Name: Reef
Name Meaning: "Reef" is an English term and refers in this context to the "coral reef"
Species: Pony and deer hybrid
Gender: Male
Day of Birth: 1st June
Age Group: Adult
Region of Birth: Land of Eternal Dawn
Shoulder Height: 150 cm
Weight: 145 kg
Love Partner: None
Children: None
Appearance:
Reef is a handsome pony and deer hybrid with a slim and dynamic build. His main fur colours are different shades of brown and beige, which, when combined, resemble sand or a beach. His belly features beige and light brown colours, which gradually darken as you move away from that area. A similar pattern can be seen on his cheeks and parts of his head, which are also lighter in colour. A distinct dark brown stripe runs from his chest down to his nose. Reef has a unique tail that resembles a fish fin, shining in a lovely seafoam green and even displaying scales with brown borders. His tail isn’t the only part of his body adorned with scales: his ankles, knees, parts of his forelegs, and cheeks also have scales bordered in seafoam green. His long, foamy mane is also seafoam green, as are most of his forelegs, which are flecked with a darker tone, making them look like seawater. One of his favourite features is his beautiful antlers, which resemble corals and which shine in various shades of green, brown, and orange. His left forehoof and right hind hoof are also green, while his other hooves are brown. Reef has cute pink ears and matching fins on his calves that resemble the Merulina coral. His adorable star-shaped spots, which are only found on the lighter areas of his body, are also pink and light pink. Reef’s eye colour is a blend of his fur and scale colours
Character Traits:
Amiable
Indulgent
Very attentive
Very devoted
Protective
Tranquil
Pretty quiet
Quite delicate
Often reserved
Quite solitary
Abilities:
Reef shares a deep connection with corals. He is even able to communicate with them to a certain extent
With the help of his beautiful magical antlers, he is able to support the growth of any type of coral and he can heal all kinds of diseases and ailments affecting them. This process, however, requires quite the amount of energy, so he needs to rest for a few hours before using these magical powers again
He is an excellent swimmer and diver and, thanks to his magical powers, he is able to even breathe under water and the pressure of the water has no effect on him. This only applies to saltwater though. His tail in particular supports him while moving under water. He is amazing at tracking corals, even when being deep down in the water
He can walk on water
He can produce and emit light form his whole body. That way he can lighten up the night in many different colours
He has the ability of speech and he speaks and understands many different human languages of our world. Of course he is able to interact with his fellow species and other animals and creatures. He can even translate to a certain extent
He is able to see in the dark and, he can see almost all existing colours
Weaknesses:
Reef is a very devoted creature especially towards his beloved corals. He does everything he can to make sure they are safe and healthy. Unfortunately, he is not able to heal every single disease or suffering of his dear coral friends. The circumstance that he cannot help every single one of them, makes him often feel bad and down
He is quite protective, especially towards his cousin and best friend Aponi. He often worries about her when she withdraws and hides in a forest for long periods of time. He frequently overthinks the situation because of this. On the other hand, it bothers her when he becomes too overprotective towards her
He is a rather delicate being, who should be approached with great care and consideration, both physically and mentally. Additionally, he only feels truly comfortable under very specific environmental conditions, such as the correct water temperature or the salinity of the seawater
He is quite reserved and prefers to pursue a more solitary lifestyle. While social interactions are essential for him, just like for all other beings, it is crucial for him to regularly have time to himself
Likes:
Corals and making sure they are healthy and thriving
Beautiful and healthy coral reefs
His family and friends, especially his cousin and best friend Aponi
Protecting and taking care of his close ones, especially Aponi
The sea and oceans in general
Swimming and diving
Having some time for himself
Understanding for his delicate and reserved nature
Peace and quiet
The perfect environmental living conditions
Dislikes:
When his beloved corals are harmed or when they are sick or suffering
Not being able to help and/or heal suffering corals
Worrying about Aponi and not being able to protect her
Any kind of violence
Being exposed to freshwater for a longer period of time
The lack of saltwater exposure
Thoughtlessness
Getting hurt by others, be it intentional or unwittingly
When others judge him for being a rather solitary and reserved creature
Faded and dull things and places, especially dark underwater areas
Further Information:
He has a vegetarian diet. He eats grass, vegetables, fruits, nuts and much more. His favourite food is fresh seaweed
He was born in the Land of Eternal Dawn. This place is very similar to the Land of Eternal Dusk, but the land is in a state of eternal dawn. Thus the sky, the landscape, the plants etc. look different. In general, the colours of the Land of Eternal Dawn are more pastel-like, while the ones of the Land of Eternal Dusk are more intensive and vibrant. When it's about their population currently, it is difficult to tell where the individual inhabitants come from, since both lands are strongly connected and networked with each other. This particular alliance is responsible for the fact that their creatures bear a close resemblance to each other. It is therefore as good as impossible to tell which being was born in the Land of Eternal Dusk or Dawn. Reef has been living in the Land of Eternal Dusk for quite some time. Although he was very attached to his homeland, he wanted to stay as close as possible to his cousin and best friend, Aponi. Since moving would have been too stressful for her, he decided to move to her land instead. However, he visits his homeland several times a year, which is very important to him
He and every here presented Land of Eternal Dusk resident are good friends. As already mentioned, he is very close to his cousin Aponi, which he considers his best friend
Reef belongs to Sylviparda (website owner)
Reef was drawn, designed and adopted from AnchorblueArt
Base used was made by Hotcoffee