Naran Batkuyag
Aug 13, 2016 14:44:16 GMT -6
Post by Naran Batkuyag on Aug 13, 2016 14:44:16 GMT -6
Name: Naran Batkuyag
Class: Myrmidon
Age:19
Born in: Sacae
Appearance: Naran may have what those who live outside of Sacae's borders may call “the stereotypical” look of a Sacaen woman, at least for the most part. Long dark hair, slight tanned complexion, a lithe but strong build with long legs. Her eyes tend to be fierce more oft than not, and their blue hue belies a potential non-Sacaen ancestor. Her expression tends to be focused and stern more than anything else, but not in the extremes. She's been regarded as beautiful by members of her own tribe though fiercer than her elder sister, for better or worse.
Naran wears the blues, whites, browns, and blacks of her tribe for the most part. Typically her outfits are predominantly blue and are good for combat, thus easy to move in. Long or short sleeved gis with black short sleeved undershirts are common, as are her brownish-white boots made of tanned hide and leather. Naran will oft tie her hair into a ponytail when traveling or if she knows a battle is coming up. If nothing else she makes use of a head band to try and keep her bangs from falling into her eyes.
Personality: Naran is a deep thinking individual, often focused on accomplishing a task she either gave herself or was given to her by a higher up in her tribe. She is very focused and has a tendency to be blunt, but she isn't lacking in social skills. Naran gets along well enough with those she deems reasonable and responsible, though she has a tendency to try and force her way into a leadership role when working with a group.
That said Naran is not all about work and duty. The Sacaen values most traditions and customs of her tribe, along with battle, training, and hunting. Naran simply strives to be the best in any area she aims for, often coming up with a “level of skill” in her mind that she strives for in particular. Naran also has a flair for cooking, but this is arguably one of her worst skills, and she can wind up frustrated with herself. In fact Naran takes all of her failings quite hard.
Naran is also cunning and has the potential to stoop to manipulation should she need to or wind up exposed to more of it. While she respects and values Sacaen honour and traditions, she cannot help but question the lack of logic behind certain things. Naran considers herself and honest and blunt individual, but as she grew up she pondered how wise it was to “never tell a lie”. As a chieftain's daughter, however, she was expected to uphold Sacaen honour and tradition more than perhaps the average woman, at least in her own eyes, so instead Naran learned to carefully alter and withhold truths, so as to never outright tell a lie.
In terms of socializing Naran can have the issue of being a touch condescending at times, and carries a heavily sarcastic sense of humour, but if it's made known she's crossed a line she will apologize for it...assuming she didn't intend to do so. That said she places high value on allies and friends, she's just not the most emotional about it. Naran likes to be master of her own fate and destiny and will stand adamant against those that try to control her.
When it comes to romance and flirting Naran is rather firm and confident, and enjoys a lot of wit and banter to help measure her suitor or interest. She wants an equal and will tolerant no more or less, from any partner. If she feels she is being talked down to or “dominated” she will step up aggressively, and no doubt lose interest. That said she can't imagine herself with anyone she deems less than herself in intelligence, martial prowess, or strength of character. As such she can be picky for long-term commitments, but is more open to commitment free relationships. Consider it a bit of rebellion against her father.
Story: Born to the rather young Batkuyag, Naran is the third and youngest child of the tribe's fifth khan. Naran's father, Khan Ganz Batkuyag, was a very traditional and shrewd man. Each of his children were born with a purpose in mind the moment he named them. For his eldest child and only son, Gerel, he would raise him to become the next khan. A hunter, rider, and warrior. His second child and first daughter, Saran, would be wed to the khan of another small tribe, potentially joining the two and making both more powerful for it.
Naran, however, was a bit more unexpected. Ganz had hoped for another son should something befall Gerel, as the Batkuyag were rather patriarchal and would not stand willingly at the idea of a young, female khan. Instead he was given another daughter, so Ganz decided he would at least train her to be a warrior personally, just as he did with Gerel, but would try and arrange a marriage for her as well.
Naran grew up enjoying the warrior training, but once she learned of her potential destiny to be sent off and married to a young or future khan, Naran grew bitter towards her father. Ganz would not move on the idea and Naran kept training throughout her life, though she would often make sarcastic, bitter remarks and comments throughout. To Ganz's surprise, pride, and displeasure Naran proved to be the better sword and equal rider to Gerel, though Naran preferred combat on foot. Gerel's strength was with the bow, whereas Naran was lacking in comparison. Ganz would have hoped for Gerel to be the superior warrior all around, but he could not help but take pride in Naran's potential nonetheless.
For Naran, though, it was no longer simple training. She had also begun to take part in her sister Saran's studies, learning what she could about the Batkuyag's history and traditions from the seer's that passed this knowledge down. Naran also made a point to learn the traditions of other tribes, doing what she could to find ways to get out of a possible marriage pact. Not all tribes shared the exact same laws, and there was a chance she could even challenge her future partner to a duel should marriage be arranged.
Naran got along rather well with both siblings, however, often joining Gerel in hunts and allowing Saran to tutor her in simpler gathering and weaving, trades befitting the “wife to a future khan”. Whereas Naran actively strove to undermine a potential future such as that, Saran saw little harm in it, and instead remained hopeful. “Perhaps I'll truly love him” she'd say, with such light in her eyes. Naran would often make a belittling remark or jab in reply, but she still admired Saran's optimism.
Thankfully for Naran it was Saran's marriage that came first, wed to the khan of the Ontsetseg to the north-west. Naran was a touch sad to see her sister go, though if peace talks went well between both tribes they would join in earnest. The two held similar traditions and even shared similar histories, both being younger and formed within the past century.
After the Siege on the City of Heroes, which both tribes contributed what they could to the battle and the rebuilding that followed, both tribes merged swiftly. They believed that Sacae would come under threat again and they would need to be stronger for it.
Taking advantage of this opportunity Naran stated that she would travel Sacae, as both of a diplomat of the Batkuyag-Ontsetseg alliance and as a growing warrior, so that she may better hone her sword arm to defend her homeland and her people. While Naran was not opposed to either task and rather liked the idea of travelling away from the tribe lands, both were still an excuse to put off any arranged marriages for at least some time.
However, it bought her plenty of time to ponder creating an excuse to leave Sacae proper. Elibe was a large continent, after all, and there was much to see and learn beyond it's borders.
Class: Myrmidon
Age:19
Born in: Sacae
Appearance: Naran may have what those who live outside of Sacae's borders may call “the stereotypical” look of a Sacaen woman, at least for the most part. Long dark hair, slight tanned complexion, a lithe but strong build with long legs. Her eyes tend to be fierce more oft than not, and their blue hue belies a potential non-Sacaen ancestor. Her expression tends to be focused and stern more than anything else, but not in the extremes. She's been regarded as beautiful by members of her own tribe though fiercer than her elder sister, for better or worse.
Naran wears the blues, whites, browns, and blacks of her tribe for the most part. Typically her outfits are predominantly blue and are good for combat, thus easy to move in. Long or short sleeved gis with black short sleeved undershirts are common, as are her brownish-white boots made of tanned hide and leather. Naran will oft tie her hair into a ponytail when traveling or if she knows a battle is coming up. If nothing else she makes use of a head band to try and keep her bangs from falling into her eyes.
Personality: Naran is a deep thinking individual, often focused on accomplishing a task she either gave herself or was given to her by a higher up in her tribe. She is very focused and has a tendency to be blunt, but she isn't lacking in social skills. Naran gets along well enough with those she deems reasonable and responsible, though she has a tendency to try and force her way into a leadership role when working with a group.
That said Naran is not all about work and duty. The Sacaen values most traditions and customs of her tribe, along with battle, training, and hunting. Naran simply strives to be the best in any area she aims for, often coming up with a “level of skill” in her mind that she strives for in particular. Naran also has a flair for cooking, but this is arguably one of her worst skills, and she can wind up frustrated with herself. In fact Naran takes all of her failings quite hard.
Naran is also cunning and has the potential to stoop to manipulation should she need to or wind up exposed to more of it. While she respects and values Sacaen honour and traditions, she cannot help but question the lack of logic behind certain things. Naran considers herself and honest and blunt individual, but as she grew up she pondered how wise it was to “never tell a lie”. As a chieftain's daughter, however, she was expected to uphold Sacaen honour and tradition more than perhaps the average woman, at least in her own eyes, so instead Naran learned to carefully alter and withhold truths, so as to never outright tell a lie.
In terms of socializing Naran can have the issue of being a touch condescending at times, and carries a heavily sarcastic sense of humour, but if it's made known she's crossed a line she will apologize for it...assuming she didn't intend to do so. That said she places high value on allies and friends, she's just not the most emotional about it. Naran likes to be master of her own fate and destiny and will stand adamant against those that try to control her.
When it comes to romance and flirting Naran is rather firm and confident, and enjoys a lot of wit and banter to help measure her suitor or interest. She wants an equal and will tolerant no more or less, from any partner. If she feels she is being talked down to or “dominated” she will step up aggressively, and no doubt lose interest. That said she can't imagine herself with anyone she deems less than herself in intelligence, martial prowess, or strength of character. As such she can be picky for long-term commitments, but is more open to commitment free relationships. Consider it a bit of rebellion against her father.
Story: Born to the rather young Batkuyag, Naran is the third and youngest child of the tribe's fifth khan. Naran's father, Khan Ganz Batkuyag, was a very traditional and shrewd man. Each of his children were born with a purpose in mind the moment he named them. For his eldest child and only son, Gerel, he would raise him to become the next khan. A hunter, rider, and warrior. His second child and first daughter, Saran, would be wed to the khan of another small tribe, potentially joining the two and making both more powerful for it.
Naran, however, was a bit more unexpected. Ganz had hoped for another son should something befall Gerel, as the Batkuyag were rather patriarchal and would not stand willingly at the idea of a young, female khan. Instead he was given another daughter, so Ganz decided he would at least train her to be a warrior personally, just as he did with Gerel, but would try and arrange a marriage for her as well.
Naran grew up enjoying the warrior training, but once she learned of her potential destiny to be sent off and married to a young or future khan, Naran grew bitter towards her father. Ganz would not move on the idea and Naran kept training throughout her life, though she would often make sarcastic, bitter remarks and comments throughout. To Ganz's surprise, pride, and displeasure Naran proved to be the better sword and equal rider to Gerel, though Naran preferred combat on foot. Gerel's strength was with the bow, whereas Naran was lacking in comparison. Ganz would have hoped for Gerel to be the superior warrior all around, but he could not help but take pride in Naran's potential nonetheless.
For Naran, though, it was no longer simple training. She had also begun to take part in her sister Saran's studies, learning what she could about the Batkuyag's history and traditions from the seer's that passed this knowledge down. Naran also made a point to learn the traditions of other tribes, doing what she could to find ways to get out of a possible marriage pact. Not all tribes shared the exact same laws, and there was a chance she could even challenge her future partner to a duel should marriage be arranged.
Naran got along rather well with both siblings, however, often joining Gerel in hunts and allowing Saran to tutor her in simpler gathering and weaving, trades befitting the “wife to a future khan”. Whereas Naran actively strove to undermine a potential future such as that, Saran saw little harm in it, and instead remained hopeful. “Perhaps I'll truly love him” she'd say, with such light in her eyes. Naran would often make a belittling remark or jab in reply, but she still admired Saran's optimism.
Thankfully for Naran it was Saran's marriage that came first, wed to the khan of the Ontsetseg to the north-west. Naran was a touch sad to see her sister go, though if peace talks went well between both tribes they would join in earnest. The two held similar traditions and even shared similar histories, both being younger and formed within the past century.
After the Siege on the City of Heroes, which both tribes contributed what they could to the battle and the rebuilding that followed, both tribes merged swiftly. They believed that Sacae would come under threat again and they would need to be stronger for it.
Taking advantage of this opportunity Naran stated that she would travel Sacae, as both of a diplomat of the Batkuyag-Ontsetseg alliance and as a growing warrior, so that she may better hone her sword arm to defend her homeland and her people. While Naran was not opposed to either task and rather liked the idea of travelling away from the tribe lands, both were still an excuse to put off any arranged marriages for at least some time.
However, it bought her plenty of time to ponder creating an excuse to leave Sacae proper. Elibe was a large continent, after all, and there was much to see and learn beyond it's borders.
