Naomi Stryder
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Naomi Stryder (NAY-O-me STRAYD-er) is a member of the Shingetsu Trading Company, titled as the Ginga. One of the first pups to be born in New Caledonia, Naomi is the youngest child and only daughter of Teagan Stryder and Makoto Ridley, and is the younger sister of Genkei Stryder. While her mother was pregnant with her, a blizzard hit, and her mother and her packmates were left stranded out during the worst of the storm. Naomi was the only surviving pup from her litter as a result. Because both of her parents were previously Knights of Casa di Cavalieri, her education, discipline, and introduction into combat began at an early age. She was taught and trained like that of the Cavaliers' youths, from being mentored by her older brother to even having her own First Blood Ceremony despite having been born into and growing up in New Caledonia. She grew into a confident fighter, ever-striving to be like her parents and older brother, and ever-envious of her family's heritage and life back in Casa di Cavalieri. Expectantly, Naomi found herself delving into combative and defensive roles in her birth pack, and even helped found the Wraith's Teeth Guild in Spring of 2021. She was amongst the Caledonian combatants of the Siege and Liberation of New Caledonia, during which, she tragically lost her older brother and mother during its final hours. During her time as a Caledonian, she was a member of its City Watch, and was one of its cavalry members as a Dragoon. When the pack was disbanded in late-January 2023, Naomi remained behind in ex-Caledonian territory as she tried to figure out a new purpose in her life. |
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1. Characteristics
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From her coloration to her physical appearance, it is unmistakable that Naomi is a mix of wolf and dog. Though many of her immediate family range on the larger side in terms of size, Naomi displays more of her doggish ancestry; standing more on the side of "average" in both her height and weight. She has an athletic, lean, and agile figure with fur that is naturally sleek-looking in appearance rather than grizzled or overly thick like most wolves. Because of her interests in combat and horses, Naomi has notably light musculature seen in her upper body and legs that hint at a dormant strength. These muscles are not bulging nor would they be considered "thick", however. Merely, it's obvious that she is active and works. She carries herself with a soldier-like discipline. Much like her late-mother, Naomi has silky, shoulder-length hair, and she parts her bangs to one side. It is rare for her to wear it down, as she typically tries to keep her hair up in a ponytail so that it is out of her way. Highly humanized, Naomi generally remains in her Optime form, and is normally found wearing her armor and having her sword and knife at her sides. She typically wears a high-collared tunic and loose, dark-colored pants. Her leather armor set includes pauldrons, bracers, a chest piece, and a tasset. Over her right shoulder, she bears her mother's family crest. When working or otherwise performing her City Watch duties, Naomi will wear her Caledonian-themed chords, as well as her fasten with the Wraith's Teeth guild emblem on it. For ceremonial or other important events, she will don her cape which attaches to her pauldrons armor piece over one shoulder and across her back. |
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She has a scar on her left cheek from her service during the Liberation of New Caledonia. |
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Fur Fuscous Gray (#534E43)
Santa Fe (#BB7648)
Tumbleweed (#E3A880)
Pearl Lusta (#FCF4E2)
Optime Hair Santa Fe (#BB7648)
Pearl Lusta (#FCF4E2)
Eyes Jordy Blue (#9BD2F2)
Scars, Nose/Pawpads/Claws Mine Shaft (#3A3A3A)
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Summarized: brave, confident, disciplined, loyal, reliable, hardworking, protective, tomboy, stubborn, soldier-like |
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Having grown up in a family of knights and soldiers, Naomi's fearless and confident nature is, perhaps, to be expected. It is uncommon for her to hesitate when met with a danger or a frightening situation, and, even so, she often puts on a brave face to appear otherwise. Disciplined, Naomi is generally polite and respectful, though, she may find it hard to bite her tongue when forced to behave in a less than favorable interaction. As a whole, she may be considered honorable and "good" in her actions and morals, however, influences from life and her company have assured that this "honor" of hers is only upheld to a certain extent, and may border more into morally grey pending the situation. As an individual, Naomi is a loyal and reliable companion, and protective of her own, often making her a valuable ally to have. Since the loss of her mother and brother, she has grown to be a bit more stoic and cold, but her friendlier, warmer personality still lurks beneath her soldier-like exterior. She is adventurous and hardworking. She can be playful and sarcastic, and may even tease if she feels comfortable enough. Her tomboyish nature is blatantly obvious, and is perhaps best seen in her strong dislike for feminine clothing and activities. Unfortunately, like her mother, Naomi can be quite stubborn at times, and she often finds it difficult to express her feelings. This leads for her to keep many of her thoughts and emotions to herself, typically pretending to feel otherwise if confronted. She has a strong dislike for laziness, and despises haughty arrogance and those that abuse their rank or power over another. |
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She doesn’t think much about romance or sexuality in regards to herself, and it is often the furthest thing from her mind. She cares more about lasting bonds and friendships than pursuing something more intimate. If approached with romantic intentions, Naomi is likely to shy away or react with physical aggression pending the approach. She is not someone who particularly cares for displays of affection, and while she may reluctantly tolerate a hug, she is likely to become annoyed or greatly embarrassed by kisses (even chaste ones) or anything more. In regards to attraction in general, her attention is unwittingly drawn to males, though, she is appreciative of all body types from an objective standpoint. Because of her parental role models, Naomi would be a monogamous partner, as she greatly values loyalty and trust. |
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Naomi is not religious, nor does she truly believe in the otherworldly. She is open to the idea of a higher being(s) being out there, and will entertain the thought of religious and spiritual beliefs, though, she considers most to be something more in line with fantasy, fables, and myths. Religions and beliefs that are stringent, have unexplained requirements for their disciples, and/or require sacrifices or special rituals to be appeased are often met with ridicule from Naomi. |
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While she may occasionally, socially drink, Naomi has little to no interest in consuming things that would inhibit her. |
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Note: Listed skills are those that the character has some significant talent or interest in to be noteworthy. Skills that have been mastered (and are best expressed as such) are marked. |
| Main Focus: Knight, Dragoon |
Born into a family of fighters and combatants, Naomi’s education was instilled in her at an early age. She trains and spars regularly with her allies to keep her skills and mind sharp. She specializes in blades, and is a talented swordsman like her mother before her. She is also comfortable and skilled with hand-to-hand combat, and is capable fighting from horseback with a sword or sword and shield. Naomi noted for her graceful fighting style, which is heavy in evasion, deflection, and redirection amongst quick, precise strikes. She has done quite a bit of guard and escort work, as well as the occasional bounty hunting, and would be considered a competent and experienced individual in these sorts of jobs.
Naomi grew up around horses, and has a healthy respect and love for the creatures. She learned the basics of horse care and training from her mother and older brother, and is a confident and expert rider herself. She worked with her family’s horses regularly in her youth, and has helped with communal horses over her lifetime as well. She knows a little bit of horse Low Speech, and presently strides to take a more involved role with horse husbandry in general.
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Learned from her father and brother, and a common language amongst many of her packmates while she was in New Caledonia, Naomi can speak fluent Japanese and write it phonetically (as it sounds, rather than by its characters). She learned to speak French from her friend, Ronin, however, her speech is broken, and her writing is just as broken.
Her mother being a skilled falconer and the family having two falcon familiars, Naomi was introduced to working with and alongside the raptors from before she could shift. She knows how to work the birds, exercise them, and understands more words than she can actually speak in falcon Low Speech.
While not an actual field she is interested in pursuing, Naomi knows her way around a forge thanks to her father and brother. She should not be expected to be able to craft anything beyond something utterly simple (ex. fastens) that any beginner novice could make. In regards to working with leather, she knows the basics in tanning, and can assist her friend, Ronin, with his work. However, she is by no means overly confident in her skills or knowledge in either.
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2. History
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| Duration: | Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 |
| Ranks: | High Lady of the Court of Dawn (Feb 2022 – Jan 2023)
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| Co-Ranks: | • City Watch (Tier III)
• Dragoon (Tier III) |
| Guild: | Wraith's Teeth |
| Grand Quest: | The Roquen |
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| Duration: | Feb 2023 – Present |
| Title: | The Ginga (Feb 2023 – Present) |
| Roles: | • Guard • Hunter |
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Click for more...The son of a woman that Naomi has highly respected since her youth, Dorian was the first of her children that Naomi befriended, and this bond is what set him apart from his siblings with her. She believes that is a talented tailor and that he has a good heart. Quietly though, she worries that he feels insignificant or overlooked amongst his many siblings, and may, perhaps, even feel lonely with his many attempts to be noticed. She knows of his preference for men, and she finds amusement in playfully teasing him in possible suitors when in populated areas or events.
Click for more...The two's relationship and first meeting with each other started with them actually fighting with each other. Ronin followed her and joined New Caledonia shortly thereafter, becoming fast friends and allies with Naomi and her older brother, Genkei. He was well-liked by her family, and quickly became a constant presence within their social circles. Ronin has done countless of jobs and missions with Naomi, and has gone into combat alongside her on multiple occasions. He's someone she knows she can trust her back to in battle, and their time together has allowed them to more or less predict what the other will do. Ronin was with Naomi during the Siege of New Caledonia, and was present when Genkei died and when she found out that her mother had also died in the final hours of the war. They grew closer after the war, and Ronin has seen Naomi at her most vulnerable moments. Out of everyone, he perhaps knows her the best and knows what she hides and keeps to herself.
Click for more...Sólveig and Ingvildr were weaned alongside Naomi after their mother died from complications with birth. Without any other littermates of her own, Naomi has always felt a close sort of bond with the two sisters as a result. She thinks Sólveig to be a gentle, innocent, precious, and selfless soul, and Naomi would do anything to protect that. She is grateful for Sólveig's expertise and knowledge in medicine, and, despite the loss of Naomi's brother, she does not hold any feelings of resentment towards her milk-sister. Naomi knows of Sólveig's previously romantic relationship with Salsolan, Azalea Eternity, and has come to suspect that the two had a falling out or that the Salsolan ultimately chose her pack over being with Sólveig. |
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Click for more...Her mother's youngest brother and Naomi's last living uncle, Cedric is the leader and Lune of the Cavaliers in the South. Prior to her mother's death in January 2022, Naomi did not have a strong relationship with Cedric due to the distance between their packs. She had always known of him because of her family and their positive opinions of him, but she had never gotten to truly know him herself until she went out of her way to make contact with him in the fall of 2022. Cedric reminds her a lot of her late mother, and Naomi finds comfort in that knowledge. She knows him to be a skilled combatant, and his way of thinking and the advice he has given her makes her believe that he is likely a just, level-headed, and beloved leader of the Cavaliers. Though distance and duties have kept her from visiting his home often, Naomi is interested in building a positive relationship with and keeping in touch with her uncle.
Click for more...Since puphood, Naomi has always regarded Kalypso highly both due to her mother's perception of the woman, as well as Kalypso's overall rank amongst their fellow Caledonians. She knows that Kalypso was once a leader of her own kingdom, and the Savoy's guidance during the Sun-and-Moon Kingdom's final hours has cemented Naomi's loyalty to her. She thinks Kalypso has many natural leadership skills, and knows that she is an experienced merchant and trader.
Click for more...Previously a high-ranking member of New Caledonia, and the guildmaster of the Wraith's Teeth, Torabera is someone that Naomi has long since known to be a veteran combatant. She knows and respects that he's willing to do what is necessary to protect his own, even if that means spurts of manic chaos and destruction in the midst of a heated fight. As a more experienced fighter, she will often default to his decisions in a combat situation. |
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Description: Powerful hindquarters and over all build/legs
Personality: Aloof and calm, but alert and protective.
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Description: Abelie is a horse that holds an equal mix of draft and warmblood traits. She has a lean and athletic build to her, however, she is built with a bit more muscle and bone that allows her to handle larger riders and gives her a bit more power overall. Abelie is a mare made more for speed and agility in the midst of battle rather than overpowering or dealing or receiving heavy blows in the thick of the fray. Her mane is two-toned like her sire’s.
When used for riding, Abelie can be ridden bareback, with a blanket, or with a simple saddle.
Personality: She has inherited her sire's free spirit and occasional arrogance, but her mother’s nature has, thankfully, diluted it some. Even still, Abelie is a very confident mare, and, like her sire, can be frustratingly stubborn if put to a task that she does not want to do. She will stubbornly dig her hooves in, toss her head proudly, or play catch-me-if-you-can. With a new or inexperienced rider or stablehand, Abelie will gladly take advantage of an opportunity if it presents itself.
She’s not one to spook easily, and is more likely to try to face a fear head-on before considering a retreat. Around strangers, Abelie will generally keep her distance, though, is not afraid to turn to aggression if cornered or restrained.
History: Abelie was sired by Lyris Stryder’s stallion, Kenyon, and born to Sylvie Agnès’ mare, Nevada, in July 2016. She spent her filly days in Casa di Cavalieri, where she was raised and trained by Lyris with the eventual intention to be used as a warhorse. When Lyris passed away in childbirth in November 2017, Abelie was inherited by Lyris’ daughter, Teagan Stryder, who had had the most experience and interest with working with Lyris’ two horses, Kenyon and Abelie.
Teagan has since continued Abelie’s training as a warhorse, however, due to Teagan’s size and Abelie being much smaller and lighter than her sire, Kenyon, Abelie is seldom ridden by Teagan herself unless for short outings, which is usually done bareback.
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Description: Full grown, Bacardi will be a smaller-sized draft-bred horse. Though she will show many typical draft characteristics in her general size, bone density, musculature, and strength, she will have more of a lean, athletic build like her sire than the bulkier, labor-like build of her dam. She will have long, powerful legs with light feathering. Due to her breeding, she will be able to carry larger Luperci, though, would probably do best with medium-sized females or smaller males pending on what gear she is fitted with.
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History: Sired by Teagan Stryder’s Apollo, Bacardi was born to Makoto Ridley’s Whiskey in August 2019. She spent her first few months in Casa di Cavalieri before the family moved to New Caledonia before the first hard snow in November 2019. There, she managed to survive the 2020 Blizzard, and, come the following summer months, began to be trained for future work as a warhorse. She was largely trained by Teagan, helped later on by Teagan’s son, Genkei. Bacardi was initially owned and taken care of by Teagan, before being given over to Genkei when he was old enough to do so himself.
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Description: Treasach has a short, thin, leather jess on his left foot with the initials “T.S.” pressed into the material. It’s short enough so that it does not hinder flying, hunting, or movement from perch to perch. The jess is primarily to mark him, as well as to allow his master to control and steady him when perched on their hand.
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History: Born to Casa di Cavalieri’s falcon, Marahute and a local male in the spring of 2019. As had been done with his older siblings, Teagan Stryder’s Agrona and Luca Knight’s Murdock, Treasach was eventually taken away from his mother and hand-raised by pack Falconer, Teagan. He began learning Luperci High Speech from a young age, and started his training with work that would aide his Luperci companions once he was fully fledged. Though primarily trained by Teagan, she was later helped by her son, Genkei, once he was able to. Treasach bonded well with Genkei, and his ownership and care was taken over by the young Stryder soon after the family moved to New Caledonia in November 2019.
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Naomi is a generally fair trader, and uses logic to judge trades on items she's not overly familiar with. She has a keen eye for worth when it comes to weaponry, armor, and metal and leather works, and will likely be much more strict on these sorts of trades. For goods accepted for the benefit of the Shingetsu Trading Company, she will often try to defer to one of the group's merchants if she's able. If she feels she's being given a bad trade, or suspects she's being deceived, Naomi is often quick to pull out from the deal, and it will be difficult to make her reconsider after doing so. |
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One-story family home that has a main room, a kitchen area, a few closets, and two bedrooms. The interior is decorated mostly with weaponry, armor, and gear, evidence of a family whose interests lie in combat, specialized trades, and animal husbandry (specifically, horses and raptors). The main room is decorated with a couch, a fireplace, and a large table that is often used to hold gear and/or has various maps spread out across its surface. The kitchen has no plumbing, and has an ancient style feel to it; consisting of a fireplace, a bench-style eating table, cabinetry, and various meats or herbs hung to dry. The bedrooms are sparsely decorated. Outside, the residence has a horse hitching post, as well as a firepit and cut logs stacked into neat piles.
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- Naomi's epithet, "The Roquen" comes from J.R.R. Tolkien's Elvish language, meaning "knight, rider, or horseman." It was chosen because of her profession, but, also due to being born in and growing up in New Caledonia. It plays to Old Calediona's theme of having names with an Elvish-like flair to them.
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1 21% Alaskan Tundra Wolf, 18% Eastern Timber Wolf, 10% Great Plains Wolf, 10% Mackenzie Valley Wolf, 6% Italian Wolf ⇑ 2 15% Akita, 6% Rough Collie, 5% Alaskan Husky, 3% Irish Setter, 3% Kunming wolfdog, 3% Saarloos wolfdog ⇑ |