Post by swirlymists on Jul 29, 2012 18:28:00 GMT -5
Swirly Mists
"A lady never tells her age. She merely implies..."
"A lady never tells her age. She merely implies..."
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Name: Swirly Mists
Nickname/Alias: ...while she has plenty, she doesn't hand them out.
Species: Unicorn
Gender: Lady
Age: Darling, must you inquire?
Group: Such a binary classification of ponies as merely good or evil is utterly distasteful to a true lady, who in reality recognizes that actions must sometimes be taken which are quite distasteful but in the end serve to enrapture a greater good. Of course she would like to support the form of action that in the end provides the most benefit to the underlying parties.
Occupation: As a purveyor of artifacts and provider to numerous auctions, Swirly Mists does not have a single job description per say. However the rumors that she has engaged in criminal thievery and has ties to the black market are quite laughable and partially derive merely from her somewhat unusual appearance. ((OOC: She's totally a master thief.))
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Fur/Mane/Tail: Swirly's mane is bright chestnut alternated with streaks of phthalo blue, formed in the most stunning of curls. Her tail follows suit, though to a regrettably lesser degree. And then there is her lithe body, covered in the blackest of black, punctuated only by the cerulean orbs of her eyes and ultramarine lines of her cutie mark.
Cutie Mark: A symbol of the Buffalo race, specifically the symbol of the Coyote. Swirly has a tongue of silver and eyes of diamond; she manipulates ponies readily, and easily slips away from trouble
Clothes/Accessories: While her own natural elegance needs no enhancement, she does own a few simple, alluring outfits.
Overview: Attractive, alluring, compelling. These are words to represent what the world sees when they see Swirly Mists. With legs long and thin, and a flank that some commentators rival Celestia's, it's no wonder this mare could have and has had the pick of suitors. And yet, should she so wish, she can disappear in a crowd, fading into the background with little warning.
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Personality Description: Cunning is a word that describes Swirly Mists quite well; she is a natural schemer, able to organically structure tactics and change her plans on even the slightest notice, with an eidetic memory and a silver tongue supporting her dreams. She has had a few crimes successfully pinned to her, but only a very few; quite a number of unsolved mysteries trail in the well-groomed tail of this unicorn, all of which she will deny having been involved in with a smirk. Her talents for distraction extends even to her magic; her horn doesn't glow when she picks up items, a talent she has honed well.
Swirly Mists absolutely craves knowledge, oft silently stealing into libraries to research some obscure artifact or other. Her real pride, however, are the artifacts themselves; strange and wondrous items she studies, retrieving them from digs or, perhaps, from the safes of the rich, though there is no evidence of this. Of course, study is not her only hobby; she will willingly associate with anypony she considers intriguing, weaving herself into their life and attending their parties without invite, simply to "befriend" them. Whether this friendship is true or not cannot be said with any certainty; she often leaves as abruptly as she appears.
It is rare for Swirly to drop her facade, but when she does she demonstrates a ruthlessness not oft found outside the race of dragons. Her greatest fear, one she never tells anypony, is that of stagnation; she hates being locked up in any way, physical or metaphorical, and will fight to the bone with words and weapons to avoid such a fate. Behind the layers and layers of friendly deception lies a cold, primal hunger; a hunger for power, true power, and a mind that knows at the least it is possible.
Strengths:
- Intelligent
- Adaptable
- Stealthy
- Seductive
- Well connected
Weaknesses
- Has a criminal record
- Terrible with foals
- Sometimes finds gaining trust difficult
- Magically underpowered
- Physically frail
Fears:
- Stagnation
- Imprisonment
- Mortality
Magical Specialty/Abilities: As previously stated, Swirly Mists has excellent control over her magic, being able to use telekinesis with a multitude of items at once and preventing the usual glow of her horn while doing so. She can also summon her namesake, generating a bank of fog instantaneously. However, while she does have mechanical knowledge of quite a few other spells, she simply doesn't have the power to cast them.
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History: Swirly's first confirmed appearance in the history books was as the foal caught up in two smuggler's crime of trying to steal a valuable vase and brought before a judge to be placed into foster care. She escaped the orphanage later that week. Several years later, an adult unicorn was brought to Dodge City by local authorities; they had found her near a crashed airship, something Swirly claimed was a horrible accident. She seemed to be alarmingly familiar with Equestrian culture for somepony who had disappeared more then two decades ago. The intervening years of her life are a complete mystery.
Swirly Mists made her way to Canterlot from the frontier town, taking up residence there for a few years and serving as a historian. The adoption of Twilight Sparkle as Celestia's personal student, however, opened her eyes to possibilities she had not dreamed; she was quick to leave her home, gather what possessions she had, and run into the world, chasing down legends and rumors in pursuit of her ultimate goal. While her path during this period can be traced, her activities remain somewhat... elusive to identify, although it is known she stole at least four valuable artifacts.
It is only most recently that she has resurfaced in Ponyville, a smile on her face, and appeared to strike up a pawn shop business. For the most part she seems supportive of the efforts of the town, and sways away suspicion of her motivations with a graceful laugh and a wave of her hoof. Still, she has her own agenda...
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How You Found Us: Equestrian Legends
Alias: Masterweaver, Weaver, MW
Comments: So I'm male even though Swirly's female. Also I made Swirly before season two came out.
Codewords: [[Correct!]] Ironic, given the site premise.... [[Hehe]]
