Vrethikal - Dragon Candidate/ Dragonhealer AP2 (WIP)

[Vrethikal]

Name: Vrethikal
Rank: Candidate / Dragonhealer AP2
Age: 16 (4-25-01)
Preferred honorific: V'kal, R'ikal, or a surprise

Fire-lizards: Brown Meatroll and Green Sweetroll

Other Animal Companions: Feline (F) Copper

Appearance: As of 1-28-17 Vrethikal is a great beanpole of a lad at 6'5, with shoulders that promise that even that great height isn't the end point for this young man. Very much reminiscent of a colt getting used to it's legs, Vrethikal seems almost awkward in his movements, telling that this height is new to him as well thank's to puberty. He has dark brown eyes, and curly brown hair that just barely curls at it's current shortness but promises hair all the girls would kill for if he just let it grow out.

It's assumed at this point that he takes after his father, V'kan, and he'll end up around 6ft8in. If he gains the muscle mass as well is anyone's guess, that'll take it's own time to develop.

Personality: Eager and outgoing, he loves friendly banter and is quick to leap into things he probably shouldn't! He works on intuition, following his gut and heart more than his head, not that he can't use it, he just doesn't use it FIRST! He prefers making plans on the fly, using every opportunity available at the time and adapting if things go south.

Outwardly he's confident, joking around and brushing bad things off because of COURSE he can handle it! But he cares too much about what people think of him, cracking jokes to hide his insecurities and constantly seeking validation from others, especially if things took a bad turn recently.

Very bouncy, very energetic. Probably too energetic for some people? He considers everyone a friend, and if he doesn't well. What can you do!


History:
Born at Great Cliffs to V'kan of Bronze Araignith and Faizal of Green Moineauth and placed in the creche with the other Weyrbrats, but the pair visited frequently when their duties as riders gave them the time. Life was good, happy.

The pair were unfortunately killed in the fight against the Syndicate, leaving Vrethikal orphaned and with a determination to follow in their footsteps to make them proud. Once he was old enough, he became a dragonhealer apprentice, after all when he gets his dragon it'll be good to already know how to take care of it! He's continued his apprenticeship as a candidate, though at a slower pace than non-candidates due to his duties taking priority.


Family Connections: V'kan of Bronze Araignith (Father, deceased), Faizal of Green Moineauth (Mother, deceased)

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Standing

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Pets

Copper

An oversized orange tabby with notched ears and a scratched nose. 13 turns old, previously owned by V'kan before the rider was killed. A clever thing that acts more like a dog than a feline, does tricks for treats or things she wants to have as a treat. Good luck eating in peace with her around. Often seen dozing in the sun around the weyr or on top of important objects like any cat.

Meatroll

Around 5 turns old
Is he larger than your average brown or is he just fat? Vrethikal likes to call him big boned.
Don't let the mean looking face fool you, this brown is a loving and protective beast, often settled on his boy's shoulders lightly snoozing though sudden sounds put him on alert. At some point during the "Dark Times" Meatroll broke his hind leg, which healed poorly, he doesn't like to put weight on it if he can prevent it.
Son of Starjumper

Sweetroll

Around 3 turns old
Average sized green
Very mean tempered, it's only thanks to Vrethikal's training that she doesn't get into fights with other lizards. That doesn't stop her from making territorial displays when Vrethi isn't around however, stomping her little feet and splaying her wings to make herself appear bigger. When she is near the boy though, she's usually on her best behavior-- only a little growling! Missy needs her space, just barely tolerating Meatroll when she also wants to sit on Vrethikal's shoulders.
Daughter of Starjumper

[Narrator]

Based on the Discord conversation, the Council decided to expand our Candidate rules and include a "Weyrbred Candidate" option. It opens up more possibilities to add younger PCs to the Weyr's ranks instead of filling it with NPC Candidates.

However, we decided to make it a Major Position to honor the current PCs and the time and commitment that they, and those of the past, have given to the Weyr. Please see the Major Positions rules under the "Active" section of the rules.

You're welcome to make him younger too. Here are the two options.

Option 1

Deage Vrethikal to 10 Turns. He can still be a dragonhealer apprentice Level 1, having started his training either this turn or last. Please add something to his History about his relationship with K'ivan (brz. Baizynth), and any other impressions or comments on the other characters that he'd have encountered during his apprenticeship - A'ric (brz Caldreth), Mallain, and Mimi.

What kind of an apprentice is Vrethikal?

If you started as a Weyrbrat - Anyone born in the Weyr is automatically considered a Candidate at age 12.


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Option 2

Verthikal remains 16 turns. If you want to keep him 16 that's fine too. We'll assume that he's been left Standing at any past Hatchings.

We’d like you to write at least one sentence answers to the following questions. Weyrbred characters require more integration than other individuals.

These questions are for the PCs, narrators, and Council so we better understand Vrethikal and know how he fits into our Pern. These questions are also for you so that you can have a better understanding of how to interact with the current PCs and the ongoing storylines at Great Cliffs and integrate into the Weyr’s small population.

Personal Relationships

Answer these questions about his relationships with K’ivan, Kitti, Klissi, J’zeni, Millain, and Mimi.

1. How does he treat [person]?
2. In the past, what kind of interactions has he had with [person]?

What kind of an apprentice is he? What kind of Candidate?

Some other PCs he might know by reputation or whatever reason - A’ric (brz Caldreth), F'rendil, S'yloa.


Historical Questions

What did Vrethikal do when the Syndicate attacked the Weyr the first time? He was 10. The "Dark Times" shaped his adolescence (10 - 14 Turns old).


Present Day

Vrethikal was/is in both of these scenes.

[3 days ago] Candidate Lesson - Please read this thread. write a post about Vrethikal being there.

[Today] Please read Threadfall, and post during Part 3. Review the Groundcrew’s chart, and assume Vrethikal is in Candidate #1’s position. We’ll post an updated Groundcrew chart soon.

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[Vrethikal]

Going to go with option 2! NOT DONE YET I'm posting it so i don't lose the wips!

Personal Relationships

Answer these questions about his relationships with K’ivan, Kitti, Klissi, J’zeni, Millain, and Mimi.

1. How does he treat K'ivan?
2. In the past, what kind of interactions has he had with K'ivan?
1) Since K'ivan is both his master and the weyrleader, Vrethikal looks up to the bronzerider, and generally tries to be as helpful as he can. He does worry that he bothers the weyrleader too much at times, so much of his free time is spent studying what he's already learnt so K'ivan doesn't have to repeat himself (too often at least). He was very quick to pick up the rider's habit of keeping things neat and tidy when he was first apprenticed, carrying it on into his own life outside of his apprenticeship.

2) Mostly lessons as a dragon healer i'd imagine, perhaps some father figurely advice for the orphaned boy, an extra hand in washing and oiling Baizynth. Since they both love talking so much it's probably a constant back and forth with whatever's on either's mind when they're around each other, especially as Vrethikal aged.

1. How does he treat Kitti?
2. In the past, what kind of interactions has he had with Kitti?

1. How does he treat Klissi?
2. In the past, what kind of interactions has he had with Klissi?

1. Friend....kinda awkward that he's his candidatemaster now. expand later
2. In the past, what kind of interactions has he had with J’zeni?

1. How does he treat Millain?
2. In the past, what kind of interactions has he had with Millain?

1. How does he treat Mimi? (fellow healer apprentice)
2. In the past, what kind of interactions has he had with Mimi?

1. How does he treat A’ric? (Healer jm, occasional teacher)
2. In the past, what kind of interactions has he had with A’ric?



What kind of an apprentice is he? What kind of Candidate?

Really the only thing holding him back from being an AP3 dragonhealer is that candidacy takes a priority i'd imagine (NOTE TO SELF- he was 8 when he was apprenticed and then 10 when the syndicate happened so F in the chat for him)

As a candidate he's a hard working one, usually one of the first to volunteer for whatever that day brings, taking a few minutes out of his day to tidy up the area around him if it needs it. Could be counted on to help put away things in their proper places if needed.

Some other PCs he might know by reputation or whatever reason - F'rendil, S'yloa.


Historical Questions



What did Vrethikal do when the Syndicate attacked the Weyr the first time? He was 10. The "Dark Times" shaped his adolescence (10 - 14 Turns old).




note to self more research when its not midnight 

Present Day



Vrethikal was/is in both of these scenes.



Link to the candidate lesson post here (Google doc to come)


[Today] Please read Threadfall, and post during Part 3. Review the Groundcrew’s chart, and assume Vrethikal is in Candidate #1’s position. We’ll post an updated Groundcrew chart soon.


Check if this can be done after being accepted

[A'ric]

As a personality and historical note for you, I believe that Vrethikal and A'ric would know each other better than by reputation. As a JM2 Healer, A'ric is one of the middle ranking healers at the Weyr. Since the healers all share the same Healer Hall, A'ric is apt to use Vrethikal as an apprentice as much as he'd use Mimi. Vrethikal and Mimi are the only two healer apprentices and some of the lessons for learning healing as a craft are sure to be similar. For example, basic first-aid.

As a person who grew up in the Weyr, Vrethikal has also known A'ric and Caldreth since his first memories. Mayhap during his early childhood he has memories of the pair - particularly since he apprenticed at 8. But, A'ric was not there during the time of the Syndicate fight. He returned not long after the Dark Times.

[J'zeni]

Feb 18, 2024 13:03:32 GMT -8 Vrethikal said:

1. How does he treat J’zeni?
2. In the past, what kind of interactions has he had with J’zeni?

Hey - I can't answer the #1 question, but I can give more ideas for the #2 part of it - about where and when he interacted with J'zeni. J'zeni (as Jezeni) grew up at the Weyr so Vrethikal and J'zeni have known each other since the beginning. J'zeni was put into the creche early in life and he never knew his parents. Since J'zeni and Vrethikal are so close in age, they'd probably have played together and explored the Weyr together. Jezeni explored every tunnel within the mountains he could find. That was his passion as a child. It still is when he has the time for it. Vrethikal is a Turn older than J'zeni, so he went to Candidate lessons. Well, officially anyway because Jezeni always went to Candidate lessons. After the former Candidate Master (can't remember her name or dragon) chased Jezeni out of class, he'd probably have grilled Vrethikal about everything he learned. When Jezeni turned 12, they'd have been in Candidate lessons together.

It'd actually make a lot of sense for Vrethikal to have a fire-lizard because J'zeni loves to give out Starjumper's eggs. He's had her for a while now, so Vrethikal certainly had the opportunity to snag at least one or even more of Starjumper's babes.

When the Syndicate came, Jezeni unofficially joined the Guardians and somewhere during the time he wound up taking over the Candidate lessons because the Syndicate killed the former Candidate Master. Vrethikal would have been there every step of the way, and at some point, Jezeni became his teacher even though Vrethikal had an entire turn of more classes than Jezeni.

The thing about Vrethikal being "orphaned" is that it is fairly common for dragonriders to simply leave their children in the Weyr's creche and allow the Weyrfolk who take care of all the Weyr's children to raise them. Dragonriders don't have time to properly care for a child and their dragon as well as fight Thread. It is a toss up whether or not a Weyrborn child even knows their parents. I know in the books F'lar, F'nor, and F'lessen all knew their parents. Even if the child does know their parents, it could be interesting to consider whether a child who raised among the rest of the children in the Weyr's creche would feel the loss as much as say a holdfolk child raised within a more traditional (parent/child) family structure. I've always imagined the psychology of a weyrbrat being vastly different than that of a holdbrat.