Cadoc Silverstorm (WIP)

[Cadoc Silverstorm]

Cadoc Silverstorm Appearance Race: Drykas. Gender: Male. Age: 20 years. Birthday: 53, winter, 493 AV. Birthplace: Endrykas, Diamond Clan. (Inside the rim of Stardown.) Gnosis: Stormwarden mark 1 Appearance; Height: 5'11” Weight: 170 lbs. Skin: Naturally fair, but tanned with many years under the sun. Scent: He usually smells of earth and horse, like any Horseclansman, and even when cleaned up well there would always be a lingering, grassy aroma to him. Head & Face: Cadoc's first and foremost feature is quite the warm smile. His lips turn just the right way for the look to appear warm and friendly, even when it is more of a grimace. His jaw is square with a somewhat sharp chin, ending in the shallowest of clefs. His nose is narrow, but somewhat hooked, giving him an avian kind of look besides his olive green eyes. His brow is another prominent feature upon his face, thick and easily furrowed with thick eyebrows. His hair is dark brown and long, usually kept in a tight ponytail with but two strands of hair often falling over his face and into his eyes. Body: Cadoc has a lean and muscular build, with broad shoulders and chest. His proportions are rather even, though his legs are a bit long. He is a hairy guy, with dark hair on his arms, legs and especially curly on his chest, though his chest is usually shaved to allow his windmarks to be well seen. He has large hands and feet, both of which have quite a tendency to reach just far enough to give a certain clumsiness. He does, however, have a confident, long stride that, with a bit more of a flourish to his steps, could be almost considered a strut. Tattoos, gnosis', and scars: First thing's first, Cadoc's windmark is located upon his torso. The tattoo is an intricate knot of thick lines, with both sharp turns and gentle swirls, it goes from shoulder to shoulder across his chest and then down until one sharp point nearly touches his naval. Just above this is a tattoo of a hurricane, meant to symbolize his preferred God, Zulrav. Upon his right calf is the print of a wolf, as he had always believed that the dogs his family bred were very much like wolves. However, upon his left calf, a scar runs down the side, a reminder of the day he lost his first Strider and his namesake. Finally, upon his back resides the blue hurricane Gnosis of Zulrav, occasionally swirling. Character Concept Cadoc is both wise and immature in ways that don't suit his age. Being so young when he needed to take care of his family made him mature quickly, but left him with a childish side that just wants to be let loose. Half the time, all he wants to do his set course for freedom and ride forever, the other half is spent worrying about his sister, Sky. Sky is such a big part of him, he absolutely fears losing her. As the last of his living family, she is all that he feels he has, and there is a part of him that doubts that he could go on living if something happened to her. He feels it is his duty to protect her, and, after their parents' death, any time she has ever been hurt has led to him feeling like it was his fault. She is quite possibly the only person he would do anything for. Cadoc enjoys the wind. His favorite time to ride is during windstorms and while the wind is picking up before a big storm. Zulrav is a big part of his life, and he feels as though the God had always been there for him since he was very young. Wind and rain were a part of life, and he had never once hated a storm. Perhaps lightning was a bit dangerous, but it wasn't like he had ever been struck by any. His prayers almost always go to Zulrav, usually asking for good, balanced weather, despite his personal wishes for heavy storms. Cadoc is a kind and loyal man, though he can be a bit blunt. When asked a question he will always answer it with complete honesty. He may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, per se, but he is capable of keeping a cool head when he needs to. Unless he gets angry. Anger is an emotion that he has a hard time controlling, and one that he tries hard to avoid. Only someone close to him can calm him down quickly, otherwise he may need plenty of time to cool down again. Even then, he may be very rough to anyone who has angered him in the past, his way of making sure they keep away from him. Cadoc is not the most intuitive, though her certainly tries to be. He hates not knowing what others are feeling, and may feel immediate guilt whenever he realizes that he has offended someone. Though it is true that he is blunt, he wishes very much that he would think before he speaks, sometimes. He enjoys social interaction, especially under the influences of a couple of strong drinks. On that note, he loves talking, dancing, and drinking with women. He is not a very good flirt, but he thinks he's got a good enough smile and listen technique going on. Unfortunately, he has not had any kind of steady relationships, which has not been the best motivator for him, for sure. Likes: -Animals. -Celebration. -His Clan. -Dancing. -Food. -Hunting. -Listening. -Music. -Riding. -His sister. -Stories. -Storms. -Strong drinks. -Webbing. -The wind. Dislikes: -Boredom. -Death. -Hunger. -Ice. -Illness. -Loneliness. -Mourning. -Pain. -Silence. -Shirts. -Stale air. Fears: -Glassbeaks. -Losing his sister. Religion: Cadoc’s first and foremost God since he was a young child was Zulrav, though the other Gods would often receive acknowledgement when due. He enjoys offering gifts to the gods, especially within his own handmade baskets. Character History Cadoc's birth name was Curius, which was derived from the word “Curious”, given to him because of the way he seemed to observe everything from the moment he opened his eyes. It was a fitting name, because, as a young boy, he liked to observe many things. One of his favorite things to observe were the braids and weaves of his mother’s hair. Baskets and weaved packs were next. It was early on that he found a calming and quiet craft in weaving, both women's hair, like his sister's and mother's, and baskets. He enjoyed helping the foragers by making baskets to carry berries and herbs in. It was one of those things that his mother, Lia, would have him do when he grew to excited, be it in a good or bad way, and it just became habitual that, when he needed to calm down and/or think, he would weave. His parents bred and cared for hunting dogs. It was one of the few things that Cadoc had never had enough interest in for much to stick. He enjoyed learning about webbing and djed, more, and how to ride and hunt were interesting, too. Besides, as soon as his sister was able to understand, she was most interested in taking care of animals. When the boy was six, a colt named Cadoc found him. The young boys played and played, it was easy for Curius' father, Solis, to take notice of the forming bond. Soon enough, Curius had his windmarks and the colt grew into a Stallion, sixteen hands high and over three-hundred pounds of proud Buckskin. The boy was just able to reach up high enough to mount him by that time. His and Cadoc's favorite time to ride was just before storms as the wind kicked up. Going sixty miles an hour into the wind was thrilling, but going sixty miles with the wind was even better. They flew through the grass like birds, the wind speeding them up. Curius always prayed to Zulrav for heavy winds before storms, so long as they weren't harmful to the clans, of course. Sometimes, he had been absolutely sure that Zulrav was pushing them along with the wind, and it was great fun. He'd take notice of how much wind was at his back, but how little the grass around he and Cadoc would move. In return, Curius would always make and offer the God things, especially during the beginning of spring. It was these wishes that got him into trouble. A storm was rising, so, naturally, he and Cadoc were on the move. He was twelve when he and Cadoc ran out into a storm yet again in the middle of winter. The winds had kicked up, it was his favorite pass time once everything was set down for the storms. He could still just see the camp when the wind stopped. Even Cadoc's hooves did not drown out the sound of his parents calling. Lightning flashed, revealing the glistening glassbeaks. His parents had seen that tracks of the infamous birds and come to get him back to the clan. The only thing that Curius could remember from that fight was, somehow, his sister finding them. Only eight and without a Strider, his father ordered the boy to get his sister to safety. To take care of her. The winds were on his side on the way back, but no prayer could save his parents. Curius understood the ways of the Sea of Grass, but he couldn't get over the guilt. He set his mind and prayers to keeping his sister safe. He did not ride into storms for nearly a year, though he still prayed and offered things to Zulrav. He still felt as though he ought to thank the god for the years of fun in the wind, but now he had to care for his younger sister. On his thirteenth birthday, a storm was brewing. Upon Cadoc, Curius felt the winds like he hadn't in nearly a year. He shut his eyes and just let it absorb him, and the wind spoke to him. 'Fly.' it said. 'Fly again, like you have not for so long.' And the wind gently swirled around him, becoming a heavy cloud. 'The wind will always carry you.' As the wind whispered to him, a new sensation filled him. It was as though he had opened his mind to the world. He could feel the wind like he never had before, even understanding the mood of the wind and storm. It was an incredible feeling, but, even better, he knew that Zulrav was there, even as the god moved away. With the wind at his back, Curius and Cadoc ran again. They ran the stress away, then returned again to safety, proud and thankful for the God's mark upon his back. The loss of Cadoc at fourteen was quite hard on him, and he changed his name to honor his first Strider. He and Cadoc, along with a small hunting group, had been attacked by Glassbeaks near the end of fall. The attack only increased his hatred toward the birds, and though they managed to kill one of them, they took out Cadoc and his friend and their Strider. It was a harsh blow, and one he mourned for nearly a year, but it led him to a young foal named Eve. The caring, young filly eased some of the sorrow, both then and when his grandfather passed away not long after he turned seventeen. For the remaining years, Cadoc continued his runs with Eve, who seemed to also take pleasure in the pre-storm wind, and was sometimes joined by his sister and her strider. He prayed and offered things to Zulrav, thanking him for the winds and mark. He treasured being a Stormwarden as much as his sister and strider. Language Fluent Language: Pavi. Basic Language: Common. Possessions 1 set of simple clothing -Simple white shirt. -Simple white pants. -Simple undergarments. -Simple silver colored coat. -Simple silver colored boots. 1 waterskin. 1 Backpack which contains: -Balanced rations, 1 week. -Brush, bone. -Comb, bone. -Eating knife. -Flint & steel. -Razor. -Soap. 100 gold mizas. Heirloom: Hunting Dog. (Solis)

[Cadoc Silverstorm]

Skills, lores, etc.. Skills Skill EXP Total Proficiency Crafting; Weaving 5# SP 5# Novice Foraging 5# SP 5# Novice Herbalism 5# SP 5# Novice Hunting 7# SP 7# Novice Riding 10# RB 10# Novice Survival; Grassland/plains 5# SP 5# Novice Weapon; Bow and Arrow 7# SP 7# Novice Weapon; Sword 6# SP 6# Novice Webbing 10# SP 10# Novice Lores Geography: Sea of Grass. Importance of the Strider. Housing Location: Diamond Clan, Silverstorm Pavillion. House: 1 large tent (4 person) 1 large tarp 100 ft of rope 1 lantern 2 torches 1 bedroll 1 blanket 1 set of fishing tackle & hooks 1 bonded Strider (Eve) 1 Yvas 1 large set of Yvas bags Ledger Purchase Cost Total Starting +100 GM 100 GM Thread List None yet.

[Cadoc Silverstorm]

NPCs and Pets Sky Silverstorm. Relation: Cadoc's Sister. Race: Drykas. Gender: Female. Age: 16 years. Birthday: 16th Summer, 497 AV. Birthplace: Endrykas, Diamond Clan. Appearance; Height: 5'5” Weight: 129 lbs. Skin: Sun kissed. Scent: She smells very much like berries, dogs and horses. Head & Face: Sky has a friendly smile, much like her brother's. Her jawline is more like their mother's, though; narrow with a sharp chin. A thin nose below olive-green, round eyes. Brown bangs come down just above her eyebrows, and her hairstyle is usually ever changing. Body: Slender and aloof, if she were to put more effort into it, she might be a fantastic hunter all on her own. She has a very graceful way of going about things, though always teetering towards caution. She has mostly smooth skin, exception being her callused hands. Tattoos, gnosis', and scars: Sky's Windmark can be found going around her waist. Unlike her brother's, her windmark is made up of delicate lines in intricate swirling patterns, from her naval down about three inches and going all the way around her waist. On her right arm is an intricate and beautiful picture of a black dog leaping down, as though falling from her shoulder and about to land upon the back of her hand. On her upper left leg are colorful summer flowers. She has no gnosis, and a few scars that are not quite notable. Personality: -Intuitive. -Gentle. -Trusting. -Friendly. -Stubborn. -Depressed. Languages; Fluent: Pazi. Poor: Common. Skills: Skill EXP Total Proficiency Breeding; Dogs 10# SP 10# Novice Riding 10# RB 10# Novice Survival; Grassland/plains 5# SP 5# Novice Training; Dogs 10# SP 10# Novice Weapon; Bow and Arrow 5# SP 5# Novice Lores: Caring for puppies. Geography; the Sea of Grass. Housing; Location: Silverstorm Pavillion. House: Shares Cadoc's tent and many of his possessions. Possessions: 1 set of clothing -Simple Silver shirt. -Simple white pants. -Simple undergarments. -Simple white cloak. -Simple silver boots. 1 Bedroll. 1 Blanket. 1 set of fishing tackle & hooks. 1 Bonded Strider (Leaf) 1 Yvas. 1 set of large Yvas bags. 100gm. Heirloom: Two Luvanor Grassland Hunters. (Midnight and Kuku) Eve Relation: Cadoc's Strider. Race: Palomino Cyphrus Strider. Gender: Female. Age: 6 years. Birthday: 3rd Spring, 508 AV. Appearance: Golden, Palomino coat adorns the 15 hand high mare, while a black and white main hangs long to the left side of her neck. A long dorsal stripe runs down her back, only ending as the black and white of her tail begins. The golden pigment of her long, graceful legs are mixed with midnight black stripes that often appear upon Striders. Personality:Gentle but stern, and quite capable of making sure everyone is aware when she is upset. She listens closely to everything her partner says, and seems to truly understand him more than even he seems to. She may very well be a reincarnation of his mother, as she will certainly be pushy or kind whenever he needs it, and she occasionally has a comedic side. Leaf Relation: Sky's Strider. Race: Claybank Cyphrus Strider. Gender: Male. Age: 7 years. Birthday: 89th Summer, 508 AV. Appearance: Leaf is a bit stocky for your average strider, at 14 hands high and a bit heavier set. His coat is a pale, dusty tan with a black stripe running down from his matching mane. His legs look as though they, too, were dipped in charcoal. Personality: Leaf is an observant and docile companion, often going along with whatever goes on. He pays more attention to coming danger than even their hunting dogs, and usually will choose to get everyone out of there when necessary. Solis Relation: Cadoc's Hunting Dog, the oldest pup out of Sky's first litter and a gift. Race: Luvanor Grassland Hunter. Gender: Male. Age: 3 years. Birthday: 24th Spring, 511 AV. Appearance: Solis has a pelt of dark fawn and subtle brindle, the same color that tips his long, sharp ears. His size is just on the brink of medium, nearly on the edge of large, his form that of a kind of athlete. His long legs carry him gracefully as he holds his tail curled above his back, all the while his round, dark brown eyes scan the land around him. Personality: Solis is a loyal companion, nearly a perfect mix of his parents' personalities. He listens to Sky and Cadoc quite obediently, though he will hesitate if ordered by anyone else. He spends his days running and playing, but when it is time to hunt, he takes charge or follows, depending on the dogs around him. He is a proud dog with an observant eye, and he is not afraid to snap at anyone he doesn't like. Midnight Relation: Sky's breeding and hunting dog. Race: Luvanor Grassland Hunter. Gender: Female. Age: 6 years Birthday: 64th Spring, 511 AV. Appearance: Medium sized, Midnight is a black Luvanor with a very faint brown brindle. She had long legs for graceful and fast running, and a tail that curls just over her back. Her pointed ears have slight, off-breed hint of brown on the tips. Her eyes are round and a rich dark brown color. Personality: Serious and proud, Midnight is a dominant dog and always at the head of the pack. She is solely obedient to the Silverstorms and the Silverstorms only, a turn out that Sky is quite proud of. She has extreme focus on the hunt, but any other time she can be found playing quite contently with Kuku, though she has also been seen scolding the larger male, as well. Kuku Relation: Sky's breeding and hunting dog. Race: Luvanor Grassland Hunter. Gender: Male. Age: 5 years Birthday: 88th Spring, 511 AV. Appearance: Kuku is somewhere between medium and large, certainly bigger than his current mate, Midnight. His pelt is a fine fawn with a very prominent black brindle. He can blend in fairly well day or night with such coloration, if only he was not quite as hyper as he usually was, with energy that could be seen through his dark brown eyes. He has long running legs and a tell that is sort of curled when he is in the right mood. Personality: Hyper and easily excited, Kuku is almost always on the move. He is usually very submissive, but often back to what he had just been told not to do just a couple chimes later. The only time he ever seems to have any focus is when hunting, and that is only a recent development, though Sky is certainly thankful for it. He tends to listen to Sky the most, though he will obey most orders from just about anyone.