Creative Corner

[columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=22212153] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/222122/22212153.png[/img] [/url][nextcol]Hello traveler! This is a thread for the growing lore of my clan. I had this urge to write ever since I first came to this clan. I am still curious of every detail and I now have my own shelves in the clan library for noting everything down and organizing clan lore. Feel free to look around! Just don't damage the books![/columns] ----- This thread will be growing (sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly) so feel free to check back if you are interested. If you like my writing style contact me and we can work something out, I might take on lore-writing requests. Everything here is the work of my own imagination (unless otherwise stated). Please do not steal my work, or claim as your own! Feel free to post your observations and thoughts. Please be nice (if you feel offended or don't like something, tell me in a gentle manner, as much as the situation lets you) and try leaving some criticism to my improvement (just saying something is bad is not helping much, however I am open for suggestions). Thank you for looking in/ coming by regularly! [center][b]NOTE: All dragons listed here have lore in their bios![/b][/center]

[center][b]Our territory/ the place where we live[/b][/center] The clan resides on the Windswept Plateau. The fighters worked hard to gain more territory and keep it safe for the clan. The main platform is a clearing in front of the entrance of the caverns. The caverns are in a huge mountain covered with layered planks of rock forming terraces. Some of the residents live on the wider terraces, others choose to make their home inside the caverns in spacy chambers. On the clearing there is the clan flag dancing in the wind proudly. There is a circle cleaned and surrounded by rocks where the festivities take place. During warm periods, there are tables, bean-bags and other comfortable items scattered around the circle. This place is the location of the long supper starting in the evening and ending at night. During supper, most of the dragons tell stories and discuss daily problems and achievements. Further from the clearing tall grass is seen everywhere. The grass is tall enough for a dragon to hide in, silky light green, dancing in the always-blowing breezes of the territory. Some dragons made their nests in the grass near the few trees and bushes, others decided to live in the meadow. After a great invasion of the beastclans, the fighters and the Heir managed to put their paws on a small lake with some trees surrounding it. Its water is clear and the place is comfortably cool even during summer. Most of the dragons only visit the lake during the immansely hot temperatures, but some (like Bronth) visit it daily - even several times a day. The nature dragons planted a smaller forest on the territory, opposite from the lake. They enjoy the company of nature and most of them reside in the forest. Some even managed to convince their mates to follow them. On the top of the cliff there is a hut. One can see the whole territory of the clan from there. The hut gives home to the meetings of the clan counsil: the High Circle. Meetings are held according to the amount of work that needs to be done. Gaithrel, the head of the High Circle visits the hut regularly for maintenance and he loves dancing on the currents at the top of the mountain. [center][img]http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/lopika93/FR%20Hatchery/Territory_zpsooiqm7p0.png[/img][/center]

[center][b]General clan lore[/b][/center] [b]Story of origin:[/b] [quote]Why are your dragons in the Windswept Plateau? Did they move or just happen to start there? Or, was there a specific reason they came to the plateau?[/quote] The founders (progens) were wandering wind dragons who have lived for such a long time, they didn't have any memories of their lives before they started wandering. After meeting other clans giving them shelter, they decided to settle down and dragons joined them. All clanmates helped each other where they could and slowly everyone got some role and duties for themselves. After the High Circle was formed and a council started managing the clan's life with everyone being able to make suggestions and changes, the founders (progens) decided to wander more - clan life was not for them, but they didn't want to leave the clan until it had become strong and independent. They now serve the Windsinger and their children tell their stories even to this day.

[center][b]High Circle[/b][/center] The High Circle is the name of the clan's council. The members are voted in and everyone has a chance of participating. Most dragons chose the current members, however some joined without a vote due to their role (like Inkheart who suddenly became the lorekeeper and got invited to the meetings). [u][b]Members:[/b][/u] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=3351647] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/33517/3351647.png[/img] [/url][nextcol][center][i]Head of the High Circle[/i][/center] [b]Gaithrel[/b] is responsible for everything happening in the clan. He is the one keeping things together. He is like a clan leader, only with less freedom of choice - he must listen to the other clan members, especially the members of the High Circle. He is loyal to the clan and respects the Heir and her mate. He doesn't see a problem with the current system the cla works in and tryes his best to keep the clan growing and developing.[/columns] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=19388815] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/193889/19388815.png[/img] [/url][nextcol][center][i]Organizer[/i][/center] [b]Twilight [/b]is the clan organizer. She is responsible for every clan activity, every festival and organizing the meetings with other clans. She keeps in touch with other clans and tryes to sooth any anger or discomfort to benefit the clan.[/columns] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=20550143] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/205502/20550143.png[/img] [/url][nextcol][center][i]Secretary[/i][/center] [b]Dusk[/b] took on the role of secretary. That means she has to do everything and anything in relation with the High Circle. Her duties include gathering dragons to meetings, hearing clan members out, making small deliveries within the clan and so on. She is always busy and seems to be silly and uncollected, but she can be surprisingly serious when it comes to the matters of the clan.[/columns] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=20577678] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/205777/20577678.png[/img] [/url][nextcol][center][i]Clan representative, Wind flight contact[/i][/center] [b]ForestSky[/b] grew up to be the representative of the clan whenever needed. He has great knowledge of the customs of the clan and the customs of the wind flight. He is the one who keeps in touc with other clans from the flight and with Windsinger. He is serious and has a hunger for knowledge - political and wind knowledge mostly.[/columns] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=20011032] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/200111/20011032.png[/img] [/url][nextcol][center][i]Brain of the clan[/i][/center] [b]Oda[/b] is responsible for all the maths in the clan. She walks around with lists and keeps a stock-list of each and every item in the hoard.She is also responsible for distribution - distribution of money, items, food and everything else obtained or kept by the clan.[/columns] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=19356582] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/193566/19356582.png[/img] [/url][nextcol][center][i]The Heir[/i][/center] [b]ChildOfLily[/b] is the daughter of the founders of the clan. The clan founders vere travelers settling down on the Windswept Plateau, but after their first nest hatched and they saw the clan has become strong and independent, they offered their services to Windsinger - now they are traveling Sornieth in the name of Wind. ChildOfLily has no real name (only the Matriarch's name and their relation) and is deeply concerned about the life and well-being of the clan. She has the right to take the High Circle over, but she refuses to do so - she hates politycs. She is responsible for food distribution (and sometimes she even helps in gathering food) and she is part of the patrol group who protect the bounderies of the clan.[/columns] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=19128779] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/191288/19128779.png[/img] [/url][nextcol][center][i]Banker, auctioneer[/i][/center] [b]Kitsune[/b] is the banker of the clan. She keeps track of clan purchases and sales and she visits the Auction House and Trading Post regularly for clan profit and item purchase.[/columns] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=19968177] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/199682/19968177.png[/img] [/url][nextcol][center][i]Seer, foreteller[/i][/center] [b]Bell[/b] has a special ability to see the future. She gathers the energies from her light magic and helps the High Circle with advise depending on her vision and apparitions. She is highly recognised in the clan and has the trust of all the clan members.[/columns] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=15669006] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/156691/15669006.png[/img] [/url][nextcol][center][i]Head of military, combat trainer[/i][/center] [b]Kumori[/b] is the leader of the fighting and gathering squad. He doesn't like being part of the High Circle and considers himself an outsider during meetings he is invited to, but others consider him the tactical military member of the council. He has good sightings and can coolheadedly plan tactics at times of danger so he is a valuable member of the High Circle - though not often seen on meetings.[/columns] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=17089612] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/170897/17089612.png[/img] [/url][nextcol][center][i]Healer, fighter[/i][/center] [b]SpiritForged[/b] came from an other clan with tough training behind him and never stopped training himself. He is a great healer and a strong magic user. He helps in discussions about magic and is often a substitute member in place of Kumori. He likes politycs and is good at speaches.[/columns] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=20950073] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/209501/20950073.png[/img] [/url][nextcol][center][i]Leader and advisor of all guardians in the clan[/i][/center] [b]Zarria[/b] came from a family of nobility trained to lead others. She is responsible for all guardians in the clan - quite a big task for the youngest member of the High Circle. Due to her training in her previous clan she is a key member of meetings and discussions.[/columns] [u][b]Not official members, but still part of the High Circle:[/b][/u] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=1124837] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/11249/1124837.png[/img] [/url][nextcol][center][i]Partner of the Heir, Advisor[/i][/center] [b]Antidote[/b] is the most precious advisor of the Heir and an experienced old dragon. He helps the council in every way he can but refuses to join the meetings as a member of the High Circle. He has contacts throughout Sornieth and is not afraid to use them for the profit of his clan.[/columns] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=3229104] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/32292/3229104.png[/img] [/url][nextcol][center][i]Advisor[/i][/center] [b]Orestes[/b] is an elder who give great advise. Nothing more, nothing less.[/columns] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=20773961] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/207740/20773961.png[/img] [/url][nextcol][center][i]Messenger[/i][/center] [b]VictiousFlames[/b] is the messenger of the clan. He delivers letters and packages to other clans, to the homes of the deities and anyone who is addressed. He is fast and does his job conscientiously.[/columns] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=19268709] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/192688/19268709.png[/img] [/url][nextcol][center][i]Helps in negotiations and decision making when other clans are involved[/i][/center] [b]Bronth[/b] is good in negotiations and helps when the clan needs him to. He doesn't do much activity beside these "helps". He likes philosophy and cooling in the lake.[/columns] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=22212153] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/222122/22212153.png[/img] [/url][nextcol][center][i]Lorekeeper[/i][/center] [b]Inkheart[/b] is the lorekeeper. Despite being the most recent dragon in the High Circle his curiosity and enthusiasm for the clan's lore made him the greatest lorekeeper the clan could ever dream of. He is present on meetings and is searching for more stories of the clan in his free time. He is the one helping dragons finding their family members in other parts of Sornieth when asked to.[/columns]

Fighting squad

Acquaintanceships and social matters

Stories

Views on exalting: Exaltees are honored by being chosen by a deity. They get the "call" and something within them changes with it. However they need to be ready both physically and mentally to serve a deity. Some of my dragons were not ready yet and chose to change clans instead (example), some decided to serve a deity on their own without getting a call. Those ended up either not going, or getting the call for their efforts. Exalted dragons go to the Windsinger and serve him for eternity, let that be military service, secretary services, food distribution, or anything needed that the particular dragon is talented in. Exalted dragons can keep in touch with their loved ones via messengers of the deities (and messengers of their previous clans) once a month (unless an urgent matter requires an immediate contact).

Views on immortality: Dragons can't die unless killed by physical or magical forces, but they can suffer from illnesses and suffer psychologically. Sometimes suffering for eternity is much more cruel than death itself. Dragons not fed for a long time go into hibernation and need help from others to return to their previous forms.

Views on scrolls: There are magically enchanted scrolls around Sornieth with magic great enough to change a dragon. The gene scrolls are received as a high honor from other clan members, a sign of trust and acknowledgement. There are no eternally young dragons in my clan (and probably never will be) but I imagine them to be the oposite: a scroll given as the greatest punishment for dragons who cause too much trouble or make a huge mistake. Generally evil dragons who would be dangerous as fully fledged adults may get that punishment too. On the other hand I think some dragons who are inexperienced with magic and experiment a lot may end up cursing themselves or others to be eternally hatchlings. That is also a possibiliy.

Views on gijinkas: Gijinka is a (somewhat) human form of the dragon. Only the strongest dragons can shapeshift and they usually can alter their human forms, meaning the form they appeare in for mortals is chosen by them. However they can't change their colors, though they can apply any color on their body to any human part of their gijinka body (meaning hair color can be secondary color or tertiary color or even the tip of that tail which is different due to the iridescent tail). Some choose to keep dragon features (like horns, pointy ears, ... ) even in their human forms. The reason can be showing of superiority, getting used to some body parts and feeling incomplete without them and even taste in fashion and appearance. This freedom of shape makes dragons change their gijinka forms from time to time, though most keep their forms set after discovering their "true human self". Dragons only shift into their gijinka form when having business with mortals, never when they are among themselves.

Views on Guardians' Charge: Charge is something more than love (not necessaryly in a romantic way): the need to protect and follow everywhere and anywhere. Some Guardians never find theirs and they are totally fine, healthy and live their lives in harmony. Others have difficulty because of their Charge being an object, a deity statue, or something from an other clan they simply can't keep to themselves. Others can have charges of groups, like a whole clan, a batch of hatchlings or even familiars or humans. Some Guardians are strong enough to force themselves against their charges or shut their urges and leave their charges. This demands great strength though and makes the dragon unhealthy if keeping up for a long period of time. Some Guardians still have a Charge even after a breed change. Some dragons changed into Guardians develop a Charge after a time.

Views on outside clans: There are dragons in the clan responsible for keeping in touch with other clans and negotiations. Other clans are there - one can not shut their eyes and say there are no others. So there needs to be some meetings and negotiations from time to time. There are contracted clans and friendly clans, and dragons who live elsewhere and are great friends, but the whole clan is not connected to this one, so it waries.

Views on celebrating birthdays: Dragons live so long they get tired of their birthdays and almost never celebrate it. The maturation day of a hatchling is a big celebration with family and at the weekend there is a ceremony for the dragons who matured that week with a Speach from Gaithrel and lots of flowerfalls. 50th, 100ths and so on every 50 years dragons usually have a fest as an honor for their age and usually others gather all the great things the dragon has done in the past 50 years and they tell stories and give gifts to them. However some dragons might forget to count their age and these celebrations might take place a few years late.

All the art for my dragons. These were made by wonderful artists and I am thankful for them. Every piece is linked to the dragon it was made of and the artist's name under the art is linked to the art thread of the artist, where the art was commissioned (if they have none, the link brings you to their clan profile). Strictly no art theft! Don't copy them, don't claim them, don't use them! They are all posted with the permission of the artist!