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 Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 7:42 pm
While a different configuration than his previous weyr, it still has similar comforts and A'ras has endeavored to create a comfortable home. A'ras over time has tastefully appointed his weyr with posh creature comforts that he has obtained over time from various holds on his many trips from the Weyr. He moved several of them from Ista and sold others at the holds to change out some furnishings to reflect the new life.
His bedding is still a well stuffed low mattress covered in dark cottons topped with a generous pile of deep colored pillows. A sheer blue fabric with bright blue threads hangs down draping over the bed like a fine mosquito netting. A perfect "nest" in his opinion. There is a comfortable plush blue couch and what would be considered a nice klah table that has a variety of trinkets from his various travels and beaded dividers hanging between various rooms. A vanity by the mirror covered with brushes and fragrant oils along with a few small baskets of beads, trinkets, and threads he uses in his hair.
Overall, in some ways a creature of habit, no matter where he goes, he will always want to feel that his weyr is a sanctuary.
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Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:41 pm
RIDER INFORMATION
Name: A'ras
Age: 25
Sex: Male
Orientation: Straight
Physical Description:
In his youth, he was rather average but as the boy filled out and became a man, wow! Brutally handsome, he's the man that your mother told you to stay away from but you never listened. A masculine creature carved from the loins of whatever fantasy comes to mind; it's hard not to take a second glance...or a third. His deep green eyes are set upon chiseled features caressed by rich blond hair that is kept just longer than shoulder length. He tends to wear two thinner braids that are usually woven with beads, thread and charms; some rumor that those are gifts from secret admirers.
Personality:
While his beauty compliments his dragon, his personality isn't nearly that "prideful" Of course, he might be the most handsome man in the Weyr, he's usually not to keen on letting everyone hear that from his lips...Unless of course they say it first! However, while his outward demeanor might be quite charismatic and catch the eye of many woman in the Weyr; none have managed to score. He prefers the freedom of flirtation to the bonds of a relationship and is rarely mindful of broken hearts. It's not his fault that the woman fell too hard...He surely didn't. At least, that is what he'd say on the surface. However in a deeper sense, the man fears the ties that bind and would rather run like mad than face them head on. Relationships have way too many expectations and so during many flights he has been notably away from the Weyr...on patrol, left for a hold...at the beach. Anywhere but the Weyr.
Relationships aside...or maybe not. A'ras is a man that loves to visit the holds, markets, and gathers and tends to make the rounds as much as he can. His handsome appearance gives him much more favorable first impressions and he's not afraid to use his looks and charming personality to gain better things to help the Weyr or himself depending on the need.
But at times, even A'ras gets "tired" of being a attention grabbing magnet and wants to stay away from the limelight. These are the times when he can be the most productive and actually focus on matters around him. His exterior screams 'weyrleader born' but his soul is that of any dragonrider; all he wishes is to serve his Weyr and his world with all that he has. He might have flare, he might have style, he might have brains, he might be well read, and he even can attract people to his side for a time but somehow he has not been able to combine it all to draw people behind him as long-term followers. It's his individualistic willful nature that keeps him from excelling in that matter. However, it doesn't mean that he couldn't do the job...he'd just need help.
A'ras has a few different work modes - Slow, Engaged, or Ludicrous. Sometimes he can procrastinate just a bit too long then suddenly he jumps to Ludicrous speed trying to catch up to all that he should have done days ago. Maybe it was from too many parties in between that he got...a little shortsighted but its nothing that 7 cups of Klah and an all-nighter can't fix! Needless to say, anyone that works closely with the man best be prepared for his insane scheduling or have the strength to push him to more productive management.
As far as friends go, A'ras has very few "real" friends. But those that he does count as friends, they can be certain that the man will be on their side in times of trouble. He tends to go the extra mile if a close buddy is in dire straights. If he has to, he'd pull a stunt or two to spare a friend and can sometimes over do it. This can sometimes make matters worse so the wise friend usually asks for his help sparingly because you never know what A'ras might do.
In his wing, he's bound to be charismatic, daring, courageous....but man, he's not always sure what the others think of him. Shard forbid that any of his female co-workers might consider the wing more than working together. So in his own mind he's set one simple rule that is difficult for a man like him to follow although he's been pretty successful so far...Do not flirt with the Wing members! Although the man is bound to make mistake sooner or later and will definitely be paying for it later if he does.
All of this ends with one thing, his beautiful blue, Cavaruth. When A'ras was young, Cavaruth was overwhelming for the awkward teen still coming into his own; especially when the blue would run off to "help the ladies" no matter what rank. Sleepless nights mixed with long days of pushing and prodding to get the blue to focus on something other than his need to rescue ever woman on Pern. It took turns of hard work and just a few bouts of jealous and finally a solid foot down to tell Cavaruth, "No!"
Even today it can take some effort to keep Cavaruth in line, but there is a deep affection between the two and while the dragon can be quite a handful, his love for his rider is unquestionable. As extremes have blessed and cursed them, A'ras and Cavaruth can often be seen enjoying the sun on the beaches together; the man barely a loin cloth sprawled out on his dragon's fine hide developing that gorgeous tan. While this is more for his rider's vanity than his own need, Cavaruth has learned that sometimes his rider needs a little bit of "rescuing" too. It's a very communal and intimate time between the two and maybe when they are the most vulnerable to each other. Needless to say, those that see them on the beach surely are in for quite a view.
History:
Auras was born in the Keroon Hold and brought up by his father, Kellas, as a single dad after his wife had died during Auras' birth. Kellas was a baker and worked long hours in the Hold's kitchen but endeavored to be a good father and had the help of many holder women during the hours he worked. Auras became a busy, average-looking child with many playmates in the hold. Over the course of childhood, he developed into a well-rounded little brat that had to have his energies pushed in positive directions or he was sure to cause trouble. So his father took the boy under wing quickly as soon as he could and taught him how to bake; explaining that in order to have some sweets one must learn how to make them. Of course, this gained Auras' attention and as time passed his relationship with is father grew stronger.
Over the years, his relationship with his father was better than most; communication being the key thing. Each night, they would settle around a dinner table quite late and talk about everything, anything that came to mind while eating leftover sweets from the kitchen. His father was very instrumental in making sure that Auras got a good education from the local Harper although the boy had a terrible habit of procrastination followed by bursts of all-nighters so as not to disappoint his parent's expectations. Kellas tried many methods to improve this issue by poking the boy with reminders and at times it did help given a bit more steady pace to the matters at hand.
When Auras approached his teenage years, he started to feel a bit awkward and rather nervous about how he looked, that first pimple...everything that changes when you start to realize there is more to life than playmates and pies, his father was right there and took the boy aside to give him the "talk" then started to work on building his confidence in hope of saving him from the harsher issues. These methods helped give Auras a surer footing but even as it goes, teenagers have ups and downs. he still felt like an "ugly duckling" on occasions. It was during this time, he was searched by a Dragonrider and his father reluctantly let him go. Auras wasn't sure what was a head but the surprise of being search surely had a positive effect on the boy because it just wasn't anything he had ever really thought of before.
Upon arrival, the freer style life of the Weyr was enlightening to the boy; he couldn't help but be thrilled with the opportunities in the Weyr even though he was just a candidate and otherwise overwhelmed with chores. And while confidence in the boy grew in his new life, Auras was starting to blossom in other ways and getting more notice...good and bad. He might have gotten himself into quite a bit of trouble had it not been for the hatching that changed his life forever.
As he stepped out onto the sands for the 5th time, Auras wasn't sure what to expect but knew that if nothing happened at all; he'd have fun at the afters! One very large egg on the sands was definitely hard to miss and upon cracking it revealed the most splendid of creatures; a reflection of his future...yes. It wasn't long before his eyes were captured by the most amazing dragon on Pern! With this pairing, Cavaruth washed the rest of the "ugly duckling" away until his rider became an elegant swan worthy of his own unique perspective. To say dragons affect there riders greatly has much truth in this case, Cavaruth drew out A'ras' potential but it took many turns later for A'ras to figure out how to deal with Cavaruth.
Pets: None
Other/Talents: Baking - A'ras has a horrible sweet tooth.
If A'ras needs to learn something, he'll do all-nighters to figure it out. He hates to be caught with his pants down on a matter.
- Likes to sunbath, loves the water.
- Smooth-talker -Charismatic - Outgoing - Charmer
- Procrastination - Heart Breaker
Sometimes he's lost in thought about the future and a few fears that are in the back of his mind - What if they do have to battle thread? What if Cavaruth's hide is marred by thread? Or for that matter his own? These may seem like small things in the grand scheme of the Weyr but for A'ras, it's a complicated matter! So in that, he has driven himself to be the best he can be at the drills with Cavaruth; having convinced the blue that this threat is real if it were to happen.
Picture: (none yet)
DRAGON INFORMATION
Name: Cavaruth
Color: Blue
Information:
Damsels in distress, have no fear, Cavaruth to the rescue! A knight-in-shining-armor since birth, this blue always seems to be in the right place at the right time. He’s witty and bold. He’s quick-thinking and agile and Cavaruth has all the confidence of the finest bronze. And while all this sounds absolutely fantastic (who wouldn’t want to be his friend?) , it is actually quite a problem. As it were, our charismatic blue is under the impression every female is in need of his hero services when they are, in fact, not. Cavaruth doesn’t take no for an answer. ‘No’ means they are playing hard to get, clearly.
Unfortunately, not only does Cavaruth consider every female human and dragon alike in need of his chivalry, he doesn’t see females as anything more. His respect is simply for his fellow males, be them blue, brown or bronze. Of course, there is a respect for the Queen as well, but it’s as though it’s a small joke everyone is sharing. He’ll follow her orders, but he doesn’t exactly take her seriously. Men know best, after all. All the females ever do is get themselves in trouble. Not that he minds rescuing them. Rescuing females is Cavaruth’s favorite thing!
Despite his general lack of respect for females, Cavaruth still enjoys Flights. Considering the time he spends with the opposite gender, he seems to think he knows them very well. He’s not easily discouraged, so losing a Flight doesn’t bother him a bit. In fact, it makes him that much more determined, off to woo the green in question until he finds himself in her good favor. While his intentions are usually good, he needs his rider to tell when enough is enough. Cavaruth has no concept of the word no!
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 5:35 pm
THE WING
(Note - Former Wing - A'ras and Cavaruth have moved to Igen.)
A'ras' personal opinion - "Can you see what's wrong with this picture? Next thing you know they'll have a Candidate Wing Leader standing with flags on the ground. "
Wingleader:
Lyveana and green Ruinnth (Celeanor)
Wingsecond:
R'than and brown Garith (TawnyAngel)
Wingriders:
A’dan and bronze Sigranth (Petite Kitsune)
T'loa and bronze Niyath (Uta)
Mella and blue Cresth (Holy Blasphemy)
A’ras and blue Cavaruth (Kaikoloren)
P’ree and blue Iawanth (Tisiphone)
N’ron and blue Erevuth (Bloody Anubis)
Z'ven and green Tiaranth (BFK)
V'eema and green Futarith (endejester)
I’ver and green Hallianth (Aimee Rankin)
R’lus and green Briarianth (Nessariah)
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:30 pm
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Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:49 am
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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 8:28 am
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