Jemin

STATS
Name: Jemin
Gender: male
Age: 14

Description: slim and lanky, Jemin has some filling out to do. He'll probably end up slightly taller than average. He'll never be ripped/bulky but he'll put on some muscle once his growth spurts have finished. He has curly brown hair and bright green eyes. He has a straight nose and large mouth that's often speaking or yelling. His ears stand away from his face which is why he's starting to grow out his hair.
Personality: Jemin is loud, brazen and he doesn't stop to think before he acts. He is all those things that are typical of adolescent boys. When he grows up he'll likely retain some of his forward ways but it's likely that he'll at least learn a modicum of self-restraint in the face of danger. Although with his adoration of heroes, he probably will risk life and limb to save someone from danger.
Family & Community: Jemin grew up in a small village. From the moment he was old enough to start his studies and chores, he's been wanting to be someone important. A hero. On Alskyr that translates to being a dragonrider or gryphoner. He has two parents who work on their farm, and two older siblings who probably doted a little too much on their youngest sibling.
Pets: - (much to his dismay).

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STORY
Jemin hurried to the village square where the gryphoner had landed. His heart was beating heavily in his chest and his mouth was dry. Because this was his chance. He'd always wanted to go to one of the caers or aeries. Maybe a cove would have done as well though truth be told he preferred the skies to the seas. Jemin had climbed many trees, trying to get closer to that large expanse of emptiness. It was freedom but also duty. Both things he was yearnign for. To be free and to be needed.
Arriving at the square he was nervous to see that many others had beaten him to it. The gryponer was talking to the village elders while his beast surveyed the gathering crowd. Jemin wondered if the sparkle of interest was just his wishful thinking. But maybe it ha been there. Perking up a bit, he wriggled closer to where the gryphon was.
"I was dispatched here to announce that a clutch of gryphon eggs is available in Haven Aerie. Any who wish to try to bond can come to me."
Excited shouts and a lot of the younger folk hastily formed a line. Jemin was about third in the line. He shuffled closer nervously and worked hard not to close his eyes when the gryphon got close to him.
"You're good to come as long as you get permission from your parents."
Jemin nearly choked at the words. He'd done it. He'd become a gryphoner! His parents would let him go. At least he hoped they would.

His parents had agreed but only if a chaperone went with him. This stung. Jemin wasn't a toddler. he was nearly full grown. He could take care of himself. He'd complained and begged but his mother would not budge on the matter;
"The elders will ask someone of the village to go with you. And then my heart will be at ease because I know you won't be alone."
"There's over a hundred gryphoners, I doubt I'd be able to go to the bathroom in private." Jemin had replied.
"You'll be happy to have them." his mother had insisted and then it was final.
Only the elders had asked Farida to go with him. As far as people went she was a stick-in-the mud. Drab and serious. No way would he get to have any fun. But then she wouldn't be able to keep her eyes on his all the time.

Which is how he managed to get a flitter egg. The alis gryph rooms were open to any who visited and eggs were distributed to those who wanted them. As a prospective bonder he wouldn't be turned away. Having a pet would also be great practice. So a couple of days after they'd arrived, Jemin had snuck out of his rooms. He'd been given a small white egg with a couple of freckles. He could feel the alis gryph inside move.
"What are you doing!?" Farida had called when she found him, "Go take it back."
When he'd refused, she'd taken the egg from him. And of course it'd hatched and bonded her. She'd had him sit through the care lecture with her, which was not entirely logical as she'd banned him from getting another egg anyway. But tuning out the voice of the caretaker was not all that difficult. Plotting another attempt was all the more tempting.

Two weeks Jemin waited. Farida had been watching him like a hawk, which Jemin figured would probably be the type of Gryphon she'd bond since she was so good at it. But then she'd been called out to talk with one of the trainers. His chance had arrived and he once more made his way to the alis gryph rooms.
Inside, another future gryphoner was inquiring about the eggs. The young man was tall and dark-skinned but his voice was soft and he quickly made room for Jemin to come stand closer. They were each given one egg. This time Jemin decided to stay inside. Even if he'd be subjected to the lecture again it was to be preferred over the risk of being found again.
Alas calamity struck once more. Jemin jumped up when the egg in his hands started to crack. But he lost his balance and crashed into Kane who took a tumble with him. Both eggs ended up hatching and both alis gryphs stared right into the big guy's eyes. Jemin could cry but he managed to keep the tears inside. There were no more eggs available so the caretaker instructed him to return at a later date. Heartbroken, Jemin returned to his rooms.

His mood didn't improve over the next weeks as both Farida and Kane managed to bond and he'd been left standing not once but twice. His prospects of becoming a hero seemed to be dwindling. No matter how many times Farida told him he was still so very young - a fact which stung - and he'd bond in one of the next clutches, Jemin was losing hope of it happening. He'd give it one last go before he'd return home.

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HATCHING
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??? hatched at Haven Aerie, part of Sanctuary Isle
Lineart by Charlie-MoM, Shade/Colouring by Nomi

STATS
Name: -
Gender: -
Species: Alskyrian Gryphon
Parents: Unknown
Description: -
     Size: -
     Colour: -
     Pattern: -
Personality: -
Abilities:
     *Telepathy
     *Verbal Speech
     *Flight
     *Telekinesis
     *Teleportation
     *Elemental Magic

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Lantessama Isle - The World of Alskyr
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