Saliqa, High Reaches Weyr Resident
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| Saliqa | |
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| Rank | Resident |
| Location | High Reaches Weyr |
| Dragon | {{{color}}} N/A |
| Mother | Mom |
| Father | Dad + Stepfather |
| Siblings | 2 Older Sisters, 1 Younger Brother |
| Children | N/A |
| Other Ties | Taikrin (shh, don't tell anyone), Shad, Gustav, Warucori (... maybe), Milani |
| Played By | Anjali Jay |
Contents
Description
Slightly under average in height, Saliqa has what is considered the physique of a preteen boy, though her smoothly curved shoulders and the existence of at least some chest save her from complete masculinity. Her roundest feature is actually her eyes, wide but deep in brown color; they offset a slightly long, definitely flat nose and a small mouth that is full-lipped but not necessarily womanly. Though her face is long, her cheeks are full, and her short-cropped hairstyle helps to flatter both of these aspects. Black, her hair is parted in waves across the top of her head and forehead then layers out longer around her ears, just after which it ends. All of this complements what is a naturally bronzen skin tone, not made so by the sun.
Her clothes are a combination of comfort and style, including a long-sleeved blouse that hugs her in all the right places - as much as it can on this body. The dark purple color is interrupted once in a while by swirls of frivolous white patterning along the sleeves and front. On top of this is a sturdier, darker vest. The truth of the matter is that it's this article that keeps her looking as flat in the chest area as she does. Meanwhile, the vest is long and hangs over the top of her cream skirt. Sometimes there's a coat, when called for. Her ears are stuck with long silver hoops, each with three ovals to them and then a glimmering purple gem towards the top.
WYSK
- The Cromite fashion group "Fancy That!" has been around for a few odd months now, selling a bit of goodwill luxury to the females of High Reaches Weyr and quietly noting on their behavior behind their backs like polite ladies. The others are experts in fancy dresses (Freyna), make-up and hair (Delita), and shoes (Asani) -- they recently went home.
- Saliqa, herself, was the resident jewelry-maker before she was unceremoniously searched by K'del's Cadejoth at the clutching party.
History
The family line started out honest and humble, with both mother and father living the lives of farming in the outlying Crom boundaries. Her mother was a midwife, a job for a woman's touch, but not for a squeamish lady. It was a hearty but traditional home where the men did the hardest labor and the women did their own parts; they didn't necessarily do no work, but certainly kept to the "womanly" tasks that were proper for them. The father was kind, fair, and liked to have his family around him. There were eventually three girls and one boy. Saliqa was the youngest girl of these, subservient to her sister's more learned advice, and loving but playful with her little brother.
Living on the farm gave the girls' experience in working each day, but the expectation was that they would eventually marry off and carry on their family lines as mothers and keepers of the household. That was "settling down", and it was expected of everyone. Even Saliqa, who set out to spend her pre-courtship days learning a trade. They were cozy for a long time, often visiting Crom and enjoying the gathers there. Here, Saliqa's interest in handcrafted earrings peaked, and she began to take studies of precious gems and other materials for jewelry-making.
After some time, Saliqa's eldest sister was nearing a good time for marriage, and had a few possible prospects. Because of this, when a Search dragon from Fort Weyr came around and asked if she would like to Stand, she refused in order to pursue her proper life of settling down, instead. It was a model by which the others would hold themselves. Frivolities must always give way to marriage eventually.
When Saliqa turned sixteen, tragedy struck: her father fell ill and rather quickly died, allowing for little arrangements for the farm. A distant cousin moved in to help with the living and to continue teaching the younger brother the work. It wasn't long, however, before a new solution arose in the form of the Steward of Crom Hold asking for Saliqa's mother's hand. They were married, and the whole family moved to Crom Hold and to a higher standard of living.
Saliqa's craft for jewelry thrived in this busier environment, surrounded by fine ladies, while her second oldest sister began to be courted for her own marriage. Their new Steward father was much more keen on making sure the girls married into the right channels to keep him in a place of influence. So it was a combination of this influence and Saliqa's talent that got her selected for an assignment to visit High Reaches Weyr as an emissary offering some finery at bargain prices. Saliqa wasn't pleased with the idea, but she accepted her duty, as she always had.
Arriving at the Weyr was the culture shock it was expected to be, but Saliqa kept her head high and was surprised to find there were people there she could talk peaceably with. After several months of good business, she began to feel like she wanted to have a hand in the well-being of the convicts stationed at the Weyr. Planning and executing a break night for them, she also embarked on an odd quest to befriend the female she'd started out bickering with.
Sometime during this -- and, in fact, during the celebration of Iovniath's clutching -- Saliqa was suddenly asked by Weyrleader K'del to stand for the eggs. She accepted by making a trade. Now she's sworn to do her best at this endeavor like she would any other; the fact that a letter came to her personally from Lord Aughan himself may have had some effect on this turnaround.
Relationships
TAIKRIN
IDKMYBFFTAI?! Really, these two have no business hanging out together. Yet they have somehow managed to become friends-- whether or not the former convict will actually admit that relationship is another hurdle. After their first more hostile meeting, the two found a way to work together for the convict break night Saliqa was planning. Since then, Sal's continuously opened up to the older girl, showing a desire to learn more about her at every turn, and despite protests. Sal has great confidence that Taikrin will be able to have a better second chance at life than her former stint as a criminal. She's become recently suspicious as to Taikrin's intentions, however, after several awkward conversations-- though "awkward" seems to be a norm.
K'DEL
Oh Weyrleader, My Weyrleader Stuff stuff stuff.
GUSTAV
The Pet... Project
Hooks
- She's from Crom. Despite appearances, the two places don't seem to hold all that much trust or respect for one another.
- Although she's now a candidate, Saliqa continues in her trade of taking earring and other jewelry commissions when she can.
- Rumor milling suggests that she can often be spotted surrounded by the convict candidates and others of their ilk -- what's up with that, from a girl touting "proper manners"?
- She's wildly afraid of illnesses that can spring up at you with no warning signs; being sick scares her greatly. After all, her father...
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Logs
Saliqa has been in a total of 22 total logs, 0 vignettes, and 0 game updates.
2010.08.21: From The Beginning
Who: K'del, Saliqa
When: Day 18, Month 7, Turn 23 (Interval 10)
What: Saliqa explains. All is not well.
2010.08.19: Back At The Weyr
Who: K'del, Saliqa, Taikrin, Agnethe
When: Day 12, Month 7, Turn 23 (Interval 10)
What: Why did no one tell K'del Saliqa was back?
2010.06.19: Who's Up For The Challenge?
Who: K'del, Leova, Saliqa, Silarra, Taikrin, Teris, Kessian
When: Day 28, Month 13, Turn 22 (Interval 10)
What: Crom's turnover skating party very nearly ends in tragedy.
2010.04.02: If There's Anything To Tell
Who: Madilla, Milani, Saliqa
When: Day 15, Month 5, Turn 22 (Interval 10)
What: Madilla, Milani and Saliqa catch up. Madilla is hiding something.
2010.03.21: Iovniath and Cadejoth's Second Clutch Hatches
Who: Anvori, G'stav, Inviere, Ivana, K'del, Riahla, Saliqa, H'dur, Silarra, Suireh, Taikrin, Teris, Tiriana, Vyshani, Warucori, X'en, Yuliye, Zarenya
When: Day 13, Month 4, Turn 22 (Interval 10)
What: The eggs hatch!
2010.03.15: I Deserve To Be Exhausted
Who: Madilla, Saliqa
When: Day 17, Month 3, Turn 22 (Interval 10)
What: Saliqa is stressed out. Madilla tries to be helpful.
2010.03.13: Bathing with Taikrin is dangerous business
Who: Saliqa, Taikrin
When: Day 11, Month 3, Turn 22 (Interval 10)
What: After the massive brawl in the candidate barracks, Taikrin tries to relax in the bathing caverns. It would be fine, except Saliqa is there. And-- well. Surprisingly tempting.
2010.03.13: A History of Violence
Who: G'brion, G'stav, Inviere, Ivana, Saliqa, H'dur, Silarra, Taikrin, Warucori, X'en
When: Day 11, Month 3, Turn 22 (Interval 10)
What: The candidates discover some disquieting information about Tiriana. Chaos ensues. Brawling in the barracks?!
2010.03.06: Candidate Fight Club
Who: Saliqa, Silarra, Taikrin, X'en
When: Day 18, Month 2, Turn 22 (Interval 10)
What: Taikrin starts teaching the candidates some self-defense. This is an excuse to touch all of the girls and to punch all of the boys.
2010.03.04: Use Your Experience
Who: K'del, Saliqa
When: Day 12, Month 2, Turn 22 (Interval 10)
What: Saliqa has questions. K'del has answers.
2010.03.02: No Kitchen Knives for Convicts
Who: Saliqa, X'en, Taikrin, Z'yi
When: Day 6, Month 2, Turn 22 (Interval 10)
What: Just because the convict-candidates draw kitchen duty doesn't mean they'll get to use knives. Also, they have some interesting ideas about what goes on during a hatching.
2010.03.01: Beautiful Naked Eyes
Who: G'stav, Saliqa, Tiriana
When: Day 3, Month 2, Turn 22 (Interval 10)
What: Gustav and Saliqa face off. Tiriana judges.
2010.03.01: Girls are zomg scary and crazy!
Who: Teris, Saliqa, Taikrin, X'en, Rinna
When: Day 28, Month 1, Turn 22 (Interval 10)
What: The candidate-girls are being ridiculous candidate-girls. Saliqa cries, and Taikrin is disarmed.
2010.02.28: Back in the Candidate Action
Who: G'brion, Silarra, Taikrin, Saliqa, X'en
When: Day 26, Month 1, Turn 22 (Interval 10)
What: The convict-candidates are free again, and finally returned to the candidate barracks. Candidate-drama has not stopped in the interim.
2010.02.27: Taking Care Of Your Own
Who: K'del, Saliqa
When: Day 25, Month 1, Turn 22 (Interval 10)
What: K'del and Saliqa discuss convicts and cave-ins. And... awkward things.
2010.02.24: Egg-Watching, Convict-Style
Who: Saliqa, Taikrin, X'en, Warucori, Eldena
When: Day 17, Month 1, Turn 22 (Interval 10)
What: The new convict-candidates get their first chance to ogle the eggs that suddenly take on new meaning-- and they do so with... friends? There is also speculation about what, exactly, will be the fate of the convict-candidates? And their guards?
2010.02.19: Making Friends With Criminals
Who: Saliqa, Taikrin
When: Day 1, Month 1, Turn 22 (Interval 10)
What: Taikrin is all set to pick a fight with the obviously soft, weak, girly Saliqa. And then she doesn't. And then she's very, very confused.
2010.02.17: Convicts! Candidates! Mayhem!
Who: G'brion, G'stav, Inviere, K'del, Rorkes, Saliqa, Silarra, Taikrin, Teris, Tiriana, W'chek, Warucori, Z'yi
When: Day 23, Month 13, Turn 21 (Interval 10)
What: After the clutching of Iovniath and Cadejoth's second clutch, the weyr turns out to celebrate.
2010.02.14: Working To the Bone
Who: K'del, Saliqa, Taikrin, Vinque
When: Day 14, Month 13, Turn 21 (Interval 10)
What: Two merchants, a convict and a Weyrleader meet in the bowl.
2010.02.13: Charmed
Who: Madilla, Saliqa
When: Day 11, Month 13, Turn 21 (Interval 10)
What: Saliqa's hands need some healery attention. In return, she charms Madilla utterly.
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