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Posted: Wed, 02/03/2022 05:08 (3 Years ago) |
“I-I… my power…” they whimpered, their voice faint in the dark room. That was rare- usually they were confident and loud. Now, however, they felt lost and afraid. Without nature’s light to guide them, where were they to go? “The plants…” they gestured to the potted plants on the desk, “I’ve lost my magic… I can heal others, and I can usually keep plants alive for many years. But… if it’s gone… how will I help others now?” They broke into a sob once more. They felt horrible for making this dragon watch them break down, but she was terrified without her light. Her energy was slowly waning as well. If she was no longer able to draw her energy from plants, she wouldn’t be able to keep herself alive for longer than a week. She managed to pull herself together a bit, sniffling, as she sat awkwardly in her bed. “Um, sorry for… that… it’s just, if I can’t heal other dragons, what use am I? I don’t have any good battle magic… and I’m awful at combat… that was all I had, and now…” her voice broke. They choked back another sob. This was too much… “You seem like you’re a light dragon also,” they murmured, their voice almost a whisper. Her tone was soft, her voice like a gentle breeze- light and airy, though it was missing its usual cheerful light. “I suppose your magic has been stolen too?” She glanced at the dragon in front of her. It was nearly too dark to see, the dragon’s candles doing little to help with the light. Fortunately, Solstice’s eyes were very good, and they could just make out a few details. “Do you have any idea what caused this?” [Read more] |
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Posted: Tue, 01/03/2022 21:09 (3 Years ago) |
Then a realization struck him. If his storm power was gone… did that mean his power over water was gone as well? If he could no longer swim in the water, to breathe and take in its depths… he didn’t know what he would do. He could live without the storms, but without his home? He began to tremble. If this really was true, if he could no longer breathe and live underwater, where would he live? He couldn’t live on the ground forever. He loved the water. Where would he be without it? Panic began seeping into his brain, jumbling his thoughts. What was going to happen to him now that his powers had disappeared? He had to find out why they were gone. Maybe he could fix it. Solstice felt a jolt and she shot upright in bed. It took her a moment to realize what had woken her up. A huge, shattering crash rang in her ears and she flinched, only just registering the sound. It was strangely dark in the dorm. Usually, Solstice’s light dimmed at night but it was still visible. Now, however, it was like someone had turned off the lights entirely. They weren’t emitting any sort of light, and they felt something still within them, like… Solstice glanced at the plants on the desk beside their bed, just barely visible in the darkness. They were dead. Solstice stared at them in shock. The plants she had been keeping alive for years were dead. No, this couldn’t be happening, it was impossible! Then that meant… Solstice began to cry. They couldn’t help it. They didn’t care if all the other dragons in their dorm could hear them. If their plants couldn’t be kept alive by them anymore, did that mean their healing powers were gone? How could they help people now? If she couldn’t save them… she wouldn’t be able to live with herself. Her light was gone. Her magic was dying. What was going on?? [Read more] |
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Posted: Mon, 28/02/2022 13:57 (3 Years ago) |
“You’re right, it would be a waste to leave such perfectly good food behind. I do appreciate the thought. I have nearly immaculate hearing, and to my sensitive ears such crowds become unbearable. I’ve come to learn slightly how to gain better control of it, but I’m not sure what happened today.” Now that Halu had seemingly calmed down, he was able to talk more freely of what had happened. His voice had stopped shaking and now felt like the perfect voice for a library- soft, quiet, and with a deep rumble. “We could possibly go back to the cafeteria, though it’s most likely not the best idea. I suppose we can simply eat here for now.” [Read more] |
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Posted: Mon, 28/02/2022 04:05 (3 Years ago) |
It felt like the noisy, crowded area of the dining cave was a whole other world now. Even Halu’s sharp ears couldn’t pick up any noise from outside the library. Perhaps the walls were soundproof- that would make sense, given that it’s a library. No matter the case, Halu’s nerves began to calm, and his stomach began to settle. His breathing straightened out, and he sighed. “Say, do you think we’re allowed to bring food in here?” He asked, half-jokingly. There didn’t appear to be any teachers around that could tell them off for breaking any rules, but it felt like a fair question to ask either way. [Read more] |
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Posted: Mon, 28/02/2022 01:32 (3 Years ago) |
His voice shook slightly, and though he had stopped trembling, he was still breathing quickly. He didn’t offer any explanation to the storm or any further details on his mood, though he figured Illusionist could only guess what had caused the rain. He slowly uncurled his tail, trying not to show his uneasiness, and started off towards the library. He took his plate with him, because even if he wasn’t going to finish the food, it would be rude to leave it for someone else to clean up. [Read more] |
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Posted: Mon, 28/02/2022 00:56 (3 Years ago) |
He wondered what had caused him to become so overwhelmed like that. Maybe it was all the stress from the first day… he had to get better control of himself. He would have to learn to get used to such crowds. The idea of spending any more time in that crowded cafeteria made his stomach churn, though, so he stayed put, slowly calming down. He still couldn’t shake his lingering nervousness, though. Something was going to go wrong, he could feel it in the air. Then, with a jolt, Halu’s ears picked up the faint pitter-patter of rain against the roof of the school. His tail curled into a spiral at the sound, the rain gradually picking up until it was audible to both dragons in the hallway. He had to make it stop. It couldn’t happen again… not this soon… could it? [Read more] |
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Posted: Mon, 28/02/2022 00:25 (3 Years ago) |
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Posted: Sun, 27/02/2022 19:16 (3 Years ago) |
The sheer amount of dragons made him uneasy, and the constant chatter made his ears hurt. He decided to simply start eating so he could finish sooner and leave this crowded place. He usually didn’t mind talking to other dragons, or other dragons talking to him, but he was going to have to get used to all the other dragons at this school that would fill the hallways and gather in large groups constantly. Halu was fine with only having one or two dragons that he usually talked to, but in this sea of dragons he felt uncomfortable. He sighed and started eating his food. It would prove useless to him to continue to worry about these things, but he couldn’t get it out of his head. Solstice headed straight for the plant section, choosing her favorites that reminded her of her home. Soon her plate was covered in a salad-like assortment of herbs and berries, and she took that with her to find someplace to sit, grinning happily. She found a spot near a larger group of dragons and began introducing herself, chatting happily away and almost radiating light from her positive attitude. Soon, the entire table was talking loudly with each other, and Solstice smiled with the light of success dancing in her eyes. [Read more] |
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Posted: Sun, 27/02/2022 05:58 (3 Years ago) |
Solstice perked up, lifting her head above the desk she had chosen in the library as the announcement sounded. She closed her book, set it in her pack strapped to her waist, and stood up, stretching. She had spent the whole rest of the day reading her favorite book, and her legs were stiff from sitting for so long. Her spot in the library had been secluded enough that they had been able to focus properly on their book, but they could still hear dragons on the far side chatting with each other. Now, though, it was time for dinner. They hadn’t been able to meet many new dragons so far, but maybe this was a chance to make some new friends. Padding out of the library, Solstice opened her scroll and studied the map, soon finding where she was supposed to go, though it was easy enough to follow the thinning crowd already headed down to the cafeteria. She decided to just follow them, and she hurried after the dragons, trying to contain her excitement. A first day at a new school, with so many new friends to make! She was confident she would be able to help many dragons here. Maybe they’d even get to improve their healing magic! They had heard it was rare for a dragon to be able to heal- maybe they just spent their life around the wrong dragons. Almost giddy with delight at the idea of being able to talk to so many new dragons, she hastened down the hall, beaming brightly as she entered the cafeteria with all the other dragons. [Read more] |
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Posted: Sun, 27/02/2022 05:00 (3 Years ago) |
Skye_in_daSky Character name: Lost Soul (goes by Solstice) Gender: Genderfluid, currently goes by she/they pronouns. Element: Life (light+plant) Appearance: ![]() Personality: The most outgoing dragon you will ever meet. She absolutely loves others, and will ask many, many questions to get to know you. Talkative and helpful, Solstice puts good in the world simply because it's fun. They would give everything they've got to help someone else, which becomes a bit of a problem when she starts caring for other people more than she cares for herself and gets caught up in a detrimental feeling of hopelessness. In order to escape from reality, she often buries herself in books, and she's read everything there is to read about dragons, dragon species, plants, animals, and plenty more. There's nothing they love more than to sit down with a good book, and for all their life they've studied and learned and read more than any other dragon their age. Abilities: Nature's Blessing This allows Solstice to heal her comrades, using the force of life and nature to heal wounds. The bigger/worse the wound, the longer it takes to heal, and the more energy it requires. They cannot heal a fatal wound, it doesn't work with poison/anything internal, and it saps their energy the more they use it, requiring rest before they can use it again. This ability uses her own life force to heal others, and if she doesn't take the time to recharge herself she could end up actually dying or seriously injuring herself if she's not careful. This ability can also be used by utilizing the life force of plants to heal Solstice if she expends too much energy. Lifeline This is sort of a last resort move, and it's incredibly powerful, but that comes at a large cost. If someone she knows is on the brink of death, or if there's an emergency situation and things are spiraling out of control, this ability allows them to put their life on the line to help another. They expel an extremely large amount of energy in a burst of powder-like light particles that envelop whoever is in danger, and it gives them just enough energy to recover/survive. This ability cannot bring anyone back from the dead, but it can heal almost anything else. However, it comes at a costly price. After it is used, Solstice's energy will be entirely drained and they will not be able to help any further. She will have to find a place to heal herself, but if they have already used too much of Nature's Blessing and then use this move, it is possible that they will not survive. They have to be careful with whom they help and how much they help them. Unfortunately, that is is a skill that she has not yet mastered. Solar Beam A basic attack move that allows her to harness solar energy and turn it into a beam to attack others. Rarely used since she is absolutely terrified of hurting others, but she was forced to learn it for self-defense. Palpad?: Mhm! Password: Doma doma doma Other: Solstice can look directly into the sun without it hurting her eyes, and she feels most at home surrounded by other life forms (such as animals/pets, other dragons, and plants). She keeps, like, a dozen potted plants with her at all times. Their wings have the ability to photosynthesize (they're probably made out of leaves, too), and she's an herbivore. [Read more] |
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Posted: Sun, 27/02/2022 04:57 (3 Years ago) |
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Posted: Sun, 27/02/2022 03:14 (3 Years ago) |
He took a deep breath. Maybe a break would be good. Perhaps the library would be a nice place to relax, maybe read a new book. Hopefully that would give him a more peaceful quiet, instead of this silent stillness that made it feel like the air was just waiting to explode. It was probably nothing, but Halu couldn't get around the feeling, so he stood up, having already finished unpacking, and slithered out of bed with a stretch. He grabbed his map and located the library before heading out the door, figuring he could get there faster if he flew, so he did. He took to the air, arcing high into the ceiling before swooping lower and flying gracefully towards the library. When he arrived, he noticed that many dragons had apparently had the same idea as him. He took one step inside, saw the amount of dragons studying or chatting, and immediately began rethinking his decision. Maybe it wasn't the best idea to go to the library on technically the first day of school. Of course there would be many dragons here- he scolded himself for thinking it would just be quiet. He was just about to leave again and find some other place to read when he spotted someone a little ways inside. It was Illusionist, the dragon who had spoken to him at the ceremony. He had wanted to meet them again sometime- he just hadn't thought it would be so soon. He didn't want to go over and talk to them, but he did want to get to know them better, so he fully entered the library and made his way over, carefully avoiding the group of dragons chatting away. He approached Illusionist slowly, a little nervous, though he did his best not to show it. "Hey, there," he started, trying for a friendly smile. It came out as more of a grimace. "Illusionist, was it? Funny seeing you again. What are you doing here?" [Read more] |
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Posted: Sat, 26/02/2022 22:35 (3 Years ago) |
Grabbing his luggage from the ground, he nodded goodbye to Illusionist, hoping secretly that he would get another chance to get to know them better, and then he slipped into the crowd, keeping his head low and ignoring the weird glances and faint whispers as he weaved about them, his eyes unblinking as he navigated the crowd. Eventually breaking off from all the dragons, he took a hall that he thought would take him to the dorms, and much to his surprise, it did. He looked for the one labeled ‘Sapphire Dorm’. He found it quickly and stepped inside, the stillness of the place very welcome to Halu. He was astonished at how large and beautiful the dorm was, and though it seemed empty, it was perfect. There were plenty of places to hide among the shadows, and he found a particular bed that seemed unclaimed and was out of the way enough that he wouldn’t be bothered. He set his luggage down and settled onto the bed, exhausted after the long morning. The day was barely even halfway over and Halu already felt like falling asleep. Hopefully the whole year wasn’t this draining- he had no idea how he would make it. [Read more] |
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Posted: Sat, 26/02/2022 04:15 (3 Years ago) |
His voice was deep and soft, and had a melancholy echo to it, like the quiet after a storm. He rarely raised his voice, and his usual volume wasn’t nearly loud enough to reach the other dragon’s ears (his hearing gave him no problem at all in hearing the other dragon, but the skill gave him quite the headache in crowds like this), and he had to stretch his head out from his curl around the seat to allow his voice to reach their ears. In doing so, he revealed more of the deep purple and stormy scales that glistened even under dim light, as if they were constantly damp. [Read more] |
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Posted: Fri, 25/02/2022 13:17 (3 Years ago) |
He decided he should unclip his luggage so he could sit more comfortably, for he had no idea how long they would be here, and in mere moments he had his bags on the ground right by his seat, leaving his torso free and un-cramped. Stretching out long, he then curled himself around the seat like a snake, his head just peeking out of the shadows, his glowing eyes casting faint eerie light around him. As the song continued, he let out a long sigh, releasing the whole day’s stress in a big breath. Fortunately, today had not ended in a storm. He saw many other dragons mingling and chatting, only filling the Hall with more noise, but Halu tried to only focus on the music that was being sung. It gave him peace, and it helped him drown out the building ruckus of the many dragons sitting around, waiting to start. [Read more] |
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Posted: Fri, 25/02/2022 04:27 (3 Years ago) |
Halu trailed behind the large crowd, arriving arguably late to the ceremony, even if it hadn’t quite started yet. The number of dragons everywhere was astonishing, the sheer size of the Hall even more breathtaking, but the noise grew so tumultuous that Halu had to resist the urge to wrap his tail around his ears. Trying not to get anxious from all the dragons and their clamor, he found a seat a little off to the side and settled there, uncomfortably twisting himself around the luggage he never dropped off at the dorm he never found. Once again, he began melting into the shadows, but his eyes glowed brightly under the cave light. [Read more] |
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Posted: Thu, 24/02/2022 23:47 (3 Years ago) |
He half wished he could just find someone already, maybe another dragon would miraculously appear out of one of the branching hallways that seemed to go on forever. A companion might make being hopelessly lost at least a little more fun. On the other hand, though, Halu was absolutely terrified of approaching someone. He had been to his share of schools in the past, and he knew that making friends was difficult, especially for him. He didn't see many other dragons that looked like him outside of his family, and he assumed all the other dragons hadn't either. He was also pretty unapproachable due to his usual mood and startling eyes. His tendency to blend into the shadows made it difficult for people to come and talk to him, and he absolutely hated going up to others, so he didn't make many friends. Halu groaned out loud, coming to a stop in the middle of yet another hallway. It was deathly quiet, and the sound echoed around the walls. There was no point in thinking about this. He was going to be alone for most of this school anyways, so it wouldn't matter in the end. He would only tear himself up from the inside. He could worry about all of that later- for now he needed to find his dorm. His claws were about to fall off, and he really didn't want to fly indoors again. He felt like he was going deeper and deeper into the building, which made him uneasy, and the farther he went, the worse it got. He had tried to turn back, but he had only gotten even more turned around and confused. This never would have happened if he were going to an underwater school. He wished with all his heart he could just swim away, but this school was floating in the sky, hundreds of feet above sea level. He tried to keep himself calm- he didn't want to cause another storm. He decided to turn back and trace his steps again, his uneasiness growing as he looked for a way out. [Read more] |
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Posted: Thu, 24/02/2022 16:46 (3 Years ago) |
Halu glanced around hurriedly. There were dragons all around him, and he could barely see a few feet ahead of him. He had thought that going deeper into the school might allow him to escape the ruckus, but he had been proven wrong by the sheer number of dragons that seemed to come from absolutely nowhere. It was starting to get a little scary- Halu's long, winding body was curled up like a spring so his tail wouldn't be stepped on as he was jostled about by the crowd trying to get from here to there. His luggage was strapped to his torso so it wouldn't fall off, but now that only hindered his movements more as he tried to make a break for it. The noise and the clamoring became too much and he shot up in the air, overwhelmed. Suddenly, he was looking down at a bunch of startled faces, and he grew hot with embarrassment. It was no use coming back down now, though- he could finally see where he was going. Trying to ignore the chatter that rose from below, he flew along the ceiling, searching for somewhere he could escape from all the dragons. Halu didn't consider himself a particularly lonesome dragon, but he hated large crowds, and as he flew down the halls with incredible swiftness he began to see the crowd thinning out. He moved with such grace in the air it was almost like he was swimming, and though he preferred actual swimming to flying, this was a good way to get around. Once he saw an opening that was quiet enough to land, Halu spiraled back down to the ground and landed with a soft thud. Glancing around at his surroundings, Halu could barely see any dragons around now. He breathed a sigh of relief as his ears gradually stopped ringing from the chaos of the prior halls. As he studied the walls around him even more, Halu realized with a start that he had flown all the way to the dorms. He had no idea if they were even the right dorms, though, and he was still very, very lost. [Read more] |
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Posted: Wed, 23/02/2022 15:05 (3 Years ago) |
Skye_in_daSky Character name: Halu Gender: Male (he/him) Element: Storm (water+air) Appearance: ![]() Personality: Halu is quiet but always ready to help. He never backs down from a challenge, but his eyes freak many others out and make him difficult to approach. Despite his eyes, he can see very well, and he has a heightened sense of hearing from all his time spent underwater. He loves nothing more than to zip through the depths of the water and spook others who may be lurking nearby. He often blends into the shadows and goes unnoticed, but he loves helping people and is very kind to those who take the time to get to know him. He is often underestimated, however, and some people take his friendship for granted. He is easily hurt and does not take kindly to betrayal, and if needed he can exact the perfect revenge on those who have wronged him. While he is not one to enjoy violence, he will not let an act of indecency go unpunished. He does his best to remain neutral, and most people leave him alone so he doesn't usually need to go to such extents. Abilities: Ocean's Blessing He can breathe underwater and in high altitudes. This also allows him to use his rain to give him a boost during a battle. It's more of a natural ability than a physical power, and all it really does is allow him to support others if he needs to. Storm Summons He can create storms with his magic, summoning wind and rain to use mostly as a cloak in battle. It allows him to hide among the clouds and dodge his opponent, while also being able to get closer. It's usually very effective, unless the one he's fighting against has an element that negates water or wind attacks, and with him not usually liking to attack specifically it's a perfect move for him. Aqua Wave Usually, this ability would be very strong. It allows the user to summon a large wave of water to attack their foes. However, Halu does no like to fight and has had little use for this, so he has not honed it as much as he could have. Therefore, it is not his strongest ability and he doesn't use it often. Palpad?: sure Password: Other: Halu's favorite place is underwater. He also enjoys dousing other people with it if he can. He's incredibly maneuverable and feels most at home when he is surrounded by water. (He certainly has more water abilities than air) Also, if Halu is feeling an intense emotion such as rage, fear, or joy, he might not be able to control his storm and it could get out of hand. This is why he tends not to get attached to others- he fears he might lose control again. [Read more] |
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Posted: Fri, 04/02/2022 17:30 (3 Years ago) |
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