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%tLean and sinewed, every detail speaks of a high performance machine built for both strength and speed but expressed in smooth curves of glossy molten green. A skilled craftsman molded her, giving this small, agile dragon an aerodynamic frame beneath an exterior of sumptuous luxury. Emerald streaks sideswipe her finely shaped head and along the angle of keen, tilted eyes. Similar brilliance glistens along the peaks of her small, windswept headknobs and the crest of ridges racing down her sleek neck. At haunch, knee and the arc of her chest, the gleam of her hide brightens from even hunter to perfect mint while low points pick up dramatic shadows, a contast that accentuates every clean line of her elegant form. Her wings arch long and narrow, announcing her agility before she gets in the air, and even in their translucence they carry a glossy depth of color that paints her sails in opulent darkness.

Running Man Egg

Hazy gray fog and dusty green sparkle together like light shining through storm tossed leaves. There is movement caught in still frame, here the blur of blue mixing with the zip of green, struck diagonally across the length of the egg. While this tilted horizon appears to be whirling though the air, the images pressed into the forefront are not. Crisp and precise, the person appears to be out of sync and climbing effortlessly up the fissure of sky and land. One foot in space, one arm grasping earth. A powerful mockery of that thing most call gravity.

Running Man Egg, silent until now, makes a sudden tip forward. Then it's all silence. But then again it moves, dropping onto its side this time. A crack appears along the appearance of hazy fog and within moments the shell splits open. From within, a small green tumbles onto the sands and shakes her head before examining the sands with the sweep of her gaze.

Dangerously Decadent Green

Lean and sinewed, every detail speaks of a high performance machine built for both strength and speed but expressed in smooth curves of glossy molten green. A skilled craftsman molded her, giving this small, agile dragon an aerodynamic frame beneath an exterior of sumptuous luxury. Emerald streaks sideswipe her finely shaped head and along the angle of keen, tilted eyes. Similar brilliance glistens along the peaks of her small, windswept headknobs and the crest of ridges racing down her sleek neck. At haunch, knee and the arc of her chest, the gleam of her hide brightens from even hunter to perfect mint while low points pick up dramatic shadows, a contast that accentuates every clean line of her elegant form. Her wings arch long and narrow, announcing her agility before she gets in the air, and even in their translucence they carry a glossy depth of color that paints her sails in opulent darkness.

Temperament

Moderation does not seem to be in Ihrulith's vocabulary. She throws herself into everything with determination and confidence in her eventual success. She'll do whatever it takes and her powers of manipulation may be difficult to deny. Independent to the point of rebellion, she will insist that the two of you can do anything you set your minds to - your own way - without the help or consent of your Weyrlingmasters or clutchmates. It might be tempting to indulge her in this, irresistible as she is, but you will have to have the strength to guide her and give her boundaries, at least until her goals are more safely within her reach. Intrigue and adventure are her middle names, and she's likely to turn even the simplest task into a covert mission. « It's not just our first flight. It's a chance to see just what is happening on that hidden ledge.» She grows out of the gangly baby stage quickly and when it is time she will take to the air with speed and agility from the start. If you can handle her daredevil ways and rein in her recklessness when it gets out of hand, you will soon make a pair to be reckoned with. At the very least, things will never be dull.

She will be mercurial, prone to shifting moods and fickle in her opinions, but the one constant will be you. Not a clingy, needy sort, she will nevertheless always love you with the singleminded intensity she gives to everything else. She did, after all, choose you and she has the very best taste. That discriminating palette will show itself keenly, particularly in times of leisure. She's not prissy - she'll get down and dirty to get the job done and she'll tear a herdbeast limb from limb in sheer pleasure of the kill, but if she's lounging around it better be in style. Her straw will have to be pristine and soft; you will have to scrub and oil her until the natural gloss of her hide shines. Of course you will have to look good enough to be her companion, so hunting through the stores for spiffier duds will just be one weyrling chore you might not outgrow.

Time will temper Ihrulith a bit, but she will never lose her capricious nature-- stubborn and willful, audacious and adventurous through and through. If anything, a turn or so will add a sharper edge to her wit and a more clever twist to her schemes, and probably, before you are really ready for it, she will gain an awareness of herself as a feminine being and add those wiles to the mix. Age will also refine her tastes, and add an awareness of what other dragons and their humans consider to be the cream of the crop. She'll urge you toward better furnishings, better clothes, all in an effort to match your surroundings to the potential she sees in both of you. Wanting the best comes from the knowledge that the two of you /are/ the best, and that leads logically to ambition. She is more likely to do her part to help you obtain the position or status that you want, to take the mission you assign and carry it out, than to give you a goal to reach, but she will always be your partner and urge you to raise the bar to the next level. Any misstep is glossed over, a minor bump in the road as she supports you on to the next success. When the chips are down, A'nas and Ihrulith always come out on top.

If Ihrulith is flirtatious, cunning or shrewd in her daily life, you have seen nothing until that dark green hide begins to glow. She will gather her suitors only to taunt them, and will insist on your cooperation in bringing in more interested males on the fateful day. She'll blood sparingly, if at all, confident in her own reserves to carry the day and relying on the element of surprise to give her an advantage against the foes who seek to become her mate. Speed is her ally, and she will pull out all the stops to give a flashy show while she eludes her chasers, lethal velocity combining with daring acrobatics to leave them all in the wake of her destruction. In the end, to lose is really to win, and she will delight in her captor as long as the pleasure of the moment lasts. When that is done though she will be quick to move on to the next thing, the next blue or brown or unrelated challenge to catch her eye. She's suave and unconquerable and no one is quite good enough to tie her down for long.

Working within a wing didn't come naturally as a weyrling, and it doesn't come naturally once you are tapped into a fighting wing either. Ihrulith is a loner, a rogue if you will, and the cooperation essential to working as a team is something that chafes. She might do better as the leader of a team and if you ever become a wingleader that also might suit her, but even then she will insist the two of you can do things better on your own. She's smart though, and she'll always appreciate when things work the way they should, so the analogy of a wing as a well-oiled machine may be enough to get her to lay down her arrogance for the greater good. When it comes to riding search she will be as discriminating as she is in all things, only choosing a candidate after being sure they are worthy. Once one is chosen, she will have every confidence in her decision, and may encourage you to help get that candidate ready to succeed on the sands, for as long as she remembers anyway.

Public Impression Message

Dangerously Decadent Green Hatchling eyes a knot of girls that cling together, but their cowardice means she dismisses them with a disgusted snort and a little flick of her tail. This chase is not nearly exciting enough, with all the white-clad lumps standing still, and she begins to settle back to wait for something more interesting to happen. But then she spots him across the sand and it is as obvious as can be that he is the perfect one. She dashes across the sand with surprising speed, sending a few candidates leaping out of her path, and with a flare of dark wings she skids to a halt in front of a dark haired young man.

Private Impression Message

The discomfort of searing black sand and uncertainty fades to nothing and instead you feel wrapped in a lavish embrace of silk unlike anything you have ever felt before. The blinding glitter of diamonds flashes, light catching glints of gold and only slowly do you begin to realize that it is your mind that is wrapped and blinding, not your skin or your eyes. There is a sense of finding something just right after a long hunt, of having something custom made to fit you like a glove. « Ah, perfection, » melodic and deep but undeniably feminine comes a voice sliding through your head. « You are mine, A'nas, and together we will be unstoppable. I am your Ihrulith» Red whirling eyes become visible as she releases the overwhelming hold on your mind just enough for you to consider discomfort in her belly, and in your belly too now that you can manage to notice it. « Feed me something fantastic, won't you? »

Mindvoice

The touch of Ihrulith's mind is a rush of glitz and glamour, sumptuous fabrics and rich flavors; anything luxurious might slip in to accent her words. The slide of silk is popular, or the buttery embrace of fine suede, and she is fond of sneaking in the distinct aroma of good liquor, fresh-brewed klah or new leather. Enthusiasm comes in the flash of sequins and the glint of gold and jewels, anger in the sharp cold glare of metal. The words themselves are spoken in a low and husky contralto, feminine and suggestive in the way they roll through your mind. As she is adaptable, you may find that your own favorite things creep into her repertoire- the scent your girl wears or your favorite dessert flavors suddenly plucked from your head and made her own.

Inspiration

Ihrulith is based on the "longest running and most financially successful English-language film franchise to date": James Bond. She is not based on the character of 007 specifically, but a combination of that striking leading man, the smoldering James Bond girls that share the screen with him, and the feel of the movies in general. When the going gets rough, when it seems like the worst will happen, Bond always finds a way out and he always succeeds in the end.

Her description is inspired by the flashy, sleek cars Bond drives and the shade comes from the dark shade known as British Racing Green, which you requested and which also fits perfectly for this decadent, reckless, speedy little green. Her mindvoice is based on the glamorous Bond Girls that so often end up on 007's arm - a perfect accessory for you, her own secret agent.

Ihrulith's name was inspired by that of Ian Fleming, author and creator of James Bond, with a few tweaks that will hopefully suit your preferences.

Egg Inspiration: From Wiki -- Casino Royale (2006) Sebastian Foucan as an African bombmaker eludes Daniel Craig's James Bond using free running style parkour. Foucan's (and the stunt's) notation in the opening credits were a first.