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SA | Warforged | Valkyrie | Amber

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Reference sheet || Astral Tracker

:new: New app art! Next up is updating her info and adding the new branch of her family :eyes:



.:: Basic Information ::.




Name || Amberley (Amber)
Age || 17
Gender || Mare
Breed(s) || Andalusian x Haflinger x Mustang x Arabian (And other breeds, but who knows what, lol)
Color || Flaxen Red Dun Tobiano

Orientation || Not interested try anyway
Mate || -

Herd || War-forged
Rank || Valkyrie



.:: Personal Information ::.




[-|Personality|-]



Controlling - Freedom-loving - Stubborn ||
Amber wants stuff to go her way and has a hard time letting go. She always was kind of spoiled when younger, but in between having her sister ripped away, her mother falling sick and her meddlesome uncle it went from merely liking to get what she wanted to something stronger. When situations are taken out of her control, she'll get really stressed out and she'll do everything to get things her way. As a result of this, she has the tendency to be picky, carefully inspecting her surrounding and judging what to make of it. Also 'strange' horses go through this classification. She takes her time to decide who should  be accepted, who avoided and who’s worthy of her attention. Once her decision is made, she rarely comes back on it. Freedom is a very basic need to her and being in control gives her the feeling she is free to do whatever she wants. While she has no problem following those who she respects and out of her own choice, she absolutely hates being commanded by anyone else. She's especially sensitive to this when it comes to males. When possible she's the one in the lead and you better follow or move aside as she's about as stubborn as they come. Amber likes to make her own conclusions and follow through on them in her own view of life. Though open to seeing how other's seeing others view on things, you better prep some good arguments if wanting to sway this girl.

Vain - Prideful - Temperamental ||
Your looks count and nothing is going to convince Amber otherwise. Possessing a sort of natural beauty, she has long since found that looking pretty is both a blessing and a curse, but she has chosen to take as much advantage of it as possible. She likes looking good and will take great care in presenting herself well. She has the tendency to judge others on their outlook as well. She'll take great joy in receiving a compliment on her looks from another mare or young horse. Any comment of the opposite sex however is accepted with much less enthusiasm. She not only takes pride in her looks, but in herself as well. It has it good sides and it has his bad. As for one, Amber takes pride in herself and what she does. This gives her a sound portion of confidence. This pride however can get her in trouble as well. She thinks nobody holds the right to order her around or look down upon her and she will do things out of pride that might not be the best of choices when you look at it with a clear head. Her pride comes with a feeling of honor as well, believing in 'doing the right thing'. She can get a bit temperamental about it though, her passion for her believes and goals fueling her actions and behavior. 


Good-hearted - Compassionate - Spiritual ||
At least her heart is in the good place. It's a comment you could make when meeting Amber. Despite a good number of less pleasant qualities, Amber does mean well towards other horses... she just doesn't go around flaunting that goodness too openly. When she can she will help another horse in need and she will feel guilty when she does not. Other's pain is her pain in a way and she will try to relieve them of it if possible. A part of her rebellious strike for example is fueled by what happened to both her aunt, sister and mother. She wants to change things so it will be better for all. In this she is greatly supported in her belief in their gods as well as other mystical things which she holds deep respect for. The gods brought them into existance and provided for them while magic is a gift that makes you strong and aids you in your goals. She will most likely show interest in any other 'unworldly' things too and feel like it can be possible that it exists. You may also hear her pray sometimes.


Dedicated - Efficient - (Im)patient ||
Her being stubborn, leads to her being dedicated as well. She's dedicated to her goals, her duty, her friends, pretty much anything she spends her time on, she will give herself to in terms of completing it or when it comes to other horses, making them happy -even if it is in her own roundabout way-. The approach can be a little bit cold, seeing as she tries to see everything in a logical way and likes to be efficient when completing her 'tasks'. Mind you, find horse A a present for their birthday is considered a task in that mind of hers as well. She can be both impatient as well as patient when trying to reach a goal. Patient as in she can plan in the long term, not minding waiting to get what she wants. Impatient when other horses or unforeseen circumstances delay her plans.


Reserved - Unromantic - Inhibited ||
Talking about herself is a big no-no for Amber. Things like her feelings and personal thoughts, she'll keep rather to herself. Information is shared sparsely and you'll have to make an effort to really get to know her. The only thing she is relatively open about is her opinion on a certain subject, though even then her reasons as of why she feels this way personally will often remain secret. Her reservedness however will not make her avoid other horses, she has no problems to just let the other do the sharing for them both. Males are something Amber does not hold faith in. Romance she is even less convinced she shall find. The fantasy scenarios and play bestowed upon her by her older sister used to be rather romantic, fantasizing about love and marriage. Growing up however she came to see for what it really was. A mare was nothing special, her aunt being replaced by her mother, since she gave her father a 'bad' foal and mares being repressed as they were. Those early fantasies and hopes are long gone, considered nothing more than young naivety. Stallions have but one thing in mind when wanting to get a know a mare and it's got nothing to do with romance. She'll always feel suspicious around them, doubting their every move and intentions. This reservedness and cynical view on romance alongside her goal-oriented way of thinking, inhibits Amber in her daily behavior. She does not allow herself much fun, let alone letting her eyes stray to appreciate what's to be seen around her. The mere thought off falling victim to love frightens her and she likes to tell herself she's incapable of it.


[-|Likes and Dislikes|-]


Likes ||
+ Looking good - 'cause looks matters and it makes her feel good
+ Comfortable silence - works calming
+ Behaving well - As this is key to giving of a good impression
+ Being praised - she loves feeling appreciated
+ Her herd - Despite the the faults she sees in the system, she loves her herd. If she didn't there would be no point in trying to change it


Dislikes ||
- Touchy-feely horses - Don't touch her... ever, unless you're family
- Others getting in her personal space - Back off.
- Feeling weak/powerless - Amber will avoid and/or deny any weakness she has. It doesn't suit her intended image of herself.
- Sexism (on part of females) - She is sick and tired of hearing how to behave because she's female (courtesy to her Uncle~)
- Getting hit on - Petty males. She's nobody's throphy
- Being made fun of - No matter how innocent the teasing, she does not enjoy having the joke be on her


.:: History ::.




As a Foal||
Amber was born in Warforged between the Pegasus Eliam, a scout, and the common horse Myrtle, a farmer. These were not the only ones in their little family though as Eliam had another wife, Roselia with who he had fathered a Pegasus called Lilliana. For a time the little family lived in peace and the little Amberley took to her older halfsister. With 12 years in between their age, one might have excepted the older one to quickly grew tired of such a young foal tailing her, but less was true. Amber adored Lilliana and Lilliana adored Amber. It was about a year before the truth would come to light that things started to change. Lilliana wouldn't be a lot anymore, always assisting Myrtle on the field or helping Roselia on the fields. When she did come 'home' or to whatever place they would call that time, she would turn Amber away in her request to play. "Not now Amber, Sis got to rest so she can work, 'kay? So she can work hard and stay with Amber." Amber wouldn't understand, not then and grew angry and disappointed. She had always gotten what she wanted, but now suddenly her sister wouldn't give her the time of day. Did she think she wasn't worth her time? She'd show her! Little Amber started doing little tasks, those tasks her sister often did, helping her aunt with picking the plants she asked for or trying to help on the field. One time she even tried to tag along with her father on Scout duty, one thing that wasn't repeated again considering the scolding she got after quickly having been caught. At first they encouraged her to go play, but Amber was a stubborn one. If this would make Lilliana play with her again, she would work the hardest she could! So they let her, but it didn't seem to help. Lilliana would be around, less and less, making Amber wonder where she went. It was why when Amber came home one day and Lilliana was wonder by wonder not out, that Amber got excited. Her sister was home, she had worked hard and this was her chance. She was sure that this was the day, should have been the day, but she was brushed of again. "I'm sorry, Amber. But Sis got to rest a bit okay?" she had told her with a soft smile, turning away. At that Amber had lashed out, biting down on her sister's wing, trying to keep her in place, but only managing to pull out some feathers. "Stop! Sis is always resting. I don't want Sis to rest. I want us to play." She had angry tears in her eyes, being tired of her sister turning her back on her. "I worked hard. I'm good like Sis, so we c-could play." She hadn't seen the sadness in her sisters eyes at the time. "I'm sorry, Amber, I can't play alright. I need t-to rest. I'm...g-going away for awhile." She hadn't seen the unshed tears or registered the tired broken tone. She only had been angry, because she had worked this hard and now her sister was leaving her?! She would forever regret what she yelled next. "That's good, go away! And I'll stay here and work hard and when you get back I won't play with you! I'll never play with you! I hate you!" And then with all the rage the the five year old could muster - a surprising amount-,  she stormed out. 

That was the last time she would see her sister. When she got back Lilliana was gone and Amber's life slowly started to change. Aunt Roselia would look at her with pain in her eyes, her mother and father quiet. Uncle Thedus who she hadn't seen much before would come more frequently. Amber didn't really remember what he said, but he wasn't too fond of her dad. She could way by the way he spoke to him. She did remember telling him to stop calling her Amberley. "Mommy calls me Amber." He had scowled and scolded her that Amberley was her proper name. A couple of months later their family shrunk a bit again as her aunt dissappeared. It was whispered she tried to go up the mountain to visit the gods and perished. Amber didn't understand, but still she was sad. Why was everyone going away?

"Mommy, is it my fault?" She had asked one day. That was the day when she learned the truth. Wanting to ease the young horse's mind, she had explained how her sister had been sick and how she had been sent away. It didn't ease Amber's mind at all though. How could they do that? Lilliana had worked so hard. "It's okay, Lilly knew and she was at peace with it. It was neccasary to for the herd to survive. She did it to protect all of us. You'll understand once you're older." Amber doubted so.


Teenager ||
Amber slowly, but surely developed from a young child into a pretty teen with a spirited personality. Though blessed with young looks - Amber would it is a curse- in mind she always proved to be older than what she actually was. About a year and half after Lilliana left them, her father and mother had had another foal. A little colt which they named Nathaniel., who her parents considered a gift from Kaia. It hadn't been wise to conceive a foal after such a taxing time though. Myrtle grew ill about midway in her pregnancy, the symptoms becoming progresivally worse as she came closer to her due date. Eventually it was decided to deliver the foal slightly to early much against Myrtle's wishes. Both lived, but first depressive and eventually developing chronic fatigue, Myrtle was in no shape to care for Nathaniel. Their father was mess, trying to be there for his wife, but being not much help. Their grandmother's would assist when possible, but at times 7 year old Amber was left watching over the young colt. She tried to be strong, but not surpisingly so the young filly was scared. Her mother was sick. Her sister had been sick and they had taken her away. "Will they take Mommy away now?" She had asked her mémé one time. It was Uncle Thedus that answered that time though. "No, I won't let them. I won't allow that lousy father of yours to let them take her away." And they didn't. That was the one time, Amber was greatfull to have her uncle around. It was probably also the only time. After Nathaniel's birth their Uncle stayed around an awefull lot. Whenever when he wasn't on duty, he would be around, granted helping with his sister as well as little nephew and niece, but Amber quickly grew tired of him sticking his nose in her bussiness. He had taken it in his derailed head that he could somehow dictate how Amber should talk, walk, behave. Like a proper young lady. "We'll find you a nice husband one day. You'll have to learn how to act properly by then, you hear me Amberley?" She hated it, she absolutly hated it. How he was happy and praised her when she did something 'girly' like taking care of her brother when her mother had one of her down periods or when she picked flowers to put in her mane like she used to with her sister. How he got angry everytime she did something that didn't fit in his mental picture of a proper wife, like declaring she would become a scout so she would become better than her dad and take care of her mother in his place or when she pretended to be a unicorn like their goddess Kaia or Warlord Hira and defeat imaginary enemies. All the scoldings and lectures only made her want to do the opposite. To rebel. To break free. She must have been noticed somehow, though Amber herself is not sure why or when, either way it resulted in her being invited into a new rank, Valkyrie, female warriors to be. She had aiming to become scout, her uncle being so against it egging her on, but this was even better. It was outregeous, he forbade her to accept. Her father even tried ro talk her out of this. And that was reason the more to take it.


Some notes ||
  • Amber's mother Myrtle and Lilliana's mother Roselia are halfsisters themselves. Lilliana was married off to Eliam by their parents. It was an arranged marriage. Though there was no love involved their relationship was friendly enough. Now Myrtle is younger then her sister. After Lilliana was diagnosed with a illness that prograsivally detoriates her health, this was seen as a smudge on her father's pride and honor so he basically offered Myrtle as compensation. Though the less than ideal/romantic circumstances and Amber's doubts, these two did come to love eachother.
  • It's a family tradition to name females after fragile things like flowers. Myrtle broke with this though naming her Amber which she likened to her coat color. This was dissapproves of by her father and thus also brother, resulting in them making the name more feminine sounding by adding '-ley' in the end.
  • Roselia dying on pilgrimage is only a rumor. It was unconfirmed.
  • No more info on Lilliana, since she's gonna be real once I unlock pegasi and a slot x3
  • Notes are pretty much temporary till I find time and motivation to give some of them an NPC sheet~




.:: Relationships ::.




[Legend]

:bulletwhite:Neutral
:bulletpurple:Acquainted
:bulletyellow:Respect
:bulletblue:Friends
:bulletgreen:Close Friends
:bulletpink:One: Like; Two: Crush
:heart:Love
:bulletorange:Dislikes
:bulletblack:Fear
:bulletred:Hatred


(Friends= automatically like)
(Like and Love isn't necessarily in a romantic way)


Feel free to suggest your horse as family (or if you wanna you can try-out as one of her NPC family members too)!
Her family tree in itself is a bit of a mess, so I ended up making an actual family tree on Echo. It's still rather confusing but not as much as without xD Click here to be taken to the tree

[-| War-forged herd |-]



Eliam - father || :bulletwhite: || Scout || NPC
Once a much loved horse, now subject of Amber's doubts and prejudice. On one hand she blames him for not protecting her sister and is suspicious of him for treating his 'wives' just the same way as any other stallion. On the other hand, he sometimes seems to really love his mother and despite her uncle loathing him and trying to keep him away from her and her family, he keeps coming back for both Myrtle and them. She can't really make herself dislike or hate him the same way she does uncle Thedus. She ignores him mostly much to his apparent sorrow, thinking of him as a pathetic and weak horse.


Myrtle - mother || :heart: || Farmer || NPC
She never had squabble with her mother and she loves the mare for the care she has given her. She however thinks her mother is dumb for putting up with how she's treated. She could be so much more after all. This misguided affection for her father and the way she obeys her uncle and grandfather sickens her. Though Myrtle tries keeping contact and tries talking to her daughter, they're not as close as they used to be anymore. 


Lilliana - Older (half)sister || :heart: || "Culled" || NPC (for the moment ;p )
Lilliana's older sister, former goal and current drive. Due to illness the mare was sent away from the herd which she seemed to anticipate and accept. Her 'dissappearance' is what what made Amber aware of how messed up their herd was, a turning point in the young filly's life. She does not know where her sister was taken or if she's still alive, but it's for Lilliana Amber swore to make their herd a better place.

Nathaniel - Younger brother || :heart: || NPC
Being left caring for him when her mother has one of her bouts of tiredness as well as considering him being somewhat of a replacement of Lilliana, Amber isn't always particularly friendly towards her younger brother. Amber considers him a bit of a brat and also charmingly nicknamed him so. Despite this she can't deny a certain fondness towards the foal, something she considers a weakness on her part. He himself doesn't seem to care much for her sometimes unfriendly words, smiling most of the time and trying to coax his big sister into play. The mare definitely envies his innocent bliss and all act aside she would probably throw herself in front of a raging bear for him.

Thedus - Uncle || :bulletorange: || Raider || NPC
Called "Uncle Thedus". This unicorn is strongly disliked by Amber. He never was very prominent until after Auntie Roselia disappeared, but has since then become one of Amber's most disliked equines. He follows Grandfather Alderic's old ways and obeying the old horses wishes. He is stubborn in trying to assume some kind of substitute 'father'-figure role when it comes to Amber, trying to boss her around and make her into a proper lady. He also insists on calling her "Amberley" instead of Amber, deeming it not feminine enough. Though her dislike towards him is even stronger that for grandfather Alderic due to having to deal with him up-close, Amber still isn't quite capable of actually hating the stallion as he is the reason her mother is still in the herd after all.

Roselia - Aunt || :heart: || Medic || NPC (Missing; Assumed death)
Lilliana's mother and Myrtle's sister, Amber was raised with the help of "Aunti Rose". She was Eliam's first wife and boar Lilliana as his firstborn, but became sort of a second class to Alderic due the foal being 'faulty'. Eliam didn't cast her aside though and kept both her and Myrtle close, resulting in Amber practically being raised by two mothers. She went missing shortly after Lilliana left the herd and rumor is that she died trying to complete Pilgrimage.

Alderic and Adelaide - Maternal Grandparents || :bulletpurple: :bulletorange: || NPC
Alderic, the patriarch of the family, Amber barely has any contact with. He greatly disapproves of Amber's behavior and mostly let his wishes be known through Uncle Thedus. Almost everyone respects his wishes, but Amber loathes him for treating females like he does as well as trying to control her life. Adelaide, one of his wives and Amber's grandmother, she doesn't see much either, though she's the one who often initiates contact if there is any. Amber recognizes her feeble attempts, but doesn't like her meek behavior towards her husband which keeps her from stepping up for her wants and needs.

Nicolai and Hildemar - Paternal grandparents || :bulletpurple: || NPC
Amber has little contact with them as they prefer to stay away from the turbulent family. This is probably aided by Unlce Thedus who blames Amber's rebelliousness on the bossy Hildemar as well dislikes them for raising such a lousy son.

Pénélope - Lilliana's Maternal grandmother || :heart: || NPC
Will sometimes come visit and help when Myrtle health has one of it's drops. She doesn't talk much with both her daughter and granddaughter gone.




.:: Other ::.



Fears ||
o Losing another one close to her
o Losing herself
o Losing control
o Your regular instinctual fears eg. predators, etc...


Facts ||
o Wears her sister's feathers in her mane. It's the only thing she has left of her and it's her most priced possesion (To be bought)
o Will avoid stallions unless they have something she wants or there is no other choice.
o Does not like being called Amberley, introducing herself as just 'Amber'. 
o Appreciates Summer and Spring the most for it brings fresh smells, more light and warmer weather with it.
o Though she likes the warm seasons better, she can bear the cold rather well.
o She looks younger than she actually is, but acts older than her age
o In case it wasn't clear Amber's a feminist and a bit on the bad side. Her way of looking at things is a bit black/white, so she pretty much sees all males as sexists even if they aren't and you're gonna have a hard time making see you as an exception :shrug:
o Though she follows Hira and obviously respects her, she does not agree in her continuing sending off weaker or sick horses. She believes as the gods provided and protected them, they in kind should take care of the weaker. She's waiting till she can be off more influence //how and when who knows, it's just a goal// so she can go about changing that little fault in the system. As for now she is biding her time and 'working' on mares' place in the herd.


Checkpoints ||
o TBA


Memes ||
o TBA


.:: Roleplay Information ::.



[Time zone]  UTC/GMT +1/+2*
 * Please note that my country works with summer/winter time. For the exact time please check this website

[Role play availability]
:bulletgreen: Notes: Preferred
:bulletyellow: Google Docs: Never done this before, but I am willing to try
:bulletyellow: Forum: Willing to try, but with note reminders
:bulletyellow: Skype: Maybe, but probably slow (it glitches)
:bulletorange:  Comments: Rather not*
:bulletred: Chat: Can't work with that, sorry
*maybe if provided with an artwork specifically for the RP or for group RP's

[Maturity level ] I'd like to be able to submit things in the group. Please don't up and traumatize/mangle my horse too badly.

[Roleplay Example]
Taken from KrosFox

Mao rubbed his snout with his front paw. This was difficult. He wished he was a better teacher. "What... -uhm- what it feels like is entirely up to you. You are your own energy. It matches your being, emotions and so on. It's in motion and it can change entirely in time. It might feel different in different circumstances, but it is and always will be yours. So I cannot define how it is supposed to feel for you. However, you are still trying to concentrate on different parts of you. It does not work that way." Mao frowned slightly. How did you explain something, you didn't fully understand yourself?

"Try not to puzzle different aspects of yourself together. There will always be pieces missing. They are unseen by yourself or just not discovered yet, therefore trying to piece things together will not work."
 
 Mao padded closer again, eying his sitting 'student' . "Now let's try it this way: close your eyes again and I want you to just feel. Try not to think. Just be calm and reach out. Don't panic and if you still don't get it just say it. I'll figure out another way." He smiled softly. It was strange to teach another aeniama, while he was still so young and inexperienced himself. He was acting and speaking in a way so unlike him. It was unsettling, but also thrilling.
 
 "You do remind me of Domino a little. I'm sure you'll be able to do it. Now, can you follow what I'm saying?"
 



 

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Hey, just so you know, there's a Valkyrie-only RP thread that I'm running atm. You're welcome to join in!