Essentials

• Species: Ariel is clearly coyote-dominant, though the most wolfish of his siblings for his size. He is identifiable as a hybrid, but he is coyote enough that he wasn't bothered in Scintilla.
• Fur: Ariel is not a particularly fluffy coyote -- he has sparse fur, just a touch thicker than the average coyote. Befitting his name, however, it is especially thick around his neck -- giving him something of the appearance of a lion.
  • Optime Hair: Ariel has a thick head of hair, cropped near his nape. His bangs can be unruly, and feather the area just above his eyes.
• Facial Features: Ariel has a fairly coyote face -- his muzzle is sharp and angled, his ears are large, and his nose is small and delicate.
• Build and Size: Ariel leans wolf -- he is medium-large by coyote standards, and has a more wolfish body. His chest is deep and narrow, built more for wolfish endurance than coyote trotting.
• Humanization: Though fairly humanized in terms of his skills and lifestyle, Ariel shirks most clothing, and does not accessorize for the sake of accessorizing. He will, however, outfit himself with practical items or trinkets that correspond with his faith.

Coloration

• Fur:
  • Hawaiian Tan is his primary body color.
  • Heath colors much of the upper portions of his body.
• Markings:
  • His ears are Red Robin.
  • Russet decorates each foreleg, stopping roughly ankle-high.
  • Birch colors the end of his tail.
• Eyes: Amber
• Optime Hair: Piper

Palette

Modifications

• Scars: —
• Piercings: —
• Tattoos: —

Adornments

Ari is not especially humanized -- in terms of clothing, he views it as a hinderance, but acknowledges that it has some practical use in certain instances. In terms of accessories, he deems impractical accessories as having little value. Ariel will, however, adorn himself with religious items, albeit sparsely.

Clothing

• None.

Jewelry and Accessories

• A dark brown cross necklace.

60 lbs (27 kg)
28 in (71 cm)

Lupus

Ariel is medium-large by coyote standards, and has a wolfish body. His chest is deep and narrow, built more for wolfish endurance than coyote trotting. Aside from in combat, Ari finds little usage out of this form.

Secui

In this form, Ariel nearly doubles in size. He is much more heavy set, with a thick mane ridging up his nape. This is Ari's preferred form for combat -- but otherwise, as in the case with Lupus, he rarely utilizes it.

Optime

This is his preferred form, valued for its increased mobility and overall practical usage. In this form, Ariel is lean but muscular, though not exceptionally so, with long, powerful legs giving him most of his height.

Traits

Questioning, curious, intelligent, religious, spiritual.

• Outlook: Though he considers himself to be neither, Ariel is, and tends to be looked upon by others as, pessimistic.
• Sociability: Mildly extroverted
• Expression: Dominant

Motivations

• Obedience, hierarchy, competition, being the best

Spirituality

• Scintilla pentecostalism. Ariel is extremely devout in his religious beliefs. He believes the Divine Fire burns strongly within him, and that he is a protector to God. In religious ceremonies, he spoke in tongues and was "slain in the spirit." Unfortunately, this led him to a revelation something of a break in line with traditional Scintillan thought. He began to question and may begin to believe retreat from the wolves (i.e., finding a place coyotes won't be bothered) is the best answer.

Interests

• Likes: Fire, religion, reading, night, studying, intellectual individuals
• Dislikes: Ignorance, unmotivated/lazy beings, water, wolves, dogs

Fears

• Harm befalling his family: After Moriah was attacked, Ariel became increasingly protective of kin family; especially of his sisters. For one of them to be seriously injured is one of his greatest fears, and would be one of his greatest failures.

Biases

• Species: Wolves!
• Religion: Ari is, for the most part, tolerant of those who do not share his beliefs, and is intrigued by other religions -- but in the way that a researcher would show interest in a madman's behavior. He generally pities those who do not share his faith, and views those who appear to truly believe in deities other than his own, or that there are none, as zealots and lesser beings; even as subjects to be monitored.

Sexuality

• Ari is inexperienced with such things, but was raised to believe that heterosexual unions are the only 'true' unions and that homosexuality is a sin. As such, he is highly unlikely to engage in any such a relationship and is primarily heterosexual. Any attractions not of this nature he refuses to act on and would be ashamed of.

Substances & Vices

• Ari has a strong dislike of mind altering substances, as he prefers to keep a clear head, and will only engage in the use of such vices for religious purpose.

3.1  Family Heritage: Lykoi, de le Poer

• Mother: Alma
• Father: Ithiel de le Poer
• Siblings: Dorcas de le Poer, Moriah de le Poer, Zibiah de le Poer

• Grandparents: Gabriel de le Poer & Jezebel
• Extended: Lykoi, de le Poer

3.2  Relations

* Does not know this person by name.

Key Relations

• Zibiah de le Poer: Zibiah likes Ariel more than the reverse. He finds her obedience at times frightening, and hesitates to bring up anything questioning authority with her. Her occasional cruelty in their youth made him wary of her from a young age. He kind of seriously resents being sent off with her, and wishes she'd just go away and leave him in peace.
• Dorcas de le Poer: Ariel looks at Dorcas as his sister to protect, though he knows this bothers her. He views protection of his sisters as his duty above all else.
• Alma: Ariel views it as his duty to protect and serve his mother in all things. When she tells him to find his own way, he takes that to heart and believes he has her blessing to do as he pleases and disobey his father (i.e., not return to Scintilla if he finds it better elsewhere, etc.). He misses his mother, but loves her for the freedom she gave him above all.

• Moriah de le Poer: Ariel looks at Moriah as his sister to protect, especially following her attack. He has the best relationship with any of his sisters with Moriah and misses her deeply.
• Ithiel de le Poer: Ariel found his father frightening and imposing, a completely cold man. He withdrew from Ithiel from a young age, though he was always extremely respectful. Ithiel therefore viewed Ariel a lot more warmly than Ariel viewed him.

Positive Relations

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3.3  Minor Relations

• Sex: None
• Friendly: None

• Enemies: None
• Murders: None

• Horse Care (Apprentice): Ariel learned some essentials about taking care of horses. He's not the most practiced, and he is inexperienced in terms of dental care, medical care, shoeing, and equipment, but he knows how to keep a horse, at least. He is expanding this skill.
• Horseback Riding (Apprentice): Ariel is not the most experienced rider, but he can handle most easy-going horses. He is learning and expanding this skill.
• Reading (Master): Ariel is very good at reading, primarily thanks to his extensive studies of the bible.

Combat

• Education and Learning: Scintilla and training and stuff. Young and developing.

• Combat (Apprentice): Ariel fought with his four-legged form, thanks to his size advantage over most. He also began learning the spear in his Optime form, but abandoned this pursuit following his being Slain in the Spirit.

• Currently has no real combat experience.
• Ariel was the least devoted to his training from childhood. His religious tendencies, too, distracted him.