UPDATES


12/22/2014

woke this morning in the field of hyacinths she nested in the night before. spent a few minutes contentedly gazing around her, breathing in the crisp air, snow-chilled and fresh. rubbed her head against the low-hanging pine branches above her head a few times before stretching and standing.

thought she'd finally found a suitable nesting spot-- quiet and secluded, hidden by both the flowers and perfectly-positioned pine branches. not at all like last night's nest-- right near the hub-bub of the pond, and not a single blade of grass to cover her. yes, she definitely liked this nest much better.

headed towards the group of boulders she'd seen others jumping about on. found only a couple deer hanging out, so thought it a good time to get closer, when there weren't so many deer that might notice her. rested on the stairs for a while, looking out over the fields beyond. was soon approached by a deer who introduced himself as, "Yah-ehl" ((Jehoel)). Mynn was intrigued by his fiery pelt, compelled to move closer for warmth from the snowfall. she timidly introduced herself (once again, she's glad she chose easy sounds for her vocal identifier). both eventually moved to a nearby mushroom ring to rest ((actually, to help me get the mini deer spell-- thanks Jehoel~)).

another deer entered the ring as well ((he also helped w/ the mini pelt; thanks Eliel~)), introduced himself as "Ee-liy-ehl" ((Eliel)). Mynn again introduced herself, shyly scratching the ground all the while. found herself frequently glancing back at his lovely pelt. rested for a few more minutes with both deer before "Yah-ehl" shot up and leapt off across the fields. Mynn was unsure of whether to follow him or stay with "Ee-liy-ehl", so she remained awkwardly standing in the mushroom ring near "Ee-liy-ehl", glancing back between him and the direction "Yah-ehl" ran off in.

eventually, "Ee-liy-ehl" also made to leave, and urged Mynn to follow. as they were both trotting over the hills, they eventually met up with "Yah-ehl" again for a few minutes, before he ran off again. Mynn and "Ee-liy-ehl" were left standing around for a few moments before "Ee-liy-ehl" strained his ears to listen for "Yah-ehl". "Ee-liy-ehl" soon galloped off in a new direction, stopping frequently so Mynn and her shorter legs could keep up. eventually came upon the odd ruins Mynn had passed by a few times (she had always been intrigued by the intermingled death/life energies surrounding the area). they soon found "Yah-ehl" curled up on an inner stone wall, sound asleep. "Ee-liy-ehl" leapt up onto the wall as well and stamped his foot, urging Mynn up as well. she was a bit confused, but complied, making the attempt a few times (either falling short or, while using her wings for an extra boost, over-shooting the jump and landing on the other side). properly flustered, she finally made it up next to the two deer. satisfied, "Ee-liy-ehl" laid down next to "Yah-ehl", and Mynn took that as her cue to settle down as well. all three deer eventually fell asleep on the wall.

12/22/2014((OOC))

((WELL I guess my deer has a blog now))

gender: nongendered, but likes the concept of "doe", and is more likely to recognize either female or neutral pronouns as referring to her specifically (though, if one were to use different pronouns, she wouldn't mind at all, as she feels no deep connections to her gender expression). while different sexual organs are not new to her, the concept of "gender" is very new, and she finds it both confusing and intriguing.

sexuality: may or may not be somewhere on the aro/ace spectrums. not precisely certain, as she has so few interactions with others in general. safe to say romantic/sexual relations of any sort are very low on her list of priorities, if they are priorities at all

age: young adult

scent: rain, freshly dug dirt, rotting bark/leaves, moss, and whatever else is growing from her pelt at any given time

health:
- emotional: 92%- though she is plagued by social anxiety, she is strangely content about it, and the solitary life it leads to. generally very lax and stable.
- mental: 95%- curious and eager to learn; easily absorbs new information.
- spiritual: 98%- content in her place in life, and her belief system.
- physical: 78%- fit enough for her low-energy-intensive needs, but she loses energy very quickly, and would not be able to keep up with more active lifestyles.

diet: gains energy by sharing life energy with the flora and fauna around her. also enjoys the taste of rain, and early-morning dew.

language:
- telepathy- based on mostly visual/spatial/kinesthetic imagery and raw emotion, rather than actual words.
- touch- very closely tied with her telepathy; Mynn is a very 'touchy-feely' deer. most wouldn't guess that, given her personality, but she gets very up close and personal with those she's comfortable with, constantly rubbing and nuzzling against them. touch is incredibly important in her energy exchange/sensing, and general state of emotional well-being, and, paired with her telepathy, is also an important form of communication.
- body/visual- her telepathy can be rather unsettling for deer who are not used to it, so she is learning regular deer body language (thus, she can be a bit slow on both the uptake and response, when interacting with others, as she is wary of misinterpreting, or making the wrong gesture). much like her sense of touch, Mynn's visual language is used mostly in conjunction with her telepathy, eye contact being a powerful avenue of telepathic connection.
- vocal- /rarely/ used. for deer interactions, it's mostly used for roaring, or hissing in fear/pain/anxiety.
- written- nonexistent, but she finds written language INCREDIBLY fascinating, and would love to someday learn to read and write.
- olfactory- nonexistent; horrible sense of smell.
- gustatory- nonexistent; even worse than her scenting.

voice: as mentioned, /rarely/ speaks, but has learned that some form of vocal language is required for most interactions in this particular forest (namely, roaring). when she does speak, it's in ferret-esque clicks (dooks), squeaks, and hisses (thus, her roar sounds more like a frustrated kitten)

powers: Mynn has mental/emotional powers which include, but are not limited to: enhanced empathy, enhanced introspection, telepathy, mental projection, sensory manipulation, etc., which make her very aware of others' emotions and general state of being. she also has related powers over 'general' life force/soul energy, which give her a "green thumb" (or talon, as it were), so flora in frequent contact with her (such as the plants in her pelt, or common sleeping places) get an extra boost of growth, and deer around her get an extra boost of energy. as for actually putting such 'life power' to use, she can help heal herself and others, "cleanse" areas or beings filled with excess negative energy, and even sense souls of both the living, dead, and otherworldly (given the nature of the Forest, such souls already intermingle quite frequently). given such a power, Mynn is highly attracted to events of both birth and death, and can often be found trailing after pregnant does, or lurking at the edges of funeral ceremonies. most deer find this very unsettling, so she tries to be as inconspicuous as possible. Mynn can also use her power over soul energy towards "soul guidance", to direct souls to different places and planes of existence (whether this means directing the dead to their plane of resting, or lost souls back to their home planes). as such, Mynn is not stuck in the Forest, as most others seem to be, and can leave to other planes of existence at will.
all Mynn's powers and related sensing are based primarily in her antennae (spatial awareness/outward kinesthesis), and secondarily in her senses of sight and touch.
(if u'd like a more detailed explanation of any of these powers, feel free to ask~)

frequent 'haunts': feels anxious in open areas, so she prefers resting in fields of tall flowers, next to trees (or even inside trees). can be found walking just about everywhere when she's not resting (usually doesn't enter the center of more popular spots, and just hangs around the edges of places like the Playground). despite her power over life energy, Mynn gets easily worn-out, and takes frequent rests as she's trotting about the forest.

favorite activities: enjoys exploring, and leisurely strolls about the Forest. also likes to lurk around the edges of groups of deer, too far to interact, but close enough to watch (she's too anxious to join in). also, of course, rests quite often. finds great satisfaction working as a "soul guide" (specifics found in the "powers" section above), and is eager to help wayward souls find the plane of existence they are seeking. Loves taking the form of other creatures as well, and can be found at the De Drinkplaats or Pond, splashing, hopping, or flapping about as different animals. it certainly helps that she also has a special fondness for water, and whether she turns into another creature or not, she's always up for a dip.

starfall pelt; owl mask; golden butterfly antlers; mini deer spell

picto
in-game pic
drawn pic (to be drawn soon)

general build and size of a pudu deer, with notably larger ears and a longer, prehensile tail. owl features include head, wings, tail feathers (resting at the base of her long tail, covering its base), and talons (though relatively smaller and retrofitted for her deer legs). two delicate antennae sprout from her skull, a bit above and behind her ears.

(here's to hoping the gods edit the flowers so they can be worn by all antlers at some point, aha) mutualistic relationships allow flowers, fungi, and other flora to get tangled in her fur and eventually take root in the flesh on her head and along her neck, back, and rump (the moss spreads out across her body a bit farther, however, as it can handle a bit more of her body's movement). Mynn gets to share their energy and camouflage, while the plants also share her energy, the nutrients from her body, greater protection, and range for their seeds/spores. tiny animals (such as spiders, insects, and even little reptiles) can be found making homes among her fur and floral neighbors as well.

covered fully by soft feathers, smooth and slick due to a waterproof coating. bare areas of skin include most of her tail (body feathers gradually peter off not too far past the tail feathers on the base), ears, and talons. creamy white face feathers contrast against the rest of her jet-black body feathers, which shimmer an iridescent dark green/blue under the right light. a few stripes and spots of gold decorate the secondary flight feathers closest to her body, dorsal side. skin is a pale black, while her actual claws and beak are a deeper, inky black.

as can be guessed, Mynn's not prone to excessive grooming. she really only likes to keep her talons clean, and her flight feathers ship-shape for proper flight. other, more cleanly deer may want to be wary of her dirt-dusted fur.

gentle, timid, and shy, Mynn often fades into the background, "haunting" about the peripherals of any nearby deer. introvert in every sense of the word, and even beyond that, going out of her way to avoid most interactions. this gives the impression, at first, that she is cold and arrogant. though, it is actually quite the opposite- Mynn is very receptive of others, and countless anxieties hold her back from interaction, which leaves her in a constant state of closed-off wariness. she is still friendly (or at least puts much effort towards what she hopes to be friendly) when confronted, but will rarely, if ever, start an interaction herself. She gets quite anxious in areas with a lot of deer, and prefers to stick to one or two deer, when interacting.

Mynn has a never-ending curiosity, thirst for knowledge, and love of exploring, so is most often found simply wandering about the Forest, enjoying the beauty and energy around her. though, when it comes down to it, Mynn is very lax/easy-going, and is just as often found quietly curled up in her own thoughts, lost in her own abstract meditations and imaginings. she also greatly enjoys resting and allowing her 'soul-sense' to spread out and see what other deer are doing (it's a great solution for a curious deer that doesn't like directly interacting with others, aha).

Mynn doesn't really lie (it makes her uncomfortable, which, in turn, makes her a terrible liar when she tries), so she expects others to be similarly truthful, which leads her to be a bit... naive. This, paired with being overly-merciful, can lead to her being taken advantage of. This generally doesn't lead her into many bad/dangerous situations, as her critical thinking and anti-risk personality kick in some point soon after something deceptive is said, but it has gotten her to be unknowingly lead astray.

loathe to injure or kill anything (accidentally or not), Mynn takes care to step around both flora and small animals, and does not eat living things.

Mynn's not retaliatory, as it's easy for her to simply shrug off any slight, so there's no need to worry about her getting vengeance for any wrongdoing towards her. however, she's not one to forget, and the memory of such a wrongdoing will taint any interactions she has with the deer responsible from then on, as she will have lost trust in their words.

given her timid personality and how new she is to the Forest, Mynn has no official relationships as of yet. however, she has met a few friendly deer she wouldn't mind getting to know better~