Okira And The Wanderer Part 4

Okira and the Wanderer Part 4

Part one-  https://hypergryph.tumblr.com/post/637486610852757504/part-one-okira-and-the-wanderer

Part two- https://hypergryph.tumblr.com/post/637486749620322304/part-two-okira-and-the-wanderer-part

Part three- https://hypergryph.tumblr.com/post/637487030144761856/part-three

Part four(final) - https://hypergryph.tumblr.com/post/637487099847835648/okira-and-the-wanderer-part-4

Your art and lore give me life and fuels my soul

This compliment fuels my soul, oh my goodness! You’ve gone and made me all giddy! 

For FR questions, 19, 22, 46, 49, and 73? Sorry if this is a lot, I'm really interested in your dragons ': D

:D You kidding? I love these! It may take a while to write these up, but they certainly are fun to do so! 

19. Exalting is, at least how I see it, usually an individual decision to go serve the Lightweaver. Those who decide to serve are celebrated during the yearly Brightshine Jubilee, which doubles as both a celebration of the flight and a tearful farewell party to those to-be exalted. The names of those who have gone to serve are carved into a memorial structure called The Obelisk, which resides in the center of the kingdom square.  Some years there are none, while during others there are up to four or more dragons celebrated for taking up the mantle.

22. Hatchlings are definitely looked after by their parents, however for their first 14 years they are required to attend classes on a variety of fundamental subjects. This includes subjects such as literature, elemental studies, smithing, history, ethics, and etiquette. Usually a hatchling will begin to specialize after their 14 years as an apprentice, and while this is both encouraged and common, it is not mandatory at all.

46. Ah! I do have a permababy! She’s named after a a subspecies I’m creating called ‘False Idols’. The scrolls of eternal youth are, I assume, enchanted with some very-difficult-to-cast magics, and are very expensive. False Idol hasn’t used this scroll in the lore, as she as born from greed and eats gold. She’s basically a lair gremlin.

49.Roles are not necessarily assigned, but because there are subclans within the kingdom (based  off of the families of their knight ancestors, who differed in coloring) they are born into different groups with  unique cultures and history. For example, Obsidian subclan Talosians have a history of being renowned warriors, assassins, and herbalists. Cerulean Subclan Talosians have a deep affinity for hunting, crafting, and music-making. And yet still, while each subclan passes down their knowledge to the next generations, each dragon is free to choose their role in the kingdom.

73. Oh, I know JUST the pair. Here we have Aurazane and Varian, two princes of the Ivory and Cerulean subclans respectively. They HATE eachother.

Little bit of context here...So three generations ago, while out on a great expedition, the Cerulean sub-clan had accidentally angered an extremely powerful plague spirit by walking on their hallowed grounds. The leader of the Ceruleans at the time was about to be cursed for his transgressions, but both he and his party(it was really just the leader) sold out the remaining subclans to avoid being cursed. The leader told his clan not to breathe a word to anyone. When they returned, however, the curse was in full effect. Dragons at random would fall ill with fever, only to burst into flames and suffer a burning death days later. One of the cerulean’s spilled the beans, which prompted a policy where, until the curse was broken three generations later, Cerulean dragons would serve as hunters solely to feed their ill-struck sister-clans. 

So, now we’re on the third generation.

Aurazane’s mother and younger brother were both victims of this curse(which was rather rare as the curse was dying out) and he was unfortunate enough to witness this as a young dragon. He unfairly and absolutely blames the ceruleans for his own suffering, taking it out on Varian in their rivalry. 

Varian, on the other hand, sees Aurazane as a huge douche(because he kind of is). He tries very hard to bring back the recognition he knows his clan deserves, and being the final generation, he has alot of pressure to be a better leader than his ancestors. Aurazane REALLY aggravates things by constantly putting him and his clan down. I do have a fanfic idea, where it’s the classic “they have to work together and slowly understand eachother” shtick. 

(Also I know Varian is F pose...but I just really think it fits his design. He’s canonically a femboy)

spirals are extremely fun to draw ^^

75 FR Lore Questions

1. What Flight is your clan?

2. Why did they choose this Flight?

3. Have they been loyal to other Flights before this? Or will they never move?

4. What would be the deciding factor in a move, if the clan had to?

5. Is the clan spiritual and highly loyal to their deity? Are they indifferent?

6. How does the clan view those from different Flights? Are they welcoming to all dragons, or suspcious of newcomers?

7. What does your lair look like? Go into detail.

8. Who founded the clan?

9. Who is your clan leader? Why are they the leader? Have there been any leadership changes?

10. Was the leader chosen? Were they elected? An heir to the throne? Or maybe they achieved something within the clan?

11. Who handles interclan relations? Any diplomats? Peacekeepers?

12. How does your clan view the Beastclans? Who handles Beastclan relations?

13. Does your clan have specific roles for each dragon?

14. Does your clan have any Flight ambassadors? What do they do?

15. Does your clan have a council? An elected group of dragons in power?

16. Are all dragons in the clan expected to contribute in some way? Or are they left to their own devices?

17. Who protects the clan? Who is in charge of battling/guarding?

18. Does your clan trade with any other clanS? Any allies? Enemies?

19. How is exalting handled in your clan? Any ceremonies? Is exalt fodder something that is part of your lore?

20. Who does the gathering in the clan? (digging, scavenging, hunting, etc.)

21. Does your clan have a healer?

22. Who looks after hatchlings? The parents, or a general hatchling-sitter?

23. How does your clan educate younger dragons? Is there a scribe, scholar, or mentor?

24. Do you have any artists within your clan? How do they make a living from their crafts?

25. Does your clan have a cook? Who handles the food?

26. Who is on the Coli team? Who trains future warriors?

27. Any messengers? Scouts? Delivery dragons?

28. How does apparel work in your clan? Are any pieces of apparel status symbols, or indicators of the role the dragon has?

29. How are familiars viewed in the clan? Pets? Companions? Friends?

30. Do you have any familiars that are intelligent enough to directly interact with the dragons?

31. Who cares for the familiars? The familiar’s dragon, or a general caretaker?

32. Are extra familiars/non-bonded familiars free to wander around the lair? Or do they not exist in the lore?

33. Does your clan have any Beastclan members living among the ranks?

34. Who hoards what? Do the dragons each have a personal hoard, or is there one big storage area?

35. Does your clan specialize in anything?

36. Does your clan stand for anything? (truth, might, knowledge, etc.)

37. What is the origin of your clan’s name?

38. Does your clan have a set of rules or guidelines for the members? What happens if a dragon breaks these rules?

39. How does your clan view Gen One dragons?

40. Does your clan have a territory? Or just the lair?

41. Do any dragons in the lair have a bias or dislike towards certain breeds or a Flight?

42. Which dragons are good friends within your clan? Any enemies? Best couple?

43. Who’s the cinnamon roll, and who’s the problematic fave?

44. Do you have any dragons that aren’t part of the lore? Just for show?

45. Are there any dragons in your clan who dislike hatchlings?

46. How do permababies work in your lore? Do you have any?

47. Who manages the treasure and gem hoards?

48. Has your clan gone through any unfortunate events? Tragedies, even?

49. Are roles assigned to dragons when they are born/come into the clan, or do they choose their role?

50. Who kills the spiders?

51. Who eats all the food?

52. Do you have any tricksters or prank loving dragons? Do they cause mischief?

53, Most intimdating dragon?

54. Most friendly dragon?

55. Dragon most likely to bring back a stick from gathering?

56. Laziest dragon?

57. Funniest dragon?

58. Do you have any sub-clans? What are they called?

59. Does your clan decorate the lair at all? How so?

60. What markers does your clan use to let others know they live in the area? Flags? Banners? Runes?

61. Smartest dragon?

62. The dragon everybody loves?

63. The dragon everybody hates?

64. Do you have a clan rune?

65. Pick a song that best describes your clan.

66. Who gets into arguments the most? Who keeps the peace?

67. How do skins and accents work in your lore?

68. Best dressed?

69. Does your clan have any elders?

70. Does each dragon in your lair have their own space, or is the entire lair shared?

71. How do you handle gene scrolls in your lore?

72. Who loves festivals the most? Who parties the hardest?

73. Pick two dragons and talk about their relationship.

74. Choose one dragon and talk about them.

75. Choose a dragon with a familiar and talk about their relationship.

Reblogging this even if it’s not Worldbuilding wednesday anymore.