Name: Kat'eel Age: 22 Sex: Male Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual Craft: Rider Rank: Wingrider (Flame's Fury) Location: Western Voice:X Searching for a voice Song:Searching for a song Physical Description: Kateleel stands at a modest 5'9 and sports broad shoulders and a powerful build. He spends a lot of time outside of his Candidate chores working on his body to keep it in prime physical condition and despite his less than impressive height, he is quite strong. His olive skin is fairly unmarred thanks to the relatively safe Apprenticeship he had undertaken in his youth, but there are a few light, fresh scars here and there that he's acquired since joining the Weyr. His eyes are quite stunning as he has heterochromia: his left eye is a rich, deep chocolate brown and his right eye is a bright green hazel. The rest of his features are fairly unremarkable and play to the strong overall appearance he strives for. He keeps his black hair short and doesn't ever do much with it, leaving it a bit of a mess. Kateleel can usually be found wearing comfortable, if a bit baggy clothing.
Personality: Kateleel is a workhorse if ever there was one. He loves being able to see results from what he does which is why he enjoys working out so much. Put him to task and he'll go until he's finished or exhausted and can't move a muscle. Working hard makes him feel accomplished, but it doesn't have to be only physical labor. Kateleel enjoys working his mind as much as his body and loves puzzles and riddles just as much as lifting heavy things and putting them down.
Kateleel is a bit of a loner even though he does try to make friends and be social. His preferred state of being is 'alone and busy'. He hates having idle hands, but at the same time needs to have some peace and quiet to himself every day lest he start feeling stressed and anxious. He doesn't seek out solitude because he's moody or a grump, although some might accuse him of being that way when he cancels plans at the last minute. He does try to make it up to people if he leaves them hanging, whether it's making a different time and place to get together or helping them out in some way. Kateleel does enjoy spending time with other people and getting to know others even if it's mentally taxing for him.
Kateleel is an optimist to the extreme and can usually find a silver lining to any grey cloud that hovers over him for too long. People are often in awe of how he can shoulder any trouble that comes his way with a smile. That being said, when something awful happens and it's impossible to find a bright side, Kateleel crashes hard and heavy and can be paralyzed with fear, sadness, or anger. He rarely acts on his negative feelings and will sequester himself away until they pass, not wanting to inflict the same pain on others. He does his best to stuff all the negative things away, but eventually they do have to come out. Kateleel's largest flaw feeds off of the waves of negative energy and emotions that roll through him on occasion, that flaw being his self-esteem. He as a very shaky hold on who he is as a person and how he looks, only recently coming to accept himself as he is. His self-regard is a teetering tower of blocks - one wrong move and it all comes crumbling down and needs to be built up again.
Positive Trait List: Hard worker, Friendly, Optimistic. Negative Trait List: Introvert, Bottles up emotions, Low self-esteem.
History: Kateleel was born on the Southern Continent at Landing Hold. He was the last child in his family of four, the youngest of two siblings, and was raised by a loving mother and father. Both of his parents were talented cartographers and his elder sister picked up the craft, but Kateleel was far more interested in the stars and what they were rather than simply using them as navigation devices. His parents supported his love of the night sky and got him set up with a Craftmaster to help him start to study and learn what he needed to know. Kateleel was well on his way to becoming a Journeyman when a visiting dragon from the Western Weyr revealed that he would be a wonderful Candidate and invited him to return with him and his rider to learn a different kind of craft.
Kateleel was torn for the longest time and had to think long and hard about accepting. Of course he was thrilled that a dragon thought he was worthy of having a dragon of his own, but Kateleel had been working hard for the past 8 years at his craft and was fairly close to becoming a Journeyman. After a talk with his family he decided to take up the dragon and rider, deciding that if he Stood and nothing came of it, he could return and continue studying. So Kateleel left his home and his family and settled into Western Weyr at the age of sixteen, ready to start from scratch and learn a completely new skillset.
That, however, was when things got extremely confusing and difficult for the new Candidate. Kateleel was born biologically female and up until this point had lived his life fairly androgynously without comment from anyone around him. Puberty had been uncomfortable as it was physical 'proof' of his female body, and now he was faced with a rather unfortunate reality: some dragons only Impressed to one gender or another. His first time on the Sands had been rather traumatizing when a golden queen walked up to him, giving him a curious look over until he broke down sobbing, taking the look to mean he was being considered by the baby as a potential rider. He was removed from the Sands immediately and taken to a mind healer who helped him discover why it had been so painful to be considered by a gold. It would be more physical, indisputable 'proof' that he was female. Kateleel started on a mental and physical journey after realizing that simply being androgynous didn't make him feel good and with the help of the mind healer began to slowly rebuild himself from the ground up. He started to focus on working out when he had free time to help his physical appearance match how he felt inside, he changed his pronouns, and he even added to his name, changing it from Katel to Kateleel to help further his mental transition. After a few Turns of sitting out the various hatchings that happened, Kateleel finally started to Stand once more just before Thread returned.
With danger in the air once more Kateleel took to his studies seriously. He was comfortable enough in his own skin to dive into learning full time once more. During his break from Standing he had still attended classes and did his Candidate chores so getting back into being a full-time student wasn't difficult, but now there was an urgency to everything. Pern needed riders now, it wasn't just some tradition to uphold. Kateleel was willing and ready to put his life on the line to save his planet and hopes a dragon will choose him to help him fulfill that dream. Other: Kateleel is trans, ftm. Recently he worked up the courage to speak to the gold that had stopped to look at him and her rider to ask why she had, in fact, paused before him, and it was with a sheepish look on the gold's face and a chuckle from her rider that he learned she had been curious about his two-toned eyes. Ages up OOCly on January 6th.
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:21 pm
Name: Biralath Age: Weyrling Color: Bronze Size: 92' Voice:X - Searching for a voice Song:Searching for a song Physical Description: Biralath is long rather than excessively large in his proportions, yet... he is on the large size, all the same. Not the most well muscled among his siblings, this bronze is quite comfortable with his slightly softer build. Personality: A quiet but thoughtful bronze, Biralath often finds himself withdrawing from company in order to contemplate the deeper meaning of the world. He has a the soul of an artist, although not the hands, and will likely take a great deal of enjoyment out of the finer things in life, particularly music. Although he may not be the most arrogant and powerful of bronzes, he is nonetheless a worthy creature, with aspirations of making the world a better place. He sees beauty in the chaos, potential in the unknown. Those who believe themselves nothing are capable of anything, if only they look a little longer.
Granted, Biralath doesn't quite know how to convey this certainty to others, as he is not the most social of dragons. Not that he doesn't want to be, but he takes comfort in poetry and philosophy, sentiments espoused by others whose words he can call upon when he has none of his own. Were he capable of reading, he would no doubt spend his days lost in study. As it is, he turns to the wisdom of his elders to learn the limits of his world. Yet he cannot quite believe that any venture is totally lost, even if he's told not to pursue it. He'll tend toward daydreaming about its success all the same.
When it comes to bonding with others, he'll make grand gestures. If his rider has deep pockets, they will undoubtedly be called upon to buy a present for so and so, because Biralath doesn't know how to make friends. He believes, in fact, that such gestures have more value than his own actions and words. This is because at his heart he is not the most confident of dragons. He longs to be surrounded by friends, but does not have the faintest clue of how to begin making friendship bonds in the first place. He'll be baffled when he's given admiration without seemingly earning it, should such a thing come to pass.
His general lack of grace when it comes to these matters tends to lead the bronze down solitary pathways, will he nil he. He must, he feels, content himself with his own presence and that of his rider because it is unlikely that anyone else would willingly put themselves out on his account. A fussy little creature, he abhors feeling awkward, and will do anything he can to avoid losing face. That is likely to make training quite a chore, as there is no guarantee that he will perform admirably in every respect, and a much higher likelihood that he will ultimately fail to meet his own high expectations.
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Origin of Name: Biralath, from the Bengali word Biṛāla, meaning "cat." Bengali is the most commonly spoken language in Kolkata, once the capital of the British ruled India. Now known as the cultural capital of India, Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal. Renowned for its splendid architectural features, the city is a center for the arts and the sciences, earning the name "City of Joy." Fishing cats are known to roam through the West Bengal region, along with numerous other areas in South and Southeast Asia.
Inspiration: Fishing Cat
The fishing cat's coat is a camouflaged gray-brown with distinctive black spots and stripes. Six to eight black lines run from the cat's forehead to its neck, breaking up into shorter bars and spots on its shoulders. Its cheeks have white highlights and black marks, and its eyes are ringed with white fur. The ears are short and round, and the back of the ears are black. When viewed from the front, they have a distinctive white spot in the center.
The fishing cat's nose is pink or deep-brick in color. Its lips, chin, belly and throat are white with gray spots. The fur on its underside is longer and spotted. Its low-set, muscular tail is shorter than a domestic cat's and ringed with six or seven incomplete dark bands, distinguishing it from the leopard cat.
This cat is powerfully built with short limbs and a stocky body. Its head is round and elongated. Unlike many cats, fishing cats readily swim. Their front toes are partially webbed and their claws protrude slightly even when retracted. This facilitates the capture of prey, especially while underwater.
Another unique adaptation for their semiaquatic lives is the structure of their fur. A compact, dense layer of fur right against the cat’s skin is composed of tightly packed strands of hair, which prevents water from reaching the cat’s skin, keeping it warm in chilly waters. Long guard hairs protrude from this coat, giving the fishing cat its unique pattern.
The fishing cat is one of the largest of the 28 species of small cats. This robust, deep‐chested cat has a body length of 33-45 inches (85-115 centimeters) and stands over 16 inches (40 centimeters) at shoulder height. The adult male weighs 18-31 pounds (8-14 kilograms), whereas the female is slightly smaller and weighs about 11-20 pounds (5-9 kilograms).
The fishing cat's natural range is unknown, but it is currently found across South and Southeast Asia. The western reaches of its range extend into Pakistan, cutting east to Cambodia. The northern part of its range extends to the Himalayan foothills, which runs south to Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Reports of fishing cats are sporadic and, in a few cases, unreliable. But camera traps have confirmed their presence in some parts of their range, including some protected areas in India, along the coast of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. The last recorded camera trap capture in Vietnam was in 2000. There are reports of fishing cats spotted in urban areas of Sri Lanka. Separate reports place fishing cats in the north coast of Java, but biologists have not seen the species there since, and the population known to live in Ujung Kulon National Park died from poisoning in 2006.
Fishing cats are generally found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps and mangrove forests. Their habitat is also linked with species of rodents that they eat, particularly the sensu lato (Rattus rattus). In some parts of the fishing cat’s range, these rodents intersect with areas that are rapidly urbanizing.
Fishing cats can also be seen in cultivated grasslands and agricultural areas with standing water. More recent studies show a rising population of fishing cats in more urban areas. This may not be the result of fishing cats extending their range into urban areas, but rather the encroachment of human development into the wetland areas they rely on.
Personality: A quiet but thoughtful bronze, Biralath often finds himself withdrawing from company in order to contemplate the deeper meaning of the world. He has a the soul of an artist, although not the hands, and will likely take a great deal of enjoyment out of the finer things in life, particularly music. Although he may not be the most arrogant and powerful of bronzes, he is nonetheless a worthy creature, with aspirations of making the world a better place. He sees beauty in the chaos, potential in the unknown. Those who believe themselves nothing are capable of anything, if only they look a little longer.
Granted, Biralath doesn't quite know how to convey this certainty to others, as he is not the most social of dragons. Not that he doesn't want to be, but he takes comfort in poetry and philosophy, sentiments espoused by others whose words he can call upon when he has none of his own. Were he capable of reading, he would no doubt spend his days lost in study. As it is, he turns to the wisdom of his elders to learn the limits of his world. Yet he cannot quite believe that any venture is totally lost, even if he's told not to pursue it. He'll tend toward daydreaming about its success all the same.
When it comes to bonding with others, he'll make grand gestures. If his rider has deep pockets, they will undoubtedly be called upon to buy a present for so and so, because Biralath doesn't know how to make friends. He believes, in fact, that such gestures have more value than his own actions and words. This is because at his heart he is not the most confident of dragons. He longs to be surrounded by friends, but does not have the faintest clue of how to begin making friendship bonds in the first place. He'll be baffled when he's given admiration without seemingly earning it, should such a thing come to pass.
His general lack of grace when it comes to these matters tends to lead the bronze down solitary pathways, will he nil he. He must, he feels, content himself with his own presence and that of his rider because it is unlikely that anyone else would willingly put themselves out on his account. A fussy little creature, he abhors feeling awkward, and will do anything he can to avoid losing face. That is likely to make training quite a chore, as there is no guarantee that he will perform admirably in every respect, and a much higher likelihood that he will ultimately fail to meet his own high expectations.
Adult Size: 46' Age: Weyrling Physical Attributes: Biralath is long rather than excessively large in his proportions, yet... he is on the large size, all the same. Not the most well muscled among his siblings, this bronze is quite comfortable with his slightly softer build.
Additional Notes: While everyone else was busy making friends, Biralath was pondering the deep mysteries of life. He still has a distant fondness for his siblings, although it is not too much stronger than his fondness for anyone. Of course, when it comes to his rider, the bronze has an endless supply of love and adoration. Far more likely to bond with a mate on a mental level, he does feel the stirring of desire when a Flight occurs, but it's totally a mark toss whether he'll join in the Chase. Because his perfect match would be a meeting of minds, he does not care what color they might come in.
Impression Effect: Kateleel, upon Impression, will simply exude masculinity. He has always been a man, and Biralath has absolutely no doubt about that. But now it will be obvious to anyone that meets him, and Kateleel will never need to go to a mindhealer about his gender again. He will have a new surge of confidence in himself that is catching.
Why Me? There were many things about Kateleel that drew Biralath to him. He was the perfect match for Biralath's intellect, and possessed a certain charming quality that the bronze could not resist. When he felt Kateleel's fear at the sight of his twin sisters, he knew in his hearts that he must overcome it and show him that he is and always has been the man of Biralath's dreams. Not only is Kateleel a rider, but he is a bronzerider - more importantly, he is Biralath's rider. What he loves so much about his rider is that the man knows how to work hard, and knows the true joy that can come from mental work. Together they will solve puzzles that Pern has never before dreamed of, and Biralath cannot wait to get started.
Experience: Target Accuracy: 0 Flame Length: 0 General Stamina: 0 General Agility: 0 Between Accuracy: 0 Pain Resilience: 0 Instinct: 0 Luck: 0
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:22 pm
Name: Cadenza Age: Newborn - May 21 Temperament: Independent, loves the limelight, always singing History: Cadenza was given to Kateleel by Vennodren while he was still in his shiny yellow egg. Kateleel devoted himself to the little flit once he hatched, spoiling him rotten and encouraging his rather star of the show behavior. Cadenza enjoys being by himself when Kateleel isn't around and trying to outshine other flits with his singing skills.
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