Post by Ralin O'Faerlun on Jun 8, 2011 2:02:59 GMT -5
Name: Ralin Tyrn O'Faerlun
Age: 19
Birthdate/place: [25-05-2002] / Wether-on-the-Hedge, Ireland
Species: Werewolf
Gender: Male
Family: No one, Ralin is an orphan.
Appearance:
Build/height- Ralin is built along compact, lean lines. He stands at about 5'4" (his stature due to the strong Irish blood in him), but he makes up for his deprivation in height with his agility. Slightly wide shoulders and a wirey frame give him an athletic look (though he'd say that his feet are a trifle too small). His face is fine-boned, with a strong jawline.
General Description- Ralin is very good at athletics, except for swimming. He keeps himself physically fit (useful for running away from the groundskeeper), though his partiality to sweets would seem to say otherwise. He does have a weakness when it comes to weight lifting, or anything in that matter, preferring agility and endurance to sheer muscle.
Ralin's nose is rather crooked, due to a tree-climbing incident, and he bears the scar of a deflected Avada Kedavra curse (not a lightning bolt, but a circular-shaped scar) on his chest where the curse hit the Quidditch medallion he wore under his shirt. He has lots of freckles, which is he quite proud of. Also attributed to his Irish heritage, Ralin's eyes are a bright green, usually twinkling with mischief or merriment. Ralin's hair is a striking red, sprinkled with sun-kissed blonde. He keeps it cut fairly short, but long enough for a tousled look. He will wear whatever is comfortable; usually a pair of worn jeans or cargo pants and a t-shirt (his favorite is a Quidditch jersey). He also likes cool jackets and hats.
Possessions- Aside from his usual gear, Ralin usually has a stash of tricks and clever items used for jokes. He also owns a Nimbus 3000 (named Eos) and a blackened Quidditch medallion (both gifts from his big brother), along with a full set of Quidditch gear. He owns a wee Scops owl named Spud.
Personality:
Temperment/Mental Attributes- Ralin has an easy-going temperament, and he always enjoys a good laugh. Sometimes his carefree attitude can get the worst of him in certain situations, however. Normally the only thing to provoke Ralin's temper is a bully. Though a mischief-maker, Ralin respects most people, and will usually behave himself. His aim is not to hurt, but to amuse. He loves to make friends, and is constantly winning laughs from others. This doesn't mean he's an attention seeker; he just loves to make people laugh or smile.
Ralin is a clever young man, with a quick mind (although his old professors despaired that he uses it for mischief more often than study). However, he can be drawn off subject easily. Though he doesn't like being in the center of large crowds, Ralin does enjoy socializing with others - not usually as the popular leader, but rather as the form of entertainment.
Alliance- Order of the Phoenix, would like to join the Black Watch
Alignment- As Good as Possible!
Strengths/Weaknesses- Ralin is a good-hearted, happy individual. While his normally completely merry demeanor has been tempered by trials, he is a cheerful, bright person to be around. He genuinely cares about people, and enjoys making them laugh. He has a guardian spirit, and when someone is threatened that he cares about, Ralin will defend them. He is loyal and steadfast, quick-witted, and brave.
But Ralin's mischievous ways can get him in trouble, and he is easily distracted. Sometimes he won't take thing seriously, annoying those around him. His bravery, combined with a streak of recklessness, can get him into trouble. His hatred of bullies puts him in danger as well. One large weakness is his werewolf curse - he is still adjusting to it, and fears that side of himself. He often looks before he leaps, and lands in trouble.
Employment&Education:
-Adults-
Former House- Gryffindors RULE!
Job- Correspondent for the DP, and assistant flying instructor at Hogwarts
Employer- The Daily Prophet, and Hogwarts
OWLs/NEWTs- Four O's and three E's
Other:
Magical Skills- Animagus (undecided)
Patronus- Northern Raven
Wand- Birds Eye Maple, 10", Core: Crown Feather of Northern Corvus
Goals/Aspirations- To figure out who his family is, become a pro-Quidditch player for England or Ireland, discover the world's best pumpkin pie recipe, teach his owl Spud how to speak, and open a joke shop.
Other Information- Ralin has some non magical skills, such as: lockpicking, general mischief-causing, can whistle very well, and loves to play Quidditch (he is a very skilled Chaser).
History- Ralin's first memories are of a run-down orphanage near his birthplace. He was found on the doorstep of the orphanage as a baby with a card that was supposed to say his name, but the words were jumbled. All that could be deciphered was "ralintyrnofae". When he was old enough to understand, Ralin separated the words and gave himself a full name, Ralin Tyrn O'Faerlun.
His childhood was a struggle, being shuttled from place to place, and the orphanages were not bright or loving places for a young, inquisitive lad. But like a flower will bloom even in the darkest realm of the forest, Ralin's bright heart found a way to grow. He was often the ringleader of other orphans, telling them stories and playing games with them. They always went to bed hungry and sore, and the caretakers were often unkind.
After the Ministry investigated his orphanage for reports of abuse and neglect of the orphans (Ralin being one of the victims), he was transferred to the Harkness House. It was there that his life began a turn-around, where he discovered the kindness of the Bowres. Changing from a sickly, neglected child into a strong, robust boy, Ralin flourished at the House.
Upon turning 11, he recieved the long-awaited letter from Hogwarts, and began to attend school. Discovering all that Hogwarts had to offer was quite a challenge, but Ralin tackled it with enthusiasm. Hogwarts became his home.
He continued to explor Hogwarts each year, discovering more and more of the castle's secrets, and becoming good friends with the house elves.
During his sixth year, Ralin met the Quidditch instructor, Dashiell Fairborne. A friendship grew between them, and when Dash was injured gravely during the Quiddith World Cup, Ralin set out to St. Mungos to rescue his friend. After a daring escape, the two arrived at the HQ of the Order of the Phoenix, and the Order set out to rescue Lilly Skye from Azkaban prison.
Once order was restored, and Hogwarts resumed the following term, Ralin returned to the school. He corresponds with his big brother, Dash, who is off playing for England's National Quidditch Squad. During his 7th year, Ralin survived an attack by the Killing Curse one night when he was out with a friend, Stormdun Hunt. A cult of dark arts wizards and other dark creatures had been gathering in the woods around Hogsmeade, and Ralin ran right into one of their patrols. They attacked, but Hunt rescued him and brought Ralin back to Hogwarts. A month later, the same cult attacked Hogsmeade in a raid to bring fear to the populace and make their presence known, but was repelled by Ministry officials and the Order of the Phoenix. Ralin was bitten by a werewolf while trying to defend students caught in the crossfire.
Since then, he has adapted to life as a werewolf, and graduated with excellent grades from Hogwarts. While he misses the castle, and is honestly nervous about life beyond school, he's also determined to make it work.
After spending several months on his own, traveling and adjusting to life outside of Hogwarts, Ralin returned to London to write as a journalist for the Daily Prophet. He also has been invited to help Theo Bowre teach Quidditch at Hogwarts.
Age: 19
Birthdate/place: [25-05-2002] / Wether-on-the-Hedge, Ireland
Species: Werewolf
Gender: Male
Family: No one, Ralin is an orphan.
Appearance:
Build/height- Ralin is built along compact, lean lines. He stands at about 5'4" (his stature due to the strong Irish blood in him), but he makes up for his deprivation in height with his agility. Slightly wide shoulders and a wirey frame give him an athletic look (though he'd say that his feet are a trifle too small). His face is fine-boned, with a strong jawline.
General Description- Ralin is very good at athletics, except for swimming. He keeps himself physically fit (useful for running away from the groundskeeper), though his partiality to sweets would seem to say otherwise. He does have a weakness when it comes to weight lifting, or anything in that matter, preferring agility and endurance to sheer muscle.
Ralin's nose is rather crooked, due to a tree-climbing incident, and he bears the scar of a deflected Avada Kedavra curse (not a lightning bolt, but a circular-shaped scar) on his chest where the curse hit the Quidditch medallion he wore under his shirt. He has lots of freckles, which is he quite proud of. Also attributed to his Irish heritage, Ralin's eyes are a bright green, usually twinkling with mischief or merriment. Ralin's hair is a striking red, sprinkled with sun-kissed blonde. He keeps it cut fairly short, but long enough for a tousled look. He will wear whatever is comfortable; usually a pair of worn jeans or cargo pants and a t-shirt (his favorite is a Quidditch jersey). He also likes cool jackets and hats.
Possessions- Aside from his usual gear, Ralin usually has a stash of tricks and clever items used for jokes. He also owns a Nimbus 3000 (named Eos) and a blackened Quidditch medallion (both gifts from his big brother), along with a full set of Quidditch gear. He owns a wee Scops owl named Spud.
Personality:
Temperment/Mental Attributes- Ralin has an easy-going temperament, and he always enjoys a good laugh. Sometimes his carefree attitude can get the worst of him in certain situations, however. Normally the only thing to provoke Ralin's temper is a bully. Though a mischief-maker, Ralin respects most people, and will usually behave himself. His aim is not to hurt, but to amuse. He loves to make friends, and is constantly winning laughs from others. This doesn't mean he's an attention seeker; he just loves to make people laugh or smile.
Ralin is a clever young man, with a quick mind (although his old professors despaired that he uses it for mischief more often than study). However, he can be drawn off subject easily. Though he doesn't like being in the center of large crowds, Ralin does enjoy socializing with others - not usually as the popular leader, but rather as the form of entertainment.
Alliance- Order of the Phoenix, would like to join the Black Watch
Alignment- As Good as Possible!
Strengths/Weaknesses- Ralin is a good-hearted, happy individual. While his normally completely merry demeanor has been tempered by trials, he is a cheerful, bright person to be around. He genuinely cares about people, and enjoys making them laugh. He has a guardian spirit, and when someone is threatened that he cares about, Ralin will defend them. He is loyal and steadfast, quick-witted, and brave.
But Ralin's mischievous ways can get him in trouble, and he is easily distracted. Sometimes he won't take thing seriously, annoying those around him. His bravery, combined with a streak of recklessness, can get him into trouble. His hatred of bullies puts him in danger as well. One large weakness is his werewolf curse - he is still adjusting to it, and fears that side of himself. He often looks before he leaps, and lands in trouble.
Employment&Education:
-Adults-
Former House- Gryffindors RULE!
Job- Correspondent for the DP, and assistant flying instructor at Hogwarts
Employer- The Daily Prophet, and Hogwarts
OWLs/NEWTs- Four O's and three E's
Other:
Magical Skills- Animagus (undecided)
Patronus- Northern Raven
Wand- Birds Eye Maple, 10", Core: Crown Feather of Northern Corvus
Goals/Aspirations- To figure out who his family is, become a pro-Quidditch player for England or Ireland, discover the world's best pumpkin pie recipe, teach his owl Spud how to speak, and open a joke shop.
Other Information- Ralin has some non magical skills, such as: lockpicking, general mischief-causing, can whistle very well, and loves to play Quidditch (he is a very skilled Chaser).
History- Ralin's first memories are of a run-down orphanage near his birthplace. He was found on the doorstep of the orphanage as a baby with a card that was supposed to say his name, but the words were jumbled. All that could be deciphered was "ralintyrnofae". When he was old enough to understand, Ralin separated the words and gave himself a full name, Ralin Tyrn O'Faerlun.
His childhood was a struggle, being shuttled from place to place, and the orphanages were not bright or loving places for a young, inquisitive lad. But like a flower will bloom even in the darkest realm of the forest, Ralin's bright heart found a way to grow. He was often the ringleader of other orphans, telling them stories and playing games with them. They always went to bed hungry and sore, and the caretakers were often unkind.
After the Ministry investigated his orphanage for reports of abuse and neglect of the orphans (Ralin being one of the victims), he was transferred to the Harkness House. It was there that his life began a turn-around, where he discovered the kindness of the Bowres. Changing from a sickly, neglected child into a strong, robust boy, Ralin flourished at the House.
Upon turning 11, he recieved the long-awaited letter from Hogwarts, and began to attend school. Discovering all that Hogwarts had to offer was quite a challenge, but Ralin tackled it with enthusiasm. Hogwarts became his home.
He continued to explor Hogwarts each year, discovering more and more of the castle's secrets, and becoming good friends with the house elves.
During his sixth year, Ralin met the Quidditch instructor, Dashiell Fairborne. A friendship grew between them, and when Dash was injured gravely during the Quiddith World Cup, Ralin set out to St. Mungos to rescue his friend. After a daring escape, the two arrived at the HQ of the Order of the Phoenix, and the Order set out to rescue Lilly Skye from Azkaban prison.
Once order was restored, and Hogwarts resumed the following term, Ralin returned to the school. He corresponds with his big brother, Dash, who is off playing for England's National Quidditch Squad. During his 7th year, Ralin survived an attack by the Killing Curse one night when he was out with a friend, Stormdun Hunt. A cult of dark arts wizards and other dark creatures had been gathering in the woods around Hogsmeade, and Ralin ran right into one of their patrols. They attacked, but Hunt rescued him and brought Ralin back to Hogwarts. A month later, the same cult attacked Hogsmeade in a raid to bring fear to the populace and make their presence known, but was repelled by Ministry officials and the Order of the Phoenix. Ralin was bitten by a werewolf while trying to defend students caught in the crossfire.
Since then, he has adapted to life as a werewolf, and graduated with excellent grades from Hogwarts. While he misses the castle, and is honestly nervous about life beyond school, he's also determined to make it work.
After spending several months on his own, traveling and adjusting to life outside of Hogwarts, Ralin returned to London to write as a journalist for the Daily Prophet. He also has been invited to help Theo Bowre teach Quidditch at Hogwarts.