Rista

[Rista]

Rista Yasi of the Inarta   The Basics .. .. What do you see when you gaze at me? Race: Human Mix (Inarta/Chaktawe) Birthday & Age : Born 16th of Spring 497 AV (14 years) Gender: Female Height: 4'6'' Weight: 90 lbs Hair: Mixed black and dark red Eyes: Solid jet black Skin: Copper toned   The Body .. .. This is but a shell, hiding who I really am. Rista is short and rather curvy for her young age, with wide hips, slender waist and a chest that is developing in a very promising way. Threatening to blossom into an exotic beauty, she still retains many childish features. She has dark brown/black hair with dark red streaks running through it, long enough to reach her to the middle of the back when let down and naturally curly. Most often she keeps it in many thin, undecorated braids; while working it is bundled up at the neck, but has a tendency to escape and fall down around the neck or in front of her eyes. She has a sturdy constitution; while she is short she is far from delicate or fragile, her shoulders are quite wide and she gives off a steady impression. While she is still growing her frame varies quite a lot, ranging from a childish chubbieness to an almost skinny look; her height is still not fixed, and there are times when she suddenly notices that an inch or two has to be added to her bryda. She is unlikely to become much taller though; a good final length estimation could land on around 4'9'' to 5 feet at best. Beneath the chubbiness she is quite well trained, with good lungs and plenty of endurance. Enjoying a life outdoors, the short girl usually spends her time tracking animals over the ground and has learned to walk silently with smooth gait; despite short legs she is rather quick, without really being a sprinter. She tire quickly when running fast, but if allowed to keep a steady, somewhat slower pace she can travel long distances without much effort. Having long, sleek muscles she is stronger than she looks, and can put quite a force behind blows if so inclined. She has not inherited the Chactawe organ that allows for going without water for days on end, and neither does she have the webbing between the toes or the thick soles on the feet. She has however inherited the coppery skin tone and jet black eyes from her Chaktawe father. Most people around Wind Reach tend to startle the first time they meet her gaze; while Rista isn't aware of it, many find her to look tricky or mischievous, as it is almost impossible to discern exactly where she is looking at the moment. While making use of it when wishing to avoid questions, the girl oftentimes curse this particular trait of hers, since it makes her stand out as different. Not quite aware of it herself, Rista does have a portion of the Chactawe ability to sense pressure with her palms; it is dormant and not as sharp as with a full blood Chactawe, but with training it could still become functional on shorter distances.   The Mind .. .. This is me. I can only be who I am Personality: Rista is a hot-headed person with a lot to say about a lot of things. At times she is both loud and rowdy, at a first glance she looks like a person that enjoys being the center of everyones attention. It's never really on puropse though. She never intentionally get herself into trouble, it's just that she hates to be told what to do and she can't stand people who think that they are better than her. Both her hot temper and a fierce sense of pride , paired with an bull-headed stubbornness just makes it impossible for her to swallow any insults of any kind. Most of the time she shouts back, and if that doesn't help then she uses her fists. She wouldn't say that she is violent, but then again she never considers herself easily agitated either... Like all teenagers she thinks that adults are among the more thickheaded animals out there, since they always seem to bother her with unimportant things when the only thing she wants to do is hang around the aviaries and tend to whatever wounded animal she has rescued. If it was up to Rista, she would spend her days practicing archery, exploring the steep mountainsides or hunt for wild birds around the lakes. Her highest wish is to become an Endal and bond with one of the giant Eagles that live alongside the Inarta. Though, due to the fact that she is a half breed with blood mixed with that of a Chactawe she doesn't truy believe that she has any chance of finding such a bond. The further one looks into her soul, however, the more one will find that the first impression, that of a hot-headed and not too bright person, might not be entirely accurate. Much of it is really a facade to hide the fact that she is both young and vulnerable, susceptible to praise as much as she is to stinging blows. Used to be alone as she is, people that approach her are met with equal parts happiness and suspicion; she will always wonder what their purpose in greeting her will be and how high the price for their attention is going to get. A brave and honest soul, innocence and even naivety is well hidden behind that rough wall of violence and pride, so much that even Rista herself sometimes get surprised when she notices her softer sides. Ethics: Rista will act before she thinks. This trait often tends to get her in trouble, because the thought that something she perceives as right and just could be both wrong and unfair to someone else has never occurred to her. Because of this, people tend to think that she is both selfish and a bit dangerous. She is often left alone by others and doesn't have a lot of friends; among the yasi she is taunted and used as scapegoat for most things, looked down on as someone allowed to peck on. She isn't very fond of people anyway, so it doesn't seem bother her all that much at a first glance. She often come off as wary or distrustful when around others, tense and withdrawn unless she is forced to step up and speak. Those that she do care about though, and manage to gain her trust have a very loyal friend in her, a friend that wouldn't hesitate to set the world on fire in order to help them out. Lately she has begun to doubt her own use of violence, since it has hurt not only herself but others as well. Finding it difficult to make herself heard however, she has yet to find a good substitute or outlet for her strong emotions. Likes: There are only one thing that Rista truly likes, and that is animals. Birds are of course a favorite, but she adores all kind of living, non-talking animal, from the skittish mountain sheep to the rare horses in the stables, along with rats, lizards, cats and whatever other creatures that dwell within the Wind Reach. She will play with them whenever she get the chance, treat them if they get injured or just sit on a rock watching them in their daily routines, hours after hour. At least she would if she was given a chance. A few other things also catches her interest. Weapon skills are a close second, while reading books comes as a rather surprising third. While she isn't lazy in the true meaning of the word, she do appreciate sleeping... and she really enjoys spending time in the sun. There aren't many opportunities to do so since the summer is so short, but whenever she gets the chance Rista will be outdoors and bask in the sunlight. Dislikes: She has problems with many things. She doesn't like foreigners, she hates that she looks different from the rest of her people, she doesn't like being made fun of, she hates sitting still. The list goes on. Overall there are few things that she actually likes. Most of all she dislikes being told what to do; she is very independent and prefers to choose on her own how to spend her time. Of course she also has her fears. Beyond an irrational fear of water that comes from a childhood accident, Rista also harbors a fear of darkness, loneliness and pain. The last one might seem illogical because of her tendency to get into fights, but it is as much a part of her as her temper. Fighting has been a way for her to acknowledge this weakness and to some extent overcome it; she is far from freed of it though, and constantly has to battle it along with any opponents.   History .. If you like a sappy story, go read a book Rista and her twin brother, Karva, was born as the unwanted result of a brief connection between an Inartan Dek - a woman with more looks than brains - and a traveling man of the Chaktawe race. He was far from his home, she was pretty and unable to say no. It is a story that is often repeated within Inarta society. Like most children of a Dek, Rista and her brother was sent to one of the nurseries to be raised there. Their mother didn't have time to look after them, nor any means to do so, neither mentally nor materially. They were taken good care of, didn't miss anything when it came to food or loving attention. Many people always doubted whether the two children had the same father. While Rista was dark in skin and hair, with eyes black like those of an animal, her brother looked like any other Inarta with red hair and and the characteristic pale skin that freckled under the sun; only the color of his eyes, a beady black color, hinted that he wasn't of pure blood. Their temperaments were different too, with her being the more wild one, always prone on adventure and mischief. When they were five years old, Karva caught an illness and despite many efforts to save him he passed away. Rista took it hard at first, but as she grew the sorrow faded away. Loosing a twin was like loosing a part of oneself, but as the years pass you can live on even if you are only half of what you should have been. She didn't look like the other children. Rista had dark skin and strange, black eyes where no whites showed, and for that she was teased, bullied and tormented. Some children might have been pushed to the ground, others might have withdrawn from their tormentors. Rista threw it back, every insult, every punch that was thrown at her. She said that she wasn't any different from them, who were they to comment on her when they were just as different from each other as she was from them? On the surface she was cool, tough-skinned and unaffected. But there aren't many people who can live with taunts and not become affected by it. After all, she did look different, she could see it for herself. And she knew that she was only half what they were; only half Inarta, only half as much family with the wonderful eagles. It was a source of constant doubt, and as she grew her temper became hotter, her pride fiercer, as if she thought that she had to live twice as much as everyone else to make up for the things she surely lacked. She was only a half, but she was determined to prove that she was just as good anyway. Unknown to Rista, she actually has living family aside from her ignored mother. On her fathers side she has a cousin, but whether he knows about her existence as well is unknown. I wonder where this road will take me The Summer of 511 AV, her last as a yasi, turns out to be quite eventful. 6th - Escaping from Wind Reach to spend some quality time with herself, Rista meets Kikue and receives an offer to get training with the Talon when time allows! Rista accepts, and they part in what seems to be mutual understanding. 14th-24th - Going on a ten day trip with Sairque and five other yasi, the girl is put in charge over the group to her own horror and the others dismay. Sensing trouble on the horizon, will the trip go well at all? A good start on the day doesn't prove much as Rista remains tense and worried, dreading the time when the other yasi will cease to listen to her. 30th - Meets Eoin on Marker Day and befriends him for a bit, as they squabble over the right to a journal that Rista bought. A misunderstanding makes her slap him in the face; after a second incident with a dropped bead he walks away in anger, and as Rista follows he almost hits her, but instead just injures her left shoulder with his nails in his attempts to bite back the rage. After being asked to leave, Rista roams the warrens and ends up at the baths; trying to calm herself down and think, she is found by some yasi who decides to mess with her, tearing at her shoulder and pouring soap into it... Unexpectedly, she receives help from Eoin who happens to come into the baths at just the right time; together they drive the yasi away. After examining the injury on her shoulder, the man gifts a bottle of ointment to Rista.. All seems to take a turn for the better, but what are these strange sensations that begins to awaken within the young girl? 39th - Having a lesson in Archery, Rista meets Kovac, another half-blood Inarta, and gets some thorough instructions in the use of the bow. The man chasing away a few glaring yasi (who doesn't take well to being chased off), he then questions Rista about what she'd like to do for a living. Is he planning on taking her in as apprentice, and can she really trust him, even without that sarcastic smile? The lesson ends without any answers being found, but none the less Rista begins to feel a bit more hopeful about her future. 40th - Late at night the following day, Rista finds Taln, a dek that has been wounded by a Talon sword. Against her better judgment she decides to help him and takes him back to her room to try and stitch him up; they end up talking, and after finishing, the man tucks her to bed and decides to sleep in her room over the night. 41st - The following day Rista is pounded by rumors as someone saw the (in)famous dek leave her room at dawn. Outraged, she tries to hit one of the boys during bendi in the stables but is stopped by Taln. Going off to take out some pent up anger on hay, Rista mopes a bit and talks about her outcast position. Trying to help better her reputation among her own caste, Taln taunts her into a rage, and blinded by wounded feelings and anger she strikes at the man, beating him to the ground as she didn't know what he was planning. Upon realizing, the girl gets furious over the idea that she needed protection and orders him not to get close to her for a while. Then she walks away, leaving him on the ground with feelings of hurt and betrayal. 44th - After completing another bendi at the Stables, Rista is on her way back to the Reach when she is stopped by Valtrrik Imsun, the gatekeeper. He asks her to take up lessons in Tawna, the language of her father, but the girl is reluctant. only after a severe scolding does she give in, and then mostly because he bribed her with sharing his food. 46th - Trying to kill some time in the Enclave, she comes across Alstroemeria, a girl with a strange mystery in her past. Talking to her for a bit, Rista then suggests that she talks to Val about her problems, as he is more suitable to help than herself. Then they go to dinner. 47th - Disturbed by a dream, Rista goes upp early and spends some time at the Archery range, practicing with her shortbow. Upon taking a break she meets Vala, a chiet who asks for her help with the bow. 52nd - Finally going off to take her lesson, Rista questions her Val about the reason for his persistence in wanting to teach her. Somewhat satisfied with his explanation, she slowly becomes more interested in the things he tells her, and begins to pay closer attention. Taking a slight break to talk about her reluctance in learning about her heritage as a half-blood Chaktawe, they are interrupted by the arrival of a second student. It turns out to be none less than Taln! Rista struggles with finding a way to face him after the events that passed between them, and resorts to a strict businesslike attitude as she is charged with the task of repeating the things she learned to the dek. Her lack of proficiency draws the ire of the tall man, and after a while he snaps and accuses her of trying to ruin his chances in rising from the status of drudge. Before the girl has a chance to retort, the Gatekeeper steps in and answers back, after which he gives a paper containing phonetic guides to the Tawna language to Rista. She states herself willing to continue the lesson, provided that Taln apologizes for his accusations. 53rd - After dinner the following day, Rista is called off by some yasi, who takes her to a secluded area for a long overdue beating for what happened at the range with Kovac, and possibly some other things. After being beaten quite severely, she is found by Taln, who without saying anything brings her to his hideout and treats her injuries. Does he recognize her despite the bruises, and more importantly, has he forgiven her for the incident from before? Regretting her own actions, the abused girl tries to apologize; it seems to be only half accepted though. With the feeling that the trust between them has reached a state beyond repair, Rista leaves after admitting herself indebted to the man, and with a silent vow to grow stronger so that she one day can fix the things that has become broken. 60th - Having healed quite well, Rista spends some time herding goats when Risa, a foreigner Svefra, accidentally throws a rock that scatters the animals all around. Having to climb a steep rock-face and almost falling down to bring the critters back, they eventually gather the adventurous animals together and settles down for a bit of chatting. 87th - Once more coming across a foreigner, Rista begins talking to Darren, a Vantha, and finds out that he can use hand-to hand combat. Trying to persuade him into teaching her, he eventually asks for a mock fight, though seemingly lacking a clear purpose with it all. After taking several hits and managing to land one strike, Rista backs off and demands that he explains the purpose of the fight before they continue. Later that night, the girl has a bad dream, ending with a string of words that unsettles her. Waking up in cold sweat, she feels scared and in need of help. 88th - Deciding that she needs to talk to someone about the dream, the following morning Rista gets up before dawn and heads for the Dreaming Lady, hoping to catch one of the Dreamwalkers to share her vivid dream and possibly get an explanation for the meaning of it. 89th - Trying her best not to think of the events the past day, Rista performs cleaning as bendi when she is found by Fois and ordered to clean out the nesting chamber of his eagle, Seleer. While she starts to clean, her mind is invaded by the voice of the eagle, who questions her about her dreams and strength of mind, as well as the worth of her existence in Wind Reach. Failing to prove herself worthy in his eyes she prepares to leave to fetch a dek to finish the job; her reflections brings her mind to nudge at the possibility of leaving Wind Reach to find out more about who she really is.. The thoughts are pushed to the back of her mind though and the girl is stopped in her track by the Endal that waits in the room outside. After asking some more questions from the downed girl, he surprises her by telling her to come hunting with him the following day! Rista happily accepts, thrilled by the thought not only of getting to prove herself, but also over the thought of spending the day with the handsome young man... 90th - On time as always and ready to go off for the hunt, Rista has taken unusual care in her appearance and waits eagerly for the Endal to appear at the Gates. Fall year 511 AV 1st of Fall - As promised, Rista meets up with Kikue again at the beginning of Fall to talk Talon training. Upon hearing that the Avora too is in need of some guidance, Rista suggests that they should train together, rather than Kikue teaching the little she knows. Taking up on an offer to join the hunter for dinner, Rista agrees to let the woman sleep in her room for the duration of her stay in Wind Reach. 5th - A party is held at the Courtyard of the Skye to celebrate the pregnancy of Sira, and it seems that half of Wind Reach is attending! Rista thought that her only part in it would be to serve food, but is surprised when one of the hostesses, Aidara, invites everyone, dek and endal alike, to let loose on equal terms. Rista is stumbled upon by Sairque and told to dump her duties on someone else and then join the Endal and her sisters; surprised, the girl slowly does as she is told, though rather nervous at the thought of socializing so freely with the highest caste.   Belongings Amount/Subject Object Description Housing 1 Small Room (400 sq feet) (SP) Lies within the Common Rooms. The room is small and almost cave-like barren stone walls and floor. The furnishing consists a small hearth, bunk, chest, chair, and small table. Clothing 1 Set of Clothing (SP) black wool Bryda, plain leather Vinati, Leather Sandals, Katinu knee length Boots, mittens - see Inarta for details 1 pair Leather gloves á 5 sm Weapons 1 Shortbow á 30 gm The classic bow used by cultures across the continent. 20 Shortbow Arrows á 1 gm/20 st Common missile fired from a shortbow. 1 Dagger á 2 gm A common weapon often used as a secondary item of offense or defense. Other 1 Waterskin (SP) 1 Backpack (SP) 1 Set of Toiletries (comb, brush, razor, soap) (SP) Food for a week (SP) 1 eating knife (SP) Flint & Steel (SP) 1 Toolkit, Hunter/Trappers á 25 gm A medium-sized leather pouch containing a hunting knife, a roll of thin rope for making simple traps, a handful of vials containing common animal scents (rabbit, deer) and a preserving kit. Also includes two tiny and one small animal snare as well as a 10 square foot camouflage tarp. A preserving kit includes salt, a variety of sheets of varying layers, a tool for creating sawdust, jars and other assorted preserving supplies. 1 Small Cage á 5 gm This wood and metal cage is designed to hold small animals such as birds or rabbits. It comes with a simple latch although a lock can be purchased separately. 1 Sewing Kit á 18 gm Small leather kit containing fabric sheers, assorted needles, a thimble, spool of thread, glue, small pencil and a few sheets of paper, assorted buttons, tailor's tape All for general sewing and fabric repair and a piece of folded paper baring basic instructions for a variety of sewing techniques. 1 Whetstone á 2 cm 1 Bottle of Ointment A gift from Eoin, consisting of a glass bottle filled with a yellow liquid, made from witch hazel that helps bruises heal faster. App. 4 uses left.   Ledger 1 gold Miza - 10 silver miza - 100 copper miza 1 pinion - 1 gold Miza Income Source Expenses Source Total amount 100 pinions Starting Package - - 100 Pinion - - -81 pinions, 5 sm, 2 cm Shortbow, 20 Arrows, Leather Belt, Leather Gloves, Dagger, Trappers Toolkit, Sewing Kit, Whetstone, Small Cage 18 Pinion, 4 sm, 98 cm - - -6 pinions Book, blank. Carved Leather binding. 12 Pinion, 4 sm, 98 cm - - 2 pinions Book, blank. Simple leather Binding, worn. 10 Pinion, 4 sm, 98 cm 80 Pinions Seasonal Income - - 90 Pinion, 4 sm, 98 cm 400 Pinions Housing Cash-in 95 pinions, 12 sm, 2 cm Tent (one-person), Bedroll, Blanket (Winter), Horse (Mixed blood), Saddle, Briddle, Halter, 2 Torches, Rope (50ft. hemp), Wool Jerkin, Iron Pot, Woodsman's Axe 395 pinions, 3 sm, 76 cm Notes: - Journal bought was gifted to Eoin. - Housing cash in is lesser than normal due to having lived in the room for a while. - The horse with equipment was 'borrowed' from Skyhigh stables, using 75 pinions as safety. The harness is payed for separately anyway.   Companions Sissy Sissy is a Chocolate Silver Dapple mare of mixed blood. App. 15 hh, she has a slightly round built with sturdy legs, good hooves and an overall good constitution. Slightly old at 14 years, she has a mild temper and appreciates human contact. Has a sweet tooth, loves apples and is deathly scared of water puddles (rivers are fine, and creeks and lakes and rain too, but puddles are a terror beyond belief), hence the name. She misses her right eye, after an incident with an angry hawk as a foal, though it doesn't affect her ability to move through terrain. Has a smooth gait, slightly bouncy trot and isn't very fast. Moves with ease through rough terrain, sure-footed on mountains. Milk Milk is a white raven fledgling that Rista caught in the Sanikas Valley. She is currently trying to train him, hoping to be able to keep him as company. He has completely white feathers, pale milky colored beak and feet, as well as almost translucent white claws. The eyes are pale blue. The white coloration of his feathers are due to leucism, a genetic mutation that reduces all types of skin pigmentation - unlike albinism, that only affects melanin production.

[Rista]

Organization   Flashbacks Date Location Thread Name Players and Notes 20th of Fall, 502 AV Wind Reach ..and we'll always be together, right? Phoenix 17th of Spring 505 AV Wind Reach For the very first time Nikavi (graded) 43rd of Summer, 506 AV Thunder Bay A handful of Strawberries Solo 67th of Winter 508 AV The Commons Spitfire attitude vs Arrogance Solo (graded) 35th of Spring, 509 AV Courtyard of the Sky New faces Raiyari 10th of Summer, 509 AV Mt. Skyinarta Everybody hurts (Guest Mod) Victor Lark   Summer 511 AV Date Location Thread Name Players and Notes 6th Sanikas Pass Unexpected meeting Kikue (graded) 14th - 24th Wind Reach Roadtrip to Hell Sairque 30th Courtyard of the Sky Just not his day Eoin (Graded) 31st Tisuma Baths Rocky relations Eoin (graded) 39th Archery Range One more time Kovac (graded) 40th Common Rooms Unexpected break Taln (graded) 41st Skyhigh Stables Hey isn't for horses Taln (graded) 44th Sanikas Gate A matter of guts Flicker (completed) 46th The Enclave Thinking is bad for you Alstromeria (Graded) 47th Archery Range Meditation Vala (Graded) 52nd Sanikas Gate A reluctant student Flicker 53rd The Commons Pain or Salvation Taln (graded) 55th The Commons As threatening as a kitten Kovac (Graded) 57th Saikas Gate Two reluctant students Taln, Flicker 60th Sanikas Pass Off the trail Risa (graded) 87th The Commons A bit of spare time Darren (graded) 87th Dreamscapes The divided heart Lariat (completed) 88th Wind Reach Do dreams come true? Chemar (Not started) 89th The Eagle Aeries This is who I am Fois (graded) 90th Sanikas Pass The hunting game Fois Placeholder - Kovac placeholder - Kovac placeholder - Kovac   Fall 511 AV Date Location Thread Name Players and Notes 2nd Dreamscapes Forgotten Open 3rd Wind Reach Honoring the Promise Kikue (graded) 5th Courtyard of the Sky It's a Party, People! Aidara, Sira, Sairque, Eoin, Taln, Alstroemeria, Drusilla, Sarye, Krysanthe, 8th Sanikas Valley Hide and Seek Solo (graded) 11th Darniva Commonrooms Teaching dogs to sit Solo (Graded) 11th The Infirmary Dogs will be dogs Aidara 13th The Enclave Once upon a Time... Open, Reo 19th Cedar Amphitheater Music of the soul Eoin 20th Twin Lakes Contemplation Open 21st Wind Reach Work work Solo (graded) 36th The Unforgiving Predator and Prey Demetri   Those Met Sairque (Catabasis) She is scary, so Endal she is. I find myself feeling a bit fond of her, but more than anything I just want to prove myself worthy in her eyes. I'd like to make her proud over my accomplishments... Aidara (Sira) Twin sister of Sairque, bonded to the kelvic eagle Sira. She seems.. Bubbly. The exact opposite to to her twin, from what I can gather... We haven't really talked, and I don't know much about her. Sira Bonded to Aidara, a Wind Eagle kelvic and currently pregnant... I don't know more than that. Sorry. Eoin Are all men made out of rock? Because I almost broke my wrist on this one. It was my fault really, I shouldn't have let my temper get out of hand. He's kind of clumsy with words, and seems to be very kind. I like him, and I've found that he is quite similar to my late twin brother. Kovac He's the first adult I've met who doesn't judge me for my looks. Birds of a feather and so on, I suppose... I'm hoping that he'll be my ticket to a better life. Alstroemeria A rather annoying girl, who doesn't seem to have any concept about the reality of the world. What is she doing, really, chasing old ghosts of the past? Risa Moontide A foreigner with an unfortunate tendency to throw rocks around her. Nothing much to add besides that. Though, reluctantly I have to admit that she shows some signs of courage... Taln A dek. A very confusing, gigantic and annoying dek, who makes my thoughts go loopey. I don't like to have my illusions crushed, you hear? Reo A strange person with a lovely hawk named Layla. Though he can't be too bright, since he suggested that we should go to the Underground Forest of all places. I have to wonder about my own sanity as well, since I came along... Demetri Velutina A Symenestra. Though at the time I didn't know that, I just thought he was creepy and strange. I mean, how often does cloaked people walk in on people's camps? Darren Whitevine Another foreigner. Is it a curse? Why do they flock around me like this? He's pretty interesting though, and I'm certain that he could teach me to fight better. I don't really grasp how he thinks though.. Might be a foreigner thing. Fois (Seleer) Such Endal, such Eagle is what I always figured, but with this pair, I'm not so sure. Fois would seem almost kind if it weren't for that strange aloofness, but Seleer... I've never actually met another of his kind, but he seems to know things about me that I don't know myself. Either he wants something from me, or he just has a very twisted sense of humor... Kikue She says she's gonna teach me the Talon! I'm not sure I get her personality, and she talks funny about the Endal, but aside from that she's an okay woman. She's almost as short as me... Vala A person I met briefly at the archery range one morning. She seemed a bit weird and I think I might have been rude to her... I helped string her bow. Raiyari Chiyeko I met her some years ago, when the roads had just opened up. From Lhavit if I recall correctly... Strange how often I bump into foreigners. - Nikavi A yasi I used to know back when we were kids. Wonder what she does these days... (NPC) Valtrrrik Imsun The old Gatekeeper of Wind Reach. He's a stubborn old man, that for some reason shows interest in me and my heritage, possibly even my future. I like him, but I wouldn't want him to know that. I enjoy our games too much...   Training Skills: Combat and Athletics Related Skills : Collected Points Topic Earned Through: 29 Shortbow RB 10, XP 2, 4, (Seasonal XP) 4, 5, 3, 1 26 Brawling SP 10, XP 5, 5, 4, 1, 1 10 Unarmed Combat XP 4, 5, 1 1 Unarmed Combat: Slapping XP 1 5 Climbing XP 5 5 Mountaineering SP 5, 5 Running SP 5, 5 Sword (Talon) XP 5 4 Stealth XP 1, 3 2 Stretching XP 2 2 Dagger XP 2 Work Related Skills : Collected Points Topic Earned Through: 10 Animal Husbandry SP 10, 7 Tracking SP 5, 2 6 Birdkeeping SP 5, 1 5 Cleaning XP 5 5 Falconeering SP 5, 5 Herding XP 5 5 Medicine XP 5 5 Sewing XP 5 3 Trapping SP 5, 1 2 Hunting XP 2 2 Wilderness Survival XP 2 1 Carving XP 1 Social Related Skills : Collected Points Topic Earned Through: 35 Socialization XP 1, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 3, 1 29 Observation XP 1, 1, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 2, 1 10 Leadership XP 5, 5 4 Intimidation XP 1, 1, 2 4 Rethoric XP 4 3 Bargaining XP 3 2 Intelligence XP 1, 1 1 Interrogation XP 1 1 Storytelling XP 1 1 Strategy XP 1 1 Manners XP 1 1 Logic XP 1 1 Concentration XP 1 Languages: Level of understanding Language Source of Learning Fluent Nari Native (SP) Basic Common Yasi Education (SP) Poor N/A N/A Lore: Inarta Society (SP) Forced into purchases by the shop keep Wind Eagles (SP) Being cute makes people really want to sell you things Life Sucks (basic) Inadvertently purchasing a good someone else was trying to obtain Throwing Caution to the Wind Taking a chance on someone’s kindness for a bit of friendship Ever the Pragmatist Eoin’s kind eyes Awkward First Impression: Alstroemeria Opening up to someone, seemingly prematurely Winter Woes of Wind Reach Slapping Eoin The Yasiry: It's A Dog eat Dog World Eoin’s taste Foolish Hubris Humiliating Eoin in public A Part of Two Worlds: Home in None Humiliating herself in public "Don't Scream" Growing up a little: facing consequences instead of running away Pain (Basic) Acquiring a mentor, though the mentor doesn’t know it Injustice (Basic) Willingly accepting retribution The Third Piercing Not knowing what someone will do is worst then them committing to violence Arrows are dangerous when flying Idle wanderings Maintain the bow string Curiosity to approach a stranger Never Dry Fire Putting a Dek in his place Check the feathers on the arrow Feeling confusion over whether or not to help a Dek Rules don’t apply to those that are skilled enough Being unused to kindness Rethinking that rules don’t apply Sickened by blood Restringing a bow Trying to help Taln rise above his problems Enjoying the heat Trampled by the goats she was watching Teamwork with Risa Hanging ten (off the edge of a cliff) Trying to talk some sense into a goat A tenuous friendship with Risa Learning a little about the Svefra Caught up in the rumor mill Finding out how much words can hurt Fist + Wall = Ow Blowing off steam via punching straw Realizing that life is unfair Giving Taln a good pummeling for his rudeness Throwing hurtful words at Taln Being willing to withstand rumors for a friendship Beaten bloodly Rescued by Taln Knowing the feeling of extreme shame Thinking of crying as weakness Missing her lesson with Kovac Sometimes it’s nice to be comforted Rekindling a friendship with Taln Basking in the beauty and solitude of nature Stumbling into Kikue’s camp Sword knowledge Endal dreams Fumbling with a sword Taking things one step at a time Accepting Kikue’s offer to train her in the Talon Sword Having Kikue as a Master Wait, you want me to clean that? Feeling the impending doom of adulthood Being constantly picked on for her half breed status Using grunt work to get closer to the Eagles Feeling the first avian presence in her mind Talking out ones future hopes and dreams with Seleer The sting of brutal honesty and rejection Weighing the benefits of traveling from ones home Being given the chance to prove herself to Fois Being proud of owning a bow Stretching to ready for practice Being constantly asked “What are you” instead of a proper introduction Meeting the other Wind Reach Mongrel Telling her life story from an Eagle Perspective Knowing how to properly handle a bow Disobeying Kovac Being teased by other Yasi Attempting to catch a Falcon Having her prey scared off Failing to recognize a foreigner Having to explain to Darren why she wanted to fight Giving a Dek a place to sleep Knowing how to stand up for herself in a fight Being feisty Feeing the loss of a twin Knowing that she’s better than Drudge status Letting her guard down to be a bit friendly Hurt by a hand on your shoulder Being Bullied Feeling guilty Standing up for Eoin Coming of age Growing up Introspection Making a friendly gesture Stand your ground Recognizing your own mortality Stubborn Independence Learning Tawna Self flagellation Total amount: 112 Lores Arcana: Gnosis:

[Rista]

This is Me General Information : 1. What is your Name? Rista is what they call me. 2. Do you go by a nickname or pet name? I've been called Hidden-eye, Black-eyes, mongrel, half-breed.. Some of it with good intentions, mostly with hard voices. 3. How old are you? I am fourteen years old. Hopefully it will take a while to reach fifteen... 4. What is your height? Less than I would like. Do you really have to know? Fine then, I'm 4'6'' tall. Not much, right? I make up for it in other ways. 5. What is your weight? Hey, now that is a very personal question. Would you answer it? No, didn't think so. Aesthetics : 1. Describe yourself as you see yourself. I am an honest, no nonsense person who like to go my own ways. I think I'm quite hard working, and I do know how to laugh when I get a chance. I believe in action, not thought, and if someone throws insults at me I will throw them back. No one should think that they are better than me, because they are not. So be it that I'm different, it doesn't make me less worthy as a human being. 2. Describe yourself as others typically see you. People tend to think I'm hot headed, stubborn, intense and too serious. They say I have too much pride, think too little and act too rashly... Okay so I end up in fights now and then, but in my defense it's never me who starts it all. It can't be helped if people think they can step on me just because I'm short, I just have to correct that way of thinking... Besides, where do people get the idea that I'm violent? I'm a perfectly rational person, it's not my fault that others get nosebleeds so easily. 3. What is your favorite body feature? Why I think that has to be my hair. It's one of the few things that really shows that I'm an Inarta, since my skin-tone and eyes are so different from everyone else's. I like the way my hair has two colors, black and red, and I enjoy that it's so long that I can braid it into many tiny braids and place pretty objects in it. You know, little trinkets and small pieces of fine thread if I find it, whatever I can braid or tie into it. It's a part of my character. 4. How physically fit are you? While I'm not really an athlete, I enjoy moving and spend most of my free time outdoors. I'm a pretty decent runner, and while I'm not among the strongest I have good endurance and can do my chores without falling into a sweaty aching pile. Some might think I'm chubby because I don't have that many visible muscles, but that's not true. You can't live in Wind Reach without gaining some type of muscles; mine are more lean and enduring than they are strong and bulbous. 5. How do you typically dress and what is your style? I like practical clothing. Most of the time I wear a pair of woolen Bryda, my people's traditional wide-legged trousers, a plain Vinati - a kind of halterneck linen that leaves the midriff bare - made of soft reddish skin and a pair of sturdy sandals. I usually wear leather gloves too, since I handle birds quite often. If I venture outside of Wind Reach I wear the traditional clothing consisting of a pair of knee-high boots, mittens and a hooded long-coat made of sheepskin. None of it is all that fancy; I have what the society grants me as a Yasi, and that suits me fine. I have no need of fancy clothing. Though I would like a nice scarf, to tie around the hair... Family : 1. Who are your parents and what are they like? My mother, Kari, is a dek who's probably living in Wind Reach. We haven't had much contact, she gave me up when I was still an infant so that she could work. Last time I met her was when I was around eight years old and left the nursery; by then she had a stubborn cough, but seemed healthy otherwise. My father is said to have been a traveler that came by one summer. He was a Chaktawa, strange with copper skin and completely black eyes that I seem to have inherited. I don't know the details, but according to the storytellers they met briefly, he requested her as bed partner during his visit, and since she liked him she agreed. It wasn't much to it; people never managed to remember his name, and when the fall came he left, leaving my mother pregnant as the only reminder that he ever was there. Overall I don't care much about either of them. I haven't been lacking anything during my growth, but if I ever meet my father I will scold him for being so unkind as to give me these accursed eyes. They have given me nothing but trouble so far... 2. Do you have any brothers or sisters? I probably do, but none that I know of. My only known sibling was my twin brother Karva, but he died when we were five years old. I remember him as a cheerful kid that was much more peaceful than I was, with orange-red hair and calm, dark eyes. I still miss him, loosing him was like loosing a part of myself. Sometimes I wonder if I would have been calmer if he had still been around... 3. What is your extended family like? If by extended family mean the ones who took care of me in place of my mother, then it is a relationship based on mutual patience. They've had trouble with me I'm afraid, since I've always been restless... And while I never blamed my mother for giving me away, I never did bond with any other adults to that extent. There is a possibility that I have family among the Chaktawe, though I may not ever get to know any of them. 4. Do you consider close friends as important or more/less important than family? My friends are my family, as I don't have any relatives I acknowledge. 5. Do you treat animals like family? Of course. They are my beloved little brothers and sisters, no matter how brief their stay is. I treat them better than myself at times. Location : 1. Where were you born? I was born in Wind Reach, like all other Inarta. 2. Where do you live now? Still in Wind Reach. I can't imagine living somewhere else, that would mean I had to leave this place... Ugh, not a pleasant thought. 3. If you could live anywhere in Mizahar where would that be? If I had to move, I'd choose a place with mountains, or with plenty of animals. I'd rather not leave though, I'm happy where I am. Oh, and I'd rather it be warm and cold. If there's anything I dislike with Mt. Skyinarta it's the long winters. 4. Do you have a favorite place to vacation or spend leisure time? I like escaping down to the Twin Lakes when I get a chance, to spend time alone or study animals that live in Mt Skyinarta. The wilderness around Sanikas Valley is also a favorite place of mine. 5. Where do you fear to be? In a place separated from my kin, the sun and my wild brothers and sisters. Being locked up somewhere would surely mean a slow death or madness. In the middle of the ocean with no land in sight. Traits : 1. Do you have any physical weaknesses (disease, scars, and missing limbs?) No, no illnesses that I know of. I do have a scar on my right knee after a scrape that I failed to mention to anyone - it got infected and took a full season to heal. And I suppose I've got a few scars from cuts on my fingers; I've never been afraid of knives. But nothing major that impairs my movements. 2. Are you right handed or left handed? Right handed to a fault. I'm terribly clumsy with my left hand, so I pray that I'll never get severely injured... It would make life uncomfortable. 3. What languages do you speak? What do you sound like? Do you have an accent? I speak Nari and a bit of Common. My voice is becoming darker and sounds a bit hoarse due to all the shouting I did when I was younger. Nari sounds rather chirpy and trilling, so when I speak Common I tend to roll the 'r' more than I probably have to, and shape the words in the front of my mouth... Some say I sound agitated a lot; I don't really know. Try to describe how you sound yourself; it's not all that easy. My voice sounds like This. Lately I have begun to learn Tawna, but I am less than proficient in speaking it so far. Unless you want to know how to say 'green beans'? 4. Do you have any odd mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? I think I tend to tilt my head whenever I look at someone, and I'm pretty fidgety with my hair. And I always keep my back straight, so that I won't look shorter than I am. Because I am short, I tend to get up on my toes at times, though it's not something I really think about. Or well, I didn't use to think about it at least. Now you've made me think about it all the time... My emotions are reflected quite clearly on my face too, so I can't hide what I'm thinking or feeling. It can be impractical at times. 5. Do you have (or want to get) any tattoos or piercing? Why do you have them (or will get them) ? I have a piercing at the base of my nose, right between the eyes, and two rings in my lower lip. I don't think I had a reason when I made the; I thought it looked pretty on others, and I thought it might look nice on me too. The one between the eyes however... Lets just call it a 'gift' from some of the elder yasi that didn't appreciate me sticking out. Occupations : 1. What is your occupation? I'm still a yasi, which means I'm a youngster that has still to choose an occupation or be taken up as apprentice. I study a lot, and do menial tasks both to learn about them and earn my clothes and food. And if I get the chance, I trap small animals like birds and either sell them or give them to the cooks. This shall be my final year in the youth section, come spring of the year 512 I will be considered adult and my fate will be decided... 2. Do you like/dislike your work? Why? I dislike the work that keeps me indoors. I don't like being cooped up in dark spaces, unable to see the sun. It makes my back itch and I get headaches, so if I have a choice I will be outside as much as I can. As for being a yasi as a whole.. I don't mind it, but I long for an opportunity to take a step up 3. If you could be anything you wanted to, what would you be? An Endal. It is my biggest dream, to bond with a Wind Eagle and get to fly wherever I want, hunt and get a say in how things are run. It would be amazing... 4. What occupation do you admire the most? Why? The Endals... They bring food for the entire society, they are skilled with weapons and they are so amazing... I can't express it in words, it's like the feeling you get when you see a giant black storm cloud lit from below by the sun, towering over the mountains... Terror and awe, I really wish to become like them. 5. What occupation do you lest like? Why? Deks are.. well.. they don't have a free will, they have to do all the things others don't want to do, they barely get any food and they're always tired or sick. It would be horrible to be a dek, I wouldn't want to become one for anything in the world. Actually, I am doing my very best to make sure that it won't happen. Childhood : 1. What sort of child were you? At first I suppose I was curious and adventurous. While my brother was still alive I was the livelier of the two of us, but still pretty harmonic. After his death though, I gained a bit of a temper and could be both bull-headed and mean. I think I've grown out of it by now, though some adults are raising their eyebrows whenever I say so... Can't understand why. 2. What is your favorite memory from childhood? At one time, my brother and I sneaked out of the Warrens and ended up in the nest of a Winged Eagle. Her chicks had just hatched, and I remember how warm and soft her feathers were as we lay hidden beneath her wings. The adults were horrified when they found us, but we hadn't come to any harm at all. Sometimes I long to go back there, in that warm dark place where nothing but kind indulgence surrounded me... If I ever tried now, I'd probably be thrashed completely though. 3. What is your worst memory from childhood? Not to sound boring, but there have been a lot of them. I've always been teased for my strange eyes and my dark skin, so I've often been in fights. For some reason it was always me who got scolded, even though it was the others that started. Probably because I almost always finished it.. 4. What sort of relationship did you have with your parents? Non existent. I barely know them at all; I don't even know the name of my father. 5. Who was your most influential rolemodel? Like everyone else around me I looked to the Youthmaster first and foremost, but aside from that... I think the Endals? I knew from an early age that I wanted to be like them, and so I tried to behave like I thought they did. Education : 1. What sort of education do you have? It's still under progress, but I've learned a few basic things about most of the common tasks. I've learned how to read and write, how to use a bow, a bit about sewing and weaving, pottery... It would take ages to count it all up. I'm not good at any of it though, perhaps with the exception of archery. 2. Do you like/dislike learning? I do not dislike learning. I dislike when I fail to learn anything or don't understand what is being taught, but the learning in itself is interesting. 3. Where or how did you learn most of your skills/abilities? Most of them were taught to me by teachers; from the age of eight, and even before that, I've been raised with other children according to Inarta customs. 4. How do you learn best? By trial and error. It doesn't amount to much to read about something, I learn best with my hands, by trying things for myself. 5. What are your educational goals for the future? I'd like to learn more about fighting, both with my bow and with a sword, and the theories behind battles. I'd also like to learn more about surviving in the wild, hunting, and I suppose leadership and how to feed a people. It's what I will need since I want to be an Endal.. And it's also the things that interest me most. Relationships : 1. Do you form close bonds with people? Why? Why not? I usually don't get close to people, and they tend to avoid me. I'm very honest with what I think, and I speak my mind.. Lately I've befriended some very strong-willed people, and while I like being in their presence it is hard to get really close to them. 2. Do you trust people easily? If not, why not? Well... I'd have to say both yes and no. I do trust the things they do, but often not the things they say. A person can say that they mean you well, but at the same time they often do things that bothers me or make me uncomfortable. 3. Do you consider yourself straight, gay, bi, or something else? Uhm.. no, not really. Haven't thought about it. 4. Have you ever been kissed? If so, describe the first time. No, I haven't. I think boys are stupid for the most part, so I'm not really interested. 5. Have you ever had sex? If so, describe the first time. Whoah, no I most definitely have not. Come on, I'm Fourteen! Mind your questions a bit will you? Drugs and Alcohol : 1. Have you ever been drunk? If so, describe your first time. Nope, never. People look silly when they are drunk. 2. Do you like to drink on a regular basis? The kitchens don't serve alcohol to yasi, so I couldn't even if I wanted. 3. What sort of alcohol do you prefer? Like I say, I don't drink. 4. Have you ever tried drugs (mood altering substances)? If so, which kinds and what did you think of them? No, not that I know of. Unless you mean dried fruits; sometimes when I eat too many at once I get all hot and I begin to laugh easily for small things... 5. What do you think of drugs and alcohol? Be specific. I don't really have an opinion. It sounds stupid to get drunk, and even more so to eat things that alter your mood. I've never come into contact with either though, so I don't really know. Likes and Dislikes : 1. What are your hobbies? Trapping and training birds, hunting small game, handling horses and climbing in the mountains. 2. Do you like to read? Yes, sometimes. 3. What annoys you more than anything else? I hate when people try to step on me, or claim that they are better than me in any way. I also dislike when people comment on my eyes or skin, or let me know that I'm only half Inarta. As if I didn't know that already. 4. What do you find the most relaxing activity to do? Go up early in the morning when no one else is awake, step outside and watch the sun rise... Or hike in the forests around my home. 5. What kinds of things embarrass you? Why? When I start to act silly so that others can hear. I also feel awkward when talking about relationships and love; I don't get it. What's so interesting about it? Favorites : 1. What is your favorite color or colors? Red, blue, gold. 2. What is your favorite time of day? Sunrise; I love watching as the sun rises over the mountains and gives everything color. 3. What is the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen? One time I stood really high up on the mountainside and looked out towards the horizon. Black storm clouds came in from the sea and the sun stood low, illuminating the landscape below. In the distance a few large birds flew over the sky, and they glowed in white and gold against the blackness of the cloud, and the land below was colored in gold and green. That moment I felt truly alive. 4. What do you like to eat? What do you hate to eat? I like sweet things, like fruits and nuts. I'm not very fond of spices; people tend to think it's funny because of my temper; I don't really see the point. 5. What is your favorite type of weather? Does any kind scare you? I love most types of weather, though I dislike rain. It sounds nice, but it gets cold and wet and I can't see the sun. I rarely get frightened by weather, but when it snows for days on end, the Eagles can't fly and the food begins to run out... then I get scared. Outlook : 1. Are you optimistic or pessimistic? A pessimist, sadly. I'd like to be optimistic, but I do think that if you expect the bad things to happen, you will never get disappointed and if you are wrong it will come as a good surprise. 2. What are your religious views? I think people can follow whatever religion they want. As long as they don't hurt others it doesn't bother me; it's a thing between the gods and oneself, after all. 3. Would you be able to kill? Animals I can kill for food. It is a necessity, and I never do it for fun. Humans... I don't know. Maybe, if it was to protect my own life or that of someone I loved. I hope it will never be necessary. 4. What are your views on sex? Ehrm... Well, if they like it they can do it all they want. They should be prepared for the consequences though, and know that they can take care of eventual offspring. I know the consequences if they aren't prepared. 5. What, in your opinion, makes a successful life? Food in the belly, a warm place to sleep and freedom to go wherever you want. Company, clothing and the things you really need to survive... Those are the things I long for. Actions : 1. What is the worst and best thing you’ve ever done? The worst thing... I think I broke the trust of a man that could have become a friend. He won't talk to me now unless I order him to. As for the best... I couldn't say. Nothing comes to mind as of yet. 2. What is your greatest regret? I should have been nicer to my brother. I took him for granted, and then he disappeared before I knew how to tell him how much I needed him. I will never make that mistake again... 3. What is your best/worst memory? The death of my brother, I think. I've never really gotten over it, and it still pains me to think about... 4. If you could change one thing about your past, what would it be and why? For what it's worth, I like who I am right now, and I think that if I changed things I would end up different. But if I could, I would find a medicine to treat my brother. And change who my father was... 5. What are you the most proud of doing in your life? So far? Surviving, I suppose. Not all children survive, and I think I've done well to get this far. It'll be interesting to see how old I get before it's time to be reborn. Emotions : 1. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings with others? I'd like to think that I'm pretty honest. I dislike those I dislike, and like the ones I like. Overall I have a harder time expressing my liking someone else. 2. Do you have any biases or prejudices? Well... I do think that people that haven't grown up in Wind Reach are weaker than those that have, and I think people from outside are strange and a bit scary. Inarta are surely the most complete race, and the most honest... 3. What makes you happy? Spending my time with animals and handling my own in the wild. I find myself enjoying to make people laugh too... 4. Who or what, if anything, would you die for? A friend, my people, a Wind Eagle. Probably other things too, I'm a generous person. 5. What makes you angry? Stupidity, ignorance, evil. I get angry when someone tells me what to do, how to act and what to think. I'm annoyed by tall people in general, but only if they look down on me.... I'm not very consequent, no. Relationships : 1. In general, how do you treat others? I treat others like they treat me. Respect with respect, impatience with anger, kindness with gratitude and returned kindness. An eye for an eye, that is the rule which I live by. 2. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? 3. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? I have recently come to respect a number of people, but if I have to call them by name, I would say.. Kovac, my archery instructor and Sairque Catabasis, one of the Endal. They have authority and know how to make use of it, but also knows how to laugh and take it easy. I really like that, and I would like to become more like them. 4. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If not, describe an ideal lover. No I don't. If I ever bond with someone I would like that person to be open minded, have a lot of humor and a calm temperament. I'd like someone steady and confident, who can trust in my ability to take care of myself, and not hold me down. 5. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why? Not really. I've been raised to look after myself, and that I will do. I hope that the Endal will provide for me when it comes to food and protection, but I'd really like to help make sure that it happens.... Group Situations : 1. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? I argue. A lot, loudly, whenever I get provoked. I have my pride, and I won't stand aside to anyone who hasn't earned it. I do try and be polite when talking to those of a higher caste, but if they rile me up I'm likely to let my tongue run freely despite the consequences... 2. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? Not really. I like to take care of myself, and fending to others isn't my thing. If they are weak then they need to learn how to deal with some things... That doesn't say I trample anyone who's weaker than me. I mostly just ignore them. 3. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not? Not really. It's hard to keep track of everyones intentions, and groups often become bolder than a single person. I can take on one or two, but are they more I'll probably end up loosing. 4. Do you care what others think of you? For the most part no. I'd like for them to think of me as Inarta and kin, but other than that I couldn't care less. I will respond to insults, but only to protect my pride, and not to defend my ego. I've stopped getting hurt by mean comments about me... On the other hand 5. What do you think of others, in general? As a group, I dislike people. They can be okay one on one, but on the whole I prefer being alone. One on one people can be decent, even nice and pleasant, but mobs are stupid. Self Image : 1. What is your greatest strength as a person? My ability to take care of myself. I don't really need anyone else, I'm perfectly able to look after my own skin. 2. What is your greatest weakness? I have a tendency not to think before I act. Thus I can hurt people, get in trouble and dangerous situations without really intending it to be so. I can also be quite slow with asking for help, even when I really need it. 3. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? My heritage. I'd like to be a full blood Inarta, not a strange looking half-breed. If I had been, I wouldn't have to prove that I can be as good as them; I'd truly be one of them. 4. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? Introverted. My feelings show clearly on my face, but aside from my anger I rarely act on them. I hesitate to touch people, and can react quite strangely when touched by others. 5. Are you generally organized or messy? It depends on the situation. My sleeping place can be a mess, but my things are strictly organized and in good shape. I don't have that many belongings, so I take good care of the ones I have. Beliefs : 1. What God or Goddess do you find most appealing, if any? I see myself as a follower of Syna, the sun goddess. Of course I have respect for Zulrav as well; when you live in a place that is often wrecked by harsh weather it is wise to stay on the good side of the god of wind and storm. I have great respect for Caiyha too, and while not a strict followed of Priskil I sometimes throw her name in among the others when I pray... It doesn't happen all that often though. 2. Which God or Goddess do you fear, if any? I do find Vayt frightening, as the thought of debilitating frightens me. Aside from him... The gods overall are frightening, I prefer to stay out of their sight and schemes. 3. Do you have any Gnosis Marks? If so, how did you receive them? No, I do not, though I would be honored to receive one. 4. What lengths would you go to to please your deity? I don't think I will ever step out of my daily life to draw the attention of a god/dess. There is most likely a price, and while it might be a wonderful thing, I'm afraid of the consequences of such an honor... 5. Where do you draw the line at pleasing your deity? What is too much? I highly doubt that I would sacrifice anyones life, or cause pain or suffering. It isn't within my nature, so I'll pray that I'll never have to face such a decision. Life & Death : 1. What do you absolutely live for? My people and my dreams, and the wonders of nature. I am truly blessed to have been born in such a wonderful place, where I can appreciate even the smallest things in life. 2. What is the best part of life? The realization that it can end at any time, perhaps. There is no feeling of being alive as the one you get when you are close to death. Then again, I've never been dead so I can't tell if there really is a difference. 3. What is the best part of death? I'd like to think that when you die, you can be united with the ones you love. I wouldn't mind dying if it means I can meet my brother again, and rest from the hardships of this life. 4. If you could choose, how would you want to die? When I finally give up my life, I'd like to do so in the knowledge that I have accomplished something, or that someone is gaining from it. Whether it's in service of my people or a god, or after a long life filled with purpose... But hey, I'm only a kid. No need to think about those things yet, is there? 5. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? Justice, I suppose, or perhaps kindness. When I go, I'd like to leave behind fond memories, and things that will last.

[Rista]

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