Other Notes:
The woman known as “Yana” in Thalia's bio was in fact a Yakṣaṇī, who responded to Nimeda’s distress in the Dream when Thalia was suffering channeling Sickness. She appeared as a patient in the Guardian mental institute (where Thalia’s sister worked), having been recognised by Aylin in Thalia’s drawings. Thalia mostly interprets this early strange episode of her life as something of a fairy tale, and while it saved her she misremembers it completely. The tattoo on her back is of the creature. There is no woman called Yana at the Guardian now. It is likely the Yakṣaṇī responded out of some recognition or fondness for Thalia’s soul, for they do not usually dwell in this world.
CORE SOUL:
Thalia/Nimeda is possessed of a soul that blossoms bright under the right influences, but can be easily twisted to something darker.
She is always born inherently curious and highly compassionate, and with an enthusiasm often mistaken for a child-like nature. Naturally she is always a little odd, perhaps owing to her longevity and the nature of her memories. She trusts easily and quickly, and revels in the company of those around her. Loyalty is staunch, but does not dissuade her from pursuing friendships among those considered enemies. Hers is never a spirit easily contained, or kept out of places she is not meant to be.
A profound loneliness leads her to seek connections where she may, and this can in turn lead her to dark places, for she will accept love from any source. Thus she may be easily exploited, manipulated, and influenced by those for whom she has affection. In addition, she does not judge those who seek her aid or her friendship, and is naturally drawn to those most outcast and outwardly monstrous.
Compassion forms the core of her soul, and she is compelled to answer the Need of others in all lives. This may take many forms, from the oblivion of Lethe, to the sensuality of Red Tārā, to the innocent charm of Nimeda. No sense of morality drives her; it's a primordial desire to bring transformative change to the heart of inner conflict. She is the balm on new beginnings, in all their forms, thus she might as easily soothe the guilt of a murderer as ease the pain of a grieving spouse.
Though physically she appears different through the Ages, she is always born into a body marked for its innocence; large eyes, delicate features, diminutive stature.
Water runs a motif through all her lives, greatly symbolic of the nature of her soul.
LETHE: The sweet waters of oblivion, found at the boundary between the Underworld and Elysium. Still, slow moving, and perilously deep. A comfort to the pain of change, and a succour for the past's ills, offering the promise of fresh beginnings.
GREEN TARA: Deeply regenerative, falling with the swift plunge of a waterfall. Dynamic and fast flowing, sweeping away fear with youthful vigour, and encouraging the onward journey in a playful and compelling manner. Associated with verdancy and growth.
BLUE TARA: Ferocious, wrathful water which patiently erodes at obstacles. The persistent lap of her waves removes fear of enemies (internal and external), and eases the burden of inner conflict. Associated with navigation to new shores via the Sirius Star (the brightest in the night sky).
RED TARA: The intoxicating taste of enchantment, transforming raw desire into a taste of compassion and love. The seductive caress of the river over rocks, flush with the heat of a hot spring. A magnetising energy attracting the positive and bestowing acceptance. Reputed to have the power to change a life dramatically in a single moment.
BLACK TARA: The perversion that occurs under the Shadow's influence, and may also twist her to a smaller degree when under less savoury (but not necessarily evil) influences. These are the waters of stagnation. Lethe's oblivion may drown, or rid joy as carelessly as pain; Red Tārā's enthral might inebriate like a siren's call to the rocks; Green Tārā's waterfall plunge may be the sweet descent to madness; or Blue Tārā's erosion might wear a soul down to nothing.
The woman known as “Yana” in Thalia's bio was in fact a Yakṣaṇī, who responded to Nimeda’s distress in the Dream when Thalia was suffering channeling Sickness. She appeared as a patient in the Guardian mental institute (where Thalia’s sister worked), having been recognised by Aylin in Thalia’s drawings. Thalia mostly interprets this early strange episode of her life as something of a fairy tale, and while it saved her she misremembers it completely. The tattoo on her back is of the creature. There is no woman called Yana at the Guardian now. It is likely the Yakṣaṇī responded out of some recognition or fondness for Thalia’s soul, for they do not usually dwell in this world.
CORE SOUL:
Thalia/Nimeda is possessed of a soul that blossoms bright under the right influences, but can be easily twisted to something darker.
She is always born inherently curious and highly compassionate, and with an enthusiasm often mistaken for a child-like nature. Naturally she is always a little odd, perhaps owing to her longevity and the nature of her memories. She trusts easily and quickly, and revels in the company of those around her. Loyalty is staunch, but does not dissuade her from pursuing friendships among those considered enemies. Hers is never a spirit easily contained, or kept out of places she is not meant to be.
A profound loneliness leads her to seek connections where she may, and this can in turn lead her to dark places, for she will accept love from any source. Thus she may be easily exploited, manipulated, and influenced by those for whom she has affection. In addition, she does not judge those who seek her aid or her friendship, and is naturally drawn to those most outcast and outwardly monstrous.
Compassion forms the core of her soul, and she is compelled to answer the Need of others in all lives. This may take many forms, from the oblivion of Lethe, to the sensuality of Red Tārā, to the innocent charm of Nimeda. No sense of morality drives her; it's a primordial desire to bring transformative change to the heart of inner conflict. She is the balm on new beginnings, in all their forms, thus she might as easily soothe the guilt of a murderer as ease the pain of a grieving spouse.
Though physically she appears different through the Ages, she is always born into a body marked for its innocence; large eyes, delicate features, diminutive stature.
Water runs a motif through all her lives, greatly symbolic of the nature of her soul.
LETHE: The sweet waters of oblivion, found at the boundary between the Underworld and Elysium. Still, slow moving, and perilously deep. A comfort to the pain of change, and a succour for the past's ills, offering the promise of fresh beginnings.
GREEN TARA: Deeply regenerative, falling with the swift plunge of a waterfall. Dynamic and fast flowing, sweeping away fear with youthful vigour, and encouraging the onward journey in a playful and compelling manner. Associated with verdancy and growth.
BLUE TARA: Ferocious, wrathful water which patiently erodes at obstacles. The persistent lap of her waves removes fear of enemies (internal and external), and eases the burden of inner conflict. Associated with navigation to new shores via the Sirius Star (the brightest in the night sky).
RED TARA: The intoxicating taste of enchantment, transforming raw desire into a taste of compassion and love. The seductive caress of the river over rocks, flush with the heat of a hot spring. A magnetising energy attracting the positive and bestowing acceptance. Reputed to have the power to change a life dramatically in a single moment.
BLACK TARA: The perversion that occurs under the Shadow's influence, and may also twist her to a smaller degree when under less savoury (but not necessarily evil) influences. These are the waters of stagnation. Lethe's oblivion may drown, or rid joy as carelessly as pain; Red Tārā's enthral might inebriate like a siren's call to the rocks; Green Tārā's waterfall plunge may be the sweet descent to madness; or Blue Tārā's erosion might wear a soul down to nothing.