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Published: 2007-07-14 06:49:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 11608; Favourites: 303; Downloads: 130
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A hunting accident lodged a large fragment of a white-tailed deer antler into her skull when she was two years old, compromising the integrity of the rear of her left cerebrum and cerebellum. While this affects her primary memory storage due to the damage to the parietal lobe of her brain, it also reduces her logic with regards to numbers and visuospacial processing. Her brain often confuses sensory input, causing her to either sense things that aren't there or to completely ignore certain stimuli. (Basically, this means she hears voices and runs into trees with relative frequency...haha.)

The antler passes through the facial and oculomotor nerve, disrupting some signals that pass to her face and mouth, often slurring her speech and either exaggerating or diminishing her facial expressions. She often wears a dopey smile because of this, regardless of her mindset. The compromised oculomotor nerve, and thus the neglected levator palpebrae, makes it difficult to open her damaged left eye, and her right eye occasionally unfocuses and wanders involuntarily. Her left ear is unable to rotate from its fixed upright position due to the antler impaling it.

Once a remarkably intelligent individual, Noah is now an unpredictable and illogical basketcase. Her confusion of stimuli gives her a sort of physically-induced schizophrenia that comes and goes without warning, and she has lost most of her concept of numbers and the passage of time. Once a cynical, calculating hunter, she’s become a gentle and primarily harmless creature that takes delight in the company of others, and is excited when she actually remembers someone. However, she’s known to have random, violent spells of recollection when she resembles her old self—resulting in confusion, frustration and occasionally aggression when she realizes what she’s become due to her life-changing injury. Unfortunately—or fortunately—she always eventually reverts to her brain-damaged self.


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My new OC! =3 It's official--I'm unable to have a normal character. She was going to be my normal one. So much for that. -_-

Adobe Photoshop CS1. Clocked at 5-6 hours.

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Noah is MINE. Not that anyone would steal this freak...I'm just sayin. Do not use her, play her, claim her as your own, or apply her design to one of your own characters.
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Comments: 65

lynxrush [2011-08-25 00:21:40 +0000 UTC]

Whoa, such a unique character.
Shes lovely~

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Mengan [2011-07-28 18:27:24 +0000 UTC]

cool

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bloodspill1997 [2011-01-17 05:34:21 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful! a little depressing but spendid indeed. you sound like someone that should be creating comic books. or possibly reg. books too. terrific word choices. lol

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Lupus-Avis [2010-12-08 04:48:36 +0000 UTC]

I would steal it

not literally, of course.
Awesomesauce

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MistingWolf [2010-04-07 00:41:58 +0000 UTC]

Whoa, very descriptive! You know a lot about the brain and how it works O.o I found this by accident, trying to find a good shot on a tuatara's parietal eye. I know you said it's a hunting accident, but how exactly did that happen? Looks like it must have been one nasty impact. Amazing she didn't die!

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savann13 [2010-02-13 19:03:50 +0000 UTC]

Aww sad but very creative and original!

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shadowwolf9 [2009-12-07 04:07:19 +0000 UTC]

Gwaaa, poor girl. I Love this character! Very original!

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ZekeStar [2009-04-08 13:17:23 +0000 UTC]

It's official - She's the best 'normal' wolf. Ever. You win at life (and character creating).

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Raver-Bunni [2009-01-09 04:51:48 +0000 UTC]

Her story is almost sweet in a freaky sort of way, no offense. It's sad, but such a creative idea! I love it!

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Ayem [2008-11-14 08:51:39 +0000 UTC]

This character is SO creative! I love her! It was so interesting to read her story, and what she's like.

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SolarFlare67 [2008-07-30 17:34:03 +0000 UTC]

I have one word; OW. xD

Nice art! Nice character! = P

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thesilvermist [2007-12-03 17:56:51 +0000 UTC]

O_O holy hell how the heck did a deer antler get so stuffed in her head?! i mean .. well just .. dang...

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skyefeather [2007-09-27 14:27:35 +0000 UTC]

I love creatures that have had strange accidents that have scarred them for life. It looks neat and makes them look tough and weathered.

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Jackal-ope [2007-09-01 03:20:13 +0000 UTC]

This is an amazing character. You were definitely wrong about anyone stealing this "freak" because I totally would! xDDD
I'll have to draw some fan art some day. I can't resist.

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theshatteredgiver [2007-08-29 19:42:44 +0000 UTC]

This is the most interesting idea.... I applaud you for being so imagineative.... I also love that it looks so realistic compared to some that i have seen

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wolf-krispies [2007-07-30 06:11:49 +0000 UTC]

Aw, poor girl. Such a sad story, but her character traits are so unique. I always see people making characters being very "beautiful" and "perfect" all the time, but we need to broaden out our imagination a little more to bring out the "other" side.

I would LOVE to roleplay with her if I could. Seriously.

All in all, i love her! Keep it up!

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deathhound [2007-07-22 15:05:05 +0000 UTC]

Aw. shes so cute ^-^

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Avitalli [2007-07-17 21:14:22 +0000 UTC]

-Stares at her and parts mouth to speak, but closes it and shakes head-
Typical Nylak character. Dismissed.


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Nylak In reply to Avitalli [2007-07-19 04:04:15 +0000 UTC]

Awww, thanks! It's good to know my insanity is appreciated. X3

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Avitalli In reply to Nylak [2007-07-22 05:03:19 +0000 UTC]

XD But of course.

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Drewcaine [2007-07-17 17:18:54 +0000 UTC]

Awesomly impressive!-and unique
drewcaine

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Rookie-renagade [2007-07-17 11:15:37 +0000 UTC]

I wondered why she was so in depth, I love her background story, even if it is a bit sad... Very neat character!

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Tsaark [2007-07-17 08:03:25 +0000 UTC]

Holy crap, SHE RULES.
This is one of the coolest characters ever. XD No, seriously. And your art makes her freakin' hot. 8D
"Even if she's about to eat your face, she'll still be smiling."
THAT IS BA. I'm so drawing her some time when I don't fail at life.

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Nylak In reply to Tsaark [2007-07-19 04:05:51 +0000 UTC]

HEH. XD Thanks! *gigglesnort*

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Tala-Twilight [2007-07-16 17:47:13 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that sucks a lot. I guess it is a curse and a blessing for her to usually not remember. =/ And LOL about you not being able to have a normal character, I can't write happy songs. x3 They always end up... Depressing, even if they're not meant to be. @.@

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TennilleWilton [2007-07-15 07:25:51 +0000 UTC]

Poor wolfie.

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MetalicX [2007-07-15 06:22:33 +0000 UTC]

Holyshit O___O.

Do you by any chance take fanart, I can't resist that antler...

Beautiful character, and as always beautiful art. The pose on the left makes her look so pettable xD.

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Nylak In reply to MetalicX [2007-07-15 18:51:34 +0000 UTC]

Pfft, do I take fanart. >_> Who doesn't take fanart? I loves teh fanart. XD Haha, thank you for the comment. She's a fluffy brain damaged wolf. =3 *pets her precious Noah*

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bsbhorsegirl [2007-07-15 04:39:49 +0000 UTC]

Wow! I love how you gave her flaws instead of just saying, "She has an antler lodged in her skull and her brain, and she survived. But she's perfectly normal!" It's very realistic. I love your creativity.

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fit [2007-07-15 04:34:24 +0000 UTC]

very original character! love it.

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KovoWolf [2007-07-15 01:34:34 +0000 UTC]

An interesting character design indeed, I really like what you did with the colors m'friend beautiful job!

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Teazerkitt [2007-07-14 23:59:57 +0000 UTC]

o.0 Cool but >.< Big words brain overload ! *anime falls * i like her tho sees awesome.. i am sorry i just didn't understand alot of what u said in ur artist comment >.<' ^_^ hehe me = girl of very little vocabulary/brain *gives 2 thumbs up *^_^ woot fave

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Oroddraug [2007-07-14 23:22:45 +0000 UTC]

God, that is so extremely unique. I love it.

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CairnCoyote [2007-07-14 23:04:22 +0000 UTC]

Never heard something like this, but its really intresting! I love how unique she is! Nice job!!

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I-See-The-Grim [2007-07-14 21:53:12 +0000 UTC]

aww i feel so sorry for her.
It's a great piece of art though.

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Maxrunn [2007-07-14 20:43:12 +0000 UTC]

you really thought this one out. well done!

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maple2731 [2007-07-14 18:21:58 +0000 UTC]

Noah is such an origional character. Awesome

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Calicolupe [2007-07-14 17:23:04 +0000 UTC]

I love the idea! It's highly reminiscent of the guy who got a railroad stake through his head... and lived. 8D

Oooone tiny little minor detail. Memory is maaainly dealt with in the hippocampus, which is around the center of the brain. ;3

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Nylak In reply to Calicolupe [2007-07-14 19:53:51 +0000 UTC]

I know, that guy was bizarre. XD

And yeah, the hippocampus deals with the formation of new memories, not memory storage, if I remember correctly--she doesn't have any trouble forming new memories, more with recollection and short-term retrieval of sensory input due to the damage to her parietal lobe. X3

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Minimony [2007-07-14 17:15:54 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous fur colours!
I liked the blurred background too! Pretty!

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BlackWolfDS [2007-07-14 15:58:19 +0000 UTC]

Awww, that poor wolfie! X3 That really does suck...but she is very well drawn, though that antler....does creep me out o_o; I like how you gave a "professional" description of the accident and her mentality. That made me laugh becuase....I understood everything you talked about! (YAY for AP Biology ) It's hard to imagine...a wolf with that expression being violent, angry and aggressive. It's kind of heart breaking

You did a wonderful job on the drawing, as well as the description. Great Job, Bravo.

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Nylak In reply to BlackWolfDS [2007-07-15 01:20:06 +0000 UTC]

They always told you there was a reason for AP classes, and now you know what it is! X3 Thanks for the comment. *cling* XD

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BlackWolfDS In reply to Nylak [2007-07-15 08:30:50 +0000 UTC]

Sometimes I wonder about them though...always saying "take this" or "take that" Sometimes...it doesn't matter...oh well I'm still happy I took it. And your welcome! *clings back* X3

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unconscious54 [2007-07-14 14:39:40 +0000 UTC]

aww.. he looks like he could use a hug!

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akokolupe [2007-07-14 14:02:36 +0000 UTC]

xDD This made me laugh. I love the story behind her, and the reason you came up with her! It's all so unique!!! She also has an awesome name, very original. Wonderful idea.
I'd write more but I'm typing with one hand due to a growling Miniature Dachshund on my lap.

-lupe

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akokolupe In reply to akokolupe [2007-07-15 02:33:44 +0000 UTC]

No problem!
Heheh..yea...she won't leave the toy poodle I'm watching alone. She was growling at the neighbors through the window. Cuz they can hear her and all....

-lupe

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Nylak In reply to akokolupe [2007-07-15 01:19:11 +0000 UTC]

Haha, thanks! XD Darn those miniature dachshund; vicious doggies. >.> *gigglesnort*

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spshlfx In reply to Nylak [2008-02-22 20:10:37 +0000 UTC]

you aren't kdding, my cousins little one almost attack my 65 lb Labradoodle lol it was funny

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asyrill [2007-07-14 13:50:24 +0000 UTC]

Quite an interesting and unique character, I must say ;3

Good job; that's very creative.
I feel sad for her though X3

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AsriaWolf [2007-07-14 12:03:38 +0000 UTC]

Fascinating. Very unique! I usually don't read character sheets throughly but she definitely caught my eye.

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