Wildflurry

Once upon a time, on a planet outside the boundaries of the great Empire, lived a beautiful princess named Wildflurry. According to legend, she was named so because she was born outside in a snowstorm, like a wild critter, somewhere between the queen's landed starship and a government administration compound.

As was the case with many places outside the great Empire, the government and many of the inhabitants of Wildflurry's planet were dark, corrupt, and uncaring. In fact, it was said that their hearts were colder than the chunk of ice they lived on.

But not Wildflurry. She was different from them; she was empathetic, and full of passion. No one could really explain how she turned out that way. Some people would say she was just born that way. Others would say it was from a time when she disguised herself as a lowly slave out of mischief, and learned how hard it was being treated like one. And a few would say it was because she had an important destiny, picked out for her by the Great Divine himself.

From a young age, while her sisters would lie around barking commands at slaves, she would be outside in the snow peppering the palace guards with questions. Or playing with the cook's son. Or handing tools to the king's starship technician. Or perhaps quietly watching people down on the main street from her high window.

As she grew older, she became keenly interested in the plight of the lower class people and slaves. At first she would give to the poor, or buy slaves and then free them. But eventually she started doing something outright dangerous. On dark stormy nights, when visibility was low, and the scan rays were disrupted, she would creep into the king's cold dungeon to free prisoners who were kept there for reasons that seemed horrifically unfair to her. Also, she started being outspoken in court, boldly rebuking the cruelty of the government.

The common people came to love her. But the politicians and royals began to despise her.

Eventually, her father became so angry with her because of her political actions that he threw her in his dungeon... the very same dungeon she would sneak into to free prisoners. Soon afterwards, he learnt of these freed prisoners, and became so angry, he ordered that she be tortured and then beheaded at dawn, to "restore harmony and power" to the royal family.

Wildflurry waited in her cell that night, dreading the morning. Past midnight, when everything was quiet, she heard footsteps coming down the hall. She looked up to see a tall beautiful man looking down at her through the bars. His eyes were like fiery glowing suns, his hair like strands of pure gold floating supernaturally into space. Wildflurry felt a terrible fear.

"Do not be afraid," he told her. Then he touched the bars of her cell. They disintegrated like ash. "I have been sent by the Great Divine to deliver you from your father's wrath. The prayers of those who love and need you are being answered."

He led Wildflurry out of the dungeon. All the guards fell into a deep sleep as he walked past them. Eventually, he brought her outside, where it was snowing, to a small starship parked outside the city.

"You have a special calling, Wildflurry," he told her as they boarded the ship. "This ship will take you to a great Emperor, who will guide you and protect you until you are ready."

Wildflurry looked out the ship's window noticing a silver sliver of moon showing through the storm clouds, and then turned back towards him, asking, "Ready for what? Who are you, exactly? And what..."

But he was gone.

The ship lifted off from the ground. And so truly began Wildflurry's story.

About the Doll

Wildflurry was formerly a "Destiny" Gene doll. She stood approximately 15 and 1/2 inches tall.

All of her original factory paint was removed before she was repainted using quality acrylics, and then finished up using appropriate varnishes. The paint was applied in very transparent washes, and as you can see, appeared natural and even. Because of the quality and detail level of her repaint, she was fun to take pictures of, and looked spectacular up close.

Her soft greenish blue irises had no shine marks painted onto them; they had been capped with gloss to create a life-like lens, and all the reflection marks on her "eyeballs" came from the gloss. Her eyes could just about be mistaken for being itty-bitty glass eyes. Metallic paint and fine glitters on the irises gave them a pretty brilliance.

White metallic paint had also been used around the eye, on the cheekbones, and even lightly on the lips, as a homage to winter's frost.

Her overall expression is perhaps a little sad, even intense. Wild maybe? Naturally, from using Gene as the base doll, she has a sort of old-time Hollywood beauty. It's hard to separate that from Gene no matter what is done with her!

The Costume

Wildflurry wore an easily removable costume, inspired by her icy home. The costume included a simple full white robe, a heavily beaded belt, a feather stole, jewelry, and some snowboots. The robe and belt used metal snaps for closure, making them "a snap" to take on and off dolls.

Meticulous attention was paid to the detail and sturdiness of this costume. To keep it strong, all beadwork was done using multiple threads.

The silver jewelry bells on the belt made a sweet little sound, making it oh-so-tempting to move the doll!

Overall, the costume was regal and glamorous, but not overdone or "cluttery". The robe had two buttons on the front to attach the stole to.

Little icy "bead flowers" adorned the robe.

Her unique headband was made from tarnish-resistant jewelry wire.

Without doubt, one of the best parts of the costume were the snow boots! They were made from scratch, using leather for the soles.

Auction

Wildflurry was sold on eBay in February of 2007.