Shiva

Ran wrote:

Name: Risa Seika / Akies Taneda
Gender: Female
Age: Fourteen
Birthday: May 29
Sexuality: ⤧

Personality:

Seika talks a lot. She doesn’t really expect people to listen to the entire thing; at least, that’s what she says. In reality, the moment someone shows that they’re not listening, be it through not answering a direct question, or just staying silent for too long, she’ll immediately check up and see if they are indeed tuned out. While she can’t be more than briefly offended, she will immediately act offended, even if it does pass in a minute or two as she babbles on about the next thing.

Tireless and enthusiastic about most things that aren’t to her distaste, Seika is a fiercely independent creature who throws herself on the mercy of others for the sake of it. She enjoys acting dependent without actually being so. In reality, she craves power and influence over others. Both in and out of combat, she plays nice and always keeps the fights looking fair, at least when talking about attacks coming from her side. But she won’t hesitate to take advantage of situations she can play up to be better or worse or just plain different than what they actually are. In her eyes, it’s finding the truth- digging it out and revealing it.

Despite her normally observant nature, there are times when Seika can appear to be dense or naïve. This is mostly a ploy to garner sympathy or affection from others, but sometimes jokes or culture simply fly over her head. Seika’s fondness for food goes a long way in gaining her apparent trust, as she accepts gifts of all sorts but loves it when they show meaning and understanding of her as a person- at least, the part of her that she shows off to the world.  For example, giving her a strawberry whipped cream angelfood cake when she remarked a week ago that she adores them would be thoughtful and completely endear her to the gift giver.

There’s just something about fighting that she generally dislikes and tries to avoid. It just seems to not work out for her most of the time- even if she wins a battle, there could be consequences down the line. For this reason, Seika avoids combat. However, if she does end up fighting, she prefers not to be in direct command. Perhaps she could be influencing the orders sent out, from the sidelines, but she would hate to have to take responsibility for anything she does on the battlefield. Even if she would be happy to announce in a straightforward or public fashion her responsibility, it would be for the brownie points mostly- even if she herself thinks it’s genuine.

Likes:

⤧ Equipment ⤧ Seika is a big fan of weapons, armor, and other accoutrements used for battle. She finds the craftsmanship admirable and has a devoted interest in fabrics and purveyors of such. It's a simple fact that she would gladly go out of her way to view or purchase a new dagger or pair of arm guards.
⤧ Compliments ⤧ This goes both ways; Seika particularly enjoys giving other people compliments and garnering different reactions, etc. especially when it looks oddly sincere or abrupt and could catch them off guard.
⤧ Stuffed Animals ⤧ They are just so frikking cute. Seika can't help but be charmed by their fluffy fur coats or soft, velvety ears. Not to mention their adorable looks and their perfectly stuffed shape that makes them perfect for being squeezed all day and night long.
⤧ Wind ⤧ There's something about the feeling of the wind on her face and against her body that makes her happy and energized.
⤧ Rainbows ⤧ Their beautiful and wide spectrum of different colors appeals to Seika in a big way. Even if it's not a rainbow in the sky, ones cast across the ground by prisms are also lovely, as are painted rainbows. She only dislikes overly neon and harsh rainbows; the light and delicacy of a flickering rainbow is beautiful though.

Dislikes:

⤧ Being Ignored ⤧ It's really her biggest pet peeve if she flat out asks someone a question, they seem to have heard it and are not otherwise occupied visibly, and they simply just don't answer. She doesn't understand how someone can lack that basic courtesy of just responding even if it is to say that they are busy right now and can't reply.
⤧ Liars ⤧ Personally, Seika strives her very best to never say things that she doesn't believe to be true. And if she ends up being wrong about something, she'll apologize for it whenever possible.
⤧ Visibly Holding Grudges ⤧ Let the past remain in the past! To Seika, digging up old dirt or maintaining a dislike of someone or something over an event long in the past is shameful and immature. She understands that not everyone can get along and sometimes due to bad blood existing from previous interactions, but she doesn't approve of pettiness. It's okay to dislike somebody else and be straightforward about it, but don't be a **** essentially is her opinion.
⤧ Prolonged Darkness ⤧ There's plenty of beautiful things to be found at night and in the shadows, but Seika is extremely reliant on visuals and she dislikes being left without them.
⤧ Corn ⤧ Although it's a somewhat healthy food option, Seika refuses to eat corn unless it's the most logical option (read: the only option). She just plain dislikes it.

Motivations:

⤧ Popularity ⤧ While Seika is not necessarily looking to become famous or a celebrity, she would like to be well-liked and welcomed to talk to in all of her interactions.
⤧ Photography ⤧ While she's not an avid sightseer, Seika loves taking pictures of just about everything including the scenery, people, food, and essentially... well, everything means everything. As long as it appeals to her, she'll snap a photo. Finding and taking these memories of moments in time keeps Seika moving along and trying new things. Or watching other people try them so she can record it and laugh later.
⤧ Power ⤧ Everything is much better when you're at the top. Or not exactly at the top, but close to the top. Seika isn't looking for direct power as much as she wants to be close to people who have the power, or be able to influence people in a big way. Even if it's inadvertent, she often gravitates towards individuals, organizations, etc. who are powerful in some way or another.
⤧ Enjoyment ⤧ If you're not having fun, what's the point? In Seika's eyes, delayed gratification is a scam. Fun in the moment is more important than working for good things down the line. She needs to be actively enjoying herself or at least having an easy, relaxed or exciting time (depending on her mood), in order to not move onto something else.
⤧ Building a Home ⤧ It's a dream of hers to one day build her own house or set up a flat somewhere, a place that belongs to her and is her very own. Seika is constantly on the look for a perfect location and items to go in her space, even if it's not at the forefront of her mind.

Fears:

⤧ Open Water ⤧ There could be anything out there. Especially if one gets stuck out there.
⤧ Forgetting ⤧ Seika is deathly afraid that one day, some of her memories might just slip away slowly. She can't imagine anything worse than forgetting the most important parts of herself, her story, and her relationships.
⤧ Little Spiders ⤧ Giant spiders are okay. But anything smaller than a plate means it's time to skedaddle; even if she has a sword, she can’t really use it on something the size of a dime. The petite variety of arachnids tend to be able to skitter away into small places and can find open cracks in her armor where they could crawl in and get up to nefarious things. Like building webs…
⤧ Unrequited Love ⤧ Seika loves wholly and fiercely. She is straightforward when she likes someone. This applies both platonically, romantically, or anything in between- she's frightened that one day, she might form a deep attachment to somebody while they absolutely don't care for her in return.
⤧ Being Stranded ⤧ It would be a terrible thing for her, to be completely alone and isolated against her will or without her choosing. She would certainly not be able to handle it for long.

General Appearance

Height: 5'0"
Weight: 108 llbs.
Hair: Peachy
Eyes: Golden Brown
Skin Tone: Fair
Appearance: Images below!

Appearance:

Guild: Elysium
Tattoo: Left shoulder, in silver

Ran wrote:

Name: Risa Seika / Akies Taneda
Gender: Female
Age: Fourteen
Birthday: May 29
Sexuality: ⤧

Personality:

Seika talks a lot. She doesn’t really expect people to listen to the entire thing; at least, that’s what she says. In reality, the moment someone shows that they’re not listening, be it through not answering a direct question, or just staying silent for too long, she’ll immediately check up and see if they are indeed tuned out. While she can’t be more than briefly offended, she will immediately act offended, even if it does pass in a minute or two as she babbles on about the next thing.

Tireless and enthusiastic about most things that aren’t to her distaste, Seika is a fiercely independent creature who throws herself on the mercy of others for the sake of it. She enjoys acting dependent without actually being so. In reality, she craves power and influence over others. Both in and out of combat, she plays nice and always keeps the fights looking fair, at least when talking about attacks coming from her side. But she won’t hesitate to take advantage of situations she can play up to be better or worse or just plain different than what they actually are. In her eyes, it’s finding the truth- digging it out and revealing it.

Despite her normally observant nature, there are times when Seika can appear to be dense or naïve. This is mostly a ploy to garner sympathy or affection from others, but sometimes jokes or culture simply fly over her head. Seika’s fondness for food goes a long way in gaining her apparent trust, as she accepts gifts of all sorts but loves it when they show meaning and understanding of her as a person- at least, the part of her that she shows off to the world.  For example, giving her a strawberry whipped cream angelfood cake when she remarked a week ago that she adores them would be thoughtful and completely endear her to the gift giver.

There’s just something about fighting that she generally dislikes and tries to avoid. It just seems to not work out for her most of the time- even if she wins a battle, there could be consequences down the line. For this reason, Seika avoids combat. However, if she does end up fighting, she prefers not to be in direct command. Perhaps she could be influencing the orders sent out, from the sidelines, but she would hate to have to take responsibility for anything she does on the battlefield. Even if she would be happy to announce in a straightforward or public fashion her responsibility, it would be for the brownie points mostly- even if she herself thinks it’s genuine.

Likes:

⤧ Equipment ⤧ Seika is a big fan of weapons, armor, and other accoutrements used for battle. She finds the craftsmanship admirable and has a devoted interest in fabrics and purveyors of such. It's a simple fact that she would gladly go out of her way to view or purchase a new dagger or pair of arm guards.
⤧ Compliments ⤧ This goes both ways; Seika particularly enjoys giving other people compliments and garnering different reactions, etc. especially when it looks oddly sincere or abrupt and could catch them off guard.
⤧ Stuffed Animals ⤧ They are just so frikking cute. Seika can't help but be charmed by their fluffy fur coats or soft, velvety ears. Not to mention their adorable looks and their perfectly stuffed shape that makes them perfect for being squeezed all day and night long.
⤧ Wind ⤧ There's something about the feeling of the wind on her face and against her body that makes her happy and energized.
⤧ Rainbows ⤧ Their beautiful and wide spectrum of different colors appeals to Seika in a big way. Even if it's not a rainbow in the sky, ones cast across the ground by prisms are also lovely, as are painted rainbows. She only dislikes overly neon and harsh rainbows; the light and delicacy of a flickering rainbow is beautiful though.

Dislikes:

⤧ Being Ignored ⤧ It's really her biggest pet peeve if she flat out asks someone a question, they seem to have heard it and are not otherwise occupied visibly, and they simply just don't answer. She doesn't understand how someone can lack that basic courtesy of just responding even if it is to say that they are busy right now and can't reply.
⤧ Liars ⤧ Personally, Seika strives her very best to never say things that she doesn't believe to be true. And if she ends up being wrong about something, she'll apologize for it whenever possible.
⤧ Visibly Holding Grudges ⤧ Let the past remain in the past! To Seika, digging up old dirt or maintaining a dislike of someone or something over an event long in the past is shameful and immature. She understands that not everyone can get along and sometimes due to bad blood existing from previous interactions, but she doesn't approve of pettiness. It's okay to dislike somebody else and be straightforward about it, but don't be a **** essentially is her opinion.
⤧ Prolonged Darkness ⤧ There's plenty of beautiful things to be found at night and in the shadows, but Seika is extremely reliant on visuals and she dislikes being left without them.
⤧ Corn ⤧ Although it's a somewhat healthy food option, Seika refuses to eat corn unless it's the most logical option (read: the only option). She just plain dislikes it.

Motivations:

⤧ Popularity ⤧ While Seika is not necessarily looking to become famous or a celebrity, she would like to be well-liked and welcomed to talk to in all of her interactions.
⤧ Photography ⤧ While she's not an avid sightseer, Seika loves taking pictures of just about everything including the scenery, people, food, and essentially... well, everything means everything. As long as it appeals to her, she'll snap a photo. Finding and taking these memories of moments in time keeps Seika moving along and trying new things. Or watching other people try them so she can record it and laugh later.
⤧ Power ⤧ Everything is much better when you're at the top. Or not exactly at the top, but close to the top. Seika isn't looking for direct power as much as she wants to be close to people who have the power, or be able to influence people in a big way. Even if it's inadvertent, she often gravitates towards individuals, organizations, etc. who are powerful in some way or another.
⤧ Enjoyment ⤧ If you're not having fun, what's the point? In Seika's eyes, delayed gratification is a scam. Fun in the moment is more important than working for good things down the line. She needs to be actively enjoying herself or at least having an easy, relaxed or exciting time (depending on her mood), in order to not move onto something else.
⤧ Building a Home ⤧ It's a dream of hers to one day build her own house or set up a flat somewhere, a place that belongs to her and is her very own. Seika is constantly on the look for a perfect location and items to go in her space, even if it's not at the forefront of her mind.

Fears:

⤧ Open Water ⤧ There could be anything out there. Especially if one gets stuck out there.
⤧ Forgetting ⤧ Seika is deathly afraid that one day, some of her memories might just slip away slowly. She can't imagine anything worse than forgetting the most important parts of herself, her story, and her relationships.
⤧ Little Spiders ⤧ Giant spiders are okay. But anything smaller than a plate means it's time to skedaddle; even if she has a sword, she can’t really use it on something the size of a dime. The petite variety of arachnids tend to be able to skitter away into small places and can find open cracks in her armor where they could crawl in and get up to nefarious things. Like building webs…
⤧ Unrequited Love ⤧ Seika loves wholly and fiercely. She is straightforward when she likes someone. This applies both platonically, romantically, or anything in between- she's frightened that one day, she might form a deep attachment to somebody while they absolutely don't care for her in return.
⤧ Being Stranded ⤧ It would be a terrible thing for her, to be completely alone and isolated against her will or without her choosing. She would certainly not be able to handle it for long.

General Appearance

Height: 5'0"
Weight: 108 llbs.
Hair: Peachy
Eyes: Golden Brown
Skin Tone: Fair
Appearance: Images below!

Appearance:

Guild: Elysium
Tattoo: Left shoulder, in silver

Ran wrote:

Name: Taneda Akies | Risa Seika
Gender: Female
Age: Early Teens
Birthday: May 29
Sexuality: Asexual

Personality: Seika talks a lot. She doesn’t really expect people to listen to the entire thing; at least, that’s what she says. In reality, the moment someone shows that they’re not listening, be it through not answering a direct question, or just staying silent for too long, she’ll immediately check up and see if they are indeed tuned out. While she can’t be more than briefly offended, she will immediately act offended, even if it does pass in a minute or two as she babbles on about the next thing.

Tireless and enthusiastic about most things that aren’t to her distaste, Seika is a fiercely independent creature who throws herself on the mercy of others for the sake of it. She enjoys acting dependent without actually being so. In reality, she craves power and influence over others. Both in and out of combat, she plays nice and always keeps the fights looking fair, at least when talking about attacks coming from her side. But she won’t hesitate to take advantage of situations she can play up to be better or worse or just plain different than what they actually are. In her eyes, it’s finding the truth- digging it out and revealing it.

Despite her normally observant nature, there are times when Seika can appear to be dense or naïve. This is mostly a ploy to garner sympathy or affection from others, but sometimes jokes or culture simply fly over her head. Seika’s fondness for food goes a long way in gaining her apparent trust, as she accepts gifts of all sorts but loves it when they show meaning and understanding of her as a person- at least, the part of her that she shows off to the world.  For example, giving her a strawberry whipped cream angelfood cake when she remarked a week ago that she adores them would be thoughtful and completely endear her to the gift giver.

There’s just something about fighting that she generally dislikes and tries to avoid. It just seems to not work out for her most of the time- even if she wins a battle, there could be consequences down the line. For this reason, Seika avoids combat. However, if she does end up fighting, she prefers not to be in direct command. Perhaps she could be influencing the orders sent out, from the sidelines, but she would hate to have to take responsibility for anything she does on the battlefield. Even if she would be happy to announce in a straightforward or public fashion her responsibility, it would be for the brownie points mostly- even if she herself thinks it’s genuine.

Likes:
⤧ Equipment ⤧ Seika is a big fan of weapons, armor, and other accoutrements used for battle. She finds the craftsmanship admirable and has a devoted interest in fabrics and purveyors of such. It's a simple fact that she would gladly go out of her way to view or purchase a new dagger or pair of arm guards.

⤧ Compliments ⤧ This goes both ways; Seika particularly enjoys giving other people compliments and garnering different reactions, etc. especially when it looks oddly sincere or abrupt and could catch them off guard.

⤧ Stuffed Animals ⤧ They are just so frikking cute. Seika can't help but be charmed by their fluffy fur coats or soft, velvety ears. Not to mention their adorable looks and their perfectly stuffed shape that makes them perfect for being squeezed all day and night long.

⤧ Wind ⤧ There's something about the feeling of the wind on her face and against her body that makes her happy and energized.

⤧ Rainbows ⤧ Their beautiful and wide spectrum of different colors appeals to Seika in a big way. Even if it's not a rainbow in the sky, ones cast across the ground by prisms are also lovely, as are painted rainbows. She only dislikes overly neon and harsh rainbows; the light and delicacy of a flickering rainbow is beautiful though.

Dislikes:
⤧ Being Ignored ⤧ It's really her biggest pet peeve if she flat out asks someone a question, they seem to have heard it and are not otherwise occupied visibly, and they simply just don't answer. She doesn't understand how someone can lack that basic courtesy of just responding even if it is to say that they are busy right now and can't reply.

⤧ Liars ⤧ Personally, Seika strives her very best to never say things that she doesn't believe to be true. And if she ends up being wrong about something, she'll apologize for it whenever possible.

⤧ Visibly Holding Grudges ⤧ Let the past remain in the past! To Seika, digging up old dirt or maintaining a dislike of someone or something over an event long in the past is shameful and immature. She understands that not everyone can get along and sometimes due to bad blood existing from previous interactions, but she doesn't approve of pettiness. It's okay to dislike somebody else and be straightforward about it, but don't be a **** essentially is her opinion.

⤧ Prolonged Darkness ⤧ There's plenty of beautiful things to be found at night and in the shadows, but Seika is extremely reliant on visuals and she dislikes being left without them.
⤧ Corn ⤧ Although it's a somewhat healthy food option, Seika refuses to eat corn unless it's the most logical option (read: the only option). She just plain dislikes it.

Motivations:
⤧ Popularity ⤧ While Seika is not necessarily looking to become famous or a celebrity, she would like to be well-liked and welcomed to talk to in all of her interactions.

⤧ Photography ⤧ While she's not an avid sightseer, Seika loves taking pictures of just about everything including the scenery, people, food, and essentially... well, everything means everything. As long as it appeals to her, she'll snap a photo. Finding and taking these memories of moments in time keeps Seika moving along and trying new things. Or watching other people try them so she can record it and laugh later.

⤧ Power ⤧ Everything is much better when you're at the top. Or not exactly at the top, but close to the top. Seika isn't looking for direct power as much as she wants to be close to people who have the power, or be able to influence people in a big way. Even if it's inadvertent, she often gravitates towards individuals, organizations, etc. who are powerful in some way or another.

⤧ Enjoyment ⤧ If you're not having fun, what's the point? In Seika's eyes, delayed gratification is a scam. Fun in the moment is more important than working for good things down the line. She needs to be actively enjoying herself or at least having an easy, relaxed or exciting time (depending on her mood), in order to not move onto something else.

⤧ Building a Home ⤧ It's a dream of hers to one day build her own house or set up a flat somewhere, a place that belongs to her and is her very own. Seika is constantly on the look for a perfect location and items to go in her space, even if it's not at the forefront of her mind.

Fears:
⤧ Open Water ⤧ There could be anything out there. Especially if one gets stuck in the middle of nowhere, with no help available.

⤧ Forgetting ⤧ Seika is deathly afraid that one day, some of her memories might just slip away slowly. She can't imagine anything worse than forgetting the most important parts of herself, her story, and her relationships.

⤧ Little Spiders ⤧ Giant spiders are okay. But anything smaller than a plate means it's time to skedaddle; even if she has a sword, she can’t really use it on something the size of a dime. The petite variety of arachnids tend to be able to skitter away into small places and can find open cracks in her armor where they could crawl in and get up to nefarious things. Like building webs…

⤧ Unrequited Love ⤧ Seika loves wholly and fiercely. She is straightforward when she likes someone. This applies both platonically, romantically, or anything in between- she's frightened that one day, she might form a deep attachment to somebody while they absolutely don't care for her in return.

⤧ Being Stranded ⤧ It would be a terrible thing for her, to be completely alone and isolated against her will or without her choosing. She would certainly not be able to handle it for long.

General Appearance

Height: 5'0"
Weight: 108 llbs.
Hair: Peachy
Eyes: Golden Brown
Skin Tone: Fair
Appearance: Images below!

Appearance:

Guild: Elysium
Tattoo: Left shoulder, in silver

Ran wrote:

Name: Taneda Akies | Risa Seika
Gender: Female
Age: Early Teens
Birthday: May 29
Sexuality: Asexual

Personality: Seika talks a lot. She doesn’t really expect people to listen to the entire thing; at least, that’s what she says. In reality, the moment someone shows that they’re not listening, be it through not answering a direct question, or just staying silent for too long, she’ll immediately check up and see if they are indeed tuned out. While she can’t be more than briefly offended, she will immediately act offended, even if it does pass in a minute or two as she babbles on about the next thing.

Tireless and enthusiastic about most things that aren’t to her distaste, Seika is a fiercely independent creature who throws herself on the mercy of others for the sake of it. She enjoys acting dependent without actually being so. In reality, she craves power and influence over others. Both in and out of combat, she plays nice and always keeps the fights looking fair, at least when talking about attacks coming from her side. But she won’t hesitate to take advantage of situations she can play up to be better or worse or just plain different than what they actually are. In her eyes, it’s finding the truth- digging it out and revealing it.

Despite her normally observant nature, there are times when Seika can appear to be dense or naïve. This is mostly a ploy to garner sympathy or affection from others, but sometimes jokes or culture simply fly over her head. Seika’s fondness for food goes a long way in gaining her apparent trust, as she accepts gifts of all sorts but loves it when they show meaning and understanding of her as a person- at least, the part of her that she shows off to the world.  For example, giving her a strawberry whipped cream angelfood cake when she remarked a week ago that she adores them would be thoughtful and completely endear her to the gift giver.

There’s just something about fighting that she generally dislikes and tries to avoid. It just seems to not work out for her most of the time- even if she wins a battle, there could be consequences down the line. For this reason, Seika avoids combat. However, if she does end up fighting, she prefers not to be in direct command. Perhaps she could be influencing the orders sent out, from the sidelines, but she would hate to have to take responsibility for anything she does on the battlefield. Even if she would be happy to announce in a straightforward or public fashion her responsibility, it would be for the brownie points mostly- even if she herself thinks it’s genuine.

Likes:
⤧ Equipment ⤧ Seika is a big fan of weapons, armor, and other accoutrements used for battle. She finds the craftsmanship admirable and has a devoted interest in fabrics and purveyors of such. It's a simple fact that she would gladly go out of her way to view or purchase a new dagger or pair of arm guards.

⤧ Compliments ⤧ This goes both ways; Seika particularly enjoys giving other people compliments and garnering different reactions, etc. especially when it looks oddly sincere or abrupt and could catch them off guard.

⤧ Stuffed Animals ⤧ They are just so frikking cute. Seika can't help but be charmed by their fluffy fur coats or soft, velvety ears. Not to mention their adorable looks and their perfectly stuffed shape that makes them perfect for being squeezed all day and night long.

⤧ Wind ⤧ There's something about the feeling of the wind on her face and against her body that makes her happy and energized.

⤧ Rainbows ⤧ Their beautiful and wide spectrum of different colors appeals to Seika in a big way. Even if it's not a rainbow in the sky, ones cast across the ground by prisms are also lovely, as are painted rainbows. She only dislikes overly neon and harsh rainbows; the light and delicacy of a flickering rainbow is beautiful though.

Dislikes:
⤧ Being Ignored ⤧ It's really her biggest pet peeve if she flat out asks someone a question, they seem to have heard it and are not otherwise occupied visibly, and they simply just don't answer. She doesn't understand how someone can lack that basic courtesy of just responding even if it is to say that they are busy right now and can't reply.

⤧ Liars ⤧ Personally, Seika strives her very best to never say things that she doesn't believe to be true. And if she ends up being wrong about something, she'll apologize for it whenever possible.

⤧ Visibly Holding Grudges ⤧ Let the past remain in the past! To Seika, digging up old dirt or maintaining a dislike of someone or something over an event long in the past is shameful and immature. She understands that not everyone can get along and sometimes due to bad blood existing from previous interactions, but she doesn't approve of pettiness. It's okay to dislike somebody else and be straightforward about it, but don't be a **** essentially is her opinion.

⤧ Prolonged Darkness ⤧ There's plenty of beautiful things to be found at night and in the shadows, but Seika is extremely reliant on visuals and she dislikes being left without them.
⤧ Corn ⤧ Although it's a somewhat healthy food option, Seika refuses to eat corn unless it's the most logical option (read: the only option). She just plain dislikes it.

Motivations:
⤧ Popularity ⤧ While Seika is not necessarily looking to become famous or a celebrity, she would like to be well-liked and welcomed to talk to in all of her interactions.

⤧ Photography ⤧ While she's not an avid sightseer, Seika loves taking pictures of just about everything including the scenery, people, food, and essentially... well, everything means everything. As long as it appeals to her, she'll snap a photo. Finding and taking these memories of moments in time keeps Seika moving along and trying new things. Or watching other people try them so she can record it and laugh later.

⤧ Power ⤧ Everything is much better when you're at the top. Or not exactly at the top, but close to the top. Seika isn't looking for direct power as much as she wants to be close to people who have the power, or be able to influence people in a big way. Even if it's inadvertent, she often gravitates towards individuals, organizations, etc. who are powerful in some way or another.

⤧ Enjoyment ⤧ If you're not having fun, what's the point? In Seika's eyes, delayed gratification is a scam. Fun in the moment is more important than working for good things down the line. She needs to be actively enjoying herself or at least having an easy, relaxed or exciting time (depending on her mood), in order to not move onto something else.

⤧ Building a Home ⤧ It's a dream of hers to one day build her own house or set up a flat somewhere, a place that belongs to her and is her very own. Seika is constantly on the look for a perfect location and items to go in her space, even if it's not at the forefront of her mind.

Fears:
⤧ Open Water ⤧ There could be anything out there. Especially if one gets stuck in the middle of nowhere, with no help available.

⤧ Forgetting ⤧ Seika is deathly afraid that one day, some of her memories might just slip away slowly. She can't imagine anything worse than forgetting the most important parts of herself, her story, and her relationships.

⤧ Little Spiders ⤧ Giant spiders are okay. But anything smaller than a plate means it's time to skedaddle; even if she has a sword, she can’t really use it on something the size of a dime. The petite variety of arachnids tend to be able to skitter away into small places and can find open cracks in her armor where they could crawl in and get up to nefarious things. Like building webs…

⤧ Unrequited Love ⤧ Seika loves wholly and fiercely. She is straightforward when she likes someone. This applies both platonically, romantically, or anything in between- she's frightened that one day, she might form a deep attachment to somebody while they absolutely don't care for her in return.

⤧ Being Stranded ⤧ It would be a terrible thing for her, to be completely alone and isolated against her will or without her choosing. She would certainly not be able to handle it for long.

General Appearance

Height: 5'0"
Weight: 108 llbs.
Hair: Peachy
Eyes: Golden Brown
Skin Tone: Fair
Appearance: Images below!

Appearance:

Guild: Guildless
Tattoo: Left shoulder, in silver

Ran wrote:

Name: Shiva | Hiyori | Mattea Bethel, Gift of God
Gender: Female
Age: Young Adult
Birthday: March 7
Sexuality: Asexual
Special Characteristics: Shiva gauges personal trust towards other people in "Trust Ranks" that are acquired in different ways.

Personality:

"I have to resolve my own issues. I'll do whatever it takes to do so. Maybe that makes me a hypocrite. Who cares? They love me. If you do, you won't judge me."

The cold denizen of the sea, Shiva is an easily amused woman with a passion for wildlife, particularly certain types of it. Her sense of humor can be confusing, but it usually consists of laughing as people make fools out of themselves. Inside of Shiva exists a certain level of sympathy for idiot people. At the same time, though, she lacks empathy for their blunders and cannot understand how or why she shouldn't laugh. Straightforward in certain ways and mannerisms (such as with her own apparent facial emotions) but extremely discreet with her personal information and history, Shiva is like the surface of an ocean. It's easy to penetrate one or two layers, but it's difficult to discern how much is your reflection being shone back at you. The essence of Shiva that lies beneath her depths is almost unreachable.

Shiva dislikes zoos, and she doesn't see the point of mankind learning more about animals. Rather than see them from a scientific stand point or that of a kindly woman only wanting to help rescue them, Shiva sees animals for what they are. Imperfect, but beautiful. Humans are animals as well, but they are of a parasitic and overly predatory nature. She yearns for other animals to be given the freedoms they deserve and not to be seen or observed as a spectacle. While Shiva appreciates knowledge and agency that human customs and obeying them can bring her, she'd much rather go about life as she wants. Remaining a part of civilization for too long can cause her to feel misplaced. There's a lot she can derive from cities and towns and other human settlements, using money and connections (after forming/earning them). Yet, in the end, they're worthless except for their relative value. Shiva truly finds the highest love for something with intrinsic value not assigned to it by any government or people. The pure joy and taste of salt in her mouth as she rides an orca across the waves. That is worth so much more than money, in the end.

Still, Shiva admits that she is lured in by the promises of what gold or jewels can provide. Often it's amusing as well to see how much someone will promise her in order to receive a service or assign a task. Nonetheless, she finds that many people are weighed down by the judgement seeping from others' eyes. She, too, feels that heaviness on her back as she goes about her life. The difference with Shiva is that she might understood what a person's reputation is and what it can do for them. But the level at which she cares about it is lower than her desire to do what she wishes and act on behalf of whomever she wants. There's a lot to be gained from questioning and meeting new people. Shiva isn't really a charismatic person, but her occasional bluntness and surprising affection at times (such as towards whales) can give the impression that she has a hidden good side. Her expressions are usually easy to interpret and will paint her emotions across her face. At the same time, she lies whenever she feels like it. Her conscience is not strong when it comes to truth telling.

Likes:

• Darkness || Some people find being unable to see unsettling, but for Shiva, it represents the cool, welcoming embrace of the unknown. She feels confident when faced with the darkest depths. Walking forwards is not a problem. Claustrophobia can be a problem for many people, but Shiva grew accustomed to diving in the deepest and narrowest sea-caves. For this reason, she feels comfortable nestled on all sides as long as the temperature is bearable.
  
  
• Ocean || Untold depths and endlessly dark waters hide a thousand secrets. Shiva's home will always be in the marine biome. More than just the water itself, she adores the creatures and environment of these large bodies of water. Fresh flowing rivers will be pleasant, she loves taking baths, and her hydration is key. All of these derive from a deep and sincere adoration for the sea.
  
  
• Whales || Her favorite animals, and the catalysts for at least a portion of her powers. Their natures can vary from skittish, peaceful, savage, and many more. Often, Shiva finds that whales make better company than that of humans. Also included under this general umbrella are creatures like dolphins, orcas, and certain sharks.
  

Dislikes:

• Restrictions || Particularly when they prevent her from doing what she wishes or going where she would like. She is willing to ruthlessly step over the place the legal law has marked a Do Not Enter zone. Shiva's goals come before the maintenance of any local dictations. She respects most humans at a level lower than that of other animals, who are more meaningful to her. Boundaries set by those she holds no regard for should not exist and do not rightfully exist in her eyes.
  
  
• Presumptuous People || At the same time that she would be quick to step over someone's visibly marked boundaries, Shiva often dislikes the same being done to her in turn. Anyone who tries to harrass her or intrude on her personal space will not be welcomed with a smile. It's really a toss up with Shiva what she can find amusing and what would be over the top, too much. In this same grain of thinking comes overly sexualized people, places, things, actions, etc. She acknowledges that sexual overtones or undertones can exist, but why do they exist? Shiva wishes they didn't.
  
  
• Posturing || Shiva is not about intimidation tactics nor putting on a visibly false front. While not someone unwilling to lie, she tends to dislike blatant acting. If someone is doing it in a subtle way and manipulating a situation she's in, she may respect them for the bold move but will likely be displeased. Essentially, she prefers actions over words or promised, future actions. The present speaks for the future.
  

Motivations:

• Information || This goes both ways; she likes to keep her own secrets private and hidden. At the same time, a part of Shiva craves knowledge about others. It's not so much the usage of those personal details as the possibility that attracts her. In the most basic way, she likes to have the ability to play God with the ability to influence others' lives. Not that she would. Smile.
  
  
• Power || Everything is much better when you're at the top. Or not exactly at the top, but close to the top. Shiva is looking for direct power and training in her skills. She doesn't want to be the head of an organization, but she understands that she needs to be able to beat them in a fight. Even if it's inadvertent, she often gravitates towards situations that will allow her to become stronger.
  
  
• Enjoyment || Straight and simple, Shiva likes to have fun. To elaborate, she does understand the concept of delayed gratification and working hard now in order to ensure more good times down the line. However, Shiva usually needs to be actively enjoying herself or at least having an easy, relaxed or exciting time (depending on her mood), in order to not move onto something else. There are ways she can do engaging work or be interactive in the moment in order to persuade herself to get things done.
  

Fears:

• Gods || Shiva will receive her judgement one day, that she is sure of. As a woman originating from a culture steeped in religion, she lacks piety but has accumulated a massive burden of trepidation mixed with distress. Living in a world of magic and deities, there is no possible way, in her mind at least, that gods could be exactly as they've been described to her. Still, the fear exists, having been trained into her from a young age.
  
  
• Decimation || Although Shiva understands that life goes on and the world will change, she cannot bear the thought of mass extinction events or large groups of animals she cares for dying. There is no way to protect all of them, but she will cut down whoever she feels like is a huge threat to the safety of the oceans or her companions. Her sympathy can even extend to strange or unknown beasts and the hunters or adventurers who try to kill them.
  
  
• Dry Deserts || Dry, barren lands. Arid sand and rolling dunes as far as the eye can see. There must be some way to navigate them properly, but for Shiva, these methods elude her. It is so unlike the ocean that she cannot manage to fully comprehend the idea of a desert in her mind. Of course, deserts exist in many forms, and they do not necessarily have to be stereotypically sandy ones. Shiva mostly fears those of a sandy and scorching nature, though.
  

General Appearance

Height: 5'4"
Weight: 121 llbs.
Hair: Silver White
Eyes: Red
Skin Tone: Fair
Appearance: Image below!

Appearance:

Guild: Guildless
Tattoo: Left shoulder, in black

Ran wrote:

Name: Shiva | Hiyori | Mattea Bethel, Gift of God
Gender: Female
Age: Young Adult
Birthday: March 7
Sexuality: Asexual
Special Characteristics: Shiva gauges personal trust towards other people in "Trust Ranks" that are acquired in different ways.

Personality:

"I have to resolve my own issues. I'll do whatever it takes to do so. Maybe that makes me a hypocrite. Who cares? They love me. If you do, you won't judge me."

The cold denizen of the sea, Shiva is an easily amused woman with a passion for wildlife, particularly certain types of it. Her sense of humor can be confusing, but it usually consists of laughing as people make fools out of themselves. Inside of Shiva exists a certain level of sympathy for idiot people. At the same time, though, she lacks empathy for their blunders and cannot understand how or why she shouldn't laugh. Straightforward in certain ways and mannerisms (such as with her own apparent facial emotions) but extremely discreet with her personal information and history, Shiva is like the surface of an ocean. It's easy to penetrate one or two layers, but it's difficult to discern how much is your reflection being shone back at you. The essence of Shiva that lies beneath her depths is almost unreachable.

Shiva dislikes zoos, and she doesn't see the point of mankind learning more about animals. Rather than see them from a scientific stand point or that of a kindly woman only wanting to help rescue them, Shiva sees animals for what they are. Imperfect, but beautiful. Humans are animals as well, but they are of a parasitic and overly predatory nature. She yearns for other animals to be given the freedoms they deserve and not to be seen or observed as a spectacle. While Shiva appreciates knowledge and agency that human customs and obeying them can bring her, she'd much rather go about life as she wants. Remaining a part of civilization for too long can cause her to feel misplaced. There's a lot she can derive from cities and towns and other human settlements, using money and connections (after forming/earning them). Yet, in the end, they're worthless except for their relative value. Shiva truly finds the highest love for something with intrinsic value not assigned to it by any government or people. The pure joy and taste of salt in her mouth as she rides an orca across the waves. That is worth so much more than money, in the end.

Still, Shiva admits that she is lured in by the promises of what gold or jewels can provide. Often it's amusing as well to see how much someone will promise her in order to receive a service or assign a task. Nonetheless, she finds that many people are weighed down by the judgement seeping from others' eyes. She, too, feels that heaviness on her back as she goes about her life. The difference with Shiva is that she might understood what a person's reputation is and what it can do for them. But the level at which she cares about it is lower than her desire to do what she wishes and act on behalf of whomever she wants. There's a lot to be gained from questioning and meeting new people. Shiva isn't really a charismatic person, but her occasional bluntness and surprising affection at times (such as towards whales) can give the impression that she has a hidden good side. Her expressions are usually easy to interpret and will paint her emotions across her face. At the same time, she lies whenever she feels like it. Her conscience is not strong when it comes to truth telling.

Likes:

• Darkness || Some people find being unable to see unsettling, but for Shiva, it represents the cool, welcoming embrace of the unknown. She feels confident when faced with the darkest depths. Walking forwards is not a problem. Claustrophobia can be a problem for many people, but Shiva grew accustomed to diving in the deepest and narrowest sea-caves. For this reason, she feels comfortable nestled on all sides as long as the temperature is bearable.
  
  
• Ocean || Untold depths and endlessly dark waters hide a thousand secrets. Shiva's home will always be in the marine biome. More than just the water itself, she adores the creatures and environment of these large bodies of water. Fresh flowing rivers will be pleasant, she loves taking baths, and her hydration is key. All of these derive from a deep and sincere adoration for the sea.
  
  
• Whales || Her favorite animals, and the catalysts for at least a portion of her powers. Their natures can vary from skittish, peaceful, savage, and many more. Often, Shiva finds that whales make better company than that of humans. Also included under this general umbrella are creatures like dolphins, orcas, and certain sharks.
  

Dislikes:

• Restrictions || Particularly when they prevent her from doing what she wishes or going where she would like. She is willing to ruthlessly step over the place the legal law has marked a Do Not Enter zone. Shiva's goals come before the maintenance of any local dictations. She respects most humans at a level lower than that of other animals, who are more meaningful to her. Boundaries set by those she holds no regard for should not exist and do not rightfully exist in her eyes.
  
  
• Presumptuous People || At the same time that she would be quick to step over someone's visibly marked boundaries, Shiva often dislikes the same being done to her in turn. Anyone who tries to harrass her or intrude on her personal space will not be welcomed with a smile. It's really a toss up with Shiva what she can find amusing and what would be over the top, too much. In this same grain of thinking comes overly sexualized people, places, things, actions, etc. She acknowledges that sexual overtones or undertones can exist, but why do they exist? Shiva wishes they didn't.
  
  
• Posturing || Shiva is not about intimidation tactics nor putting on a visibly false front. While not someone unwilling to lie, she tends to dislike blatant acting. If someone is doing it in a subtle way and manipulating a situation she's in, she may respect them for the bold move but will likely be displeased. Essentially, she prefers actions over words or promised, future actions. The present speaks for the future.
  

Motivations:

• Information || This goes both ways; she likes to keep her own secrets private and hidden. At the same time, a part of Shiva craves knowledge about others. It's not so much the usage of those personal details as the possibility that attracts her. In the most basic way, she likes to have the ability to play God with the ability to influence others' lives. Not that she would. Smile.
  
  
• Power || Everything is much better when you're at the top. Or not exactly at the top, but close to the top. Shiva is looking for direct power and training in her skills. She doesn't want to be the head of an organization, but she understands that she needs to be able to beat them in a fight. Even if it's inadvertent, she often gravitates towards situations that will allow her to become stronger.
  
  
• Enjoyment || Straight and simple, Shiva likes to have fun. To elaborate, she does understand the concept of delayed gratification and working hard now in order to ensure more good times down the line. However, Shiva usually needs to be actively enjoying herself or at least having an easy, relaxed or exciting time (depending on her mood), in order to not move onto something else. There are ways she can do engaging work or be interactive in the moment in order to persuade herself to get things done.
  

Fears:

• Gods || Shiva will receive her judgement one day, that she is sure of. As a woman originating from a culture steeped in religion, she lacks piety but has accumulated a massive burden of trepidation mixed with distress. Living in a world of magic and deities, there is no possible way, in her mind at least, that gods could be exactly as they've been described to her. Still, the fear exists, having been trained into her from a young age.
  
  
• Decimation || Although Shiva understands that life goes on and the world will change, she cannot bear the thought of mass extinction events or large groups of animals she cares for dying. There is no way to protect all of them, but she will cut down whoever she feels like is a huge threat to the safety of the oceans or her companions. Her sympathy can even extend to strange or unknown beasts and the hunters or adventurers who try to kill them.
  
  
• Dry Deserts || Dry, barren lands. Arid sand and rolling dunes as far as the eye can see. There must be some way to navigate them properly, but for Shiva, these methods elude her. It is so unlike the ocean that she cannot manage to fully comprehend the idea of a desert in her mind. Of course, deserts exist in many forms, and they do not necessarily have to be stereotypically sandy ones. Shiva mostly fears those of a sandy and scorching nature, though.
  

General Appearance

Height: 5'4"
Weight: 121 llbs.
Hair: Silver White
Eyes: Red
Skin Tone: Fair
Appearance: Image below!

Appearance:

Guild: Guildless
Tattoo: Left shoulder, in black

Ran wrote:

Name: Shiva | Hiyori | Mattea Bethel, Gift of God
Gender: Female
Age: Young Adult
Birthday: March 7
Sexuality: Asexual
Special Characteristics: Shiva gauges personal trust towards other people in "Trust Ranks" that are acquired in different ways.

Personality:

"I have to resolve my own issues. I'll do whatever it takes to do so. Maybe that makes me a hypocrite. Who cares? They love me. If you do, you won't judge me."

The cold denizen of the sea, Shiva is an easily amused woman with a passion for wildlife, particularly certain types of it. Her sense of humor can be confusing, but it usually consists of laughing as people make fools out of themselves. Inside of Shiva exists a certain level of sympathy for idiot people. At the same time, though, she lacks empathy for their blunders and cannot understand how or why she shouldn't laugh. Straightforward in certain ways and mannerisms (such as with her own apparent facial emotions) but extremely discreet with her personal information and history, Shiva is like the surface of an ocean. It's easy to penetrate one or two layers, but it's difficult to discern how much is your reflection being shone back at you. The essence of Shiva that lies beneath her depths is almost unreachable.

Shiva dislikes zoos, and she doesn't see the point of mankind learning more about animals. Rather than see them from a scientific stand point or that of a kindly woman only wanting to help rescue them, Shiva sees animals for what they are. Imperfect, but beautiful. Humans are animals as well, but they are of a parasitic and overly predatory nature. She yearns for other animals to be given the freedoms they deserve and not to be seen or observed as a spectacle. While Shiva appreciates knowledge and agency that human customs and obeying them can bring her, she'd much rather go about life as she wants. Remaining a part of civilization for too long can cause her to feel misplaced. There's a lot she can derive from cities and towns and other human settlements, using money and connections (after forming/earning them). Yet, in the end, they're worthless except for their relative value. Shiva truly finds the highest love for something with intrinsic value not assigned to it by any government or people. The pure joy and taste of salt in her mouth as she rides an orca across the waves. That is worth so much more than money, in the end.

Still, Shiva admits that she is lured in by the promises of what gold or jewels can provide. Often it's amusing as well to see how much someone will promise her in order to receive a service or assign a task. Nonetheless, she finds that many people are weighed down by the judgement seeping from others' eyes. She, too, feels that heaviness on her back as she goes about her life. The difference with Shiva is that she might understood what a person's reputation is and what it can do for them. But the level at which she cares about it is lower than her desire to do what she wishes and act on behalf of whomever she wants. There's a lot to be gained from questioning and meeting new people. Shiva isn't really a charismatic person, but her occasional bluntness and surprising affection at times (such as towards whales) can give the impression that she has a hidden good side. Her expressions are usually easy to interpret and will paint her emotions across her face. At the same time, she lies whenever she feels like it. Her conscience is not strong when it comes to truth telling.

Likes:

• Darkness || Some people find being unable to see unsettling, but for Shiva, it represents the cool, welcoming embrace of the unknown. She feels confident when faced with the darkest depths. Walking forwards is not a problem. Claustrophobia can be a problem for many people, but Shiva grew accustomed to diving in the deepest and narrowest sea-caves. For this reason, she feels comfortable nestled on all sides as long as the temperature is bearable.
  
  
• Ocean || Untold depths and endlessly dark waters hide a thousand secrets. Shiva's home will always be in the marine biome. More than just the water itself, she adores the creatures and environment of these large bodies of water. Fresh flowing rivers will be pleasant, she loves taking baths, and her hydration is key. All of these derive from a deep and sincere adoration for the sea.
  
  
• Whales || Her favorite animals, and the catalysts for at least a portion of her powers. Their natures can vary from skittish, peaceful, savage, and many more. Often, Shiva finds that whales make better company than that of humans. Also included under this general umbrella are creatures like dolphins, orcas, and certain sharks.
  

Dislikes:

• Restrictions || Particularly when they prevent her from doing what she wishes or going where she would like. She is willing to ruthlessly step over the place the legal law has marked a Do Not Enter zone. Shiva's goals come before the maintenance of any local dictations. She respects most humans at a level lower than that of other animals, who are more meaningful to her. Boundaries set by those she holds no regard for should not exist and do not rightfully exist in her eyes.
  
  
• Presumptuous People || At the same time that she would be quick to step over someone's visibly marked boundaries, Shiva often dislikes the same being done to her in turn. Anyone who tries to harrass her or intrude on her personal space will not be welcomed with a smile. It's really a toss up with Shiva what she can find amusing and what would be over the top, too much. In this same grain of thinking comes overly sexualized people, places, things, actions, etc. She acknowledges that sexual overtones or undertones can exist, but why do they exist? Shiva wishes they didn't.
  
  
• Posturing || Shiva is not about intimidation tactics nor putting on a visibly false front. While not someone unwilling to lie, she tends to dislike blatant acting. If someone is doing it in a subtle way and manipulating a situation she's in, she may respect them for the bold move but will likely be displeased. Essentially, she prefers actions over words or promised, future actions. The present speaks for the future.
  

Motivations:

• Information || This goes both ways; she likes to keep her own secrets private and hidden. At the same time, a part of Shiva craves knowledge about others. It's not so much the usage of those personal details as the possibility that attracts her. In the most basic way, she likes to have the ability to play God with the ability to influence others' lives. Not that she would. Smile.
  
  
• Power || Everything is much better when you're at the top. Or not exactly at the top, but close to the top. Shiva is looking for direct power and training in her skills. She doesn't want to be the head of an organization, but she understands that she needs to be able to beat them in a fight. Even if it's inadvertent, she often gravitates towards situations that will allow her to become stronger.
  
  
• Enjoyment || Straight and simple, Shiva likes to have fun. To elaborate, she does understand the concept of delayed gratification and working hard now in order to ensure more good times down the line. However, Shiva usually needs to be actively enjoying herself or at least having an easy, relaxed or exciting time (depending on her mood), in order to not move onto something else. There are ways she can do engaging work or be interactive in the moment in order to persuade herself to get things done.
  

Fears:

• Gods || Shiva will receive her judgement one day, that she is sure of. As a woman originating from a culture steeped in religion, she lacks piety but has accumulated a massive burden of trepidation mixed with distress. Living in a world of magic and deities, there is no possible way, in her mind at least, that gods could be exactly as they've been described to her. Still, the fear exists, having been trained into her from a young age.
  
  
• Decimation || Although Shiva understands that life goes on and the world will change, she cannot bear the thought of mass extinction events or large groups of animals she cares for dying. There is no way to protect all of them, but she will cut down whoever she feels like is a huge threat to the safety of the oceans or her companions. Her sympathy can even extend to strange or unknown beasts and the hunters or adventurers who try to kill them.
  
  
• Dry Deserts || Dry, barren lands. Arid sand and rolling dunes as far as the eye can see. There must be some way to navigate them properly, but for Shiva, these methods elude her. It is so unlike the ocean that she cannot manage to fully comprehend the idea of a desert in her mind. Of course, deserts exist in many forms, and they do not necessarily have to be stereotypically sandy ones. Shiva mostly fears those of a sandy and scorching nature, though.
  

General Appearance

Height: 5'4"
Weight: 121 llbs.
Hair: Silver White
Eyes: Red
Skin Tone: Fair
Appearance: Image below!

Appearance:

Guild: Abyssal Fleet
Tattoo: Left calf, in black

Ran wrote:

Name: Shiva | Hiyori | Mattea Bethel, Gift of God
Gender: Female
Age: Young Adult
Birthday: March 7
Sexuality: Asexual
Special Characteristics: Shiva gauges personal trust towards other people in "Trust Ranks" that are acquired in different ways.

Personality:

"I have to resolve my own issues. I'll do whatever it takes to do so. Maybe that makes me a hypocrite. Who cares? They love me. If you do, you won't judge me."

The cold denizen of the sea, Shiva is an easily amused woman with a passion for wildlife, particularly certain types of it. Her sense of humor can be confusing, but it usually consists of laughing as people make fools out of themselves. Inside of Shiva exists a certain level of sympathy for idiot people. At the same time, though, she lacks empathy for their blunders and cannot understand how or why she shouldn't laugh. Straightforward in certain ways and mannerisms (such as with her own apparent facial emotions) but extremely discreet with her personal information and history, Shiva is like the surface of an ocean. It's easy to penetrate one or two layers, but it's difficult to discern how much is your reflection being shone back at you. The essence of Shiva that lies beneath her depths is almost unreachable.

Shiva dislikes zoos, and she doesn't see the point of mankind learning more about animals. Rather than see them from a scientific stand point or that of a kindly woman only wanting to help rescue them, Shiva sees animals for what they are. Imperfect, but beautiful. Humans are animals as well, but they are of a parasitic and overly predatory nature. She yearns for other animals to be given the freedoms they deserve and not to be seen or observed as a spectacle. While Shiva appreciates knowledge and agency that human customs and obeying them can bring her, she'd much rather go about life as she wants. Remaining a part of civilization for too long can cause her to feel misplaced. There's a lot she can derive from cities and towns and other human settlements, using money and connections (after forming/earning them). Yet, in the end, they're worthless except for their relative value. Shiva truly finds the highest love for something with intrinsic value not assigned to it by any government or people. The pure joy and taste of salt in her mouth as she rides an orca across the waves. That is worth so much more than money, in the end.

Still, Shiva admits that she is lured in by the promises of what gold or jewels can provide. Often it's amusing as well to see how much someone will promise her in order to receive a service or assign a task. Nonetheless, she finds that many people are weighed down by the judgement seeping from others' eyes. She, too, feels that heaviness on her back as she goes about her life. The difference with Shiva is that she might understood what a person's reputation is and what it can do for them. But the level at which she cares about it is lower than her desire to do what she wishes and act on behalf of whomever she wants. There's a lot to be gained from questioning and meeting new people. Shiva isn't really a charismatic person, but her occasional bluntness and surprising affection at times (such as towards whales) can give the impression that she has a hidden good side. Her expressions are usually easy to interpret and will paint her emotions across her face. At the same time, she lies whenever she feels like it. Her conscience is not strong when it comes to truth telling.

Likes:

• Darkness || Some people find being unable to see unsettling, but for Shiva, it represents the cool, welcoming embrace of the unknown. She feels confident when faced with the darkest depths. Walking forwards is not a problem. Claustrophobia can be a problem for many people, but Shiva grew accustomed to diving in the deepest and narrowest sea-caves. For this reason, she feels comfortable nestled on all sides as long as the temperature is bearable.
  
  
• Ocean || Untold depths and endlessly dark waters hide a thousand secrets. Shiva's home will always be in the marine biome. More than just the water itself, she adores the creatures and environment of these large bodies of water. Fresh flowing rivers will be pleasant, she loves taking baths, and her hydration is key. All of these derive from a deep and sincere adoration for the sea.
  
  
• Whales || Her favorite animals, and the catalysts for at least a portion of her powers. Their natures can vary from skittish, peaceful, savage, and many more. Often, Shiva finds that whales make better company than that of humans. Also included under this general umbrella are creatures like dolphins, orcas, and certain sharks.
  

Dislikes:

• Restrictions || Particularly when they prevent her from doing what she wishes or going where she would like. She is willing to ruthlessly step over the place the legal law has marked a Do Not Enter zone. Shiva's goals come before the maintenance of any local dictations. She respects most humans at a level lower than that of other animals, who are more meaningful to her. Boundaries set by those she holds no regard for should not exist and do not rightfully exist in her eyes.
  
  
• Presumptuous People || At the same time that she would be quick to step over someone's visibly marked boundaries, Shiva often dislikes the same being done to her in turn. Anyone who tries to harrass her or intrude on her personal space will not be welcomed with a smile. It's really a toss up with Shiva what she can find amusing and what would be over the top, too much. In this same grain of thinking comes overly sexualized people, places, things, actions, etc. She acknowledges that sexual overtones or undertones can exist, but why do they exist? Shiva wishes they didn't.
  
  
• Posturing || Shiva is not about intimidation tactics nor putting on a visibly false front. While not someone unwilling to lie, she tends to dislike blatant acting. If someone is doing it in a subtle way and manipulating a situation she's in, she may respect them for the bold move but will likely be displeased. Essentially, she prefers actions over words or promised, future actions. The present speaks for the future.
  

Motivations:

• Information || This goes both ways; she likes to keep her own secrets private and hidden. At the same time, a part of Shiva craves knowledge about others. It's not so much the usage of those personal details as the possibility that attracts her. In the most basic way, she likes to have the ability to play God with the ability to influence others' lives. Not that she would. Smile.
  
  
• Power || Everything is much better when you're at the top. Or not exactly at the top, but close to the top. Shiva is looking for direct power and training in her skills. She doesn't want to be the head of an organization, but she understands that she needs to be able to beat them in a fight. Even if it's inadvertent, she often gravitates towards situations that will allow her to become stronger.
  
  
• Enjoyment || Straight and simple, Shiva likes to have fun. To elaborate, she does understand the concept of delayed gratification and working hard now in order to ensure more good times down the line. However, Shiva usually needs to be actively enjoying herself or at least having an easy, relaxed or exciting time (depending on her mood), in order to not move onto something else. There are ways she can do engaging work or be interactive in the moment in order to persuade herself to get things done.
  

Fears:

• Gods || Shiva will receive her judgement one day, that she is sure of. As a woman originating from a culture steeped in religion, she lacks piety but has accumulated a massive burden of trepidation mixed with distress. Living in a world of magic and deities, there is no possible way, in her mind at least, that gods could be exactly as they've been described to her. Still, the fear exists, having been trained into her from a young age.
  
  
• Decimation || Although Shiva understands that life goes on and the world will change, she cannot bear the thought of mass extinction events or large groups of animals she cares for dying. There is no way to protect all of them, but she will cut down whoever she feels like is a huge threat to the safety of the oceans or her companions. Her sympathy can even extend to strange or unknown beasts and the hunters or adventurers who try to kill them.
  
  
• Dry Deserts || Dry, barren lands. Arid sand and rolling dunes as far as the eye can see. There must be some way to navigate them properly, but for Shiva, these methods elude her. It is so unlike the ocean that she cannot manage to fully comprehend the idea of a desert in her mind. Of course, deserts exist in many forms, and they do not necessarily have to be stereotypically sandy ones. Shiva mostly fears those of a sandy and scorching nature, though.
  

General Appearance

Height: 5'4"
Weight: 121 llbs.
Hair: Silver White
Eyes: Red
Skin Tone: Fair
Appearance: Image below!

Appearance:

Guild: Abyssal Fleet
Tattoo: Left calf, in black