[hider=Mahal Agha] [center][h2][u] Mahal "Ceren" Agha [/u][/h2] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1121866258036572252/1155341961084018789/Mahal_Touch_up_2.png[/img][/center] [b][center] [/center][/b] [center][h3][b] 17 | Female | Palaparese | Noble | 7.93 [/b] [/h3][/center] [h3][u]P E R S O N A L I T Y [/u][/h3] [indent] ❖ [Serious] ❖ [Courageous] ❖ [Short Temper] ❖ [Hardy] ❖ [Adventurous] Mahal learned to grow up faster than her half-sister, Lunara. Because of this reality, she has a bleaker view of the world and it shows in her serious demeanor. Humor and fun sometimes escapes her understanding causing her to stare in confusion. She doesn't enjoy idle gossip or excessive flattery either. In fact, she finds more meaning in gestures of kindness than actual conversation. When approached about her history, Mahal often refuses to answer or redirects the conversation elsewhere. While Mahal's not afraid to push her luck and body to their limits, she isn't suicidal. There’s a difference between a death wish and taking reasonable risks. This hasn't stopped her sense of taste and mind from being open to trying new things. Since she was young, Mahal has always struggled with her short temper. Thankfully she lashes out with words more than fists when her patience runs dry. Common sense seemed to evaporate when she uttered a rash string of words, coming to regret it later. It might explain why she rarely talks. [/indent] [h3][u]C H A R A C T E R A P P E A R A N C E [/u][/h3] Eyes: Brown Hair: Wavy Black Skin Tone: Olive, moderate tan Height: 5ft 6 inches Weight: 145 lbs Physique: Athletic, slender Facial Features: Tends to seem always annoyed or serious, even when calm Physical Quirks: Seems slightly thin despite her appetite Distinctive Features: Tattoo swirls of geometric patterns forming 'waves' down her back. Upon closer inspection, the trained eye can note the irregular stripe scars underneath. [hider=closest example, but symmetrical on both sides] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/486216127882723328/1154963137209040947/image.png[/img][/hider] [u]Fashion[/u] Due to the cultural differences, the local fashion scene is not a favorite of Mahal's. This hasn't prevented her from gradually incorporated it into her own daily wear. For classes, she wears a simpler version of the regional fashion. She wears the smock, kirtle, and a simple skirt draping just above her ankles. Wrapped about her shoulders and down her waist is a sheer, flowing scarf of lighter color. For these, she has only found deep reds and browns that suit her tastes. Though she prefers barefoot, Mahal will wear shoes when needed. Outside of classes or on casual days, she prefers a single piece dress with her scarf wrapped about her waist. Floral patterns are hand stitched into it. The colors vary based on her mood, but often she prefers bright colors of yellow, red or brown. On special occasions, she'll wear black with white stitched patterns. She will wear at least one or two of her accessories depending on her mood. [h3][u]L A N G U A G E S [/u][/h3] [u]Name- Origins- Comprehension level- Types[/u] Palaparense- Native- Mastery- Verbal and Written Virangish- Native -Mastery- Verbal and Written Rettanese-Learned-Intermediate- Verbal mainly Sawandish-Learned-Intermediate- Verbal mainly Avincian-Learned-Advanced- Verbal and Written * * Struggles with certain words and phrases/sayings, may ask for it to be repeated. [h3][u]T H E G I F T [/u][/h3] [center]Blackblood | Glutton[/center] Magnetic-3 Arcane-2 Binding-2 Chemical-3 Kinetic-3 Atomic-0 Blood-0 Temporal-0 Dark-0 Command-0 Primordial-0 [h3][u]B A C K G R O U N D [/u][/h3] On the school records, she is known as Ceren Agha from Palapar. Despite that little fact, she prefers Mahal and requests others use it over her Virangish one. Born as the daughter of wealthy plantation owner Ruslan Agha and his second wife, she is the half-sister of Lunara Agha. Since a young age, Mahal has been Lunara's caretaker and playmate. She gained skills in how to cook, clean, and even repair clothing. It was clear to her for years who her father favored as she felt she could do no right in his eyes. One incident, a memory that haunts her, opened her eyes to this fact. As children, most days they chased each other in the front garden. One day Lunara darted into the coffee fields and forced Mahal to follow. Her half-sister encountered a Thunder Tamarin which bit and shocked her. Determined to protect Lunara, Mahal tossed a kicker snail at it and then bolted off with Lunara. Instead of praise for her quick thinking, her father unleashed his wrath upon her. In later years, the scars of that day were covered in tribal tattoos to hide her shame. A few years later, Lunara received a kitten from one of their family’s prized Goma cats. A protector of sorts. Their magic manifested around their twelfth birthday at the same time. While Mahal prepared the morning meal, her shout shattered a dish and startled her mother. At the same time, Lunara smashed a vase into a wall. It wasn't the only change that Mahal had to endure when it came to her body. It was subtle at first, but her wounds healed notably faster and she had more energy after heavy meals. Unfortunately, her appetite seems endless forcing her to adapt. Skipping meals made her irritable and weakened her focus, resulting in her being locked away in a tiny room. Eventually Mahal resorted to drastic measures. She heavily seasoned bark or raw bone chunks, making the ususual materials easier to eat. These denser things lessen the hunger pains to tolerable levels. One of many efforts she discovered to aid her. After their display of magic, her father summoned her. He informed them that they would attend Ersand’Enise Academy of Thaumaturgy. They had three years to prepare. Mahal's only purpose to be there was to support and keep her sister on track with her task. Any failure would result in her returning home to face the consequences. Mahal hoped, foolishly, if she succeeded that she might finally earn his approval. A small, quieter part of her knew better. Over the next three years, her father brought in private tutors for them both. The girls studied together while the teachers pushed Lunara's progress over hers. Naturally her sister thrived, but Mahal struggled with the Avinican language. When the day to depart Palapar finally arrived, their family came to see them off. While Lunara and her mother shared a tearful farewell, Mahal approached hers. After the pair embraced, Onaona gifted her with a small box. Within it was a small, blue kicker snail to always remind her of home. Mahal later named it Koha, or warrior. Their first year at the academy proved to be a hard lesson in how differently their cultures worked. At first the girls struggled to fit in until they struck a balance. It was during this time, Mahal experienced true freedom. She discovered a love of combat and the adrenaline it brought. Sneaking out at night without Lunara also proved to be easier than it had been at home. For the first time, Mahal has started to wonder about her future and what it might mean. [h3][u]M O T I V A T I O N [/u][/h3] On the surface, Mahal's motivation for attending the academy was straightforward. Lunara needed a familiar face to ground her and ensure she kept on track with her goals. Nothing more or less. So far, she has had little trouble doing this. On a deeper level, Mahal wants her father's approval. She believed by being successful , he might realize her worth and things become better. Some quiet part of her knows she's clinging too hard to this lie. The first year of the academy filled her with new experiences, some good and bad. She had experienced a sense of freedom she never knew before. One free of her father's judgment and suffocating presence. She has a strong enjoyment of combat, both in practice and education. [h3][u]I N V E N T O R Y [/u][/h3] [u]Wardrobe [/u] Up to about six different dresses for various occasions and seasons, most of them picked out by Lunara. Some are even brought recently from the city, but many stem from Palapar. She also has accessories that are more tribal in nature than her half-sister. Earrings made from Goma cat teeth, one or two silver bangles, and necklaces made with decorative stones, shells, and even fur. She also has a few pairs of shoes suitable for the changing weather. [u]Box[/u] Koha's home is a decorative box coated with sap to preserve the walls, both inside and out. The dimensions are about ten inches wide, seventeen inches in length, and a foot deep. The contents within are as listed: -one snail (Koha) -two branches tilted for scaling -one to two large rocks -plate with any number of food ranging from worms to vegetables -bowl of water [hider=pet] Name: Koha Sex: hermaphrodite Species: Kicker Snail Age: ~1 yrs (reaching maturity, max life in captivity 25 yrs) Description: Koha's a pale blue snail with slightly translucent skin. The eyes upon his stalks are a dark black. Upon his back is a dark, earthy colored shell that ends in a point toward its tail. Several dots and shapes decorate the shell's surface thanks to stains of plant/mineral based dyes. Naturally, this changes based on Lunara's whims despite being Mahal's pet. Compared to others of his kind, Koha;’s size scales on the bigger side at about 5.08 cm (2 inches) in length from mouth to tail. Character: Like many snails, Koha is slow and steady. He moves at his own pace and cares not for the world outside his own. His favorite pastime is inching along any lengthy branches, including Mahal's arm when offered. Though it will take some time. He definitely seems more animated whenever meal time comes around. Abilities: Koha secretes a thin, transparent slime that coats its shell and body. When licked or consumed, it provides a mild hallucinate that lasts a good hour. Due to the coloring, the potency level is not toxic or lethal. [/hider] [h3][u]S T R E N G T H S & S K I L L S [/u][/h3] [indent] ❖ Won't shy away from new experiences ❖ Basic knowledge and skills as a caretaker ❖ Athletic and physically tougher ❖ Palapar knowledge of native flora, fauna, and culture ❖ Basic first aid ❖ Martial arts knowledge and experience (learned when able) ❖ Innate and good sense of direction ❖ Healing time is cut by 1/2 to 1/4 time based on calorie intake (more effective when in state of rest) [/indent] [h3][u]W E A K N E S S E S & F L A W S [/u][/h3] [indent] ❖ Takes things at full face value (Has low sense of humor) ❖ Claustrophobic ❖ Low self worth in her eyes ❖ Growing spitefulness toward Lunara’s privilege with their father ❖ Tends to have a resting bitch face (she rarely smiles) ❖ Due to her secondary mana, Mahal suffers from endless hunger pains. She is forced to eat either tougher organic materials (bark, animal teeth, etc) or up to at least twice her calorie requirements daily to function with snacks on hand. This is in the form of bark chunks, strongly seasoned, on a pouch hidden underneath her waist sash. [/indent] [h3][u]M I S C E L L A N E O U S [/u][/h3] ❖ Tattoos that decorate the back part of her body, from between the shoulders to her lower back, cover scars that stripe across the flesh. Manas Y1: 123 Hexcode: [color=#B8860B]#B8860B[/color] [/hider]