About
The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.
-- John Muir
Irdlirvirisissong
-Neither male nor female, identified by "it"
-Build and size of a springbok (Around size 3)
-Antlers of a Chital also known as an Axis deer
-More of an empty vessel or shell than an actual being
-Part of earth elements & flesh & blood
-build is like a springbok
-antlers are those of a chital
-illogical fear of leaving crying idol/pond
-Posses a length of string with a blue stone on it. The stone looks like it's made out of water as it swirls about but keeps its shape. Given to him by Junalia, wears it constantly around its neck and will never be seen without it. Necklace also holds a orange/buff feather from Akhenton and a few blue feathers from Kettu.
-If you see him at the twins he is ooc, I'm trying to get his pelt but acting like how he probably would. Please cast the devout pelt on him, my timing sucks ;;
Quirks
A forest bird never wants a cage.
--Henrik Ibsen
-Strong Illogical fear of leaving the idol and pond
-Lacks interior organs, yet is still able to function normally
-Usually speaks in third person, occasionally uses first person
-Has no eyes but can somehow "see" others
-Can not see pictograms, "senses" others
-Loves Zombie deer
-Would be terrified of cameras if it ever saw one
-Doesn't need to eat or drink, simply does for fun
-Can't seem to be able to tell the difference between asleep and awake
-Doesn't understand death
Habits
There is not a sprig of grass that shoots uninteresting to me.
--Thomas Jefferson
-Will bow and nod whenever he meets someone, even sleeping deer.
-Has a tendency to nod a lot more than necessary when happy
-Dancing is the best thing ever, often out dances others
-Since he is essentially a tef Springbok this means pronking. Can reach 6 ft 7 inches of the ground while doing this.
-Will try to sit on or under any deer that do not seem to mind it
Origin
Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light.
--Theodore Roethke
The Twin Gods had been searching for something, something important. Something that would become them, spread their reaches further into the forest. Reveal the secrets like twisted roots sent deep underground and send them sprouting up fresh through new eyes. But who? Who would perpetuate the forest, make it better? Who indeed could see the leaves plump and full off sunlight? Who would rustle the bare branches in winter - or see too it that the forest creatures were taken care of?
After searching far and wide across their land, they scrabbled in the darkest places. Deep down under where the light never reaches and tomorrow never comes. They dredged the pond, sifting through old bones of those who'd given themselves willing or not. When they dug the dirt of the church yard and came up empty handed they cast their reach further. Stretched it beyond the borders. Always reaching. Always searching.
And then, when it seemed that the guardian must come from their own power, they found it. A soul so worn away it was only a flicker. And yet, somehow.... somehow it burned brighter then everything, brighter then anything. A desire to live, to please, to grow, to love and most of all....to mean something. A desire to leave a bit of it's own light on every one it touched. To keep them burning as bright as it did once. Oh how it longed for that. The Twins looked at each other and in the split second their eyes met they knew. They knew and they agreed.
And so a new light was brought into the forest. Shaped and spun from the leafy trees themselves. Molded by the smooth hands of water, dried from the hot breath of the untouched sun. Birthed from the stone that had born the tears of some old forgotten sorrow it finally came to be.
The life of the forest
Irdlirvirisissong
Links
If it weren't for the rocks in its bed, the stream would have no song.
--Carl Perkins
When a link is established the picto of a deer will appear engraved on his side. How long it takes to establish a link varies and in some cases those links fade.
Gotta re-write everything ahhhhhhhhh
Kettu (Little Fox): Complicated. A source of intense worry, fear and guilt. Loves deeply even so. Has disappeared suddenly a few times, lives in fear that one day she will not return. Inwardly quite jealous of her and the family that she's managed to find, worries about being replaced. Feels that it has failed her to a great extent. Completely lost without, she's its light in the dark. Beyond terrified of seeing her again and letting her see what he is now, also terrified by the fact the fox may not allow it back into her life after what its done. Pines for, misses a great deal. Holds a quiet belief that she's better off without it tying her down. Sunshine. gotta rewrite
Possible new songs: Chains - Radical Face, Reminder - Mumford & Sons, Ghost Towns - Radical Face, I Was Wrong - Oh Hellos
Akhenaton (The Bird): One of the few recurring faces in the Idol Spirit's life. A teacher and a listener, can tell him all its problems and be reassured. At one time thought that the bird might have been right saying that Ird had a purpose and was needed. Now quietly disagrees with what had been said. Sheltering wings, safety. Treasures their encounters. Scarce now. Gone? rewrite aaah
Odu (Tree): Has only meet once through Lilith but immediately felt an unbreakable connection towards. He's just like it, a being that carries many of the traits the Idol Spirit does. Represents a hope that there is something more that Ird can become. Admires. A bit envious of his size and apparent powers. Was approaching the point of regrowth when Ird met him, has since disappeared. Extremely worried about. Unaware of his 'rebirth'.
Lilith (Lil): Complicated. Initially started of on rocky grounds, namely because the blue giant disliked it. After numerous life-shaking events happened to both of them found common ground. Always liked, looks up to. Admired. Knows she's really actually pretty nice under all her coldness. Welcome source of company, can talk to her when no one else is around. Scared about her seeing it like this. rewriteeee
Possible songs: Touch - Sleeping At Last, Second Chances - Radical Face
Pretty Boy: Encountered when the small soul when he was first placed in the Forest by The Twins, coaxed the little thing out of some ferns and sat with. Met again sometime later when the fawn had grown to an adolescent. Adored the fellow but felt a high degree of jealously and internal bitterness towards too. Ird believes that he is its replacement, also thinks that this is for the best too. Gone.
Bo (The Angel): An angel of a different God, found her to be a kind and interesting being. Once felt a great deal of pity towards and anger against those that had burned her wings. Now holds a great bitterness towards, thinks she flew away and went back home. Envious at her ability to just leave whenever she wants to and resentful of the bond that her and the Twins seemed to share. Gone.
Yara (The Butter): Liked a great deal, found immeasurable similarities between them despite only meeting her twice. Thought that they'd finally found some one that wouldn't throw it away in the end. To a slight degree feels betrayed by, promised she'd visit and teach it to read. Never did. Gone. Missed. rewrite ahhh
Possible songs: Alone Together - FOB, Friendship To Last - Two Steps From Hell
Sen: 
?? IDK ABOUT YOU????? - gotta sorta rewrite
Vahni
Nilo
Caldia
Eloa
"Hommy"
Junalia (Smush Face): Junalia (Smush Face): Was once part of Ird's everything. Loved so much, cute chatterer. Was learning how to talk, first being to stay in its life longer than a day. Gentle and small. Saved from drowning once. Disappeared without warning after a conflict between her and some other individuals. Finally stopped waiting for her when showed up out of the blue again one day, was beyond scared of her for reasons it didn't completely know. Was told what had transpired in the time she was gone and then she promptly vanished again. Undoubtedly feels cheated out of the opportunity to watch her grow up and change. Heartache, bitterness, anger. Gone. Left a hole. Mourns.
Other
Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature.
--Gerard De Nerval
Portrayal
Exuberant, Outgoing, AdventurousSurprisingly so
considering Its fear
of leaving the pond.
Will go anywhere and
do anything with
friends or without., Jubilant, Loyal, OddNot crazy, never the less probably one
of the oddest in the bunch., BitterExtremely so, this rose
about from its past and present.
Mostly concealed and easily
brought out of., Eager to PleaseWill do anything to keep itself
in good standing.
Much like a beaten but
still loyal dog in this
aspect., SelflessWill give
and give and
give until
there is
nothing left, NaiveBelieves in the inherent
goodness of everyone.
Posses the blind
unwavering trust
of a child for those
that treat it well., Curiosity
-Was intended to become a caretaker of the forest and to give the twins a visible indicator of how their forest was doing. Unfortunately Ird became completely terrified to journey beyond the pond and has never once set foot in any part of the forest except the Old Oak. This has severely impacted the amount it can do for the forest. The twins are starting to accept this.
-Self confidence is non existent, this shows through when ever the Idol spirit talks about itself or when it can not protect someone. Firm belief that it is a "bad seed" that comes from the past.
-Suffers from SAD (Separation Anxiety Disorder). Currently only seems to affect those that Ird rarely sees and cannot be counted on to return again. Experiences an array of symptoms including physical complaints. Maybe one of the reasons it refuses to leave the pond.
- Smarter than it looks and acts. May not understand everything but has a good perspective of the world and isn't afraid to use the knowledge it posses. Often surprisingly philosophical and word wise if gotten to calm down and concentrate
-Can tell when the feelings of those around him are forced. Dislikes people covering up their problems because they think it can not handle them. Surprisingly adept at finding fake smiles.
-Loves quickly and with absolutely everything it has. Even when they don't get any love back. Will give and give and give until there is nothing else.
-Skin cracks easily, more so when extremely upset. The grass and moss on its skin will wilt and turn brown when this happens. Likely to lose its flowers in these instances as well. Blood trails dry up in cases of extreme sadness, can not see very well at all until blood trails are restored by happiness.
-When startled will spit out great quantities of blood at attackers. Has the aim and accuracy of a lama, will aim for the eyes and face
(I consider his emotional
The owl stag snorted at that, "Don't be silly; Ird's not an inconvenience." Hell, he was worried he'd be the inconvinence to Ird by wandering on over to greet him whenever he came over to the pond to drink or rest. Not that he did it obsessively. Maybe once a day or so. Sometimes more if the summer heat became unbearable under all his fur and feathers.
(Thank-goodness, Lilith is
The online grammar tool seems to hate it when Ird starts talking XD )
It looked expressively relieved. "Oh thank-goodness! Whenever Ird talks to some what Ird always starts thinking Ird is no good and they only talking to Ird cause they feel sorry or Ird is irritating them and Ird don't even know it." It shook it's head before laying the antler on the grass and pawing at it. The little thing finally managed to snap off a bright red poppy and offered the flower to the bird. "Here, Ird want you to have this. It not get all shriveled like other flowers, you can keep or give it to some what else if you think they need it. Ird won't mind!"
(Haha, Ird is the online
Akhen had a response on his tongue, but stalled when the little thing dropped its head. He thought Ird was going to snap off his antler at first, something that sent alarm through him. He was ready to protest or reach over and pull his hoof away, but when the little one came up with a flower he was taken aback completely. He hadn't...seen that coming. "...Thank you, Ird." Frankly he didn't know what else to say. Finding a way to express gratitude was something he wasn't very good at. Granted most social skills were beyond him. He just hoped Ird would understand how touched he was by the gesture. He reached over to pick up the poppy in his beak and after a moment of debate, nestled it in between his shoulder blades. He didn't quite have Zash's bravery to put the flower on his horns...but he'd certainly keep it safe. Gifts were special to him. He didn't get them often. "I'll keep it safe," He promised the other, before reaching around to pull out one of his neck feathers, a buff one with a little white spot on the tip, to give to the little creature in return.
(It's a good thing my comp
These two are making me melt right now, so sweet! <3 )
The smile on the Idol spirit's face was so big the top of its head could have fallen right off. After trying to contain its jitters for a minute it gave up and did a quick little jig. He'd taken it! This was Ird's first gift given to anyone in this forest and now that it knew how good this felt, this wouldn't be the last given. The creature puffed up like an inflated balloon, looking absolutely ridiculous but completely happy.
Eye sockets flew open wide at the proffered feather. This happened. "You sure you want Ird to have this???? You don-don't need to give such pretty-beautiful-nice-AWHAWAHH!" The end of the sentence turned into a shriek as small thing temporarily lost control of its ability to talk. This was far more excitement then it was used to and it showed! "Thank-you, Ird'll keep it foorreevvveeer and ever!"
(Had a cruddy day and Ird
Akhen allowed an amused smile to cross his face- one of the rare times his smile reached his eyes- and placed the feather before the little creature so he could think of something to say other than "You're welcome, Ird." It was a lame, ordinary cut and dry response, but it was the only thing he could think of. He was just as overwhelmed in Ird's joy as Ird was. It was a strange little thing, but genuine. Even Akhen could see that and his trust and judgment of others wasn't something he prided himself in.
(Bah...my brain just is not working. Akhen sucking at communicating and skills at turning situations awkward is not helping.)
(Awww that's good. Sorry you
Its eyes all slitted up with happiness watched the other smile. That was a real one! Not fake like fakey pity or laughing at or angry at smile. Just simple real genuine smile, the kind that reached the eyes and left them glowing. It didn't mind that ordinarily response of welcome, it loved all kinds of welcome! Words didn't matter in these things. Besides, it doubted the bird had anyone happy shriek at him before. "Thank-you, thank-you." It burbled out. It bent down and retrieved the feather very carefully. It placed the feather next to the stone-water on its necklace, somehow managing to tie it there. "There..." It exclaimed, "Ird'll keep it forever you know. Or the part of forever Ird'll get to see at least."
(I love those characters too.
Akhen watched Ird tie the feather to its necklace, somewhat fascinated in how it managed that with hooves. He was going to have to go to the human world to construct the same sort of thing, or at least...keep it safe somewhere. Maybe tie it to the hilt of one of his daggers...it wasn't like he actively killed anything or anyone with them. Unless trees counted...
He smiled again, nodding, "As will I with your flower. I'll keep it safe for the part of forever I see."
It burbled something in
Maybe the other would leave now, it knew that they had other places to be and probably better things to do than keep it company. It held hope that maybe the bird would stay. "Akhen? Would you like to tell Ird a story to remember? Can be short if you want or as long as sunrays. Whatever preferred ya?"
The smile faded on his face
He shook his head, murmuring quietly "I know no stories, Ird."
Im just gonna leave This here
It half blinked at the bird's
hehe ^^ the mini with the
~ C.S. Lewis
I've basically spent the last
Akhen faltered, thinking again. Ird obviously wanted something to remember him by. Yet, everything good was accompanied by a bad memory. Traveling away from the forest a year ago, that was an adventure wasn't it? Not a good one though. It wasn't a good adventure. The birth of his children? Good...yes...the proudest moment of his life. But it didn't stay that way. Now he didn't know what to think of it.
"I don't have many story worthy memories of this place. Especially not good ones, Ird. I don't have a very exciting life. The time before this...in my life before this..." he sighed, trailing off. How much would Ird understand of that? "No...I...never mind. I don't know."
He shrugged, going quiet for a few moments. "I think...twilight's my favorite time here...if you asked me. Have you ever seen it when it does that? I like it because it reminds me of a sunrise...I don't know if the sun's setting or rising, honestly, when it does that. I assume it's setting...but it reminds me of a sunrise...that's my favorite time of day, when Re is reborn into the world."
That's okay, hope you are
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"Ird understands, don't have any good memories of before forest either. Not good days then and well....ya kinda run out of things to say about pond. Ird misses lots of what happens, not too exciting."
It shrugged. Not everything was a story people wanted to tell and there just weren't enough words to explain them anyway. It listened intently to the other words spoken. "Twilight? Is that when it gets all blueish and darker? With the mushrooms, dandelions and candles? Very, very, very lovely. " It paused, seeming to consider something. "Ird used to go out on a roof with someone....Ird don't remeber who anymore," It sighed, everything got so hard to rember. "and watch the sun rise. Not sure what happened to them. Ird thinks that everything gets reborn when the sun rises, every bit of grass and creature gets a brandnew day to live. Like a new start ya know? It's....what was that word again? A feeling to great to be expresed or described in word? Ineffable? Ya that's it, ineffable."
Yeah, doing much better now.
Akhen nodded in agreement at points of the other's response, but didn't speak up until he went quiet. Ineffable? Sounded like one of those complex words Zash would throw at him just to frustrate him. He muttered what might have been a roundabout phrase to express the same thing in his native tongue just to make sure he understood. A feeling of annoyance at a simpler language flared through him, only to fade. A roof? It mentioned something about a roof... "Did you live in the human world at some point? My life before this was...there. I guess. Not many good memories, but the little highlights of my life was watching the sun rise...to my people it was like watching one of the Gods being reborn. Just watching the sunrise...was...like feeling my own resolve and strength being reborn into a new day as well..."
It cringed at the mention of
A dragonfly flitted between them, zinging forward to grab some small bug out of the sky. The bug hovered for a moment before dropping two barely visible wings and zipped away. The idol spirit wondered if it could ever be half so fast. "Sun is beautiful and everything it touches has ability to be more beautiful too. Like the Twins or....others kinda right? Nothing else is like that." It hoped that it was being clear enough, it really did understand what the other was saying. "Where would we be without the sun?"
He nodded in thought at the
The simple fact that Ird might have been giving a rhetorical question didn't cross his mind.
"I don't know, Ird." He went quiet at that, before adding, "Personally, I'd lose my will to live."
It chewed its lip a little,
"The stars would still be
It was glad, the residents of
He felt like laughing at the
"I imagine they heard you, Ird," he murmured, keeping his voice gentle, but he tipped his head toward the sky and added a quiet thanks as well.
It glanced at him slyly, the
I am in love with this whole
Aw thank-you! It's my little
Track. Beautiful bio.
Beautiful bio.
Why thank-you ^^
Hello! It was pleasant to
Track
Likewise! Thank-you for
The red doe approached the
A grassy blob on the
It then remembered that it could actually turn its head and did so, finally spotting the pretty red lady. Oh! Was that a visitor? Or where they just looking for someone else? No, they new it's name...it still thought this was a trick of some-sort.
"Oh! Oh hello there miss, this is the Ird you're looking for! Ird thinks there's only one Ird anyway....not sure."
She smiled. Oh what a darling
"REALLY?" It gasped, the Idol
(Oh Ird stop it, she's actually looking for you)
(cant sleep ;u;) She laughed
She laughed "No I am not"she said softly her ears falling back feeling a bit insulted by this strange creatures suspicion. Though she understood mistrust. "A doe named Lilith told me"she added softly. "Said their was a delightful energetic creature by the name of Ird that lived by the pond. I heard this and came straight away wanting to meet you" she said leaving out the fact Lilith had TOLD her to come here. However Athena was not one to be walked on so if she had not wanted to come here, despite saying she would, she would never have. But here she was.
It nearly fell over in
She gave a soft laugh "you
It slowly walked over to the
(awww ird ;u; yara still
She nodded "I like being by the waters here anyway"she said sweetly. "I may seem odd during this time..I get 'carried away' into the season but after I won't mind spending my time here"
The doe looked around before glancing back at the other. "forgive me... I am a rather quiet creature so I do not mean to be rude by not speaking much"she said feeling a bit sheepish herself.
It smiled up at the tall red
A laugh got out at the rather quiet bit, seriously doe? "You kidding? You've met Lilith haven't ya? She's grumpy and quiet, like extremely quiet. Ird thought she might be a mute but she isn't."
(Aw <3)
The Prince of the Forest
"She is sweet, and yes quiet
That was a beautiful thought,
"Lilith seems more like a mountain. Cold and unchangeable on the outside but she has a warm center and takes care of everything that's important enough for her to care about."
Which wasn't Ird yet unfortunately. The idol spirit suddenly swiveled it's head around to look at the newcomer, a large grin forming on the small face. An enthusiastic head bob but It didn't approach, looked like they just wanted rest right now.
Athena had heard the other as
Leaves a cookie and runs
Revtheyr canted his head in
"Good day to you two... I do not believe we have met before... My name is Revtheyr."
They keep telling Ird this.
The approach of the new brown caught it off guard, oh look now there were two deer! Ooh...awkward timing, sorry! It nodded at them and half bowed. "Ello Rev, I'm Ird and that's...oh wait. Ird doesn't know her name. Curses Ird! Manners!" It turned back to the red and smiled sheepishly, "Sorry, what's your name?"
"Athena...forgive me I didn't
Revtheyr bowed back to both
"I was passing by... However, I believe it was for a reason. You two looked... heated, just a moment ago." he pointed out, canting his head to one side. "I wonder if there is something I might do to help ease the tension in the air? I'm naught but a lowly stag, but perhaps a dance might clear the way for better understanding?"
A little gift I worked on for
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"It's okay Athena, Ird's just
The small one blushed at the new one's words and shifted back and forth, how embarrassing! "Sorry bout that...Ird's just...kinda snapish today. Kind of sad." It shrugged feebly and looked up at Rev. Then it gasped and smiled at their suggestion, yes please!
"A Dance! Oh yes! Athena! You wan dance huh?" It began prancing about the two.
@Jun: AAHHHHHAHH! Thank-you so much! it looks lovely!
Athena gave a soft laugh at