CW: Asalah

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Name
Asalah 
Pronounced Ah-sah-lah or Aye-sal-ah

-- Her brothers used to call her Ash when she as younger. She has since grown out of that nickname

Orientation
Heterosexual
-- Asalah has no mate
-- She has not mated or married in the past 

Height
15.5 hands

Rank
Exile Scout

-- Due to her breed, Asalah is a lot faster and lithe, making her better as a scout than a guard
-- She has been known to keep away from the main herd for months or more at a time

Age
Starting Age: 25 Years Old
Current Age: 27 Years old
Season Born In: Summer

Horse Breed
Arabian Horse

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• Independent 
  "I don't need your help.... Don't worry, I can take care of myself."
  Asalah is one of those horses that has never needed direction from another to help her survive. After years of relying on her brothers, their death forced her to learn how to survive on her own. Ever since that time frame in her life, Asalah has worked hard to make sure she doesn't need to rely on any single horse for her well being. 

• Strong Willed // Stubborn
  "Nothing's going to stop me."
  Asalah is admittedly too stubborn/strong willed for her own good. She's the kind of horse to push herself to the limits if it means that she gets something done the way she wants to. She often has trouble changing her mind on subjects that she has already formulated full opinions of. She's also the kind of horse to keep to her own morals and because of that, she will happily stand up for what she thinks is right, even if it means getting kicked down into the dirt. Because of her upbringing, this mare is strong and hard to derail once her mind is set to something. Few can get past her guard, for she throws up defenses around anybody and everybody she doesn't know or trust and more often finds herself into unpredictable circumstances because of it. She isn't really all that bothered by it, although she has been told a multitude of times to keep close to the herd and not to get herself into any dangerous situations, more likely than not most believe her "stubbornness" will get her killed, but she won't ever listen. 

• Loyal
  "I've got your back if you've got mine."
  To horses that prove themselves to Asalah, there is no other horse they would want on their side. She wouldn't throw herself off a cliff if she was asked, -- or kill any horse just because she was told for that matter-- but she will do what is asked of her if the reason makes enough sense. She will protect those that she is loyal to faster than she will do anything else.

• Energetic + Enduring
  Asalah could spend hours doing any type of physical activity that is demanded of her without much complaint or issue. She's always ready to go further and longer than most and can at times be hard to find because of how far away from the herd she travels from at times. She loves to run more than anything and can be seen galloping off without reason, though most of the time she actually does have a reason. 

• Quiet // Loner
  "...Mmmph..."
  It's not abnormal for this mare to shy away from others she doesn't know, though she is not shy by any means. Instead, she just prefers to keep to herself unless it is absolutely needed. Years of being within the Exiled Herd have taught her that sometimes it's better to not speak and to merely listen, which she does more often than not. Sometimes this quietness appears to be cold, but she really isn't a hardhearted equine. Aloof doesn't really fit with her either, since she's willing to join into conversations she is interested in being in.... that just doesn't happen all too often. More often that not she can be considered staunch and poise over that of disconcerting and aloof.
  
  
• Compassionate
  "Don't kill a young foal when they have yet to even see what life will bring them! Are you heartless?"
  Due to her upbrining, and seeing two of her own siblings killed off, Asalah has developed an extremely compassionate and passionate side to her that sees beauty not only within her own herd, but within life itself. She hates seeing young equine killed and will not stand to just stay behind and watch. Though she is not known to be stubborn, she will not stand for outright savagery.

• Notable // Feminist
  
  "There is reason to believe these lands are no longer safe... I wish to leave, but the plans the exile herd has made..."
  Don't speak too loud, don't demand too much, don't expect the herd to do as you will: these are things that Asalah has picked up and rather quickly and understands that no matter what, her words are not hard to listen to. She is notable in her speech, calm and collected, and understanding that not everything she says will turn out the way she wills it, but she can attempt other ways to deal with getting what she wants. Her voice is one that demands notice, mostly because she isn't heard that often. She is also a staunch feminist, feeling that being called brood is nothing more than demeaning and should stop. She would not fit in well with the bachelor herd. 
  

-- She tends to stamp the ground when she is annoyed or wants to get moving

-- Her mane is well taken care of if she can help it, but sometimes that isn't the case

-- When extremely interested in something, her entire body tends to perk up

-- She believes in the unicorns of old, but doesn't believe them to be gods

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 Uncertain / Nervous / Confused
 Neutral
 Acquaintance
 Friend
 Close Friend
 Best Friend
 Platonic Love
 Crush
 Romantic Love
 Annoyance / Slight Dislike
 Hatred
 Oath (Can mean that a member is family, a past apprentice, a mentor, or is considered family even though they aren't)
 Broken Bond (Can mean anything from betrayed feelings to just a falling out)
 Slightly Jealous 
 Envious
 Respect
 Admiration 

 Raphael (Klaus)
"I swear the horse only tolerates me because he somewhat feels protective of Dandelion... though, the only reason why I'm even following him around is to make sure he doesn't suddenly snap and kill the poor horse. I can't stand him and I'm pretty sure he can't stand me, so we at least agree that." 

 Dandelion
"I feel as if I should be a little less worried about this horse, but after spending so much time with him, he just seems to be a sweet guy who needs to learn that it's not smart to follow random bachelors about... why does he even like Raphael anyway?"

 Leigh
"She was the one to lead us to the olde herd and was the one that decided to return to the Exiles... out of our small group, I wonder how she's doing and worry about her the most... the exile herd is not a safe herd to be in right now... not in these dangerous times."

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The lion was not surprised to hear of the decision Andromeda had made when it came to name the silver gladiator. Aglaia had risen to the occasion while she was gone, and although Brutus had known that at some point he was expected to be silver... he was completely fine in not being that choice. The tigress was much younger than he was... and more than likely going to survive longer than he or Andromeda would.

It was sad, ever since Soren had died, death had been a constant burden on the lion's shoulders. The calls died out, and in that time, the lion was able to see Andromeda move from Skycaller's Rock. It was strange of the white lion to see the snow leopardess coming from a place he associated with the fiery lynx he had become good friends with, but all the same, he had always known this day would come. Soren had always been a fighter, and with that kind of spirit, it had always been likely that he would die in the lines of battle over that of quietly in his nest... Though he knew how much it tore Andromeda apart.

He had always thought the two of them would eventually be together as a happy couple, Soren and Andromeda, especially with how Andromeda had been so close to the little cub Soren had brought home with him all those moons ago... back when the hunters hadn't nearly doubled in force... before Abiola had died. Brutus would never admit that he knew who's cubs they were; the markings around young Ryusei's eyes were too much like another snow leopard Brutus had known... Nedria.

It wasn't hard to guess, though Soren had eventually admitted it to Brutus... if his memory served correctly.

"Andromeda" His gruff voice called out as the other felines milled away. "I approve of your choice... not that it matters." It seemed strange talking to her as a friend when she was now his leader, but Brutus pushed that thought away. He had treated Soren as a friend, and she had been a friend when she had been only a silver... what had changed? Other than Soren's death... "Do you want some company... maybe to go out on a patrol of the territory?" If it had been any other time, he would have said stroll instead of patrol, but he doubted being lax at such a time as this would ease the snow leopardess any. Andromeda was too serious for that kind of matter... and a times, he himself was the same as well.

This was going to be a hard couple of months on the two of them. "If you don't want to, I understand, but I figured that you would need the company..." He glanced away for a moment before quietly adding: "We have both lost a great friend... maybe even something more... I figured you would want somebody to have a heart to heart with. As a friend, you know I'm here for you if you need it."

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