Herla [Bio] The Red Eyed Queen

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November 12th, 2015


Yes, I guess I can say I'm gone now. It's been 4 months and I've looked at this site maybe twice. I have absolutely no desire to go into forest anymore. Herla and my other characters are alive and well, though they don't live here anymore. I'm as happy with them now as I've ever been and feel much more satisfied with my creations since removing them from this place. I used to think that would be hard or impossible and if I left, I'd lose them. I laugh now at that, the best way out is through as they say, and then you wonder what all the fuss was about in the first place.

Health challenges continue, and part of that is minimized computer time since it aggravates my conditions to sit and type and look at screens. After a decade dedicated to digital art, I pretty much exclusively do traditional art now. Loving my Copic markers. It has really helped me to find alternative creative outlets like the Ball Jointed Doll Hobby. Starting to sculpt and sew too.

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Congratulations to both of

Congratulations to both of you. c:

{e} Yay! This page is now mine. ♥
First page 1 and now page 23! What next?
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~Happy B-Day, Herla~ Be

~Happy B-Day, Herla~
Be healthy and wealthy! All the best!
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Happy Birthday,

Happy Birthday, ShortyAppleBottomDivaMarylinMonroePharaoh Herla!

*brings out a giant plate of Date Candy for her*

Siggies by Carry & Amazengalo
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Happy birthday, Herla!

Happy birthday, Herla! <3
By Cicadia and Jalawhey <3
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY 8D

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 8D Sticking out tongue Sticking out tongue Sticking out tongue Sticking out tongue Sticking out tongue Sticking out tongue Sticking out tongue Sticking out tongue Sticking out tongue
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Happy birthday, dear Herla

Happy birthday, dear Herla ^_^
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Happy birthday and hopefully

Happy birthday and hopefully plenty more to come.

A late happy birthday for the

A late happy birthday for the pretty Herla c:

I was wondering if it was

I was wondering if it was bothering Herla that Autumn is right there? She happened to have fallen asleep inside the Crying Idol and Herla and Gehirn are sitting nearby. Would she be driven off if she backed out of the Crying Idol? I'm only asking because one of the fawns is sitting atop it, and she wouldn't want to startle any of them.
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Jinxyness: Of course not! We

Jinxyness:
Of course not! We saw some butts poking from the idol. Thought it was kinda hilarious XD I don't understand why you think they'd be THAT violent towards your doe.

I couldn't tell if I was

I couldn't tell if I was poking out or not but I think I did see the other stag I was with have that happen to him. We were having a fail of a dance party. With only two deer. And then I saw the little family arrive and Autumn went "EEEP. 8O" and stuck herself into the statue.
I'm sorry, I tend to take the warnings on bios a little too seriously. I didn't think it would be that extreme, but I didn't want to interrupt the little family outing to the Crying Idol. Looking back on what I said, I made Herla and Gehirn sound a little mean.
How do you think Autumn would be treated? (Again I'm sorry, my post made it seem like they were a bit harsh. :'D) I don't know if it makes a difference but she is closer to a Mouse deer-size on the spectrum. Smiling
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Oh I think we saw you both!

Oh I think we saw you both! I'm a bit tired at the moment so we don't see a lot. I think we saw you both dancing then you were gone, but in the idol then I see XDD
Ah I thought it could be those. I think those are more about people who run up with violent speed and demand them being nice. But even then I do kind of think things have calmed down a lot, well for Gehirn at least. He doesn't seem too worried anymore, and he doesn't really chase anyone off unless they show violent behaivor/have a violent past towards him.

I don't think she would, but I can't always speak ahead of a situation? I find it very difficult when people ask me "how will your character react?" Since it really depends on a lot of circumstances. His mood, the situation, if they have been harassed before, if the forest is tense, the way they're approached, yeah. I could go on XD But I think in general if the other deer is respectful of space and situation, things go easier. Not looking like a threat always works wonders too, of course.
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Misako said it pretty well

Misako said it pretty well Jinxyness. I really start to dread the question, “What will your character do if X character comes up to her?” It really does depend on the moment, and what is happening at the time. I can’t ever predict and I can never make Herla do something she doesn’t want to.

That being said, Herla is definitely easing up a bit on the restrictions of the twins, willing to allow more interactions with fawns and non-threatening deer. Still if things seem too hectic or the crowd is too large, she will pull them away when she gets too anxious or worried they might get hurt. Being respectful of space and not crowding is always a good start though.
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Fort Steil has glitters and

Fort Steil has glitters and charms. Its way cooler.
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Oh yeah, well Fort Gerla has

Oh yeah, well Fort Gerla has feathers and…big red antlers? >.>
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Its old and has wrinkles.

Its old and has wrinkles. Fort Steil is where the cool kids go.

&hearts;

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Wow, Jinxyness, I totally

Wow, Jinxyness, I totally don't remember that, was that from today? I can't recall Herla ever being asleep on the twin gods hill today. We've been rather lazy all day and didn't leave The Glade. Haha! Cute though. Makes me wonder if it was another forest glitch.
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Awww! That drawing of Herla

Awww! That drawing of Herla on Gehirn's back is so cute! XDD I love their expressions, hahah! What a lovely lazy day that was..
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That lovely new picture....

That lovely new picture.... <3
Siggies by Carry & Amazengalo
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Mis: They are always cute!

Mis: They are always cute! I’m all for lazy days, lazy days are the best. ^^

Global Beauty: Thanks!

That was a funny glitch then.

That was a funny glitch then. >>
I was wondering where the fawns and Gehirn were at the time, but didn't think about that. :'D Looking back on it, it doesn't make much sense as to why she whould be there. I haven't really seen her many places other than the glade and the Crying Idol, excluding the time we were laying around by the Twin Gods statues when you popped in to get her pelt.

(also my late reply is late but I blame exams)

&hearts;

Quote: Randomly Gehirn and

Quote:
Randomly Gehirn and Ephire kissed. Took pictures. Saving them for blackmail later.


^ I laughed. 8D
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Oh god... Herla has a gun?

Oh god... Herla has a gun? >.< Forest be warned!
Siggies by Carry & Amazengalo

Silent he moved, well-placed

Silent he moved, well-placed steps masked by the rush of water. Nevertheless, he let his presence be known to her. Wide wings spread from his back out over the ground, open in a gesture that could not be missed, and coupled with his slow steps could not be misinterpreted for aggression.

A small, taut smile lay on his scarred lips. He parted them to speak only when he had reached the stream, as close to her as he thought necessary.
"She knows medicine?"
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(Did Bright come over to

(Did Bright come over to Herla near the stream? If he did I never saw, I’m having internet problems and pictos not spreading properly, playing v 3.31 in the hope it will would help. So sorry if I missed him ;_: )

The doe had been lulling in the sun near the stream, allowing herself to enjoy the sound of the flowing water and the warmth on her back, in a rare brief moment with no children about to look after, the twins safely with their father for now. It isn’t long though before she hears soft foot steps, and notices the large bird-like creature she knew as Bright approaching. She stiffened in reaction, he’d always unnerved her a bit, his appearance unsettling to her as well as being so large. She’d never gotten to know him well enough to get over this initial wariness. He spoke to her.

“Yes, I do. I’m a medicine doe,” she answered readily enough, getting to her feet, glancing around herself nervously before her eyes returned the creature’s scarred face. She rarely refused those who asked of her help directly.

(also, I'm making dinner so forgive me if I'm slow to respond.)

[No worries~ I had planned to

[No worries~ I had planned to move him over the moment I'd finished writing. Didn't want to startle her and not have an explanation ready, you see. ^^ She moved just as I was sending it. Breaks between replies are fine with me as well; I'm dealing with dinner too.]

She stood and he sank down into repose, high shoulders working as he situated himself. Wings remained extended at either side, their feathers now flush to the thin grass, rustling softly until he became still. Neck drawn high, he turned his head to the side, fixing her with quite the blank expression. Medicine doe.

"She can fix deerthings." It was a statement, he knew what she did. But he preferred referring to the occupation this way; less invented, less strange on his tongue. The tip of the black muscle curled between his lips, wetting them before he continued, slightly louder than before. To be hear over the water, nothing more. "Looking for a plant. Good for bruise, pain. To make heal." Shaking his hair from his face, he lowered his head back to a more acceptable level to eye her intently.
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(Ah, okay, I see him now

(Ah, okay, I see him now too. Herla was pelt spelled earlier too so went to retrieve her proper attire, wanted to be sure I hadn’t missed anything unaware. )

The little doe stood on her side of the bank, eyeing the avian creature closely. Those seeking her help usually did so politely but there had been a few instances of enforced assistance in which she’d been forced to comply under duress. She was wary now in circumstances in which she did not know the petitioner well and this warred with her natural desire to help those that came in need of her special skills. Her ears fell back and she sighed when the creature asked for a plant that could heal. “The body fixes itself, I humbly assist in this, plants and medicines used in the right manner and the right circumstance can help in this return to balance,” she amended. It was often a great frustration to her, when those meaning well would ask for a treatment….for a diagnosis that had not yet been made. Or rather what they perceived to be the problem often wasn’t the problem at all….and using the wrong treatment could be dangerous, “An injury then? Could you be more descriptive? What happened? Is it possible for me to examine the patient in question?” She wasn’t being obstinate but above all else she didn’t wish to cause harm.

[Ahh, I see, I see. I saw her

[Ahh, I see, I see. I saw her head off in that direction, and assumed it was something like that. Nope, I'll be sure to alert you here if there's something to be missed. ^^]


He listened to her rush of speech and question without moving the slightest, the fires in his eyes flickering, twitching as he thought. It was some time before he had gathered what he assumed was a suitable answer. But first...he took his time, shoulders rolling, body stretching out along the bank. Wide wings were finally drawn up to his sides lazily, as he internally perfected his prepared language. "Has been 'examined'. By perfectly capable sweetone." Eyes drifting from her, the slightest frown touched his ashen face. "Ar...nica...what she said...For the bruise. Not need to see this 'patient'. Only to provide plant." Perhaps it could have been taken as rude. Yet his voice was even and slow, and when he turned his gaze back to her, there was only mild curiosity in it. Would she help?
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Herla frowned. She didn’t

Herla frowned. She didn’t know who sweetone was. Had no way to verify the veracity of their claims on what this disembodied patient needed and she wondered why this healer did not have this common herb in stock herself. She shifted uncomfortably for a while, preparing perhaps to insist on examining the patient for herself. But she would not go where she was not welcomed.

A plant was requested. One she could provide. Nodding to the avian creature she replied “I have Arnica, I will retrieve some for you from my apothecary, and bring it back here to you,” she stated, making it clear the creature did not need to accompany her.

She bowed and departed, heading across the forest to The Glade, her family home, where her hearth and pantry lived as well. From the base of the hallowed out tree where she stored her medicinal supplies she retrieved a bundle of dried Arnica plant and returned with this to the shore of the river, pausing momentarily before crossing to the other side with a single elegant bound. The plant she deposited before the creature.

“This is the Arnica…it’s poisonous if consumed, should be made into a balm and applied to bruises.” her conscience would not allow her to simply impart the plant without at least giving caution. She bowed again and bounded back to the other side of the stream, “I wish your friend well.”

[Hmhm... as it's midnight

[Hmhm... as it's midnight now, I'll need to go offline. I'll post something to finish this off in the morning, however. Thanks for your help.]
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[Alrighty, thanks for the RP,

[Alrighty, thanks for the RP, goodnight to you.]

WOW! This is a sophisticated!

WOW! This is a sophisticated!
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Well thank you Rhhya, that's

Well thank you Rhhya, that's very nice. My meager CSS skills lack a lot of grace but I try.

Simple is good! The CSS is

Simple is good! The CSS is not here, rather the development of other... and also:
If I knew how to draw thiiiiiis... Smiling
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Simple IS good! If something

Simple IS good! If something is broken I can usually manage to fix it. And ah, thanks again, a bio is more than just CSS of course. And what I’ve seen you have very lovely art. I like your animation style.

Thank you. x)

Thank you. x)

Traack

Traack <3
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A young doe with the golden

A young doe with the golden fur walked slowly between the trees. She watched as the deer are playing with fawns, she felt lonely. While walking near the creek leading to the crying stone, she saw the deer family. It was Herla, Gehirn and little Johan, they played together and expressed their love for each other, Rachel's heart beat faster, she with a smile watching everything that happened there, but suddenly felt the sadness, she recalled the recent times when she had her love but one day she lost it...

When Herla saw golden doe and looked at her warily, Rachel shuddered and stepped back a little, then bowed, as if apologizing for the actions committed earlier. Rachel whispered "I never want anything bad..." and then drew back showing that she is not dangerous, but she felt the tension, slowly went into the forest to her brother, in her memory slowly scrolls past days and months...
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tickingclock: thanks for the

tickingclock: thanks for the track! ^^

Moon_blaggy:
(Aww, poor Rachel! I do have to admit, we did not see her today though? I might have been away from my screen at the time.)

Both the twins had grown so much in the 5 weeks since they had been born, and as they grew larger, Herla had become more tolerant of friendly strangers about them. Still though, when she saw the golden pelted doe, her proverbial hackles rose. In her mind, Rachel had tried to steal Johan and so she was always on guard when she came near. That Johan had always exhibited fear when the golden doe came near him, made Herla all the more protective. “ Good, I don’t want anything bad either,” she answered coolly, her expression hard. The other doe was larger, Herla’s feathers lifted in a subconscious attempt to make herself bigger and more intimidating. “I’m glad we understand each other.”
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i think Rachel just was too

i think Rachel just was too far to see her, hah Laughing out loud

A golden-brown doe approached

A golden-brown doe approached under cover of night, moonlight glinting off her pelt and her whistler mask. She came seeking Herla's aid. She was worried, terrified even, and sought advice and help from the medicine doe.
Sodesi was...with child. 
She remembered her mate as she walked, his steadiness and calm strength. They had met many months ago, and she had been enthralled in his spell ever since.
The doe realized what had happened quite recently, and was shocked and amazed. She decided to visit Herla, after all she had attended the birth of Herla's twins, Johan and Leto. Such beautiful children.
She was scared and quite nervous as she journeyed closer. Nothing the doe has experienced would have prepared her for this moment.
This was the beginning.

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I hope you don't mind this, and shhh it's a secret. ^_^
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(Oh wow, Sodesi is pregnant?

(Oh wow, Sodesi is pregnant? Gosh I thought she was a fawn just last week, I guess time really flies! Not sure if you wanted Herla to respond here? Doesn’t really seem she can or knows that Sodesi is there? )

(I wasn't sure where Herla

(I wasn't sure where Herla would be, so I left it at that. And yes, she is. My friend from off the site is the player of her mate. ^^ And time really does fly. She was a fawn...in January I think. When I redid her bio the fawn header was up for a bit until I got around to replacing it.
So, yes, I would appreciate a response from Herla.)

{e} Actually, thinking about it, I'm taking things way too fast. I should be building relationships with other characters instead of trying to rush it. I'm sorry for cluttering up your bio with this, and I'd love to rp with you sometime, but not yet on this topic. ♥ Thanks anyway, though.
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No problem Jinxyness, and I

No problem Jinxyness, and I guess that’s maybe why I thought she was a fawn last week because of her bio. That makes more sense though. Good luck with your character!

Thanks. ^_^ Misako designed

Thanks. ^_^ Misako designed the layout(which turned out wonderfully) and all the coding so she put the header in the code as a placeholder so the code wouldn't go all wonky(I think that was it anyway).
I've just decided that I shouldn't be so impatient and that I should let things happen naturally because it is much more enjoyable that way. I think I've made the right choice. (:
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Hello!) Domino came closer. "

Hello!)
Domino came closer. " Can I make you a company? How are you doing? How are your twins? " He sat down beside Herla.
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(I’m so sorry I missed this,

(I’m so sorry I missed this, I left for work right after you posted it. )

The little black doe was very welcoming of Domino and indicated with her glance that he could sit, “It’s very nice to see you Domino, and I am very well thank you. The twins too, they are growing like weeds, they’ve already grown taller than me,” she said with a laugh, “How are you?”
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i should probably track this

i should probably track this too. Shocked