by Caskett » Mon Dec 16, 2013 3:06 pm
Username: Caskett
Equid's Name: Hobbes
Age: 9 months, he's still very young and only experiencing his first winter
Height: 12.2hh (when he matures)
Gender: Stallion (but for now a colt)
Personality: Hobbes, being still a young foal, has yet to develop the nuanced personality he would have as an adult, so I decided to do two sections, I hope you don't mind ^^
As a foal:
Hobbes is an inquisitive creature, as all babies are, and he is constantly amazed by the world around him. A perpetual expression on his face is one of wonder, excitement, awe; any new fascination can bring out a smile on his face. Now that he is beyond the stage of being stuck to his mother like a barnacle, Hobbes is beginning to explore the world and learn more about the vastness of his mountain home. He is not very courageous, and frequently runs back to his Mama in tears, but is too stubborn to give up on satisfying his curiosities just because of a little fear. Often he will bully himself into going back to a place that scared him, only to be distracted along the way and forget all about his original intentions. Unsurprisingly, this absentmindedness can lead to him getting lost, and his dutiful mother never lets him stray far before calling the odd little colt back. Sometimes though, he will be so immersed in his wandering that he won't hear her (or sometimes he pretends not to!), and the whole herd will be searching for him for hours before he finally shows up. For this reason, the adult Equids that know him are none too fond of the rascal colt, and are of the opinion he is not well-disciplined. Really, Hobbes couldn't help his curiosity even if he tried. Once he gets the urge to investigate or learn, he has to have his curiosity satisfied before thinking of anything else. One thing that has always fascinated him ever since he first discovered it is music. He cannot get enough, whether it is the occasional sound coming from humans venturing into the mountains, his hooves crunching pebbles, or even other WME's whinnying. Most of all, he loves birdsong, and often spends long walks with his mother listening to the wide variety of birds that inhabit that mountains. The way sounds can mush together and create something new is probably his deepest fascination of all.
As an adult:
Hobbes still has the curious, adventurous, music-loving personality he did as a colt. Now, instead of searching for new discoveries in his home, he knows every rock and tree and deer trail that make up the mountains, and they are a part of him he could never live without. Knowing a place so well makes Hobbes feel fulfilled, although he often struggles to explain this sense to other Equids. While there may not be many surprises left in the mountains for the wandering stallion, music is something that can satisfy his innate curiosity. While it is hard for Hobbes to make songs himself, he still loves birds and their beautiful calls. Often, he takes his friends bridwatching, and knows every type that makes the mountains its home. He can identify their calls from hundreds of feet away, and loves to discover new species he was unaware of. Unfortunately, Hobbes often struggles with depression, because he feels like there are no other Equids who understand his passion for music. This leads to him being gone for weeks at a time, traveling to foreign mountains searching for new music and new Equids to share it with.
Poem/ descriptive piece:
Around me a violent whiteness swirls
Forming loops and trails and curls
From every direction it flows and spurts
When it catches on my tongue, it hurts!
What is this coldness, this nothing that's white?
Why does it put up such a fight?
Pushing and pulling and burying me
It fills my ears and my nose and freezes my teeth
At first I was scared, but now I'm delighted
to have snow touch my face, my senses are heightened
Inside my ears, I enjoy the sensation
It clouds from my nose and makes foggy formations
This snow's so beautiful in its white wintry way
A magical thing that brightens my day
It blankets the world and muffles the sound
I hope that when spring comes, it'll still be around
Last edited by
Caskett on Sun Dec 22, 2013 12:32 pm, edited 3 times in total.