It was obvious to me what Daemon to give Reno, as it has been stated that he and Axel from KH were very closely linked in looks and personality when Axel was introduced in KH:CoM.
So I knew Reno was going to have a feline before I even started FFVII Daemons.
I did consider giving him a tiger- as it would be a mirror image to Axel (both cats are considered to be royalty), but decided that a smaller cat would be better- and first landed on a Margay; a very small, cute looking cat. But to me- it was too cute looking, too kitten-like, so I decided an Ocelot would work better, as it has a more focused look to it.
I will admit- a Red Panda was a surprise for me too for Rude, but they have been strange, mysterious creatures for a while now, so I thought it fit somewhat, as well as be juxtaposed to his calm, professional personality.
Tseng was a little more difficult for me to pin down, as I originally envisioned him as having a reptile of some descriptive, but I simply couldn’t pin it down. So I looked else where and landed on a Hen Harrier. I thought ‘great! a cool grey bird to compliment him’ but quickly learned that only male Hen Harriers are grey- females are brown.
Finally- Elena was easy, honestly- she feels like she’s got a lot to prove, and is the newest and youngest member of the Turks ad I feel like she has real ‘small dog, big personality’ energy.
The usual information is under the cut for convenience.
Reno of the Turks
Daemon: Ocelot
Daemon Name: Celeria
Looks: Celeria has a continuous focused look to her. She has turquoise eyes, and a light ruddy fur marbled with deep brown and black markings and white unders.
Celeria is a cat of two halves. She May look like she's lazing around and sleeping, but she is very much alert and studying her surroundings with precision, and can clue onto the subtle movements of other Daemons, cluing both her and Reno on to how their target may move next.
Symbology: Ocelots are small and diminutive looking, but fast acting and agile, much like how Reno may act aloof and lazy at times, but is quick to strike. They are also mostly solitary animals, Just as Reno who prefers to work alone or a select few he trusts. They are also excellent hunters, pursuing their selected prey for miles through thick jungle, as such, Reno rarely lets his target out of sight.
Celeria means ‘rapid and ‘fast’ in Latin.
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Rude of the Turks
Daemon: Red Panda
Daemon Name: Dulcie
Looks: A boldy auburn Panda with a deep black underbelly. She has a white muzzle, eyebrows, cheeks and ears, with a darker brown marking across her eyes and dark brown tail stripes.
While outwardly, she may appear a bit aloof, she has a rather sweet personality, although the professionalism in her and Rude’s job has muted that aspect. She’s often conflicted about what they have to do for Shinra, but has become quiet in her objections over the years and accepted her and Rude’s positions.
Symbology: While Red Pandas are seen as comical animals, they were mysterious creatures for a long time in the taxonomical community, not knowing if they were true bears, like the Giant Panda, or more closely related to Mustiladea. This could be used to describe Rude, as sometimes his actions cover up a different motive, which he plays off as an accident- especially when it pertains to a certain someone.
Dulcie is derived from the latin word Dulcis, which means ‘Sweet’.
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Tseng of the Turks
Daemon: Hen Harrier
Daemon Name: Huang
Looks: Mostly monotone brown- most of her primaries are a deeper shade of brown with white unders, with a few of her primaries being white completely. She has a white mask on her face, boarded by a deeper brown and a yellow and grey beak. Her eyes are a light hazel.
Huang is especially harsh and overly critical to others, and is often perceived as very bossy. but she never raises her voice in her demands, keeping an eerie calmness to her.
Symbology: Hen Harriers have a different way of searching for food. Most birds of prey sit high up on a branch or pole and scan the area around them, while Hen Harriers actively comb their preferred hunting ground by flying over it at a slow speed, making little noise. This is to show that Tseng is a methodical man who makes sure to never miss anything. Huang means "phoenix".
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Elena of the Turks
Daemon: Yorkshire Terrier
Daemon Name: Arthur
Looks: A tiny,mostly brown dog with a light muzzle, legs and brow.
While small, Arthur can be considered over-eager to many, especially with those he works with, and to whose he doesn’t he’s quite yappy when he gets going, with Elena often telling him to be quiet.
Symbology: Yorkshire Terriers are small dogs that are often used for companionship. They can become yappy and aggressive to those they don’t know, and are always eager to please their human family. As such, Elena can be a bit scrappy when facing off against Cloud + Co, and very much over-eager to become a proud member of the Turks. The name ‘Arthur’ could possibly mean ‘Bear king’, but is most associated with the mythological king of England.
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