Persona Profile: Z'vallan

Name: Z'vallan
Pronunciation: Zuh-vahl-an
Age: 21
Birthday: m11 d21
Rank: Junior Weyrling
Location: Dolphin Cove Weyr
Craft: Harper
Craft Rank: Junior Journeyman

Physical Description of Persona:
Z'vallan resembles his brother Zavek in his strong jawline and muscular build, but otherwise, the pair differs greatly. Zavallan has glossy chestnut brown hair and warm brown eyes shaped like almonds. His skin is light, creamy and flawless. He is only 5'8", shorter than most men, but is spry and athletic.

Emotional Description of Persona:
Z'vallan hides a lot of who he is behind a stoic face. He became a harper because he enjoys studying and learning, not because he enjoys talking to people - a conundrum to be sure. Z'vallan knows exactly who he is, what he likes, and what he believes and no amount of discussion will change his mind. His stubborn streak can often lead him to make detrimental decisions.

His sense of humor is dry and understated, and he does often believe his intellect is superior to that of those around him.

History of Persona:
It wasn't obvious at birth, but a few years into development, it became clear that Zavallan didn't have the same mother as his other siblings. Still, he appeared one day in the arms of Alliope and was raised as a son of Zaverak and nothing else was said about his parentage.

Zavallan was one of several siblings and was mostly close to those in the younger pack - his youngest sister Laverlli, and his same-age sibling Zallik. The three made quite a trio growing up. When it came time to choose a craft or take on responsibilities at their father's Hold, the trio had to split up. Zallik to the beastcraft, Zavallan to the harpers, and Laverlli, left behind as a pawn in their parents' schemes for an advantageous marriage.

His father's thoughts about the role of men versus women was well known growing up, so that even the old Harper who took Zavallan in as an apprentice kept to the Holder's hidebound views.

Once achieving journeyman status, Zavallan began to travel and his horizons were broadened to include beliefs different than those he'd grown up with. While doing some work at the Harper Hall at Emerald Falls, Zavallan was Searched.

The idea intrigued him, not from a romantic save-the-world-and-ride-a-dragon side of his brain, but from the scholarly side. What better way to increase his studies than to live at the Weyr and experience the life of a Candidate? So, he left Emerald Falls and moved to Dolphin Cove.

In the tenth month of Turn 12, Akariath found him on the Sands and he became Z'vallan.

Family and Friends
Zavek, 38, Resident, Emerald Falls Hold (Brother)
Zallik, 20, Journeyman Beastcrafter (Brother)
Laverlli, 17, Hold Resident (Sister)
Zaverak, 55, Farmer (Father)

Dragon's Name: Akariath
Dragon's Age: 0
Dragon's Hatching Date: m10 d15
Dragon's Colour: Blue
Description of Dragon:
Akariath is a handsome imperial blue, darkening to a velvety midnight blue along his spine and the trailing edge of his wingsails. His eyes are large and round, ringed in a ghostly pale shade of blue that highlights their intelligent whirl particularly well. With the quiet, prowling grace of a dragon more than comfortable in their own hide, Akariath is well-aware of where he fits in the world and clearly well-aware it’s at the top. From day one this dragon's movements carry an uncanny balance; sleek and aerodynamic, his serpentine neck and tail are both carved with Master Crafter precision. His masculine head is sharply pointed, although his headknobs will always be adorably squished together, a little like a child drew that part of him. He'll bemoan any moments of gracelessness, but by the time he sorts his wings out Akariath will already be a slippery and formidable flyer, and as he grows he’ll bulk up beautifully, with a fluid and refined bearing to match.

Keenly aware of his beauty and his grace, Akariath is more than just a pretty face. Although he can be as vain as a gold dragon, he’s also terribly smart, and that's a good deal more important. He brings an easy and open camaraderie to his bonds, is a natural and supportive team player, wanting what’s best for everyone -- but all of this is backed with the quiet certainty that he is smarter than everyone. Of course Akariath wants what’s best for them, he does, but _he_ deserves the very best. Isn't that why he chose his rider? If there is something to be leveraged, an easier solution, a short-cut, a connection, then you can be sure Akariath's found it. He knows what he wants - and what he wants is the best of absolutely everything. Naturally he has every reason to be smug. A quick study, he’s capable of just about anything if he puts his mind to it. But one thing he won’t ever do is work himself to the bone - because if Akariath is anything, he’s a shameless opportunist. When he wants a piece of something, he automatically reaches for the biggest and the best. However, physical confrontation and conflict are not his speed. Akariath couldn't be bothered to fall into blustery struggles for control, preferring (and easily wielding) calm words and a comforting, gentle touch. His strengths lie in the art of persuasion, the language of seduction, the thrill of the chase - and he’s quite good at creating opportunities for using them.

Approved: June 26th 2025
Last updated: September 13th 2025

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Persona Profile: Z'vallan