Coral

History:

In the deepest part of the cove, Yellowfin Recognized Eelstrike, and their bond was accepted by both. When he was born, Coral was given the tribe name of Gold Eyes. However it became clear early on in his youth that he would be able to use the exotic coral-shaping magic that has become his focus in life. He took the name Coral when he was three Hands old, and obviously no one challenged him on it.

His life was never that exciting. He made friends somewhat slowly, and anyone who would call him a friend would also indicate that he's still a bit distant. Some might call him shy, but no, he's actually just sort of aware that the thick of things isn't for him as much.

He has never had a lifemate but has taken lovemates of both genders and enjoys himself immensely as long as his partner seems to be enjoying themselves too. Coral thrives on good emotions, even though he doesn't seem to show much. So when there are gathers and meetings, dances or celebrations, he's going to ‘be there' and not choose to be off sulking under the waves. Anyone not well acquainted with him will think he's a bit dour, but he still manages to be in groups with ease. He doesn't joke much, but he will happily participate in story telling or contribute to someone's prank if they need something of him. As long as it doesn't get anyone hurt, he's fine with it.

After more than a century of learning and shaping, his father Eelstrike was in deeper waters with his lifemate and several others (Tern's parents, possibly more) and they were surprised by a massive blue-stripe shark. Though Yellowfin attempted to save her mate, it was clear that she would be eaten as well and managed to escape with her life – but not necessarily her sanity – intact. Coral's father's death has devastated Yellowfin, and though Coral was not tremendously close with either of them after his youth, his father's death made him get considerably closer to his mother. He worries that she will wander off and let herself be killed. The concern he shows for her is far stronger than he's ever displayed for other people, even those who can be counted among his friends. That said, if something happens ‘on his watch', if someone is in danger and he can sense them with his keen magical mind, he will attempt to help in any way he can.

Because Spearshaft, Tern's father, was lost in the same horrifying attack, Tern and Coral have always had a connection, if a dark one. Like their surviving parents, they too can turn to one another for consolation – and the occasional competition, after all they aren't friends just because of that. But they share a sad bond, either way.

As time has gone on, Coral is content, in a word, to be a shaper and maker. When someone comes to him asking about any specific item, he is more than happy to try and produce it to their closest imagination – as they can share thoughts, he can come quite close to whatever someone really desires.

It seems that at times, when gathers are happening and he's alternately dancing around the fire pit or listening to stories being told, he will still be shaping things. A keen eye would notice that whatever he's working on to be delivered to an unsuspecting recipient, will match what their personality seems to warrant. He's not going to give a practical hunter something that will catch on a tree or get tangled in kelp; he's going to make sure that a child has something to keep them occupied and educated.

Any Other Information : If there is a location closest to the water, or perhaps easiest to be dived into the cove, Coral will probably live there. While he can and certainly does shape items for use in other people's huts, his own is simply brimming with things he's either finished or is working on. He keeps a basket of shaped arrow or spear tips near the entrance, fishing hooks and the like in another. Since any of these items is effectively a “one use” tool, he doesn't feel the need to wait for someone to request them. But for specific items like spear heads for a bigger hunt, or a head garment, a shield or something more used by only one type of skill (needles or binding clips, etc) he will take orders. He doesn't often “reshape” things, once he's declared something ‘done', that's normally it. He can repair items, but prefers to just start fresh unless the person needing it requires it right away.

Though Coral seems a bit afraid of the wolves in their pack, he does not display any kind of hatred or even discomfort around the Wolf-folk. They need his work as much as anyone, and he's more than happy to provide them with what they need. He does think it's a bit of a shame that they can't truly visit his coral reef below the waves.