[ lotus dweller ]
June 16, 2011 - 11:13pm — Rutilus
little lotus dweller, how do you do?
we see you crying, yet you smile
you try to keep your peace
but suffer from the condition
as do we all
(changed his markings to black, rather than red)
IDENTITY
He goes by this in place of a name.
His true name is Moksha, but very few know this. He does not wish to reveal it to all. To bare one's name is to bare one's soul.
Some have called him the Lotus Dweller; deriving it from the common sight of the creature resting in the river or the pond, beneath or upon the pale lotus flowers that float there.
PHYSICAL
He is hardly different from the average nameless deer in the forest.
His build is more slender than most, with long legs. His face is streaked with two thin, black strips down his face; makeshift teartracks. High cheekbones, thin lips, and a thin 'Greek' nose, heavy-lidded eyes, stone grey in colour. His eyelids appear to have permanent 'eyeshadow' upon them, and permanent 'eyeliner', too. It is in fact a tattoo - just like the tracks down his face.
How did they get there?
The stag's antlers are average, natural - though thin, and often lotus flowers are seen sprouting among the tines. His pelt is a mere brown and white, just as the nameless is condemned to wear, thin and sleek. His tail is no different from any other deer's, nor are his hooves.
One could condense his physical appearance into the Default Pelt, Default Antlers (often with flowers; lotuses in place of violets, and orchids in place of poppies), and the Crying Mask, though not a mask at all.
Another physical aspect to note would be the defect in his sight that occurs when he meditates. This appears as if he is praying to the Gods, but no - the stag does not follow the Forest gods, nor does he pray. He will experience bouts of dizziness, followed by a period of blurry vision during which he finds it difficult to recognise others by anything other than scent and perhaps vivid colour. It does not affect him drastically, but he has a tendency to retreat and hide when it happens; the change in vision frightens him. It seems to be a sort of payment for any peace and knowledge he may recieve from his meditation in the forest.
He is often seen lying in the depths of the Pond.
MENTAL
The 'Lotus Dweller', as one might choose to call him - let it be known that the stag is not keen on being called this, although he accepts that there is little else by which to call him - is not a bearer of any particularly interesting trait that might make him stand out from any other.
He is known as a sociable fellow; although admittedly a little hesitant when meeting others that a friend may know, but he does not. The stag is friendly at best, and is not one that means to offend with his affection. He enjoys giving the gift of flowers, and nuzzles; or merely company if aware that the subject of his attentions does not wish to recieve the former two.
Unfortunately, he suffers from the 'human' condition. The 'Lotus Dweller' is selfish, despite attempts to be the opposite. He longs to have an identity, to be a part of the world. He longs to be calm and serene. But like most, he cannot control his emotion, and is prone to moods of reclusiveness, sorrow, anger, jealousy and even greed.
PAST
He does not...truly exist in the realm of the Endless Forest. He visits through dreams, and rarely, meditation. It is an escape from the hustle and bustle of his reality.
And in truth, he is human - or, something like human.
His permanent markings upon cheeks, and eyes are not ones that were taken by choice. Quite the opposite; they are a punishment, for a crime commited under peer pressure.
The man ran away from home with two peers; leaving behind a lordly father and a haughty mother. And upon being found, he was given his markings, and banished.
His home is not the human realm, either, but what is known as the Otherworld.
He does not divulge his secrets.
RELATIONSHIPS
The Lotus Dweller is keen to make friends. And he has made a few - though knows some not by name. Enemies are not something he wishes to make. And as for love - his heart is open to all, regardless of gender, but he does not yearn for it.
close friend friend acquaintance; friendly acquaintance; unfriendly/unsure enemy neutral/curious feared
'Zoodi' - adores. fun to be around. cares for.
Phion - protective of. enjoys being with.
Jorogumo - enjoys playing with. fond of.
Beau - enjoys playing with. likes.
??? - finds interesting.
Zach - welcomes. quite likes.
Daikon - watches out for.
Geography - uncertain. somewhat wary of.
Silence - intrigued by. too shy to approach properly.
Lucian - uncertain of. intimidated.
Dajhi - uncertain of. afraid of displeasing.
If you'd like your deer to be added to the list, do tell.
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I see youuuu c: edit: AWWWW
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edit:
AWWWW :C
LIES TEF decided that it
TEF decided that it hates us and went LOL DISCONNECT
:c
LOL Right when I commented he
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He is a troll. |:
Aw no. :C If he is a troll,
If he is a troll, then he is an adorable troll.
Trolololol.
GOD I KEEP TYPOING IN MY COMMENTS AND HAVE TO FIX THEM.
YOU ARE HILARIOUS SDKFJHSD
twack.
(thanks, starling! The avatar is amazing! And Thanks Pretzil for the siggie!
-snack- |: ♥