in-game set: orca pelt, DotD antlers, fan ("hands") mask


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(version without "extras")

Size: #13
Melinoe is a bit taller than an average stag, but is very thin. She has short, silky fur, which is a bit longer on her neck. Her face has sharp, angular features, with heavy-lidded eyes that have just a slight slant to them. The markings on her face give her the appearance of wearing makeup. The colors of her pelt--black on the left and white on the right--give her a striking appearance. The colors are reversed on her antlers, eyes, and hooves. She has small antlers that are nonetheless sturdy and sharp and can still do decent damage. As a goddess with connections to death, Melinoe's appearance has an almost ethereal look, with a dark, shadowy aura surrounding her.

Favorite places: the graves, crying idol
Likes: ghosts and other paranormal things, poppies, candles, anything related to death
Dislikes: mortals, anyone that disrespects the dead

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Behavior
• Dislikes mortals and considers them "lesser beings" (there are, of course, exceptions).
• Considers playing around the graves disrespectful, might try to chase away anyone doing this (fawns and nameless are exceptions).
• Doesn't like mortals being around the ruins in general, but will leave them alone if they are quiet or respectful.
• Usually tries to stay away from fighting and conflict, but can be aggressive if annoyed or angered; but only attacks if her warnings are ignored, or if attacked first
• Almost never bows to anyone, spirits and undead are exceptions.
• Has a "ritual" of bowing to every grave at the ruins, actually greeting/communicating with spirits (I don't always actually do this in the game since it's kind of tedious, but I imagine she just did it while no one was around)
• Antisocial, uncomfortable with large groups.
• Likes to watch others from a distance. Prefers to keep that distance.
• If someone gets too close, she is likely to back away or move to a different location. She will try to warn/scare them away if they are too persistent.
• Uncomfortable with physical contact. Even if she's comfortable enough with someone to sit close to them, she will still keep some distance between them, and will move if they get too close. Janjaweed is the only exception.
• Does not dance or play (if you see her dancing, it's most likely a mistake, or I am playing OOC)
• Dislikes fawns, but won't attack them. She will prefer to keep her distance from them.
• If seen playing with fawns, nameless, or non-community/OOC deer, she is OOC (I don't want to discourage possible new players after all).
• May follow or 'stalk' those she's particularly interested (includes spirits/ghosts, undead, or anyone with some connection to death, or that has shown respect to the graves/spirits). She may also act differently around them than she does around others (of course this requires me to know about the character).

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Actions
*facing you/staring, sitting while facing you: She is probably watching you. She will also sometimes face slightly away from someone, in an attempt to make it less obvious that she's watching them.
*nod: A way of greeting or acknowledging someone. Typically only with those she's interested in (otherwise she might not do more than just look at you).
*bow interrupted: A quick, curt bow towards those she respects. A full bow is reserved for spirits or anyone she has a particularly strong respect for (very rare).
*taunting and/or shake head: disapproval/warning/stop/you're too close
*shake head + lower antlers: a stronger warning/showing anger (may become violent if not heeded)
*listen + listen (quickly): Shaking her head this way is generally a neutral action. An equivalent to fidgeting or sometimes shrugging. May indicate nervousness, confusion, frustration, irritation, boredom, awkwardness, uncertainty, "shaking away" thoughts, or simply "I'm tired of just standing around but don't know what else to do." Sometimes it's just something to do and doesn't really mean anything. Also sometimes used when I make a mistake such as hitting the wrong hotkey

[Heart]

♥Janjaweed♥
The only exception to many of her "personal rules" and discomforts, Melinoe finally admitted to being in love with the stag after a period of inner struggle. No one makes her happy like Janjaweed does. A rare sight these days, but her feelings never fade.

Hades: father (NON-TEF)
Persephone: mother (NON-TEF)
Macaria: sister, twin, opposite.

Darkweaver: Gravekeeper with ties to spirits of the dead.
Kerosene: Another minor deity associated with the graveyard. Associates with mortals. Curious, but unsure what to think of them.
Ludwig: Ghost. Some form of respect, as she gives to all ghosts.
Maggot: Undead, some kind of demon? Odd behavior, doesn't understand him, but finds him intriguing.

[Met]
+positive; -negative; ?curious/confused; [no symbol]neutral

probably some I'm forgetting

pre-forest
Melinoe is the daughter of Hades and Persephone (of Greek mythology, not TEF characters). She could be considered a minor goddess, being less powerful than other gods/goddesses. She presides over propitiations made to ghosts of the dead. She is also considered a Guardian of the Dead, as she watches over the dead to ensure their spirits are protected and respected, and is sometimes referred to as the Goddess of Ghosts.

deer/present
Since finding herself in the forest, Melinoe has taken on the additional duty of keeping the graves from being messed with. She is still able to return to the Underworld, where she resumes her original form, but at times feels compelled to visit the forest.

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