Creative Corner

[center][img]https://31.media.tumblr.com/ef1606df7da08ac57f191e0dd116bdd5/tumblr_inline_nfx4qkzLCB1r6zydg.png[/img][/center] [center][img]http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp33/lesi56/Backgrounds%20and%20Separators/separator04.png[/img][/center] [center][i]Somewhere above the waterfall that connects the Sunbeam Ruins and the Sea of a Thousand Currents, there is a lone weeping willow. This willow is massive and so tall and strong, Imperials can walk under it's sweeping branches freely. It's thick roots crawl towards the sea below and as the reach for water they form many freshwater pools. Many of the larger pools have a handful of vibrant lotus flowers decorating them with their pink hues. Also high in the branches of the tree, there are lanterns that always burn for the lost. Under the tree, there is an ancient underground temple that houses the ever-growing clan. Each dragon who calls this peaceful place home are either permanent residents or souls out looking for their own path. This former wind clan has embraced the Lightweaver and her teachings, and this has blessed them and all those that come through the temples marble doors. Because of this, many dragons of different walk of life have come seeking guidance and peace. As a whole, the clan is welcoming and anyone that enters the Willowroot Temple are welcomed with open arms. At the head of the sprawling clan is Tempest the ruling empress of the lair. The large Imperial female has led since the formation of the clan of the plains of the Windswept Plateau. She is a dragon of many friends and few enemies, at her side, are her mate Akihiko and her second in command Ambrosia. At the head of the guard is Paladin Iris and in the temple the founders High Priest and Priestess Ormr and Delinda. All of these dragons make up the backbone of the clan and all of the dragons in and out of the clan respect them. All will remain the same as long as the clan does not get careless in their ways, which will never happen again. [/i][/center] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes: [LIST] [*] This is done for my sake. [*] Every dragon mentioned should have a bio. [*] My dragons my rules. [*] Trigger warnings will be posted because I have some dark lore hiding in my lair. [*] You can post if you wish, I will also make a pinglist for anyone who wants to know more. [/LIST] [center][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/adopt/1093392][img]http://media.tumblr.com/e2c0129fffc9ae0875ec92e4bf3d6f16/tumblr_n69vu8VRkE1t0ibwro7_250.gif[/img][/url][/center] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [center][quote]Current events: 4/25: The temple is quiet but tension is in the air.[/quote][/center]

[size=5][color=black][font=Book Antiqua]Map Of the Temple[/font][/color][/size] [img]https://40.media.tumblr.com/049e9b7ced5f05590a92a0247fbaca2d/tumblr_o2r8dolWPm1rri7mqo2_540.png[/img] [img]https://41.media.tumblr.com/6a943d99463da920bdd294b4e4aad1c7/tumblr_o2r8dolWPm1rri7mqo1_500.png[/img] Maps will be redrawn later...when I get some free time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [size=5][color=black][font=Book Antiqua]Clan Hierarchy[/font][/color][/size] [columns] [size=4][color=black][b]Royalty[/b]: These two dragons have absolute rule over the clan and the lands surrounding the lair that they own/ have captured. Leader: Tempest [nextcol] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/132215/13221418p.png[/img][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/134605/13460417p.png[/img] [/columns] [center]_____________________________________________________________________[/center] [columns] [size=4][color=black][b]Council[/b]: This group consists of those closest to the empress and the ones she listens to when the she is deciding things. Also included in this are priests/priestesses, healers, acolights, and prophets. As a whole these dragons are very respected and have earned their place in this group. Leader: Ambrosia [nextcol] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/135295/13529470p.png[/img][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/132644/13264353p.png[/img][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/132644/13264354p.png[/img] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/132983/13298276p.png[/img][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/132201/13220029p.png[/img][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/138632/13863117p.png[/img] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/207360/20735962p.png[/img] [/columns] [center]_____________________________________________________________________[/center] [columns] [size=4][color=black][b]Warriors[/b]: Here are the dragons put in charge of defending the sanctuary from any harm. Headed by both the empress and the paladin this group fluctuates in size depending the clans climate. When at war this little band of knights will swell as other combative dragons join, and shrink at times of peace. Other fighters are included of reasons... Leader: Paladin Iris [nextcol] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/150845/15084470p.png[/img][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/122420/12241971p.png[/img][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/131634/13163352p.png[/img] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/185261/18526073p.png[/img][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/180005/18000489p.png[/img][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/125725/12572464p.png[/img] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/152184/15218372p.png[/img][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/131221/13122095p.png[/img] [/columns] [center]_____________________________________________________________________[/center] [columns] [size=4][color=black][b]Ethereals[/b]: Are dragons that reside in both the physical and ethereal realm, with powers below that of the deities but above that of any mortal dragon. Each have their own powers/goals/desires many are helpful others are indifferent. [nextcol] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/65860/6585900p.png[/img][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/179683/17968260p.png[/img][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/180535/18053424p.png[/img][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/182351/18235053p.png[/img] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/207360/20735962p.png[/img][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/122420/12241971p.png[/img][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/55940/5593907p.png[/img][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/228911/22891035p.png[/img] [/columns] [center]_____________________________________________________________________[/center] [columns] [size=4][color=black][b]Clan Shattered[/b]: Clan Shattered is all that remains of a once strong Earth clan. That now lives in the realm of the Submerged Willow Sanctuary,and they are happy for the protection the empire offers them. Currently, they are licking their wounds on the run from the one who tore their clan apart. Thier lair is about a mile from the willow in a small cave system that is connected to the temple. Leader: Aisling [nextcol] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/223637/22363691p.png[/img][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/227377/22737624p.png[/img][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/227377/22737625p.png[/img] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/217114/21711328p.png[/img][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/223535/22353494p.png[/img][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/227146/22714533p.png[/img] [/columns] [center]_____________________________________________________________________[/center] [columns] [size=4][color=black][b]Evils[/b]: Selfish dragons that want nothing more but power/to see others suffer. In the history of the clan, there have been very few truly evil dragons. Yet there is one who lives in infamy deep in the catacombs of the lair. She has been defeated but she still haunts the memories of the older clan members. Yet there seems to be more on the rise... Leader: N/A [nextcol] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/129764/12976333p.png[/img][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/209453/20945270p.png[/img][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/171875/17187479p.png[/img] [/columns] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pinglist: N/A

Chapter Guide

Preface:

• The Tree
• List of Prophecies/Visions

Chapters:

• Happy Beginnings
• Our Sister
• To the Reeds
• The Fallen
• Withered Roots
• Funeral Fires
• Daughter of Light

....More In The Works Some
{\Some will be posted out of order/}

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Pinglist: N/A

Preface

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The Tree

After the founders Ormr and Delinda's meeting the two started to build the basic form of an underground lair. Ater a few months of being together, they decided to make a clan. One they could both be proud of, as could their children if they had any. The only thing was Delinda said she would never lead a clan again. Ormr was confident be would be perfect for the job at the time. So with a plan in mind, they set to work building a lair less than a mile away from the tree. When they started they saw many dragons pass by just watching and leaving them little gifts. Both of the founders were glad for the food but just needed more hands to help them.

The first dragon to join them was a small Spiral by the name of Vivian. She did not say much and kept her face covered with a cowl. Neither of them minded too much and happily accepted her help. Vivian did her best, but she was not built for clawing at the thick clay soil that would give them the ability to go deeper down. That and the whole tunnel was often flooded after even the smallest amount of rain. One morning as heavy rain beat at the plains a pure white Imperial landed by the willow. She ducked her head under the branches trying the dry herself so she could continue her flight.

Looking over, she saw the three dragons sitting out in the rain as well as she was. She wondered why they would be standing it the rain, let alone looking as miserable as they did. So as a simple gesture of peace, she walked over and covered them with her large leathery wings. Frowning she asked them, " Is this tree your lair?"

Ormr shook his head saying, "No we have been building across the way but it has flooded."

"I see, you know willows drain water from the soil so if you where to build you lair below this tree your lair would stay dry." She responded.

"Well, the other problem is this is all of us. Delinda, Vivian, and myself."

The Imperial tilted her head wondering if this place would be a good place to call home. Ignoring her doubts she smiles and says, "I don't have a home and I would be happy to join you."

The Mirror suddenly smiled, "We would be happy to have you, my name is Ormr what might be yours?"

"I am Tempest, it is a pleasure to meet you all."

After she joined many others followed her, such as Opioras, Brambles Sairsha, and Ehonja. It did not take for the underground lair to be compleated. The two founders were surprised to see their clan grow so fast after the older dragon joined them. Everything seemed to be running smoothly until a group of bandits attacked the willow thinking the clan to be weak. Ormr folded under the pressure of coordinating their small numbers. As he laid hopeless and confused Tempest rushed out to meet the bandits, the other dragons of the lair following her lead. Ormr watched the battle and when he was able to join he found himself following Tempest as blindly as the others did.

In the end, the fledgeling clan won because of tempest's centuries of battle experience. After that Ormr simply, "Tempest you have saved us today, and I wish to pass you my leadership. I was never right for this task, but I was the only one who could until now. I just feel that you will be who is right for us in the end."

Tempest bowed to the much smaller dragon responding with, "I would be honored to lead and build you a clan to be proud of."

Ormr dipped his head and after that point, the clan only grew under her wings. Even Delinda told him he made a great decision and the two watched their dream become a reality.

Visions and Prophecies

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Temperance's Words to Ursa

It started at the ancestor tree, the one that was my home since I was but a hatchling. That tree was our home, we got the cut that grew this one from it. It was paradise until a dragon by the name of Prism joined us, she was vain and foolish. That dragoness had nothing but hate in her heart. She wished to become a light dragon in hopes of being able to belong. To no longer in her words to be jilted by the rest of dragon kind. Back them we did not know why she was jilted but after all that has happened we have an idea.

She managed to cut ties with our allies, making Tempest leave to repair them. All of the clans around us started to resent us causing trade to go down. We suffered so much at the end of her hateful claws. Tempest did all she could and when she was home all she did was rest too tried to do much of anything. Ambrosia had to step up in her place and the Coatl was still new at her role and so many challenges. It did not take long for her to banish Prism one to save face and to protect the clan.

When Prism left GlycysOneiroi her mate went with her, we all thought him a fool. It was only later we would see he, in fact, saved us from the worst of it. Regardless she was gone for a very long time and we had managed to rebuild everything. We were not hated and everything was well, but that peace did not last long. I was laying by a pool as I alway have and I saw something. I told everyone to get out from below ground, but it was too late. A bolt of pure darkness hit the tree causing it to darken and the roots started to rot.

Many were killed and the only thing that saved the rest us was Kheelan who has power over the shade. Even I charged at her, if not for him I would have died that day. I returned and helped bury all of our dead even now their names are carved on a stone in front of the broken tree. All of us mourned that first night, we were now at the mercy of the sky with no lair to protect us. That night all of us slept under Tempest's wings, I know she did not sleep. For that entire night she sang to us, guarded us, and prayed for us.

After that first night, Iris came with the morning sun her body cloaked in armor. Even though we did not have a lair we invited her to rest with us. I remember sitting with her and listening as she talked about her home. To me, the Sunbeam Ruins sounded like a perfect place for our clan. Yet Tempest was the one who said we should move there, and then promptly send a group to find us a place to grow the cutting Brambles gathered from the now dead tree. Within only a few days, a party was sent while we tried to get all we could from underground.

About two week passed and the party of Iris, Brambles, Opioras, and Delinda returned. They told us of the place they had found, and again and very quickly Tempest, Brambles, and Delinda returned to that spot in the ruins. It still makes me laugh at how quickly Tempest returned to us. I remember the smile she wore when she told us we had a new home. It had been a hard month and as soon as we were all ready we left.

I remember crying as I saw my childhood home fading from view, but I was happy to be escaping all of the sorrow I felt. It was all new and at least those of us who lived now had a chance at a happy life.

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