Destiny Is All

“Heritage is everything to us here in Kynarra. It is a reminder of where we have been, what we have been through, who we were, what we wish to be and who we could become. These emblems, these colors, they are more than just symbols on some fabric or page. They are part of us. They ARE us.

When you see the leaves of green arranged around these glyphs like petals on a flower, it is more than just pretty imagery. You know that it is shaped to resemble the Aurai and that the Aurai is the hardiest plant in the land. It grows far, far up in the mountains where not even the goats dare go and spreads almost all the way into the deserts of Filar. If it weren’t for this plant, this small and unassuming herb, many of our ancestors never would have made it. They ate it, drank it, used its pulp to cure maladies and treat wounds. It is this sign that you understand  and deep within the core of your being you KNOW that it means strength, steadfastness, and resourcefulness. It is plant, it is life and it is earth, just as you are; seeds of the Aurai.

And you there, when you come across the subtle and yet rigid crystalline shapes of translucence positioned perfectly around that blue orb you know about true depth and duality. From the gentle mists which cast our coasts in grey to the sharp and jagged ice floes which float down from the south, you understand what it means to change and adapt to your environment. You know what it means to be fluid, to adjust to whatever situation you are in, and meet that energy in kind. You are strong and hard when you need to be and yet you still have the ability to envelop, coax and cradle even the most delicate of creatures in your grasp. THIS is what it means to be Essara, ever changing and fluctuating but somehow always the same where it counts.

Are there any Filaren here tonight? What am I saying? I can already hear you and feel your fiery passion from here. Let’s try not to burn anything down tonight, at least nothing that can’t be rebuilt by morning. You lot with the brightest embers of hearts and lava coursing through your veins, you know to the depths of your souls what this emblem means to you. The sigil alight with radiant fire and a circlet of flames surrounding it, flickering and dancing around it as if to life’s own melody is emblazoned in the very core of your being. It is not just a drawing or a symbol, it is a reflection of YOUR inner spirits on a beautiful and terrible display for all to see. Filaren know what is to truly ignite with a spark of creation.

Oh, the Haeyari. Unlike your very austentatious fire kin, you are much more subtle; until you’re not. As you look upon the crescents arranged in a six-sided pattern like leaves caught in a particularly playful wind, you understand what it means to be moved by that which you cannot see. You know the power that lies in the very air we breathe, that it can be bolstering, biting, or relieving in the most important times. It can be called upon to lift up the weary or summoned with great ferocity to strike the wicked down from the sky. YOU, my winged Haeyari, you know that there is so much more to a gentle breeze or a crash of thunder than meets the eye and you revel in that freedom to be both or neither.

To you, members of the Shira clan, you make subtlety an art form. It is all about nuance with you and even then there is always something else hidden in the shadows just beyond sight, beyond consciousness even. You impart depth where there appears to be no other meaning and you can make even the most simple of concepts greater than most will ever realize. When you look at your emblem, you smile. Not outwardly, no, unless that serves your narrative. The deceptively straightforward design that at first appears to be little more than white shapes suspended in the black but you know that as the eyes trace the shapes, over and over again, that something else is at work. Behind the gaze and in the mind is where the magic begins to take hold and slowly, subtly, you impart your own meanings and intentions upon it. Shira know this as a sign of great machinations, of POWER over the mind and thus power over the being; you clever children of the void.

And here you all are, united together as our ancestors were to achieve a common goal and protect everything that we know, love and hold dear. As much as it is about our homes, our history, and our clans; this is about each other and the bonds we make today which will strengthen us in the future. This will not be easy, no great undertaking ever is, but rely on each other, the staff here at Aurai Academy, and believe in yourselves. You are here for a reason, you were chosen by fate, family, or calling to be in this place at this moment to do something wonderful. This is your time, your opportunity, make of it what you will. Classes start tomorrow but for now, enjoy the food and try not to destroy the castle before the first bell. Earth protect you.”

• Excerpt from Headmistress Allydia’s opening speech.

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If roleplay like this interests you at all, please join us at the upcoming Aurai Academy: Elemental Battle School. It will be an elemental-based school roleplay with a focus on training the next crop of soldiers to defend the kingdom from its enemies. Self-paced and with primarily optional events, we are hoping to build a fun and supportive environment to play in.

• AU

• Faceclaims must be at least 20

• All nationalities, genders, and orientations welcome

Please leave a comment if you think this might be something you are interested in and we can reserve your character. Thank you all for your time. We will be opening later today <3

Taken Face Claims:

Actor - Ben Barnes

Actor - Krist Perawat

Actress - Dove Cameron

Actress - Katheryn Winnick 

Ateez - Kang Yeosang 

Ateez - Park Seonghwa 

BTS - Taehyung 

Dreamcatcher - Siyeon 

Red Velvet - Irene