[j. bourne]

Adopted

Username: HowlingHooves
Name: Palírroia
Gender: Female
Height: 21 in
Weight: 40 lbs
Colour: Blue Based Cream Eryth Point Roan Piebald
Genotype: atat+ BB Cce dd ere hh II kyky mm spsp TrTr UU LL

Siren's Song
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This collie is part of the Fall Festival!

Is this collie a trickster or a sweetheart? Tell me about it!
Please give them a name related to the sea and answer the prompt as you see fit.
Minimum 100 words, no maximum! Art is allowed. Ends after 10/23.

[iStarz & Everly]

Username: iStarz & Everly
Name: Aigéan
Name Meaning: ocean in gaelic
Gender: male
Trick or Treat: Aigéan is a wolf in sheep's clothing. Though not in the way you would expect. Aigéan is rough on the outside. He's tough and doesn't let others in. But after you pull back the layers, he just wants to be loved. He needs encouragement and lots of effort to get him to open up. Once you get up under his skin, Aigéan is a teddy bear just waiting to be cuddled. And although he would deny it in a heartbeat, he has a fondness for puppies and children. He would let them climb all over him without any fuss at all and enjoys playing with them. He is loyal and protective. A natural working dog that's very subtle with how eager he is to please others. Aigéan is a bit of a puzzle and we are still trying to solve him, but layer by layer we are starting to understand what a great dog he is.

[HowlingHooves]

Username: HowlingHooves
Name: Palírroia
Name Meaning: Greek, meaning tide.
Gender: Female
Trick or Treat: And why can’t one be both a trickster and a loveable goof? Roia is very much an adoring collie, she’s always the first to be seated and wait for your return home after a long day, and shes the one to offer comfort when struggles have you down. You’d think you couldn’t have found a more kind and gentle dog, truly! But if you’re close to this girl, then you already know that she’s a smart cookie, and likes to play some harmless pranks on the people of her household. Missing your backpack before leaving for school? Might want to go check under the bed. Where in the heck did those keys go? Oh, they’re on the coffee table. Claim your dog ate your homework? Well, not entirely... but the slobber marks are definitely proof that someone had it in their mouth! Palírroia was hard to pin down in the beginning, sometimes just making the household wonder if they were begging forgetful after all. But when a house sitter called, panicked, the family rushed home to find the a tearful young woman fretting over an otherwise playful Roia. As she held the girls’ keys, and worrisome pepper sprayer, in her mouth, obviously attempting to get outside. A firmer command to drop and find her bed, apologies to the girl as she explained herself unnecessarily, and Roia was at the girls’ side for cuddles and apologetic licks.
Now, when house sitters are needed, a warning to keep any possessions out of reach (preferably on the kitchen counter and pushed back to the wall.) and a list of all her known hiding places is posted on the fridge. Even the family has to refer to it sometimes, Roia being smart enough to switch things up every so often. But they love her all the same, and what’s wrong with a few harmless pranks, anyway?

[Luxio]

Username: Luxio
Name: Marcelline
Name Meaning: This name of French origin sounds so graceful, and it means ‘defender of the sea’.
Gender: Female
Trick or Treat: Marcelline is a true sweetheart; she doesn't have a bad bone in her body, she is always admired by anyone who sees her on walks; she is the go to mother figure for any puppies she comes across and loves to go to schools, nursing homes and hospitals to spread joy to all the people there. Her favourite of all activities is relaxing in the lap of her owner after a long hike or a game of fetch. Marcelline found her happy place in high bridge after her old owner had to move and she was left homeless but it wasn't long until she found her collar and lead with high bridge. Since then she often visits the local school to act as a therapy dog for the children to tell their problems to, Marcelline loves listening to them talk about anything and listens intently to every word until they feel better; as she lays her head on their lap and they stroke her very soft fur.

Marcelline is the kind of dog you could leave along with a baby and have no fear either would come to any harm; in fact Marcelline is often left along with a toddler and both get along like two peas in a pod. Marcelline is a true blessing to have in any home; she was such a saint the owner of High bridge often let her into the home to sleep on the foot of her bed instead of in her kennel. The owner took a particular shine to Marcelline; because of this she usually gets first pick of the toys when the new shipments arrive. Marcelline is loved not just by ever human at HBK but the dogs too; she always has a friend to patrol the large exercise room with or a buddy on the hiking trail just behind HBK, this is usually Mercy or the twins Apostle and Eden.

Marcelline doesn't require a lead when the time for walks arises; she is as good as her golden colour suggests. She had a surprisingly quick transition to kennel life given that she had never been in a restricted space before though she had been nothing but a ray of sunshine through the whole of her quarantine period, Marcelline can definitely be described as a people pleaser, she will do any task she's trained in upon the command; sometimes simultaneously as if she could communicate telepathically with her owners; she truly is the ideal family dog her personality is hard to explain but can be likened to as soft as a doves with the brain of an elephant

[Lex.]

Username: Lex.
Name: Sami
Name Meaning: Ocean in Samoan
Gender: Female
Trick or Treat:

Despite her soft exterior and angelic like aura, she is a total deviant!
She uses her sweet looks to get treats for her neighbors, friends, and even total strangers! People just can't help falling in love with her. She's the salty kind of sweet at home though. She demands cuddles every hour on the hour, she gets to relax on the couch any time she wants, and she also has full access to the kiddie pool in the backyard, that was just for her. She may take advantage because of her looks, but she really does love all people. She is grateful for it all, and at the end of the day, she doesn't mind being a total sweetheart sometimes. She just finds it exhausting.

[DarkestWerewolf]

Username: DarkestWerewolf
Name: Siren’s Lament // Thalassa
Name Meaning:

Siren’s Lament is a popular webtoon comic that’s based on a girl and her ties with the ocean and sirens. 10/10 would recommend reading.
Thalassa is the primordial Greek goddess of the sea.

Gender: Female
Trick or Treat: Siren AU

Thalassa giggled. The question on whether she was a trickster or a sweetheart tickled her. Thalassa was a siren through and through. There was no denying it. In the water, her magnificent tail glistened in contrast to the blue murky depths. Her sun-kissed skin and blonde hair suited her perfectly. However, she was able to take on a human appearance on land.
She had spent a lot of time on land that she had even become a known person in the local beach community for being a travelling singer, she even picked up various musical instruments. However, despite her sweet demeanour and playful giggles, Thalassa was still a siren with a hunger for mischief. Every night on a full moon when her powers peak, she’d offer to have a mini-concert by the beach. Because she was always so likeable, many would agree to come see her perform. As the moon shine brightly in the sky, she began to sing.

Oh broken hearted one,
Your soul has grown weary.
Have you turned to the rippling tides,
To engulf your lonely tears?

As Thalassa sang, she slowly stood up and took a few steps back. The crowd of hypnotised people slowly stood and shuffled forward. Every step she took back towards the sea, they took a step forward, inching towards the water. They were all stuck in a trance.

May the waves embrace you,
Lull you softly to sleep.
Ease away all the hurt and pain,
That you carried through the years

At this point, everyone including her was waist deep in the sea. Thalassa had long abandoned her guitar, letting the waves carry the instrument away. Her legs had turned into a tail and yet, the crowd of people still couldn’t snap out of her trance. Her eyes were dark, an unreadable expression. She continued singing as she slowly lured them deeper.

But if given a chance,
Would you forget the past?
You and I can start all over.

Just as she was about to sing the last few verses, a loud motorbike raced across the road scared her, causing her to stop singing and snapping the crowd out of the trance. The crowd panicked. Confusion and fear was setting in as they saw Thalassa’s true form. They screamed and swam as quick as they could towards the shore, all while the siren was playfully tugging at their limbs.
As the last person managed to pull himself back onto the shore and ran off screaming, Thalassa was left alone on the once-packed beach. She couldn’t help but laugh out loud. It was just too fun to mess around with humans. Now that the community had known her true form, she’d have to lead - off to terrorise the next community she finds.

[Daevyr]

Username: Daevyr
Name: Aerwyna
Name Meaning: old english origin name meaning 'friend of the sea'
Gender:Female
Trick or Treat:

Much like her name suggests, Aerwyna, or Aery for short, is a lot like her friend, the sea. She can be calm and tranquil when she wants, as peaceful and sweet as ever. She enjoys cuddling up next to her owner and getting all the attention. Aery is also extremely good at getting the attention she wants. She knows so many tricks and can pull just the right puppy-dog face to really pull on your heart strings.

Also, keeping to her namesake, there is another side to this beautiful little canine. She is an avid trickster and an adept escape artist. She loves playing tricks on people when they least expect it. Her favorite antic is stealing only the left socks of her people and hiding them in her special hiding spot. She knows how to escape from the yard and go romping in her favorite mud hole. Sometimes she might even go for a little swim before rolling in the grass! Anything to add some color to her coat before returning home to surprise her humans! Of course, after getting into so much trouble, she can pull the right look and be off the hook in no time. After all, how could you not love such a face?

[Julius525]

Username: Julius525
Name: Irvette
Name Meaning: Friend of the sea
Gender: Female
Trick or Treat: Irvette is a complete sweetheart! She is very sociable with other dogs, and loves to lick friendly humans to share some love! She is very playful and will not hesitate to run for a while with friends, no matter their species! However, she knows very well where the limits are, not wanting her humans to be angry with her, as she can't stand a bad face.
She is very calm at home, barely making a noise.

[j. bourne]

Username: HowlingHooves
Name: Palírroia
Name Meaning: Greek, meaning tide.
Gender: Female
Trick or Treat: And why can’t one be both a trickster and a loveable goof? Roia is very much an adoring collie, she’s always the first to be seated and wait for your return home after a long day, and shes the one to offer comfort when struggles have you down. You’d think you couldn’t have found a more kind and gentle dog, truly! But if you’re close to this girl, then you already know that she’s a smart cookie, and likes to play some harmless pranks on the people of her household. Missing your backpack before leaving for school? Might want to go check under the bed. Where in the heck did those keys go? Oh, they’re on the coffee table. Claim your dog ate your homework? Well, not entirely... but the slobber marks are definitely proof that someone had it in their mouth! Palírroia was hard to pin down in the beginning, sometimes just making the household wonder if they were begging forgetful after all. But when a house sitter called, panicked, the family rushed home to find the a tearful young woman fretting over an otherwise playful Roia. As she held the girls’ keys, and worrisome pepper sprayer, in her mouth, obviously attempting to get outside. A firmer command to drop and find her bed, apologies to the girl as she explained herself unnecessarily, and Roia was at the girls’ side for cuddles and apologetic licks.
Now, when house sitters are needed, a warning to keep any possessions out of reach (preferably on the kitchen counter and pushed back to the wall.) and a list of all her known hiding places is posted on the fridge. Even the family has to refer to it sometimes, Roia being smart enough to switch things up every so often. But they love her all the same, and what’s wrong with a few harmless pranks, anyway?

Congrats!

[HowlingHooves]

Ah, thank you so much! <3