Starblade

🌌 Starblade, the Lantern of the Skies
Starblade was born under a rare celestial event—the night when a falling star carved a silver scar across the heavens. His clan elders named him for the omen: a dragon who would cut through darkness like a blade of light.

A Dragon of Ceremony
From hatchlinghood, Starblade stood apart. His movements carried a kind of ritual grace, as if every step were part of a dance older than memory. He grew fascinated with lanterns, orbs, and the rituals of light. Where others saw simple festivals, Starblade saw symbols: fire to ward away shadows, lanterns to guide the lost, starlight as the eternal promise that no night is without hope.
He became the clan’s ceremonial keeper, adorning himself with glowing lanterns and charms that shimmer with celestial energy. During festivals, he is the one who lights the first flame, his deep voice echoing through the crowd as he speaks blessings of safety, fortune, and guidance.

Blade in the Darkness
Despite his ceremonial role, Starblade is no mere ornament. His long body and swift wings make him a formidable combatant, and his mastery of light is more than symbolic. He channels the glow of his lanterns into lances of searing brilliance, striking with precision in battle. Enemies often mistake his ornamental attire for impractical weight—until he blinds them with light and cuts through their ranks like a star falling to earth.

A Philosopher at Heart
Yet beneath his warrior’s name and role, Starblade is contemplative. He often retreats into the mountains or to quiet riverbanks to watch the stars, tracing constellations with his claws and recording their patterns. He believes the heavens speak to those who listen, and his journals are filled with notes and sketches about celestial movements and what they might mean for the world below.

Keeper of Hope
For his clan, Starblade is more than a fighter or a ritualist—he is a living beacon. His lanterns are never extinguished, glowing faintly even when he sleeps. Many hatchlings creep near his side at night, comforted by the warmth of his light. To them, he is proof that no matter how dark the world may become, a flame will always remain to guide them home.