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Liesl does not prefer one over the other, or even alternating between the two. She much prefers a blend of both what surrounds her and what she thinks up, the magic of reality if you will. Liesl laces what surrounds her with her imagination, creating quite the unique world. A prime example of this would be the willow tree in the wood near her home, a place she has cherished since early childhood. Taking after Khajiit, she relies on her vivid imagination to keep her on her toes, to turn her beloved tree from a simple bit of wood into a second home, one laced with feathers and magic, practically ethereal to her. Yet on the contrary, the place beneath the willow is a place of learning to Liesl, as several birds pass there throughout the spring, and she spends her time studying them extensively. She keeps a field journal of all of these observations, though they are laced with her own fantasy, intertwining both of the worlds she has grown up with in her own blend of both imagination and reality.



Liesl is a quiet individual, preferring to keep to herself if she has the choice. In her studies, she is driven, sometimes it seems as if that's all she cares about, and sometimes it is. In her chosen path of ornithology, Liesl is studious, her notebook brimming with sketches and notes on the various birds that come by her tree. She is very solitary, her favorite spot being a massive willow tree surrounded by wildlife. Liesl loves to spend long days in the forest, encircled by trees with just the birds for company and the chirrup of squirrels for background noise. She prefers to stay alone and study the feathers around her tree, to the point where she is almost single-minded, simply driven by her desire to learn about these things. Liesl is simply curious about the world around her and what it holds. She can be shy at times, she isn't a fan of interacting with her own species, as she enjoys the company of the tiny songbirds much more. All in all, Liesl is free-spirited, never held back by any of the limitations that present themselves between her and the woods she so dearly loves.
Plainly put, Liesl is a very gentle spirit, naturally easygoing and simple. She is driven in her studies of birds and feathers, almost to the point of single-mindedness. She keeps a leather-bound field journal of observations, filled with sketches and notes, and considers it her prize possession. These notes are mostly taken in her favorite spot, an old willow tree in the southern corner of the wood, a place that has been special to her all of her life. Starting when she was eleven, she began tying every feather that caught her eye to the tree with a small bit of string, creating a special place for her. Most perceive her as quiet, a girl of few words, though her silence goes much deeper- Liesl is selectively mute. As a child, she never saw the need to speak, and this grew eventually into a deep fear of speaking. Even at the age of sixteen, she has not spoken, and this has proven to be very problematic, going as far as getting her in trouble around others, which has done nothing to help her. Despite this, she is very driven and intelligent, mostly engrossed in her studies.
Beneath her studious and silent exterior, Liesl has a very strong will, and nothing can get between her and her goal. This causes her to come off as stubborn, which in some cases she is, and will sometimes get the best of her, though she tries not to let it. As a whole, Liesl is driven and free spirited, not unlike the birds she loves.

A brief history of Liesl as told by the wind...

I have made my way through her home on more than one occasion. I have called her name, in splendor, in sorrow, in anger. I have called her name, though it tastes foreign to me and the syllables are uncharted territory. I have called her name.
She has not responded.
I have never mused the idea that she is simply ignoring me, how can one ignore the wind?
She may have her reasons for not speaking, but if she does, they are unknown to me.
I have seen her life.
I have nurtured her.
Inspired her.
Spited her.
I have called her name.
Liesl.
Liesl.*********
On the day that she was born, I was rampant in the trees, cycloning golden leaves, tawny feathers, and bright grass into the swirling fall air. The chaotic atmosphere of September doesn't seem to suit the child that Liesl would grow into, the voice of the autumn much louder than her own.
For she would cry out once in the newness of childhood, and that cry would be her last noise.
This silent child and I have always been good friends. She frequently takes refuge with me underneath the willow tree in the southmost corner of the wood, a weeping, whispering tree, teeming with life.
The squirrels.
The insects.
And of course, the birds.
Liesl has always loved the birds. I blow their feathers to her, and she watches them.
Swirling, swirling, ever on. Beauty in chaos, an omen of unpredictability.
I shall whisper to you the stories of Liesl, but, dear reader, you must be silent enough to hear the musings of the wind.
You may be suprised at what you hear.
So close your eyes, whisper goodnight...
...The wind will write your dreams tonight. 
The rain hit Liesl sideways in the dark air of spring. The breath of day was fresh on the dawn, illuminating the thin rainfall.
Once more, she traveled south to the willow, which had only recently regrown it's branches. Liesl tied a few of it's gentle tendrils into a crown and placed it onto her head, a twisted thing of dying beauty.
Though she had reached eleven years of age, her first words were still resting in her lungs, afraid of meeting the outside air.
Her thoughts were simply enough for her.
As a bluejay took off from the gnarled branches, a feather lodged free and fell.
Swirling, swirling, ever on, it fell.
She took it in her mouth and placed it close to the willow tree. Carefully, she strung the feather to a branch of the willow.
I blew my way through those branches, a tranquil gust in the rain, heaving the feather in it's place on the tree. It felt foreign and unnatural, yet I kept it in it's place.

This silent girl was capable of more than she let on.
Day by day, one by one, Liesl strung feathers to the great willow tree, each marking a day.
A breeze.
A bird.
A memory.
At the center of the tree, in the same spot, stood the bluejay's black and blue feather, tipped with white. It graced the tree like an old garment worn too long, though it held true, a steady friend to this old tree, and this young girl.
To think, this timeless cornerstone was simply an accident, a piece broken off from a larger fragment of life.
In that case, it has become the most beautiful accident to happen to the Silent Girl.
********
Liesl and I are cut from the same cloth, similar in several ways.
We share so much, yet somehow nothing.
We are tempestuous.
We are shifting.
We are ever changing, ever fluid, ever swirling, ever on.
We are kindred souls.
So understand this, dear reader, Liesl is a spirit akin to the wind, even at just eleven years. When her winds are stormy, she is strong; She has the strength to tear down forests and grown them back in her likeness.
She is an ethereal hunter, born to fight.
Though some tend to forget that the hunter can be preyed upon.
When her winds are still, she is battered. There is a war zone beneath her skin, one with no peace treaty to be ratified.
She is the sunset song of a shot sparrow.
At these low points, I fear her. I fear for her.
I fear that my gaze will leave scars, that just by keeping watch over her that she will be lashed and torn, battered from her own war.
I fear that if I blow through her hollowed bones, she will break like a fever.
Fevers are known to kill.
Still, Liesl was a warrior if they ever existed, living by one single mantra- "I must not feel. I must not breathe. I must not live for anything but freedom"
Consider this a lesson reader- Winds are steady, winds are unstable. Winds are rampant, winds are gentle.
Nothing is ever known.
Do not fear the unknown.

A tranquil hush swept the forest, leaving even the ample wildlife to sway along to the melody of silence. Liesl sat against the knotted trunk of the willow, surrounded by journals and sketches, all observations about the birds that surround her. The willow bore feathers in several ardent hues, bearing tribute to the girl sitting beneath them.
That girl was sixteen on this day, becoming less of a "girl" each day.
Slowly, steadily, forever on, I called her name.
I called her name like I always have.
She still has not responded.
I called louder, sharper, growing desperate, swinging the branches of the willow heavily in my bellows. The slender threads holding the feathers began to fray, launching a scattering of feathers into my breath. Liesl sprang from her place under the tree to chase them, tempestuous and fiery, spiteful at the whirlwind.
She leaped, barely grasping a single blue feather in her teeth, while the other few were blown into the horizon like a sprinkling of dandelion fuzz. The fractured thread tied to its base was much too short to return to the branch where it once resided, and it's edges were frayed and fractured.

Still, Liesl refused to relinquish it to me.
She tied it's destroyed form around her wrist, and fastened it securely so it could never fall prey to a stray gust again.
Liesl admired it on her paw, and how it moved about in what remained of my rage.
It swayed ever so slightly, serving as a reminder to the Silent Girl.
To preserve what she loves.
To never underestimate the wind.
To always look to the skies, for the answer can always be found on the wings of the birds.
And I held her in my arms, swaying that feather ever so gently.
Swirling, swirling, ever on.
**********
I run my course through the willow branches once more, the misty air of spring heavy with thick dew. I am rampant today, a tumultuous riptide of air. Liesl sits beneath the tree as always, and I make my way through the tangled branches of her hair, swirling, swirling, ever on.
She is there through the storm, stringing herself yet another crown of willow.
She is there through the storm, tying a soaked feather to the lashing tendrils of the tree.
She is there through the storm, desperately trying to escape.
I will aid in her escape.
Liesl and I are old friends, kindred souls, though I, the wind, am not known for my friendliness.
It would be stupid to associate me with friendliness, it truly would.
I am a monster.
I ravage homes, trample spring flowers, destroy what is beautiful. She has always thought otherwise, and she has thus become my only friend.
I know her life. I have watched it play out before me. I have held her when no others would.
I have called her name.
I know that she will never respond.
You have heard her story, though it shall swirl forever on, and I believe that along the way, you have heard mine as well.
So, dear reader, I part now, though if you are to wander on a spring day, listen closely, for you may hear my voice calling, swirling, ever on.

Pocky;;
Liesl looks up to her father, Pocky, for his academic merit, and sees him as a role model in this. She and him get along very well, seeing as they are both very reserved individuals. Though her brother isn't too fond of them, Liesl appreciates Pocky's rules and sees them as necessary for happiness and harmony. Together, they learn and abide, though this can be harmful, as neither of them are very social, and their relationship doesn't encourage Liesl to speak in the least, which can prove to be an issue in years to come.
Khajiit;;

With her father, Khajiit, Liesl is very apprehensive, knowing that he can make some questionable choices. However, she will occasionally let down her defenses and join in his fun. To her, he is the more repressed, fun-loving side of her that only Khajiit can bring out, to which Liesl is forever grateful. She will sometimes accompany him to work, and though she does not enjoy the loud environment of the club, she does enjoy spending time with her father, which is ultimately worth it.
Reginhart;;
Though he is her twin brother, Liesl rarely sees or speaks to Reginhart. They both mostly do their own thing, though truly, Liesl will always have a love and respect for her brother. As children, they often played together in the woods, the same woods that have slowly become Liesl's favorite place and second home. Even now, at sixteen years old, the woods remind her of the childhood time spent there with her brother.
Zaira;;
After tagging along with her father to Tranquility, Liesl met Zaira, and found her very interesting. Her easygoing personality matches well with Liesl's, and Liesl has listened to many of her stories, despite her inability to respond. At the same time, Liesl is intimidated by Zaira's temper, though it is rare, she still fears setting it off, meaning that Liesl is much more cautious and reserved around the older Kiamara, creating an interesting dynamic between the two.
Eleni;;

After a trip a bit too deep into the woods, Liesl came across a strange Kiamara with glowing eyes and a finned tail, who she came to know as Eleni. In this fleeting encounter, Eleni told her several stories and taught her several lessons on independence, which have come to aid Liesl in her life, being a very independent girl herself.

FeralFur- Very soft and silky, fairly long. Mostly hues of medium brown, with a lighter chest and paws
Eyes- Bright blue, with baby blue sclera
Feathers- A singular bright blue feather on her wrist.
Special traits- Pointed and tufted ears, much like a lynx, that she inherited from Khajiit.
Accessories- A crown made from willow that she wears on occasion.
AnthroHeight- 5'3", or 160 cm, fairly short
Weight- 130 lbs, or 59 kilograms
Body type- Short and curvy
Distinguishing features- Freckles, large eyes, slightly pointed ears.
Hair- Dark brown, usually tied into a braid. When not tied back, it is fairly long and very curly.
Wardrobe- Practical, yet formal, usually jeans and a baby blue blouse.
Accessories- Willow branch crown.

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Throughout her studies, Liesl is overly single-minded, placing all of her focus on studying the birds. These mostly come in spikes, series of a few days where her mind is focused on the birds and nothing else. On these days, she is surrounded be sketches on paper and in the dirt, and appears to be staring at the sky, listening, in what seems to be an unbreakable trance. She will shut out everything else, ignoring family and friends alike, and do nothing but watch the skies.
Liesl can also be extremely naïve. She seems to have the mind of a child, amplified more by her inability to speak. She is oblivious to many things, and can be very ignorant. She treats every situation from a young child's perspective, though she is sixteen. It is unknown, however, how mature Liesl really is, since she cannot express this- for all anyone knows, she's extremely mature- her actions simply come across as a childish and oblivious.
In addition to that, she is more stubborn than anyone will know, almost an extension of her childish behavior. She will not budge on anything she feels strongly about, or anything for that matter. Though sometimes it is a moral opposition, mostly her stubbornness is a matter of pride. Liesl never backs down from a fight, especially over something she feels strongly about. However, this usually ends badly for her, seeing as she cannot properly defend her arguments, and simply gets flustered at her opposition.
Her final flaw is a much more physical one, and that is her fragile joints. They are hypermobile, and while this may mean that her joints are more flexible, meaning she can do physical things such as run or climb trees faster, they will often come disjointed and give her quite the nasty injuries. These take a while to heal, and can leave them more injury prone after each time, though Liesl tends to forget about this, and will often be injured because of it.



Though she does not speak, Liesl often whistles the calls and songs of the birds that surround her in the woods. These tones range from the short chirrup of a chickadee to the longer, trilling sound of a warbler. She has learned to mimic these very accurately, and absentmindedly whistles these chirps while idle. Her personal favorite is the small lilt of a lark, being her favorite bird, these have a special place in her heart. These whistles are very accurate to that of a real bird, and will sometimes draw them to her, much to her delight.
Another one of Liesl's quirks is her tendency to draw in the dirt when her notebook isn't nearby. She is constantly jotting down notes and sketching about what she sees around her, and often it ends up being in the dirt around the willow tree. She enjoys the feeling of the willow branch running through the loose soil, and finds it very calming. Liesl likes the idea that these notes are temporary, and will eventually wash away in the rain. Regardless of this, sketching with a stick in the dirt has always been something she has done while watching the birds, and has always regarded this as a way to calm down.
In addition to these, since a young age, Liesl has been able to lucid dream. For as long as she's been able to remember, she's been able to control her dreams, and she's never known of anything else. However, she doesn't quite enjoy this, as she finds it confusing and somewhat scary. Though she sometimes enjoys lucid dreams, usually she just finds them inconvenient and almost frightening, since these dreams mean her mind is almost never completely asleep, and she would just much rather have a dreamless sleep.



Liesl's main and biggest fear by far is her fear of speaking. From a young age, Liesl was silent, and though at first is was simply because she saw no need to speak, it has turned into something much more. As she grew up, Liesl was teased for not talking, and in turn grew self-conscious about this trait. The older she got, the more she feared speaking. Now, at sixteen years old, she is completely terrified to make any noise, all stemming from a simple reluctance at childhood. This is a very difficult fear for her, since she cannot express how it makes her feel. Occasionally, she will write as means of communication, though those incidents are few and far between.
In addition to talking, Liesl is also afraid of most water. Rivers and streams especially scare her, mainly because she can't swim, and never plans to. She fears these bodies of water will simply sweep her away without a trace, and in turn, stays far away from rivers. To a lesser extent, she is afraid of the ocean, and of the waves it possesses. She is afraid that the waves will drown her or sweep her off to sea, though these are rare in any situation. She knows that there is a way to fix this fear by simply learning to swim, but it has progressed to a point where she is too afraid to learn and is beyond help.

Birthday: September 25th, 1999
Zodiac: Libra
Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Rabbit
Ruling Planet: Venus
Ruling Element: Air
Birthstone: Sapphire
Birth Flower: Morning Glory
European Name Day: August 21st
The sign of Libra is often considered to be very just and harmonic, with a very strong moral compass. Liesl very much possesses these traits, from her desire to keep peace to her strong notion of what is right and what is wrong.
The Year of the Rabbit represents hope, and those born in these years are gentle, hopeful spirits. Being born in the Year of the Rabbit, Liesl is exceptionally compassionate and amiable, staying true to the traits of her Chinese zodiac sign.
The element of air represents two things for Liesl. First is her easygoing personality, ebbing and flowing much like the air, a harmonic, simple breeze. Second, this element represents her love for the wind and how it surrounds her home, creating an air of peace.

Likes;;Sunrises
Writing
Willow trees
Open fields
Springtime
The wind
Rain
Dislikes;;Winter
Darkness
Confrontation
Loud noises
Conversations
Violence
Thunder

Color;; Green
Number;; 5
Letter;; C
Season;; Spring
Animal;; Lark
Shape;; Ellipse
Mythical Creature;; Phoenix
Plant;; Willow
Insect;; Grasshopper
Sweet Food;; Honey
Savory Food;; Caesar Salad
Drink;; Lemonade
Book Genre;; Nonfiction
Planet;; Mars
Element;; Air


The Willow Lullaby is a short song composed by me, featuring flute, harp, and cello, to create a haunting theme for Liesl and her willow tree. The dark melody reflects Liesl's introspective, strong personality, and the eerie air that surrounds her beloved tree.
Click here to listen to the Willow Lullaby!Sheet Music

The following is a few pages from Liesl's beloved field journal, which she uses to take notes about the birds that surround her willow tree.
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Hello there, I'm Eternal.! I currently own three kias, Imber, Jace, and Eleni, and I'm hoping Liesl will soon join the family. I've had this character idea floating around in my head for quite a while now, and this kia fits the bill perfectly. Her natural colors and unique ears caught my eye immediately, and I knew that I would fight my hardest to win her.
This character contains many pieces of me, and many pieces unique to her. The competition is tough, and to come out of here the winner would be an honor. Thank you for taking the time to read my form, as I know it's quite long.
I've had this idea for quite some time now, a mute girl with a love for birds and willow trees and learning. I have been waiting for the perfect kia for this, and she struck me immediately- Each little detail fit perfectly with this character. I have put so much of myself into her, both figuratively and literally. Yes, I have worked my tail off on this form, as many of the others have, but I have ingrained pieces of myself into her- From the way she dreams and her quirks, to her love for birdsong and weeping willows- All parts of me, which I believe is the greatest connection you can have with a character.
If I were to win Liesl, I would be as active as possible with her, roleplays and fanclub alike. I have no plans to trade or sell her at any time soon, she would remain mine as long as I could keep her. Her character seems as if it would be fun to play around with and develop more. She is so much fun to draw, and I would love to be able to draw her even more.
I have greatly enjoyed developing the character of Liesl, and I hope you enjoy reading this form as much as I enjoyed writing it!
Best of luck to all those entering, and all those judging,
~Eternal.


Ever on, this story goes, each moment becoming the past as it happens.
An epilogue seems arbitrary at this point, since this story is not yet over, though I would like to bid a proper farewell.
I have been with Liesl since her life begun, and for much longer before that, and I will never end. Ebb perhaps, but though my breath may stand still at times, I always return.
Second by second, day by day, swirling, swirling ever on. I will be there, by her side, her guiding light.
And likewise, she is forever my comet.
I always have tried to remember my place:
I can't bring myself to let her be hurt.
I shield her from the dark.
She belongs with the light.
Dawn paints her cerulean-saturated irises and night cloaks her fur.
By imperfect design, she shall endure.
Throughout all of this, I always have tried to remember my place:
I can't bring myself to let her be hurt.
I shield her from the dark.
She belongs with the light.
Now it is your turn.
You have seen her life.
You have watched the birds, seen the tendrils of the willow sway.
You have called her name.
Keep watch, dear reader, the winds run rampant here, and if you aren't vigilant, she may slip away.
Winds change.
I change.
And if you aren't vigilant I may slip-
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