Zephidra and Company

A space for my WOW RP Characters and their dumb thoughts and experiences

[zephiandco]

Last one!!

Aegean - Would you consider yourself a wise person? who do you look to for wisdom? (Varmira)

Varmira eh'd and ashed her cigarette. "Sure, hard to survive this long and not pick up some wisdom. I just choose to ignore it sometimes and be a stupid shit. And not to sound arrogant but I don't really look to anyone for wisdom anymore. Information, understanding, perspective sure. I just don't look to anyone specific for wisdom but I do take the words and actions of those around me as lessons and things to think on."

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Laurel - Is there a major victory you’ve achieved in your life? if so, what is it? (Tia)

The worgen let out a rumbling hum and sorted herbs idly. "Not many I want ta talk about," she said with a slight smirk. Then a single finger rose and waggled just a fraction.

"Ah here's a story. I was learning to be a druid and after progress, I was granted the chance to speak to a bear spirit. It sent me to, of all places, Duskwood. It was a hard task I had to do but part of it was taking a hold of the anger always inside me from the Affliction and instead of using it to rip and tear at others.." She trailed off and drummed the long claws on the counter. "To use it to ignore blows and lashes, be a true bear and weather the storm. After I understood and accepted that purpose I was able to finish my task. And when I returned I was granted a connection with the spirit and a connection to nature I've never felt before. Not sure if the victory was over the worgen pack leader or over my own stubborn arse though."

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HELLO QUESTIONS HANG ON TIGHT

Green - Was there ever a time in your life that you went through a period of growth? describe it. (Zephi)

Zephidra hummed softly and tapped her fingertips on her lap. "I've been alive for over two hundred years so I experienced growth in different ways. I suppose the biggest impact on who I am now is Zangarmarsh."

"It isn't just the danger of living in an environment wanting to turn you in to food. Though that certainly has driven me to view food differently than before!" She smiled and laughed, then slowly her face turned and she looked somewhere else. "The time of growth on my mind a lot lately, is the first few years I think. The Draenei that had been in Shattrath, when the Red Mist was released, were starting to change. Their minds altered and their bodies worn away and changed." Zephidra frowned and her fingers laced. "And we pushed them out to survive or wither away on their own. I learned that people will do things out of fear, will sacrifice others they've known on the slim chance it would protect themselves, I learned the true value in every scrap of food. But-" There was hesitation and then a tired smile. "I got stronger, braver. Smarter too. I learned to truly stretch every resource as far as possible, I learned how to sneak out of the village during the night, became brave enough to go against people around me, and grew into someone I quite like."

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Periwinkle -  Would you consider yourself to be a good parent? what do you think a good parent should be?

Varmira

Angry horned opossum found shrieking on pile of trash, more at 11.

Zephidra

The Draenei tapped her chin and looked thoughtful. For a bit she was quiet before answering. "I think I was blessed with amazing parents that gave me something to strive for and made their actions and decisions clear to me even at a young age." She smiled awkwardly and a hand rubbed the back of her neck.

"I don't think I'm the perfect parent but I do think I'm a good mother. Parents should be there to support and provide guidance, and help children learn the skills to flourish on their own for when they become adults. They need to be an example for their kids and try to remember what it is like to be a kid. To not get angry when their kid doesn't understand something or when they overreact but instead help them through things and how their child can help themselves. A parent doesn't need to be perfect; they need to provide love and hope and humility when they make a mistake. Because love is an important part of being a parent, not just actions and teaching."

Okay Actually Varmira

A roll of the shoulders was the first answer, but a smile formed as she drew on a cigarette. "I helped raise two amazing boys that were strong, brave, knew what they wanted, and happy. My late husband was the better parent when they were small. He was gentle when they needed it and more patient than I was. And he was more present. But parenting isn't just for a single stage."

She exhaled smoke and ashed the cigarette. "Once they were a little older I finally got a handle on being a parent. And when I'd want to go wander and be away I could take them with me. A parent's purpose is to teach their kid to survive. Teach them how to survive on their own or with others. Give them the tools they need to find what makes them happy. Our sons loved us and were happy. I made mistakes, but I only failed them once. It is the only failure that matters though." She flicked the cigarette out in to the water.

"Guess 'good' or 'bad' depends on if the outcome matters more than the successes and failures along the way."

[imagineyourocsandotps]

Send me a shade of color for my OC(s) to answer

Red - What makes you angry?

Crimson - Have you ever been in war? If so, describe how it impacted you

Maroon - What are you most passionate about?

Imperial - Are you in any position of power or authority? 

Ruby - Would you consider yourself impulsive or reckless?

Chili - Do you like spicy foods?

Brick - What are some things you dislike?

Rose - Would you consider yourself a romantic person?

Redwood - How tall are you? 

Wine - What is your opinion on alcohol? (and does it exist in your world?) 

Orange - What are some of your comfort foods?

Spice - Do you like to cook? Do you cook often?

Tangerine - What is your favorite fruit?

Peach - Are you generally a more gentle and soft spoken person or a louder and rougher person? 

Squash - Do you live in an agricultural setting?  If so, are you a farmer or something of the sort? What kind of crops do you grow?

Amber - Do you wield any sort of superpower? If so, what is it?  

Honey - Have you ever considered marrying someone? What is your opinion on marriage in general? 

Sandstone - Who in your life has been the most healing for you?

Rust - Have you thought about becoming old? Can you become old? Are you scared of being old? What do you think about elders? 

Pumpkin - What is your favorite part of Autumn? (If that exists in your world)

Jumpsuit - Have you ever been arrested/ in trouble with authority?

Bronze - What is your favorite way to warm up when it’s cold 

Yellow - Are you an optimist or a pessimist? 

Dandelion - Would you consider yourself stubborn? 

Marigold - What types of flowers are in your setting? Do you have a favorite?

Blonde - What is your hair color? do you like it?

Lemon - Are you more of a clean or dirty person?

Safety - What is the most traumatic experience in your life?

Gold - Would you consider yourself more rich or poor, in comparison to the world you live in?

Butterscotch - Is there candy in the world you live in? If so, do you have a favorite one? 

Daffodil - Do you like trying new things? What is something new you’d like to try?

Sunshine - Are you a more active or lazy person? 

Green - Was there ever a time in your life that you went through a period of growth? describe it. 

Juniper - What is the nature like in your setting? 

Shamrock - Do you believe in luck? If so, are you a generally lucky person?

Pine- If camping exists in your wold, have you gone camping? did you like it? do you go often?

Green tea - Does Tea it exist in your world?  If so do you like it, and which kind is your favorite? 

Fern - Would you enjoy running a flower shop? 

Seafoam - Are there bodies of water in your setting? Describe them if you can

Mint - Does Ice cream exist in your world? If so, what is your favorite Ice cream flavor? 

Laurel - Is there a major victory you’ve achieved in your life? if so, what is it? 

Emerald - If you could be immortal, would you want to be? 

Brunswick - Are you a person who is often jealous? what makes you jealous most often? 

Avocado - Are you a health nut or a fan of junkfood? 

Army - Do you have a fighting style? If so, what is it?

Olive - What is your Greek personality type? (sanguine, phlegmatic, choleric, or melancholic)

Blue - Are you a creative person? How do you like to be creative? 

Peacock - Are you a more flashy person, or do you like to blend in?

Sky - What is your favorite time of the day?

Arctic - Do you prefer warm or cool weather? 

Cerulean- What is your favorite way to cool down in hot weather?

Baby (blue) - Would you consider having children? If so, how many?

Periwinkle -  Would you consider yourself to be a good parent? what do you think a good parent should be?

Denim - What is your fashion style?

Navy - have you ever been on a boat/sailing? does it exist in your world? did you enjoy it? 

Ultramarine - What is your favorite aquatic creature? (if they exist) 

Cobalt - Do you live in a world with freedom? Describe your opinion on the subject

Teal - What makes you feel most at peace? 

Turquoise - Are you good at communicating your feelings?   

Lapis - What is your opinion on religion and the afterlife? 

Aegean - Would you consider yourself a wise person? who do you look to for wisdom? 

Purple - Is there magic in your world? if so, describe how it works

Violet - What is your ideal date?

Lilac - How would someone win you over?

Lavender - what is a smell you really like? 

Royal - How do politics work in your world?

Eggplant - What’s the weirdest thing you’ve eaten?

Amethyst- What is your aesthetic?

Mauve - What makes you feel nostalgic? 

Magenta - What is your Zodiac sign? 

Pink - Are you currently in a relationship? if so, who is your partner? 

Watermelon - what are your favorite summer activities?  

Bubblegum - Are you a sassy or sarcastic person? 

Salmon - Do you have any health issues or physical disabilities? 

Blush - Do you have a crush on anyone? If so, who is it?

Cotten candy - Would you say you have a sweet tooth?

Carnation - Are you comfortable with PDA? 

Rouge- Do you have an unpopular opinion? 

Pastel - Do you prefer pastel, bright, neon, or dark colors?

Coral - Do you have a strong moral code? What are some moral things that you feel strongly about?

Fuchsia - Are you a generally playful or goofy person? Who or what makes you feel playful or goofy? 

White - Do you consider yourself a good person? What’s the best thing you’ve ever done for somebody?

Snow - Have you ever seen snow? Do you like it? What do you like to do in the snow? 

Frost - What do you like to wear in cold weather?

Bone - When was the first time you ever witnessed death? How did it impact you?

Cotton - What do you like to wear for pajamas? 

Cream - Do you prefer Tea, Coffee, or Cocoa? (If your world has those things. If not, what sort of hot drinks do you have?)

Coconut - What would be your ideal vacation? 

Pearl - What do you look for in a romantic partner?

Parchment - Do you like to read or write? 

Lace - What would you name your child if you were to have one?

Porcelain - Do you consider yourself a delicate person? Do you fall apart easily? 

Salt - Would you consider yourself a mean person? What is it like to fight with you? 

Ghost- Are you easily scared? What scares you the most? 

Ivory - Do you play any musical instruments? If so, which ones and how well? 

Chiffon - Do you prefer a larger and cleaner environment, or a smaller and cozier one?

Alabaster - What is the most recognizable thing about you? What are people most likely to notice about you when they first meet you?

Egg-nog - Do you celebrate Christmas? If so, what traditions do you have? Which are your favorite?

Ecru - Do you have curly, wavy, or straight hair? 

Beige - What kind of foods do you eat when you’re bored?

Tan - What is your skin color? Do you like it, or do you wish you looked different?

Buttermilk - Do you prefer pancakes or waffles? (if those exist in your world)

Oatmeal - What is your usual breakfast?

Linen - What clothes do you wear to work?

Sugar cookie - What reminds you of your childhood? 

Sand - Have you ever been to a beach? If so, what’s your favorite thing to do at the beach? 

Hazel - What kind of folklore/myths/stories are told in your family/community?

Sepia - Do you have any hobbies? If so, what are they?

Buff - Would you consider yourself to be fit, fat, or skinny?

Latte - Do you like milk in your hot drinks? 

Brown- Where do you call home? 

Mocha - How do you like your coffee? (If you like coffee) 

Cinnamon - Which of the “Cinnamon Roll” memes fits you best? (looks like they could kill but is actually a cinnamon roll, looks like a cinnamon roll but could actually kill you, looks like a cinnamon roll and is actually a cinnamon roll, looks like they could kill you and could actually kill you, or sinnamon roll)

Tawny - Cats or Dogs? (or any animal for that matter)

Hickory - How smart are you? Would you consider yourself more book smart or street smart?

Leather - How “basass” would you say you are?

Brunette - If you could change your hair color, what would you change it to? 

Gingerbread - What is your favorite holiday? 

Penny - If you could make a substantial living doing anything, what would you do?

Chocolate - Do you like chocolate? If so, what is your favorite way to eat it? 

Chestnut - Have you ever ridden an animal? If so, which one? 

Umber - Who do you call your friend? How many Friends do you have?

Carob - What do you look for in a friend? 

Cedar - How old are you? 

Caramel - How much does sugar affect you? 

Mahogany- What is your moral alignment? (Lawful good, Neutral good, Chaotic good, Lawful neutral, True neutral, Chaotic Neutral, Lawful evil, Neutral evil, Chaotic Evil)   

Peanut - Do you have any allergies? 

Grey/Gray - Introvert, Extrovert, or Ambivert? 

Shadow - What is your biggest regret? 

Silver - What do you imagine the future to be like? 

Graphite - Do you like to draw? If so, do you draw often? What do you like to draw?

Smoke - Have you ever taken any drugs? 

Fog - Was there ever a period in your life when you were confused and lost? how did you get out of it? 

Fossil - Do you have any older relatives other than your parents? If so, how many? Do you like them? 

Slate - If you could erase any memory from your life, would you do it? If so, which memory would you chose? 

Cloud - What do you spend the majority of your time thinking about? 

Ash - Is there something or someone from your past that you miss? 

Iron - Have you ever used a weapon? Do you own one? If so what is it?

Black - What is the darkest thing you’ve ever done? 

Ebony - Describe your family

Onyx - What are your nightmares most often about? 

Obsidian - Do you suffer from any mental disabilities? 

Spider - What irrational fears do you have? 

Charcoal - on a scale of one to ten how would you rate your survival skills? 

Soot - How hard do you work to achieve your goals? 

Midnight - Are you a night or morning person?

Raven - Can you fly? If not, do you ever dream about flying? 

Ink - write your autobiography in one sentence 

[zephiandco]

👺 Changeling:

At birth your character was switched with another fantasy race (or human, if you’re already an elf or some shit), how is their life different?

Oh interesting interesting, question is do I go another fantasy race or human. Guess I'll follow the instructions.

Zephidra The Kul Tiran would have a different name for obvious reasons. Seraphine Westzephyr. Her life would be similar to any typical person in Kul Tiras. Parents were simple traders that would sometimes be away during trade, her sister was a knight that frequented Drustvar to protect the people there, and she was drawn to being a Tidesage.

The stories of the hated Daughter of Kul Tiras always seemed odd to her. But soon she didn't have time to worry about that: She would be a Tidesage that found out about the Void usage within her sect and fight against them. This push lead her to realize it wasn't just water singing to her but all the elements. She'd likely end up as a traveling healer, faith slightly broken at how the Tidemother would let this happen and provide no help so now the elements guide her.

[pettyelves]

Fey and Folk Asks 🧚‍♀️

🍄 Mushroom Ring: Your character has entered a new realm. It seems a great deal like their own, but it is strange somehow. Describe this world beyond the veil!  👥 Fetch: A doppelganger of your character is running around. How is this spectral version of themselves different? (Think evil twin.. or good twin!) 👺 Changeling: At birth your character was switched with another fantasy race (or human, if you’re already an elf or some shit), how is their life different? 🌊 Selkie: What lengths would your character go to for love? Murder? Changing their very being? 🌸 Nymph: What aspect of nature represents your character? How would that take Nymph-ish form? 👿 Spriggan: Is your character prone to mischief? How do they enact their schemes? 👑 Queen Titania: If your character was suddenly in charge of a free state, how would they rule? Fairly? With a council or in an absolute monarchy? (Bonus if you describe the place they are in charge of)  👻 Bean Sidhe: What are your characters thoughts about death and spirits? Fear, wonderment, maybe a bit of both? 💋 Tam Lin: How does your character act when they have a crush? What might they do to court the person of their affections? 🌟 Cu Chulainn: Has your character ever experienced an intense romance that was doomed to fail? What befell them and their stare crossed lover? 🎶 Lorelei: What is your character’s singing voice like? 🤬 King Oberon: Your character has suddenly been cursed for offending the feyfolk. What curse would be the most devastating? (EG, a singer who can’t sing anymore, a doctor cursed with shaky hands)

[zephiandco]

🏡 For everybody!

🏡 Varmira

Varmira will likely never be able to see a stationary place as home. Solid walls feel more like cages. She doesn't even have detailed memories of her home on Argus so the idea of having a home that doesn't move is a strange concept to her. Even on Draenor she would be gone for months at a time from the home her and her family built. The ship works well but she isn't often below deck.

🏡 Zephidra

There will never be a time that one entire shelf of a bookcase is not full of untouched journals in her home. It is the Journal Shelf of Shame. She'll keep buying journals to add to it and you can't stop her. And she won't write in them because they're so nice she needs the perfect thing to dedicate them to.

🏡 Tia

She doesn't know what to do with the farmhouse she inherited from her brother. It was built to have an entire family live in it. It once had three siblings and their parents living in it. It is largely undecorated because she doesn't know how to live in such a big space. That is one reason she has focused so hard on the farmland around it. She knows how to grow things. She knows how to help animals. But that large, empty home that used to be full of life is more daunting to her than most things. And the cave she sleeps and goes to the Dream in is more comforting.

[zephiandco]

[zephiandco]

ROGUE ASK ROGUE ASK Are there any types of people Zephi cant stand? Elaborate!

OH SHI-

Absolutely there are people she can't stand. Power hungry people that want power for the sake of power, either traditional power or soft power. People who horde their resources and refuse to help those in need for no other reason than they get nothing from it, and when they have so much they wouldn't even notice the loss. It is antithesis to not only who she is as a person but her experience. Draenei were in a fungus swamp that wants to kill you and has bugs that lay eggs under your skin. She starved and watches friends die of hunger for decades so the idea of someone having a bounty and not sharing it with their neighbors is infuriating to her. (Fun WoW fact, the town Telredor has no food vendors because canonically they don't have enough to feed themselves let alone sell.)

For the type of person that she can't stand but will quietly 'Mhm' and sip her tea and be too polite to say something: People who rely on magic for everything. Zephidra is a mage but she'll prefer to use an umbrella instead of a spell, she'll bake bread instead of conjure it, she prefers to take a ship or ride to her destination. I have a headcanon that one of the ways Draenei hid their magic from the Legion on worlds was to discourage frivolous use, and every Draenei was taught that arcane would bring the Legion or could corrupt you into a demon unless you were highly in control of yourself.

Maybe there is a reason Zephidra dedicates so much energy to being kind and helping others and so willing to instruct young mages.

[zephiandco]

💩 certified poop emoji moment (ridiculous headcanon)

This one is hard, she is a magic space goat that will basically never age. She is pretty ridiculous.

I have a headcanon that once all her mortal friends are gone (and if she outlives them) and enough time has past, likely those that know her won't know her name. She'll just be known as The Chronicler because she has books and books of stories and biographies of people she had met over the centuries/millennia. She'll exist to record people's stories and keep books as proof they existed so they won't be as forgotten. Time destroys all things, including truth, but she'll fight that battle longer than her friends can.

[zephiandco]

😡 anger headcanon for Zephi!

🍬 family headcanon, also for Zephi!

Zephidra 😡

She won't usually express her anger to the person responsible and is generally hard to anger. This was a learned and practiced skill that she has honed over the last few decades. Baking wasn't just a hobby but a way to work through any anger. There has been a lot of angry kneading a dozen bread loaves.

Zephidra 🍬

Zephidra isn't great at making things that aren't edible (or decorating edible things). Which was an absolute blow to her when she had her family. Her mother was a master jeweler, father an amazing tailor, and her sister Taliorra followed in their mother's footsteps. A lot of family time was just working on project and Zephidra.... not having much to work on. This lead to a lot of time her just sitting there watching them. Nowadays she is a firm believer in spending time together doing separate things and it is mostly from her family.

[zephiandco]

Varmira - 💼 work headcanon; Zephidra - 💕 love headcanon

Varmira 💼

There is a little hand sewn hammock in her office. Two, actually. One is under her desk and another is above it. Both are for Mikaal. If she is making her rounds around the town for work he is usually on her shoulders. She also has trained him to grab simple things for her within her office. So sometimes people get their paperwork back with little holes in them. All her pens and quills are chewed on.

Zephidra 💕

Because of what happened on Draenor and the fact her first relationship was with someone who wouldn't (not) age like her, she has accepted the idea of someone growing old with her while she doesn't grow old with them. To her there is no guarantee she won't be killed before they die of old age anyway so why be concerned about it.

[vhsmeme]

* talk about your muse!

send 🍯 for a food headcanon

send🥛for a drink headcanon

send 🐢 for a mental health headcanon

send 🦄 for a physical health headcanon

send ⌛for a sleep headcanon

send 💕 for a love headcanon

send 💣 for a stress headcanon

send 😵 for a sickness headcanon

send 🤲 for a religious headcanon

send 🏡 for a home headcanon

send 🍬 for a family headcanon

send 💼 for a work headcanon

send ⛈️ for a sadness headcanon

send 😡 for an anger headcanon

send 💩 for a ridiculous headcanon

send 🌼 for a happiness headcanon

[zephiandco]

Let me know which you're curious about.

[zephiandco]

Very very late but I designed Varmira's winter / cold sailing outfit awhile back. As well as slowly settling on horn designs for her.

[zephiandco]

I have a couple ideas for Zephi's winter outfit but this is going to be her most used one! I'm thinking about designing a jacket for her to wear if she ever needs to go to -real- cold places.

[jennystahl]

PAST

Briefly describe the way their parents grew up, and how it affected the way they raised them.

Which social class did they belong to growing up? How did it affect them?

Describe their family. Who raised them, and who had the most impact on them? Did they have any siblings? Who were they closest to? What were the family dynamics like?

What was the most common argument between them and whoever raised them?

Where did they grow up? What was it like? Were they happy there?

Did the location they grew up in affect them significantly? Do they still go there?

Who were their friends during childhood? Are they still in touch with them?

What was their childhood/teenage bedroom like?

When they got hurt as a child, who did they go to? How did they react?

What did they dream of doing when they grew up? How and why did it change, if it did?

Were there any events in their childhood that led to phobias or other fears?

What are some of their biggest regrets?

What part of their past (death, other significant event) do they think affects them the most?

PRESENT

How do they fit into their story? Give a brief summary of the effect they have on the events around them.

What is their current occupation, if any, and how did they end up there? Do they enjoy it?

Do they belong to any factions or groups? Why and how did they join, and how do they feel about it?

Do they have any enemy factions or groups? Why and how are they opposed, and how do they feel about it?

What kind of people do they usually interact with? Who are their friends, the people they look up to/trust, and who are their “associates”?

What is their current relationship with their family?

Do they have a partner? How did they meet, and what’s their relationship like now?

What hobby or pastime of theirs do they consider most important to them and why?

What kind of place do they live in?

What do they always carry with them and why?

What’s a typical night’s sleep like for them?

If someone mentioned their name to someone else, what would they immediately think of (i.e. defining characteristic, appearance- or personality-wise)?

What’s the worst (in their mind) way their current situation could end up?

What matters most to them right now?

FUTURE

Briefly describe their life in the future, regardless of how far into the future this is.

Are they content with their future situation? Is there anything they would change?

How would their beliefs or morals change in the future, if at all?

What’s something they were sure would happen in their future but didn’t?

Did they get married or have a family? Why? If otherwise, why not?

How do they react to the changing times? Are they adaptable or do they reject modernity?

Are their friends still a part of their life? Are there people they are no longer in touch with, or newly important people?

Would they become a mentor figure for anyone?

How do they feel about getting older and eventually dying?

How do they want to be remembered after they die?