Art by Chamychamomile on Toyhouse
Name: Nerion
Age: 1000~ (450 AD) Occupation: Garden Worker Pronouns: He/him Species: Oleander Dryad Height: 195 cm Can be described as organized, self-conscious, withdrawn, and responsible at a surface level perspective: and this is not inaccurate as a perception. Overall, an effort is made to be calm and level-minded, not trying to impose his opinion very often, this more from outer concerns than personal doubt. In that regard and to further extents, others are considered often, an effort made to not overlook relevant interests. While articulate and knowledgeable, his words are often conflicted at some level; certainty is regardless present and drives attempts at communication. Although not awkward in the technical sense, sociality is not something he is too capable at.
Likes
Folk music Minerology Teas and mineral water Antique and vintage art Urban exploration Being lost in thought Dislikes
Confrontation Icy weather Smog and smoke Certain beetles Conflict Large animals Trivia
Height echoes species ecological scale at maturity, the shrub or tree somewhat taller than others. His blood and spit are likely highly poisonous, reflecting on species’ ecology. It is because of this he does not trust medical ranges. Has various scars from earlier chronologies; that attests to past conflict and alike history. Not harmless, despite mentality otherwise. Makes abrupt decisions on occasion, which can correlate to self-defense/other defense if the need arises. May have undergone [archaic] combative training, which has to an extent faded from memory. Has a sibling, while not related by blood in technicality. Due to isolation-related anxieties, she is not often separate from him or other persons; a fear of solitude driving efforts to some degree. He tries not to be disregarding of this fact, despite necessity meaning otherwise on a somewhat frequent basis. The name 'Nerion' is involved in and signifies times since passed. This still remains his present nominative, not being used to anything else. ‘Oleander’ is a different name for a plant that does kill, but that also resides by water. Has an interest in botany and mineralogy. A number of different stone types are likely kept by him, although not always present on his person. Unless he directly removes them before going out, his hair likely features buds and flowers consistently throughout the warmer months. This is something he watches for, wanting to remain nondescript and having a self-conscious perspective of that factor. The flowers have a scent identical to a typical oleander and can be more evident to that degree: being an aromatic species. Possibly because of this physiological factor, he prefers hats and alike covering, which can be otherwise advantageous. Nerium/oleander as a plant features bisexual (hermaphroditic) traits. He is male in denomination, but not entirely masculine genetically. Rather than possessing human biological features, flowers depending on the season, which typically occurs from the early summer until the end of autumn. A deserter. The context of that fact is long hazy despite base recollection. In most chance was part of a legionary group in one variation of the Roman army. Being conscripted willingly, he had no immediate reason to desert in that regard, but for one or more purposes did anyway. Was knowledgeable then, and still remains well-versed in various fields; albeit his focus now is more on surrounding fact. If there was conflict and he became involved, he would in most probability try to distance himself for a few reasons. Despite being distant from earlier fact, and not wanting to repeat it by far, driving factors or inevitability might mean violence. While it might be 'badass' to use blood as a weapon, that can be hazardous for himself. Poisoning is not good either, which means it is a double edged element. If he is ever wounded, he might wipe his hands in his blood and grab onto the cause to at least slow the individual enough that he can subdue the threat. Whether toxins in his blood enter wounds also caused or merely exist at the dermal level, numbness and irritation can result at a minimum. Toxicity varies between species. Mammals are the most affected, humans included. As little as 26 mg accidently ingested is lethal for a horse, which weighs more than a human. Does not easily result at a romantic attraction and stands as more withdrawn at his basis. Appears to have an aesthetic sense and appreciation but does not voice that readily. In most chance views others platonically, only rarely differing in perspective. Currently has no romantic attractions. In most chance views others at a surface-level perspective, only moving past that if realizing other factors. Does not pry or speculate by far usually. Greek and Roman culture were historically accepting of different gender identities and sexualities. His own orientation is outwardly withheld, and he would in most chance not easily make preferences or lack thereof apparent to others. |
Art by MathematiCool on Toyhouse
Narrative
Early into his life, was conscripted into the Roman army. A number of years durated after where he was put to training and further combative activity. Being considered a hastati, he was more inexperienced initially, but gradually departed from that lack of aptitude. Pressures were constant however, and he eventually departed. The exact basis for that decision is unclear and is assumed to have occurred about a year before the end of his six years of mandatory conscription. The army itself lasted to 476 AD and his involvement in it was evidently around 470 AD. Abandoning it meant abandoning everything else in realism. May or may not have cared by far, it was either keeping or losing his life. Despite his absence causing likely difficulties, others were assumed by him to be capable of going on regardless. Currently lives and works around a garden center in the city, not often straying from the cityscape itself except for a few specific purposes.
Occasionally may take an urban exploration direction for different purposes. Ónkhnē often goes with him on these ventures, being unwilling to remain by herself for very long out of anxiety. Aware of her own difficulties regarding isolation, despite that they seem to have lessened over time, he does not typically ignore relevant complications either. By extent, both can often be seen visiting a local market or other location for food or other materials, which can be advantageous otherwise regarding security. Despite that most outside of given circles lack perception of them and others, there can be reason for precaution. |