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Vasuki
meaning: a king with the gem on his head
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"Be careful out there. There are things that go bump in the night."
Age: 525 YearsGender: MasculineRole: Survivor
Power Type: Shadow
Thoughts on Everything?: To put it plainly, Vasuki is enraged. He is disappointed both with how things were, and how they turned out. He wants blood to spill, and he wants to be the one doing it. If these Gods that demand hatchling sacrifices exist, then they are no Gods of his. As far as he's concerned, they can fall like the rest of the elders.
Appearance:
[super rough sketch by me. not free. do not steal or trace. i will find you.]
Vasuki is massive. His height paired alone with his physique makes him an intimidating creature, standing at 18 feet. Vasuki's wings are perhaps the most impressive thing about him. They are much larger than his own body and often drape alongside of him. They are so large, he looks disproportional compared to his lithe and slick body. In total, they are over 20 feet long.
Vasuki also has three tails. Not one, not two, but three. These three have spikes all down them as well as pointed blades at the end. However, they also make rattling sounds when shook a certain way, similar to a rattlesnake. He uses them to twist around his attackers. He also uses them to smack against the ground, confusing his opponents. In extreme cases, he uses it for suffocation. Like a snake.
Vasuki's body resembles that of a cat and snake overall. It is thin and flexible, able to be twisted around. His chest is broad, but his stomach caves in and allows him to appear more lithe and skinny. Additionally, his body is long. Again, he's like a cat in terms of his movements and physique. It's best to keep that in mind, for even his movements are stealthy.
In terms of his scales, his body is a dark, dark purple. So dark, it almost appears black, but in certain lighting, one may see the soft hint of purple among it. Not only that, but his scales appear iridescent in certain lighting, though it's isn't very bold nor blinding. His horns are slightly lighter than his body, and his underbelly is even lighter still. Overall, only three colours are found upon him. Dark purple, medium, and light. His eyes, however, are white and tend to glow.
In terms of his horns, well, Vasuki is quite proud of them. Upon his head they sit like a crown, offering him protection when it comes to fighting and defending himself. However, one of his main horns on his left side broke due to an accident when younger. The scene left the right side of his face scarred in the process as well. As a result, he wears a dragon skull upon his head to cover his mangled face and to help him replace his broken horn. The scales never did grow back there, so he is extra sensitive beneath his mask. He also has spikes all down his back that end at his tail that retractable.
His fire is a deep purple that transitions into a light one.
Accessories or Armor: He wears a skull helmet of another dragon upon his head. This is perhaps his main form of armour. Additionally, he wears a bone necklace that often clatters around with every movement he makes. Vasuki has an obsession with bones.
Personality:
Stoic - Honourable - Loyal - Selfless - Intimidating - Aggressive - Peaceful - Curious - Enjoys Collecting - Oddity - Leaderly
Vasuki is a stoic individual that often comes across as intimidating due to his height and appearance. However, he is truly quite soft. One will quickly learn that he does not harm another unless conditioned that they're a threat. In other words, if you leave him and those he cares about alone, he will leave you alone, making him rather peaceful in a sense. He is known to even sit by a stranger if trusted that they won't make a move to harm him or others. Like most dragons though, the moment a threat is identified, he will switch instantly and act hostile and defensive.
He is respectful and honourable and rather loyal to others surrounding him. The only time Vasuki may come off as rude is when strangers touch his belongings. He is known to collect odd trinket he encounters, mainly bones. If those he does not trust touches them, well, Vasuki grows agitated and will result to being aggressive. If patient, he is the type to offer a gift, but anybody rifling through his things instantly ends up being disliked unless he knows that they wouldn't steal it. Look, but do not touch.
He is also a curious creature, always bulging his eyes at anything he finds remotely interesting. This makes him an oddity of sorts, for when he is intrigued, Vasuki acts odd and completely smitten by whatever trinket he encounters. He's an odd individual in general, always poking around and seeing what others are up to. Again, like a cat he acts when he's bored. Vasuki enjoys being independent and solitary, but even he grows lonely. When that happens, he tends to run off and find a companion to socialize with and bother. So, there is an immature side to him, though it will fade slightly the older he becomes.
Vasuki is a cunning thing, mainly because he is very in tune to his instincts. He has a way of being able to know right from wrong, even if he's never been in that situation before. He always seems to understand how to get out of it and manages to come up with several plans. He is also a quick-thinker. The moment something goes wrong, he can dodge or solve it. Like any other dragon, however, even his patience runs thin. If somebody continues to bother him, he will result to physically and verbally harming them. He will often voice his concerns first, but if his request is ignored, then Vasuki cares little for the aftermath. Take boundaries for instance. If he tells another to step away from him and they do not listen, then prepare to be thrown.
Overall, he is a good companion to have so long as there is mutual respect.
Abilities:
Darkness Manipulation
The power to generate and manipulate spiritual darkness/shadows. He can create, shape, and manipulate darkness and shadows to his will. Basically, he can manipulate shadows into images and make them do whatever he pleases.
Three-Dimensional Semi-Tangible Constructs
He can manipulate shadows to have dimension to it, though it's not very tangible to hold. He can create spheres, spikes, orbs, or other small objects that, when hitting another individual, will pass through them. It causes intense pain, but cannot physically cut anything or wound them. It moreso causes internal pain as it passes through and stuns others.
Three-Dimensional Tangible Constructs
He can manipulate shadows into becoming actual objects. One can physically hold these objects when he creates them, and they can be used to physically harm another. However, these take more effort to maintain. If concentration is broken, these objects vanish. He can also use it to create shields as defense.
Teleportation
He can teleport through darkness and shadows. This can be done whenever darkness or shadows exist. To teleport, he must enter a shadow in order to be taken to another. He cannot teleport without them. In order to be successful, he must walk into it with the destination in mind. If not, it is easy to get lost. He is able to take another individual with him so long as they remain in contact. They must be touching one another. If contact is broken, the individual can easily become lost.
Turning to Smoke
He can become a shadow himself for a brief time. He lets his body lose its tangibility to become a shadow/smoke. It's difficult to maintain this form and is best used for stealth, surprise attacks, or avoiding attacks. This form does not typically last long, so he has to be quick. It's also commonly used to flee. During this form, objects can pass through him. He will feel the pain, but they won't physically injure him.
Strengths:
- Physique ~ He is slim and snake/feline-like, allowing him to move stealthily and squeeze through objects despite his tall stature.
- Speed ~ He is more lithe than muscular, so he relies more on his powers than his muscle.
- Intelligence ~ He is cunning, able to formulate plans within moments.
- Powers ~ With shadows involved, he can wield it to his desire.
- Ability to see at Night ~ He can see clearly at night, almost perfectly.
Weaknesses:
- Lack of Shadows ~ Simple, without shadows, he has no power.
- Height ~ His tall stature allows him to have difficulty dodging attacks.
- Daylight ~ While it doesn't impact him, he thrives in the night. His eyes are sensitive to light.
- Missing Horn ~ Due to his past, one of his main horns has broken off. As a result, he lacks protection and wears a dragon helmet to make up for it.
Likes:
- Darkness ~ He thrives in it. The darker it is, the more comfortable.
- Collecting ~ He enjoys collecting pretty things and stores them in a neat pile for nobody to find.
- Isolation ~ While he can be social, he enjoys isolation just as much.
- Coolness ~ He isn't fond of the heat. Coolness is much more to his desire.
- Gifting ~ He loves giving others he likes gifts based on what he things of them.
- His Helmet ~ His beloved helmet. How he adores it.
- Boundaries ~ Don't infiltrate his personal space. He wouldn't do it to you.
- Respect/Order ~ He ensure respect and order remains in place.
Dislikes:
- Brightness ~ He's sensitive to the light. It strains his eyes and forces his beloved shadows away.
- Others Touching his Trinkets ~ His trinkets are his alone. If anybody touches them, he'll go on a rampage.
- Others Touching his Helmet ~ Ever heard of personal space?
- Chaos ~ He will do everything in his power to fix it. He will bite you if he must.
- Arrogance ~ He will be unfazed. How he hates when others are like that. Get away from him.
Crush: Mira
Mate: Mira
Offspring:
Two Hatchlings.
Sayah [Rped by Imperial Sands] and a Deceased One.
Kin: None
Affiliations:
Mira [Mate] ~ She is his beloved, and one who he would do anything for. Ask him to sacrifice himself for her, and he shall do it proudly. He has a deepened bond with her, and he is extremely protective over her. He has broken a horn for her, and he would just as easily break the other one. He is possessive over her, but to an extent. He knows that she can handle her own, but when Mira is around, he is always near as well.
Ryuu [Friend] ~
Sayah [Daughter] ~ There is nobody that Vasuki cares about more. He will do anything for his child, including go on a murderous rampage for anybody that harms her. He enjoys her company, often boasting or bragging how similar she looks to him. He has a soft spot towards her, how could he not? He does whatever he can to please her. Does he try to spoil her? Perhaps, but hey, who can blame him? He is hypocritical when it comes to Sayah. He may throw her into the air, but if anybody else does it, it's dangerous. He tries to be a good parent, though he can act possessive at times, always hoarding over her and not letting her out of his sight.
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