12-02-2015
Chicken for dinner.

Name
Gehirn
The Irish
Odio
Pictogram

Gender
Male - Bull - ♂

Age
Creation: 26-7-2008
Deer: 12 Years old
Human: 52 Years old.

Species
Irish elk/Human faced species mix
Second black figure. Around the size of #15

Looks
DotD pelt - No mask(Or kabuki) - Zombie antlers
Reference. Big image.

Scent
Stale/damp - Iron - Musk

Voice
Has a slight, almost inaudiable dutch accent.
Click here for a video, speaking voice is what Gehirn would sound like if he was trying to read a book to his children. But he can't read so he makes it up.

Personality
Gehirn is generally a very proud, protective and laid-back stag. His favourite ways of passing the time include sunning in a sun spot, eating, sleeping, and getting attention from his close friends. Fighting is not something he specifically enjoys, though a spar with an equal opponent is always welcome. He loves to tease, and seems to have no issues with the victim being of the same gender.

Gehirn is a very private stag, not keen on unfamilair faces and even less keen on unfamilairs trying to hug him. It takes the stag a while to get used to others, and this is especially true for other stags. Gehirn, however lazy, is a dominant stag who wants to be in control of the situation. Unfamilair males pushing into his space are definitly going to be met with agression from the giant. Gehirn wants to be met with respect, and thus rarely bows first. His unspoken rule is that the approaching one needs to bow first.

Though insecurity as well plays a big part in the giant's life, having gone through many losses and deaths. Gehirn protects those he cares for with all he has, and can become overbearing. Even he needs to be put in his place once in a while.

All in all, Gehirn has a closed inner circle that he doesn't open for just anybody, and needs work to be approached or accepted in his company at all. Though once that succeeded, Gehirn can be a very loving and caring stag.


Interaction
Stags are generally not deemed welcome unless they show Gehirn respect, and even then will likely need to keep their distance. Pretty much the same goes for predator-like creatures, and Gehirn will judge by appereance. No matter how kind you are, if you look like a dinosaur with ten rows of teeth you will not be allowed near Gehirn's loved ones.

Of course, a lot depends on Gehirn's company. If he is alone he might be more accepting, if his children are around you can count on him being alert.

Gehirn has no problems with fawns as long as they are not a nuisance. Mini fawns though, he is not keen on those. The smaller the fawn, the younger it must be. However willing he might be to look after others, he is unwilling to take raising someone elses child on him. Being a guardian is one thing. This is even partly instinctual, Gehirn chooses his own offspring above that of strangers and does not like the idea of other offspring distracting his mate's attention.
Mini fawn's tend to be shoo'd off if he has the chance. He know Herla will smack him for it if she sees.

The stag is very keen on respect, and demands this from any new face. Though even if you bow three times and grovel in front of him, if it's a bad time it's a bad time.

Biological
Gehirn is a very large irish elk, bearing a human face and antlers that don't shed. The stag is omnivorous, and needs a lot of food to keep himself in good shape. Because he can't go around killing deer, Gehirn chooses to spend a lot of his time lazing around and 'reserving energy.' (Really, he doesn't mind.)
Running costs him a lot of energy, which is why that doesn't happen very often. Fighting of course has the same problem. Gehirn saves his energy to defend close ones above trying to take revenge. Though if someone needs to be taken down as a precaution, he will definitly consider it.

Though when in a fight, Gehirn's mass is definitly something to consider. His antlers are large and fan out, though slow in movement make the perfect defense against many other types of antlers. He functions like a wall, and if the wall comes crashing down it's definitly violent. His heavy weight makes for one heck of a smack, but in turn he is rather slow and not many of his blows will actually hit.

Gehirn lacks deer insctinct, and does not go in a rut. His antlers do not shed because his hormones do not fluctuate, and this causes him to often have to shave them down. They're heavy and somtimes bother him, antler spells are the most relief he will ever have. He loves rolling on his back, but can't do that without magic.

Gehirn has been an active character for over five years, and his history and story have been altered many times. Chances are that it gets altered in the future even now.

Pre-forest history
• His mother died during his birth. Named by his grandmother instead: Odio.
• Raised by his grandparents, a random doe and a friend of his mother.
• Mainly raised by his mother's friend, who had twins of her own. Accepted them as his brothers.
• Met the doe Chism as a child, ended up becoming her mate.
• Relationship came to some sort of standstill, ended up falling for another doe.
• Sonneillon was born from said doe, had a violent breakup with Chism.
• His son ended up killed by Chism's brother.
• Lots of violence and losses later, Gehirn left the forest with his brother Horizon.

Forest history
• Started off very cold towards others, gradually started meeting deer.
• Met Taliene and Ravenflight
• Became mates with Taliene.
• Met Virgil and Poltergeist.
• Went through some hardships with Ravenflight
• Broke up with Taliene
• Became mates with Trees
• Had two children with Trees: Sonne and Verve
• Dissapeared from the forest, resqued by Virgil, Aurora and Noelle from a certain death right before Verve was born.
• Poltergeist became sick during her pregnancy, tried to support Ravenflight as well as he could.
• Poltergeist passed away.
• Ravenflight passed away.
• Met Aurora, Aurora left later.
• The pond starthed to ripple.
• Met Herla
• Saved Ravenflight from the pond.
• Broke up with Trees
• Became Herla's mate
• Herla became pregnant with his children, offered her Poltergeist's emerald with Sterre.
• Virgil left the forest, Came back greatly aged, passed away.
• Herla gave birth to Leto and Johan
• Aurora returned
• Verve returned
• Herla gifted Leto and Johan with two stones
• Expecting another child with Herla.
• Nearly killed Verve accidentally.
• Herla gave birth to triplets
• Traveled to India with Herla and the three girls, as they were weak in health and needed special care.

Family
Herla (Beloved, partner)Herla is Gehirn's chosen partner, after many relationships and failures on the Irish' part. They started out quite simply as friends, Gehirn having a partner thus anything further simply was not on their mind. And that was fine, for the longest time.
Over time, with his mate missing and his feelings for her fading, Gehirn's feelings towards Herla started to change. Realising he might yet again fall for another doe whilst mated, Gehirn broke up the relationship with his ex before starting anything with Herla. He wanted to be absolutely sure this time.
A time of self-exploration and no-promises started, still Herla sticked loyally to his side.
Their partnership was fluent and unforced. Never was there the moment the one asked the other to be their mate, no date to be celebrated every year.

Herla brings out the more carefree and happy side of Gehirn, as well as his insecurity's and protectiveness. His biggest fear is for harm to come to her or their children.
Gehirn adores Herla in every way, even if she keeps getting lost trying to find him. They got officially married in India.

Verve (First born daughter)Verve is Gehirn's first daughter, and his and Trees' child. Being a large fawn at birth, Verve easily survived winter and became a healthy, tall doe. She is a source of worry for Gehirn, as well as one of comfort. Having raised a daughter to be headstrong, individualistic and intelligent, Gehirn believes life can't really make it more difficult for him. Unless Herla births three girls, then he might contemplate suicide.(I genuinly wrote this before there was even talk of it being triplets. Poor guy)
Verve's view on life is quite different from his own, especially after her long trip to the savannah's outside the forest. Tries to respect her views, as long as she respects his. Close.


Johan (Son of him and Herla)A bit of a headstrong fellow, not unlike his mother Gehirn likes to think. The buck is often found in less-than-likeable company, monsters, predator's, other possible Johan-eaters. Those seem to be his favourites. Really, the buck has aged Gehirn by at least ten years. Gehirn fears Johan's judgement, and really wishes he'd try to hang out with bucks and does his age. And species, preferably. Has tried in the past to accept Johan's different choices in company, but after having to drag him out of trouble multiple times Gehirn has sort of given up. Very tired of the disrespect from the buck towards him and Herla, and very worried about the future.(Keeping that here for history's sake)
With the buck aging, he and his father got more onto one line. Events taught Johan what his parents really were so worried about, and a lot of his naïvety seems to have evolved in a more mature sense of self. Aware he seems interested in Herla's midwife-job, and there has been talk of Johan being taught the ins and outs of it. Perhaps any other father would've worried that made him seem too feminine. Thinks that's a bullshit mindset and is very proud of his son taking interest in such a proud job. Still really terrified of childbirth himself, so can't really help the buck there. Teaches him how to handle obnoxious deer though, how to defend himself and others if needed. Sees more and more of his own protective tendency in Johan.


Leto (Son of him and Herla)Much calmer than his brother, Leto gives the parents a lot less stress. Soft spoken and reliable, Leto doesn't seem to cause Gehirn as many gray hairs as his twin brothers. Human faced and bigger in size, Leto has a lot of the looks from his father. Which of course, pleases Gehirn. Especially seeing his nose being continued. Where would we be without.
Can see a lot of himself and Herla in the buck, he seems to take on other parts of both parents than his brother. Leto a lot more aloof like his father, yet as gentle as his mother. Watches him in amusement as he tries to keep groups of deer together, especially family.

Vasana (Daughter of him and Herla)Loud, energetic, likely trouble at a later age. Vasana reminds him a lot of himself in her rowdy behaivor. Very fond of her. The only one born pretty much healthy. Pretty aware she's large, wonders if she'll be competing with him and Verve for largest-family member. Really hoping she doesn't win. For her sake. Verve's ridicoulously tall, but don't tell her that.

Indira (Daughter of him and Herla)Born second, a very white, sickish little girl. Had some trouble recognising himself and Herla in her, since neither of them are white of fur. Figures there's likely a pale ancestor around, and is kind of curious of who's side that'd be on. Likely not his. Protective about the girl, dotes on her whenever he can. She has improved a lot on her walking, pretty hopeful about her future.

Neela (Daughter of him and Herla)The youngest, born close to dying in a sense. Extremely stressed at first if she'd make it, but Neela pulled through. Yet never uttered a word. As soon as she recovered a bit after their india-trip, he got to see who Neela really is. A tiny pest. Had a lot of trouble keeping her in-check and chasing her all over the forest. A bit worried at times they'll go through the same with her as they have with Johan. Has slowly been making process though, getting better at communicating with the mute girl. Especially now she can talk. Silently amused by her rowdy behaivor, even with a gentle mother as Herla it seems most his children can't help but take on him a little.

Ciel (Like a son, adoptive)The young stag had him quite concerned, even annoyed in the past. Always bringing Herla into trouble. The boy seemed to resurrect as a fawn once more, and had lost his memory. Very skeptical about this in the beginning, though it became clear Herla wanted to do everything in her power to make this second chance work. Decided to set his worries aside, and helped her out where he could.
Quickly became attatched to the young boy anyway, taking care of him as if one of his own together with Herla. Trusts the stag, he is a tremendous help to him and Herla in protecting and taking care of the children. Doesn't always sit on one line with him, and butts heads fairly often, but only because Gehirn doesn't let him sit on his ass moping.

Sonne (Son of him and Trees)Lost contact with. Never had much of contact with him to begin with, as his mother decided to raise him with a herd of wolves outside of the forest.


Close friends

Virgil (Beloved, source of conflict. †)An important, close relationship that held strongly for years.
The stag harboured many conflicts throughout their relationship, though continuously returned to one another. Loved the stag dearly, though became aware far too late they only ended up hurting eachother. Virgil passed away from old age after travelling outside of the forest through a broken portal. Recieved a tine upon his passing, though buried it a few weeks after.


Ravenflight (Beloved)When Ravenflight and Gehirn met, both were quite a lot younger. For years the two would meet on-and-off, getting into trouble and causing mischief. Making it into the newspaper with their drunken endeavours.
Ravenflight became a love interest for Gehirn, though he never voiced it. He watched as she ran off with another stag, who, in his eyes, was not worthy of her at all. Of course he was right, but things were too late then. And likely for the best. Both stubborn, headstrong and powerfully opinionated deer, Gehirn and Ravenflight would've made for a very clashy pair. Being friends suits Gehirn just fine, as he looks out for her constantly. The two fought by eachothers side, helped eachother through the deaths of beloveds, and saved eachothers lives.


Poltergeist (Close friend †)Even though his nature was completely opposite to the calm and loving Poltergeist, the two found a lot of rest in eachothers company. At times, the doe seemed wiser than the older stag.
As Trees adopted Poltergeist as her daughter, Gehirn never adopted Poltergeist as his own. Perhaps because he and Trees were not together back then, or because he knew Polts actual mother.
It seemed her death took a big toll on the stag, as Poltergeist died giving birth. Ever since, he has feared for pregnant does their lives, and seems extra protective about them.


EphiréGehirn was never too sure what to think of the quiet, reserved stag called Ephiré. Always unsure of other stags, especially those his size, it took him quite a while before he knew what to make of this one. Opposite to him, Ephiré is collected and calm, and has such an effect in turn on Gehirn. Got to know his more silly side too, and is ever so proud when he gets Ephiré to goof off or to behave a little less reserved. Ephiré could be considered Gehirn's closest male-friend right now, which is quite an achievement in Gehirn's eyes. Finds the stag has suprisingly soft lips.

Charges

Sterre (Charge/adoptive daughter)Since Gehirn used to be close to the does mother, he feels like it is up to him to support Sterre further on in her life. Has unfortunately not been able to see much of her previously, now hopes to change that. Finds her cheerfull attitude refreshing, likes to hang out with her. Keeps her close, even after her breakup with Ciel. Does not see how that should change his feelings towards her at all.


KaikiasAnother buck Gehirn has kept an eye on from the age of fawn. Gehirn is always very surprised by how much Kaikias knows from just actions, and not words. The young buck always being very helpful in protecting the group.
Proud of him, glad to be in his company and proud to regard him as one of his charges. Missing


CaerFound her as a young fawn together with Herla, and soon became a constant presence in their life. Watched her grow up into a young doe. Protective about her, looks out for her. Sees her less these days though, regrets that. Missing


ShoUnaware of his parents as they met, Gehirn quickly took the youngin under his wing whenever possible. Watched him grow into a stag as well, where he went his own way. The buck now seems hesistant upon joining Gehirn and his family, finds this a bit bothersome. Doesn't want to push him, but heck Sho! How difficult can it be! Seems the stag has forgotten about him and Herla. Has pretty much given up on him.

WaarhijdBeing his adoptive daughter in the past, Gehirn never could really set aside his fatherly feelings for her. Even though their relationship turned cold after he was tired of her irresponsibility, they were able to sort out their issues later on. Protects her whenever she needs it, and enjoys their conversations. Missing.


Friends

Isiel (Friendly acquaintance)Met through Herla, still somewhat new in the relationship but likes the doe's temper and general atmosphere. Somewhat hopes to get to know her better, seems like a sane one. Enjoys talking to her.


Ramsus (Errr)Difficult to describe. Ramsus started out as just another creep creeping on Herla, sold him a smack and a warning. It was free.
Only got more annoyed as he seemed to constantly need to stick his nose into his family's business. Johan already seeing him as a good friend and now even Herla started to have doubts. Grumble. They had the same goals and enemies though, so some form of alliance was born.

Doesn't see the stag as a danger anymore, even sort of enjoys his company. Finds him really difficult though. Has tried to see him in a more positive light, but can't get around the stag's general angry disposition.


JulietGehirn has always enjoyed the young doe’s company and playfulness, but also realizes she is Jack’s charge. Not getting along with the white stag at all, Gehirn keeps his distance from Juliet when he is about. Tends not to go to her, but wait for her to come to him. Their relationship has no pressure, enjoys her silent company. Missing


IaurdagnireHolds deep respect for the great stag named Iaurdagnire. Met him as a friend of Virgil's, and was greatly impressed. He does not fully understand what the blue stag goes through every season, but he tries his best to.
Learned of what seems to be the giant’s death, very confused but deeply concerned. Knows he is close to Ravenflight as well. Fought for his return together with many others. Likes to bother him, a good addition to "man-time".


DajhiDajhi is a doe that quickly grew to become a close friend of Gehirn. He loves to talk to her, tell her about his experiences in life. Ever since Dajhi got pregnant by her mate, Gehirn has been very protective about the doe, trying to help her wherever he can. He finds her to be a very sweet, calm doe whom often reminds him of Poltergeist. Missing.


Gustiro (Eeh?)Quite confused about this one, even though trying to help out the stag in the past to get over his own dislike.
Can at times not help but feel sorry for the stag. Thinks he's a big dork that gets into trouble too often and hangs out with a bad crowd. Missing.


Eraline (Acquaintance †)Never got to know her too well, saw parts of her stubbornness as well as her playful nature. Was mated to Ciel. Passed away.


Disliked

Djinn(Dislike)A young doe Gehirn has known since she was a fawn. Has grown protective about her and likes to keep her company. Likes to cheer her up. Finds she has a bad self esteem for the pretty doe she is.
Has once more taken her under his wing as she had a violent break up with her mate so to say.

Quite confused by her insisting on being with this stag anyway, after the abuse she suffered from him. Had to learn Herla had picked her as godmother of their children without being involved, does not blame Djinn for this but seems to have issues with the choice.
Again somewhat hit-in-the-face by her later, being let out of the decisions about her children their godparents entirely. Upset about this, has never recieved word of it afterwards either. Seems the doe is just assuming he is okay if he is quiet. Feeling cold towards her, as he gets the feeling he doesn't matter anyway.


AuroraGrew close to the doe suprisingly quick. Both are chatterboxes, though she thinks about life quite differently. They have an interesting time compairing philosophy's, but never clashing. Agreeing to disagree, Gehirn and Aurora find easy company in eachother. He likes to tease her, of course, and in a sense their relationship could be described as brother and sister.
Promised her times ago that he'd assist against fighting her demons. Apparantly unaware this could involve nearly killing his own daughter, sending Gehirn's mind down in a spiral of confusion and not knowing who to blame. Lost it when he figured Aurora didn't actually care about the wellbeing of his daughter(in his eyes), and chased her off. His hate and blame towards her only growing when it turned out his mate had been burdened with the choice to either let Verve die or give Aurora some torture-gem. Blames the doe for the state his family is in, with his mate pregnant and ill, and his daughter scarred over completely. Terrified this isn't the end of it, and by now no longer above killing the doe to end it all and give her demons their way. In the end threatened to kill her if she would ever come near his family again, effectively breaking up their bond. His family no longer at risk, her demon no longer having a target. Feels this is safest.

VaslaDefended Waarhijd against him. Doesn't know him otherwise, but initiually a dislike. Will protect anyone close to him from this figure.
Has lately heard the stag has been seen spying on Herla, and recently pulled Ciel away from a fight with him. Wary of.


RutilusUsed to be pretty close to the stag, having a lot of fun with him and Virgil. Their relationship turned colder when Gehirn split from his sister Taliene, but nevertheless they seemed to be able to resolve their issue.
Though during a disagreement with an overreactive Gehirn, Rutilus turned to Virgil in a rather suggestive way to anger Gehirn, and successfully. Gehirn’s stomach seems to turn whenever he spies the golden stag now, afraid he’d turn onto his other friends next when disagreeing with the irish.
Has come to dislike the stag after more disagreements and wordful bashes. Gone.


SorogThe first time the two met, Gehirn had attempted to perhaps learn to know this stag. No avail, the stag was stubborn and it became clear to Gehirn he only held interest in Herla. He warned him from the start not to hurt her, where the reddish stag got furious. In the end, it seemed Gehirn turned out to be right about this stag. Gehirn is not going to be up for second chances easily. Gone.


NightmareBarely had any confrontations with the stag, but by now knows better than to trust him. Despised for his low attacks on Herla. Seems gone.


SiannaHaving to defend Herla quite a few times against the doe, and having heard one too many stories, Gehirn does not tolerate the aggressive figure around those he cares about. He may also react very negatively to anyone who chooses to hang out with her, not understanding why anyone would like someone with such agressive tendencies. Does not keep in mind they may not know.


WalterNot likely to ever forgive the old stag for his random rampage against Ravenflight and himself. Has not come to terms with the stag and likely never will.
Sees him as a rapist, abuser and child-murderer.


Please keep in mind Gehirn has been an active character for over five years, which means some bonds will eventually dwindle if there is no interaction. This is nothing personal towards you as a person! If I forget someone though, feel free to tell me.

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"Home"

A spot in the birch, a dent inbetween the hills. It's close to Herla's medicine stash-rocks, and Eraline's grave. The spot was chosen after their initial home lost it's meaning, and it was proposed by Gehirn. He remembered a time he felt paticulairy vulnerable, and was compelled to hide between the hills in the birch. Even though his reason was sad, he felt comforted by the location and the protection it offered.
It is now their home, and a most returned location.

"The glade"

No longer visited often, still the flower patch holds a special meaning to Gehirn. The spot was initially chosen by Herla to create their home in, to give birth to their children. She decorated it with all sorts of stones deer offered her, wards.
Their twin boys Leto and Johan were born here, and raised into young teenagers. Though the place lost it's meaning after a violent encounter with Noelle and Esll, who have a history there too. No longer felt his family was safe near the seemingly-crazy stag.

"The Man Den"

A tree not far from their initial home. Gehirn still at times resides there, he had picked it because he doesn't really like masses of purple smelly flowers. In the den, he would have his man-time. No wife, no children. Just Gehirn, cans of beer and dirty magazine's. It has small tree where does can pole dance on for him. Oddly enough, that never happens.

"The drying spot"

A spot near the crying idol Gehirn and Herla often visits. Gehirn bathes daily, and uses the sunny spot to dry in. He's very fond of the sun, and this spot is great for a quick drink, bath and a snooze.

"Dandelion hill"

The hill close by the ruins, the hill that hosts Iaurdagnire's dandelion. Gehirn never thought much about the spot, though recently realized it is actually very important for his and Herla's relationship. A hill many emotional talks were had, the beginnings of feelings were revealed, tough decisions were made and goodbye's were said.

"Poltergeist's grave"

A spot next to dandelion hill with an important story to Gehirn. A place his friend Poltergeist was often found, gave birth, and ultimately died. She is buried under the grass next to the tree. Gehirn is only at this location when he feels bad, and mostly tries to be there alone. Really a place to be when you don't feel like being in any more company.

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