OOC Minecraft Username: Quebradita Are you at least 18 years old?: Yes Have you read the rules? (Link): Yes(Optional) How did you hear about Avalore?: From a friend(Max. 1) Were you referred by someone? If so, please provide their in-game username: UndertaleFTW1 (Optional) Introduce yourself if you’d like, as well as any creations you want to share (e.g. art, builds, skins): Hi! I'm Amelia, or Amy! Lovely to be here and hope I can have a good time! — In-Character Read the following prompt: The rhythmic lull of hoofbeats are a marching drum to the small group of pioneers and variety of folk you have found yourself amongst, packed into a wobbling wagon. The rolling plains of the Southern Reach and a clear sky stretch out all around you, the buzz of excited chatter a dull wash in your ears as your mind strays to your former life and what has led you here to new lands. “Nervous?” You blink, returning to the present moment. A kindly older woman sat near you is smiling warmly with a crinkle to her eyes. “I can tell it’s your first time. Still remember mine,” she flashes a grin and leans in. “Tell me my dear, why have you come to the Reach?” How do you respond (in character)? (250 word minimum - please make sure to include at least three references to our lore in your response, with two coming from different pages in the Compendium.  Two of the three selected should also be in-depth, avoid simply name-dropping lore terms. Tie the terms into your character's backstory. Why are they important to them?) "Hngh," she shudders, drawing her coat in a bit. "Little b-business of yours, mind you, but s'pose there's little h-harm in t-telling." The woman huffs, stuttering a little, though not out of anxiety. More a sort of anticipation, almost manic in its intensity. She squares her shoulders and places a hand on her chest, giving the older woman what may charitably be described as a smile. "Vanessa Davis, aspiring s-scholar. Family used to be J-Jacks, 'fore we moved further N-North, away from t-the others. Live in t-the swamps, marshes, or 'least we used t-to. P-pappy k-kept us a bit isolated, though. Real c-control freak, pappy was. Never got t-to really interact with anyone growing up. It was c-constricting, agonizing!" She grows more animated, the young woman gesturing, though keeping her arms pulled in just enough to avoid hitting anyone near her. "Pah! Pah, I say! I c-could've learned more from others! But nooooo, they're t-too d-different, pappy said, and see, nobody in the family argues with pappy! S-so I left. Pah. I know how t' live in t-the wilds, I was raised to! S-sure, the South's different, different p-plants- ah, flora! Yes, yes, flora. Flora and fauna." Vanessa leans back, relaxing a little, giving the older woman a wide smile. "There's s-so much to find out, here in the South. A whole population of elves d-don't j-just up and vanish, see, a-and I've heard a lot! G-gonna try t-to find some ruins, ancient knowledge, books, cookery, magic! Anything, everything!" Like a switch was flipped, she's back to a ball of energy, practically springing to her feet, only stopped by the fact the wagon is still moving. "I want t-to find it all! T-to learn! That's why I'm here, s-see? G-gotta learn, gotta do s-something! G-gotta prove it t' pappy t-that it was worth it. Worth the s-shame of leaving them b-behind. You get it, right?!" Noticing others staring at her now, her face flushes. She sits back down, sheepishly, before focusing on the older woman again with that same intensity. "L-lotta stuff here, in the South. A-and as an aspiring scholar, of the highest order! It's m-my duty, my aspiration to find them all! E-even if that means... a less than stellar climate. I'll h-have to get used to it again, I s'pose. Pah. I'm a Jack, how hard c-could it be? I'll f-find new pact-mates, w-who won't hold me back, and find out all there is to know in this world! That's w-why I'm here! It's a good enough reason, r-right?" —   Character Name: Vanessa Davis Character Race: Human Character Age: 27  Brief Physical Description: A woman of average height (about 5'4), and lean build. She has ginger hair, green eyes, and pale skin. She's dressed in an orange-brown coat, a white dress, and heavy boots. Image of Skin and Figura Model: