Elosai
River-minded
River-minded
Name: Elosai (ehllas-ai)
Meaning: Made up: a respelling/fantasy-ized version of the name 'Allison' ; A common english name with Anglo and Celtic origins meaning "truthful" or "honest".
Inspiration Song:
Perfect Day by Miriam Stockley
Nicknames: Elos, El
Sex: Male
Colorist: Thalion
Obtained: The One Year Celebration Chronicler's Guild Contest (May '15)
Personality:
[+] Focused | Practical | Calm | Detail-oriented
[-] Stern | Workaholic | Anxious | Nit-picker
A silent, stern creature, Elosai takes great satisfaction in absorbing the sights, smells, and sounds of the world around him. Taking time to appreciate the smaller things is something of great importance, and the very fact that his eye for details can be used for a greater good gives him a deep sense of fulfillment. He is highly organized, has a great dislike of chaos and disorder, and despises those who speak out of turn, a grievance stemming from the unfortunate fact that Elosai was woven without a voice.
Elosai deals with his vocal impairment in stride. Though it makes him well-suited for his job as a Chronicler, he is also unable to take part in the oral traditions of his own tribe, a minor tragedy that he attempts to make up for in the written word. He takes chronicling very seriously, and spends the majority of his time beneath the mask, traveling and watching, as he has been trained to do. Of his own volition, he works tirelessly on perfecting his writing abilities by practicing as much as he can, whenever he can, and possesses very neat, fanciful script as a result.
Any free time he allows himself is usually spent meditating on his own, often far from the bustle of the tribal capitals. Nature and its sights and sounds are a panacea for his mind, a place where a voice is truly unneeded, where he can rest and recharge. He appreciates those of the same mindset, and will rarely share company with B'alam who have energy levels that exceed his own. While he isn't exactly cold-hearted, talkers and screamers (cubs especially) can be very frustrating for him, and he tends to distance himself from those who cannot decipher his writing or body language. He values B'alam who can appreciate his subtle ways of expression, and will likely keep a handful of close friends, rather than a rash of acquaintances.
Despite the chaos of the new world around him, he does his absolute best to remain true to himself, as well as to the Weaver and the guild's mission. There is a lot of fear and uncertainty involved with their work (from his personal perspective), but he resolves to face each situation as he comes to it. His determination to aid his mentors in their quest to record their world's history often helps to bolster his blossoming curiosity, and though he is not always the most optimistic soul, he presses on through good times and bad.
Likes: Tranquility, water sources, viewing nature, birdsong, music, singing
Dislikes: Yelling/screaming, chaos, miscommunication, being mocked, nosiness, bad penmanship
Miscellaneous
Elosai is completely mute, woven without a voice, and unable to speak. Though he can make some sound (hissing, coughing, and limited whispering), he prefers to communicate through writing, or body language should the written word fail him.
History:
Woven to life near the beautiful water tribe capital, Mirro te Weavia, Elosai was raised by the tribe leader, Stillwater, and the tribe's Scribe, to carry out the important work of chronicling the happenings of the outside world. Though he was woven mute, Elosai feels that he was meant for his job, and eagerly absorbed all of the knowledge his mentors had to bestow upon him and his 'sibling' chroniclers. Though he is sometimes apprehensive of the lands beyond his birthplace, he is devoted to his work and holds a firm loyalty to the Grand Weaver.
Affiliation(s): The Chroniclers Guild
Relationships
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xxxenemy > neutral > loved
- Stillwater :: ▯▯▯▯▯▮▮▮▯▯▯
My brother beneath the banner of the waters. I strive to be as dedicated as you are. Elosai views Stillwater as the ultimate role model, and works by his example. He yearns for Stillwater's approval as a mentor, and dreams of someday attaining magus status as a means of being closer to the Weaver, as Stillwater has done.
The Scribe :: ▯▯▯▯▯▮▮▮▮▯▯
My teacher, someone I consider a good friend. You gave me a way to share my thoughts when there was no other. Elosai feels a deep connection to the Scribe, vaguely akin to a mother-son bond. She taught him one of the most useful skills he will ever possess (in his opinion), and he will always be deeply grateful. If for some unforeseeable reason he ever had to give up chronicling, he would want to work beneath her in the Archives.
Roleplay Log
- The silence in the silence - Chronicler's Genesis (Chronicler Siblings x Stillwater) (988wc)
- Stillwater introduces Elosai and his Chronicler siblings to their purpose in life.
Current Total WC: 988
