Catherine Pinehome

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Catherine Pinehome is one of the Soul Riders, along with being Aideen herself. She is the fifth soul rider and wielder of all four circles.

Cat was 'born' in South Korea and moved to Jorvik at the age of three, though she quite obviously does not remember most of this. Naturally, she grew up around horses, and became skilled and trained in hunter-jumping. This was how she met Wren, her partner in crime through the years. It wasn't long before she came into contact with the current generation of Soul Rider's, aiding in their rescue and fight against her long time enemies. After all, this is a typical day for her, and she's no stranger to their tricks.

While in the legends, Aideen split herself into the soul of horse and rider, she unfortunately woke on a sunny day in a small village that would later become Valedale. It was through this was she put through an endless cycle of reincarnation, keeping the memories from her past lives. With this, they carry a lot of issues, but not many they'll will themselves to talk about. What they are positive about, is that they won't lay to rest until the safety of Jorvik is guaranteed for eternity.

## History

Under the light of a clouded moon, an island laid in wait. Waiting for what, one may question. And no one really knew the answer, perhaps it waited for a saviour. Perhaps it waited for nothing, after all, an island doesn't have feelings.

And yet, under the light of that same moon, a shooting star filled the cold night. It's light was brighter than that of any that had ever touched the island. But, it was no real shooting star, but a girl who sat neatly on the back of a horse. No one can recall her exact appearance, no one was around, but if you asked the island, it'd say she reflected the dawn of a new hope.

In hand, a single harp and flickering stone of light. With it, she cast down light, the dead turned to lush green. And what is an island without its inhabitants? The horse she rode only snorted as she chuckled, a creation of her own forming. Such would later become known as a Jorvik Wild Horse.

But she was an alien, she wasn't from this world. And so, she had no means of survival. She and her horse made the ultimate choice, one that would keep them bonded forever. Using the same light she carried, the two split their bond, half going to the horses, half to the humans. With this, people would cherish the horses, and in return, the horses would cherish them back.

And so, the girl and horse were laid to rest. Their combined powers split into generations of four girls, who would defend the precious island from the darkness that once overtook it.

## Trivia

* If you hand her any instrument, she will know how to play it. If she doesn't, though, she'll learn it in an hour. Aideen is a perfectionist in music.
* She is highly upset about the broken fifth statue in Guardian's Dale and will only talk about it with bitterness.
* Absolute history buff, she *has* been around for every historical event. Ask her about anything and she will give you the smallest details.
* Has gone through many names/forms through the years, such as Eva, Athena, Calliope, and Dakota. Wren has done the same, but been named after various birds. Wren has also changed horse breeds various times, though they never enjoy being draft horses.
* Somehow always ends up being the Cool Kid tm of her class in High School. Catherine is very confused about how it always happens, but she won't complain.
* Enjoys biking in random places to take her mind off things. She will gladly let you ride on the back with her, as long as you don't talk too much.
* Tends to wonder off in her own thoughts. Sometimes you'll catch her zoned out. She will gladly smack you if you startle her during this, though.
* More likely to be found off in the wilderness. Mistfall is your most likely bet. Catherine finds Valley of the Hidden Dinosaur too off-putting for her.
* Catherine only thrives off of my own Aideen hc's lmao. If Star Stable won't have consistent lore then I'll make it up my self.
* Previous Fifth Soul Riders (Like in-game Catherine) exist as semi-normal people and Didn't have to deal with soul rider stuff