Lhokiyeth
General
Inspiration
The inspiration for Lhokiyeth sprang from her egg description and carried
on throughout her entire personality. Her egg was based on the movie "The
Mask", with its unique green markings centered particularly on the mysterious,
ancient mask that was found by the character Stanley, played by actor Jim
Carey. The mask was supposedly imbued with the spirit of the ancient Norse
god, Loki, and so possessed any person who thus put on the mask with the mischievous
characteristics of Loki. We decided to base your dragon's personality on the
mask itself as well, and you will find many of the various aspects that the
mask inspired in the good-hearted Stanley sprinkled in female form within
Lhokiyeth's inspiration. She was a lot of fun to create and we hope that you
have just as much fun playing with her!
Name
Lhokiyeth gets her name from Loki, a god in ancient Norse mythology. Loki
is one of the major deities in the Norse pantheon. He is a son of the giant
Farbauti ("cruel striker") and the giantess Laufey. He is regarded
as one of Aesir (the collective name for the principal race of Norse gods),
but is on occasion their enemy. He is connected with fire and magic, and can
assume many different shapes (horse, falcon, fly). He is crafty and malicious,
but is also heroic: in that aspect he can be compared with the trickster from
North American myths. The ambivalent god grows progressively more unpleasant,
and is directly responsible for the death of Balder, the god of light. Loki
is often called the Sly One, the Trickster, the Shape Changer, and the Sky
Traveler.
(See http://www.pantheon.org/articles/l/loki.html
for more great details about Loki and the rest of the Norse gods.)
We envisioned her name as being pronounced 'lo-kee-eth' with a long 'o' and the possible nickname of Lhoki (or Lho if you're in a real hurry) ;) But of course the final pronunciation is up to you.
Egg
Description
Dizzying Mask of Green Egg
Mysteriously flowing into a whirlwind, smudged colors of greens consume the
egg in all entireties. Markings, forever chosen to be, intensify the resemblance
of stiff forest woods, overgrown and intermingling. Many shades of olive,
aiding to the appearance of cracks only reaching the depths of the surface,
wrap in pattern about the egg of numerous greens. Matching brackish-green
marks face one another. Marvelously, the space between them may very well
be the only reason for them to never meet and combine as one. Meanwhile the
surface below has other blends of this same shade that have the egg seem as
though it has a face all of its own, looking out unto its surroundings.
Hatch
Message
Dizzying Mask of Green Egg shivers suddenly, bits of clinging sand vibrating
slowly at first, but quickly picking up speed as they begin to trickle, slip,
and slide downward over the whirlwind of green markings that decorate the
shell. Crevices and shadows shift and dance, stretching and blending into
new combinations as the movement becomes more and more violent. The masked
illusion changes it's face from one second to the next until finally there's
no more room to give and with a momentous crack like that of thunder at the
end of a storm, a wide split breaks the spell in two jagged halves. Slowly
a form unfurls itself from the wreckage, a thin neck stretching and muzzle
rising to take its first breath of real air and expel it with a raucous cry.
Ssssssssssmokin'!
Hatchling
Description
If ever a green there was - here she is. From snout to tail her fascinating
hide pays homage to the grand variety that is green. In sharp contrast to
the bright glitter of her multi-faceted eyes, the rest of her head sports
a smooth kelly-green mask, giving nothing away and offering no hints to the
thoughts that lie beyond. The rich mixture of an ancient emerald forest sprawls
down her neckline, mixing sage along her shoulders, adding moss and pine to
lazily cross her withers; marking its territory with an ageless firmness,
deeply rooted, that can not be denied. Sunlit dappled leaves lighten the scape
occasionally, only making the shadows elsewhere seem all the more serene and
intriguing; olden secrets, olden ways, olden gods all but forgotten. A deep
rustic jade coats her underbelly; hidden depths dark and mysterious until
a stolen bit of passing light brings out a glimmering metallic bronze-blue
cast; quick to come and go as she moves. Delicate wings pale to pastel hues
of aquamarine, becoming white as frothy waves when seen through the light.
And lastly, to the depths of the ocean goes her tail, sailing along behind
like the graceful lengths of seaweed that dance to the ancient rhythms of
the sea. Some may take her for gaunt and overly thin, but truth be told she
has them all fooled for she is compact, delicate, and just as quick as the
wind whipping over the edge of the weyr bowl.
Impression
Pose
Mischievous Party Girl Green Dragonet has had enough of making the rounds.
Her goal has never been in doubt, she just had to decide where it was exactly.
Time to bring this party to a close and stake her claim on the one that pulls
at her mind and heart like a drawstring - no matter how far she wanders she
is always pulled back in the right direction. The only direction. Towards
that special something lingering teasingly at the edge of her mind. Making
a sudden perilous dash, she circles him one last time - here he is! - her
dark-haired vixen, her beautiful soulmate, her lifelong companion, her one
true love, the stars to her twilight, the bubbles in her bubblie… oh
how she could go on and on! Seaweed tail curling about one leg while over-zealous
wings attempt to wrap about his thin frame, she looks into Azarin's cool grey
eyes and rumbles like a star-struck wolf…..mine!
Impression
Message
With a tumultuous roar, a raging wind of thoughts and feelings gush into your
mind grabbing a hold of your consciousness with a sheer maelstrom of pure
joy and happiness. Rich crimson, glimmering bronze and bright copper stars
flash before your eyes, momentarily taking over your unprepared senses as
words form in your mind of their own accord - strangely foreign but immediately
comforting and solid, as if they always belonged there. They clamp a bond
on your heart so quick as to make you dizzy - leaving your soul filled to
bursting with the feeling that at last it is complete and whole. >>At
last! You are mine. I am Lhokiyeth.<< A prodding more substantial searches
your thoughts. >>You love me too, don't you?<<
Physical
Details
Lhokiyeth is naturally thin. She'll have no trouble avoiding getting obese
as she gets older, as sometimes happens when dragons slow down and become
inactive. In fact, you'll have to keep a close eye on her eating habits and
make sure she eats enough. Lhokiyeth is a bundle of energy and because of
that she quickly burns off what she does eat. And she's usually having way
too much fun to want to stop for something like mealtime. >>But Aza,
I don't want to go back to the weyr yet. How about if we fly just a little
bit further… over that next ridge?<< Her sneaky, wheedling side
will come out at times like those. >>Maybe there will be some wild wherries
in the valley beyond and we can grab one to go. That would save so much time,
don't you agree?<<
Her muscles will quickly develop with as active as she is, and will serve her well as she grows, encountering various vigorous outings, long sweeps, and mating flights. She will always be compact though, thus fooling others who might see her as weaker and slower…. until they see her in action! In fact, she may have a tendency to show off at such times and you will have to be the level-headed one. >>I'll show him, Aza! Watch as I do a double-dip, diving twirl, twist-a-bout, upside-down, triple-flip right under his nose. Won't he be surprised!<<
One intriguing distinction about Lhokiyeth is her hide. Its fascinating array of designs and patterns will alter somewhat as she grows, as her hide stretches and muscles develop. This will only add to her uniqueness, making her more appealing and interesting to examine as time passes. This is something she is conscious of, basking in her unusualness and insisting on a meticulous appearance at all times rather than considering being different as anything negative.
Voice
Lholiyeth's mindvoice defies her diminutive size and build. She comes across
loudly in strong, rich shades of crimson, bronze, and copper - metallic hues
that have an undertone of solidness, but at the same time can flash mysteriously
of things left unsaid. Like a chameleon, her tone changes depending on who
she is talking to and what the situation is. She can be soothing comforter,
sly trouble-maker, or demanding temptress, but that upbeat twinkle, that innocent
playful spark will always remain.
As a dragonet, Lhokiyeth will always be making commotion. Whether it be by running circles around everyone, including the WeyrlingMaster, or bugling and crooning out in a melodic mix between alto and soprano, is up to you. As Lhoki matures physically, her tones will deepen to a solid soprano, changing upon her emotions, varying from a sharp soprano upon alert to a deep tenor when warning those of her anger or just danger approaching.
Personality
Get ready for your life to alter drastically because Lhokyith is nothing short
of a great storm of change! She appears like a whirling tornado, then with
a brief crack of thunder and lightning all things suddenly stop - leaving
your head dizzy with still spinning thoughts. Yes, Azarin, Lhokiyeth has entered
your mind, your life, and your heart leaving them forever changed.
Lhokiyeth will normally have energy to spare for the both of you. (Sick days don't count, of course.) Although 'lazy' is in her vocabulary, she prefers to say that she is using her time to do what she wants.
Trouble, trouble, trouble! Trouble! Got it? She is trouble and always will be. There is absolutely is no getting around it, nothing will ever convince her that being anything but the way she is would be better for her or you! There are so many things to mess up, do backwards, or draw unneeded attention to, so many personal items to place in odd places, things to hang or throw about here and there. She has a knack for being sneaky. You won't have the cartoonish tip-toeing effect to warn you. She can be quiet for all her draconic size and act as if she found something just that very moment rather than did it herself in the first place. The possibilities are truly endless! And, after all, by her reckoning she is smart enough to do it and if planned well enough, get away with it.
She loves it, and she will do her best to have you love it to. In fact, 'trouble' might as well be her middle name, and yours as well because she doesn't like going up (or down) without you! >>We're together now. We can do anything you want!<< She will do anything for a good laugh, but it is always better if you helped her with it. Be careful what you wish for. She will push you through temptation to whatever it is you want, and she'll make things happen that you never could alone. All you have to do is ask. Or heck, just mention it to her! >>You can go talk to that bluerider now, Aza. I made sure she knows that you think she's the hottest thing you've seen on two legs all turn. What? That was a secret?? Nonsense!<<
Being full
of energy isn't something to be taken lightly all of the time. Often enough,
you will have to call her down on things she'll want to do or be getting ready
to do. Like when she just can't sit still anymore and an unsuspecting victim
walks by, she will try her best to pounce them without your knowing. Nothing
to hurt them, of course, but maybe just blow off a hat or mess a fancy hairdo,
or especially to land so close as to get a good scream out of them (strangers
are especially susceptible to that ploy). In situations such as those you
will have to keep a close eye on her.
Get used to your sides hurting because this gal gets on a roll she will keep
you laughing until you can't move anymore. She'll be full of expressions to
use at just the right times in all the right places. All it takes it her quick
wits and you'll both be kept on your toes and paws (or would that be claws?).
There is /always/ attention to be given and gotten in a crowd, and she adores them! She will want to be filled in on all that there is to possibly know about the latest of everything and then some. But gossip? No! She doesn't gossip! >>How could you /think/ of such a thing?!<< Though she might use what she knows to get her way with people or dragonkind from time to time but this will only be used after all else has failed her. >>They love me! They really love me!<< She absolutely loves being the center of attention but will rarely seek out the attention she desires. It just happens because of the way she is, her outgoing nature, and when it does she basks in it. Happily for you, she doesn't have to have center stage at /all/ times. >>Things can't /always/ revolve around me, then I would have no privacy.<< Never will she fight for /your/ attention because she loves you, and knows that you love her. She's in your head! How couldn't she win your affection and attention?!
Whether it be mental, emotional or physical pain, your green has a keen instinct to maneuvering around such things. Of course there are times when she will be caught with her "mask" off (or her guard down) and will then go running to you for words of comfort, wisdom, and support. For she truly sees herself lifeless without you - like an old, empty story of what once was.
Something else you'll have to get accustomed to is her devotion to protecting you. The one thing that will always get her in an outrage is someone messing with hers - that means /you/! At those times her guard will slip and injuries to herself are more likely because /you/ come first before her health. She will do nearly anything possible just to keep her lifemate from all harm and plot revenge on those who do manage to sneak past her radar to you. Not that she would really harm anyone intentionally. The farthest she will go is attempting various pranks or scaring the living daylights out of them.
Oh how
she could go on for days about just stars! There really is something that
she just finds magnificent about the sky and all that it possesses. She will
often times have you sit out on the ledge with her to star gaze, or drag you
to her favorite spot with the perfect view. The beach, a mountainside, even
the lake and waterfall at Ista will do for her - anywhere that she can get
a good broad view of a clear night sky. Much to your regret in the morning,
you might hear: >>Let's sit here all night.<< It isn't that she
is a romantic, because she really isn't much of that, but there is just something
about a star-filled sky that appeals to her sense of adventure and wonder.
>>I wish I could fly all the way to that pink one over there - isn't
it interesting?<< Long flights are no deterrent to Lhokiyeth, your very
own voyager. To your dismay, she might not even mind when you get assigned
the longer sweeps. It's another opportunity to venture out, just the two of
you, and see what there is to see. Fortunately (or not so fortunate when it
leads to trouble) her sense of mischievous humor will keep you entertained
during the flight.
Then there is the sweeter side to Lhokiyeth, one that makes her beauty shine
through brighter than ever - if only with you and /maybe/ those you love,
but it is there. Whenever your heart gets broken, or you're just down in the
dumps, no matter what the case may be, Lhokiyeth will be there to try and
comfort you with not only words but even moreso just the soothing, loving
energy that she shares with only you.
Sure, your
green may seem the type to always be acting crazy or trying to make everything
seem funny or even just stir up a bit of trouble, but Lhokiyeth also has a
big heart. Her best times will always be when she is nearest
to you, something she'll readily admit. She does love you, no matter if you
were to have a mental breakdown like Kr'lin or end up with two babies and
a wing to take care of like Klari, she will always adore you more than imaginable!
(Of course, if you /do/ give birth to two babies there will be plenty of questions
to answer, but we'll save that for when the time comes) ;D
She will never lie to you. At least not for long. Small 'exaggerations' might slip in occasionally, but within the same conversation she will have corrected herself, told the truth and expect you to understand completely. Her true opinions are what you will always hear and you will know exactly what she thinks of you and what you should do. >>Darling, you are too skinny. We should work on your eating habits. Did you have an extra bubbly or two after dinner last night?<< Not realizing the irony, she will be as picky about your own appearance as she is about her own. Until you convince her otherwise (which could be /turns/), she will be on you about your weight. That or until you're a chubby man with a receding hair line! You'll have to work on ways to make her /think/ you are actually eating those fattening desserts so that you can actually stay fit. (Sorry, no M&M's on Pern) ;D
Lhokiyeth is proud of a meticulous appearance. She admires it in others and insists on it for herself. Not that she is constantly obsessed with herself, but she knows she looks good and will more often than not simply check with you on how she appears before letting you wander off to other things. If dragons could have mirrors, Lhokiyeth would want one. Till that happens though, you're it. On days when she is /convinced/ that her hide has dulled just a smidge, you'll have to find other means of transportation out of your weyr unless you manage to talk her into feeling better or come up with a solution. Good luck with that! Better hope she only sees herself as bearably dull when you don't have things planned or duties to tend to! >>They can wait for me until they're orange for all I care!<< Get used to being late or missing things entirely! It is going to happen with her.
When it comes to the males, Lhokiyeth is a natural. She tends to have her way with the boys, shaking her tail in every bowl that she might grace with her presence. But not just any guy will win a fraction of her affection, for she has her limits and standards. Only the best will be seen basking with her in the sun on her ledge or falling with her at the end of her flights. Of course, there will be the times when affection isn't returned from a chosen suitor and she will be appalled by this! >>Darling, I'm shocked to say the /least/!!<<
As for mating flights, the bigger the dragon the less chance they will have of catching your swift Lhokiyeth. Bronzes can try as they might, and browns will have only slighter better odds, but it will be the quicker, smaller blues that will most often be able to match her impressive agility in the air.
As far as Lhokiyeth is concerned, she has it all! She's female, knows all the right moves, has got the looks, she's got /you/, and brains to boot! >>What else would you expect? I mean, /really/!<< There isn't a problem she can't solve, a dragon she can't outwit! Okay.. you can see here where you again might have to be the one with 'one foot on the ground' and make the sensible decisions. But she is pretty smart, as you will come to find out. After all, who but a really smart dragon could come up with such good tricks and have so much fun??
Above and beyond all her tricks and troublesome mischief-making, Lhokiyeth is concerned that everyone around her be happy. Her playful spirit will strive to make others smile and laugh, and always look at the positive side of things. No matter how great things may seem, she can always imagine them better. Even if her attempts result in very little change, she'll keep trying. Especially when it comes to you - she saves most of her strength and positive energy for you, for whenever you might have need of it because, remember: She loves YOU!
Credits
Egg: Klari with Zureile tweaks
Hatchling Posing: Klari
Hatchling: Katarra
Inspiration: Klari and Katarra
Check out your dragons lineage! Thank you Kat!
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Clutchmates
Aeri
and green Chevalth
Avi and green Afysanth
Mara and green Nafanth
N'lon and brown Rhyolith
NPCs
Ch'tan
and green Satineth
D'iel and green Zellwegerth
D'pri and green Winsleth
Elaine and blue Ottoth
H'epa and blue Pepparth
J'dear and blue Darlingth
M'dson and blue Kornbluth
M'mee and brown Fasbastath
P'tor and ?? Danforth
R'ul and brown Phantomth
Sally and blue Emceeth
Timoner and blue Pumbath
U'gor and blue Daikinith
V'cen and bronze Maximilliath
Willjay and brown Edgarth
Since
May 19th, 2002