Post by peebles on Jul 3, 2014 2:15:38 GMT
Nickname: 'You there', Translator, It
Age: ???
Gender: Androgyne (simply referred to as 'he')
Species: Glotta
Height: Varies
Weight: Varies
Orientation: What's that?
Occupation: Translator
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Like Naegleria, Verdell is made up of a goo-like substance with an exoskeleton (albeit a more stylized one) covering his exterior. However, he has little control over its shape. The only control he exerts over it is with the help of his exoskeleton, which can change his lower body into three distinct forms: a free-flowing form, as pictured above, a bipedal form, and an octopus-like form. On Verdell's head, there is a headset which never, ever comes off. Its purpose, many speculate, is simply to aid him in translating - that is not the case, however. As with all Glotta, language is as natural as breathing for Verdell, leaving the headset's purpose a mystery. It sometimes sparks, however, and quite often shocks him.
His exoskeleton's design strongly resembles that of an Atomos - yet another thing Naegleria has stolen.
PERSONALITY
Easily exciteable due to having led a very sheltered life, Verdell is as eager-to-please as they get. Like a puppy, he'll do anything to get a treat, no matter how dangerous or impossible it may sound. He also possesses an insatiable curiosity, and spends most of his free-time (which is very sparse) learning about other cultures. His main drive is work, and he can often become restless without it, to the point where he'll be begging people to give him errands.
As with many other Glotta, he thinks highly of his master, Naegleria, and will do anything to gain his favor as well.
Because Verdell was raised in a sheltered captivity, he is also extremely naive. He knows very little about his own kind, and isn't very fond of interacting with them as a result. However, for a pasty - his favorite treat - he will do anything.
PERSONAL HISTORY
Raised from Glob to Glotta by Naegleria within his ship, Verdell didn't see the outside world until he was a full-fledged Glotta. Before then, he remained in the ship, helping Naegleria with its various captives and even helping raise some. It wasn't until he was a Glotta that he managed to convince Naegleria to let him work as his personal translator - a position which Verdell is VERY proud of.
Since not much is known about his sheltered life, Verdell has offered to lend some of his notes on the subject.
VERDELL'S NOTES
Glotta
Planet is destroyed
Stages:
Glob ---> Glottis ---> Glotta
Glob: Little, pudgy. Cry a lot. Pale colours, can hear. Can't move on their own. Come from birther. Learn quickly.
Glottis: Bipedal, little, rebellious. Start to lose hearing. Some start to go colorblind. Thin. Colors are more vivid. Learning ability slows.
Glotta: Bigger. Colors go a little pale. Obedient. Loyal. Learning slows a bit more, but memory is increased. Serve masters. Do not talk to other Glotta.
Cyclus: [equivalent of 2 Earth days]
Cycle = [equivalent of 1 Earth week] = 3.5 Cyclus
52 Cycles = [equivalent of one earth year] = 182 Cyclus = 1 Ciclo
Mood swings when hi stabilizer malfunctions.
Two types:
1) Slim, wavier. Pretty eyes. More vivid colors. Anatomically same.
2) Varies. Pale colors. Anatomically same.
No breaks.
Popular story about man who sleeps all day. Ends up being mistaken for dead and devoured.
Nistlethrax's Ohooli: very popular with Globs. Calms them.
Pasties are pink confections that come from our planet. Still exist. Reward for good work.
The Tube: Put inside if you're lazy or rebellious. Many Glottis spend their days here.
Picture Day: When you're almost a Glotta, they take your picture. Mandatory.
Gavionial Rust: Headset rusts, spreads to head ---> dead.
Metavornal Bifuctia: Too much time in the tube cramped with other Glottis ----> green ---> grey ---> red ---> dead.
Yurnov's Lus: Causes painful coughing. Brought by runaway who ran off to Ruskia. Runaway was put in the tube until he caught Metavornal Bifuctia (see above).
No "reproduction" no "mates" no "kissing" no "hugging" no "dancing" no "fun" no "breaks"
Universe started with exhale.
Die in too-hot weather.
Die in too-cold weather.
Hydrophobic skin.
Headset goes on when you become a full-fledged Glottis.
Others wants > your needs
Always
Always