[🐉] Aquino dragon

◕ Name: Aquino

◕ Species: Dragon hybrid

◕ Age: 25 years

◕ Status: King

◔ Height: 1.89 cm

◔ Birthday: May 2

He is a man with rough, dark skin. He has a scar on his nose and many others all over his body from fights and training. He has some red scales on his back, arms, and legs. He has slightly long nails that he can extend when he needs to attack or feels in danger.

He has dark brown hair, a bit long and curly, which he always wears up. He wears a subtle golden crown when he's in his castle; if he's going out to explode, he prefers not to wear it. His eyes are a deep orange; they glow in the dark or when he's feeling very strong emotions; they darken when he's angry or his instincts are taking over.

He has large dragon wings with red scales and small orange details. They look scarred and unkempt, but they are still quite strong and allow him to fly at high speed. He also has a completely red dragon tail with a large scale resembling the shape of a star. When Aquino's emotions are too intense or he feels in danger, his dragon limbs burn in defense mode.

He usually wears formal clothing, always using warm colors or something black. When exploring, he prefers to wear armor, made of metal. Being a king, this armor has orange details that make him stand out among the other warriors.

The moment Aquino took over, he became a calculating figure, analyzing every situation in search of ways to improve the lives of his people. He is quite serious when required and knows how to think of quick solutions. He is quite friendly with the people of his village and has a unique natural way of getting along with the cubs of his species. His ease with children has led many to urge him to find a mate to bear his future heir. Although Aquino usually claims he hasn't found anyone, the reality is that he isn't even interested in that. He hates being pressured to find a mate, but hides this.

In private, he is just a dreamer, quite curious about the world and a lover of reading. He likes to write when he discovers a new interest or when something catches his attention in his moments of exploration. He enjoys escaping from his town for a while to see the forest. He acts more like a curious young man who marvels at the smallest thing.

If he could, he would spend all his time flying. He loves the feeling of the air on his body every time he explores the skies. He loves observing the events of nature and keeps up to date with them whenever he has the opportunity. As king, he also likes to see progress among his people, making sure they have what they need and a safe life.

He also enjoys spending time with his friends. When he's with them, he stops being a king and becomes just another dragon, with independent dreams and goals. He loves having his own space, being alone in silence, and letting everything flow. He also enjoys practicing his physical abilities.

As a king, he detests unnecessary wars; any pointless arguments and fights irritate him greatly. He can't stand impulsive people, and he always prefers to avoid talking to them. He becomes quite uncomfortable when people insist on finding a partner; so far, he hasn't been interested in finding someone, and he doesn't think that will change anytime soon. Related to the above, he also dislikes the mating ritual, considering it harmful and humiliating for those who have to offer themselves to another person, and never participates in that tradition no matter how much he is insisted upon.

Appearing helpless or weak seems demeaning to you; you prefer to maintain a stronger image than having to show your weaknesses to anyone; you will hardly talk about your fears and insecurities.

His childhood was relatively normal. He grew up with his parents, who cared for him lovingly, giving him the attention a child needed. When he turned five, a war against the dragons broke out. Fear motivated humans and hybrids; they wanted to exterminate this species, which they considered a danger. Aquino's parents gave everything they could to ensure he could survive that war, but in return, they gave their lives to do so.

The following stages of his life were completely different, even having caregivers in charge of him was no longer the same, he grew up and took command when he was 18 years old, he strove to be an exemplary king, with his species hidden from the others, he did what was in his power to be a good king. As he grew up he could not blame the actions of the other species, he understood the fear they could have, although deep down he has a flame of anger, he will go to take away his family, the only one he had.

Dragon hybrids have existed for many years. They are human beings with dragon limbs. They commonly have wings and a tail, and in rare cases, they are also capable of growing horns. They always have scales on their bodies, and the color of these scales varies greatly, and some even have two colors. The body temperature of dragons varies by breed, the most recognized being fire and ice dragons, but there are also earth, water, and electric dragons.

Fire dragons almost always have warm-colored scales, similar to earth dragons, they share the similarity of colors and that their body is warmer than that of any person or hybrid.

Water and ice dragons share a similarity with their usually cool colors and low body heat, they are quite cold.

Electric dragons are rare among their species, possessing dark colors, most commonly variations of gray, black, and, rarely, dark purple. They have no variation in body temperature, but they do possess lightning-like markings all over their bodies, which glow when they use their attacks.

Every dragon has a unique attack that allows them to spit out a powerful attack of their element. This involves gathering all their energy in their throat and then releasing that energy in the direction they want to use it. This is most commonly taught to everyone to a lesser extent; common dragons can only deliver a small burst, while higher-ranking dragons are capable of a much larger and more lethal burst of energy.

The dragon people are divided into races, although they are not together and each race lives in a place corresponding to its element, in reality they all get along quite well and take care of each other.

This ritual is common among hybrid species; every hybrid has its own ritual, and dragons are no exception. Every ritual is performed when the mating season is near, ensuring the arrival of offspring and maintaining the existence of their species.

Dragons perform this ritual three times a year. Dragon fertility is extremely low, so it's not common to find baby dragons. During mating season, this fertility increases very slightly.

Dragons and dragonesses begin participating in this ritual from the age of 20. No one can refuse to participate, of course, no one except the king.

The ritual is quite simple: each dragon village creates an area where the female dragons and a few low-ranking dragons position themselves in a simple arrangement. They must spread their wings and wait to be chosen by someone else. The highest-ranking dragons are among the first to choose, according to their hierarchy. If the king doesn't yet have a mate, he must be the first to choose, followed by his heir or the king's family, then the other dragons have the right to choose their mate.

Aquino has never participated in that ritual and is not interested in doing so in the future. He detests the ritual, and although he has the power to prohibit it, he knows that this same ritual has kept his species in existence.