Just as it says on the Tin. Here is your chance to have a bonified child of the whimsical and slightly maniacal spirits who decided to nudge the ever stalwart, Lothlorien and the beautiful, courageous Leilani. Wait... is that... eyeballs stuck to the basket?!?
(Ok... that is not normal... ever)
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 12:39 am
Ok, ok, now how do you get suck a basket? (Why would you want it? Eyeballs! Really?!) First, we need to educate you a little on some soquili history! This is no normal basket. There is two options for your little basket to flourish, the first is to join the illustrious herd of Imladris headed by the dour Alaistair and the loving Luthien. The second path is to follow the daring Leilani through her travels as she explores the Kawani lands.
Lothlorien
Name: Lothlorien Delnaria Parents:Alaistair and Luthien Aunt:Amirynth Siblings:MirielDior Personality: Lorien is a calm soul who loves to help others. While his dad is very abrasive and stubborn, Lorien takes after his mother and is more like a willow that bends with the wind. While he does prefer to back down in favor of others, the few times he gets riled up he can be rather pig-headed and it is hard to get him to back down. He likes to think he has a green thumb but sadly the remains of wilted flowers is all Lorien has to show for his hard work. He means well but somehow he always manages to find a plants one weakness be it over-watering or not enough sunlight. Lorien kinda has the same affect on mares but this is something he will hopefully work out later on in life.
Leilani
Name: Leilani, (Means "heavenly flowers" in Hawaiian. ) Parents:Colonel and Daisy Siblings: Cricket & Eversti Personality: She is a very bright, cheerful and adventurous mare thanks to spending most of years traveling around with her father. Most of the time she is very open and friendly, but she will withdraw a little if she isn't quite sure how to handle you - better safe than sorry. History: Leilani's history starts with her parents- Colonel & Daisy. Her father raised her alone, so she has very few memories of her mother. Other than that aspect her childhood was pretty normal. Most of it was spent adventuring with her father. She came of age and fell in love with her first real friend. They had two children together- Avery and Allegro. Soon after that they parted ways. In the years afterward she did her best to raise her son and get back into the swing of life.
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 12:48 am
But wait, there is more!
Here are the forms, yadda yadda yadda. Fill everything out completely, sign your life away, expect nothing in return. Oh and have fun! (Did I mention the eyeballs yet? I think they are watching you!)
[b]Name:[/b] (Your name) [b]Basket name:[/b] (Whatcha gonna name your eyeballs?) [b]Meaning behind name?:[/b] (In case there is one) [b]Personality:[/b] (So they aren't just a cardboard cutout) [b]Where do they fit in the plots:[/b] ('Cause we are nosy like that...) [b]Theme song:[/b] (If you were a Youtube playlist what would you be?)
[b]RP stuff:[/b] (Think of something fun! Or dangerous. Or maybe even sad... Tons of RP prompts come an go, this time you get to pick the story to make yourself shine!)
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 12:53 am
But Troll (you may say) You haven't actually told us how you are going to decide on the winner?!
And that is because (I will say)
We Don't Know!
Chances are, there may be someone who bowls us off our feet, we'll both point their way and throw the basket their way (though not actually throw... I mean, those eyeballs may fall off) or we could just raffle all the entries at the end. Or maybe pick a few and raffle those off, the possibilities are endless!
So have fun, go forth and create! (Also, you have until 10th Feb in the evening so try not procrastinate.)
Name: Belloblossom Basket name: Makanui (Affectionately called Maka) Delnaria Meaning behind name?: 'Eyes of greatness' (I kid you not. x ) plus his father's last name! Personality: Maka, like his parents, is a very calm and pleasant individual, much to the surprise of those who meet him. While he certainly doesn't have the most natural of appearances, Maka doesn't let others jump to conclusions of his nature. He has an open and generous personality and is very trusting of others. He hopes to attract other Soquili with his friendliness, so that they may see past his extra eyes. Where do they fit in the plots: Maka will always think of Imladris as his home herd/ as a place to go back to when he's done adventuring, but during his youth, he will travel with Leilani, until finally branching out and doing some individual exploration. Theme song:Born This Way
RP stuff: (Overall plot ideas/summary) - Makanui, more than anything really, wants to go out into the world and make new friends. Of course, that's always a bit hard to do when you don't look like other foals and even with his open and lovable personality, some foals (and their parents) just won't be able to look past what their eyes see, and their eyes don't like the look of Maka's.
This will cause Maka to shy away from others and their harsh judgements. He may even go so far as to try and cover up his extra eyes, so to attract less attention during his travels.
Eventually, his exploring will take him to the swamps of the Soquili lands and here he will meet others that are not entirely unlike himself. He will learn that there is nothing to be ashamed of what you look like. What some Soquili may think of as abnormalities are really some of the best parts of who you are as a character.
Once he realizes his love for himself, he will set out into the world again, approaching it as he did as a foal, with the goal to meet new Soquili, gain new friends, and teach others who may be like himself, and need help in accepting themselves.
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 5:52 am
Name: Cheyriddle4 Basket name: Atzel Eran Meaning behind name?: Noble Reserved Watcher Personality: Atzel is very reserved. He takes great care to give the proper respect that his elders and leaders deserve. Loyal and very steadfast in his beliefs he does what he needs to do. Yet that doesn't mean that he won't stand up for his beliefs and question if he views that something is wrong. He views it as his job to keep watch and ever ready to be of assistance. As part of the Imladris herd and as a son of Lothlorien. He takes pride in his family line and strives to make his father proud. He has always looked up to his father and has adopted some of his mannerisms. Even if he isn't as talkative as other members of the herd, he has his fathers caring heart and calm nature. Collected at all times he is one that takes action in frantic situations rather than freeze up with shock. Where do they fit in the plots: Atzel will follow in his fathers steps to grow within the herd and do what is his duty. Though that won't stop him from having tiny adventures. Theme song:Every Step You Take- The Police RP stuff: Used to his herd, it is while he is away on one of his adventures when he meets a stranger whom is weary of his appearance. Atzel is taken aback by this reaction as he has never felt as if he was different than any of his herd nor scary with his eyes. He must deal with these new thoughts and figure out how to calm the stranger.
Am I a freak?- Returning to the herd he questions whether everyone views him as an abomination.A freak for his extra eyes. He confronts some members of his herd to find out if his new found insecurities are true.
The first fall- As a young healer it was bound to happen that someone would fall off the cliff. It is the first time he has been in the situation to help. Will he freeze or act.
The disappointment- Atzel Eran had left his post for a short time to wander a ways into a new area to him. When he comes back he finds that one of his family was looking for him only to find him gone from where he was supposed to be. Going to see what is amiss he must face the disappointment of someone he cares about.
Are you insane?!- Coming upon a soq on the cliffs he finds them prepared to do something rash and take their life. Having little time he must talk the soq out of it. Despite knowing nothing about them as they are a complete stranger.
What do you mean you want to know me?- Having not dealt with anything in the romantic sense. Atzel is at a loss when an attractive individual confronts him and tries to get close to him. Will he push them away, or let them get to know him. Either could happen.
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Name: dawns_aura Basket name: Balanidhren Delnaria Meaning behind name?: (elvish for 'Wise Power') and father's surname Personality: Self-contained From a very young age, Balan knew he was different, and different – if the reactions of others were to go by- was bad. He was not like others, a freak. So aside from his family, he had little positive contact with others. This taught him he could truly rely only on himself, and to a lesser extent, his family. Curious about everything, regardless of the morality, he observes and learns, forming his own thoughts, opinions, and theories about the hows and whys, no matter how far off the mark they are. Making him an easy target for manipulation. Emotionally, he is stunted, not having the occasion to really use or experience them. An island unto himself, Balan is unaffected by almost anything. He has a moral code, loyalty to family first, then to any oaths or promises (strictly as they are worded- if there are any loopholes, well, they are there to be taken advantage of). Fighting for a cause- no blatant backstabbing and tactics that cause undue civilian casualties. Pursuit of knowledge
Where do they fit in the plots: Balanidhren spends his time between his two parents. Part of the time steady and stable, in one place, surrounded by the care and love of his father's family. The other half of the time, like a tumbleweed in the wind. Travelling here and there without any plan or set destination. He sees, observes and learns. His main character is one of nobility and gentility and wisdom, but there is a shadow and darkness hidden deep inside, kept in check by his love and affection for his family. He is a shades of grey character that could remain good and wise, or he could be manipulated, taken advantage of and turned to darker aims and purpose...
Plot arcs- These are just the key points, subject to change and ammendment through rp...
Foalhood: -Sheltered: Around half of his foalhood was spent with his family (the Imladris Herd) where he was loved despite his unique appearance. He learned much about honor and loyalty here, and his curiousity was encouraged. (Family rp with dad, grandparents and sibling(s) who live here.)
-Tumbleweed: Time spent with mom, seeing all sorts of things, and learning even more.
-I can only count on me: Balan tries to make friends with other foals, but his appearance or the extra eyes are off-putting. He learns what it means to be different.
-Shadows Stirring: Balan starts to notice strange feelings and urges...
- Bonds of Family: He is extremely close to one of his siblings, so he goes to them with his fears... Either growing closer (which would give him a place to go when the shadows rose, as a means of support) or causing a rift (which could cause the shadows to become more profound)...
-Foal Games...Gone Wrong: Balan finds a foal who isn't afraid of him, and they play a game (maybe something like hide-n-seek), which ends...badly. Perhaps mild-severe injury, one getting lost or trapped, chased by a predator... the possibilities are endless.
Young Adulthood: - Odin's Eye: Balan heard myths about someone who gave up their eye and received wisdom in return. Seeing as he had eyes to spare, Balan decided to see if the story was true. He seeks out a soquili who will trade knowledge/wisdom for an eye.
- Captured: One of the soq from above plots traps Balan in a web of manipulations which start to draw him into a world of shadows. This could allow for the siblng from foalhood plots to rescue him, or someone else entirely.
- Rescued... or not: Depending on the above, he could return to Imladris and become a more permanent member of the herd or he could be led on an ever downward spiral into the shadows.
- Redemption / To Home I Will always return- Either way, eventually, Balan will return home.
Adulthood:
- Content.. for a while: After all he experienced as a young adult, Balan decides to stay in Imladris, safe and content, trying to heal, watching any happenings in the family. But after a while, he starts to get restless. He starts to wander again.
- Shame on you if you fool me once, shame on me if you fool me twice: Balan is a little gun-shy when he meets a soquili who seems wise and offers to act as a teacher... This could be another attempt to manipulate him or a genuine well meant offer.
- What Is Love? : He has often heard about it, and even seen it in some instances outside of his family. He wants to know just what it is (from an intellectual stand point) and he goes to great lengths to find out.
- Oopsie: During his investigations, he has an unintentional one night stand. He leaves the mare, unaware that she is pregnant until she seeks him out and confronts him with the resultant offspring.
- I want to be a good father: he knew his own upbringing wasn't conventional, but he was still loved and never doubted that fact. He swore to himself that he would be as good of a dad as he knew how. Which admittedly wasn't very much, especially as he never intended to be a father. Parental/ child hijinks ensue.
- I love my offspring, but I never want to be a father again: He loves his kids. That is a fact. That they were unintentional was also fact. That he would never have more children. That was also fact (or so he intended)
- Blindsided by love: Balan meets a mare who he falls in love with. Enough so that he allows her to convince him that perhaps having a family wouldn't be so bad. A mare who knew about his shadows and still loved him.
- My Happy Ending... or is it just the beginning of something new and wonderful: After a long and eventful courtship, he and the mare become lifemates, with all the happiness and other stuff that comes with it.
Balan scuffed his hooves on the ground as he followed his mom away from Imladris. It wasn't the normal time when he would leave to spend time with Leilani... not that it was a bad thing just ... different. Like him. Perhaps that was why she was there.
Just the other day, he had attempted to make friends with someone outside the herd. But they had reacted poorly to him, frightened or something, and called him... different, a freak. Apparently, different was bad. Even though it didn't make any sense to the young colt. It would be boring if everyone was the same, right?
He couldn't help but wonder if the incident had encouraged his father or grandparents to summon her to retrieve him. 'Mom,' he started slowly. 'Is it bad... being different?'
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 6:39 pm
Name: Kyrieko Basket name: Alandil Delnaria Meaning behind name?: "blessed friend" Personality: A very calm and collected individual, Alandil doesn't let much phase him. He is not known for having a temper or showing any sort of irritation. Mostly just exasperation. He has the patience of a saint and approaches situations with a smile and open mind. Lan will be that neutral party that you turn to when needing someone who can see through the eyes of both parties involved. Ironic considering his slightly strange appearance. And, well, the other eyeballs. Not that it bothers him. He is who he is. There is no changing this. Some will accept him while others will not. Lan understands this, though it was more difficult to deal with as a foal. The words of others would make him less confident in who he was. Until he realized that they were just scared and used their words for weapons. And from then, he hasn't minded what they say.
Alandil also wishes to make his parents proud. Not by following in their footsteps specifically, but by embracing who he is and not feeling like he's different. Or a freak. But a proud child of Lothlorien and Leilani and part of Imladris. Where do they fit in the plots: As a foal, Lan will want to travel with Leilani and explore the land. But as he starts to feel the weight of being 'different', he'll return to Lothlorien and use the Imladris as a safety blanket until he really comes into himself as an adult. Theme song:Words As Weapons (Seether)
RP stuff: Main plot ideas (just some main ideas I had for him, though they will most likely change a bit with other plots and RP!)
As a foal Lan feels there is too much to see and learn about, deciding that he wants to travel with his mother and see the land. Which he wouldn't be able to do by confining himself to Imladris. He'll most likely travel with Leilani for several months, enjoying sight-seeing, and discovering just how big the Kawanii lands are. However with each encounter that someone points out his differences or fears him, Lan will grow less confident in being himself. And eventually, he'll want to return to Imladris, feeling that it is his sanctuary. A security blanket to fall into. Where he will begin to realize how foolish he - and those that looked down upon his appearance with disgust - was.
As an adult After growing up among the healers and caring souls of Imladris, Alandil will have finally discovered who he really is. And there won't be much that can phase the patient stallion. He'll be ready to help the weary travelers that come through, or the daring firecrackers that try to tackle the Rockslide falls. Not being a healer himself, Lan will enlist his services with soothing difficult patients, possibly working as a personal assistant or sorts to a single healer. At some point, he'll wish to travel with his mother a bit again, just to spend time with her. While on these travels, he'll need to have his patience put to the test as much as possible! To help him grow even more.
They were staring at him again. Just like the ones before had. It made his skin tingle, like something was crawling on it. Why did they just stare? Or try to make it seem like they weren't? Mama was talking still, and laughing. The others were laughing too, but there was tension in the air. Even as young and inexperienced as he was, Alandil could sense it.
Because of him? But he hadn't done anything, had he? The foal was frowning, inching closer to Leilani.
He liked traveling with her. Loved seeing the land they called home! Just not the looks. Or the whispers.
"Why do you look so funny?" Someone had asked him. To which, Lan had stared wide-eyed before looking himself all over, afraid he had mud or some leaves sticking to sap on his back. But there had been nothing.
"What do you mean?" He'd asked, at a loss for what they were referring to.
"You got too many eyes." He was informed. "You're supposed to only have two. Guess you're a weirdo!" This was followed by laughing. Awkward laughing.
"Am I weird?" He had finally asked mama. "They always look at me funny. And try to pretend they aren't, but I see them peeking. Others just don't come near me." It was all just so baffling! Maybe he wasn't as skilled at talking with others as mama? Or... was there something wrong with him?
"I don't think I'm weird." Lan murmured to himself, having maneuvered himself behind Leilani. "But why do they?" Those words. They echoed through his thoughts constantly, forcing him to try and understand. It was too much, he felt. Like trying to focus on a soft buzz in a loud crowd. He needed a place to focus. A place to try and understand what they meant. For now, he just tried to shut it all out and enjoy mama's company.
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Name: Novablu Basket name: Dorien Delnaria Meaning behind name?: Son of the land
Personality: Peaceful is the word that sums Dorien up. He is very much the peacemaker; even as a child, he's tried to quell the smallest of arguments and one might say that a small colt has no place in a fight, but somehow, just the way he moves, the very essence that comes off of him, is that of peace. He's a gentle giant, large and lean, with no intention of hurting anyone.
That said--he is blind. Born unable to see, unable to view the beauties of his herdlands with his own eyes, and maybe that is why he is so empathic, feeling the emotions of the ones he loves. Maybe that's why he strives for happiness. He feels great sorrow but great happiness, even if it's not himself who is sorrowfilled or happy. He would take the role of a healer, not only of body, but of spirit and mind. Sometimes this is hard on him, because he is spoken of behind the backs of outsiders, as the freak. The strange one, and it hurts.
Where do they fit in the plots: He will remain with Lothlorien, with the herd, the lands that he loves even if he cannot see them. He can feel them under his hooves, within his heart. That's all that matters. However, yearning to find his mother and meet with the side of family that he's never known, he seeks a journey. To find Leilani...and to come to terms with the fact that he was born a little...twisted physically. And the only way to accept it, is to live it. The good, and the bad.
RP stuff: Dorien Delnaria stood at the edge of the field where he always came to think, to clear his unending mind, to breathe in the soft spring air and center himself. To tune everything out by his own soul and just BE. The wind was warm, tossing his long hair across his face. The sunshine beamed down against his neck, filling with him a sort of happiness that he could only ever find here. In his field. Surrounded by the wildflowers, because even though he couldn't see them--and had never seen them, as he was born without sight--he could feel their petals, their sweet scent, reminding him that he was home.
But how long could one truly stay in a herd of family and friends, until the yearning and wanderlust filled you to the brim? How long could he hide his strangeness among people who had always known him? Because he felt that wanderlust deep in his heart, a heavy pang that he knew with every beat of his brave heart.
Would Leilani know he was her son? Did she have an identical ache in her own heart, a longing that nothing could quell, because he was missing from her life? Did she cry when she left him behind? It hurt to think of it. Did she miss him the way he missed her, even though he could barely remember her? You could never mistake the touch of your own mother. Even without sight, when he found her, he would know her. He knew it deep in his bones.
His lips curved into a sad smile as he breathed in the scents of his field once more. He'd made up his mind long ago. He needed to find her, to meet her family, to...reuinite with them. He knew the dangers along the way, the fearful souls who would see him as a freak, as a monstrosity, as-- Dorien shook his head, dislodging the thoughts. No. Let them think what they would think.
"I'm coming back," he promised the fields, throwing his head back in a deep whinny. "I will always come back..." He turned, gazing his sightless gaze across the lands that were hewn into his very soul. "Home."
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 7:01 pm
Name: Lady Aria Starstone Basket name: Neriya Delnaria Meaning behind name?: In Hebrew, it means 'Light of the Lord'. Personality: Calm, gentle and loving, Neriya's weakness is in his willingness to overlook the darker sides of others unless he's forced otherwise. It makes him, sadly, a prime target for those who would use others. He is also a stallion of few words... Some might think him a mute, for not everyone he meets will hear him speak. Where do they fit in the plots: Neriya would follow his mother until he was grown, and from there, would make decisions for himself as to what he wanted to do further. I am unwilling to decide now until I'd had a chance to RP and develop him further. Theme song:Andean Flute Music - Beautiful, relaxing, and relaxed. Words are unneeded to convey his spirit, when pure music does it so well.
RP stuff: Plot Concepts: Foal: Speak To Me!: Neriya meets some one new... And at first, they seem to be fine with his habit of silent communications. They even become friends, play together... But as time passes, the new friend begins to feel frustrated. Perhaps they overheard him speak to some one else, and realized it WAS by choice, or perhaps they just guessed... But whatever the reason, the friend wants Neriya to speak to THEM. Neriya, on the other hand, is confused as to why his friend is bothered by this when everything was fine until now!
Merry Meet and Merry Part: The one sad part, for Neriya, in following his mother on her travels is the bittersweet knowledge that every friend he makes will be some one he has to leave behind at some point, when Leilani decides to move on. This time, though, his newest friend decides to teach him the joys that can be found even in the sadness of parting... And reminds him that the future holds the chance to meet again.
Adult: And Merry Meet Again!: And on that note, somewhere down the line, Neriya does indeed meet his friend who taught him such an important lesson. When he does, he falls for him or her... Whether they return the feelings or not. The joy at their reunion might find itself marred by the sorrow of his realization that this was never meant to be, or it might be shown to be a truly beautiful thing.
What a Gift: Some one finds Neriya... And realizes how easy to manipulate he is, with his rose colored glasses. They begin to manipulate him, seeing him as a gift from the universe... A perfect toy. Over time, Neriya becomes more and more entrapped by his 'friend', not willing to see what was happening.
I Think This Should Stop: Some one realizes what is going on with Neriya and the 'friend', and decides to get involved. They try to explain, telling Neriya what is going on, and Neriya just wont see it. When they realize that he has to be forced, they back off... For now.
The Warrant!(Couldn't Resist Sorry): The true friend has decided to take action, and found a way to prove the truth to Neriya. They manage to manipulate a situation where the false friend ends up showing his true colors. Neriya is terribly hurt, but learns to listen to his friends... we hope.
Name: xxx Yuki Bear xxx Basket name:Elear Delnaria Meaning behind name?:Elear :: Sindarin for 'Visionary' // Delnaria :: Keeping the surname! Personality:
Elear is an easy-going and smooth-talking stallion that worries about little. He goes about his life with a swagger in his step and a song on his lips. He was blessed with a beautiful voice and uses it to spread the tales of him and his herd's adventures... and woo the ladies wink. He is a bit of a player, but how can one commit when they're constantly on the move, following the path of music? This gets Elear into trouble quite often. But despite his rakish ways, he has a soft spot for strays. He has a habit of adopting others into his circle and helping them if they're in need.
(Not sure how the eyeballs will work into the equation, but Elear will probably just be like 'the better to see you with my dear' emotion_dowant If he ends up being a tad spooky looking, it isn't going to stop him from being a super happy and flirty bard.)
Where do they fit in the plots:
Elear is going to grow up within the herd, and it will always be his home. However, his mother's adventurous streak will call to him in his teen years, and he will set out to adventure just like her. He's pretty much going to be a traveling bard, singing songs of his herd and things that are going on around him.
[General Foal Plot Summary] :: Elear grows up in the Imladris herd. Family interaction would be great here. Elear learns that he has a bit of a talent when it comes to singing and just goes around being a silly foal and singing songs about random herd members. Can be super annoying or cute depending on what the subject of the song thinks! He's going to wonder about his mother (I'm assuming she's off adventuring somewhere as he grows) but will make up songs of her adventures (things he makes up, like his mother slaying a skinwalker or climbing a mountain, crazy stuff like that)
[General Adult Plot Summary] :: Elear has grown into a proud stallion with exploratioin on the brain. He loves his herd and all they have given and taught him, but he can't seem to stop the itch of adventure. So Elear tells his family that he wants to go explore and he sets off on his own for the first time. As he travels, he stays with herds that offer him protection and food for a few days in exchange for his songs and stories. He gets a reputation as a traveling entertainer and develops a bit of a following. On one of his trips, he encounters a duo of raccoons that are down on their luck. Spotting their musical instruments, he invites them to come along with him on his travels.
So now they have a bit of a traveling band going, as Elear continues to take in strays on his travels. Before he knows it, he has a whole troupe of familiars and soquili that travel with him and make music and dance together. His player status starts to calm down a bit becaaaause
[ Angel of Music ] :: Elear rarely hears a voice as beautiful as his own, and even if he does, he's not quick to admit it. But early in the morning, before the sun even rises, he hears someone singing by the river. A voice that is so familiar, yet so different. Someone in his troupe has been hiding a talent, and has stolen his breath away (and perhaps his heart, a little, but he will not admit that easily).
Just a little dorky love plot to explore far down the road. I'd enjoy it if he found someone for a super slow rp-intensive plot that won't be so easily wooed like the rest of his 'loves'. Make him work for it!
I would really like it if he could find his mother while adventuring and have a bit of a reunion too! I think that would be so sweet, and he could introduce her to his group of friends and tell her of all his adventures and hear her own. And one day Elear and his troupe can go to the Imladris herd as a famous group and entertain the people of his homeland.
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 6:47 am
Name: DarkenWoodWolf Basket name: Ziluolan Meaning behind name?: Taken from the Chinese for 'Violet' Personality: He is a bit of an oddball. He is kind, and generous, but he can feels a bit distant from others. He feels a bit out of sorts from the rest of the world, a bit different from everyone else. He deals with it by smiling and pretending to be normal like everyone else. But he's not, he's looking for something, or someone who will understand that he is different and not blame him for it. Something, or someone who will try to bring out the fact that he is different, when all he does is pretend to be the same. Where do they fit in the plots: He won't ever feel comfortable in Imladris, at least not at first. There is always the potential for him entering later in life, once he settles into his skin a little bit, but I don't think he will think he belongs there for a long time. He will go traveling with Leilani when he is younger, probably into early adulthood, keeping up with his endless search to find that something that made him feel right.He'll split off from her at some point and seek his own way, his own path to make himself feel like himself. After he finds that, he will want to reconnect with his mother and father as himself instead of the soul he pretended to be, even though he'll feel anxious and concerned about it. It would be interesting to see him growing up, pretending to fit in and then growing out of it, finding someone to play up his other side. It is a bit darker, a bit more playful than his pretend self. Theme song:Monster by Big Bang
RP stuff: Ziluolan sighed softly, tossing his head and waiting to feel the flutter of his mane against his neck. It had been a long day, traveling with his mother. A smile fixed on his face, walking a certain way, behaving the way he thought people wanted him to behave. It was nice to be away, at least for a little while. He loved being around his Mom, and all those they met along the way. But it was nice to be alone for a moment, to let the facade call away and just... be. He bowed his head, closed his eyes, and sighed, letting himself relax.
He didn't normally take some time away from what they were doing to let himself shed the mask he normally wore. But it was just getting so hard to maintain, lately. It was like the weight of it, the weight of being different and trying so hard not to be, the weight he had carried for as long as he could remember, had gotten heavier, weighing him down and holding him back. It was all he could do to just keep up, some days.
But when he was alone, like this, he could let it all just fall away and be himself. Zilu shook his head again and tried to focus. He hadn't had such a hard time controlling himself as he had today. They'd come across someone who'd, for whatever reason, had really struck him as a funny, bird-brained fool. It'd been funny, actually, he'd wanted to laugh at and mock the stranger. But that wasn't nice. It wasn't kind. So he didn't do it, just bit down on his lip and kept quiet. Turned away and walked away.
There were always things like that, urges that he had to suppress so that he could be normal. Like everyone else. it was so hard for him to be like everyone else. Why? Why did it have to be so hard?
He snorted, pawing at the dirt with a hoof. It didn't feel right, it never felt right, but it hadn't been so hard before. He could just pretend and everything was fine. Lately... lately it was so much harder. Sighing, he hung his head as his thoughts chased themselves in circles. Maybe it was time to move on.
It had been in his head lately, to just strike out on his own for someplace he'd never seen and people he'd never met, people who wouldn't know him for the person he pretended to be. Someplace he could start over, or someone he could start over with.
As he thought about it, he paced, restless in his skin. It was a decision he had to make, he knew, now that he was an adult. To continue on as he was, or to try something new. Wandering around by himself didn't really appeal, he was too used to his mother's company. But he didn't want this...
Meaning behind name?: Odin is a Norse god who was known to have lost an eyeball - this little guy's kinda taking things the other way, where the Odin of the stories lost an eye, he's trying to round up a few extras, you know, just in case
Personality: Odin was blessed with a love of learning and a desire for knowledge. He likes nothing more than hearing a new story (the content of the story didn't matter much to him, he loved them all - though he might have liked ancient tales of legend and myths the most). Once he's heard a new tale, he replays it again and again in his mind, making sure that he's got all the details correct and often pondering at the choices of the heroes. For example, he knows his namesake, the great Odin of the north cared for knowledge so much that he was willing to give up an eye in order to gain more knowledge. Now little Odin had a thirst for knowledge as well, but was not sure if he was willing to pluck an eye from it's socket as his namesake did, but he did keep a couple of extra eyes around in case he ever needed them. Talking about eyes, do you KNOW how many ancient stories have to do about eyes? Removing them, rearranging them, taking them from one place to another, using them to tell the future....Odin wants to learn them all! He feels a special connection to them and might even try to mimic the tales with his own little eyes.
Odin is both imaginative and analytical (a difficult balance at times that can lead to some fantastical ideas from the foal). He dreams that some day when he is an adult that others will come to him and ask him for sage advice which he will of course pull from his wealth of knowledge and stories. He hopes that by retelling the tales and including some words of his own to point out the triumphants and short comings of the heroes he can help others make their own decisions and in the end make his world a better place to be.
He also halfway considers pretending to use his eyes to see the future but is worried his grandfather Alaistair will be displeased with such deception (no matter how small or well meant it may be).
Outside of knowledge, he loves his family and hopes to live up to their high expectations. He seeks out stories as his mother seeks out adventures - longing to see and hear new things! His desire to use what he will learn to help others comes from the example set forth by his father and his father's family, he wishes to use his talents to serve his community and make his world safer.
Where do they fit in the plots: Odin loves both his parents dearly and would like to spend time with Both. He knows that in traveling with his mother he can meet many different soquili throughout the lands and learn of their stories, but the daring life of an adventurer might not always be the safest place for this little scholar. He knows in the lands of his father's herd he can learn how to best tell his stories, engage his audience, or even tell them to music and song (and who doesn't love a good musical?), but he worries that the traders that come through will not have enough new stories to keep his young mind active or that he will exhaust all of the older her members begging them again and again for a new story or tale. Exposure to both worlds would allow his talents to best flourish, but he's not sure how that could work out.
RP stuff: The Story Hunt! - While other soquili may go out to hunt for food or shelter or new trade routes, Odin is off on a mission to find a new story! Where will he find this story? How many soquili will he have to pester to get this new story? How many new stories can he get in a day? Only time will tell.
Head in the Clouds - Everyone knows Odin likes his stories, but he really needs to be able to do more than just listen and talk, right? Right. So this is where someone tells our little boy to get his head out of the clouds and learn how to take care of himself. Maybe it's through some useful skill such as tracking, making a shelter, or even how to defend himself if he's ever attacked! Of course it would be really funny if he and his self appointed trainer found themselves in a scrape that only Odins stories can save them from. But our boy would leave the situation realizing he has to learn just a little more stories.
Brave New World - Once Odin hits adulthood he will want to do at least a little exploring on his own. He thinks it's something of a rite of passage (his stories may well have influenced his thinking in this manner). However his life as a foal has been a little sheltered through his own inclination to only talk with those who have a great tale to share. His first foray out into the world may be marked with new friendships, possibly betrayals, people and soquili alike regarding with unkindly because of his differences (and his bubbling talk about myths involving eyeballs - it's his way to break the ice), but with any luck, new stories for him! He may also try to share his stories and his talents with the world in a modest attempt to help those that he meets.
You're Our Only Hope - The time has come for Odin to shine! There is a terrible tragedy that can only be adverted with the knowledge that Odin has gleaned from years of study. He is ready for his moment, if maybe a little over confident, but he knows he's seen this scenario before, it was in a story, he can recount it word for word and he knows he can figure this out! So he goes forth to confront the problem and finds....he solution doesn't work at all. Now he has to face this great difficulty without the comfort of the tales and myths he's known all his life - he'll have to improvise!
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 10:49 am
Name: Junglerunner Basket name: Alfirin Delnaria Meaning behind name?:Alfirin is the elven name for Simbelmynë. Why did I choose this name, it’s unisex for a start plus Luthien wears Niphredil in her hair, Lorien wears small white flowers also and of course Leilani’s own name means heavenly flowers.
Personality: For continuity I will refer to the basket/Soquili as a he though it’ll remain the same for either sex.
Foal: Taking much from both parents Alfirin is a happy go lucky sort of foal, he see’s the beauty in all things however large or small they may be. There are times when outsiders from the herd are scared of his ‘tainted’ appearance, as well as certain members of the herd who also give him a wide berth, but this doesn’t warp his sense of joy. He seems naive to differences of appearance and culture and the effects of Soquili's general perceptions of others because of those things. He has a big heart and wants to do everything in his power to help others even to the determent of his own health.
Teen: Certain events in his young life are now starting to taint his view on life and relationship with others. His once joyous outwardly nature is becoming less and he is slowly drawing in on himself, becoming more reserved. The loving fundamental character is still present though he questions things a little more, a little less naive than as a foal. His mothers side is becoming stronger and is reinforced by the need to get out in the wider world to answer his growing list of questions.
Adult: After some time travelling the wider world, outside of Imaldris, he finds his true self and is contented with his findings. He admits that prejudice is a failing of others but one he also accepts and which can often be one born of self preservation in many cases. He knows how his appearance can effect how others perceive him but he has a great deal of patience and will tolerate those views but will often wish to dispel them. He has reverted back to the beliefs he always had a foal that all life is scared and must be cherished.
After his travels and discoveries Alfirin returns to Imaldris and finds a place within the herd that suits him. He comes the caretaker of the dead. Imaldris is famed for it’s healers however some Soquili and creatures are beyond their help, Alfirin cares for the burial of these Soquili. Aptly named, Alfirin grows his name sake on the graves of the dead, like his father he is not a great gardener however he is determined and Alfirin grows easily in the hill meadows of Imaldris, thankfully for Alfirin Delnaria.
Notes: There are always foals and young Soquili in Imaldris, part of the herd or simply passing through. Alfirin hears fictitious rumours about his numerous eyes and about different powers he has; like being able to see into Soquili’s souls and being able to tell when they are going to die. Alfirin takes pleasure in playing along with these innocent tales, they sometimes provide him with the peace and space he needs to be dealing with his job/role within the herd, a business not everyone wants to focus on.
Where do they fit in the plots: As a foal he’ll stay in Imaldris being raised by his father, his family and herd members. Still in contact with his mother, he knows it’s not in her nature to stay in one place long however. As a teen and into his younger adult years he’ll leave to travel, exploring the wider world before returning to Imaldris a more knowledgeable and informed individual.
Theme song: For fun: [x] Theme: [x] For reference: [x] For his herd/parents when he leaves to discover himself and those he meets on his personal journey: [x]
RP stuff:
Plots:
Your tainted - Alaistair and Dior are proud stallion’s, Alaistair of course losing contact with his own sister by not defending her when attacked for her appearance. Dior has naively taken his fathers guarded views on other species to reason that the Angeni blood line is purer and for that generally avoids his brothers foals, not helped by their tainted appearance. Alfirin holds his uncle and grandfather in high esteem however, always telling his father that he wants to grow into strong a stallion like them and defending the herd from the growing amount of walkers in the area. It is his uncle and grandfather, added to other Soquili passing through the herd lands that later make him question how ‘normal’ he is, that his appearance is a little odd and doesn’t come from either of his parents, is he defected in some way?
Your not alone - Imaldris’ neighbouring herd is Vanaras, home to predominately Cerynei, though also Retrieve. Teen Alfirin meets Retrive and notes his oddities, though Retrieve himself is blissfully unaware of them, this intrigues the young Alfirin who has begun questioning his own oddities in appearance, though Retrieve also seems rather odd in character too. They bond slowly, Alfirin like many before him never really knowing what to make of Retrieve, Alfirin later meets his mate Ithillún. He discovers she was born the same time of year as himself and her sisters are ‘tainted’ much like himself and his siblings.
Mutants unite - OC: There is an element of me that wants to think of something like X-men where all the mutants to gather together. IC: Alfirin journeys though the Kawani lands meeting fellow mutants and odd-balls alike. He finds familiar tales of not belonging and outcasting and soon he forms a small band of mutants that travel the lands together. Their numbers swell and fractions start to develop in the group. Alfirin learns that a mutant only herd is not the way forward for they then start judging who is then a non-mutant, this goes against the whole reason of coming together in the first place and once again Alfirin finds himself travelling alone.
Old friends - Alfirin is a young adult now, having travelled around a little he decides to go back and see Retrieve who had was of the first Soquili to not judge him for his appearance, of course there had been others now but he would always remember Retrieve. Retrieve had spoken of his father and mother once and more so of his grandfather and grandmother. Oddness pasted down his line he stated so he generally saw it as ‘normal’ he had explained once in a moment of clarity between his usual obsessive character. He’d told Alfirin to go and seek them out in the swamp to the east. So that’s where he journeyed next.
Grow roots - Having met Hard Tack, the permanently injured stallion informed Alfirin to ‘grow roots’ and to stop wandering, it never steadies the soul like staying in one place does, to truly find one’s home. Alfirin noted this and a seed started to flourish in his heart of how much he missed his father and the lands he’d once called home.
The dead - OC: This plot doesn’t involve my own Soquili but I’d love to plot out and/or RP if the owners are willing, or find a similar soquili(s) to complete this plot. IC: Alfirin meets Copena, Hard Tacks mate and learns of her brother, intrigued Alfirin seeks him out. Deathbringer has a morbid nature, not a side Alfirin connects with though his job as caretaker/grave keeper interests Alfirin.
Spirtual journey - The seed of returning home is deeply rooted now, though on his way home he meets several Soquili which connect him to the spiritual world, that get him to question the ultimate life and death questions, to ponder on what happens to the dead and their souls. To teach respect for this part of the life cycle.
‘Not dying’ or ‘Evermind’ - Alfirin is back home, settled and contented with his role within the herd. He grows his namesake on the grave mounds of the dead. He likes to think these simple white flowers help bring peace to the relatives of the dead. He is happy to comfort family and friends, to offer a little spiritual guidance and or comfort at this time.
OC: I may edit in a short RP if I have time, if not RP examples may be found in my Teepee.
Name: Bardess Ookami Basket name: Since you phrased it that way: Orb Luna Kaftan Meaning behind name?: a merging of two names from a fantasy series, Luna's nickname for her cousin/twin was always "eyeball", so since you said it that way... Short version is that they are each, Orb and Luna, powerful women who are directly related to the Magician Kaftan, and between the three wind up changing the skein of fate for their world, and eternity. Personality: Male or Female, the personality will be inspired both by the parents, and by the name. He or she (sticking with She for simplicity sake) will be kind and good, wanting to help others, willing to talk to people, though possibly seem less talkative until she figures out what makes them tick. Bright and curious as a foal, she will become a wise and steadfast friend and defender as an adult. And woven into the very tapestry of her life will be music. A gift of song and melody that can sooth others, and heal her own heart when need be. Where do they fit in the plots: I could see her (or, again, him) staying mostly with Lothlorien as a foal, trying to help with the plants, learning her roots... but then as an adult, spending time with Lelani, learning how to find others who need help, and help them, and eventually winding up on her own adventures, always knowing she has a home to return to. Theme song: (Me? Or the foal?) If me: I'll be mellow when I'm Dead by Weird Al, Pressure by Billy Joel, and Okay by Superchic(k). The foal: Mother Earth by Within Temptation, All about the Berries by Julia Ecklar, Do you always by E-type (These aren't PERFECT fits, but...) RP stuff:
Possible plots: as a foal - Hyper and eager to please, she often accidentally makes trouble, enough to frustrate her elders... but she turns around as soon as she sees what she has done, and tries to help fix things... A good example... like she might try to help her father by digging up all his plants, because she was sure if she could SEE the roots, she'd see the problem and then could fix it. Which is a great time for her to learn why plants STAY planted...
Song and sunsets - I could see the young foal assigning melodies to the different times of day, trying to express with sound the beauty she sees all around her.
Sharp eyed huntress of fun, the little Soq foal is good at spotting things moving in the grass and loves to play chase and tag with them... until one day she "wins" finally tagging a rabbit after months of trying but... why.... why isn't it getting up!?
As an adult - She's spent her foalhood with her father's side of the family, now she wants to reconnect with her mother, and join her on adventures. She will often return to visit her home, and will try to convince her mother to come with her....
Okay, so she got separated from her mother for a bit. No big deal, right? She's a grown mare... Just because the only other time she had been this alone had been when she was LOOKING for her mother does not mean anything, she can handle this. Maybe just a song to boost her spirits, some nice looking berries for comfort... Not thinking about who might be drawn to her slightly slurred singing....
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