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GENERAL

Name: O'asis (birthname: Okassis)
Age: 18
Sex: Male
Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual
Rank: Jr. Weyrling (Ex-Trader)
Family: Father Teimaize, Mother Roshana, Older Sister Gemea, Blood Brother S'van

In a Nutshell
...Extroverted, ambitious, competitive, opportunistic, egotistic, outspoken, liberal, secretive, loyal, personable, rabble-rouser.

Physical Description
...O'asis has an oval face shape with a strong jawline, tousled and pale blond hair, and dark, dark brown eyes. His build is average, his height as well; he packs some decent muscle, but it isn't obvious - he's a guy that's built to push hard for long periods, walking from dawn to dusk (or riding a runner beast, if he's lucky!), and that means he's got energy stores making up some of his bulk - not quite a keg on his belly, but definitely not a six-pack. He has a couple scars that he's acquired over his lifetime on the road, but the only one he brags about is the most visible, running above one eyebrow, which he says he got from a Watchwher at Greystone Hold when he was 15. According to his story, he managed to deck the thing out cold with a punch to its nose; he is known to embellish, however....


CHARACTER

Personality
...O'asis is a competitive and impulsive type. Although he is socially confident and quick-witted, he has a clear need to be held in respect by others. He angers easily if he thinks someone is purposefully and maliciously provoking him, and he's not afraid to back up threats with violence if it gets to that point. This winds up happening more often than it probably should, due to his outspoken and passionate nature, as well as his often noisy egotism.

...Having grown up outside of the Holds, O'asis sometimes has very particular opinions - for example, he is disparaging of Craftshalls, saying that the system cuts out competition - and he often unintentionally (and sometimes intentionally) runs his mouth when it needs to stay shut. He is a habitual trouble-maker, who rarely misses an opportunity to stir things up.

...Although O'asis seems independent - and in many ways, he is - spending his life in a caravan has led him to seek close attachments to others. While it isn't necessary for him to seize leadership of a group, he'll challenge ideas and sometimes muck up the works if he thinks he knows better (but will never try to take the final say on a matter). When he is the one in charge, he likes to move things along as quickly as possible, sometimes bulldozing through other people's contributions in order to get to the solution. Despite this, he does in fact understand discipline; the strict structure of his family's trading caravan has ingrained the necessity of it into him, and under fire, he will react swiftly and whole-heartedly to move with the group.

...Although he seems like an open and friendly person, O'asis is, in reality, evasive and shallow around others; it takes a great level of trust before he'll talk about things that actually matter to him. Once this bond of trust has been established, he will do everything he can to maintain it. This is especially true in romantic relationships - he can have a fling and never care, but if the "this is real" line is crossed, he will never willingly turn back from it. Once he gets an idea in his head - a particular ethic, or vision of reality, or emotional attachment - he clings to it like it keeps him from drowning.

...When he's alone, O'asis is a doer. If he doesn't have a project to keep his hands busy, then he'll pace and mutter to himself often. He doesn't seem to sleep easily, and is always groggy in the morning. Despite this, he doesn't drink klah, and just drags through his morning duties sleepy-eyed for the most of an hour or so before he's fully awake.

History
...Whenever O'asis is asked about his history, he tends to generalize and summarize, but adamantly refuses to dig into details. He'll talk freely about his experiences growing up as a Trader on the road, moving from Hold to Hold. He's inordinately proud of the independence his childhood maintained, separated from what he scornfully refers to as "soft life" in the Holds. He talks vivaciously about his mother and older sister, along with his circle of friends in the caravan who would get into all sorts of wild exploits with him. He might even talk about his father, more quietly; a strong, respectable man that could turn a profit from a piece of moldy cheese, the muscle that moved the caravan. He likes to say that his childhood exemplified the way all children should grow up: In such a close family, with such strength, with freedom.

...Anyone who does a bit of digging, though, might be able to get an idea of why O'asis is so dodgy about the details. The group of Traders he grew up with were unpopular and troublesome. Outspoken and belligerent, they toted proudly the fact that they were profiting off of the Hold system by moving in-demand goods from place to place, and in doing so, as they put it, were not "Weyrslaves". They seemed to leave a bad taste in folks' mouths wherever they passed with their mutterings about freeloaders in the Weyrs, of totalitarianism, of oppression. They make no small bit about hating dragon-riders, though it's a bit harder to figure out why. More than once, they've wound up in a fight with patriotic locals.

...Most Holds tolerate their trouble-making, though, thanks to their astonishing efficiency; they can get goods from point A to point B with remarkable speed, and this seems to be attributed mainly to the nearly militaristic mindset of the men which lead the caravans, in the face of which not even the Trader children dare slow the procession. Craftspersons who have traveled with them have commented on some sort of great organization in their group, fresh beasts being provided along the way by other Traders which then join the caravan. In addition, despite their off-putting philosophies, the individual leaders of the caravan are known for their impressive charisma and good money sense, and are considered highly respectable and trustworthy businessmen.

...The detail most key to O'asis's candidacy: Sometime after O'asishad Turned 17, he had a falling-out with his father while trading around Ista Weyr. Some would say it was less a falling-out, more a bare-fisted death match that was ended without casualty only because of a passing dragonrider and a few determined onlookers. There were few witnesses to this scuffle, but those who did see it described the young Trader as tear-stained and screaming obscenities, even as he was pulled away.

...Exactly what prompted this meltdown is unclear (something to do with a firelizard egg, some witnesses might suggest), but the results are clear enough - upon being Searched by that same dragonrider (which was quite possibly the real reason behind his intervention; O'asis's father has insinuated as much), O'asis left the ways of Trader living, and begun searching for a life at the Weyr.

...The transition to Candidate life was unremarkable for O'asis at first. He met a few people, boasted a few stories; he did his chores and, other than being his usual noisome self, stayed out of trouble. Then he came upon his childhood friend, S'van, after his first Touching, and the pair of them started going from one scheme to the next, from their infamous Klah-Off to their wildly successful Itch Fix. Even after his friend Impressed, they remained close friends.

...Then came O'asis's first Ista Gather, where he came across a friend from the caravan, Jaenel. They spoke on the street, angry words - in no time at all, fight had erupted, leaving both boys slightly bloodier by the time it was broken up. After that, there was no doubt; by choosing to join the Weyr, O'asis had forfeited entirely the life he'd held before, his friends and family among the Traders. But in the aftermath, he and S'van took an oath of brotherhood.

...Shortly thereafter, O'asis stood at his second Hatching. And that is where bronze Uktenath hatched, observed the boys and locked his eyes on O'asis like no other dragon ever had or ever would - for O'asis was His, and none other could have him.


MISCELLANEOUS

Other/Talents
...* Survivalist: While not necessarily to say that O'asis is ready to strike out and "live off the land", he has accumulated a good number of skills that would give him a boost. Firestarting, foraging, herbalism, and such, along with a few snippets of how to navigate by the sun and the stars and read the weather.
...* Rough-houser: O'asis knows a decent bit about wrestling and how to throw a punch. It would be a stretch to call him a top-notch fighter, but he can take down at least a couple people bigger than him.
...* Appraisal: If growing up among Traders does anything for a kid, it's to teach him the value of what's in front of him. Although not necessarily specialized, O'asis does have a good idea of what goes for how much, and if he trips over something valuable, he'll know it.
...* Smart Fingers: O'asis is fairly nimble. One of those things you develop when you spend your childhood doing labor, showing off tricks, and maybe picking a few pockets until you got caught at age 13 and beaten until you swore never to do it again. (Which isn't to say you never did it again, just that you were smarter about it.)
...* Disciplined: Although O'asis can get a bit out-of-control when his temper gets going, that doesn't mean he's likely to do the same when under fire. His life among the Traders has impressed him with a sense of duty, and it would take something that fully goes against his gut for him to voice more than a worried question when he's in the middle of a pressured situation; otherwise, he's fully capable of following orders now, and screaming about it later.
...* Woodcraft: Something of a pastime for O'asis, he enjoys whittling. It's easy, cheap, keeps his hands busy, and can be useful for making tools or gifts or little things to sell. Much of the time before he goes to bed, in fact, he spends over a block of wood. He is not, however, greatly talented; most of his products are rough and unfinished. He seems very proud of his skill just the same.

Image Songs
...* "Burn This City" by Cartel Unable to identify Vimeo video URL.
...* "Pressure" by Paramore Unable to identify Vimeo video URL.
...* "Light Up the Sky" by Yellowcard Unable to identify Vimeo video URL.
...* "Unbreakable" by Fireflight Unable to identify Vimeo video URL.
...* "Feelin Good" by Muse Unable to identify Vimeo video URL.

Dimglow Jokes
...Q: How many Candidates does it take to change a dimglow? .... A: None; only a dragon can change a dimglow into a rider!
...Q: How many Lord Holders does it take to change a dimglow? .... A: ... Change?
...Q: How many Lord Holders does it take to change a dimglow? .... A: None; they like to keep their ladies in the dark.

GENERAL

Name: Uktenath
Age: Hatchling
Color: Bronze
Clutchmates: Green Ailurath, Green Anidanth, Brown Asceth, Blue Atosith, Green Chelath, Green Ianquith, Green Kadiath, Green Lernaeth, Bronze Naedreth, Green Sikatcuath, Gold Renenath.

In a Nutshell
...Ambitious, competitive, stoic, devoted, authoritative, confident, quick-witted, observant, fearless.

Physical Description
...Uktenath's colors run through the reddish tones, tinging him a dark copper. His patterning runs dark along his back, sometimes mottled with small dots, sometimes striped with broad, wavering lines, culminating in a dark hood over his head splotched with lighter rings. His belly is a few shades lighter than the rest of him; noticeable, but not blinding. Should Uktenath bare his teeth, it seems obvious that his fangs are longer than the average dragon's, lending him an unnecessarily sinister look.


CHARACTER

Personality
...Uktenath would love nothing more than to make His Weyrleader. He tends to be the more violent of the two bronzes, finding no problems in making himself as threatening as possible, when it would benefit his. Smart, keen-eyed and ambitious, this dragon is not one you want to meddle with. When it comes to getting what he wants, he'll stop at nothing to achieve it, including mauling candidates who get in the way of who he wants as His. This doesn't make him an evil dragon by any stretch of the imagination. While he knows what he wants, he has no truly malicious thoughts, and won't harm someone who won't give him what he wants -- he'll just try harder, try a different way. In the end he really feels like only His understands him, and is quite comforted by him, and is the only person he will truly ever explain himself to.

...His relationship with his brother, the European Adder, is a complicated one -- while they fight on a constant, hissing at each other petulantly over the simplest of things such as who gets the best meat, they also share an odd understanding of each other that goes beyond normal hatchlings. It's with a reluctance that they understand each other, and while they don't understand the other's motives all the time, should one be scolded or accosted by a dragon wishing to assert their dominance, the other will quickly step in to defend them viciously. They make quite a pair. If only they could realize it and use it to their advantage.

...Among other dragons, Uktenath tends towards the strong, silent type. Although he does not avoid other dragons in the least, he will not seek them out either, unless he finds a rare dragon who manages to get passed his goal-oriented exterior. Be it a group of dragons or only one or two, the bronze will usually just listen quietly, interjecting when he feels necessary. It's not that he has an air of importance as much as just an air of authority, one he would not and did not ask for, but just comes naturally do him.

...In a wing, this bronze will be a little difficult to control. Much more interested in doing his own thing, he won't take well to being commanded. And while he's not particularly interested in bossing people around, Uktenath will settle for nothing less than to make his rider a wingleader. Brave and fearless while fighting Thread, he'll attack it with everything he's got, viciously searing through it with an almost alarming focus. Even so, he's much like other bronzes in the way he flies, having a large turning radius and being less than agile, although he has quite a skill with the accuracy of his flame.

History
...[Hatching]


MISCELLANEOUS

Other/Talents
...* Footsure: Even young as he is, Uktenath has already acquired a masterfully smooth walking pace. While not necessarily agile - as most bronzes, Uktenath is hindered by his size - he does seem dexterous, with a sure coordination of his eyes to the rest of his body, and is completely comfortable with the world around him. He moves mindfully, knowing where he is to place every talon before he lifts it, and is unlikely to fall prey to the stones or uneven grounds that might stagger his clumsier clutchmates.
...* Wood-Gnawing: Uktenath has far from O'asis's questionable finesse with woodcraft, but he has seemed to attach himself to the hobby of his bonded - less for artistic outlet, and more because he enjoys sharing one more thing with O'asis. Thus far, it seems as though he is best at producing uneven lumps of wood, but who's to say that his talents won't grow as he does?

GENERAL

Name: Argent
Namesake: Kyllae's Dolphin friend, Argentina
Color: Blue
Parents:
Clutchmates:

In a Nutshell:

Physical Description:


CHARACTER

Personality
...The world is a constant mystery and delight to Argent, who revels in the unveiling of its every aspect. Simple things, like a piece of cutlery or an abandoned string, seem to hold an endless amount of fascination through his eyes. He is something of a pack rat, compulsively collecting items of little import and spiriting them away to a little cranny on the peaks of the Weyr. Whether these items actually once belonged to someone, however, is a story of some interest....

...But a pickpocket, Argent is not. People intimidate him far too badly for him to try and steal directly- and worse are the dragons, whom Argent regards with meek awe. He is clumsy interacting with his own kind as well, never seeming to know whether he is being too eager or not eager enough, and often takes things too far in trying to impress others.

History


MISCELLANEOUS

Other/Talents
...* Ocean Lover: Argent has an unusual love of swimming, particularly in the ocean. His favorite meals are of his own fresh-caught fish, whenever he's lucky enough to manage it; otherwise, there's something about diving under the waves that seems to appeal to him as much, if not more than, flight itself.
...* Pack Rat: Argent is in the process of building a small treasure trove for himself, mostly of useless knick-knacks and unattended objects of interest. This is largely unknown, as the location of his trove is such that it can only really be accessed by dragonflight (or a very good rock climber).

[RP index]

Idle Hands [Tiaet]
The Tubers Are Simply Fascinating [Nandeli]
Epiphany of the Highest Order [Davian]
...TOUCHING: FISH CLUTCH
Two of a Kind [Sovann, Inaari]
Getting Kicks [Sovann]
Who`re You Calling a Dim-glow? [Jessmet]
But... But... You--....I SAID NO. [Annelie and Yansanth]
The Competitors Gather.... [Sovann, Inaari]
The Klah-Off [Sovann, Inaari, Nandeli, others]
So You`re That One [Zara]
Taking Drastic Measures [Sovann]
...HATCHING: FISH CLUTCH
...FEAST: FISH CLUTCH
Only One Thing To Do.... [S`van]
Early Rising~ [C`miel and Lurenith]
Guarding the Home Front [S`van and Gallaith, Nandeli]
How To Keep Them From Making Trouble [Kadri]
"Got Lice? Don`t Think Twice!" "Lice Cure~" [S`van, others]
The Beginning of a Very Bad Day [Bevan]
...GATHER
Not So Very Manly Today [S`van]
...TOUCHING: SNAKE CLUTCH
What a Muddled Mess [Inaari]
...HATCHING: SNAKE CLUTCH
...FEAST: SNAKE CLUTCH
"The Red Owl Flies to the Market" [J`riar and Ianquith]
An Afternoon Nap [Annelie and Yansanth]
The Way Things Are [Jaidev]
Motivation [Kyllae]
In Soviet Ista, Army Looks for You! [N`tos and Asceth]
Alliance of Convenience [Favan]
We Beasts of Burden [Rinfala]
...HATCHING: HORSE CLUTCH
...FEAST: HORSE CLUTCH
Early Starts [M`al and Redhath]
-NAMING DAY: 18 TURNS-
Fearless of Consequence [Moira, S`van and Galliath, J`riar and Ianquith]
WEYRLING LESSON: Sky High
We All Just Wanna Change the World [Hanya]
Tubers. Tubers -- EVERYWHERE [Renna]
A Day Of at the Beach [Alanna, Ichta, Moira, Gh`lan

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