[color="transparent"]....................[/color][size=5][font=book antitqua][color=#704f65][b]» the second star [/b][/size][/color][right]-----[center][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2519702/1][img]https://i.imgur.com/ueG66KW.png[/img][/url]
[columns][color="transparent"].....................................[/color][nextcol][center][size=3][font=verdana][color=#9c7984]Isolated in the depths of Starwood Strand, beneath the glowing blossoms and nebulous night skies lies a small, prosperous dream. Salvation and closure. Damp, freshly watered grass squishes beneath your feet as you follow the enticing trail of hand-crafted lanterns and stones that mysteriously glow under the stars. Faint smoke billows from the ground, comfortingly surrounding you in the faint scent of patchouli. The overgrowth seems to breathe in an unnatural manner, but you are not afraid. Merchant, trader, wanderer, friend, enemy, hope, despair - whoever you are, you are safe. Amidst the black of night, just follow the second star.
[i][ still a wip pls don't post uwu ][/i]
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[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHfnLyOhKO4]x[/url] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baA6mTCn54A]x[/url] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kReGp7v4vG4]x[/url]
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[font=book antiqua][size=3][color=#6b5159]» [b]introduction[/b] | [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2476913#post_34089346][color=#6b5159]location [/url]| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2476913#post_34110422][color=#6b5159]allies [/url]| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2476913#post_34140040][color=#6b5159]culture [/url]| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2476913#post_34178155][color=#6b5159]storybooks [/url]| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2476913/2#post_43035675][color=#6b5159]relations[/url][color=#6b5159] «
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Isolated in the depths of Starwood Strand, beneath the glowing blossoms and nebulous night skies lies a small, prosperous dream. Salvation and closure. Damp, freshly watered grass squishes beneath your feet as you follow the enticing trail of hand-crafted lanterns and stones that mysteriously glow under the stars. Faint smoke billows from the ground, comfortingly surrounding you in the faint scent of patchouli. The overgrowth seems to breathe in an unnatural manner, but you are not afraid. Merchant, trader, wanderer, friend, enemy, hope, despair - whoever you are, you are safe. Amidst the black of night, just follow the second star.
[color="transparent"]....................[/color][size=5][font=book antiqua][color=#704f65][b]» location[/b][/size][/color][color="transparent"]
..........hee hee.........[/color][size=2][color=#9c7984][font=book antitqua]"Home is where the heart is."-----
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The small territory is sheltered beneath the glowing sky, and ends near the shore of quiet waves. An warm path of glowing lanterns and sparkling crystals invites you into the enclosed walkway, entirely enveloped by illuminated blossoming trees. Take solace in your lonely stroll. Blessed stones protects the clan from creatures with ill intent. If you seek to harm this clan or its residents, you will become lost and confused. The path will become distorted, and vertigo will result in your unconsciousness. You will awake elsewhere; far, far away. But if your heart is kind, then you will know where to find us.
The land itself is a vast, gradual dip in the earth for miles to see. Blue petals litter the worn grass as your eyes follow the line of tall, thin trees growing downhill. Quaint shops and dens begin once the land is flat, decorated with sacred stones and lights for protections. Caves and thick woods surround the clearing - an unusual sense of commotion and emptiness. The land will eventually rise up again, and at the top of the hill directly across from where you stand are the pink, sandy beaches. Luminescent waves softly rise and fall onto the shore, gifting the land with shells and lost trinkets. Far, far to your right stands the lovely crystal palace, home to the royal counsel.[nextcol][color=transparent]................[color][/columns]
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....................» location
..........hee hee........."Home is where the heart is."
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The small territory is sheltered beneath the glowing sky, and ends near the shore of quiet waves. An warm path of glowing lanterns and sparkling crystals invites you into the enclosed walkway, entirely enveloped by illuminated blossoming trees. Take solace in your lonely stroll. Blessed stones protects the clan from creatures with ill intent. If you seek to harm this clan or its residents, you will become lost and confused. The path will become distorted, and vertigo will result in your unconsciousness. You will awake elsewhere; far, far away. But if your heart is kind, then you will know where to find us.
The land itself is a vast, gradual dip in the earth for miles to see. Blue petals litter the worn grass as your eyes follow the line of tall, thin trees growing downhill. Quaint shops and dens begin once the land is flat, decorated with sacred stones and lights for protections. Caves and thick woods surround the clearing - an unusual sense of commotion and emptiness. The land will eventually rise up again, and at the top of the hill directly across from where you stand are the pink, sandy beaches. Luminescent waves softly rise and fall onto the shore, gifting the land with shells and lost trinkets. Far, far to your right stands the lovely crystal palace, home to the royal counsel.
You could have sworn you saw a few of these running around Baldwin's cauldron the other day. Probably maybe fine to eat.
100
9
Black Swan
Meat
These elegant birds are competitive perfectionists.
70
8
Crow
Meat
Let them eat crow.
55
6
Tropical Seaslug
Seafood
This beautiful but poisonous creature uses oxygen-filled sacs to float near the surface of the water, almost resembling a collection of fallen flower petals. Be careful where you swim...
63
7
Brilliant Bobtail Squid
Seafood
These squid telegraph their emotions through a series of bioluminescent displays. No dragon has ever seen the display that indicates happiness.
58
5
Nebula Floaters
Seafood
Unlike their crystalline cousins, Nebula Floaters are oddly sweet. They may also cause fang decay.
35
4
Black Sea Nettle
Seafood
It's about as much fun to eat as land nettles.
43
5
Orchid Beetle
Insect
Found in the Starwood Strand, this nocturnal beetle gets its vivid coloration from the plants it eats. (Special thanks to Serpenthyne!)
65
8
Perdita Bee
Insect
Most bees can easily find their way back to their hive. Perdita Bees, on the other hand, are easily lost.
15
2
Twilight Jewel Moth
Insect
Traditionally served chilled. The wings can make a decorative garnish.
35
3
Stardust Mite
Insect
We are stardust, but this mite is moreso than most.
43
5
Cosmo Gecko
Familiar
The more luminous specimens consume a great quantity of fireflies. (Colored by LugiaFly.)
0
Magic Nymph
Familiar
A creature of uncommon intellect. It harvests magic for its patron.
0
Giggling Planesrunner
Familiar
These fleet creatures seem to be constant party to a private joke; one that's on you!
2940
Fairy Octopus
Familiar
Awww....How can you say no to that...face?
1500
» flora «
Cinnamon
Plant
The practice of attempting to hold a mawful of cinnamon sticks for extended periods of time became strangely popular among juvenile dragons.
58
5
Starfall Blossom
Plant
Starfall Blossoms glow softly at night... and sometimes explode for no apparent reason. Botany can be a dangerous hobby where they grow. (Special thanks to Mirrorstone.)
65
7
Juneflower
Plant
A popular flower of two tones. Bushels of Juneflower are used in garlands and necklaces for summer solstice celebrations.
50
5
Cursed Garnish
Plant
Dresses up any dish... for a price.
43
5
Umbra Parthenium
Plant
A night-blooming plant, Umbra Parthenium is irresistible to herbivorous dragons.
28
3
Star Moss
Plant
A dull gray by day, Star Moss sparkles vibrantly at night. Some say it even tastes better then.
25
3
Bicolor Petunia
Plant
Lovely when in a vase or in a tummy.
43
5
Maidens Blush
Plant
It remains unknown if the origin of the name comes from the color of the flowers, or the slight toxicity that can raise a dragon's temperature.
60
6
» treasures «
Rose Quartz
Minerals & Ores
A rose quartz by any other name would smell as sweet- ...why are you smelling quartz?
70
Moonstone
Minerals & Ores
This radiant gemstone is known for its magical ability to aid in the biological morphing processes of some rare types of sprites and fairies.
45
Brilliant Feather Cluster
Organics
It is said that these feathers may have been molted from the great Talona herself.
46
Fallout Whisper
Insect
These moths fly erratically around the sites of Arcanist's experiments. They make your tongue glow when eaten.
41
4
Charming Sage Lantern
Apparel
Enchanted floating lanterns make for a charming sage!
500
Enchanted Candle
Trinkets
Just the sort of thing you wouldn't want to see floating on its own at the end of a dark hallway.
47
Amethyst Geode
Minerals & Ores
To all appearances an ordinary rock, until it's cracked open!
[color="transparent"]....................[/color][size=5][font=book antiqua][color=#704f65][b]» landmarks[/b][/size][/color][color="transparent"]
..........hee hee.........[/color][size=2][color=#9c7984][font=book antiqua]"Lovely specks in the universe"-----
[columns][color="transparent"]......................[/color][nextcol][color="transparent"]........[/color][emoji=bare tree size=1][size=4][color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen][b] pyxis woods[/b][/size][size=3][color=#9c7984]
[font=Sylfaen]» The thick forest that surrounds the civilized portion of the clan. These woods are decorated with crystals, lanterns, and lights. The primary location for hunting and gathering within the clan's territory.[/size]
[color="transparent"]........[/color][emoji=purple gem 2 size=1][size=4][color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen][b] crystal palace[/b][/size][size=3]
[color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen]» Built entirely out of gems and crystals; the home to the head council and their children. Because the palace is made almost entirely out of enchanted healing stones, clan members are free to enter the palace as they need to spiritually cleanse.[/size]
[color="transparent"]........[/color][emoji=candle size=1][size=4][color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen][b] umbriel caves[/b][/size][color="transparent"]........................[/color][size=3][color=#9c7984]
[font=Sylfaen]» Rock and crystalline caves where the coven meets and lives. The caves are quite dull on the outside, but inside is a spacious shelter made of dazzling, colorful stalactites and crystal formations. Other dragons are only permitted to enter to speak with or request services from a member.[/size]
[color="transparent"]........[/color][emoji=old parchment size=1][size=4][color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen][b] moonstone library[/b][/size][size=3]
[color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen]» A vast library filled with every sort of book a dragon may need. Come and curl up with a sweet book on a rainy day, or attend an educational class taught by the scholars of the clan.
[color="transparent"]........[/color][emoji=eternal youth size=1][size=4][color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen][b] little dipper[/b][/size][size=3][color=#9c7984]
[font=Sylfaen]» The nursery that resides near the Pyxis Woods, where nesting dragons care for their eggs and newly hatched young. This area is heavily guarded. Rose quartz is believed to bring health to the hatchlings and nesting parents.
[color="transparent"]........[/color][emoji=plant size=1][size=4][color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen][b] starlight diner[/b][/size]
[size=3][color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen]» A small yet busy diner for dragons who would like a meal that's a bit more special. Open 24 hours, and caters to all dragon diets and preferences. The diner is illuminated with lanterns, candles, and the large glass ceiling and windows, which allow starlight inside.[/size]
[color="transparent"]........[/color][emoji=crescent moon 2 size=1][size=4][color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen][b] lunar medic[/b][/size][size=3][color=#9c7984]
[font=Sylfaen]» A den made of wood and sap where sick and injured dragons are cared for. There is a fair combination of magical healers, using spells and crystals, and more medicinal healers, using natural herbs and and surgeries.
[color="transparent"]........[/color][emoji=ceramic jar size=1][size=4][color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen][b] enigmatic ruins[/b][/size]
[size=3][color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen]» Distant rotting temples and monuments from centuries before our time. Some dragons leave offerings, some stay away in fear of the ruins being cursed. A decrepit tower miraculously remains, and serves as a place of prayer for select few. The monarch is unsettled by these ruins and has little interest of renovating them at this time.[/size]
[color="transparent"]........[/color][emoji=seashell size=1][size=4][color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen][b] lazuli dock[/b][/size]
[size=3][color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen]» The shore which symbolizes the end of Second Star territory. Ships from other clans drop off imports here. The sand is pale pink; dragons often come to scavenge washed up shells, stones, and other small treasures from these generous shores.[nextcol][color="transparent"]........[/color][nextcol][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2519702/1#post_2519702][img]https://i.imgur.com/p9VBPiU.png[/img][/url]
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[font=Sylfaen][size=3][color=#6b5159]» [b]introduction[/b] || [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2476913#post_34089346][color=#6b5159]roles [/url]|| [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2476913#post_34089350][color=#6b5159]members [/url]|| [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2476913/1#post_34089353][color=#6b5159]relationships [/url]|| [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2476913/1#post_34089356][color=#6b5159]location [/url]|| [color=#6b5159]«
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....................» landmarks
..........hee hee........."Lovely specks in the universe"
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........ pyxis woods » The thick forest that surrounds the civilized portion of the clan. These woods are decorated with crystals, lanterns, and lights. The primary location for hunting and gathering within the clan's territory.
........ crystal palace » Built entirely out of gems and crystals; the home to the head council and their children. Because the palace is made almost entirely out of enchanted healing stones, clan members are free to enter the palace as they need to spiritually cleanse.
........ umbriel caves........................ » Rock and crystalline caves where the coven meets and lives. The caves are quite dull on the outside, but inside is a spacious shelter made of dazzling, colorful stalactites and crystal formations. Other dragons are only permitted to enter to speak with or request services from a member.
........ moonstone library » A vast library filled with every sort of book a dragon may need. Come and curl up with a sweet book on a rainy day, or attend an educational class taught by the scholars of the clan.
........ little dipper » The nursery that resides near the Pyxis Woods, where nesting dragons care for their eggs and newly hatched young. This area is heavily guarded. Rose quartz is believed to bring health to the hatchlings and nesting parents.
........ starlight diner » A small yet busy diner for dragons who would like a meal that's a bit more special. Open 24 hours, and caters to all dragon diets and preferences. The diner is illuminated with lanterns, candles, and the large glass ceiling and windows, which allow starlight inside.
........ lunar medic » A den made of wood and sap where sick and injured dragons are cared for. There is a fair combination of magical healers, using spells and crystals, and more medicinal healers, using natural herbs and and surgeries.
........ enigmatic ruins » Distant rotting temples and monuments from centuries before our time. Some dragons leave offerings, some stay away in fear of the ruins being cursed. A decrepit tower miraculously remains, and serves as a place of prayer for select few. The monarch is unsettled by these ruins and has little interest of renovating them at this time.
........ lazuli dock » The shore which symbolizes the end of Second Star territory. Ships from other clans drop off imports here. The sand is pale pink; dragons often come to scavenge washed up shells, stones, and other small treasures from these generous shores.
[color="transparent"]....................[/color][size=5][font=book antiqua][color=#704f65][b]» alliances [/b][/size][/color][color="transparent"]
..........hee hee.........[/color][size=2][color=#9c7984][font=book antiqua]"Work together, everyone!"-----
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[item=zalis][nextcol][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?p=lair&tab=userpage&id=244095][size=3][color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen][b]clan caeterrae[/url] - [color=#8db374][font=Sylfaen][size=3][b]allies[/b]
[size=3][color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut tristique sed eros et ultrices. Fusce et suscipit turpis, eget sodales metus. Nullam commodo vehicula purus, a ultrices arcu efficitur sed. Vestibulum sollicitudin arcu finibus lacus porta, eu semper turpis posuere. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.[/columns]
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[item=cryptic cameo][nextcol][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?p=lair&tab=userpage&id=15175][size=3][color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen][b]clan dead hand[/b][/url] - [size=3][font=Sylfaen][color=#ba9c77][b]neutral[/b]
[font=Sylfaen][color=#9c7984]A tentative, but necessary relationship. Friendships exist more within individual members than the clans as a whole; though shady and unnerving, Dead Hand is able to provide Second Star with a myriad of services, including military support, Plague magic, and rare imports. Seconds Star shares their own Arcane magics and spells in return. However, Kalina makes sure to keep a close eye on Dead Hand's nefarious leaders.[/columns]
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[item=rose quartz][nextcol][size=3][color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen][b]clan lorem[/b]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut tristique sed eros et ultrices. Fusce et suscipit turpis, eget sodales metus. Nullam commodo vehicula purus, a ultrices arcu efficitur sed. Vestibulum sollicitudin arcu finibus lacus porta, eu semper turpis posuere. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.[/columns]
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[item=longneck medium][nextcol][size=3][color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen][b]longnecks - [color=#8db374]allies[/b]
[color=#9c7984]Friendship with the Longnecks rooted in similar cultural beliefs; their spirituality and connection with magic and nature. Dragons of Second Star often trade spells and herbs with these mammals, and many Longnecks have formed lifelong friendships with the clan members. Territorial agreements have been promised and kept.[/columns]
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[item=dappled dunhoof][nextcol][size=3][color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen][b]centaurs - [color=#8db374]allies[/b]
[color=#9c7984]The Centaur clans are wonderful partners in trade and assistance in architectural construction. Centaurs within Starfall Isles are particularly skilled in crafting fabrics and silks used for apparel, decor, and quilts. Borders are unclearly defined and the clans often mingle and merge freely. Though select dragons have grievances with individual Centaurs, the leaders remain friendly.[/columns]
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[item=maren spearmaiden][nextcol][size=3][color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen][b]maren - [color=#ba9c77]neutral[/b]
[color=#9c7984]Communications with the Marren are rare, and the high number of hostile Marren is troubling. However, the Second Star's trade of valuable stones and trinkets in exchange for (unpoisoned) seafood delicacies keeps the dragons and beastclan in relatively stable relations. This compliance is nothing more than business.[/columns]
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[item=tengu caller][nextcol][size=3][color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen][b]talonok - [color=#b05656]tense[/b]
[color=#9c7984]Kalina claims to have no enemies; though the Second Star's monarch's charm doesn't work on everyone. The Talonok clans are consistently aggressive and hostile, and seem to have little interest in trade or companionship. The Talonok have begrudgingly accepted the dragons' clan within Starwood Strand, though they are often hungry for more territory.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut tristique sed eros et ultrices. Fusce et suscipit turpis, eget sodales metus. Nullam commodo vehicula purus, a ultrices arcu efficitur sed. Vestibulum sollicitudin arcu finibus lacus porta, eu semper turpis posuere. Ut tristique sed eros et ultrices..
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Zalis
Familiar
Flocks of Zalis light up a jungle canopy.
2550
clan caeterrae - allies Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut tristique sed eros et ultrices. Fusce et suscipit turpis, eget sodales metus. Nullam commodo vehicula purus, a ultrices arcu efficitur sed. Vestibulum sollicitudin arcu finibus lacus porta, eu semper turpis posuere. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
Cryptic Cameo
Familiar
The beauty and delicacy of the carving on this haunted accessory is obfuscated by a hanging cloud of choking green mist. The wearer feels all at once stylish and trapped.
1500
clan dead hand - neutral A tentative, but necessary relationship. Friendships exist more within individual members than the clans as a whole; though shady and unnerving, Dead Hand is able to provide Second Star with a myriad of services, including military support, Plague magic, and rare imports. Seconds Star shares their own Arcane magics and spells in return. However, Kalina makes sure to keep a close eye on Dead Hand's nefarious leaders.
Rose Quartz
Minerals & Ores
A rose quartz by any other name would smell as sweet- ...why are you smelling quartz?
70
clan lorem
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut tristique sed eros et ultrices. Fusce et suscipit turpis, eget sodales metus. Nullam commodo vehicula purus, a ultrices arcu efficitur sed. Vestibulum sollicitudin arcu finibus lacus porta, eu semper turpis posuere. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
Longneck Medium
Familiar
Often mistrusted, these occult-seeking acolytes wander ruins and graveyards, calling softly to beings unseen.
2750
longnecks - allies Friendship with the Longnecks rooted in similar cultural beliefs; their spirituality and connection with magic and nature. Dragons of Second Star often trade spells and herbs with these mammals, and many Longnecks have formed lifelong friendships with the clan members. Territorial agreements have been promised and kept.
Dappled Dunhoof
Familiar
You encountered this centaur from the Dunhoof herd while hunting. She decided to stay with your clan to learn your hunting techniques.
8500
centaurs - allies The Centaur clans are wonderful partners in trade and assistance in architectural construction. Centaurs within Starfall Isles are particularly skilled in crafting fabrics and silks used for apparel, decor, and quilts. Borders are unclearly defined and the clans often mingle and merge freely. Though select dragons have grievances with individual Centaurs, the leaders remain friendly.
Maren Spearmaiden
Familiar
It is tradition for young maren warriors to prove themselves by hunting dangerous sharks and terrors of the deep. The fruits of this hunt provide them with the materials for their weapons.
2350
maren - neutral Communications with the Marren are rare, and the high number of hostile Marren is troubling. However, the Second Star's trade of valuable stones and trinkets in exchange for (unpoisoned) seafood delicacies keeps the dragons and beastclan in relatively stable relations. This compliance is nothing more than business.
Tengu Caller
Familiar
Sent by their clans to seek and bring home their fallen flock lost to madness and confusion, these dusk-traveling bounty hunters seem to be losing their own battle with darkness.
2750
talonok - tense Kalina claims to have no enemies; though the Second Star's monarch's charm doesn't work on everyone. The Talonok clans are consistently aggressive and hostile, and seem to have little interest in trade or companionship. The Talonok have begrudgingly accepted the dragons' clan within Starwood Strand, though they are often hungry for more territory.
[color="transparent"]....................[/color][size=5][font=book antiqua][color=#704f65][b]» history and culture[/b][/size][/color][color="transparent"]
..........hee hee.........[/color][size=2][color=#9c7984][font=book antiqua]"Lorem ipsum dolor."-----
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[nextcol][size=3][color=#704f65][font=verdana]The Second Star was created out of the monarch's distaste for war and bloodshed. Conflict with the Beastclans, conflict with each other; it was too much. She wanted a space for any dragon of any background to come to, to heal, to feel secure. Her clan started small - just her and her Guardian. The two dragons claimed neutral territory in Starwood Strand, and began working together to truly construct the dens and layout of the camp.
It began with a few injured, hungry, or tired wanderers meeting the two dragons and taking their offer to rest in their small camp. Kalina offered food, shelter, and company, for as long as they needed. Most dragons came and went, but after some time, word seemed to spread of the generous dragons. One by one, dragons, lost or seeking a new home, took the Fae's offer of settling in their territory.
One such immigrant was a gentle Imperial by the name of Cassiopea, who, fortunately for the construction of the clan, was a nurse. With her, as well as a few other skilled dragons, the clan could offer more services and solidify their status as a true clan and haven to those in need.
And such, the diverse clan of the Second Star was born through magic and love, always growing and shifting as more dragons come for a rest, or stay for good.[/columns]
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[columns][size=3][color=#704f65][font=verdana]Due to her initial isolation, the monarch took great dependence of the stars to guide and heal her. She still holds this belief that the Arcanist speaks with her through the stars and planets. Within her clan, she has symbolized this in the form of lanterns. Many members and hatchlings of her clan have adopted this belief as well.
To the dragons of the Second Star, lanterns represent stars, and always keeping sage lanterns with them symbolizes the protection of the stars and the Arcanist always with them. All newcomers to the clan have a welcoming ceremony, thrown by the monarch herself. This celebration consists of the dragon choosing their lanterns, thus their official welcome and integration to the clan. The ceremony also takes place when a hatchling reaches maturity.
Like most Arcane clans, The Second Star is a clan that heavily relies on magic and the stars. Every hatchling and newcomer is taught constellations and other astronomical basics, as well as the signs of the zodiac.
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[size=3][color=#704f65][font=verdana]Though not all regularly practice magic, most dragons believe in the magic of the stars and planets above them. Mages also practice crystal healing; most keep crystals outside their homes for protection.
Kalina throws festivals within the clan quite often, usually celebrating a planet entering a new zodiac, the changing of seasons, the welcoming of a new dragon to the clan, or any other event she deems worthy of a festival. These festivals consist of exotic foods, music, lanterns, and floral decor. In one common festival tradition, each dragon receives a paper lantern, decorate it as they wish, and then release it to the stars, as a tribute to the Arcanist.
The Second Star is peaceful with other dragon clans as well as the Beastclans, and allows them to take refuge as well. Kalina has made good relations with most neighboring Beastclans, and they are often helpful allies.
....................» history and culture
..........hee hee........."Lorem ipsum dolor."
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The Second Star was created out of the monarch's distaste for war and bloodshed. Conflict with the Beastclans, conflict with each other; it was too much. She wanted a space for any dragon of any background to come to, to heal, to feel secure. Her clan started small - just her and her Guardian. The two dragons claimed neutral territory in Starwood Strand, and began working together to truly construct the dens and layout of the camp.
It began with a few injured, hungry, or tired wanderers meeting the two dragons and taking their offer to rest in their small camp. Kalina offered food, shelter, and company, for as long as they needed. Most dragons came and went, but after some time, word seemed to spread of the generous dragons. One by one, dragons, lost or seeking a new home, took the Fae's offer of settling in their territory.
One such immigrant was a gentle Imperial by the name of Cassiopea, who, fortunately for the construction of the clan, was a nurse. With her, as well as a few other skilled dragons, the clan could offer more services and solidify their status as a true clan and haven to those in need.
And such, the diverse clan of the Second Star was born through magic and love, always growing and shifting as more dragons come for a rest, or stay for good.
Due to her initial isolation, the monarch took great dependence of the stars to guide and heal her. She still holds this belief that the Arcanist speaks with her through the stars and planets. Within her clan, she has symbolized this in the form of lanterns. Many members and hatchlings of her clan have adopted this belief as well.
To the dragons of the Second Star, lanterns represent stars, and always keeping sage lanterns with them symbolizes the protection of the stars and the Arcanist always with them. All newcomers to the clan have a welcoming ceremony, thrown by the monarch herself. This celebration consists of the dragon choosing their lanterns, thus their official welcome and integration to the clan. The ceremony also takes place when a hatchling reaches maturity.
Like most Arcane clans, The Second Star is a clan that heavily relies on magic and the stars. Every hatchling and newcomer is taught constellations and other astronomical basics, as well as the signs of the zodiac.
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Though not all regularly practice magic, most dragons believe in the magic of the stars and planets above them. Mages also practice crystal healing; most keep crystals outside their homes for protection.
Kalina throws festivals within the clan quite often, usually celebrating a planet entering a new zodiac, the changing of seasons, the welcoming of a new dragon to the clan, or any other event she deems worthy of a festival. These festivals consist of exotic foods, music, lanterns, and floral decor. In one common festival tradition, each dragon receives a paper lantern, decorate it as they wish, and then release it to the stars, as a tribute to the Arcanist.
The Second Star is peaceful with other dragon clans as well as the Beastclans, and allows them to take refuge as well. Kalina has made good relations with most neighboring Beastclans, and they are often helpful allies.
To all appearances an ordinary rock, until it's cracked open!
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Solar Vole
Meat
Solar Voles tend to burrow deep in the ground, making them difficult prey to catch. They occasionally resurface to soak in sunlight, giving them a radiant glow.
39
4
Firestarter
Organics
These baubles spontaneously produce embers. Great for starting a campfire, great for burning your den down.
21
Stardust Sap Lamp
Trinkets
A specialized lamp that uses sap from birch trees in the Starwood Strand. It emits an eerie blue flame.
41
Violet Flowerfall
Apparel
A cascade of violet petals falls around you at all times: inexplicable!
2400
Crow
Meat
Let them eat crow.
55
6
smell of a campfire // fireflies // the full moon // soft windchimes //
freshly watered grass // cool evening breeze // 11:11 // cricket chirps
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[size=3][color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen]A young adult Mirror sprints behind a dozen of his own kind, the growing grass beneath his claws and the distant trees tell him they are leaving Plague territory behind. The sun is setting, and a growing scent of new prey overcomes the rest of his pack; they lower their bodies and quicken their speed. Sollux struggles to keep up with them, as he is rather used to.
He watches three dragons branch off and attack an unsuspecting ram; the animal's cries are ended abruptly as the ruthless Mirrors claw and bite, killing it before it even has the chance to run. They ravenously devour the meaty flesh.
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Sollux's legs continue to under-perform and he falls farther and farther behind his pack. He doesn't worry much; they'll soon rest to eat and he will catch up with them once more.
Through the cold dusk woods, familiar heat pops into his peripheral vision. He slows and crouches in the grass by instinct, narrowing his eyes to better spot his prey. A large cobra slithers between the trees just a few meters away. Sollux holds his breath; he has no appetite, but knowing he is typically considered the weakest of the pack, he believes this will be valuable to bring to his group once he returns to them.
The Mirror crouches as low as he can and silently creeps through the tall, thin trees, and leaps towards the cobra; the snake tastes him in the air and darts away just second before the dragon's claws reach it.
Sollux clumsily tumbles in the grass, and before he can get back to his feet, a fiery sting in his shoulder temporarily paralyzes him. He thrashes his tail and body, fighting to to bite the snake off of him. He barely grabs a hold of its body in his mouth and he yanks it off, the forced release of its fangs adding another stabbing pain in his entire left forearm. The cobra is inadvertently bitten clean in half; both pieces fall limply by his claws.
The dragon's breathing begins to steady as he turns his head to examine the wound. Two large fangmarks pierce his shoulder, releasing a considerable amount of blood. The injury feels far worse than it looks - with a heavy pain in his chest the Mirror realizes walking and moving his wings is considerably painful. He frantically begins to examine the forest, but not a member of his pack in sight. Not that they would help him if they were.
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[size=3][color=#9c7984][font=Sylfaen]The full moon rises as Starwood trees begin to bloom and glow in the night, providing some light to the dragon as he makes his way through the unfamiliar Arcane lands. He walks slowly and with a limp - the blood on his arm is clotted and scabbed, but he doesn't bother to clean it.
His crests frill as he hears the crunching of twigs and dried flower petals behind him; despite his unusual proficiency in magic, he is in no condition to fight.
[i]"HEY,"[/i] a deep voice growls. Sollux whips around and braces himself, thrashing his tail and flexing his crests threateningly.
A metallic, violet Guardian stands solemnly between the glowing trees, adorned in rather regal apparel and jewels.
"I'm givin' you about twenty seconds to leave my clan's territory before I maul you. The last thing we need is one a' you greedy beasts stealin' our prey." the stranger says.
Sollux instinctively begins to growl, but he knows a dragon of the Guardian's size could finish him off easily. Ignoring the prominent pain in his arm as best he can, he gets ready to turn and sprint away before another, smaller voice is heard.
"Eridan!"
A considerably smaller dragon flutters from the depths of the woods towards the Guardian. A pretty lavender Fae, dressed in flora and glittered silk.
"Don't scare away visitors!" she says angrily - or so he infers. He's interacted with few Faes in his life - she's quiet, and her tone is difficult to decipher. She turns to him, her aura far gentler than any dragon he's met. Her crests relax and she tilts her head curiously, with bright Arcane eyes.
The Guardian huffs. "What's this Mirror doin' alone, anyhow? Don't they typically hang around their own dreadful kind?"
Her large, bug-like eyes study him, then shoot down to his injury. Her crests widen and she quietly gasps. She flutters closer towards him. "Are you alright? You look hurt."
He narrows his eyes and says nothing. She answered her own question.
"Is that why you're alone? Did your friends leave you behind?" she asks.
[i]Hmph. Friends.[/i]
"Can you walk?" She's insistent.
Sollux twitches his tail anxiously. "..Not well." he finally speaks.
She holds her claws together worriedly. "Come with us, back to my clan," she says. "It's small, but we have medicine and nurses."
He glances over towards the aloof Guardian. He glares as Sollux silently, fins flexing in silent disapproval.
The mirror slouches, averting his eyes. The sting in his arm has grown worse through the evening - the snake may have been venomous. As much as he hates accepting hospitality, he can't bring himself to decline the Fae's offer.
"Yeah. Alright," he says.
"The nurse's den isn't far from here. Are you able to travel there? She'll be able to carry you if not, she's an Imperial," she says.
Sollux huffs. "I can walk myself, thank you."
He joins the two dragons into the forest, glowing lanterns and crystal paths lead the way towards a clearing in the woods; a few structures and dragons can be seen in the distance. The Fae introduces herself as Kalina, founder of their clan, and her co-ruler, Eridan.
She stays much closer to Sollux's than he is typically accepting of, but for whatever reason, with her, he finds comfort in the proximity.
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....................» "separatus a fato" A young adult Mirror sprints behind a dozen of his own kind, the growing grass beneath his claws and the distant trees tell him they are leaving Plague territory behind. The sun is setting, and a growing scent of new prey overcomes the rest of his pack; they lower their bodies and quicken their speed. Sollux struggles to keep up with them, as he is rather used to.
He watches three dragons branch off and attack an unsuspecting ram; the animal's cries are ended abruptly as the ruthless Mirrors claw and bite, killing it before it even has the chance to run. They ravenously devour the meaty flesh.
Sollux's legs continue to under-perform and he falls farther and farther behind his pack. He doesn't worry much; they'll soon rest to eat and he will catch up with them once more.
Through the cold dusk woods, familiar heat pops into his peripheral vision. He slows and crouches in the grass by instinct, narrowing his eyes to better spot his prey. A large cobra slithers between the trees just a few meters away. Sollux holds his breath; he has no appetite, but knowing he is typically considered the weakest of the pack, he believes this will be valuable to bring to his group once he returns to them.
The Mirror crouches as low as he can and silently creeps through the tall, thin trees, and leaps towards the cobra; the snake tastes him in the air and darts away just second before the dragon's claws reach it.
Sollux clumsily tumbles in the grass, and before he can get back to his feet, a fiery sting in his shoulder temporarily paralyzes him. He thrashes his tail and body, fighting to to bite the snake off of him. He barely grabs a hold of its body in his mouth and he yanks it off, the forced release of its fangs adding another stabbing pain in his entire left forearm. The cobra is inadvertently bitten clean in half; both pieces fall limply by his claws.
The dragon's breathing begins to steady as he turns his head to examine the wound. Two large fangmarks pierce his shoulder, releasing a considerable amount of blood. The injury feels far worse than it looks - with a heavy pain in his chest the Mirror realizes walking and moving his wings is considerably painful. He frantically begins to examine the forest, but not a member of his pack in sight. Not that they would help him if they were.
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The full moon rises as Starwood trees begin to bloom and glow in the night, providing some light to the dragon as he makes his way through the unfamiliar Arcane lands. He walks slowly and with a limp - the blood on his arm is clotted and scabbed, but he doesn't bother to clean it.
His crests frill as he hears the crunching of twigs and dried flower petals behind him; despite his unusual proficiency in magic, he is in no condition to fight.
"HEY," a deep voice growls. Sollux whips around and braces himself, thrashing his tail and flexing his crests threateningly.
A metallic, violet Guardian stands solemnly between the glowing trees, adorned in rather regal apparel and jewels.
"I'm givin' you about twenty seconds to leave my clan's territory before I maul you. The last thing we need is one a' you greedy beasts stealin' our prey." the stranger says.
Sollux instinctively begins to growl, but he knows a dragon of the Guardian's size could finish him off easily. Ignoring the prominent pain in his arm as best he can, he gets ready to turn and sprint away before another, smaller voice is heard.
"Eridan!"
A considerably smaller dragon flutters from the depths of the woods towards the Guardian. A pretty lavender Fae, dressed in flora and glittered silk.
"Don't scare away visitors!" she says angrily - or so he infers. He's interacted with few Faes in his life - she's quiet, and her tone is difficult to decipher. She turns to him, her aura far gentler than any dragon he's met. Her crests relax and she tilts her head curiously, with bright Arcane eyes.
The Guardian huffs. "What's this Mirror doin' alone, anyhow? Don't they typically hang around their own dreadful kind?"
Her large, bug-like eyes study him, then shoot down to his injury. Her crests widen and she quietly gasps. She flutters closer towards him. "Are you alright? You look hurt."
He narrows his eyes and says nothing. She answered her own question.
"Is that why you're alone? Did your friends leave you behind?" she asks.
Hmph. Friends.
"Can you walk?" She's insistent.
Sollux twitches his tail anxiously. "..Not well." he finally speaks.
She holds her claws together worriedly. "Come with us, back to my clan," she says. "It's small, but we have medicine and nurses."
He glances over towards the aloof Guardian. He glares as Sollux silently, fins flexing in silent disapproval.
The mirror slouches, averting his eyes. The sting in his arm has grown worse through the evening - the snake may have been venomous. As much as he hates accepting hospitality, he can't bring himself to decline the Fae's offer.
"Yeah. Alright," he says.
"The nurse's den isn't far from here. Are you able to travel there? She'll be able to carry you if not, she's an Imperial," she says.
Sollux huffs. "I can walk myself, thank you."
He joins the two dragons into the forest, glowing lanterns and crystal paths lead the way towards a clearing in the woods; a few structures and dragons can be seen in the distance. The Fae introduces herself as Kalina, founder of their clan, and her co-ruler, Eridan.
She stays much closer to Sollux's than he is typically accepting of, but for whatever reason, with her, he finds comfort in the proximity.
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