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Achlys | Blackwood Doe | Witch

Published: Dec 9, 2014

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Description

GUESS WHO'S BACK GUYS.

Still can't believe I actually won this girl -- SO STOKED.

Achlys will not be open for breeding!
Achlys will, however be open for RPs!
If you want to see her lineart...

Basic Information

Name: Achlys
Gender: Female
Age: 8
Year of Birth: Y752 NA
Height: 12.2hh
Build: Medium
Phenotype: Black Restricted Fawn
Genotype: EE/aa/fwfw^s/nRx
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Design Sheet: Fawnlings November 2014 Blackwood Doe Auction

Bloodline: Pureblood Blackwood
Magic Type: Black Magic [Inborn:enthralling] [Conscious:necromancy (will learn after enthralling is mastered)]

Sire: Thanatos -[npc]- Location Unknown
_{brief history: Thanatos was born and raised in the dark depths of the forest - where he and his mate Taika and their two offspring live. He was the only son of two rather lowly Blackwood Fawnlings, and grew up despising his parents. When he was three years of age, he vowed to never be like the failed images of his sire and dam. No, Thanatos was heading towards greatness - he knew it. He would be unstoppable, and would surpass his weak and failed parents and be a powerful force to be reckoned with.
When he was seven, he met Taika - and although she was a few years older than him, he knew this doe would be his and his alone.}
Dam: Taika -[npc]- Deceased
_{brief history: Taika was born to two very skilled Blackwood Fawnlings, both of whom raised their daughter to respect the art that was black magic. She grew quickly into a skilled young doe, and went on to become a rather notorious witch. Her skills lay mostly in Necromancy, and while it was a very macabre magic, she wielded it with such grace and passion, that it became a beautiful art to her. She met Thanatos, a stag who was a few years younger than she was, and fell into a sort of puppy love with him - he was so assertive and commanding that she had no control. Little control. No control. There was no control in their relationship - or was there?}
Brother: Remus -[npc]- Location unknown
_{brief history: Remus was the first born fawn of Thanatos and Taika, and it was discovered that the male - while competent and readily born into two strong lineages of magic, was discovered to be incapable of using his magic. This lead to Thanatos looking down on his firstborn son as a failure. The poor stag was verbally abused by his father, and after he lost his little sister, it's unknown where he and his father disappeared off to.}

Skill Points

Skill Points

Speed: 4 [Basic Level]
Stamina: 4 [Basic Level]
Strength: 3 [Basic Level] (Build Cap: 19 points max)

Magic: 30 [Medium Level]
Herbs: 0 [Basic Level]

Experience: 0

Breakdown

+3 speed - base bonus
+4 stamina - base bonus
+3 strength - base bonus
+1 speed - starter bonus
+10 magic - starter bonus

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+20 magic - Festive Fawnling Giveaway Gifts

Herd Information
Herd: Blackwood
Herd Position: Herd Member
Mate(s): [none]
Current Location: Achlys is most often located between Whitepeak Mountain and Widow's Hollow, in the forested area between the prongs of the left path of the White River. She doesn't roam too much farther South than Whitepeak, but will occasionally head East to Redwater, and has made a few trips North to Sharktooth Bay.

Details
Personality [strengths]:
• Confident
              Achlys is a bit of a stubborn doe, and with this stubborn attitude, comes the confidence of a lion. She is fiercely loyal to herself and her skills, and will not back down if she has so much as an inkling of a thought that she can do something. Despite her upbringing being one of little love and much less actual care, Achlys has retained an iron will and does not let anything bring her down.

  • Well-Composed
              Despite her home being in the dark, musty, and almost forgotten depths of the forest, Achlys carries herself with the
grace and dignity of any well-known individual. She doesn't interact much with other Fawnlings, but those who have seen her out and about have come to see her as some sort of shadow, gliding through the forest on hooves that are far too sure of themselves and far too steady for a doe so frail. She holds her head high, this perfect composure often fed by her intense confidence in her abilities and in her wit.

  • Intelligent
    This must have been a gift from her mother. While her father was rather conniving and one for plotting, he lacked in the general intelligence department. Achlys' mother however, was bright beyond her years -- or at least she was. Before the incident. But no matter who it was that passed this down, Achlys ended up with a mind that functioned faster than any of her dilapidated family. She memorized trails, safe hiding places, and many plants and animals by the age of three, and continues to expand upon her knowledge daily. She often acts much older than she actually is, and tends to consider herself older.

• Witty
  With a tongue sharper than a wolf's tooth, this lady is quick with her words. She seems to have an innate ability to know what to say under a given circumstance, and knows how to appear as classy and sly as a fox. Despite this though, she still talks little to others, and won't generally be the one to strike up a conversation.

   • Unyielding
  Achlys is more than just an impenetrable fortress - she's a steel-walled bunker. She will not back down to anyone, even if they're stronger than her. She will find a way to challenge them no matter the outcome, and would much rather die than face the shame of showing weakness. Ever since her attack on her brother, she's practically been afraid of turning her back to anyone.

Personality [weaknesses]:
• Bitter
  Bitter as a crabapple, Achlys is not one for sunshine and rainbows. In fact, she despises overly cheerful individuals, thinking that their happiness is a false facade or a forced shelter for the poor sods who see everything through their rose tinted glasses. She also tends to get bitter about being asked of her history. She says she left them, and that was where it was going to stay.

  • Broken
  Not nearly as broken as her deceased mother, Achlys has a few ticks that tend to cause troubles. She also will occasionally fall into a rather deep depression and often blames her incapabilities as a foal for her mother's death. She's rather dysfunctional during these times, and it causes a definite problem for her.

  • Isolated
  Achlys does not like being around others - and will flat out tell you that you need to go away if she feels too threatened. She tends to keep to herself, hovering more in the North Eastern area of the Blackwood territory, but always finds herself back at her old dwelling by the river. Her father and brother haven't been seen in the past four years, and Achlys cares little about whether they are alive or not.

• Cold and Macabre
  Achlys has a serious affinity for the macabre, and often lays out skeletal remains for fun, trying to decipher where each bone goes. She also still likes to chase things with finches, and has since picked up a part-time companion, a raven she named Sheva. She also loves to see other small creatures suffer, finding their pain and misery somewhat relaxing, and will often pose as a bearer of bad news to any fawnling that crosses her path. She is a very negative individual if she is left alone with her thoughts too long, and due to the fact that she does not appreciate company (at least right away) this poses as a problem and usually means that she's a negative individual mretty much all the time.

   • Ruthless
  This doe is a fighter, and will make a valiant attempt to bring you down quickly and effectively, and she will use whatever force necessary to get the job done.

   • Often Sickly
              Achlys has never been the healthiest individual. Her poor upbringing and constant abuse and neglect as a fawn along with the constant strain of travel and conflict, have all contributed to this doe's physical state. Though she is unmarred physically, her immune system is noticeably weaker than most, and she is often tired and malnourished. If she would stop for a while, and maybe work on being a little more healthy, she would most likely perk right up and be healthier than she was before, but she chooses not to.

Appearance: Achlys has a surprisingly flawless complexion - no scars or immediate damage seems to be visible on her body except for a slight kink in her tail where she says her father stepped on her tail when she was little. She is a little malnourished and comes off as rather skinny and sickly, but this doesn't stop her from holding herself in high regard.

History: Achlys was born to a pair of pure Blackwood Fawnlings who – while they were no royalty – held their own well in the brutal hierarchy.
  Her father, Thanatos, was born to a near nomadic family that kept their son away from the bulk of the herd for the majority of his life. He knew little of the rest of the Blackwood, and remained in his secluded corner of land between the two prongs of the left path of the White River. This was to be his home for as long as he knew, as he remained in this area even after his parents passed on.
  Achlys’ mother, Taika, was a powerful and beautiful doe; equal parts skilled and deadly with her magic, and as alluring as the gleam of a finely polished stone. But not as ruthless and grizzled in personality as her sisters, and was often much more apt to confront others than her siblings. She was raised alongside the herd, and often trained with many of the others when she had the opportunity. Her father was a wise and composed old stag, her mother – another skilled witch who was more than proud to see her daughters grow and blossom like three beautiful black cala lilies; beautiful and deadly.
  Neither seemed too concerned when Taika, slightly older than the typical doe who was to participate in a rut, came to attract the attention of a finely groomed and rather sly young stag. This was none other than Thanatos, who had left his plot of land in search of his very first female. The two had met briefly on a wooded path, and while Taika did not reciprocate the feelings, Thanatos had become infatuated with her. He became so determined to make this beautiful doe his, that he followed her all the way home and remained in the area for days, courting the doe with flattery and gifts. Taika soon fell for the stag’s advances, and not long after that, she was with fawn.
  Thanatos managed to convince Taika that his little area was safer to raise offspring than among the thundering hooves and clashing horns of the herd, and so the two set off towards the White River. Not all that much time passed before Remus was born - and the poor sod was set up for failure from day one. His father knew this young fawn would amount to little more than a good physical fighter, but he lacked where both of his parents excelled. Magic. Now - he wasn't a dud, mind you, but instead simply could not work with what magic he possessed. He grew up resenting Thanatos, and when Achlys was born, he developed a deep loathing for his little sibling.
Not three months before Achlys was born, a tragedy befell Taika. She became so distraught and was eventually driven into a sort of madness. No one knows what the cause of this was, but both Remus and Achlys believed for a long time that it was something their father did. They were correct though - as Thanatos did not want to see another child born from him fail, and so he attempted to murder his mate and unborn child. But Taika fought back, and through it all, it ended with no bloodshed and no murder. But it did end with Achlys having a nearly-vegetable mother. Achlys loved her mother dearly though, and Taika cared for her child just as well as any other doe would. She would just happen to have random spurts of intense distress and the mutterings were near-constant.
When Achlys was four, she had an incident where she truly discovered her magical talents. She attacked her older brother in self-defense, sending the small flock of finches after him. This onslaught lasted for no more than a couple minutes though, and Achlys became incredibly weary after using her magic so abruptly, that she passed out. A stranger, an old black stag whose name Achlys never actually learned, had been watching the young fawnling and was the one to watch over the youngling's body as she rested. He would serve as a father-figure to her, moreso than Thanatos. It was after three years of travel with this stranger that Achlys left the old stag behind to search for other wonders and trials the world held for her. She spends time with the main herd when she can, and while still very much a social outcast (she doesn't really appreciate the obnoxious rabble), she does like to make new acquaintances and possibly come across that day's new sparring challenger. She also stays busy by studying the herbs and other flora of her area, and she truly enjoys going for expeditions up into the mountains.

Plot points set in stone and Extra Info

Achlys is born about six years after her brother Remus.
Taika is pronounced dead - Achlys was four when her mother passed away.
Remus and Achlys have a fight - Achlys leaves under the protection of a mysterious stranger.
Achlys leaves the company of this stranger at the age of six, and commits to traveling the Blackwood Territory.
Achlys often visits Whitepeak Mountain, the left prong of the White River, and Widow's Hollow.
Achlys has no lovers, and until one will actually pursue her and try to woo her, she will most likely remain a traveller, working on her magic.
She loves her magic.
She is obsessed with the dead and with controlling small creatures. Especially finches. Always the finches.
Achlys loves and is fascinated by blood, and will often stop and investigate if she smells it.

Forseeable in the Future... (aka the classic problems and possibilities)

*Achlys will hopefully find a few friends/aquaintences/friends with benefits.
*Achlys will work to master her inborn enthralling magic.
*Achlys will train to perfect her magical capabilities.
*Achlys will perhaps have a fawn.
*Achlys will hopefully go on some adventures.
*Achlys will try not to die.
*And hopefully succeed.
*Achlys will maybe relearn that she doesn't have to be grumpy 24/7.
*Achlys will be a good child of Ulr.
*Achlys will strive to be the best witch she can be.
*Achlys will get angry and probably cause some damage.
*Achlys will probably scare the bajeezus out of some poor little fawn.
*Bonus points if it's her own.
*Achlys will probably be bored with this short list of things to do.
*And will probably spend her time picking herbs for other fawnlings.
*She doesn't expect to be a herbalist.
*Achlys will try to meet every single Blackwood fawnling at least once.
*Since as a fawn, she never got to go play with the other ~~reindeer~~ fawnlings.

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the-gamergirls

Edited Aug 4, 2018

Hi I don’t know how often you are active within the group! But I would like to ask would you be willing to breed your girl? Totally fine if not and if so / your curious as to why just comment something down below and I will promptly shoot you a note as to why and possibly the information about the plot of this character. Also if you have something that says no breeding I apologize before hand because I didn’t / haven’t seen it. She is lovely and I hope you have a wonderful day. 💕