efforts will be in vain, and over time he will come to realize that they move, very slowly, and he will probably name them as he sees things in the stars ((probably something taken from the actual names of constellations)). He will do this as he is growing, so not only will he be able to track the movements of the stars based on his age and the seasons, being young and bright eyed, he will find this amazing.

Over time, I would like him to start to use stars as navigation. As he gets older, he will travel to different places that are 'landmarks' in the lands and assign them stars so he will always know, with reasonable certainty, where he is and where he is going. Of course, the first one he will plot will be the one over his family home.

I would have interest in getting him a friend or two who isn't obsessed with the stars, but is reasonably knowledgeable about them so when he goes off on yet another rant about something that really never effects them, other than to give them something beautiful to look at and a way to guide their steps at night. With at least one of these friends, I would like one to be male and Sigma's closest partner. I would also like this one male friend of his to be in and out of love with Sigma, who does not even know what that is. His friend will keep it secret, just enjoying Sigma's company while they are young.

Sigma will not pursue a romantic relationship with anyone. He actually won't really pursue a relationship with anyone. He's concerns will be the stars, how they move, what the were, how accurate his charts were, maybe meeting others who share a similar passion.

Because of this short sighted why of looking at the world, he will be incredibly naive about so many things. Including the nature of others. Good verses evil, morality, whatever, none of it really matters to him. The only things that can capture his attention for any length of time are the stars. Until the friend I spoke about above, the one in love with Sigma, goes missing. Now, none of his other friends understand him even a fraction as well as this friend does. And Sigma had really come to enjoy his company. And then, this friend, is just gone.

It can be something nefarious or something simple, like the friend just wanting to try to find his own place in the world, or someone who would feel with normal emotions, something that Sigma really doesn't. Or the friend could have been taken. Sigma won't notice at first, other than in passing, but the longer his friend stays gone, the more it will bother him, dragging his attention from the stars and his charts and into the daylight, where he will put all his considerable observation skills to use trying to find his friend.

Now, whether he finds him or not, if the friend is okay or not, if the friend has moved on and doesn't want to see Sigma anymore, all of that would be plotted out with the other person. But the point is, that this friend, this companion of his, is going to drag his attention from the stars and it is not going to return there, not completely. He will, presumably, be more even with how he divides his time between the daylight and the starlight, and more focused on things on the ground, perhaps on his friend, perhaps trying to figure out how he lost said friend. Either way, it will change him, broaden his horizons, and give him a chance at love? or Loss?  

[Kaya Wolf Moon]

Username: Kaya Wolf Moon
Foal Name: Antares
---Name meaning Ancient Greek, Άντάρης, "against Ares (Mars)". It was known to Persian astrologers as a Royal star: Satevis, Watcher of the West.
Foal Temper: Guardian
Foal Personality: Antares is as the dawning sun. He is warm and radiant. His very essence is like that of the morning sun, bringing light into the darkness. To bring peace to those tormented souls. To guide them away from their destruction with his own inner flame. Antares has known this to be his purpose in life since he was young.

Of course, Antares is like any other. He has his own demons that he must face from time to time. That is his strength though. Instead of giving in, instead of letting go and allowing his darkest fears to consume him, he faces them in battle and wages war until he stands victorious. But he does not stand alone. Antares has no qualms with relying on his friends and family when he is in such times of need. They are his outer strength- the tinder to his flame. By showing his weaknesses, his vulnerabilities, Antares shows the true meaning of never giving up. His gentle spirit shining brilliantly.
Plot Ideas:
1. A Whole New World- Antares is but a foal. He is new to this world, having freshly popped. There are many different sights and sounds that greet him and the little one is uncertain. What is this place and why are there so many other sounds than what he heard from the confines of his basket? How do these larger creatures relate to him?
2. I’ll Be Right Here- As a foal, Antares is always bright and happy. He doesn’t have a care in the world. Some of his friends think he’s weird. Nobody can stay that happy, right? But Antares has a different view on the world. One that he decides it’s time to share with someone after they’ve had a terrible day.
3. On My Way- Now an adult, Antares decides it is high time he sets out on a journey of his own. While he dislikes leaving his family, he knows that the world holds lots of mysteries and secrets. Mysteries and secrets that he wishes to unravel while bringing his own brand of merriment to the masses. What sort of adventures await?
4. Merry Meet- Antares has been on his journey for a few months. He has learned a lot in such a short time and has made fast friends. However, none of his upbringing could have prepared him for his latest encounter. Love. It is an odd phenomenon that Antares has had little experience with outside of his family, especially in this sense. Yet he has fallen head over hoof in love with a lovely mare/stallion. What should he do? Do they feel the same? It's a whirlwind of romance and uncertainty. But the future is looking much brighter.
5. Two Roads- There has been some tension between Antares and his mate. They just can't seem to be able to see eye to eye anymore. The harder the couple tries, the worse things seem to get too and Antares isn't sure they're meant to be together anymore. He suggests that they take some time, part ways and reexamine what exactly it is they each want in the relationship. If only he knew the trouble at hand...
6. A Silver Tongue- After his break up, Antares feels his world start to dull. He tries his best to keep his spirits high for the benefit of others. But he is hurting deeply. That sort of ache that can only be felt when having lost someone important to oneself. In his saddened state, Antares becomes vulnerable to the seductions and temptations of the world in which he travels. A mare/stallion offers to console him; however, everything is not as it seems. Antares becomes entwined in a tangled webs of danger and lies the likes of which he has never seen. He'll need to tread carefully if he wants to make it out alive. (Note: This would likely span multiple RPs to allow for the plot to be more fully developed by both parties.)
7. The Return- Antares has emerged from his trials and tribulations. Though it is a dark spot in his memories, he utilizes the experience to strengthen his resolve. His desire to bring merriment to all is even more entrenched now than when he was but a foal...with one addendum. Not only to bring merriment, but to protect all those he can from the thralls of darkness. And he will do so with the help, understanding, and strength of his mate and family. (Note: This plot would be multi-fold. Part would see him return to his mate to ask for forgiveness. It would be its own RP where he could express himself more thoroughly and come to declare his love for his mate more completely. Another part would see him return to his family and to explain his desire to create a haven for those hurt by darkness. Whether the family members are onboard or not would be the subject of multiple RPs or plottings.)  

[Regal Renegade]

Username: Regal Renegade
Foal Name: Orion
---Name meaning The name means “Limit or boundary,” but it belongs to the constellation referred to as the hunter.
Foal Temper: Coquet
Foal Personality:
Orion is a hunter but not a hunter of flesh, at least not in the traditional sense of the word. He comes by his charm and flirtatious nature honestly though, as he spent his youth witnessing how his mother and father behaved in love. Through their relationship he came to think of love as a superficial agreement between two individuals as opposed to some deep and fantastical connection. The history on his mother’s side also worked to cement his opinion on the matter. Though he understands there are those in the world that devote themselves to one another entirely, he does not comprehend or implement that concept into his own life.

As an adult he will be a charismatic, silver tongued devil who delights in eliciting shy giggles or deep sighs from whatever attractive mares he meets. Despite his playboy nature he is not cruel, and makes it perfectly clear from the get go that the only commitment he is willing to make is a temporary one. If ever a mare begins to become too clingy he will quickly remind her of his intentions and withdraw should she ask for more. He simply does not understand the merit of being tied down and despite having many attempt to change him, he remains true to his pedigree.

The only exception to this commitment-phobe lifestyle of his is his twin sister Aurora. Despite the fact that her over the top lighthearted nature and freakish memory grate on him at times, he feels as though she is really the only other Soquili he simply cannot do without. He loves his parents wholeheartedly, but there is something about the connection between twins that cannot be overshadowed. His world is very small, and she is the only other one who can inhabit it fully as she understands him better than anyone else ever could. When he is not off making some mare weak in the knees, he can generally be found in the vicinity of his twin.

Due to the fact that Orion really only ever lets his sister in he can come across as a bit self-centered, he doesn’t put much stock into the emotions of others because he mostly doesn’t understand them. He gets his sister perfectly, but ask him to pick up on the subtleties of others and he is at a completed loss. This is another reason why superficial relationships benefit him so much, he never has to really dig beneath the surface to get to know someone else. Perhaps this is how his father’s laid-back nature manifests; he doesn’t have to do any hard work and he never has to get serious.

Despite his social flaws Orion is an altogether enjoyable stallion to be around. He may not be as energetic as his sister but he does have an impish side that, when paired with his sister’s adoration of all thing silly, can have disastrous results for otherwise innocent bystanders. He is also very devoted and caring when it comes to those he is very close to, mainly family members of course. He loves to tease his mother and share his latest stories of conquest with her, and he has fun goofing off with his father and other sister as well.

Plot Ideas:
The fact that Orion is so very limited when it comes to his interactions with those other than his sister could yield some interesting plots. Perhaps Aurora finds other friends or even a lover of her own who takes up a great deal of her time, this could result in a fit of jealousy from her brother. He would not be open to the idea of expanding his world to include anyone other than her, and could possibly even feel as though she were abandoning him. This could put a kink in their relationship, one that may cause him to have to grow and change. One day they both will have lives of their own, but Orion is not ready for that.

Following on the coattails of the aforementioned plot, Aurora could preemptively attempt to coax her brother out of his shell so as to prevent an event such as the one described above from occurring. She is quite keen and as such could see something like this coming down the road should Orion continue on his current path of only trusting and depending on her. It could be interesting if her hand were to be forced, but this may be equally as interesting.

Getting deeper into the sibling relationships could also be intriguing. We know he really only needs Aurora, so where does that leave his relationship with his other sisiter? Does she resent him for this? Or does she accept him as he is? How does she feel about him in general? Does it bother her that the twins are so connected? Also, how does Orion deal with the relationship between Aurora and their sister? If the two are close does he get jealous? Or does he overlook it because he and Aurora’s relationship are on a whole different level? Does Aurora enforce that or is his attachment to her much deeper than hers? This could create a very interesting family dynamic on its own.

Similarly, how will the portrayal of love in Orion’s life evolve? Will it always remain as it is now or will a change occur? If Aurora pushes him to open up and get to know others on a deeper level he may end up finding someone he could commit to. This could cause a lot of confusion because it would go against anything he has ever known.  

[Whoan]

Username: Whoan
Foal Name: Themis
---Name meaning Means "law of nature, divine law" in Greek.
Foal Temper: Honorable
Foal Personality: Very Paladin-like in nature, Themis hates seeing anyone he considers "weak" be picked on or attacked. He'll do his best to protect whoever he feels like needs protecting - whether or not they actually want his help. He'll be very insistent that they obviously could use someone like him, etc etc. He tries to see the good in everyone, even those doing the attacking he'd probably try to talk down before fighting - though if it came to a fight, he won't shy away from that. Toward his family, he'll be very loving and attached to them, but also willing to make other connections outside the family as well.
Plot Ideas: I have a couple of Soquili that I consider to be big strong giants, and I'm hoping to get more soon in the same vein. At some point in his life, I want Themis to meet one of them, Kinak and instantly admire his strength and want to follow him around for a while. Kind of like a squire. His eventual goal will be to learn from Kinak and take that strength back home to protect those who are closest to his heart.  

[Teh Cheryl]

Username: Teh Cheryl
Foal Name: Caelus
---Name meaning Latin: Heaven, sky, heavens, air, universe, weather
Foal Temper: Anxious
Foal Personality:
Sage had always been a shy foal, much to the surprise and contrast of the rest of his family. While he would often be hot on the heels of either his mother or father, who he has always known were not each other's One, he would often be found scarce the moment strangers or even lesser close members of his family would be find near. He was a skittish foal, despite knowing that no one would ever hurt him, and would often be found hiding behind his father's legs or his sibling.

He was unfortunately clumsy, in addition to his cautious nature. Loud noises would easily startle him in his youth and send him running in the first direction that he deemed 'away'. This, unfortunately, meant he got into many little scrapes and bruises as he bumped into trees, thorny bushes, and other bystanders in his haste to hide.

As he grows older, this starts to expose itself in an interest in healing. What started as a way to help ease the multiple little injuries he often received as a foal, becomes a comfort to him. He never felt awkward or afraid when he was left to his books and his plants, and his studies of the fauna became a way to ease his anxiety over meeting new people.

He spends much of his time as a young adult learning what you could about medicinal plants, from makings pastes to burning herbs. He experiments as often as he is comfortable with, mixing new plants together and testing them on himself for the lack of a better test subject.

Plot Ideas:
That's a Whole Lot of Nope : Strangers come to the herd and Caelus wants nothing, absolutely nothing to do with them. He spends most of his day dodging not only the visitors but also most of his family who may try to coax him out. Maybe someone succeeds in dragging him out to meet these strangers or maybe not, but the end result doesn't turn out very well.

Ouch! : Caelus is used to be covered in little scratches and bruises by now, but that doesn't mean they don't hurt. Caelus tries his first hand at healing, without an supervision, and the results are surprisingly good.

...or not : Caelus' next attempt at healing and patching himself up is...not so good. He might have inadvertently poisoned himself. Luckily, help arrived quickly but it doesn't save him from an a**-chewing from his family. Sadly, this results simply more in Caelus not telling them next time...

Gotta do what you gotta do : It's common knowledge by now that Caelus hates strangers. Half the time, he doesn't even like being around members of his extended family. But, despite this, he loves his family. Someone in the herd gets sick and Caelus braves himself for the scary world outside of his comfortable bubble to find some medicine.  

[Nyx Queen of Darkness]

Username: Nyx Queen of Darkness
Foal Name: Boötes
---Name meaningSome say that Boötes is the most ancient constellation in the sky. Indeed, it has been reconized by numerous cultures in slightly different forms. Even the Greeks were not clear on its history. The first reference to the name Boötes comes from "The Odyssey" by Homer almost three millenia ago.
In one of his most popular incarnations, he is called the Hunter and, with his Hounds (Canes Venatici), he eternally circles the Bears, Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, around the North Pole. In fact, the brightest star in Boötes is Arcturus, which can be loosely translated as "Bear Guard."

He is also called the Herdsman and his journey around the pole represents his task of keeping the celestial beasts together.

Another legend says that Bootes was the son of Zeus and Callisto. Hera changed Callisto into a bear who was almost killed by Boötes when he was out hunting. Luckily, she was rescued by Zeus and he took her into the sky where she is now Ursa Major, the Great Bear.

Yet another myth says that he was the son of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture. Supposedly he was given a place in the sky for inventing the plow.


Foal Temper: Guardian
Foal Personality: Boötes is a serious type foal
Plot Ideas:

I'd like for him to think that the way his parents have done thing is great. That having someone companionable to have a family with is the way he wants his life to be. But well, you know plans. I want him to adore his family, be very involved and fall in love with someone so completely and so strangely (familiar, mer, gemmed walker) that it makes him really have some kind of personal dilemma. But he knows, as always his family will be accepting.


Wish I had time for more, but an emergency had called me away.  

[AislingJuno]

Username:AislingJuno
Foal Name:Zephyr
---Name meaning Aura, in ancient Greek and Rome, is the personification of the cardinal winds. Zephyr is personification of one of the Aura, the god of the West Wind. I thought the name Zephyr would fit well with the family. Since it's mythology based .

Foal Temper: poetical
Foal Personality:

Likes; berries, the toys that he makes as a hobby, cloud watching,interesting smells, running as fast as he can.

Dislikes; early mornings , pushy soq, beets, loud noises, losing especially to his sisters which happens often.

"I wear a mask of smiles and confidence. Someday I will become great but until that time I will act like the stallion I want to become. "--Zephyr

Zephyr at first gives an elegant impression. His charming opal eyes have a keen look to them that draws in other soq. Zephyr can be very charming and engaging but part of that is a mask he put on. He can be very flirty and will often charm non family members to get what he wants. However once a soq has his heart they have his complete loyalty. Part of his over confidence is because he has a side to his personality that is quite shy. Part of the reason for his shyness is because he has two older sisters and is the baby of the family. Aurora his twin is very clever with an excellent memory. She often imitates him in good humor but has caused him to become a bit shy.

However Zephyr firmly believes that if you act confident you become confident. Fake it to you make it, is part of his motto. Zephyr's act of confidence can sometimes come across to some soq as cockiness but must soq are charmed by his demeanor.

Zephyr fiercely loves his immediate and extended family. He is especially protective of his two sisters though in a fight against him his older sisters would probably win. He would never use any kind of force against his sisters. Most of the time he lets them get away with most thing including trying to dress him up in ribbons to make him pretty. To protect himself, he will try to out charm or even trick his sisters.

Zephyr Is a bit of a playful dreamer, he likes to watch clouds with his siblings. He will often make up stories to explain what the clouds are doing and what the are. For example a cloud could look like a rabbit gardening. Zephyr would then tell his sisters a story all about a rabbit named holly that wore big sun hats when she was in the garden . Zephyr also dreams that one day he will run so fast that the air catch him and take him away on adventures.
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As a adult it will take Zephyr a long time to find a partner if he ever does. He's really shy around females of his age group and his act of confidence can land him in a lot of trouble. Zephyr will act a bit like a cad or a ladies man but when he really likes a female he doesn't know how to act. Zephyr is always going to be a bit of a dreamer and a inventor.

Plot Ideas:

Toys: Zephyr meets a traveling toy maker that inspires him to start creating toys.

Kindness:Zephyr is going to meet a crying foal and comfort the little filly by giving her one of the toys he crafted. He is going to tell her fantastical stories to distract her until her mother finds her.

Clouds; Zephyr is going to chase after an unusual cloud and become separated from his immediate family. As the day turns to night he starts to realize that he is lost. Fortunately he meets a extended family member for the first time . That soq will teach him that the night sky is just as beautiful as the day.

Trouble :Zephyr finds himself in a battle of wits against his elder twin. Will he finally out trick her.

The Journey :Zephyr sets out to learn a trade from a famous soq.  

[Kyribird]

spelldancer

AFTER MUCH DELIBERATION and narrowing it down....and then down...and sighing some, then narrowing it down, we ultimately decided to go with spelldancer! Congratulations and welcome to the family!
 

[spelldancer]

OH! Oh wow! Thank you! I was not expecting that. There were so many good entries. Glad to be part of the family!