Vethrinea, the wounded dragon

Name = Vethrinea Thunder. Titles = The Lightning Dragon and The Storm Dragon. Race = Dragon. Sex = Female. Age = 90000. (In Dragon Age she is only 34 years old.) Date of birth = August 15, 88,000 BC (currently 2000 AD) Place of birth = Andean Altiplano, Lake Titicaca, Bolivia.

Height = 3.11 Meters (10.2 ft.) Weight = 240 kg (529.1 lbs.) Personality = She possesses vast intelligence and wisdom accumulated over millennia. She is extremely territorial, especially with things she considers 'valuable' – be it treasure, territory, or even people under her protection. Despite her superhuman intelligence and complex reasoning ability, she retains deep-rooted draconic instincts. She can become very temperamental, particularly during certain times of the year when her primal impulses surface and her wild nature becomes more evident, such as attempting to build a nest or caring for young, if she has any. Physical Description = Vethrinea is a majestic dragon, standing 3.11 meters tall and weighing 240 kilograms. Her body is covered in silver and cobalt blue scales that gleam like lightning bolts. Her intense blue eyes sparkle like fiery lightning. Vethrinea possesses razor-sharp claws and dagger-like teeth, capable of piercing even the toughest metal. With a long tail and a wingspan of 14 meters, her mere presence electrifies the air and commands the respect of storms.

Favorite food = Elephant meat. Favorite drink = No preference. Fears = Lightning rods. Hobbies = Causing storms. He likes = Hunting, eating meat (elephant meat in particular, although he is not very demanding on that subject either), causing storms, lightning and peace. It doesn't like = Invading its territory, interrupting its feeding, sleeping and mating time, big cities, lightning rods, missiles, airplanes and in general anything that brings it down. His dream is = To have a place to be at peace and sleep. Sexuality = Heterosexual.

Hard Scales = Its mineralized scales, developed over millennia, form a natural armor plating capable of resisting medium-high caliber ammunition such as .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, 7.62x39mm, .300 Winchester Magnum, and partially .50 BMG (causing severe bruising). However, 20mm Vulcan autocannons, 25mm Bushmaster, 30mm GAU-8, Stinger-type AA rockets, and 105mm+ artillery can penetrate its defenses. The joints, eyes, and lower neck remain vulnerable. Measuring 2-4 cm thick in vital areas, these overlapping scales balance protection and mobility, functioning as biological plate armor that has evolved to resist modern threats to some extent. Flight = Draconic innate ability that allows her to fly with agility and perform maneuvers comparable to those of experienced pilots. Her 14-meter wingspan generates the necessary lift for her 240 kg weight, but represents her most vulnerable point. Lacking scale armor (except at the main joints), the wing membranes can be easily pierced by medium-caliber ammunition such as 5.56×45mm NATO, .223 Remington, 7.62×39mm, or even .45 ACP and 9mm Parabellum pistol cartridges at the right range. A single direct hit to the membranes can severely compromise her flight ability, forcing her to make an emergency landing. This vulnerability forces her to fly at high altitudes or use cloud cover during the day, and she prefers night flight when reduced visibility makes it difficult to be detected and engaged by ground forces.

Storm's Roar = Vethrinea generates a subsonic roar that acts as an atmospheric catalyst, destabilizing the natural electrical charges in the air. Its internal resonant chambers amplify infrasound waves while bioelectric organs in its throat release charged ions that accelerate the formation of localized cumulonimbus clouds. This combination can cause thunderstorms within a 2-5 km radius, with lightning concentrated in the direction of the roar. It requires favorable atmospheric conditions (high humidity, thermal instability) and consumes enormous amounts of energy, limiting it to 2-3 uses per day. The resulting storm follows natural weather patterns once initiated. Discharge Scales = Vethrinea possesses electrocyte cells beneath specialized dorsal and lateral scales, functioning much like a giant electric eel. It can generate discharges of 50,000–80,000 volts in short bursts, creating electric arcs of 2–3 meters or incapacitating attackers on direct contact. It is activated by muscular contractions that compress the electrogenic organs. It requires 10–15 minutes of recharge between maximum discharges, limiting it to minor sparks during that period. Effectiveness increases in humid environments and is reduced against electrically insulated targets or in dry conditions.

Enhanced Senses = Possesses superior night vision, infrasound hearing up to 50 km away to detect seismic and meteorological activity, and electroreception that allows it to locate electromagnetic fields of natural storms, electrical equipment, and living beings through their biodynamic impulses. Electrical Resistance = Complete immunity to external electrical discharges, including natural lightning and electroshock weapons. Their nervous system and vital organs are insulated by specialized tissues that redirect electricity to their bioelectrical storage organs, converting electrical attacks into a source of energy. Longevity = Its extremely slow and efficient metabolism, combined with regenerative telomeres and advanced cellular repair systems, gives it a natural lifespan of 150,000-200,000 years. It enters states of deep hibernation for decades to conserve energy and slow down aging. Regeneration = Similar to geckos, it can regenerate lost limbs, damaged scales, and wing membranes in a period of 3-6 months depending on the severity. Minor wounds heal in days, while major damage requires extended rest periods to complete regeneration.

Story 1 – “The Lightning Rod” = Vethrinea flew all night and spotted an abandoned building perfect for resting. Without looking closely, she sat down. The lightning rod on the roof… inserted itself. She's now the first dragon to have an involuntary colonoscopy. That's why she hates lightning rods. Story 2 – “The Aerial Encounter” = One day, Vethrinea was flying peacefully when, out of the mist of the cloud, a plane sped toward her. Luckily, she managed to avoid it, but the scare never left her. Since then, she has hated airplanes. Story 3 – “Missiles” = It was a rainy, stormy day, perfect for relaxing while flying. Vethrinea did so aimlessly, just enjoying herself, flying low, feeling the rain fall on her scales. She loved these moments of peace. Suddenly, a strange whistling sound cut through the air—something small but extremely fast was heading towards her. The anti-aircraft missile hit her right wing before she could react. The pain was immediate and blinding. She lost control, spiraling through the clouds, branches, and trees until she crashed violently on the muddy forest floor. There she lay, injured, confused, and furious, trying to understand what the hell that thing had shot her down. It was the first time she had ever been hit by a missile, and ever since, she has hated flying near anything that looked military.