Tears of the Mihra (Adv RP) Information:

[list][*]Myths and Legends: 
Possibly relevant information and world flavor, take everything within with a grain of salt ICly[/*]
[*]Maps: 
World map available, city maps and/or "dungeon" maps may be posted as well, depending on the situation[/*]
[*]Empires, Kingdoms, and their Courts: 
General information regarding the political/geographic bodies on the continent. Filling in information regarding the rest of the world will be done via collaboration, keep in mind the general feel of the world. [/*]
[*]The Mihra: 
General information about the only recognized religion in Terlayne. [/*][/list]

Character Sheets: I am looking for a different way to build this. While name/age/appearance/personality & bio have been a standard go to in most of my rp's (either gm'd or participated in), what I'm really looking for is a snap-shot of the character. [url=http://rpg.ashami.com/]Information here.[/url]
[hider=Blank Character Sheet][b]Appearance:[/b] [i]Text or img. If an img, realistic vs. cartoon-y/anime. I personally prefer images, great for a quick reference and more likely to be remembered in my opinion.[/i]
[b]Name:[/b] 
[b]Profession:[/b] 
[b]Talent:[/b] [i]If applicable include the cost to the talent as well.[/i]
[b]Personality:[/b] [i]Fill in the details below using the options in the link given above. These are the terms that would most commonly (not always) be ascribed to the character. If one of the descriptors/synonyms sounds or feels better to use, please feel free to do so.[/i]

[indent][b]Overview:[/b]
[list][*]Primary Motivator:[/*]
[*]Emotional Disposition:[/*]
[*]Moodiness:[/*][/list][/indent]
[indent][b]Core Traits:[/b]
[list][*]Outlook:[/*]
[*]Integrity:[/*]
[*]Impulsiveness:[/*]
[*]Boldness:[/*]
[*]Flexibility:[/*]
[*]Affinity:[/*]
[*]Comportment:[/*]
[*]Interactivity:[/*]
[*]Disclosure:[/*]
[*]Conformity:[/*][/list][/indent]
[indent][b]Religion & Spirituality:[/b] [i]Keep in mind the world and the ever presence of the Mihra/Order. Most citizens will be at the very least distrustful of anyone claiming to follow a religion other than the Mihra.[/i]
[list][*]Adherence:[/*]
[*]Tolerance:[/*]
[*]Expression of Beliefs:[/*]
[*]Attitude:[/*][/list][/indent]
[indent][b]Minor Details:[/b] [i]Choose 3-5 of the following.[/i]
[list][*]Quirks, Habits, and Oddities:[/*]
[*]Hobbies and Enjoyments:[/*]
[*]Favorite Topics of Conversation:[/*][/list][/indent]

[b]Background:[/b] [i]Bring it all together, or start here and fill out the personality. 3-4 solid paragraphs to put the personality and character in context of their background. Include any significant past events, mysteries, and/or existing conflicts. Additionally, indicate what brought the character to Ylavin, our starting point.[/i][/hider]

[b]GM PCs/NPCs:[/b]
[hider=Lelyanna][b]Appearance:[/b] 
[indent][img=http://i.imgur.com/SHE4ScR.jpg?1]
A woman just over thirty, almost always clad in the pale gray linen robes of her rank, her only adornment a silver necklace, the symbol for order embossed on a silver pendant.[/indent]
[b]Name:[/b] Lelyanna Bithalom
[b]Profession:[/b] Val'Mihra, Mentor
[b]Talent:[/b] Passive - Visual auras from others that correspond to emotions and feelings. The stronger the emotion, the more vibrant the color. The color defines the emotion only for that specific person. The cost varies depending on the situation - how many people there are, how strong the emotions are, how focused Lelyanna is on interpreting the aura. Lelyanna's own emotions begin to feed off of those surrounding her. If the emotions are strong enough and persistent enough, they can overtake her own completely at an exponential amount in comparison - extreme despair, rage, giddiness, etc. She has begun to notice a dulling of her own emotions as well, perhaps as an extension of the immediate cost to the Talent. 
[b]Personality:[/b]
[indent][b]Overview:[/b]
[list][*]Primary Motivator: Tranquility[/*] 
[*]Emotional Disposition: Ashamed[/*] 
[*]Moodiness: Labile[/*][/list][/indent]
[indent][b]Core Traits:[/b]
[list][*]Outlook: Pessimistic[/*]
[*]Integrity: Conscientious[/*]
[*]Impulsiveness: Thougtful[/*]
[*]Boldness: Timid[/*]
[*]Flexibility: Adaptable[/*]
[*]Affinity: Empathic[/*]
[*]Comportment: Agreeable[/*]
[*]Interactivity: Reserved[/*]
[*]Disclosure: Evasive[/*]
[*]Conformity: Conventional[/*][/list][/indent]
[indent][b]Religion & Spirituality:[/b] Mihra, Order
[list][*]Adherence: Orthodox Adherent[/*]
[*]Tolerance: Intolerant[/*]
[*]Expression of Beliefs: Occasional[/*]
[*]Attitude: Humble[/*][/list][/indent]
[indent][b]Minor Details:[/b]
[list][*]Quirks, Habits, and Oddities: Needless apologizing, mumbling, humming, snoring[/*]
[*]Hobbies and Enjoyments: Horse riding, falconry, picnicking[/*]
[*]Favorite Topics of Conversation: the weather, Ylavin gossip[/*][/list][/indent]

[b]Background:[/b]
[indent]Lelyanna's childhood was far from idyllic. From a young age, she knew she was different, that she could see things that other people, normal people couldn't. Terrified of what that meant for her, she managed to hide it from her family until she was eight years old. The family dynamic had always had her at a disadvantage; the only child of her father's first and brief marriage, she had six younger siblings from his second wife. Once found out by the Mihra adviser her noble father kept at court as was expected, she was quickly sent off to Ylavin before news could spread that one of their blood was Talented. Though a lady by birth, her family clung tenuously to their title and land, barely more than paupers. 

Her time in Ylavin as a Sul was marginally better. Never had she seen such a large number of people, never had she been so overwhelmed by the auras of her Talent. The Ral were interested in her, in what use she would be in the future once they learned how to teach her to better control the use of the Talent. Lelyanna took her vows later than most, nearly twenty-one before her mentors found her fit to don the robes of the Val. By that time she had found the ability to ignore the mundane flashes of color associated with a low level of emotion. In too large of a group, or around strong emotions, she could still succumb, but she had found her niche in mentoring the youngest of the Sul. As the years passed, she found herself working with those of the Sul who neared their own time to take their vows. 

Two years ago, she met and began working with Sul Arriana. A waif of a girl, she had been older than Lelyanna when she came to Ylavin. The daughter of wanderers, she had fled the nomadic life and sought refuge as a Sul. It was only to Lelyanna that the full truth was revealed, that her parents had arranged for a marriage at the age of fourteen, a prospect the girl couldn't bare. Their time spent together morphed into something more, much to the fear and amazement of both women. Lelyanna was nearing thirty, and although marriage was allowed - even encouraged - for those who had taken vows, she had never considered it. The Mihra were also very clear on their views of a non-traditional relationship; should they be caught, Arriana would be exiled. What would happen to Lelyanna was less clear, as a Val with a Talent, she could not be set free to Terlayne. Tentatively and with much trepidation, their relationship bloomed regardless. Having never shaken the shame that accompanied having a Talent, the shame deepened, a self-loathing she tried to hide from her lover. 

Now, Arriana's vows loom closer, and with it, the possibility or even likelihood that the women will be separated. Lelyanna was recently informed that her time of mentorship will come to a close, she is likely to be sent to one of the larger courts in the empire as part of an advisory delegation. She fears they have an idea of the sins committed, though without any substantial proof. It could just be paranoia, but both women have a sense that their lives will never be the same.[/indent][/hider]