000-VIII
Gender
Nonbinary Boundary Entire Plains Biome Crystals Manifests various multicolored crystals for study Origin Traveler Nature Volatile Size Slight Nature Features weeping lovegrass Auric Horn Enchantment lightning rod effect Dry Storm Elemental Summons dry storms and lightning |
000-VIII Masterlist entry
Plains Biome Wanderer Character
inquisitive, autodidactic, rash, compassionate, proud, insecure, flighty Vetru acts more like an adolescent than the perhaps intimidating figure other Wanderers might present as. They're incredibly moody as well as over-sensitive, often overreacting to the situation before them. Some have described them as bratty, with their mercurial temper and proclivity for extremes. Despite this, they're a likable esk with a sharp, clever tongue. As a friend they can be sweet and playful, with a quick wit and tendency toward teasing and self-deprecation in equal measure. On the other hand, their mood shifts can be stark and sudden: one minute laughing, the next, making biting remarks. Or, they could be overcome with a long depressed episode, in which case they'll retreat from company for a while. They always come back, though, with an abundance of energy and enthusiasm. At their heart, Vetru is studious. They want to be an expert on everything and everyone in the Biome, and they think it's their responsibility to have an answer for every question. If they don't know, they're quick-witted enough to make up a reply on the spot, but afterwards, they'll immediately rush out in secret to seek the real answer. They're always exploring; they want to know every nook and cranny of the plains. They also want to meet every esk, and make it their mission to visit each esk's boundary and observe the people and animals that pass through. They're known for roaming at high speed throughout the Biome. Fortunately, they do love to run. After all, they like things to move quickly and happen fast. They have trouble seeing things through, though, and sometimes move on to the next thing before the first is finished. They've always wanted to feel as though they're in control, in part as atonement for the elemental ability they bear. They're aware of their role as a Wanderer, and want other esk to look up to them as a leader in their Biome. Despite all the good that they do for the Biome, though, they have low self-esteem, and generally feel as though they are letting everyone down. When Vetru's in a bad mood, they bring a storm with them. Other esk know to stay away if this happens, or they'll get berated or attacked. This kind of behavior is common when they're feeling afraid and upset. Much of the rest of the time, they're gregarious and well-liked. They don't like to talk about their elemental ability very much, because they feel so ashamed of it. However, it responds instinctively to Vetru's emotions, and many suspect that, in turn, it heightens these emotions, too. Still, Vetru loves to help people. Their study and dedication allows them great control over their Auric Horn ability, which acts as a lightning rod to direct other's lightning harmlessly to ground, rather than harming those in the vicinity. They also love to perform Transformations for practically anyone, performing them often. They enjoy the opportunity to bring more esk into their domain, and using the ability makes them feel important and powerful. A small part of them secretly hopes that performing Transformations will earn them the respect and admiration they crave. Sometimes people and animals become lost or harmed because of the storms Vetru creates. This makes them feel guilty and ashamed, sometimes causing them to avoid contact with the victims. Most of the time, though, their profound compassion wins out, and they do everything they can in attempt to undo the damage they've done. Appearance Vetru is about the size and build of a cheetah, with legs resembling a horse or gazelle's. Their toes are hoof-like and dark. They are built to run very fast, and in motion they resemble a cheetah with their large tail swinging behind them as a counterbalance. They are grey, with a horse's dappling all over their body, white socks, and fur that often stands on end due to their frequent encounters with lightning. Their nature feature, lovegrass, is mixed in with the stiff fur on their back, creating a dramatic, heightened silhouette. Their eyes are large and alert, with a thin blue sliver around the edge. There are stripes on their face resembling the markings of a cheetah or a gazelle, and three dark spots next to each eye. Their tail is thick and flexible, mostly grey in color except for a dramatic black marking that runs down the upper tail furs and eventually isolates a large white swathe on the tip. Most distinctively, they have a tall, thin blue Auric Horn that comes out of their forehead like a unicorn's. For the most part it looks peaceful, but when they're in a bad mood, their entire body might spark with lightning. Elemental Power Vetru is a dry storm elemental with the ability to summon storms and lightning, but not rain. Their power is highly attuned to their emotions, but they have trouble consciously controlling it. Vetru hasn't figured out how to use it to help people, and so to them it feels scary and harmful, a presence that they resent. When they're in a bad mood, they can cause vicious storms that they can't consciously stop. While the storm itself will inevitably pass along with Vetru's sour mood, the incidental wildfires will linger until they encounter some sort of firebreak or natural rain. The rest of the time, their power does not really seem to manifest, although constant exposure to lightning means that much of their fur stands on end, affected by the static discharge. Vetru has never passed this ability on to another esk, although they do possess the knowledge necessary to do so. To them, the ability seems like a burden or, worse, a dangerous weapon, neither of which they'd wish upon another being. On the other hand, they are proud of their enchantment, an Auric Horn displayed on their forehead. It acts as a lightning rod, pulling nearby lightning toward them and allowing it to disperse harmlessly. This is an ability they've gained after dedicating themself tirelessly to helping others, but it unfortunately isn't very effective when it comes to storms they themselves have caused, or when it comes to mitigating the fires that their lightning storms spark. |
Using Vetru in your character stories
Vetru can be freely integrated into your narratives and backstories.
For the most part, Vetru is a fleeting but friendly presence in the Plains biome, here to sate their thirst for knowledge and then dash off to the next destination. They're eager to get to know each resident of their Biome, and they're both gregarious and easy-going. However, at a moment's notice their mood might shift into something dark and depressive, bringing lightning in their wake. In this mood they are a beacon of destruction, and they will avoid contact with others for a while afterward, returning without explanation as the energetic, quick-tongued friend they were before. It is likely that most Plains Esk have seen both sides of Vetru, as they wander everywhere within the Biome, and seek out company when they're in a good mood.
You may use Vetru in your Origin Prompts as long as your Esk belongs to the Plains Biome. Although Vetru has the ability to pass on their power as Dry Storm Elemental, they have never done so. You are still free to use Vetru in stories about exploring and learning to control a similar power during encounters from them.
You can draw and write about Vetru without having to ask permission, please honor the concepts provided here by maintaining the character's integrity, appearance, and lore in your works.
For the most part, Vetru is a fleeting but friendly presence in the Plains biome, here to sate their thirst for knowledge and then dash off to the next destination. They're eager to get to know each resident of their Biome, and they're both gregarious and easy-going. However, at a moment's notice their mood might shift into something dark and depressive, bringing lightning in their wake. In this mood they are a beacon of destruction, and they will avoid contact with others for a while afterward, returning without explanation as the energetic, quick-tongued friend they were before. It is likely that most Plains Esk have seen both sides of Vetru, as they wander everywhere within the Biome, and seek out company when they're in a good mood.
You may use Vetru in your Origin Prompts as long as your Esk belongs to the Plains Biome. Although Vetru has the ability to pass on their power as Dry Storm Elemental, they have never done so. You are still free to use Vetru in stories about exploring and learning to control a similar power during encounters from them.
You can draw and write about Vetru without having to ask permission, please honor the concepts provided here by maintaining the character's integrity, appearance, and lore in your works.
