AMITYVILLE ACADEMY ENROLLMENT FORMName: Hethel
Nicknames: Owl, The Old Thorn's Owl, Hethel on the Old Thorn
Gender: F
Age: One could guess she's been around for a long time as a spirit, but she looks 'bout 14 at most.
Faction: Ghost
Race: Owl Spirit
Natural Ability:
Owlycowl - Hethel's natural form is that of a big poofy owl with a couple twigs sticking out here and there. Even in humanoid form, she almost appears to be wearing her natural form as a cloak. This is pretty much her natural ability; possessing what she wears to a degree, melding with it. She imbues herself into them; owliness asserts itself on the clothes she wears, making them get all puffed up and feathery, the sleeves appearing and behaving like wings of sort when she wears them [this is nothing special for a ghost since they all float/fly anyways, but the visual effect is Hayao-Miyazaki-esque.] The moment she stops possessing the clothing, it begins to revert to its original form until all traces of her magical ability have faded.
Personality: Though some may discredit her for it, all should be able to admit that Hethel's enormous fluff more than compensates for her unexciting personality. Unless they hate fluff, that is.
Fact is, she's one of those few that does not actively seek to do much else at school than learning the class material. Swoop in, take notes, swoop out, do studious stuff. Going on adventures and activities is something she'd do not for fun, but either to keep an eye on current happenings or as a support to others. (For the latter, it doesn't take much convincing. Unemotional, not unconcerned. Besides, she thinks of herself as a sort of protective forest spirit and finds it fulfilling to act the guardian.) If her body language is any indication, she's a bit of a recluse otherwise- though not due to shyness or for lack of socialization.
For a long time she's been living on an ancient Hawthorn tree in the forest called the Old Thorn. One of the ones that talk and make spooky gusts of wind! The Old Thorn is both her family and closest friend, so much that she considers it part of her own body. This prolonged closeness to nothing except for a tree had some effects on her, such as a greater affection for flora than fauna in general, and... the appropriation of certain traits, both physical and mental. For a predatory animal spirit, she's got more passive and defensive tendencies than assertive and aggressive ones. She's pretty 'chill', all in all and doesn't fall into any malicious or vindictive categories. Hethel can grow into a calming presence, and makes for an accepting friend and good listener. One may expect an owl to be pretty wise. She doesn't know if she is, and this is wise of her. rofl
Hethel's doesn't like when things get loud and messy, so she remains relatively composed in the face of surprise or danger and addresses the issue as best she can. However, if she doesn't see a solution to the problem, she gets agitated and becomes a hissing angry spirit of frustration and fear and considerably more aggressive with her actions. Ever see an owl hiss? Freaky stuff. xD
Why are they enrolled in Amityville Academy? Someone dropped (or threw out, we don't know) their Skellyphone near the Old Thorn and Hethel discovered the interwebs. She got pretty hooked on Spookypedia. So much knowledge! Then the batteries ran out. The Old Thorn suggested that she return it to the owner, which they both knew was probably attending Amityville Academy, since these grounds were near the Not-forbidden Forest monster dorms, after all. In fact, why not enroll? Hethel reminds the Old Thorn she sent in her application ages ago. Well, maybe she'll try again.
FEAR Ability:
Barrier
Hawthorn Overgrowth: Can summon up thick sprawls of hawthorn from the ground. [this protects from incoming damage]
Progression: Eventually, I envision she'll be able to summon more of it at a time- leaving a long stretch of hawthorn barrier as she flies overhead may be fun, potentially encircling an opponent or creating a labyrinth. Also, fun idea! Should she learn how to possess a Hunter's weapon, ex.: a bow and arrow, it could be enchanted with her FEAR and the arrows fired would cause an outward explosion of Hawthorn tangle from wherever they plant themselves.
Physical Description:
Eye Colour: Milky brown with glowey yellow sclera!
Hair Colour/Style: Doesn't really have hair? It's feathers, mang. Chocolate brown feathers. @v@
Skin Colour: A mid-range grey-brown, like wet sand or... wood of that color. Motifs on her arms in a darker shade.
Clothing Style/Colours: Thanks to her Owlycowl, two shades of greyish and wooden brown plumage are arranged in a somewhat owl shaped crest that engulfs her entire body, only her arms, feet and face remaining visible. A darker shade is near the face, and a much lighter albeit dark-dappled shade everywhere else.
Hey YOU! Have a nice day! I'm rooting for you! :D
