username: golden-boy
kalon name: Manchineel
favorite thing about fall [300 word limit]: [ 297 words ]
"Well, I get to paint more, yes! That's it."
Manchineel's favorite thing about fall is not something he talks about very openly. He likes to keep it secret, as he's afraid that it will make some people think he's somehow 'cheating' in art. Gifted the powers of a lower demigod by a god who had deemed him pure of heart- valuing the worth of art depending on the heart, and not on the wallet. During the fall season, Manchineel would be able to touch the leaves of a dying tree, and allow the tree to completely go into hibernation as far as 3 months before natural hibernation. The color and pattern of the tree would be kept inside of his paws until he would be able to draw or paint out the appearance of the tree in it's autumn state.
He gained this power at a young age, and with the help of his parents, has grown a large forest of trees on their property, which allows the kalon to wander among the trees and slowly put them all into hibernation before winter's cold hits the land. He paints each tree, naming each painting differently. He doesn't keep the paintings, but instead of selling them, he gives them away to those who he believes will appreciate it.
He's donated to multiple schools, hospitals, and individual art-based organizations. He loves to paint, and it is one of his most favorite activities. However, nothing comes close to the feeling his heart gets when he is able to put a tree into a peaceful hibernation, and give that life and color to those who may not have enough to purchase such color from other artists.
"The smile of one who is less fortunate than yourself is worth more than anything..."