Rules: Pick a character from your WIP, and have them answer these 15 questions, then tag 15 people!
Thanks to @isobelcreates for the tag. I know it's been a while, but I've finally gotten around to this. I've decided to do it for Yaetherim, the primary MC of my series.
1: What is your full name?
"Yaetherim of Riala Village, South Alken Forest."
2: What does your full name mean?
"Well, the village and forest parts are self-explanatory. They're where I grew up. As for my actual name, the 'Yae' part means I've got florakind magic. All we fairies have a prefix like that, except nokinds."
3: What are your other names/nicknames?
"There's a small amount of people who can call me 'Therry'. I'm also known as 'The Inquirer', although that's more of a title."
5: What’s your sexuality?
"Haven't really thought about it that much, to be honest."
"Riala Village, South Alken Forest. It's your typical fairy village. You know, buildings built around and in trees, with rope-and-board walkways between them. We're like one big extended family in there, more-or-less. At least, that's how humans would describe it."
"23. I know, just over a tenth of what a fairy lives."
8: What is your magic form/what species are you?
"I'm a fairy, thought the wings were a bit of a giveaway. As for magic, I've got florakind magic. When I first got it, my skin turned bark-brown, hair and eyes turned green and my wings became all fibre-ish. Like the shell of a coconut. Pretty much usual for a florakind. It's not a 'form', though. This is just what I look like now."
9: What does your human form look like?
"Human form? I'm a fairy, 12 inches tall. Couldn't even approximate a human if I tried. If you mean pre-magic, I don't really think about it any more. Probably similar to younglings and nokinds. Blue wings, can't even remember what my eye or hair colours were."
10: What’s your aesthetic?
"Aesthetic? I've heard the Rychillans use that. Must be a human thing. I guess, whatever I need to fit in for my current investigation? To be fair, my scars are a bit distinctive, but blending in helps. When that's not an issue, usually just a simple shirt and shorts woven from leaves. And a belt, of course. Not only does it hold a florakind crystal, but also the sheath for my dagger."
11: Who’s your best friend?
"Tough question. I've got a few friends in Riala Village, and some in Alkentoft, too. That's the nearest Rychillan town. As for a best friend, I can't say one. It'd have to be both Charlys and Naeliya. They've both been there when I needed it, and I'd do the same for them."
12: Would you ever get a piercing/tattoo?
"I've got nine scars, not counting the hole in my wing. I'd say I've been pierced enough. As for that hole in my wing, it was patched up with airship fabric shortly after I was attacked. Tattoos are a Rychillan thing, too. They have those terax marks they wear along their arms. I'll leave those to them."
13: When are you happiest?
"To be honest, when I'm in a kitchen cooking. There's just something about it that helps me get my thoughts in order while working with my hands. I also end up with food I can share with my friends. Comes in handy, too. On one investigation, I was able to pose as a caterer."
14: What’s your biggest secret?
"Between you and me, I cannot work with the Riala Village Council. They consider political convenience more important than lives. Their inaction's gotten blood on their hands, of one fairy and two Rychillans. That's why I do most of my work in Alkentoft, the nearest Rychillan town."
15: What was your first impression of [insert name]?
"That she's focused and uncaring. Not really that surprising, she's a veritor. Being one of the most senior officials in the town guard would call for a degree of detachment, I guess. But I've seen her when she thinks noone's around. Just once or twice, and only by accident. I suspect there's more to her, yet she doesn't want to show it."
As a bonus, here's some art of Yaetherim, by Ocho:
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