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== Description ==
== Description ==
You see '''Songbird Mendira Huns''', Dancer of Zaldi Taipa, an Elf.<br />
You see '''Songbird Mendira Huns''', Dancer of Zaldi Taipa, an Elf.<br />
She has pointed ears and large expressive faded lilac eyes. Her dark brown hair is hip length and silky, and is worn in an elaborate braid coiled into a knot and held by a dusky blue trillium flower surrounding an eventide moonstone. She has warm caramel-hued skin and a sylphlike figure.<br />
Mendira has a high cheekboned kite-shaped face with delicate features, pointed ears and large expressive faded lilac eyes. Her dark brown hair is hip length and silky, and is worn in an intricate braid threaded with a strand of lightning amethysts interspersed with speckled woodland violets and allowed to fall over one shoulder. She has warm caramel-hued skin and a gracefully slender figure.<br />
She is statuesque for an Elf.<br />
She is statuesque for an Elf.<br />
A herd of itty bitty bronze bovines cavorting around an aurora tourmaline sun float lazily around her right arm, glowing with a lustrous sheen against her skin.<br />
She appears to be young.<br />
She appears to be young.<br />
A herd of itty bitty bronze bovines cavorting around an aurora tourmaline sun float lazily around her right arm, glowing with a lustrous sheen against her skin.<br />
She has several interlocking rings of green jade that pierce the flesh to follow along your right eyebrow, each notched in even intervals and rubbed with indigo.<br />
She has several interlocking rings of green jade that pierce the flesh to follow along your right eyebrow, each notched in even intervals and rubbed with indigo.<br />
Her shoulder has a tattoo of a brightly colored songbird darting through a cascade of musical notes.<br />
Her shoulder has a tattoo of a brightly colored songbird darting through a cascade of musical notes.<br />
She is in good shape.<br />
She is in good shape.<br />
<br />
<br />
She is wearing a deeply hooded cloak of misty grey silk lined in pale blue, a twilight-hued gown of soft watersilk draped over black damask, a gold neithrel band fastened with five silver chains and a pair of wool slippers.
She is wearing some earrings with tiny enameled purple violets, a cloth of gold cloak with a violet-shaped enameled clasp, a sweeping gown of rich ivory brocade with full velvet sleeves, a dainty wood violet wristlet, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold and a pair of ivory velvet slippers embellished with satin violets.
<br /><br />
[[Image:mendi2.jpg|left]]


== Mendi's Favorite Things ==
== Notes ==
* Grew up in Leth and then Crossing, and more recently spent time in Zaldi Taipa, which she at last considers her home despite an at times tenuous relationship with her heritage. Currently lives nearby, in the apple orchards north of Shard.<br />
TAP: '''a careworn dancer's treatise bound by soft rosecloth ribbons'''
* Is in the process of overcoming a wildly severe case of shyness. Has gotten much better about not blushing every time someone looks at her, and this is amazing progress that makes her 150% more tolerable to be around, probably.<br />
LOOK: Creasing and discoloration are evident along the lengths of blush-hued ribbon in a distinct pattern. Elegant lettering in faded gold leaf sweeps across the cover to read, "Dance Like Everyone's Watching: Forms, Theory, and Advice on Performing Before an Audience." Many of the pages are crinkled and littered with copious tiny notes in the margins.
* Is married to Dawnsworn Briaen Huns, Knight Penitent of Berengaria and Wearer of the Best Titles.<br />
* Her name is short for "Geshemendira," or "frozen treasure."<br />
* As is common among Wind Elves, she has had many names over the years. Her heart name is now known by only one living soul, perhaps two.<br />
* Loves flowers and prefers to see them happy and alive and growing in place, rather than picking them.<br />
* Wishes to befriend every animal in the realms that isn't actively trying to murder her. Her pets include: an orange and white kitten (Punkin), a brown and black calico cat (Liani), a tubby honey badger (Wimsahle), a fuzzy brown sea otter (Puretu), a tiny warty piglet (Taurili), a pudgy river rat (Lilu), and a portly jaguar-spotted kitten with onyx rosettes and oversized beige paws (Gordo).<br />
* Once ran off-stage and into the night during a dramatic bout of stage fright at Shard's illustrious Shoan a Sidelkuloa.<br />
* Is extremely insecure about her singing ability, but is attempting to hone her skills after receiving some excellent advice from a mentor on the intertwined nature of talent and hard work.<br />
* Always carries a caddy full of Madikh's sassafras tea from the [[Lamb's Shank]], in case of emergency.


== Story ==
TAP: '''an auroral-toned lotusweave kirtle belted by draping chains of gold'''
The evening had passed enjoyably, and friends and strangers had made their way by the firepit to sit for a time, enjoying the food and good company, until each would eventually leave.
LOOK: Awash in the pale hues of a dawning spring morning, the fabric gleams with a soft silken luster as it cascades from its demure scooped neckline to a floor-length hem. Long, narrow sleeves frame the bodice of the garment, and a series of loose golden chains hang across the hips. Medallions dangle from the fine links overlapping the folds of the flowing skirt, each carved with a stylized sun.


The Elf and the Human sat side by side upon the warm flannel blanket, sometimes in animated conversation, other times in simple quiet. The generous autumn sun staged its brilliant display, bathing the pair in the languid glow of its myriad sultry shades, deepening and spreading across the sky as it made its descent beneath the horizon.
TAP: '''some green jade rings notched in even intervals'''
[[Image:Mendira_Briaen_Illiya.png|right|350px| Image: 350 pixels]]
WORN: You have several interlocking rings of green jade that pierce the flesh to follow along your right eyebrow, each notched in even intervals and rubbed with indigo.
Soon enough, the sun bowed out and a cosmos of stars twinkled above them. The firepit was reduced to a hushed glow of embers and ash.
NOTE: Eye brow rings that match Briaen's, to signify their marriage. From [[Humanist]].


"The night is so pleasant, I think I could fall asleep right here." She turned to him, smiling contentedly. Mischief quirked at the corner of her lips. "That is, if a challenge had not been set."
TAP: '''a gold neithrel band fastened with five silver chains'''
LOOK: Lines of inlaid silver run along the heavy gold bracelet and ring forming the neithrel band. Each of the five silver chains stretches from different places upon the bracelet to join together on the single ring, forming a delicate silver web to lay across the back of the hand when worn.
READ: "To remember, lest we forget the pain of those before us."


"I propose we pause the challenge to see which of us stays awake the longest. At least long enough for a nap," he replied.
'''Peacock Dance Costume:'''
You see Dancer Mendira Huns of Zaldi Taipa, an Elf.
The glittery mask is covered in short greenish-blue feathers to create the regal head of a peacock and completely enshrouds her features. A fan-like crest crowns the top of Mendira's head, while long plumes of iridescent blue and green cascade down her shoulders to display their colorful eyespots sprinkled with peacock jaspers. The vibrant teal gems contrast sharply with the pure white beak of alerce covering the lower half of her face.
She is in good shape.<br />
She is wearing a dramatic spun glitter cloak trailing a multitude of iridescent peacock plumes, an iridescent blue spun glitter bodice flamboyantly feathered with peacock plumes, a breathtaking classically-styled tutu composed of iridescent peacock feathers and a pair of soft gold velvet dancing slippers with silken ankle-laces.<br />
TAP: '''a dramatic spun glitter cloak trailing a multitude of iridescent peacock plumes'''
LOOK: Innumerable delicate feathers are festooned in overlapping rows across a scintillating layer of vivid, sapphire blue spun glitter. They quiver with every movement of the garment, bright blue eyes showcasing their brilliance with every tremble. Emerald firesilk lines the interior, and its shimmering hue and shifting shades of red complement a pair of delicate gold hooks designed to secure the cloak at the throat.
NOTE: Cloak crafted by Sindah, with consultations from Vixonia and Navesi


She grinned at him.
== Mendi's Cabin in Ilithi ==
{{ShopDescription
|roomname=Almalne Alolan, Grassy Road
|desc=Giving way to fields again, the orchard's edge is planted with wood roses that display petals a shade of pink that is tipped with lavender. Dense grasses threaten to hide the road itself, their shades of green richly hued. A gate of artfully wrought iron stands between two of the bushes. You also see a rose-covered silverwillow cabin with a planter of geraniums hanging by the door and a cozy white oak cottage.<br/>
Obvious paths: east, west.
}}
You unlock the door to a rose-covered silverwillow cabin.
You open the door to a rose-covered silverwillow cabin.
You walk through the door to your cabin.
{{ShopDescription
|roomname=Mendira's Cabin, Private Quarters
|desc=A white snowbeast pelt rug adorns the zingana floor of this small room. An open brick-lined hearth rests between a simple bed with a beech headboard and a lace-skirted beech dressing table pushed up against the smooth plaster walls. The room holds a very faint scent of roses. You also see a dainty white mouse, a large garden window with sparkling glass panes, a trio of cascading baskets hung from the ceiling and a simple beech chair that is facing the table.<br/>
Obvious paths: none.
}}
''>look in bask''
In the cascading baskets you see some vibrant red roses.


He looked thoughtful before continuing, "But, we have to stay right here."
''>look on table''
On the beech dressing table you see a carved wooden mirror with a silver inlaid handle and a carved wooden brush with a silver inlaid handle.


She tilted her head in playful consideration. "That seems a good compromise," she conceded after a moment.
''>look on bed''
On the simple bed you see a tatted-edge white linen pillow, a tatted-edge white linen pillow and a fuzzy white wool blanket.


He nodded quite seriously. "It does seem fair."
== Mendi's Retreat in Zoluren ==
{{ShopDescription
|roomname=The Strand, Tree-lined Path
|desc=The thickly wooded area surrounding the footpath does an admirable job of ensconcing the area in deep black shadows. Fastened securely to the many trees along the border, glowing gaethzen globes add a touch of manmade art to the natural environment. Noisy crickets chirp their rhythmic tones every now and then to break the night's silence. You also see an ivy-covered fieldstone retreat with an e'erdream tree in the front that suspends a silver dance trapeze, an unremarkable cabin, a lavish alder-gabled residence and a capacious willow tree with a squirrel's nest inside a branch's knothole.<br/>
Obvious paths: east, west.
}}
You unlock the door to an ivy-covered fieldstone retreat.
You open the door to an ivy-covered fieldstone retreat.
You walk through the door to your retreat.
{{ShopDescription
|roomname=Mendira's Retreat, Sitting Room
|desc=Walls of cobalt blue jaalmin and a polished ironwood floor covered by a deep-fringed white wool carpet enclose this room. In one corner lies a low blue brocade sofa with a wrought iron frame, and near the sofa sits a delicate rosewood tea table topped with an intricate glass mosaic. A columned white-marble fireplace burns along the far wall with a twining etrana wreath hanging above it. The room holds a very faint scent of etrana blossoms. You also see a large garden window with sparkling glass panes, an elegant dark ironwood bookcase with glass shelves and an engraved rosewood chair that is facing the table.<br/>
Obvious paths: none.
}}
''>look wall''
Woven into the warp of the cobalt blue linen are evenly-spaced filaments of shimmering gold, their metallic sheen appearing to almost ripple like quicksilver with the slightest movement. The closely spaced golden threads interact with the background fabric to create the illusion of pinstriping that runs vertically along the surface of the walls. Gold leaf covers the carved cup-and-ball motif on the crown molding, helping to bring out the accents of the metallic fibers in the textile-covered walls.


She leaned against him, and her shawl was warmed as he wrapped his arms around her.
''>look tea table''
Colorful shards of glass are expertly set into the deep reddish-hued wood to create a lush bouquet of blushing red and cobalt blue etrana flowers across the top of the circular table.


"... You're still trying to win." He broke the short, placid silence that had enveloped them. He squinted, trying to make out her features as she was tucked against him in the darkness.
''>look on tea table''
On the tea table you see an Ilithic applewood tea hamper tied with an Elothean silk scarf and an elegant jade teapot.


"No, no, I am very asleep," she reassured him. She leaned her head against his shoulder, her eyes shut tight.
''>look on sofa''
On the brocade sofa you see an etrana dream pillow, an etrana dream pillow and a soft white blanket trimmed with tiny gold tassels.


He smirked and bowed his head to kiss her on the forehead.
''>look pillow on sofa
Made from soft white linen stuffed with goose feathers and dried flower petals, the pillow has been embroidered with a wreath of etrana blossoms. The same blossoms within the pillow give it an elusive, sweet fragrance.


Mendira smiled slightly, not opening her eyes.
''>look in bookcase''
In the ironwood bookcase you see a maple welkin figurine, a group of well-worn songbooks, an ornamental rose tree topiary seated within a lacquered blackwood tray, a tall porcelain vase painted with a cascading waterfall, a collection of leather-bound script anthologies, a squat gloamstone basin filled with an assortment of odd stone-like succulents, a collection of worn volumes bound in battered black leather, a collection of artistic studies bound in niveous whitleather and a collection of historical tomes bound in silver-embossed leather.


Briaen lifted his gaze to the sky, smiling and humming a quiet tune.
== Notes ==

* Grew up in Leth and then Crossing, and more recently spent time in Zaldi Taipa, which she at last considers her home despite an at times tenuous relationship with her heritage. Currently lives nearby, in the apple orchards north of Shard.
==Residences==
* Is in the process of overcoming a wildly severe case of shyness. Has gotten much better about not blushing every time someone looks at her, and this is amazing progress that makes her 150% more tolerable to be around, probably.
{|class="wikitable"
* Is married to Dawnsworn Briaen Huns, Knight Penitent of Berengaria and Wearer of the Best Titles.
|-
* Her name is short for "Geshemendira," or "frozen treasure."
! style="background-color:#efefef;" | Home
* As is common among Wind Elves, she has had many names over the years. Her heart name is now known by only one living soul, perhaps two.
! class="unsortable" | Description
* Loves flowers and prefers to see them happy and alive and growing in place, rather than picking them.
|-
* Wishes to befriend every animal in the realms that isn't actively trying to murder her. Her pets include: a dainty white mouse that lives in her house, a tubby honey badger, a fuzzy brown sea otter, a tiny warty piglet, a pudgy river rat, and a portly jaguar-spotted kitten with onyx rosettes and oversized beige paws.
| '''Ilithi: Huns House'''
* Once ran off-stage and into the night during a dramatic bout of stage fright at Shard's illustrious Shoan a Sidelkuloa.
[[Image:HunsHouse_midjourney.png|thumb|left]]
* Is extremely insecure about her singing ability, but is attempting to hone her skills after receiving some excellent advice from a mentor on the intertwined nature of talent and hard work.
| '''[Almalne Alolan, Among the Blooms]'''
* Always carries a caddy full of Madikh's sassafras tea from the [[Lamb's Shank]], in case of emergency.<br />
The farmland here has been allowed to become a field of wildflowers. Blue forget-me-nots, brilliant orange poppies, white larkspurs, and miniature sunflowers blend together in a riot of hues amidst the backdrop of dark green grasses. Flitting from flower to flower, rotund bumblebees create a humming buzz. Placed at the edge of the myriad of blooms is a finely wrought iron gate. You also see a weathered sign and '''an expansive purpleheart retreat with a copper-roofed cupola atop the ridgepole'''.<br />
Obvious paths: none.<br /><br />
[[Mendira/Huns_House|Explore the interior!]]
|-
| '''Zoluren: Sunflower Retreat'''
[[Image:MendiraSunflowerRetreat_midjourney.png|thumb|left]]
| '''[The Strand, Tree-lined Path]'''
The thickly wooded area surrounding the footpath does an admirable job of ensconcing the area in deep black shadows. Fastened securely to the many trees along the border, glowing gaethzen globes add a touch of manmade art to the natural environment. Noisy crickets chirp their rhythmic tones every now and then to break the night's silence. You also see '''an ivy-covered fieldstone retreat standing amidst a riotous multitude of sunflowers''', an unremarkable cabin, a lavish alder-gabled residence and a capacious willow tree with a squirrel's nest inside a branch's knothole.<br />
Obvious paths: east, west.<br /><br />
[[Mendira/Sunflower_Retreat|Explore the interior!]]
|}

==Performances==
<h3 style="margin-top: 2em;">Public Performances</h3>
[[Image:mendidance_midjourney.png|right|350px| Image: 350 pixels]]
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! style="background-color:#efefef;" | Title
! class="unsortable" | First Performance Date
! class="unsortable" | Type
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| [[Mendira/Performances/Worst Bard Contest Fiasco|Worst Bard Contest Fiasco]]
| 03/26/2020
| Song?
|
|-
| [[Mendira/Performances/The Blessing of Divyaush|The Blessing of Divyaush]]
| 10/24/2020
| Dance/Recitation
|
|-
| [[Mendira/Performances/Wonder|Wonder]]
| 03/08/2021
| Song
| Accompanied by Bardic Discussions Attendees
|-
| [[Mendira/Performances/Flicker|Flicker]]
| 03/08/2021
| Dance
|
|-
| [[Mendira/Performances/The Tale of the First Ten'ra Agalith|The Tale of the First Ten'ra Agalith]]
| 05/19/2021
| Story
|
|-
| [[Mendira/Logs/20210729_Peacock_Trio_Dance|Peacock Trio Dance]]
| 07/29/2021
| Dance
| Group dance with [[Vixonia]] and [[Iryta]]
|-
| [[Mendira/Performances/Black Spire Bardic Evocation|Black Spire Bardic Evocation]]
| 10/30/2021
| Ritual
| Led by [[Navesi]]
|-
| [[Mendira/Performances/Hhshal%27s_Revenge|Hhshal's Revenge]]
| 04/19/2022
| Dance/Song
|
|-
| [[Mendira/Performances/Winter to Spring|Winter to Spring]]
| 06/15/2022
| Dance/Song
|
|-
| [[Mendira/Logs/20230526 TART Arthe Dale Concert featuring Mendira|The First Ten'ra Agalith]]
| 05/26/2023
| Dance/Song
| Duet with [[Vixonia]]
|-
| [[Mendira/Logs/20230526 TART Arthe Dale Concert featuring Mendira|Untitled Veil Dance]]
| 05/26/2023
| Dance
|
|-
| [[Mendira/Logs/20230526 TART Arthe Dale Concert featuring Mendira|Fledgling]]
| 05/26/2023
| Aerial Dance
|
|-
| [[Mendira/Performances/Frost and Flame|Frost and Flame]]
| 10/19/2023
| Dance
| Duet with [[Vixonia]]
|}
<h3 style="margin-top: 2em;">Solo Concerts</h3>
{|class="wikitable"
|-
! style="background-color:#efefef;" | Title
! class="unsortable" | Performance Date
! class="unsortable" | Set List
|-
| [[Mendira/Logs/20230526 TART Arthe Dale Concert featuring Mendira|Arthe Dale Concert]]
| 05/26/2023
|
Flicker
Hhshal's Revenge
The Blessing of Divyaush
The First Ten'ra Agalith
In Spring
Untitled Veil Dance
Fledgling
|}
<h3 style="margin-top: 2em;">Plays and Dance Dramas</h3>
{|class="wikitable"
|-
! style="background-color:#efefef;" | Title
! class="unsortable" | First Performance Date
! class="unsortable" | Type
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| <pending>
|
|
|
|}
==Mendi's Favorite Things==
<h3 style="margin-top: 2em;">Sungold Dance Costume</h3>
You see Songbird Mendira Huns, Dancer of Zaldi Taipa, an Elf.
Mendira has pointed ears and large expressive faded lilac eyes. Her dark brown hair is hip length and silky, and is worn braided in a tightly wound coil held in place at the back of the head by a fragile sungold hairnet woven with translucent whisperlayne blooms. She has warm caramel-hued skin and a sylphlike figure.
She is statuesque for an Elf.
She appears to be young.
She has several interlocking rings of green jade that pierce the flesh to follow along her right eyebrow, each notched in even intervals and rubbed with indigo.
Her shoulder has a tattoo of a brightly colored songbird darting through a cascade of musical notes.
She is in good shape.
She is holding an elegant filigreed sungold dancing fan trailing lengths of lilac whisperlayne in her left hand.
She is wearing a whisperlayne and petalette bandeau illumined by sungold beadwork, a wispy skirt composed of lilac whisperlayne entwined in fine strands of sungold and some delicate toe-bells of filigreed sungold.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|
! scope="col" | Notes
! scope="col" | Item Description
|-
! scope="row" | 12/13/2021
| Crafted by Scarecrow at HE 439 ||
'''a fragile sungold hairnet woven with translucent whisperlayne blooms'''
''Thin chains of softly gleaming metal linked at regular intervals comprise a loose mesh designed to secure a variety of hairstyles, affixed on either side to a set of small filigreed silver combs. Soft blossoms of airy, pale purple fabric are scattered across the joining points of the delicate hair ornament, their petals trembling and floating with every movement.''
|-
! scope="row" | 12/13/2021
| Crafted by Scarecrow at HE 439 ||
'''an elegant filigreed sungold dancing fan trailing lengths of lilac whisperlayne'''
''Finely drawn tendrils of metal twist together in a lattice of coiling strands to compose a series of delicate panels, each aureate in the warm, gentle hues of dawn. Carved to provide a secure grip, a ring of pure white alerce joins them at the base of the piece. Articulation of the wooden handle allows the fan to open and close smoothly, every movement setting the streaming translucent fabric affixed to the tip of each blade aflutter.''
|-
! scope="row" | 12/13/2021
| Crafted by Scarecrow at HE 439 ||
'''a whisperlayne and petalette bandeau illumined by sungold beadwork'''
''Neatly draped swathes of sheer fabric dyed a pale lilac hue veil the close-fitting garment's lustrous base of blush petalette. Silver cording trims the neckline and serves to lace up the back. Tiny beads and baubles stitched in intricate patterns atop the airy whisperlayne gleam in the light, shimmering with an array of sunrise hues.''
|-
! scope="row" | 12/13/2021
| Crafted by Scarecrow at HE 439 ||
'''a wispy skirt composed of lilac whisperlayne entwined in fine strands of sungold'''
''A blush petalette underskirt glimmers with a pearlescent sheen beneath layers of diaphanous whisperlayne. Silver cording adorns the upper edge of the garment to form a secure waistband that anchors the lavish lengths of fabric that billow downwards when worn. Clusters of aureate beads are strewn in ornate patterns across the gauzy top layer, each joined to the next by finely wrought tendrils of warm metal awash in all the hues of a rising sun.''
|-
! scope="row" | 01/07/2022
| Crafted by Scarecrow at HE 439 ||
'''some delicate toe-bells of filigreed sungold'''
''Fine strands of gleaming metal tinged with warm sunset hues form the petals of diminutive blooms. Each of the hollow sculpted flowers encases a single, tiny bead of silver, and the argent drops jingle and rattle within their brilliant cages when jostled.''
|-
! scope="row" | 01/06/2022
| Crafted by Scarecrow at HE 439 ||
'''a pair of blush petalette dancing slippers laced with twining ribbons'''
''The flat, flexible soles display signs of wear, their leather supple and scuffed, but the laces appear to be crisp and new. They criss-cross smartly over the throat of the shoes, the remaining lengths of silken fabric designed to wind about the ankles when worn.''
|}
<h3 style="margin-top: 2em;">Peacock Dance Costume</h3>
You see Dancer Mendira Huns of Zaldi Taipa, an Elf.
The glittery mask is covered in short greenish-blue feathers to create the regal head of a peacock and completely enshrouds her features. A fan-like crest crowns the top of Mendira's head, while long plumes of iridescent blue and green cascade down her shoulders to display their colorful eyespots sprinkled with peacock jaspers. The vibrant teal gems contrast sharply with the pure white beak of alerce covering the lower half of her face.
She is in good shape.
She is wearing a dramatic spun glitter cloak trailing a multitude of iridescent peacock plumes, an iridescent blue spun glitter bodice flamboyantly feathered with peacock plumes, a breathtaking classically-styled tutu composed of iridescent peacock feathers and a pair of soft gold velvet dancing slippers with silken ankle-laces.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|
! scope="col" | Notes
! scope="col" | Item Description
|-
! scope="row" | 11/03/2021
| Crafted by Sindah at HE 439, with consultation from Vixonia and Navesi ||
'''a dramatic spun glitter cloak trailing a multitude of iridescent peacock plumes'''
''Innumerable delicate feathers are festooned in overlapping rows across a scintillating layer of vivid, sapphire blue spun glitter. They quiver with every movement of the garment, bright blue eyes showcasing their brilliance with every tremble. Emerald firesilk lines the interior, and its shimmering hue and shifting shades of red complement a pair of delicate gold hooks designed to secure the cloak at the throat.''
|}
<h3 style="margin-top: 2em;">Smoke Ruby Icesilk Gown Set</h3>
You see Songbird Mendira Huns, Dancer of Zaldi Taipa, an Elf.
Mendira has pointed ears and large expressive faded lilac eyes. Her dark brown hair is hip length and silky, and is worn braided in an elegant wreath held in place by a brilliantly gleaming sungold crown arrayed with molten-core diamonds. She has warm caramel-hued skin and a gracefully slender figure.
She is statuesque for an Elf.
She appears to be young.
She has several interlocking rings of green jade that pierce the flesh to follow along your right eyebrow, each notched in even intervals and rubbed with indigo.
Her shoulder has a tattoo of a brightly colored songbird darting through a cascade of musical notes.
She is in good shape.
She is wearing a pair of dangling earrings adorned with molten-core diamonds, a fine latticework choker of delicate sungold strands set with a molten-core diamond, a sultry corseted gown of smoke ruby icesilk laced with dazzling sungold chains, a blazing sungold ring encrusted with molten-core diamonds, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold and a pair of smoke ruby icesilk slippers aloft upon slender heels of sungold.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|
! scope="col" | Notes
! scope="col" | Item Description
|-
! scope="row" | 06/27/2021
| Crafted by Loriale ||
'''a brilliantly gleaming sungold crown arrayed with molten-core diamonds'''
''A bevy of unfinished diamonds embrace the resplendent metal, their hearts aglow with the warm hue of the molten lava that pools within them. Radiant and proud, myriad pointed spires slope elegantly upwards from the brow, radiating outwards in the semblance of bright beams of sunlight.''
|-
! scope="row" | Unknown
| Unknown designer||
'''a sultry corseted gown of smoke ruby icesilk laced with dazzling sungold chains'''
''Crimson moonsilver boning reinforce an ornate corset that features panels of smoky icesilk and spun glitter. Draped elegantly downwards, sungold chains crisscross the gown's plunging open back. Tiny multi-hued sungold flames are stitched along the neckline and hem of the gown, giving the illusion of a fire burning across the material when light hits the delicate fabric just right. The skirt is designed to fall gracefully to the floor when worn, forming fragile pools of radiant silk upon the ground.''
|-
! scope="row" | 11/07/2022
| Created by Megaya at HE 443||
'''a pair of smoke ruby icesilk slippers aloft upon slender heels of sungold'''
''Imbued with smoke rubies to produce a shade of red so dark it seems almost black, the luxurious fabric is illuminated by icy silver thread. Quite daring in design, each slipper perches atop a precariously high and narrow heel. The warmly hued metal contrasts the icesilk, reminiscent of dawning sunlight kissing the frosty dew of a dark, wintry morning.''
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<h3 style="margin-top: 2em;">Other Items</h3>
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! scope="row" | 12/18/2020
| Crafted by Scarecrow at HE 436 ||
'''a careworn dancer's treatise bound by soft rosecloth ribbons'''
''Creasing and discoloration are evident along the lengths of blush-hued ribbon in a distinct pattern. Elegant lettering in faded gold leaf sweeps across the cover to read, "Dance Like Everyone's Watching: Forms, Theory, and Advice on Performing Before an Audience." Many of the pages are crinkled and littered with copious tiny notes in the margins.''
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! scope="row" | 02/28/2021
| Crafted by Loriale ||
'''an auroral-toned lotusweave kirtle belted by draping chains of gold'''
''Awash in the pale hues of a dawning spring morning, the fabric gleams with a soft silken luster as it cascades from its demure scooped neckline to a floor-length hem. Long, narrow sleeves frame the bodice of the garment, and a series of loose golden chains hang across the hips. Medallions dangle from the fine links overlapping the folds of the flowing skirt, each carved with a stylized sun.''
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! scope="row" | 10/23/2020
| Gifted to Mendira by [[Briaen]], to signify their marriage ||
'''some [[Item:Green jade rings notched in even intervals|green jade rings notched in even intervals]]'''
WORN: ''You have several interlocking rings of green jade that pierce the flesh to follow along your right eyebrow, each notched in even intervals and rubbed with indigo.''
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! scope="row" | 11/30/2020
| Gifted to Mendira by [[Tiarmo]] ||
'''a gold neithrel band fastened with five silver chains'''
''Lines of inlaid silver run along the heavy gold bracelet and ring forming the neithrel band. Each of the five silver chains stretches from different places upon the bracelet to join together on the single ring, forming a delicate silver web to lay across the back of the hand when worn.''
READ: "To remember, lest we forget the pain of those before us."
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! scope="row" | 06/28/2022
| Crafted by Loriale ||
'''a supple heartname leather pack trimmed in beaded fringe'''
''Lines of colorful beads form a mosaic depicting a series of dancers in elegant poses, giving the semblance of entrancing movement with every sway and shiver of the fringe. A characteristic lacy pattern of striations blankets the exceptionally smooth leather, the lustrous carmine-tinted hide contrasted by downy ivory cashmere that lines the interior.''
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! scope="row" | 11/30/2020
| Gifted to Mendira by [[Navesi]], [[Keldyn]], [[Leustyin]], and her fellow bards upon achieving her 100th circle ||
'''a haralun hurling axe'''
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! scope="row" | 09/26/2022
| Gifted to Mendira by her mentor [[Navesi]] upon achieving her 150th circle||
'''a [[Item:Very_fine_wildflower-patterned_shireli_lace_veil_dyed_with_an_ombre_rainbow|very fine wildflower-patterned shireli lace veil dyed with an ombre rainbow]]'''
''Graduated to achieve an ombre effect, rainbow hues shift from the lightest shade at the veil's top to the darkest at the bottom. Cottony and extremely soft, the lace has raised cording throughout its pattern that follows underneath the wildflower design. A very fine mesh shows delicately in the otherwise empty spaces, while its scalloped edges feature a distinct floral medallion motif and are daintily fringed for an eyelash effect. Tiny Elven gold discs weight the corners, jingling with any movement.''
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! scope="row" | 09/26/2022
| Gifted to Mendira by her mentor [[Navesi]] upon achieving her 150th circle||
'''a [[Item:Pale blue book with butterflies painted on the cover|pale blue book with butterflies painted on the cover]]'''
''Twin butterflies display purple and green wings on the front cover of this booklet.''
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Latest revision as of 21:55, 1 February 2024

Mendira Image: 350 pixels
Status Active
Race Elf
Gender Female
Guild Bard
Instance Prime
Relatives Briaen

Description

You see Songbird Mendira Huns, Dancer of Zaldi Taipa, an Elf.
Mendira has a high cheekboned kite-shaped face with delicate features, pointed ears and large expressive faded lilac eyes. Her dark brown hair is hip length and silky, and is worn in an intricate braid threaded with a strand of lightning amethysts interspersed with speckled woodland violets and allowed to fall over one shoulder. She has warm caramel-hued skin and a gracefully slender figure.
She is statuesque for an Elf.
She appears to be young.
A herd of itty bitty bronze bovines cavorting around an aurora tourmaline sun float lazily around her right arm, glowing with a lustrous sheen against her skin.
She has several interlocking rings of green jade that pierce the flesh to follow along your right eyebrow, each notched in even intervals and rubbed with indigo.
Her shoulder has a tattoo of a brightly colored songbird darting through a cascade of musical notes.
She is in good shape.

She is wearing some earrings with tiny enameled purple violets, a cloth of gold cloak with a violet-shaped enameled clasp, a sweeping gown of rich ivory brocade with full velvet sleeves, a dainty wood violet wristlet, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold and a pair of ivory velvet slippers embellished with satin violets.

Notes

  • Grew up in Leth and then Crossing, and more recently spent time in Zaldi Taipa, which she at last considers her home despite an at times tenuous relationship with her heritage. Currently lives nearby, in the apple orchards north of Shard.
  • Is in the process of overcoming a wildly severe case of shyness. Has gotten much better about not blushing every time someone looks at her, and this is amazing progress that makes her 150% more tolerable to be around, probably.
  • Is married to Dawnsworn Briaen Huns, Knight Penitent of Berengaria and Wearer of the Best Titles.
  • Her name is short for "Geshemendira," or "frozen treasure."
  • As is common among Wind Elves, she has had many names over the years. Her heart name is now known by only one living soul, perhaps two.
  • Loves flowers and prefers to see them happy and alive and growing in place, rather than picking them.
  • Wishes to befriend every animal in the realms that isn't actively trying to murder her. Her pets include: an orange and white kitten (Punkin), a brown and black calico cat (Liani), a tubby honey badger (Wimsahle), a fuzzy brown sea otter (Puretu), a tiny warty piglet (Taurili), a pudgy river rat (Lilu), and a portly jaguar-spotted kitten with onyx rosettes and oversized beige paws (Gordo).
  • Once ran off-stage and into the night during a dramatic bout of stage fright at Shard's illustrious Shoan a Sidelkuloa.
  • Is extremely insecure about her singing ability, but is attempting to hone her skills after receiving some excellent advice from a mentor on the intertwined nature of talent and hard work.
  • Always carries a caddy full of Madikh's sassafras tea from the Lamb's Shank, in case of emergency.

Story

The evening had passed enjoyably, and friends and strangers had made their way by the firepit to sit for a time, enjoying the food and good company, until each would eventually leave.

The Elf and the Human sat side by side upon the warm flannel blanket, sometimes in animated conversation, other times in simple quiet. The generous autumn sun staged its brilliant display, bathing the pair in the languid glow of its myriad sultry shades, deepening and spreading across the sky as it made its descent beneath the horizon.

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Soon enough, the sun bowed out and a cosmos of stars twinkled above them. The firepit was reduced to a hushed glow of embers and ash.

"The night is so pleasant, I think I could fall asleep right here." She turned to him, smiling contentedly. Mischief quirked at the corner of her lips. "That is, if a challenge had not been set."

"I propose we pause the challenge to see which of us stays awake the longest. At least long enough for a nap," he replied.

She grinned at him.

He looked thoughtful before continuing, "But, we have to stay right here."

She tilted her head in playful consideration. "That seems a good compromise," she conceded after a moment.

He nodded quite seriously. "It does seem fair."

She leaned against him, and her shawl was warmed as he wrapped his arms around her.

"... You're still trying to win." He broke the short, placid silence that had enveloped them. He squinted, trying to make out her features as she was tucked against him in the darkness.

"No, no, I am very asleep," she reassured him. She leaned her head against his shoulder, her eyes shut tight.

He smirked and bowed his head to kiss her on the forehead.

Mendira smiled slightly, not opening her eyes.

Briaen lifted his gaze to the sky, smiling and humming a quiet tune.

Residences

Home Description
Ilithi: Huns House
HunsHouse midjourney.png
[Almalne Alolan, Among the Blooms]

The farmland here has been allowed to become a field of wildflowers. Blue forget-me-nots, brilliant orange poppies, white larkspurs, and miniature sunflowers blend together in a riot of hues amidst the backdrop of dark green grasses. Flitting from flower to flower, rotund bumblebees create a humming buzz. Placed at the edge of the myriad of blooms is a finely wrought iron gate. You also see a weathered sign and an expansive purpleheart retreat with a copper-roofed cupola atop the ridgepole.
Obvious paths: none.

Explore the interior!

Zoluren: Sunflower Retreat
MendiraSunflowerRetreat midjourney.png
[The Strand, Tree-lined Path]

The thickly wooded area surrounding the footpath does an admirable job of ensconcing the area in deep black shadows. Fastened securely to the many trees along the border, glowing gaethzen globes add a touch of manmade art to the natural environment. Noisy crickets chirp their rhythmic tones every now and then to break the night's silence. You also see an ivy-covered fieldstone retreat standing amidst a riotous multitude of sunflowers, an unremarkable cabin, a lavish alder-gabled residence and a capacious willow tree with a squirrel's nest inside a branch's knothole.
Obvious paths: east, west.

Explore the interior!

Performances

Public Performances

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Title First Performance Date Type Notes
Worst Bard Contest Fiasco 03/26/2020 Song?
The Blessing of Divyaush 10/24/2020 Dance/Recitation
Wonder 03/08/2021 Song Accompanied by Bardic Discussions Attendees
Flicker 03/08/2021 Dance
The Tale of the First Ten'ra Agalith 05/19/2021 Story
Peacock Trio Dance 07/29/2021 Dance Group dance with Vixonia and Iryta
Black Spire Bardic Evocation 10/30/2021 Ritual Led by Navesi
Hhshal's Revenge 04/19/2022 Dance/Song
Winter to Spring 06/15/2022 Dance/Song
The First Ten'ra Agalith 05/26/2023 Dance/Song Duet with Vixonia
Untitled Veil Dance 05/26/2023 Dance
Fledgling 05/26/2023 Aerial Dance
Frost and Flame 10/19/2023 Dance Duet with Vixonia

Solo Concerts

Title Performance Date Set List
Arthe Dale Concert 05/26/2023 
Flicker
Hhshal's Revenge
The Blessing of Divyaush
The First Ten'ra Agalith
In Spring
Untitled Veil Dance
Fledgling

Plays and Dance Dramas

Title First Performance Date Type Notes
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Mendi's Favorite Things

Sungold Dance Costume

You see Songbird Mendira Huns, Dancer of Zaldi Taipa, an Elf.
Mendira has pointed ears and large expressive faded lilac eyes.  Her dark brown hair is hip length and silky, and is worn braided in a tightly wound coil held in place at the back of the head by a fragile sungold hairnet woven with translucent whisperlayne blooms.  She has warm caramel-hued skin and a sylphlike figure.
She is statuesque for an Elf.
She appears to be young.
She has several interlocking rings of green jade that pierce the flesh to follow along her right eyebrow, each notched in even intervals and rubbed with indigo.
Her shoulder has a tattoo of a brightly colored songbird darting through a cascade of musical notes.
She is in good shape.

She is holding an elegant filigreed sungold dancing fan trailing lengths of lilac whisperlayne in her left hand.
She is wearing a whisperlayne and petalette bandeau illumined by sungold beadwork, a wispy skirt composed of lilac whisperlayne entwined in fine strands of sungold and some delicate toe-bells of filigreed sungold.
Notes Item Description
12/13/2021 Crafted by Scarecrow at HE 439 
a fragile sungold hairnet woven with translucent whisperlayne blooms
Thin chains of softly gleaming metal linked at regular intervals comprise a loose mesh designed to secure a variety of hairstyles, affixed on either side to a set of small filigreed silver combs.  Soft blossoms of airy, pale purple fabric are scattered across the joining points of the delicate hair ornament, their petals trembling and floating with every movement.
12/13/2021 Crafted by Scarecrow at HE 439 
an elegant filigreed sungold dancing fan trailing lengths of lilac whisperlayne
Finely drawn tendrils of metal twist together in a lattice of coiling strands to compose a series of delicate panels, each aureate in the warm, gentle hues of dawn.  Carved to provide a secure grip, a ring of pure white alerce joins them at the base of the piece.  Articulation of the wooden handle allows the fan to open and close smoothly, every movement setting the streaming translucent fabric affixed to the tip of each blade aflutter.
12/13/2021 Crafted by Scarecrow at HE 439 
a whisperlayne and petalette bandeau illumined by sungold beadwork
Neatly draped swathes of sheer fabric dyed a pale lilac hue veil the close-fitting garment's lustrous base of blush petalette.  Silver cording trims the neckline and serves to lace up the back.  Tiny beads and baubles stitched in intricate patterns atop the airy whisperlayne gleam in the light, shimmering with an array of sunrise hues.
12/13/2021 Crafted by Scarecrow at HE 439 
a wispy skirt composed of lilac whisperlayne entwined in fine strands of sungold
A blush petalette underskirt glimmers with a pearlescent sheen beneath layers of diaphanous whisperlayne.  Silver cording adorns the upper edge of the garment to form a secure waistband that anchors the lavish lengths of fabric that billow downwards when worn.  Clusters of aureate beads are strewn in ornate patterns across the gauzy top layer, each joined to the next by finely wrought tendrils of warm metal awash in all the hues of a rising sun.
01/07/2022 Crafted by Scarecrow at HE 439 
some delicate toe-bells of filigreed sungold
Fine strands of gleaming metal tinged with warm sunset hues form the petals of diminutive blooms.  Each of the hollow sculpted flowers encases a single, tiny bead of silver, and the argent drops jingle and rattle within their brilliant cages when jostled.
01/06/2022 Crafted by Scarecrow at HE 439 
a pair of blush petalette dancing slippers laced with twining ribbons
The flat, flexible soles display signs of wear, their leather supple and scuffed, but the laces appear to be crisp and new.  They criss-cross smartly over the throat of the shoes, the remaining lengths of silken fabric designed to wind about the ankles when worn.

Peacock Dance Costume

You see Dancer Mendira Huns of Zaldi Taipa, an Elf.
The glittery mask is covered in short greenish-blue feathers to create the regal head of a peacock and completely enshrouds her features.  A fan-like crest crowns the top of Mendira's head, while long plumes of iridescent blue and green cascade down her shoulders to display their colorful eyespots sprinkled with peacock jaspers.  The vibrant teal gems contrast sharply with the pure white beak of alerce covering the lower half of her face.
She is in good shape.

She is wearing a dramatic spun glitter cloak trailing a multitude of iridescent peacock plumes, an iridescent blue spun glitter bodice flamboyantly feathered with peacock plumes, a breathtaking classically-styled tutu composed of iridescent peacock feathers and a pair of soft gold velvet dancing slippers with silken ankle-laces.
Notes Item Description
11/03/2021 Crafted by Sindah at HE 439, with consultation from Vixonia and Navesi 
a dramatic spun glitter cloak trailing a multitude of iridescent peacock plumes
Innumerable delicate feathers are festooned in overlapping rows across a scintillating layer of vivid, sapphire blue spun glitter.  They quiver with every movement of the garment, bright blue eyes showcasing their brilliance with every tremble.  Emerald firesilk lines the interior, and its shimmering hue and shifting shades of red complement a pair of delicate gold hooks designed to secure the cloak at the throat.

Smoke Ruby Icesilk Gown Set

You see Songbird Mendira Huns, Dancer of Zaldi Taipa, an Elf.
Mendira has pointed ears and large expressive faded lilac eyes.  Her dark brown hair is hip length and silky, and is worn braided in an elegant wreath held in place by a brilliantly gleaming sungold crown arrayed with molten-core diamonds.  She has warm caramel-hued skin and a gracefully slender figure.
She is statuesque for an Elf.
She appears to be young.
She has several interlocking rings of green jade that pierce the flesh to follow along your right eyebrow, each notched in even intervals and rubbed with indigo.
Her shoulder has a tattoo of a brightly colored songbird darting through a cascade of musical notes.
She is in good shape.

She is wearing a pair of dangling earrings adorned with molten-core diamonds, a fine latticework choker of delicate sungold strands set with a molten-core diamond, a sultry corseted gown of smoke ruby icesilk laced with dazzling sungold chains, a blazing sungold ring encrusted with molten-core diamonds, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold and a pair of smoke ruby icesilk slippers aloft upon slender heels of sungold.
Notes Item Description
06/27/2021 Crafted by Loriale 
a brilliantly gleaming sungold crown arrayed with molten-core diamonds
A bevy of unfinished diamonds embrace the resplendent metal, their hearts aglow with the warm hue of the molten lava that pools within them.  Radiant and proud, myriad pointed spires slope elegantly upwards from the brow, radiating outwards in the semblance of bright beams of sunlight.
Unknown Unknown designer 
a sultry corseted gown of smoke ruby icesilk laced with dazzling sungold chains
Crimson moonsilver boning reinforce an ornate corset that features panels of smoky icesilk and spun glitter.  Draped elegantly downwards, sungold chains crisscross the gown's plunging open back.  Tiny multi-hued sungold flames are stitched along the neckline and hem of the gown, giving the illusion of a fire burning across the material when light hits the delicate fabric just right.  The skirt is designed to fall gracefully to the floor when worn, forming fragile pools of radiant silk upon the ground.
11/07/2022 Created by Megaya at HE 443 
a pair of smoke ruby icesilk slippers aloft upon slender heels of sungold
Imbued with smoke rubies to produce a shade of red so dark it seems almost black, the luxurious fabric is illuminated by icy silver thread.  Quite daring in design, each slipper perches atop a precariously high and narrow heel.  The warmly hued metal contrasts the icesilk, reminiscent of dawning sunlight kissing the frosty dew of a dark, wintry morning.

Other Items

Notes Item Description
12/18/2020 Crafted by Scarecrow at HE 436 
a careworn dancer's treatise bound by soft rosecloth ribbons
Creasing and discoloration are evident along the lengths of blush-hued ribbon in a distinct pattern.  Elegant lettering in faded gold leaf sweeps across the cover to read, "Dance Like Everyone's Watching: Forms, Theory, and Advice on Performing Before an Audience."  Many of the pages are crinkled and littered with copious tiny notes in the margins.
02/28/2021 Crafted by Loriale 
an auroral-toned lotusweave kirtle belted by draping chains of gold
Awash in the pale hues of a dawning spring morning, the fabric gleams with a soft silken luster as it cascades from its demure scooped neckline to a floor-length hem.  Long, narrow sleeves frame the bodice of the garment, and a series of loose golden chains hang across the hips.  Medallions dangle from the fine links overlapping the folds of the flowing skirt, each carved with a stylized sun.
10/23/2020 Gifted to Mendira by Briaen, to signify their marriage 
some green jade rings notched in even intervals
WORN: You have several interlocking rings of green jade that pierce the flesh to follow along your right eyebrow, each notched in even intervals and rubbed with indigo.
11/30/2020 Gifted to Mendira by Tiarmo 
a gold neithrel band fastened with five silver chains
Lines of inlaid silver run along the heavy gold bracelet and ring forming the neithrel band.  Each of the five silver chains stretches from different places upon the bracelet to join together on the single ring, forming a delicate silver web to lay across the back of the hand when worn.
READ: "To remember, lest we forget the pain of those before us."
06/28/2022 Crafted by Loriale 
a supple heartname leather pack trimmed in beaded fringe
Lines of colorful beads form a mosaic depicting a series of dancers in elegant poses, giving the semblance of entrancing movement with every sway and shiver of the fringe.  A characteristic lacy pattern of striations blankets the exceptionally smooth leather, the lustrous carmine-tinted hide contrasted by downy ivory cashmere that lines the interior.
11/30/2020 Gifted to Mendira by Navesi, Keldyn, Leustyin, and her fellow bards upon achieving her 100th circle 
a haralun hurling axe
09/26/2022 Gifted to Mendira by her mentor Navesi upon achieving her 150th circle 
a very fine wildflower-patterned shireli lace veil dyed with an ombre rainbow
Graduated to achieve an ombre effect, rainbow hues shift from the lightest shade at the veil's top to the darkest at the bottom. Cottony and extremely soft, the lace has raised cording throughout its pattern that follows underneath the wildflower design. A very fine mesh shows delicately in the otherwise empty spaces, while its scalloped edges feature a distinct floral medallion motif and are daintily fringed for an eyelash effect. Tiny Elven gold discs weight the corners, jingling with any movement.
09/26/2022 Gifted to Mendira by her mentor Navesi upon achieving her 150th circle 
a pale blue book with butterflies painted on the cover
Twin butterflies display purple and green wings on the front cover of this booklet.
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