4 | she/her | dragon

Introduction

A Papillon-Noir in the British Aerial Corps during the time of the American Revolution.  Teioronhióien (Teioron) is a highly intelligent, curious dragon with a fondness for tea and playing a dragon-sized version of chess.

Basics

CHARISMATIC, Curious

Friendly, talkative, and kind, Teioron has the makings of a great diplomat.

She also has an insatiable desire to learn new things, and questions everything she sees.  The covert has received multiple complaints about her descending upon a weaver or a trapper and interrogating them on every step of their job, until either a dragon is sent to find her or she has learned a new skill.

Honest, Dramatic

Honesty is something that Teioron values greatly, and while it can be a great strength, sometimes the truth is painful.  She doesn't mean to be cruel, of course, but the truth can be painful.  One can always trust that they know exactly how Teioron feels about them, though.

Teioron loves to put on a show.  Her crew and captain view her antics with great amusement, as does most of the covert, but some get a little annoyed.  She also tends to be a bit of a gossip and is a gold mine of rumours and secrets.

Chatty, Possessive

Does she ever stop talking?  We've yet to find out.  Teioron's love for conversation can, at times, be a bit extreme, especially in situations and hours of night where a 14-tonne dragon trying to chat up their friend can be... less than ideal.

Like most dragons, Teioron has a close bond with her crew and hates to lose any member of it.  While she may come to accept that a member of her crew has gotten a promotion and a dragon of their own, after the death of a crew member, Teioron is inconsolable for days.

Backstory

Teioron's parents were French Papillon-Noirs captured during the Seven Years War, and now live in the Newfoundland breeding grounds; they kept her egg for a month before allowing it to be taken, thus enabling her to pick up French while in the shell.  Her egg was then transported to the Halifax covert, to await its hatching.  In December 1774, her egg hardened, and a 21-year-old named Atená:ti James Alexander was assigned to harness her.  During the weeks he waited for her to hatch, James sang and spoke to her in Kanien'kéha in hopes she would learn that language as well.  When she finally cracked the shell, James and the watching men were surprised when she began to sing.

James harnessed her and named her Teioronhióien, Kanien'kéha for 'Northern Lights', as her green-and-blue stripes reminded him of them.  They were trained in the Halifax covert, and currently serve in the British Aerial Corps as of 1778.

   Extended story (TBA)

Physical Traits

Appearance

A shiny black dragon with green eyes and iridescent blue-green stripes.  Her wings are flecked with small green-and-blue spots.  Slightly paler underbelly.  Her “horns” are flat and scaled, like the crest of a ceratopsian.

Teioron’s tack consists of a sturdy leather harness reinforced with metal wire and well-made belly netting. Battle gear includes a solid metal helmet to protect her eyes and panels of chainmail where she needs more mobility.

Palettes

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