

What is Orion Like?
Theme: How purple ties into Orion's personality1 wrote:Cautious | Gentle | Compassionate | Soul-Searching | Composed when it counts | Private | Traditional | Scholarly2 wrote:Gif that describes his personality:3 wrote:Everyone thought that Orion would take after his gallant father. He had all the makings for greatness; he was a hardy foal at birth, and the wispy threads on his face marked him as blessed by the mood goddess, the very god that his birth herd worshipped. But, as he grew, it became clear that Orion was to take after his late mother.
Orion is a cautious stallion above all else; no veneer covers his perceived weakness, so he comes across as hesitant in his actions, if not a bit timid. He’s always been the type of horse to think before he acts, but the only downside is that he does a little too much thinking and not enough acting. Though there are those in his herd who commend him for his careful nature, there are also those who condemn him for it as well, citing a lack of spine or resolve.
When it comes to Orion however, that observation couldn’t be further from the truth; his caution turns into prudence and vigilance when the situation calls for it. He’s known for his composed and sophisticated demeanor when tact is necessary. Though Orion cannot boast a completely self-assured attitude, he prides himself on his inherent diplomatic skills. His upbringing as the child of the head matriarch also gives him a regal, almost princely air.
Orion is also exceedingly gentle. His default reaction to new horses is kindness, so he inadvertently attracts new friends even though he’s so shy. His compassion overflows for his herdmates and new horses he comes across, and as a result he can sometimes be too lenient when he needs to be firm instead. Thankfully, his current herd stands at his side to pick up any of his slack.
Due to how he was raised, Orion is also very traditional. Though open-minded, he finds himself tending towards habits that would seem strange to his modern generation. For one, the stallion is very spiritual; he frequently looks to his connection to his birth herd’s moon goddess for guidance and meditation. His spiritual beliefs have also turned Orion to constantly seek knowledge for further enlightenment. His inner drive to seek the truth gives him wisdom and insight beyond his years, but he also appears openly spacey when he gets deep into his personal observations and research. He’s a stallion looking to learn more about his mortal soul, and he finds peace in knowing that there’s no time limit in doing so, especially since he’s always learning something new.4 wrote:Art showing his cautious nature:
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palette
Pearl--Amaranth Deep Purple--Japanese Violet--Dark Purple--Smokey Black
This color palette reflects Orion's personality in the tones and monochromatism of the gradient. Much like purple indicates, Orion is a compassionate and gentle individual, and the monochromatic theme of the purples demonstrates the consistent nature of his gentle attitude, since it's extremely uncommon for him to blow up in righteous anger. He is prone to sadness, however, and the deep purples and blacks demonstrate how his mood can drop if he's left alone or isolated. However, the bright purple indicates his affectionate character when he's happy, and the off-white pearl hue demonstrates his almost delicate attributes. The purple monochrome also hints to his royal bloodline as the son of a well-known matriarch in a spiritual herd. Additionally, the dark purple gradient coupled with the pale pearl color signifies his connection to the cosmos and points to his connection to his late herd's moon goddess.




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