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| - This is where a character has eyes that are a color representative of that character, such as if a character who is heavily associated with water has deep blue eyes, or someone associated with fire has red or gold eyes, ect. Sometimes, a character's eye color is practically their one defining trait, such as if they are a spy or mercenary and wear a mask or something similar to conceal their faces, only able to be identified by another character by their eyes. Examples often include but are not limited to:
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| - This is where a character has eyes that are a color representative of that character, such as if a character who is heavily associated with water has deep blue eyes, or someone associated with fire has red or gold eyes, ect. Sometimes, a character's eye color is practically their one defining trait, such as if they are a spy or mercenary and wear a mask or something similar to conceal their faces, only able to be identified by another character by their eyes. Examples often include but are not limited to:
* Red Eyes, Take Warning: often symbolizing a character who is evil. If they are not evil, they may be closely related to fire in some way, either wielding that element as a weapon or simply having some kind of association with it.
* Blue Eyes: Depends on the shade.
* Light or Icy Blue: Can be representative of Air or occasionally water, if wielded as Ice. Sometimes given to a villain to show how cold they are inside. If redeemed, the villain's eyes will often be portrayed as a darker, deeper blue. Sometimes given to a good character who is not elementally based as a sign of purity or innocence.
* Deep Blue: Usually shows the character's association with water. Can often be given to healers or clerics, as healing is typically associated with water. Also given to some non-elementally powered characters as a way of showing how deep their souls are, or that they are a character who gives emotional healing and such. Rarely given to villains.
* Brown Eyes: Usually associated with Earth. May represent a character who is down-to-earth, or full of earthly wisdom. Often a character who is good with animals, particularly if they are shy around other people, has brown eyes to make them look softer and more timid, like a deer. Can make for some killer puppy-dog eyes. Often given to children or young adults who are still very childike in some ways to show innocence.
* Green Eyes: Also usually associated with Earth, but more plant-related than soil or stone. Characters with this may be wilder, display more uncontrollable tendencies and enjoy being outdoors, often barefoot so nothing comes between their bare skin and the plants they love so much. Sometimes used to show a character who is exotic and/or particularly sexy. Seductresses often have green eyes.
* Often given to villains to show how evil or different they are, as green is known as the color of envy and most villains are seen to be jealous, selfish individuals.
* Silver Eyes: Sometimes representative of Air, but often used to portray purity of spirit. Healers, clerics, mages, wizards and other magic types, or elves, may often be shown as having these to show how different they are from 'normal' people, as silver or true gray eyes tend to be rare. Can often show a spiritual guide or prophet, or someone in a mentoring role. Gray eyes can also characterize a cold, strong-willed and unapproachable character often with an "ideas above people" mentality.
* Gold Eyes: Often held closely to fire. May show a character who is uncontrollable, untethered or otherwise unstoppable in reaching their goals. Similar to Silver Eyes in that they are often given to 'special' people or races to show the audience that they are very different from everyone around them.
* Hazel Eyes: Tend to fall under the same category as Green, though characters given these may be even wilder, or sometimes seeking to find who they are, as the mix of colors in their eyes can sometimes represent their mixed feelings or thoughts, displaying that they aren't entirely sure of who they really are yet. Upon discovery of their inner self, their eyes may stick to one particular shade.
* Violet/Purple Eyes: Often a telltale sign of a Mary Sue in fanfiction, Violet or Purple eyes are incredibly rare, moreso than nearly any other color, and therefore are used to make the character seem more unique and show how special he or she is, how different they are. Females with this may be portrayed as gentle, wildflower-gathering maidens, even in a modern setting.
* Mismatched Eyes: Similar to Hazel in that a character with these may not seem to know who they are at the beginning. Another trait usually associated with Mary Sue characters in fanfiction. May represent a character who happens to wield or be associated with multiple elements or powers, or who has a split personality, one eye being focused on more with one personality, and vice versa. One eye may be hidden under Blinding Bangs or something similar, the one which is visible showing which one happens to be in control at the time. Examples of Windows to the Soul include:
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