Idara Whitman: Senior Curator at the National Museum of Wizarding History Tags: Idara Whitman Theo Whitman Madeleine Whitman Naila Ferrari Read 587 times / 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Idara Whitman: Senior Curator at the National Museum of Wizarding History on November 25, 2014, 01:41:13 PM BIOGRAPHY Approved! - Kitgifs by dailygrimmIDARA WHITMANnée FerrariSeptember 13, 1971. Venice, Italy. Half-Veela. Beauxbatons Academy.SENIOR CURATOR at the NATIONAL MUSEUM of WIZARDING HISTORY,SPOKESWITCH for the VEELA HERITAGE PRESERVATION SOCIETY[ 11 ¾”, elm, veela hair; unyielding. ]Physical Description Like many part-Veelas, Idara possesses extraordinary beauty. Fair and shapely, with hair like spun gold and eyes a deep, unfathomable blue—it takes a rare gaze to slip past this arresting sight. Rumors say that there is even a famous painting, somewhere, inspired by this very beauty.Yet there is more to her allure than mere looks.Grace and dignity have lent a certain poise. She glides, never rushes; her smile has been compared to the Mona Lisa. The very set of her shoulders have made artists weep. And a keen eye for detail has never led her astray.After a very brief incident with a cursed artifact, she looks older than she, a half-Veela, normally would. But she has since taken it in stride; while she has few qualms about using her Charm, she views dependency upon it as unbecoming, and as such her new looks provide a more than adequate alternative.Personality Regal, urbane, and ruthlessly intelligent, Idara is clearly a witch of priorities; it is only a matter of knowing what they are, as she is not immediately forthcoming about them. Primarily they go by a ‘need-to-know’ basis, and most people, it seems, do not need to know.This, of course, has the unfortunate side effect of making her averse to questions; the more direct they are, the more she finds them deeply insulting, particularly when they insinuate unattractive things about her or her motives. She may smile tolerantly at chivalrous or honorable personalities, but in the end they are qualities she respects, as she is quite honorable herself. To imply otherwise would be a terrible offense.Still, her pride is not without its faults—the most important one of all being that she finds it difficult to be honest with herself. While she isn’t delusional as to scorn emotion nor think herself infallible, she is less easily swayed from her opinions about her own decisions. There is wrong, and then there is wrong, and she finds the latter to be a personal failing. Worse, she struggles with rectification, which has led to unfavorable judgment about her candor or concern.Her children are her greatest critics.But for all her flaws, at least one cannot accuse her of purism. Though she doesn’t advertise it, she believes it to be misplaced hubris at best—and given the inbred lackwits and insipid chits it has produced, one with very little yield. Instead she prefers to judge based on class, style, and skill; there are far worse crimes than a parentage or preference you have no control over.She is, however, diplomatic about her beliefs, genial towards those who disagree, but discreet. The most openly she has showed her true colors is in her clear preference for kin and kind, and fair treatment of everyone else.History Due to her mother’s desire to keep her independence, Naila and Idara’s childhood was quite fatherless for some time. By the time Matteo officially joined their family, Idara was nearly of age, old enough to begin her schooling.But until then, Idara was well loved and looked after—happy, if not always content. And, honestly, their life was quaint, if somewhat rustic for Idara’s tastes. Having a father figure would be a novelty, but a welcome one nonetheless. In general, her childhood was remarkably pleasant.Still, her time at Beauxbatons couldn’t start soon enough. And when it finally did, she would discover how sheltered her life had been.At the Academy, Idara found herself in the curious, unenviable position of being difficult to class. With her father hailing from an old family but disowned and her mother a Being famed for its glamorous beauty but a Creature nonetheless, Idara was an oddity. Exotic. In a place where great value is placed on beauty and reputation, her fortunes could sway either way. If she wasn’t careful, Beauxbatons would eat her alive.But Idara was clever. Determined to have them sway in her favor, she was quick to use her more outstanding qualities to her advantage and climb the ranks of her peers. She was gracious, witty, and charming. Even when her opinions differed from those of her peers she remained diplomatic. She became an active member in several groups and thought highly by her teachers. She forged connections with anyone worth connecting. When graduation came, she did so with honors—and a positive wealth of connections.Although she had a clear ability in Potions and Herbology, Idara pursued another passion: history. Specifically, wizarding history. Utilizing a close friendship with one of her professors, she gained an apprenticeship with a famous historian, Femelle Bienarré, at the Musée d’Bienarré. There, she studied for years, learning the ropes of curating as she did. Eventually she transferred to the National Museum of Wizarding History, married Gareth Whitman, and had a son—Theo.During the Second Wizarding War, she and Gareth moved to Paris, where they were well insulated from the chaos. It was a comfortable existence, but they were eager to return home. A month later, Madeleine was born, seemingly marking a new chapter in their lives.Unfortunately, there was little to insulate them from their own troubles. With Theo growing increasingly... difficult, they were reluctant to leave the children alone. But their options were few—fewer still if they wanted to keep things quiet. And with every incident, they were running out of time. Finally, they sent him away.Idara had her doubts; more importantly, he was still her little boy. Against her better judgment she harbored some hope that this wasn’t truly necessary. But it was—or at least, it seemed effective. Hardly a year had passed before Theo came home, and in him there was a marked improvement. Her darling boy had been put to rights.Of course, Idara was not fool enough to think all was perfect; work kept her away. There was little time to bond with her children, and when there was, she frequently found herself at a loss. Theo in particular was charming as ever, but closed off.Still, the children had each other, and the Museum needed her. Once Madeleine was a little older, Idara returned to work.Much to her dismay, it would not be so easy. Although Madeleine was still quite young, she showed an obvious preference for her brother, who was even more distant than before. It was difficult to become close with either of them. Perhaps for the first time ever, Idara encountered relationships that weren’t so easily fostered. And as years passed, things only grew more difficult, not less. Though he never grew any less polite – never regressed to his old self – Theo developed a way of maintaining his own distance; meanwhile, Madeleine grew increasingly rebellious.Finally Idara realized this was largely in part due to Theo’s subtle interference. She could to mitigate things. Yet her efforts went unappreciated; no matter what she did, Theo proved unresponsive.Now, things are better, but for the most part Idara has resigned herself to the fact that her son has grown up without her—confronting her with the truth of their less than perfect family. These days she focuses most of her energies on repairing her relationship with her daughter, and work.She divorced her husband in 2011.Describe your job duties and how you go about them.Veela Heritage Preservation SocietyIdara is an active member of the Veela Heritage Preservation Society. Despite having children with a human man herself, she is concerned about the preservation of her heritage, especially as their numbers grows increasingly diluted. Within the Society, she is in charge of keeping track of their lore and traditions, as well as assisting new Veelas in integrating within human society and offering lessons to young ones.As one of the founding members, Idara maintains a delicate balance between its interests and those of the Museum. On the occasion she holds a press conference, she takes care to disclaim any official affiliation to or condonement by either institution to the other when pressed, but remains one of the faces of the Society. When she isn’t appraising new acquisitions, organizing upcoming events, or gently prying new pieces from their previous owners’ hands, she is holding seminars, exhibitions, and counselling sessions. When an official comment is wanted, she is often the one to turn to.National Museum of Wizarding HistoryAnother interest of hers is art, which keeps her very busy; as a senior curator and part-human artifact appraiser at the National Museum of Wizarding History, her duties include the supervision of the Nonhuman Wing and its contents. With her fine eye for detail and general expertise, she is in charge of obtaining new artifacts and exhibits (as well as designing layouts for the latter). As a result she travels frequently, and for long periods of time.A beautiful, youthful and feminine young woman when she first began her career, it did not go as smoothly as one might have expected; there was prejudice, especially when it grew swiftly apparent that she had long embraced what she was. But with that very same cause and sheer personality, she inevitably overcame her obstacles, becoming the highly respected – envied – curator she is today.Elaborate on your expertise in your field. Musee d’Bienarré, 1986 - 1994; National Museum of Wizarding History, 1994 - 1997, 1998 - 2010.During her time with Madame Bienarré, Idara gained valuable insight into the whole business of curating, as well as the skills, connections and knowledge needed to be a successful one. When she wasn’t transcribing ancient scripts or taking inventory of monthly acquisitions, she watched her mentor assess their authenticity, keep records, and organize exhibitions. Idara even accompanied her on trips that took them far away from France; her eye for detail and specialty in Wizard-Being history made her invaluable.After three years of apprenticeship, she was finally invited to take on a junior curator/archivist position at the museum. By then she had grown quite adept at artifact appraisal and authentication, and fluent in English, German, and Greek. (She was also well-versed – or well on her way to becoming as much – in several dead languages.) Much like her time as an apprentice, Idara’s responsibilities included record keeping, transcription, appraisal and acquisition. But now she was organizing exhibitions, too.In 1994, Idara transferred to the National Museum of Wizarding History. Due to the rising chaos of the Second Wizarding War and the new pressures it brought, she finally moved back to Paris in 1997, where she stayed until the war was over. She has been working at the Museum ever since.Her remarkable charm plays a crucial role as well. Without it, handling difficult colleagues, visitors, and potential contributors would be more difficult than it already is. Nor would she have lasted as long as she had, preserving Museum’s integrity during Voldermort’s hateful reign. Her natural charisma makes her a magnetic but formidable personality, allowing her to succeed as both a curator for the Museum and a spokeswoman for the Society.Summary A highly capable, poised, and intelligent witch, Idara succeeds as both a curator, appraiser, and spokeswoman, inspiring respect and admiration in others with ease. At first glance, it seems that she has everything. But beneath this seemingly perfect veneer is a woman of flaws, secrets, and hidden strength. Skip to next post Special Ability Request: Idara Whitman, Veela Charm Reply #1 on November 25, 2014, 01:47:48 PM SPECIAL ABILITY: VEELA CHARMgifs by asheathesLEVEL: MASTER AGE: BIRTHHow did they learn or hone this ability? Raised by a single mother who shunned the company of other Beings, Idara had plenty of opportunity to sharpen her skill. By the time she entered Beauxbatons, she was already quite good at it.Every new environment she found herself in before 30, it seemed, offered ample opportunity.But perhaps the most significant factor in its development is her very personality—the acceptance of what she is, the unwavering belief that it is only a means of enhancing her natural appeal. Without a shred of denial or self-doubt to hold her back, Idara was able to reach mastery much faster than she would have otherwise.Describe how the Special Ability influences their life. What do they use it for? Idara uses it to bolster her image and befriend, particular among those in high places. To her friends, contacts and colleagues (whom many of which are all three), the woman is the esteemed, urbane witch she’s always been, with connections seemingly everywhere—an impression easily supported by her Veela Charm. She also uses it to relieve other parties of their precious Artifacts for the Museum and coax positive reactions towards her cause, the Society. Her enemies are few and far between.Given the resistance one usually develops from enough exposure, she in fact exercises it rather sparingly. But as her many accomplishments have proven, only a little is enough to make life quite easy for her.Write a description of what happens when your character is exhibiting this Special Ability. Passively, the Charm manifests itself as grace, charisma, and a flawless sense of aesthetics. For all intents and purposes, she is a merely a woman with great personal charm.Exercising it, of course, is a different story. Unless they are already inured to its effect, men (and women) who would find her attractive would fall to her Charm; they experience a bubbly, heady rush of excitement that makes them recklessly eager to please. And she’s so skilled that she neither has to sing nor dance for it to succeed.Still, her eyes tend to glow – or flash – a bright, luminous blue. Skip to next post
Idara Whitman: Senior Curator at the National Museum of Wizarding History on November 25, 2014, 01:41:13 PM BIOGRAPHY Approved! - Kitgifs by dailygrimmIDARA WHITMANnée FerrariSeptember 13, 1971. Venice, Italy. Half-Veela. Beauxbatons Academy.SENIOR CURATOR at the NATIONAL MUSEUM of WIZARDING HISTORY,SPOKESWITCH for the VEELA HERITAGE PRESERVATION SOCIETY[ 11 ¾”, elm, veela hair; unyielding. ]Physical Description Like many part-Veelas, Idara possesses extraordinary beauty. Fair and shapely, with hair like spun gold and eyes a deep, unfathomable blue—it takes a rare gaze to slip past this arresting sight. Rumors say that there is even a famous painting, somewhere, inspired by this very beauty.Yet there is more to her allure than mere looks.Grace and dignity have lent a certain poise. She glides, never rushes; her smile has been compared to the Mona Lisa. The very set of her shoulders have made artists weep. And a keen eye for detail has never led her astray.After a very brief incident with a cursed artifact, she looks older than she, a half-Veela, normally would. But she has since taken it in stride; while she has few qualms about using her Charm, she views dependency upon it as unbecoming, and as such her new looks provide a more than adequate alternative.Personality Regal, urbane, and ruthlessly intelligent, Idara is clearly a witch of priorities; it is only a matter of knowing what they are, as she is not immediately forthcoming about them. Primarily they go by a ‘need-to-know’ basis, and most people, it seems, do not need to know.This, of course, has the unfortunate side effect of making her averse to questions; the more direct they are, the more she finds them deeply insulting, particularly when they insinuate unattractive things about her or her motives. She may smile tolerantly at chivalrous or honorable personalities, but in the end they are qualities she respects, as she is quite honorable herself. To imply otherwise would be a terrible offense.Still, her pride is not without its faults—the most important one of all being that she finds it difficult to be honest with herself. While she isn’t delusional as to scorn emotion nor think herself infallible, she is less easily swayed from her opinions about her own decisions. There is wrong, and then there is wrong, and she finds the latter to be a personal failing. Worse, she struggles with rectification, which has led to unfavorable judgment about her candor or concern.Her children are her greatest critics.But for all her flaws, at least one cannot accuse her of purism. Though she doesn’t advertise it, she believes it to be misplaced hubris at best—and given the inbred lackwits and insipid chits it has produced, one with very little yield. Instead she prefers to judge based on class, style, and skill; there are far worse crimes than a parentage or preference you have no control over.She is, however, diplomatic about her beliefs, genial towards those who disagree, but discreet. The most openly she has showed her true colors is in her clear preference for kin and kind, and fair treatment of everyone else.History Due to her mother’s desire to keep her independence, Naila and Idara’s childhood was quite fatherless for some time. By the time Matteo officially joined their family, Idara was nearly of age, old enough to begin her schooling.But until then, Idara was well loved and looked after—happy, if not always content. And, honestly, their life was quaint, if somewhat rustic for Idara’s tastes. Having a father figure would be a novelty, but a welcome one nonetheless. In general, her childhood was remarkably pleasant.Still, her time at Beauxbatons couldn’t start soon enough. And when it finally did, she would discover how sheltered her life had been.At the Academy, Idara found herself in the curious, unenviable position of being difficult to class. With her father hailing from an old family but disowned and her mother a Being famed for its glamorous beauty but a Creature nonetheless, Idara was an oddity. Exotic. In a place where great value is placed on beauty and reputation, her fortunes could sway either way. If she wasn’t careful, Beauxbatons would eat her alive.But Idara was clever. Determined to have them sway in her favor, she was quick to use her more outstanding qualities to her advantage and climb the ranks of her peers. She was gracious, witty, and charming. Even when her opinions differed from those of her peers she remained diplomatic. She became an active member in several groups and thought highly by her teachers. She forged connections with anyone worth connecting. When graduation came, she did so with honors—and a positive wealth of connections.Although she had a clear ability in Potions and Herbology, Idara pursued another passion: history. Specifically, wizarding history. Utilizing a close friendship with one of her professors, she gained an apprenticeship with a famous historian, Femelle Bienarré, at the Musée d’Bienarré. There, she studied for years, learning the ropes of curating as she did. Eventually she transferred to the National Museum of Wizarding History, married Gareth Whitman, and had a son—Theo.During the Second Wizarding War, she and Gareth moved to Paris, where they were well insulated from the chaos. It was a comfortable existence, but they were eager to return home. A month later, Madeleine was born, seemingly marking a new chapter in their lives.Unfortunately, there was little to insulate them from their own troubles. With Theo growing increasingly... difficult, they were reluctant to leave the children alone. But their options were few—fewer still if they wanted to keep things quiet. And with every incident, they were running out of time. Finally, they sent him away.Idara had her doubts; more importantly, he was still her little boy. Against her better judgment she harbored some hope that this wasn’t truly necessary. But it was—or at least, it seemed effective. Hardly a year had passed before Theo came home, and in him there was a marked improvement. Her darling boy had been put to rights.Of course, Idara was not fool enough to think all was perfect; work kept her away. There was little time to bond with her children, and when there was, she frequently found herself at a loss. Theo in particular was charming as ever, but closed off.Still, the children had each other, and the Museum needed her. Once Madeleine was a little older, Idara returned to work.Much to her dismay, it would not be so easy. Although Madeleine was still quite young, she showed an obvious preference for her brother, who was even more distant than before. It was difficult to become close with either of them. Perhaps for the first time ever, Idara encountered relationships that weren’t so easily fostered. And as years passed, things only grew more difficult, not less. Though he never grew any less polite – never regressed to his old self – Theo developed a way of maintaining his own distance; meanwhile, Madeleine grew increasingly rebellious.Finally Idara realized this was largely in part due to Theo’s subtle interference. She could to mitigate things. Yet her efforts went unappreciated; no matter what she did, Theo proved unresponsive.Now, things are better, but for the most part Idara has resigned herself to the fact that her son has grown up without her—confronting her with the truth of their less than perfect family. These days she focuses most of her energies on repairing her relationship with her daughter, and work.She divorced her husband in 2011.Describe your job duties and how you go about them.Veela Heritage Preservation SocietyIdara is an active member of the Veela Heritage Preservation Society. Despite having children with a human man herself, she is concerned about the preservation of her heritage, especially as their numbers grows increasingly diluted. Within the Society, she is in charge of keeping track of their lore and traditions, as well as assisting new Veelas in integrating within human society and offering lessons to young ones.As one of the founding members, Idara maintains a delicate balance between its interests and those of the Museum. On the occasion she holds a press conference, she takes care to disclaim any official affiliation to or condonement by either institution to the other when pressed, but remains one of the faces of the Society. When she isn’t appraising new acquisitions, organizing upcoming events, or gently prying new pieces from their previous owners’ hands, she is holding seminars, exhibitions, and counselling sessions. When an official comment is wanted, she is often the one to turn to.National Museum of Wizarding HistoryAnother interest of hers is art, which keeps her very busy; as a senior curator and part-human artifact appraiser at the National Museum of Wizarding History, her duties include the supervision of the Nonhuman Wing and its contents. With her fine eye for detail and general expertise, she is in charge of obtaining new artifacts and exhibits (as well as designing layouts for the latter). As a result she travels frequently, and for long periods of time.A beautiful, youthful and feminine young woman when she first began her career, it did not go as smoothly as one might have expected; there was prejudice, especially when it grew swiftly apparent that she had long embraced what she was. But with that very same cause and sheer personality, she inevitably overcame her obstacles, becoming the highly respected – envied – curator she is today.Elaborate on your expertise in your field. Musee d’Bienarré, 1986 - 1994; National Museum of Wizarding History, 1994 - 1997, 1998 - 2010.During her time with Madame Bienarré, Idara gained valuable insight into the whole business of curating, as well as the skills, connections and knowledge needed to be a successful one. When she wasn’t transcribing ancient scripts or taking inventory of monthly acquisitions, she watched her mentor assess their authenticity, keep records, and organize exhibitions. Idara even accompanied her on trips that took them far away from France; her eye for detail and specialty in Wizard-Being history made her invaluable.After three years of apprenticeship, she was finally invited to take on a junior curator/archivist position at the museum. By then she had grown quite adept at artifact appraisal and authentication, and fluent in English, German, and Greek. (She was also well-versed – or well on her way to becoming as much – in several dead languages.) Much like her time as an apprentice, Idara’s responsibilities included record keeping, transcription, appraisal and acquisition. But now she was organizing exhibitions, too.In 1994, Idara transferred to the National Museum of Wizarding History. Due to the rising chaos of the Second Wizarding War and the new pressures it brought, she finally moved back to Paris in 1997, where she stayed until the war was over. She has been working at the Museum ever since.Her remarkable charm plays a crucial role as well. Without it, handling difficult colleagues, visitors, and potential contributors would be more difficult than it already is. Nor would she have lasted as long as she had, preserving Museum’s integrity during Voldermort’s hateful reign. Her natural charisma makes her a magnetic but formidable personality, allowing her to succeed as both a curator for the Museum and a spokeswoman for the Society.Summary A highly capable, poised, and intelligent witch, Idara succeeds as both a curator, appraiser, and spokeswoman, inspiring respect and admiration in others with ease. At first glance, it seems that she has everything. But beneath this seemingly perfect veneer is a woman of flaws, secrets, and hidden strength. Skip to next post
Special Ability Request: Idara Whitman, Veela Charm Reply #1 on November 25, 2014, 01:47:48 PM SPECIAL ABILITY: VEELA CHARMgifs by asheathesLEVEL: MASTER AGE: BIRTHHow did they learn or hone this ability? Raised by a single mother who shunned the company of other Beings, Idara had plenty of opportunity to sharpen her skill. By the time she entered Beauxbatons, she was already quite good at it.Every new environment she found herself in before 30, it seemed, offered ample opportunity.But perhaps the most significant factor in its development is her very personality—the acceptance of what she is, the unwavering belief that it is only a means of enhancing her natural appeal. Without a shred of denial or self-doubt to hold her back, Idara was able to reach mastery much faster than she would have otherwise.Describe how the Special Ability influences their life. What do they use it for? Idara uses it to bolster her image and befriend, particular among those in high places. To her friends, contacts and colleagues (whom many of which are all three), the woman is the esteemed, urbane witch she’s always been, with connections seemingly everywhere—an impression easily supported by her Veela Charm. She also uses it to relieve other parties of their precious Artifacts for the Museum and coax positive reactions towards her cause, the Society. Her enemies are few and far between.Given the resistance one usually develops from enough exposure, she in fact exercises it rather sparingly. But as her many accomplishments have proven, only a little is enough to make life quite easy for her.Write a description of what happens when your character is exhibiting this Special Ability. Passively, the Charm manifests itself as grace, charisma, and a flawless sense of aesthetics. For all intents and purposes, she is a merely a woman with great personal charm.Exercising it, of course, is a different story. Unless they are already inured to its effect, men (and women) who would find her attractive would fall to her Charm; they experience a bubbly, heady rush of excitement that makes them recklessly eager to please. And she’s so skilled that she neither has to sing nor dance for it to succeed.Still, her eyes tend to glow – or flash – a bright, luminous blue. Skip to next post
Idara Whitman: Senior Curator at the National Museum of Wizarding History