Percival Parhelion

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  1.   1.  Characteristics
    1.   1.1  Appearance
    2.   1.2  Personality
    3.   1.3  Skills
  2.   2.  Relationships
    1.   2.1  Family Relationships
    2.   2.2  Other Relationships
  3.   3.  NPCs
  4.   4.  Assets
  5.   5.  History
    1.   5.1  2018

Percival Parhelion is a fisherman and diplomat currently navigating a new life in Salsola.

Born to high-ranking parents in Krokar, he thought himself destined for greatness. But at only 6 months of age, Percy experienced the destruction of his home, the loss of his father and a sister, and the disbandment of his pack. As a loner living among his remaining immediately family, he was forced to grow up quickly and to hone his fishing and survival skills just as fast. Several months after the return of his father and sister, the family unit separated, with he and a handful of others going on to help found New Caledonia while his parents and remaining family set out for Old Ironsides.

Percival furthered his fishing skills in New Caledonia and began a career as a diplomat as well. He rose in the ranks, eventually joining the High Nobility, first in the Court of Dawn before switching to the Court of Dusk following the war. Percy maintained his status within the pack until its tumultuous disbandment.

Searching for longterm stability and unwilling to eke out an existence as a loner, Percival joined Salsola in mid-February 2023.

Overview

Percival
Credit: Kiri
OOC Information  
Signalment  
  • Name: Percival Parhelion
    • Nickname: Percy, Perce
  • Date of Birth: 1 Mar 2018
  • Species: Wolfdog 1
    • Luperci Ortus
  • Sex: Male
    • Pronouns: He/Him
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1.  Characteristics

1.1  Appearance

Summary

Percival is primarily dog and it shows in the roughness of his coat, his v-shaped drop ears, and his long, sickle-shaped tail. He is of average size and build and has fur that is thick, wavy, and quite wiry. Percy has a mustache and beard set at the end of a strong jaw and his brown eyes are typically half-hidden beneath a characteristic scowl that is exaggerated by his dark, thick brows.

Although he prefers his Optime form, Percy does not care to don a lot of clothing. He will often wear a cloak and he may dress for special occasions but he is otherwise more comfortable wearing little else. Perhaps a little unusually, he does not grow a mane; the fur at his head remains short and relatively smooth, with few flyaways, when he shifts.

Percival sports an earthy palette of tans that vary in shade, with paler hues found ventrally and dark shades on the dorsal aspect of his body. His darkest markings are found on his face and ears.

Palette

  Fur:
    Note: Percival does not grow a mane when shifted.
  Eyes, Nose, Scars:


Sizes

  Lupus: 90 lbs (40.8 kg) — 33 in (83.8 cm)
  Secui: 157 lbs (71.2 kg) — 45 in (114.3 cm)
  Optime: 194 lbs (90 kg) — 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)


Scars

  Upper Left Arm, Outside: Linear, deep [M][1]
  Left Cheekbone: Linear, mostly hidden by fur [M][2]
  Left Earflap: V-shaped notch [M][3]
  Right Forearm, Underside: Linear, diagonal [M][4]
  Right Flank: Linear, diagonal [M][5]
  Chest: Long, linear, diagonal [M][6]

Visual References

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Please visit Percy's gallery for more!

Interaction

  • Speech: A strong and rich baritone with a subtle growl during lower inflections.
    Voice model: JK Simmons as Tenzin from Avatar: Legend of Korra
    • Occasionally slips into his old Krokaran accent (typically when with family).
  • Unique Scent: Fish, water (primarily freshwater with notes of salt), reeds, cow.
    • Also carries associative scents of Parhelion/Cormier, wolfdog, and New Caledonia.
  • Quirks, Gestures, Etc.: Smooths his beard between his fingers often, particularly when thoughtful or troubled. Breathes in deeply to compose himself when something annoys him
  • General Posture and Body Language: Carries himself with dignity and confidence, if also somewhat pretentiously.


1.2  Personality

Overview

Attributes

Diplomatic, sensitive, proud, altruistic, reserved, passionate, patient, authoritative, serious, loyal, pensive, prudent


Traits

  Epithet: Epithet
  Alignment: Lawful Good|
    (with Lawful Neutral leanings)
  Big Five: Results


Tropes

  The Fettered
  Tragic Hero
  Stroke the Beard
  Pride
  Reasonable Authority Figure

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Ideals

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1.3  Skills

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: Fishing, Diplomacy, Politics

  • Fishing & Tackle-crafting (Master):
Describe this skill, their talents in it, how they learned it, how they maintain it, or maybe a weakness within it. For example, maybe they’re a really good cook, but, always overcook fish or can only do certain dishes; maybe they’re a really good fighter have really low endurance; etc.
  • Fish Preparation & Preservation:
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  • Communication & Mediation:
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Auxiliary Skills and Hobbies

  • Sailing & Navigation:
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  • Animal Husbandry:
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  • Meditation:
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  • Combat - Angampora:
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2.  Relationships

2.1  Family Relationships

Family Tree: Cormier, Parhelion

Italics indicates an unknown relationship; they may be offboard or the relation is merely uncertain.

Key Family Relationships

  • Parents: Both of Percy's parents, Eliza Cormier and Milos Parhelion, were attentive and loving while he was growing up. They disciplined him firmly, but fairly, and were patient in their techniques while teaching him and his siblings fishing, reading and writing, animal husbandry, and anything else a good Krokaran needed to know. A bonafide momma's boy, Percy has always had a much better relationship and bond with his mother and, to this day, he will defend his Eliza's good name vehemently. His relationship with his father, in contrast, has been complicated and perhaps a little strained as a result of differing personalities and interests. But he loves his father and wishes he could be a little more like him.
  • Siblings: Growing up, Percival was naturally closest to his littermates, Daisy Parhelion and Cora Cormier. In their youth, Daisy was seen as something of a rival and his relationship with Cora was much less competitive. As he grew and navigated traumas and challenges alongside his sisters, Percy's relationship with Daisy, who he is presently closest with, has strengthened considerably and his bond with Cora has grown distant, particularly after she departed from New Caledonia.
His two older brothers, Logan Cormier and Bramble Parhelion, were figures that Percival looked up to while growing up. Logan's work ethic and outgoing nature were more admirable to Percy than Bramble's wild recklessness, but being older than he was always left him with a feeling of reverence toward them. He appreciated Bramble's skills and courage after Krokar's disbandment, but he has since lost touch with both of his elder brothers since they went to live at the Old Ironsides Trade Depot.
Thistle Cormier is his youngest brother and the sibling that Percy knows the least about. He was born in the spring following Krokar's disbandment and the return of his father and sister, Daisy. At the time, Percival was heavily involved in helping to provide for the family unit while also working through his own troubles and other relationships. When his parents left for Old Ironsides Trade Depot they took Thistle with them and Percy hasn't had the opportunity to develop a relationship with him.
Perhaps the most revered, Willow Cormier is Percy's older half-sister. She had departed from Krokar before he and his sisters were born, so he grew up only hearing stories about her. She returned after the pack's disbandment, however, and he was able to develop a close relationship to her. She and Percy, as with Daisy, too, share a deep bond with the River Goddess (or New Caledonia's equivalent, Nín) and he was able to learn much from her. He has lost touch with her since she departed from New Caledonia.

2.2  Other Relationships

Key Relationships

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Notable Relationships

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Minor Relationships


3.  NPCs

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Pim (Cow)

Appearance

Credit: Mandi

Signalment

  • Gender: Steer
  • Species: Cow
  • Date of Birth: 2011
  • Size:
    • Height: 59.8 in (152 cm)
    • Weight: 2,053 lbs (931.2 kgs)

Summary

New Caledonia members may assume:

  • Observing Pim grazing with the horse in Rhovanion or accompanying Percival around the City Square and Lebennin.
  • Having kindly, passive interactions with Pim. He isn't shy about approaching Luperci for some company.
  • Seeing Pim and Luath together.
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Skills & Abilities:

  • Pim is harness-trained and can pull a significant amount of weight, albeit at a much slower pace than a horse.
  • He has also been trained for riding. Though he had grown rusty, consistent work with Percival has helped to grow his confidence back.

Description:

Has a thick and stocky build, with long horns that curve gently upwards from his head. He sports a brindled hide with a rich blend of mahogany, brown, and black and bears a white head, dorsal stripe, undercarriage, and legs. Interspersed spots of brindle and roan markings can be found throughout his body and legs.

Personality:

Loves being around Luperci and actively dislikes being alone, often going out of his way to seek companionship. Pim's favorite spot to be scratched is between the eyes.

History:

  • Following the decimation of her family's homestead at the hands of Kazimir Drachev, Ilse Verhoeven was forced into servitude with only Pim to comfort her.
  • After the resolution of the Austringer Hostility, Ilse took Pim with her when she joined Krokar.
  • In the spring of 2017, Pim fell ill during the spring sickness. Thankfully, he made a full recovery with Ilse's help.
  • An act of arson by a group of loners ignited important areas of Krokar in flames, resulting in Ilse's death and the disbandment of the pack.
  • Pim fled the flames and was later found by Percival Parhelion, who assumed ownership of him after learning of Ilse's death.

For a full account of Pim's history, please visit his Wiki page!


4.  Assets

Inventory

Note: While the character may have other personal effects, the items listed here are those that are either unique, are significant or have sentimental value to the character, or are items that are regularly referenced to.

Trade

How do their trade deals go? Are they super stingy? Very relaxed? Easily duped? Anything in particular that they’re always on the lookout for/will trade anything for?

Offering
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Residence

Residence Name

Residence Description

Previous Residences:

  • Parhelion Room (Feb 2020-Jan 2023) (Show)
A spacious, drafty room with little warmth and less light. Furs and blankets are piled in places designated for sleep while the rest of the space is devoted to furniture, storage, and various paraphernalia related to the residents' hobbies.
  • Sibling Shack (Aug 2019-Feb 2020) (Show)
A long, open structure with a central fire place, gathering area, and nearby food storage and preparation area. Sleeping areas have been sectioned off with curtains and rope towards the back of the building. A third space is dedicated to crafting, and filled with all sorts of materials and supplies.
  • The Family Cabin (Mar 2018-Oct 2018) (Show)
A well-kept, cozy cabin but not without its leaks and drafts. The wooden door, within which a small cat flap has been installed, seems to have kept up well to time and there is a working fireplace in the main room of the cabin. There is an old metal spiral staircase leading up to a loft that has been turned into a sleeping area for the older children, while the bedroom on the main floor is used for the mated couple and the puppies. The pair's various crafts and tools can be found in the living room, along with a tattered old armchair.


5.  History

Percival Parhelion is the son of Eliza Cormier and Milos Parhelion, born in one of the last litters of Krokar before its untimely disbandment at the end of October in 2018. Raised by his loving parents in an atmosphere of safety, camaraderie, and peace, Percival's early childhood was simple and good. He started learning the basics of fishing before he could shift, often joining his father and Taseko out on the lakes and rivers where he watched and listened as they cast their lines or nets. It was also from Taseko that Percy acquired his interest in spirituality, specifically animism.

On October 25th, 2018, Percival's life was abruptly and irreversibly altered after the village of Fiskebyn, where most of Krokar's members lived, and surrounding Aster's Fields were destroyed by arson. The fire left their village uninhabitable, their supplies ruined, and their animals scattered. But it also brought other forms of tragedy: death and loss. Two pack mates, and several animals, perished in the flames and both his father and his sister, Daisy went missing during the chaos of the fire.

With the disbandment of the only pack he's ever known, Percival was forced to navigate a life of homelessness while also coping with the disappearance of two important members of his family. Miraculously, a few months after their disappearance, Milos and Daisy found their small band in the Saint John's Chokehold and the family was reunited. Though grateful and relieved, however, a notable wedge had been driven between he and his father that Percival never fully acknowledged or addressed, but which helped to spur into action his decision to help found a new pack called New Caledonia.

After the formation of the new pack was complete, the family unit split into two with the majority of the Cormier-Parhelion family leaving for the Old Ironsides Trade Depot in Portland while Percival, Daisy, Inara, Willow, and Toklo departed to their new home in New Caledonia. Percival resided there as a High Lord of the Dusk Court, holding the co-ranks of Diplomat III, Piscator II, and Magister I, until its disbandment in late January 2023.

5.1  2018

March

  1. Give me these moments
    Fiskebyn with Eliza Cormier and Milos Parhelion. Daisy, Percival, and Cora are born!
  2. We ride the breeze to cut patterns in the earth
    Fiskebyn with Milos Parhelion, Bramble Parhelion, Percival Parhelion, and Cora Cormier. Bramble drops in for a visit and holds Daisy for the first time.
  3. We tug on summer, and he melts the snow at our feet
    Fiskebyn with Milos Parhelion, Percival Parhelion, and Cora Cormier. Milos takes the children outside for a little playtime.

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