Originator of Character: Ree Moorhead Pruehs NEW HOPE CHARACTER PROFILE
Name: Firesong
Soulname: Cecran (SESS-ran)
Generation/age: 2nd
Status: Alive
Origin: Born in the Imperial City of Taiakaar; has lived at New Hope since early childhood. Raised in Greenwillow Household; may move to Foxlair if circumstances dictate.
Hair: Deep auburn, thick and somewhat wavy; waist length.
Eyes: Green
Skin: Ivory pale
Height: 4'6"
Build: Medium, firm bust, long legs
Voice quality:
Other physical:Parents: Ceyte, mother; Arteuran, father (born out of Recognition)
Siblings: Dove and Feather, elder half-sisters; GhostDancer, elder half-brother Relatives: Livvy, Snowflower, Twilight, nieces; Quicksilver, Wasp, nephews; Birdlure, grandfather; Desertbloom, aunt
Current mate: Horsewhisper
Previous mates?: Many lovers and the occasional lovemate, deeply and genuinely cherished long after the relationship has passed. Child(ren): TBD Closest friends: TBD
Talent: Healer (latent), strong sender with dependent powers
Skills/Hobbies:
Weapons:
Bondbeast: None
Jewelry worn: Prefers silver to gold; loves moonstones, pearls, garnets, rubies
Clothing: Loves the colors white, pale yellow, deep green, sea green, aquamarine, black. Not as flamboyant a dresser as her nieces.
Personal history: Firesong was conceived during the Hostage Crisis. Her mother, who had been taken captive by Beliel when she went to plead for the New Hope hostages' safety and freedom, was rescued by Arteuran, his apprentice Masque, and the Taiakaari contingent. Circumstances led to Ceyte spending more time in the Taiakaari compound, disguised as a Taiakkari monk, than anyone had planned. During this time she came to know Arteuran quite well. The night before she was to be smuggled out of the Hidden Valley, her last dinner with Arteuran led to a session of mutual comfort and finally of lovemaking.To say that Arteuran was startled when he realized Ceyte was carrying his child would be no exaggeration; but he found it even more imperative that she be removed to a place of safety immediately among people he could trust to guard and protect her. He sent Ceyte into the personal protective custody of Her Radiance and the Heir of Taiakkar. Fortunately, other elves -- Feather and Dove (Arteuran's twin daughters, though they didn't know it yet) and their mates Raventongue and Seahawk had been brought to Taiakaar on a strategem some years before, and it was Dove who would carefully monitor the balance of Ceyte's pregnancy and continue Arteuran's work on healing her soul.
Unfortunately, at the time of Firesong's birth, Ceyte's partially mended spirit was still not up to the stress of raising a child on her own; fortunately, the other elves present were a strong quadbonding that saw no problem taking on the responsibility. Ultimately, and with Arteuran's agreement that both his younger children would be best off raised in an elven settlement, the quadbonding of Firesong's sisters and mates took Firesong and her half-brother GhostDance to New Hope and raised them there. (to be continued)
Other information: Creative and romantic, with a strong love of home, family and tradition, a good communicator and a strong provider. Strongly sentimental; has a collection of keepsakes of objects from the past, including souvenirs, hand-me-downs, gifts from old lovers...all manner of things that remind her of family or the past. Has a natural ability to be diplomatic; fully capable of either speaking out when necessary or keeping her mouth shut. An avid reader of body language; a keeper of her own and others' secrets.
Has a strong nesting instinct and bonds with whatever is considered part of "home." Everything and everyone within that home is cared for and nurtured. Basically a homebody that loves to be surrounded by the people and things she loves. Tenaciously loyal to family. Protective of her loved ones and dearly desires a mate and children of her own; it hasn't happened yet, but she's still looking. Strong willed and persistent; on the rare occasions when sympathy and kindness doesn't get her what she wants, is not above using emotional manipulation -- tears or sulking -- to get it. Does not typically strike back by any direct manner. (Her sulking, nearly tangible, coul be described as being whipped to death by a dozen strands of boiled spaghetti.)
Though generally domestic and peaceful, won't sit still when loved ones are threatened. Can be untidy, sulky, devious, prone to fickle moods, tactless and difficult. Really dislikes being told what to do; on the other hand, doesn't order people around. Complex, fragile, unpredictable, temperamental, needs constant support and encouragement; wants desperately to be loved and approved of. Has a real blind spot when it comes to seeing a failing in those she loves. A worrier and a silent brooder.
Finds the study of history and traditions fascinating. Has an unusually retentive memory, particularly for emotionally laden events. An excellent storyteller. Imaginative and sensitive. An excellent cook. Caring, devoted, affectionate and romantic; loves attention. Quite simply, exudes emotion. Has a merry, infectious laugh; but when she is down one can almost see the dark clouds gathering around her. An incurable romantic, somewhat of a meddler and a matchmaker. Loves performance of all kinds, if she is not performing herself. Has a decided talent for mimickry. No one enjoys a good joke more than Firesong, and if she's not laughing hysterically over someone else's antics, she'll be performing some of her own.
Intuitive and imaginative; shrewd and cautious; protective and sympathetic. Almost perfectly balanced between extrovert and introvert; needs both time to socialize and a time to be solitary. Able to identify with the situations of others because of the keenness of her imaginations. Loves unreservedly, giving much and asking little in return - in fact, one of the most important lessons she still needs to learn is how to receive gracefully. Too easily influenced by those she loves and admires; easily swayed by the emotion of the moment. Sometimes hits the extremes of clannishness, the narrow patriotism of "my settlement right or wrong." A sentimental softie who will make any sacrifice for someone in need.
Receptive, sensitive, and imaginative, sympathetic, kind, and emotional, and possesses an active, shrewd, and intuitive mind. Affectionate, romantic, feminine, sympathetic, imaginative, and sweetly seductive. Refined, delicate, and gentle. Not a flamboyant personality, but rather one of gentleness, depth, and richness. Not only romantic but secretly convinced that love, love, love is the secret of life, and deeply wants to discover the secret.
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