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 Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:47 pm
◖Niatyr Ajatanth the Olitiau◗ ☾Character Bio☽■ Character Name: Niatyr Ajatanth[Convoluted mix of the Sanskrit names 'Nataraja'(The King of Dance) and 'Nityanartah'(The Eternal Dancer)]
■ Nickname: Nia
■ Aliases: The Death Bat or Night Flyer, according to frightened humans...
■ Monster Parent: N/A
■ Monster Species Type: Olitiau
■ Gender: Male
■ Age: 15 equivalent
■ Birthday: April 4th
■ Place of Birth: A Swamp Forest hidden "beneath" south-east Africa. It was once physically connected there, but not anymore...
■ Residence: Horror High Dorms
■ (One) Power: Although not exactly an unnatural gift, and more of a 'support skill', for his species, Niatyr is among the handful whom has the potential for a special power...A special sense that relies feeling out electromagnetic pulses rather than the echoes of bisonars. Whereas echolocation sends out a sound, pulses are completely silent...aiding towards the Olitiau ancestral nature to blend into the stealthy shadows. The only Olitiau whom has been able to fully harness this power, however, was his great grandfather...3 generations later, Niatyr has a lot to carry on his shoulders. He's still learning to even start it, though. It only seems to work when his adrenaline is at its pounding highest...
This skill allows the user to feel out the electromagnetic pulse given off by living things--such as people, trees, and even rain. All without the use of any other 5 senses, making it possible to do it even when blind or deaf. However, it only goes up to a certain radius[about 25 ft. at max, and only when mastered], and the smaller mass an object or person has the harder it will be to see them among the others[rain drops can be practically invisible if larger pulses are around]. As well, the user can't sense things behind him--his peripheral vision is only slightly wider as his regular line of sight. Using this skill is also mentally taxing, even for a mastered user.
■ Personality: Niatyr is a very creative individual whom easily gets into all manners of art. His favorite forms, as suited to his kind, involve dance and singing. It's comparable to the freedom and excitement he feels when flying...and his abundant stamina and enthusiasm for it can be contagious~ When he goes into the mood, Niatyr practically thrives in it--he loves being in the center of attention. He is very expressive and loves to bring others into his upbeat mood as well. Though while he may appear sociable and talkative in these high-rush moments, to the point of exhaustion, Niatyr is far more taciturn in most others.
By himself, Niatyr is more of a thinker. Even in this 'new world' filled with strange, new things, Niatyr works to be highly adaptive to new changes in his life. He can analyze things swiftly, and adjust accordingly. He strives to learn so quickly because he has this odd desire for stability...Before making a decision, Niatyr attempts to analyze every nook and cranny of his choice and plans things out rather conscientiously. His need for order in his life, while making him a diligent and responsible worker, has cost him some feeling of freedom of which he had grown up on. These caging tendencies he developed might contribute to how wild he can get when he does let loose.
He is not a confrontational person, but he is curious and prefers to sate his curiosity hands-on. He could be described as a personal space invader...
He is a very passive person, overall. Whether in anger, envy, or sadness, he wouldn't come out and say it, but would rather sulk about and be a grumpy-boots.
He has a habit of organizing his things and hates when they're moved about...Niatyr loves flavorful foods and fruits, which makes him an omnivore. Storms give him a strange mix of excitement and fear that he does not care to explain.
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 11:26 pm
 ☾Appearance☽ ■ Height: 6'0"
■ Weight: ~156lbs.
■ Hair Color: A red-violet, almost maroon, with violet streaks blending through like sheen.
■ Hair Length/Style: The sides of his head are shaved, leaving only the top part with hair--of which he ties back into a looped knot. Untied, his tresses reaches just past his shoulder blades.
■ Eye Color: All Olitiau share the pitch black sclera and iris characteristics. Most Olitiau, such as himself, have glowing yellow pupils--best suited for the night.
■ Skin Color: A midtone tan. Comparable to M8 on this Chart.
■ Build: Broad-shouldered and stern-chinned, Niatyr is naturally built but has a spindly quality to him. Mostly a mesomorph with ectomorphic qualities. Has long arms and legs--His fingers are also lengthy and clawed, with the thumb being the longest appendage. His feet are like these, where he stands only on his toes with his heels up, but his toes[three in front and one in back] are long and outstretched like a bird or a bat. Perfect for grabbing a hold of things and perching.
■ Clothing STYLE: He likes things that are bright and easy to move around in--clothing that is more...outdoorsy and free. Wouldn't wear shorts that go past his knees and finds shirts restricting. Vests are fun...especially if they have fur lining! It's also not unusual for him to be decorated with piercings or other such shinies. His upper garments have to account for his wing flaps--which are not only connected to his back but his arms as well. The sides of his upper clothing are strapped so they can be unattached...Imagine a horse saddle, and that's how Niatyr gets them on. Her usually wraps his feet.
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 12:18 pm
☾Relationships☽
■ Relationship with Family: Pretty alright. Niatyr grew up among many cousins and is the middle child of three brothers. He gets along averagely with all of them--competitively with his older brother, formally and respectively with his father, etc.
■ Key Family / Relatives: Cadell - Father - Cadell is the chieftain of the Ajatanth clan, as was his father before him. He is a firm and serious man, and is more of the warrior-type...whereas his father, Niatyr's late grandfather, was far more spiritual. He is the one who settles things around the clan, his word being law...But he is not an unfair person. Just...strict on the idea of tough love and has trouble with words and saying what he feels. Mention his rebellious past however and he'll get more flustered than anything!
Doata - Older Brother - Niatyr's older brother, with whom is also in line for the throne. Doata takes after their father and is a fighter, but he's also a bit of a clown. He honestly has a good head on his shoulders, but feels sometimes burdened by the responsibilities as an older brother and potential chief-to-be. Adores his two siblings and can often be found taking care of the other younger kids in the clan as well.
Tawnee - Aunt - Cadell's older sister and resident 'shaman'. A very...eccentric woman who often chides her brother in all his decisions[sometimes just for the fun of his reaction]. Likes to tell stories and indulge/persuade her nephews in breaking free to "find themselves".
☾Biography☽
■ History: For a little ancestral history...Many centuries ago, the Olitiau tribes lived on the mortal plane. They were originally very dark in color and were savage warriors...They had to be, to contend with their human neighbors that feared them. For their monstrous fighting ways, they were called "Death Bats", and any who had the unfortunate chance to be seen by one alone...were met with death instantly. Eventually, the fighting got so hazardous that the forest took a toll...and almost burned completely down. Afraid, the humans ran from the fire and the Olitiau tribes were almost wiped from existence. Those that survived took it upon themselves to leave...For the safety of their own kind, and the surrounding forests they once dwelled in. Through mystical magics, each tribe hid their own part of the forest on a linear plane so that none could simply get in or out.
The Olitiau Tribes took up more peaceful habits and became more in-tune with the nature they almost destroyed, becoming more like the colorful creatures you see now.
However, some would feel that you can't stay in such a small world when there was one almost infinite just outside...Niatyr, the middle child of his clan's chief, was always curious about the 'outside world'. The only connection they had was one of the few trusted travelers that came in and out, who carried numerous books and trinkets to give. He was deeply fascinated by them, as well as his story-telling aunt, and was constantly warned by his father never to stray too far. Meaning, "do not go outside, ever". But you simply couldn't crush a child's curiosity. However, Niatyr always kept his father's warning in mind...He had some contentment in just hearing the tales and playing with knickknacks. It wasn't until that storm did the feeling of being 'caged' really manifest itself.
In a peaceful swamp forest with wide-open skies perfect for flying, and a beautiful series of rivers glistening below...Niatyr had always felt his home was 'small', but never 'caging' before. That storm changed everything. In that horrid storm that was burning trees, with lightning making tree limbs fall and trapping his family in their own home tree...Everything felt suffocating and stifling. He felt crushed by everybody trying to squeeze in, elbows flying everywhere and screaming ringing in his ears...He had to get out. Not just to get help, but just...get out. It was also that stormy night did Niatyr learn he could use that electromagnetic-sense. When his adrenaline was reaching its peak and he was just so desperate to get help from the other tribes, he just instinctively fell into that skill...and used it to avoid the lightning bolts that kept striking down around him. He could finally phase out the pounding thunder and focus...
Only hunters and high-ranking Olitiau were ever allowed to go 'out' of the forest...even then, they never went far. Niatyr had snuck out with them one night, as a teen...and was captivated by the setting sun against the large expanse of land. With his aunt's helpful persuasion, he convinced his folks to allow him to be an ambassador of sort--To learn about the outside world and see if it's a place worth reconnecting with. He was determined to expand his horizons, and rid himself of that 'caging' feeling.
Now, with the help of some more informed monsters, Niatyr is now attending Horror High...
■ Personal Goals: To sate his curiosity about the outside world and just...learn about everything that looks interesting.
■ Professional Goals: To learn and send weekly reports back home, detailing about more..."chiefly" things.
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Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 10:10 pm
☾Extra☽
■ Jewelry: Gold earrings, studs, a coin pendent...all things from home. He'll probably get more... > 3>
■ Tattoos: The circle in the middle of his forehead and the line on his chin was given at birth. The two lines running down his eyes were given for the ambition he had to seek help during one of the worse storms ever to rage on their forest...He never set his eyes off his goal. The two bands on his arm were given for courage. However, this was meant to be a trio of tattoos...the last set of tattoos stood for wisdom, which was not given due to his hasty and reckless decision to go alone out into the storm[his father was impressed either way].
■ Relationship with Friends: N/A
■ Key Friends: N/A
■ Key Enemies: N/A
■ Educational History: Uhh...most of his knowledge was either self-taught or are basic stuff...He had a crash course before coming to HH, making him eligible to attend his grade. But he's sill got a lot to learn...
■ Work History: N/A
■ Key Childhood Experiences: Nothing too interesting, but he was always enchanted by his aunt's stories as well as the traveling merchants' and their knickknacks.
■ Key Teenage Experiences: One day, a horrible storm suddenly fell upon their forest...The only thing they could do was take shelter, but it had seemed like even that was impossible. As lightning started to strike the trees and burn them, they started to become trap by their own home tree. They couldn't put the fires out quick enough...! Instinct had taken over Niatyr, and with his mother screaming after him, he set off to fly in the pouring rain. It was the darkest night of his life, and the rain felt like knifes against his skin...He doesn't remember too much of it, actually. But he had managed to send a call to the other tribes for help, but was soon struck by a lightning bolt...When he came to, most everyone was alright.
He...honestly doesn't like to talk about it. It may have ended well, but...things during that storm...He had seen another Olitiau be struck, half his flesh burnt off. Tree limbs falling and hot fire rising and surrounding him...Screaming all around...
...Please, don't ask more about it.
One day, Niatyr snuck out with a hunting group. Just in time to see the sun set...With that, he was determined to learn more about the outside world.
■ Key Adult Experiences: N/A
■ Morality / Ethics: He's unintentionally chauvinistic, in thinking that women kind are never as physically strong as men. As well as men must always be chivalrous towards females, and be ready to help them at all times. At the same time, 'strong' females are regarded almost like leaders...Although the Chief is the Chief, everyone fears the Chief's wife's rage even more...
■ Handedness: Most Olitiau, including himself, are ambidextrous...and that includes his feet!
■ Skills: An energetic dancer, and a very nice singer. A quick learner through observation. He likes to think he's a great flyer~
■ Phobias / Fears: Storms. Especially when there's Lightning...
■ Bad Habits / Vices: He's very curious and likes to poke around everything to learn about it...Unfortunately, he hasn't gotten the memo about personal space yet...Whereas, hypocritically, he doesn't like when his things are moved around...
■ Quirks: He likes to hang upside-down...That's how you're going to find him most of the time.
■ Best Qualities: Creative and inviting, when he gets into the mood.
■ Worst Qualities: Still being young, he's like your average teen when it comes to responsibilities. Sometimes he just wants to live in the 'moment', and ends up leaving others hanging.
■ Favorites: (food, clothing, art, music, TV show, movie, book, etc.)
■ Style of Speech: Broken, but getting there.
■ Commonly Used Words / Slang / Jargon:
■ Lies / Misinformation:
■ Other Important Details:
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Questionable Shapeshifter
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Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 10:11 pm
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 3:19 pm
CRITTIN TIME.
Powers
XXXXXI don't really understand the power. And there are no real weaknesses and strengths in there. Try to expand it and put those strengths and weaknesses there. Even if he won't really grow into the power for a long time, we still need to have some understanding of how powerful the power in question can be.
Personality
XXXXXWhat happens when he gets mad?
History
XXXXXThere's not a lot of his own history there. Even the biggest part of his teenage years, the storm, isn't mentioned in his biography. If you want to include the ancestral history, maybe make your own little section for it before history. Mixing them together would work as well, but I would love more of his own history! There's more to be seen there!
With all this being said?
I LOVE HIM SO MUCH AND WANT HIM AND AOIFE TO BE FRAINZ. Cause they'd get into so much trouble together. 83
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 3:37 pm
Ruyail CRITTIN TIME. PowersXXXXXI don't really understand the power. And there are no real weaknesses and strengths in there. Try to expand it and put those strengths and weaknesses there. Even if he won't really grow into the power for a long time, we still need to have some understanding of how powerful the power in question can be. Personality XXXXXWhat happens when he gets mad? History XXXXXThere's not a lot of his own history there. Even the biggest part of his teenage years, the storm, isn't mentioned in his biography. If you want to include the ancestral history, maybe make your own little section for it before history. Mixing them together would work as well, but I would love more of his own history! There's more to be seen there! With all this being said? I LOVE HIM SO MUCH AND WANT HIM AND AOIFE TO BE FRAINZ. Cause they'd get into so much trouble together. 83
Can't believe I forgot about stats and stuff... @ __@
He's pretty passive in all his emotions--aggresssive, envy, etc. It's only when he's dancing and stuff does his emotions really come out. I'll make a note to expand on it all further~
LETS TALK ABOUT WHEN HE WAS GUANO-TRAINING~! 8'D
Niatyr: "No. No. No. No. NO." @ A@"
Danke~! :'3
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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:58 am
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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 7:26 pm
Question,
Is that the ref when he is older? Or when he is just entering the school?
Is he 6'3 as a freshmeat? Or is this more later down the road?
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 12:27 pm
Chi Sohma Question,
Is that the ref when he is older? Or when he is just entering the school?
Is he 6'3 as a freshmeat? Or is this more later down the road?
:'O
If he has to be a Freshmeat, I'll probably edit some things.
Otherwise, he's a 2nd Year.
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:45 am
Everyone starts off as a Freshman since the school just opened up smile
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:54 am
Tasinei Everyone starts off as a Freshman since the school just opened up smile
:'O
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 11:21 am
Quote me again if you want a staff crit since you're next on the list smile
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 11:24 am
Tasinei Quote me again if you want a staff crit since you're next on the list smile
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:20 pm
Hokay,
I have some trouble fully distinguishing the faults in his personality, apart from him being passive when he's not dancing. So perhaps expanding on those.
As a side note, bats are blind, is he blind as well?
He has a father, but you never mention his mother? Did she die?
That is about it for my crit! biggrin
I really like him :3
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