#ec: taryn na'drazuli

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taryn na'drazuli | obscure associations part i

tagged by: @izayoichan

animal / lone wolf colors / black. red. month / january songs / wherever I shall roam number / zero plant / rose smells / iron gemstone / obsidian time of day / dusk season / winter places / snowcapped mountains element / fire astrological sign / taurus sky / overcast weather / snow magic / destruction weapon / hands art style / romantic fear / failure mythological creature / dragon celestial body / sun. moon.

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tagged by @descendantdragfi | @izayoichan |

[ PERSONAL] Financial: wealthy / moderate / poor / in poverty Medical: fit / moderate / sickly / disabled / disadvantaged / non applicable Class or Caste: upper / middle / working / unsure / other Education: qualified / unqualified / studying / other ) Criminal Record: yes, for major crimes / yes, for minor crimes / no / has committed crimes, but consequences are irrelevant lmao / yes, but charges were dismissed

[ FAMILY] Children: had a child or children / has no children / wants children Relationship with Family: close with sibling(s) / not close with sibling(s) / has no siblings / sibling(s) is deceased Affiliation: orphaned / adopted / disowned / raised by birth parent / not applicable

[ TRAITS + TENDENCIES] extroverted / introverted / in between disorganized / organized / in between close minded / open-minded / in betweencalm / anxious / in between disagreeable / agreeable / in between cautious / reckless / in between patient / impatient / in between outspoken / reserved / in between leader / follower / in between empathetic / vicious bastard / in between optimistic / pessimistic / in between traditional / modern / in between hard-working / lazy / in between cultured / uncultured / in between / unknown loyal / disloyal / unknown faithful / unfaithful / unknown

[ BELIEFS ] Faith: monotheist / polytheist / atheist / agnostic Belief in Ghosts or Spirits: yes / no / don’t know / don’t care Belief in an Afterlife: yes / no / don’t know/ don’t care Belief in Reincarnation: yes / no / don’t know / don’t care Belief in Aliens: yes / no / don’t know / don’t care Religious: orthodox / liberal / in between / not religious Philosophical: yes / no

[ SEXUALITY & ROMANTIC INCLINATION ] Sexuality: heterosexual/ homosexual / bisexual / asexual / pansexual / yehlsexual Sex: sex repulsed / sex neutral / sex favorable / naive and clueless Romance: romance repulsed / romance neutral / romance favorable Sexually: adventurous / experienced / naive / inexperienced / curiousPotential Sexual Partners: male / female / agender / other / none / all Potential Romantic Partners: male / female / agender / other / none / all

[ ABILITIES ] Combat Skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none Literacy Skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none Artistic Skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none Technical Skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none

[ HABITS ] Drinking Alcohol: never / special occasions / sometimes / frequently / alcoholic Smoking: tried it / trying to quit / quit / never / rarely / sometimes / frequently Recreational Drugs: never / special occasions / sometimes / frequently / addict Medicinal Drugs: never / no longer needs medication / some medication needed Unhealthy Food: never / special occasions / sometimes / frequently / binge eater Splurge Spending: never / sometimes / frequently / shopaholic Gambling: never / rarely / sometimes / frequently / compulsive gambler

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2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, 26 for Taryn

What architectural or design aesthetic would best suit them?

dark nordic; sleek modern design infused with natural elements, harsh stone and dark marble, as well as warm furs and wide, uncovered windows: one | two | three

If your OC likes art, talk about which piece they would love best.

Caspar David Friedrich paintings; Namely The Abbey in the Oakwood and Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog.

If your OC were to imagine their idyllic life (realistically or otherwise) what would it be like?

The one thing Taryn wanted in life was to never have been king. He wanted his kin to find safety and peace, but would have preferred a life of isolation, far in the north where he could live unbothered. Ideally, even after meeting Yehl, he still imagines this life for them, but it’s impossible, and he knows it’s the furthest thing from what Yehl wants. 

What piece of moody poetry or novel quote best encompasses your character?

“I love you as certain dark things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul.” - Pablo Neruda

What sort of role do they take on in relationships, either familial, romantic or platonic. i.e. are they a defender, protector, nurturer, etc.

It depends on the relationship. With Yehl, he is the sword and shield. Both knight and soldier, he defends him physically and emotionally, and will do whatever he is bid. As a father, he is more the advisor; A steady guide in Zehel’s life, leading him to find his own way through. In his friendships, he often acts as a mirror. A reflection of something they often need to see or be reminded of. He offers them a different perspective as well as brutal honesty. 

What is one thing that they only let those closest to them see?

His self-critical nature. Having spent much of his later life alone, he’d never had to share this fact with others. Once he returns, he knows better than to show hesitation. He’s a confident person in most facets, but still sees himself as a poor leader and often doubts his own decisions. He perpetually struggles against the mantle he wears, though very few people would ever know. 

How would their life be different if they had never met their partner?

Well, realistically if Taryn and Yehl had never met, Taryn would neither have found his mother, nor been able to release her, and the war would not have ended that night. I can’t imagine he would have fought for the throne after, and would have likely exiled in acceptance of his failure again. Despite his good intentions at the beginning of the story, I honestly don’t think he had the conviction to be the person to follow it to whatever end. Without Yehl, he’s just not a strong enough person not to resign himself to that failure, and he’s certainly not a good enough person to think it’d be worth still fighting for. 

What was the moment at which they knew they were in love, or was it a slow buildup?

I think the realization that it’s love comes gradually, only because Taryn doesn’t really understand or know what love looks like. He understands ownership and fealty, and to him, that’s how it appears at the beginning. That moment is clear and defined for him, and he knows it exactly when it happens, but he doesn’t come to accept it as love until a lot later.

What was it about their significant other that made them fall in love with them? Was it a single eye-opening experience or many gestures over time?

It was Yehl’s ability to still empathize despite his pain. Taryn is constantly jarred by Yehl, not just shocked, but unsettled. He finds Yehl to be an anomaly. He can feel his pain, and he knows well Yehl’s poorest qualities, but even so, Yehl still has the ability to sympathize for Taryn’s loss of his mother, to worry and show concern for his siblings and even his father, who have done little but hurt him, and show reverence for beautiful, innocent things. That is what Taryn really falls in love with, as Yehl reveals those softer parts of himself over time.

What sort of routines, rituals or rules do they have or set for themselves?

I wouldn’t say he has any rituals or rules. Though one of my favorite routines of theirs is that later on when Taryn builds Lazu’Lei and Yehl comes to live with him in Llythien, Taryn was always the one to come and wake Yehl up in the morning. This goes on for some years, up until the time Zehel is born, and then again after, when Zeh is old enough to leave the nursery. Even if Yehl would wake up earlier (which was rare) he would still wait for Taryn to come for him. That stays true for the rest of their lives. 

If they were to lose the person closest to them, how would they mourn them and how would they handle their grief?

Going against canon and assuming Yeryn don’t die together lmao, I absolutely think Taryn would be the one to handle his grief the worst. Which is shocking considering how much Yehl depends on him, but I do think Yehl is Taryn’s reason for doing... everything and anything. If he lost him, he’d have nothing to fight for. I don’t think his obligation and loyalty is strong enough on its own, and he would revert back to a state of total isolation and not wanting anything to do with the world. Which is the complete opposite of what Yehl would have wanted him to do, and I think he knows that. I just don’t think he would have the ability to carry on that way. He wouldn’t know how to mourn. He’d become bitter, reserved and completely remove himself from society. 

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t a r y n |

crimson.

rose. guarded and sharp. red and romantic.

the lone wolf & the dragon. free, but in your heart you’re loyal. wander and roam, and yet, returns home.

hands. touch and sensation. desiring that which is soft. a departure from the roughness. skin on skin.

winter dusk. cold, bitter mornings. moonfall and the rise of an amber sun over pale white.

temperance & wrath. two thousand years of hatred carefully bitten back.

life & death. son of creation, pulled back from the world beyond. still young in your life. fighting for the preservation of all. 

of the sky. the open air; the chill of wind; a long and winding road paved between the clouds.

sun & moon. strong and filled with fire; subdued in shadow beneath his eternal light.

obsidian. smooth volcanic glass. strongly protective with the potential for great violence. used to make axes and arrowheads, or to shield against negative energy.

the drum. haunting reverberations. a sound you can feel in your pulse.

the hanged man. major arcana. understands that his position is a sacrifice that is needed in order to progress forward, possibly, as repentance for past wrongdoings. the Hanged Man is about new perspectives and waiting for the right time.

phlegmatic. calm and collected. respected, though perhaps, should be feared.

“it’s humbling to see one so accepting of their flaws. My own... I feel I’ve spent most my life writhing under their violent thumbs.”

tagged by: @poisonedsimmer | @catamano |

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Taryn 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 15, 22, 25

What character from myth or fairytale best represents them?

Hades; Reasonable, fair and introverted. Neither a hero nor a villain. Spends lifetimes alone, and in that isolation, discovers Yehl and binds himself to him completely. He loves Yehl for all of things he is that Taryn isn't and can never be. Despite their initial union being founded on hatred and manipulation, he comes to treat him with reverence and affection. By others, he's feared, but through his relationship with Yehl finds his own happiness.

If your OC was a character in a novel from literary canon who would they be?

Raskolnikov | Crime & Punishment; Intelligent and attractive, with little ambition to pursue personal goals. People either love and respect him for his wit and manner, or despise his aloofness and contempt for others. Like Raskolnikov, Taryn is only spurned to action for a perceived "greater good", but also as a way to circumvent his own responsibility. He believes he can do, and get away with anything because he is smarter and stronger than others, but in the face of real commitment, still falls short.

If your OC were to live in some other time period, which era would they be best suited for?

Either 1920s or current year. I think he's well adapted for a world that cares little for him, and that he can care little for. But I think he would chafe against industrialization.

Is your character bilingual or multilingual? Which language are they most comfortable in or prefer using? How did they come to learn them?

He is multilingual. In lore, dragons in their true forms have no spoken language. It's simply a sensation of thought (something akin to telepathy). During the first age, Drazuline scholars invented a written language to record and archive history. After the birth of elves, Celesta gave dragonkin the gift of the elven language in an attempt to bridge differences, and later in life, as king, he comes to learn the languages of men.

What is a common misconception about your OC?

Many expect him to be violent and aggressive, or at the very least coldhearted, but realistically he is none of those things, and only uses force when necessary, though he is unlikely to regret it.

What is some advice or guidance they received that had a big impact on their lives or outlook? Was it a positive or negative impact?

Taryn remembers little specifics about his younger years, and has only fleeting memories of his mother. Still, she imparted a vision of the world to him which was peaceful and cohesive; one that worked in unison with nature. Though she never told him as much in words, his concept of how the world should look and operate is based on her ideals. Despite his own personal prejudices and ideas of justice, he would overlook the hatred in his heart to achieve her vision. It is because of her that he goes to the elvenlands to find her and bring the wars to an end. He wants peace between all peoples, not because he loves them or thinks they deserve it, but because it's what his mother/God wanted.

Which “tortured artist” does your OC share the most similarities with?

Marlon Brando; Less promiscuous and temperamental, but shares the same gravitas and bravado. Taryn is often calm and usually levelheaded, but does have an ego of his own, and a sense of superiority and entitlement deeply rooted in being not only a dragon, but the son of a god, though he'd never admit it. He's used to being stronger than everyone around him, and levying that power. He expects to get what he wants, either believing or knowing himself to be smarter than those he sees as opponents, and can be one-track minded. Like Brando, he cares little about other's opinions about him. And also shares the actor reverence for the natural unspoilt world.

What does your OCs handwriting look like?