Credits to Alla-equi on DA for images.

Appearance

Mara is a tall, lithe creature, standing around 16.3 hands and sporting long legs, a slightly arched neck, and a refined head. Her movements are smooth and seem to be drawn out, almost slow motion at times. Each stride shows off powerful musculature that is well-balanced with her more elegant features. Her ebony coat is short and sleek; it has a healthy sheen to it during the warmer months and becomes a little duller as her winter coat thickens it overall. A small snip and the faintest hint of a star are the only white markings on her body.

She is well-proportioned, not too lanky or burly. Mara's build pairs well with her confident, graceful movements, and she sits at a happy medium between brute force and speed or agility. While she cannot claim to blow anyone out of the water in either regard, she is certainly capable of holding her own for any of them. Obviously, a stallion would have to be quite young or in rough shape for her to win a physical battle, but she would give most mares a run for their money-- not that she is big on instigating violence.

Her expression is usually a calm, knowing one with a subtle aloofness to it. It is not unfriendly, per se, but it is certainly not inviting, either. She lacks the appearance of maternal warmth that some other mares radiate, instead replacing it with a cooler, more curt one. This is not to say she is lacking in the maternal department -- she just doesn't express her more endearing emotions as readily. Her expression shifts very little unless her emotions are more strongly felt. Her dark eyes are the window to her soul, but that window is usually shuttered.

Personality

Observant -- Stubborn -- Quick-Witted -- Intelligent -- Lower Energy -- Aloof -- Blunt -- Somewhat Patient -- Stern -- Family-Oriented -- Loyal? -- Takes No Crap

While she may appear knowledgeable well beyond her years, Mara is still young and inexperienced, and she owns it. Her wisdom comes from following her elders, obeying commands, and observing outcomes of different situations. Her forte is watching with a calm, collected demeanor. She does not rise up in emotion as easily as other young horses, and she can hold her own in a battle of wits.

Mara always dons a smooth expression, any emotion displaying in her eyes. Even then, her emotes are mild. Faint displeasure, for example, or a note of pride. It is extremely difficult to get a raise out of her, as she is quite good at deflecting comments or actions that she finds antagonizing.

Despite this more languid base, she is not one to be run over. Her strength is a quiet one but it is there. Mara is the silent bearer of burdens, always ready to help her family through a hard time, and she will fight to the death to protect those she cares about. She is mostly loyal to her herd, though she may not always agree with decisions made, and she usually sticks to the rules. If she does bend or break them, it is mild and doesn't put others in danger.

She does have an adventurous side to her as well, though it only really comes out around foals, who hold the dearest place in her heart. They are her favorite members of the herd, and she is always willing to play with them. Mara grew up too fast, as her mother died early on in her life and left her to fend for herself; playing around with the foals gives her a glimpse at what could have been and of what she wants for her offspring.

Overall, this mare is wise and mature but lacks the power over others that comes with age. Mara is altruistic and charismatic, but she takes no nonsense and is not afraid to critique others for negative actions. She is not easily riled up but will unleash all of Hell on anyone who threatens those she cares about.

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Done for now. I might add more to or completely redo her appearance, just 'cause it seems so short, but it's good for now.

Credits to TigressStocks on DA for all images.

Neamh is a very pretty mare. Her sleek coat takes on slight dappling and becomes paler during the winter months, though her coloring is much more vibrant throughout the rest of the year. She has a broad blaze and a tobiano patterning over her red dun base. The most color shows through on her chest, head, and flanks, with spots showing through along her barrel, ribs, and neck. Her mane and tail are quite silky, though the former is a little short, and have little coloration to them.

Her body is very elegantly built. Slim legs merge with powerful shoulders and hindquarters which move into a lean physique and an arched neck. Her head hosts a slight Arabian dish and large, deep brown eyes. Neamh's withers come to about 16 hands high. Her ears curl slightly at the tips and her nostrils almost always appear flared.

Neamh has a smooth gait and long, easy strides. She picks up her feet well and, despite her slender legs, she is quite surefooted. Speed and stamina are her strong suits. While she is agile, Neamh does much better without sharp turns and switchbacks due to an injury she aquired as a seven-month-old foal in which she twisted one of her hooves in a gopher hole. She hates gophers.

Her voice is deep for a female's but has a pleasant ring to it, soothing unless she's in a mood. She smells of sagebrush and a misty morning. Neamh is, overall, a soft looking mare. Underneath her gentler exterior resides a complex, rugged creature.

Personality

She is quite mature for her age. Or, rather, Neamh knows when to speak her mind and when to shut up. She's thoughtful and quite smart, though her near-absolute obedience to the leads, lieutenant, and deputy can make her seem like a dopey creature. In reality, though, she simply sees the wisdom behind their words. She knows that they have more experience and is completely fine with having a better chance at survival by heeding their orders. Now, Neamh can only hope Shoteka learns fast how to handle situations.

Neamh will speak her mind if she has an idea or opinion on something, though it's always said with the proper respect behind it. Her dam, who was quite old when Neamh was born, drilled respect into her daughter relentlessly before her death. Neamh, in turn, is careful to set a good example for the foals and yearlings on the subject of politeness and the proper handling of situations.

Neamh has an incredibly strong maternal instinct and a deep-rooted loyalty to her herd. She is constantly watching others and her surroundings, always calculating, forever stubborn. Her observant nature often pushes her to the status of residential wallflower, as she very rarely starts an interaction with another horse. When her herd is threatened, though, out comes the completely unexpected side of this mare.

She is fierce, and she does not care two bits about others' feelings as she rips into them verbally for whatever wrong they have caused someone she cares about. Predators and outsiders, if unlucky enough to come across her in one of these rages, will earn a scar or two. Seniority and much of her respectful nature will leave as well if an older horse does something completely out of line. Otherwise, Neamh keeps her irritation to a passive aggressive level.

She's devious. This mare has little plots of her own with a wide variety of subject matter. If someone is in her way, Neamh will push them out so discreetly that it is rarely noticed. She excelled at such behaviors as a foal, especially placing ideas into others' heads and making it seem like they were the ones who came up with it. Of course, sometimes she is more vocal about her threats, and she will always follow through.

She does not appreciate contention, though, and being around tense situations often sets her on edge. Neamh would much rather everyone stop whining about everything, and she will tell them such if it gets annoying enough. Really, she is a sweet mare, but she takes no crap and is fine to fight fire with fire from time to time.

Crush

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Foals

If she doesn't get one, I'll say she just didn't take. Or miscarried.

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