Grey Iroth Tryouts

[Zen]

Since we're just starting out I'm going to be lenient on the Site Rank rules for a little while, but to try out for Iroth you still must gain the 20 posts that get you to Candidate rank simply so I can see how well you roleplay and as a small show of proof that you aren't just here to play a clutching female. Information you should know about Iroth:

Gold Orlaith laid a Grey egg for the first time about 6 Turns ago which hatched out to be Grey Iroth, Western's second clutching female. Since then Iroth has laid four of her own clutches and will be ready to rise again within the next couple months.

You have a lot of freedom when creating a rider for Iroth, and for actually fleshing her out as well. These are the only things that you must include and cannot change:

Name: Iroth
Color: Grey
Age: 6 Turns
Dam: Gold Orlaith
Sire: Bronze Greth

Description: Picture
Iroth is a dark, steely gray with no particular markings or scarring. She is larger for a Grey at 119 feet and a bit bulkier than a normal Grey as well, less streamlined and more muscular. She therefore has a bit more endurance than other Greys, but lacks a little in agility and speed.

Agility: 5
Speed: 7
Endurance: 8

You can decide her personality, sensitivity and her likes/dislikes (though one of her 'likes' should be Black Sabath, they both have a bit of a soft spot for each other). You also get to decide EVERYTHING about her rider.

To try out, reply to this thread with a finished character template for both Iroth and her rider (in the same post!). The more detailed and original their bios, the more likely you are to get her. If you are making her rider a homosexual male or female you will need to have an even better application than those making her rider as a heterosexual or bisexual female.

Note that, if you get her, you do not get to decide what is done with her if you ever become inactive to the point that you are deleted. I may allow her to be re-tryed out for or I might just kill her off, depending on how things are on the site at the moment and what plots are going on.

Something you might want to mention in her rider's history is that every time Iroth's risen she's been caught by my Black Sabath, so her rider will have a bit of a history with my character M'kal.

I won't give the results until after at least three people have tried out (unless it's been a ridiculously long amount of time and there have only been one or two applicants). If you mean to try out, feel free to post saying you're interested (and then edit that same post with the bios that you do) so I know not to start judging until everyone interested and able has gotten theirs in.

[kyra]

well it don't hurt to try does it

The Rider

Name: Akri
Age: 24
Gender: Female
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Rank:Junior Weyrwoman
Family: A’kan – Father Myra - Mother
Dragon: Grey Iroth
Pets: She doesn’t like pesky things

Appearance:

Akri’s hair is a reddish blonde that compliments her bright blue eyes. She is slim figure and only standing at about 5 foot 3. She has soft features that would classify her as pretty, even if Akri does not believe so. She looks exactly like her mother, except her eyes are those of her father.

She often wears her rider’s clothes and does not like wearing dresses or skirts. If she is ever caught wearing a dress then it must be a very special occasion for her to even wear such a thing. Akri is also often covered in dirt, especially if she has had a very clumsy day. It is very funny to see a girl covered in dirt ride a very clean dragon.

Basic Personality:
Akri is a very caring person. She is often to doubt herself, but her bonded always brings her back up. She does not let anything faze her and she will speak what is on her mind with no fear. She does not worry too much about hurting stranger’s feelings for she only cares about her Weyr and Iroth. Once she makes a promise she will keep that promise no matter what, but she often does not think things through all the way. Akri often finds herself getting into trouble with her big mouth of hers, but she really doesn't care. What she does care about is being able to walk on her own two feet instead of having to crawl on the ground from always falling.

Strengths

• Strong – She knows how to take a rude comment without trying to snap back at the person. She believes in turning her head the other way instead of starting a
  fight. She really wouldn't do well in a fight anyways with her clumsy feet of hers.
  
• Dependable – When she says she is going to do something, she will see to it that it is done. She keeps her promises and refuses to let anything stand in her way to fulfill them. She believes that it is important to keep your promises and that it shows good leadership if you follow through.
  
• Loving – She is not really the flirt with all guys type. She believes that she would much rather have one person than multiple. She is actually ready to have a family of her own, but at the same time enjoys the thrill of riding too much.
  
• Patient – She is patient with people and tries her best to take in whatever they are saying unless she totally disagrees with it. She understands that it takes some people a while to actually spit out what they are trying to say, the only bad thing is she may jump to conclusions a little too soon without meaning too.
  
• Not Judging – To her a color is a color. She believes everyone to be special no matter which color they are bonded to. Every dragon is important as well. They all work as a team and without one color where would the world be?
  

Faults

• Loud – She will voice her thoughts loudly for all to here. Especially if she disagrees with something that is being said or done. She will always make sure her opinion is heard even if the other person does not wish to hear it.
  
• Doubtful – Even though she shows herself to always be sure of herself, she is often doubtful of what she is doing. The only one that know this is Iroth, and perhaps M’kal if he's payed close enough attention all these turns..
  
• Klutz – She often falls flat on her face. It is because she often does not pay attention to where she is walking, and of course Iroth find this very humorous. Some days Akri feels like just crawling around in hopes of not falling.
  
• Stubborn – Once she has a set opinion it is often hard to get her to change. She almost needs all the proof laid out in front of her before she would ever change her opinion on something.
  
• She is not very good at thinking things all the way through before she acts. She often just goes with what seems good at first then kicks her self later when she realizes that was a bad idea.
  

History:
Akri was born in Benden Weyr to her mother and father who were the Lady and Lord at the time. She grew up learning on how to be polite and helping people out. She also loved to watch her father do his work.

Once she was of age to impress she was searched and taken to Western Weyr. She stood for many turns, feeling doubtful of ever impressing. During those turns of not impressing she took the time the get to know many of the people at the Weyr and as many scrolls as she can.

When she was finally 18 turns old she had decided to stand for only one more time, especially since a grey egg had been laid. When the grey hatchling came out of her shell, she came straight to Akri claiming that she is hers. From that day Akri’s life had changed. She had to learn the responsibilities of riding a clutching dragon and go through Weyrling training at the same time.

When Iroth rose for the first time, Akri was scared to know who would catch her grey. But her savior was there, M’kal. She had talked to the black rider a few times, but never really spoke the most to him till his Black Sabbath was the one to catch Iroth. Iroth’s first clutch was gorgeous, well it was in Akri’s eyes. Each time Iroth rose, M’kal’s Black Sabbath was the one to catch her. Akri grew feelings for the Black Rider.

The Dragon

Name: Iroth
Age: 6 turns
Color: Grey
Rider: Akri
Rank: Dragon
Dam: Gold Orlaith
Sire: Bronze Greth
Speaking Color: 444444

Appearance: Iroth is a dark, steely gray with no particular markings or
scarring. She is larger for a Grey at 119 feet and a bit bulkier than a normal
Grey as well, less streamlined and more muscular. She therefore has a bit more
endurance than other Greys, but lacks a little in agility and speed.

Abilities
Agility: 5
Speed: 7
Endurance: 8
Sensitivity: 3

Basic Personality:
Quiet, Claustrophobic, Moody, Kind, Caring
Iroth is a quiet dragon. She is kind to all colors and find them all to be rather joyful company. Unlike her rider she is very graceful and very kind. Although there are those times she can be very rude, but we call those her time of month as a dragon. Other then that she loves to gossip with other dragons. Iroth can get a little claustrophobic around many many dragons, so she tends to mostly stay by herself unless she is talking with another dragon or perhaps spending time with Sabbath. She also cares about the other dragons of the Weyr and if they have any problems she is willing to listen without butting in. She enjoys listening to the other dragon's problems and tries to help out if she can. She is also very protective of her rider and if anyone tries to harm Akri, beware a giant Grey Dragon will come and hurt you!
Likes

• Black Sabbath – he’ll be my only mate. I will not let anyone else fly me.
  
• Akri – She is mine, and mine to protect!
  
• Baths – I love being cleaned just like every dragon out there.
  
• M’kal – He is the rider of my Sabbath, why would I not like him?
  
• Female dragons – I enjoy an occasional chat with other dragons especially females. It is always nice to keep up to date on everything.
  
• Hearing other dragon's troubles - I'm sorry I can't help it. I just want to help out the other dragons the best I can.
  
• Gossip - Who doesn't like knowing who is hooking up with who and everything like that? I know I love it!
  

Dislikes

• Firelizards – They are pesky creatures that are very annoying.
  
• Rudeness – We should all mind our ps and qs after all.
  
• Other male dragons – I have already found a male that suits me just fine.
  
• Whers – They are very not normal after all. Why were they even created in the first place?
  
• Judgements - All the colors have a purpose. There is not like 'special' colors. Any colored dragon is rather enjoyable company.
  
• Small dark places are just a bit creepy for me. Besides I would barely have any room to move!
  
• Crowded areas - Too many people and/or dragons can be just horrible why gather all in the same place? I can understand the hatching and egg touching, but other then that a couple is enough already.
  

Their First Impression

Akri stood with all the other Candidates her nervousness clearly showing on her face. Was she going to impress this time? Or was this going to be the final straw? Eggs slowly began to hatch, a green first came out nudged at Akri before moving on to impress a boy. Akri frowned slightly, she would love to ride a green. Another egg hatched opening revealing a black that looked scared. Fear showed on her face, would the hatchling go between? The black hatchling moved towards someone, but then disappeared. Gasps came from the crowd. Was that a bad sign?

Akri felt a tear roll down her cheek, one dragon was gone from the already small clutch. As egg after egg hatched Akri smiled at the newly impressed Weyrlings as they passed her by. There was now only two eggs left in the sand and at least ten candidates. The Grey Egg was the first to start moving. As it slowly began to hatch all eyes seemed to be on the grey that came out. She was beautiful, a bit bulky but still gorgeous.

The grey moved slowly as if checking out each of the candidate before she gracefully walked over to Akri and put her head on Akri's hand. I am your Iroth and you will forever be mine. Mine I am very hungry, and would love some food right now. I really did not enjoy being in that shell, it was so small! Akri took a moment to realize the Grey was talking to her. She impressed...she really did. "You won't have to be in any more small places I promise!" She cried as she hugged Iroth with a smile plastered to her face. She began to lead Iroth to the food when all the sudden she was eating dirt. You may wish to watch where you walk. Are you alright? Iroth's loving voice echoed in her head.

Akri could hear the humor in the dragons voice as she stood back up and brushed the sand off her. "Oh no worries I'm use to this all the time." She lead the Grey to the food and began to feed her. Akri still couldn't believe it, she had impressed a Grey. But she would rather have it no other way.

[lyonza]

Name: Garrett
Age: 24 Turns
Gender:
Sexual Orientation: Homosexual
Rank: Junior weyr(wo)man
Family:
Father: Gerrit – Western Hold beastcrafter
Mother: Terese – Western Hold weavercrafter
Siblings: Terrene – sister (30 Turns) – Western Hold healer journeyman
Dragon: Grey Iroth
Pets: Smoky – Onyx gemtail



Appearance: Fine featured, ‘delicate’ in appearance. Dark hair and eyes, perpetual smile hovering on his lips. He appears very feminine and is soft-spoken, but very definitely not a woman.

Basic Personality:
Garrett is more than just a wilting flower that will accept the orders of others. He’s a product of his childhood – adversity and hardship molded this young man into a steel-willed individual. He might be compliant most of the time, but expects orders to be carried out when they are within the realm of his responsibilities in the weyr. He’s flirty and friendly and like his dragon humble enough in his dealings with other riders that the unusual circumstance of his Impression usually doesn’t cause uncomfortable situations. He’s feminine, but not girly. He likes men because they are men and he doesn’t try to be female to attract them. He isn’t a woman trapped in a man’s body, he’s just Garrett.

Strengths

• Friendly – Garrett could easily have been a surly, sulky person, having been beaten up a lot during his childhood, but he made the decision not to let the closed-minded buffoons have the satisfaction of victory in breaking his spirit or his friendly nature.
  
• Strong-willed – you don’t get to be a greyrider without some backbone, the force of will to back up the public face.
  
• Non-judgmental – that is the one thing Garrett cannot be. Be it dragon, rider or drudge. He feels he’s come such a long way from being the lowest of the low within the Hold (even the drudges looked down on him) to a position of authority and respect within the Weyr.
  
• Reliable – when set a task or a promise given, Garrett will not waver or renege until its done properly and will never betray a trust.
  
• Funny – he’s got a finely tuned sense of humor that could slip into bitchiness if he’s not careful. Will make fun of a situation without embarrassing the people involved – just a well-placed pithy comment to defuse the circumstances.
  

Faults

• Moody – Garrett can sink into very black moods from time to time. He’ll keep to himself and hide in his weyr, rather than subject others to his mood.
  
• Sarcastic – he doesn’t suffer fools very gladly. He’s got a sharp tongue and a deft turn of phrase that would clearly show that person where they went wrong.
  
• Sloppy – there is always a welter of clothing strewn about his weyr, like he can’t make up his mind what to wear for the day and having to try on 15 outfits before deciding on one. In contrast, his riding gear and leathers are always immaculate.
  
• Insecure – for all the outward self-assurance and confidence, Garrett can be very insecure in his position at the weyr. A Grey dragon choosing a male rider is very strange and he’s had his fair share of resistance from riders and Holderfolk alike.
  
• Flirty – Garrett is not above flirting with any and all men that enters his orbit with sometimes less than pleasant results. Some thought that he would have been more suited to a Green, but the dragon is always right, as the saying goes.
  

History: Garrett was born in one of the many beastholds of Keroon to his Beastcrafter father and Weaver mother who at that time had a six year-old girl. His childhood was happy enough until he noticed that he liked boys more than girls. He tried keeping it from his family and the others of the beasthold since the prejudice against same-sex relationships in Keroon was still very much alive.

His friendly and flirty nature got him into trouble where he made a suggestion in passing to one of the other hold boys and he got beaten severely by the boy and his cronies. They explained it away by saying it was an accident, but his parents knew better. They didn’t approve either, but at least they didn’t throw Garrett out of their hold. When the announcement came that Western Hold was being established his father and mother applied and got accepted to help with the founding.

Things at Western didn’t go much better, but Garrett got more adept at hiding his attraction and only got a black eye for his trouble a few times. One of his father’s colleagues took pity on the boy that kept on getting beat up and taught him some self-defense moves that helped him out of a tight scrape or two.

Garrett couldn’t have been happier the day that the Western Weyr Searchdragon came and took him to the weyr. There things were better and he finally came out of his sulky, guarded shell among others that didn’t frown upon his choices. He stood for Orlaith’s clutch once before he Impressed. It was a day he would never forget as long as he would live.

The Sand was hot underfoot and he was clustered with the other boys – the girls were vying for the attention of the grey egg on the sands. He would be quite happy Impressing a green and was paying more attention to all the eggs but the grey. When it split open, none of the boys were looking in that direction and Garrett was very surprised when the noise in the stands indicated that something was going on with the little Grey that had hatched. He glanced over in that direction, only to find himself nose-to-nose with a steely grey dragon, her eyes whirling redly.

Why weren’t you looking for me like I was looking for you? came the voice in his head.

“Uhm… I didn’t think I was,” was all he managed to say before she cut him off.

I am Iroth. I am yours and you are mine. My Garrett. Now we’re together and that is the end of that. Now, I hunger and I wish to eat.

Garrett flung his arms around her neck and shouted over to the Weyrwoman and her Queen. “Her name is Iroth!” and he promptly burst out in tears, the love and acceptance that washed over him healing mach of the hurt.

Why does your eyes leak like that?

“Because I’m happy. Lets get you food, you must be starving,” Garrett said as he led the little dragon to the feeding area.

If ever you become inactive without warning for a long period of time or decide to leave the site, what would you like me to do with your character?

Put him up for adoption as needed or have him die horribly as the situation requires.


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Name: Iroth
Age: 6 Turns
Color: Grey
Rider: Garrett
Rank: Junior queen
Dam: Gold Orlaith
Sire: Bronze Greth
Speaking Color: #A3A3A3

Appearance: Picture
Iroth is a dark, steely gray with no particular markings or scarring. She is larger for a Grey at 119 feet and a bit bulkier than a normal Grey as well, less streamlined and more muscular. She therefore has a bit more endurance than other Greys, but lacks a little in agility and speed.

Abilities
Agility: 5
Speed: 7
Endurance: 8
Sensitivity: 3

Basic Personality: Iroth knows that she’s important in the weyr, second only after Orlaith. She also knows that it will change when a gold hatches, but she understands it and accepts it as part of the way things go. She’s friendly enough and in no way haughty or snobbish regarding her position that she has to order any of the lower ranking dragons around – they do what she asks because she’s humble enough in her dealings with them.

Likes

• Black Sabath
  
• Garrett
  
• Being admired
  
• Hunting
  
• Smoky the gemtail
  

Dislikes

• Anybody being disrespectful of her rider
  
• Orlaith in a bad mood
  
• Males other than Sabath chasing her
  
• Children
  
• Wherries