Name: Z'verlan
Age: 19
Residence: SeaBreeze Weyr
Dragon's Name:Eandarth
Dragon's Color: Blue
Dragon's Age: Hatchling (m5/d2)
Pet Kind: Runner
Pet Name: Myssara
Pet Age: 3
Craft: Harper
Rank: Jr. Journeyman
Description: Physical description:
Zakaverlan could never be regarded as normal. He was born with black
eyes, rare in humans. In addition to his dark eyes, another thing that
sets him apart from others is his extremely tanned skin. Zak's skin is
a very tanned shade that results from almost constant exposure to the
sun. His hair is a dark brown color that apears as black, but has some
red hightlights in it. His lips are a very light red color that barely
stand out from the rest of his skin. His coloration, while not being
normal for humans, does give him a certain beauty that no one else could
acheive.
He is about 6'7" tall, and stands head and shoulders above most other
men. His body is covered with muscles that don't develop, but give him
the tightly muscled frame of dancers and acrobats. He has a very thin
build that is at odds with his height. He has long, thin fingers and
toes that are very nimble. His body has angles, that on anyone else
would be considered too sharp, but on him, they seem somehow right when
compared with his extraordinary height and dark coloring. His voice is
a high, clear, haunting soprano that even though it is high, it is still
recognizable as masculine. He is known for his ability to emotionally
move crowds through the power of his songs. His voice, like his
appearance, is considered otherworldly. He also has a talent with
instruments, his favourite being the lyre and dulcimer.
Emotional description:
Zakaverlan has often been teased about his height, his weight, and his
voice. Most others would be very self concious, but Zak doesn't care
what people think of him. He knows that he is not ugly, or weird, or
girlish, despite what bullies say. The only people whose opinions count
to Zak are those of his friends.
Zakaverlan is somewhat of a perfectionist, doing his best at everything
he tries. He tries to get along with most people and never judges them
on how they look. He tries not to let what he has heard about people's
reputation affect how he regards them. He loves to have friends and to
talk to people, but sometimes he is written off as weird by others.
History: Zakaverlan's mother, Alyssya had been recently weyrmated to a
bluerider when she was born. It was obvious that Zak was not Alyssya's
weyrmate's child, by his coloration, and because of the time frame
involved. When he was born, Zak did not resemble his mother and he was
quickly fostered as soon as he was old enough. The last thing his
mother wanted was a child that was not her weyrmate's in a relationship.
The bluerider only saw Zak once or twice and both times he was wrapped
in a blanket that disguised his features. Her mother and her foster
mother are the only two people that knew who Zak's true mother was.
After Zak was fostered out, Alyssya had several other children, none of
whom showed the slightest deviation from the human norm.
Zakaverlan was raised by his foster mother, Ariah, at Silent Stories
Hold. Alyssya had thought it best that her son not stay at the weyr.
He was raised along with his foster mother's natural children, and a few
children who had been fostered to her. In all, Zak was raised with
eight other children, half male, half female. He wasn't shy at all when
he was younger, even though there was the occasional bully who would
tease him about his appearance or voice. He quickly became popular
amoung the younger children for the songs he sang. When harpers would
come to the hall, Zak would pay special attention to memorizing the
songs they sang. He would later sing these to the children, and he had
learned a large number of songs this way, including several ballads and
a long epic song.
When a master harper was visiting the hall, he overheard Zak singing to
the children. He heard talent in his voice, unpolished though it was.
He knew Zak could become very good one day, if he worked hard. He asked
him what her name was and who his mother was. Zak told him, he didn't
think he had any reason not to. Soon after, he found out that the
masterharper had asked Ariah if he could move to Midnight Light Hold to
become his apprentice. Ariah had agreed, and and unhappy Zak left a
sevenday later with her runner, Myssara.
Zak did not want to leave his foster mother or the life he had created
for himself at Silent Stories Hold. But leave he did. Once he reached
the Harper Crafthall, it was obvious that he would soon surpass those
who were ranked above him. Her perfectionist atitude saw her through
the harper ranks very quickly.
The masters and journey people who oversaw his training were worried
that once he got older, his voice would change. They encouraged him to
develop skills in musical instruments as well as voice. He was very
lucky because he did keep his beautiful soprano voice.
He was reluctant to leave Harper Hall when he was searched. He was
searched by Lynallele, greenrider of Syrith. He recieved assurances
that He would be able to continue his craft if he transfered to the
weyr, so transfer he did.
On day 2 of month 5, in the pouring rain, eggs from Quintesenth's and Goth's clutch hatched, twenty three new dragons entered the world, including a dragonet queen. Zakaverlan, shortened to Z'verlan impressed the blue Eandarth, one of six blues in the clutch. Many candidates impressed, but there were a few who did not, including the troublesome twins, who rumor has it, painted the candidates barracks blue and green the day after the hatching. Z'verlan continues his weyrlinghood, proud of the young blue who trains at his side.
Dragon Description:
When Zak saw Eandarth, his jaw dropped. He was the most beautiful blue he had ever seen with a bright, glossy sapphire blue hide. Just because it was bright, didn't mean the color wasn't deep, and his hide reflected light in an almost metallic way. He had a lighter blue stomach and his hide seemed to blend
smoothly from one color to the other. He is rather large for blues his size, and it is estimated that he will continue to be larger.
Eandarth is very polite, even if he only chooses to talk to his rider and other dragons. He loves to talk to older dragons, and sometimes, they even talk back. Most older dragons are busy hurrying from place to place, but some of them stop to talk to this charming, young member of dragonkind.
PetDescription: Myssara is a runner with excelent bloodlines. She is a
beautiful, and rare, red color with her muzzle, tail, mane, and leggs
blending to a dark black color. She is taller than most other
runnerbeasts. Missy is fast, and Zak will often run her in informal
races with his friends, winning more often than not. Because of her
bloodlines, color, and speed, any offspring of Missy's would call in a
very large sum.
Missy loves to run. If she is placed in a paddock, she will often
gallop in circles. She is a rather ill tempered beast, biting people
she doesn't like (which happens to be almost everyone besides Zak). She
will let very few people ride her, and so far she has tolerated 3 other
people besides Zak.