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[font=Monotype Corsiva]A god and his creations are usually a benevolent thing. But not always.
A creature came to life in the middle of nothingness. A beating heart spread out into utter horrid madness, little by little, over millions of years. It lived. Scales formed into writhing tentacles, into organs, into planetoid living masses of pure black flesh. All this culminated in one, true eye. One true eye in the middle of this dimension. One true eye that if you meet its stare, power overtakes you, power corrupts you. It may seem like a horrid prospect to some fearful, some uneducated clans of the world. But some dragons believe that that is the only way to live.
Many dragons have not seen the light of the beast’s eyes. Many have only heard it recited in stories or cautionary myths told to hatchlings about doing the right thing. But Abyss lives, Abyss has existed since the beginning of time. Abyss is the one true survivor.
Abyss created its own earth from its very body.
Abyss created pestilence and nightmares from itself.
Abyss created its own weather with a single flick of a claw.
Abyss has made lakes and rivers from its own blood.
It has created storms that wreak havoc on its own territory.
It has created ice, frozen territory from the chill of its own breath.
It creates shadows with its great, massive eye.
Some can only see the light in its existence.
It creates magic far stronger than what Sornieth can ever dream.
It has created life, nature from its very own beating heart.
It has created flame from the warmth it may bring.
Abyss may be a nightmare deep in the head of those uneducated, but Abyss is stronger. Abyss survives. Embrace him and awaken, with all the others who see the truth. Join us in the light of its eyes for all of time.
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[center][img]http://flightrising.com/dgen/preview/dragon?age=1&body=12&bodygene=6&breed=4&element=7&eyetype=5&gender=0&tert=12&tertgene=12&winggene=19&wings=137&auth=7944466cb5c36a3205d25b4e06bb9b028c26895d&dummyext=prev.png[/img][/center]
[center][size=4]His Arrival[/size][/center]
[font=monotype corsiva]But it was just a matter of time until he came. And one fateful day, it happened.
A rift opened over all of Sornieth, in the territory on the border of both Shadow and Plague practicing the magic of the great Abyss. The dimensional rift sliced open on a crystal, and when a dragon placed a single claw on it… they were transported into the world of horrid magic, tentacles, watching eyes and pools and lakes of blood… They were transported into Abyss itself.
But the rift wasn’t just keeping things in. It was keeping things out as well.
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[font=monotype corsiva]Abyss’ influence had seeped into all that had come before, creating many new species of nightmarish abominations. It had been there before, but since the Rift appeared, it had multiplied tenfold. His creations were monstrous, and they stalked the night looking for ones to turn into more of their own. He called them… The Heartless. His horrid, wretched creations seeped into the minds of the Magus. And to create them…? Well… It was just a swift little procedure…
Soon, the Syndicate discovered that Abyss was trapped in that dimension. He was unable to create a draconian form, and unable to spread his influence through the rift in which the Syndicate could walk, at least without the Syndicate's worship. He, someday, will be freed. And he will rule.
[center][img]https://images2.imgbox.com/3c/e6/30k5JCmQ_o.png[/img][/center]
[center][size=4]Join the Syndicate. Join us.[/size][/center]
A god and his creations are usually a benevolent thing. But not always.
A creature came to life in the middle of nothingness. A beating heart spread out into utter horrid madness, little by little, over millions of years. It lived. Scales formed into writhing tentacles, into organs, into planetoid living masses of pure black flesh. All this culminated in one, true eye. One true eye in the middle of this dimension. One true eye that if you meet its stare, power overtakes you, power corrupts you. It may seem like a horrid prospect to some fearful, some uneducated clans of the world. But some dragons believe that that is the only way to live.
Many dragons have not seen the light of the beast’s eyes. Many have only heard it recited in stories or cautionary myths told to hatchlings about doing the right thing. But Abyss lives, Abyss has existed since the beginning of time. Abyss is the one true survivor.
Abyss created its own earth from its very body.
Abyss created pestilence and nightmares from itself.
Abyss created its own weather with a single flick of a claw.
Abyss has made lakes and rivers from its own blood.
It has created storms that wreak havoc on its own territory.
It has created ice, frozen territory from the chill of its own breath.
It creates shadows with its great, massive eye.
Some can only see the light in its existence.
It creates magic far stronger than what Sornieth can ever dream.
It has created life, nature from its very own beating heart.
It has created flame from the warmth it may bring.
Abyss may be a nightmare deep in the head of those uneducated, but Abyss is stronger. Abyss survives. Embrace him and awaken, with all the others who see the truth. Join us in the light of its eyes for all of time.
His Arrival
But it was just a matter of time until he came. And one fateful day, it happened.
A rift opened over all of Sornieth, in the territory on the border of both Shadow and Plague practicing the magic of the great Abyss. The dimensional rift sliced open on a crystal, and when a dragon placed a single claw on it… they were transported into the world of horrid magic, tentacles, watching eyes and pools and lakes of blood… They were transported into Abyss itself.
But the rift wasn’t just keeping things in. It was keeping things out as well.
Abyss’ influence had seeped into all that had come before, creating many new species of nightmarish abominations. It had been there before, but since the Rift appeared, it had multiplied tenfold. His creations were monstrous, and they stalked the night looking for ones to turn into more of their own. He called them… The Heartless. His horrid, wretched creations seeped into the minds of the Magus. And to create them…? Well… It was just a swift little procedure…
Soon, the Syndicate discovered that Abyss was trapped in that dimension. He was unable to create a draconian form, and unable to spread his influence through the rift in which the Syndicate could walk, at least without the Syndicate's worship. He, someday, will be freed. And he will rule.
Join the Syndicate. Join us.
All of my prettiest dragons (and the ones I put the most work into) are in my hibden.
[center][size=4][font=monotype corsiva]--The Awakened Syndicate--[/size][/center]
[font=monotype corsiva]Groups of dragons formed in clans that worship Abyss and its living, wonderful corruption. The dragons in this syndicate have discovered Abyss and what it has done, and worship it or honor it in some way.
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[font=monotype corsiva]Syndicate members have:
Primary colors: Any dark or black colors. Nothing specific needed.
Primary genes: Any except Piebald
Secondary colors: Black, blues, and purples.
Secondary genes: Any except Paint
Tertiary colors: Depend on the gene.
Tertiary genes: Ask, depends on color of genes
The Syndicate has many jobs within it. Some involve power, or rituals, while some are scavengers or collectors.
[center][size=4][font=monotype corsiva]The Warriors[/size][/center]
[center][img]http://flightrising.com/dgen/preview/dragon?age=1&body=176&bodygene=19&breed=2&element=4&eyetype=4&gender=1&tert=175&tertgene=14&winggene=7&wings=126&auth=93a7550f060acbd3f7d1413e09e20108a48a1b15&dummyext=prev.png[/img][/center]
[font=monotype corsiva]These are the strongest of the lower ranks in the Syndicate. They will stay loyal to Abyss, and the truly strong will fight if someone challenges its existence. Only the strongest are picked for this role, while most stay back in the shadows, hidden from the fray. The Warriors are the ones destined to be the first of Abyss’ selections when he himself descends.
[center][size=4][font=monotype corsiva]The Magus[/size][/center]
[center][img]http://flightrising.com/dgen/preview/dragon?age=1&body=11&bodygene=6&breed=8&element=4&eyetype=4&gender=0&tert=119&tertgene=10&winggene=7&wings=25&auth=49078072157e168bd69045f71073233c3a610ed5&dummyext=prev.png[/img][/center]
[font=monotype corsiva]Very few in the Syndicate have ever picked up magic, but those that wield it do to the most perfect effect. They use it to spread the influence of the true god, creating festering tentacles and shadows on parts of the earth. Some have even dared to experiment on dragons or bones, creating horrid amalgamations never meant to exist. Most are necromancers, but almost all practice some form of dark magic, even the healers.
[center][size=4][font=monotype corsiva]The Collectors[/size][/center]
[center][img]http://flightrising.com/dgen/preview/dragon?age=1&body=61&bodygene=4&breed=3&element=2&eyetype=4&gender=0&tert=4&tertgene=20&winggene=4&wings=87&auth=6bf1bef86354f3b6e6f2982450b613b14819391a&dummyext=prev.png[/img][/center]
[font=monotype corsiva]These have seen the survivability of Abyss, doing that same as hard trials to their own crude bodies. The dragons with the most intelligence and hardiness pick this job up, and take a long trial in the wilderness of the territory for months on end. Some never survive, in which their bones are broken but buried, as one so foolish but so courageous should still be honored. Once they return, they become scouts or Travellers, picking up whatever is needed for the health of the Syndicate, wether it be food, or flesh.
[center][size=4][font=monotype corsiva]The Travellers[/size][/center]
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[font=monotype corsiva]These are the dragons that dare to travel to other worlds, other realms. They spend most of their time upon Abyss' surface, in deep worship in the dimension afar. These were either spawned of the Abyss itself, or became one after completing a Collector's trial. They are told to be wary, however, as spending too much time on the surface could cause a dragon to get lost... or become something horrific.
[center][size=4][font=monotype corsiva]The Chosen[/size][/center]
[center][img]http://flightrising.com/dgen/preview/dragon?age=1&body=127&bodygene=14&breed=12&element=2&eyetype=4&gender=0&tert=6&tertgene=10&winggene=5&wings=10&auth=68c24d5cfe5b633ff68f59ad7cd8d86a70cacc7d&dummyext=prev.png[/img][/center]
[font=monotype corsiva]The strongest of the Syndicate, these dragons have been personally chosen by Abyss, wether it be legends, signs, or just a word from the other side. They are gifted powers beyond their own comprehension, some more than they can even handle. These dragons tend to scrawl runes in their bodies in an attempt to contain their powers, but sometimes it doesn’t work, turning the Chosen into writhing, gnarled masses of tentacles and eyes. Even though most can’t speak by then, they claim the transformation was an act of destiny.
[center][font=monotype corsiva]To qualify for a Chosen, the dragons must have something special about them. (As in Runes, strange-colored Glimmer, Faceted/Multi/Primal eyes, or just something strange. If unsure, just ask.)[/center]
Groups of dragons formed in clans that worship Abyss and its living, wonderful corruption. The dragons in this syndicate have discovered Abyss and what it has done, and worship it or honor it in some way.
Syndicate members have:
Primary colors: Any dark or black colors. Nothing specific needed.
Primary genes: Any except Piebald
Secondary colors: Black, blues, and purples.
Secondary genes: Any except Paint
Tertiary colors: Depend on the gene.
Tertiary genes: Ask, depends on color of genes
The Syndicate has many jobs within it. Some involve power, or rituals, while some are scavengers or collectors.
The Warriors
These are the strongest of the lower ranks in the Syndicate. They will stay loyal to Abyss, and the truly strong will fight if someone challenges its existence. Only the strongest are picked for this role, while most stay back in the shadows, hidden from the fray. The Warriors are the ones destined to be the first of Abyss’ selections when he himself descends.
The Magus
Very few in the Syndicate have ever picked up magic, but those that wield it do to the most perfect effect. They use it to spread the influence of the true god, creating festering tentacles and shadows on parts of the earth. Some have even dared to experiment on dragons or bones, creating horrid amalgamations never meant to exist. Most are necromancers, but almost all practice some form of dark magic, even the healers.
The Collectors
These have seen the survivability of Abyss, doing that same as hard trials to their own crude bodies. The dragons with the most intelligence and hardiness pick this job up, and take a long trial in the wilderness of the territory for months on end. Some never survive, in which their bones are broken but buried, as one so foolish but so courageous should still be honored. Once they return, they become scouts or Travellers, picking up whatever is needed for the health of the Syndicate, wether it be food, or flesh.
The Travellers
These are the dragons that dare to travel to other worlds, other realms. They spend most of their time upon Abyss' surface, in deep worship in the dimension afar. These were either spawned of the Abyss itself, or became one after completing a Collector's trial. They are told to be wary, however, as spending too much time on the surface could cause a dragon to get lost... or become something horrific.
The Chosen
The strongest of the Syndicate, these dragons have been personally chosen by Abyss, wether it be legends, signs, or just a word from the other side. They are gifted powers beyond their own comprehension, some more than they can even handle. These dragons tend to scrawl runes in their bodies in an attempt to contain their powers, but sometimes it doesn’t work, turning the Chosen into writhing, gnarled masses of tentacles and eyes. Even though most can’t speak by then, they claim the transformation was an act of destiny.
To qualify for a Chosen, the dragons must have something special about them. (As in Runes, strange-colored Glimmer, Faceted/Multi/Primal eyes, or just something strange. If unsure, just ask.)
All of my prettiest dragons (and the ones I put the most work into) are in my hibden.
[center][size=4][font=monotype corsiva]Abyssal Relics
(Only one dragon can hold each relic.)[/size][/center]
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[font=monotype corsiva]The Syndicate has seen Abyss, and they have seen the ones he favors. Their offerings of magical tomes and emblems are transformed into items of immense and destructive power. Some of these... 'Abyssal Relics' have been used for horrible things. Not many have currently been given, but... maybe next time, he himself will except your offerings. And maybe you will be trusted with this power...
[center][color=purple][font=monotype corsiva]The First Relic
[font=monotype corsiva]The Abyssal Tome
[size=2][font=monotype corsiva](Represented by: [item=shadow tome])[/size][/color][/center]
[center][font=monotype corsiva]The First Relic was discovered when the First Offering was made: An ordinary spellbook along with a glass of the blood of a pure dragon, set atop the tome, adorned with meat and spice. The event was recorded in a tome of the Syndicate's history, a tentacle bursting out of the ground and spilling the blood, leaving a stain on the tome before disappearing with the spices and meat offered alongside it. The tome was opened and gifted immense power, the spells inside containing necromancy, summoning, and many other spells...[/center]
[center][color=purple][font=monotype corsiva]Held by: Volition[/color]
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[center][color=purple][font=monotype corsiva]The Second Relic
[font=monotype corsiva]Cloak of The Void
[size=2][font=monotype corsiva](Represented by: [item=bramble mantle])[/size][/color][/center]
[center][font=monotype corsiva]The Second Relic was discovered by pure coincidence. One of the new Magus' spells happened to misfire, and through Abyss' will alone, the cloak it hit came alive.
The new cloak was a surprisingly strong entity, attacking the dragon nearest to it. It bound to the skin of the poor dragon, and became what appears to be a parasite. But this power is quite a gift, after all, it is a stronger link to Abyss himself. And who wouldn't want that?[/center]
[center][color=purple][font=monotype corsiva]Held by: Bedek
[url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=7373251]
[img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/73733/7373251_350.png[/img]
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[font=monotype corsiva](The holder of the cloak gains complete liberty over the details of the cloak, going off of this basis. I may update it if you decide to give it lore.)[/color]
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[center][color=purple][font=monotype corsiva]The Third Relic
[font=monotype corsiva]Corrupted Spawn
[size=2][font=monotype corsiva](Represented by: [item=contaminated halo][size=2][color=purple])
[font=monotype corsiva](This item is a special exception. Five total dragons can handle these beasts.)[/size][/color][/center]
[center][font=monotype corsiva]These halos aren't just halos. Crafted by the Plaguebringer, Abyss saw his own worth in them and brought them to the Syndicate. And thus, the Third Relic was created. More of the monsters spawned after that, although Abyss stopped their replicating... for now.
[font=monotype corsiva]With experimental dark magic, they were eventually given new life as living, parasitic monsters. Some of the Syndicate took them on, but some had to find unwilling hosts... Unwilling hosts which gave up their minds to the Syndicate. Beasts which would become mutants to the degree of eyes, teeth ripping from their skin. Much like their own parasites.
[center][color=purple][font=monotype corsiva]Held by: None yet.
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Abyssal Relics
(Only one dragon can hold each relic.)
The Syndicate has seen Abyss, and they have seen the ones he favors. Their offerings of magical tomes and emblems are transformed into items of immense and destructive power. Some of these... 'Abyssal Relics' have been used for horrible things. Not many have currently been given, but... maybe next time, he himself will except your offerings. And maybe you will be trusted with this power...
The First Relic The Abyssal Tome (Represented by:
Shadow Tome
Apparel
A durable leather tome filled with ancient knowledge of the Shadow Flight.
1000
)
The First Relic was discovered when the First Offering was made: An ordinary spellbook along with a glass of the blood of a pure dragon, set atop the tome, adorned with meat and spice. The event was recorded in a tome of the Syndicate's history, a tentacle bursting out of the ground and spilling the blood, leaving a stain on the tome before disappearing with the spices and meat offered alongside it. The tome was opened and gifted immense power, the spells inside containing necromancy, summoning, and many other spells...
Held by: Volition
The Second Relic Cloak of The Void (Represented by:
Bramble Mantle
Apparel
A mantle as thorny as the dragon that wears it. (Trickmurk Circus Holiday Item 2018.)
0
)
The Second Relic was discovered by pure coincidence. One of the new Magus' spells happened to misfire, and through Abyss' will alone, the cloak it hit came alive.
The new cloak was a surprisingly strong entity, attacking the dragon nearest to it. It bound to the skin of the poor dragon, and became what appears to be a parasite. But this power is quite a gift, after all, it is a stronger link to Abyss himself. And who wouldn't want that?
Held by: Bedek
(The holder of the cloak gains complete liberty over the details of the cloak, going off of this basis. I may update it if you decide to give it lore.)
The Third Relic Corrupted Spawn (Represented by:
Contaminated Halo
Apparel
Encircling the head, this halo of toxic decay is the magical sign of a powerful individual. (Riot of Rot 2018 Holiday Item)
0
) (This item is a special exception. Five total dragons can handle these beasts.)
These halos aren't just halos. Crafted by the Plaguebringer, Abyss saw his own worth in them and brought them to the Syndicate. And thus, the Third Relic was created. More of the monsters spawned after that, although Abyss stopped their replicating... for now.
With experimental dark magic, they were eventually given new life as living, parasitic monsters. Some of the Syndicate took them on, but some had to find unwilling hosts... Unwilling hosts which gave up their minds to the Syndicate. Beasts which would become mutants to the degree of eyes, teeth ripping from their skin. Much like their own parasites.
Held by: None yet.
All of my prettiest dragons (and the ones I put the most work into) are in my hibden.
[center][size=4]—Heartless Subspecies Group—[/size][/center]
Abyss’ creations, or the first of them, were masses of wrangled rot and disarray, writhing and twitching scales and eyes. Som of the first ones are still out there, preying on the weak dragons who happen to appear in the realm. However, Abyss’ monsters have been separated into multiple types.
[center][img]https://images2.imgbox.com/a3/7d/yV1c28dc_o.png[/img][/center]
[center][size=4]The Heartless[/size][/center]
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Missing their heart, as it says. Abyss’ blood is spilled onto the victim once the heart is gone, and they mutate into feral monsters. These monsters become like dogs, and are usually used for sniffing out traitors or those that hide things from the Syndicate. All of them will protect Abyss, so breeds like Guardians and mirrors are chosen.
[center][size=4]The Mindless[/size][/center]
[center][img]http://flightrising.com/dgen/preview/dragon?age=1&body=4&bodygene=19&breed=5&element=8&eyetype=5&gender=1&tert=12&tertgene=5&winggene=19&wings=127&auth=d3ec96e260370913040c730cab3e4bf5332f19f7&dummyext=prev.png[/img][/center]
Not missing a physical body part, but having lost their mind. They seemingly become zombies. They exist only to serve Abyss and the other members of the Syndicate, and most completely forget their past lives once they are turned. Those that don’t… seem to want to destroy their past. They exist to serve now… and nothing else…
[center][size=4]The Soulless[/size][/center]
[center][img]http://flightrising.com/dgen/preview/dragon?age=1&body=176&bodygene=14&breed=11&element=7&eyetype=3&gender=1&tert=12&tertgene=15&winggene=9&wings=70&auth=17fca5895102f027e4085b6b636cc4d9de288f48&dummyext=prev.png[/img][/center]
Not many have been seen among the Syndicate, but those that have been are terrifying sights. Some coated in scars and blood, others dead husks that are somehow still walking. No one really knows what happens to a Soulless when it is created, but whatever does is definitely something.
All three kinds usually are very dark or black in color. Any breed or element can be used for each one, and any gene can as well (as long as it’s not Piebald or Paint, those just look off). Just ask.
Abyss’ creations, or the first of them, were masses of wrangled rot and disarray, writhing and twitching scales and eyes. Som of the first ones are still out there, preying on the weak dragons who happen to appear in the realm. However, Abyss’ monsters have been separated into multiple types.
The Heartless
Missing their heart, as it says. Abyss’ blood is spilled onto the victim once the heart is gone, and they mutate into feral monsters. These monsters become like dogs, and are usually used for sniffing out traitors or those that hide things from the Syndicate. All of them will protect Abyss, so breeds like Guardians and mirrors are chosen.
The Mindless
Not missing a physical body part, but having lost their mind. They seemingly become zombies. They exist only to serve Abyss and the other members of the Syndicate, and most completely forget their past lives once they are turned. Those that don’t… seem to want to destroy their past. They exist to serve now… and nothing else…
The Soulless
Not many have been seen among the Syndicate, but those that have been are terrifying sights. Some coated in scars and blood, others dead husks that are somehow still walking. No one really knows what happens to a Soulless when it is created, but whatever does is definitely something.
All three kinds usually are very dark or black in color. Any breed or element can be used for each one, and any gene can as well (as long as it’s not Piebald or Paint, those just look off). Just ask.
All of my prettiest dragons (and the ones I put the most work into) are in my hibden.
All of my prettiest dragons (and the ones I put the most work into) are in my hibden.
@StarsAndMoon Looks like a cool subspecies! I've got several clutches hatching in the next week, I'll keep your post in mind to see if anyone hatches that fits.
@StarsAndMoon Looks like a cool subspecies! I've got several clutches hatching in the next week, I'll keep your post in mind to see if anyone hatches that fits.
@RadientAngel Thank you! I'm trying to add some more color to it currently, so the lore and everything is complete for now, but I just need to break up the paragraphs a bit. Do you have any suggestions for formatting?
@RadientAngel Thank you! I'm trying to add some more color to it currently, so the lore and everything is complete for now, but I just need to break up the paragraphs a bit. Do you have any suggestions for formatting?
All of my prettiest dragons (and the ones I put the most work into) are in my hibden.
Ooooooh mi gawd, this is awesome :O I usually don't like subspecies very much (to be perfectly honest), but this one might actually sway me... ♥
