[Benathorn]

Nereida

Owner: .a m a r y l l i s.
Gender: Female
Breedable: Yes
Type: Seaside Elkrin

The Elkrins of the Coast

Elkrin once roamed many parts of Eldemore. From the peaks of Mt. Bastion to the low lying deserts of the White Dunes, so to do they dwell at the great oceans which surrounds our continent. The Seaside Elkrin are only seen along the long coastal beaches near port towns and small fishing villages. These Elkrin are made up of small tight knit herds of family members, each closely bonded and all with solemn beautiful pelts that match their sea side home. They have specially adapted cloven hooves that have small webbing in between them, allowing them to swim out into the oceans current in search of their main food source, seaweed. No other Elkrin species are known to actively go out and swim in the ocean, but even more astonishing is their ability to hold their breath and dive underwater. They can only hold their breath to up to three minutes though, but it is a majestic sight to see a small family group diving to find their sweet succulent seaweed below. Their rippling colored pelts help reflect the sunlight from above and allow them to blend to the oceans waters as they graze below and their muscles are hardened from constantly swimming against the currents. This allows them to not be prayed upon by any predators that may lurk beneath. Their tails acting almost like rudders, their fur is much like the Cascade Elkrin, and allows water to pass over them without it making it waterlogged. Seaside Elkrins are often ridden by their local human residents who also share a love for the sea and they are truly one of the more uniquely adapted species of their kind.

This doe is without a family herd and it is disturbing to see one of her kind alone when they are never apart. She is constantly running the length of her beach and calling out to the retreating tides, as if waiting in hope that her family will call back to her. The coastal village near here has tried to calm the young lost doe, but she refuses to leave the beach and is even seen swimming out far into the ocean, only to return alone. Whatever has happened to her family herd it seems they are no longer a part of this world sadly. Yet, she continues travel up and down her home beach without rest. Perhaps you can help calm this doe? Go to the village and search out the mystery of why she is alone. Or simply try and find the doe herself. Either way, she must be calmed before she too is lost to the sea...

[Ravendarus]

Congrats to the Winner.

[SilverKitsune]

;u; shes so lovely and her story is so heart breaking D8 <3
*might try for her <3333*
;u; the weeping willow has stolen my heart <3

[.sweetypie.]

She is just gorgeous!
I lover her colors <333

[m0chicakez]

:Form:

Name:

Tsunami

Breedable:

Yes

Short Story:

[from Tsunami's point of view]
I galopped down the shore, as I always did this time of the day.
But once again I was dissapointed about the result, my herd hadn't returned yet.
I snorted and looked up in the sky, which was full of clouds. Not even a little sunlight could pass through them. I turned to the sea, maybe they were in the water?
With new hope I walked towards the breaking waves and down in the water, it was pretty chilly. I started to shiver a bit, but then it stopped when my body had adjusted to the cold.
Once I reached our usual food-place I saw that it, as all the other days, still was empty. I couldn't see my herd anywhere.
I should give up. I know that would be the best.
But still...
They promised to come back.
So where were they?
I dove down and took some seagrass before returning back to the beach.
I sighed. They won't come back.
Suddenly, I heard something and turned to the source of the sound.
A human?
I looked at her with curiousity.
She had red, somewhat curly hair and her eyes was like amber on fire. She was pretty short, and slim.
For some reason, she reminded me of a fox.
She gently walked towards me, talking with a calm voice. I didn't run away, even if I knew it was the best for me to do at this sort of situation.
She reached my spot, and I watched her carefully.
But it seemed like she wouldn't hurt me.
Slow and gently, she petted me. It was scary at first, but I was paralyzed.
I liked this human.
And when she started to walk, I followed her.
And leaving the beach behind me along with my past and sorrow.

[Kirbylover901]

Name:

Whirlwind.

I chose this name because of her swirling patterns, which look like a whirlwind.

Breedable:

Yes, please. After losing her family, I'm sure it would be a great joy to Whirlwind if she had a fawn.

Short Story:

Coast Wolves

(Kaylee talks in black. Whirlwind talks in blue.)

The wind howled, salty wet drops of water pounding my fur as I ran along the beach desperately. I had to find my family, they were here somewhere! Ice crackled with malicious glee as my hooves hit the loose substance, and my ears were drooping with the weight of my grief. My spirit seemed to howl along with the stormy coast landscape, with sand strewn all over the few weak patches of grass that grew nearby. Even the waves were enraged- their white foam blazed with icy light that seemed alien somehow. Faded patterns of currents and blue stones barely shone now on my frigid fur, as if they had given up hope too. This the end of me, I thought grimly. Another frosty gale slammed into my already shriveled body, and I stumbled on the wet sand, collapsing on the ground.

With Kirin at my side, the breezes of Eldemore felt even more refreshing as I strolled along the frothy shallows of the coast. Without hungry Leones and Dire Wolves, me and my new fawn could enjoy the landscape in peace, a rare thing I felt anymore with so many creatures to care for. "The cool salty breeze, the soft sand, and the blazing sun- what could be better?" I mused, smiling. But it faded as a greenish object came into view, and I blinked. A creature in peril? I wasn't expecting adventure this time, despite encountering it so many times before. Kirin backed away, as if he was afraid of the possibility of another human. Ghostly mist rolled in as a Dire Wolf and its Warden came into view, an injured Elkrin doe at the Warden's side. With a standard brown shirt, blue jeans and a black jacket, the black haired Warden didn't look intimidating, and his soft green eyes were almost glowing with despair. His partner had pitch-black fur, and fierce red eyes. Although it was large, every Eldemore resident knew how deadly a Dire Wolf could be if it unleashed its magic. The Dire Wolf was growling in a spectral way, black twin tails twirling as it watched with a hungry glare at the lifeless Elkrin. "It's alive... but barely." The Warden whispered to his partner, applying a leaf to a red spot in the doe's front left leg. An eye flickered slightly on the creature, and a mournful groan escaped from its throat.

I awoke to an evil sight: a human, with some sort of canine with two tails next to them. While the Warden seemed kind and relieved, his companion was the opposite- its pitiless eyes and raised hackles showed that it was going to strike me at any time. This triggered a vague memory of another Seaside Elkrin, telling me to avoid Dire Wolves. Was that the name? Dire Wolf? It seemed so odd and strange, like my family's disappearance and the gashes on my body. My family! Another tear fell to the sand, and my eyes closed with the fragment of memory with more humans, trying to get me away from my home. What didn't they understand? Another burst of searing pain exploded in my neck as the Warden applied another herb to a small cut on my neck, and a small moan escaped my throat. The Dire Wolf licked its lips, ignoring the smooth tone of its Warden.

As I moved in stealthily, almost silent, I stood a few lengths away from the incident. "What happened?" I asked quietly, and the Warden and his Wolf turned to me. "This survivor was attacked by the Eldmore coast." He murmured, the Wolf glaring at Kirin hungrily. "Attacked by the coast?" I repeated. "There was a storm last night, and while searching for her family, this Seaside Doe got severely injured. After her herd left, she's been running along the beach ever since- it's a sickening sight to us villagers." He shuddered. As he finished, the Dire Wolf burst loose and leaped past me, clawing Kirin and screeching wickedly. "No, Noir, no!" The man yelled, grabbing his Dire Wolf as I sidestepped neatly and screamed. "Get your thing off!" I screeched, tearing bushels of dark fur out as I ripped the impaling creature away from my precious fawn. Releasing my grip through its magic, the Dire Wolf turned on me and slashed at my cheek leaving a crimson mark and snarling in my face. Kirin was running in circles, running around and whining at the vicious beast as attacked me. A sudden memory surged thorough my head- it was one of the Elkrin, I knew by the strange scenery. Was the Dire Wolf telling me something?

Salty spray was twisting in a whirlwind around teal and cadet blue fur. The doe was seemingly wailing, racing around in a frenzied dance of panic. Twisters of froth battered the damp, frosty ears of the Elkrin. A giant wave, enhanced by a powerful gust of wind, knocked the doe to the sandy ground, leaving it unconscious.

I managed to tilt my head up, taking in all that I was seeing. The Dire Wolf was assaulting another human, with a young pinkish red fawn, with white markings. A sudden protectiveness rushed through me for the fawn- maybe losing my family had caused this. Tears starting to burst out again, I got up slowly, then looked at the fawn. It stared back, cowering at the Dire Wolf. Foam licked my legs again, and the female human's eyes misted for a second. They snapped back, and the girl dodged a weak attack by the Wolf, then ran over to me. Her face was bleeding in a number of places. She spoke firmly to the man.

"Why do you have a Dire Wolf with you?" I asked firmly, eyes hard but sympathetic for the poor doe. A thin smile formed on the man's lips as the Dire Wolf came to his side. "Well, girl, I am one of the natives..." He took off his hat and he seemed to transform into a different man with a flourish. His pants were now sleek and black, with a belt and a small dagger in his hand. His jacket was relfelcive and smokey, and his brown shirt was a muddy color. His jacket was lined with soft teal fur. It was honestly rather creepy, and the man continued . "I'm an Elkrin Hunter!" He announced, twirling his dagger. "Elkrins like these are valuable- why not take them and sell them to the rich?" His green eyes now looked evil and angry, and so did his Dire Wolf's red ones. A sudden howl interrupted him, and he looked up. "The Whitemoons!" He cursed, shaking his fist. I looked up at the sky, astonished at what I was seeing.

WIP, currently contains around 1100 words.

[Shiko Hayashi]

Nevermind.
Beautifully done Bena.

[Goddess Sword]

Poor girl. She's absolutely beautiful. It's a shame about what happened to her family.

- - - - -

:Form:

Name:

Salacia, after a Roman goddess of salt water.

Breedable:

Yes

Short Story:

"So, Kairi said that there's an Elkrin just pacing around the shore here and not leaving?" I asked, sipping at the iced tea I'd been offered upon arrival.

The young woman nodded. "It's a Seaside Elkrin, female. It's odd, as the Seasides are almost never seen away from their herds. We've seen her swimming around the bay at all hours of the day, like she's looking for them, but she always swims right back to shore here, all alone."

The little boy sitting at her side nodded. "A lot of times, we hear her calling out to the water at night. It's loud. It keeps us all up and we can't sleep."

I nodded. "So I've heard. Is there any clue as to what might have happened to her herd? Maybe she got separated from them in a storm or something?"

The woman shook her head. "No, I don't think they were separated. There was a huge storm, almost hurricane strength, the day she washed up on shore," she replied. "When we found her, she was barely breathing, she was so full of water, and when she finally recovered, she panicked, and has been here looking and waiting for them ever since. We found the broken off antler of one of the males of her species lying on the beach the day after the storm, though, and there have been rumors of a body washing up on a nearby shore, so..." She grew quiet, then turned to the boy. "Go run off and play, hun, this is serious, and I don't want to get you upset by it or anything."

"Oh, o-okay, right," the boy mumbled, running out the door, grabbing a colorful beach ball on the way out. The door closed behind him, but he was soon looking in through the window next to it. The woman rolled her eyes and gave him a stern look, and off he ran.

She gave a tired laugh. "Children, huh? Always so nosy about everything." She shook her head. "Ah, well. So, I assume you came here to try and calm her down or something?"

I shrugged and nodded. "Yeah, I guess so."

"Really? Well, good luck. Believe me, we've tried, but nothing's worked." She gave a sigh. "He's right, you know. She's been getting louder and louder, and almost nobody's been getting more than a few hours of sleep. It would be a lifesaver if you could do something about it. The library probably has something on them."

I sipped at the iced tea. "Okay, thanks for the info. I'll try my hardest."

- - -

I looked up at the thin, pale crescent moon hanging just above the eastern horizon, then down at the tiny, slightly glowing creature floating in the palm of my hand. "Rei, you ready for this?" I asked her.

She gave a small squeak and nodded, the antennae on her head bobbing and glowing brightly.

"Alrighty, then, let's go hunt her down," I said, picking up the bucket of seaweed I'd collected earlier that day and walking down the shore.

It didn't take long to find her. She was laying at the end of the beach, almost as if she was trying to sleep, crying and calling out to the sea with her legs half-submerged in the water, almost as if begging the waves to take her like they had taken her family. She then lowered her head again, as if too tired to care any more.

"Hey there," I said, walking over and placing the pail of seaweed next to her.

She raised her head slightly and whined, as if to say 'What do you want?', all while giving me a tired and defeated glare, not seeming to care about the fact that there was a human kneeling right next to her. She turned her head to glare at the pail for a moment, and then lowered it again.

I sighed. "Sweetie, come on. I know, I know you're sad, and you want to find your family, but you can't just sit here forever." She ignored me. "Look, sweetie, you really-"

A small squeak cut me off. I looked down at the small wisp floating at my knees, which was staring up at me with her large blue eyes. Then, before I could say anything, she floated over to the Elkrin's nose, where she hovered for several minutes, antennae glowing intensely. I remained quiet throughout, until the Elkrin stood up and turned away from the water, and the creature flew back to me.

"So?" I asked.

She simply closed her eyes, and allowed me to see what the two of them were seeing as well.

And just like that, a herd of semi-transparent, blue-green Elkrin was standing on the beach next to us. The young doe approached the group, seeming unsure. A male, slightly larger than her, walked to the head of the group and examined her, then touched his muzzle to her forehead, as if telling her that they were okay, that she needed to move on, and that she needed to survive. Well, maybe, anyway. Who knew?

With that, the stag turned towards the small wisp-like creature and nodded. With that, she opened her eyes, and both the glow on her antennae and the Elkrin herd faded away.

"Good job, Rei," I praised as the creature floated back to me. She gave a small squeak of happiness.

I had started to walk away when I heard the doe call again. I turned to the side, only to see her walking slightly behind me. I stopped, and she stopped with me. I waited for a moment, then continued walking, only for her to continue on with me. I turned and looked at her. "Do you, uhh... Want to come with me or something?" I asked.

The doe looked it me, tilting her head, the walked over to me and curled her legs, as if telling me to get on. I smiled at her, and, petting her head, climbed on. It wouldn't be until the next day that I'd learn what I'd become. For the time being, I was content with only Rei, the Elkrin, and the ocean she swam across.

- - -

Some info on the Rei:
The Rei are an odd, wispy, almost insect-like species. Though their bodies are generally very dull, and small, their wings, eyes, and antennae can be very bright, and sometimes come in many colors. They are not actually solid, being more like a spirit than anything else. Their glowing antennae can be good light sources, and are even used for other things - Namely, projections. The Rei are capable of seeing and projecting the past and future, as well as other areas of the world and the spirits of the dead, to any they choose to allow a chance to see them. Be warned, however, that what you see may frighten you - They do not conceal the truth once their projections begin. They are often capable of becoming invisible at will. Interestingly, they do not use their wings to fly, rather hovering in the air as a ghost might.

[Vespur]

Sorry don't have the time~ Very sorry Bena. Good luck to all who apply and will be watching for my special Elkrin.

[zacherie]

Nevermind, but good luck to those that apply for her! <3