<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/50/BlueAjah.jpg)</div><div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/50/BlueAjah.jpg)</div><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;">Imoko Kiraga</span><br/>By Lithium</span></div><hr/><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="floatright"><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">image</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://i.imgur.com/2GTjcpO.jpg)</div></div></div><strong>Age:</strong> 21<br/><strong>Nation:</strong> Shienar<br/><strong>Gender:</strong> Female<br/><strong>Orientation:</strong> Bisexual<br/><strong>Talent:</strong> Exceptional Shielding<br/><br/><strong>Position:</strong> Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah<br/><strong>Spheres:</strong> <br/><ul class="bbc_list"><li type="disc">Air: Strong</li><li type="disc">Earth: Average</li><li type="disc">Fire: Average</li><li type="disc">Water: Above average</li><li type="disc">Spirit: Very Strong</li></ul><strong>Skills:</strong><br/><ul class="bbc_list"><li type="disc">Fast learner when motivated</li><li type="disc">Meditation</li><li type="disc">Sewing</li><li type="disc">Designing and creating hand fans</li><li type="disc">Baking</li><li type="disc">Playing the flute and harp</li><li type="disc">Playing Sha'rah and Stones</li></ul><strong>Appearance:</strong> Imoko is of slightly above average height for a woman, standing at five feet and seven inches with a lithe and dainty build. Mild curves combined with a slender face and delicate features lend her an even more youthful appearance than most other Aes Sedai, especially since she swore on the Oath Rod at a relatively early age. She has round, button-shaped lips, a subtle nose and almond-shaped eyes with vivid blue irises, a rather unusual color among Shienarans. On the other hand, she shares the same straight and jet black hair as the vast majority of her countryfolk, which she keeps very long, almost reaching down to her waist. <br/><br/>Most often, she chooses to wear long kimonos with wide, draping sleeves in a variety of patterns and colors. Rather than regular shoes or boots, she generally prefers to wear long split-toe socks or stockings along with a pair of slightly raised wooden sandals. Her favorite accessories are flowers as opposed to jewelry, with the exception of the claw-like full finger rings worn on the ring and little finger of either hand. They could perhaps be used as weapons in a pinch, though she wears them strictly for decorative purposes in honor of her clan.<br/><br/><strong>Personality:</strong> Being slightly introverted and reluctant to make waves, Imoko generally comes across as rather shy upon first impressions. She can warm up to people quite quickly, however - perhaps too quickly, since she's so liberal with her trust that it borders on naivety. To anyone who gets to know her better, she's friendly, bubbly and highly compassionate, always trying to maintain a positive atmosphere and not too worried about making a fool of herself. She's a gentle soul, very slow to anger, although she can't stand to witness injustice or suffering, whether it be human or even animal, as she has a great respect for all life.<br/><br/>Her training, studies and duties are things she takes extremely seriously, doing her absolute best in everything and never botching any task that she's given to complete, not matter how tedious. Her confidence can be somewhat fragile at times, leaving her susceptible to feelings of insecurity, especially when she feels like she's letting others down.<br/><br/><strong>History:</strong> A child of Shienar, born in the city of Fal Dara just south of the Blightborder, it was obvious from a very early age that Imoko was an anomaly among her clan, known as The Hawk's Talon. Her parents, her siblings as well as every other relative - all of them had been endowed with the hearts of steel and ruthless killer instincts necessary to have survived in such a war-torn region for generations, but she was different. She had no stomach for violence, and it seemed as if she'd been born without a single aggressive bone in her body.<br/><br/>Rather than shunning her and deeming her a failure, her family did their best to shield little Imoko from the terrible dangers that lurked just a stone's throw away over the walls. Since her father was a renown warrior in good standing with the Lord of Fal Dara himself, she was given a position as a servant to the royal family within the keep where she could receive the same education as a noble lady while being kept safe, or at least as safe as one could get in Fal Dara. She felt homesick and didn't get to visit her family as often as she would have wanted, but beyond that the arrangement was a good one, and she certainly couldn't complain.<br/><br/>It lasted until just before her fifteenth birthday when she fell ill, and one of the Lord's advisers recognized the symptoms of channeling sickness. When Imoko met with her parents again before leaving for Tar Valon with an armed escort of cavalry, they didn't love her any less, and in fact it was the first time she'd ever seen them bristling with such pride in regards to her. That was the moment which instilled in her the desire to become the greatest Aes Sedai that she possibly could, even before she'd set foot in the White Tower for the first time. She couldn't disappoint her parents, not after finally having been blessed with a way to make them proud and bring honor to her clan. She firmly believed that this was her destiny.<br/><br/>With neither homesickness nor a long list of tiresome chores being anything new to her, Imoko adapted very quickly to her new life within the Tower. She was more than content with her life as a Novice, though it didn't cause her to become complacent whatsoever, and she was able to rise to the rank of Accepted in only three short years. If her situation had been good before, then life as an Accepted was like a dream come true! Under the guidance of her teachers and with her aptitude for learning, Imoko truly blossomed into one of the Tower's most promising stars, even garnering interest from several of the Ajahs after her talent for shielding was discovered.<br/><br/>Finding the principles of the Blue to be most appealing, she was fortunate and privileged enough to be taken under the wing of Aleana Sedai, the Keeper of Chronicles herself! Being introduced to several other members of the Blue Ajah, Imoko also befriended Janna Sedai, who treated her like a little sister just the same as if they'd been related by blood. Through Janna, she of course also met her Warder, Rhoven. When her friend passed away, it was the first time that Imoko had ever lost somebody close, and she was absolutely flattened. She couldn't even begin to fathom how much worse Rhoven must have been suffering, although she did her best to try comforting him in the months that would follow, not that her efforts seemed particularly successful.<br/><br/>Still in mourning, it was with a heavy heart that she finally undertook the final test to earn her blue shawl, which she dedicated to Janna. Having only been a full Aes Sedai for a little over half a year, Imoko hasn't wandered too far from the Tower yet, but she's eager to do some real good in the world and prove herself once Aleana deems her to be ready.<br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;">OOC Notes:</span></span></div><hr/><strong>O&amp;O:</strong> She's quite inexperienced, so it remains to be seen.<br/><strong>Available for bonding:</strong> Yes, but it's slightly complicated, PM me for details if interested!</div>