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Tessa

(#6910166)

Level 25 Guardian

Familiar

Voltaic Ambassador

Energy: 0/50

Personal Style

Apparel

Skin

Scene

Physical Attributes

Battle Stats

Measurements

Length

14.85 m

Wingspan

13.98 m

Weight

9574.15 kg

Genetics

Caribbean
Vipera

Ice
Stripes

Aqua
Underbelly

Hatchday

Oct 13, 2014
(9 years)

Breed

Adult
Guardian

Eye Type

Lightning
Common

Level 25 Guardian

Max Level

STR

113

AGI

DEF

QCK

INT

VIT

MND

Lineage

Parents

none

Offspring

Biography

Tessa
The Matriarch
Cunning | Protective | Fierce

Ever-restless, Tessa left her homeland on her Search long ago and spent many years traveling to every corner of Sornieth. She never found what she was looking for, so she returned home in defiance of her Search to establish her own lair and decide her own fate. Thus began the clan know only as Tessa's lair or Tessa's home, a now-flourishing enclave near the Carrion Canyon that provides a place of rest to any outcast or wanderer traveling through the merciless sands of the Shifting Expanse. All are welcome to stay for as long as they wish, although long-term residents are expected to contribute to the lair in some way and those who only stay the night are encouraged- though not required- to leave tokens of their appreciation.

Tessa's clan has only two rules: as long as space and supplies are sufficient, no dragon is turned away, no matter their past troubles or misdeeds. This invitation extends to all, as long as they do not disturb the peace of the lair in any way. Any dragon who violates this second rule is immediately exiled, often by the formidable matriarch herself. Exaltation is considered a disturbance of the peace and is thus strictly forbidden, which has led to a sometimes-strained relationship between Tessa's dragons and the more traditional dragons of the Tempest Spire. At least one liaison to the Stormcatcher resides in Tessa's lair at all times, keeping an eye on potential problems, but so far there have been no indications of conflict.

Tessa herself is the undisputed matriarch of the clan- her word is law, and none may challenge it. An indifferent mother, Tessa mates when it suits her but will never share her power with another dragon, much to the disappointment of many a determined suitor. However, she largely prefers to let the lair run itself, and will only interject to settle conflicts or suggest informal lair policies. While she greatly enjoys testing her battle prowess out in the field, much of her time is spent negotiating with envoys and forming alliances with other clans. Tessa's network of acquaintances- formed throughout her years of travel- is vast, and she is far more cunning than she looks. Her political acumen has thus ensured that the lair is supplied with a constant flow of goods and information, and trade has become its main source of income. It has also grown into a center for study and education, and a group of resident academics have recently banded together to form what they now call "The Circle of Scholars" in order to formalize and organize their intellectual efforts.

Although Tessa is the lone voice of authority in the lair, she maintains a Council of Twelve in an effort to remain an informed and equitable leader. This council- comprised of six dragons who are elected by the lair residents and six who are selected by Tessa herself- act as her advisors and informers. Appointments last for two years, and include weekly private meetings as well as monthly public gatherings that are open to the entire lair. There are still some who resentfully whisper that the council exists only to mask the autocratic structure of the lair, but Tessa has made it clear that anyone may take her position by defeating her in combat. She wears no armor, in open defiance of those who would challenge her, but no dragon thus far has dared to do so. Perhaps they have already seen her ruthlessness in battle, or have heard of what she does to any who harm the dragons under her protection...

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