Post by katelynd on Nov 2, 2008 21:39:25 GMT -7
The Handler
Name:Lady Yvaine Iora Nodivi
Nickname: (rarely) Ira. typically goes by Yvaine
Classification: fairy
Gender:female
Age & Birthday: 714, sometime near the end of the human month of august.
Appearance: Yvaine is slender, with a wiry build. She stands about 5'6" The first adjective that jumps to mind is 'breakable'. However, within a few moments of meeting her, most learn that the term 'breakable' is a massive mistake. however her people are known for their speed and strength. Despite her fragile appearence, Yvaine is disproportionately strong. wiry muscle wrap her long arms and legs. Her skin is pale, nearly white. Although it appears quite normal (similar to elven skin) durring the day, it gains a luminescent quality when exposed to star or moonlight. For this reason, Yvaine tries to avoid having much skin exposed after dark. However, there is little she can do about her hair. It is pale blonde, and falls mid back. It is usually left down where it drifts out behind her. If she is on assignment, Yvaine keeps it tightly braided against her scalp. Ever had someone grab hair in a fight? its not pretty.
The term "Fairy" brings to mind images of little people with cute butterfly wings that wear leaf gowns. Yvaine is not that kind of fairy. For the most part, she can pass off as a human. a unique human. but human nonetheless. Her ears are very mildly pointed, something that is only noticable if you study them. Her wings, the iconic image of her people, are not little butterfly wings. no, the best way to describe it is that they hover at her back. There is no physical attachment to her skeleton that accounts for them. This allows her to wear typical human clothing without difficulty. They are transparent, almost a hybrid between a soap bubble and fog. Like her skin, they have a luminescent quality after dark and are the most visiable, taking on a nearly opaque appearence. They are a faint silver-blue in colour. (similar to fc75.deviantart.com/fs13/i/2007/016/d/f/Wings_005_by_JLStock.jpg but less visiable. and defined)
Attire: Despite her willingness to get dirty, Yvaine has a very feminine sense of fashion. She leans towards light fabrics, linnen, silk, and cotton mostly. Her day to day wardrobe typically is dominated by skirts and loose fitting blouses. She does her best to have both fashion and comfort, but comfort is a higher priority. She has an aversion to shoes, and when forced to wear them, always wears sandles. Even in the dead of winter. Yvaine does own a pair or two of jeans, but they are not often seen.
When on duty, or on assignment, Yvaine will either pull out a pair of jeans and whatever top she feels is nessicery or when on assignment, she will wear what could be described as a catsuit, only not quite as appealing as the one modeled by Halle Berry in catwoman. wrong kind of catsuit.
The Creation
Name:Yvaine
Power List: Flight, small magic
Detailed Power:
Flight-Her ability of flight really is just because of her race. Because her wings are not physically a part of her, it causes Yvaine no fatigue to be flying for extended periods of time. It does not take concentration. Once airborne it is more of a thought process rather than a concious decision. However, the power that allowes her to do so does take energy and willpower. When severly exhausted or injured, flight becomes very difficult.
Small Magic-a vague description of her abilities. Yvaine has control over nature in small quanities. if given a plucked stem, she can make it bloom. She has the ability to control minor plant life (flowers, grass, vines etc). She can also cast weak illusion. It is not as convincing as a witches and is easily foiled. Small magic also allows for her to perform emergency aid. It is not life saving, but will buy someone time. Lastly, her magic can be used as a medium. however doing so saps her nergy dramatically and Yvaine does not enjoy doing it. Her use of magic is much like her flight. it does not cost her energy to use it, but if exhausted or injured her ability is inpaired or nonexistant.
The Potential
Alignment/Occupation: BPRD
Weapons: short sword, martial arts
Personality: Yvaine gives off every impression of being a very fragile and skittish indevidual. This however, is quickly known to be a lie within a few minutes of meeting her. Yvaine is a very proper indevidual, and does hold standards in her behaivor. however, it is not usual to hear sarcasm come spilling from her lips, or a less than "proper" comment muttered under breath. being a part of the BPRD, she can handle herself in nearly any social situation. Fairies are naturally charming, with a delicate feel. the combination of her wit, and innocent appearence is often a point of hilairity.
Yvaine is not an overly social person, mostly because, well, fairy or not, she isn't accepted in the human world. not that she would want to be, but it might be nice to walk down the street and not hear the whispers that follow her. Perhaps that was why she enjoyed her employment so much. Among the indeviduals who made up the BPRD, Yvaine felt wanted, and well, normal. If normal was something one could call their little group. Of course she also wasn't over social because most social gatherings took place after dark. The last thing Yvaine really wanted to have happen is to be waiting in line at a club and have her wings appear with the moon. Yeah. no one would notice that.
She has a dry sense of humor and counts on witty and sarcastic comebacks in an argument. She is not a very agressive person, but is very loyal. She has a strong sense of duty toward those that she loves, and love her in return. Although she does not nessiceraly agree, or even like humans (she really disliked most of them), she has sided with the BPRD against the army. She may not like them, but she cannot justify the destruction of countless humans. Wouldn't that make the fantastic creatures of this world, just like the humans?
Skills:Yvaine is an accomplished warrior. she never studied a martial art formally, but rather figured it out on her own. It has come in handy in several close calls. Growing up, she was taught how to use double short swords. Her father made sure that she could take care of herself. Yvaine trains on a regular basis, performing battle dances that are a series of swift movements that both limber and condition her muscles. She really doesn't have a side hobby. She has a fondness for classical and romantic music, although she is not all that talented on an instrument. however, she does posses a delicate singing voice, and will often hum folk tunes to herself.
Strengths: Yvaine is a strong fighter. she is quick and stronger than she appears, something that works to her advantage since most underestimate her. the ability of flight does give her better balance than the average human, another quality that comes in handy. Yvaine also has a very strong set of morals and firmly beieves in them. She doubts that they could be swayed, but then, perhaps she has never been tested hard enough. she is fiercely loyal, and very protective.
Weaknesses: Although she is loyal, it is not always a good thing. It works against her patience in a situation, and will often become involved with something before she knows the whole story. Her moral foundation also cause her to act before really thinking through. she is easily baited.
The Story
History: Lady Yvaine Iora Nodivi was born in the waning light of an autumn evening. Her parents were both members of the fairy court. She was born the eldest in her family, and as such was doted on by her parents. When she was only half a century, her father had already begun training her in the art of the sword. Although it was unorthidox for the oldest daughter to know any sort of self defense, Yvaine reveled in it. she progressed quickly and soon surpased her father in ability. It was then that she went to train with the warriors at court. although she was mocked at first, she learned to deal with it, and managed to keep up with everyone else.
When Yvaine was three centuries, she had reached 'maturity'. In human years, she appeared in her early twenties. She would no longer physically age. of course, no one really aged. her parents were both close to a millenia and both of them barely appeared a day over 30. durring this time, Yvaine had also been blessed with two younger brothers. Twins. Niether of them resembled their sister in any way. They instead had the dark auburn hair of Yvaines father.
Life was almost too perfect for Yvaine. not that she wished it to change. she certinally did not want it to. But, change it did. and in the worst way possible. The golden army had risen, and come to Titana and Oberlon for support of the creatures of the fastastical to rise against the human race. Quite a few of her people followed Nuada. Including her parents. Yvaine had to admit, the idea was compelling. Prince Nuada spun images of glory. The magical creatures reclaiming the earth, and returning it to the former paradise it had been. Yvaine had considered it. She had considered it long and hard. But when the time came, she abandoned her family. She could not slaughter humans for what they had done.
She tried to start a life in the human world. she quickly learned that she was much more conspicuous than she originally thought. She began to wear her hair down, to hide her ears. It wasn't long before the BPRD found and recruited her. Yvaine now works as an agent and general "brain" for the organization.
