NAME Rebekah Colonna
NICKNAMES Bekah || It's simply a shortened version of her name.
Bird-brain || Typically used in an endearing manner, the nickname came about because of Bekah's love of birds and bird-like creatures.
Atsa || Most people at Ilvermorny don't know about this name. It was a name given to Bekah by a Navajo woman from Maricopa named Niyol. Atsa means "eagle". 

BIRTHDATE July 11th, 1999 + Eighteen
BIRTHPLACE Maricopa, Arizona, USA
HOMETOWN Mount Greylock, Berkshires, Massachusetts, USA

KIND Pureblood
ETHNICITY American mutt
NATIONALITY American
LANGUAGES English || Fluent || Having been born and raised in America, english is her native language.
Spanish || Advanced || Bekah lived in the south for a good part of her childhood. Because of this, she was around a lot of Mexican or Mexican-Americans. She picked up the language easily and occasionally throws around some spanish words.
Navajo || Basic... Very basic || Due to Bekah's friendship with Niyol, Bekah picked up on a few words.

FACECLAIM Esti Ginzburg (Bar Refaeli) 
APPEARANCE Bekah stands at a height of 66 inches (167cm) and weighs 128 lbs (58 kg). Even though she was born with an olive complextion, after years in the sun when she was young, her skin practically has a glow to it. Bekah has strikingly blue eyes and some freckles sprinkled across the bridge of her nose and cheeks. Her hair, which reaches her in light waves, ranges from a dirty blonde to a golden brown, depending on how much sun she's been exposed to. Bekah possesses her share of curves, but some are masked by light muscle. 

FASHION 
Bekah typically wears anything comfortable; however, that doesn't mean it's not form-fitting. She loves jeans - and jean shorts - and will pair them up with any number of different tops. Sometimes, she'll wear tanktops or camis, or maybe she'll wear a shirt that hangs off one shoulder, or simply a t-shirt. Bekah doesn't mind the occasional dress; it can be short, as long as it's in good taste. Due to living in a somewhat small city, Bekah wouldn't have been able to get away with wearing robes because everyone will know about it within a day.
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PERSONALITY 
( + ) Passionate, dedicated, Adventurous, Charismatic 
( - ) Reckless, inconsiderate, temper, stubborn
( = ) Curious, Free-spirited

Bekah has never been satisfied with the mundane. To keep her trapped in a little room is torture to the woman. She was meant to soar and be free. Bekah has a remarkable ability to make even the littlest things into adventures. She loves to explore new things and won't sit still. Bekah is passionate about her interests and her beliefs. She never goes into anything half-cocked. Her passions tend to consume her and people wonder if she'll burn too hot. She put's her entire soul and heart into anything she does, and people worry that one day her fire and passion will just dwindle and go out. But that is a worry for another time. Bekah is unwavering in her dedication to whatever she's set her mind to. It may take awhile to achieve her goal, but Bekah won't stop until she sees it through. People seem to be willing to help Bekah on her endeavers and that's probably attributed to her charms. Her smile can light up a room and it invites people in. Bekah can talk to just about anyone and always seem to be in the center of the room. She doesn't shy away from others or even from confrontation. Bekah always tends to be in the thick of things. 

There's definitely a fire in Bekah's soul - fire, lightning, and ash that swirl around inside her. This deadly cocktail sometimes - more often than she'd care to admit - makes itself known. Bekah's passions can cause her to see red. It might be hard to set off Bekah's temper, but once you have, you best take cover. She has no problem making someone feel small and will cut you down with harsh words coated in venom. She doesn't take people's feelings into mind when she spews such words. It isn't until someone brings it to her attenton that she realizes she's offended anyone. Don't take it to heart though if Bekah hurts or offends you, she doesn't much care about her own safety. Her passion or curiousity throws Bekah into perilous situations. She rarely thinks before she acts - unless, of course, someone acts as her conscience. Bekah will typically think about the situation afterwards. She always tells herself to think before she acts, but come the next time, she does the exact same thing. Maybe it has to do with how Bekah is so dead-set in her ways. Even though Bekah is open to the world around her, she can be stubborn in her own beliefs. Her determination follows her in all aspects of her life - sometimes it's not good. Bekah doesn't always know when she to back down or when to change her ways.

Just like the bird for which her Ilvermorny house is named for, Bekah is meant to be free. Her head is in the clouds and her soul sails on the breeze. She is not the type of woman to be tied down or tamed. She can be amongst her friends and family with no problem, but she won't let anything hold her back. When she hears her calling, she goes for it. One of the things that calls Bekah is the unknown and the prospect of finding it out. She's eager to learn all there is and isn't satisfied until she gets her answer. Bekah's eyes are set to the horizon and won't stop until she reaches... So... She never stops. 

BACKGROUND 
On a hot summer evening, the wailing of a newborn pierced the night in Maricopa, Arizona. This young babe, with striking blue eyes, was born to one very proud witch and one equally proud wizard. This young child grew up with all the love in the world. During Bekah's early childhood, her father was gone for long stretches of time while he worked at MACUSA. So, she spent most of her time with her mother and occasionally a woman named Niyol who seemed to be a respected figure in the community. Her mother and Niyol got along well and the older woman spent an immense amount of time at their house.

Bekah spent her childhood learning to ride a broomstick in the secluded desert and learned all about her mother's world. Both of her parents had attended Ilvermorny - her mother was a part of the house Wampus while her father was in the Horned Serpent house. Also during this time, Bekah came across a young bird - Anna's Hummingbird, if you must know - whose wing had seen some damage. The poor thing couldn't fly. Bekah's heart ached and she decided she would nurse the thing to health. Her mother cast a spell to start mending the broken wing as Bekah provided the bird with nectar. Soon, the bird - whom she had named Ajax - was better, and was soon released. Though, Bekah always noticed an Anna's Hummingbird not too far from her house. From that day forward, Bekah began to find more and more creatures who needed a little fixing up.

Bekah was given the name Atsa by Niyol when she was about eight, after she had rescued and save a number of birds and other creatures. When Niyol informed her of what the name meant, Bekah thought she was given it because she helped out all those birds. Niyol informed Bekah that she only saved those birds because she was a kindred spirit. Niyol said she could see Bekah's soul and that it took the shape of a giant, magnificant bird, unlike any other. There was no direct equivalent in Niyol's language, so Atsa was the closest she could get. At that young age, Bekah didn't really understand or give much thought to the older woman's claims. But, as she grew older, she would remember those words and truly relate. 

Sarah, Bekah's mom, had supported her as she played doctor to the creatures, not seeing anything wrong with her daughter having a passion. Bekah's father, on the other hand, wasn't a huge fan. He figured, though, that once she started at Ilvermorny, she would give up such things. Oh, how wrong he was.

During the sorting ceremony, Bekah stepped up to the Gorgian Knot and instantly the Thunderbird carving began to beat it's wings; the wind that was created blew everyone's robes and some even had to brace themselves. Older students would later tell Bekah that the Thunderbird had never reacted so strongly to anyone. Niyol's words came back to Bekah, and she began to embrace the bird-like spirit she possessed. During her first year, Bekah was ranked as the best flyer of her year and come the next year she was accepted on the house team as a chaser - Bekah's mom was so proud. She even managed to impress her father when she later became a top student in many of her classes. However, that pride was short-lived when Andrew noticed her care and love of creatures never subsided. 

The summers Bekah spent at home were stressful if her father happened to be home as well. There were many arguments between the two and neither would back down. Sarah would try to interfer, but noting calmed down her father. Bekah would simply leave the house and travel through the city or the nearby deserts - maybe go flying if no one's around. Bekah longed to return to Ilvermorny, if only to avoid her dad.

TRIVIA 
— Bekah's wand was obtained from Johannes Jonker, which explains the Mother of Pearl inlay. Even though Johannes preferred Wampus fur, he did make some wands out of other material.

— Bekah scored an O in six courses: Ancient Runes, Herbology, Astronomy, Magizoology, Charms, and Defense against the Dark Arts, She scored an E in three classes: Potions, Transfiguration, and History of Magic.

— She took NEWT-level courses in Magizoology, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Transfiguration, Ancient Runes, and Herbology.

— Bekah suffers from eleutheromania; an intense and irresitable desire for freedom.

— Not only is she an avid flyer, but she's a fairly good swimmer.

— Bekah doesn't drink hot tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. If it's a hot drink, Bekah won't drink it. And if it has any coffee in it, forget about it. She likes the smell of coffee but she doesn't like the taste.

— People assume that because Bekah has a fire and a passion about her that she's an incredibly ual being. Though she can be charming and maybe even a little flirtatious, but she isn't a ual being. Her mind is on other things.

— She has broken every finger (not her thumbs), a couple of toes, her right arm, and her right fibula. The latter two occurred at the same time. She took a rogue bludger to her broom, causing half of it to shatter. Not being able to control what remained all too well, she had to make an "emergency landing" - a.k.a. she crashed. She kept telling everyone she was fine and tried to get back in the game. Obviously, she was not permitted and sent to the hospital wing. Though, much to the dismay of the nurses, Bekah forced herself out of bed and was ready for the next match in a week's time.

— Bekah has a huge sweet tooth. If it's chocolate, there's a good chance Bekah likes it. However, she doesn't like caramel or fudge or chocolate-covered fruits. 

— She has a taste for butterbear and firewhiskey. She can hold her own against the best of them.

— Bekah has been toying with the idea of getting a tattoo. Possibly a rendition of the Thunderbird, or an eagle maybe, like her namesake.

— Bekah has done quite a number of stupid things (in other people's minds) when on a broom. One thing, that she loves to do - not just to freak people out, but because she actually enjoys it - is to fly up a few thousand feet. Bekah will then pull herself into a standing position on her broom. With her wand in hand and her arms outstretched, Bekah will lean forward and "fall" off her broomstick. After enjoying freefall for short while, she'll use the Accio spell to summon her broom back to her. If it's taking too long, she will use Arresto Momentum, so she can slow down long enough for her broom to catch up to her. People call her crazy when she does this, but she simply has no fear when she's flying or in the sky.

— To be continued...

QUOTES TO INSPIRE 
— "I am a free spirit. Either admire me from the ground or fly with me. But don't ever try to cage me."

— "There's no time to be bored in a world as beautiful as this."

— "Like wildflowers; you must allow yourself to grow in all the places people thought you never would. " - E.V.

— "She was born wild and curious. A cage is no place for someone like that. 'I play with the fire of my own truth,' she told me, 'I will burn for the things I love.'" - Mia Hollow

— "She is the untamed. She is the wild. She will come to you like a storm and wash you of your fears. And then, when she leaves, you will wonder how you ever hated the rain." - Ariana

— "It's said she's made of storm cells and a wild wolf's hungry heart; that she's learn the lightning's secret to ripping darkened skies apart. The power of her presence can bing the mountains to their knees; her song is one of chaos as she stirs the angry seas. But if you've met, you'd be none the wiser since she is also born of light, another face amoungst the crowd; the hidden hiding in plain sight. Great power doesn't always come inside the forms that you'd assume, but you would never doubt her strength when she is howling at the moon."

— "I am not the kind of princess that needs saving. I'm probably not a princess at all. You can be the gallant prince all you want, that's fine, but get the saving me part out of your head. I am not a damsel in distress, I am not a trapped, little girl. If I am anything at all, I am a dragon. And if you get too close, I will burn everything."

— "Why don't you tell me that 'If the girl had been worth having, she'd have waited for you? No, sire, the girl really worth having won't wait for anybody." - F. Scott Fitzgerald

— "Her walk is like a shot of whisky. Neat and strong and full of purpose. And so many underestimate her punch." - JmStorm

— "And one day she discovered that she was fierce, and strong, and full of fire, and that not even she could hold herself back because her passion burned brighter than her fears." - Mark Anthony

— "I will not be another flower, picked for my beauty and left to die. I will be wild, difficult to find, and impossible to forget. " - Erin Van Vuren

— "A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because her trust is not on the branch but on her own wings."

— "'What if I fall?' Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?" // "The bird who dares to fall, is the bird who learns to fly."

— "A free bird leaps on the back of the wind and floats downstream till the current ends and dips his wing in the orange sun ray and dares to claim the sky. But a bird that stalks down his narrow cage can seldom see through his bars of rage. His wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing. The caged bird sings with a fearful trill of things unknowns but longed for still. And his tune is heard on the distant hill for the caged bird sings of freedom. " - Maya Angelou

— "Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light; I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night." - Sarah Williams

 

RELATIONSHIPS 
  Father ||  Andrew Colonna || 52 || Pureblood || Auror || Strict, determined, cunning || Bekah has never had a great relationship with her father. They love each other, but they don't see eye to eye. When Bekah began to express interest in pursuing her passion and becoming a magizoologist, Andrew was completely against the idea. Andrew wanted his daughter to follow him and become an auror. He believed that being a magizoologist wasn't a real profession. The two have been at odds these last few years and don't really talk to one another.
  Mother || Sarah Colonna (nee Parker) || 49 || Pureblood || Retired quidditch player || Care-free, curious, adventurous || When people meet Sarah and Bekah, they can instantly tell they're related. They both share an adventurous soul and a reckless streak. Sarah supports Bekah in any and all of her adventures and believes anything that gets your blood pumping is worth doing. Sarah was a large figure in Bekah's childhood and influenced her in a lot of ways.
  Friend? || Niyol Smith || 61 || Unknown (Bekah assumes, correctly, that she is a half-blood) || Loom weaver, potter + Shaman || Whimsical, wise, insightful, advenutous || Niyol was a well-respected woman in Maricopa. She always seemed to be a part of Bekah's childhood, though she never understood how. One day, Bekah was outside watching the skies for different birds and Niyol approached her. She told her that she has the soul of an eagle, that she was destined to fly free one day. Niyol gave her the name Atsa which means eagle. From then on, Niyol always addressed her as such. Bekah was fascinated by the older woman and was even allowed to sit in on some rituals. Bekah found herself attached to the older woman who taught her much about the wildlife in the area. She learned a lot from the woman, but Bekah was never sure if the woman was a witch or not. She was able to do things no-majs couldn't, but Bekah was always afraid to ask.
  Friend || Piper Myoui || 18 || Half-blood || Member of Magizoologist Team || Determined, fussy, intelligent || Bekah feels as though it's an odd friendship. Both woman are intelligent and both care deeply for creatures of all sizes. They just have different ways of going about it sometimes. Bekah thanks Piper for her rather level-head and over-analytical mind. These traits tend to keep Bekah grounded and somewhat slows her down when she attempts to run in head-first.
  Best Friend/Ex-Boyfriend || Woohyun "William" Nam (fc: Nam Woohyun) || 18 || Half-blood || Ilvermorny student: Pukwudgie || Confident, charismatic, intelligent || Bekah and Will were as thick as thieves. They became friends during her first year - they were benchmates in their charms class. Will became Bekah's doctor when she would go out and try to handle creatures on her own or when she got hurt from a rogue bludger in quidditch. They were close friends for six of their seven years at school. Everyone knew they were friends and everyone suggested they were more. He was the heart to her soul it seemed. Everyone thought they'd be perfect together. Bekah and Will decided to give it a go their seventh year and it was heavenly. Bekah thought it would never end... But, nothing gold can stay. When it was announced that Bekah would be a part of the rescue group, she asked Will to come with her. Continue on as her doctor as they explored the world. However, this isn't what Will wanted. He thought the two would settle down and that Bekah would eventually grow out of her wildness. The two split ways and it broke Bekah's heart, but at least her soul was free.

 

SCHOOL Ilvermorny
HOUSE Thunderbird
SCHOOL PET A barn owl named Amunet

WAND Twelve and a half inches, Alder wood, dragon heartstring core, slightly springy flexibility || mother of pearl inlay 
PATRONUS CHARM Occamy
SUITCASE Bekah's suitcase seemingly pays homage to her home in Maricopa; however, she's showing her pride as an alum of Ilvermorny - not like a no-maj would know the difference. The suitcase is a rustic sand-brown color, with red leather bindings. Boldly and proudly displayed in the middle, is a large rendition of the Thunderbird. 

 

STRENGTH Five
Bekah isn't horribly strong. She can lift her own weight - when she's climbing, for example - or help someone up. But, most of Bekah's strength actually comes from her ability to withstand injury. She's been injured a hundred times over and in a way, she's kind of used to it. This is why her most-used spell is episkey. That's not to say she can walk on a broken femur, but she can with broken toes or foot bones.

SPEED Five
She's also not that fast, at least in terms of running. Bekah has long legs and can bound across distances in a short amount of time, but that's not speed. She wishes she was faster, and it's something she's actively working on to improve, but for now, she'll manage.

STAMINA Six
Though Bekah isn't that fast, she can at least run for a little while. She doesn't tire out instantly and can go for awhile before her muscles start to complain. On a typical day, Bekah doesn't like reaching that point and stops before she hurts herself; however, if the situation calls for, Bekah can push through it - though, with likely cause injury to her body.

REFLEX Eight
Bekah has fairly good reflexes. Having played quidditch during her school years helped heightened her reflexes - otherwise, she was going to take a bludger to the face. She's quick to dodge and even quicker to use her wand.

WIT Eight
Bekah had always been good at spells and she was never at a lost for friends who wanted to practice. She's quick to cast simply due to muscle memory. She's practiced for so long, she doesn't even think about the spells nowadays. Sometimes, Bekah's mind doesn't work as fast as her wand and her words and she's occasionally surprised with the spell.

PATIENCE Six
Not the most patient of a group, but certainly better than some, Bekah has good days and bad ones. If it's something she cares about or something she's passionate about, Bekah will wait and wait and wait... But sometimes it's just hard to stay still. 

COURAGE Seven
Bekah tends to charge into things head first. It's not for fame or glory that she marches into things, but because she's so intrigued and curious. But, Bekah knows what some of the beasts and creatures can do. She's not inherently scared of them, but she respects their power. She's not a fool; as much as she wants to find a Nudu, she also knows if she went up to one, it'll kill her.

BROOM-RIDING SKILLS Ten
Bekah's mom was a professional quidditch player and Bekah was on a broom by the age of five. Flying is as much of her blood as the wind is her heart. Bekah has always loved flying and being in the sky. She was even on her house's quidditch team at Ilvermorny. Not to toot her own horn, but she was a damn fine chaser.

HEAT TOLERANCE Eight
Bekah grew up in Arizona were temperatures can reach over a 100ºF. As long as Bekah has water on these days, she can just keep going. She has no problem working in the heat either. Bekah rarely gets sunburnt, maybe just a little reddening of her nose and cheeks on the off chance.

COLD TOLERANCE Three
Even after being in Massachusetts for the better part of seven years - where it's not too cold - Bekah still isn't adapted for the climate. She can dress for the weather, sure, but when it gets too cold Bekah will start shivering horribly. Bekah, honestly, hates the cold and prefers the tropics and deserts.

 

HOW DID MAGIZOOLOGY PIQUE YOUR INTEREST? A bright smile lit up Bekah's face. "Honestly, I always thought I would do something with animals; it never occurred to me that there were other career paths out there. I had always been fascinated by nature and creatures - magical or not - that inhabitated our world. I was always bringing home some injured clabbart or a bird with a broken wing. My dad would call me a bleeding heart." The smile on Bekah's face faltered for a moment as she thought back on the arguments between her and her father. She shook her head, and continued on, "My mom was all for it and would even help me locate different creatures out in the mesas or the deserts."

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE GATHERING OF THIS "RESCUE" TEAM? "I love the idea!" was Bekah's immediate response. "A group of people getting together to protect magical creatures and possibly find new ones? This is what I live for." There was a fond smile upon her face. "I'm glad it's a collabortive effort though and I'm really glad I get to be a part of this," she mentioned after a moment. "Just because we've studied certain animals doesn't mean we're familiar with them. What I mean is, there are creatures that I'm used to that are found here in America, and there are creatures that I'm not familiar with in Europe. Having a lot of different minds working on this project will definitely help. Though, I'm surprised we're not getting all schools involved... Or why it's only recent graduates. Logically speaking, wouldn't you want more experienced people on board this type of project?" 

THOUGHTS ON CONSTANTLY CARRYING THE SUITCASE EVERYWHERE YOU GO? Bekah cast her blue eyes down to peer at the Thunderbird emblem on her suitcase. "Eh, it's not too bad. It's already kind of become a part of my arm." She laughed at this before she looked back up. "Sure, it draws some unwanted attention, but I like having it at my side. I'll be able to keep everyone close. I feel like a personal guardian."

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE BEAST IN PARTICULAR? The sparkle in her blue eyes or the smile that swept across Bekah's face didn't go unnoticed. "I don't really have one favorite... I love a lot of the creatures I've encountered. But, I guess there were three that immediately came to mind," Bekah glanced down to her suitcase once more. "The first, which I thought would be obvious, is the Thunderbird. I was fortunate enough to come across a mated pair one summer when I went home to Arizona. They are just such majestic and beautiful creatures. The second one," Bekah trailed off as she reached for her wand. With a gentle flick and mumbled words, she cast her patronus. "Would be the occamy. God, I want to find one. They're so fiercly protective and it's admirable. I do feel horrible that their nests are raided so often because of their eggs. It's horrible." Lowering her wand, Bekah continued on, "The last one would have to be the Augurey. I happened to find an Augurey here in the states - my guess is someone smuggled her in - and I rescued her from some hawks who were terrorizing her nest. Emmy was so shy, but she eventually warmed up to me."  

A BEAST THAT CAUSES YOU MUCH TROUBLE? Bekah's eyes narrowed. "ing nogtails. They are ridiculously fast. I made the mistake of trying to catch one in my younger days... It ended up with me slipping and slidding through mud. Unfortunately, there are no albino dogs in the area, because they wouldn't do well in the heat of Arizona." 

A RANDOM THOUGHT, BUT OPINIONS ON MUGGLES OR NO-MAJ'S? Bekah shrugged her shoulders. "As a whole, I have mixed feelings about them. On a mass scale, we've seen no-majs either react negetively and take things to an extreme. I mean, I can't blame them. They're afraid of people with magic... or anyone that's different I suppose. But, on the other hand, I've seen no-majs join together for a joint cause and it's kind of beautiful to see them work well to achieve a common goal. As for individuals," Bekah trailed off. She sighed and her shoulders slumped. "I try not to have any biases against them, because everyone is different and I, personally, haven't had any bad experiences with them."

ANY BEASTS YOU ARE NOT SO LOOKING FORWARD TO ENCOUNTERING ON YOUR MISSION? Bekah sat for a moment and thought about it. Instantly, a creature came to mind and a small smile appeared on her face. "Nudu. Honestly, I kind of want to find the leopard, because I feel like any magizoologist wants to find every thing that there is out there. But, such a small group of us? We won't stand a chance against one. It's a creature I want to admire from afar."

 

 

ANYTHING TO SAY? Good lord, I'm done! Woot woot! I really hope you like Bekah. I was so happy to see this story the other day, so thank you!
SUGGESTIONS None that I can think of :)
REQUESTS 
Maybe, Bekah showing her prowess as a flyer.

I would really like to see Bekah as the free-spirit that she is. How she is so attached to nature and detached from society sometimes.

Maybe, they go back to the states - or anywhere for that matter - and they find a thunderbird. I would think it would bond with Bekah over others.