#erna swift-form

[mimabean]

amber, pumpkin and ghost for Erna 👀

Thanks so much for the ask @palepinkycat!

amber - share an unpopular opinion that you may have.

“Sometimes the gods are just as confused as we are about things. They don’t always have all the answers. Sometimes we have to find the answers or meanings that we’re looking for ourselves.”

pumpkin - do you think that humans are inherently good or bad?

“I think humans are. And we are inherently stubborn creatures. But, I believe we choose what to be, but I don’t believe all good people are good simply as a way of being, just as I don’t believe all bad people are bad because they were born that way. We are what we choose, and no one is beyond hope unless they choose to be.”

ghost - is there someone that you miss having in your life?

“A strange question. Many in Emberhold would presume that I would say I miss my mother, but the truth is that I made my peace with losing her when I was young. I suppose the people that I miss the most were not ever really a part of my life though some I knew in passing. I miss seeing Tyr running through the Hold every morning, running for the cliffs that he loved to climb. The way the people lit up as the man they were sure would be their next thane smiled as he passed. I miss the fisher that always used to nod to me as I came back into the village after several days of being away. I miss people that passed that used to be a part of my daily routines. And I suppose some sense of longing is what drives me into the forest in part, though I couldn’t tell you who or what I feel like I will find there. I just know that there, I feel connected to a part of my past that I miss and that I’m not sure I’ve ever really known... Or maybe it’s someone I’ve known all along. It’s an odd feeling, and I’m not sure exactly how to portray it.”

[mimabean]

Erna  //  I don’t think Val Royeaux is ready for her.

[mimabean]

Erna  //  We love the secretive shape-shifter with a mysterious origin story, okay?

[emberhold]

Cautionary Poems of Emberhold

Erna often told stories to Hinrik and Asulf when they were little. And sometimes had poems or songs for them too, usually to teach them lessons or remind them of things. This was a common one that she liked to recite when they were going on a walk through the forest with the boys.

The danger in the wood is not what you’d think, There’s monsters and magic but they’re not what they seem, They’re less of a threat given proper respect, No, the real danger here is the land, we forget.

The water we drink — Can become icy and jagged, Impossible to tell ice’s thickness from a glance, The water below is a chilling reminder That in the race against time there are no survivors. But cold ice's wrath isn't the only danger here, Even a swift moving creek holds danger, I fear, When wading in, be sure your footing is firm, Or current will take you, no matter how learned.

Then maybe the forest, is safe, perhaps you might deem — But don’t forget to watch your footing, The roots grow wild and can be treacherous. And sometimes, I fear, looks can be deceiving. Did I come this way, or was it the left? Always mark your way home your way so you don’t forget, The forest has claimed many victims who’d lost their way in a fret.

Those mountains, so majestic that we stop to reflect — The mountains are old, and they’ve seen their share of wear, They’ve taken out those that are the most comfortable there. Weather changes swiftly the higher you go, And you don't want to risk a tumble to the rocks down below.

Remember not to fear the land, We need it to survive. We are strong and we are Avvar, This is where we live our lives. But remember to give the ground you walk the respect it is due, It has been here longer than and will be here long after you.

[mimabean]

Character Profile: Erna

Because I love her and I need to spend more time actually getting her to let me write for her.

Name: Erna Swift-Form or Erna Liljadotten, take your pick. She uses the latter less frequently these days. Face Claim: n/a, I have yet to find someone that really captures her face structure like her in-game model. Age: late-20′s/early-30′s but the specific number of years isn’t really something she keeps count of. Height: 5′8″ in her human form Species: Human, shape-shifter Gender: Female Birthday: The day itself is lost to her, but her mother always celebrated her birthday during the first snow of the year, and this is a tradition Erna holds to. Residence: A cozy cabin built mostly from wood with intricate carvings etched into the wood, some have remarked that the carvings look a bit like runes, to which they receive a mischievous smile and a chuckle “Aye, ‘t would seem.” Marital status/Love interest: married to Einar Volkersen (who belongs to @wilvarin-chan​) Alignment: Chaotic Good Good Drink: Ale, mead, herbal teas (especially mint) Food/snacks: Fresh baked bread, venison jerky, fresh berries, cheese Day or Night: She likes both, but probably nights the most, especially when Einar and Freika are home and she can curl up with them both. Pet: She doesn’t have one, but the local foxes often hang out around her cabin and she’s on very good terms with most of the local wildlife. But if you see a cat in her window, it’s probably her. Colour: White, or earth-tones. Flower: Blood Lotus Sexuality: Heterosexual Body Type: Athletic Eye Colour: Magenta Hair Colour: White

[mimabean]

💕 + Erna 👉🏻👈🏻

Thank you so much for the ask!!! (Especially about my favorite shape-shifting disaster)!

Pros ♡

If you were looking for a strong independent lady that can and will take care of herself, take no shit from anyone, and probably fluster you more than you fluster her, you’ve come to the right woman. (If not, she recommends taking the nearest exit). ♡ 

She can seem a little intimidating, but she’s a big softie underneath, and this is really magnified around the people she likes. She’ll dote on her partner and honestly gets down right homey and soft when she’s comfortable in a relationship.

You’ll never have to worry about getting lost or cold in the woods again, she’s got you. She can find her way in the woods blindfolded, and if you’re cold, she can turn into a big warm animal for you to cuddle up with. Snuggling with a big grizzly bear is a plus, right?

Cleaning will never be boring again. Ever wanted to watch a squirrel dust with its tail? Now you can.

It’s highly unlikely that she’ll let any other suitors steal her. She’s been known to play all sorts of tricks on ones that have tried without her permission, including but not limited to, shifting into a cat or a mouse and sleeping on her bed when someone came looking for her, turning into a bear and yelling at someone that came into her room, and taking the form of a small but very loud bird and waking the entire Hold to alert them of the intruder.

She’ll be sure to keep you laughing when you need it with her antics, she loves jokes and silly tricks, and she’ll be sure that you’re laughing as much as possible.

Cons...? ♡

See point one of “Pros”

Arguing with a squirrel (or another animal, but usually a squirrel) might not exactly be something most people are used to or cut out for.

She can be very headstrong, usually not without good reason, but once she sets her mind to something, there’s rarely much room for changing it. This might cause some people to worry, but I assure you, she usually gets away unscathed.

As you might find out if you stick around with her long enough to marry and gain her trust, she’s kind of the daughter of a forest god? No biggie, but probably try to avoid upsetting her too badly, okay?

If you aren’t prepared to move to Emberhold she’s probably not going to stick around long term. She’s not interested in moving and she’s happy right where she is. She has a strong connection to the hold and the surrounding woods, moving isn’t in the cards for her.

You may find yourself pausing to wonder if nearly every white animal you see from now on is her. Often times it isn’t, but if you talk to every one of them, you’re probably going to get some funny looks. If it is actually her though, you’ll stand a good chance at startling people outside of Emberhold, because she’ll respond back in her normal voice.

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Erna Swift-Form           // Aesthetic Board

     “Clever as the Devil and twice as pretty.”                   ―      Holly Black

images (aside from the screenshot in the center) are rights free, from Pexels

[mimabean]

OC Aesthetic: Erna Swift-Form

bold the aesthetic that applies to your muse. italicize what can sometimes apply to your muse  

𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐋.

tired eyes. coffee stains on the table. listening to the bustle of the city. unmade beds. ponytails. sunlight seeping through the curtains. chapped lips. walking barefoot across the floorboards. dusty dictionaries. black and white reruns. huge sweaters. the ticking of the clock. hearing birds in the morning. fireplaces. falling asleep during class.

𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄.

freckles. the sun rising. watching the sea. taking shots of the city. historical museums. bright eyes. looking up at the clouds. walls covered in artworks. drawing in the middle of lessons. tracing your fingers on the sand. painting for hours. staying in uncrowded coffee-shops. worn paperbacks. messy braids. going to bed with your knee socks on.

𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐐𝐔𝐄.

dark hair. a little sophisticated. always observing the world around you. intricate designs. high ceilings. extravagant musical pieces. dim lights. colorless photographs. fancy furniture. pale skin. hearing soft footfalls coming from outside the room. mischievous looks. bitten nails. candlelight dinners. dark shades of lipstick.

𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋.

chandeliers. the clinking of a teacup mug. laced clothing. modern architecture. light hair. watching the view from the terrace. hidden birthmarks. drinking tea in the morning. wandering about in an empty building. botanical gardens. old films. ancient marble sculptures. expensive perfume. breakfasts in bed. reading stories about mythology.

𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐂.

compassion. short writings on scraps of paper. blushed cheeks. a bouquet of roses. reading collections of poetry late at night. loose hair. carpeted floors. attending operas. faint music playing in the background. staying under the covers until midday. the night sky. streetlights. picking flowers. dancing around in silk dresses. scented candles.