October 31, 2020
HE'S HAVING BABIES

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BasicsName Ryuu
Pictogram Ryuu
Gender Male, possibly genderfluid.
Age Adult. Born September 19, 2010.
Species Unique. Kirin/dragon/deer.
Size A tall boy
Voice Henry Golding, Font = #324F17
Set Blue Luchador mask, Kabuki pelt, Candles
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Ryuu is a kirin-like creature with human intelligence and emotions. While there are many resemblances to his parents, he much more closely resembles a dragon than his family. He is also substantially larger than either of his parents. More subtle characteristics, such as his silvery-colored eyes and green markings, belie his heritage.

His face is less like a deer, more wolfish but certainly still something else entirely. It is furred, unlike the rest of his body which is instead of smooth, scaled skin. A pair of long, prehensile whiskers adorns his snout, which give Ryuu a sixth sense with which to perceive the world. They are sensitive tactile organs, and he can communicate through them telepathically through touch. They are likely the physical conduit with which he can sense other telepathic or magical beings. As he matures, his reddish mane has extended to his face to form a sideburns-like beard, and a gray goatee has sprung from his chin. His ears are large and quite similar to a deer's.

His neck is long and powerful, boasting the strength to carry his large rack of elk-like antlers with ease. The mane that begins at the top of his head extends down his neck all the way to the end and under the tip of his long tail. Both the mane and his scales have an iridescent green sheen. His body is shaped much like a stag, but there is a subtle elongation that matches the long proportions on both ends of his form.

While his most obvious weapon is his antlers, Ryuu has a mouth of sharp teeth similar to those of wolves. His tail primarily serves to keep him balanced, but it is also a useful bludgeoning tool. The extra mass in his neck too gives his antlers extra reach and power, making him quite formidable from all angles. Unbalancing him is nearly impossible, and he has unusually high stamina. One's best defense against him is superb speed and agility, or raw power beyond his own.

Depth

Kind Cheerful Loving Forgiving Caring Paternal Accepting
Sociable Easygoing Affectionate Trusting Loyal
Stubborn Insecure Overprotective Reactionary

Ryuu is an outgoing individual whose friendliness and playfulness have made it easy for him to make friends. He historically has had few reservations about meeting strangers, regardless of appearances. Having been born and raised in the Forest, he was often surrounded by many types of beings. As he grew, he developed a laid back and playful personality and constantly cracked jokes. It was pretty safe to assume that the more of a ribbing he gave you, the more he liked you. In the confidence of youth, he never seemed fazed by anyone put off by his rambunctious nature.

As he approached adulthood, he faced the trials and tribulations of love and conflict. This revealed a growing insecurity that quickly became tied to the lack of control of his draconic powers.

Ryuu possesses an undying loyalty towards those who he loves, despite any drama between them. He has sometimes had trouble letting them go. In the case of family, his overprotective nature has led to a closed-minded stubbornness. When they have been hurt, he felt as if he failed to protect them, and he has lost sight of the feelings of those he wants to protect.

As he has become a mature adult, the turbulent times of his youth appear to be behind him. He's more secure in himself and his abilities, and he has become better at letting go. While he doesn't seem to be as big a party animal anymore, you'll still see him throwing himself into the center of attention and play.

Ryuu has a soft spot for kids. He desperately wants children, but he isn't sure how to go about building a family of his own.

Relationships

Magic and Abilities

Trained by his father in the arts of combat in youth, he has honed his strength, speed, and agility. His (non-supernatural) weapons include his tines, hooves, teeth, and tail. One of his main strengths lies in his ability to balance, despite his rather tall stature. However, he lacks the cunning of the more experienced fighters.

Due to his parentage, Ryuu has inherited a few supernatural abilities.
Mind-reading: The first of his abilities made apparent. His whiskers are the key. It's an ability he once could not control, but now it is an ability he must will to use. He will no longer use it lightly, and only when permission is given or there is an urgent need. Ryuu is sensitive to psychic entities, especially.
Healing: Ryuu has dedicated more time to this ability than others. Over time, he has mastered repairing most any kind of injury. However, he has not yet learned to remove scars. If his patients had broken bones, it is common for them to still feel pain and swelling and almost guaranteed for larger breaks. The greater the injury he must heal, the more exhausting the effort is.
Umbrakenesis: This is an ability he often forgets, and is also the least practiced, as it has always been the most dangerous for him to utilize. He can, by extending his own shadow to the shadow of the target, lift something about the size of a boulder for a short time.

The Price: For an unknown reason, Ryuu inherited his father's curse. The Curse of the Dragon. It is the source for the bulk of his abilities. In this curse, anger or distress can easily give way to wrath and hatred, and he will relentlessly pursue anyone he deems an enemy. After the rage has passed, he will often collapse from the exhaustion of it and whatever he may have done while under the power of the Curse. He hates this part of himself, and is the source for many of his insecurities or vulnerability to them.

The Union: With the help of a human outside the forest, learned to accept and control the power within him. He recognized that the "beast" is and always has been an indivisible part of himself, and he opened himself up to the dragon within. Now has the ability to maintain full awareness when in a "dragon state", though it is still extremely exhausting and challenging. While the risk of being accidentally set off is much lower, it does still exist.

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