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The Kingdom of Ederia is famed for a lot of things, attaining high praise from all those that look upon her. However, there is one thing Ederia is most renowned for: Dragon Riders. The only Kingdom to have come up with a way to tame the legendary beasts, to ride upon their backs as one. It has been like this for decades, perhaps even centuries, few really know. And, together in harmony, Dragons and Humans have lived, creating a proserpous nation.
The Dragon Academy of Ederia is like none other, literally there are no others known to the world. A place where young students who have been lucky enough to be chosen by their dragons go to learn to become the most revered role in all of Ederia: Dragon Riders. Few are selected, as dragons are known to be an entirely selective species, but those who are chosen must learn quickly, and that is where the Academy comes in. Exerpienced riders teach the fledgling riders and their dragons how to work together as one, as well as everything the youths will need to know about dragons and what they are up against in the world.
It sounds like a beautiful, wonderful place, right?
Too bad all good things must come to an end.
Jealous nations, wanting to claim the glory for themselves and bring down Ederia have set their sights on destroying the Academy. It was only a matter of time before the succeeded too. One night, the forces of another Kingdom infilitrated the Kingdom, intent on burning it all. And they did. The Academy was destroyed, the cities burned, and it's occupants, the ones who tried to resist and fight back, were slaughtered. In hopes of preserving a little bit of their legacy so that hope would remain, the Leaders of Ederia and the Dragon Riders commanded the students to flee, to survive, to learn.
As the battle raged on for Ederia, the students fled, looking back on the carnage behind them, hoping that one day they could come back and restore their beloved Kingdom.
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The Rules of the Roleplay
Follow all of WP's and Eve's Rules.
1. Be Active. Sometimes I'm not on for a couple of days, but I expect everyone to be as active as they can for the rp. Unless you are waiting for someone to post, you should be posting.
2. Reservations last 48 hours. You know how I work if they aren't done in time.
3. Finish the characters you post first, before creating new ones.
4. For now, limit of Four characters per person. 2 Rider, 2 Dragon.
5. Semi-Realism and Semi-Literacy are required. Please do not make me explain myself.
6. Dragons are classed solely by their colors and abilities. Stick to their base descriptions for your dragons, and expand from there.
7. The riders are new, they will not be experts at Dragon Riding. Mistakes will be made, and they do not know everything.
8. For now, your dragon and your rider cannot be partners, this it to prevent people from not having others to post with. Please find a pair for your characters prior to the rp starting, if you do not, I will asign them.
9. Ask permission from the Roleplayer if you wish to be their character's partner, however, do not try and force it. There will be someone else out there for you.
10. Try to keep things even with genders, it's much more interesting if things are diverse.
11. LGBTQ+ is welcomed and allowed here.
12. Please put your favorite Dragon movie or book in the other section of your form if you've read everything.
The Academy Rules
1. No romantic relationships while enrolled between students. It's forbidden.
2. Curfew is 9 PM. Dorm checks will be done to confirm students are in their rooms.
3. Opposite Genders are not allowed in the other dorms after 8 Pm.
4. Tardiness is not allowed. If you are late to class more than 3 times, you will receive extra work or chores as punishment.
5. Riding outside of School Grounds Without Permission is Strictly Prohibited for your Safety.
6. Violence among students is not acceptable, unless in a specific class like Sparring.
7. Dragons: Do not eat the students. Please.
8. Students are expectedt o provide and care for their Dragons.
9. Any Students Found Mishandling Dragon Eggs will face Expulsion! (Gregory)
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The Roleplay Roles
Squad Leader & Their Dragon
1. Nicodemus Brooks | M | Imperial Sands | Pg. 2
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2. Brontes | M | Water Dragon | Ciao | Pg. 1
Riders
1. Kristopher Vlahos | M | Ciao | Pg. 3 2. Sylvia Skarsgaard | F | Imperial Sands | Pg. 2
3. Mircea Rosenberg | M | Spellbound | Pg. 2
4. Geneviève Caballero | F | Spellbound | Pg. 3
5. Ana-Lucia Cabellero | F | Ciao | Pg. 4
6. Michael Evans | M | The Wayne Pack | Pg. 5
7. Percival de Bec | M | Cereal | Pg. 5
8. Kavik Forger | M | Mother | Pg. 8
9. Quill Ellwood | F | Moose | Pg. 9
10. Reserved for Flower Fields
11. Ava Aldine | F | Covidic | Pg. 7
12. Juniper Grenliff | M | Determined_Wolf | Pg. 8
13. Seraphina Keswick | F | Cereal | Pg. 9
Dragons 1. Rimfire | M | Storm Dragon | Covidic | Pg. 7 2. Zehra | F | Dream Dragon | Ciao | Pg. 2 3. Xevioso | M | Storm Dragon | Spellbound | Pg. 2 4. Syvne | F | Ice Dragon | Imperial Sands | Pg. 1 5. Rhiannon | F | Dark Dragon | Spellbound | Pg. 3 6. Beollán | M | Fire Dragon | Imperial Sands | Pg. 3
7. Aether | M | Air Dragon | The Wayne Pack | Pg. 4 8. Sihir | M | Seer Dragon | Tenebris Umbra | Pg. 49. Deirdre | F | Fire Dragon | Mother | Pg. 8
10. Aerrax | M | Earth Dragon | Moose | Pg. 5
11. Nesaea | F | Water Dragon | Imperial Sands | Pg. 8
12. Shoteka | M | Light Dragon | Mother | Pg. 8
13. Agneya | F | Fire Dragon | Spellbound | Pg. 9
| The Dragon Rider Pairings 1. Dierdre & Juniper
2. Aether & Percival
3. Syvne & Ana-Lucia
4. Sihir & Kris
5. Zehra & Mircea
6. Beollan & Gene
7. Xevioso & Michael
8. Rhiannon & Kavik
9. Aerrax & Sprout
10. Nesaea & Seraphina
11. Rimfire & Quill
12. Shoteka & Ava
13. Agneya & Olivia
Dorm Room Pairings
Guys:
1. Kavik & Percival 2. Kris & Michael 3. Juniper & Mircea 4.
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Girls: 1. Quill & Gene 2. Sprout & Ana 3. Ava & Olivia
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Additional Information & First Posts
Setting
It's important to note that this takes place in more medieval times, so no modern day technology, clothing, weaponry, etc.
It's a mild morning, nothing too cold or hot. The sun is out, with only a few clouds dotting the sky. There is a gentle breeze on the air as well. It's early to mid spring right now.
Ederia is a bustling Kingdom, and everyone is going about their day like normal. A few have gone to the Dragon Valley [the nickname of the place where the Choosing Ceremony and First Ride's occur] to watch the new batch of riders attempt their first Rides with their new dragons. Spectators, who are likely to be friends or family of the new riders, or people who are just curious in general, are instructed not to interfere once the Ceremony of the First Ride begins. There is some times beforeheand where they can mingle and get to know the new riders, and perhaps even their dragon, but once that's done they're expected to return to the sidelines to watch safely.
All those not watching [which is most of them] are going about their daily lives as normal. To them it's just another day.
Dragon Valley
Everyone knows about the choosing place, also called Dragon Valley, many even know where it is, though it only ever holds the dragons and riders for the ceremony at the specific times for the different ceremonies. To put it simply, the Choosing Place is a valley that combines the prime terrains for all dragon times. Grassy plains cover most of the center of the valley, dense, heavy forests line the sides of the valley. There is a lake at the back of the valley that butts up against the mountains there, and it is as deep as any and capable of providing a comfortable place for water dragons to reside. Surrounding the entire valley are tall mountains, ideal for earth dragons to climb, while the soil of the entire valley is loose enough for earth dragons, even young ones, to dig through. This allows the dragons to take their riders on their "First Ride" trial, to complete the bond as Dragon and Rider.
For the Beginning of the Rp
The Roleplay is going to start in Dragon Valley, just as the First Rides are about to begin. It's a dangerous stunt, and all they have is the basic gear needed to ride, which is basically a saddle tailored to fit the dragon. This is for both dragon and rider's comfort and safety. When the Leaders of the Dragon Riders, including their own Squad Leader, give the order, the Riders and the Dragons are supposed to enter the center of the Valley, and then proceed to mount their dragons for the first time one at a time. Once in the saddle, the dragon is to take off, and fly of their own accord. It's likely they will test their new rider, make sure they are worthy to ride on the backs of dragons. The goal of the rider is to stay on, and help guide their dragon when moving. They aren't supposed to overpower and tell their dragons what to do, but to work with them as one to fly, swim, climb, etc. cohesively. This will all happen within the valley.
Once the pair have become a single unit, they are to take off from the valley to meet up at a specified location chosen by their Squad Leader and given to them beforehand. This is secret, almost sacred, knowledge, so only the riders and their dragons know where they are supposed to go. Which is the second task of the first ride: Successfully getting there alive.
The first few posts of everyone will be them in the Valley and preparing for this Ride. Shortly after it will begin and chaos will ensue. Because, just as the First Rides begin, that is when all hell breaks loose. A neighboring Kingdom, jealous and power hungry with greed has sent it's army, and those they've paid to join them, to Ederia to destroy the thriving Kingdom and Eradicate the existing Dragon Riders who defend it. This turns the First Ride into a literal scenario of ride or die. If they don't successfully get out of the Valley and away from the Kingdom, the riders and their dragons will all perish. They will watch in horror as the blood of their fellow Dragon Riders and their dragons stain the streets as the army subdues and takes over the Kingdom of Ederia, firmly planting it beneath it's boot.
The only hope for Ederia is for these new Riders to survive and one day avenge and free them.
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Prologue
The Day of the Choosing Ceremony went just as planned. All elligible youth arrived at Dragon Valley as expected, and shortly after the dragons descended into it and made their appearance. Dragons all classes appeared, making their shows, some trying to startle to humans a bit, in true dragon fashion. And, slowly, one by one, each dragon found it's chosen human, the one who would become their rider and that they would share a bond. If all went to plan, they'd share their lives with one another for decades to come, the energy of the dragon extending the lifespan of it's human. Of course, more dragon riders don't make it for that long considering the nature of their jobs. But it helps none the less.
After a short period of time, the dragons have all chosen their new riders. The rest of the prospective humans are sent back to their homes, whereas the new riders are brought back to the academy. They're given their dorm rooms, and the celebration of their arrival begins. The first day was a party among the Dragon Riders, something they'll remember for years. However, the days after that were totally different.
First each rider and their dragon had their measurements taken and the designs for the saddles brought up. They're completely tailored to each dragon and it's rider, and unable to be used by anyone else other than them. Once the designs were made, the riders all reported to and began their classes. The classes they're currently taking are all about the dragons, so they can learn about the dragons they are now riders of, as well as how to ride them in the future. All of the knowledge is to prepare them, not only for the First Ride, but for the rest of their lives. They need to learn their dragon inside and out.
The coming days continued like this, information being provided to them at a frantic rate, trying to prepare them as best they can. Since, there is no other option besides success for a first ride. To fail is to die. And, now, the day has come where the will put all of this new, overwhelming information to the test.
They've all arrived in Dragon Valley, where either they'll step into their future, or die trying. |
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Syvne
Ice Dragon | Female | Mentions: Ana-Lucia, Open
Silver claws dug sivets into the ground as the dragoness stood within the Valley she had come to about a week ago. It was then she had found herself with a little human meant to be her rider. Truthfully, Syvne hadn't been thrilled about the idea of having a human strapped to her now, as it meant she wouldn't get to be free and alone like she used to. Sure, she had the company of Sihir from time to time, but the two rarely spent any time together. Instead they would go about their lives like normal, leaving messages for the other to let them know they were okay or if they needed to vacate immediatley.
Now, though, she was standing in the center of the valley, surrounded by other dragons and humans. The whole thing had her in a bit of a sour mood, and she growled softly, her teeth baring as she moved to put space between herself and the others. Cold mist wafted from her nostrils as she moved, her wings fluffing a bit as she shook herself a bit. She currently had a saddle fitted to her, something that wasn't uncomfortable, but it was different and it felt a bit constricting, like it was affecting her movement, even though she knew it wasn't. It was just weird to be wearing it.
Her eyes landed on her rider before she scanned over the other dragons and their riders. This was supposed to be some form of test today, that much she knew to be true. It was something she also felt to her core. Their rider's needed to be worthy to be Dragon Riders, they would have to prove that today.
Growling unpleasantly, the female shifted her weight, her tail sliding around her to help clear the area around her to keep people from getting to close. "I'll be happy when I can be out of this crowd," she murmured, more to herself than anything. Even as she moved, though, she kept her new rider in her line of sight, sending growls and cold stares to any dragon or person who got to close to her who wasn't there for her. |
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Percival du Bec | M| 17 | Noble/Dragon Rider Mentions: Kavik (ind.)
Aether (dir.) and other dragon riders (ind.) All night, the young man was tossing and turning, barely having an ounce of sleep. His eyes combined blue brighter than the sun, but it held hesitation to them. He joined the Choosing Ceremony for a chance to prove himself to his mother and to at least give an attempt. What he didn't expect was actually to get chosen by one! He rolls to the side, staring at the dark walls of his shared room. Percy's emotions were through the roof and getting harder to contain. Damn, Kavik was going to kill him for keeping him awake. Percival silently apologizes to the man, yet not verbally. He shuffles to the other side, his eyes on the bedroom door. Did he make a mistake? No. He couldn't have. Why else would a dragon choose him? His hands brush through his hair-proceeding to scratch his scalp to settle his nerves. To at least have his twitchy fingers do something. Percival sits up in his bed, going over to his closet to change out of his sleepwear. His excitement was overwhelming to his brain and heart for them to rest. Percival was unsure what the others felt about it all. Still, the only person he cares about (at the moment) is Mircea. The thought of his friend alone brought a smile to his face, unknowingly twirling the sun ring around his finger. A faint blush dotted his cheeks of light tan. His heart was beating, but he was sure it was because of excitement. Yes, just his pent-up energy. Ah yes, his moon, the other half of him. The darkness to his light. He and Mircea go way back before they become dragon riders, and it's a bond that only the two share. They may have others in their hearts, but deep in Percival's soul, they have a real connection. It's a connection that can never break. He sighs out of his little daydream and continues with his day. He slips on his outfit of silk and fabric. The blue of his cape complements well his eyes-not to mention the colors of his noble house. His hands fumbled the clothing on his body and adjusted it to neaten it. A beam of pride was on his face as he left the room with a bright smile. Percival was on his way to his first class in Dragon Valley. ════════════════ Percival stood beside his dragon, glancing at the beast with a stare of mixed emotions. How does Aether feel about him? I mean, it must be a good one, as he did choose him. He inspects the air dragon to get a better look at his companion, and a faint smile forms. In his eyes, the dragon was a sight to behold. It may not be rare as the dark, light, and seer dragon. But to him, Aether was perfect. Still, dark whispers were lingering in the back of his head-bringing doubt that this dragon truly cared about him. Was it pity? Could it be that?
His teeth bit his bottom lip. Internally, Percival was reassuring himself that Aether picked him for a reason. There must be something that he saw in him. Something that Percy doesn't see in himself, but only Aether sees. Shuffling in his place, the young man was getting anxious about this whole thing. When he first met Nico, he was a scary man, but he was a man Percy respected as well. With respect comes envy; he is envious of the man's leadership skills and calm nature. Kavik was a frightening man to get introduced to, but Percy doesn't hate them. The only thing he should be concerned with is making sure he doesn't annoy Kavik too much. In the first introduction of Kris, the man seems like a chill guy to hang around and befriend. Ada was beyond scary and avoided her like she was a plague. Gen is a woman of power and someone he respects. Her sister is someone else he admires. The rest was too late to meet, or he grew exhausted from the partying. Percival doesn't even drink, but being around adults that do is tiresome. He doesn't mind partying; however, when the adults start acting like children sours his mood. He dealt with them too many times to keep up his family's reputation, and yes, it was annoying work to handle. |
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Geneviève Ophelia-Odette Caballero Spectator (?) / Future Dragon Rider | Female | Mentions: Ana-Lucia, Syvne It had been a week since she had left the Valley. She remembers her disappointment immensely, how she felt her heart shatter into tiny pieces at not being chosen. Oh, she was excited for her sister - at least someone in the family would continue the tradition of being a rider. It just wasn't them together and that felt so weird to her. She knew there was a chance she wouldn't be chosen but she still had gotten her hopes up, especially at seeing her sister get paired with such a magnificent Ice Dragon. Geneviéve looked to the sky a bit of a forlorn expression on her face as she faintly raised a hand as if to touch it herself. She could only imagine how free her sister was going to be riding up there - high in the blue sky, laughing as the wind rippled through her hair. A bittersweet smile tugged at her lips as she lowered her hand, it was a pity she wouldn't be there beside her sister in the sky to share this joyous occasion but she was content to be on the sidelines - watching as her sister shone. The young woman had gotten up early to make it to the Valley on time. She hair her hair up in a bun with a simple yet elegant braid on the side - she sported a frilly white blouse and form fitting black pants with black riding boots. A simple silver chain necklace hung around her neck and she wore dangling silver earrings . A simple yet effective outfit - the crowd was quite large and she feared that she wouldn't be able to make out her sister in the sea of people. But soon she spotted her sister - and a soft smile crossed her face as she fondly look at the girl. She could only imagine what stories she already had. Hopefully she'd write soon.
" Ana-Lucia! " she said calling her sister's full name to get her attention, and once she did she waved at her sister and sent her a thumbs up of encouragement. She knew her sister would do well - and she had full faith and confidence in her.
She was greatful to see that her sister had a dragon that seemed fo be keeping a watchful eye out for her. At least she knew she'd be safe with a dragon on her side. And she made it a point to look at the other arriving riders with their dragons. And a pang of jealousy and envy hit her - they had been chosen and she wasn't, they were the future Riders of the Kingdom and she wasn't. She could hear her parents voices now as they had been severely disappointed in her for not being selected, especially since she was the eldest daughter , so now she was a disappointments. Of course Ana didn't know about this and she wouldn't tell her dear sister. Today, it was about watching her sister complete her First Ride. She was a little bit in front of the masses just a little ways off where she could be easier to see. |
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Aether - Air Dragon - Male - 190 - Mentions: Percival, other dragon riders (indirect), other dragons (indirect)
It was a good day for flying.
That was what the dragon was thinking, with a head tipped up towards the morning sky; no harsh winds to make it difficult to maintain a semblance of balance in the air, nor was the day motionless, with a gentle breeze flowing through the clearing. The clouds were few and did not hold promises of rainfall and storms. The temperature was mild, not too cold and not too hot; as most spring mornings are, warming up but not into the heat of the summer, and the sharp bite of the fall and winter would not be present for quite a few months now.
A good day for flying, in his opinion.
Especially when there was a human on his back.
With that thought, the creature arched his long neck and tilted his head down towards the human. His rider. A young man that appearance-wise, brought to mind the sun; and height-wise, was shorter by at least a good three feet, and therefore in his mind, quite short, was tall by human standards. A faint smile was on his face as he glanced at him, but his eyes betrayed him; anxiety, doubt he saw in those blue eyes. And he honestly didn't know how to reassure Percival other than proving that he truly did want him as his rider.
But the kid would still have to prove himself.
And he had no doubts that he would manage to hang on.
After all, he and the fellow dragons had saddles; he had heard once, that long ago, the newly chosen riders had to endure the First Flight without the aid of them. Had to cling to scales and spikes and whatever else as the dragons lifted off. Now that, sounded like it would have had disastrous results.
The pale dragon shook his head slightly to clear the gruesome images flashing behind his eyes and thoughts suddenly occupying his head, breaking eye contact with Percival, making a low grumbling sound in the back of his throat as he did so. Shifting slightly, he still wasn't used to the feeling on the saddle. It flet strange, restrictive, although logically, he knew that it wasn't restricting any movement; but it was a hard sensation to ignore. Perhaps he'd get more accustomed to it later, once he had had it on more. His tail subtly curled around the feet of the human, loose but still less than an inch from his feet, as if saying in his more calmer manner, that he was his rider, as a quiet reassurance to the young man; and he kept looking around the valley at the other dragons and their riders, narrowing his eyes at a dragon who came a little too near for his liking, his more or less newfound protective instincts almost driving him to snarl at any who got too close.
And while Aether seemed calm on the outside, inside, it was another matter. Excitement, eagerness for the thing to begin was predominant, that familiar jittery feeling -the good kind- that came in anticipation of something to come. It made him want to move; to flick his tail; or to unfurl his silver edged wings. But he remained still, biting back the more negative emotions as well; little whispers in the back of his mind, what if his rider fell and he couldn't reach him? What if he accidentally flung the human into something, or someone, humans were fragile, even to air dragons. What if- what if- what if was circling in his mind, combating the excitement and the feeling that they both would do just fine in the Flight. But those fears wouldn't be gone until they had completed this test.
A chittering noise escaped him, worried in tone, and something about it gave the impression that it was like a human muttering to themself. Then he lifted his head higher, still watching his surroundings, and glancing down at Percival in between watching the others; extending his wing outwards slightly, the one that his rider was on the side of, so that it slightly covered his smaller form protectively. |
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