Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2015 21:19:34 GMT -5
Player: Shannon
Best Contact Method(s): Email
Have you read the General Rules?: Yes
Are you adopting a character from the Open for Claims List?: No
If so, have you discussed the required character elements with the contact person?:
Character Name: Nasir ibn Mahdi al-Samiri
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Birthdate: November 6, 1406
City / Region: Nomadic, Rohari
House [ Birth, Marriage if applicable ]: al-Samiri
Played by: Tahar Rahim
Appearance:
Skills and Abilities: Expert horseman; trained in swordsmanship and is a marksman with bows; tracking and hunting; is literate and can do basic math
Personality: Nasir is a traditionalist, driven and focused in the protection of his people. Honorable to a fault, he answers questions honestly. Often times seen as reserved, he is merely cautious among strangers, taking his time and forcing others to earn his trust.
Background: Nasir ibn Mahdi al-Samiri was born and raised in the tents of the al-Samiri tribe. It is a common saying among the tribes that male children can ride before they can walk. While not entirely true, Nasir could make a successful argument to have fulfilling that saying. Almost as soon as he could crawl, he was moving to the horses. As soon as he could stand, he was among them. As soon as he could walk, he was climbing onto them. The animals fascinated him. Gentle giants with shining coats and, to Nasir at least, much better companions than his fellow tribesmen.
As he grew, Nasir was taught the ways of the tribe and what it meant to be head of the tribe. He was given training in swords and bows, riding and the skills needed to lead his people after his father. Once, on a hunt, his father explained why they killed only what they could carry and what they could eat. This has instilled into him a deep respect for life, and a disdain for sport hunting.
As a boy, he watched and was confused when his mother forbade his father to do something, and his father acquiesced. When he questioned this, his parents both laughed (which, incidentally eased the tension that had been mounting). His father explained, “The women hold all that we are, Nasir. They keep our homes, our gold, and our belongings. Without them, we are nothing. Without us, they are nothing. Always remember, they are our greatest treasures.”
At the age of 17, Nasir was sent as ‘hostage’ to Zahran. He argued and fought against this, believing that cities make men soft. “A man should go where the wind and his horse take him! All a city does is cloud a man’s mind with its rules and walls. It confuses him!” But, his father would not relent, and explained the agreements that kept the peace in the land of the Rohari. Relenting, Nasir gave his oath that he would not bring shame to his father or the tribe.
Unused to the ways of the city, he has yet to make many friends. He believes himself to be viewed as provincial and backwards to many of the city folk. Insults and passing slights have brought fights and made him wary of trusting these “silk tongues snakes.” He prefers to sleep outside, or on the floor, rather than the bed provided. He finds it to be too soft, and feels that he is falling through it.
Writing Sample:
"I think the two of you are far too serious for your own good. You truly don't mind my being here do you?"
He shook his head again as he walked over to assist Gwyn down. Yes, they’d be a pair walking around, but he at least was used to aches and pains he had. “I do not mind, no, Gwynevere. But, your father and your cousin, Daragh…” he said, being careful to not make either of them fall or scare the horse. “You should be grateful to Thaddeus, my dear. I do believe part of your…punishment, is that you are not to be without escort outside the castle grounds.”
And that oh so serious young man had, inadvertently to be sure, provided that escort. Once you were safely down, and neither of you had fallen, he took hold of the reins of your horse and led it to next to his own. “Why would you want to come out here, anyway? I’m going down into the lot, inspecting saplings. I didn’t think you had any interest in this kind of thing…”
He wrapped the reins over the ones already there, then returned to her side. His leg took that moment to let him know it was there, and he fought the urge to rub at it, hoped t hadn’t reached his eyes. Giving himself a shake, he held his arm out to her and smiled.
Best Contact Method(s): Email
Have you read the General Rules?: Yes
Are you adopting a character from the Open for Claims List?: No
If so, have you discussed the required character elements with the contact person?:
Character Name: Nasir ibn Mahdi al-Samiri
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Birthdate: November 6, 1406
City / Region: Nomadic, Rohari
House [ Birth, Marriage if applicable ]: al-Samiri
Played by: Tahar Rahim
Appearance:
Skills and Abilities: Expert horseman; trained in swordsmanship and is a marksman with bows; tracking and hunting; is literate and can do basic math
Personality: Nasir is a traditionalist, driven and focused in the protection of his people. Honorable to a fault, he answers questions honestly. Often times seen as reserved, he is merely cautious among strangers, taking his time and forcing others to earn his trust.
Background: Nasir ibn Mahdi al-Samiri was born and raised in the tents of the al-Samiri tribe. It is a common saying among the tribes that male children can ride before they can walk. While not entirely true, Nasir could make a successful argument to have fulfilling that saying. Almost as soon as he could crawl, he was moving to the horses. As soon as he could stand, he was among them. As soon as he could walk, he was climbing onto them. The animals fascinated him. Gentle giants with shining coats and, to Nasir at least, much better companions than his fellow tribesmen.
As he grew, Nasir was taught the ways of the tribe and what it meant to be head of the tribe. He was given training in swords and bows, riding and the skills needed to lead his people after his father. Once, on a hunt, his father explained why they killed only what they could carry and what they could eat. This has instilled into him a deep respect for life, and a disdain for sport hunting.
As a boy, he watched and was confused when his mother forbade his father to do something, and his father acquiesced. When he questioned this, his parents both laughed (which, incidentally eased the tension that had been mounting). His father explained, “The women hold all that we are, Nasir. They keep our homes, our gold, and our belongings. Without them, we are nothing. Without us, they are nothing. Always remember, they are our greatest treasures.”
At the age of 17, Nasir was sent as ‘hostage’ to Zahran. He argued and fought against this, believing that cities make men soft. “A man should go where the wind and his horse take him! All a city does is cloud a man’s mind with its rules and walls. It confuses him!” But, his father would not relent, and explained the agreements that kept the peace in the land of the Rohari. Relenting, Nasir gave his oath that he would not bring shame to his father or the tribe.
Unused to the ways of the city, he has yet to make many friends. He believes himself to be viewed as provincial and backwards to many of the city folk. Insults and passing slights have brought fights and made him wary of trusting these “silk tongues snakes.” He prefers to sleep outside, or on the floor, rather than the bed provided. He finds it to be too soft, and feels that he is falling through it.
Writing Sample:
"I think the two of you are far too serious for your own good. You truly don't mind my being here do you?"
He shook his head again as he walked over to assist Gwyn down. Yes, they’d be a pair walking around, but he at least was used to aches and pains he had. “I do not mind, no, Gwynevere. But, your father and your cousin, Daragh…” he said, being careful to not make either of them fall or scare the horse. “You should be grateful to Thaddeus, my dear. I do believe part of your…punishment, is that you are not to be without escort outside the castle grounds.”
And that oh so serious young man had, inadvertently to be sure, provided that escort. Once you were safely down, and neither of you had fallen, he took hold of the reins of your horse and led it to next to his own. “Why would you want to come out here, anyway? I’m going down into the lot, inspecting saplings. I didn’t think you had any interest in this kind of thing…”
He wrapped the reins over the ones already there, then returned to her side. His leg took that moment to let him know it was there, and he fought the urge to rub at it, hoped t hadn’t reached his eyes. Giving himself a shake, he held his arm out to her and smiled.