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Jazhira |
Sex |
Female |
Position |
Junior Weyrwoman |
Dragon |
Gold Szetamirath |
Craft |
Glasscraft |
Rank |
Journeyman |
Speciality |
Glassblowing |
Age |
25T |
Birthplace |
Somewhere |
Home |
Monaco Bay Weyr |
Description
Whiskey-colored eyes dominate her oval face, wide and angular beneath thin, curving brows. Her skin, the color of cream-drenched klah, is relatively flawless; at least, as long as it is properly powdered. Her nose is broad and straight, rounded at the tip, and her thick, cupid's-bow lips curve upwards at the edges in perpetual cheer. A fountain of springy black curls cascades from the crown of her head to just below her shoulders, caught in a runner's tail by a thin band of amber leather. A pair of thick curls fall free to frame her broad, sweet features. Like her face, her form is full, generously curved in all the right places - and maybe a few of the wrong ones. To describe her in a single word: zaftig.
Opting for comfort and efficiency over style as she lives the life of a Candidate, Jazhira has discarded her frothy blouses and swirling skirts in favor of a simple button-down shirt with a broad, floppy collar. The rich kelly-green cotton frames her throat and collarbone, falling open to just above her breasts. It falls loose to her rounded hips, hem brushing the tops of her thighs. The long sleeves are frequently rolled up above her elbows, showing off her burn-scar splattered forearms. Her thick wool pants, colored storm-cloud gray, hug tight to thick thighs and rotund calves before flaring out just above the ankle, the hems of the legs belling out above her sandaled feet. Wrists and ankles still bear strands of beads and bells, the faint, tinkling music accompanying her every movement. Although she still wears her choker with it's glass journeyman's pendant tucked into the hollow of her throat, a new knot decorates her shoulder, pristine white and so new it still squeaks when she moves her arm.
History
Overview
Jazhira can't tell you where she was born or more than the most simple facts about her parents. Her history, as far as she's concerned, starts at Fort Hold's Glasscraft Hall, with her aunt Ashelle and her uncle Deshan. It continues there, too, through childhood and teen turns alike, until she walked the tables and set out on her Journeys across Pern, where chance, happenstance, and an order from her Masters brought her to Monaco Bay Weyr and the current Turn.
Details
Jazhira was raised by her aunt and uncle at the Glasscraft Hall just outside of Fort Hold, where her aunt still creates works of stained glass and teaches wayward apprentices, and her uncle served as a steward, focusing his attention on material procurement until the day he died of natural causes. Of her parents, Jazhira says little; only that they exist and, to the best of her knowledge, are out there somewhere, doing whatver it is parents do when unburdened by their children. Despite the biting words, the girl seems to feel no ill-will towards her progenitors - given that she has followed firmly in her aunt's footsteps (craft-wise, at least), it can be said that she benefitted from whatever reasons her parents had to deposit her with her mother's kin.
Following the natural order of things, Jazhira grew from infant to toddler to stripling surrounded by all things Glasscraft, and naturally migrated into its fold when she came of age for apprenticeship. While not particularly outstanding, the girl progressed from apprentice to journeyman in good order. She proved skilled at glass-blowing, wielding blowpipe and pontil to create freeblown glassworks for both decoration and every-day use, naturally steering towards that particular aspect of her art as her focus when she walked the tables. Like many journeymen, she was sent beyond the Hall, serving a stint Nerat Hold before moving on - this time, to Monaco Bay Weyr, where the lure of sand, driftwood, and tropic inspiration call to her.
Jazhira wasted no time in exploring her new home; as soon as she and her supplies were safely delivered by caravan, she deposited her things in her new room then struck out to find out more about Monaco Bay. One of the first places she poked her head into proved to be the very occupied Infirmary, where a journeyman dolphincrafter named Kalen was convalescing after having been struck by lightning while at sea. Drawn by his plight, the journeyman displayed her usual disregard for such niceties as respecting others' privacy and drew the young man into conversation. Despite her rudeness, Kalen was kind and forgiving, and between the two of them a firm, fast friendship formed - although hints suggested that the young dolphincrafter might be amenable to more than just friendship.
When not visiting Kalen in the Infirmary, Jaz spent most of her time at the joint minecraft/glasscraft compound in the Crafters' area of the Weyr. Commissions came fast and furious - both from inside the Weyr and without, as talk of her skill as a glassblower followed whither Monaco's wings went. Her few forays away from the safety of the crafters' compound alerted the young glasscrafter to one of the great dangers of Weyrlife - namely, the sheer amount of people who not only live in the Weyr, but visit on a regular basis. Her friends soon discovered that although Jazhira functions quite normally in small groups, the moment that there is too much attention on her, she becomes petrified and often seeks to run away - a trait that remains true to this day.
A few months after being assigned to Monaco Bay Weyr, Aliona's Isanath took flight, confirming the goldrider as Senior Weyrwoman. Her queen laid nine eggs upon the Monaco Hatching Grounds in short order, and before the last egg had lain a full day upon the Sands, the greenrider Quinn tapped Jazhira to Stand for the queen's hardening clutch. Although uncertain as to the sagacity of the idea, Jaz agreed to take on the white knot - figuring if nothing else, the experience would stroke the fires of her creativity and lead to new pieces to blow.
During the course of Candidacy - a lengthy endeavor, as Jaz was the first of the new Monaco Candidates to be Searched - she made a few new friends. Kaitlyn, a redheaded dancing harper that she had met before quickly became a close companion, while Jiasle, a taciturn weaver apprentice, made her determined to draw the younger woman out of her shell. Now, as the Hatching looms ever closer - with estimates ranging between tomorrow and a few weeks from now - the young glassblower looks increasingly to the future, trying to determine where she will be when the Sands settle… and where she wants to be.
Hatching Day came, and with it, all of the nerves and excitement anyone could wish from Monaco's current crop of Candidates. Together with Kaitlyn and Jiasle, young Vyvienne hovering nearby, Jazhira stepped onto the Sands of Monaco Bay for what she believed to be the last time, expecting to witness something miraculous before resuming her old life. Having gotten from her Candidacy all she could ever want - friends, fun, and inspiration by the bushel, the young glasscrafter was content to watch her friends achieve their hearts' desires, while she cheered them on.
Shortly after the first shell shattered, dumping its occupant onto the Sands, one of the construction workmen working above the Hatching Grounds managed to bungle the wiring, cutting power to the electric lighting and plunging the Grounds into darkness. With only the faintest illumination from the moon and stars above to illuminate the grounds, the Hatching went from a spectacle to enjoy to moments of joy strung together between interminable stretches of blind anxiety. No one could make out the color of the hatchlings - nor even where they disappeared to after breaking free of their prisons. As Impressions continued around the trio of girls, Jazhira and her friends clutched at each other and tried to keep track of the stalking dragonets.
First of their group to fall was Jiasle, stolen from them by the attentions of the green Ryneveth. A brief lull, and then Vyvienne was the next to be stolen away, lured from Brungin's side by the promise of glory with blue Hauruth. As Jazhira watched her companions Impress, she pulled free of Kaitlyn's grip, certain that the redheaded harper would be the next chosen. However, as she stepped away from the group, it was not one her friends who followed her, but a hatchling just waiting for an opportunity to shine in solitary splendor.
Sudden brightness stretches, filling even the corners of your mind with light as a rumble of music begins to sweep you up, before it dims into hues of gilded metals. Just as the orchestra hits a peak, there is another sound - a sweet, clear voice that is entirely too loud for the confines of your mind. « Jazhira! I have found you, and you have found me! We will take the stage by storm - Szetamirath and Jaz! They shall all be speaking about us before you know it! » And then, the orchestra hits a sudden sour note, music deflating. « But first, maybe a pre-show meal? »
Stunned, unable to truly comprehend what just happened, nevertheless in one fell swoop, Jazhira joined the ranks of Monaco Bay Weyr's Weyrlings, Impressing Star of the Show Gold Szetamirath - and condemned forever to a life spent out of the shadows where she so much preferred to live.
Relationships
Family
Name |
Relation |
Position |
Age Difference from Jazhira |
Status |
Ashelle |
Aunt |
Glasscraft Master |
+30T |
NPC |
Deshan |
Uncle |
Glasscraft Steward |
Deceased |
NPC |
Ellira |
Daughter |
Weyrbrat |
-24T 4M |
NPC |
Non-Family
Name |
Relation |
Position |
Status |
Kalen |
Friend |
Dolphincraft Journeyman |
PC |
Laria |
Friend |
Dolphincraft Journeyman |
PC |
Kaitlyn |
Friend |
Harper Sr. Journeyman |
PC |
Quinn |
Friend |
Asst. Weyrlingmaster |
PC |
Z'tan |
Baby Daddy |
Weyrling @ HMW |
PC |
Dragon
Star of the Stage Gold Szetamirath
There is no question as to the color that alights upon this dragon's hide - the pure, bright yellow hue of Rukbat's glow gathers across her broad shoulders, cloaking her solidly built form in light. Brightness continues to sweep over her oversized wings, leaving no spot for shadows to gather upon spar or sail, nor upon the ridges that are settled perfectly down her back. Rich, golden hues brighten her stomach, curling around each of her well-muscled limbs, dancing along her tail, before setting her ablaze in a perpetual spotlight, holding firmly to center stage. Only upon her blunt muzzle does her coloration waver even slightly from the rich yellows, as a touch of amber brushes between wide-set nostrils and over headknobs, like stage makeup carefully applied for a single purpose - to draw attention to those faceted eyes.
Firelizard(s)
Green Surprise
There could be many reactions to this little girl. Everything from: Oh she's so cute to what is that thing? He muzzle is stubby, almost to the point of non-existence. What little muzzle you can make out is tipped in a bright shade of gold, though the lack of muzzle is not her most eye catching feature. She has very large and bright eyes that are set against the vivid electric green of her hide. She has very small headknobs and the dome of her head is rounded. Her neck is short and there are no neck ridges to be seen, her body is smooth from neck to tail. Much like her muzzle what she has of a tail is short and stubby. Her body seems to be all wing even though her wings are long. Covering each of her wings are three bars of black, looking like three dark rivers. Her legs are unsurprisingly short as well and are a shade of white with talons adorning each of her toes.
Bronze Shocker
This little firelizard's molten bronze hide practically shimmers, even in the dimmest of lighting. Traces of coppery highlights pour down his neck and along the tops of his wing, with drips running down the sail membrane along the bone spars, like condensation on a glass. Crystals of bronze seem to dust his outer wings, glinting and shimmering in the light. A silvery, tin-hued gauze envelopes his headnobs, claws and even outlines his muzzle like aged lace, giving the impression that he's turns older than he may actually be. He's a large fellow for a hatchling, especially with his wings outstretched, but his tail is a smidge too short, almost stubby, in proportion to the rest of him.
Logs
Title |
OOC Date |
Cast |
2019-08-17: Szetamirath and Aeldhiyth's Eggs Hatch (30th PC Clutch) |
17 August 2019 |
Jazhira, Xh'vyr, Barnaby, Brohdan, Caydan, Horgrimm, Isaija, Ityrziel, Wendyn, Ysabella |
Expect the Unexpected (Egg Touching!) |
July 23, 2019 |
Barnaby, Ityrziel, Jazhira, Wendyn, Ysabella |
No Stealing Allowed! (Wendyn is Searched) |
July 14, 2019 |
A'she, Jazhira, Wendyn |
A Grand Opening! |
July 14, 2019 |
A'she, Barnaby, Ityrziel, Jazhira, R'en, Reya, Wendyn, Ysabella |
Title |
OOC Date |
Cast |
Hatching September 2018 |
September 30, 2018 |
Brungin, Cinnitha, J'en, Jazhira, Kaitlyn, L'kan, Reya, Roriandor, Xhaevyr |
Star Stolen! News at 11! |
June 14, 2018 |
Jazhira, S'van, Lu'ka, Z'eir, Z'tan, Szetamirath, Aedeluth, Roth, Asceorth, Ysgieuth |
Surprise! She's yours! |
May 14, 2018 |
Jazhira, Z'tan |
Shiny Things |
May 1, 2018 |
Jazhira, S'van |
Business or Pleasure? |
February 26, 2018 |
Jazhira, Zeltan |
Title |
OOC Date |
Cast |
Getting Down to Business |
December 11, 2017 |
Jiasle, Jazhira, Quinn | Ryneveth, Szetamirath, Kith |
2017-02-18: Isanath and Marzoth's Eggs Hatch (28th PC Clutch) |
10 December 2017 |
Aliona Brungin Jazhira Jiasle Kaitlyn Quinn S'dny Vyvienne |
Inspection and Introspection |
December 06, 2017 |
Jiasle, Jazhira, Quinn |
Let's Dance! |
December 5, 2017 |
Jazhira, Jiasle, Kaitlyn |
Sewing, Sulking, and Snickers |
December 04, 2017 |
Kaitlyn, Jiasle, Jazhira |
Fishing for Information |
November 20, 2017 |
Quinn, Jiasle, Jazhira |
Firith's Bath Minions |
November 20, 2017 |
E'vyl, Kaitlyn, Jazhira, Jiasle |
Candidate Meetings |
November 15, 2017 |
Kaitlyn, Jazhira, Jiasle |
Blow Me Away! (Jazhira is Searched) |
12 November 2017 |
Kalen, Jazhira, Quinn |
Title |
OOC Date |
Cast |
Hatching September 2018 |
September 30, 2018 |
Brungin, Cinnitha, J'en, Jazhira, Kaitlyn, L'kan, Reya, Roriandor, Xhaevyr |
Star Stolen! News at 11! |
June 14, 2018 |
Jazhira, S'van, Lu'ka, Z'eir, Z'tan, Szetamirath, Aedeluth, Roth, Asceorth, Ysgieuth |
Surprise! She's yours! |
May 14, 2018 |
Jazhira, Z'tan |
Shiny Things |
May 1, 2018 |
Jazhira, S'van |
Business or Pleasure? |
February 26, 2018 |
Jazhira, Zeltan |
Title |
OOC Date |
Cast |
2022-05-15: Szetamirath and Daejienth's Eggs Hatch (34th PC Clutch) |
May 15, 2022 |
Jazhira, I'aija, A'she, Lullalla, and Dyrnwyn |
Staging a Race |
January 3, 2018 |
Kith, Szetamirath |
Getting Down to Business |
December 11, 2017 |
Jiasle, Jazhira, Quinn | Ryneveth, Szetamirath, Kith |
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