Arianne Coulsan

[Arianne]

Arianne Lily Coulsan Race: Human Age: 21 Birthday: 28th Fall 491AV Languages: Common, Kontinese

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Appearance Arianne is not what one would call tall, however she is not short either. Standing around 5'5" her frame could be described as slender, but she is by no means skinny. Working with horses has given her a slight hint of muscle, perhaps how a dancer's build might appear. Her skin is lightly tanned from spending so much time outside, and in the summer faint freckles dust her nose. Wavy, light brown hair frames a face set with delicate features, the most prominent of which are large, chocolate coloured eyes. Personality The majority of the time, Arianne possesses what one might call a sunny disposition. Working with horses is what she loves, and since it is what she does most days, her mood is usually cheerful. She tries to go out of her way to be helpful, even when she has her own things to deal with. She is not shy person, but she can come across as reserved on occasion, especially when faced with a new person or situation. She appears quick to befriend, however she will never place her full trust in someone till she is sure she knows them for who they really are. Having been raised in a working environment, Arianne usually comes across as a polite, well-mannered person. A little pressing will bring her out of this shell to reveal a good-natured, fun-loving individual. Her upbringing also means that she is a hard worker. She is fully aware of the notion that one must earn their keep and never take things for granted. Because of this she tries her best at everything she does, and dreams of one day enrolling at the university of her hometown, Zeltiva.

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History Arianne was born on the 28th of Fall, 491AV, to Geraldt and Maria Coulsan. The family lived together in Zeltiva, and they led a pleasant life. Geraldt worked as a simple laborer at the docks for a time, since it was the easiest way for him to provide for his family. When Arianne was 4 years of age, Geraldt took the family to Syliras for a short time, and while she remembers little of the trip, one image is burned into Ari’s memory. It is that of an archer, loosing an arrow from his bow. She has no idea why this simple thing is what she retains, but each time she remembers it, an inexplicable urge to have a go herself arises. Upon the return to Zeltiva, Geraldt was employed by the Narvaen Stables. This significantly increased the quality of life for the little family. They moved from their home into the stable complex and Arianne became fascinated with the four-legged creatures. She would spend hours running around outside with the foals, careening through the fields till her father would jokingly threaten to shut her in a stable. In the evenings, she would sit with her mother while she told stories. Maria would often substitute the main character for a horse to keep her daughter happy, and all through the telling Arianne would be holding a wooden horse figurine that they had picked up in Syliras. As she grew older, Arianne would study the horses properly. Still being at school, she had no time to work alongside her father, so instead she spent time just getting to know the animals. Eventually, Ari knew the name of every single horse at the stables, and she also understood their individual personalities. Sometimes, when people would come looking to purchase a horse, Arianne would be the first person they saw. She would often find two or three suitable horses before the stable owners were even spoken to. This led to Alaxal asking her to work for them when she left school, to which Ari excitedly agreed. In the Spring of 508AV, Arianne’s mother Maria fell ill. Nobody knew what was wrong with her, despite countless examinations and tests. Maria weakened daily, and no amount of food, water or healing seemed to be able help. Eventually on the 34th of Spring she passed away. Geraldt was devastated. He and Maria had been together since childhood, and he simply could not cope with the loss. Arianne tried desperately to help him, but no amount of talking or comforting seemed to have any effect on her father. He was given a dog by Alaxal in the hope that some companionship would help. While the dog would occasionally make him smile it never lasted. It seemed that Geraldt would be stuck in mourning for a very long time. Arianne herself was torn apart by the death of her mother, however after a time she learned to channel her grief into working harder. She imagined all of the things her mother had spoken of. Maria had always wanted Ari to enroll at the University one day, for as much as she loved horses, the young woman had a desire to learn things. Her time not spent working at the stables was spent in books, particularly ones on plants and culture. Nowadays, Arianne still works for the Narvaen Stables but she is slowly saving to attend university. One day, she hopes to travel from Zeltiva to see the cultures she reads about first-hand.

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Skills Skill Points Level Earned Riding 20 Novice sp Horsemanship 20 Novice sp Teaching 10 Novice sp Botany 15 Novice rb Lore Zeltivan Culture Basic Horse Care

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Possessions   Clothing 1 white cotton tunic 1 pair of thick, navy leggings. 1 pair of flat, brown leather boots. Reversible blue/dark grey cloak.   Equipment Waterskin Backpack containing: 1 set of toiletries (comb, brush, razor, soap) Foor for a week Eating knife Flint and steel   Misc Hand-carved wooden horse toy/statue with silver detailing. (heirloom) Ledger Item and Date Amount Thread/Date Total Starting Coin 100 GM n/a 100 GM Housing and Employment: Arianne works as a groom for the Narvaen Stables, alongside her father who holds a managerial position. Because of this, she has a complimentary room in the stable complex. Wage: 1GM/Day

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Threads Summer 512AV 11th - Time to Ride - Marin - Ongoing 48th - An Unlikely Friendship - Jimmy - Ongoing Flashbacks 511AV, Summer 23rd - Loosing a Tail - Aehra - Ongoing

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Family Geraldt Coulsan - Arianne's Father - Age 42 - 4th Spring, 470AV Born in 470AV, Geraldt Coulsan lived in Syliras throughout his childhood. He was close friends with his neighbor Maria Newerk, and eventually the pair married. When he was 18, they both decided to get out of the city, and this led them to Zeltiva. In 491 they had a daughter, and Geraldt spent time working as a laborer to keep his family afloat. After a trip back to Syliras, he took up a job at the Narvaen Stables, eventually working his way up to a managerial position that he still holds. The death of his wife in 508AV affected him deeply, and nowadays he appears very sullen. He puts on a face when speaking with customers, but it is not hard to see that there is something hiding behind it.

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