Weyrling Z'ia on Green Nirnaeth

Player: Azetidine

Chracter Name: Z'ia (Zenovia)
Age: 19 (7.26.4659)
Rank: Weyrling

Description: 6'0", 190 lbs. Tall, solidly built but not fat or thick, gentle curves, modest bustline bordering on small for her size. She gives an impression of strength and speed, almost like steel under a layer of silk. She has long dark brown hair that goes down to her elbows, interspersed with lighter, nearly blonde highlights. Her hair is worn loose, cut with bangs to frame her heart-shaped face. Her eyes are brown, tending towards orange near the iris; she has thick but well-shaped eyebrows, a strong nose, and unremarkable lips. Her skin is light, with tendencies towards being sallow. She has scars on her lower back and thighs Her voice is mellow and warm, on the low end for a woman. She tends to wear dark earth tones, occasionally paired with orange, and can be found in skirts occasionally, if they don't have many frills. She has a gold necklace upon which is strung an engraved but otherwise plain ring.

Personality: Z'ia is no-nonsense, seemingly cool and removed, but steady and ready to shoulder responsibility. She wants to excel at whatever task she is assigned, though she would rather not have to be in charge. She is readier to laugh than might be expected at first glance, though she can also get into rather somber moods. She gets impatient with people who are belligerent for its own sake. She enjoys making things and giving them away, though she tends to keep to herself.

Gender/sexual preference: Female, bisexual

History: Zenovia was born in Steep Valley Hold to two weavers, the second oldest daughter out of five children. She apprenticed in weaving a bit early, showing a talent for the deft fingerwork. She achieved Journeywoman at 16, and moved to Mountain Hold Weyr not long after that.

However, life has not been exactly tame for Z'ia. She had been a dreamy young girl, head constantly in the clouds. When she was 15, she fell head over heels in love with a young Smithcrafter who had come to her hold as a Journeyman. He was a few years older, though shorter than she was at that age, and wooed her sweetly, giving her the ring which she now wears around her neck. At the same time, another boy in the hold, a Beastcrafter like her younger brother, had been wantonly pursuing her, even though she didn't return his affections by any means. He made more and more forward advances, harassing her in situations where she couldn't retaliate, and he threatened to hurt and possibly rape her if she told her elders. Her beau found out, and they had a confrontation that resulted in the young Smithcrafter being maimed and eventually forced to leave, and the boy from the hold taking only nominal punishment. He continued to pursue her.

Sick of being constantly threatened and roughed up but unable to do anything about it, Z'ia worked near singlemindedly to finish her apprenticeship, and not long after left for Mountain Song, where she hoped she could escape. She has not seen her lover again, and does not know whether he's still alive. The ring on her necklace is all she has to remember him by.

Pet:
Name: Rirxe
Species: Firelizard
Color: Blue
Age: 3
Description: A present from one of her younger brothers with a gift for beastherding, Rirxe is pretty calm for a firelizard. He has a coloration not unlike the blue of untreated silicon crystals, with a subtle shimmer; his wing sails are lighter blue. He enjoys sunning himself on handy rocks, or following along behind Z'ia on whatever task she's doing, and he often sits on her shoulder while she weaves.He's fairly territorial about Z'ia and doesn't like it when people he doesn't know come up to her.

Crafter: Yes.
Craft: Weaver
Craft Rank: Journeywoman
Specialties: Woolens, intricate patterns