Roleplay Type: WoE Name: River Song Sex: Female Age: Older Filly Species: Unicorn Eye Colour: Turqouise with an occasional dark blue or white fleck. Coat: River's coat is a cloudy light blue that fades into white around the hooves. Mane/Tail: Her mane and tail are a dark navy blue with the occasional black streak. They fall in log waves till the height of her underside. River's man is parted in the side and falls to the right of her head. On special occasions, she might weave in a small string of pearls. Physique: River is a small pony, though she's a filly well on her way to marehood. Her body is slightly disproportionate to her legs, being too small and giving her a rather awkward appearance. Residence: Trottingham Occupation: Student Cutie Mark: Three silver swirls that interlock at the sides in the form of a triangle. River got her mark when she was just a young filly, after a particularly bad day at school. She had retreated to one of her favourite hide outs, a secluded bank at the river that she had found one day on her explorations for a quiet spot. There she played her self made reed pipe, loving how each note beckoned to her invitingly. The music seemed to sooth her, to calm her. It washed away her hurt and her pain, and took away her weariness. It was then that she realized she couldn't simply live without music, that it was her life. That was how she got her cutie mark. To her, the silvery sheen of her mark resembled the colour of the lake she so loved on a sunny day. The curved lines that formed her mark represented the fluid and graceful style that her music took. Last but not least, the interlocking of the swirls showed how each note of hers could seem to merge and run together to produce a beautiful melody. History: River grew up as a foal in Seasaddle Bay with her older sister, Coral Gem. She wasn't very close with her parents- they often worked early in the morning to the late of the night. They were workaholics, so to say. River wasn't even sure of what they did. Ever since she was born, River had been different from the rest of the ponies. River Song was born a mute. That however, didn't affect much. Her sister strove to raise her as normally as possible- just like the other ponies. River learnt to write, though not very neatly, at a young age and became adept at expressing herself through her body language. Just before she started primary school, Coral (now a well off mare from her jewellery business) decided that a slower life in a smaller community might be better for River, so she moved them to Trottingham. It would be good for business during the tourist seasons, and peaceful in the winter. Once there, the sisters fell in love with the beauty of the lakes and spent many afternoons having picnics at the shore and swimming as well. One day, a traveling troupe passed through. They had ponies that did the most spectacular tricks and the most exquisite dances. That wasn't what enchanted River though. She fell in love with the music. The mare that provided the tunes played a simple pipe. The filly decided that she would one day learn to play like that as well. With her sister's blessing, she set out to the local music store to find herself a pipe. Unfortunately, they had pianos and violins, tubas to harmonicas, but no pipe. The stallion that helped out at the store pitied her and taught her how to make her own. It took her many tries to craft one to her liking, but she made it in the end. Playing the notes needed a bit of practice at first, but once she got used to the feel of the it, the melodies came naturally. River decided that she liked that feeling of accomplishment, though it couldn't compare to the happiness she lt while playing her pipe, and decided to pour her efforts into both composing and her studies. It didn't matter that she didn't have the smarts to continually top the class, because she still had her good grades in the end. Not to mention that it made her sister proud. That was enough to make River happy. Now she's in the first year of secondary school, and life can't be any better. Character Summary: River is often found as calm and serene like the lake waters she loves so much. However, under stormy weather, the water can be choppy and turbulent. Just like the water, her mood is versatile and can change in a blink of an eye. River is extremely emotional and can often be found happy one minute and bawling the next. River is also hardworking and determined when she sets her mind on things. Because of this, she can be extremely stubborn as well, even when she knows she is wrong. The filly can also be prideful and defensive, especially when she thinks somepony is trying to undermine or underestimate her. River can also be caring and kind, often to her family and close friends, and will go out of her way to try and help them. She's quick to forgive and wipe clean the slate. Her trust, however, is not so easily regained. Promises are scared to this filly, probably due to the fact that when she was young, Coral had never broken a promise she made. Hobbies of River's include playing her pipe, quite obviously, and composing tunes. Other than that,she enjoys reading up on magic and a good challenge when it comes to spells. She really likes spending time with other ponies, discussing a new spell or something. River is also something of a neat freak. She can't stand messes, and not just the physical ones. River has a low tolerance for unnecessary drama, as well as ponies who have the can't be bothered attitude though she tries her best to be patient. Sometimes, by paying attention to the small details, she misses out on the big picture.
