[Lucid:]

Here's mine. I'm sorry this had to be shut down. :(

Originally Posted by Lucid:

Loria The Blind Archer

Loria was an energetic and curious girl born to average parents in a remote village. Loria loved to explore the woods outside her home. Her parents were very supportive and usually went on her play-adventures with her; however, on busy occasions they allowed her to wander out alone. One day, when poor Loria was only 6 years old, she was alone in the forest and tripped on a tree stump. The blow to her forehead was devastating, causing infections to begin spreading. In order to save her, her eyes were removed and her wounds completely cleaned. Now no longer blessed by the gift of sight, Loria had to explore her world in other ways. She became strong and developed a keen sense of hearing. One day, when the men of the village went out hunting, a teenage Loria wandered over to the group and picked up a bow. Some men laughed, but others knew her curiosity. One man helped guide her hands and taught her the proper posture and positioning for wielding a bow. She loved the feeling of strength and power she experienced, as if the bow was a replacement for her sight. She returned to the center of the village daily to hold the bow and draw back the string. She handled the arrows, but never shot. One day, she was experimenting with the feel of different bows with the village hunters when, without warning, she grabbed an arrow and shot into the distance. Startled and angry, many of the men chastised her for her reckless behavior. What if she had shot a child? They followed the arrow to find that Loria had killed a hungry wolf which was stalking the edges of the village. Her keen senses had alerted her to the wolf's presence before anybody else had noticed. She had potentially saved a life. From thenceforth, Loria was respected as a gifted and talented huntress. Loria's legend was passed down through many generations.