Fantasy The Other Side - Characters

[TaperedNightjar]

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The Basics
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• Real name: (Your character's real name here)
• Goes by: (This is the name they go by. For example, some Otherfolk my have a fake name)
• Nickname: (Any nicknames your character may go by)
• Age:
• Gender:
• Height: (Feet and inches)
• Romantic preferences:
• Race/species: (Human, vampire, werewolf, etc)
• Role: (Human, Gifted human, Otherfolk)
• Time in Mirim: (How long have they been in Mirim?)
• Neighborhood: (Which neighborhood do they live in?)

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• Hair color:
• Eye color:
• Scars and body markings:
• Occupation:
• Hobbies: (At least three)
• Abilities: (A maximum of three)

The Personal Things
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• Personality:
• Strengths: (At least three)
• Weaknesses: (At least three)
• Biography: (Two paragraphs will do. You can write more if you'd like. You don't have to detail every part of your character's life if you do not wish. Some mystery is more fun!)

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• Loves: (Three things)
• Likes: (Three things)
• Dislikes: (Three things)
• Fears: (At least two)

Other
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[TaperedNightjar]

Artwork by Dinlos
Vyrik Tal'Ho​

The Basics
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• Real name: Vyrik Tal'Ho.
• Goes by: He goes by his real name for now.
• Nickname: V (friends).
• Age: 28.
• Gender: Male.
• Height: 6'0".
• Romantic preferences: Bisexual.
• Race/species: Moonwing.
• Role: Otherfolk.
• Time in Mirim: Just arrived.
• Neighborhood: None yet.

Appearance, hobbies, and abilities
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• Hair color: Black.
• Eye color: Amber (Brown when in disguise).
• Scars and body markings: His body is riddled with scars due to the battles he has fought and his time as a prisoner of the enemy. One of his most prominent scars is one that runs horizontally, just below his navel. When his emotions get the best of him feathers will begin popping up and out of his skin. They will generally start doing so on his face and/or forearms.
• Occupation: None yet. Former warrior.
• Hobbies: Horseback riding, reading, writing, gardening, art of all kinds.
• Abilities: Transformation: Vyrik has the ability to transform into a large black eagle. He can also transform into his full-form. Vyrik can make any of his bird-like appendages appear and disappear at will. Toxins: Lethal toxins reside in the pinfeathers of Vyrik's full-form tail. The pinfeathers have barbs on them, and so removing them from flesh is a very painful procedure. Anti-toxins for the venom are incredibly difficult to construct, and so avoiding being stricken should be a person's main priority when battling such a beast. Victims of the Moonwing's toxins have anywhere between 15 minutes to three hours left of their lives. It is known to be a painful death. The same toxins that kills others help Vyrik heal from injuries. The Moonwing's body has a faster recovery time than that of a human. Night Vision: Vyrik is able to see in the dark.

The Personal Things
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• Personality: ISFJ-T, Vyrik can be a chatter box when he wants to be. He may wear his heart on his sleeve but that doesn't mean he's going to open up to you or anyone else. He is an insomniac who refuses to even make an attempt at sleeping and the lack of good sleep causes him to appear exhausted a majority of the time. He is anxious to the point that some consider him paranoid. Although he has many "faults" Vyrik is an incredibly kind and sensitive young man. He will always go out of his way to help anyone in need and tries very hard to make others feel better when they are down. There is a lot of sadness and trauma in the Moonwing but he has a good soul.
• Strengths: Supportive: Vyrik is always willing to share his knowledge with others, help those in need, and will generally be empathic rather than judgmental. Imaginative and Observant: He prefers to observe his surroundings and will generally stand to the side and listen while others speak. His wild imagination helps him create beautiful pieces of artwork. Strong practical skills: Vyrik can find harmony in some of the most mundane tasks around. He enjoys the feeling that he gets when he helps others, and will perform some of the most boring chores around just to make someone else feel better.
• Weaknesses: Large bodies of water, night terrors, cold weather.

Biography: There are many avian villages in the North. Vyrik was not born to any of the Desert Hawklings, but he was raised by them. The young Moonwing’s mother was a nomadic woman named Aila (“eye-lah”). Aila had survived on her own for quite some time. After her son was born she struggled to keep herself and the infant fed. After crossing paths (under unfortunate circumstances) with a traveling Desert Hawkling she was brought to Asera (a desert) to live with the Hawklings.

The hawklings were amazed by the Moonwings. A majority of the elders had only seen one or two during their lifetime. Moonwings were regarded as spirits in the hawking village and were highly revered. Vyrik was no exception and the Hawklings did their best to help raise him well whilst also honoring him every chance they got. The Moonwing was a “spirit” whose sole purpose was to protect youth. Perhaps he was the answer they had all been waiting for! He would end their war!

Well, not exactly... Vyrik may have been highly praised but he was raised in a similar fashion to the hawking children. He learned how to make weapons at a young age and was also trained in physical fitness, survival skills, and fighting. Everyone in the village served the village however they could and the hawklings quickly took the opportunity to mold Vyrik into a warrior who would someday make them all proud!

Somewhere in his young life it all started to go wrong. He struggled and all around him the war raged on regardless. For Vyrik, the chaos never ended up settling. The physical pain melted into mental scars and he eventually found himself in Mirim.

But why is he here?


The Fun Things
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• Loves: Strawberries, hot weather, coffee (Cafe' au Lait is his favorite), foods made with fish, and siitting beside a warm fire place.
• Likes: Bird songs, sitting in nature, spending time with animals.
• Dislikes: Being alone at night, cold weather, large crowds.
• Fears: Large bodies of water, pools of water, being taken hostage again, and never recovering from his trauma.

Other
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• Multilingual: Vyrik's first language is that of the Hawks, his second language is Aseran (the language of the desert people), and his third language is Common Language (what folks speak in Mirim). Vyrik has been taught all three languages from an early age. However, he does still struggle with it.
• What's in a Name?: Vyrik's name means "Light in the Dark/Moonlight" in the hawk language. He was named this in part for the markings on his wings, which all Moonwings have. The feathers are mostly black, with one golden patch of feathers on the back of each wing, giving the appearance of a moon in the night sky.
• Moonwings: Moonwings are ancient beasts who have roamed the world for centuries. It is speculated that they once had their own village which had been nestled within the craggy cliffs of a mountain range that bordered the Aseran Desert. However, that was centuries ago and written recordings of them from that era have been long lost. What led to the beasts popping up in other Avian villages remains unknown at this time. The most popular opinion is that their village was destroyed or encroached upon by another species of being. The mountains from which it is said the Moonwings come remain relatively untouched by humanoids, as it is seen as ‘improper’ to traverse there by several races of being.
  
  The Moonwings are unique from the other Avian races in that they have a third form. This form is not attainable by all who were born as Moonwings. This form is simply referred to as a “full form.” All Moonwings are born with a strong instinct to protect youth, but those who have a full form have a heightened drive to protect. They can often sense distress from long distances. Upon coming across a youth in distress they will protect them with everything they have. The particular Moonwing’s own life-mate also falls under this category. Anyone else is fair game if they appear to be intending harm on those the Moonwing is destined to protect. This nature is compulsory and they cannot prevent themselves from doing it.

Relationships
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Artwork by Myrna Fade​

 

[TaperedNightjar]

Shikari Kahvan​

The Basics
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• Real name: Shikari Kahvan
• Goes by: His real name for now.
• Nickname: None.
• Age: 18.
• Gender: Male.
• Height: 5’8”.
• Romantic preferences: Heterosexual.
• Race/species: Desert Hawkling.
• Role: Otherfolk.
• Time in Mirim: Just arrived.
• Neighborhood: None yet.

Appearance, hobbies, and abilities
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• Hair color: Dark brown.
• Eye color: Amber (brown when in disguise).
• Scars and body markings: He has a few scars here and there. There are three large scars on his right cheek.
• Occupation: None yet.
• Hobbies: Hunting, horseback riding, tracking.
• Abilities: Transformation: Like all Hawklings Shikari has the ability to turn into a giant red-tailed hawk. He can also make any hawk features appear and disappear on his body at will. Healing element: The oils in hawkling feathers have a healing element. While they cannot be used to heal major injuries the oils can be applied directly to surface wounds to help speed up the healing process.

The Personal Things
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• Personality: Shikari has a big heart and he is a very friendly young man. However, it can take him a little time to warm up to new people. He will chat when spoken to… sometimes, but he is not generally comfortable being the one to start a conversation. Like Vyrik, he is not exactly the best at handling social situations, especially if they include a large group of people. In fact, the Moonwing and Hawkling are a lot alike.
• Strengths: Shikari has strong tracking skills, is a great problem solver, and is a very talented hunter. He also has a strong knowledge of fauna and wildlife.
• Weaknesses: Cold weather, poor physical health, reserved.

Biography: Shikari was born in the Hawkling village where he lived with his mother and father. When he was a young boy he contracted a rare illness that suddenly popped up in the village. A number of hawkling died, including Shikari’s own mother. The herb used to cure the illness required a long journey and was difficult to track down. Eventually this herb was found and several lives (including Shikari’s) were saved. However, he did not make a complete recovery and continues to struggle with permanent symptoms.

The death of Shikari’s mother caused his father to become an angry and unfriendly drunken sort. Shikari’s personality quieted more than it already was as a result. The hawking was often the recipient of his father’s drunken anger. The boy had few friends but was instantly taken under Vyrik’s wing when the Moonwing sensed his distress. Shikari has come to Mirim with Vyrik, but why are they here?

The Fun Things
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• Loves: Horses, cinnamon, and exploring.
• Likes: Spearmint, wintergreen, and making his own hunting supplies.
• Dislikes: Too much attention on him, yelling, aggressive people, and small talk.
• Fears: His father, the Eagles (the sworn enemies of his village).

Other
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• The Desert Hawklings reside in the mountains of Asera. They have been at war with the eagles for years.

Relationships
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