Post by L.A.C.R.I.M.O.S.A on Dec 2, 2006 16:24:42 GMT -5
Name: Ithilwen Nim'draug (translation: White Wolf of the Moon)
Age: 500 (she seems to be in her late teens, early twenties)
Date of Birth: October 5, year unknown
Homelands: Celebarda (trans.: Realm of Silver, named after the ruling family)
Race: Avariel (elf)
Class: Shape-shifter
Final: Her special attack is called "Elven Fury" in which her katana will glow a pale blue and increase her speed and strength tenfold.
Weapon information: 2 sais (sharp, 3-pronged forks, as featured in the movie, "Elektra") which are strapped on to either side of her hips by a belt, and a long, silver-bladed katana which she calls "Nim'Gerth" (translation: "White Death") with a phrase written across its white hilt in the elvish language that reads: "And then the cold, merciless veil of Death descended upon them on wings of silver- silently, without trace of remorse." As you may have guessed, this weapon was personally made for its wielder...
Ithilwen is exceptionally gifted with weaponry skills, and she has a sharp, clever mind to match- a dangerous combo. When paired with her weapons, she is nearly unstoppable and can prove to be quite a formidable foe, but although she prefers her own weapons, she can work with almost anything. It is also known that this unique avariel is quite known for her deadly shot with a bow and arrow. Despite her wide range in weaponry, her quick-witted mind and ethereal beauty are by far her most valuable...and dangerous.
Avariel Information
Just like their earth-bound cousin the elf, avariels are extremely strong and swift. Even the weakest of them is about ten times stronger than the strongest human male, and they can easily outrun the quickest racehorse. As for flying, it has been said that avariels could keep stride with even dragons, as their wing muscles are very well-developed and muscular. This may also be due to the fact that, although their height may deceive it, avariels are light-weighted. Just like a bird's, the bones in an avariel's body are hollow and filled with tiny holes for an easier time during flight.
Armour Information: None
Accessory Information: A necklace with a winged wolf as a family heirloom, gloves to protect her hands, circlet for keeping hair out of face. ( And of course, she has her katana and 2 sais...)
Family members at Twilight Moon: Cecil (half-cousin)
Pets:
Valorion: a silver falcon and Ithilwen's flying companion. He's actually a bit larger and more intelligent than the rest of his kind, as he had been raised by avariels and obtained a longer life-span than his kindred. Ithilwen found him one evening on a walk, as the poor, defenseless chick had an injured wing and was found at the foot of a large, oak tree. Being the animal lover she is, the young princess couldn't think of abandoning it, so she nurtured and raised the young bird into the stealthy, keen-sensed bird of prey he is today.
Thalion: The Great, White Wolf of Celebarda. Ithilwen and Thalion had known each other for an extremely long time, for they both grew up together. This means that he, like Valorion, has an unnaturally long life for his kind. Ithilwen and Thalion's companionship began when Ithilwen was cornered by a group of mischievous bandits as a young child, and a large, adolescent, and mysterious wolf leaped out from the depth of the forest and defended her viciously, thus his name Thalion- which can be translated as "Hero". Thalion was the cub of the alpha male and female of his pack, but a group of hunters who relentlessly pursued the pack because of its constant slaughtering of village livestock, claimed the lives of the whole wolf clan with the exception of the young wolf prince who had escaped with the help of his courageous mother, who had eventually been cornered in a cave and killed. Thalion survived the hardships of life and lived on his own in the heart of the forest, and when he saw the young avariel cornered by a few thugs, he couldn’t stand seeing yet another innocent life claimed by the wickedness of the world, so he put his own life on the line to protect her. They have been together ever since.
Likes: Animals, practicing with her weapons, being sarcastic, reading ancient writings, drawing/painting (she's quite artistic), going on walks with her animal companions, taking a nice swim in the Mirima River, baked apples drizzled with cinnamon and honey (sounds good, no? =P), afternoon-napping under the shade of tree, flying above the clouds with Valorion, puzzles/riddles or any other kind of trivia, shape-shifting, exotic music, singing, nature, writing poetry, and playing the flute and harp
Dislikes: Meat, annoying/ignorant people, evil, people who don't appreciate nature and animals, being bothered with the troublesome vexations of the responsibilities of being a princess, and stress
Physical Description: Ithilwen is a very tall, slender woman of about 6'3", for avariel women are much taller than the average human woman. She has long, silver-white hair that extends to the back of her knees (remember, she's 500 years old. She's had plenty of time to grow her hair out) and large, icy blue eyes whose pupils will turn to two, narrow slits when angered. These attributes- as well as pale, frost-white skin and great, white wings- are the trademark qualities of the Royal Family and are found nowhere else other than the royal bloodline, which traces its roots back to the rulers of ancient times. However, the subjects of the ruling family also have wings, but they are not nearly as large or long as the Royal Family's, nor are they similar in color. Brown, grey, and black are among the most common colors of the people of Celebarda, yet a handful of individuals have a solid wing color with a different color at the tips.
As for her trademark ensemble, Ithilwen's clothes and equipment include the following: a white, sleeveless turtle-neck shirt that buttons up slightly on the left side (her left side) of the front, a pair of tan pants with crisscrossing lacing that run up and down the length of the outer thigh. The pants stop just before her knees, as they tuck into her boots. She wears a pair of tough, black, velvety gloves, especially crafted to withstand the sharp talons of a falcon, and covering her feet are a pair of knee-length, black, cloth-skin boots that were personally made to last through all sorts of inconvenient weather and other environmental obstacles. They are extremely durable and light which enables Ithilwen to maneuver more quickly in battle. Around her waist sits a large, black belt complete with holsters on each of her hips that harbor her sais, and a thick, dark strap slung across her torso holds Nim'Gerth in its place on her back in between her shoulder blades. It also might be important to point out that she is able to retract her wings, which means that her wings will shrink back into her skin, leaving in its place a tattoo of two, silver-white wings- identical to her own- that begin at the back of her shoulders and trail down to her lower back.
Of course no elf (including avariels for that matter) is ever complete without the recognizable, slender, elongated, pointed ears, in which Ithilwen wears two small-looped earrings in the tip of her right one. And just like the stereotypical ears, all elves are praised for their extremely acute sense of vision, and Ithilwen is no exception. She is able to see up to about 75 times better than the average human, and this is very useful during flight, as she can fly up to great heights and be able to see her enemy from a distance and fight at long ranges. Finally, a silver winged-wolf with sapphire-blue eyes attached to a long chain dangles from her neck- her family symbol.
Background: Born a wealthy, high-class avariel princess to King Aranion and Queen Tariel of Celebarda, Ithilwen has a lot to live up to...and she doesn't like it one bit. Between being told what to wear, where to be, how to eat, and how to act, Ithilwen was pressured into being the perfect daughter, for she is an only child and the only heir to the Celebardan throne. All she had ever wanted was to be free- unbound by the shackles of responsibility and politics, to run wild as the beasts of the land to escape her inevitable fate. Ithilwen is known by many different aliases, some including "Ohtar'Aranel (Warrior Princess)" or "Ithilwen of the Moon" (for her love of the wonders of the night), but she is most commonly known as "Rana'Aranel" (rogue princess)
As she grew older, Ithilwen became more and more secluded from society- including her own family. She often snuck out in the middle of the night to watch over the city in the comfort of darkness, and she is looked down upon by the Royal Family because of this. Faelwen, Ithilwen's lady-in-waiting and friend, waits for the day for her princess to one day slip up badly enough so that she may rise to take the throne (although she will never admit it), but being the coward she is and knowing that Ithilwen was more than a match for her, she can only wait patiently. Ithilwen has been known to be slightly sarcastic and cold towards others, as she is quite misunderstood, but once you get past her barriers, she will be the most trusted, loyal, and caring friend you could ever have.
At the young age of 107, Ithilwen was deemed old enough to finally train under "him"- the Sage of Time. The Sage was a tall, fair-skinned man with black hair and jet black wings, who went by the name of "Ortherion", meaning "conqueror". Ortherion bore a long scar over his right eye that trails halfway down his face from an ancient battle fought long ago that cost him the vision in that particular eye, but what remains unknown to all is the person who gave him that scar. At 9,585 years of age, Ortherion is, to this very day, renowned as the oldest living avariel in the land of Celebarda, and this is mainly due to his ability of being able to manipulate time itself. Stern, reposed, wise, and powerful, Ortherion had never before taught someone the ways of time manipulation, but because he had long been a close friend of the Royal Family, he allowed one and only one student to train under him: Ithilwen Nim'draug, the princess herself.
Day after day she worked relentlessly with him for hours on end, and her knowledge and power grew swiftly over the years. She had learned everything from being able to stop time in its tracks for short periods to even deceiving time itself, hiding in a realm of "nothingness" as time passed by for all who were still victimized by it. However, her age restricted her abilities, as controlling time is a strength-consuming ability. At the tender age of only 107 years, Ithilwen's capability was restrained by her physical capacity. However, as she grew older, the avariel found the technique easier to perform, but even though she is currently 500 years old, her power is still underdeveloped. Because of this and due to the fact that the ability consumes so much energy of the person who wields it, Ithilwen very rarely uses it, resorting to her prowess in both hand-to-hand combat and her skill with the blade.
Picture: See Fanart...
Age: 500 (she seems to be in her late teens, early twenties)
Date of Birth: October 5, year unknown
Homelands: Celebarda (trans.: Realm of Silver, named after the ruling family)
Race: Avariel (elf)
Class: Shape-shifter
Final: Her special attack is called "Elven Fury" in which her katana will glow a pale blue and increase her speed and strength tenfold.
~*~
Weapon information: 2 sais (sharp, 3-pronged forks, as featured in the movie, "Elektra") which are strapped on to either side of her hips by a belt, and a long, silver-bladed katana which she calls "Nim'Gerth" (translation: "White Death") with a phrase written across its white hilt in the elvish language that reads: "And then the cold, merciless veil of Death descended upon them on wings of silver- silently, without trace of remorse." As you may have guessed, this weapon was personally made for its wielder...
Ithilwen is exceptionally gifted with weaponry skills, and she has a sharp, clever mind to match- a dangerous combo. When paired with her weapons, she is nearly unstoppable and can prove to be quite a formidable foe, but although she prefers her own weapons, she can work with almost anything. It is also known that this unique avariel is quite known for her deadly shot with a bow and arrow. Despite her wide range in weaponry, her quick-witted mind and ethereal beauty are by far her most valuable...and dangerous.
Avariel Information
Just like their earth-bound cousin the elf, avariels are extremely strong and swift. Even the weakest of them is about ten times stronger than the strongest human male, and they can easily outrun the quickest racehorse. As for flying, it has been said that avariels could keep stride with even dragons, as their wing muscles are very well-developed and muscular. This may also be due to the fact that, although their height may deceive it, avariels are light-weighted. Just like a bird's, the bones in an avariel's body are hollow and filled with tiny holes for an easier time during flight.
~*~
Armour Information: None
~*~
Accessory Information: A necklace with a winged wolf as a family heirloom, gloves to protect her hands, circlet for keeping hair out of face. ( And of course, she has her katana and 2 sais...)
~*~
Family members at Twilight Moon: Cecil (half-cousin)
~*~
Pets:
Valorion: a silver falcon and Ithilwen's flying companion. He's actually a bit larger and more intelligent than the rest of his kind, as he had been raised by avariels and obtained a longer life-span than his kindred. Ithilwen found him one evening on a walk, as the poor, defenseless chick had an injured wing and was found at the foot of a large, oak tree. Being the animal lover she is, the young princess couldn't think of abandoning it, so she nurtured and raised the young bird into the stealthy, keen-sensed bird of prey he is today.
Thalion: The Great, White Wolf of Celebarda. Ithilwen and Thalion had known each other for an extremely long time, for they both grew up together. This means that he, like Valorion, has an unnaturally long life for his kind. Ithilwen and Thalion's companionship began when Ithilwen was cornered by a group of mischievous bandits as a young child, and a large, adolescent, and mysterious wolf leaped out from the depth of the forest and defended her viciously, thus his name Thalion- which can be translated as "Hero". Thalion was the cub of the alpha male and female of his pack, but a group of hunters who relentlessly pursued the pack because of its constant slaughtering of village livestock, claimed the lives of the whole wolf clan with the exception of the young wolf prince who had escaped with the help of his courageous mother, who had eventually been cornered in a cave and killed. Thalion survived the hardships of life and lived on his own in the heart of the forest, and when he saw the young avariel cornered by a few thugs, he couldn’t stand seeing yet another innocent life claimed by the wickedness of the world, so he put his own life on the line to protect her. They have been together ever since.
~*~
Likes: Animals, practicing with her weapons, being sarcastic, reading ancient writings, drawing/painting (she's quite artistic), going on walks with her animal companions, taking a nice swim in the Mirima River, baked apples drizzled with cinnamon and honey (sounds good, no? =P), afternoon-napping under the shade of tree, flying above the clouds with Valorion, puzzles/riddles or any other kind of trivia, shape-shifting, exotic music, singing, nature, writing poetry, and playing the flute and harp
~*~
Dislikes: Meat, annoying/ignorant people, evil, people who don't appreciate nature and animals, being bothered with the troublesome vexations of the responsibilities of being a princess, and stress
~*~
Physical Description: Ithilwen is a very tall, slender woman of about 6'3", for avariel women are much taller than the average human woman. She has long, silver-white hair that extends to the back of her knees (remember, she's 500 years old. She's had plenty of time to grow her hair out) and large, icy blue eyes whose pupils will turn to two, narrow slits when angered. These attributes- as well as pale, frost-white skin and great, white wings- are the trademark qualities of the Royal Family and are found nowhere else other than the royal bloodline, which traces its roots back to the rulers of ancient times. However, the subjects of the ruling family also have wings, but they are not nearly as large or long as the Royal Family's, nor are they similar in color. Brown, grey, and black are among the most common colors of the people of Celebarda, yet a handful of individuals have a solid wing color with a different color at the tips.
As for her trademark ensemble, Ithilwen's clothes and equipment include the following: a white, sleeveless turtle-neck shirt that buttons up slightly on the left side (her left side) of the front, a pair of tan pants with crisscrossing lacing that run up and down the length of the outer thigh. The pants stop just before her knees, as they tuck into her boots. She wears a pair of tough, black, velvety gloves, especially crafted to withstand the sharp talons of a falcon, and covering her feet are a pair of knee-length, black, cloth-skin boots that were personally made to last through all sorts of inconvenient weather and other environmental obstacles. They are extremely durable and light which enables Ithilwen to maneuver more quickly in battle. Around her waist sits a large, black belt complete with holsters on each of her hips that harbor her sais, and a thick, dark strap slung across her torso holds Nim'Gerth in its place on her back in between her shoulder blades. It also might be important to point out that she is able to retract her wings, which means that her wings will shrink back into her skin, leaving in its place a tattoo of two, silver-white wings- identical to her own- that begin at the back of her shoulders and trail down to her lower back.
Of course no elf (including avariels for that matter) is ever complete without the recognizable, slender, elongated, pointed ears, in which Ithilwen wears two small-looped earrings in the tip of her right one. And just like the stereotypical ears, all elves are praised for their extremely acute sense of vision, and Ithilwen is no exception. She is able to see up to about 75 times better than the average human, and this is very useful during flight, as she can fly up to great heights and be able to see her enemy from a distance and fight at long ranges. Finally, a silver winged-wolf with sapphire-blue eyes attached to a long chain dangles from her neck- her family symbol.
~*~
Background: Born a wealthy, high-class avariel princess to King Aranion and Queen Tariel of Celebarda, Ithilwen has a lot to live up to...and she doesn't like it one bit. Between being told what to wear, where to be, how to eat, and how to act, Ithilwen was pressured into being the perfect daughter, for she is an only child and the only heir to the Celebardan throne. All she had ever wanted was to be free- unbound by the shackles of responsibility and politics, to run wild as the beasts of the land to escape her inevitable fate. Ithilwen is known by many different aliases, some including "Ohtar'Aranel (Warrior Princess)" or "Ithilwen of the Moon" (for her love of the wonders of the night), but she is most commonly known as "Rana'Aranel" (rogue princess)
As she grew older, Ithilwen became more and more secluded from society- including her own family. She often snuck out in the middle of the night to watch over the city in the comfort of darkness, and she is looked down upon by the Royal Family because of this. Faelwen, Ithilwen's lady-in-waiting and friend, waits for the day for her princess to one day slip up badly enough so that she may rise to take the throne (although she will never admit it), but being the coward she is and knowing that Ithilwen was more than a match for her, she can only wait patiently. Ithilwen has been known to be slightly sarcastic and cold towards others, as she is quite misunderstood, but once you get past her barriers, she will be the most trusted, loyal, and caring friend you could ever have.
At the young age of 107, Ithilwen was deemed old enough to finally train under "him"- the Sage of Time. The Sage was a tall, fair-skinned man with black hair and jet black wings, who went by the name of "Ortherion", meaning "conqueror". Ortherion bore a long scar over his right eye that trails halfway down his face from an ancient battle fought long ago that cost him the vision in that particular eye, but what remains unknown to all is the person who gave him that scar. At 9,585 years of age, Ortherion is, to this very day, renowned as the oldest living avariel in the land of Celebarda, and this is mainly due to his ability of being able to manipulate time itself. Stern, reposed, wise, and powerful, Ortherion had never before taught someone the ways of time manipulation, but because he had long been a close friend of the Royal Family, he allowed one and only one student to train under him: Ithilwen Nim'draug, the princess herself.
Day after day she worked relentlessly with him for hours on end, and her knowledge and power grew swiftly over the years. She had learned everything from being able to stop time in its tracks for short periods to even deceiving time itself, hiding in a realm of "nothingness" as time passed by for all who were still victimized by it. However, her age restricted her abilities, as controlling time is a strength-consuming ability. At the tender age of only 107 years, Ithilwen's capability was restrained by her physical capacity. However, as she grew older, the avariel found the technique easier to perform, but even though she is currently 500 years old, her power is still underdeveloped. Because of this and due to the fact that the ability consumes so much energy of the person who wields it, Ithilwen very rarely uses it, resorting to her prowess in both hand-to-hand combat and her skill with the blade.
~*~
Picture: See Fanart...
