Hi there, guest! Welcome to my humble petpage, I do hope you enjoy reading my story. ^^ It's pretty interesting, you see. Or at least my mommy says so.. My name is Rosuri, but you can call me Rose. I'm a Nova Collector! I'll explain everything about Nova Collectors and what I do further along this page, but mommy wanted me to make a few silly announcements before we get to the good part:

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Catching novas is really not that easy, whatever people might tell you. Those troublesome little critters of joy are lightening fast and seem to enjoy bouncing all over the place. There's a trick to catching them, of course, like there is a trick to all things. Though only one creature has survived the passing of ages and still lives to hunt them, an ancient being that is remembered today only in fairy tales and bedtime stories. She is the last of her kind, a living descendant from the great creatures that once ruled the skies and possessed the knowledge to constrain dwelling entities; spirits we like to call novas. She is the last one to practise such a noble and very old profession, the Nova Collector.

One cannot possibly understand the power and beauty of novas when they don't fully grasp their magical characteristics and how to put them to use. You see, like all creatures in this universe, novas come in different sorts and varieties. They are what you could call entities, or rather dreams in living form. Fragile creatures that come out only the very moment before sunset, to disappear again just seconds later. And in that special moment in which time itself seems to freeze, they live for just one thing, the nova collector. A ancient being that has the means to catch novas and put them to use, like they had been intended for many centuries ago.

Novas hold dreams, and whether these dreams are beautiful, amusing or frightening, depends solely on the nova itself. They are gifts to the sleeping minds of every child on Earth, and it is Rose's job to grant the children their dreams. Granting each dream to the child it belongs to is not an easy job though, since all novas look alike. You can only tell them apart by their vibrant energy, the waves that exceed mortal perception, the dreams that they hold. And this particular nova she's been searching for, is calling out a name; Rose, Rose..

When children's eyes close and lights go dim
when stars start to twinkle as the world turns grim

That magical moment where time slips away
leaving a slumbering silence in which the dreams play

Hidden in the dark as she sees her chance
luring them into a sleeper's trance

For where they surface and dance on the last rays
She will be waiting until the end of days

Casting her spells into the darkening sky
Aiming for dancing stars as they shoot by

Claiming her role in an ancient play
until the night calls upon the end of the day

She contains her captives in silver and glass
their flickering light breaking through the magical mass

Projecting their energy onto all who come near
bringing light to the dreams in which they appear

Now where did I leave it.. She mumbled as she slowly shuffled through the narrow corridors of what was once an arcane library. Magically hidden away from the mortal eye to protect the valuable information resting inside, it has been long forgotten, and the dusty shelves that reach to the high ceiling are no longer filled with scrolls and parchments. Marvellous glass bells, wonderfully shaped colourful flasks, and wooden chests of different sizes have taken their place long ago and now stand there in silence, bathing in the evening light seeping through the long velvet curtains; guarding the dreams and novas they hold. She looked up at seeing drops of sunlight finding their way through the ragged and torn fabric, dancing through the thin summer air. Tiny specks of light twirling around her; as if caught in a spell, embraced by light. This was her favourite part of the day.

She let out a sigh as she turned her head and looked away from the spectacle in front of her, continuing her search. Even her most subtle movements brushed away particles of dust resting on long forgotten artefacts, condemning them to fill the air and dance in the last rays of sun. Their bodies lighting up like little stars and filling the room as her eyes caught sight of a higher shelf, dark and alone in a sober corner of the once overwhelming space. What she wanted, stood just out of reach at the far end - covered in cobwebs and hidden under a thin blanket of grey dust, its original beauty still visible through all the filth. A small crystal flask, shaped like a star and set in silver. A beautiful addition to her collection and hand crafted for great purposes..

A small smile played on her lips as she turned her head.. Found it, she thought to herself as her clear deep-blue eyes met the very top shelf, and the treasure that stood in the shadows. Her treasure. And it was beautiful, still, just like her keeper. She lingered for a moment with one hand touching the cold glass, caressing the silver lining with a single finger. Just as the light of the novas around her faded, she tore away her gaze and let her wings slowly carry her down, casting a flying shadow over the passing shelves while silently gliding through the air. The energy in the library seemed to lighten with every second she clutched the small flask to her chest - thousands of bells were shaking, chests were vibrating, and flasks were shimmering in the pale evening light.. their contents trembling with excitement; they knew exactly what was coming.

- To be continued -

Quad form Name: Rosuri {Ro-suh-ré} Alias: Rose Gender: Female Born on: Unknown Age: Unknown Sign: Dragon Species: Draik Eyes: Aqua Scales: Light blue

Anthro form Height: 165cm (5"4 ft) Weight: 55kg (121 lbs) Build: Slender Hair: Celestial blue Skin: Pale Clothing: Vintage

(Obviously, I'm more of a quad person. xD)

Quad

Few will be able to tell you what Rose looks like, and the people that claim to have seen her have been called anything from sightly foolish to utterly mad. Parents tell their children that she's a spirit, a kind soul that cannot be seen but is always near when you sleep. Storybooks picture her as a fierce dragon that hunts at night, troubling your mind with made believe dreams. I guess you could say that neither is true, or both. Rose is a dragon-like creature by appearance but she lives to bring children joy, not to scare them. She is covered in soft scales that reflect sun perfectly, making her almost invisible during flight. When looking closer, you should be able to see that she is in fact the most beautiful colour blue. An undefinable shade that catches the glow of the sky, of the ocean and of her own eyes; reflected on her skin.

Antro

In the human-like form Rose rarely uses, she is a slender built, young woman with soft features and a confident posture. Though at first glance you couldn't guess her age, when looking into her eyes you can see her soul is ancient. Her soft and pale skin has a cold, blue shimmer to it when evening rays lighten her being. Her bright, celestial blue hair waves down her spine and over her shoulders, encircling a hint of a smile on her face. Her grey eyes have the colour of endless rain, though hers lighten up like pearls. She prefers vintage clothes, worn more commonly back when Rose used her human-like form more often. Neovian gowns in soft shades, set with ruffles and lace. In all; she's an attractive creature, with striking features, though she's anything but aware of it herself.

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^ This is just temporary!
More detailed design is coming. =)

Rose is a friendly creature, even though her only company is the immense collection of novas in her arcane library. Nova collectors live a life of solitude. The only time they will share any hopes and memories with another being is when they are teaching an apprentice, or when they are one themselves. Nova collectors show emotions, though they don't need them as they rarely interact with anything other than their own reflection. Rose included. It is not a sad life, as harsh as it may sound. Rose brings others a meaning to life, dreams in which they can be anything they want to be, and she enjoys bringing happiness to others.

Curious - Even though Rose is centuries old and has an immense library to her private use, she is still eager to learn and experiment. Since she herself is a part of history, it is a subject that deeply intrigues her. That, and discovering new novas keep her mind razor-sharp.

Intelligent - Only the brightest of the brightest have a shot at just being considered as a possible new Nova Collector, and Rose excelled on every one of the requirements. Her mind works as fast as her eyes can see, and her eyes miss nothing.

Kind - As a Nova Collector, Rose rarely interacts with other creatures. Occasionally, a child wakes up during her visits - but Rose loves her job with a fiery passion and is set on soothing every young soul that comes across her path. Children and animals alike. After all, Rose loves her own pet.

Adventurous - You'd think an old lady would hardly venture out any more, no? Well, you'd be wrong. To Rose, there's nothing like a summer breeze guiding her to nightly adventures in the clouds. You never know what exactly you might encounter..

Driven - Rose likes nothing more than her free time, but if something needs to be done: she makes sure it gets done. When she sets her mind on something, there is no way anything or anyone will be able to distract her from it. To a Nova Collector, only a few scenarios call to make haste. And you don't let those situations wait.

Star-fanatic - What more could anyone wish for than to combine your work or your calling with your hobby, your passion. Whenever Rose isn't hunting them, she loves gazing at the stars - occasionally even mapping them. Some of the older, faded stars we can still see were once her friends.

Likes * A summer night breeze * Stars * Flying * Catching novas * Dreaming

Dislikes * The Dream Eater * Thunder * Large crowds * Rain * Hatred

It was on a rainy afternoon one spring, that Rose decided to work her way through an old, dusty storage room under the library and sort the crispy parchments, scrolls and books stored there. The arcane knowledge that once filled the shelves above. Her novas had claimed the room above long ago, forcing the paper treasures down under - but she loved them nonetheless.

It was when she was rummaging through a chest of scrolls in search of more information about a particular nova, that she heard the soft sounds of light paws thumping slowly away from her. The charts and drawings in her hands, nearly turning to dust with a single touch, lost their interest as a small round and bushy tail disappeared under a heavy oak cabinet in one of the musky corners. She knelt and cleared away cobwebs and more chests and boxes - even got on her hands and knees to get a look under the cabinet and what had disappeared there in the shadows. With her ear nearly touching the cold floor, she peered into the darkness under the cabinet; her eyes met with the gaze of a small, intelligent-looking bunny. Small, but old - very, very old.. and sitting on something.

What have you got there, little one? Rose murmured, as she slid her arm under the cabinet and reached for the parchment the bunny was sitting on. A map of some sort; the very thing Rose had been looking for.

- To be continued -

COMING SOON~!

I plan on making lots of cute adoptables as soon as the rest of this page is finished~! I will start with the basic colours, slowly working my way to the fancy ones. And I'm sure I will come to custom adoptables as well! So if you're interested in a trade, feel free to neomail me. =)

These are the drawings made by myself and fellow Neopians. I cherish each and every drawing people make of Rose. If you're interested in an art trade, please contact me through neomail to see if I have time for a drawing. =)

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My own art:

Watercolour style

Pencil art! ^^

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Fan art:

^ Picture by Kit!

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