Imara | Doe | Warrior

Runner-up Character of the Month June 2017

Breeding: Closed
RPs: Closed
Art Collabs: Closed
Imara is on a strict plot-only diet currently, but she’ll be open in the future!
See my fawnlings' activity statuses here: Fawnling Activity

Basic Information

Name: Imara
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Year of Birth: 755 of the New Age
Height: 10.2hh
Build: Medium
Phenotype: Sooty Cherry Chestnut
Genotype: ee/A+a/nSty/Fwfws/Rxrz
Eye Colour: Brown
Design Sheet: Cherry Chestnut

Sire: Silverthorne stag
Dam: Silverthorne doe
Bloodline: 100% Silverthorne doe
Magic Type: Fire Unique Squiffy Black Magic to be revealed; a blessing from Uir

Note: Imara does not yet know that she has a new magic type, or where it came from, or how to use it. Her abilities and limitations will be revealed as she discovers them

She has learned that:

- Fires go out in her presence sometimes (Warm Your Soul By The Fire)
- She can't stop the fires from going out, but she can cause them to go out on purpose (Ownership)
- She no longer needs to eat to stay alive, and her hunger is not tied to how recently she has eaten (Winter, Alone)
- The way she consumes fires is similar to a type of black magic known as Leech (Magic Testing, To Find Another)

She originally believes the Silverthorne Gods cursed her for turning her back on them and running to Blackwood. The "curse", as far as she believed, causes flames to go out in her presence, denying her the comfort and warmth they bring. Now she is begining to suspect that it is not a curse from the Silverthorne Gods, but a blessing from Uir who has given her a new kind of Black Magic that works against flames instead of souls. (Curses And Gifts)

Skill Points

Speed: 23 [Advanced Level]
Stamina: 30 [Master Level] (not yet confirmed)
Strength: 9 [Basic Level] (Build Cap: 15 points max)

Magic: 29 [Advanced Level] (Blessing Magic Cap: 29 points max)
Herbs: 5 [Basic Level]

Experience: 1

Herd Information

Herd: Blackwood
Herd Position: Warrior
Mate(s): She loved and lost and isn't ready to move on
Current Location: Blackwood with the main herd

Details

Relationships:

Ember | Doe | Flamesmith - Full sister. Imara is Ember's opposite in nearly every way. Ember was the eldest of her mother's five and Imara the youngest. While both aspired to be soldiers in their youth, Ember gave up when she was told it wasn't a suitable occupation for does but Imara stuck to it. Ember is as patient and rational as Imara is impulsive and hotheaded. Imara looks up to her sister for her unique strength but Ember largely wishes her sister would be a little more logical and stay out of trouble. They have a close bond despite the difference in age.

Appearance: 


Originally, in Silverthorne: BOLD! Her coat is bold and so is she. She has a nice curvy build without being stout, but still had sufficient muscle to hold her own as a soldier before she left the herd. She cares for her appearance and can be vain about it but Ember ultimately impressed upon her the importance of at least keeping her hair short enough to not be a liability in the field.



After moving to Blackwood: Imara's curse stops her from eating food, and it shows on her frame. Her coat is still a rich dark red, but it is draped over a bony and no longer curvy body. She's picked up a few scrapes and scars, and her mane and tail are kept shorter.

Personality:

Originally, in Silverthorne: BOLD! Imara is not shy, and is not shy about sharing her opinions even when they get her in trouble. And they've gotten her in plenty of trouble. Imara is a dreamer and when she sets herself to a goal she almost always accomplishes it regardless of what anyone thinks or what the cost ends up being.

After moving to Blackwood: After the loss of Makar, her gods and her family, Imara is a bit more reserved. She is still quite stubborn and lets nothing get in the way of her goals, but she is not as bubbly and sociable as she once was.

Companion: Black-and-white casqued hornbill male named MoonMoon for the full moon marking on his backside and the crescent moon marking on his tail. DECEASED - killed by a Silverthorne soldier.

History: From her earliest days, Imara wanted to be a soldier. She refused to give up this dream despite misgivings from her parents and older siblings. She rose from Recruit to the rank of Soldier in the Silverthorne Army, a feat of which she trained hard for and was incredibly proud.

Ultimately, the fatal combination of being a doe and speaking her mind was her downfall. It was suggested none to subtly that she ought to pursue proper doe things, like learning herbs and having babies, and leave the real soldier work to the stags. While she did hope to have fawns some day she felt she wasn't ready to give up her freedom just yet and she found herbs incurably boring.

767 - Imara had a falling out with her family, and decided she was done with this superstitious herd and their nonsense. She left the herd and wandered around the outskirts in search of a place to call her own that wasn't full of patrols or predators or barren ground. She was rather sorry that she never got to say farewell to Ember who was off in her mountain fortress somewhere at the time. While Imara considered seeking out her closest sister, she decided she would rather pave her own way with her newly found freedom.

She encountered a handsome stag who told her all about Blackwood and Uir. They became quite smitten, and she decided to follow him to Blackwood. On their journey they were surprised by a Silverthorne patrol, resulting in grave injuries for Makar. Imara continued on her journey to Blackwood alone, where the patrol of Silverthorne soldiers catches up with her. For some reason they are unable to keep their flames lit and, convinced that they've been cursed by demons, they flee.

768 - Lost in Blackwood, Imara is found by Charon, who brings her to King Skoll and tells her about how to join the herd. She looks forward to proving herself >:3

After starting to suffer from starvation and exhaustion, she encounters a pair of herbalists and their fire and strange things happen. Their fire disappears, and she suddenly feels well again. They give her fire magic herbs in an attempt to rekindle her fire magic, but nothing works. What's all that about? They also give her a powder that amplifies fire violently- if she can't make her own fire, she can at least expand any that she comes across.

Imara gets caught up in a massive wildfire around her temporary home. The long recovery from her injuries inspires her to explore her "curse", and she discovers she has some control over fires going out around her.

Imara completed her Coming of Age trial and proves herself to the herd by spending the winter alone. 

769 - Imara is now a member of the herd and a full warrior! Commence rejoicing!

Consulting with the Elder Witch, he tells her about a type of Black Magic known as Leech, which sounds similair to hers, and advises that she talk to one. She does, and finds they have a lot in common. Consulting with a shaman later, she realizes that her new ability may be a gift from Uir and not a curse from the Silverthorne gods after all. 

Imara meets a firebringer and quickly realizes how useful it would be to have one helping her out.

Timeline:

Summer 758

Smoke and Fire [art] 
Imara helps her big sister Ember to smoke out a beehive and steal their honey.

Autumn 765

Sisters and Daughters [art] 
Ember makes it clear to Imara that she doesn't want Imara around her daughters anymore.

Autumn 767

Making Her Own Way [art] 
Imara leaves the herd and becomes a renegade.

Winter 767

The Handsome Stranger [art and story] 
Imara meets a handsome and intriguing stranger.

The Truth in The Fire [art and story] 
The handsome stranger tells Imara some interesting things about Blackwood.

There Are Other Worlds Than This [art and story]
Imara and Makar begin the long journey to Blackwood.

Blood in the Snow [art and story]
Imara and Makar are discovered by a Silverthorne patrol as they attempt to cross the mountains.

To Follow [art and story] 
Imara attempts to dress Makar's wounds and must choose her path forward.

Demons and Darkness [art and story] 
Just as the Silverthorne patrol is closing in on Imara, something very strange happens.

Spring 768

Don't Be Scared of the Big Black Stag [art]
Charon finds Imara wandering lost in Blackwood territory, and brings her to the King who explains how she can join the herd.

The Flames Have Failed Me [art]
Imara tries to use her fire magic to scare off a boar, but cannot. She assumes the gods of Silverthorne have become angry, and taken her magic away.

Warm Your Soul By The Fire [story] 
Imara, suffering from starvation and exhaustion, comes across a pair of herbalists and feels much better, though their fire mysteriously disappears.

Rekindle The Flame [story] 
The herbalists attempt to help Imara regain her fire magic with fire herbs, but have no luck.

Summer 768

Parting Gift [story]
The herbalists give Imara a powder that seems to make existing flames somewhat explosive.

The Mother's Monster [art] 
Imara stumbles too close to Cerberus's den, and learns that not all Blackwoods are friendly towards prospective herd members!

Flames Are Not Friends [story] 
MASS RP RESPONSE: Black Flames [BW MASS RP] Imara finds herself caught in a wildfire and barely escapes, collapsing due to smoke inhalation.

Autumn 768

Ownership [story] 
Imara learns that she has some control over snuffing fires out.

Ice Without, Flame Within [story] 
Imara completes her Coming of Age ritual.

Winter 768

Winter, Alone [story]
Imara survives a winter on her own to prove herself worthy to be a Blackwood.

Spring 769

Magic Testing [art]
Imara consults the Elder Witch on her strange magical developments, and he has a few suggestions.

Winter 769

To Find Another [art and story]
Imara finds a Leech as the Elder Witch suggested, and finds they have quite a bit in common.

This Is How You Leech [art]
Imara meets another Leech, and actually gets to see his magic in action!

Curses and Gifts [art and story]
Imara consults with a shaman, and learns that her new ability may be a gift from Uir rather than a curse from the Silverthorne gods.

Start a Fire [art]
Imara finds a firebringer and, being a bit peckish, demands he light a fire for her  

Skill Breakdown

+4 speed - base bonus
+3 stamina - base bonus
+2 strength - base bonus
+6 speed - starter bonus
+3 strength - starter bonus
+2 magic - starter bonus
+10 speed - bacon purchase
+10 stamina - bacon purchase

Smoke and Fire
+1 Magic - art - Smoke and Fire
+2 Magic - training/sparring with a Fawnling of higher level

Making Her Own Way
+1 Stamina - art - Making Her Own Way

The Handsome Stranger
+1 Herb Lore - art - The Handsome Stranger
+1 Herb Lore - lit - 400-999 words - The Handsome Stranger

The Truth in The Fire
+1 Magic - art - The Truth in The Fire
+1 Strength - lit - 400-999 words - The Truth in The Fire

There Are Other Worlds Than This
+1 Stamina - art - There Are Other Worlds Than This
+2 Stamina - lit - 1000-1999 words - There Are Other Worlds Than This

Blood in the Snow
+1 Stamina - art - Blood in the Snow
+2 Stamina - lit - 1000-1999 words - Blood in the Snow
+1 Strength - practicing/sparring/fighting with another Fawnling

To Follow
+0 - art - To Follow
+1 Herb Lore - lit - 400-999 words - To Follow

Demons and Darkness
+0 - art - Demons and Darkness
+2 Stamina - lit - 1000-1999 words - Demons and Darkness
+29 Magic - Divine Blessing

The Flames Have Failed Me
+1 Speed - art - The Flames Have Failed Me

Warm Your Soul By The Fire
+1 Stamina - lit - 400-999 words - Warm Your Soul By The Fire

Rekindle The Flame
+1 Herb Lore - lit - 400-999 words - Rekindle The Flame

Parting Gift
+1 Herb Lore - lit - 400-999 words - Parting Gift

Flames are not Friends
+2 Stamina - collab lit - 400-999 words - Flames are not Friends

The Mother's Monster
+2 speed - collab art - The Mother's Monster
+1 stamina - practicing/sparring/fighting with another Fawnling
+1 experience - losing a fight

Ownership
+1 Stamina - lit - 400-999 words - Ownership

Ice Without, Flame Within
+1 Strength - lit - 400-999 words - Ice Without, Flame Within

Winter, Alone
+1 Strength - lit - 400-999 words - Winter, Alone

To Find Another
+0 Art
+1 Stamina - lit - 400-999 words - To Find Another

Simpler Days
+2 Stamina - collab art - Simpler Days
+2 Stamina - training/sparring with a Fawnling of higher level