Light Up the Dragons' Eyes - A Dragon Rider RP

Mowkie · Feb 17, 2017

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The threat of war storms over Kabola once more, threatening to completely wipe out the dragon population. A mysterious enemy has risen high atop Mount Tarja, gaining the allegiance of the Tarjan Army, the greatest army of varonians to have ever stepped foot on the Mainland. But the gods have a trick up their sleeve. Five special varonians have been chosen to make a bond with five different breeds of dragon – known simply as the Pact – allowing them to speak to the dragons and use unique and special abilities. With their soulmates backing them and their comrades at their sides, will these dragon riders be able to conquer the brewing evil, or will it finally prove to be too much for the gods and their beloved dragons to handle?

For more information, be sure to explore this page! If this interests you, be sure to either PM me or post on here any and all questions you may have. Enjoy!
IC OPEN - SIGN-UPS CLOSED

Where we are in the IC: We've made it to the second day, and the showing of weapon proficiencies is coming to an end. Next on the list: Elements, Meditation, & Religion. After that is dinner and then free time - where chars are free to interact after the day's work is over with. Then, we move on to the next day, which is a full day of Arcanus.

WE HAVE NO SLOTS LEFT - Sign ups will only open back up if we have a player base of three or more drop. Sorry, everyone!

Working on a new calendar, since Iwaku ruined mine. Thanks, Iwaku! I'm making it in PS, so it'll be a while. I'll keep you guys updated.

Claimed Dragons/Elements
Mowkie - Mercury Dragon//Light
Soulserenity20 - Ammolite Dragon//Spirit
RiddL - Bloodstone Dragon//Death
Takashi - White Dragon//Water
LoveandHate91 - Black Dragon//Darkness
DracoGale4 - Ruby Dragon//Life
Isho13 - Red Dragon//Fire
Vio - Peridot Dragon//Earth
Bitterblue - Silver Dragon//Air
Hello!

I'm Mowkie, and this is my attempt at a more laid back version of my Partheus/Kabola RP.

Partheus is my world, and it has been a work in progress for the past ten years. The story you see above is the overall intro to The Mercy of Inhalla, the true war of Kabola, which is the largest of the three continents of Partheus. It is the setting for the final book of the trilogy I'm currently working on. Because of the amount of characters and separate personalities needed, I thought it would be awesome to have a group role play involving the ten chosen that I can later use as inspiration for the book - however, the events in this RP will not necessarily be put into effect in the book, and the characters created will not be the same as those we play.

As noted in my interest check thread, this is going to be a very slow-paced RP. This is important to note if you're interested in being a part of the story, as I (as the GM) have a very hectic life RT, and I can't 100% guarantee my presence or activeness based on the schedule I've set. I might be on exactly when I say, or I could be a few weeks late. Of course, that is what the OOC is for - as I'll be posting updates on whether or not I'll be able to post when I said I would. You as the player must be okay with the hectic schedule of your GM and - if at all possible - be willing to stick to it despite my inability to keep up.

If you are okay with that, GREAT! I will be quite active OOC, as I can use my phone and can sometimes get on for short spans of time while my daughter is napping. Questions will always be encouraged and answered as swiftly as possible. Due to the slowness of this, I'm going to do my best not to be my nitpicky self, so as long as I notice that you put forth an effort, I'm not gonna get upset (whether that's over the charrie sheet or a post that doesn't go 100% according to plan) - this is gonna be pretty lax...but at the same time, I do expect effort. That's all I ask. <3

Please, enjoy what my world has to offer!

PS - Soulserenity20 is my Co-GM, just in case she's needed to keep anyone in order or up-to-date. YAY!
Kabola is a world that was once filled with peace and tranquility. Upon its beautiful surface, all sorts of wondrous creatures lived harmoniously beneath the benevolent rule of the creations of Kallydrana.

The Dragons.

It was by their kind guidance and beneath their thoughtful gazes that the various bits of life thrived beyond the creations of the Kalidyrre, Kallydrana's children. And for centuries, it would remain this way.

Until the jealousy of Varon, Kallydrana's first grandchild, destroyed the peace and created the first abomination fueled to do one thing and one thing only.

Hate.

Varonians, as they called themselves, were the picturesque of perfect in Varon's eyes. Those with golden hair, fair skin, and shimmering blue eyes would be the ones to rule over the others in his image. At first, all they would do was worship Varon as their one and only God. Beneath his rule, they took over the edge of the Thruskior Mountains and began to build villages that would later become towns and even great cities. The City on the Mountain, known at the time as Tarjana beneath the rule of King Tarja I, became the capital. At first, it was a barren town built in a circle around the base of the largest mountain in the land, but as time passed, the mountain was carved up and up until at the very top sat a castle carved of the very stone the mountain had to offer.

It was at this time that Varonians met their first dragon.

The dragon's name was Allara, a beautiful creature of fifty feet with opalescent eyes and scales darker than even the night sky. She greeted the strange creatures before her with kindness and an open heart.

In return, they attacked her.

This early in their lives, Varonians were not yet capable of bringing down a dragon…much less a Kallydran Dragon, the first species to rise from the soil of Kabola. Still, she flew away and watched from afar as the violent creatures grew and populated, slowly beginning to cover the Eastern half of Kabola. Their violence began to spread like wildfire to other areas, meeting other species. Some opened themselves up to the creatures, while others shut them out.

But not all Varonians were evil. Upon seeing the great Allara, some of them wandered away from the hatred and built their own settlements. One of the most well-known across what came to be known as the Mainland was the City of Ranas – also known as the City of Dragons. Run by a circle of women known simply as the Priestesses, this city came to acknowledge the power of the dragons. In return, the dragons would come and teach them of Kallydrana – Inhalla, as they knew her – and the Kalidyrre.

All of this, however, is gone…as it has been for a long time, now.

Kabola is not a world of peace and tranquility. Not anymore.

Instead, it is a world divided by corruption, loss, and hatred.

Across the Mainland, war brews thickly as tension rises across the mountains that guard the heart of the land. Since the last war that created a chaos so thick, it nearly destroyed all life, nothing has seemed safe. No one rests peacefully. Not for the last thousand years.

And now, it seems to have begun again. This time, however, it will be bigger…and if it is not contained before the storm hits, it may very well be the end of all things.

The last war, known only as the Great War, was around a thousand years after Varonians first opened their eyes to behold the wonders of Kabola. When the dragons roamed freely, Varon placed as much of his hatred for Kallydrana, Queen of the Gods, into the minds of his creations, driving them to desire only one thing – the death of all dragons. Upon building settlements and armies, they prayed to their Almighty God, who gave them his orders. Upon receiving them, the Varonians laid siege to every dragon they could find, killing hundreds – even thousands – of precious dragons. For a century, the slaughter continued until, finally, Kallydrana found a way within the laws of the Thestimosa – the Universe – to help her children without destroying the world.

By the time the Great War ended, all of the Kallydran Dragons, the rulers of all dragons and the first creations of Kallydrana, were wiped away from existence. All but one, the great Allara, the first and oldest of all beautiful onyx creatures. With most of the other dragons now hiding from the hatred and rage of the humans, and Allara's task done, she hid herself away from almost a thousand years, hoping that with time, Varonians would begin to see the beauty of peace.

Instead, she was forced to watch as some of the dragons lost themselves to their hatred, growing in anger and finding themselves to be almost as cruel as most Varonians. These dragons would never return to their benevolent roots. However, she also saw that others found pity for these senseless beings who could not witness the true power of their Inhalla – their Mother of All – and the Kalidyrre, the Council of the Gods. Allara saw with horror that the surface of Kabola would forever be scarred by this war, and the skies would no longer be filled with dragons.

Varonians became detached from the rest of the Mainland, separating themselves into a single half, coming to be known as the Plains of Varon. The rest of the continent was taken over by those who revered the Kalidyrre, the original ten gods and their queen. Bracchus Elves ruled the Plains of the Pilgrim on the other side of the mountain ranges and the massive Lake Waconiba to the North. The Verian Forest was forever closed off to the Varonians by the Dalin Elves and the Ksiux Dragons. It was only in the Plains of Varon that Varonians were able to rule…and rule they would, building cities and farms all across the great expanse to better tame the land.

Within the hearts of many Varonians, however, the compassion that had met their hearts during the Great War never truly left. And it was that compassion – that love – that gave Kallydrana hope. So, she waited with the watchful eyes of her sweet daughter, Allara, for the right time to let that love blossom.

[BCOLOR=transparent]It's been well over a thousand years, now. Since then, varonians have settled down, and the dragon population has been given a chance to grow once more. Unfortunately for the Kallydran Dragon, Allara was never able to find a mate of the same noble breed. Now, even she has perished, and it seems that all is lost for the great rulers of the dragons. However, hope has seemingly been reborn, for a hidden message has been released into the dreams of a few Chosen varonians, whose hearts have been deemed pure by the Kalidyrre.[/BCOLOR]

In the Hearts of Some shall find
The seed that oft' gets left behind
With Minds of Ihnikxia bound Pure and Strong
Love shall take hold and Right all the Wrong

[BCOLOR=transparent]Some time after having such a dream, each Chosen eventually finds his or her destiny through the heart of a dragon. Whether finding a lost egg or even a baby already hatched, the Chosen is able to make the sacred Pact, even without the light of all three moons, and bond their souls with the souls of the dragons forever. Upon making the Pact, each newfound pair finds themselves somehow standing in the center of the ancient city of Ranas, forever told to have been wiped out during the Great War. Upon each arrival, the new pairs are greeted by three beautiful women, young and fair, though ancient and frightening. [/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Within the walls of Ranas, the new pairs will train and learn the arts of the dragons - magic, advanced weaponry, and fighting on land as well as in the air and even in water. They must learn quickly, for the fate of all Kabola rests on their shoulders, alone. Will this ragtag group of newborn dragon riders find their way in the chaos of war? Or will Kabola be doomed to a spiral of chaos that ends with the death of all life as they know it?[/BCOLOR]

Taking this one month at a time, I'll be giving basic titles as to what we'll be doing day by day in the IC. When the day is over, I'll cross it out. When the month is over, I'll take it down and put up a new month. XD That way, we all know where we're at. ALSO NOTE: We are NOT going to be RPing every individual day out...this is just to show you what the characters will be doing. And to give you guys cool collab ideas. XD

**Karanas** || **Early Spring** || **Year 1** || **Age of the Ancients**
Nyrdur	Anadur	Suthdur	Kandur	Thaydur	Arydur	Kthudur
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-----------	-----------	---------->	First Dragon/Rider Appearances	1st Training Day - Overview	2nd Training Day - Arcanus	3rd Training Day - Weapon Skills
REST - Worship for Religious	4th Day - Elements	5th Day - Skill Development (Study Day)	6th Day - Teambuilding - Riders Choose to stay or leave	7th Day - Dragons Learn Flight	8th Day - Meditation & Control	9th Day - Weapons & Arcanus
REST - Worship for Religious// Priestesses Reveal Kalidyrre	10th Day - Dragons Learn Breath Weapons	11th Day - Study Day	12th Day - Teambuilding	13th Day - Weapons & Arcanus	14th Day - Riders Learn to Ride - Not on Dragons YET	15th Day - Practice Skills Learned so Far

General Knowledge
RP-Specific

Accepted Characters Dragons Elements The Pact Magic Kabola Villages, Towns, & Cities Character sheet

[COLOR=#800080][SIZE=5]Mowkie[/SIZE][/COLOR]
Suki Imeara & Ihni'kou
Kahvana Aarland

[COLOR=#800080][SIZE=5]Soulserenity20[/SIZE][/COLOR]
Raijin Imeara & Yrenxia Fheragor

[SIZE=5][COLOR=#800080]RiddL[/COLOR][/SIZE]
Wreaver & Drachma

[COLOR=#800080][SIZE=5]Takashi[/SIZE][/COLOR]
Tyr Brynhildr & Fafnir

[SIZE=5][COLOR=#800080]LoveandHate91[/COLOR][/SIZE]
Rider
Name: Ryyker Sien
Age:25
Gender: Male
Place of Origin: Taval
Height: 5'10
Weight: 186 IBS
Appearance

Hair: Orange
Eyes: Red
Personality:
Honorable: Ryyker is a honorable person if he says he will do something he will and he will keep his word.
Practical: Thinks if everything in a practical manner and didn't deal with chance.
Kind Hearted: He has a kind heart and always seems to help someone out as long as he can stay out of the thick of things and remain unnoticed.
Prideful: He very confident in his abilities and didn't believe he could ever lose.
Greedy: He loves to have money due to the fact he grew up with very little.
Twisted Morals: Growing up with Jaralaxe twisted Ryykers morals, to him drugs, alcohol, cigrettes and sex are pleasures.
Anger issues: Ryyker channels all emotions into anger. He believes anger is what made him perfect on the knight Riven died and why he needs to be perfect.
Self mutilation: When Ryyker loses a battle or takes a wound he will punish himself for not being perfect. Causing himself pain will drill it into his head.

Skills & Abilities:
Dual wielder: Ryyker has trained for a couple years to use twin katanas, and can use the in sync. He still has a lot to learn.

Shadow magic: Ryyker has heard a voice all his life he thought he was just crazy and made up this dark voice to keep himself company. But eventually he'd walked into a shadow and comr out if it down the street or have a blade or chain made from shadows.
Shadow walk: Ryyker can freely walk into a shadow and come out another one.
Shadow chains: Chains tipped with a blade to bind enemy's or hang them.
Shadow blades: Shadows shaped like swords, spears or arrows that can be fired at enemy's like projectiles.
He has yet to learn this power very well.
Strengths:
Speed and agility: Ryykers fighting style has him attack and dodge he can attack quickly with precision and move before his enemy can retaliate.
Companionship: Ryyker and Orthrax have a good understanding of each other, and can tell what the other plans to do, using each others movements to create openings and advantages.

Weaknesses:
Teamwork: Ryyker isn't good working with a team if people he don't know or trust he will hesitate to help new team mates and won't put himself in danger to help them.
Can't take jokes: Ryyker takes everything seriously and dosnt like jokers if someone jokingly makes fun of him or his skills he will take it personally and may start s fight about it.
Fear of depths: Ryyker is afraid of deep water he can't see the bottom or some if the creatures down there.
"I'm not afraid I'm just sea sick."
Perfectionist: Ryyker dosnt admit to any weakness or fear to him he is perfect and needs to stay that way to survive.
No armor: Ryyker dosnt wear any armor so any direct attack that connects will hurt him.

Brief history:
Ryyker grew up in the gutter if Tavel and had to learn to live by being a scavenger and thief. He was eventually taken in by a older man named Jaralaxe. Jaralaxe called himself a dark monk he was forced to leave the monk life for breaking rules like fighting outside not in self defense, he also smoked, drank, and did illegal drugs he did that to numb his sense of pain so he could fight longer. He was supposed to be banished but he didn't leave he did a ton of drugs before taking on the head monk and managed to kill him which made Jaralaxe a wanted criminal with the charge being murder. Jaralxe then made a deal with his drug dealer Jinx he was too be her body guard along with her sister Scarlet.

Ryyker eventually caught the eye if Jaralaxe after escaping from a group of locals that he stole food from. Jaralaxe saw a business opportunity with the kids on the streets these thief's were a me to steal and escape like no adult could. So Jaralaxe went around Taval picking up kids who showed skill or promised and tempted them to join him with the promise of a place to live with meals and a family. Jaralaxe got ten kids in total but only three stood out Nova a young girl two years younger then Ryyker she was good at causing distractions like fakeing a injury or knocking over carts allowing Ryyker to take the items and try to escape if anyone was able to keep up Jaralaxe found a big kid named Rivan to act muscle and extra protection, Rivan could take a lot of hits and deliver a lot back. As the years went on Jaralaxe started teaching the kids about combat where Ryyker took a liking to using two blades. So Jaralaxe made a deal with the drug dealers sister Scarlet the weapon master she started training Ryyker at the age of eight as long as she got a cut of jaralaxes profit. Scarlet made a mistake by telling Ryyker one store had two katanas that would fit his style perfectly. Ryyker then set up a plan to steal the weapons not a very good plan since Jaralaxe made the rest. So Ryyker broke into the store at night to steal the weapons but it alerted the owner who sent his dogs after him. Rivan was worried about Ryyker not being back so he went to search for him and saw the dogs chasing him and s man with a sword, Rivan who was like a big brother couldn't bear to have another family member killed Rivan rushed the man and tackled him into a wall, and grabbed a dog by the tail yanking it back and goughing out one eye before yelling to Ryyker to run but the man stabbed his sword into Rivans back piercing his heart. Ryyker thought he could still save Rivan so he drew the two katanas and rushed back taking a dogs head off before having a sword fight with the man and the hits Ryyker scored began to add up and Ryyker was able to slash the mans throat with his blades, a complete sttoke of luck, as Nova and Jaralaxe arrived, they then took Rivan back to Jaralaxes base but it was too late Rivan was dead. Jaralaxe scolded Ryyker on his terrible plan since it ended Rivans life.
Ryyker continued to train under Scarlett with his new blades. And on one dead when Ryyker and Nova were heading to Scarlet's to learn new combat skills a group of thugs attacked Ryyker and Nova they beat up Ryyker pretty bad before taking Nova and gang raping her before thinking that with her looks and body she would make them a lot more money selling her off as a slave or selling her to someone for a week or so and they could do anything sexually they wanted with the young cute girl there were a lot of bandits and guys who wanted a girl to do all kinds of disgusting things. Once Ryyker was able to move again he tried to track them down and ended up in the gutter. He was able to find the thugs and was able to fight and defeat them all and Nova got away in the confusion. Ryyker felt like somthing was calling him he followed it and found a black colored rock and when he touched it he was engulfed by darkness and ended up in a ruined city.

Relationships:
Jaralaxe 57: Mentor almost like a father Dark Monk excellent fist to fist fighter some weapon training loves to fight, drink, smoke, do drugs and have sex. Still in Taval.
Nova 23: Partner/ Former girlfriend even though Ryyker and Nova worked together it seems their relationship went farther then just partners they liked each other and dated for a small time. Still in Taval.
Rivan deceased: like a big brother to Ryyker and Nova he was always the one looking out for them and trying to protect them the best he could bring four years older then Ryyker.

Dragon
Name: Ortharax
Gender: Female
Appearance:

Horns started out small and began to grow out at her current age the horns are now past her head.
Back spikes: Ortharax has spikes growing down her spine the spikes ate connected by a fin like webbing telling her apart from the males.
Her scales were a dull black as a baby but have a green shine to them due to the acid her body leaks.
Ortharax was quite slender when she came out of her egg but her body has gotten more bulky and her muscles are clearly defined.
Her tail looked just like any other but began to sport Horne's looking like a three tipped trident.
Her eyes shine a greenish gold color.
Her wings are smaller then most dragons.

Personality:
Cruel: Ortharax is just downright mean tortureing anyone unlucky enough the be captured then let's the body rot before eating it. She even gets snappy with the other dragons because they annoy the hell out of her.
Short temper: These other dragons are annoying as hell and get on her nerves without even trying.
Greedy: Even though she's lazy any offer to start or increase her hoard will motivate her to move.
Sadistic: Its already said that she is cruel but Ortharax loves to inflict pain sometimes slowly killing things with her acid breath.
Masochist: Orthrax loves to infilct pain but she also likes to recieve it if it didn't disable her.
Superiority: she needs to beat the other dragons in open battle to prove she's the alpha female. That way she can find a powerful mate so her offspring will be even more powerful.
Attracted to power: Orthraxs quest for a powerful mate attracts her to powerful dragons.
Abilities:
Swimming: Orthrax learned to swim and is pretty good at it. She is also good at fighting g in the water since her wings don't slow her down like other Dragons.
Lurking ambush: Orthrax can blend into dark envirments allowing her to attack from almost no where using her dark magic to further hide allowing her to attack at the best moment.
Shadow magic: Orthrax has a affinity with shadows giving her a number of abilities using shadows.
Strengths:
Under water battle: Orthrax can fight under water well since her wings are smaller and don't hold her back.
Size: With Ortharax being a black dragon gives her more muscle mass allowing to deal powerful attacks and take a lot of damage in return.
Vicious nature: Even though Ortharax has power that is outdone by her vicious fighting style in a close fight she will claw, bite , slam her tail and use her breath weapon against any body part she sees.
Gripping talons: Since Blacks arnt very good flyers she has talons in place allowing her to climb any surface she can also use them in fights to tear chunks out of her opposition.
Ambush: Ortharaxs size and viciousness in complemented by her ambush like nature she's skilled at remaining quiet and still until she strikes.

Weaknesses
In the moment: Ortharax has the tendency to black out and enrage on a single enemy attacking the body long past its death mutaliting the body without realizing it.
Ambush: She's like Ryyker she likes to ambush her opponents and may wait to join a fight or hesitate if she can't ambush she liked having the advantage.
Masochist: Ortharax takes some pain more as pleasure and may allow more attacks to land but may back fire if too many attacks add up.
Open skies: Ortharax is used to swimming and climbing she is more clumsy in aerial combat.
Deserts/sand: The sand can get under Ortharaxs scales and irritate her.

[COLOR=#800080][SIZE=5]DracoGale4[/SIZE][/COLOR]
Eli Stone & Tyrale

[SIZE=5][COLOR=#800080]Isho13[/COLOR][/SIZE]
Tahvo Ghyldamere & Fierro

[SIZE=5][COLOR=#800080]Vio[/COLOR][/SIZE]
Emelyn Forge & Lyka

[SIZE=5][COLOR=#660066]Bitterblue[/COLOR][/SIZE]
Calina Akassa & Kilyria

There are up to 10 chosen dragons for this story. Each will be placed here with the name of the player beside it.

Mercury - Mowkie - Character Accepted
Ammolite - Soulserenity20 - Character Accepted
White - Takashi - Character Accepted
Bloodstone - RiddL - Character Accepted
Black - LoveandHate91 - Character Accepted
Ruby - DracoGale4 - Character Accepted
Red - Isho13 - Character Accepted
Peridot - Vio - Character Accepted
Silver - Bitterblue - Character Accepted

For all Dragon Information ~ World of Three Worlds
PM me for further information on the dragons who are not yet written.

To give the order in which the dragons appear on the web page, please look at the table below.

The Good	The Bad	The Rare
Silver	Red (Claimed)	Onyx (Unavailable)
Emerald	Black (Claimed)	Mercury (Claimed)
Turquoise	White (Claimed)	Opal (Unavailable)
Sapphire	Gold	Platinum (Claimed)
Bronze	Bloodstone (Claimed)	Labradorite (Unfinished)
Peridot (Claimed)	Brass	Ruby (Claimed)
Blue	Amber	Obsidian
Amethyst	Ammolite (Claimed)	Epidote (Unfinished)
Zircon	Pietersite	Moonstone
--------	Brown (Unfinished)	Sunstone

Age

There really is no telling just how long a dragon can live. Some believe the great beasts could survive millions of years, others believing merely hundreds. But for all dragons, there is truly no age limit. There are simply age classifications, which are listed below.

Classifaction	Age Range
Hatchling	0-2 Years
Youth	2-16 Years
Adolescent	16-20 Years
Young Adult	20-30 Years
Adult	30-500 Years
Young Wyrm	500-1,000 Years
Wyrm	1,000-2,500 Years
Great Wyrm	2,500-5,000 Years
Old Wyrm	5,000-10,000 Years
Ancient	10,000 Years & Up

On Partheus, there are ten known Elements, secondary children born of the love and devotion Kallydrana has to her mate and her original children. Each Element has its own power, and in its own right is a royalty that none can truly understand. These Elements are more than just the base of all that makes up Partheus - they are living, breathing creatures that can take many different forms. Below, you will see a brief description of each.

It is based on these descriptions that you must base your choice for what fits best with your dragon and character. Keep in mind the dragon's personality and abilities as well as the personality of the character. Choose wisely, for many of your character's magical abilities will lie within their relationship to their Element.

Tardas - The Circle of Bases

Earth (Ihnora) - This is one of the four very basic Elements. But keep in mind that it is the bases that are the backbone to everything else. They are not to be underestimated! Earth is the strongest, wielder of dirt, sands, and stones. Those blessed with this Element can create walls, stepping stones, shields, and much, much more. They can make the soil more or less fertile, and if strong enough, can even ask great trees to do their bidding. This Element is very mellow and stable, a good support when you need it.

Air (Thuus) - The second of the four bases, Air controls the winds that fly beneath their dragon's wings. They may find themselves caressed by a light breeze or awaken to find themselves floating above their beds. Wind is a whimsical Element, happy and free. It is harder to tame than Earth and has a lighter spirit, but its friendship is an unbreakable bond.

Fire (Xhaken) - The third and most volatile of the four bases, Fire is a life force that brings warmth and light to the world. It can burn away fears and corruption, bring back the light of memories, and chase away the cold of the night. By contrast, it can take away life, harm the world, cause devastation. It can cause death as much as it brings about life. It takes stability to maintain a bond with Fire. Unfortunately, this Element seems to enjoy choosing the most volatile of creatures.

Water (Kxara) - The cool and the cold, Water washes away what Fire burns. It soothes and relaxes, freezes and sears. This Element shifts much like Air, and though it is not as whimsical, it changes its shape to fit its environment. It is mysterious and beautiful, but it can be harsh and terrifying if the one chosen by it is not careful.

Spirit (Ynxir) - Spirit is the Element that carries the souls of all living things to their physical forms, pulls them into the Next World, and keeps them lifted during times of great duress. Spirit is the most free of all Elements, the hardest of the first Circle to control. But its bonds are the strongest. It is the leader of the Tardas Circle.

Tedra - The Circle of Life

Life (Ihkari) - Life is the breath that animates the shell containing a soul. It allows the body movement and functionality. But it is so much more than that. Life is what grows the trees and all plants that graces the surface of Partheus. It is the child of the god's Life Force, creating a cycle the flows up from the ground into the shells of all living creatures and then back down. Life is the gift that ends with Death. It is the gift that all creatures must, sooner or later, give back. This Element is easily hurt, requiring a tenderness few possess. It is a demanding Element, but it is also very giving.

Death (Ihnthar) - Death is there when Life is breathed from the shell that contains the Soul. It is there when Spirit takes the Soul back to the Next World. It is there when the body decays and becomes new Life. Though associated with evil, it is not an evil Element. In fact, it is a peaceful, serene Element. Very misunderstood.

Light (Uhdyr) - Light comes from many things. The suns, the moons, the stars...it is what lets the world be seen in all its glory. It glitters from the scales of dragons and helps many see what they could not see before. It is a lighthearted and warm Element, easy to "talk" to and befriend. But sometimes, it is hard to see through all the Darkness.

Darkness (Dhanor) - The overbearing Element of Darkness is a heavy burden to bear sometimes. But like Earth, it is a strong backbone that will always be there, lurking, but not always upfront. It is the creator of many things in the shadows, and there are a great deal that have grown accustomed to its thick cloud. It is deceitful and sly, and it loves to play tricks. But it is, like all Elements, a strong friend.

Chaos (Inortia) - The first Child of Chaos, the Goddess who became Kallydrana, this Element is completely uncontrollable. At least, that is what is believed. Chaos is the leader of the Tedra Circle.

Here is the MOST RECENT list of chosen Elements.

Earth - Emelyn//Lyka (Vio)
Air - Claimed (Bitterblue)
Fire - Tahvo//Fierro (Isho13)
Water - Tyr//Fafnir (Takashi)
Spirit - Raijin//Erenxia (Soulserenity20)
Life - Eli//Tyrale (DracoGale4)
Death - Wreaver//Drachma (RiddL)
Light - Suki//Kou (Mowkie)
Darkness - Ryyker//Orthrax (LoveandHate91)
Chaos - Kahvana (Mowkie)
The Pact

Upon meeting their newly hatched dragons, each character will make a lasting bond that will change both the rider and dragon's lives forever. This special bond, which both physically and mentally changes each of the two it affects, is known as the Pact. Despite the typical need for all three moons to be full, for the sake of RP, this will not be necessary and happen almost instantly. Despite not having access to the moons, everything written below will take place upon the first touch made between dragon and rider.

How it Works

The bond between dragon and rider, known as the Pact, is a complex linking between the souls of each creature created by Kallydrana (Also known as Onyx) in hopes of saving her children from the wrath of Varonians. This bond can only be completed during the night that all three of the moons are full, which happens only once every twenty-five years.

Harnessing the pure power that radiates from the moons, both dragon and rider must touch as Una, the smallest moon, reaches her apex, and open their minds, bodies, and souls to the pull of the goddess, Kallydrana. The process is slow and unbelievably excruciating, the heads of the pair rolling back to stare, eyes aglow with the color of their soul (which matches the color of their aura), mouths open to reveal the same light, at the moon. The beams of light cross paths in the air between dragon and rider, halting time, itself, around them. Slowly, the soul leaves the bodies of each, taking the form of what one might think of as smoke or vapor. They reach for each other, towards the area in which their light crosses, and when they finally make it to the top, they dance around each other.

At this point, the two souls are still separate. Two distinct entities with two different colors. They swirl around each other, touching and testing the other's weaknesses and strengths, poking and prodding at every point until they are to the point of near mixing.

Upon deciding to merge, the souls "heat up," swirling faster and faster until there is no distinction between the two, creating enough friction to allow them to merge. In a single instance in time and space, the souls create a spark bright enough to contest with the illuminating light of Una as she begins to pass her apex, merging into a single entity with an entirely different color, shape, and aura. For a brief moment, this new soul hovers above its two shells, as though taking in the power of the world for one more instance before starting its final and most dangerous task.

The next step is to once more separate. Once the souls have merged into one, the new soul must find a way to merge into the two distinctive shells. So, like before, it begins to move, creating enough friction and "heat" to split itself into two smaller versions of itself, each with an equal amount of power and weakness, balanced in every way. Once split, the two halves move back down the still separate streams of light to enter into the bodies.

The rider, who was once mortal and full of limitations, must be able to accept the strength and raw power from the soul of the dragon. The dragon, who was immortal and near limitless, must accept the frailty of the rider. Upon the acceptance of these souls, the trails of light merge into the same color as the soul, no longer clashing as two separate entities. As Una completes her apex, the light fades from the eyes and mouth of both dragon and rider, and they awaken from their lapse in time and space, whole for the first time in their lives.

Not all can complete this dire transformation, however. Though Kallydrana smiles upon those who welcome her as their Inhalla, she cannot accept all of them. Sometimes, the soul will be rejected, leaving the body as a shell to wither and die. But these souls are taken into the bosom of their Almighty Mother and laid to rest in the Heart of Industrin in peace and happiness for all eternity.

What it Affects

With a new balance between frailty and power, the Pact causes many things to change not only in the ability of both dragon and rider, but also in some of the physiology of each.

Dragon Effects
- Dragons, some of which can grow to be large enough to carry an entire village upon their backs, become stunted in physical growth. No longer can even the largest of dragons grow to be larger than 25 feet long from tip to tail unless the need of the rider requires a larger dragon. Though the smaller dragons, such as the Peridot, who only gets to be 13 feet long, will grow to the maximum capability of their breed, even the mighty Ruby will be stunted to be more suitable for riding. None know of how this affects the Onyx, as there has only been a single rider who has made the Pact with such a dragon.
- Dragons with bodies made entirely or even partly of sharp scales will naturally begin the transformation to create a harmless seat at the point between the shoulders and neck. For example, Obsidian Dragons, whose sharp scales jut out at every possible point with what might appear to be flowing magma beneath, will form a spot of what might appear to be the same color and texture of basalt flexible enough for the dragon to move and harmless enough for their rider to sit.
- The mind of a dragon who has made the Pact must be able to conform with that of their Varonian counterpart. They gain a great deal of control, able to fluctuate just how much power they project telepathically, and they are able to create a barrier to protect their mind from intruders, an ability unique to the Pact. However, with this gain, there is loss, and the Pacted dragon's mind becomes frail when compared to that of a wild dragon. Though still powerful in many ways, if a Pacted dragon is not careful with their mind, it can very possibly become lost to the evil of another dragon.
- With weakness comes strength. Though physically stunted, the dragon gains speed and dexterity, both on the ground and in the air; defense, their scales thickening to allow for a greater amount of hits compared to those without a rider; and a heightened form of protective magic.
Varonian Effects
- Riders begin the transformation into a lightweight structure that can handle extreme heights and temperatures. Their bones become strong and lightweight with denser bone marrow, allowing for a higher production of white blood cells, their lungs able to quickly and efficiently take in and separate oxygen from what the body considers to be toxins while red blood cells gain the ability to more efficiently absorb oxygen from the lungs. The body temperature rises to over 100° F (38° C), having to work harder to keep all organs running properly.
- Like the mind of a dragon, that of the rider must change and grow to accept the new telepathic abilities of the counterpart. It is no longer so weak that it risks being torn apart when the dragon speaks telepathically. It is able to stretch out and feel for other minds like a dragon, speak all known languages mentally like a dragon, and even potentially cause harm like a dragon. The rider also gains the barrier ability unique to the Pact, allowing them to shield themselves from intruders - this can include their own dragon. However, like all abilities, the rider must train to gain a greater control.
- Still, the rider is frail and easily crushed. Like the dragon, the rider gains speed and dexterity, especially on the ground, typically double that of a non-rider humanoid, as well as strength, which can be gained up to three times the amount of another humanoid. However, unlike the dragon, the rider cannot gain armor, and must either wear armor or risk the wrath of mortal weapons. For most humanoids, magic has not yet been taught, but the Pact unlocks the full potential of the rider, even those who have been trained. Riders typically gain a heightened use of offensive magic.
Arcana & The Magic of Partheus

The Aura

The Aura, as we know it to be, is a mystical field of energy that surrounds a human being that relates to a specific color that, typically, matches their mood or mental state. On Partheus, this theory goes a little farther.

The Aura on Partheus is the external manifestation of the soul. This field of energy is a direct projection through the shell, or body, of the essence and power of the internal soul, reflecting in a mix of colors the emotion, mental state, and raw base of the creature's very being. It is not only a Varonian trait, but the trait of every living thing in the world, even the grass. However, few can actually see this manifestation, as it requires the natural-born talent to do so. Those who have this talent can learn to understand who a person is just through their Aura.

Arcana & Magic

[BCOLOR=transparent]Sources of Magic[/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent]Life Essence - every living thing is made of a shell with a core of what is known as "Arcana," or magical essence. In order for those who have the ability to harness this Arcana, they must pull from their own source. When this source is completely depleted, the user dies. However, Arcana does regenerate with time, though the time varies depending on the type of creature. Some creatures are considered more Arcane (having more Arcana) than others, such as dragons, which are considered to be built entirely out of this strange, magical essence. Other beings that are known to be made entirely out of Arcana are the gods, the Elements, phoenixes, and Mowkies. No other creature on Partheus is made entirely out of Arcana.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]Signs of High Arcana[/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent]All creatures have a small aura around them that shows their potential in the use of Arcana. Those with short auras that are seemingly dull and colorless typically have no ability in the use of Arcana, whether it be because they have no tie to their core, or are simply not smart enough. Those with a glowing aura, typically colored, have a much higher use of their Arcana, and thus can typically be seen creating works of magic. In order to see Auras, however, one must first have the natural Prophetic ability that allows for this sight.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]Who Uses Magic[/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent]Beings made entirely of Arcana are born with an innate ability to use it to create magic, as though it were as simple as breathing. Other beings, particularly those who are close to the Arcane, can learn it over time with effort and intelligence (note - in later years, even simple creatures such as Varonians can learn how to harness the power of their own Arcana, but this takes most of that Varonian's life span). Those who are close to the original Kalidyrre, the Council of the Gods, or Kallydrana, herself, also have a more innate ability to use their own Arcana. Finally, those blessed with the good graces of an Arcane creature (such as an Element) are granted the use of that creature's Arcana and the unique power to it. With training under the blessing of the Arcane creature, any other living thing can also learn - with time and energy - how to use their own Arcana.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]How Magic is Used[/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent]Every way that Arcana is used is through the aura of the creature, a physical manifestation representing the power of the creature in question. There are three ways to effectively use Arcana, and four core Arcane branches. Below are the two lists.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]How it Works[/BCOLOR]
1. [BCOLOR=transparent]Reaching for Arcana - The most typical way to use magic is to reach deep within the core of the user and use the Arcana found. This is mixed with the will or desire of the user and an image borne within the user's head, allowing the Arcana to bring the idea to life. The bigger and more powerful the idea, the longer it takes to produce and the more Arcana is used.[/BCOLOR]
2. Ritual Usage - When particularly massive ideas are desired, a group of Arcane Users (those who are closely connected with their Arcana) will gather together and create a sort of rune or image of sorts on the ground and surround it with actual objects, typically gemstones. Together, they will all reach for their Arcana and pool it together over their common idea, allowing it to come to life without the death of a single user. This requires a great deal of time and energy from each user and typically is only found in species that are not made entirely of Arcana.
3. Arcane Items [/U]- Particularly rare across Partheus, there are some items that are blessed with a small portion of (or, in rare instances the entirety of) an Arcane creature's Arcana. These items can be both extremely helpful and debilitating to the world, and thus are hidden away to be kept safe. Those blessed with the entirety of an Arcane's essence are usually sentient.
[BCOLOR=transparent]Arcane Branches[/BCOLOR]
1. [BCOLOR=transparent]Offensive Magic uses the most Arcana and deteriorates the user the fastest. It is used for destruction - to cause harm or to scare something away. Basic spells can include creating fire, magic missiles, or poison touch.[/BCOLOR]
2. [BCOLOR=transparent]Healing Magic is the second-most draining of the four core magics. It is used to heal wounds and bring back what once was. Basic spells include healing touch, restoration, and cleanse.[/BCOLOR]
3. [BCOLOR=transparent]Illusion Magic is the third-most draining, but if one is not careful, it can become even more draining than Offensive Magic. Depending on the illusion, itself, this magic requires the most concentration and the clearest picture in the mind of that who wishes to cast it. This core magic creates false images to trick the minds of those it focuses on. Basic spells include project image, ghost sound, and hypnotic pattern.[/BCOLOR]
4. [BCOLOR=transparent]Protective Magic is the least draining of the four core magic types under most circumstances, but like Illusion, it requires a great deal of concentration. This magic is used to protect and defend, building shields and barriers to keep safe those that are special. Basic spells include shield, reflect, and ward.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]Arcane Limitations[/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent]Arcana is a renewable source that replenishes over time. However, it can be burned up if the user is not careful, and if all of the amount granted to the user is used completely, the source is no longer renewable, as there must be enough energy in the user's body to renew it. The more the user's Arcana is burned, the less energy the user has. If not careful, the user does risk death.[/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent]The magic created from the user's Arcana is derived completely from the user's knowledge and imagination. The user must completely understand what he or she is trying to create before it will come to be. However, if it is within the user's capabilities, Arcana can and will create things out of thin air if necessary.[/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent]Certain uses of the Arcana require finite objects. For example, in order to change the range of light or create light without the blessing of the Element, one must have a dozen bloomed Luna Lilies. However, manipulating certain things, such as those under the reign of the Elements, is possible with the right tools. These particular limitations are under the jurisdiction of the creator (me).[/BCOLOR]
Unique Uses of Arcana
[BCOLOR=transparent]Pacted Dragons[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Dragons who have made the Pact with a Varonian (or some counterpart) have a greater sense of Protective Magic. This form of magic comes much easier to Pacted Dragons than any other type of magic. Dragons who have made the Pact have a more innate sense of creating a shield around themselves and their other halves. Pacted Dragons have the ability to create barriers with little focus or effort upon making the sacred bond, and these barriers that can be created and dropped at will only grow stronger as the dragon works on that particular skill.[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Like all abilities, however, Protective Magic still requires training for Pacted Dragons. It just doesn't require as much training, thought, or concentration as the other three branches.[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]This is also the source of the mental shield that is wrapped around both dragon and Varonian minds after making the Pact. This mental barrier allows an instinctive form of protection that can be manipulated not only by the dragon, but also by its Varonian counterpart. This allows for protection not only from enemies, but also from each other if the need arises. This can protect both dragon and rider from serious harm if the other has been injured in any way, as both dragon and rider feel the pain of an injury, no matter who it is derived from.[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Pacted Varonians[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Opposite to their dragons, Varonians who have made the Pact seem to have a knack for Offensive Magic. This may have something to do with the more volatile temperaments known in the Varonian hearts.[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Like their dragons with Protective Magic, Varonians seem to be able to rely upon Offensive Magic with greater ease after the Pact than even some dragons who are without the Pact. Their minds seem to have a greater focus on spells that are called to do harm, and it takes less concentration to learn such things. It also seems to demand less of their Aura. Varonians who have made the Pact with a dragon will quite easily find themselves more keen to this magic than other magic types, and it will come to them much more naturally. However, it still must be learned and mastered.[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]It is due to this that Varonians often learn Offensive magic after other types of magic to gain a better control over themselves before being subjected to a freer form. Those who are not taught other types of magic before learning Offensive Magic often find themselves with great consequences.[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Elements[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Unlike other forms of Arcana, Elements are living creatures all their own - Arcane creatures. Though not necessarily corporeal, they live and breathe just like any other creature of Partheus. Unlike other creatures, they are made entirely of the power of the goddess, Kallydrana. Each Element is in charge over certain aspects of the world, itself. The temperament of that Element can determine the success of its charges at any point in time.[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Every so often, each Element finds itself in need of a friend. In that desire to have friendship with other creatures, the Element can bless another with some of its power and the ability to call upon the Element, itself, in times of need. Unlike the other types of Arcana, this draws from both the Element and that who has been blessed. Instead of training in specific skills like other types of Magic, the user must instead gain a greater friendship with the Element. Each one who is chosen to befriend a specific Element must learn how to speak to it, nurture it, and learn from it. Over time, the abilities will get better with the teachings of the Element, itself.[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]This is not something that dragons or any other race is better at. While dragons are chosen by Elements much more often than Varonians, those chosen stand an equal chance of gaining friendship with that Element. It's all a matter of perseverance.[/BCOLOR]
Kabola, first of the three continents of Partheus, is the largest and least advanced continent with Varonians ruling as tyrant leaders over the dragons. Having been through the Great War between Varonians and Dragons, which lasted nearly a century, Kabola is well known as the continent on which dragons remain hidden and dormant. The land, itself, is filled with fertile fields and plains as well as raging mountains that stretch down the western side and reach for the North-East to the Temple of the White Woman. The largest of the plains, known as the Plains of Varon, is completely inhabited by Varonians, who have built many farms, villages, and even towns across the great soils. The Varonians have adapted well enough to fight against the harsh winds and blinding rains of the plains, and some farmers have even been able to maintain great orchards that are large enough to build cities with. The continent only contains one forest, the Verian Forest, which is heavily protected by the Dalin Elves and the Emerald Dragons. There is also the Black Bog, which contains nothing but Black Dragons in their natural habitat. Beneath the two mountain ranges reside the Myzra Elves and the Thortoni Dwarves. The greatest and most noticeable landmark is the lake that takes most of the space behind the two mountain ranges known as Lake Waconiba. In the center is Silver Tail Island, the home of the Silver Haired Rider.

The actual size of the continent is somewhat hard to interpret. However, to give a basic description to the general length of travel, one would have to ride a Syntiba (which can run at maximum speed of 60 mph with average speed of 45 mph) for two months straight from Gareth to the mountain town of Lortania. Due to this, there is a sort of train station set up using great beasts called Bendrines. These creatures can carry anywhere from 20 to 70 people at a time (depending on the size of the beast) as well as shipments of basic supplies from town to town, farm to farm, at an average speed of 250 mph, greatly lessening the trip time.

Of the 67% of Partheus's water, Kabola contains approximately 3% fresh water within the continent in the lake as well as all rivers. Of the 33% of land on Partheus, Kabola takes up approximately 12%, stretching to be much larger than the other two continents. To Varonian residents of this continent, the land is known as the Mainland, while they refer to the planet as Kabola, perhaps because they do not know that there are other lands in the sea.

For More Information ~ World of Three Worlds
Tyr & Fafnir

Rykker & Orthrax

Eli & Tyrale

Wreaver & Drachma

Raijin & Yrenxia

Suki & Ihni'kou

Emelyn & Lyka

Tahvo & Fierro

Calina & Kilyria

Kahvana

Dragon Fountain

Bathing Hall

Dining/Meeting Hall & Kitchens

Training Grounds

Temple of the Kalidyrre

Temple of Kallydrana

From my post in the IC:

As she pulled aside the iridescent curtain that marked Raijin's room, Suki came to see the full scale of the place she was in for seemingly the first time. The suns were high into the sky, and their light cast deep shadows across the gray scape of what appeared to be a walled village of sorts. A cobblestone path lay before her, winding outward into a larger road that seemed to go in a full circle around whatever walled structures stood in the center.

To both her right and left were identical buildings, each with a different colored curtain. All of them were the same, gray stone, as though carved straight from a mountain instead of built. They were massive, easily large enough to house decent-sized dragons. She and Raijin had been placed closer to the back, and three buildings to the left of Rai's, she could just barely make out the road winding away from the circle of buildings back towards the fountain she had previously found herself.

Across the road from her stood a longer building, also of gray stone. This one seemed to have windows, though, and it sat much lower and appeared to be a place for varonians to gather without their dragons. Beside it was a massive temple, circular in shape, much in the same appearance as the Temple of the Moon in Badova. Like all of the other buildings, instead of doors, it had a curtain, and its doorway was easily large enough for a dragon to pass through.

Behind these buildings were massive walls of gray stone. Even from the distance she was at, Suki could make out the detailed carvings of beautiful women dancing with dragons that sprang from the gray stone, sparkling with some form of color that she was completely unfamiliar with. Uncertainty filled her as she took in the sight before her...around the buildings was another wall much the same as the one seen in the very center. Who knew what was outside of that wall? She couldn't even see a landscape, for they were so high, bodies standing tall and casting shadows as the suns raced across the sky.

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On the walls surrounding the entire area, there are no doorways of any kind. The walls are solid stone, thick enough to give a full grown dragon a hard time knocking down, and they are magically enhanced by the power of the three priestesses and a mysterious source of Arcanus unknown to the party. These walls protect the sanctuary from outside eyes that like to wander back to these mountains, making them appear like the rest of the city, which is in ruins from the Great War.

The fountain is where all new riders and dragons will appear, as if called directly to it, and it is where they go to be taken to a safe place if Kallydrana deems it necessary to hold them back from the war. This fountain is solid black, carved from a massive block of onyx stone. The base is carved to look like the scales of the ancient Kallydran Dragon, and the sparkling, clear water that fills it sparkles like the night sky, translucent in the daytime. Rising in the center is a pair of Kallydran Dragons, about the size of draft horses, sitting back on their haunches facing each other. Their heads are raised to the sky, and clear water spurts from their open maws. Their front claws are held together, and in the web of talons sits a sparkling black stone about the size of a dragon's egg. The dragons' wings are halfway outstretched, and their tails are the only things that are different about each dragon, one rising up towards the sky while the other curls around the hind legs. Both dragons have opals for eyes.

Both of the temples appear much like a Temple of Partheus without the massive, ziggurat-like pedestals, cylindrical in shape and nearly as tall as the magical walls that surround the area. Unlike a Temple of Partheus, the stone is a gray color, more like the Temple of the Moon in Badova Village, carved from the mountain, itself. On the outside, they look exactly the same, with dancing dragons carved from the stone, itself decorating each opening, be it a window or doorway. The insides are different, however.

The Temple of Kallydrana is dedicated completely to the Queen of the Gods and Mother of Dragons, and a statue of what she is perceived to look like stands tall at the back of the circular room, her arms raised up to hold what appears to be a dragon egg. Her hair is long, appearing to be caught on the wind, and she is nude from the waist, up, with a small bosom and black wings stretching from her back, much in the appearance of a dragon's. Around her legs is an airy skirt of sorts, translucent cloth holding fast to strong legs, one stretching out as though she is walking. On the floor is a colorful mosaic of every known dragon in Kabola. Some are much smaller than others, and at the very center is the Kallydran Dragon dancing in the wind as its mouth opens in a roar.

The Temple of the Kalidyrre, however, has each of the gods in their varonian representations, each holding something that represents what they reside over. At the back and center is another statue of Kallydrana, but instead of holding an egg, her arms are around her belly with a strong male figure behind her, his marble white hair carved to catch a breeze much like hers. His arms are around hers in a loving embrace. The Priestesses call him Partheus, a mythological mate to Kallydrana who is perceived to have never existed, but still worshipped by the dragons as Industrin. The floors of this temple are smooth, black marble.

The Dining Hall and Bathing Hall are set up relatively the same, with doorways on each side for easy access to all riders. In the Dining Hall, there is a wall farther to the East while it is in the very center of the Bathing Hall for the same amount of room on each side. The sides of the Bathing Hall are divided into Male (East) and Female (West), and each side contains four large pools of crystal clear water that are magically heated and cleaned daily. On the northern wall are rows of towels, jars of various smelling oils and soaps, combs and brushes, and waste bins to put soiled clothing. The Southern Wall contains four spouts from which, water can be turned on and off for a quick wash without being submerged in water - something never before seen in the Mainland. Because there are small rooms with chamber pots in each of the rider's quarters, there are none in the Bathing Hall. The Dining Hall, also known as the Meeting Hall for when the Priestesses wish to speak to the riders directly, is a simple hall with carved windows for natural light and a single, long table made from a sliced and sanded old tree trunk. The edges are still covered with bits of bark, and the chairs are the same color as the surface of the table, as if carved from the same tree. Each chair is simple with a backrest and flat, wooden seat. There are a total of 20, though they could never possibly be filled completely. The entrance to the kitchens from the hall is not covered with a curtain like all other doorways, left open for the smell of freshly cooked food to pour in during meal time. They are always open for anyone that might be hungry.

Every doorway in the sanctuary is not covered by a wooden door, but a curtain of the same color as the dragon, relatively speaking. This is to give a more open feel to the area while still maintaining privacy.

The only doors that are actual doors are the ones found on either end of the Training Grounds, which are big enough for ten Pacted dragons to stand from end to end at their greatest size. The grounds, themselves, are a softer, soil-colored sand that makes it harder for the feet to get a good grip. The walls on the inside are carved much in the same fashion as the outside, and great fire pits are lined down the center for nighttime training.

Surrounding the temples, halls, and training grounds is a great deal of greenery complete with small ponds and various fruit trees that bear fruit all year round. Because this is a home and sanctuary for the riders, the Priestesses welcome them to take whatever they wish, so long as they follow what is asked of them.
Gareth, the Capital of the Mainland
Population: Approx 75 Million
Religion & Culture: Varon - The people of Gareth believe that Varon is their one true God, and this belief system has become a law upon the people. If a citizen of Gareth has a different belief, the most mercy they will find is a permanent banishment from the walls. However, in recent events, upon the discovery of the Gold Dragon, there is a rumor that Varon has taken the form of the enemy in order to bring about the reign of His people.
Government & Community System: Like most cities, Gareth's culture is ruled by its religion. High in the seventh ring, the priests of Varon rule in secret, hidden behind a mask of a king the people believe to be real. They use the mighty Tarjan Army, a force that has been in existence since well before the Great War, to put fear and respect into the hearts of the people. The common belief is that to kill a dragon is to become the ultimate warrior. Many young men and even women yearn for the day that they can join the ranks of the great Army and travel the world to meet and kill their first dragon.

For most, however, life simply goes on without ever seeing the outside of the walls. Many come and go, but for those born and raised inside Gareth, there seems to be no escaping the tyranny of the mysterious King and his priests. To them, Varon is a god to be feared and respected, rarely merciful, always vengeful. As such, they spend their days paying respect to Him with an entire day out of the week devoted to His worship.

For more information on each ring, read below.
Lore, Location, & Appearance: The Ringed City of Gareth is the largest city on the continent that is not in ruins, and it is the capital of the Mainland. Sitting right in front of Mount Tarja with an easy trek around the mountain to Lake Waconiba, this city is known by all who reside within Kabola to be impossible to destroy. Originally known as the city of Tarjana, Gareth was build in the year, 2431 BW (Before War) and nearly five hundred years before humans began to hunt dragons. Only after the Great War ended, and the famous dragon rider, Gareth, came to reign in the tyranny of humans, did the name of the city change. Unfortunately, Gareth fell to a mortal blade not twenty years later. However, in order to keep the name, the great Kallydran (Onyx) Dragon, Allara, warned the citizens that were the name to change, she would bring the wrath of her Inhalla down upon them. The name has remained since then.

The City, itself, is comprised of seven rings, each ring surrounded by a thick wall of solid stone and concrete hardened with the architecture of dwarves and the thick breath of Amethyst Dragons, rising at least 200 feet high each. For centuries more, these walls may stand - at least until the magic wears off, which none have figured out how long that might be. Within the rings live the people, their social structure rising with each ring. As the city goes in, so, too, does it rise, each ring higher than the previous, making it appear somewhat mountain-like.

The first three rings, each with two entrances - East/West, North/South, East/West, respectfully - contain half of the population of the city within, filled with architects, blacksmiths, and the people who work with their hands. The second ring, in particular, is filled with fertile farmlands maintained in particular to keep the people of Gareth well-fed. The first ring, which is also the largest, is also the place where many travellers - be they human, dwarf, or elf - come to stay for a night or two before continuing their journey. However, every traveller is always warned that items might be stolen in the night, and they are advised to keep all valuables close. Due to this, many travellers have been found sleeping in the stables with their Syntibas to keep their mounts from being stolen. The buildings within this ring are mostly run down, and some are even abandoned. In the shadows of alleyways, the glint of a blade can almost always be seen. The smell of smoke rising from the buildings mixes with the gunk on the streets, making it hard to breath in the thick of it without covering one's face with a cloth.

The fourth and fifth rings, each with a single entrance, - North and South, respectfully - contains the middle class within the city. This includes the scholars, wealthy merchants, business owners, and lower-level politicians such as the priests of the temples (yes, they are the politicians of the city). These two rings are much more taken care of. Houses are larger and better-built. Restaurants and afternoon spas dot the cityscape, and along the sides of the roads, many different aesthetics are placed, such as small trees that flower and little plants to brighten one's day. The fourth ring contains one temple to their Almighty God - who happens to be the god-killer and creator of humans, Varon - in which the humans go religiously to pray. The building is massive, easily taking up the space that could be used for four or five luxurious houses, and stands five stories tall. The fifth ring contains two identical towers, one of which is placed right beside the entrance for those of the lower rings to come and pray, as they have nothing more than small churches spread across the rings.

The sixth ring contains all of the most important people in Gareth, save the king. It is the second smallest ring, and the houses are built the biggest and most luxurious. This part of the city is the most well-built as well as the cleanest, and oftentimes the fine fragrances of home-grown flowers and bath oils can be smelled from above, and the long, low-lying houses of the nobles stretch out in elaborate patterns. This ring also only has one entrance, located in the East. There are also a total of three temples, each ruling over one of those in the lower district. The three High Priests of Varon also reside here comfortably.

The seventh and final ring contains only the Castle of Gareth and all its luxurious space. Though there is, in fact, a wall, the castle, itself, resides upon the peak of the small mountain, high enough to be seen all throughout the city. And because the city stands unopposed, there are no extra defenses to ruin the aesthetics of the castle. No one really knows what goes on inside. In fact, the people aren't really sure if there has been a king since Gareth, as the Priests took over from his rule behind the mention of an unseen ruler. However, the grounds are maintained at all times, and the great building, itself, is kept clean and kept. In the very center of the courtyard is a fountain, and in the very center of that fountain is a massive and beautifully sculpted statue of a massive Kallydran Dragon, upon whose back rides their last and greatest king. Despite the efforts of the High Priests, this fountain has yet to come down.

Notable Places in Gareth: In the first ring is a traveler's tavern known as The Horny Dragon. The building is very noticeable within this district, as it is more suitable for the middle section of the city instead of the lowest ring, built with beautiful white oak stained lightly and light stone tiles crafted by the exactness of dwarven hands. It stands two stories tall and is built large enough for an upstairs inn complete with fifteen different rooms. The entire bottom floor, of course, holds the tavern where the owner, Gary Stakkam, tends the bar and tells fantastic stories of dragons and war. Bards sing merry songs on a stage built to slightly rise from the floor in the far left corner, the acoustics of the room made well enough for the music to travel across the whole bottom floor. Round tables, each with four to six chairs, scatter the floor, and wenches are seen traversing them expertly to give fine folks their drinks and food. Simple stools rest along the length of the mighty bar for any who wish to hear the tales of the famous Stakkam. And if one is real desperate, the wenches offer another service if the room is paid for - the extra money is provided to the women directly, of course. In this bar, people come to be merry and forget the hardships of life. Gamble, dance, sing, and chatter - not to mention drink! And to complete this offer, Gary Stakkam guarantees that all travelers leave with the same items they came with, save the coins they spent, of course. Recently, there has been talk of renovations so that more travelers can stay the night.

In the fourth ring, resting on the side of what might appear to be a cliff face, is Armond's Academy of All Things Magical, the greatest and most prestigious school in all of the Mainland. If one would like to know whether they have the gift of a magician, they come here to learn. The building, itself, appears to be a small stone castle jutting from the side of a cliff to hang over the wall that divides the fourth ring from the third, complete with tipped roofs and small towers, and the only way to enter is by the magical elevator of the mages within. However, once entered, one cannot leave until they have the means to get down, the only exceptions being those who do not possess the magical gift of the Aura. Due to this, few young mages actually gain the courage to go in. Those who do come out as powerful and wise mages, oftentimes leaving the city in hopes of finding their own place in the world.

Badova Village - The Village of the Moons
Population: Approx 500
Location: Thruskior Mountains
Religion & Culture: Melting Pot
Community System: This village is unique in the fact that it is run by ten elders much in the same form as the Kalidyrre, the Council of the Gods. Each Elder is voted for by the people of similar beliefs so that their voice might always be heard when matters of festivities, community and criminal action, and simple daily routine are talked about. This has kept the village well-balanced for centuries. Whatever the Elder Council says is accepted by the people without much complaint.

All who live between the twin temples accept the village rules. A house is built for wanderers who have made the pilgrimage to Badova, and in return, those people take up jobs according to their own skills and the needs of the village, itself. This could be anything from gathering to building to baking or farming the harsh lands. There is no war here, and fights are prohibited unless a formal duel has been accepted, and these duels can never end in death or maiming. Those who cannot accept the rules of the village to keep the peace are banished back into the cold, harsh mountains after fair warning and a judgement passed by peers.

Many festivals are held to honor the production of Badova and the creation of the Temple of the Moon to mirror the natural structure they call the Temple of the Sun. Most of these festivities welcome all religions, as they have nothing to do with any gods or goddesses. Whether people believe that Varon is the one true god or that there are many or even no gods, they can oftentimes be seen in these festivities. From welcoming the new season to the blessing of the third moon, Una, who only graces the skies once every few months, the people find any and all means to celebrate and share with each other. Those who are less sociable, however, are often left alone to do what they wish on such days. Oftentimes, the Elder Council chooses a single storyteller that speaks the lore of the village and the many superstitions that have risen within the minds over the last few centuries. All gather around the massive bonfire built in a pit in the very heart of the village where they listen to the chosen storyteller speak for at least one hour near the end of the festival.

Clothing from all parts of the Plains of Varon and even beyond can be found adorned upon the shoulders of Badova's people. Skin tones are varied, from light to dark, and accents can be claimed by all sorts of speakers. Some give strange looks, while others accept that there are differences. So long as there is peace, few care about the trivial things such as who wears what and where anyone is from, originally. After all, everyone who has searched out Badova did so for one major reason - to find a haven from the hatred of varonians.
Lore: Nestled on the very edge of the Serana Desert, where the cold, harsh winds flow from the wintery North where the Temple of the White Woman resides is a small village of hardy folk who have learned to live off the land. Living so close to elves and dragons, of course, has taught them to respect the land they have been given, and the light of the three moons that guides many to them is the light that they have come to revere.

When the village was first built within the valley of two large mountains in the Thruskor Mountain Range, the Serana Desert was still known as the Yrian Wood, a bountiful woodland of both coniferous and deciduous trees. The elves that had resided there with brilliant Green Dragons were much like the Dalin. At this time, the City of Ranas was still the ruler of the North, and the Kallydran Priestesses would oftentimes visit to see how the people of Badova Village faired. They had built a wondrous temple on the opposite mountain that a Temple of Partheus sat upon, its gray and silver stone a cool opposite to the warm, sandy stone of the natural temple. For many years, these temples were known as the Temples of the Sun and Moon. Many Moonstone Dragons would rest upon the gray stone of the Temple of the Moon, and sometimes a Sunstone would be seen sunning himself upon the Temple of the Sun. For a long time, many different peoples would make a pilgrimage to this village to seek enlightenment from the Temple of the Moon in hopes of being granted entry to the Temple of the Sun.

Every century, opposite the time that the three moons of Partheus would be full, all moons would disappear from the skies for three nights. It was during this time that the village would have a celebration, simply known as the New Moon Celebration. At this time of year, the winds of the North would be coldest, and the mountains would not be able to protect the village from the harsh winter snows. To keep spirits high, a Kallydran Priestess would visit for these three days with a brilliant, onyx-colored Kallydran Dragon in tow, and the entire village would celebrate the delight of Ova and Badeceri, the goddess and god of the Suns and Moons, in hopes of making Badeceri happy again so that he would once again bring back the light of the moons. The Temple of the Moon would be lit with the power of the Element, Light, and the Moonstone Dragons would dance in the skies. Some say it was the dancing of these dragons that brought about the strange Moon Lights, as they were called, ribbons of green, blue, and violet that would light the skies when no moon was full. On the third night, just before the moons returned to their full glory, the great Kallydran Dragon who had visited the village to see the Moonstones dance would light a brilliant silver fire at the very heart of the village to bring warmth, joy, and peace to the hearts of all its inhabitants. It was the light of the temple and the dancing Moonstone Dragons that would help those who continued to make the pilgrimage to the village make it through the harsh Northern weather and the beating rhythm and warmth of that silver fire that would allow many to find and continue to keep peace in their hearts for generations to come.

When the Yrian Wood burned to the ground and all life along with it, many believed that Badova Village had gone as well. But many of the people of the village would seek sanctuary within the Temples of the Sun and Moon. And when the fires fell away and the sands drifted in from the East to take over the ashes that remained, they once more came out and began rebuilding. For many years, they were ridiculed by the Zintiva, who blamed them for the destruction that mankind had wrought. But after the elves realized that these humans were not like the others, they created a treaty that would allow the village to remain nestled between the two mountains, beneath the protection of the Elements as well as the Elves that dwelled within the hard land that Zin had provided.

The dragons would never dance again. The lights would not shine from the Temple of the Moon...and the Temple of the Sun would remain untouched for centuries to come. As the war laid waste to the outside world, humans in search for a miracle or a legend would make a pilgrimage to the secret village, where they would live out the rest of their days. Guided by the Northern Lights, any who needed sanctuary could find the lowly village. For a thousand years, it has remained like this.

Appearance: The village, itself, is made of simple buildings carved from gray stone. They sit clumped together with narrow roads and simple designs. At the very center of this small clump of buildings is a large and magnificent fountain carved from gray and black stone to depict two large Kallydran Dragons reaching towards the skies. Resting on their outstretched talons is a torch-like construct, within which a silver flame used to burn brightly during the three darkest nights of the century. From these two dragons who hold the torch, many shapes of both Sunstone and Moonstone Dragons - both of which are highly revered - dance outward, their maws open for the natural spring water to pour out, warm and steaming despite the constant cold. Outside the main part of the village, where more have spread, are simple huts of animal skins and long bones. A small, simple orchard it kept farther south in the only fertile section left. This is also where food is grown. What cannot be grown is hunted, particularly mountain goat, kuelo, and other various small animals. It remains a legend to this day, whispered on the lips of men...what happens when humans get too close to compassion. But it also remains a dream for those who wish to find just that... a little compassion.

Pavire - The Travel Hub
Population: Approx 30 Million
Location: Eastern Plains of Varon near the tip of the Cornan Desert
Religion & Culture: Varon - See Gareth for Info
Community System & Appearance: The city of travelers, some call it. Wandering souls who never find soil to call their own. For others, it is the city of fire and smelted iron, rock and stone from centuries spent digging into the fertile soils of the Plains of Varon. Pavire is a city of sprawling buildings, built low and long to better withstand the harsh winds that often plague the plains, particularly so far inland. It sprawls so far, in fact, that it touches the tips of two distinct rivers and a small lake. Over the years, it has grown with more and more wandering souls deciding it best to stay.

In Pavire, the art of the blacksmith and the mason are most often seen. Many men and even women have often shown a great talent, and some even become the builders of great walls and architects to design the next building to be shown off within the many fine districts of Gareth. Others build the hundreds of iron and steel swords found on the hips of the greatest Varonian soldiers. The greatest of jewels found in the Mainland, besides those found from the waters claimed by Port Syren, come from the many lands of Pavire.

The only thing better than these arts in this city is the market. The only part of the city with actual walls is the very center, known only as the Central Trade Hub (though some of the more posh merchants like to call it the "Grand Exchange"), a massive market-area large enough to fit a hundred Bendrines at one time atop all of the thousands of market stalls placed for the use of merchants to place their goods. This hub allows all places within the Plains of Varon to stay in contact and certain areas to gather precious materials otherwise out of reach.

In Pavire, if you are not an artisan or a merchant, the only other thing to do in order to become well-known is to train Bendrines, the massive creatures used for human and goods transportation. Like any herd animal, these creatures require a great deal of compassion and care. Unlike most herd animals, however, Bendrines are equipped with sharp claws and teeth, easily able to kill a man even at the size they are as younglings. However, those who are bold enough to train these creatures rack up quite the profit - if they survive it.

Those who settle in Pavire often resort to farming, however, to keep the city well-nourished at all times. Simple crafts can be picked up by future generations, and sooner or later, a family that was once nothing more than settlers can become well-known artisans or even merchants. In Pavire, anything is possible. It is very easy to dream.

The government of Pavire is a simple one, run by a series of "Houses" located just outside the walls of the Grand Exchange. Each House is run by either a group of farmers, trainers, artisans, or merchants. TO BE CONTINUED

Lortania - Mountain Haven

Unlike many cities and towns found throughout the Plains of Varon, Lortania has its own structure and government system that works in conjunction to the laws that have been placed by the rulers of Gareth. In this haven of farmers, merchants, and trainers, there is a ruling family known as the Mountain Royalty. This family lives within the massive wooden mansion built over six hundred years ago by the Mhoria line. Settling to farm the crops that only grew in the harsh lands of the North, this family created a haven world that only the hardy could remain in.

For many generations, the Mhoria line ruled supreme, and everyone always rejoiced when a new Mountain Prince was born. Sadly, only two generations ago, the last of the Mhoria name perished after marrying beneath the name of Khumar. Since then, Khumar has been known as the Mountain Royalty, their Mountain Prince a boy by the name of Theolyn.

Even this, however, has fallen away to tragedy. Now, Lortania is on the brink of disaster, the entirety of the Mountain Haven broken up into separate lines to see who will hold the title of Kind of the North.

In Lortania, men are the hard workers, breaking their backs in the harsh cold of the Northern summers to sow their fields and plant the seeds that bring them foods considered delicacies across the Plains. Women, by contrast, are the trainers and the merchants. They raise the animals, care for them, train them, and sell them along with the crops grown by their husbands, fathers, and brothers. Women are considered equal to men in every way and treated with a great deal of respect and even reverence, for they do as much work as men while also bearing children and keeping the hearth warm and tidy.

Sometimes, young men and women break away from their families to become healers and medical practitioners. Others go off to a life of the travelling merchant. None, however, will share the secrets to Lortania's great prosperity. Outsiders often wonder if the city is run on the forbidden magicks of dragons. Of course, this is all nothing more than silly rumors.

Port Syren - Trader's Sanctuary

To most traveling merchants and almost every Varonian that has never been there, this beautiful ocean-side city is known as Port Syren. However, it has many names - five different ones, to be exact - not including the name given to it by merchants. Each name was given to the city by a different "founding" family.

Two centuries ago, five families traveled to the side of what is now known as Siren's Bay, which opens up to what the Varonians on Kabola believe is endless seas. It was around this bay that the families settled, built their own homes, and began their own trade. Each family had their own purpose, and though none of them really liked the other, they would often trade amongst themselves to keep supplies in good order. As their homes became villas and their villas became villages, the five families found themselves merging into a single town. As this happened, traveling merchants began to hear about the wonderful trade hub and made their way down.

Upon coming to the now merged town, many realized the trouble that loomed within the divided space. At some point in history, the name, Port Syren - named after Siren's Bay - was born. Most merchants - at least those that frequent the city - have made alliances with a certain family. Those born within the family must remain in the city - women marry for treaties with other families, and men run the house. Merchants know to stay out of the politics of it all.

Some, however, have managed to get on the good side of every family...but it takes a great deal of time and skill to do this. In Port Syren, though it is known as the Trader's Sanctuary, merchants must step lightly or risk losing everything.

It is rare to hear of a merchant settling in Port Syren, but this has happened in the past, ofentimes bringing along their own family - or establishing themselves within one of the five original families (often without the permission of that family). The family members that decide to marry outside of duty are disowned by their family and treated like garbage by the rest of the residents within the city - at least those that are not recent settlers. It is just as rare to see these family members actually leave the city, but like merchants settling, this has happened in the past.

Taval - The City of Dreams

This city, though not well known for its beautiful outside landscape or spectacular natural occurrences, is highly recommended for any Varonian in need of a vacation. With beautiful, tall buildings and pubs on every corner, this city reaches almost as high into the sky as the mountainous city of Gareth. With whitewashed buildings and the clean, fresh air that one can get at the highest points of the city, many find this to be the best spot to rest and relax.

What isn't mentioned, however, is the dim, dark streets found at the very bottom of this guardless scape. The streets are mud and sewage, the filtering system that takes the stink away from the higher points of Taval. Every corner, alleyway, and dark part of the street is filled with all types of criminals - from thieves to rapists to murderous scum. Those who are unfortunate enough to live in the Unmentioned - the lower part of the city - know to stay in their homes or risk being hurt or even killed. Those who are stupid enough to travel down that way typically do not make it back out.

The city is known very well to be the go-to place for vacationing Tarjan Army soldiers, who enjoy the time off duty and are known to be the rowdiest groups that filter through. All men - and even some women - from the Tarjan Army oftentimes spend much of their time destroying property and spending all of their in-pocket money on any whore they can find. They can be bullies, as they know good and well that they can get away with it.

However, on the sidelines, an underground operation simply known as the Weyrborn has begun to take hold of the city. With minor missions - such as tricking Tarjan soldiers to leave, cleaning the lower streets of criminals, and even stealing from the wealthy to give to the poor - taking place on nearly a nightly basis, this city might just become the City of Dreams once more.

If you wish your character to come from a different city or culture, please mention this to me via PM with ideas on what you would like your character's background to be like. We can easily create another village, town, or city in the Plains of Varon, and it will be added to the map.
Character Sheet
*Blank Sheet Posted in Spoiler Below*

RIDER
Name
Age
Gender
Place of Origin
(Name a City in the Plains of Varon - When doing history, please ask questions about lore of the city if it's named on the map - Gareth is the biggest one I'm worried about, so it shouldn't be too big a sweat. ^^ - YOU CAN ALSO MAKE UP YOUR OWN CITY/TOWN/VILLAGE)

Height
Weight
Hair
Eyes
Appearance

Personality
(Give 5 Words and Explain Each)

Skills & Abilities
(Create up to THREE unique magical abilities to be cleared by me and unlocked by the character later (EMPHASIS ON THE LATER PART) - abilities linked to the dragon & Element. Other skills, such as weapon skills, etc. are to be put here.)

Strengths
Weaknesses
(Be sure to balance out the skills/abilities as well)

Brief History

Relationships
(Put the name, the relationship (mother, brother, friend, etc.), and the age and location if applicable as well as a brief description if you'd like. This can also be of characters that will be in the story - be sure to ask your fellow players!)

DRAGON
Name
Gender
Appearance
(Write out the appearance of the dragon as a baby, juvenile, and adult – there will be a lot of growing through this RP - ALSO, no dragon will be able to grow longer than 25 feet, which is explained in "The Pact" tab of this information missive.)

Personality
(Again, 5 words and explain each)

Abilities
(Unique to the dragon – should be roughly the same as rider abilities, but you can tweak them - dragons are given the same Elements as the riders)

Strengths
Weaknesses
(Be sure to balance out the abilities as well)

RIDER
Name
Age
Gender
Place of Origin

Height
Weight
Hair
Eyes
Appearance

Personality

Skills & Abilities
Strengths
Weaknesses

Brief History

Relationships

DRAGON
Name
Gender
Appearance

Personality

Abilities
Strengths
Weaknesses

Rules
Applies to Everything.
I know. You didn't want to see this.

⚔First & Foremost⚔
ALL IWAKU RULES APPLY HERE - YOU WILL BE REPORTED IF YOU BREAK THEM

⚔General Role Play & Character Development⚔
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Character Creation
Each character set is a pair, both a Varonian (essentially, human) and a dragon of your choosing (from the list provided – if you don't find one you like, feel free to PM me). The Varonian must be between the ages of 18 and 30, and all dragons are roughly the same age (definitely in the hatchling stage upon the beginning of the RP). Both dragon and Varonian have their own unique abilities (up to three, each, not including breath weapon) in linking with their Elemental affinity.

Upon creation, please PM me the character sheet first, which we will then go over together. Once accepted, I'll ask you to post it in the Sign-Ups thread, and I will also add it to the list of accepted characters. Do remember, always, that when creating a character (or in our sense, a pair), BALANCE is absolutely essential. Be thorough in your chars' abilities, strengths, and weaknesses.

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Posting Expectations
I do my very best not to be nitpicky with posts, but I do expect that when a player posts in the IC, they post a minimum of two small paragraphs (we'll say a 15 sentence minimum – no, this doesn't mean I'm actually counting sentences) with good grammar (know the difference between your and you're, to, two, and too, there and their, etc.), and the understanding that in order for others to react, they must know your character is speaking or doing something with theirs.

For dialogue and internal thoughts, please be sure to keep them separated – dialogue in "quotation marks," thoughts in italics, and any kind of mindspeak (speaking mentally with dragons) both in italics and surrounded by ~wavy line thingies.~

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Inactivity
While I'm gonna be super lax about how active everyone is, I do want to put this down as discretion, seeing as we do have a large amount of players, and I need some sort of rule in place. So long as I remain active in both the IC and the OOC, I expect the same from you. If you think you are going to be late in posting or are needing to go on any sort of hiatus, please let me know immediately - this means in the OOC, via PM, or Skype (you can add me by searching for mowkielove). Otherwise, if you do not post within a month of a direct response to your character or my next GM continuation post, your character will be removed via my magical, godly poofing system, and your name will be removed from the "Accepted Characters" list. Keep in mind that, if another takes your place, and we have ten people, you will not be able to rejoin unless another spot opens up. This is simply to keep things fair.

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Overpowering
I am one of those GMs that does not deal with anyone godmodding or powerplaying other player characters. You as the player are expected to play to your characters' strengths AND weaknesses. First offense will grant a warning. Any other will result in the untimely death of your chars…period.

I as GM also reserve the right to storytell a necessary char who has locked other players into a corner due to inactivity for an extended period of time. This will only be done if necessary.

⚔Miscellaneous⚔
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Character Archetypes
Yes, we all know that humans are boring. No one in fantasy likes to play just a human. But here's my thing – humans are a necessity in this RP. They are the only ones malleable enough to do what this story needs. Will you later be able to play one of my other races? If you are able to stick to your varonian long enough in the RP that I deem it necessary, yes…but your other char will not get a dragon. They will not make the Pact. They will be more of a guide.

However, possible anti-heroes are allowed! If we get enough, we may even have a whole side-story where they all have to fight each other to get the anti-heroes to see that the world is going to end if they're not all on the same side. That would be interesting, yes? You want a char that's not a goody-two-shoes? FINE BY ME! Just go over it with me first.

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Dragon Design
You are playing baby dragons at the start, meaning they are not the best of fighters, and they certainly do not know how to fly just yet! However, they do know about the world, the gods (particularly their Inhalla), and their mission. So long as you keep to the basics of the dragon breed you chose, feel free to customize. I'm not saying you can make a yellow Ruby Dragon…but I am saying that this Ruby Dragon can have a unique twist to its breath weapon, its appearance, or its personality. Choose the breed you want because you like the design of that breed…then add your own little quirks. If you can't find a dragon you like, PM me, and perhaps we can make a new one.

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Rider Essentials
While I'm good with all sorts of character archetypes, I'd like to lay a few ground rules with the riders. First, at the very beginning, they follow the rest of the group, and they remain with them after making the Pact. You can give them some internal battle or whatever, but at least for the first few months IC, your chars will be with the rest of the group.

At the very beginning, these chars have never INTENTIONALLY used magic. This means that the abilities granted to them in the char sheet are for future use! You can mention in the bio that they've accidentally used some of their power before, but have never gotten a grasp on how to duplicate it on command.

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OOC Responsibility
I want us all to become friends, which is why I opened the OOC. There, I would greatly love to see my lovely players chatting. It could be about the world, or about nothing in general. All I ask is that you are respectful to each other and to myself.

I also ask not to mention any sensitive topics in the OOC, such as politics and religion. I'd like to keep everyone happy with each other, if at all possible. ^^ You are not obligated to speak, however. Just be sure that if you plan to disappear for a few days or more to let us know in the OOC, and watch out for any of my updates. Most importantly, if you have ANY questions, always feel free to ask me!

⚔Finally⚔
I want to personally thank all of you who have stuck with me thus far. And I want to thank anyone taking the time to read through all of this and deciding that this RP is worth the trouble! I look forward to enjoying this story with you all. And I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Soulserenity20 · Feb 17, 2017

Awesome sauce mowkie. Thanks for getting this up!

DarkestMorning · Feb 17, 2017

Can I get dibs on Emerald!?
MY BIRTH STONE!

Soulserenity20 · Feb 17, 2017

Haha I don't think anyone else has claimed it and it's not a rare you'd have to request. I say go ahead!

Mowkie · Feb 17, 2017

You got it, @Shadows !!! I'll get your name up on the claimed section later on.

Takashi · Feb 17, 2017

Nice, finally up. I'm still working on two different CSs for this rp and another one, but I'll try to get it done soon. Also, over the weekend I'll be at my cousin's house, so I can answer any questions and such, but I won't really be able to get too much writing in.

Mowkie · Feb 17, 2017

Sure thing, @Takashi ~ have fun!

Stormi · Feb 19, 2017

Could I claim one of the two spots for this or would I already have to have posted my interest before?

Mowkie · Feb 19, 2017

@Sasha Bliss - I'd give it a week (until Friday) just to be fair to those who expressed initial interest, but if no one on the waiting list lays claim by then, you can have the last slot. ^^

Stormi · Feb 19, 2017

Mowkie said:
@Sasha Bliss - I'd give it a week (until Friday) just to be fair to those who expressed initial interest, but if no one on the waiting list lays claim by then, you can have the last slot. ^^

Okay that's fair I'll wait and see until then, thanks for letting me know.

RiddL · Feb 19, 2017

After careful deliberation. I claim Bloodstone for Gryffindor.

@Mowkie

Mowkie · Feb 19, 2017

Okay, that means both spots have been filled. @Sasha Bliss would you like to be added to the waiting list just in case someone drops?

Stormi · Feb 19, 2017

Mowkie said:
Okay, that means both spots have been filled. @Sasha Bliss would you like to be added to the waiting list just in case someone drops?

Yeah sure

Mowkie · Feb 19, 2017

Okay ^^

Soulserenity20 · Feb 21, 2017

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NAME
Raijin Imeara

AGE
24

GENDER
Male

HOMETOWN
Yaera Village (Burned to the Ground)
Badova Village

OCCUPATION
Shepherd and Baker

RELIGIOSITY
Worships Varon and the Elements of Nature

PERSONALITY

Protective || Loyal
Having lost everything, Raijin could have turned out one of two ways: neglecting attachment of any kind out of fear of the pain of loss, or clinging to what little he had in an attempt to preserve what was dear to him. He chose the latter. Suki, his elder by only a few minutes, became the center of his moral devotion. He felt a strong duty to her after the death of their parents, from the days after the fire when he led her about the village in search of food scraps, to the long path to Badova, when he refused to let go of her hand, no matter how tired he grew. As the twins grew older, the primitive desire to protect turned into a fierce loyalty and to this day, he puts his loved ones, most especially his twin, above everything else.

Independent || Guarded
Though he chose a path of attachment in respect to his sister, Raijin promised himself that he wouldn't allow himself to become attached to others, or to rely too strongly on anyone else. This was based largely in a striking realization that everything could vanish in a moment. As a young child, he had nearly starved because he depended on his beloved parents to feed him. He nearly froze because he knew nothing of surviving the cold without the warm arms and comfortable knitted blankets his mother gave him. Knowing now that everything and everyone could vanish in a minute, he insists on being independent enough that he can take care of himself and of Suki if anything were to happen. Because of this mindset, he also struggles to open up to anyone, deeming it a weakness to rely emotionally on anyone but his sister.

Devout || Sincere
Despite the terrible end his parents suffered, they instilled an arsenal of strong and beneficial attributes into their children. By the nature of his home culture, Raijin has learned a strong sense of devotion to the world around him, to his loved ones, and to any who strive with a brave and noble heart. He has long been sincere by nature, having been raised to offer only his true self, a humble and modest self, to others. His father always told him that two faces are too many for one man, and that only through a sincere manner would he make a name and a living for himself. And so Raijin remains true to his roots, devoted to his true nature.

Burdened || Self-criticizing
Having grown up in a world filled with legends and myths, so close to the mysterious Temple of Partheus, a certain expectation has been instilled into Raijin's heart. The events of his past and the future he claimed by the kind hand of Umira led him to a place of great internal struggle as he strove to be the ideal protector he had read so much about in the story books. "Look after your sister." That was the last thing his mother ever said to him, before she shooed them off, pleading for them to run. From that day on, he felt as if so much was expected of him. At times this feeling was justified externally, each time he saw his sister cringe in fear at orange or red silks fluttering in the breeze, reminding her so deeply of the flames that had changed their lives. But for the most part, feeling the need to be a hero of the innocent, to protect those who were helpless, came from within. It was his way of coping. If he could consistently criticize himself, he was sure he would grow. And so he expects much of himself, and as a result feels the heavy burden of an expectation set impossibly high.

Calm || Collected
Despite everything, or perhaps because of everything, Raijin has grown to be a calm, collected individual. He had to be. If, for one moment, he let all of his fears, his terrors, his uncertainties, flow freely from him, surely he would collapse into a blubbering heap and never again rise to be the man he was to be. After the fire, when he had made a new home in Badova, Raijin became close with the wilds, the mountains, the earth, the rivers as they danced through the valleys. He let nature teach him patience and peace. After nearly two decades of meditation, he is at peace with his anxiety, his fear. This is not to say that they do not exist, for they are very real, but he is not quick to let them consume him.

HISTORY
Raijin and Suki were born in a Village on the northern-most regions of Kabola, a small community known as Yaera. The village was a peaceful one, save for its dark roots. Few every ventured that far north, and few ever cared for the woes of a meager village, but what the Yaerans suffered in solitude was a life few could have endured. And even then, after years and years of persevering, eventually, even the villagers would fall under the might of their great opponent.

Yaera was ruled by a great, terrible dragon, as red as blood and as horrid as the mightiest tyrant. The dragon controlled the people, destroying and claiming what he wished, whenever he wished. He would often journey to the village just to wreak havoc on its people. The villagers, however, were resilient and coped with this great adversity. However, there was one act of the evil dragon that would push the village to its breaking point.

Every so often, the dragon would claim a young girl, no more than 5 or 6, and take her as his slave. For years, this went on, tearing the villagers apart and breaking hearts each time. They put up with it, few having the bravery to stand up to the fiery beast. It was one dark afternoon, on a Day of Choosing, that things would change for the worse, if that had even been possible. Raijin remembers little about that day, and speaks less of it, but what he does remember, is the fire.

Things had not gone as planned during the Choosing. It had always been an emotional event, a traumatic one, but Rai was so young he never knew much of it. He simply knew to keep quiet and never look the Red One in the eyes. That day, however, something went wrong, and in response, the might terror set fire to the village, incinerating their homes, their loved ones, their entire lives. Suki and Raijin ran and hid in a barn which eventually caught fire, forcing them to struggle their way out of the wreckage. Both children, at the mere age of 6, were burned severely in their escape, but they survived. It was no more than a week after the incident, that a woman would wander into the town and find two small children huddled in the ashes, gnawing on old potatoes and whatever else they could find. Umira, was her name, and she would become their savior.

Umira took the twins from their home, from the dark, burnt memories that haunted them each night, and brought them south, to a village that offered refuge to victims of war and violence. Badova welcomed them in and with time, became their new home, Umira their new protector, though they never forgot their parents.

The twins were inseparable after that dark, miserable day. Even as they grew and began to see light in the world once more, remnants of their past lingered in their personalities. They clung to each other, unintentionally even, as if clinging to the last memories of love, and of life. They remembered their parents with great love in their hearts, but their memories were vague as they blocked out as much of the pain as they could. They never really spoke about their childhood, not even to each other, but they could not escape it. It shifted the path their lives were to take and morphed them into creatures of survival, of duty, and of intense dedication to each other.

Umira raised them well, educating them, ensuring their roots were never forgotten and instilled their native values and traditions into them as best she could while integrating them into the culture and society of Badova. They always stood out, but they paid any mind to the eyes that stared or the whispers about the Burnt Village. With eyes forward, they moved on as best they could, and one day, fate would draw them down a curious bend in their path, to the doors of the ancient temple in the hills where the doors would open for the first time in many centuries for a pair of twins from a village in the north.

STRENGTHS
Critical Thinking || Perception
This strength comes likely due to two major contributors: Umira, and childhood trauma. An anxious person by nature, Raijin has used meditation to help redirect his attention to detail towards a more beneficial direction where instead of looking for the bad, he simply looks. Umira contributed greatly when she got a hold of the twins. She took great care to speak in riddles often, to encourage their critical thinking, and often posed them with tricky situations to handle and think through. Thanks to the events and people of his past, he has grown to a very perceptive and thoughtful person indeed.

Healthy || Hearty
Despite his physical scars and permanent injuries, Raijin is healthy and hearty as a dragon. He eats a well balanced diet, based mostly on plants, he spends hours each day involved in physical activity while herding sheep and working around the homestead. There isn't a way he could be anything but athletic and in good health at his age.

Disciplined || Dedicated
These attributes formed within Raijin from a young age and were nurtured by the responsibility he developed to his sister and through the guidance provided by Umira. All of Raijin's life lessons were learned from the elements and the world around him. He learned patience from gardening, caution from hunting, attention to detail from caring for the herds, creativity from baking. It was a lamb that taught him the importance of dedication, and a wolf that taught him a lesson on discipline. One day, while tending the flock in the nearby hills, he witnessed the birth of a small lamb. It was tiny, much smaller than he had ever seen before. He thought for certain it would die off, even told Umira he would be sure to put it out of its misery if it grew too weak. But Umira would not have it. She challenged him to care for the lamb and raise it up into a healthy, strong sheep. And so, for months, he dedicated his life to that little lamb, and as he saw it grow, from a weak, meager little thing, into a strong ram, he realized the lamb was like all things: through dedication and hard work, even the smallest of things can grow strong. He applied this to his life and used it as a lesson for himself. His lesson on discipline came when he failed to take care in checking the fences of the fold twice in the late and early hours of the night. He had grown tired one day and failed to check. To his surprised, and dismay, that was the day a wolf arrived to slip in to the pen. 12 sheep were mauled that day, costing the family more than they could afford.

Adaptable || Charismatic
Those who grow up in Badova seem to hold these traits as a standard. With the diversity of views and practices in Badova, on quickly falls into a pit of spite from the townsfolk if they are not capable or willing to bend. Raijin's charisma is another coping mechanism for him. He could have turned into an insufferable introvert after the fire, but he chose to go a different direction. He chose to keep his heart and soul hidden deep within him, never making any connection, never sharing secrets of confiding in others, but he took the warmth his mother and father had given him, and he offered that one little piece of him up to the world around him. His charisma comes from the kind heart of his mother and the witty humor of his father. These he offers the outside world. These he shares in the name of those who no longer live to share them themselves.

WEAKNESSES

Fearful || Burned
Night terrors plague Raijin when he suffers too much stress in his day to day life, leaving him even more stressed, sleep deprived, and struggling to concentrate. Beyond the mental scars of his childhood, physically he is burdened with thick scars that don't handle heat well, and muscle damage causing a severely lessened stamina ability. Despite years of trying to out-train the weakness, his body refused to return to its maximum capability.

Harsh || Weighted
Self-judgement, high self-expectations, these are a constant storm on his perspective and a distraction at the best of times. He feels the need to be a hero of legends but is constantly crushed by the reality of his humanity and as such, he suffers an immense level of self-criticism and excessive judgement.

Unarmed || Unprotected
Raijin, is not a man of the metal-craft and as such, wields no sword and wears no armor. He prefers the freedom of lighter attire and the flexibility of using his body as a weapon. While he is trained in the use of a staff, he largely prefers hand to hand combat.

Fixated || Protective
A sad and troubling past has left Raijin overprotective of Suki, constantly seeking her approval. His sister is all he has left of the days of light before the fire came and he always feels the need to be the hero, to protect and guard her: this is something he could not do as a child for his parents and for his village.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Element Companion -- Spirit
Spirit of the Hero
Spirit of the hero is a tiered ability based on the continuous effort Raijin puts into his studies and practices. The more he strives to learn and make the attributes of the hero a part of him, the more the Spirit Element rewards him with the perks of the Hero archetype.

-Tier One -
Drawing from the strongest elements of his nature as a person, Raijin gains the attributes of a druid, the one in harmony with the spirits of the lands. He summons the spirit of the druids who beckon to the wilds and by his will, the animals and plants heed his call. This ability is limited by his piety: the more time he spends worshiping, the more welcome they are to his beckon and the more likely they are to heed his calls.

- Tier Two -
The second tier draws on a less natural but still core aspect of her personality: survival. Rai is a fighter and as he grows in the element of the Spirit, he summons the spirit of the warriors of the past and delivers their strength upon the party, giving them speed, strength, and stamina boosts.
As his skill grows, the boosts become more powerful and last longer.

- Tier Three -
Raijin seeks knowledge but this cannot be gained without his needs for harmony and stability being met first. Once he reaches the third tier, he is granted the spirit of the sage as he sincerely seeks knowledge. He may receive wisdoms or truths not otherwise accessible. This gift is moderated by the amount of time spent meditating and studying each day, for the element of Spirit dare not bestow a Sage's spirit on he who is not prepared to assume the feats of sagehood, including immense study, meditation, etc.

- Tier Four-
When harmony, stability, and wisdom are gained, skill is given to take Raijin's state of survival into a state of thriving. Raijin is granted the spirit of the great hunters to bestow on himself or others of his party. The gift is a gracious one and offers the eyes of the eagle, the ears of the prey, the agility of the cat, the nose of the wolf, and the stealth of the snake. These are dependent on the surroundings Raijin is in and more importantly, his effort to observe and familiarize himself with the surroundings. A combination of mindfulness meditation and patience are the limiting factors in this ability. If he cannot display the perception, patience, and persistence of the hunter, the spirit will not be granted to him.

- Spirit of Two -
[Master of the Element]
The connection Raijin has with his sister is unique and when the element came to him, it was most amused by this connection. It brought forth the old spirit of duality and carried them back to a place of unification, allowing Suki and Rai to completely join their minds, their dragons following suit. Once joined, the twins receive buffs based on their opposing natures: Suki gains the attributes of darkness, water, passivity, and the moon, where Raijin gains light, earty, activity, and the sun. These attributes offer the following abilities:

-Suki-

Water: the ability to evade strikes with uncanny ease
Moon: the ability to heal herself by the light of the moon
Unity and Duality: The pair have the ability to switch places in the blink of an eye.

-Rai-

Earth: the ability to withstand powerful attacks
Sun: the ability to heal himself by the light of the sun.
Unity and Duality: The pair have the ability to switch places in the blink of an eye.

Unarmed Combat || Staff Weilder
When Rai reached the age of 10, Umira expected him to start taking combat training seriously. As a young man, he was expected to know how to fight, how to work, and how to take good care of his loved ones. Rai had no issue with this, knowing full well his duties to his family, but when the time came that Umira laid out a selection of weapons, he felt that each was foreign and unwelcoming. "A weapon must feel like an extension of your body, otherwise you'll be more a danger to yourself than anyone else," Umira had always said. And yet, not one felt like an extension. Seeing his distaste, Umira began training him in unarmed, hand-to-hand combat. He did well, during one training session he even grabbed a long stick to defend himself and from that day, he kept a carved staff on him at all times. It wasn't anything special, a dark wood, carved by his own hands. It served him where his reach failed and worked to block what his bones could not.

Acrobatics || Dexterity

Speed || Agility

Crafting || Cooking

Stealth|| Deception

RELATIONSHIPS
Twin Sister // Suki Mio Imeara [24]
Birth Father // Masato Imeara [Deceased]
Birth Mother // Hana Imeara [Deceased]
Adoptive Mother // Umira Balkan [54]
Best Friend // Miikan Harborn [26]

NAME
Yrenxia Fheragor
Ever she receives the weary, ever she softens the stone.
[Maybe...]

GENDER
Female

SPECIES
Ammolite || Theaxh
Ammolite Dragons are the more chaotic relatives to Mercuries living in and creating clouds that float through the skies. They enjoy creating storms that rain over villages and towns, creating havoc for those below while they float on the air currents with strong wings. Many have mistaken these creatures for the illusive Coatls, whose serpentine bodies shimmer in much the same manner, but others believe that a sighting of this dragon is sign of bad weather to come. Like the Mercury Dragons, Ammolites are very social creatures, though they are much more common throughout Partheus. Their common nature might be due to their ability to live a life high above the ground, or simply perhaps that they are willing to touch the ground. --Mowkie, Partheus Website

APPEARANCE
Ammolite Dragons, also referenced as Rainbow Dragons, have beautiful serpentine bodies covered with layers of pointed scales that shimmer in a bright, vivid rainbow color. Like the scales of Mercury Dragons, Ammolites have the rare, ever-moving appearance on their scales that makes their large range of hues shift all over the place, never the same pattern. Their heads are long and narrow, pointing at the nose in order to cut through the air with tiny scales that dance much like those that cover their bodies. From the backs of their heads spreads a series of armored horns and thick, colorful, fin-like structures, giving them the nickname "Fish of the Skies." These fins also jut from the elbows in various ways. Their wings, much like the Brass and Gold Dragons, are two spans that instead of only connecting at the shoulders and halfway down the back, stretch like webs down the entirety of the dragon's body to the tip of the tail. Though they are three times larger than Mercury Dragons, the only other dragon on Partheus to call the skies their permanent home, they are seemingly unimposing and even tend to mingle in the Family structures that the Mercuries have established. However, rank is always determined by the boldness of the fin display, and because males are typically bolder in color, they are typically higher in rank. Females generally have a dominance in cooler colors such as green, blue, and indigo, while males are dominated by warmer colors, such as red, yellow, and orange. However, all Ammolite Dragons have at least one of each hue somewhere on their bodies in varying amounts. -- Mowkie, Partheus Website

UNIQUE APPEARANCE
General Appearance
Ren possesses many of her species' core characteristics, from her shimmering hide and bounty of flowing fins that dress her spine to her slender, serpentine build and narrow maw. But she was born with a physical elegance that fewer of her kind posses. Her scales bear the right hues of blue, purple, and green across the top of her body, fading from a vibrant tone into a nearly black one at the tips of her tail, maw, legs and wings. Her underbelly bears the tones of her male-counterpart, with deep reds that melt into the purples and blues of her upper scales. Her fins are unique in that they are thinner and longer than most, tapering off into wisps that give her an ethereal appearance. At any given time, her body shimmers and shifts, sometimes making her appear black with a scarlet belly, but usually making her appear like a moving ocean atop a fiery bed of lava. Her eyes, are most unique, for they are nearly white in their pale, crystalline blue, creating a start contrast from the rest of her body.

Hatchling Specific
Though her scales still shimmer and constantly flux in their hues, Ren's coat consists largely of baby pastels, where adults of her kind bear deeper tones. Her wispy fins are fine and numerous, giving the appearance of fluff (awfully cute on a baby dragon). Her body lacks all horns and armor, but instead bears small nubs where they will one day grow. These locations are pale white, as the flesh is under constant stress as she grows. Her underbelly and wing undersides are not red at this point, but rather closer to a pale red, nearly white.

Youth Specific
TBA

PERSONALITY
Much of Ren's behavior comes from an overwhelming fascination with learning about the new world she has come to know and most specifically, the Varonian aspects of it. She thirsts for understanding, craves tidbits of knowledge and constantly seeks out ways to learn about the odd and fascinating life of her beloved Raijin and his kind. Through her curiosity, she develops strong opinions on various matters, sometimes becoming defensive, sometimes possessive and protective, but largely, she is powerfully passionate about protecting the integrity of the great diversity of the world around her. She will fight for what she believes in, enjoys being involved in whatever is going on, and constantly seeks to learn more, see more, and be more.

STRENGTHS
Intelligent || Fast Learner
The mind of Yrenxia is a curious and efficient place. She picks up on things quickly, though sometimes not as quickly as she'd like, and as such, her skills and knowledge have become a great asset to Rai and the others. She knows facts about legends, plant-life, human event and behavior, etc. from much time spend listening, observing, learning, and protecting her knowledge.

Curious || Perceptive
A curious dragon is a dragon that pays mind to any and all that happens. Ren is constantly observing, noticing, and wondering, leading her to be of great help. She pays close attention to what is going on around her, noticing things that others may not, and quickly alerting any necessary beings of what she finds. Raijin has a near constant feed of information about his surroundings, helping him to feel at ease in almost any location.

Intimate || Involved
Ren cares deeply for Raijin and all humans. She has never killed without a good reason, or with any deliberate effort, and has long worked toward being a strong support for the Imeara family. Suki is just as important to her as Raijin, through her connection to him, and so Ren takes great care in paying close attention to both the twins, being observant of their needs, their health. Because of this closeness, Raijin and Ren make an incredible team that work well together in all aspects of life.

Agile || Fierce
Like the most aggresive of the river carnivores, Yrenxia's kind are designed to be quick, precise, and feriocious. With razor sharp teeth and talons, ideal aerodynamics, and a light body propelled by powerful wings, Ren hits like lightening when she attacks, often ambushing and surprising her foe and prey. It is difficult to catch or outmaneuver an Ammolite, but if one happens to do just that, the need to be prepared for an aggressive assault by fang, talon, breath, and maw.

WEAKNESSES
Small || Unarmored
Yrenxia is built for the skies and in the skies, the protection necessary for survival is based on being fast, weather resistant, and agile. She doesn't have the armor of a earth-ridden dragon, nor does she have the bulk that offers itself to those of the ground. Being a sky dweller, she is of a light species. Her strengths are in aversion, ambush, and illusion, leaving her weak against direct, close-quarters, physical combat.

Eager || Misguided
Despite her stores of knowledge and wisdom, Ren is known to make faulty assumptions and to act on these assumptions readily. Such actions can result in catastrophe, like the time she thought she'd pet a stray dog... and accidentally killed it of fright, or the time she thought she thought she withered an entire field of crops because she thought a cool breeze would help during a drought.

Self Conscious || Fearful
Ren does not fear failure, but rather fears judgement. She finds herself impossibly concerned for what Raijin and Suki think of her, and constantly fights to ensure she is viewed as impressive, independent, capable, and wise. This is a downfall at times for it can lead her to act foolishly out of fear of judgement.

Shimmering|| Discrete
It's nearly impossible to hide her without full coverage. She shimmers and shines and because of her chilly breath, even her breathing is visible in the air.

Accident Prone || Ill-fated
No matter how hard she tries to avoid painfully awkward or difficult situations, Ren is constantly getting herself into trouble, falling into pit traps, colliding with flocks of birds, hiccuping and freezing villages, etc. She has terrible luck, and she knows it.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

The biggest reason Ammolite Dragons and Mercury Dragons get along so well is the unique ability the Ammolite Dragon has. For a short time each day, an Ammolite Dragon is able to super-heat its body, taking the evaporated water in the air and condensing it to form thick, puffy clouds around it. These clouds, however, are like any other clouds unless the dragon chooses to mix the contents of the special sac within its body with the water vapor. This liquid, naturally produced by the dragon, is somehow able to strengthen the clouds, making them solid enough to hold weight while still able to float in the atmosphere. It is also the liquid used in the dragon's breath weapon. Because Ammolites cannot cool their bodies down naturally like they can heat up, their breath weapon is a stream of intense cold that, when spit up into the air, can rain down upon the dragon and quickly cool their body temperatures. To those around them, however, this liquid is cold enough to almost instantly freeze in place. Or at least make them very cold for a while, depending on the age of the dragon and the amount of liquid is spit out. Ammolite Dragons aren't aggressive by nature, more often enjoying a fun game here and there. However, they, like most other dragons, are built to protect themselves. Their scales are thin, making them weak when it comes to defense, but their claws and teeth are quite sharp. The fin-like structures found on their faces and sometimes on their joints can also harden to create spines that act much like a porcupine.
-- Mowkie, Partheus Website

Breath Weapon || A stream of intense cold that, when spit up into the air, can rain down upon the dragon and quickly cool their body temperatures. To those around them, however, this liquid is cold enough to almost instantly freeze in place.

Natural Ability || An Ammolite Dragon is able to super-heat its body, taking the evaoprated water in the air and condensing it to form thick, puffy clouds around it. These clouds can be strengthened to make them solid enough to hold weight while still able to float in the atmosphere.

Spirit of the Ancestors || Ren's curiosity is the most fundamental component of her personality. Because of this, she has been gifted by the Spirit Element, the uncanny ability to draw on old wisdoms pertaining to the things she encounters. At first, she will struggle to recall any useful information, only tidbits and fun facts, but with time, her ancestors' spirits will offer her advanced knowledges which could prove invaluable in times of conflict and war.

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Mowkie · Feb 21, 2017

Oh, by the way! @Takashi @Shadows @RiddL ~ If you guys have read my Element List, please let me know via PM ahead of time what Element you'd like so I can put it down as claimed. I'd like to prevent duplicates. Thanks bunches!

Soulserenity20 · Feb 21, 2017

I'm going to formally claim the spirit element, mowkie is going to take the light element.

Mowkie · Feb 21, 2017

Suki Mio Imeara
Female | 24 | Badova Village Gatherer
I will be a hero one day, and then I can show the world that I am worthy of the Light I hold.

B A S I C S

Place of Origin
Yaera Village (Later moved to Badova Village)
Height
5' 3" 160 cm
Weight
125 lb 57 kg
Hair
Black
Eyes
Blue

Appearance

With piercing blue eyes that shimmer like light reflecting from water and hair as dark as the night sky, Suki is like a flower in bloom. She is a woman of slender, sloping curves and a careful, guarded stance. There are no sharp angles on her, even as her full lips seem seated in a permanent frown. Her dark curls cascade thickly past her waist, almost always draped mostly over her right shoulder, framing a fair face with pink lips and lightly bronzed cheeks. From her face stretches a slender neck forever adorning a simple choker with a pendant, a pentagram elegantly carved into it, moving into gently sloping shoulders resting above a chest that shapes into the top of an hourglass figure that is slightly wider at the waist. Though short in stature, she is proportionate, and while she appears delicate on the outside, her strong, elegant stride tells a different tale.

Her typical wardrobe consists of one particular color - black. Black dress, black gloves, black boots - she's not known for wearing much else in terms of color. She wears simple clothing - nothing special or really worth mentioning. Her arms are always covered, though, to hide particularly nasty burn scars received as a child. These scars run up her right arm and continuing across the shoulder and down the back, even touching the very top of her right thigh and gently rising up her neck. There are other various scars, but none seem truly significant to tell about.

P E R S O N A L I T Y

Shy || Reticent || Insecure

While she seems to get along easily enough with people she knows, Suki isn't very good at meeting new people - especially men. She is particularly shy when she doesn't know anyone and seems to stay very close to her brother without noticing, letting him do most of the introducing for her. With women, she seems to warm up more quickly, but she isn't really known to talk much about herself, if at all, preferring any subject she partakes in talking about has nothing to do with her. She feels as though she isn't good enough to bring honor to her family name and carries a burden of insecurities about herself and her past that she'd rather not dwell on.

Disciplined || Careful || Restrained

In the art of combat as well as the most basic of tasks, Suki holds herself with an air of extreme discipline. She does everything as though it were completely on purpose. Even her footsteps appear carefully calculated and measured, her breaths never losing tempo. She can sit still as a statue for hours, and meditation is something she does as a stress reliever. She never seems to lose concentration, and she never, ever smiles. She is extremely respectful and well-mannered when speaking in a more formal sense, and in many cases when handling more informal situations, she seems to have quite the ability for proper manners.

Curious || Eccentric || Inquisitive

One way to pull Suki from her shell, however, is to introduce her to something she's never seen. While she oftentimes finds fear in the world around her, she also finds a great deal of beauty, and it's the beauty she forever searches for. She can often ask questions when confronted with something new, and it is one of the few ways to get her to speak up for herself. She can be seen as a little impulsive when it comes to learning, as it can happen on a whim, whether for a chance to face a fear or simply a chance to learn something new. Her behavior is odd in this sense, as it goes against her typical nature, and she sees herself as almost whimsical in her desire to learn and see new things.

Irritable || Bitter || Hot-Tempered

Whether about her past, her scars, or her clingy nature with her brother, Suki is a very sensitive person about herself. She doesn't like questions, and she can very quickly lose her temper over even the simplest of sentences. She will swiftly deny her clinginess with her brother, speaking about her being his equal and denying her need for his presence or approval. She is quick to jump to conclusions about others and almost seems to enjoy fighting with people she doesn't know if asked the wrong thing at the wrong time.

Fearful || Suspicious || Superstitious

Though she is naturally curious about the world around her, she also has a great deal of fear when facing it. She is suspicious of everything, especially the motives of dragons, and she keeps an eye open for anything that might be strange or harmful. Due to her upbringing, she is very superstitious, and in part, this is what allows her to face her fears - hoping to be the hero her village says she would be. She does her best to face her fears, but it's not always successful. This is an ongoing, daily battle, and Suki seems to never stop trying.

A T T R I B U T E S

Skills & Abilities

Twin Blade Dancer - Upon seeing the training her brother was going through, Suki grew quite jealous and finally began begging Umira to train her as well. Despite all of the girl's reasoning, Umira made it clear that she was not to learn beyond that of the martial arts all people within her heritage would use in meditation. Seeing his sister so defeated over this answer, Raijin decided to train her at night. First, she learned hand-to-hand combat as he was, but she craved more. After a while, he gave her the idea of dressing as a young boy and asking around those who had recently come to Badova Village. One man in particular showed the twins something Suki found quite interesting - dual blades that could be used together or apart. She began training with him, dressed as a young boy, immediately. At first, Umira didn't suspect a thing, but as Suki grew older and more feminine, her secret became clear. By this point, the girl had shown a great deal of promise, and while Umira was not one to budge lightly, her opinion on whether or not a young woman from Yaera should learn to protect herself was finally swayed. Suki continued to learn under the man, named Giddeon, for another ten years. Now, she is quite proficient in not only the martial arts of her heritage, but also in the art of the twin blades. She can dance like the wind, her blades mere ribbons, extending from her arms as though they are part of her. And yet, she still has far to go in her training.

Guarded by the Light - Upon making the Pact with her dragon, later named Kou, Suki is blessed with a tentative friendship with the cheerful, warm Element, Light. With its whimsical attitude, playful manner in which it communicates, and the strength of its embrace, Suki will learn many things about herself and the world around her. At first, she will do nothing more than a slight glow of the skin, much like the reflective scales of her dragon, but as she gets stronger, she will be able to wield this Element as though it were a weapon and a shield. Special abilities regarding this power are listed below.

Blinding Arc: Upon being granted with the blessing of Light, Suki quickly learns to fuel her shimmering twin blades with the very essence of the Element's power. At first, this is nothing more than creating a reflection from the surface of the blades with seemingly no source of light. As she grows closer to the Element, and it grants her more of its power, she will be able to use it as more of a weapon. A sheer arc of pure, heated Light will stream from the tips of her blades, extending the reach of their sharpness by up to double their current length (approx 2.5 ft). Not only can this cause blinding, particularly if a foe happens to glance at the surface of the shimmering blades as she uses this ability, but it can also deal a large amount of slicing or piercing damage.
Shining Star: The moment she is blessed with Light's gift, Suki will glow from within. This glow will be dull and uncontrollable by her, much like the light of a crescent moon in the sky. With a closer relationship to her Element and more power granted by it, she will learn how to turn this glow up or down, depending on her need. This can also depend on her emotions. She will even be able to completely turn off the glow. By contrast, upon getting strong enough, she will be able to shine so brightly that anyone within the room with their eyes open will be blinded permanently (without proper, magical healing). Her ultimate strength with this Element is the ability to wipe away anyone she deems evil or dark with the pure strength of her light, purifying the area around her. This will require the ultimate strength in her relationship of Light
Giving Light: The Light is an Element that loves to share, and as such, so must its wielder be willing. By using her Element, Suki can give some of her own Arcana to another of her choosing, boosting them for a short time. Unlike the ritual use of magic, which requires objects and many Arcane users thinking the same thing, she does not require an idea, but simply the acceptance that she will be drained. As a precaution, the Element does limit how much she can give, to keep her alive. Upon achieving near maximum friendship with the Element and proving that she is willing to give, Suki will then also be able to receive through the use of Light the Arcana of her allies, only of their own free will.

Strengths

Strength in Meditation - One of the many things she and her brother continued to learn as children and even through their teenage years was the art of Taoism and martial arts. Meditation was a key factor to center one's mind and body for better control and greater strength in each individual muscle. Perhaps their training would have been much better had they been able to stay in Yeara Village, but at the same time, they learned quite well. Extremely disciplined in the art of each movement, Suki took to meditation very well in particular, finding a great relief of the day-to-day stress of life in her hour or so of meditation. It is through this daily ritual that she finds strength. Her body is controlled in every movement, as if nothing happens on accident. Each muscle is at its peak of physical fitness, allowing for greater movement, flexibility, speed, and even recovery. It is also through this meditation that she finds her special affinity with her own Arcana as well as her strong bond with both her dragon and the Element, Light.
Knowledge in Nature - In Badova, everyone must pull their weight. The twins were no different. While Raijin was a shepherd and a baker, Suki loved to go out into the cold mountain air and gather what few icy berries and herbs she could find on the cliffs. Due to this, she has a particular knowledge of foliage - what's poisonous and what's not, what's edible and what's better for medicinal use. While she may not know much about warm-weathered plants, she can spot a Tundra Berry from a mile away - one of her favorite things to eat, she might add.
Mind-Sharer - Through her brother's connection with Spirit, Suki learns of her spiritual connection to Raijin, which turns out to be so strong that their Pact to their dragons becomes more of a Pact among all four of them - two dragons and two riders. While their souls are still somewhat separate, and thus, they do not share their individual soul with the other's dragon and vice versa, their bond as twins is strong enough that, upon making the Pact with their dragons, they share their thoughts with each other as easily as they do with their dragons. This means that, between the two dragons and two riders, there is one open system. The moment a thought is made, it is shared with the group. This will come in handy as they train and go into combat, as ideas can be shared instantly instead of having to be broadcast like they will have to do with the rest of the dragon riders.

Weaknesses

Quick to Anger - Whether it's a simple question made by a stranger or a rude comment made by a jerk, Suki does not take kindly to certain things mentioned. Be they her scars or her brother or really anything she deems unnecessary, her fuse is short and quick to light. While she can easily control the rest of her emotions, anger is one thing she cannot handle. She is quick to fly into a rage, and because of her training, she can become quite the formidable foe - even towards someone perceived as a friend. This can throw her out of her proper judgement, and it takes a calm, collected mind to bring her back down to earth.
Hates Red - Though she's not fully sure as to why she hates the color, red is one thing that will send her spiraling into a fearful rage. Whether or not it's because she more fears the color than despises it is beyond her, as her memory seems a tad foggy in that department. However, it haunts her dreams, and she would rather not have it in her waking world.
Dragon Skeptic - Another foggy memory turns her mind wary towards anything involving dragons. A part of her truly believes that all dragons are evil, despite the teachings she had learned through her years in Badova Village and the humble words of her guardian, Umira. While she does believe that she and her brother were chosen for something beyond them, she does not believe that has anything to do with dragons. Due to this, she is slow to bond with the dragon she makes the Pact to, and she is quick to anger about her relationship with said dragon. It doesn't help that she not only shares her mind with Kou, but also with her brother's dragoness, through their bound spirit and Raijin's unique relationship with the Element, Spirit.
Scarred - Both physically and mentally, Suki bears the scars of her childhood. Her skin is especially sensitive to any imbalance of heat and cold, and she especially hates the pain that heat brings to her. Her mind is riddled with a maze of horrible, foggy memories involving the deaths of her family and her entire village. How she and her brother even survived, she cannot recall, but every night, her mind forces her to relive the terrors of her childhood. No amount of time has healed these terrors. Only the presence of her brother - and later, her dragon - can help her through these moments of weakness.
Mind-Sharer - The downside to sharing a mind with her brother and his dragon is the fact that Suki can no longer keep any secrets to herself. While she has been able to keep her feelings about wishing to be an individual to herself so far, upon making any thought of this after making the Pact, her brother will instantly know. Until the twins learn to guard their thoughts, they will not be able to keep anything from the other.

H I S T O R Y

There are few places that rise higher into the mountains than the myth of Badova. Nothing beyond the mountains is uttered on the lips of varonians, for the mountains are not theirs to claim. And yet, some have still dared to venture farther beyond the peaked horizon and create a life outside of the tyranny of the Tarjan Army. One such village, known as Yaera, was borne of the drive to seek refuge from the darkness of varonian hatred. Originally built to create a culture based on trust and mutual respect, it prospered for many years before being discovered by the greedy eyes of a hungry Liviqin, its scales the crimson color of fresh blood, its fire hotter than the two suns in summer. This dragon took it upon himself to claim the small village for himself. He deemed all those within it his slaves, and while they were never allowed within his lair, they were required to do his bidding or face terrible consequences.

The villagers, for many decades, did as the dragon asked. They would even grant him a girl between ages five and six every decade to become what he called his "Favorite," which he would take away to his lair to do whatever he wished there. These girls would never be seen or heard from again. Hearts broke, and ever-so-slowly, the female population in Yaera began to dwindle.

When Suki and Raijin were born, it had been four years since the last Day of Choosing, as they called it. Not thinking of what may happen in the later years, the twins' parents raised them in the structured culture that the village was known for. They were loved beyond any comparison, and even at a young age, grew to be responsible, disciplined young people. They could have never known what would befall them. And even after it happened, their memories were soon muddled to the point that they couldn't recall but the largest of facts.

Fire burned, raging across what little green the land had to offer their tiny community. Buildings blazed, and trees toppled. The mountains surrounding the village echoed with the enraged roar of a dragon. Though she would never admit it, Suki doesn't remember much else. Nothing more than the pain of fire licking across her arm and back, the gnawing hunger she felt as her body began to turn septic from infection and malnutrition. Nothing but the comfort she drew from the presence of the only other person to survive the blazing flames and the blinding cold.

For a week, two tiny children managed to keep themselves alive. When they were finally found by a traveler who had been by Yaera many times before, they were taken to Badova, only a few days away from them. During this journey, their wounds were cleaned and bandaged, they were fed and properly clothed as best as the woman, who they came to know as Umira, could do for them at the time. And upon arriving at Badova, they were taken in, and with time, their flesh would heal, even if their minds did not. Umira took it upon herself to raise the two as close to home as possible, deciding to remain in Badova to give them the best possible chances at life.

Suki became quite introverted, preferring only the company of her family, and while she did make a few friends during her years, always attending the towns festivals to learn about the area and the two temples that Badova was so well known for, she spent very little time apart from her brother. Even as she grew into a woman, she found herself with a thicker shell than anyone else around. It would only be on the fateful night that she and Raijin would seek out their curiosity, the doors that had been sealed for centuries opening to them and setting them on a journey that would finally show Suki a life worthy of living.

R E L A T I O N S H I P S

Raijin Imeara || Twin Brother

Not only is Raijin her twin brother, but he is her source of comfort and inspiration. He is her confidence and courage, the essence of her will to brave the new day. He is also a shadow to her, oftentimes stifling her light without either of them meaning to do this. He guards her fiercely, and she tries desperately to do the same.

Masato & Hana Imeara || Father & Mother || Deceased

Though she tries very desperately, Suki cannot recall the faces of her mother or father. She knows their names only through the utterance by her guardian, Umira. Other than this, however, she has absolutely no idea who they were.

Umira Balkan || Guardian || Badova Village

A fierce and protective woman with an amazing amount of wisdom to grant the twins, Umira raised them as if they were her own. She is the reason they survived the fires of their home and the reason they have grown into such strong and capable young adults. She had spend many years before coming across the twins studying the religions and cultures of smaller towns near the Thruskior Mountains when she had happened upon Yeara a couple years before it was burned to the ground. After it was lost, she had found the twins fighting for survival. She saved them, whisking them away to a haven she had heard about, and raised them to continue to learn of the culture from their original heritage in hopes that, one day, they could go back and rebuild the small civilization that had blossomed in the foothills between Gareth and Lortania.

Giddeon Valcaar || Mentor || Badova Village

The only man that Suki actually grew to be quite comfortable with, Giddeon taught the young woman from the age of ten, on. While he had thought she was a boy at first, coming to learn she was, in fact, a girl did not sway him from his decision to train her. He was fierce and without mercy, but it was his willpower that drove her to learn and get better. He always believed she and her brother would fulfill the prophecy spoken on the lips of the Elder of Badova, and he felt it was his duty to make sure she was ready for it. He came to love her much like a daughter, and upon her departure, he would surely shed a tear for no longer having a student to teach.

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Ihni'kou
Male Ytemah Dragon
Do not fear Death, for it is only another Adventure awaiting us both.

A P P E A R A N C E

Breed Appearance

The Mercury is a very thin, nimble creature, built entirely for a life in the sky. Its wings are massive, almost half across more than the length of the dragon's body. It is narrow from the point of its nose to the tip of its long tail, tipped with a sharp, fan-like arrow used to help the dragon make minute turns or changes in flight pattern. Its head is like the head of a pin, pointed and sharp with long nostrils stretching up a quarter of its maw and tight lips sealing away razor teeth. Its eyes are guarded by smooth rises in the flesh, which divot back down on either side of the skull to form dark shadows. From the back of the head are two black horns and a series of flexible webbings used to catch the wind when needed. From between the horns is a long fin that stretches to the base of the tail to aide in sharp turns as necessary. Though the dragon has scales, they seem to blend completely together in ever-moving color, appearing to almost drip balls of silver. This color stretches over every single part of the dragon, across its body and on the top and bottom of each wing. Its body is built much like a greyhound, narrow and thin with a larger crest to hold its heart and lungs. It has extremely long, thin legs tipped with black talons to match its horns. Though it appears to have very little muscle, it is the most powerful flyer in existence and is happy to prove it. There are no differences between males and females.

Unique Appearance

Hatchling - Adolescence

As a fresh-out-of-the-egg hatchling, Kou is an awkward little lizard with overly-large wings that he's constantly stepping on and a tail nearly twice the length of his own body. At this young of an age, his scales have barely come in at all, so a dull gray hide is exposed to the open air. The only thing that shines as a hatchling are his wings and his eyes, which glimmer a brilliant shade of blue, so bright that the pupils are not immediately visible. The fin that will soon grow in is nothing more than a little membrane that stretches from between the nubs that will later become horns down along his fragile spine. His talons are dull and almost flimsy. Along his back left leg is a mark of yellowish-gold that stretches from the knee up to the flank.

As he grows, Kou will begin to shimmer like the Mercury he is. His scales will come in slowly, his dull hide covered more and more the bigger he gets. His horns will stretch out to a sharp point, and the crown of webbing will slowly mold around his narrow, pencil-tip head. His body and neck will lengthen, and his tail will become slightly more proportionate. However, even at the adolescent stage, Kou's wings will still be quite the hassle. Over the yellow marking on his flank, golden scales will grow, shimmering with the same brightness as his mercury scales, but of a different hue. The thin membrane will stretch out into a fin, stopping only at the base of the neck to start again between the wings, providing the perfect seat for Suki.

Adult
As a full-grown adult, Kou will show the grace and beauty of a legendary Mercury Dragon. His wings, twice the length across as his narrow body, are no longer awkward, but fold neatly against his back when landed. His horns are full length, now nearly as long as his face. His tail is as long as his body and neck, providing the perfect rudder during long flights, its tip shaped much like an arrow. His flank and back left leg shimmers a golden color brighter than the scales of a Gold Dragon, having the reflective quality of a Mercury with simply a different color. His eyes glow brighter than they had as a hatchling, the left a whitish silver while the right has more of a blue tint. The pupils, if focused on for long enough, are rounder than most dragons, slitting only when the dragon focuses on a target. He is lithe and graceful in all of his movements, a true representative of his breed.

P E R S O N A L I T Y

Creative || Imaginative || Expressive

Like many of his ancestors, Kou is very good at thinking out of the box. He enjoys coming up with unique ideas for doing even the simplest of tasks, even if it means making those tasks a little harder than usual. He loves to express himself in many various ways, even going so far as to do things that he's not the best at, such as art and poetry. His ideas may not be the best, but his mind is always at work. Perhaps, some day, he'll think of something useful. Only time will tell.

Free-Spirited || Unfettered || Independent

Kou is a light not easily controlled. If he wants to do something, he will find a way to do it, even if it means going behind his rider's back. His drive to do his own thing pushes Suki out of her comfort zone, and his need for independence makes it hard for his rider to connect to him. Despite being connected to not only his own rider, but also her brother and his dragoness, Kou always finds a way to be himself, even when he feels like he's drowning in the personalities of others.

Whimsical || Curious || Mischievous

Like his rider, Kou is a very curious creature that always wants to learn about the world around him. He loves to learn about history, the gods, and the mysteries of the world. His mind oftentimes wanders, thoughts turning to other things like a squirrel to something shiny. Unlike his rider, Kou puts his creative and curious mind to more...troublesome affairs. He loves to pull pranks on unassuming minds, be they dragon, rider, or other helpless soul.

Adventurous || Daring || Intrepid

As though designed to get Suki to grow into her own, Kou is a daring creature always taking his rider well outside of her own comfort zone. He loves to do all sorts of tricks that others would never dare. Some can end horribly, while others turn out alright. He's lucky most of the time, but luck does eventually run out. He has a hard time saying no to even the craziest of dares, and even as a baby, he does crazy and even dangerous things that can and do get him into trouble.

Dignified || Regal|| Noble

With great pride in his breed, Kou always makes a point to puff out his chest and hold his head high, in his own attempt to make himself appear more majestic and proud. He has great manners when speaking to others of his kind, always introduces himself with his full name, and doesn't lose the formalities until he truly accepts friendship from another. This can sometimes make him appear snooty, but it is simply his attempt at showing respect to those around him.

A T T R I B U T E S

Abilities
Light ~

Like many Mercury Dragons, Kou is blessed with the presence of Light the moment he hatches, the few scales he has sparkling unnaturally with the dancing rays that come from seemingly nowhere. As he grows older, this ability will become more powerful, granting him many different abilities that use the Light as a guide and a shield for his comrades.

Magnifying Rays: Born with the natural affinity to the Element, Light, Kou will be able to reflect and even magnify direct rays of light. At first, he will seem to sparkle - after he gains his scales, of course. As he grows more acquainted with the Element, however, he will be able to create pure rays of light that, while not able to do much harm like his rider, will have the ability to blind those he points them at. Like his rider, he will glow in a sense, his scales always sparkling, even in the darkest of caves. At his strongest point, he will be able to create light of his own to always light the way ahead.
Reflective Barrier: Being on the more defensive side of the duo, Kou will be able to use Light like a shield before him. At first, this shield will do little more than slow a projectile aimed at his face or a certain spot on his body. As he gets stronger, he will be able to move the shield farther and farther away, and solid projectiles will begin to bounce off with sparks of light. The stronger he gets, the bigger he can make the shield, even beginning to split the shield into multiples to guard more than one ally. At his strongest point, he will be able to create a shield for the entire wing that is able to reflect magical projectiles straight back at the ones who threw them with even more force than when they were cast. This massive shield, however, will take a great deal of energy and will only last a few moments at a time.
Cleansing Light: Whether in the mind, heart, or body, any Darkness or hatred looming within can be cleansed by a wielder of the Light. While his rider chose instead to gift her light to others, Kou chose the path of the cleanser so that he might be of use to the hearts of lost dragons or other creatures of the world. This cleansing is rather basic, and while it requires a great deal of self discipline, control, and concentration, it is something that does not grow in strength the stronger the wielder gets with the Element. No matter the size or depth of the Darkness, upon starting the cleansing, Light will rain down upon the one being cleansed. Kou must touch whoever he is cleansing, and risk Darkness taking over his own body. If he is losing the battle, his scales will grow dull, and his mind will be silent. If he is winning, the body being cleansed will begin to shine. All darkness will be wiped away, and the one who was cleansed will be free of hatred and pain, ready to start anew. This is more of a story-driving ability and will not be used often.

Breath Weapon ~

When one can actually back a Mercury into a corner, they have a strange breath weapon that, when initially fired, may remind one of the capsule released by the Amethyst. It first appears to be a silvery blob, as though the dragon spit out a splatter of mercury, but once it makes the few feet needed away from the dragon who released it, the blob begins to spin in the air, creating a strange pull of its own. Much like a magnet, it pulls anything within a fifty foot radius towards it, flashing a bright, almost blinding light every few seconds. This effect will last up to five minutes, depending on the power of the dragon who released it. The light flashes are only mildly irritating at first, but as the dragon grows stronger, they can grow to be completely blinding (will blind any within a fifty foot radius for up to ten seconds) and will even burn those at a closer range of ten feet. As the light flashes and the strange pull draws to a close, the capsule will then explode, doing burning damage for those within ten feet of it.

Strengths

Bred for the Skies - Whether flying long distance, doing intense aerial combat techniques, hunting other flying creatures, or climbing into the clouds, Kou was born for the wind beneath his wings. With his ancestors living high in the clouds, Kou can spend days, and later, even weeks in the air without coming down for food or water. He drinks from the clouds and eats on the go. He is the quickest in the air to dodge and the fastest to hit.

Small & Nimble - Being one of the smaller metallic breeds of dragon, the Mercury is naturally nimble, even on the ground they hate so much. While Kou takes a while to learn how to operate on the ground, he is quite quick on his feet, and later, on his wings. Being smaller than other dragons also makes him a somewhat harder target to hit.

Spiritual Bond - While he is quite the whimsical and individualistic creature, Kou has a very strong connection to his rider, both on a physical and spiritual level. He adores her and does everything in his power to tend to her needs. Through his connection with Suki, he is also, somehow, connected with Raijin, and while he is not nearly as connected to him as he is to his own rider, he finds that he cares for her twin almost as much as Suki, herself. Without one, there cannot be the other. Kou has come to understand and accept this. Because of this, he is very quick to respond to the commands given by either of the twins and even finds himself growing close to Ren as a result of their strange Pacts.

Weaknesses

Small - The Mercury Dragon is designed to be quick, aerodynamic, and hard to see. Having rarely seen, much less been in a fight, they are not designed with combat in mind. Due to this, when he does get hit, Kou can oftentimes be overwhelmed and easily thrown aside, especially by a larger or simply bulkier dragon. He prefers to dodge and move out of the way instead of getting in the thick of things.

Lightly Armored - Kou's scales are thin and flexible, designed for quick maneuvers in the skies. They are easily pierced by the talons of other dragons and can also be torn off more easily than most other scales, exposing his tender hide to even the weakness of mortal blades.

Bred for the Skies - Because he is designed to live in the skies, Kou finds the ground boring, plain, and even sometimes hard to trek. At a much younger age than the other dragons, he will be able to fly, and from that moment, on, he will prefer it. Due to this, he is not nearly as maneuverable on the ground as he is in the air. He will be easy to corner and take down if not properly protected by another dragon.

Curious & Brash - Kou has a bad habit of letting his mind wander, even when warned to concentrate. He has a very short attention span and will often wander off in search of adventure or play. He will be known to trigger traps or alert foes of his presence simply by wandering too far from his rider.

Shiny - Being a Mercury, Kou is a naturally shiny dragon. Add this to his affinity with Light, and he sparkles even in the depths of a cave unless the Element, Darkness, shrouds him. This will easily give away his position. Unlike his rider, he will not be able to control how much he sparkles.

Takashi · Feb 22, 2017

I'll just go ahead and take water then.

Soulserenity20 · Feb 22, 2017

I look forward to seeing everyone's characters as the sheets get up. @Mowkie do we have a set start date?

Mowkie - Air
Soul - Spirit
Takashi - Water

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