Identity }
Dag's full name is pronounced '
I-or-dag-nyre', and was given the title
'The Fortress' in recognition of the guardianship he gives to and inspires in others. He is a symbol of unyielding strength of will and exhibits an impenetrable, one-pointed focus to rise above any situation. The emblem of victory - the Peregrine Falcon - still remains with him from his first and very old title of 'Wings of Peregrine'.
The Fortress }
Voice - Deep bass; an equal balance of gentility and authoritative power associated with a voice of moral substance and leadership. Feral vocalizations are rare from him, though he is known to produce brontidal rumbles and has an extraordinarily low, growling bellow.
Scent - His scent is very gustatory - likened to the smoulder of a warm, damp bonfire in the middle of open fields; burnt soil of old forests long gone.
Build - Based on an old-world ice giant
Eucladoceros species; the first species of deer genus to have highly evolved antlers yet is a primitive mass of strong bone and muscle. His body type is a visually solid domination with a dense muscular structure most noticeable around his barrel-chest and shoulders, reinforcing the relatively short, strong neck that bares the weight of a heavy square skull - resembling more bull than deer - and its gargantuan artillery; both of which being the most prominent indication of his skeletal bulk. Being top-heavy, his posture is almost restricted to one position when still. A long body means legs are stationed far apart to accommodate and spread the weight, and his head is always held high in balance giving him a kingly air, which is also reflected in his fluid and powerful gait. At full speed, there is very little that can stop his bulldozer momentum.
Antlers - Fortress by design. Supernumerary, elongated branched-antlers where the beam has grown outward behind him, tines growing upward; his outer primary tines are the largest and grow into long forward-facing pincers. There are 12 tines per pedical and are split into four sets, all of which together are specifically designed to interlock with any antler type. Central clusters suited to single beam pronged deer, outer and brow tines designed for the larger supernumerary or palmated antlers such as Irish Elk. They are incredibly thick, astonishingly heavy, and an impenetrable defense that cannot be breached.
Visual - His coat is made up of dense, varying shades of grey that give him an overall arsenic colouration, but his mane and face are the most striking; dirty white for the most part with a carnelian-red pattern draped around the contours of his beady-eyed, frill-cheeked face. The white of his mane continues only half-way under his stomach, and ends in a point with a very thin separating line of charcoal.
There is also an enormous patch-scar that tears through the left side of his neck which is coupled with the nick in his ear on the same side. This was given to him by the Spring Wolf in 2010*.
Conqueror - Being the placid giant he is, Dag never lowers his antlers without reason; rarely has his combat been seen within the peaceful confines of the forest. However, heed the warning of his scar. Events leading up to his present existence shed further light on this war-hardened battler. There is something prehistoric and almost predatory about his combat - the misfortune of colliding with such a monolith is simply an all-sensory deluge.
Antediluvian }
Iaurdagnire's story has become that of Endless Forest legend, starting in 2009 and ending in 2013. His story involves the Forest, the Gods, and the spiritual embodiment of the Seasons whom he served with perpetual lives as a God-given duty. Dag wanted to escape, and continually fought for a life and death that was his to dictate; to cease to be a higher power's fuel for intellectual evolution. But in learning about his place in the world and a way to put an end to his duties, he became even more lost. Ultimately, Dag's story is an exploration of purpose and morality in all forms, and almost entirely community driven. The community has been involved in each section in some way, and these are referred to as "Season Events" by those who have participated; the events were designed for everyone to enjoy, regardless of the story.
Background art by J!n
Core }
Ravenflight - The Queen His love and greatest treasure; indescribably bound to her like no other. Their history had long ran parallel, and although their paths crossed only rarely in bygone years, they were connected by a deep empathy for their respective trials and desire for freedom. Behind closed doors they each played a part in helping each other fulfill a purpose in order to escape, and then found themselves lost without it. When Dag returned to the forest, Ravenflight tried to help him re-adjust through her understanding of what it is like to feel truly detached from the world around you. As they spent more time together, Dag increasingly began to dote on her and fell very deeply in love. Captivated by her in every way. Ravenflight has given him a new purpose, and Dag is utterly devoted to her continued happiness. Adores and is enchanted by everything she is.
Cry - The Ace Guardian; a source of security; life indebted to. Dag has known Cry for a long time, and upon his return was healed by him (
see 'War Drum' Act V). Displays an affectionate "big brother" attitude towards the small white stag when around him.
Ephiré - The Jack An unspoken natural affinity; indebted to. The two giants have much in common with the way they cope with the world around them, and it is this understanding that lead Ephiré to become the catalyst in Dag's journey (
see 'Catalyst' story arc Act I-III). Has a profound trust in him and admires him greatly. He is also the only deer within the forest to have witnessed the full brunt of Dag's combat.
Virgil/The Red - Part of the Fortress' strong foundations. One of his oldest friends of a different world to his own, wild and unrestricted. At the time of his trials, Dag thought of Virgil's existence as "real", moreso than his own and one he wanted to achieve. Events between then and now strongly effected Dag, but their friendship remains strong and has been rebuilt. [to be re-written]
Woo! Biography again <3
D'aww Apparanza was added to
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By Leuvr ♥
Yes, we shall. I've been
By the way, next time you can lead the way! >:U
xDDD
Meet Virgil
Meet The Crew
I love the little piece you
I'm glad =)
Have you done a new bio or
/pointless tracking comment. C8<
*tracking/stalking this
Haha no I haven't Rouda, but
Shimmy -> I love your little icons 8D
Aww, I love the "Today"
And all your updates keep making want to finish Oseaan's update, but I just never have the time |D
I like the today addition
Kaoori has a ball playing
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I'm a little wolf inside a girl.
Lightbringer-apprentice to Yorres
Yay, I finally know who you
*goes to track her bio* =)
I'm sorry for not commenting
Still I appreciate that you include Saosin in your writings. I enjoy reading them. (:
It's ok; I'm just glad that
Rev: *Following around the
and my friends are my strength."
Hejustfeltverynakedthankyou.
xDDDD
Virgil
NEKKID?! Ladies, avert your
Haha XD At first I thought the nekkidness was on purpose as he still had the rest of his set 83 This is what made me laugh aloud though:
Virgil: *stomp stomp* >C GET HERE FASTER
Dag: lulzwhut 8D
Virgil: *sleeping fawn stomp*
Dag: .... OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhurr :B
Arrikanez -> Rev was being so sweet!
i had great fun following
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my alt account is spirits my deer's name's are Leeadora(this account) and her brother Leeon(Alt account)
Leeo's on the left and Leea's on the right of my avatar pic
Leea, Leeon,Lady Masquerade amd Lady Adora
I had great fun being
The deer with the orca pelt,
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By Leuvr ♥
I should track this. >.> Dag
Dag has the honor of being the first deer to meet Andras, who I finally played in-forest for the first time (though it was brief because of my computer acting up x.x ). He was the stag with the gray pelt and secretary bird antlers.
He may have come off as a bit crazy, but really he's just kind of random and hyper. X3
~Paz
deer: Amary, Melinoe, Oisín, Maera, Andras
Aaww, Nevi enjoyed Dag's
his now ever clear
Ooohhh?
Now that...is intruiging since.....one and now two (though no 2 is secret as of now) are tied in with seasons....
*skitters off*
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DraakxMitra C:
Ranza -> 83.... *goes to
Paz -> Ahaaaaaa, yes he was a bit loopy but Dag had fun all the same XD I'll have to keep a look out!
Rouda -> Heehee well Dag's memory goes by how good mine is, and I recognized her pictogram instantly! Plus, I don't think I know anyone else who has that same set so it all works ;3
Draak -> NYEEEEEEEEEES. Though, it's no secret really - I'm planning for Autumn to appear a week before the rut hopefully ;D *plots*
Oooohhhh xDD I have Autumn
I have Autumn in the forest right now *smacked by her*XD Chime, is the Spirit of Autumn But then again, she's not THE Autumn just a spirit, but she can do 'Autumny' things XD. *stopsblabingabouthersecrets*___________________________________________________________________________
DraakxMitra C:
Sorry if Vir's behavior
The Noble Guardian
Draak -> Haha XD I know
Hmm maybe I should stop writing "the spirit of winter" and stick to "the winter spirit" instead, just to be less confusing x)
*locks Autumn in cupboard* You can stay there until I figure you out more XD
VCG -> So THAT was Lady Bones! It didn't bother Dag at all (he understands Vir's protective behavior and leaves him be) - he was more worried about Saosin chasing after that gathering when Nevilly told us not to follow ;D
I'm sorry I have to stick my
Nevilly had awesome time with Dag, Sao and Vir, but she got curious about Nightmare and Nooit in a distance, and she thought it would be better if you three didn't follow her.
She planned to come back soon, but she couldn't spy you anywhere anymore. D8
Aww it's ok, Dag never gets
*un-sticks nose* XD
Saosin wasn't going to run
I figured as much ^^ but the
Oh really. ;P How? I'm
How? I'm curious. (:
Hmmmm well, I guess it's
Saosin: .... *SURPRISE BODY RUB AND TREE SNIFF*
Dag: 8D.... How on earth...
Either that, or I'm just generally slow on the up-take XD
Lawl!<3 Ah, well.
Ah, well.
Yeah? *didnt knowthat/doesnt
Oh yeah? 8o makes sense, since..well...the seasons aren't uh..set...beings and can be..."messed with?"
Yeah XD though I already know it's not reffering to Chime and the winter one XD but others might not. Though on the other hand not many know about Chime.
XDDDD
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DraakxMitra C:
Oh, I should have told you,
~Paz
deer: Amary, Melinoe, Oisín, Maera, Andras
Leea: Dag my friend? *tilt's
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my alt account is spirits my deer's name's are http://endlessforest.org/community/diaries/spiritslife Leeadora (this account) and her brother http://endlessforest.org/community/leeons-bios
Leea, Leeon,Lady Masquerade amd Lady Adora
Paz -> Ahaaaaa I see. I left
spiritslife -> "Yes, little one, you are indeed my friend." =) It takes me a while to update his friends list, but Leeadora will be added eventually! And yes, she may call him Dag ;D
Leea: yay ^_^ new friend
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my alt account is spirits my deer's name's are http://endlessforest.org/community/diaries/spiritslife Leeadora (this account) and her brother http://endlessforest.org/community/leeons-bios
Leea, Leeon,Lady Masquerade amd Lady Adora
I know you don't quite know
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First of all, your avatar
Secondly, thank you for the compliment! And I do believe I've seen you around a fair bit - I remember reading Roscoe's bio ;D so, hello! =)
LOL! Yeah I love Ace Ventura
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Hehe his thoughts made me
And about the friends section... in my opinion, I think the extensions of what Dag thinks of them makes it very sincere for each friend and I really like that. However, the listing instead may definitely be easier for you {take Virgil for example - he has 123980164093 friends and if he wrote a description for each one, it would take forever and make his bio ooberly long}, especially since Dag's such a great dude and will definitely get a billion more friends in the future. It would be a drag, I think, to write something for each one xD I do the list form myself, and I've got to tell you that it's much easier to put a link to the deer and picto and BAM! You've got yourself a new friend xD
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By Leuvr ♥
Thanks for the input =) I've
Mute remembers meeting Dag
.:Mute:.
Any fawn is a friend of
Revtheyr: "I do hope you do
and my friends are my strength."
"Slander? What a
You have made Dag one happy bunny XD
Love the bio. :3 I hope
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I play Mortuusago and Evangeline. Eva is a fawn! Mort is my big baby boy~
Ah so you're one of the Rev