Post by Felidae on Apr 21, 2013 13:11:01 GMT -6
Name: Verae (Ver-ray)
Gender: Female
Age: 38 moons
Species: Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus)
Kingdom: Guardians of Ga’Hoole
Position: Queen
Description/Picture: Many owls constantly tell Verae she is beautiful, but she always refuses the compliments as she doesn't feel like she should take everyone's attention.
Her feathers are pure white from her head to the tip of her wings. Unlike other Snowys, she doesn't have the decoration of coal black spots running along her body and head. Instead, she has a few brownish spots on her wing tips which are quite faded. Her eyes are a brilliant yellow, almost glowing when the sun reflects off them, and her beak is small and triangular and as black as the night sky.
Personality: Verae is a very good speaker, having the gift of confidence and charm when she speaks. Everyone almost always follows what she says and not just because she is the Queen. Along with her charm and confidence Verae is also friendly and kind, listening to every owl’s opinion and never shunning one if she doesn't agree with it. Because of this, she is seen as a motherly figure to nearly every owl and owlet at the tree, orphan or not. She is also gifted in the art of storytelling, her tales known throughout the whole tree, and she is most likely found with the owlets sharing her stories of the Great Tree and past battles.
Her flying skills aren’t the best, due to the size of her body and wings, but she is an excellent fighter, working in the combat chaw for most of her time. Her flight does impair her a little in aerial combat, though, as speed and grace are not her forte; but when she gets her talons on her enemy, they won’t know what hit them.
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
History: Verae was born at the Tree, gladly being born into a kind and well-respected family. Her mother was very kind and friendly towards her and taught her the power of kindness, showing her how the world is not full of darkness and evil and that there is always light. Her father was an excellent speaker and taught her everything she knows; although, as her father always said, she was already gifted with speech.
When she wasn't spending time with her kind and loving parents, she was often in the library, reading tales about the Guardians and the Pure Ones. She found the books to be boring, lacking in excitement and imagination, and so she spent her time rewriting them in her head, practising her speech by telling her tales to the other owlets, who were mystified by her voice.
Verae joined the Combat chaw, quickly becoming skilled with many weapons and tactics but finding it hard to keep up with the speed of some of the other owls. She did not let this stop her, though, and she quickly became an excellent fighter. Verae then went on to become the Combat Ryb and, using her power of speech and kindness, became Queen of the Tree.
IC: Verae emerged from the Nursery, hearing the saddened cries of owlets behind her.
"Don't go, Verae!" they called, "Tell us another story!"
The Snowy chuckled, turning to look at the small band of orphaned owlets, "I'm sorry, children, but I must attend a meeting... You wouldn't want me to lose my position of Queen would you?" The owlets shook their heads, accepting she must go but still sad at her departure. Verae smiled, bending down to their level, "I promise I'll come back later and tell you another tale, okay?"
All the small owls nodded enthusiastically, perking up considerably. The Snowy smiled again, spreading out her massive wings before taking off towards the meeting hall, her mind still lost in her stories.
Codeword: Fragglebeak
Other:
Gender: Female
Age: 38 moons
Species: Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus)
Kingdom: Guardians of Ga’Hoole
Position: Queen
Description/Picture: Many owls constantly tell Verae she is beautiful, but she always refuses the compliments as she doesn't feel like she should take everyone's attention.
Her feathers are pure white from her head to the tip of her wings. Unlike other Snowys, she doesn't have the decoration of coal black spots running along her body and head. Instead, she has a few brownish spots on her wing tips which are quite faded. Her eyes are a brilliant yellow, almost glowing when the sun reflects off them, and her beak is small and triangular and as black as the night sky.
Personality: Verae is a very good speaker, having the gift of confidence and charm when she speaks. Everyone almost always follows what she says and not just because she is the Queen. Along with her charm and confidence Verae is also friendly and kind, listening to every owl’s opinion and never shunning one if she doesn't agree with it. Because of this, she is seen as a motherly figure to nearly every owl and owlet at the tree, orphan or not. She is also gifted in the art of storytelling, her tales known throughout the whole tree, and she is most likely found with the owlets sharing her stories of the Great Tree and past battles.
Her flying skills aren’t the best, due to the size of her body and wings, but she is an excellent fighter, working in the combat chaw for most of her time. Her flight does impair her a little in aerial combat, though, as speed and grace are not her forte; but when she gets her talons on her enemy, they won’t know what hit them.
Strengths:
- Excellent fighter
- Confident and charming speaker
- Good listener
- Kind and friendly
Weaknesses:
- Bad flyer
- Clumsy
- Sometimes listening to every owl's opinion changes her own opinion, not always for the best
- She mostly spends too much time with the owlets and her stories, distracting her from more important duties
History: Verae was born at the Tree, gladly being born into a kind and well-respected family. Her mother was very kind and friendly towards her and taught her the power of kindness, showing her how the world is not full of darkness and evil and that there is always light. Her father was an excellent speaker and taught her everything she knows; although, as her father always said, she was already gifted with speech.
When she wasn't spending time with her kind and loving parents, she was often in the library, reading tales about the Guardians and the Pure Ones. She found the books to be boring, lacking in excitement and imagination, and so she spent her time rewriting them in her head, practising her speech by telling her tales to the other owlets, who were mystified by her voice.
Verae joined the Combat chaw, quickly becoming skilled with many weapons and tactics but finding it hard to keep up with the speed of some of the other owls. She did not let this stop her, though, and she quickly became an excellent fighter. Verae then went on to become the Combat Ryb and, using her power of speech and kindness, became Queen of the Tree.
IC: Verae emerged from the Nursery, hearing the saddened cries of owlets behind her.
"Don't go, Verae!" they called, "Tell us another story!"
The Snowy chuckled, turning to look at the small band of orphaned owlets, "I'm sorry, children, but I must attend a meeting... You wouldn't want me to lose my position of Queen would you?" The owlets shook their heads, accepting she must go but still sad at her departure. Verae smiled, bending down to their level, "I promise I'll come back later and tell you another tale, okay?"
All the small owls nodded enthusiastically, perking up considerably. The Snowy smiled again, spreading out her massive wings before taking off towards the meeting hall, her mind still lost in her stories.
Codeword: Fragglebeak
Other:
