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Roderick

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Energy: 49/50

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Physical Attributes

Battle Stats

Measurements

Length

1.28 m

Wingspan

1.31 m

Weight

3.02 kg

Genetics

Royal
Cherub

Magenta
Butterfly

Violet
Peacock

Hatchday

Jun 06, 2023
(11 months)

Breed

Adult
Fae

Eye Type

Arcane
Goat

Level 25 Fae

Max Level

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QCK

INT

129

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Offspring

Biography

R O D E R I C K
HE/THEY - ASPIRING MAGE
CURIOUS | KIND-HEARTED | SELF-CONSCIOUS

"A-a leader...? I mean, I wouldn't call myself a leader, really... Sure, everybody trusts me to make the decisions, and seems willing to follow me wherever we end up going... But I'm not really brave, or strong, or -- and I don't even really know where we're going, honestly!! I just... There has to be something more out there, you know? Something important, something that feels... homier than where we've been? We'll know it when we find it, I just know it!"

There's a nervous, frenetic energy to the fae -- when you're always darting and flitting about with your mind going a hundred different directions at once, it's little wonder he always seem to be in a rush. Clothing disheveled and spectacle askew more often than not, a satchel brimming with books and research notes is never far from his hip. It's easy to tell that he's a mage just from a glance, given his attire -- though it seems he's been on the bad end of his own spells before, sporting a couple mutations such as the goatlike horns that curl from his forehead as well as rather unique eyes. If asked about it, he'll laugh and say it was an unintentional backfire of a polymorph spell. He's rather fond of them now, though -- the horns especially make him look distinguished, in his own words!

There's an undeniable kindness in those pink goat eyes, however -- exceptionally expressive by fae standards, likely in part from growing up alongside a multitude of dragon species, it's easy enough to tell what Roderick is thinking or feeling on most days. A very sensitive fellow full of sentimentality, he's the sort to aspire to do his best for others, always trying to see how his clanmates are doing rather than focusing solely on himself. He can stretch himself thin if not careful, of course, and sometimes needs to be told to take some time for himself instead.

He's rarely seen without the company of his massive guardian husband, Niles, or his mirror sister, Tempest, though the drake's undeniable curiosity does lead to him straying from his cohorts at times. Fascinated by the great wide world of Sornieth, he's led the group from their former home in the Starwood Strand, eager to see the sights this world has to offer and venture from one location to another. It's advised that someone keep their eye on him, though -- it wouldn't be the first time the fae's ended up in over his head, after all.

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RELATIONSHIPS

The thought that he could ever mean so much to somebody felt, at least once upon a time, like nothing more than some silly daydream. But the connection between himself and the guardian was almost instantaneous -- a crossing of fates is what Roderick would call it. Despite Tempest's initial mistrust of Niles and concern for her brother's taste in men, Niles has proven himself again and again, and though he might sometimes seem like he's lacking a couple of braincells and prone to impulse, Roderick wouldn't trade his oversized husband for any other dragon on Sornieth.

MATE

SISTER

Though not siblings by blood, Roderick wouldn't call Tempest anything but sister. After venturing into the Plaguelands as an over-confident, overly curious hatchling, the tiny and struggling fae was found by a lone mirror not much older than himself. The rest, as they say, is history, and for a long time, it was only the two of them. A bit ruthless in both word and claw, Temp isn't afraid to call things out for what they are, and is prone to biting first and asking questions later. A bit overprotective and incredibly stubborn, a bold personality isn't always the most charming, but Roderick insists she means well, deep down.

While Roderick and Niles have had more children than most dragons could count, only a select few choose to remain close to home as opposed to pursuing other destinies far and wide. Isolda is one of those few, a sickly youth leading to her sticking close and growing attached to both parents. While inheriting her fae father's stature, she's also inherited some quirks from her guardian father including the insatiable pull of a Charge -- in her case, her sister Perdita. After Perdita's untimely loss from the group, Isolda has been on what feels like an endless hunt to try to track her wayward sibling down, insistent she's alive somewhere despite the dangers the world poses to such tiny dragons. Venturing out away from her dads is more than a little terrifying, but she's nothing if not determined.

DAUGHTER

The storm that tore Perdita away from the rest of their little family still haunts Roderick to this day -- no amount of searching, even with the larger dragons in their little group, proved successful in finding her. While he wants to hold desperately onto his other daughter's conviction that Perdita is alive and well somewhere out there, as years tick by, it becomes harder and harder to remain optimistic. He misses her terribly.

A gentle soul, Mishka is one of Roderick's oldest friends -- exceedingly sensitive and a softener to his brother's rougher edge, he's pledged his loyalty to Roderick and vowed to follow and help their group however he can. While both have studied magic extensively, Mishka's talents as a healer shine brighter than Roderick's, and the skydancer has appointed himself as unofficial medic to their makeshift clan. Since they've hit the road and left the safety of the wood behind, he's certainly been given a lot more work than he used to have.

FRIEND

FRIEND?

He'd be lying if he said Jarek didn't unnerve him just a tiny bit. The former gladiator's ideals and morals aren't in line with Roderick's own, and the fae finds it hard to stomach his strong opinions about how only the strongest deserve a place on Sornieth. He isn't sure how such a gentle dragon like Mishka and Jarek can be so close, but the bond between the brothers seems as strong as his own connections. While he'd like to call him a friend, he has a hard time doing so, and is honestly a little afraid of him. And when he can feel the way Jarek judges him... Can you really blame him?

A relatively new addition to the group, it's hard not to like Avery -- his friendly demeanor, even with his eccentricities, is very endearing, and he tries harder than anyone else to help hunt and provide, even if he isn't the greatest at it! The aether's strange quirks and superstitions, and his tendencies to draw a multitude of ghosts and spirits to the group, certainly add their own excitement to their outings!

FRIEND

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HISTORY

He can't remember much of his parents, only that they never seemed to look too favorably upon him. Not that they had much time for him regardless -- one tiny fae hatchling among a hive of a few thousand was hardly noteworthy, and within a large clutch of eggs, it was easy to overlook him. He didn't stick around too long regardless, an insatiable curiosity and desire to explore consuming him even as a young whelp. The world outside their home was undeniably dangerous for dragons of their size and stature, especially one so young, but whether Roderick didn't understand or simply didn't care about the posed dangers was anyone's guess. One night, with only the glittering, starlit treetops as his witness, he took flight, and would never return to his birthhome again.

The world was wilder and more whimsical than even his wildest dreams could have foretold -- it was with a careless sort of joy that his flights took him beyond the borders of the Arcane lands and into Plague's territory instead. The reeking wasteland and stretch of sinewy, almost fleshy terrain wasn't like anything he had ever seen before -- and while any sane hatchling's instincts would have screamed to run far, far away, curiosity overrode any desire for self-preservation.

He would have ended up in the jaws of a hungry, slavering beast before the first day's end if not for the interference of a bold mirror hatchling -- chasing off the nasty beast with fang and claw before turning equally sharp words upon such a foolish little fae, Roderick certainly got an earful from the mirror. Though she couldn't have been more than a few moons older than himself, the mirror, introducing herself as Tempest, seemed proud of the fact that she was already self-sufficient -- you had to be, in a world like this, she claimed! Those that couldn't survive on their own couldn't hope to last long in these lands.

Despite her sharpness, Roderick found himself fascinated by his new companion -- and she was indeed his companion, despite her grumblings to the contrary, seeming unwilling to leave the fae to his own devices where he'd probably end up in some toridae's belly before the night's end. Leading him back to the border, an order for Roderick to return home faltered when the honesty of his situation came out -- even if he could retrace his steps back to home, he wasn't certain anyone there would want him.

Perhaps Tempest understood that more than he knew, though she never said as much -- instead, accompanying him back across the border, the two youngsters would begin to carve out their own lives within the Starwood Strand, looking out for each other and never straying too far apart.

The two grew up together, rarely encountering others beyond a passing neighbor or merchant and avoiding trouble for the most part. Restlessness returned to Roderick shortly, however -- living his life in one place beneath the peaceful shelter of treetops was a bit too droll for someone who wanted to learn as much as he could. Despite Tempest's misgivings, she agreed to relocate closer to a more centralized area in the land -- the Astrolodome. It was here that Roderick at least found a place to hone his studies and curiosity in magic; though the fae had always had a knack for spellcasting, having teachers and other mages with which to practice would prove invaluable to his development.

It was during these studies that he befriended a Light skydancer named Mishka, though his newfound friend's path would follow that of a medic and healer rather than Roderick's own teachings. Nevertheless, a kind encouraging face was more than welcome, even if Mishka's older, more imposing 'brother', Jarek, was a less comforting presence. The scarred, bloodied behemoth commanded attention and was less kind than his baby brother, though he seemed to tolerate visits from Roderick and even Tempest only at Mishka's behest.

With how nervous the large guardian made him, there was some irony that eventually, fate would lead him to cross paths with a guardian of a different caliber -- a young drake about his own age who hadn't yet entirely grown into his own long limbs and massive paws, there was an undeniable spark between the pair even at a first meeting. Perhaps a literal spark, though Roderick didn't understand the way a guardian's search for their Charge even worked, the pull to the larger dragon wasn't something he could ignore, either. 'Love at first sight' was a concept he'd read about in fairytales, but, at least on his end of things, it seemed more reality than fiction.

That wasn't to say that things were perfect, or that Niles returned such sentimentality so swiftly. But though the road became rocky multiple times, things always worked themselves out in the end. As he became a more accomplished mage, so too did his network of friends and family grow.

Years came and went, and it wasn't long before the pair humored the idea of starting a family. Though nervous, it was something that Roderick had always wanted desperately, and Niles certainly wasn't opposed to the idea. They would go on to have many clutches together, and though Roderick was natural at being a father, the anxiety and worry seemed to always pop back up whether it was their first clutch or their tenth.

More present than his own family had been, he doted upon his children even as their numbers grew; while many left to pursue their own hopes and dreams, others remained behind, to Roderick's great delight. A few of his sons and daughters took up more permanent residences nearby, and for a while, he was content to settle down.

Restlessness eventually found him again, however -- wanderlust impossible to ignore forever. Though uprooting their lives was more difficult now, the fae knew that he had the support of his friends and loved ones.

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