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Name: R'elien (Born Aurelien)
Age: 18
Sex: Male
Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual
Weyr: Western Weyr
Rider Rank: Wingrider
Previous Rank/Craft: Miner
Physical Description: He has brown hair that falls neatly over his ears and almost to his shoulders. It is combed out of the way, but not put up unless he's been told to do so. His hazel colored eyes generally shine with mischief. Aurelien is tall (standing at about six foot) and thin. He has a long nose and otherwise plain facial features. He dresses neatly, generally in terrain colors. Greens, browns, greys.
Personality: Which side is he on? It's impossible to tell with Aurelien. Whether he's helped or hindered, one has to wonder at this candidate's motives. Oh, he'll gladly help! For a price. What's in it for Aurelien? Though at times he may seem too easily persuaded -- one can expect he's convinced he's getting more out of it than what was promised. People will need to be careful. Aurelien's cunning knows no bounds.

What's in it for him, if he shows a candidate how to peel tubers properly? Ten to one, he considered what he would get out of it before he offered to help. Whether its knowledge he desires or material items (usually the former; knowledge is power!), know that Aurelien will benefit.

Along with making deals, Aurelien loves to guess at what he thinks might happen. He loves to place a bet or two! What eggs will hatch out what color? What gold will rise next? Which Candidates will Impress, and which won't? Aurelien's willing to bet marks on--well, just about everything. If it can be turned into some sort of gamble, it will be. It may be as trivial as when the Candidatemaster's next scolding will be, or what will be served for that evening's supper, Aurelien can make it interesting. At least, worth his while.

One should avoid seeking advice from Aurelien. His counsel often only benefits him. He may lead others to believe that which is not true. Other times, his advice may seem like the only solution. One should remember not to count their firelizards before they're hatched when taking this rider's suggestions into consideration. The rare occasion that he chooses to share real knowledge; there's something in it for him. It may be information. He may simply be reminding the person in question that they owe him.

Whatever his motives for whatever causes, Aurelien's not about to confess to anything short of "Trying to help".

Despite his flaws, which are many, none can deny that this candidate is charming. He has an air about him, especially when he is speaking. He has a way of getting people to listen to him.

He has a sense of humor! He catches onto how things are said and will poke fun at them. He enjoys making others laugh. He will latch onto words and names that sound alike and make comparisons between the two. Though Aurelien's humor may seem like he's directly attacking some (and at times, he may be!), he intends to amuse. If only himself.

He's a romantic fellow. If he ever found a girl that caught his attention; and that will take some doing, he would become unswervingly loyal to her, as well as protective of her. He would attempt to provide everything she desired. He would dote on her (if allowed to do so) endlessly. If something happened to her, Aurelien would not react well. If another person caused her to become unhappy, or injured in any way, this candidate would do his best to ensure the person in question experienced the same thing (or something worse!). She would be his flicker of light in an otherwise dark night. He will support her in everything she does, unless it directly opposes something her firmly believes.

Aurelien loves chaos! He loves seeing the unexpected happen, but even more than that, he loves seeing people struggle with the unexpected. Don't think he'll offer his help in these situations without being bargained with. He'd much rather observe.

When it comes to getting his own way--or not, Aurelien likes to keep things simple. He can be genuinely kind, when getting his way. When he's not tricking someone out of something. However, he can be pretty nasty when deprived of what he desires. He can be mischevious, pulling pranks on fellow candidates in order to lift his spirits.

Positive Trait List Charming, Humorous, Cunning, Romantic, Loving, Loyal
Negative Trait List Gambling, Mysterious, Chaotic, Liar, Sneaky, Selfish
History: Born to a small mining hold outside of Western Weyr, Aurelien never expected to make much of his life. He would carry on in the footsteps of his father in the mining craft. His relationship with his parents was never good. He was the third child of a family of six. Aurelien never fancied being in the middle. His time with his parents was limited until he was old enough to become apprentice to his father. At nine turns old, he began to study under him and began to learn the craft. Lacking entertainment, Aurelien was forced to make his own. And so, while learning the craft from his father, he began to mentally play a game, calculating probabilities. He would try to guess at what would be brought out of the small mine.

Before this, he had spent the majority of his time learning from other miners in the small hold, as well as his siblings. His parents were too busy juggling the mine and his three younger siblings to really focus on each child.

The game changed in intention as Aurelien aged. From the simple need for something to do when his father was busy talking to other miners when he was nine turns old, to a more purposed, systematic gambling. He would create mental scenarios; considering each and deciding which were the most likely to take place. How likely was the mine to cave in? How likely were the miners to run out of air?

A bluerider arrived at the minor hold. His interest in Aurelien was not immediate. Only after the boy assisted him in tying his delivery onto his riding straps did he suggest taking Aurelien to the Weyr. Those games never truly ended; even after Aurelien was Searched at the age of fifteen turns. In fact, even at the Weyr, they have only altered scenarios. How many eggs will there be in a clutch? How many will Hatch? What colors will they be?

He got his answer on hatching day. There were plenty of dragons, in every color! But he didn't impress his first time standing. His second hatching, at sixteen turns old, however--he hadn't predicted what would happen. The first two eggs practically exploded as they hatched. A large brown came bounding towards him, eyes a firey red.

He'd never been so frightened in his life. The other hatchling, a blue, ran towards him as well, placing itself between him and the brown. The brown backed down after a long moment.

I will always be here to protect you, mine. I am Kaeth, and you are the best of all of these.

Weyrling lessons kept them both busy. R'elien didn't have time to guess results when Kaeth constantly reminded him that he needed fed every few hours. The first month was hard on him, with the oiling, feeding, and lessons--but things got better! Kaeth grew fast.

A turn passed without much incident. He graduated, his younger siblings got in contact; apparently their small mine was doing well.

Life was pretty good for R'elien and Kaeth, up until eight months ago. Thread returned, and though he received immediate word that his family was alright, and that they'd head for the Weyr, he still felt panic tear at his heart. This was awful! Thread, real thread! There weren't words for the first time he saw it.

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DRAGON
Name: Kaeth
Age: two turns
Color: blue
Size: 25'
Physical Description:
Personality: Personality: This dragon is one fine-looking specimen and it knows it. It flaunts its looks, a subtle but confident sway to its walk when it knows others are watching. It takes great care its appearance, insisting on daily baths and frequent oiling. Its vanity even extends to its rider, which it expects to look good. If its rider is not putting enough effort into their appearance then this dragon will fuss and scold them.

Already blessed with a sleek, well-proportioned frame and delicate features, this dragon makes a further impression with its poise. It is fluid in motion and daintily composed at rest. Its voice is gentle with a calculated softness, and this dragon usually displays good etiquette. Manners are, in its opinion, of great importance, because they keep things civilized. It is for this same reason that it doesn't chafe as much as one might expect at Weyr ranks; even if it doesn't always like them, and sometimes even complains about them, it knows they’re necessary.

There is a vicious streak in this dragon that makes itself known in various ways. It holds grudges - even if it can’t always remember why – and can be very passive-aggressive. It is capable of delivering insults in a politely demeaning way, which often makes them worse. It is a fierce Thread fighter, freely working itself to exhaustion, and it finds a primitive joy in hunting and ripping prey apart.

Anyone familiar with this dragon would probably not be surprised to learn that it is quite comfortable with politics. It makes small talk easily and is a fairly convincing in debates. A world built on compromises, back-stabbing, false appearances, and furtive viciousness? It’s the perfect place for this dragon. It will take to dragon gossip and Weyr politics like a duck to water, and who knows where that may lead it and its rider?

Why Me? There's absolutely no way that Kaeth would find himself a rider no one would listen too - and Aurelien's charming demeanor was just what he was looking for. Both dragon and rider are cunning, capable of running the gauntlet of Weyr Politics and coming out on top (or as as close to the top as they are allowed to get). Although Kaeth is a touch less ruthless then Aurelian the dragons demand for good manners and belief in the necessity of civilization might be just what the boy needs to keep him from going one step to far in his quest for Chaos and amusement.

Woe onto anyone who crosses this pair however as both are capable of unsheathing their claws should the need arise. Holding grudges, protecting loved ones or just plain not getting their way can and likely will lead this pair into trouble from time to time when their combined tempers get the hold of them. Aurelien's ability to dote on things he cares about might well be put to the test with Kaeth who will almost certainly demand such attention from his rider so that they may put their best foot forward.
Dragon Art or Proof of Obtainment: Transfer thread, no art yet

There we go!