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I am looking to adopt...Picture:
Kennel number: P53
Why do you want this animal and what will you do for it?:I will
Name: Lord Dragonbane
Nickname: Bane
Age: Immortal, currently 173 Years old. He gained his immortality around his 8th year, and his "price" was taken around his 150th.
Sex: Male
Sexual Orientation: Straight, although he has been gay in the past.
Current status: Single, Mate was killed in the Fire, but he has never sought or found another mate or anyone decent for him.
Breed: Gypsy Vanner Draft Horse
Way of Ruling: Monarchy
Birth date: August 15
Birth place: On a small forest clearing near a river somewhere in North America (Border of Michigan and Canada)
Current residence: Somewhere in Ohio
Occupation: Former Lead Stallion, current Rouge
Title/Rank: Lord, Master
Hobbies/Pastimes: Racing, running, leading a herd, bossing other horses, eating, swimming and friendly fighting.
Talents/Skills/Powers: Pulling/dragging heavy weights, racing, negotiating.
Personality:Bane.
The name itself has a powerful and masculine ring to it, just like it's owner's personality.
Bane is a strong and brave stallion, who once was the lead stallion in his herd, until the fire came. After the flames drove and killed away most of his precious herd, he shed not a tear. He is self-reliant and courageous when needed, especially in front of others, when his reputation is at stake. He is also strong-willed, as he often is forced to live through tragic events happening to himself and others whom he loves or cares for, which is the cost of his immortality. Even though he often does not show much affection, he deeply cares for many other horses. Due to the fact that he does not have much experience on showing affection and love, he often has trouble showing it, as he often tends to be rude and aggressive, but that is just who he is, even though he struggles to fight it.
Basically he is a strong and proud leader, and he is respected for his wisdom and his skills, but he still has many troubles in his life, even though he tries to ignore it.
Past History First Memory: Sun in eyes, with blood stained on his pelt, as his parents were murdered shortly after his birth.
Most important childhood event that still affects him: Murder of parents.
Why/How? He wishes to avenge them and find out who did it.
Past failures he would be embarrassed to have people know about and why: He once challenged a lead stallion for the lead role in a herd one day when he was only a yearling. He nearly won, but was beaten due to tripping over a rock and cutting his foreleg.
Physical CharacteristicsHeight: 16 Hands (64 inches)
Weight: 1,500 Lbs
Posture: Tall and proud, head sometimes held high
Build: Big boned and sturdy, yet not over weight looking.
Expressions:Generally monotone and bored looking.
Describe their smile: When he smiles, which is rarely, it is small but soft and sweet. You can tell it is sincere.
Distinguishing features: The dragon skeleton marking on his shoulder. It runs in his bloodline.
Style (Elegant, shabby, etc): Like royalty. He will wear anything with gold or silver with gems, but only if he must.
Health: Suffers from a bad cough in the fall, unknown causes.
Hygiene: Always neat and clean. Rarely seen with dirt on his fur. He never eats food that has been bitten off of before.
CharacteristicsMannerisms/Poses/Movement: Very smooth and elegant with a proud manner.
Describe their walk: A smooth, gaited walk with a hint of elegance.
Habits/OCDs/Obsessions: Always has to have the last word, and expects most horses to address him with, lord, master, or sir.
Do they curse, and if so, to what extent? He curses when things go badly or against him, but only under his breath.
Write a piece of dialogue that this character might say (can be between someone else):"I expect you to be fair, as i am royalty, and expect no less from such as you."
Voice: A low voice, but a voice of one with wisdom and patience. Like a narrator
Describe their sleep patterns (light/heavy sleeper, no sleep, sleeps too often, etc): Light sleeper, with a fair amount of sleep. When stressed, he sleeps less, and sometimes speaks in his sleep.
Psychological/Personality Attributes and AttitudesIntelligence Level: High, due to his experiences and his thinking level.
Character's long-term goals/desires in life: Find a new herd to rule, and to find out his parents' killer.
Character's short-term goals/desires in life: To find a mate, and to gain new knowledge about his previous herds' members.
How self-confident is the character? Appears quite confident in public and around others, but has anxiety sometimes and frets.
How do they see him/herself? He sees himself as a responsible and mature horse who deserves better then he has.
How do they believe s/he is perceived by others? A strong and amazing master/leader, which is quite true at times.
Is this character generally dominant or submissive? Like a King, dominant.
Patience level: Fair. He will generally have more patience with foals.
If granted one wish, what would it be? To have his parents alive again.
Biggest Vulnerability (non physical): His past. He has never spoken of it, but has hinted to it a few times.
Greatest Fear: Having another herd lost and being stripped of his powers.
Likes/DislikesLikes: His followers, being praised, having a strong reputation, and having a herd.
Dislikes: Anything that will ruin his herd and his reputation, being disliked, and being reminded of his past.
Favorite Color: Black and Gold
Simple Pleasures: Sunsets, lakes, music, swimming and running, and being with friends.
Greater Pleasures: Leading and ruling his herd
Where does this character like to hang out? Near a lake or ocean, with a lot of land and green grass.
Motto/Personal quote: "Respect will be given to those who show respect."
Emotional Characteristics Describe character's sense of self-control: Quite controlled, and he never looses his control.
How does this character act in public? He is often calm and controlled, and he thinks carefully before speaking.
How does this character act in privacy? He acts the same, just thinks different and sometimes paces.
How does this character act around strangers vs. how they act around friends? Not much difference, just that he has more topics to talk about with his friends.
Reactions to----Conflict/Danger: Scrunches up his face and thinks of every possible solution.
Rejection: Says or does nothing, just is a little upset.
Fear: Usually thinks about it a lot and worries.
Change: Welcomes it only if it brings good things to him.
Stress: Paces and chews lower lip as he thinks about it often.
Being wrong: Is shocked and tends to deny it.
Offending others: Quickly apologizes then leaves to go slap himself mentally.
Praise: Smiles and feels good inside.
Being hated: Tells himself that everyone has an enemy, even though he doubts himself.
How does this character generally express themselves? Calmly and secretly, he hides it in the way he acts and what and how he speaks.
How does the character view life? A positive thing; a way to gain power and reputation.
How does the character imagine his/her own death? Something brave and courageous, like how a knight or king should die. Brave in battle.
OtherWhat song best fits this character? Story:The brilliant stars glimmered as the cool breeze flowed through the willow trees' leaves and the grass danced along.
The wind swept small waves across the pond, which scattered the moon's yellow reflection.
"It's like another moon in the water," a large, black and white horse though as he gazed at the flickering reflection. The horse had a brilliant marking on his shoulder of a dragon skeleton, which was the marking of the Dragonharl family line. It was sought out for, yet cursed. Every owner of the so called "tattoo", had become immortal in some way or another. Yet the imortality came with a price. The price differed, depending on the owner, but it was generally something that the owner valued and cherised deeply. But this owner, Lord Dragonbane,
despised the immortality, and wished it gone. He had lost many horses and followers as his price, which also scorched his lands and forced him to leave his lands and surviving members to start over. His price was known as the Fire.
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The stars twinkled in the brilliant moonlight, caressing the faint glow that was given off by the moon.
A'Injukali...The lone stallion gazed at the moon, recalling the sweet, melodic voice of his love as he was muttering her name.
The moon reminded him of her, as her name meant Child of the Moon.
Bane missed his herd already, but as being the lead stallion, he knew his role.
Once every month, the lead stallion from every herd must go to The Counsel, a group of the wisest and strongest horses in all the land. There, the lead stallions debate and discuss the news going on in their herd, and to discuss any danger or coming trouble.
The trip to the Counsel took a few hours at a smooth galloping pace, but Bane always set off early, just so he could take a trip to his birthplace, a small pond surrounded by willow trees.
This month, the word spread of a wildfire warning, as it was mid July, and the heat was drying everything in sight. Even the once luscious grass turned a sulky brown as the harsh rays gave no mercy. Bane knew the danger of leaving his herd alone during such a vulnerable time, but he knew there was no escaping the meetings. He rushed to the meetings, and spent less time at his pond then he usually took, but alas he was still too late.
The meeting was rushed, as everyone knew of the upcoming danger that could be lurking around every corner. Bane raced home, as fast as his aching hooves would carry him, and often tripped due to his rushing pace. As soon as he had arrived in his territory, however, he felt something was wrong. His pace quickened even more, and as he drew near, he saw a flicker in the night, with an orange glow drowning out the moonlight.
He froze, his hooves stuck fast on the dry ground as he watched in fear. The flames danced across his face, as if dancing in tune to the winds calm breeze.
He reared up and sped towards his fleeing herd, which were small little shadows racing away from the beautiful but dangerous flames. He called and called as long as he could, searching for his beloved. But his only response was the fire, crackling in the night, scorching the lead stallion's precious lands, leaving him with nothing but burnt grass and the faded scent of his herd members' fear.
After hours of searching through the now blackened forest, he gave up.
He hung his head low, and laid down for the night, now realizing that his payment has been taken.
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