-The sound of rushing water draws you on.-

-For miles you saw neither stream nor pond, squinting at the lonely drops in your canteen, hoping to refill somewhere. At last a buzz, then a wet tinkle, reach'd your ears. Faster, stumbling in eagerness, you follow where it may lead, suddenly breaking into the sunlight at the forest's edge.-

-You teeter at the edge of an outcropping, nervously taking hold of a sapling to steady yourself. Just 'pon your left flows the brook, tumbling over the ridge, picking its course 'round scattered rocks to land in a darkened, deep pool below. The stream continues on just after. Acres of long grass stretch beyond the waterfall, the drop a clear border 'twixt forest and meadow.-

-Sighing in relief, you descend the stair-like rocks. Just as you bend to fill your canteen at the pool's still end, a melodious alto calls near your head, barely-restrained laughter coloring its tone.-

Look out below!

-A deafening splash as water showers your head and face. You hang your head for a moment, nonplussed, then shift your gaze up to watch the slender white head and neck break the now-rippled surface.-

-Her laughter bubbles over, emerald eyes closing and grin seeming to stretch from one ebony horn to the other. A set of gradually growing circles trails around each eye, giving her a perpetually curious look. She flaps the water from her silver-tipped ears and studies you more closely.-

Sorry about that! I didn't see you until I'd already jumped!

-Somehow, you doubt that, but you sigh at the Ixi's antics and nod in defeat. She points her body toward the shore next to you and gains solid ground, dripping happily.-

Haven't seen you around here lately. Well, anyway, I'm Ryama Jihna, but you can call me Ryama or Rya. What's your name?

-You explain that you were just passing through to get some water, and introduce yourself.-

Hi, then, guest. Maybe since you're wet and all, we could sit here in the grass and talk awhile? Jumping the falls by yourself is fine, but I don't meet many strangers around here.

-On the point of refusing, you catch the pleading in those shining green eyes and resign yourself, making indistinct sounds of assent.-

-Immediately her silvered tail picks up and her grey fetlocks flash as she does a little prance.- Hooray! Hope you feel like a tale or two, guest, 'cause I have a lot to tell you!

-You begin to wonder whether you made a wise move, but keep those thoughts to yourself, instead concentrating on squeezing the water from your shirt.-

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.:about:. .:rya:.

.:name:. Ryama_Jihna
.:aka:. Ryama, Rya
.:human:. Morgana
.:gender:. femme
.:age:. teen (52014 hrs)
.:personal:. single
.:optics:. bright emerald
.:coat:. smooth ivron
.:markings:. points, slashed zigzag on hindquarter, trail of circles around eye
.:markcolor:. silver
.:hooves:. ebony
.:horns:. small, ebony
.:battle?:. never! ><

Right, then... I was born in Meridell, like most Ixi. I'm told it was just after the public could adopt us... anyway, from the moment Morgana carried me home I knew that I was lucky. It sounds really cheesy... -She rolls her eyes.- but it's completely true. I mean, even though I was an infant, there was just some instinct in the way she held me that told me I was gonna be one spoiled foal.

From the very beginning, I loved anything to do with plants. I discovered my passion for gardening the day I found that Chick-a-Daisy in the dustiest corner of our safety deposit box. You could call it love at first sight, I guess. -She winks.- Convincing Morgana to help me start a garden at our neohome wasn't so easy, especially since we were strictly saving for my brother Maani's faerie paint brush. But of course I managed!

I also became a vegan shortly after I was born. Never could stand the taste of meat... -She makes a face.- And dairy and eggs just sort of... followed.

Not too long afterwards, Morgana raided the back account to surprise me with a white paint brush. That's when the first sign that I was different came... you see, my eyes were pink like any normal Ixi's at the time. The moment that paint brush touched my coat, it was like my green coat just bled into my eyes! -Rya blinks the same eyes innocently.- How weird is that?

Life went on afterwards, though... lots of changes went through my family. I kept on with my garden... diligently tending my flowers and getting more all the time.

Then, one night... cue spooky horror music... these markings just... appeared! I still haven't got a clue how or why. -She shakes her head slowly, eyeing her silvered fetlock.- I don't know if I'll ever be able to explain the change that came over me, either. It was like... I suddenly saw myself, what I was doing, from the outside... I realized that my garden couldn't truly contain my love for nature. I mean, I was containing the plants myself, not letting them grow wild and free! So I decided not to grow my garden anymore. I still care for the plants I already had... it's not like they could survive in the wild... but I enjoy unspoiled places better.

Another thing happened that night. You know when I jumped the waterfall? I never would have done that before the change. You see, I had a deathly phobia of heights. -She shudders.- But when I got these markings, it lifted from my heart... sounds kinda cheesy, but true. It's one of the reasons I suspected an air faerie for my changes. Guess I'll never know...

Anyway, that's why I'm here now. I just love to wander the wild places. I mean, when you're aiming to get lost, no path is a wrong one! -She grins.- Guess that doesn't work as well for you, guest... with stuff to worry about like water and things. But it works for me! -Rya laughs and flushes pink.-

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.:family:.

Probably the biggest influence I've ever had would be my family. We're huge (Morgana and 15 brothers and sisters, not mentioning my niece and 3 nephews). But of course we're loving! Well, maybe not Urope, but the rest of us are. -She laughs nervously.-

It's my human, Morgana, who's known here on Neopets as morgana52, sharpclaw1, or morggey. She's pretty good as owners go... she doesn't have many Neopoints at all, but she makes up for it in love, support, and art. I'm a sucker for art. -Ryama winks.- And yes, she is a squirrel. Well, sort of a squirrel, anyway.

Probably my closest sibling is Maani. Since I was born, he's always been my loving big brother. Although he's changed on the outside since then, from a red Zafara to a Christmas one, then to a part robot Lupe, I know he'll always protect me and help me.

Plat, my Pteri brother, is a bit distant, but he's really sweet deep down. Except his darn Doglefox Vixen digs up plants. -She makes a face.-

Sharpclaw the cream and brown Eyrie, Duo the lavender Poogle, and Mari (who labs now) are my three oldest siblings. I didn't meet them until much later since Morgana lost access to that account. Soon after she regained it, my closest-in-age sister Nyla the Cheetah Aisha was born. That made me not the baby of the family anymore, but Morgana still spoils me. -She winks exaggeratedly.-

My hyper, clumsy little Gelert bro Damie came next, and we kinda started out on the wrong foot. He trampled through my garden as a pup and got tangled in the roses. Since then, he hasn't really mellowed, although he's gotten a bit more coordinated. We finally made up about the rose incident a little while ago.

Kio the Lucky Shoyru and Cacci the coffee-cream Lupert were adopted in rapid succession. Kio's sweet, probably the most responsible male of the family, too. Cacci seems to be obsessed with finding me and Hira, my youngest sis, a sun Cybunny, boyfriends, even though we're both pretty determinedly single.

And like a lump of laundry at the bottom of the stairs, comes Shrey, the pink (yet male), neurotic, social-phobic Lenny. He's... well, he's got a few problems. -Ryama blinks several times.- Maybe it would be best if that's all I said about him.

My latest siblings are all much older than you'd think. If Shrey is the lump of laundry, these four are the next room. Vreba came to us first. Distant and a powerful mage, she can help quite a lot in a pinch. -She frowns.- I just wish she'd be nicer in the meantime... On the opposite end of the spectrum, Razz has got a party-girl nature and an attitude to match her name. She loves raspberries, spikes, and boys.

Urope is easily the most anti-social of us all. As powerful as Vreba but in a darker way, the only reason he hangs around us "wimps" is Cacci, his blood sister.

Last and most definitely not least, my adorable little Ixi brother Absun. I found him wandering around the streets of Mystery Island, a fawn with a story that (once I convinced him to tell it; he's rather quiet) made me raise my eyebrows, brush him off, and take him home. He's a strange one, that's for sure, with two souls: one the dazed Ixi fawn who nearly died in a shipwreck, the other an ageless volcano spirit that, in a way, is the real infant. They saved each other and became one, and that whole is my beloved Absun. I know he looks up to me as a mother, and in a way he is my son... no matter how different we are.

Oh! I almost forgot my little Floud, Tulip! Well, she isn't really a Floud, more of a Floud and Primella crossbreed. She's got those long, fin-like wings and a tail to match... but I bet you can guess what she's named after. -Ryama winks.- Tulip is shy, but really quite loving once you get to know her. And she's very pretty, with her white body and pink and cyan markings. But she doesn't like to come out wandering a lot. I think she might be agoraphobic... strange for a faerie petpet to fear open spaces, but true.

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.:friends:.

You might think it's lonely on my travels, and sometimes it is... but there are a few comrades I've met along the way. Couldn't keep on without giving them a mention. -She gives a grin.-

Evan was one of my first friends... a right gentleman, if a bit shy. He's since left us... I'm going to miss him.

And, of course, there's Kei. He's got to keep on his toes with that crazy family of his. But then again, don't we all?

Adwen taught me that not all dark fae are evil, how to climb a mountain despite my fear of heights, and most of all to see the beauty in the world around me, even if it's not green...

I've just met Keez, but already we've discovered something amazing! A cave full of paintings... isn't that awesome? And he's ever so considerate, despite that rough exterior.

Guess I attract gentlemen! -She winks.- Hayashi fits that bill too! I'm still getting to know him, though.

Xar and I ran into each other (quite literally) one day. I hope to learn more about this fascinating young doe-fawn...

-She sighs happily.- If you'd like to become my friend, all you have to do is send a Neomail here and start talking to me!
(see roleplay info below the faq)

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.:art:. .:gallery:.

-Ryama brightens, tufted ears perking and neon eyes sparkling.- Of course, I almost forgot! You still need to see my picture album! -With a prance in her step she hurries off, returning a few moments later with a well-worn leather album.-

This is where I keep all the pictures of me! Each one is dear to my heart... and there are still plenty of empty pages if you'd like to add your own. -She winks conspiratorially.-

.:by:. .:morgana:. http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/morggey/ryalounge3.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/morggey/prance3.gif http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/morggey/kneel3.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/morggey/styliz5.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/morggey/newlook4.jpg

.:by:. .:others:. http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/morggey/toxentratraderyama.gif

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.:adoptables:.

That's right, a set of adoptables for ya! -She gives a goofy grin.- They're only for custom trades right now, but if you want a regular color feel free to send us a mail!

Full rules and pickup at:
http://www.-blocked-/morggey/icust.htm

<a href="http://www.neopets.com/~Ryama_Jihna" target="new"><img src="http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/morggey/bixi_rya1.gif" width=126 height=123 border=0 alt="Kick up your heels! ^-^"></a>
(for use as a link only- claim as yours and be thrown mercilessly to the evil rabbits >P)

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.:faq:.

.:Q:. Draw me something, pleeaaase? .:A:. Check Morgana's art trade status on her lookup. If they're open, then send her a neomail with examples. Otherwise... forget it. .:Q:. Where'd you get that background? .:A:. Morgana drew it. All by herself. It took her hours. .:Q:. Can my pet be your friend? .:A:. We'd have to talk (rp) for a while for that to happen. Friends aren't made in five seconds, ya know. .:Q:. Wow! You must be rich! .:A:. Like, no? I was painted white back when the brush cost 30k. We have very little NP and what we have, we save. .:Q:. Gimme NP! .:A:. *points to above* No. x_x .:Q:. Can my pet be your boyfriend/mate? .:A:. I'd really like to get to know him first, and beware... I'm picky. Nothing less than true love for me. x3 .:Q:. How does Morgana do her art? .:A:. Most of it is hand-drawn, scanned in, and colored with the GIMP (wingimp.com). Sometimes she uses Adobe PhotoDeluxe for the lineart, like in the pic of me in the layout. .:Q:. Gimme a custom adopt! .:A:. They're only open to trades at the moment.=P .:Q:. What's 'ivron' mean? Oo; .:A:. It's the Greek root for white... much like 'ebon' is for black. It sounds more distinguished than saying I'm white. *preens* .:Q:. I have another question. .:A:. Go to Morgana's FAQ (linked on her lookup), and if it's still not there then neomail us. x3

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Ryama is quite easy to get along with, as I'm sure you've guessed from her page so far. ^.~ She has lost most of her shyness from her younger days, and gained a slight flirty edge. Still as kind as ever and always the free spirit, she'll be quite ready to coax you along on whatever adventure suits her fancy. She does tend to tease and has a rather short attention span, so she doesn't get along well with the grumpy or extremely shy. Stomp a bug or maul a grass stalk in her presence and you've just made a lifelong enemy. Literate or semi-literate roleplay is preferred. I use real English when I roleplay and I expect you to do the same... none of this making up words like 'fae' and 'mascu' when perfectly good ones already exist. I almost always roleplay Rya in narrative, although I suppose I'll tolerate script if you must... make it descriptive script, at least. Don't let all of this scare you... simply send me a mail! I'm always up for an RP!

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.:bye:. .:links:.

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