Scorch
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Link is an ancient emberscale wyvern who was born in Blackreach and raised by humans. He is the only ancient dragonkin who is known by one name, and has been born in a human settlement.
He is distinguished by his mesmerizing, obsidian-black scales that glisten like glass in the light. His eyes shimmer with a fiery lava-orange hue, capturing the fierce essence of a volcanic landscape. Between his sleek, dark scales are vibrant accents of orange, giving the impression as if he carries the heart of a volcano within him.
His story began when a dedicated volcanologist discovered his abandoned egg precariously perched on a volcano as effusive lava flows rushed down its slopes. With care and compassion, the scientist brought the egg to their home, where they carefully incubated it by a crackling fire, nurturing it with warmth until it finally hatched. In a fateful moment during this process, the volcanologist inadvertently burned their hand while attempting to rotate the egg for even heating, leading them to name the creature
Scorch.
During the
Twenty Year Scourge, a coordinated detachment of
Wyrm of Chaos' allies was assigned the grim task of annihilating the northern
Emberland human settlements. When they arrived at Blackreach, Scorch defended the walled town and defeated the attackers. As the town began to recover from the ravages of the battle, a majestic figure descended from the sky.
Airigold, a dragon renowned in human folklore for his golden accents, landed just outside the town's walls. Eventually, Airigold suggested that Scorch accompany him to
Eldrya to propose a strategic alliance with the newly formed
Dragonguard. He agreed, and by the end of the war, Scorch, along with many others, signed the
Draconian Concord. Scorch's favorite food is mac 'n cheese.
Emberscale Wyvern
The
Emberscale is a remarkable genus of wyverns that frequently reside in the rugged terrains surrounding volcanoes. Their vibrant physical traits are striking, characterized by scales that mimic the textures and colors of ash, volcanic rock, and glossy obsidian. One particularly captivating species boasts obsidian-black scales that reflect light with a glassy sheen. Emberscale eyes shimmer in a vivid lava-orange hue that seems to glow with an internal fire. Beneath the protective scales, the hide varies in color, often ranging from vibrant orange reminiscent of molten lava to muted shades of grey with varying hues.
During periods of quiet volcanic activity, when no lava flows are imminent, emberscales will brood their nests. Interestingly, they circumvent this responsibility when lava is nearby, as the intense heat naturally incubates the eggs. However, the spatial constraints of their nests often prevent both adults and their eggs from cohabitating during active lava flows. The lava typically approaches the nest walls without breaching them, providing an uneasy comfort for the adults, who remain vigilant but maintain a safe distance until the lava cools.
Emberscales that nest in pumice fields will huddle protectively over their nests in an effort to shield them from falling pyroclastic material during explosive eruptions. Their dorsal scales are notably thicker than those of other species, providing a crucial defense against falling debris. One species can withstand brief contact with lava due to the protective properties of their volcanic glass-like scales, most notably their dorsal scales, which can create a solid, interlocked barrier if positioned correctly.
Across the volcanic landscapes on
Azlov, four distinct species of emberscale
wyverns thrive, each uniquely adapted to life on the slopes of these majestic, perilous mountains. Ashed emberscales represent the most prevalent species, adorned in a palette of ashy greys, accented with subtle tones of brown, blue, and red that evoke the appearance of smoldering ashes. Lupine emberscales display striking colors that range from light blues to soft pinks, mirroring the flowers in their habitat. Vitreous emberscales stand out as the rarest, characterized by their striking obsidian-like scales that shimmer like glass in the light, with hides that range in color from bright orange and deep red to pitch black. And finally, Cinderous emberscales feature colorations that blend muted reds, greys, and browns — colors that closely resemble the pumice rock of their habitats.
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