Ticket, please! Username: inglorious D Foal's Intended Name: Adonis Why this name? In Greek myth Adonis was a handsome young shepherd killed while hunting a wild boar. The anemone flower is said to have sprung from his blood. Because he was loved by Aphrodite, Zeus allowed him to be restored to life for part of each year. Personality: Adonis will be a hard working, loyal but simple kind of foal. Growing up; He'll wish to meet a lifemate worthy of his love and devotion and start a family of his own. Anything else you would like to include: <3
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Ticket, please! Username: ZappyKit Foal's Intended Name: Khnum Why this name? Khnum is the name of an Ancient Egyptian Creator God who primarily works with clay, creating all kinds of things on his potter’s wheel. Personality: Creative and head-strong, protective and caring. Khnum’s art-like love would probably earn quite a few flowers from his Mum, seeing as the best sorce of clay, is in the ground! But artists sometimes must suffor a mess or two for their works, and when he gets his mind on something, he’d be hard-pressed to forget about it or be lured away. He’d also be protective of both his works and his family, should anything happen, and try to help with scrapes and bruises of his siblings if he could. Anything else you would like to include: Thanks for this chance!
I'll Tell You Something! Username: ZappyKit Poem/Story Title: Welcome the Gifts Oh monochrome maiden, oh frosted spring lord Two hearts of land and sky. The dawn of love has come, a glint within her eye. This glint, a gift! But what kind will it hold? Be the gift a healing touch? Strength and power bold? Be the gift one of flight, of swift wings and sweet song? Or be the gift of one of each, a blessing sure as stars. The weavers’ come and with great care, the baskets now are full. A gift from Mother, sweet smelling, pure, the spring’s first fresh new blooms. A gift from Father, a colorful bed, to let foals sleep until dawn. Three baskets now, Lord and Lady keeps. Three small lives to tend, but soon enough they will be grown, Life will circle once again.
Ticket, please! Username: CrimsonCutie666 Foal's Intended Name: Mesnyi Why this name? It's another version of the Jasmine plant >w< Personality: Mesnyi is a simple sort. He enjoys rather simple pleasures like helping his mom create some of her beautiful floral arrangements or watching his dad paint. He has a bit of artistic ability himself but compared to his father he always feels like it's not much and so won't show it off. He's more reclusive, and as he grows he won't seek out many others to keep him company but he will be friendly to those he meets. As an adult he'll go out to learn more about different artistic styles and eventually become comfortable with his own impressionist style~ Anything else you would like to include: Thanks for the chance!
A horrible silence squashed between his two other siblings. Sigefrid tries to form the words, but all that follows is silence. Despite being mute and unable to speak aloud, everyone can SEE what he's feeling and thinking at any given moment. He's like a beautiful colored book with the flicks of his ears, the eye movements and his solid body gestures. He's picked up on his father's love of art for a very different reason: this is how he can leave lasting messages to the world.
He is attached dearly to his father. His dad can read his mind unlike anyone. Whether it's a kinship between artists or a supernatural connection between father and son...the connection is just there. Sigefrid cannot bear the thought of being without his father.
While in the beginning years it's difficult for the family to adjust to the handicap, they quickly overcome it and believe he'll be able to make his own future with no issues. They all hope he finds friends who can take the time to truly invest in Sigefrid who has so much to tell the world.
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Sigefrid is your average foal with BOUNDLESS energy and enthusiasm for exploration and art. He doesn't invest too much of his emotional energy into complaining about his lack of speech, he hasn't known anything else so why complain? He enjoys being the typical brother to his sister and sister.
He is, however, wise beyond his years. While you're in silence, you have plenty of time to listen. When you listen, you pick up nuggets of life's truth. These truths, however, are stored privately inside of this young stallion. His actions speak tremendous volumes though and reveal that he has a heart made of pure gold. He would bow down and give life away for the greater good if that time were to call. However, life seems to love him and he flourishes in the boundless love of his family.
His main philosophy is this which he clings to in his heart: Love all, whether it's good or bad. Love it, respect it and SHOW IT.
He hopes to someday be able to make his own way and to begin a family who can have the same loving morals as the family he grew up in. A fantastic dream that someday, there might be someone who will fall for him even without the candy coated words which could never be spoken to her.
Anything else you would like to include: Thank you for the contest!
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I'll Tell You Something! Username: Sinful Holiday Poem/Story Title: Bonds
Dad.
Hey Dad.
Wake up.
Sigefrid stood only a short distance away from his sleeping father. A promise had been made, and Sigefried intended to hold Dir to his word. The brisk movement on the back of Dir's neck indicated to Sigefrid that his father could feel his stare.
Maybe if I kept staring?
Dir's head lolled off to the side and one eye opened to see his son standing with flowers already mashed up far behind him. Dir had promised to paint the sunrise with his son. They were going to collaborate on the same piece together to surprise the family with when they all finally woke up.
Let's go. We're going to miss it.
Sigefrid snorted impatiently, bouncing towards the paints. His father was only steps behind him and they both seized their respective feathers and watched as the distant horizon began to change colors. Soon a sliver of light shot up and the colors burst in unison. The sky was it's own beautiful pallete of purples, blues, oranges and pinks. The sunrise was spectacular and the two males painted away at the same piece of art quickly.
Once the sun had finally claimed it's seat in the sky not long after, the two were left standing in awe at the frenzied, colorful and breathtaking painting. The best part for both of them was that they captured their beautiful sleeping family off on one side. Jasmine was sleeping with her head neatly tucked between one son and her daughter. All three of them frozen now in a perfect scene of art. Sigefrid leaned clumsily against his father, drained of energy from the frantic painting but silently cherishing this moment that he'd carry in his heart forever.
I love you a lot, Dad.
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Ticket, please! Username: Nyx Queen of Darkness Foal's Intended Name: Leonardo Why this name? Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci (Italian pronunciation: [leoˈnardo da ˈvintʃi] pronunciation (help·info)) (April 15, 1452 – May 2, 1519, Old Style) was an Italian Renaissance polymath: painter, sculptor, architect, musician, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist, and writer. His genius, perhaps more than that of any other figure, epitomized the Renaissance humanist ideal. Leonardo has often been described as the archetype of the Renaissance Man, a man of "unquenchable curiosity" and "feverishly inventive imagination".[1] He is widely considered to be one of the greatest painters of all time and perhaps the most diversely talented person ever to have lived.
When I read that, I figured what better combination of both mother and father--master of the arts and flowers. Besides for that, it has kind of an old feel to it like both parents names. Personality: Leonardo will be innately curious little fellow. He will like to play with all mediums--mud, clay, wood, etc. He'll be able to figure out spacial relations and be able to build some things. He'll be interested in the growing of things, and the way they work. It won't be enough just to grow something--he'll need to understand why it grows best there etc.
He'll be highly active and inquisitvie which will sometimes get him in trouble. However, it won't deter him from doing it all over again. Anything else you would like to include: Thanks so much for this opportunity! I wish I could have entered earlier but things have been crazy hectic. And the family is gorgeous!
Ticket, please! Username: Tara de Draiocht Foal's Intended Name: Malede Why this name? I was going for the theme of "Twitter Painted" (Bambi reference!) and ended up really liking "Malede" which is Danish for "Painted" Personality: Malede is all about letting his creativity flow like his parents. He enjoys designing things for his woodland friends. Malede is a mixture of innocence, spunk, and can at times be referred to having a feminine-like quality about him. Mal gives as good as he gets when it comes to everything. If Mal were to fail at something, unlike some, he would try his hardest to put in her all the next time. A great deal of his time is spent hanging around with little creatures of the forest and making little accessories for them...if they allow her to do so. He is a family orientated gal that likes to show off things he made to his parents to get their opinions and their thoughts of improvement or praise.
Anything else you would like to include: Thanks for this opportunity.
I'll Tell You Something! Username: Tara de Draiocht Poem/Story Title: Make And Look Every Day Eternal.
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I'll Tell You Something! Username: musicaloner7 Poem/Story Title: For the love of flowers
Tiny hooves place with great care, lightly, daintily, so as not to disturb a single petal or leaf. The softest 'hush' can be heard with the careful pressure applied to move further in the sea of wildflowers that carpeted the earth all around him. They would give a light bow under the placement of the younglings hooves, and right themselves as he moved on. Their aroma so sweet, wafting into the refreshing spring air, filling the colt with a sense of content bliss and subtle excitement. Such a heavenly perfume that often reminded Saffron of his lovely mother~
His head would lower from time to time to allow his soft muzzle to brush against the delicate little plants. Nostrils would flare slightly to get a better inhale, and a gentle wuff would be given to make the petals and leaves flutter softly under the created breeze. Which ones would his mother like best? perhaps the pretty little blue ones that would match her bows and eyes~ He could make them into a hair ornament for her to wear behind an ear!
With great care, and the utmost gentleness a foal could muster, Saffron plucked some of the precious little flowers, and arranged them into a darling little bouquet. It was small, and would fit perfectly into the lovely thick mane his mother had. The conjoined and twined stems were picked up by his pearly whites, so as to trot his present straight to the mare in question, nubby tail twitching proudly behind him.
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I'll Tell You Something! Username: NinebB0nesFr33d Poem/Story Title: Arturas Meets the Wizard
His eyes glimmered with pride and his footsteps rose and fell in quick succession as he made his way down a path away from the meadow he and his family resided in. He left the meadow on a dare from his brother. Arturas was accused of being too cowardly to leave, so now a point needed to be made. He continued down the path until the path had long since faded and he felt lost. His steps had lost it's prideful rhythm and his breath began to get caught in throat. He was hopelessly lost.
A rustle behind him caused him to let out a terrified cry and he huddled down in the spot, frozen in terror. Then a squirrel popped out from the bush and made direct eye contact with Arturas. The creature scared him. Arturas nervously chewed his lip for a moment before reciting one of his stories to try and comfort himself.
"Once upon a time, in a land not so far from here...a lone prince lost his way from the castle. Try as he might, he could not find his home..."
The squirrel chimed in brightly, his tone soft and guiding.
"Well now, this will not do, says an old wizard who found the young prince lost and frightened. This wizard has seen the prince's castle filled with a flowers. The King and Queen must be worried sick, so the wizard offers his services for the young prince to return back to his lands..."
Arturas nervously followed the squirrel through the overgrown bushes and soon the ground beneath his feet became that familiar path that lead away from the meadow. His face lit up as he could hear his father bellow out for him to return home.
"Well, my dear prince, this wizard will see you again shortly. Stay to the paths and remain brave."
"Thank you, dear wizard."
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b]Paint All the Things! Username: JetAlmeara Title: Love Submission:
Edit - Late! Evil PB, but oh well You guys got a picture! lol
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:06 pm
AND CLOSED!
I will be getting in contact with IB as quick as I can to go over any other bonus tickets we may wish to give out. Again, don't get attached to your numbers as there will be a few more tickets added in at least.
As soon as we have both gone over the entries and are satisfied with our bonus awards, then we will roll a winner! Shouldn't be more than a few days, loves <3
Thank you for your patience.
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Unfortunately both of these cannot be accepted, the first for being an acrostic, which I specifically noted in the rules, and the latter for being a minute late.
I'm very sorry guys, but rules is rules <3
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Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 5:55 pm
CONGRATULATIONS, TORTURED PUMPKIN!
We welcome Calla into our newly forming family <33
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Ticket, please! Username: .Tortured. .Pumpkin. Foal's Intended Name: Calla Why this name? This name is for the calla lily. I figured with the mother's passion for flowers, she may name one of the foals after one. Personality: Calla would be very carefree. Growing up in such a loving environment will leave the foal sweet and cheerful and maybe a little too trusting. The foal would be competitive toward its siblings, and eventually toward others it meets, though it would not take anything too seriously. Anything else you would like to include: Thank you for this opportunity! The parents and baskets are lovely. =3
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We would also like to give the following people the permission to custom-in these concepts that they came up with, because they struck us as very fitting, unique, or otherwise all too perfect, and we only have one basket to give away today, so this is our offering:
Why this name? Dir had a fascination with my soquili Kai at one point (He is based on constellations), and because stars are just one of the many things that appeal to artists, I thought this would be a fitting name for the family.
Personality:
Koka (Like coca-cola!) is an actor. He prides on showing off his ability to adapt to situations and really exaggerate the emotions needed in every single one. This skill has founded his passion for story telling and has completely opened up a new world to him. It isn't often you find him with a frown on his face, unless he is acting out a story and portraying a scene that needs the relative emotion to be identified, usually grinning like a cheshire cat - high on life.
Even in his own company he will 'practice' his skill set. Usually trying to make impressions of different accents and see how long he can continue talking with them for. He isn't shy, one bit, having a voice that flows like water, words just continue to pour out. It's hard to ever get him to shut up because he is probably telling you a story and refuses to be interrupted when he is 'working.'
He doesn't mind being the pretty boy either. When he is adopted for 'flower-decorations with mum time' he prides in being pampered and likes showing them off to others feeling proud of his family and their creative talents. Anything artistic he will show interest and is one of the very rare times he may stay quiet, if only for a moment, to listen before he rambles ears off with questions.
Anything else you would like to include: <3
Lunadriel, with Ranunculus
Ticket, please! Username: Lunadriel Foal's Intended Name: Ranunculus Why this name? For my wedding, I had green ranunculus flowers. The beautiful mint green of this basket instantly made me think of this precious flower. I wanted a name that also had meaning directly affiliated with the family. Since they are to be raised in the flower field that their parents have made their home, I thought what better name! Plus, it will tie into his plots. <3 Personality: Ranu will be a budding intellect. His first impression will be that he's shy, like his mother. However, he is normally deep in thought. When something peeks his interest, he will speak and normally shock those around him who thought him to be the shy type. Ranu will also LOVE painting, just like his father. He will study his every inspiration and art piece, in order to create his own style. At the same time, he will enjoy weaving flowers with his mother. He will always tell her how wonderful she smells. Anything else you would like to include: This is the most exciting part! The plot I had in mind for young Ranu.
Flowers as Tools: Ranu has grown up living and loving everything his parents have taught him. From the flowers around him, to the expression of art done by his father. As he grows to learn more about the texture and types of art, he will one day have an epiphany. Why should his love of art, and his love of flowers, be two separate things? Taking a flower and plucking it from the ground, he will use it to paint. It will be a momentous discovery, as he plucks different flowers, to learn the strokes and textures they create! This, will be when he has discovered his own style in art, taking a little from each parent, to be himself. Ranunculus flowers will be his favorite brush, though he will use many. <33
NinebB0nesFr33d, with Arturas
Ticket, please! Username: NinebB0nesFr33d Foal's Intended Name: Arturas Why this name? This is the Lithuanian spelling of the famous King Arthur. It was chosen carefully for this story telling youth who would rather spend his days listening to and telling stories of great figures of the past and present. Personality:
Arturas is not shy, but he lacks charm. His awkward speech seems to smooth out while he tells wild stories. He finds it nearly impossible to carry out a normal conversation without telling his companions about the legends, horror and romance stories he's picked up. There is an endearing aspect to his devotion to the stories. If he were to be able to put his feelings into words, he'd tell you that he loves stories because he's fascinated by everyone.
While he enjoys the verbal and imaginative aspects of stories, he longs to someday be the hero in one of the stories. In his first years he'd be seen marching through his family's meadow pretending he's a fantastical king of ancient lore or the prince who would dash into the flames of danger for a single kiss (the damsel always played by his momma).
While his heart belongs fully to his family. He understands or rather hopes that someday he'll have to do something brave for them. He second guesses his courage and relies heavily on the strength of his father and his other brother.
Anything else you would like to include: Great contest!
Kyrieko, with Chroma
Ticket, please! Username: Kyrieko Foal's Intended Name: Chroma Why this name? 'Chroma' refers to the intensity of a distinctive hue or the saturation of a color. Personality: A very playful and free spirit, Chroma adores brightly colored fauna that he can decorate either himself, his siblings, or even his mother with. It is his belief that having such magnificently bright colors on you, the sweet fragrance of the fauna wafting about your body, will allow you to relax and feel free. That's what he's discovered at the very least, so why shouldn't this be true of everyone else?! Although if you're allergic to flowers, this might cause some inconveniences... But he will find a way around this! Oh yes he will! He'll just have to get a little creative. But don't worry! You will feel free and have bright colors too! For if there is one thing aside from his playful nature that is a close second in how prominent it is, that would be Chroma's love of creative problem solving. He views problems like a puzzle, working out each piece until they fit beautifully together as a whole. And if he gets stuck, well. This just gives him an excuse to let his imagination soar just a little! For there is always a way to finish the puzzle! You just have to think outside the box! Anything else you would like to include: Such a lovely little family! Thank you for offering this contest! <33
Junglerunner, with Arias
Ticket, please! Username: Junglerunner Foal's Intended Name: Arias Why this name? Samandiriel is of course the Angel of imagination, Arias is the Angel is sweet smelling herbs... seems fitting since I want him to develop his character into a perfumer, plus the fact the families general love of flowers. Personality: Arias is mute, well actually he can speak but it is such a rarity he is generally considered mute. When he does, his voice is shy, meek, feminine and is usually never louder than a whisper. Arias wouldn't hurt a fly and goes out of his way to appease everyone he meets, he is never quick to judge, and even when the world and every one in it seems to have given up hope in someone or something, he seems to find the faith, and grace, to see the beauty in something long been discarded. He is someone that doesn't just give second chances, but third and forth opportunities; it's a sad day with Arias gives up on something or one.
Arias is at peace around his family but is also happy in his own company, he enjoys peace, serenity and nature; rarely will you find him in crowded or largely populated areas. Arias however doesn't simply wander about in search of a peaceful mind, he has a keen sense of smell, and from a young age has taken an interest in anything that can provide a perfume. Later in life, once grown up, he travels the land collecting items: flowers, lichen, moss, foliage, bark etc. and with the help of his human companion, crushes them and blends them to create scented rubs to sell or gift to others.
Anything else you would like to include: Ahhh I saw this recipe and just thought I had to make it for you! It's a rosewater cheesecake, with a pistachio sponge base. Enjoy! -snipped-
Nymphalidae, with Jophiel
Ticket, please! Username: Nymphalidae Foal's Intended Name: Jophiel Nickname: Jo Why this name? I'm a sucker for angelic names, honestly, but don't usually have a fitting time to use them. According to a few websites I looked at, Jophiel is an archangel in Jewish lore, whose name means "Beauty of God." He is also the Patron Angel of Artists, so I felt it was an appropriate name for him as he will certainly take after his parents and enjoy art! Personality: As a foal, Jophiel is a quiet and shy young colt; he often hides behind his parent's legs when meeting new soquili, and prefers to stick close to his family rather than go out exploring on his own -- he'll never stray far enough that he can't quickly run back to his mother or father. He is bright and curious, loves to watch his father paint in either quiet companionship or as a student eager to learn, enjoys learning how to weave flowers, and likes to chase his siblings in the flowers. He hopes, one day, to become a painter just like his father.
Among his family, Jo is much more open and talkative -- perhaps not quite as much as his siblings, but Jo is comfortable around them enough that his shyness doesn't hold him back. Sometimes he feels a little left out, even though his parents try to make sure each of their foals have attention and love, but when one is quiet and soft spoken, sometimes that just happens without anyone meaning to. He certainly never doubts that his family loves him.
He will develop a dry wit, delivering lines in deadpan seriousness that, at first, is hard to tell if Jo is making a joke or not. He's sarcastic but not cruel, and while he may tease his siblings sometimes, it's never done so maliciously. Jo likes to spend his time out among the flowers of the meadow, watching the bees go about their work, or simply just closing his eyes and relaxing to enjoy the sounds and smells of nature.
Jo will begin to grow out of his shy phase as he gets older, and while he may never really be outgoing, he'll be past hiding behind his parents and siblings and able to go out by himself more, but with no desire to leave his family's new herd. He will continue to pursue painting and flower weaving, but wants to find something uniquely his own, even if he's just using these talents to a different effect.
Eventually, Jo will discover that his favorite canvas isn't leaves or bark or trees, but other soquili themselves -- he likes to apply paint to their bodies and change their appearance, able to transform others into visions of beauty or a fearsome warrior. He takes this a step further by adding his knowledge of flower weaving, picking flowers and other small objects to weave into the soquili's mane and tail. As a side project, his other favorite canvas is to paint on feathers themselves; he finds the process a good way to relieve stress and relax, as it requires delicacy and attention to detail to paint on such small, fragile things -- being able to focus entirely on these projects helps him forget anything that may be weighing down his mind, if only for a little while.
Anything else you would like to include: Thank you guys so much for the opportunity! If anything I wrote contradicts what you guys think Jasmine and Dir would do differently, I'm happy to change anything.
LydaLynn, with Anthymos
Ticket, please! Username: LydaLynn Foal's Intended Name: Anthymos Why this name? It is derived from the Ancient Greek θυμος (thymos) "soul, spirit"combined with ανθος (anthos) "flower". Thymos is part of many saint names, giving some call back to an angelically named father, while also bringing in the mother's love of flowers. Personality: Anthymos is full of joy and life. He enjoys running and playing and laughing. He doesn't mind looking foolish as long as it is in the pursuit of fun. The flower filled meadow is sometimes the worse for wear from his rough and tumble play, but even as a foal he would offer battle to any who would hurt his family or his home.
He has a hard time sitting still for art lessons. The wild world calls to him, but he tries for as long as he can bottle his energy. Then he's off, tumbling through the flowers. He seems always to find the most fragrant patches and rolls right through them before dashing to the next patch. Anthymos is always haloed by the smell of flowers.
Anthymos won't understand immediately why he isn't really drawn to art. He'll look at his father's paintings and know he should like them, but often they make little or no sense. He will attempt to make paints but sometimes crush flowers with little or no color but with a strong scent. His paintings will not look like much, but the canvas will smell heavenly. Eventually one of his parents will figure out that Anthymos is color blind.
This won't bother him much, as he's never known the difference. He can see in the blue/green spectrum, but reds, pinks and purples are just shades of grey. However, he wants to make his father proud and create art for him. So he paints with scents, crushing flowers that are more fragrant than colorful and applying them to canvases. His sense of smell is very strong and he can pick up subtle nuances in a flower that can differentiate it from the others around it.
Eventually this will lead Anthymos to being a perfumer. He will create splendid works of art that are only perceived by the nose. As he grows older, he will even begin cultivating favored patches of flowers to preserve their particular aroma. When he wanders, he does so to find new scents, new flowers and plants that he can bring back and add to his work. Anything else you would like to include: This is a truly beautiful family and I very much appreciate the opportunity to try to join it. Thank you.
vballlvr5, with Emile
Ticket, please! Username: vballlvr5 Foal's Intended Name: Emile Why this name? This name means to strive, excel, or rival, but the meaning (though relatable) is not why I chose it. I love looking at different names, listening to them, and finding new unique or graceful or nostalgic ones and so I find names very important. However, I chose this name mainly for how it sounds and flows. With French origins it garners itself a certain air of elegance that pairs well with the way this word smoothly glides out of one's mouth.
Personality: Emile is calm and gentle. His family believes him to be mute for quite some time because he does speak to them or any other soquili for that matter. However, he does speak to himself in a voice no louder than a whisper, when he is away from all other beings. But then he begins to hum and his family sees this as great progress. He has a specific hum for when he is happy and one for sadness. At the gentle prodding of his family members he opens his mouth to speak, but instead he sings. Or more accurately he speaks with a light melodic voice, a graceful trill. All of his words now are strung together with notes and rhythm. However, he still prefers his silence and often still communicates through his vibrating hums.
Anything else you would like to include: His main artistic attribute is his gentle, airy voice, but he also possesses a talent with instruments such as whistles, bells, and chimes.
A horrible silence squashed between his two other siblings. Sigefrid tries to form the words, but all that follows is silence. Despite being mute and unable to speak aloud, everyone can SEE what he's feeling and thinking at any given moment. He's like a beautiful colored book with the flicks of his ears, the eye movements and his solid body gestures. He's picked up on his father's love of art for a very different reason: this is how he can leave lasting messages to the world.
He is attached dearly to his father. His dad can read his mind unlike anyone. Whether it's a kinship between artists or a supernatural connection between father and son...the connection is just there. Sigefrid cannot bear the thought of being without his father.
While in the beginning years it's difficult for the family to adjust to the handicap, they quickly overcome it and believe he'll be able to make his own future with no issues. They all hope he finds friends who can take the time to truly invest in Sigefrid who has so much to tell the world.
Personality:
Sigefrid is your average foal with BOUNDLESS energy and enthusiasm for exploration and art. He doesn't invest too much of his emotional energy into complaining about his lack of speech, he hasn't known anything else so why complain? He enjoys being the typical brother to his sister and sister.
He is, however, wise beyond his years. While you're in silence, you have plenty of time to listen. When you listen, you pick up nuggets of life's truth. These truths, however, are stored privately inside of this young stallion. His actions speak tremendous volumes though and reveal that he has a heart made of pure gold. He would bow down and give life away for the greater good if that time were to call. However, life seems to love him and he flourishes in the boundless love of his family.
His main philosophy is this which he clings to in his heart: Love all, whether it's good or bad. Love it, respect it and SHOW IT.
He hopes to someday be able to make his own way and to begin a family who can have the same loving morals as the family he grew up in. A fantastic dream that someday, there might be someone who will fall for him even without the candy coated words which could never be spoken to her.
Anything else you would like to include: Thank you for the contest!
The above-mentioned concepts hereby have our permission to be quested for as Mockbreeding children of our Jasmine Lilly and Samandiriel in customs.
Thank you everyone for entering! We had a lot of fun reading and going over all the entries! There were many many great pieces of art shared here, but fear not! This was only the first opportunity to get into our budding family, there will be more chances in the future!
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