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 Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 8:03 pm
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Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 8:09 pm
L'har, formerly Lahar
Lahar, much like his father before him, is awkwardly long-limbed and of average tone, reaching 6'1" from toe to top. He sports his Mother's light-olive skin and wavy charcoal hair, though his angled hazel eyes are said to be a gift from his Grandmother. His thin mouth is often etched into a down-turned line, hiding a set of large teeth. Large, though proportionate features, define a finely bridged nose and a pronounced brow. He walks with a gait that lacks humility, adding an heir of smugness to his otherwise plain appearance.
Personality
Lahar lives in the present, a world conquered by fact and needs - his own, that is. A take-charge kind of guy who honors tradition and laws, as long as they're prominent values in his mind. This confident and somewhat aggressive young man can be very outspoken, his beliefs as sacred to him as the blood in his veins. Men are strong, men protect their families and their Weyr. Weakness and hesitance are unacceptable - especially when so many depend on you. Despite his valiant disposition, Lahar is somewhat of a verbal bully. He asks questions without a filter, makes assumptions and generally is very blunt in conversation. He's mastered the art of sarcasm, though it's not unusual for him to skip past the playfulness of the act and go straight to putting someone down. This straight-forward and honest opinion of others makes him unpopular with his peers. This activity seems to vanish into thin air when his elders or seasoned Riders are about, suggesting he may be weaker than expected.
Lahar can be rigid, and has a difficult time respecting the values and opinions of others, especially those he deems inadequate. Lahar tends to isolate himself from others unless approached, in which case he feels the only appropriate thing to do is respond and get on with his duties. His anti-social behavior can be attributed to feelings of low self-worth and the belief he has a purpose which he can not attain. A faintest flicker of hope does light his heart every now and then, and he permits himself to probe and explore others for any signs of compatibility - needless to say, his searches have been fruitless. Lahar has an interest in the more "morbid" aspects of life and appreciates scars, battle and blood as signs of bravery and selflessness.
While Lahar seems cold in approach, he does have the ability to be warm and thoughtful - one simply has to impress him first.
History
Raised by a proud pair of riders, Lahar learned at a young age the importance of not only family, but being a worthy candidate. Even as a child he had little time for play; as the son of Brownrider Y'lar and Greenrider Elera, Lahar was required to impress before partaking in even the simplest of pleasures. Be it his morning meal or his evening wash, little Lahar had to earn it, often answering questions by his Mother or taking part in chores. His hands were always busy with a man's work, and he soon learned that no complaint or excuse would free him from his responsibilities.
Lahar learned simple mathematics and history at the will of his Mother, though the men in his family frowned upon academics. His attentions were forcibly directed toward Beastcraft and other such manual labors in his 10th turn. His Father claimed a man's work would make him suitable for a Brown -- even a Bronze if he were so lucky, and little Lahar came to accept his elder's wishes.
Lahar came to respect his way of life, his well-worked character becoming more apparent with age. His mind became sharp with Mother's teachings while his body came to crave a hard day's work, though his heart still lacked a rider's touch. His feats of strength and obedience gave confidence to the otherwise uninterested young man and he was sent to hatching grounds in his 13th turn. Despite his outward appearance and a stubborn father's opinion, Lahar was overlooked time and time again by those who could sense his hesitance. Perhaps he's still a child inside, not yet ready for the responsibilities of a rider. Or maybe he just hasn't found his dragon yet.
But everything changed in his 18th turn, when Blue Jinoth barreled forth from a shattered egg, demanding and proud, whiny and nagging all in one blow...
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Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 8:10 pm
Blue Jinoth
Jinoth is a large, bold blue who won't take no for an answer, and won't put up with your waffling with indecision. His personality seems almost like it would fit a brown or a bronze better than a blue, and there is indeed something about Jinoth that seems larger than life. He has so much personality contained in a (relatively) small body that it's bursting at the seems, oozing out and trying to not so subtly overtake everyone.
Jinoth is not afraid to speak his mind or share his opinions, regardless of whether or not you want to here them. He'll outright question the leadership decisions made by other dragons and riders, though if they respond harshly to him, he'll back down. Much of Jinoth is bluster and putting up a front- he wants to show the world that he's the most manly male there is, even if on the inside he questions his own actions and is afraid of their results. He can't let his cover slip for a second. That being said, Jinoth will always be forward, and except for the cases of severe scoldings, he'll always be brash.
You would think, given his personality, that Jinoth would be excellent wingsecond material, but in that you would be incorrect. Once he's got the attention of the other dragons and has them looking towards him for leadership, he's utterly clueless. He longs for that command, but when its in his grasp, he doesn't know what to do with it, and he'll just as quickly slink away and hide his hurt pride as he did try and get that position. His large size (larger than average for a blue) does give him a slight advantage over others in the way of physical posturing, but he'll always be outranked by browns and bronzes, and he would never give his lip to a Queen. He's not insane, thank you very much.
As a dragon not given to romance, Jinoth will rise to chase any green female indiscriminately. He could have won a Flight just yesterday, and it won't matter to him. He'll rise to chase the next green. It's not so much that he's a particularly lusty dragon- no, it's his insatiable desire to prove that he's the best, most dominant blue in the Weyr. He'll struggle to beat out any other dragons chasing the object of his momentary desire, and when he fails (as he inevitably does sometimes), he'll sulk like the great big baby he is. He resents other males, constantly thinking they have more than he does, and he's quite frankly a bit contemptuous of the greens. He doesn't believe they can accomplish half as much as he himself can, despite the fact that they're faster and can turn more easily in air than he can. Jinoth could use being knocked down a peg or two, and hopefully his future rider can do so.
Oh God, Why Me?
Lahar and Jinoth share the characteristic of being forward and outright. They may not be the most popular pair, but shard it, they get things done! Lahar's natural take charge attitude will either be tempered by Jinoth, or will assist the blue. It remains to be seen.
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