Shin'an

Shi'kha and Ji'ron (Brothers, NPCs)

Marr'ji (Uncle, NPC)

## Application Sheet

Shin'an was a tricolored she-wolf with warm brown eyes. She spent time in Chandor, but took no task, instead opting to leave the Domain after only a short time. Shin'an was designed by Tazihound, and created and RP'd by Koilada.

## Personality

* ***Regal.*** Shin'an always holds herself with an air of sophistication and poise; with her head set high and a gait walked in grace, her initial dignified impression is only furthered by her formal and eloquent vocabulary. While her noble demeanor isn't a mask, it does hide her rather odd eccentricities and philosophical quirks until she's enraptured in conversation.
* ***Analytical and Insightful.*** This canine's mind is a strong one. Her curiosity knows no bounds, with anything new or unique quickly piqued her interest in in anticipation of being picked apart by her magnificent brain. Said brain dictates her greatly rational and analytical mindset, coupled with her objective way of thinking and innate decisiveness makes Shin'an quite the strategist, with a natural talent for planning anything from her angle of attack to the path she'll be taking that day in advance, and with acute detail to boot. Shin'an is a wolf who seems to be more perceptive than her age implies. Ever sensible, she's a surprisingly good advice-giver and often displays good judgment, particularly in situations that involve some form of moral or intellectual dilemma. However, she will almost always take the side of practicality and pragmatism, so her advice may be controversial depending on the recipient's personal moral code.
* ***Philosophical and Existentialist.*** What is life's purpose? Does life *have* a purpose? What are we doing and why? Is there any point or meaning to it? Is it fate, or do we choose our own path? This sequence of questions has been circling in Shina's brain since she was quite young. Her birth and upbringing in a heavily superstitious and essentialist pack, and subsequent presence in one of their fate-centric superstitions, caused her to question whether her life was really planned out for her, or if the choices of herself and those around her were the "fate" they described. After observing the actions of her pack and family, culminating in the coup and her exile by the paws of her brother, Shin'an eventually began to come to the conclusion that her latter theory was true - for her pack's superstition may have never come true if they hadn't been so eager to fulfill it. However, if fate really was a lie, then what was she here for? Why did she exist, of not to fill some predetermined destiny? Shi strives to find answers to these questions.
* ***Pragmatic and Lawful Neutral.*** Shin'an firmly believes that the ends justify the means, to the point that she is fully willing to kill, or not intervene in a fatal situation, if she believes that it's for the betterment of the future/a better long-term option. She is a very practical-thinking wolf, and her pragmatism reflects that. Although she respects the laws her fellows have set for her, Shi unquestionably more true to her own personal code rather than the rules of her pack. This is not to say she's disobedient or criminal in nature, but if she disagrees with the way the pack is being run, or believes a decision made by the leader is to the detriment of practicality and sense rather than good, she will firmly fight against it.
* ***Unbiased.*** This rust-colored wolf is always open to new ideas and different paths of logic, as well as different cultures and viewpoints. A wise wolf never knows enough, after all.
* ***Resourceful.*** Shin'an is very productive and dislikes wasting time or effort. She has a plan for almost anything, and always maps out the best path to her goal or end result before she goes ahead with whatever it is she's doing. When it comes to making the most out of unsavory situations, she jumps at the challenge, using her wit and skill to execute what is, in her mind, the perfect solution.
* ***Avid.*** When interested in something, Shina becomes highly enthusiastic and curious. She is ever enamored with knowledge, any anything that gets her brain ticking is highly sought after.
* ***Neat and Organized.*** Shi makes sure to keep her physical appearance clean and presentable at all times, and as such, she abhors getting mucky. If the pursuit of knowledge demands that she do, however, she will begrudgingly walk belly-high in whatever bog or sludge that's barring her. She's also very orderly, and likes to keep everything organized. As could be assumed, that means she dislikes mess, and if a fellow packmate ignores requests to tidy up their surroundings, Shina will most likely do it for them - whether they want her to or not.
* ***Private and Introverted.*** Although not a complete shut-in, Shina is someone who enjoys her alone time. Socializing for too long exhausts her, and she dislikes others' squabbling interrupting her thought process. For all her analytical intellect, she has a hard time deciphering the illogical mess that are feelings, and thus defaults into her regal politeness during social interaction to avoid confronting them, and to give the outward impression of normalcy. Shin'an is also not a wolf who is open wither her personal life, history, and emotions; she prefers to keep her raw person to herself and certain trusted individuals - The only ones who can truly see beneath the cracks are those she has interpersonal relationships with, or those who understand her plight via similar experiences; such wolves Shi can develop a natural affinity with.
* ***Arrogant.*** This wolf has a high opinion of her intellect. Mostly due to the aforementioned issue in regards to her overly-complex and abstract way of thinking, her experiences with others not understanding it has caused her to come to the conclusion that those who cannot are simply less psychologically capable of processing that information - in other words, she thinks that she's smarter than them. Shi's open-mindedness and objective thinking doesn't stop her from being somewhat opinionated, for just because she can understand the other angles to a situation, that does not mean she agrees with them. Luckily, Shina usually has the sense to keep any condescending thoughts specifically in her head...
* ***Impatient.*** ...that is, unless she has to explain the same thing over, and over and over again. Yes, Shi has little patience for repetition, and will likely grow frustrated with anyone who doesn't understand whatever she's explaining on the third trip around, usually displaying a less-subtle, arrogant frown and sigh. Due to this, she prefers to hang around wolves of similar intellectual caliber.
* ***Forthright.*** While she tries her best to be considerate when it comes to being a bother, and can be quite tactful when the situation calls for it, Shina is a wolf that tells it like it is. She states her observations about a situation or character - usually in co-ordinance with her pragmatism and analytic deciphering - and will state them without worry, refusing to dance around the subject no matter how sensitive, and this tends to lead to her accidentally hurting someone's feelings, even if that was not her intent.

## Pre-Group History

*A full history can be found here.*

Shina was born into a heavily male and very superstitious pack who believed that a female's birth brought bad luck. Because of this, her puphood was rife with danger - From being offered poisonous berries to efforts to try and lure her out of the densite and into foxholes, bogs or simply another wolf's jaws, Shi had to learn to be sensible and intuitive. Her littermate, Ji'ron, was her only friend, while their older sibling, Shi'kha, despised her.

Shin'an's "bad luck" curse would eventually begin near the cusp of her first year, via an announcement that would begin a chain of misfortune.

The Baron was getting on in age, and without a mate or an heir, his only options for future succession were with his brother's family. When he eventually made the proclamation the Shin'an would follow in his pawsteps, the pack erupted into outrage. Why not her brothers?

His subordinates were not pleased, and with some flame-fanning by Shi'kha, the pack was split in two:  those who disagreed with their leader's decision, but stood by him, and those who supported tradition and rallied for Shi'kha to be the heir instead.

Tensions bubbled for months, then finally burst on the eve Shi'kha staged a coup, murdering their Baron with his followers. She was warned by Ji'ron that their sibling was coming to do the same to her, and the two fled to the border, but were caught by Shi'kha before they could leave. With Ji'ron pinned by his lackeys, he attempted to kill her, but their father prevented him from doing so, giving his own life in the process. Ji'ron, who did not want to see his sister slayed, bargained with his brother for her life, and Shi'kha agreed to spare her if he took her place. Ji'ron agreed, and was taken prisoner with the threat that he'd be killed if she ever returned.

Shin'an was exiled into the winter's cold embrace.

## Group History

Even though she was safe and comfortable in Chandor (the marshy areas of Lochlyn reminded her of home), she missed her brother immensely. She struggled to be social with her packmates, though, even during celebratory events. She attended the wedding of Navindru and Dayanara, but she did her best to at least congratulate the couple. If a bit awkwardly.

Shin'an did her best to find a place in Chandor, but in the end, she ended up leaving the pack, and the Domain, shortly after winter. She witnessed the arrival of two guests - Orion and Barbosa - but she left shortly after their departure. She hasn't returned to the Domain since.

## Trivia

* Born and raised in a territory that was primarily marshland, Shin'an is an excellent swimmer.
* While Shin'an has come to the conclusion that her omen was self-fulfilled, this is simply her own belief. Whether it was really fate or not is completely up to interpretation.

## Quotes

* "I wish you congratulations. I assume merriment and fertile prosperity also." (to Navindru and Dayanara at their wedding, *Season of Love*)

## External Links

* Official Application Sheet
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