Iliya

He/Him, Pansexual. Not looking for a partner because he feels he can't replace Philomena.

A shadow-mage nobleman who misses his partner and does his best to honor her legacy.

Works as a magician. Somewhat shady and really enjoys gambling. He has absurd "luck" but more often then naught is cheating via shadow magic. He also plays general card games for fun. The deck spiraling around him is probably the dragon equivalent of yugioh cards.

Loves children and caring for them regardless of if they're his by blood. Most of the clan's hatchlings see him as a fun, mischievous uncle.

One of, if not the strongest mage in the clan. He has both the benefit of strong hereditary magic and the training of a nobleman. He was key in reversing Lorelei's condition and bringing her into the clan. The two were once betrothed as young adults, but it fell through in mutual terms. The children they raised together went on to serve directly under the Shadowbinder. There was not bad blood between them and they remained friends, and were especially close friends after he save Lorelei's life.

Born and raised under a wealthy family of shadow mages, Iliya has always known it was his place to be a mage from a young age. He is well trained in shadow magic for his years of work, and is considered to be among the best in the shadow clans. Like Lorelei, he is also a holy mage marked by his mere presence. Due to the purity he holds to the Shadowbinder, a halo of brambles circles over his head. He has also given his sight entirely for the use of trusting in his immense magic. His extra feathers are mana-based manifestations grown specifically to improve these power, giving him more balance and ability in the air. Glowing Mushrooms also cling to his body, unable to latch to him if his magic was ever corrupted. A mantle of living shadow bolsters his already impressive capabilities as a battle mage, and is also occasionally used to grapple attackers or manipulate mundane items in times of peace.