I love the stock, but it couldn't be posted in an unaltered form, so I did a manipulation. It's my first try at one, don't hate on it ;-; I am open to any artists in this RP with constructive criticism, if you are so inclined :)

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Riker

[ Ry-kuhr ] Danish origin, meaning "strong power"

Age: Eight years

Gender: Male / Stallion

Herd: Currently with The Naxar Herd

Rank: Former Lead Stallion of the Stolen herd

Appearance:

Horse stock (c) to xxtgxxstock on DA - an unrestricted stock account. The rules to stock photo use are linked.

The background image is taken by me to use in this manipulation. The background photo is mine. Credits to pack #199432(Ciao) <3

This powerful-looking stallion stands at a solid 16 hands tall, making him a taller stature with a muscular build stretching up from his legs, to the chest, to his upper body. His healthy Chestnut coat covers most of him, other than a thick blaze streaking down his face, and one half sock on his back right leg. Running a hand over him, Riker’s coat would be smooth to the touch, though nearing his rump you will find a few minor scars from his days as a bachelor and from defending the herd. He currently has some wounds from his fight with the stallion that took over his herd, including a slight gash on the left side of his flank.

This stallion’s walk has also changed to an ever so slight limp, due to being a bit sore. His mane is quite thick, though on the shorter side and is a dark brown that goes well with his coat. Riker’s tail is similar in color as well and sweeps almost all the way to the ground.

The eyes of this stallion are more boring compared to his many markings, they are just a dark brown color, but appear to have some depth upon closer inspection. Lighter-colored eyelashes frame his dark orbs and are not very visible unless you look closer. There are no markings around his eyes. He was built for speed over strength.

Personality:

This stallion had thrown himself a major pity party. He was down in the dumps, deep in the dumps. If you could even go that far, he was there. Moping about like a yearling that had just gotten in trouble, dragging his hooves and hanging his head. But something changed, maybe it was the faces of his herd mares, haunting his dreams that finally convinced him to snap out of it. It could also be the taunts he imagined the new lead stallion mocking him with as he left his herd behind. Or maybe it was the words from a certain influential mare that echoed in his head. Yes, it was definitely that. But the former lead stallion was able to break his trance and day by day he became more determined to get his mare’s back. In total it took him a day to get over himself, while it seemed short, he was generally a focused horse, and very goal oriented. Making him quite efficient with many tasks.

Loyalty is a big thing Riker values, that and trust. It was for those reasons that he ended up fleeing from the stallion he was fighting. Which sounds like quite the opposite thing to do, but not the way he saw it . This stallion is not a coward, and was thinking of it from a logical perspective. If he would have continued to fight the larger stallion, it could have gone to the death. If he had been the one to die, who knows what would have happened to the herd? He left to stay alive so that he could come back and give his herd a chance to be free of that foul creature. He knew that the battle would be lost as it neared the end, instead of sacrificing himself on the spot, and leaving the herd mares with no hope that they would be rescued from the new lead. Riker left to regain his strength and come back with more numbers so that he could successfully save his mares, and alert the other herd of the dangers they may face as well. Now of course Riker put up a fight, with his offspring being a large part of the herd, and not wanting his precious mares to fall victim to an unworthy stallion who had only recently waltzed into the area. But he was overpowered by the large brute.

This stallion was doing just fine fending off other bachelors and defending his herd, but he was not below asking for help in this time of need. So he both remains loyal to his herd, and trusts his mares, he just hopes they do the same and can see why he left. Normally he would have laid his life down for his herd, but in this situation it’s better he is alive and can do something, than dead and useless, in his opinion.

Nervous, yes this stallion is nervous for his herd. He knows it’s filled with strong mares, and they can cope, but the former lead still has no idea what’s happening to them. He holds one mare in particular(which is to be determined) closer to his heart than some of the rest, and it hurts to know that she or the others may be under unfair rule because he wasn't strong enough to protect him. Though now that the guilt train has entered the station, once he gets his herd back he will do anything to make it up to them. I mentioned his intelligence earlier, and it’s quite true, it also helps that this stallion is a patient creature. One that’s willing to bid his time until he can get in the best position to strike, and so he won’t jeopardize the mare's safety by jumping the gun. Recently Riker has also been less stubborn and more open to ideas. Previously you could only sway his opinion if you held a familial bond or were quite close, but now any idea is welcomed if it can get him closer to getting his herd back.

This stallion walks the line between social, and anti-social. At times he just wants to be alone or hold a small 1x1 conversation. While other times he is more friendly and open and will bounce around the herd to visit with various mares. He is not one to have a fiery temper, it can get a little snappy these days if you push his buttons, maybe even a little sarcastic. But that is rare for this stallion to show.

Crush: None, open

Mate: Maybe, open

Offspring: Any foals he had this year were killed. PM me if your mare and Riker had any foals that died, just so I can make a list.

Adult offspring is open.

Other: I love Bernedoodles, I could own four :)

Anubis

Greek Origins, “God of death” [ ah-n-ew-b-ih-s ]

Age: Seven years

Gender: Male / Stallion

Breed: Andalusian

Rank: Herd stallion

Desired Rank: Lieutenant

Appearance:

stock (c) to Alla-equi on DA

This stallion has quite the height, standing above most stallions with his goliath figure, he comes to a grand total of 17.5 hh. His build is muscular, needing the strength to help defend the herd from predators, and ward off bachelors. Despite his size, he is also quite quick, having grown accustomed to how large he is over the years, and while he couldn’t run flat out in a race and win, Anubis can land a few quick blows in a fight. This stallion’s coat is black, a very dark black, as in some of his features are undistinguishable. It turns into quite a pretty color in the light, giving off a sleek shiny appearance with hardly a large scar to disturb it. This stallion has almost no markings disturbing his coat color, other than a faint white star on his forehead, shaped like a crescent moon.

Anubis has complex eyes, at a first glance you will notice that they’re brown, a dark brown. But upon closer inspection you can truly start to see it’s layers, a dark brown rim goes around his pupil and outer eye, while the brown in between ranges for a variety of shades of brown. It’s quite stunning, as are the long black eyelashes that frame his orbs.

This stallion’s mane and tail are identical in color. Appearing to be the same black as his coat, and both feel the same as far as texture as well. Smooth to the touch and quite thick. The only thing that sets them apart is length. Anubis’s tail is long, flowing down past his hock and nearly reaching the ground. While his mane is on the shorter side, hardly reaching past his neck.

Personality:

Some things never change, as a foal Anubis was after Parsia’s own heart, and still is and always will be. He decided that there was no other mare for him a while ago and has made that clear to her. They have had children, in fact all of Parsia’s offspring were sired by him, but he wants to be official, he will soon formally ask her to be his mate. Once he does, he will sound confident though may struggle for the exact words. He has felt this way for a while and knows his feelings, though to try and explain his love for the buckskin mare would be difficult, since it’s so great.

This giant stallion is actually quite gentle, especially around his little foals, with their small size he is especially careful around them. He softens his voice and slows his movements so he doesn’t trample them and is very affectionate with his young. He wants to be a part of their lives, and not some distant father figure that only pops up if there is trouble or to say hello to their mother. Once his duties are taken care of, he spends his free time with them, he will even play with them and does his best to help influence them correctly.

Anubis is more of an easy going stallion, he was never uptight though is not afraid to reprimand his children and enforce the rules if necessary. He can be a bit humorous, of course loving a good joke and often sharing them with his foals to make them giggle, and maybe even with Parsia to try and get a laugh out of her. This stallion is social, and opinionated though when it comes to sharing what he thinks he isn’t pushy and can be open to a different point of view. He is not too stubborn though if he sets his mind to something, there is hardly a horse that could sway his opinion.(Except Parsia :>)

This stallion is a protective creature, he is glad that he can patrol and protect the herd, it is the most satisfying work for him. This also transfers over to his young, if they are ever threatened or feel threatened he will do all he can to protect them, even lay down his life. He would also do the same for their mother. Their life comes above his. He is also quite composed, keeping his emotions in check with very little outbursts, though sadness is the emotion that hits him the hardest. Grief is the most difficult thing for him to deal with. Anubis has very little temper, and prefers to settle disputes quickly and quietly to avoid scandals. He would rather try and talk out a situation than jump into an unnecessary fight.

It takes a lot to push this stallion over the edge, but combine any stress with harm to his family and he will show his anger. To hurt them is to hurt him, you can expect a fight coming if you injure his young, or his beloved Parsia. Though she of course is more than capable of taking care of herself in situations, he won’t baby her or be overbearing, she is her own person and he isn’t about to trample that. In short personality still is “I love Parsia” and has been from foalhood.

Backstory: Anubis was never truly broken in. He grew up on a farm run by a nice elderly couple, who did take great care of him and his mother, but when it came time to brake him in the farmer fell sick, and his wife wouldn’t take care of the horses alone. They hired help a few weeks later, and when the stable hand arrived, he treated the horses terribly. This went on for about two weeks before the farmer came out to check in the stable hand’s progress, to find Anubis and his mother underfed and not exercised properly. The farmer and his wife fired the stable hand, and didn’t want to risk the same thing happening twice so they didn’t hire another. Instead, since they were getting two old to take care of Anubis and his mother themselves, they sold them to a new owner, hoping they would be treated better. He was three years old. Once Anubis and his mother arrived at their new home, he was treated fairly and recovered. This yearling was tough to break in, after putting it off for some time, but they were able to do it with a few skilled riders, though some favored the crop. It made him more nervous around those riders, and would sometimes find it hard to bend to their will since the whip was used so frequently.

Anubis was soon introduced to the other horses there and ended up making friends with this pretty buckskin mare. Over the course of the next year or so, he ended up falling in love with her, and they were even going to have a foal. His owners didn’t seem to like this, and kept them separated. To make matters worse an outbeak of Equine Influenz was in the barn, and it took the life of his now elderly mother, who was already weak from age, It was a rare death, and he suspected that there was another factor in her death as well, he just couldn’t pinpoint it.

It all started to build up, and one day turning a training excersize, he was hit with the crop a little too hard and in a panic, bucked off his rider. He was left running around the ring, coated with sweat and still fully in his tack from the training, as the fallen rider was attended too. Anubis was left there for thirty min before someone came to fetch him.

Crush: Only Parsia.

Mate: He will never take another mare, one has captured his heart <3

Kin: Open to a sister or brother

Offspring: None, unless it’s with a particular mare

Affiliations: WIP

Other: This stallion is head over hooves for one mare, and would follow her to the ends of the earth. He has two greatest fears, losing those he loves and mice. A mouse once scampered across his hooves and freaked him out.

Backstory:
Difficulty Level: [1-10]
Rider: [Will be assigned later]
Crush/Mate:
Foals:

Mavise - “Mav”

French origins, meaning "songbird" [ may-vis ]

Age: Six years

Gender: Mare / Female

Rank: Deputy

Desired Rank: Content

Appearance:

stock (c) to Alla-equi on DA

This mare stands at a good height, about 15.4 hands, and is neither built for speed nor strength. Rather, this female has equal strengths, she is fast, she is strong, though her skills don’t begin to pair with a stallion's. Her build is lean, though you still can see muscle. Her coat is a palomino, though takes on a golden or honey-colored hue. Mav has lighter dappled spots across her back and sides, and her markings consist of a thick white blaze running down the center of her face two, white socks on her back legs, and a white ankle on her front left leg. This mares muzzle is also dark grey, though it fades quickly into her coat.

This female's eyes are dark brown, almost black, and even in the light, they appear so. It gives the impression that she is “soulless” or “dead” with no glint of life or other colors in her eye. Her eyes do shine if she tilts her head up to the sky and the sun reflects in them. Her orbs are framed by long dark lashes.

Her mane and tail are the same color, white, and have managed to stay un-sun bleached for the most part, only leaving the very tips of her tail a yellowish hue. Her tail is quite long, growing down just past her hocks. Her mane also has a notable length, since it is on the shorter side, reaching halfway down her neck. The texture of her mane and tail is smooth and fine, which usually leads to some frustrating knots in her tail.

Personality:

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Crush: Open

Mate: None, Open

Kin: Open

Offspring: Open!

Affiliations: WIP

Other: This form is a WIP

Akuji

[ aku-ji ] African origins, meaning "Dead but awake"

Age: 4 months
Gender: Male
Pride or Coalition: New Pride
Role: Cub
Preferred Rank: Content
Appearance:

stock (c) to kridah-stock on DA

Akuji is your average size cub, making him a bit smaller than his brother. It would seem as if he hadn't received his father's genetics quite yet, though in time he will grow to be just short of what his father was. His fur is just as floofy as his brothers, making him seem a bit bigger than he is, and it is a lovely tawny color, a bit lighter too. Akuji's fur lightens on his stomach and chest to more of a creamy or white color, as well as on the front of his muzzle. This cub does not have any other markings besides a few fading cub spots which are nearly gone on his legs. Normally they would begin to fade after three months, but his held on for a little longer.

This cub's eyes are similar to those of his sisters and appear to be a warm brown color, though will become a bit lighter before reaching their permanent color. Other features you may notice include a dark brown spot on Akuji's inner ear, as well as a single dark brown line going across both of his ears. These markings will remain for his life and won't fade.

[on the right]

Personality:

Akuji is a bit oblivious to the situation he is in, he knows of his sister's death, and does know his father was the lion that killed her, however, he did miss his entire descent into madness and just figured that's a how a pride should be dealt with. But the "disappearing" male cubs just "moved prides" and were not actually killed, he came to this conclusion due to not seeing any killed. Akuji almost didn't come with his sister but thought of this experience as more of an early adventure due to him eventually leaving the pride when he grew older. He also nearly stayed due to, again, disregarding his father's insanity, since his whole life (or as much as he could remember) was like that.

Akuji was almost a background character in the old pride, not really social and mostly quiet and near his mother or siblings, he wasn't one to cause much trouble either. Leaving has put him in the position to open up more, now that he isn't under such strict rules. Curiosity has re-entered his life and this cub has grown more social, enjoying playing with the other cubs and making more friends. He is also becoming more vocal and slightly rambunctious, voicing his opinions and starting to enjoy life.

This cub does enjoy naps, you can find him lying in the sun, on rocks, or in the shade, he spends a good 30% of his day, not including sleeping at night, lounging, and sleeping. During the hours he is awake Akuji does have an independent side, exploring the area the New Pride found as far as he is allowed.

When he is older, this cub’s personality changes quite drastically. He has a cool, calm, collected exterior, and is not as inviting as he was when he was a cub. Though Akuji, however, will not get over the grudge he holds for his father, once he comes to understand the position he was in more. He becomes ambitious and strong, striving not just for a second in command rank, but for King, and constantly wanting to prove his worth to the pride. Though he does feel as if he needs to prove that he is a good asset to everyone, he has some insecurities such as that as well. He will generally hold a confident look on his face, hold his head high and be proud of what he has will accomplish and become.
History: His mother had a similar way of naming him compared to his brother. Not wanting to be too attached she name him Akuji, meaning "Dead but awake". He has grown up in the pride under his father Titus's
Crush: None
Mate: None
Cubs: None
Other: Itanya's full younger brother & Luan's brother. Titus is his father.

baby pic :p

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Brontes

Greek origins, meaning “Thunder”

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Age: 250 years

Gender: Male

Class: Water class

Appearance:

This water class dragon is the tallest he can get, standing about 11 feet at the shoulder. His build is leaner, and slightly muscular, making him almost lanky looking. Brontes is built for endurance and stamina, he can keep quite a good pace for a long time in the water, with his strong swimming skills. It also helps that his feet are webbed, it’s a leathery material that connects his “toes”. Dragons have many varieties of scales. Except this dragon doesn't really have any, but instead, a thick, leathery skin, and have a pattern similar to a crocodile, though smoother. The color ranges from dark purples to light blues. The main color on this dragon is purple, nearly the darkest shade of that color, without being black takes up his entire back, tops of his legs, top of his tail, and neck. This color fades to a light purple, which is on his face and upper chest. This same color is also a part of this frill he has.

Dark purple: #2f182c

It's similar to that of a frilled lizard, as well as the webbing in his feet. His frill looks more similar to scales, but still has the leathery texture of the rest of him. This frill is semi-circular and is underneath his mouth, and on the side of his face. Instead of being round like the Frilled lizard, the shape is shaped similar to a “W” and continues in that pattern around the whole edge of the frill, every other point having a small ivory claw at the end. The length of his frill is nearly a foot, and the skin around it is thin. He can tuck it against the side of his face, almost making it seem as if it isn’t there, it only comes out as a display of dominance and if he is tense or stressed.

He does have horns, but instead of sticking straight up they are more laid back, Brontes has four in total. Two on his forehead that runs straight back with a slight arch, the tip bending downward. Then one on either side of those two, with the tips curved upward slightly. They are the same blue as his chest, described below.

The rest of his features are more suitable for quick swimming underwater. He has a spiked fin underneath his jaw, as well on the back of his neck, and a longer tail. His legs can tuck neatly under him as he glides through the water, and are powerful when he needs to pull himself through the water.

The other markings on this dragon include a dark blue. This color is on his entire underside and goes from the middle of his chest downwards. Brontes’s eyes are an “electric” purple. His wings are small and used to help aid him in swimming and gliding. He can try and flap them enough to get him off the ground, but he never is in the air for more than a second, his weight and small wings are not a flying combination. True flight is never accomplished.

Dark blue: #01045c

head - slender

Personality:

Brontes is a calm dragon, yes he can be a bit grumpy towards some of the other dragons, but never truly out of anger toward them. He doesn’t have much of a temper. Though he can and will rage if his Rider is harmed, it will consist of stomping around in the shallow water near his habitat and blasting random trees with what he calls his “water breath”. Just trying to get all his angry guilt out for letting something happen to them, even if it wasn’t his fault. He is a territorial creature, and his Rider is his territory. Touch them and ka-bam- Your blasted with water breath. Being territorial also applies to his personal space, he tends to be grumpy because he hates to be so close with people and even other dragons. Brontes likes his space, and his space is also considered his territory, so when it's invaded or others are too close, that’s when he is grumpy. So in other words, that’s most of the time.

After his little rage-fest, it won’t take long for him to blow off his steam, and Brontes will soon go back to the dragon he normally is as if it never happened. Grumpy mood and all. Speaking of his mood, he is really only been this way more recently, ever since the Academy went under attack, making him act more territorial and protective. The stress and pressure he has had come out in more verbal and physical ways. When he once was a collected figure, it now starts to slip through his cracks. He is far from going mad, he still might not have the best days. With his grumpy side, seemingly fighting the calm nature that Water class dragons have.

This dragon can keep his cool in battle, not freaking out over blood or death a battle may bring, he has a strong stomach and can handle it. Of course, he has seen some of the carnage left behind from the initial attack on the Academy and is now basically battle-ready, so a bad reaction would not be expected of him. Because of his experience, he is pretty resourceful and ready to help pass on his skills to the new Riders and their dragons. Though he may be a bit strict, though never too snappy or impatient with them. Brontes believes this is more the good of the other dragons and their learning. They must learn discipline, during a battle there must be no distractions, and their moves must be done correctly. It may lead to death if they aren’t trained properly. He might earn the title, “the old grump” based on his slight attitude. Though he is only as old as the oldest trainee, he just has more experience and time training.

Bronte does his best to be patient, though it becomes a bit hard with the amount of intelligence he has, being able to pick up on technique quickly and predict next moves with a little extra ease. With his skill and size, he may lose some respect at times for the humans. Since the dragons wield more power than them, he will occasionally find it hard to bend to their will. Though he has a strong bond with his Rider and will get over it quickly.

It was mentioned before that he enjoys his space and some independence. But it is nice to occasionally have someone to talk to and will be more open to the other Water class dragon, and maybe some of the older dragons. Though he will make it clear if it is space that he desires. His speech is usually clear and to the point. He may have a few sarcastic remarks, but when it comes down to a serious topic, you never have to wonder if there is an alternate meaning behind his words.

Rider: The Squad Leader

Ability: Boiling water for fire breath

Strengths & Weaknesses:

Likes:

Dislikes:

Affiliations: Open

Other: The Water Horse :D

Marcella Anne Lane

Age: 17 and a half years

Gender: Female

Appearance:

This female has a slightly taller height than most, standing about 5 feet and 8 inches. The same as her brother, which she teases him endlessly for. Her shoe size is more normal, ending up around a size 8.5. Marcella doesn't have any large birthmarks, her only noticeable one is a small brown mark on the bottom of her pinky toe, on her right foot. She does have a couple of small moles across her arms, shoulder blades, and neck, but none out of the ordinary. Her skin rarely burns and as a result, she has a tan, it's just slightly beyond sun-kissed from the amount of time she spends outside, and will only get a little darker than that by the end of summer. This female's body type is less curvey and more triangular-shaped. She has slightly wider hips and a shoulder-width that almost matches that, though is just smaller. She has a flat stomach and a slightly muscular build, though she is thinner than she is muscular.

Marcella has blue eyes, almost a sky blue color, and is quite stunning. a slightly darker blue rims her pupil and outer eye, while small pale blue flecks surround her pupil. Slightly darker shades of blue fill in the rest of her eye, and they have an almond shape. Her orbs are framed by dark brown lashes, so she has no need for any makeup, not that she wears it anyway. Her eyebrows just a little ways above her eyes are thin and dark. They have an “oval” shape, with a very slight arch. She takes the time to wax her eyebrows, so they are uniform-looking.

This female's nose is considered to be celestial. With it slightly upturned, a dent in her nose bridge, and a protruding tip. Across her nose, she also has freckles, very light in coloration, but still noticeable. She also has them across her cheeks and the tops of her shoulder. Her lips are light pink and on the thin side, with a defined Cupid’s bow. She has noticeable dimples on either side of her mouth when she smiles, they will even appear if she gives someone a small smile

Marcella has a heart-shaped face, it has a slight widow's peak at the top. She has a bit of a jawline, noticeable but not crazy, and not as sharp as her brothers. Her cheekbones are a bit sharp, not enough to give her shadows on either side of her face, just enough for it to show. Onto her hair, which is long and goes down to her shoulder blades. It is black and on the thicker side, it is also quite a wavey looking. For any training or more physical activity, her hair is pulled into a low bun, it’s not too tight and a few strands of hair may fall out. Her hair is only down for special occasions, any other time it may be in a high ponytail.

Personality:

As far as socializing goes, she does enjoy group activities but also prefers time alone/with her dragon. Though she does feel quite comfortable around most of the other Riders, some days she is just not up for spending time with a large group. Marcella can be a bit reserved at times, especially if she is not up for large group training that day, and will let you know if you're pushing it. Her temper is slight and she will give many warnings before she snaps, though will cool down quickly. Sometimes she might get into a bit of a mood, and be a little snappy or aggressive towards you, she may just need some space for a bit. You can normally tell by the look on her face, squinted eyes, and arms crossed. Any anger she has will never taken out on her dragon.

Marcella can hold grudges, and she may even have some form of hatred towards some. She may ignore those who mistreat her friends. But only if you give her a reason, otherwise she can be more forgiving if you are willing to own up to it.

With her closest friends, she can’t seem to help herself with sarcastic remarks, including those where she flaunts her “skills”. You could call it “boasting sarcastically”, she happens to do this often and will then follow up with another sarcastic remark, like an "I know I'm humble about it". She really only tends to use it regarding something she isn't the best at, as a sort of 'joke'. She is normally not this way around those she is not as close with, this female really opens out of her shell with her friends.

This female is a quick learner and thinker, she is pretty open-minded and determined when it comes to training, so she tends to pick up on things at a decent pace. She had wanted to become a dragon rider for a large part of her childhood, and finally bonding with her dragon had secured it. She is a hard worker and is ambitious in the sense that she wants to become the best Rider she can be. Marcella does know that she can use improvement in her skills, and is definitely not invincible. Though she will always be up for a challenge, whether she is pushing herself harder in training, or is participating in some event.

Marcella can be opinionated, though tends to keep it more to herself in the moment, and will share her thoughts with her dragon later. She is not one to beat around the bush and will deliver information straight to you without sugar-coating it. She hates it when she isn't given a straight answer. Her demeanor is calmer, this female is not riled up easily, and has a bit of distaste for overly hyper people.

Dragon: Open

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Likes:

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Affiliations: WIP

Other: Boop.