Approved - Raven Valence's Biography -

Basic Info ;;

Full Name: Raven Valence.
Nickname(s): Birdy.
Gender: Female.
Age: Eleven.
Date of birth: June, 21st, 2371S
Place of birth: Northern Patraeia
Current residence: The fork in a branch of an old, wizened oak tree.
Interests and hobbies: Storytelling, Thievery, Climbing Trees.
Religious Belief: Phaedron
Signature Item (s): A worn silver ring.

I am Raven. Raven Valence Maximus to be exact. My friends call me Birdy, but I only ever allow friends that privilege. I don’t have many friends though, so the nickname Birdy remains unused; as if locked away in some chest, slowly gathering dust…

I have spent eleven years alive. You may think that’s too young to be living without parents, to be working full-time, and to have the never-ending weight of responsibility thrust at me. Well, I manage just fine by myself, and have no desire for my parents to return. Actually, that's an utter lie. I miss them, but sometimes, I just feel bitter that they left me.
I like to think that Phaedron, the god of darkness, shadows and clouds, brings me luck. I don’t feel comfortable openly expressing my beliefs in public. I worship him in my own way. For example, I scrawl his name on my belongings as if to say “ You steal my things, then you are cursed in the name of Phaedron. “

As well as worshiping the Phaedron, I have other ways in which I spend my endless seeming free time. The first one, Storytelling, is something I find comes naturally. I find it easy to separate ideas and bring them to life in the form of words. The second one, Thievery is an activity I have mixed feelings about participating in. I am not the thrill seeking type- I just steal money, food and other necessary items to survive. But I do enjoy the danger and excitement of it so maybe I am a thrill seeker… The last one is simple; Trees. That one word should be enough. I love climbing them, eating the fruit they bear. I am also grateful for the shelter they provide, and the oxygen as well, essential to humans survival. Without the trees, I’d be dead.

Frequently, I lie awake trying to conjure up images of my parents in my mind. What happened the day I left them is still fresh in my head. ( Understandable seeing as I only parted form them a few weeks back. The longest 'few weeks' of my life. ) My Mum was teary the whole of that day and my dad kept telling me how proud he was of me. Then, at the end of the day, they dropped the bombshell. They couldn't afford to keep me. My family comes from a long line of farmers. We grew crops, but lately, no one will stock our produce. That is mostly why my parents couldn't afford to have me any longer. I still feel betrayed. I could've helped us get money, food. But instead, they abandoned me, with only an old, worthless ring and the clothing on my shoulders.

After they threw me out, I traveled south, putting as much distance possible between me and my parents. I learnt many things on my travels. How to survive, the best ways to remain invisible and where to go. Eventually, I arrived at the main hub of Patraeia. I heard rumors of a magical place called Elpida. A place of riches, of prosperity. Immediately, my mind was made up. I would begin a new life, far away from my parents and home country. I knew from asking around, that the ship left in two months. That was long enough to steal enough money to secure myself a place on board.

I am Raven and this is my story so far. In only a week, the ship will leave, and I will be on it; sailing towards a new beginning.

 

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Welcome to the community!
Interesting writing style, I like it.