Xenti

Xenti was the first dragon unrelated to the leading family to join the clan. He was a young hatchling at the time. Terabithia was surprised first by his luminous, gentle purple eyes and then by the fact that such a wonderful little creature was practically being discarded by his clan of origin - an unfortunate practice that has brought many hatchlings in need of homes to the Endless Dusk. He was well-loved and grew up wanting to give other hatchlings - especially those who were unwanted by their birth parents - that same level of care. He goes above and beyond in it.

He decorates their nests with trinkets and plays with them. He has made a nursery for the hatchlings and spends all his time there, teaching them and making sure their nests are comfortable. Xenti is very protective of the hatchlings and takes extra measures to make sure they're safe, only leaving the nursery to gather food for them or make sure the lair is well-guarded. He is a peaceful mediator of all skirmishes of the hatchlings and believes even the most unruly hatchling can become a great dragon. Dragons of the tribe frequently stop by the nursery to relax and solve arguments, the peaceful sleeping hatchlings and Xenti's soothing nature making them feel better. Hatchlings that stay at the tribe until they are old enough to go off to train for exalting often bring their nervousness about being exalted to Xenti. The clan is always getting hatchlings that were unwanted or abandoned because of Xenti's tender heart. He feels that all hatchlings are special and beautiful no matter what their previous clan thought. Under his care all the hatchlings of the clan thrive.


But that isn't Xenti's only task. As the only Shadow-born member of the tribe, it is also his task to represent Shadow. This affects his role as the Hatchling Caretaker in many ways. He provides knowledge about various Shadow clans to the Council and assists with the allying of them. He also makes an effort to teach his hatchlings about other Flights and makes sure they know about the Flight at the border of the Veridian Labyrinth. Xenti tires of his task, though. He's ever-seeking of a more suitable replacement so he can dedicate all his time to the hatchlings.