Personality: Translated from the language of beasts, kaulahren means 'of wide devotion,' and devotion is undeniably one of Elleru's defining traits. She is loyal to her kind, her curiosity, and her convictions. Despite her enthusiasm for the upright world, she's a proud kaulahren; even in clashing with the leaders of her colony, and in leaving it behind, she was trying to do what she thought was in their best interest. Believing that her people are hindered by their inability to (figuratively) change, she seeks ways to coexist rather than isolating themselves further. They can understand one another if they're willing, she has insisted to herself time and again; if they will not help themselves, then she will do it for them.
That stubbornness is common among the kaulahren, with Elleru no exception. Though forward-thinking compared to their cultural norms, she can be just as obstinate as any of them, unyielding in her stances and unwilling to compromise. Blinded by her own pursuits, she's young and impulsive, occasionally hotheaded and selfish when when it comes to her desires. As someone blessed with powerful gifts, and thus privileged within the colony, she's used to getting her way. She doesn't just have the skill to change her shape -- she's good at it and knows it, leading to moments of haughtiness and arrogance.
But that arrogance belies someone who struggles to discern exactly where she belongs. Though faithful to her kin, she doesn't agree with how they've lived for centuries; while fond of uprights, she doesn't fully understand their culture, or know if she has a place among them. Though full of youthful, naive determination, the only upright she's met was kind -- and optimistic as she may be, she realizes he might be an outlier. She worries that taking an upright form won't help her blend into their world, and that no matter what, the elders may be right: she, as all kaulahren, could be seen as a monster merely pretending to be a person, and may end up doing more harm than good.
Knowing how most uprights might take her true form -- not well -- Elleru does her best to keep her non-human status hidden when meeting people; however, her forthright personality and pride, combined with her people's disdain for falsehoods, doesn't lend well to deception. It's ironic, considering the whole point of being able to shift, but she does her best and only returns to her natural form when necessary, lest she be caught.
Elleru often has a hard time mitigating her excitement for worlds and peoples new to her, and can come off as pushy when, in her thirst for knowledge, she tears through questions and cultural boundaries without a second of consideration for whomever she's speaking to. Though her upright guise is enough to fool most in a world where elves, dwarves, and other magical beings with outlandishly vibrant hair exist, it doesn't fool everyone, especially as they get to know her more. She has difficulty controlling her passion for all things novel.
Ultimately, Elleru is an inquisitive individual, even if her ideals are often romanticized due to her limited exposure outside her colony. She's a social butterfly, eager to learn about this strange world and the people in it. She may not yet know where she belongs -- with her people, with uprights, or somewhere between -- but she knows who she is, and is confident that with enough time and effort, she'll find the answers she's looking for. She may just figure out what it's like to be wrong and have to compromise with herself -- and others -- along the way.
Powers/Abilities: Elleru as one main ability: shifting. She can, at will, change from her natural form to her upright guise, and vice-versa. This is true shape-shifting, and not a form of illusionary magic as employed by some of the gifted kaulahren; as a well-practiced and talented shifter, the process of changing her form entirely is nearly instantaneous. Unfortunately, when her body changes, her clothes do not, so... that's a thing she's had to deal with a time or two.
Aside from that, the kaulahren, as a species of magical beasts, have a passive ability that influences those meeting their gaze to tell the truth. This ability doesn't work on everyone, particularly those with strong enough wills to stave off magical compulsion. Anyone who can sense compulsory and mind-affecting magic can pick up on this, though the kaulahren themselves are unaware they have this ability (and would be appalled if anyone accused them of actual magic, as they are distrusting of such forces. Their abilities are gifts from their goddess, thank you very much).
Inventory: 🐦 2 "research novels" (Bearly Bewitched & Dwarven Desires) 🐦 a small amethyst carved into the shape of a bird
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Name: Elleru
Canon: Original
Canon Point: A day or so after leaving the forests of her colony
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Personality:
Translated from the language of beasts, kaulahren means 'of wide devotion,' and devotion is undeniably one of Elleru's defining traits. She is loyal to her kind, her curiosity, and her convictions. Despite her enthusiasm for the upright world, she's a proud kaulahren; even in clashing with the leaders of her colony, and in leaving it behind, she was trying to do what she thought was in their best interest. Believing that her people are hindered by their inability to (figuratively) change, she seeks ways to coexist rather than isolating themselves further. They can understand one another if they're willing, she has insisted to herself time and again; if they will not help themselves, then she will do it for them.
That stubbornness is common among the kaulahren, with Elleru no exception. Though forward-thinking compared to their cultural norms, she can be just as obstinate as any of them, unyielding in her stances and unwilling to compromise. Blinded by her own pursuits, she's young and impulsive, occasionally hotheaded and selfish when when it comes to her desires. As someone blessed with powerful gifts, and thus privileged within the colony, she's used to getting her way. She doesn't just have the skill to change her shape -- she's good at it and knows it, leading to moments of haughtiness and arrogance.
But that arrogance belies someone who struggles to discern exactly where she belongs. Though faithful to her kin, she doesn't agree with how they've lived for centuries; while fond of uprights, she doesn't fully understand their culture, or know if she has a place among them. Though full of youthful, naive determination, the only upright she's met was kind -- and optimistic as she may be, she realizes he might be an outlier. She worries that taking an upright form won't help her blend into their world, and that no matter what, the elders may be right: she, as all kaulahren, could be seen as a monster merely pretending to be a person, and may end up doing more harm than good.
Knowing how most uprights might take her true form -- not well -- Elleru does her best to keep her non-human status hidden when meeting people; however, her forthright personality and pride, combined with her people's disdain for falsehoods, doesn't lend well to deception. It's ironic, considering the whole point of being able to shift, but she does her best and only returns to her natural form when necessary, lest she be caught.
Elleru often has a hard time mitigating her excitement for worlds and peoples new to her, and can come off as pushy when, in her thirst for knowledge, she tears through questions and cultural boundaries without a second of consideration for whomever she's speaking to. Though her upright guise is enough to fool most in a world where elves, dwarves, and other magical beings with outlandishly vibrant hair exist, it doesn't fool everyone, especially as they get to know her more. She has difficulty controlling her passion for all things novel.
Ultimately, Elleru is an inquisitive individual, even if her ideals are often romanticized due to her limited exposure outside her colony. She's a social butterfly, eager to learn about this strange world and the people in it. She may not yet know where she belongs -- with her people, with uprights, or somewhere between -- but she knows who she is, and is confident that with enough time and effort, she'll find the answers she's looking for. She may just figure out what it's like to be wrong and have to compromise with herself -- and others -- along the way.
Powers/Abilities:
Elleru as one main ability: shifting. She can, at will, change from her natural form to her upright guise, and vice-versa. This is true shape-shifting, and not a form of illusionary magic as employed by some of the gifted kaulahren; as a well-practiced and talented shifter, the process of changing her form entirely is nearly instantaneous. Unfortunately, when her body changes, her clothes do not, so... that's a thing she's had to deal with a time or two.
Aside from that, the kaulahren, as a species of magical beasts, have a passive ability that influences those meeting their gaze to tell the truth. This ability doesn't work on everyone, particularly those with strong enough wills to stave off magical compulsion. Anyone who can sense compulsory and mind-affecting magic can pick up on this, though the kaulahren themselves are unaware they have this ability (and would be appalled if anyone accused them of actual magic, as they are distrusting of such forces. Their abilities are gifts from their goddess, thank you very much).
Inventory:
🐦 2 "research novels" (Bearly Bewitched & Dwarven Desires)
🐦 a small amethyst carved into the shape of a bird
Anything Else? pictured: Elleru upon arrival
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