| NAME: Halim (means "Gentle") AGE: Is only 1 and a half BREED: Riftic Falcon LOOKS: Typical Riftic Falcon ie dark upperside, mottled underside, black facial markings, notch in upper mandible, angled wings, long tail, and so forth. Is actually a little darker than most falcons. It's a melanin thing. PERSONALITY: He's well trained and smart. Has a close bond with Saqr as she spent three days in wakefulness while training him and often has him on her wrist. It is considered perfectly acceptable for an askeri to eat, write and pass the entire day with a falcon on their -left- fist. Halim is swift and highly skilled in hunting fur or feather. The distinctive jingle of his tail-bell reflects his personality - quite cheery. BRIEF HISTORY: Is the falcon belonging to the Riphai Saqr Ibna Altair of Rishada. Ironically the name "Saqr" means "Falcon" and Rishada means "The Falcon's Glade." Halim fits right into the falcon scene. Halim is still young but already displays a skill in hunting that is difficult to match. He is comfortable taking both fur and feather and does so with great style and panache. Halim is tractable and quite friendly. This is because, as a falcon, only nobility may own him, and the animals of nobles are always well treated. Basically this swift, handsome raptor travels with Saqr as she goes about her daily duties and pursuits. |
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