Relationship Tendencies: Low Maintenance. She isn't one to demand attention. She enjoys the time she spends with certain people, asking very little of them. To those that stick around or grow closer, she offers up her most valuable resource; time. Emotionally, she isn't distant or guarded, but she doesn't spill her life story for just anyone.
Traits
Extroverted/Introverted/In Between
Disorganized/Organized/In Between
Close-Minded/Open-Minded/In Between
Calm/Anxious/In Between
Disagreeable/Agreeable/In Between
Cautious/Reckless/In Between
Patient/Impatient/In Between
Outspoken/Reserved/In Between
Leader/Follower/In Between
Empathetic/Indifferent/In Between
Optimistic/Pessimistic/In Between
Traditional/Modern/In Between
Hard-Working/Lazy/In Between
Cultured/Uncultured/In Between
Loyal/Disloyal/In Between
Assertive/Timid/In Between
Additional Information
Smoking: Never
Drugs: Rarely
Alcohol: Socially
Extras
Likeness: Cobie Smulders
Name Pronunciation: Sh-eh-rye-ah, Rye-ah
Realm: Moon Guard
In-Game: Shirayà - MG & Shadowmanè - MG
Discord: Given selectively.
Tumblr: Shir'aya Shadowmane (tumblr.com)
RP Hooks
Druidic: Though it wasn’t always an easy path for her, Raya is an experienced druid. She does not consider herself part of the Cenarion Circle, her opinion from her youth and her pride keeping her from seeing the order has changed in recent years. Raya is more comfortable aligning herself with the unwavering ideals and teachings of the Dreamweavers in Val’sharah. Raya can be found in the Dreamgrove semi-regularly, though she keeps to the grove and barrow den, not venturing out to the surrounding territory often.
Social: She and her mate are on the expedition to the Dragon Isles. While they travel far and wide on dragon back, Raya is often found in the Ohn'ahran Plains, frequenting the Emerald Gardens more than the wilds. She joins her mate regularly in the Azure Span as well and can be found at various camps throughout the territory.
History: She was born in Darkshore, spending a great deal of her adolescence on those foggy shores and in misty forests. She was happy until her mother was stationed in Feralas and Raya’s training began. She never felt right as a Sentinel. Though she excelled at combat exercises, Raya didn't feel like she fit in and spent most of her time with her father instead of her sister trainees. Just shy of her 90th year, he began to train her in the druidic arts against her mother's wishes. She has lived in Feralas, Ashenvale, and Darkshore throughout the years, mostly in secluded homes a fair distance away from larger settlements.
Jewel Crafting: In the warmer months, Raya can often be found sitting somewhere outside surrounded by an assortment of items used to make jewelry. There is never any semblance of organization, but she seems to have a method to her madness, creating one-of-a-kind pieces. Every so often she can be found at small markets and bazaars to sell her creations.
Pre-Established Associations: Accepted with extreme caution. Discussions are required to hash out specifics and see if anything pre-established is a viable option. This is meant more for vague acquaintances rather than deeply rooted past relationships. I'm not about to microwave a thousand-year-old friendship, my dears.
Dragonflight: Raya and her mate travelled to the Dragon Isles on one of the first expedition ships. For the first few weeks, they proved invaluable for the Expedition's progress through The Waking Shores and beyond. However, they broke away from the Expedition proper once they reached the Ohn'ahran Plains. The green dragonflight and The Emerald Gardens captured Raya's attention. While she did leave with her mate to explore The Azure Span, she often returns to the Gardens, aiding in whatever way she can.
What I'm looking for:
Story driven roleplay. She needs to build a solid list of contacts. Quality, not quantity.
I am open for in-game or discord roleplay. Tumblr is more for solo writing, story/lone updates, and mentions.
OoC PSA Points:
I do not cross the IC to OoC line. If you are looking for OoC romance, look elsewhere. No, that isn't a challenge. I’m not interested or available in the slightest.
Keep me out of your OoC dramatics, please and thank you. I have no taste for it and if you drag me into it, you won't like my opinions. *IC Drama is a different story.
Balance is important in a story. I am all for angst but if the WHOLE story is angst, it just becomes an old tragic tale and enjoyment is sapped from the experience. Same goes for fluff, social scenes, adventure, and everything really. Balance always wins, people! Balance. No, that was not a druid joke.
21+ only please. Trust me, if you aren't at least 21, I'm old enough to be your mother. Zero desire to cross the underage line iRL or in RP. Don't care if your toon is of age. If you, the player, are not, find someone your age. I'm old, bitchy, set in my ways, and don’t want to worry about censoring myself and/or my character.
Full Disclosure: Interaction with me or my character could expose you to mature themes, mature language, conversations you wouldn’t want your mother to see while she is gathering your laundry, archaic ideas that existed before the youth of America thought Tide Pods were an after school snack, and general offensive behavior that might hurt your feelings if you are a special snowflake, a Karen, or a Dallas Cowboys fan.
Soulmates aren't only lovers...they can be anyone. Your soulmates naturally recognize you, vibe with you & align with you. They understand you, appreciate you, support you, love you, heal with you & grow with you. They make you feel beautiful in your own skin just for being YOU.
Three years is but a blink of an eye for most of the longer lived races. We have settled into a beautiful state of peace free of the wars that have plagued our people for far too long. So much was lost and the heartbreak made so many numb to the cascade of tragedies that befell Azeroth. Now that we are able to breathe a little easier, there are those who wish to honor the great gift that was given to our people. Hope for a new beginning for the Kaldorei. Join us in celebrating the life of those we lost, and in honoring those brave souls who endured the Maw and then sacrificed their eternal peace in Ardenweald to fuel a seed of hope for our people.
Community Feast
This event will start off with a casual community feast. We encourage participants to bring their favorite food and/or drink to add to the menu and share with those who gather. This part of the evening is purely social, meant for mingling, eating, drinking, and enjoying the company of friends, both new and old.
Wrestling Matches
What better way to work off a big meal than to enjoy feats of strength and endurance? Sign ups will be open to participate in a series of wrestling matches. This is a bracketed brawl, so spots will be limited. Please contact <Shaliene> for more information and to join the roster! Prize: 20k in-game gold. (Must be MG to accept winnings.)
Archery Tournament
Feats of strength and endurance? Now we have feats of arms and precision! For all the marksman, hunters, rangers, bowmen, Sentinels, and more! Not looking to do hand to hand? Better at ranged attacks? This is the activity for you. Sign ups are open. Please contact anchors to add your name to the competitor's roster. Prize: 20k in-game gold. (Must be MG to accept winnings.)
Lantern Vigil
A bittersweet and beautiful end to the evening. Join your fellow participants in a short walk to an overlook. There we will light paper lanterns and send them into the night sky, honoring the fallen and all those we lost. Lanterns and Inky Black Potions will be provided by the hosts so that all can participate.
This event is a Kaldorei roleplay event. While allies are welcome, because of what we are celebrating, we are asking for Alliance participation only.
Three years is but a blink of an eye for most of the longer lived races. We have settled into a beautiful state of peace free of the wars that have plagued our people for far too long. So much was lost and the heartbreak made so many numb to the cascade of tragedies that befell Azeroth. Now that we are able to breathe a little easier, there are those who wish to honor the great gift that was given to our people. Hope for a new beginning for the Kaldorei. Join us in celebrating the life of those we lost, and in honoring those brave souls who endured the Maw and then sacrificed their eternal peace in Ardenweald to fuel a seed of hope for our people.
Community Feast
This event will start off with a casual community feast. We encourage participants to bring their favorite food and/or drink to add to the menu and share with those who gather. This part of the evening is purely social, meant for mingling, eating, drinking, and enjoying the company of friends, both new and old.
Wrestling Matches
What better way to work off a big meal than to enjoy feats of strength and endurance? Sign ups will be open to participate in a series of wrestling matches. This is a bracketed brawl, so spots will be limited. Please contact <Shaliene> for more information and to join the roster! Prize: 20k in-game gold. (Must be MG to accept winnings.)
Archery Tournament
Feats of strength and endurance? Now we have feats of arms and precision! For all the marksman, hunters, rangers, bowmen, Sentinels, and more! Not looking to do hand to hand? Better at ranged attacks? This is the activity for you. Sign ups are open. Please contact anchors to add your name to the competitor's roster. Prize: 20k in-game gold. (Must be MG to accept winnings.)
Lantern Vigil
A bittersweet and beautiful end to the evening. Join your fellow participants in a short walk to an overlook. There we will light paper lanterns and send them into the night sky, honoring the fallen and all those we lost. Lanterns and Inky Black Potions will be provided by the hosts so that all can participate.
This event is a Kaldorei roleplay event. While allies are welcome, because of what we are celebrating, we are asking for Alliance participation only.
Everyone who has played a night elf has surely seen these decorations in every home. The larger bowl for multi-family homes, and the smaller bowl for single-family homes. After seeing them myself for countless years, my brain did this wonderfully creative thing that I have made my own personal head canon. The ceremony below was a creation to share with my fantastic roleplay partner, Olimos Lor'ranel. It was a surprise 'wedding' of sorts that Raya put together for their anniversary. While it was a private scene we shared, I created an outline of sorts to share with the kaldorei roleplay community.
This is by no means official lore. It is fan-made content.
Essential Components
Stone Bowl
Moonwell Water
Blessed Candle
Two Feathers (Hippogryph or Owl are favored)
Traditional Location
Because of the deep ties to nature, many kaldorei are married at a natural site such as a moonwell. Not only are the waters sacred, but they give life to the world tree. Some believe that the bonds forged in those hallowed waters will forever grow and be nourished like the world tree itself. Others believe that since the water is blessed by the moon, the bonds will be protected by Elune herself.
Elemental Blessings
Spoken by an officiant, traditionally a Priestess of Elune.
“Since ancient times, our people have communed with nature to learn more about themselves. Since it is within nature that we all do abide, we ask for the mated pair the blessings of Nature’s Elements, Earth, Water, Fire, and Air. We do this so that they may fully come to understand the lessons each element has to offer. The attributes of which each of those aspects mirror, not only within divinity but within ourselves as well.”
The officiant places the stone bowl in the couple's hands.
“Spirits of Earth, we ask that you give unto those you see standing before you this day, the rock solid place to stand and fulfill his destiny. May their journey mirror the vast forests and fertile lands, expansive and alive. May they find the right seeds to sow to ensure a bountiful harvest in their relationship. And when they look up at the White Lady and Blue Child, may they know that they are as bright and constant as their love for each other.”
As they speak, the officiant guides the bowl, held by the couple, to the surface of the water, filling the vessel from the moonwell itself.
“We ask the Spirits of Water, that their love for each other and the comfort of loved ones, like the serenity of the deep blue ocean, be the oasis that forever surrounds our Bride and Groom. May they be well loved, and love well, letting the surety with which Water makes its journey to the sea, flowing over rocks or around trees, even turning into vapor and riding a cloud, ever serve as a reminder that with love all is well and will endure.”
A blessed candle is placed in the bowl to float in the water. The officiant lights the wick as they speak.
“Spirits of Fire, we ask that the mated pair’s passion for each other and for life itself remain ever strong and vital, fortifying each day with a vibrancy rooted in boldness, and courage. As Fire clears the way for new growth, may they know that this power is theirs: to create change and bring about the richness and quality that comes with a true love of life.”
Pristine feathers are brought out and placed into the bowl as well.
“We ask the spirits of Air to keep open the lines of communication between this pair. May their future be as bright as the dawn on the horizon. As Air flows freely to and from and through us all, may their hearts and minds and souls come to know the world and each other in this manner. Seeing not only with their eyes, may they together grow wise with wisdom.”
There is a moment of silent prayer before the ritual continues and the officiant lifted the blessed vessel to set aside or hand it to the matron of honor.
Blessings of the Divine
“There is an ancient story amidst our people that one can only hope this pair will see as an example of how love should be. Malorne, The Great Stag, fell in love with Elune, the goddess of the moon, during the world's first nightfall. Her light guided him through the woods and showed him he was not alone. It banished fear and brought hope. Many creatures have loved the moon and pursued her to madness. She grants light as she will, on her own timetable, and moonlight cannot be captured or possessed. Even so, night after night, the White Stag chased her across the skies. He grew so swift and strong that at last, he succeeded in reaching her. She was so moved by his devotion and beauty that she made him her consort. To this day he loves the wilds best when they are lit by her radiance.”
“I call upon Mother Moon, The Great Stag, and all Divine Spirits whose presence is felt in all things and at all times. We ask your blessings upon this couple, upon their pairing and upon their family, friends, and partners who have gathered here to celebrate this joyous event with them. May they become one in truth and forever revel in the magic that is love.”
“{Partner A Name/ Bride}, I ask you to call upon all that is divine within you. Let it come forth and shine. In you dwells the essence of the Great Mother and the divine feminine energy of the Universe. You are She who has been worshiped and adored for centuries and throughout the ages. You are a mate, mother, lover, friend, healer, and confidant. In you is everything that anyone could ever aspire to be and more. In you is strength and wisdom, perfection and peace. Shine dear one and show your true nature as a child of the Goddess of the Moon.”
“{Partner B Name/ Groom}, I ask you to call upon all that is divine within you. Let it come forth and shine. In you lives the essence of the Great Stag, the active force that has sparked and powered all life. You are He who has been worshiped and adored for centuries and throughout the ages. You are a mate, father, protector, visionary, friend, and confidant. In you is everything that anyone could ever aspire to be and more. In you is strength and wisdom, perfection and peace. Shine, mighty one and show to all the Ancient Hunter within.”
{To Bride} “Goddess most secret, touch with your grace and fill this woman with your beauty and strength in the unending cycles of growth and change that are the years and seasons of lives spent together in love and wonder. Share with her your fertile nature from which all abundance flows.”
{To Groom} “Lord of light and life, touch with your power and fill this man with your knowledge and wisdom to guide him in this divine alchemy which is the union of two souls. Share with him the secret union of heart and mind upon which this mated pairing must be based.”
Blessing of the Bracers
"Lord of the Forest and Lady of the Moon, guardians of all that is seen and unseen. Bless these symbols and this couple who shall wear them. Keep them safe through adversity forever supported by your eternal blessing."
“Since the beginning, our people have shared tokens such as bracers, rings, necklaces, or even markings to symbolize the bonds they form with one another. They believe that the words that were spoken during the placing of these symbols would resonate over and over, like the circumference of the bands themselves, through to the heart and soul of both giver and receiver of the most monumental promise of all. The promise of a lifetime as mates, lovers, friends, and partners."
Vows Under the Gaze of the Goddess
This part of the ceremony is wholly unique to those being bonded and blessed. Traditionally, the groom speaks their vows first, followed by the bride. These are not only words of love, but promises made before Elune, under the light of the moon. After the words are spoken, the officiant pronounces them blessed and bonded to one another for the journey ahead. As such, the ceremony is sealed with a kiss!
