Name: T'rel (born Tarel)
Age: twenty two turns
Sex: Male
Sexual Orientation: Tyila sexual (Heterosexual)
Weyr: High Reaches
Rider Rank: Greenrider
Previous Rank/Craft: Apprentice Harper at the Weyr
Physical Description: T'rel has thick golden curls that seem to contrast with his narrow facial features. He has large brown eyes like the color of klah. His skin has a certain pallor to it, but it isn't one that makes him unseemly nor enough that he appears sickly. In fact the man, despite his thin build, has a certain air to him. He has a flare for charm, though he could hardly be considered handsome. He has an upturned nose and boyish features altogether. His fingers were once thin and nimble, but now thick and caloused from playing stringed instruments. He has grown into once too long legs as he aged.
Personality: Being a harper, Tarel has a certain love for news. Unwittingly, he has become a source of gossip for those he considers friends. He is an avid talker; and will assume friendship with almost anyone he meets. He tends to be gullible and though he is constantly warned not to trust everything he hears, he tends to do just that. He wants to see the good in people more than anything else, sometimes failing to see reality. Trusting and open to a fault, it is quite likely that once he is started talking, one would not be able to stop him until he gave his entire life's story--with great dramatic effect. He is fond of telling stories, and with the addition of a dragon or two, a beautiful daughter of a Lord Holder, and a quick mind, Tarel believes he can make any story interesting.
One thing that must be known about Tarel is that he is a flirt. A terrible, dramatic flirt at that. He finds great pleasure acting as if he takes everything to heart; bringing much more emotion into a situation than is needed. He never seems to care much who he's flirting with; as long as they are human, and female. Due to this, Tarel has a very--well--inflated view of himself. He believes he is Pern's gift to well, everyone, and so, spends most of his free time with people when not practicing his guitar. His great flaw is definitely in that he's vain.
He genuinely cares about what other people think about him. If he feels that someone does not like him, he will confront them, perhaps to inquire as to why. With his mindset as it is, he will not willingly admit to having any flaws; and thus possibly does not see when he upsets others. He is sensative and has a need to be accepted by all; though he generally expects them to due to his vanity. It upsets him greatly when he discovers that someone does not enjoy his company; he is most certainly an attention seeker, and will at all times, strive to be the center of attention.
He tends to be clumsy, animatedly talking with his hands--which often leads to something falling or--well. It usually ends up with the boy apologizing profusely in both cases, hoping he didn't cause a bruise.
Despite his flaws, Tarel respects authority; especially those on dragonback. Though he wouldn't admit it, his greatest wish is to join their ranks and become a rider. The stories he heard growing up as an apprentice harper appealed to him as a child; and the freedom they seemingly have is one he only dreams of.
History: Tarel was born to Antara and G'non, but his mother died only a few seven days after his birth due to infection. He was taken in by the crèche when his father couldn't be located. At around two turns old, he was fostered by two loving parents, but in truth he was closest to his sister Ashlyn.
A few turns later, he discovered a half brother, Ionan. The screaming infant didn't impress the right turn old, but their relationship became better as Ionan grew. Once he'd learned to talk, Tarel had decided he rather liked having a brother, even if he did still make a lot of noise.
They grew closer as time went by. Tarel began studies with one of the weyr harpers. He showed promise with stringed instruments, but not singing. He was taken on as the man's apprentice until he was old enough to become a candidate. At fourteen turns, Tarel was encouraging Ionan the entire time. He ought to pursue things, when he got old enough.
At the age of sixteen, Tarel finally impressed. He'd grown up around dragons, being a Weyrbrat, and he'd always, always loved them. When Tyalith had greeted him during the hatching, he didn't think it was real. The tiny green had had to go up to him, nudging him. Mine! Tarel! Pay attention! Oh, now you're listening. Hello, mine! I am Tyalith!
They went through Weyrling lessons, then drills--but then, a few years later, something happened. One late night, at Tyalith's behest, T'rel went out to the herdbeast pens. On the far edge, hidden in the shadows, he saw what looked like a child sneaking towards the pens. Alarmed, he tried to stop them, and to his shock found out it was actually a young woman, so tiny and underfed that she'd seemed childlike. Her green (because she was apparently a rider) leapt to her rescue, but was also obviously terrified. It took a lot of work and reassuring, but finally he managed to calm the pair down enough to talk to them.
And so began his budding romance with the holdless rider. Every few days they met up, by day or night, all over Pern. Tyila was never willing to have him come too near her people's camps, but she warmed to him enough to reveal what they were doing, and her part in it. She obviously did not want to be part of that life, and already drawn to her, T'rel decided that he would offer for her to join them at High Reaches. There she would be safe, he thought, and nearby. He was falling in love with her, and that was especially important.
Nearly a turn later, the day they'd planned for her to run came. And so did thread. It fell, and T'rel had to fight it, leaving Tyila alone in the night. Finally the fall passed and they were able to find each other. Together they returned to the weyr, and she was able to join up. Since then they've been nearly inseperable.
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DRAGON
Name: Tyalith
Age: six turns
Color: Green
Size: 26'
Physical Description:
Personality: Did Tarel see that green over there? That green was flown by a blue the other day, and Tyalith knows all about it! This green never stops to think twice about what she's telling her rider. Oh, and that brown over there! Tyalith thinks he's quite nice. Tarel will have his hands and ears full with this dragon.
Tyalith loves to tell stories. More than that, she loves to hear stories. The latest gossip, the latest scandal... It's all very exciting! Tyalith is sure Tarel will want to know just how what happened happened. Nosy and with a hunger for news bigger than any harper's, if you ever want to know the goings on at the Weyr, ask Tarel! Tyalith does not share with any but her rider.
Possibly the only dragon who could be referred to as too friendly, Tyalith tries to get along with everyone. Due to her nosy, playful nature, however, she may find this difficult. While not keeping a running commentary for her rider, this green will actively seek companions. She tends to be flighty (no pun intended) however, and her friends are often chosen by the amount of gossip they provide.
Work? Eh. Drills? No thanks. Tyalith wants to play. She does not do well with authority, she would much rather spend time at the shore, or in the water. It is only because of her rider that she consents to such things. Tyalith is rather opinionated, and she has no trouble voicing her views to her rider. Did Tarel see that? Minuth's tripped! How clumsy! Oh, and did Tarel see that, there? Minuth's should really be more careful.
Tyalith, despite her desire for news, can be rather motherly. Tarel is clumsy, gullible, and altogether silly, and she loves him for it. She felt the need to take care of him when on the sands, and that will only increase as they grow older. Tarel has the tendency to trust everyone. Tyalith will nose about; she will either inform her rider that they are not to be trusted, or let the entire thing go. If they attempt to harm her rider, however--
Hell hath no fury like a dragon scorned.
When not gossiping, Tyalith can be sweet. She's not the most intelligent, but she's a loving sort. If Tarel ever needs comforted or reassured, she will always be there for him.
Always there for him has its drawbacks, however. Tyalith tends to notice the smaller things, one might think she's a very observant dragon--until one realizes she hasn't seen anything past the small things. Is her rider happy? That's what's important. Not the safety of others. Oh, did Tarel see that pretty stone? He did see it, right? If he didn't, Tyalith will be happy to go back and show him.
Inspiration: Mar Vanwa Tyalieva (Cottage of Lost Play, J.R.R Tolkien, Book of the Lost Tales I) - The small, cheerful cottage children go to when they sleep, to rest, to play, to listen to stories, and to learn.
Why do you feel this character will suit this dragon?: Because Tarel is a playful, loving sort. His natural trust in all those who do not frighten him. A gullible, excitable sort, he's just the type Tyalith was looking to take care of! Tyalith will set him on the path to success (at least, in her opinion). She is willing to listen to his dreams and fears, to praise him, to comfort him, and to gossip.
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