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Pfeffernusse

(#48625)

Custom Progen - Clan Matriarch

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Energy: 50/50

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Measurements

Length

3.35 m

Wingspan

4.56 m

Weight

788.67 kg

Genetics

Sunshine
Savannah

Aqua
Butterfly

Maize
Underbelly

Hatchday

Jun 19, 2013
(10 years)

Breed

Adult
Skydancer

Eye Type

Nature
Common

Level 5 Skydancer

EXP: 2171 / 5545

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Lineage

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none

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Biography

The Matriarch

Ambitious.Arrogant.Egocentric.Clever.Idealistic

Humble Beginnings

Born a simple Fae into a small familial Clan, Pfeffernusse always knew she was destined for something more. As a young dragon, she was incredibly studious and dutiful. She read dozens of tomes and texts, determined to commit every bit of information to memory. Her family was devoted to the Gladekeeper and upholding their duties as Nature dragons. It was through her family's guidance and teachings that she learned everything she could about hundreds of different plants, ecosystems, and the connection between all living things. Astounding her family, she bred an entirely new species of flower by hybridizing existing plants before she was fully grown.

As time went on, she internalized all of the things said by her family. She was a prodigy. A genius. Astounding. She retreated more and more into her studies, determined to live up to her praises and own view of herself. Everything else became trivial. Nothing else mattered except her work. Once mature, Pfeffernusse bid farewell to her family, never looking back, and left to begin her own Clan. She quickly found a wide-eyed, kind male Fae who was enamored with her ambition and intelligence. Seeing him as convenient and positive step toward her plans for a grand future, she accepted him as her mate. Unfortunately, he soon found that Pfeffernusse had little time or desire for affection or a true bond.

One day, a friend from the Sea of a Thousand Currents sent Pfeffernusse a young, male Guardian named Eren to become her student. Surprisingly, she was immediately taken with the young dragon and happily took him under her wing. This only further frustrated her mate, as she had never shown such an interest in any of their own children. When he demanded an answer from her, she had no qualms with telling him that she considered their offspring "wanting in nearly every aspect". Hearing this broke her mate's heart, and he left soon after to join the Gladekeeper. If Pfeffernusse felt any loss, she hid it well. Taking Eren as her worthy Heir, she continued to move forward in her pursuit of greatness.

Rise

As the clan continued to grow and flourish, Pfeffernusse found herself struggling with the day to day functions of her growing clan. She chose a young male Imperial named Syena to aid her. He would be her eyes, ears, and voice within the clan so that she could continue her work and research. As time passed, she was told that Syena had set himself up as 'King' and was ruling the clan as he saw fit. Pfeffernusse was too busy to be bothered by what she saw as 'a waste of her time', and allowed Syena to do whatever he saw fit.

Pfeffernusse began to make quite a name for herself within The Viridian Labyrinth. Her unmatched knowledge and growing mastery of botany and horticulture made her much sought after by all sorts of dragons, from fellow knowledge seekers to those simply wishing to enhance the beauty of their own lairs. It didn't take long for her to realize that 'one should never do something their good at for free' and began charging for her expertise. She watched with glee as her hoard exponentially grew with her fame, and that joy quickly turned to greed...

Keeping this new found wealth to herself, she finally had the means to change her outward exterior to match her own vision. She stole away from her clan one night and was not seen for weeks. Some members grew uneasy, as now they were truly left to the machinations of their King and his Red Queen. When Pfeffernusse returned to the clan, she was magnificent. Her fur, feathers, and scale glistened with a heavenly iridescence as she landed among her people to gasps of shock and awe. She had also draped her new body in fine, sheer silks and bangles of copper. Flowers and a fantastic, glowing symbol of The Gladekeeper adorned her brow. At the sight of their Matriarch returned, the clan let out a collected sigh of relief. Unfortunately, the feeling was short lived...

The Fall

Finally having the form she'd known she was born for, Pfeffernusse set back to work. She called upon Syena, the supposed 'King', and his mate, Cersei, who everyone had begun calling the Red Queen. Words imbued with magic, she struck the two Imperials off the pedestal of their own creating, laying them low in front of the gathered clan. Humbled by the humiliation, Syena went off to sulk on his own while Cersei brooded.

Now that the clan was back under her firm control, Pfeffenusse wasted no time putting them to work. She redoubled her efforts, creating newer and more fantastic plants to sell. Her influence now extended beyond The Viridian Labyrinth and her clan was growing larger and larger. Feeling like she had finally achieved what she had always wanted, she began to think of herself as infallible. When some of her clan members starting whispering that she thought herself equal to The Gladekeeper, she did nothing to quiet them. She didn't think twice when a pack of Wildclaws from The Wandering Contagion asked if she could create a deadly poison from her plants. Seeing it as a particularly interesting task, she whipped up a volatile concoction and sent them on their way--after they'd paid of course.

Not one week later, the Wildclaws attacked. They stole into The Viridian Labyrinth and mercilessly destroyed a rival pack. They brought with them fire and poisoned claws. Not even the hatchlings were spared. Pfeffernusse and her clan could smell the acrid smoke and destruction from their lair. No one dared breathe a word, but accusing eyes slid over Pfeffernusse and she could feel their cold touch on her new body. The next day, she went alone to the see the massacre. Charred bodies with bloody froth covered mouths littered the blackened earth. Unable to deny her role in this terrible scene, she became sick and ran. But as she fled, she heard a soft crying. Nosing through the brush, she found the soot covered body of a Wildclaw hatchling. Pfeffernusse pulled the small body out from the log she was hidden under and somberly said, "Save your tears. They'll do you little good." She carried the small, shaking form with her back to the clan, blaming the residual smoke in the air for the tears that streamed down her nose. When she finally returned, the lair was almost entirely empty.

They'd all left.

A New Beginning

Only a scant clawful of her clan remained.The rest had witnessed her greatest mistake and abandoned her. Eren, her ever faithful student, had remained and was quick to relieve Pfeffernusse of the small Wildclaw. Syena and Cersei had also stayed and Pfeffernusse found she was grateful for their presence despite herself. The only other remaining clan member was a mysterious and quiet Skydancer named Regina. The now small clan spent the night together in silence. The morning brought them all the lingering, cloying stench of death and Pfeffernusse knew they had to leave. The five dragons left the Viridian Labyrinth behind and sought a new beginning, one free from the smell of smoke.

They traveled for days with little rest until the trees began to thin and give way to yellow grasses. Pfeffernusse, no longer under the heavy shade of old trees, felt the full force of the sun on her wings for the first time in her life. The heat crept into her very bones and felt as though she were being bleached clean like the ruins scattered across the landscape. She pushed her clan a little further until they came to rest by a crystal clear river in the gentle shade of birches and poplars. Looking around, Pfeffernusse knew she had found their new home within the shelter of these strange trees and marble ruins. These days were some of the happiest of her life. The clan spent the sunny mornings planting new flowers, succulents, trees, and underbrush. Their afternoons were filled with nothing but sun filled naps, games, and the enjoyment of each other's company. Nights were for quiet contemplation and the sharing of stories. Pfeffernusse enjoyed nothing more than teaching her Wildclaw daughter about nature and it's beauty alongside Eren. And slowly, very slowly, her clan began to grow and flourish like the new plants around their home. Being surrounded by her clan--her family--softened something hard and calloused inside of her. She felt happy and content for the first time in her life and realized she had finally achieved the greatness she always knew was within her grasp.

These days, Pfeffernusse still enjoys her studies and experimentations. But she has learned to also enjoy the company and comforts of family. She teaches hatchlings and adults alike about photosynthesis, plant germination, and ecology. She no longer sells her skills for treasure and refuses to breed anything harmful. One day she was shocked to be approached by a male Wildclaw who claimed to be Wick, her errant mate from all those years ago. Though his appearance had changed even more drastically than her own, she'd recognize his sweet, lilting voice anywhere. Though the two have not resumed their mateship, they can be found in each other's company late into their evenings. Pfeffernusse no longer watches from afar as her clan grows and develops around her, too obsessed with her work to notice time's passage. Now she grows with them.

All was well.

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