Ashton
Ashton Orev
"Dumpster Oracle"
Basic Info
- Breed: Corax (Homid – Uplifted Corvid)
- Faction: Chaser; part of a multi-Fera pack.
- Rank: Oviculum (Rank 1)
- Nature: Sensualist
- Demeanor: Thrill-Seeker
Overview
Once a clever raven scavenging the edges of cities, Ashton Orev is a Corax who was uplifted into human form via Rite. A creature of thresholds and alleyways, Ashton is more comfortable in the Umbra than on Earth—and far more at home in shadow than spotlight.
Now in Houston, drawn by rumors of strange movements and corrupted tides, Ashton has become entangled in something much larger than himself: a forming multi-Fera pack. He doesn't quite know what he's meant to be in it—spy, scout, omen, or joke—but he’s circling close to see what shakes loose.
Appearance
Ashton usually appears as a wiry young man with dark eyes, ragged black hair, and a feral sort of grace. He wears a leather jacket over bare skin, a black feather earring, and faded jeans with combat boots. Tattoos spiral down his arms and chest—some mystical, some simply weird. In raven form, he's oversized and gleaming, with uncanny intelligence in his eyes.
He often fidgets with a polished metal ring on his finger, and rarely stands still for long. His gaze always seems to land just before something happens.
Known Traits
- Quiet, observant, and often unnerving.
- Speaks in strange turns of phrase—part oracle, part street rat.
- Drawn to shiny things. Boundaries around personal property are… loose.
- Maintains contact with urban spirits—especially those tied to graffiti, alleys, wind, and forgotten places.
- Exceptionally familiar with the Umbra; has mapped it more deeply than most.
- Addicted to sensation—seeks extremes of feeling and experience.
- Prone to vanishing without notice. Slips sideways under stress.
Hooks
- Urban Umbra Scout: If you're looking to walk the Umbra in the city, Ashton knows the paths—safe or otherwise.
- Prophetic Weirdness: Ashton sometimes says things before he means to—or before they happen. He may be a spiritual mouthpiece... or just listening too closely to the wrong spirits.
- Secret-Keeper, Secret-Stealer: Ashton collects strange knowledge. If you need to find out something hidden—or hide something important—he might be the one.
- Unsteady Packmate: Tentatively part of a new pack alongside Noelle (Corax), Dusk (Ananasi), Kahale (Rokea), and Lucien (Mokolé). Still figuring out how to stay close without flying away.
- Corax Curiosity: If you're part of the Fera or interested in Corax, Ashton is a rare window into how one of them is *still becoming* human.
Relationships
- Noelle (Corax): Fellow Corax. Brighter than him, and braver in some ways. He trusts her—more than he admits.
- Dusk (Ananasi): A spider with fangs and flirtation. Ashton sees the predator in him—and isn’t entirely avoiding it.
- Kahale (Rokea): Tidal and terrifying. Ashton respects him like one respects the ocean—carefully.
- Lucien (Mokolé): Sunlight with teeth. Ashton isn’t sure what he sees in Lucien’s dreams yet, but it’s probably important.
Rumors
- "He stole something from a spirit and gave it back shinier. Now it follows him."
- "That ring on his finger? It’s not a fetish. Or maybe it is."
- "He sleeps in rooftops, tunnels, and once, inside a billboard."
- "He talks to walls. Sometimes they talk back."
