Green Zhaoruith
Written by Mr Cheri
Colored by Meepfur
Origin of Name: Zhaorui, from the title that Empress Chabi received after her death, Zhaorui Shunsheng, meaning clever and beautiful queen. The most favored wife of Emperor Kublai Khan, Chabi was known for her wisdom and ability to sway her husband into bringing about peace throughout his reign as Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty in China. A true patron of the arts, she is thought to have been friendly toward Marco Polo while he resided in Kublai Kahn's court.
Inspiration: Caracal
Native to parts of Africa, West Asia, and South Asia, the caracal was known to be sought after by members of the Yuan Dynasty in China for its hunting abilities. Muslim traders would bring caracals, cheetahs, and tigers into the Yuan court, selling them in exchange for riches and silk. Like the Mongolian Chinese Yuan, the Indian rulers kept caracals and cheetahs as well. The traditional role of the caracal in Indian courts was to hunt small game, such as pigeons, which is thought to be the origin of the phrase "like a cat among the pigeons." Caracals were also venerated by the Egyptians, and often served as guardians for the tombs of pharaohs.
Like many cats, caracals are solitary creatures. Although they may sometimes hunt in pairs, the more common case of caracals residing together would be seen with mothers and their cubs. They normally only come together to mate. Caracals have wide ranges, with the males ranging approximately four times as wide as the females. Excellent climbers, they have an advantage when hunting small game such as birds, although they subsist primarily upon rodents.
Personality: There are two warring natures within Zhaoruith, that of a warrior, and that of a genteel lady. Perhaps the two are not without their compromise, for there is beauty and artistry in aerial battles - the likes of which young Zhaoruith will excel at - as well as a steel spine needed to wage wars of another kind. For Zhaoruith is quite a competitive young Green. She has no desire to be on the bottom of anyone's list, and will vie for attention if she feels that she is lacking it.
That said, she is more than capable of enjoying her own company, if no one else will. She is quite a cultured little creature, and does not suffer from a lack of imagination. Rather, it is very likely that she will lead her rider (or join her rider, should they be so inclined) in games of pretend. If it were possible for a dragon to attend the theater, this one would, for she loves music and dance, and would love nothing more than to watch such a performance. Oh, how delightful indeed!
As fanciful as she might seem, Zhaoruith possesses a bright, keen mind. Capable of holding her own with much older dragons, she doesn't seem married to any particular viewpoint, but rather changes her mind as evidence mounts against her former position. For what is more important to this dragon is truth, and truth cannot be found by holding oneself in place. There is an entire world out that that she is yearning to see, with so many stories left unheard.
One thing that is quite clear is that this little green has a temper. She does not care at all for being treated as lesser or inferior, and will fight tooth and claw to correct anyone she thinks is holding her in an improper light. Zhaoruith would prefer to take her temper out on appropriate enemies, such as Thread, but if none such exist, the offended party will find themselves lashed to within an inch of their like with a sharp, barbed tongue. How dare they?
Positive Traits: Clever, artistic, urbane
Negative Traits: Competitive, quick tempered, fanciful
Brown Paw Print Egg: A medium egg that carries an air of challenge, judging and weighing anyone who approaches. You get the sense that it finds you very... quaint.
Adult Size: 22'
Physical Attributes: This lovely green is well proportioned and queenly in every respect, save one: her hide. A middling sized green, to be sure, she is average in no other way. Her wingspan is a bit wider than most, and she enjoys stretching her wings out to sun them so that they are shown to best advantage.
Additional Notes: Has developed a deeply rooted grudge against her sister, Leoth. Will not likely forgive her, unless Leoth really bends the knee to ask her forgiveness. Zhaoruith is a fierce and feisty green who is very, very particular about whom she lets into her confidence. Prefers the company of other greens and will only choose a male if she is particularly impressed by him. He would, of course, have to do something rather spectacular. An exceptional flyer who will excel at Thread fighting.
Impression Effect: Upon Impression, Dsharmira will be even more charming and beautiful than before. It has been observed that riders are basically all supermodels, and Impression will help Dsharmira to understand why. After all, she now has the perfect confidante.
Why Me? If there ever was a being that Dsharmira could trust and confide in, that being is Zhaoruith, who is her equal in every way. In fact, she is the equal of anyone, thank you very much. The green appreciates just how smooth and charming her rider is, while at the same time seeing in her something that can be buffed and smoothed to show her better qualities. For Zhaoruith is a queen, in her own way, and expects that Dsharmira will learn the ways of a grand lady. Appreciative of the other's trade, Zhaoruith will delve deep into all of the lessons in convincing others that the courtesan may have learned, relying on the attention that she so richly deserves like a lifeline. For this is one green who will not tolerate being second to anyone.
Dsharmira(faesinger)
Written by Mr Cheri
Colored by Meepfur
Origin of Name: Zhaorui, from the title that Empress Chabi received after her death, Zhaorui Shunsheng, meaning clever and beautiful queen. The most favored wife of Emperor Kublai Khan, Chabi was known for her wisdom and ability to sway her husband into bringing about peace throughout his reign as Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty in China. A true patron of the arts, she is thought to have been friendly toward Marco Polo while he resided in Kublai Kahn's court.
Inspiration: Caracal
Native to parts of Africa, West Asia, and South Asia, the caracal was known to be sought after by members of the Yuan Dynasty in China for its hunting abilities. Muslim traders would bring caracals, cheetahs, and tigers into the Yuan court, selling them in exchange for riches and silk. Like the Mongolian Chinese Yuan, the Indian rulers kept caracals and cheetahs as well. The traditional role of the caracal in Indian courts was to hunt small game, such as pigeons, which is thought to be the origin of the phrase "like a cat among the pigeons." Caracals were also venerated by the Egyptians, and often served as guardians for the tombs of pharaohs.
Like many cats, caracals are solitary creatures. Although they may sometimes hunt in pairs, the more common case of caracals residing together would be seen with mothers and their cubs. They normally only come together to mate. Caracals have wide ranges, with the males ranging approximately four times as wide as the females. Excellent climbers, they have an advantage when hunting small game such as birds, although they subsist primarily upon rodents.
Personality: There are two warring natures within Zhaoruith, that of a warrior, and that of a genteel lady. Perhaps the two are not without their compromise, for there is beauty and artistry in aerial battles - the likes of which young Zhaoruith will excel at - as well as a steel spine needed to wage wars of another kind. For Zhaoruith is quite a competitive young Green. She has no desire to be on the bottom of anyone's list, and will vie for attention if she feels that she is lacking it.
That said, she is more than capable of enjoying her own company, if no one else will. She is quite a cultured little creature, and does not suffer from a lack of imagination. Rather, it is very likely that she will lead her rider (or join her rider, should they be so inclined) in games of pretend. If it were possible for a dragon to attend the theater, this one would, for she loves music and dance, and would love nothing more than to watch such a performance. Oh, how delightful indeed!
As fanciful as she might seem, Zhaoruith possesses a bright, keen mind. Capable of holding her own with much older dragons, she doesn't seem married to any particular viewpoint, but rather changes her mind as evidence mounts against her former position. For what is more important to this dragon is truth, and truth cannot be found by holding oneself in place. There is an entire world out that that she is yearning to see, with so many stories left unheard.
One thing that is quite clear is that this little green has a temper. She does not care at all for being treated as lesser or inferior, and will fight tooth and claw to correct anyone she thinks is holding her in an improper light. Zhaoruith would prefer to take her temper out on appropriate enemies, such as Thread, but if none such exist, the offended party will find themselves lashed to within an inch of their like with a sharp, barbed tongue. How dare they?
Positive Traits: Clever, artistic, urbane
Negative Traits: Competitive, quick tempered, fanciful
Brown Paw Print Egg: A medium egg that carries an air of challenge, judging and weighing anyone who approaches. You get the sense that it finds you very... quaint.
Adult Size: 22'
Physical Attributes: This lovely green is well proportioned and queenly in every respect, save one: her hide. A middling sized green, to be sure, she is average in no other way. Her wingspan is a bit wider than most, and she enjoys stretching her wings out to sun them so that they are shown to best advantage.
Additional Notes: Has developed a deeply rooted grudge against her sister, Leoth. Will not likely forgive her, unless Leoth really bends the knee to ask her forgiveness. Zhaoruith is a fierce and feisty green who is very, very particular about whom she lets into her confidence. Prefers the company of other greens and will only choose a male if she is particularly impressed by him. He would, of course, have to do something rather spectacular. An exceptional flyer who will excel at Thread fighting.
Impression Effect: Upon Impression, Dsharmira will be even more charming and beautiful than before. It has been observed that riders are basically all supermodels, and Impression will help Dsharmira to understand why. After all, she now has the perfect confidante.
Why Me? If there ever was a being that Dsharmira could trust and confide in, that being is Zhaoruith, who is her equal in every way. In fact, she is the equal of anyone, thank you very much. The green appreciates just how smooth and charming her rider is, while at the same time seeing in her something that can be buffed and smoothed to show her better qualities. For Zhaoruith is a queen, in her own way, and expects that Dsharmira will learn the ways of a grand lady. Appreciative of the other's trade, Zhaoruith will delve deep into all of the lessons in convincing others that the courtesan may have learned, relying on the attention that she so richly deserves like a lifeline. For this is one green who will not tolerate being second to anyone.
Dsharmira(faesinger)