"I need to take responsibility."

No turning back now.

Physical: Normal.
Mental: Suffers from agoraphobia.
Emotional: Nervous, determined.

Please understand that these updates are worded in Aniu's
perspective. DO NOT take them seriously.


Activities (2014-06-10):

Spent time with the family; I was happy to be with them
after so long. However, shame was around the corner.
How could I not be there for my mate after that night in
my realm? It makes me look like a real idiot, that's what.

I approached the group made of Moon, Kaya and Verve.
I stood there and waited, waiting for punishment for not
being there for Moon once again. Shame, so much of it
was crawling up my back and when I thought I was going
to have a panic attack - Moon stood and acted out of
excitement instead of anger. She came up to me and
rubbed affectionately, enough to make Verve leave out
of awkwardness.

Called out an apology, but was not sure if she heard it
or not, but was distracted as Moon had something of
importance to tell me. That's when I learned of her
pregnancy. Panic swelled up so tightly in my stomach;
I felt like I was going to throw up, but after a talk with my
mate.. everything seemed to be okay.

I think I'm finally ready to take responsibility.

Basics

Birth name, nickname(s): Aniu, Ani
Date of creation: June 23rd, 2012
(Not his actual day of birth, but the day he officially became a character.
Actual date of birth is unknown.)
Age: 2 years - Adult
Gender: Male
Breed: Demon spawn, human face deer.
Voice: Undecided.
Scent: A light dusty smell, added with camp fire smoke. Moon.
Sexuality: Heterosexual

Hangout spots: The Old Oak, De Drinkplaats, his
parents' glade, and Moon's glade.

In-game set:
Mask: Sometimes wears his old Orca mask
Pelt: DotD
Antlers: Swan
Extra: None

Possessions:
An Orca mask Aniu had since he was a fawn. It was
given to him by Awk.

Human jaw mask that feeds off negative emotions and
returns it twice as worse on its wearer; a tiny switch
inside the mask allows Aniu to cast toxic fumes.
Currently stashed away somewhere - afraid of it. And
for some reason has no memory on how he found it.

Personal Info

Body:

• The holy magic the Gods' allow the deer to pray for can
  burn Aniu like acid. Since his soul is connected to hell;
  pure magic is deadly for the demon stag.
• His demon half enhances speed and strength - allowing
  him to challenge larger foes.
• Quick fur growth, even scars are not visible - except for
  a scar in the center of his underbelly; it is a seal that
  prevents his demonic soul from taking over Aniu's body
  and mind.
• Aniu's antlers may look breakable, but hidden veins
  inside them pulse some kind of deflecting energy when
  fighting.
• His size and body structure is of a "TEF" deer (#2)
• Eyes are sensitive to the night and somewhat fog; can
  see a little better than an average deer.
• Unlike most deer, his body is able to withstand a harsh
  amount of heat and still be at normal temperature (104
  degrees in the Fahrenheit scale), but is more sensitive
  to the cold.
• Aged quickly until Aniu hit adulthood, then it suddenly
  stopped, but his mind development is still immature.
• Chubby, not quite sure about his weight.
• Eyes are like a humans, but when angry, the natural red
  in Aniu's irises can spread throughout the whites of his
  eyes.
• Body can resist most mild poisons.

Facts/Personality:

• Considerate.
• Proud.
• Helpful.
• Passionate.
• Loyal.
• Forgiving.
• Caring.
• Self-concious.
• A little childish.
• A touch selfish.
• Rarely swears unless Aniu is in shock or is extremely
  mad. Tries to control this around the kids.
• Fawn magnet, seriously; he's always got one to four of
  them hanging around. Grateful for quiet days.
• Aniu has moments where he could be standing still and
  then all of a sudden run around in a hyper fit. This usually
  happens when in a good mood or there's too much tension
  in the air.
• Can somewhat become attached to a deer whose been
  kind to him at first meeting. However, past conflicts had
  proven to have made Aniu less welcoming.
• Cannot handle stressful situations very well; he has a
  very unstable mind that could possibly make him do weird
  things when pushed too far. And stutters.. a lot.
• Prefers to where his Orca mask when walking around open
  fields and other public places; helps with his phobia and
  confidence.
• Bystander during unknown conflicts, even if the deer in the
  area are in danger - doesn't think it's worth getting injured
  over someone you don't know. However, usually gives in
  if it's a fawn in trouble.
• Not very patient, but Aniu tries to busy himself so he
  won't go insane while waiting.
• Doesn't understand females very well; especially when
  they gush over another male or some.. girly thing.
• Fiercely protective of close friends and family.
• Playful and full of energy when with others, lazy when
  alone.
• Has the skill to toy with the magics of The Endless
  Forest, but Aniu has chosen to ignore this gift; he wants
  to live life being normal as possible.
• Aniu is quite a positive guy; he tries to look around a
  bad situation instead of giving up, and tries to spread the
  positive energy (but has proven to be really difficult).
  However, even a happy guy like Aniu has his moments
  where depression takes over his heart.
• Aniu has a very proud nature, he doesn't accept defeats
  very well, but doesn't mind faking defeat for the kids. Finds
  their reactions adorable.
• There are times when he's feeling good and a little more
  brave, so he will randomly visit lone deer to see if they want company. Or if Aniu is already with someone; he will invite
  a deer over.
• Aniu is polite and well mannered.
• Socially awkward- tends to just stand there, trying really
  hard to think of something to talk about or an activity to do.
• Can become easily overwhelmed if too many things are
  happening at once; will most likely try to leave the spot.
• Has a habit of circling a few times before settling down to
  sit or sleep (usually prefers to restrain himself from doing
  that in front of others).

Likes:

• Lot's and lot's of cuddles!
• Loves to rest in the Old Oak because it blocks the light,
  more peaceful sleeps. Also feels security inside the enclosed
  space.
• Training; gives Aniu a thrill to play rough- especially if
  it's with his mother, Ravus. He also thinks it's important to
  be prepared for anything.
• Exploring and investigating anything unusual.
• Loves to romp.
• Likes to whine and rant a lot about simple things, but
  also does his best to prevent himself from talking an ear full.
• Swimming has been Aniu's passion since he was a fawn.
  Loves the feel of freedom when he floats around the surface.
  However, since he developed a sensitivity to the cold; he can
  never fully enjoy it like Aniu used to.
• Summer. Adores the heat.
• Bunnies; they're so full of love! Used to snuggle under
  Big Bunny's belly all the time as a fawn, but now Aniu has
  grown too big. Instead; he now stands over bunnies
  affectionately and protectively (and cuddly).
• When frustrated or angry, a run around The Endless
  Forest usually helps to use up his excess energy and think
  more rationally.
• Playing with fawns or nameless; really helps with
  boredom and figured they'd appreciate the interaction.

Dislikes:

• When others put flowers on his head; thinks it looks
  girly and a chore to shake them off his antlers.
• Strangers running up to him without warning; startles
  him.
• Rarely will you see Aniu sitting in an open field by
  himself; it makes him paranoid because Aniu can not see
  what's happening behind him. Aniu does not mind it when
  with someone else, however.
• Once enjoyed being a leader, but now he see's himself as
  more of a follower. Being in the centre of attention really
  makes Aniu nervous, so dislikes the attention.
• Rain.
• Any disrespect towards his friends or family- usually
  goes to great lengths to protect them.
• The Ruins- finds the place eerie; something that's not
  right about the atmosphere. There is a force there that
  reflects fear in Aniu's mind.
• Drama.
• When girls cry; doesn't know what to do, ends up
  panicking to figure out how to make them stop.
• Loud, noisy deer who moo pointlessly and constantly.
• Winter.
• Having his personal space invaded- obviously depending
  on who it is.
• Being bullied by a stronger male, or especially a female.
• Being surrounded by many deer; causes anxiety.

Deepest fears:

• Losing his loved ones.
• The Gods' white magic.
• Any dark bird, for he was attacked by one more than once
  as a fawn.
• Mild case of agoraphobia - fear of open spaces.
• Terrified of losing control of himself.

Family/Mate:

Father; Satan's minion that was granted permission
to roam the earth - impregnating females of all species
to breed an army of hell soldiers. Never knew his name,
and doesn't know a thing about the male, but if Aniu ever
found out; he would surely hunt that vermin down and kill
that bastard for making Aniu born the way he is.

Mother; Another parent Aniu knows absolutely nothing
about. The only thing he was aware of, was that she was
one of those victims that got impregnated by Satan's minion.
When Aniu was born; she was enraged and attempted to kill
him, but was stopped by Awk and scared away.

Awk; A middle aged Egyptian man whose a slave working
for the Pharaoh. It was night when he saw Aniu's mother
crouching over him; readying her hooves to strike his
head when Awk ran up - swinging a pickaxe wildly at the
female. Startled, Aniu's mother fled, never looking back.
Ever since then, Awk took Aniu in secretly, managing to
sneak him into his poorly constructed hut - whispering to
the fawn to be good and quiet while he worked and stay
out of sight. Aniu blinked, somehow understanding.

Although at first Awk was disturbed by a human faced
deer, it didn't stop him from studying the newborn fawn.
It was then their friendship clicked. Bringing them closer
each day they spent together. One day was gifted a
black mask that had been in his family for generations.
Since Awk had no other family left; he decided to allow Aniu
to have it. Besides, it seemed the man had adopted the
boy as one of his own.

When the black fawn grew; his legs strengthened with him,
and when Awk was confident that Aniu was strong enough to
avoid getting hurt - he let the fawn out of the hut for the first
time in days. The sun was not merciful in the area they lived
in. Little food, and rarely a drop of water to drink. The poor
slaves spend days suffering of thirst and weight loss.

Aniu watched from the shadows as the Pharaoh's guard
whipped and cussed at a struggling slave that was too weak
to pull a cart filled with stone. When the slave fell one more
time; he was taken away to some unknown place. Was all of
this really necessary? Aniu wondered.
That night he returned to Awk's hut unseen, but famished and
Awk had little to offer to feed himself let alone a fawn as well.

Aniu's kind heart forced him out the next day to steal from the
rich - managing to escape with a few scraps of cooked meat
and vegetables. Awk did not disapprove or lecture the boy for
stealing, he was in fact, grateful.

However, in the early morning; the Pharaoh's guards burst
into Awk's hut - screaming at them that they were thieves.
Apparently one of the Pharaoh's rich sons did actually spot
Aniu stealing food that night while the he and his men were
transporting goods home.

It all happened in seconds. Awk barged through the wall of
guards while he had Aniu held in one arm. The middle aged
man shouted for Aniu to go on ahead while he distracted the
guards long enough for the fawn to escape. The child let out
a bleat of sadness, but instinct forced Aniu's legs forward -
racing into the unending land of sand.

He ran and ran, for what his small legs could carry him, but
Aniu could see that the guards were not far behind - yelling
and waving their weapons at him. While the fawn looked back;
he did not noticed the rock hidden beneath the gold sand and
tripped, falling face first onto the ground.

With all the desperation swelling in his heart; he cried out
for a way out of here.

Just like that; Aniu was swallowed up by the hot sand - feeling
it choking and suffocating him. When the fawn thought he
was going to die, the sand suddenly disappeared and was
replaced by lush greens and a cool, gentle breeze. Deer
buzzed around busily - making Aniu hide in a bush in fear.

What had happened to him? Where was he? Awk? Where is he?
Is he okay? Aniu bleated, but Awk did not come for him like he
usually did.

No. No.. he was all alone now.

Ravus and Geisha; Aniu was just a few months old when he
found these two ladies. It took only one night for the young
boy to grow an emotional attachment to these two does. They
are now his adoptive parents. Aniu cherishes every moment he
gets with Geisha and Ravus; loves them endlessly and is very
protective of them.

Mire; Adopted brother. Aniu had spent hours trying to decide
how to view Mire, but suddenly came to a decision that he did
not want to get involved. Aniu had found himself feeling
comfortable that Mire did not know him or recognized him, so he
plans to keep it that way. Within hidden distance; Aniu watches
over Mire from time to time- to make sure he's okay, however
Aniu finds it unnecessary seeing that the boy has so many
friends and family watching over him.

Moon; Mate. This doe has saved Aniu from himself more than once;
he feels as though he owes her his life. The time spent with this doe
has developed feelings inside Aniu's heart- even though Aniu had
promised Cedrelÿa that they would be together once he turned a
year old. The guilt was overwhelming and Aniu is determined to
tell Cedrelÿa the truth, though has yet to speak with her still.

It was dark in The Endless Forest when Aniu fully confessed his
feelings for Moon and was overjoyed when the blue doe accepted
his love. The moment was a bit awkward with shyness, but Aniu
gave Moon his first kiss and his heart that night.

Ziara; Moon's daughter. Aniu and Moon have come to understand
how much Ziara meant to Khard, thus allowed him to father Ziara
in order to stop his unending depression. Aniu will, of course,
continue to love and care for her with or without the promise he
made to Moon.

Kaya; Close friend, met through Moon. Saved her from poisonous
flowers when he and Moon were on their adventure. Thanks to
Aniu's demon blood; he was able to resist enough of the poison
to free Kaya and move her away from the area. It was a close
call, but Aniu is very happy that the doe recovered and is healthy
now. Considers her a joy to have around and an awesome friend.

Credit

Art:
O Art done by MoonlitStar.
O,O, O Art done by sleepything.
O Art done by Pretzil.
O Art done by SilverFray on DA.
O.O.O Art done by OrinocoFlow.
O Art done by WolfSpirit. (character title)
O Art done by Pegasicorn.
O Art done by SoliloquyChryseis.
O Art done by ElementalSun.
O Art done by Mis.
O Art done by TheLimitlessNight.
O Art by Narina.
O Art by jala.
O Art by CydaLuva83.
O Art by Yurei.
O Art by J!n.
O Icon by Meadow.
O,O,O,O,O Art by TmA.
O Art by Sirene.
O Art by Kallonate.
O, O Art done by MB.
O Art done by Poppyflower.

Stories:
O Story done by quadraptor.

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