Rand Coara

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Overview

Portrait

Credit: Despi

Basics

Full Name: Rand Coara
- Pronunciation: rand koh-AR-uh
- Origin: Wheel of Time
Epithet: Reed Whisperer; The Right Hand of Nín
Date of Birth: 25 May 2015
Date of Death: 18 January 2023
Sex: Male
Luperci: Ortus
Residence: Kings Bastion, Room 1

Heritage

Family: Coara ?
Birthplace: Old Caledonia
Species: Dog hybrid (various species)

OOC Information

Player: veldt
Creators: Stormie & Amanda
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NPC Information

Minor NPCs:
- Celebrimbor (Horse)

Pack Information

Pack: New Caledonia (September 2020 - January 2023)
Rank: High Lord of Dusk
- Co-Ranks:
  - Priest II

OOC Assumptions

Caledonians may assume and reference the following without discussion/asking:

Knowing that he's a real piece of work and also now dead — hooray!
Having picked up that there was a weird vibe between Rand and his daughter

Introduction

Rand Coara was a member of New Caledonia.

Pledged to Lorn, he believed strongly in the divide between Lorn and Taur in spite of the way the war of the Old Kingdom brought them all together. When the situation worsened, Rand took the opportunity to push his own ideals upon those around them, as war turned out to be a convenient excuse for such; those that disagreed with his rhetoric were dispatched of, their deaths unquestioned because of the raging warfare. When it became readily apparent that Caledonia would not be the victor, Rand decided to flee with a group of other Lorn elitists, therein abandoning the fight.

Embittered by the war, they wandered for some time, unaware that another group of survivors had established themselves further east in Nova Scotia. Tensions amongst the deserter band came to a head when Rand accidentally let slip the true nature of some of those that had died months prior; not every death of their comrades had been at the hand of the enemy, which understandably left many of his peers feeling betrayed and upset. With no other choice, he was forced to leave, and from there, he struck out on his own. After almost a year since the fall of his Kingdom, he caught wind of a banner having raised in the west, taking on the name of a "New" Caledonia — he was far too intrigued to not investigate for himself, but Rand is no doubt disappointed and shocked by what he has found.

Much to his surprise, his arrogance regarding this heritage and blood line has not earned him a lot of friends in the new Realm; shockingly, very few of the newer breed of Caledonians are very keen to hear about his Goddess or his path to holiness.

In January 2023, after staging a botched coup of the Realm, Rand was ^[M]killed by his daughter, Níndari, for his prolific crimes against her, ones that were eerily similar in execution to the torment he subjected his own brother to years earlier. His death sparked the eventual demise of the pack.

what's the matter with the transformation?
what you've been practicing for days and nights
while i'm watching the creation of this awful creature that no one likes

Appearance

Overview

If there is any wolf or coyote blood in him, it certainly doesn't show; Rand is a dog through-and-through. His coat is not especially thick, and his ears are rather large, nor do they stand tall like a wolf's. The fur on his tail is not bushy, but feathery like a golden retriever's. His Optime hair is long and wavy, often weaved back into intricate braids and knots.

Of average build and slightly above-average height for a dog hybrid, Rand is nothing to scoff at. His muscles are developed, and he is healthy-looking overall. He can almost always be found in his Optime form.

Forms

Lupus: 39 in (99 cm) 95 lbs (43 kg)
Secui: 48 in (122 cm) 160 lbs (73 kg)
Optime: 6 ft 10 in (82 in / 208 cm) 270 lbs (122 kg)

Accessories

While Rand has little in the way of clothing, he does have a few features that help him stand out in addition to his bluish fur. He finds clothing rather constrictive and reserved for special occasions; nevertheless, he is still fairly humanized.

Scars, Tattoos, and Piercings

Pink claw-mark scars mar the left side of his muzzle
Various nicks and other superficial scars on his body, but none of them are especially noticeable unless you're looking for them
Golden chain earring on his left ear
Puncture wounds and slashes curling around his throat, clearly visible against his liverish fur, courtesy of Wither Rose Soul. They very well could have costed him his life if they had not been attended to so quickly, and it shows

Color Palette

NOTE: Colors may be artistically exaggerated in other depictions!

Fur

Lynch (#5D6B86)

Skyline (#949DB2)

Blue Haze (#CACFDE)

Santas Gray (#D3D6DF)

Iron (#DCDDDF)

Optime Hair

Lynch (#5D6B86)

Blue Haze (#CACFDE)

Nose/Pawpads, Claws, Scars

Tumbleweed (#DCA88C)

Shark (#2D2F35)

Eyes

Peru (#E37F4B)

Gallery

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Personality

Summary

Rand, first and foremost, is an elitist: he believes he is almost always in the moral right on account of his close relationship with his Goddess, and he is very stubborn and unwilling to ever think otherwise. Since arriving to New Caledonia, he is disheartened at how far his former home has fallen from grace, and he is an active and persistent critic of the High King. Anyone that doesn't hail from the Old Realm is to be regarded coldly and harshly — unless, of course, they are receptive to his Lady.

He is a man that gets what he wants by any means necessary, and he is willing to operate under the guise of his religion to do so. Predatory, conniving and silver-tongued, Rand is a dark cloud brewing in New Caledonia, and it is uncertain where his antics will land him as he continues to push away any potential acquaintances. His standoffish behavior is unlikely to win him any sympathy points from any of his packmates, and that serves him just as well. They are unworthy of his time, anyhow.

Interaction

Demeanor: Largely unpleasant, arrogant, high-and-mighty
Speech: Low, gravelly, rumbly — he speaks very emphatically and sharply. Because of his recent attack, his voice has suffered as a result, making it more raspy than before. ref — John de Lancie (Alarak)
Scent: Water, reeds, fish, Vodeva
General Posture and Body Language: Proud/arrogant, depending on how you look at it; confident and sure-stepped.

Traits

Interests

Likes: Water, swimming, rivers, convening with his Goddess, sex
Dislikes: Naysayers, do-gooders, his lies being found out, "New" Caledonians

Biases

Packs: Even though New Caledonia is built upon the foundation of the Old Kingdom, Rand is likely to be highly critical of how things are run there.
Non-Luperci: Would likely see them as inferior and inherently lower than luperci; not opposed to forcibly changing them and "enlightening" them if given the chance.
Gender: Misogynistic. Generally women are easily manipulated, in his experience.
Sexuality: While he has no qualms with non-hetereonormative relationships, ultimately for strong families, a normative approach is necessary (e.g. a nuclear family of a married mother and father).
Age: Sees younglings as impressionable and malleable, using this to his advantage.

Motivations and Fears

Rand's primary motivator is power and the pursuit of it. Normally, attaining this power comes through pressing his Goddess onto others, and it was relatively easy to do so back in the Old Realm. Now, however, he is finding that this pursuit is a tad more than he bargained for.

Truthfully, he fears very little; loss of power, perhaps, is always at the back of his mind, now that he has clawed his way out of destitution following the collapse of his homeland. The fear of death looms ever closer as he grows older and more nihilistic.

Sexuality

Pansexual and aromatic. He completely separates sex and romance, only valuing the former, and this is evident in his vast number of progeny that unfortunately (or fortunately, if one ever got him to admit his elation) perished in the fires of the Old Kingdom. Rand is not shy to make his attraction to someone known, and he is eager to forge sexual relationships — even if the other party is clearly uninterested.

Rand is no doubt predatory in this regard, which can make him a dangerous person to get 'romantically' involved with. He often fantasizes about those he wishes to bed, and these thoughts are intrusive and warrant caution. In New Caledonia, he is more reserved than he was previously, if only because he lacks the influence to silence anyone that would speak out against his questionable, uncomfortable tendencies. Even so, as New Caledonia becomes more familiar to him, he is likely to be emboldened and throw caution to the wind.

Substances

He used to smoke a lot of tobacco back in his younger years, but he kicked the habit. Otherwise, he's not afraid to dabble in drugs or alcohol, but it's sort of an afterthought for Rand. He likes to have a clear mind... most of the time. Whenever he is trying to get someone into his bed, however, he often results to substances to "sweeten the deal" and even out his odds of scoring. (Either that or it turns into a big mess, but he likes to be optimistic.)

Spirituality

Rand believes very strongly in the power of the Old gods of Caledonia, namely Nín as he is of the Lorn clan. He tolerates Nanin to a lesser degree, knowing full-well that his Goddess is a descent of the Verdant Stag — but because of the bitter relationship he and his people share with Taur, this belief is often undermined. He all but ignores the newer Caledonian gods and was (and still is) not afraid to let this be known.

He is rather pushy with his beliefs, as he was something of a priest in the Old Realm, and he is largely intolerant of any faith systems that contradict his own. In fact, he is likely to grow angry even discussing the possibility of other gods, or the idea that Nín isn't real.

Relationships

Key Relations

The only one of his numerous spawn that Rand readily recognizes as his own, Níndari was doomed from the very start. His affections for her — righteous in his own view, but very clearly grooming, despicable and perverted in its own right — began in earnest when she first shifted and her mother and sister left for the Citadel, giving Rand unrestricted — uncontested — access to his daughter, whom he believes is the living vessel of the Goddess.
Wither Rose Soul is... whew, she's something else. Rand took advantage of her drunkenness when they were first acquainted, and it led to a sexual relationship that was, for all intents and purposes, toxic and unsustainable from the start. When Wither began to question whether she was catching feelings for him or not, Rand immediately shut her down, reminding her that they were friends-with-benefits and nothing more — however, it had been Wither's understanding that they were at least exclusive friends-with-benefits, which he wasn't holding his end of the deal up on. Rand was also quite conscious of their relationship getting around and made her swear her secrecy, which further complicated matters.

Tensions came to a head when Wither, crossed on alcohol and marijuana, made the excellent decision to publicly confront him at Tora and Kalypso's wedding, which ended up in a bloody mess with her jaws around his throat and Rand screaming out for mercy. Thankfully, he was saved, and she was banished to the Underthing for senselessly attacking a packmate. As it stands now, he holds nothing but contempt for her, and vengence for his public humiliation lingers at the forefront of his mind. But if anyone thinks that he isn't going to milk her for all she's worth (slander, sympathy, pity, etc.), they've got another thing coming. Rand is going to play the victim card HARD and revel in her imprisonment.

Notable Relations

Vodeva is the apple of Rand's eye, and he is slowly becoming obsessed with the idea of making her his. The former Queen is everything Rand wants out of a woman: pious, honorable, and willing to put her foot down. If only she could be a bit more receptive to his advances, things would be perfect — and with her recent split from her good-for-nothing husband, he expects this will be much, much easier. They worship the same Goddess and often work together to erect shrines and altars for her around the Realm, even if others do not understand their motivations. But, in time, they will find out. Vodeva is perhaps the only godly person in New Caledonia and Rand would do pretty much anything for her at this point.
Harlan Riis is a newcomer to the Realm, but already Rand's teeth have sunken into the youth. Young and vulnerable, Harlan was desperate and sought solace in Rand's Goddess, Nín, for the sake of his "father," The Commander. Rand cares very little for the elder man and sees him as a potential problem when it comes to further indoctrinating Harlan... but, for now, he is quite pleased that the boy is well on his way for becoming a vessel to the Lady. He is a prime example of what a so-called New Caledonian ought to look like.
He equally despises Iomair and Fennore for their gross lack of leadership and commitment to preserving the culture of his homelands. Iomair ought to know better and is a disgrace to their heritage, whereas the so-called "Moon Queen" is only using their traditions as a tool, and it worked, because some nobody, some Outsider made it to the top. It is no wonder, in Rand's eyes, that Vodeva left her ex-husband — he can provide for her and love her in ways Iomair never dreamed to. As far as the Isiltári is concerned, he's made himself abundantly clear to her in the past (he also totally wants to have hate-sex with her and has shelved the idea, for now, but lord if he doesn't think about it).

Other Relations

Positive Acquaintances: Maybe Woodsmoke and Smokecloud? Big fat maybe
Sexual Encounters: Wither Rose Soul, Dorian Savoy, Moose, Vodeva, countless NPCs

Negative Acquaintances: Toraberā Tanaka, Bellad Songthorn, Teagan Stryder

Minor NPCs

Celebrimbor

Basics
image by Tetasue (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)	Pronunciation: KEL-eh-BRIM-boar Gender: Male Species: Horse Date of Birth: ~ 2011

Summary

Appearance: Average in size. Predominantly white/cream-colored save the flecks of auburn on his flank, legs, throat, and back. His mane is white, while his tail is auburn. Dark eyes.
Personality: Pretty lax, edging into lazy territory. Takes a bit to get him going, but once he's there, he's a hard-worker. Mischievous streaks and selective hearing abound.

References

Caledonians may assume:

Seeing him roaming/grazing in the Rhovanion
Noticing that he messes with other horses >:T

Thread Archive

thread history

not much rhymes with 'everything's perfect at all times' — Rand is reluctantly welcomed into the pack by Councilor Fennore.
the chain — w/Toraberā Tanaka
still waters — Whilst making a floating shrine at the Lochan Glas for Nín, Rand is approached by Teagan Stryder.
the road goes ever on — Rand happens upon Daisy Parhelion as she is fishing and decides to grill her.
caesar's palace — Another day, another fervent prayer offered to his goddess; only this time, he is interrupted by two girls.
private caller — Finally, finally, Rand is reunited with a fellow worshiper of Nín — though he seems much more ecstatic about it than the Queen.
[M] south god queen — Whilst on the prowl, Rand happens upon a very drunk Wither Rose and decides to "help her out." This is the beginning of a toxic, volatile relationship that will definitely have no negative repercussions, nosiree.
this night has opened my eyes — Rand decides to pray at the Sword Coast, and wildling Woodsmoke decides to see what he's up to.
mark of the beast — Wither was nice enough to leave a pair of claw marks raking across his back after one of their... encounters. They get infected and nasty, and Rand decides he ought to pay a visit to the resident healer and bother him for a cure-all.
[M] plaything — After a wild night with Wither, Rand is reeking to high heaven of sex and is approached by curious youth, Dorian. Rand being creepy to children is nothing new at this point.
enjoy it while it lasts — Infuriated by Fennore's promotion to subleader, Rand's displeasure doesn't escape the gaze of a certain certain insufferable High Lord.
dangerous woman — Rand isn't the only follower of Nín that is crestfallen by the events of the Court. His dangerous lust/borderline obsession with Vodeva grows stronger.
[M] construction of the highest quality, blood of my own hand — The priest makes his displeasure with the Isiltári very, very clear following his encounter with Vodeva.
she will find you — The two Reed Whisperers reconvene to construct a proper altar to their River Goddess in a surprising location.
gifts from the ocean — Rand comes across the wildling's daughter, Smokecloud, as she is meandering on the shore.
the negotiator — After accosting Pilin about his supposed faithlessness, Rand discusses his Goddess with Eesold O'Hartigan.
another crashed car — A seemingly meaningless set of tracks in the woods leads Rand to Harlan Riis, a poor, lost soul.
an ace unable to change — Rand convinces Harlan and his ailing "father" to join New Caledonia; this is the start of a terrible, terrible friendship.
old worry — Finding Harlan at the Sword Coast, Rand attempts to alleviate his fears with the pillars of his faith.
[M] i am your chain reaction — Tensions between Rand and his willing victim Wither Rose come to a head in the most explosive of ways.
good morning, captain — Harlan visits a recovering Rand in his home.
take your hope away — Councilor Kalypso delivers a thinly-veiled threat after more information regarding Wither Rose's attack on him comes to light.
oh blow, my bully boys, blow — Rand decides to ruin Daisy and Isadore's fun when they want to take their raft out for a spin.
crimson door — Recently-returned thief, Salka Huxley, catches Rand's eye. 10/10 would bang.
circle of fear — Harlan continues in his lessons, while Rand continues to be strange around him.
bite marks on bed posts — Dorian visits the Priest, seeking guidance, but Rand has other plans for the young man.
play on — Rand is intrigued by Émeraude Brecours' musical talent.
crystal ship — Rand catches up with Woodsmoke, local wildling.
[M] tiny riot — Vodeva is accosted by an outsider. Rand intervenes.
you were worth it all — Fennore and Bellad's wedding. Lame.
databend — Rand continues to creep on Salka Huxley.
an undying memory of home — Annual feast thread. Rand is not happy, big surprise.
[M] ghost like you — A drunk Valkyrie Savoy catches Rand's attention. Oh no.
you're not made for my darkness — Rand and Vodeva stumble upon Aenan Pyr, who hails from Krokar.
[M] throwing shapes at the sky — Dorian Savoy finds Rand praying to his Goddess and things get steamy.
stormdrain — Rand and Old Caledonian Martha Elanor discuss Nín — and Rand's younger brother, who he believes has abandoned the path.
never leave these eyes — Rand and Valkyrie find a strange letter in the City Square.
you said, "this i do for you" — After a fire is set in the town of Haven, Rand catches sight of a ghost of his past and confronts her.
my life is but a heartbeat away — More strange symbols appear in the City Square, and Rand investigates with Delphine La Weir.
[M] flee from me, keepers of the gloom — After Vodeva takes a fall in the Underthing, Rand nurses her back to health — and, finally, his obsessive desires are manifested.
my violent heart — Rand and Martha travel outside of the Realm and come across Odalis.
and you, the meek and mild: what have you to hide? — Rand harasses a nervous Rabbit about another cryptic message found in the Square. Hulda Moreau, Aidan Loch, Iomair, and Pippa temper his flame as Rabbit comes clean with the truth.
[M] pleasure and pain can both be found in passion — Bored and restless, Rand decides to give newcomer Moose the ol' pump 'n dump treatment.
for we will never cease to seek the dawn — Members of the Malcrin meet to discuss the ominous happenings in the Realm. Rand, who knows more than he's letting on, vocalizes his displeasure while keeping his aces close.
[M] and the needle breaks — Rand and newly appointed Councilor Toraberā are, surprisingly, on (mostly) the same page when it comes to dealing with the Outsider threat.
only acting — Rand visits Woodsmoke's daughter, Smokecloud, who he's heard through the grapevine has taken on the title of Heartward.
light of the seven — Vodeva goes to investigate the desecration of the Messenger Tree; Rand, Martha, and Alma accompany her.
the sun that burns me clean — Lossë Fir-Chlis sounds the alarm when the doors of the Kings Bastion are vandalized. Rand ponders the meaning behind the message — and finds it familiar.
[M] cobra venom — Coaxed from the darkness, the , a coven of Old Caledonian leaders that Rand founded after the war, makes their appearance. He and Valkyrie are chased off by Emyn Celos and Harbor Sharpfeather.
there's an ocean beyond the sea; that holds elixir for all who grieve — Vodeva is having a crisis of faith whilst trapped in the Bastion. Rand seeks to comfort her.
[M] a piece of home — When negotiations between the Outsiders and the Valar go poorly, the Realm receives a very macabre gift — and poor Rabbit is finally returned home.
[M] bleed the water red — In the final battle for the Realm, Rand and Vegard square off against his former ward, Martha, and Emyn. Rand finishes off Emyn while Vegard kills Martha.
[M] this is how legends are made — Ark Coara, Rand's younger brother, is captured and put to death. For the first time since the invasion, Rand sees his sibling, and gets in a final jab before the hammer falls — a frantic Ark tries to warn the Realm about Rand's debauchery, but is cut short by the axe.
welcome — Rand and Vodeva's first litter, conceived during the height of the Tear in the Tapestry, is born.
and she'll do anything for the limelight — Rand and Valkyrie catch up, and Rand of course boasts about his new daughters.
may laki bless your children so that they walk on healthy feet — Jonk, seeking Vodeva, instead finds Rand and gifts his cubs with toys.
[M] man of oil — One of Rand's many bastards, Lorien Coara, finds his way to the Realm. Rand is none too pleased.
brick-by-brick, stone-by-stone, block-by-block, home-by-home — Rand attends Hokori and Benjamin's wedding, though he is not enthused about it, to the shock of no one.
drive a spiteful spear in his side — Rand and his blatantly favored daughter, Níndari, visit the Rhovanion and tend to his woefully neglected horse. Jonk comes to assist.
may the sun never find your eyes — Rand and Níndari play dress up and go out on the town. Unfortunately, running into Dorian ruins pretty much every good vibe, and Nín, embarrassed and upset, storms off.
remember our forfeits — Nín meets O'Brien and his daughter, Beth, but the pleasant encounter is crashed by helicopter parent Rand.
we are all so uninspired — Rand and Nín are traveling outside of the Realm when Iverness de le Ulrich runs headlong into the horse Níndari is riding, almost spelling disaster.
[M] all these little strings holding us together — Old habits rear their ugly head again.
you make me randy, baby — Rand and Nín meet Vinitharya, one of Vodeva's grandchildren hailing from the Citadel. Nín is very clearly weirded out by this and Rand's on damage control.
now you feel alive — At Salsola's Thistle Market, Rand runs into the Cleric, Eden de le Ulrich, while keeping a watchful eye on his daughter.
there is fondness for progress — While preparing the Grand Hall for the Call to Court, Lossë Fir-Chlis is approached by a bemused Priest.
look like a twisted apparation from the past — Rand is praying in the Lebennin and has an audience.
[M] shedding skin, succumb defeat —
this again — Another encounter with Lorien goes about as well as anyone can expect.
paimenë — On the night of the winter solstice, Rand experiences a vision from his Goddess regarding the fate of New Caledonia.
just when I thought — The invocation for the annual Call to Court. Rand is beaming with pride that his daughter has been chosen as the Moon for the Duel, but...
[M] we were born in the hunter's season — After Níndari botches the Duel, Rand, livid, seeks her out to remind her of her place.
[M] eyes, ears, knives, and spears — Rand is confronted by Hokori Tanaka and Woodsmoke when disquieting events start up in earnest around New Caledonia.
[M] if you'd been born a dog, they would've drowned you at birth — Rand's plans are uncovered by Níndari, who unearths that he has been attempting to seize the Crown for himself under the will of the Goddess. Revealing that Nín is to be his wife, ruling at his side, Rand is attacked by his daughter, who, in her frenzy, takes his life.

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