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A B O U T  R O L E P L A Y


[October 11]

IS healthy
FEELS contemplative yet playful
SOCIABILITY •••••••••• high

RECENT COMPANY Titilayo

"Missed you."


Back in the Forest, enjoying fall's weather with Ti'.


Reminder for RP : with rain his scent is indistinguishable. For most, he is invisible.


Blackcross, Skywalker

Byname: Evens

Gender: stag

Age: unknown DoB *about 9 years

Species: hybrid *sambar x père david

Size: body approx 6' (185cm), 8.2' (250cm) with antlers

Eyes: light grey-blue

Fur: white and black

Scent: petrichor

Call: feral


Talk: #A8C3EC

Alignment: true neutral

Pictogram:

Pelt: secretary

Mask: real deer or secretary

Antlers: default (with candles)


Solivagantwandering alone

Taciturnused to be reserved

Maverickindependent-minded

Calmnot easily irritated, slow to anger

Argus-eyedvigilantly observant

Patientmanifesting forbearance

Heedfulcautionsly attentive

Unobtrusivenot seeking attention

Silentrarely using any kind of vocalizations

Distrustfulunwilling to trust

Independantstrong desire for freedom

Passivehaving at times unresponsive and indifferent reactions

Not Dominantbut hates being dominated

Proudmarked by dignity

Tolerantdisposed to accept without criticizing

Clementinclined to show mercy

Playfulwilling to tease

Wittyamusingly clever and judicious, smart sense of humor

Obstinatetenaciously unwilling to yield

Firmacting resolutly

Jealoussolicitous in guarding and protecting

Loyalnever goes back on his word

Devotedstrong attachment to loved ones

Instinctivepartly driven by unthinking ways of acting

Dauntlessdisposed to take risks

Vindictivedisposed to revenge


    
Kheiron . adoptive little brother [heart]

        Ehretia . first and only child, treasure [heart]
Estme . mate, deep infatuation, full-fledged relationship [heart]


                             Titilayo . bff, strong platonic love, important [heart]
            Cutlass . friend, equal, respected
                Riptail . one of his closest friend [special]

                          SS . teenagehood playmate [past]

           The Red . friend, feral company, respected [deceased]
     Saosin . respected company [deceased]

                    Illrose . acquaintance [special]

                           Lem / Uitfawn . friend / playmate

        Starling . close old friend and playmate
    Rebellem . past crush, close friend and playmate

               III . friend [past]
                     Naoki . young acquaintance

      Beezee . close friend [special]
                           Darling . friend [past]

E V E N T I D E

Forest origin: formerly an outsider
Current home: the Ename Ruin
He spent most of his life in the Forest since his younger years, but he is not restricted to it and often travel outside, most of time alone.

His temper may be as contradictory as his fur color and really difficult to predict; he switches between cheerfulness and playfulness to inactivity, where he is able to remain silent for hours, appears irritable for no reason or just disappears. Due to this lack of communication and a strong affinity for isolated and high perched places, the stag appears to be inaccessible and unsociable.

But that does not make him less pleasant, actually he is friendly and agreeable to others. Also, he greatly cares for his friends and family and constantly watches over his daughter.

He is very observant and natural changes fascinate him, in a way, these changes rule his mind. He considers time to be only a matter of hours -to days- not minutes. Meaning if you know how to be patient, he will eventually pay attention to you.

References : [Body] [Antlers]

Eyes: light grey-blue as a cloudy, rainy day. Turquoise touches.

Fur: pure monochrome, soft, long and dense with unusual black markings: as a long cross-shaped figure on his back. Natural markings have unnaturally expended with age, these are the result of a long time living in The Forest. The hairy neck is the thickest, tail the longest. Growing goatee.

Antlers: mix of elk and pere david antlers, strong black crown, 8 main tines, still growing (slowly) and seems to divaricate as time passes. The brow tines are dangerously pointing forward and during a fight can inflict a very serious, if not fatal, injury when he raises the head. Symmetrical, the equal weight of the crown balances the body while climbing.

Feet: slighty concave with a large base and elastic inner pads, the cloven hooves can be spread apart as needed. With two sharp dewclaws to keep him from slipping, they are perfectly well-suited for climbing steep as soundless movements.

BLOOD
As an hybrid specimen, the stag combines some traits :
◊ a head shape and hairy as a Sambar (Rusa unicolor)
◊ a body with large hooves and long tail as a Père David (Elaphurus davidianus)

◊ Crepuscular activity.
◊ Vegetarian diet (with salt licks).
◊ Observe the others and never intervene with strangers.
◊ Remain immobile, stay in the rain and walk slowly in the pond.
◊ Enjoy to spar (rarely engage) and bow out of respect whatever the outcome.
◊ Actively run and jump during play times, can tease a lot. Water-splashing lover.
◊ Low daily need for sleep. Usually a light sleeper and never seems to be deeply asleep.
◊ Avoid pelt and antler spells, but doesn't mind masks; likes the kabuki and secretary ones.
◊ Climb high places very quickly, go up and down almost vertical slopes, can stay easily on small ledges.
◊ Spend most of his "outside" time in high mountain places. His body is well adapted to high altitude and has a very good tolerance to negative temperatures, a long-term acclimatization.

No real territory: Neutral traveler. Haunts the high places of the Ename Ruin. Mostly resides around the "cold places" of the Forest (shadows/stones/water).

OBSERVATION
His nighttime vision is excellent; daytime as color vision is pretty average, though.
As any deers, has an exceptional sense of smell but more than any other stimulus, he learned to focus on sounds. Hearing remains his best sense, even with short and slim ears, he is able to notice some low sound levels and identifies the most insignificant noise. He is continuously focused on sounds even while talking or playing.

Eventide is an archaic and Old English name meaning « the time of the evening ».

◊ He is claustrophobic.
◊ His skin is actually black.
◊ Unlike ungulates, his pupils are round.
◊ He is a good swimmer but a bad runner.
◊ Also, an excellent dancer but usually avoids to show it.
◊ His birthplace is unknown and he never speaks about his past.
◊ At times, he appears as a very good teacher. Unsuspected storyteller.
◊ Despite an annual moult, his fur remains abnormally dense in summer. This must affect his mood during hot weather.
◊ He has deep scars on the neck, from a bad climbing experience, all hidden by the thick fur. Only a few have seen them.
◊ It is almost impossible to notice him under the rain because of his scent; indistinguishable by the unfamiliar faces.
◊ His antlers never fall off, so a broken tine will be forever lost and will affect his climbing skills.
◊ He lacks some natural hormones, appears asexual and heteroromantic.
◊ He seems to be unaffected by the rut.

SHAPESHIFTING
Dove form.
The most powerful magic spell of the Forest turns him into a Cocoi Heron (Ardea cocoi). Without magic, he can't keep this form out of The Forest.

Hello, darling. (A

Hello, darling.


(A fail-sketch approaching Evens out of nowhere!
And stealing the virginity of the 6th page!)
Keepiru's picture

Hello. (8D a great evil

Hello.

(8D a great evil sketch indeed but not failed at all! ♥)
moonsoverwater's picture

I love your CSS and I also

I love your CSS and I also love his picto! It looks like a deer's head... but you prolly already know that. <3


(thanks, starling! The avatar is amazing! And Thanks Pretzil for the siggie!

/in addition to my last

/in addition to my last comment: I was about to draw Estme sitting next to Evens, but failed xD/



































































Avocado: *stalks*
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moonsoverwater: haha indeed,

moonsoverwater: haha indeed, you can see it as a tiny snail too, thank you (:

est: pffyu as I failed with an old drawing of those two x) only Est was fine... ;_; Evens sucks.








































































Evens: -____-'

dammit, thanks for reminding

dammit, thanks for reminding me, I wanted to add scent to a biography of my own character ^^
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Well... you're welcome xD I'm

Well... you're welcome xD
I'm not quite decided on his scent, though.

I think it suits him (:

I think it suits him (:
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Happy to hear that :>

Happy to hear that :>

Just wanted to tell you I'm

Just wanted to tell you I'm currently doodling Eventide and the more I draw this character, the more I love him ♥
Est and Evens are such a perfect pair to me.

Aah, everything about this is

Aah, everything about this is just gorgeous... I'm sorry I hadn't tracked this before! <3

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est: &hearts These two mean a

est: &hearts These two mean a lot to me, thanks to you for being there with him and me <3

liviasyran: Don't be sorry (: Thankie there are hours of work behind it, I'm glad to hear that :>

ff, Evens looks so damn sexy

ff, Evens looks so damn sexy here
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Cool
J!n's picture

Really like that line art,

Really like that line art, his antler design.. Amazing layout, must've taken you forever. Worth it, anyway.
Hnn, that reference sheet is also very informative and neat.
Iaurdagnire's picture

Erauahhh I could eat this

Erauahhh I could eat this layout.

Just wanted to say that I did spot Even' yesterday. Sorry Dag didn't come and say hello before you logged.
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if you dont mind me askin', i

if you dont mind me askin', i was wondering what the name of that song was you had up a looong time ago.
It was lovely.. kinda music-boxish... reminded me of being underwater. c:
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Saosin: Indeed, it took me

Saosin: Indeed, it took me hours but curiously always had fun while working on it.. I enjoy to edit CSS and I'm still happy with this one 8]
Mpf I'm glad to know his ref is doing well its job :>
Thank you so much ♥

Dag: -nomnomnomnom-
And I saw him sleeping with dandelions (: Don't be sorry, I logged earlier than expected that night because of a thunderstorm xD

Pretzil: Hmmm.. I think that song is: Lotus by Jalan Jalan (:
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ah yes it was! Thank you!

ah yes it was! Thank you! ♥
Keepiru's picture

You're welcome 8D

You're welcome 8D
ocean's picture

-agrees with all the comments

-agrees with all the comments on the beautiful layout- I love it in here. ;w;
Keepiru's picture

Thankyu ocean

Thankyu ocean <3

Sorry for the spell spam and

Sorry for the spell spam and mooing. I wasn't sure if others see me after all these reconnections :')
Keepiru's picture

Oh that's ok, my game lags

Oh that's ok, my game lags terribly today, except sleep I can't do much more >>' and I'm a lot afk ^^'

I see. I'm also not very

I see. I'm also not very active, busy with drawings. Yesterday my friend and I started some kind of drawing interactions and I have to respond now. And in the meantime I'm working on a bigger picture P:
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Okay, hmm, and you'll

Okay, hmm, and you'll continue our RP or not? Even if it doesn't seem really interesting BD

I wiiiill, I promise ;_; You

I wiiiill, I promise ;_; You see, I just started drawing this "bigger" picture and would like to finish it as soon as possible cause I really dislike when I have to take a break from drawing a certain picture (and have already taken two when it comes to this one >_> every time I take a break I become more powerless). But, as I said, I shall reply to our rp. Maybe even today ^^
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Yup I know that

Yup I know that <3 Take your time, sorry I'm a little impatient when I'm bored xD
Iaurdagnire's picture

Didn't know if you saw, but

Didn't know if you saw, but I translated Eventide's name for you (:
Keepiru's picture

Mmpf no 8D I thought you had

Mmpf no 8D I thought you had finished the 10 requested only.
Hm his name sounds lovely, I'll save these Kanji somewhere <3 thanks Dag!

*resurrects your

*resurrects your computer*
sorry for not replying for our rp... I've been busy with some pictures and a oneshot story. And there's still one oneshot story I have to write... and draw one huge picture. And exams are soon. And roar I love custard.

;_;
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*ressurection is a success*

*ressurection is a success* Cool
I had the new fan this morning, disassembled all this fucking laptop and replaced the fan. 3 hours of work. It started and now my baby works fine again ;_;
I can use my tablet, play again and do a lot of useless stuff 8D yeaah!

That's ok est, take your time darling <3

Just bumping to tell you and

Just bumping to tell you and others his feral call is the most beautiful sound I've ever heard. At least on YouTube. Go and see for yourself, people c:
arrowdoe's picture

This biography is absolutely

This biography is absolutely gorgeous.
Keepiru's picture

Too kind

Too kind <3

Hey you, I've been meaning to

Hey you, I've been meaning to ask you about Evens' story for a while, but always forgot. xD it could be interesting to hear since he's Kheiron's brother. And if you're not sure yourself, maybe we could figure out something together? Could be fun. I'm still not sure about Kheiron's past, you see.
Maybe I'll catch you on msn or something <3
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Haa quite funny, I'm

Haa quite funny, I'm wondering what could be their past too BD (and in a way, I need it for the RP between Est and me)... Gjdfkjn but I'm really unsure. I had some ideas when I created him but now, there are a lot of changes (and it was too dramatish to me) so I need to build it entirely.
If you've some ideas I would like to hear them, and I'm open to suggestions :> and do it together is a cool idea yeah 8D.
I'll try to be online more often on msn but you can send me an email if you want (:
parrotsnpineapple's picture

I have always secretly

I have always secretly admired this characters design C:
And oh my god.

His feral call. fgkfdghkg.

<3
Keepiru's picture

Awh thankie parrots' :'D His

Awh thankie parrots' :'D His design is currently changing though, I'm still working on and will fix it [x].
Lynetta's picture

8O This is amazing~~

8O This is amazing~~
Tracking.
Keepiru's picture

Thank you Lynetta

Thank you Lynetta <3

Thank you for all the good

Thank you for all the good times]
Keepiru's picture

It was great yeah! Thanks to

It was great yeah! Thanks to you Uitleger ♥
SobekNofru's picture

I couldn't find you on the

I couldn't find you on the map. But I guess it's you lying next to my fat frog. C: It really adores you! Laughing out loud Eye
Siggy by Bu <3
Keepiru's picture

Ha I've a little glitch with

Ha I've a little glitch with pictos today. I wasn't sure it was you tee-hee, thank you for your playful company <3
SobekNofru's picture

I thank you too! Hehe my frog

I thank you too! Hehe my frog found a friend and I had much fun Laughing out loud

But I was on the toilet, when you left... 8-(
So I have to say bye and I hope to see you again! (8
Siggy by Bu <3
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We had a great party at the

We had a great party at the pond yeah! 8D
Well, I was still connected with a big bunny appearance but it's ok I was more and more afk anyway.
Hope too! (:
SobekNofru's picture

You were the big bunny!? The

You were the big bunny!? The pictos of the small animals are so tiny! I didn't saw this!!!

But indeed! We had a great party! XD
Siggy by Bu <3
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Well, I was the tiny bunny

Well, I was the tiny bunny first and then a second big bunny xD but I was busy and didn't really play.

hey, have a random closeup

hey, have a random closeup c:
*scuttles off*