[kiowa.]

I'm sorry, I know you're probably busy, but, I was wondering when the winner will be announced? c:

[kiowa.]

Bump c:

[Drakongeist]

Sorry I'm taking so long guys! If i cant judge it by tommorow Ill ask someone else to judge for me^^'

[kiowa.]

Okay!
Thanks for letting us know!:D

[vympyre]

That's fine! <3 Take your time, things like this aren't to be rushed

[Miavinn]

Yeah, go ahead and take your time!

[kiowa.]

Bump.<3

[Maddyoll]

bump ♥

[Drakongeist]

My first Kiamara I'm applying for, her design is so elegant and beautiful! I hope I shaped her
history and personality the best that I can do! Good luck to everyone else ^u^!! May edit more.

* text in italics means
that Gravity is speaking

username
Soteria


name
My name is Gravity, it's nice to meet you!
Gravity's name is inspired to the song I was listening to when I was
writing her form. Gravity by Sara Barelilles. This song resembles her
want to be independent and free to stand strong even if she's weak.

personality
You want to learn a little about me..?

Gravity is a really adventurous girl that likes to explore the world around her. She loves to see the world
and explore Mother Nature's hidden secrets. Gravity loves to meet new people, even if she gets a little shy
when she first meets them. She tends to keep to herself before opening up to new people. Gravity likes to
live simply, not really into the luxuries in life. She likes to live simplistically and transcendentally like the
great writers Thoreau. She really loves to learn new things, she loves expanding her knowledge. Books are
her second best friend, she loves to absorb herself in books when she has nothing better to do. She isn't
the most knowledgeable person and she knows it, but regardless she likes to try her best to learn more about
things she never knew about. Gravity wondered about where the water came from, how she was born the way
she is, and why her mind wanders. Such thoughts always made her imagination grow and keep her senses sharp.
Gravity enjoys taking naps after exploring, to restore her energy from a long day's work of learning new things!
She wants to be something important in the world someday. A kiamara that will someday change the world and
be a role model to everyone else. Someday that day will come for her.

~~~~~~

> Gravity we'd like to ask you a few questions to learn more about you if you don't mind.
> "O-Oh. okay I'll try my best.."

> What is your real, birth name? What name do you use?
> "My real name is Gravity, I thought that I'd rather people go by my real name because I shouldn't hide
something that I was born with.. if that makes any sense. I don't want to hide under a persona that's not
me. A name is something you're born with, something that isn't under your control to change. So yes, my
name that I use and my real name is both Gravity, no nicknames, but some of my friends make fun of me
and call me Gravy, I don't like that nickname that much.. They're such meanies to me."

> Do you have a nickname? What is it, and where did you get it?
> "Well as I said before.. my nickname is Gravy. It came up randomly when my friend Aeria was writing
my name down in the sand when we were by the beach. He told me that my name would be Gravy if the 'i'
and 't' were removed. I said I was kinda upset that he compared me to a food but now he won't stop picking
on me and stop calling me Gravy! I thought my name was pretty cool until that nickname rolled along.."

> In your opinion, what is your best feature?
> "O-Oh this is a very personal question.. Umm I'm not quite sure to be honest.. Umm.. I'd want to say my
willingness to do new things? I try to go into new things with a grain of salt and do things that most kiamaras
may not want to do. It's the thrill of doing new things then living the same way everyday. I really love to
encourage kiamaras to do new things with me and adventure. Build up their confidence so that they can be
a fearless kiamara when they get older, because confidence is a great trait that I think everyone should have."

> Where do you live? Describe it: Is it messy, neat, avant-garde, sparse, etc.?
> "I currently live in the forest! I finished exploring the beach and decided to move forward to the forest to see
if mushrooms grow there and what kind of creatures I would meet. I brought Aeria with me and we're building
a little treehouse in the forest to live for the time being. It's not much yet but we're going to build a good home
to live in with all supplies that we need! After we get bored we're probably going to relocate our home to.. um
a volcano! Or maybe the ocean, we can build something! There's always a way, and we can always research.
Aeria's actually really messy, I'm the neat person that has to put everything together, it can become really
bothersome after awhile. But he's my best friend and I can handle his messy habits. As long as we adventure!"

> What is your most prized possession? Why do you value it so much?
> "My most prized possession is my orb necklace. My mom gave it to me, telling me it's really special and helped
her when she was my age. I keep it with me because it keeps me close to home while adventuring. What's also really
neat about it is that it changes color depending on my surroundings. It's a light green color when I'm safe, and turns
a dark jade color when something's wrong or something dangerous is around me. It's like my mother is protecting me
while I'm far away. It's really reassuring. It has saved me a couple times, I don't think I can survive without it near me."

> What one word best describes you?
> "Umm.. I'm not sure.. maybe strong-willed.. or striving for more intelligence.. Oh wait that's more than one word!
I'm sorry.. I can't really narrow it down to one word.. Cause a person is made up consisting of many words, not one."


backstory




I've always lived in the small village right by the river. There's a small number of us, but there's enough of us to keep
each other company. I don't play with many of the other kiamaras in the village, but there is one kiamara that always
kept me company throughout my childhood. His name is Aeria, he's a traveler that just happened to stop by my
village to learn about our customs. He told me he usually stays for a few weeks and leaves, but something about the
village peaked his interest. He's the same age as me, he told me his parents abandoned him because he wasn't "up
to their standards". I wasn't sure about what he meant until later on in our friendship. He would stay with me in my
home once and awhile, but he lives in this huge tree stump that is hollow on the inside. We always loved playing in
the woods, something about the mystery in it intrigued us. I always wondered why the woods was so different to our
little village. I always wanted to see more of the world outside of the village, but was always scared. My mom told me
about her childhood sometimes. How she too, was a budding kiamara who wanted to be an explorer, I was surprised
that she was so alike like me! I decided a few months later, to confront her about my want, just like her, to explore.

"Mom, I want to travel the world." I said to her in a firm voice, looking up at her with determined eyes. I want her
to let me explore the world and know that I'm serious in my decision. She stopped what she was doing and looked
at me, "Travel the world? What do you mean?" she smiled a bit at me. I breathed out a bit, relieved that she wasn't
totally against the idea. "I want to explore every part of it! I want to learn more." I smiled at her with a toothy grin,
it always makes her laugh. "Oh, so you're serious about this?" she drummed her paws on the table. I nodded at her, a
little nervousagain. She smiled, "Honey, I'm glad you decided this on your own. But I'm somewhat concerned that you
might not be able to do it by yourself.. or if you can at all! Why don't you wait a few more years?" her eyes were examining
every part of me, I felt like I was a animal in a cage being watched infront of strangers all of a sudden. "But mom I want
to! I think I'm ready! I want to learn more about the world, record everything down and share my findings! I'm old enough!
You just think I'm a child.. I'm grown up now mom.. can I prove it to you somehow? Please consider it.." I looked
at her, gulping at what her response will be. She smiled at me, "I think those are great reasons, but in order for me to
let you go, you're going to need to set up supplies and show them to me so I know you're ready. I don't feel safe with
you going alone.. maybe you can ask a friend? I can talk to their parents." I thought a bit, but one name suddenly popped
up into my mind. "I want Aeria to come with me! He's always up to an adventure, and he's strong and can protect me."
Her face suddenly became surprised, "Aeria? Do you think he'd want to go?" I nodded at her, "He would say yes! I'm sure
of it!" I smiled at her. Her eyes narrowed a bit, "Mm.. okay, why don't you go out and find him and ask? I have to find
something real quick and you'd get in the way of my searching." she shooed me playfully. I stuck my tongue out at her,
"Thanks mom! I'll be back real soon! I'll set up that supply list with Aeria if he says okay as well!" She walked me to the
door and waved at me, "Great Gravity, you're growing up so fast, I'm proud of you of making this decision." she smiled.

I quickly sprinted to the gigantic tree stump. It's where Aeria resides for the spring season, the shade and strength of
the tree is a great place to take shelter in. I opened the door and called out to him. "Aeria! You there?" I looked around,
the place is a mess, as usual. His head poked out around a corner, he had a mushroom in his mouth sticking out. "Mm
whushp?" he muttered. "Don't talk with your mouth full!" I retorted at him as he finished it. "But I come with great news!
My mom said that I could go and explore the world by myself, well not by myself, but with a friend.. and I was wondering
if you'd want to go with me. I was hoping to explore the sandy area, the books call it a beach." He looked at me surprised,
"She really said yes? Of course I'm going! I was going to move out anyways, this is a great chance!" he grinned at me.
It was easy for Aeria to go around place to place, because he lived on his own, his parents were from a high ended family
and exiled him for not following the family tradition. I jumped up and hugged him, "Really? That's great!" Aeria got a
little flustered at my sudden pounce, "U-Um no problem.. get off Gravy!" I loosened my grip on him and frowned at him,
"That's not my name! But anyways.. we need to plan a supplies list, we don't want to bring too much." He nodded at me,
"That's a good idea, here let me get some paper, I just finished pressing it this morning." He went to the back and got
some feathers and berries. I sat down on a stool while he crushed the berries to make ink, it was a dark rich crimson
color. I smoothed the paper on the table and looked at it. This is the beginning to something great!

One hour passed and our list was completed. It took a long time, mainly because we were arguing on what books we
should bring. I wanted to bring East of Eden, but he wanted to bring The 5 People you Meet in Heaven, wesettled
this by bringing both books. We trotted back to my house to show my mom the list. "Mom I'm back! Aeria's here
as well!" I set the list on the table, waiting for her to come in the room. "Okay Gravity, I'll be right out." she shouted
from the room. Aeria faced me, "Do you think she'll approve of our list?" he looked a little worried. I gulped, "Umm I'm
not sure.. I hope so.." I was starting to get a little nervous myself. She came out of the bedroom and looked at the list.
Time seemed like eternity, but then she spoke up, laughing a bit actually. "This list is great! I'm glad you two came up
with it together." she smiled at us. Aeria and I took a breath of relief, we got approval! My mom took out a box and
gave it a little push to me, "Here Gravity, this is yours now. Go ahead and open it." I looked at it curiously, "Okay.."
I opened it, and my oh my was it a sight to see. It was a beautiful orb necklace. I held it in my paw, gazing at it. "Wow..
it's beautiful mom.. where'd you get it?" It shined brightly in my paws, I could stare at it forever. "I got it from my
grandmother, but I think it's time for you to have it Gravity. It's a special necklace, it has the spirits of your ancestors
who will watch over you as you travel. Right now it's bright green, meaning you're safe. A dark jade green however,
means that your ancestors are warning you that you are in the midst of danger and need to leave your location. It's like
your family is watching you and will always love you no matter where you are." She smiled at me, hugging me close.
I teared up a little, "Mom thank you so much! I'll take very good care of it, you're the best." I hugged her back.
"I want you to explore the world as much as you can, but remember to come home and tell me about it okay?" she
nuzzled my head, "Of course!" I said enthusiastically. From the corner of my eye, I could see Aeria avoiding looking at
us. I instantly felt bad and loosened my hug, "Thanks for letting me go Mom, me and Aeria will leave tomorrow morning,
but for now we have more planning to do!" I nudged him. "Oh, yeah we do! Thanks Gravy's Mom!" he grinned at me.
I frowned at him as I chased him out the door. I could hear my mom's laughter as we left. I'm going to miss home, but
I'm excited to take steps forward and learn about this world I live on!

artwork
All art by Soteria

Congratulations Soretia! Thanks everyone for entering!^^

[vympyre]

Congrats Soteria! You've won yourself a beautiful kiamara! Take good care of her for me, please <3