Weapons Simple Blades || Keen Blades || Sword of the Strong Ice lvl1
Items Friendly Hand Elixir || Change of State Elixir || Physicians Bane Taming Net || Eye of the Goddess || Crystal Kinfa Feather
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 12:57 pm
Table of Contents
❖ Cert ❖ Table of Contents ❖ Updates ❖ Rules ❖ Tahigwa's Profile ❖ History ❖ Home and Family ❖ Artwork ❖ Familiars ❖ Inventory ❖ Friends, Foes and Acquaintances ❖ Rp Log ❖ Battle Log ❖ Growth Requirements ❖ Credits
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 1:35 pm
Updates
❖May 9th, 2013: Started Tahigwa's character quest! ❖May 20th, 2013: Tahigwa's character quest is approved and her journal is posted! Journal set up begins. ❖May 22nd, 2013: Journal set up is complete! <3 ❖June 17th, 2013: Tahigwa now has Youngling stage art thanks to the quest Fairy! ;w; ❖June 27th, 2013: 10 days later, Tahigwa has become a Prentice! OwO So beautiful!~ ❖February 10th, 2014: After running away to Zena and dealing with an elder named Ptolemy, Tahigwa becomes a Blade! 8D ❖September 8th, 2014: The urge to follow her siblings into parenthood took hold! Aisha granted Tahigwa two lotuses! ❖September 22nd, 2014: Joweese and Zahra are born and quickly whisked into their mother's arms. Jauhar be warned, these girls are trouble, just like their mommy! >D ❖June 3rd, 2015: Tahigwa's finally a Warrior and it ready to take on some extremists! Jauhar better watch out!
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 1:38 pm
Rules
❖1. Please don't post here without my permission! If you'd like to rp with Tahigwa, feel free to PM me or ask me for rp in the main thread. (If I don't respond quickly, quoting always works!)
❖2. Do. NOT. Steal. ANYTHING. I mean it. From my poorly made banners to the official artwork to plagiarizing Tahigwa's history, you steal it, I FIND YOU AND MAKE YOU MISERABLE. 3<
❖3. My character's feelings and actions during rp DO NOT reflect my own. If Tahigwa dislikes your character for whatever reason, that does not mean that I dislike you. :3
❖4. I reserve the right to add, change, and remove rules as I see fit. >:3
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 1:57 pm
Tahigwa
❖Name: Tahigwa (Native American name meaning "At Peace"; which is very contradictory!) ❖Race: Full blooded Alkidike ❖Gender: Female ❖Preference: Tahigwa belongs to Ilyra. D< ❖Post Color: teal ❖Theme Songs: Welcome Home Circle Of Life Country Train ❖Base Traits:
❖Pugnacious
Tahi is always prepared to yell, claw, and bite her way through anything and anyone. If they stand in her way and try to calm her down, she will not hesitate to let her tiny fists fly. Fellow Alkidikes are not exempt from this, she doesn't care who it is, just get out of her way or you're going to have some scarring.
* Tied with this is an unusual amount of physical strength. She can push, lift and carry medium sized boulders with very little effort. Never argue with her while you're near giant rocks. |3
❖Obstinate
Tahigwa does what she wants, acts the way she wants to, and doesn't give two flying fruit loops about what you have to say about it. You can try to persuade her, bribe her, or even hold her back from doing something, but 99% of the time, she'll find a way to stamp her feet and do it anyway.
* Along with her gift of strength, Tahigwa is very nimble on her feet. She almost never loses her balance and can change directions when running at the snap of a finger.
❖Longing
Despite being so hardheaded and disagreeable, Tahigwa has a lonesome, empty center to all her madness. Her eyes are commonly filled with a deep sense of longing for love and support, something she feels she needs, but doesn't want to sacrifice parts of herself to attain. (See other traits for "parts of herself")
* Tahigwa loves being high up in trees and spends most of her days hopping from tree limb to tree limb. This is where she does most of her thinking. She also uses trees for sneaking around after people, mainly Yaholo, and can be seen clinging to tree limbs and peering around trunks if you watch carefully.
❖Class: Blade -> Warrior -> Amazon
❖Personality:
Tahigwa's the nightmare child of the Alkidike tribe. She doesn't follow directions, bites and claws at the elders, and screams when asked to do anything that she doesn't want to do. Her combative, consistently sour demeanor is as unpleasant to listen to as it is to witness first hand. This little one doesn't care about helping her sisters and refuses to sit still for long periods of time. She wants to run through the woods, explore the world, and make her own path, and no one can tell her "no" without a fight.
Though this little monster packs quite a distressing punch, she makes up for it with a surprising thirst for knowledge and understanding. Tahigwa wishes to better understand her world and what it means to be alive in such a diverse menagerie of cultures and people. Her mind is always a buzz with thoughts, from escape plots to questions about flora and fauna. It's puzzling, but true to say, that she would make an excellent student if she could just sit still. But little Tahigwa learns best by running free and following others, sitting and listening just won't do.
Finally, Tahi has a deep set longing that can make her appear lonesome or listless. She may not enjoy being told what to do or not to leave when she wants to, but this doesn't mean that she wants to be exempt from having love and attention. Sometimes she'll drop her angry, combative front when she feels overwhelmed by the need for the comfort of a hug from one of her sisters, but, sadly, most of the time, she'll find a way to stop herself. She doesn't want to sacrifice her "stronger half" just so her "weaker half" can be taken care of. Thus, her eyes are often filled with look of longing, before they and quickly narrowed and turned away from view.
❖Description:
❖Hair: Mid back length dreads, black in color ❖Eyes: Big, black and bug-like ❖Skin: Normal for an Alkidike ❖Markings: Her markings are basically squiggles and loops with dashes through them. However, her body has some heart-shaped markings, too. :3 ❖Height: 5'0" ❖Build: Lean, somewhat toned, muscular ❖Facial expression: She always looks so cute and unhappy to be in her current situation, unless Yaholo is nearby, then she'll smile. 83 ❖Other:
❖ Sometimes she'll wear ribbons around her ankles and wrists and let them flow behind her as she runs away from you. |3
❖Clothing: A simple bell shirt-bra for a top, a teal and brown loin cloth skirt combo, a large hair ribbon turned headband, and another ribbon turned into an arm band.
❖Accessories: Just the ribbon arm band and headband.
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 2:01 pm
History
Tahigwa's life started out as normal as most Alkidike children. She bloomed from a Lotus of Aisha, tumbled out into her mother's arms, and smiled at all of the women who surrounded her. Her mother was strong willed and cunning, but had a deep scar in the center of her chest that reached all the way down to her amputated leg, something that Tahigwa found fascinating. The scar, as explained by her mother, was from a wild animal that had attacked her many years before. It was something her mother wasn't fond of, but not because of it's appearance. It reminded her of someone she wanted to get back to, a lover from a humanoid tribe.
The story her mother weaved brought great curiosity to young Tahigwa's eyes. Her mother's lover had treated her with such love and generosity, and they were to have a child from Aisha the year she was attacked. But before the question of who her elder sibling was could be asked, her mother cried and explained that she was unable to return to Aisha in time to retrieve her child's flower, and the child had travelled back home with the wrong settlement. Her mother had been too injured to search for her child back then, but when she was well enough to do so, she was told that he had been lost during a trek in the forests. Her son was forever lost, and she was to just forget him and move on. Tahigwa wrinkled her nose at this "ending" and promised her mother that, one day, she would bring her older brother home.
Tahigwa's mother then fell ill and wasn't allowed to leave her home. Little Tahi was ushered out into the world with her sisters, and day by day, she grew more discontent. She didn't want to help gather food, she didn't want to clean or play with the other Younglings, she wanted to run into the forests and explore! But no one would let her. For weeks she felt pinned to her tribe, running away every chance she could, and didn't think she could take her elder's "demands" much longer.
Then, a strange Alkidike appeared in the tribe and greeted a young tribe member, before being chased away. Tahigwa watched, her mouth gaping wide. This Alkidike was male, and had attributes of one of the Earthling tribes! Even more so, his markings were fairly similar to that of her mother's, even if they were sparse. Within seconds, Tahigwa had taken off after him and followed him all the way out to the edge of the forests. Black eyes peered, curiously and hopefully, and a smile formed on her face. She lunged outwards and gripped his leg, causing him to scream in shock.
"Whaaaa!? Where did you come from?!" He gasped.
"The tribe you got chased from!" Tahigwa replied.
"Ah! You shouldn't have followed me! I'll have to bring you back!" He said, leading her back into the forests. "I got lost a really long time ago when I wandered away from my tribe. I don't want that to happen to you."
Tahigwa smiled as she was lead back to her tribe. If this wasn't her "lost" brother, then who was?
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Home and Family
❖Home
Tahigwa lives in Jauhar with a large group of Alkidikes. Though she has a home of her own, her mother's illness has prevented her and her adoptive sister, Nyah, from living there. Thus, they live with their "aunt" Arjeta and her daughter, Mirjeta. Tahigwa doesn't appreciate her "aunt" and is adverse to her "cousin", and sneaks over to her mother's home with Nyah every chance she can.
❖Family
Luljeta: "Living bloom; flower that lives" Mother; Alkidike; Headstrong, cunning, but still gentle enough to cuddle and sing lullabies.
Nyah: "Purpose" "Baby sister"; Alkidike; Nyah is a two year old Alkidike who was recently found living in the home of her deceased mother, Luljeta's closest friend. She was taken in by Tahigwa's mother and clings to Tahigwa every chance she can.
Yaholo: "One Who Yells" Half-brother; Leaf-Alkidike mix; Tahigwa looooves her big brother and will always love him, no matter what!
Arjeta: "Golden life" "Aunt"; Alkidike; Very traditional, easily upset, and one of the few Alkidikes that can make Tahigwa come home when called.
Mirjeta: "A good life" "Cousin"; Alkidike; Arjeta's young daughter who enjoys tattling on Tahigwa when she sneaks away from the other sisters.
Pahana: "Lost White Brother" Yaholo's Half-sister; Leaf Tribe; This is Tahigwa's sister, and no one can tell her otherwise. They are bound by invisible Menzuri webs! INVISIBLE MENZURI WEBS, YOU HEAR? >3
❖Friends
Flutura: "Butterfly" Closest sister; Alkidike; A meek, skinny Youngling who likes to tell stories.
Anoush: "Sweet; sweetness" Sister; Alkidike; A rather sleepy child that Tahigwa finds fascinating
Nesrine: "Wild rose; sweetbrier" Closest elder sister; Alkidike; Nessie is often the one to let Tahigwa "get out of her sight" and "bring her home" (I.E.; Nessie is the best sister ever because she lets Tahigwa run off as long as she comes home when Nessie goes to get her later on)
Saniyah: "Radiant, brilliant" Elder sister; Alkidike; Dramatic, just very, very dramatic.
❖Other...?
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Critique From Kaname
First of all let me say that I'm incredibly excited to see Tahigwa in action.
She sounds like the perfect little brat and for all the right reasons. Her history sounds wonderful and I love how you tied the two together and gave reason for no one claiming Yaholo.
I just have a couple of questions and comments, mostly about appearance with a little bit of history.
Now in the history it says the mother fell ill. Is she still alive and just bedridden? Will Yaholo meet his mother? How will Yaholo's father react to knowing his previous love is still alive (if she is)?
AND... her hair looks adorable, but having hearts all over her body probably wouldn't happen. I can play with her markings and give her hearts in some areas and heart-like stripes in others and make it work out if you give me the go ahead to tweak it.
Other than that she seems awesome, and I can't wait for Niabi to meet her later.
Thank you! ;w; She's going to be so much fun. Following Yaholo around, disobeying everyone, who wouldn't love her? |3
Yes, her mother is alive and bedridden. Tahigwa will sneak in to her mother's room and snuggle up to her, but most of the time she's not allowed to stay with her mother for too long, for fear that whatever her mother may be ill with could spread to her. Tahigwa LOATHES this rule and sneaks in more than she should.
Eventually, yes. Yaholo won't meet her immediately, but will be told about who she is and how sick she is. He'll probably want to become a Guard first before meeting her, just to add a little "Hey, ma! Look at how strong I became!" for pride's sake. |3 Before he meets her, though, he'll be pretty busy with Tahigwa. Maybe, one day, she'll follow him back to Tale and cause a stir with the Leaf Tribe. I'm thinking that she'll wander into his house and meet Yaholo's half-sister, Pahana, who's rather cheery and bossy. Big brother'll have to keep them from quarreling too much. XD
Go ahead and tweak her markings! I had made a sketch of her with less markings that I could upload for you, if you'd like a comparison. I just need to fix it up a little. :3
I am SO happy you took Niabi. Now Yaholo has one of his friends to hang out with! 8D
In regards to Yaholo's father's reaction, I believe the news would be withheld from him a first, before eventually being blurted out. (Probably by Tahigwa) He'd probably be excited and be eager to visit her, but wouldn't dare leave Walvia for her. However, I don't plan on either side having ill feelings for one another, and Yaholo's mother will probably be considered a member of the family. Walvia, being fairly considerate, might even be sisterly towards her.
The rest of the tribe's opinion will remain unknown for the moment. I'm not sure about them just yet. :3
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 3:24 pm
Artwork
Youngling art! 8DDDD
Prentice art! 8DDDD
Blade art! *w*
Warrior Tahigwa? ewe Jauhar better be prepared...
Gorgeous art given to me by Cake. *w* (Not sure who drew it; Need to find out)
An adorable freebie by Konnpeito! 8D
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 3:25 pm
Familiars
Tahigwa has a very fluffy little Roati named Najden who likes to sleep with her and Nyah. =w=
This is Naku, a very sprightly little fish that Tahigwa refuses to leave at home, much to her mother's pleas. "He's" best friends with Yaholo's Ooyu. |3
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 3:26 pm
Inventory
Gathering items...
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Friends, Foes and Acquaintances
Oulixes: "The next time I meet this guy, I'm going to kidnap him for my older brother. I don't care if Yaholo doesn't want me to get involved, it's clear that Oulixes needs some coaxing from an outside source."
Ilyra: "Ilyra is my BEST FRIEND! But, lately, I think she's mad at me. I'm not sure why... Maybe she doesn't like the fact that I want to run away? Or is it my hair? UGH, maybe Yaholo's right, women ARE confusing!"
Briella: "Ilyra's mom, she was awesome! I want to see her again!"
Nuawahn: "Goldie! I miss him! Ilyra didn't seem too thrilled with him, though..."
Kaalnia: "I've been informed, by Pahana, that she is the most beautiful woman that she has ever seen... Should I start praying to Aisha now or later, because this relationship CANNOT CONTINUE! She's so annoying!"
(Note: Each character needs 10 posts in the rp for it to count. 2-3 characters = 20-30 posts. However rps with 4 or more characters need 7 posts each. 7 x 4 = 28 posts, 7 x 5 = 35 posts...etc)
1 Set-Up Journal 3 RPs (May be PRPs or ORPs) [x][x][x]
Prentice - Stage 2:
1 Month's Time 3 Substantial Journal Entries (At least one must show class affinity - 1000 words to count, may stack) [x][x][x] 3 RPs (may be PRPs or ORPs) [x][x][x] 1 Completed Class Quest (in which you will officially obtain a class) [x]
Stage 2 - Stage 3:
2 Month's Time (February 10th -> April 10th) 5 Non-Battle RPs (may be PRPs or ORPs) [x][x][x][x] [x] 3 Substantial Journal Entries [x][x][x] 2 Completed Battles (may be RP or non-RP) [x][x] 1 Completed Class Quest [x]
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