Post by ravyna on Sept 24, 2006 9:55:39 GMT -5
Application:
Character Name: Ravyna
Age: 18
Gender: F
Previous Position: Minor holder's daughter
Current Position: "Successful Runaway"
Appearance: Ravyna is of medium height, slender, and has "more body than she should have" for her age and status. She's got long, straight, very dark brown hair that looks black till the sun hits it and lights up auburn highlights. Her eyes are a match ... dark brown with reddish flecks in the irises. They are large eyes with long lashes, giving a picture of innocence that members of the opposite sex find vulnerable and appealing ... like the insect attracting pheromones from a carnivorous plant. On closer exam, however, one will see a hardness in that gaze that is almost deadly. Her skin is fair, with a peachy blush to her cheeks, and her nose straight and long. Her mouth, though, has something slightly off about it, as if it's always pulled into a frown at the corners ... the boys call it "pouty", but she doesn't like it, because it's not even. One side is lower than the other, and she has a habit, until she's certain she's in control of a situation, of putting her hand over her mouth when she talks, a subconscious effort to hide her crooked mouth -- in her mind "her only weakness".
Personality: Ravyna's spoiled, no way around it, as her sire's only female child and surrounded by four brothers, she was given everything she asked for when she was growing up. Once she reached an age where "what she wanted" was denied to her, she cut her ties without regret and moved on.
Although her control and manipulation of other humans is at times almost brutal, Ravyna has a fondness for beasts, in particular her runners. Her father always bought her the finest of those, and she insisted on caring for them herself, certain that the drudges were too stupid to keep them in the best condition. Caring for her beasts was her one act of giving -- and it led to a friendship and tenderness for them that she won't even admit the depth of to herself, and that she never would allow another human to witness.
History: Holder Crinnen, who was just a minor land owner working for a mining operation, had a wellspring of luck when precious gemstones were found in a vein not far from the main mining operation ... and the only adit to the mine was on his land. Though no title came with the luck, money did, and by the time Ravyna was born, he was considered one of the wealthier minor holders in the area. His wife, Allana, is a good woman who strove to raise their four sons and daughter with morals and strength, but the father doted on the only girl. Frequent arguments between sire and dam always ended with Ravyna getting what she wanted, and she learned at a very early age how to manipulate the situation. She grew up with the attitude that life was hers for the taking, and it really didn't matter who she hurt in the process. When she reached early adulthood, however, and "everything she wanted" included most of the cute boys in the hold, her father, Holder Crinnen, was beside himself trying to control her. His answer to the problem, finally, was to arrange a marriage with another minehold landowner. Ravyna's response was to pack her bags, saddle her favorite runner, and disappear in the night. Since, she's discovered that her looks get her what she wants, and once she's gotten what she wants she can easily disappear.
She has been on her own for nearly a turn now, and doing just fine. Desire and determination, and an innate assurance that the world is hers for the taking, can go a long way. When news of dragons in the sky, and the history taught to children (which included tales of promiscuous, virile dragon riders) suddenly was no longer mere history, Ravyna's curiousity and desire was sparked and she headed toward the island Weyr.
She has in mind ideas of becoming headwoman, directing and ordering the weyrfolk to do her bidding, or perhaps even standing for a clutch. A green dragon, with their legendary lust, would be wonderful. A queen.... whenever she thinks of it, her eyes glaze over with desire.
Position in Family: The second to youngest child of five, and the only girl.
Dragon Colour: n/a
Dragon's Name: n/a
Relation to Existing Character: none
Special Requests Application reason: none
RP History: sixteen or seventeen years
Familiarity with Pern: Have read all the books many times -- all but the most recent Todd/Anne composite, anyway.
Candidates Only Section:
Desired Dragon Colour: green, or even gold
Reason for this Preference: both would suit the character's "lust for life" (to be polite)
Syllable Numbers for Name: no pref
Preferred Starting Letters for Name: no pref
Character Name: Ravyna
Age: 18
Gender: F
Previous Position: Minor holder's daughter
Current Position: "Successful Runaway"
Appearance: Ravyna is of medium height, slender, and has "more body than she should have" for her age and status. She's got long, straight, very dark brown hair that looks black till the sun hits it and lights up auburn highlights. Her eyes are a match ... dark brown with reddish flecks in the irises. They are large eyes with long lashes, giving a picture of innocence that members of the opposite sex find vulnerable and appealing ... like the insect attracting pheromones from a carnivorous plant. On closer exam, however, one will see a hardness in that gaze that is almost deadly. Her skin is fair, with a peachy blush to her cheeks, and her nose straight and long. Her mouth, though, has something slightly off about it, as if it's always pulled into a frown at the corners ... the boys call it "pouty", but she doesn't like it, because it's not even. One side is lower than the other, and she has a habit, until she's certain she's in control of a situation, of putting her hand over her mouth when she talks, a subconscious effort to hide her crooked mouth -- in her mind "her only weakness".
Personality: Ravyna's spoiled, no way around it, as her sire's only female child and surrounded by four brothers, she was given everything she asked for when she was growing up. Once she reached an age where "what she wanted" was denied to her, she cut her ties without regret and moved on.
Although her control and manipulation of other humans is at times almost brutal, Ravyna has a fondness for beasts, in particular her runners. Her father always bought her the finest of those, and she insisted on caring for them herself, certain that the drudges were too stupid to keep them in the best condition. Caring for her beasts was her one act of giving -- and it led to a friendship and tenderness for them that she won't even admit the depth of to herself, and that she never would allow another human to witness.
History: Holder Crinnen, who was just a minor land owner working for a mining operation, had a wellspring of luck when precious gemstones were found in a vein not far from the main mining operation ... and the only adit to the mine was on his land. Though no title came with the luck, money did, and by the time Ravyna was born, he was considered one of the wealthier minor holders in the area. His wife, Allana, is a good woman who strove to raise their four sons and daughter with morals and strength, but the father doted on the only girl. Frequent arguments between sire and dam always ended with Ravyna getting what she wanted, and she learned at a very early age how to manipulate the situation. She grew up with the attitude that life was hers for the taking, and it really didn't matter who she hurt in the process. When she reached early adulthood, however, and "everything she wanted" included most of the cute boys in the hold, her father, Holder Crinnen, was beside himself trying to control her. His answer to the problem, finally, was to arrange a marriage with another minehold landowner. Ravyna's response was to pack her bags, saddle her favorite runner, and disappear in the night. Since, she's discovered that her looks get her what she wants, and once she's gotten what she wants she can easily disappear.
She has been on her own for nearly a turn now, and doing just fine. Desire and determination, and an innate assurance that the world is hers for the taking, can go a long way. When news of dragons in the sky, and the history taught to children (which included tales of promiscuous, virile dragon riders) suddenly was no longer mere history, Ravyna's curiousity and desire was sparked and she headed toward the island Weyr.
She has in mind ideas of becoming headwoman, directing and ordering the weyrfolk to do her bidding, or perhaps even standing for a clutch. A green dragon, with their legendary lust, would be wonderful. A queen.... whenever she thinks of it, her eyes glaze over with desire.
Position in Family: The second to youngest child of five, and the only girl.
Dragon Colour: n/a
Dragon's Name: n/a
Relation to Existing Character: none
Special Requests Application reason: none
RP History: sixteen or seventeen years
Familiarity with Pern: Have read all the books many times -- all but the most recent Todd/Anne composite, anyway.
Candidates Only Section:
Desired Dragon Colour: green, or even gold
Reason for this Preference: both would suit the character's "lust for life" (to be polite)
Syllable Numbers for Name: no pref
Preferred Starting Letters for Name: no pref
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