Theme Week: Player's Choice!
Azoulas' Clan
soul of an oldman and the power of anything
Clan Info
Rowan | He/Him | Adult
I work full time so please don't expect quick responses!
FR time + 2 hours
I work full time so please don't expect quick responses!
FR time + 2 hours
| A R C A D I A |
|
Soft green light filters through the canopy, illuminating the humid haze of the ancient forest. Birdsong echoes overhead. The spongy moss underfoot softens your steps. Your long trek through wild and dense jungle has at last ended, your destination nigh impossible to find. Visible ahead through the dense undergrowth is a tree far more massive and ancient than those around it. It is nowhere near the size of the Behemoth, but it is still wider than even the largest dragon's wingspan. It is gnarled and grey, hung with moss and vines, but still thrives green and strong by the ancient magic of the Gladekeeper. Dragon nests bowered with living branches trained to grow into shelters line its upper limbs. Glowing, pendulous flowers trail down to light your path. Its twisted roots open at the base into a spacious and warmly-lit cavern. Inside resides a tightknit clan, a family, who have come through many trials and tribulations for the peace they share here, in the Shrieking Wilds. An ancient guardian female of a golden-green hue greets you with a kind smile. She dips her head and speaks in a voice as deep, strong and steady as the great tree in which she resides...
"Welcome to our home. Here, in the ancient footprints of the Gladekeeper, the deep-rooted magics of Life have been cultivated and used to create a well-hidden and protected sanctuary. We call this place Arcadia, and I am my clan's figurehead, Azoulas. Here, we tend to many living things, offering refuge to any creature in need. We strive to make this a place where creativity thrives, and where those who practice the scholarly and arcane arts have the resources to do so. We're glad that your journey through life has brought you to us. Please enjoy our viridian home while you're here, partake of the lush fruits of the land, and find solace in wandering the endless forest."
>Tell me more about Arcadia
>Tell me more about yourself
"Arcadia consists of Treehome and the glade and forest immediately surrounding it. There are six main areas utilized by dragons. Greatroot hall is the main entrance to the tree and serves as a gathering place. The lower roots are inhabited by those who commune with the Gladekeeper and those who study and practice magic. The upper roots are where you will find dragons providing various goods, supplies, and refreshments. In the undergrowth surrounding the glade is where you will find dragons practiced in the martial arts. In the trunk and lower boughs, many dragons conduct research or maintain archives so that we may better understand the living and material world. And lastly, in the upper boughs many dragons rest, make their nests, play, and make merry.
>Tell me more about the politics and history of this place
>Tell me more about yourself
"When I and the first few came together here, it had been abandoned after a plague struck. Many of the caverns and tunnels had already been dug, but were in disrepair. We worked together to make the place habitable, and prepare it for the lost souls we knew would wander through as well as any enemies that may appear.
"In the beginning we were few enough to operate without a clear leader or organization. Our love for each other was strong enough to guide us to cooperate. As our numbers grew, this became a challenge. We convened many times to address the question of how to conduct our affairs. Many members, new and old, had fled tyranny and abuse, and recognized the systems of power that allowed it to happen. The initial consensus was that we avoid recreating those systems. Some wanted a leader, but most did not. There were violent schisms, but none deadly. Many left. The question then was how to achieve a leaderless peace. Certain members thought a ruling syndicate could make collective decisions representing the rest. This of course fell through quickly as others were misrepresented, and power once again became asymmetrical.
"The core tenets began to emerge; Do as thou wilt. Conflicts are mediated publicly, accompanied by ritual and feast. Ambiguity and fluidity are accepted as nature, and no social category is strictly drawn. We trust that we are able to reach our most actualized individual selves through interdependence, like the roots of the forest intertwined. We seek harmony with all life and accept that harmony does not mean peace. I hope that this answers your question adequately!"
>Tell me more about yourself
"My life has been long and eventful, if you're sure you have the time..."
notes:
bios are a mess rn excuse the progress
bio template
"Welcome to our home. Here, in the ancient footprints of the Gladekeeper, the deep-rooted magics of Life have been cultivated and used to create a well-hidden and protected sanctuary. We call this place Arcadia, and I am my clan's figurehead, Azoulas. Here, we tend to many living things, offering refuge to any creature in need. We strive to make this a place where creativity thrives, and where those who practice the scholarly and arcane arts have the resources to do so. We're glad that your journey through life has brought you to us. Please enjoy our viridian home while you're here, partake of the lush fruits of the land, and find solace in wandering the endless forest."
>Tell me more about Arcadia
>Tell me more about yourself
"Arcadia consists of Treehome and the glade and forest immediately surrounding it. There are six main areas utilized by dragons. Greatroot hall is the main entrance to the tree and serves as a gathering place. The lower roots are inhabited by those who commune with the Gladekeeper and those who study and practice magic. The upper roots are where you will find dragons providing various goods, supplies, and refreshments. In the undergrowth surrounding the glade is where you will find dragons practiced in the martial arts. In the trunk and lower boughs, many dragons conduct research or maintain archives so that we may better understand the living and material world. And lastly, in the upper boughs many dragons rest, make their nests, play, and make merry.
>Tell me more about the politics and history of this place
>Tell me more about yourself
"When I and the first few came together here, it had been abandoned after a plague struck. Many of the caverns and tunnels had already been dug, but were in disrepair. We worked together to make the place habitable, and prepare it for the lost souls we knew would wander through as well as any enemies that may appear.
"In the beginning we were few enough to operate without a clear leader or organization. Our love for each other was strong enough to guide us to cooperate. As our numbers grew, this became a challenge. We convened many times to address the question of how to conduct our affairs. Many members, new and old, had fled tyranny and abuse, and recognized the systems of power that allowed it to happen. The initial consensus was that we avoid recreating those systems. Some wanted a leader, but most did not. There were violent schisms, but none deadly. Many left. The question then was how to achieve a leaderless peace. Certain members thought a ruling syndicate could make collective decisions representing the rest. This of course fell through quickly as others were misrepresented, and power once again became asymmetrical.
"The core tenets began to emerge; Do as thou wilt. Conflicts are mediated publicly, accompanied by ritual and feast. Ambiguity and fluidity are accepted as nature, and no social category is strictly drawn. We trust that we are able to reach our most actualized individual selves through interdependence, like the roots of the forest intertwined. We seek harmony with all life and accept that harmony does not mean peace. I hope that this answers your question adequately!"
>Tell me more about yourself
"My life has been long and eventful, if you're sure you have the time..."
notes:
bios are a mess rn excuse the progress
bio template
Recent Comments
I just passed by to tell you that Hiro was on the front page! They're truly a wonderful dragon :0
Hiro was on the front page! He's got lovely colors!
yo yo yo
you have such lovely dragons!! love the aesthetic
Ariadne was on the front page. What a gorgeous dragon!
Jake was on the front page!
Garnet was on the front page! :D
Jut popping over to say Willow was the random dragon on the front page...she's gorgeous, and so are all your other dragons!
Willow is on the front page, and she's perfect, especially with her matching familiar!
Thank you so much! ^_^
^^ Hey there fellow dragonpal, just felt like putting in a bit of story as I saw your lair and got pretty inspired. I have a swampy feel to my lore and your newborn fit right in, still putting together my story, but I'll give him a good home. Nice 1 page!
there questioning warm winds questioned. the swamps a leaf blowing pass you and down in the direction of the Azmorran swamps answered, because that's where the tracks lead. He is lost now, isn't he?
Delete this comment.
Report this comment.
Add this player to your Block list.
Player ID
111007
111007
Date Joined
Nov 17, 2014
Nov 17, 2014
Azoulas
Recent Forum Posts
Azoulas' Friends
Peppycat (#96792)
他媽的掘金
他媽的掘金
LordShrek (#145172)
mauricio (#65584)
DRAGONS *grabby hands*
DRAGONS *grabby hands*
LadyRowyn (#24732)
Just Rowyn's fine, really
Just Rowyn's fine, really
Ayrmel (#102478)
freaking it on Flight Rising sensitive style
freaking it on Flight Rising sensitive style
Shadowtime (#168068)
old things have strange hungers
old things have strange hungers
Husker (#158808)
Nevesrulesall (#200012)
coyoteking (#67344)
run wild and rejoice
run wild and rejoice
Snowtea (#177258)
“But what is grief, if not love perservering?"
“But what is grief, if not love perservering?"
Recent Activity
Welcomed new hatchlings!
2 Skydancer Male, 1 Skydancer Female
2 Skydancer Male, 1 Skydancer Female
Welcomed new hatchlings!
3 Skydancer Male
3 Skydancer Male
Welcomed new hatchlings!
1 Guardian Female, 1 Guardian Male
1 Guardian Female, 1 Guardian Male
Recent Achievements
Swipp's Sensational Steals (5)
How Does this Pile Never Get Smaller? (200)
Modern Egg-stravaganza (100)
This user is currently active.
This user is currently idle.