Post by Ayla on Apr 17, 2013 8:45:00 GMT -5
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Name Origin:
Turkish
Name Meaning:
'Moonlight'
Gender:
Female
Nickname(s):
Ay - though she doesn't often respond well to nicknames.
Age:
An entirety of three years
Species:
Canis lupus arctos x Canis lupus pambasileus (Arctic wolf x Yukon/Alaskan wolf)
She is predominately an arctic wolf, her parents and grandparents being almost pure arctic wolves. However, a few generations prior, one of her predecessors bred with a yukon wolf (arguably one of the largest grey wolf subspecies) and the gene made a reappearance in her litter, giving her a height larger than that of other arctic wolves.
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Build:
Ayla stands slightly taller than the average female of her age with quite a lithe build made of lean but powerful muscle. She has the skill and power to hold her own in a fight, even against a male, and has been trained for a large part of her life to do just that. Speed and stamina are not her two strongest qualities but they are not totally a loss. She is an agile and capable warrior with lean, admirable muscle that still leaves her with a feminine figure rather than pure bulk.
Pelt Length:
Ayla's coat is longer than the average wolf's, though not by an incredible amount. It is also rather silky, and despite it's sleek appearance, it is actually rather dense and thick, perfect for snowy conditions.
Pelt Coloration:
Ayla's base coat is a pure, snow-white that flows uninterrupted across her whole body. Across the tips of her top coat across her neck, shoulders, back and rump is a silvery star-dust colour that is most visible in the moonlight and almost impossible to see in broad daylight. This gives her excellent snow cover.
Eye Color:
Ayla has fire-like orbs that are a raw mixture of a molten gold, burnished amber and an almost reddish ochre that swirl together in such a pattern that one is almost convinced that they are balls of fire.
Markings:
The only colour [aside from her 'stardust' covering] that interrupts the white of Ayla's pelt is a grey on her ears - it looks as though the tips have been dipped in ash, the darker colour then fading into the white.
Scars:
Multiple scars blemish her otherwise smooth skin, though they are thoroughly covered by fur.
Other Structural Items:
Her legs are longer than a normal arctic wolf's, making her look even more lithe and slender.
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Mate:
No-one has been able to tame her fiery heart.
Not to mention that the whole idea of tying oneself down seems utterly absurd to her.
Father:
Cadan :: Died at the paws of his daughter, Ayla.
Young and fit, he was a kind father, but despite his efforts Ayla's trainers managed to convince him he was a traitor.
Mother:
Lydia :: Unknown status.
Pretty and young, she was a soft and loving mother with not a cruel bone in her.
Siblings:
Logan :: Status Unknown.
Dusted with a layer of charcoal, he is a handsome young male and Ayla's closest ever friend. She won't forget him.
Keela :: Unknown status.
As soft and caring as her mother, Keela was even more calm and caring than her sister as a pup.
Friends:
Few and far between.
You have to greatly impress her to find yourself with the honor of being listed here.
Enemies:
Just about anyone who comes within an inch of her bad side, and that's not hard to do. But if we're going to get specific, the Aronnati, particularly Duccaro.
Crushes:
She would hardly stoop to fawning over someone and considering them a 'crush'.
There has only ever been one exception to this rule - Callisto - though she would never admit to it.
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Personality:
If one were to describe Ayla in one word, it would be proud. She has a fiery heart and fierce demeanor that many often mistake for outright arrogance. Though she isn’t overly dominant and leading others isn’t exactly what she ever planned to do, this fae is far from submissive, rarely [if ever] simply lying down and let another wolf tell her what to do, instead being her own boss. She is competitive and at times simply boorish in her effort to prove herself as more than just a petite and pretty she-wolf and rather a warrior in her own right. She can also lie herself in or out of anything, her tongue being quick and giving her the ability to lie as surely as if she were saying the sun rises in the east.
Because of this few wolves [aside from her brother Logan] have ever bothered to hang around her for very long and as a result her social skills are a little rusty and when dealing with other wolves her actions can seem a little odd and an action she may smile at you for one day, she might rip your ear off for doing the next. However, once growing more comfortable around others she can become much more laid back, though her sharp tongue and excessive sarcasm never make a complete departure. She may even go to the point of making ‘friends’, if thoroughly convinced that you're not a threat, though she is careful not to get close to others. Even though she is intelligent, she doesn't always think things through when it comes to those she cares about [though she would never admit caring for them] because she is very protective of them.
Living on the edge also comes naturally to her, having had quite a few near-death experiences whether it be from an attempt to entertain herself or trying to protect another. She’s not afraid of putting her life on the line to help someone she cares for in need but is strongly against a wolf doing the same for her as she believes she can take care of herself.
Almost no one ever actually knows what she's feeling or what she's thinking for she will rarely let anyone know what's truly on her mind. In fact, when others think about it, they know very little about her or her past and when questioned she often changes the subject without them noticing or just walks away. She refuses to get close to anyone and will often shy away from those trying to comfort her, snapping at any who dare feel sympathetic or generally too friendly towards her, being so intent on remaining independent.
In short, Ayla is a puzzle of a wolf who is proud, independant, fiery and sarcastic but with a deep-rooted sense of loyalty and protection there for those few that earn her trust.
History:
For Ayla, her history is quite a touchy subject and thus, few ever find out. All that most ever know is that it is shadowed and blood-stained, not a cheery topic, and that aspects of it have driven her to become fierce and warrior like, also feeling as though she has to prove herself.
For those of you interested in her history, a brief outline is as follows:
She was born to two young and very much in love wolves, Cadan and Lydia, and her first few months were in a happy atmosphere with two loving siblings, Logan and Keela. When she was but four months old she was forcefully taken from this happy environment by an order well-known for their brutality and feirceness. Her innocence was quickly lost as she was trained harder than most adult wolves ever are, forced to run until her paws bled, and then run some more. She was thrown into arenas with other pups twice her size and expected to win, trained hard and fast to be a warrior by the time she was twelve months old. Manipulated by the order to believe her pack had turned against her, she returned and killed her father to prove her loyalty to them and from there she became a true member of the elite group of six they had narrowed it down to. She was given the impression that she was powerful, trained to be heartless and without emotion, attacking on command and doing whatever she could to obey her commands.
The pride they instilled in her won out though and she rebelled. Overwhelmed by the others she was disgraced and tossed out from the order, though she continued to live in the ways she had been trained for it was all she knew. One male wolf managed to thaw at least a little of her rock hard facade, but unfortunate events led to their separation and she was even more adamant in her belief that she should never get close to another.
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Strengths:
Her experience -- Ayla has had a lot of experience fighting and living life in the ruff so almost nothing takes her by surprise and she can think clearly in most difficult situations.
Her detachment from emotions -- some wouldn't consider this a strength but it is in her eyes for it means she can leave everything behind in the blink of an eye and not get too caught up in the deaths of others. She also thinks it means that she'll never get her feelings hurt as she won't let herself get too close to someone, but whether or not she is successful in this is another thing entirely.
Her ability to take care of herself -- Ayla has no need to depend on anybody [as far as she's concerned] which means that she is fully capable of getting most jobs done herself which leads to her asking very little of others and almost no complaining.
Weaknesses:
Lack of care for her own life -- though Ayla doesn't necessarily go out of her way to put herself in danger, she isn't always careful with her own life and sometimes [whether it is to benefit/save others or entertain herself] she can come close to loosing her life.
Her pride -- many mistake it for arrogance and decide they dislike her before they get to know her. This also leads to her having a sharp and quick tongue, often saying things without thinking and provoking other wolves.
Her secrecy -- in some sense it is a weakness as she is unwilling to share her thoughts and feelings with others so she doesn't get too close to them, which some consider unhealthy.
Her independence -- after travelling on her own for so many years Ayla has grown used to a solitary life which means that she is often reluctant to befriend others or accept their help, even when she is in dire need of it.
Talents:
- Her ability to lie without fault.
- Ayla is a skilled warrior and very nifty in a fight.
- She also has the knack of appearing intimidating, even to wolves that may be larger than her, because she is so proud and fiery.
Habits:
- Her biggest habit is licking and cleaning her paws. Though she won't admit this to anyone, not even herself, it is an attempt to wash away the blood than has stained her paws a thousand times over, marks that only she can see that never seem to go away.
- Flicking her ears back when confused or annoyed.
- Saying something sarcastic when uncomfortable [though she uses sarcasm on many other occasions too].
- Shaking out her pelt when standing up [she got used to doing it when she lived in the north because of the snow and the habit never left].
Likes:
- Testing her limits/proving herself
- Hunting
- Challenges
- Wolves that remind her of her brother
Dislikes:
- Nosy wolves
- Arrogant and flirty males (and females for that matter)
- Pups (she is not familiar with them)
- Wolves that remind her of her brother
Loves:
- Snow
- Running
Fears:
- Looking weak
- Losing her independence
- Strong emotions
- Large, fast-moving bodies of water [though she makes a show that she doesn't]
------ Character Stats ------ Intelligence: 2 Speed: 2 Strength: 6 Total: 10 -------- Talents List -------- {Warrior}, {Speaker} |
Themesong:
This song and the character it is of (Cara from Legend of the Seeker) fit her perfectly.
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This song also sets up her past (strongly influenced by this character's) and provides some insight into her character
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Voice:
Tabrett Bethel when she plays Cara from the 'Legend of the Seeker' series.
[The blonde one, best dialogue towards the end of the vid]
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Welcome to the guild/pack!(Though i am rather new myself) Ayla and Dessi look rather similar to each other, I'm sure that they'll get along well in RP.