Post by Avi on Dec 4, 2006 20:27:31 GMT -5
Illyra's Spirits
Illyra's spirits are odd. Vintaph and Jilath greatly frown down upon them because Illyra only created three, all are either gender and Bond only to their own, gave them no rank, have them 'Test' the one they are to Bond to, and used no spirits of dead people for them. They don't Bond at any specific location -although Illyra finds it amusing to use the Spirit Tree and Spirit Well- and will Bond to only those who don't hold any real ties with either Vintaph or Jilath. Illyra's spirits NEVER Bond at a real Bonding, but randomly. Those who are to Bond to one will hear eerie, lilting, and mournful music which entrances them to find the source. And as they find where the music comes from, one of the spirits will appear and Bond...
Cerberus
The shiftiest and most interesting of Illyra's spirits is the three-headed dog. Cerberi have very interesting personalities, due to the fact that each of their heads has a different outlook on life and name. Every Cerberus has a name for each of their heads, which are single-syllable and spell out a larger name when combined. For example, a Cerberus who's full name was Christopher would have a head named Chris, a head named To, and a head named Pher. Their Test to their Bondeds is giving, as one, each of their individual names and having the person they choose figure out which head is which syllable. Cerberi are Illyra's negotiators and informators, as not many want to argue with a three-headed beast or mess with one that's wandering around. Cerberi allow her to get a grasp of opinions of others plus what plans are being put into action either for or against her. These spirits hold a soft spot in the Goddess' heart, for all their confusion of which head is which and psychotic personalities.
Color: Color of Pelt
Unicorn
Graceful and flowing equine spirits, they were crafted by Illyra with the most care. Unicorns are the ones set out by Illyra to heal the land, and wherever they wander a trail of peace and growth follows behind. Where they step, flowers grow; where they drink, water is turned pure; where they wander, air seems clearer around them. By use of their horn Unicorns may also heal people- and it is here their Test is derived. Upon immediately appearing near their Bonded, and before they say a word, their horn is slammed into the chosen's chest and driven into their heart. Then carefully withdrawn, the fully-healed yet weakened Bonder is told the Unicorn's name. Unicorns come in every sort of color of horsehide, and any pattern.
Color: Depends on hide
Wyrm
Grand beings of the sky, Wyrms have the hardest Test. Too big to just supernaturally appear like all other spirits, they are sent as an egg to their Bonded. The egg is fragile and needs to be cared for for a week before hatching, and will only speak right as it appears of its name and chosen, whiel the rest of the days within the shell are spent in stony silence. The hatchling is always the same exact color as the egg's exterior, and needs to be cared for continously in its first few days. They grow rapidly, and by a month's time are full-grown and strong enough to be ridden. Wyrms look almost exactly like very, very large dragons -reaching the height of a two story building at their shoulder- and are Illyra's warriors, with the ability to breath flame. Wyrms are extremely wise, but their heads get turned around easily if they see soemthing shiny or sparkly, for they love these things and begin to hoard them.
Color: Color of egg/scales
Illyra's spirits are odd. Vintaph and Jilath greatly frown down upon them because Illyra only created three, all are either gender and Bond only to their own, gave them no rank, have them 'Test' the one they are to Bond to, and used no spirits of dead people for them. They don't Bond at any specific location -although Illyra finds it amusing to use the Spirit Tree and Spirit Well- and will Bond to only those who don't hold any real ties with either Vintaph or Jilath. Illyra's spirits NEVER Bond at a real Bonding, but randomly. Those who are to Bond to one will hear eerie, lilting, and mournful music which entrances them to find the source. And as they find where the music comes from, one of the spirits will appear and Bond...
Cerberus
The shiftiest and most interesting of Illyra's spirits is the three-headed dog. Cerberi have very interesting personalities, due to the fact that each of their heads has a different outlook on life and name. Every Cerberus has a name for each of their heads, which are single-syllable and spell out a larger name when combined. For example, a Cerberus who's full name was Christopher would have a head named Chris, a head named To, and a head named Pher. Their Test to their Bondeds is giving, as one, each of their individual names and having the person they choose figure out which head is which syllable. Cerberi are Illyra's negotiators and informators, as not many want to argue with a three-headed beast or mess with one that's wandering around. Cerberi allow her to get a grasp of opinions of others plus what plans are being put into action either for or against her. These spirits hold a soft spot in the Goddess' heart, for all their confusion of which head is which and psychotic personalities.
Color: Color of Pelt
Unicorn
Graceful and flowing equine spirits, they were crafted by Illyra with the most care. Unicorns are the ones set out by Illyra to heal the land, and wherever they wander a trail of peace and growth follows behind. Where they step, flowers grow; where they drink, water is turned pure; where they wander, air seems clearer around them. By use of their horn Unicorns may also heal people- and it is here their Test is derived. Upon immediately appearing near their Bonded, and before they say a word, their horn is slammed into the chosen's chest and driven into their heart. Then carefully withdrawn, the fully-healed yet weakened Bonder is told the Unicorn's name. Unicorns come in every sort of color of horsehide, and any pattern.
Color: Depends on hide
Wyrm
Grand beings of the sky, Wyrms have the hardest Test. Too big to just supernaturally appear like all other spirits, they are sent as an egg to their Bonded. The egg is fragile and needs to be cared for for a week before hatching, and will only speak right as it appears of its name and chosen, whiel the rest of the days within the shell are spent in stony silence. The hatchling is always the same exact color as the egg's exterior, and needs to be cared for continously in its first few days. They grow rapidly, and by a month's time are full-grown and strong enough to be ridden. Wyrms look almost exactly like very, very large dragons -reaching the height of a two story building at their shoulder- and are Illyra's warriors, with the ability to breath flame. Wyrms are extremely wise, but their heads get turned around easily if they see soemthing shiny or sparkly, for they love these things and begin to hoard them.
Color: Color of egg/scales