You are walking in the Haunted Forest; the sun has begun to set, making the sky a pattern of magenta, orange, and lavender. A beautiful scene you think, but then you remember where you are and the beauty is somewhat lessened. You step on a stick, the crack echoes off into the forest, making your presence known to every creature in the forest, whether menacing or not. As the skies darken the trees seem to take on frightening shapes through the mist, their branches clawing at your clothes as you brush by. "Who are you?" Says a soft voice that is sounded through the trees. You look around, startled. All you can see is the swirling mist and the scary trees. "Who-who are you?!" you cry out. A figure materialized in the mists and approaches you, speaking in the same quiet voice. "I do believe I questioned you first, but I suppose I should tell you. I am Ora_La_Polva, and one of the few creatures who will not harm you in this forest." The voice's owner steps into your midst, proving to be a lanky gold and white uni mare. She shakes her long white mane out of her eyes. You can't help but stare, her eyes are pure white and lined in long black lashes. 'Is she blind?' you think to yourself. "Now would be the apparent time for you to be polite and answer my question, Stranger." She says and twitches her black tail bound near the bottom by a white ribbon. You apologize and tell her your name. She nods and asks, "I assume that you are lost?" You tell her that yes, unfortunately you are. She laughs, it sounding like a stream over rocks. "Follow me if you wish to leave this place." She turns and heads down the path. You shrug and follow. "So how is it that you came here?" you ask, trying to break the deafening silence. She turns her head just slightly and replies "You want to hear my story then?" She asks, a little startled, nobody had ever asked her that before and seemed startled when she sensed your nod. "Alright but you asked to hear it…"

:*:HER STORY:*:

I was born to a herd far from here. In the meadows near Meridell. My mother was white with silvery blue appaloosa markings with silver legs, mane and tail. Her horn was the color of a summer sky, as were her hooves and the tips of her hair. The most prominent thing about her was the color of her eyes. They were gold but blended into grey near the outer rims. Beneath her eyes were black tribal markings and she had a deep blue handprint on the left side of her neck. You may wonder how I know this. I wasn't always blind; I lost my sight in a forest accident. But that is a whole other story. My father was almost the opposite of my mother. He was large and pitch black with Darigan features. He resembled a typical Darigan uni, but had silver tips on his mane, tail, and dragon wings. He had lavender markings on his eyes, neck, and legs, and he often wore an onyx stone on a silver chain around his thick neck. He had a booming laugh and a strong voice. Many in my herd feared him for his Darigan blood, but the lead stallion was a kind old stallion and accepted everyone for who they were. Everything changed however, when a young, arrogant, power hungry stallion, defeated our stallion. This happened about 2 months after I lost my vision. Things began changing very quickly, a new boss mare was chosen, one who couldn't navigate the land any more that I could, unis were kicked out left and right. Then the stallion began talk of increasing our numbers with unis from other herds, ones that agreed with this stallion. Many of the unis from the original herd were getting fed up and talked amongst themselves, my father was the only one who voiced his opinions. He strode up to the stallion and pointed out that if he hadn't gotten rid of so many of our comrades then we wouldn't have to conquer so many herds. After that day the new stallion had it in for my family. Over the years I had befriended a colt from another herd, a Darigan herd. He was my best friend, my only friend and I was his only friend as well. He was half Darigan. He was a deep grayish blue, with a short black mane tipped in grey and lion-like tail. What kept most unis away were his wings. One was feathered and faded to white at the tips and the other was scaled and deepened to black at the tips. Whether different or not I was jealous of those wings as I had never had wings of my own. Well one day I was out playing with Sambo (my friend) and it began to get dark. I was still growing accustomed to my blindness and got lost easily so he was taking me home. This was a real risk for him because my herd's new stallion had grown prejudiced against Darigans. If the stallion would see Sambo, he would probably kill him. The stallion saw him. I can't honestly tell you what happened, as I don't really know. All I can tell you is that I heard a sound that resembled thunder draw closer. I heard my father's shouts and my mother's wails. The stench of death hung in the air and I heard my father telling Sambo to save me. Sambo touched my shoulder with his wet muzzle and made me leave with him. The last word I heard from in that clearing was 'Banishment'.



:*:BANISHMENT:*:

As it turned out, the stallion killed my parents and tore off Sambo's horn, causing blood to run down his face. I stayed with Sambo. His parents had died several years earlier so he was alone as well. He taught me to sense things like trees and roots. With his help I honed my senses and became fast and agile in the haunted forest. After a few years of playing in the forest, Sambo told me that he wished to find his half sister and asked me if I wished to come. By that time I could survive on my own in the forest so I smiled and shook my head, knowing that this was a journey that needed to be taken on his own. I haven't met with him since that day but somehow I know he found her. A few weeks passed when I stumbled onto a young lupess. She had been badly injured and couldn't find her way in the swirling mists of the forest. She told me that she needed to get home and I helped her there. Her family was small and broken but very grateful. After the lupe had healed she came searching for me and we became friends. Sometimes she would bring her young brother along and we would laugh at his antics. Eventually my glade became a second home for Sombria and Wreh. I had been invited to live with them but I preferred to live alone in my secret glade. Since then I have met several new friends and acquaints, one of them being Lena, a grey uni mare who I met by accident. I have even met a king but his life is his own and I won't tell you about it as it isn't my business to." She trails off and you figure the story is finished. She turns her head and speaks.



There is the Inn, I guarantee that you can find your way home from here." You take a few steps forward and turn to thank her. She vanished into the mists just as fast as she came. Secretly you wonder if she was really ever there at all…



.:~*Here Are A Few Known Facts About Ora*~:.
Name:*: Ora_La_Polva
Alias:*: Ora
Age:*: Not Known (acts like a 19-22 year old human)
Species:*: Uni
Gender:*: Mare
Colour:*: Gold and White
Mane:*: White
Tail:*: Black, Bound Halfway Down by a White Ribbon
Hooves:*: Front: Black Hind: Silver
Eyes:*: White, Blind
Markings:*: Red, Purple, Turquoise, and Sea Green Tribal markings Below Both Eyes, White Star-Shaped Spot on Shoulders
Jewelry:*: Silver Coil on Left Hind Leg, gold and red ornament in mane
Mate:*: Rientakku
Foals:*: None
Personality:*: Quiet, Polite, Shy, Caring




:*:Family:*:


Mother
How I miss your soothing voice and guidence. I miss you terribly but I remember what you and Father taught me, that revenge is not the answer. Had you not taught me that I am sure I would have killed that stallion years ago. The only thing that calms the pain is knowing that you are watching over me from the stars...


Father
I miss you Father, I miss the way your presence was enough to chase away my fears and nightmares. I will always remember you though. The pain never stops if I didn't have my friends then I am sure I wouldn't be here now. You'd be proud of your little girl though I can outrun almost anyone *smile* I love you Papa and I know I'll see you again someday...


Ah Tone is or was my long lost cousin on my father's side. While my parents and I lived near Meridell he and his parents resided in both the Lost Desert and the Haunted Woods. His mother was my father's sister so he too is part Darigan. He is more like a brother than a cousin to me and I love him dearly. He is part of our little herd as you could say...


:*:FRIENDS:*:


Sambo
Sambo was my first real friend. He helped me through the hardest times of my life, my blindness, the death of my parents, and providing me with my home. He is the one who showed me my glade. I haven't seen him in several years as he left to go find his long lost sister. I miss him, he was like my elder brother, but I know he's happy, where ever he is.

(PICTURE COMING SOON!)
Sombria
She and I have become close over the years of our friendship. Sometimes I feel she spends more time at my glade than in her own home...She is a sweet lupe but can be rather overprotective and irritable if she doesn't know you well. But she is as my sister and I care for her dearly.


Wreh
Wreh is Sombria's younger brother. He is quite a happy soul. I have watched him several times when Sombria was busy. My glade is perfect because it has old faerie enchantments and he cannot get injured. He acts like a regular pup, playing and laughing constanly. He can always find a way to make me laugh.


Rageg
Ah Rageg I love him like the brother I wish I had! He and I met quite some time ago when he ventured into my part of the forest. True to his demonic aura/appearence he is HIGHLY mischievious and seems to be followed by trouble everywhere he ventures. *laugh* I must say though he definately makes a boring day interesting. Surprisingly he doesn't have a mate though...*sly smile*


Starfire
I met this mare a time ago while I was wandering the forests near my glade, we were chased by a group of the evil alignment and found ourselves in a cavern where she showed me her world of the stars. In return I lead her to my glade. I must say that she is the only Uni to have ever matched me for speed and for that I am truly impressed. She seems to be haunted by her past. But then, aren't we all? This mare is truly genuine and I hope to stay friends with her.


Arthalbet
This stallion is completely new to me. He seems so different, he is very in tune with the Earth and I gave him shelter during a storm in my glade. I would want those large wings to become we and useless...Though he is much larger than me I proved to him that my lithe frame earns me more speed. *giggles*


Renakayn
She is one of my best friends and one of the only mares who can match me for speed. Kayn is so bold sometimes it's a wonder she doesn't get into more trouble. She has the most how you say interesting personalities I've ever known and it's a shame she has no mate...