[EchoIre]

Username: EchoIre
Name: Jenara
Sound:

They say Jenara is cold in every sense of the word; cold heart, cold voice, cold skin. And while this may be true, there are a few precious things that thaw all of her frostiness and make her heart flutter like the first robin on a gentle spring's day. The quiet crunch of fresh snow, as odd as it is, is one of them.

Jenara loves the winter more than anything else. She adores the glittery blanket of snow that embraces the chilly months, and hates to see it squashed and sullied by the feet of other kalon who have no care for the beautiful perfectness of undisturbed snow. She's learned by now that there's nothing she can do to keep the snow perfect - even if she feels the entire world should pause after a snowstorm to stay pristine and white forever, it simply can't. So, Jenara finds contentment in the perfection while she can.

The soft crunch of fresh, untouched snow sends chills up her spine. If she feels safe and content enough, Jenara will soon start romping through the snow, agile as a hare, every crisp crunch making her feel like a kid again.

(196/250)

[Lex.]

Username: Lex.
Name: Alia
(Agender - Any Pronouns - Pan)
Sound:

Alia for her whole life has been waiting to hear this sound. Hearing this sound means that she's found someone, someone to love and cherish her whole life. Someone who will be loyal and faithful to her. It's golden chiming soothes her thoughts and melts away any doubts she may have. The ringing marks a new period in her life, and era in which she will never have to be alone again. Her wedding bells. The way they sway in the wind after being rung is soothing. The way the sound waves cradle her ear is like music to her. It's a siren's song of joy and prosperity. And sound that will go down in her history. The story of a lifetime.

[Ucanthandleme]

Username: Ucanthandleme
Name: Beast
Sound:
Ba-dum, Ba-dum, Ba-dum.
A deafening silence, only the sounds of the beats could be heard.
Ba-dum, Ba-dum, Ba-dum.
The strong rhythm, vigorous and in beat, one after another the beats rolling off of each other.
Ba-dum, Ba-dum, Ba-dum.
How exciting, how thrilling, how wonderful that sound was.
Ba-dum, Ba-dum, Ba-dum.
Faster, louder, more and more he wished to hear the sound.
Ba-dum, Ba-dum, Ba-dum.
A war cry, the battle had begun, the drumbeat of war.
Ba-dum, Ba-dum, Ba-dum.
The screams started, a backdrop to the drumbeats in the battlefield.
Ba-dum, Ba-dum, Ba-dum.
It was closer, more intimate than before, the sound echoed in his mind.
Ba-dum, Ba-dum, Ba-dum.
Not only from the drum but he could hear it from his chest.
Ba-dum, Ba-dum, Ba-dum.
Warriors fell, crying out, their drumbeat stopping, yet the sound still lingered in the air.
Ba-dum, Ba-dum, Ba-dum.
A smile crept up on his face, crazed yet peaceful, brutal yet calm.
Ba-dum, Ba-dum, Ba-dum.
One by one they fell to the dusty ground, the sound of the beats getting quieter and quieter.
Ba-dum, Ba-dum, Ba-dum.
Another slash, another cry, another beat lost.
Ba-dum, Ba-dum, Ba-dum.
When the last drumbeat seized, he knew the war was over.
Ba-dum, Ba-dum, Ba-dum.
He was alone with the sound, the glorious sound of victory.
Ba-dum, Ba-dum, Ba-dum.
The only sound that mattered, the sound that he won.
Ba-dum, Ba-dum, Ba-dum.
His favourite sound. The sound of only his heart.

239/250

[Discontinued]

Username: Discontinued
Name: Kirsi
Sound:

Kirsi lay snuggled up in her bed, happily covered by her heavy quilts. A nice warm fire crackles in the corner of the room, helping to keep her nice and toasty. The room is dark, and a sense of peace washes over all who reside in it.
One thing remains missing, however: Kirsi's lullaby.

Right on cue, it begins; a wonderfully steady rhythm filled with the beauty of simplicity.

Da-dum da-dum... Da-dum da-dum...

Kirsi perks an ear toward it's sound, closing her eyes in anticipation for it's accompanying melody. A significant and bold whistle blows, filling the air with it's sound, and it's sound alone. A wide smile grows on her lips as she snuggles deeper under the covers.

Her father was a train conductor, a reason for which the family lived so near the station. Every night, these sounds would lull Kirsi to sleep, in her heart knowing that the mighty voice of the train was as if her father was wishing her a peaceful goodnight while he was away. Though time has taken him away, she will always treasure this sound. For as long as she can, she will live near the station in memory of him.

[198/250]

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[Amplify]

username: amplify
kalon name: katsune
sound:

A muffled crack, water rushing beneath the surface; the noise growing until a definitive split forms, perhaps even under your feet. Though it may preface great danger in the arctic, Katsune cannot help but be addicted to the sound of water flowing below cracked ice.

The world is always shifting in a place formed by water in all its forms—growing and shrinking with the ebb and flow of the tide. Especially along the edges of the artic, in any place in which water runs visibly free beneath your feet, where comparatively thin ice sheets form the sole barrier between you and the imposing depth below. It's both empowering and terrifying, the thought that you could be there one minute and sucked under the next. Security is a fleeting feeling, going only so far as the thickness of the ice, and your own competency.

It's a reminder: to stay humble. To never over or underestimate your place in the grand scheme of things; you're important in what you do, but you aren't invincible. You aren't going to be cosmically saved from death even if you hold in your hands the cure for some horrendous disease.

And that is why the sound of ice cracking over flowing water is her favorite sound. It's a beautiful danger, and a vital lesson to be learned.

[222]

[Vanrouge]

Username: LuciferFalling
Name: Ana (Anastasia)
Sound: Ana's favourite sound is the gentle crackling of firewood as the embers burn through it. Coming from a very cold land, rife with ice, blizzards and freezing breezes, the warmth of a fire became something that she saw as comforting; a light to illuminate her surroundings under the shroud of darkness and a warmth to allow her to sleep by when she was outside in the elements. Many a night the soft crackling and snapping sounds of the embers were what helped her to drift off to sleep and ignore the howling of the heavy winds around her. The noise is both a comfort and a promise to make it soundly through another night in the wilderness, underneath the stars.

Of course, she could squirrel herself away inside her little den, but her soul is that of an explorer, brave-hearted and with wide-eyes, open to the world around her. The fire that she adores so much also symbolises the burning flame inside her, the drive to see her adventure through right until the very end. Whether it be nights in the blistering cold, or surging her way through ice water to cross a ravine, the promise of the light, the warmth and the gentle crackle is enough to see her through.

(211/250 words)

[Broccoli_Bento]

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Username: Broccoli_Bento
Name: Kanoa
Sound:

A sound that Kanoa loves to hear is cats and kittens meowing, especially kittens!
This guy has such a soft spot for cats that just the sound of them speaking melts his heart.

This tough guy will step out of his way to interact with a cat when given the opportunity.
The only reason that stops him from owning one is his allergies, but what he's not allergic to is their sweet little voices.

Every "mew", "nya", and "meow" is something he lives for, but tries to conceal his love for cats with his serious personality.

[96/250]

[Kyar]

This is closed for judging!
I can’t wait to read all of your ideas!

[KestrelTheFirecat]

Username: KestrelTheFirecat
Name: North
Sound: wip

[Kyar]

Thank you all SO MUCH for trying out. I have to say right off the bat I’m so sad I can’t give RUs because the number of entries I absolutely loved was many many more than just one. You’re all such exceptional writers and so creative, I was so impressed by each of your entries it made it almost impossible to choose just one. But after a lot of thought, I’ve finally reached a decision.

The winner is...
Amplify!
Your entry did such a great job of really making me hear the sound, and feel the same emotions you described. The design lends itself to winter-themed sounds, but I was impressed with the creativity of the noise you chose! It’s a sound I’ve heard but rarely think of, and the influence it has on her character is really intriguing. This entry really stuck with me, so I hope you enjoy developing her as much as I enjoyed your story!


I’d also like to award HMs to the following users, for immersive, intriguing, incredible entries that you should be proud of:
Sobble
Sneky
ajohanna
nio
iBrevity
Lex.
Ucanthandleme
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LuciferFalling

Thank you all so very much for entering, I wish you all the very best and thank you for sharing your beautiful ideas with me! It made it so difficult to choose but I’m really the lucky one in the end - I’ll never get tired of the excitement of getting to dive into each of your creative worlds.

Happy holidays!