PERSONALITY
Karsyn is a
calm individual. More often than not while he enjoys the company of others it's more for presence instead of conversation. He is
extremely social, and requires the company of other creatures to be happy and healthy. Karsyn has been known to form strong pair-bond relationships that can last a lifetime (His lifetime) – these bonds not only provide necessary socialization, but probability for romantic bonding as well. Like horses, Karsyn forms tight bonds and friendships with those close to him, feeling great loss when he is separated from his partners.
Exceptional memory – he can remember both animal and human-appearing friends for his entire life, but he will remember if he's been treated badly. Born with a heightened sense of
emotional intelligence, Karsyn can sense certain emotions and while he struggles; he is
honest about his emotions as well.
At times Karsyn can be
aloof, while he can be
focused and driven, it is often in times of break that his mind will began to wander. He will find more interest in
disobeying or not paying attention to supposed tasks or conversations. This disobeying can lead to Karsyn being
stubborn or even
bratty. Like his nature, Karsyn has a
violent streak which can lead to causing trouble for patrons or even employees. In the process of acting innocent he will 'throw one under the bus' in order to make himself a victim. It is a behavior he can keep under control (most of the time). Like a horse, bad behavior can often be prevented or avoided by appropriate mental stimulation.
HEIGHT
1.83 Hands (To be measured in Kelpie form from the top of the withers (top of the shoulder) down to the hoof.) Height from top of ears to hoof unknown.
6' 0" human form.
WEIGHT
1500lbs - Kelpie form, both land and sea variations. Horse weight regulating, in both forms Karsyn can easily accommodate a combined rider and saddle weight of over 300lbs.
145lbs - Human form.
EYE COLOR
Heterochromia Iridium (Complete)- Heterochromia is when a person's irises are different colors. There are a few kinds of heterochromia. Complete heterochromia is when one iris is a different color than the other.
Brown - Copper and green flecks closer to the irises. This is only available on his left eye.
Blue/Grey - On right eye.
Adnexa- The eyelids are made up of three layers of tissue: a thin layer of skin, which is covered in hair, a layer of muscles which allow the lid to open and close, and the palpebral conjunctiva, which lies against the eyeball. The opening between the two lids forms the palpebral tissue. The upper eyelid is larger and can move more than the lower lid. Unlike humans, horses also have a third eyelid (nictitating membrane) to protect the cornea. It lies on the inside corner of the eye, and closes diagonally over it.
COMPLEXION | BODY TYPE
Human: Karsyn's human form resembles that of a corpse left in the river. His complexion is on the paler side with a shade of grey. what little color he has comes from the rosiness of his cheeks and the top of his ears. While he is lengthy, his body holds the muscular definition of a runner. He can be found with little strips of seaweed tangled in his curls. With his human form, he can carry half the weight of his horse form (up to 150lbs) with little stress on his joints. He is stronger than his body would show.
Land Kelpie: His land form takes of what can be commonly referred to as a Friesian horse (Pic
here). Like his human form, this form also has wisps of seaweed in the mane and tail. Unlike the human form, these pieces cannot be removed freely and are attached to him like hair. If he is to step into water, his whole body with become soaked. His feet must be out of the water and dry before this form takes the appearance of being dry. This gives him the "drowning" horse form that children and adults are drawn to. (Example
here)
Kelpie: This is Karsyn's favorite and most comfortable form to be in. This form is not bound by earthly will like his land forms. He is as free and unattached as the seas and the fish that swim within them. Maintaining the head of a horse, Karsyn's body has been replaced with long tendrils of hardened seaweed. Able to move impossibly quickly through water. Some say the resemblance of this form is akin to the Leafy Seadragon. In this form, in order to protect his eyes, Karsyn relies on his 'third' eyelid to avoid particles getting into his eyes. His eyes will remain a misted white in this form until his human or land form is taken, in which the membrane will retract to allow 'normal' sight.
(Example
One |
Two )
PREFFERED ATTIRE
Traditional Yukata - While at Kaburi Tsuki, Karsyn prefers to wear the traditional cotton yukata. He enjoys the wide sleeves for it gives him comfort without constricting his movements. Preferably in darker colors or in a green. While he does enjoy human clothing, it does not compare to the freedom he experiences in his land Kelpie form.
BODY MODIFICATIONS
Tragus | Eyebrow (Left side)
SCENT
Spring Rain | Dust on wood | Seaweed | Lilies
NOTABLE QUIRKS | DIETARY RESTRICTIONS
- Along with Karysn's heterochromia in human and horse form, his human form is gifted with his horse eyes. This means his eyes are slightly bigger, in what some would refer to as 'Doe-like'. Unlike humans with a round iris, Karsyn's are horizontal, meaning his line of sight is better to gauge his surroundings than those of a humans.
- Karsyn does not have any dietary restrictions. However he prefers Honeydew and various fruits with most meals.
SPECIALIZED ABILITIES
Weather Precognition - Karsyn can sense the weather, like most animals he can sense changes in temperature leading to storms or natural disasters. It is said that when the sound of a kelpie's tail entering the water is said to resemble that of thunder. And if you are passing by a river and hear an unearthly wailing or howling, take care: it could be a kelpie warning of an approaching storm.
Water Manipulation - Lightly having control over water, Kelpies are believed to be able to manifest floods to carry their victims to their deaths. While it is not mentioned how high a flood can be, Karsyn can hold water in 'bubbles' and move it place to place. He is able to flood ponds and medium sized rivers. Though this ability is better used in bogs and swamps where the water can move about vines and tree roots.
Shapeshifting - The ability to switch between his human, land, and true kelpie form and back again. True Kelpie form can be done easily if more than 1/3 of his body is submerged.
Voice Mimicry - Like the powers of a
Crocotta, Karsyn can mimic voices he's heard before and repeat certain phrases and groans.
Crocottas are creatures that can mimic any person's voice to lure their victims out so they can feed. The principle is the same for Karsyn, who can mimic voices even in Kelpie form to lure children into the water by mimicking the sounds of their mothers calling for them.
