The bridge to reach me is long and fragile, you must truly want something… What is your deepest wish?

Cassiopeia is an Aethus Dragon, worshiped by all the dragon clans of Dracaia. Known for her power, grace and ability to grant wishes, she used to be a widely loved Goddess and was visited by dragons from all around the world. All coming to pray for favours, gifts or simply to ask her for guidance.

One day, however, she lost control of her emotions and her powers, going berserk. In her dragon form, she destroyed much of the realm, and caused a great calamity. To stop her, the dragon council stole her emotions and drained her powers, this left her an emotionless doll.

Isolated within her temple, she is somewhat imprisoned there, and only receives guests who request their wishes granted. She lost many of the following she used to have, who now fear or hate her. She is looked after now by her Emirais, Ephamiel, her Astrateller and Mikao who continue to help and care for her.

Important Features

  • Eyes are ever swirling shades of blue, with sharp black pupils.
  • Has white markings on her face, around her eyes and down her nose.
  • Has dark purple horns on her head, they curl around and up, and the tips point upwards.
  • Her ears are long and pointed.
  • Hair is long and reaches down to her knees. She never puts it up.
  • Has sharp upper and lower canines.
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  • For props, she is always seen with hibiscus flowers in her hair and clothes, prepared for her by her maidens every morning. Her clothing is always long and flowy, with a traditional, elegant look to them, and religious symbology. She has very few objects of personal value, these include a heart-shaped pink and purple gem, and a jar of star-dust. Can also be seen with temple items, prayer items, or offerings from visitors.
  • Poses for her are normally very graceful but minimal energy. She almost always looks like she's floating when she moves or 'walks', and each movement is smooth and elegant. Incredibly regal and beautiful to witness. Doesn't move around a lot, and gestures are small, so is normally only seen walking too and from where she stays to greet visitors in her temple. Can be seen granting wishes, fulfilling her role as an Aethus dragon, and sitting down peacefully in the main hall.
  • Expressions are minimal, she does not express herself often anymore and normally retains a neutral face. If she does smile, they do not reach her eyes, and are more a mimic of humanity and emotion. Shows no emotion anymore, and shouldn't be drawn expressing herself in movement or expression, unless its pre-punishment.
  • Can be drawn with anyone in Dracaia, she is flat and emotionless towards all of them, despite having been very close with everyone prior to her punishment. She is well loved by them all.
  • Used to be romantically involved with the other Aethus dragons, Hjärtia and Luxian, before she was made emotionless. Their relationship is complex now, having not been able to see each other for a while, and her bearing no emotion or memory of the other two.
  • Can be drawn with her Emirais, Ephamiel, while he helps her around the temple and takes care of her. She holds little feeling towards him, but relies on him greatly to help her manage the temple.

The temples of the dragons are spread out over Dracaia, and the roads to visit them are dangerous and long.

Dracaia is a realm with dragons as the ruling class, all creatures pray to the three Aethus Dragons who offer protection and guidance to those who earn their gifts. Each Aethus Dragon has their own temple, themed individually and scattered over the land. Other creatures, such as unicorns, griffins and mermaids exist, though their status falls lower than that of dragons, regardless of their power. With a wide range of biomes, the beasts of Dracaia have grown varied.

The three temples of the Dragons are the eastern Hibiscus Temple, a beautiful white temple with intricate dragon decoration and a long bridge that connects it across a deep ocean. The northern Celestial Temple, with a tower that stretches up to the heavens and is surrounded by stars and gold gilding. Then the western Heart Temple, which is a dark stone castle, with terrifying statues of dragons and monstrous figures guarding the gates. Each temple offers a 'specialisation' and is run by a God and their Emirais, or Priest.

Cassiopeia
Croix
Ephamiel
Ethos
Hjärtia
Luxian
Narim
Nickname
Cassie, Aethusyre (meaning Holiness - residents of Dracaia), Kasuji (loosely translates to My Lord/God (professional/respectful) - residents of Dracaia), Kasuji-ito (loosely translates to My Lord/God (affectionate/love) - Ephamiel), Petal (Hjärtia and Luxian)
Pronouns
She/Hers
Age
Unknown, appears to be in her thirties.
Height
5ft
Body Type
Dainty
Species
Dragon
Nationality
Aethurian
Sign
Aries
Alignment
True Neutral
S/O
Hjärtia and Luxian
Hometown
Born in the Old Realm, Aethura, now lives in the Hibiscus Temple in the East of Dracaia.
Occupation
God, Granter of Wishes
Abilities
Before her powers were drained, she was one of the most powerful dragons in the realm, able to control the flow of life and nature at a whim. Known for granting wishes, she possesses a powerful ability to bring her very will into being and she continues to retain a weaker form of this. However, due to having no emotions she has no interest in granting her own goals, so it is only used for visitors to her temple. She used to be capable of changing her form into that of a massive, feathered dragon, with flower petal-like scales inlaid into her skin but since her punishment she has only kept her increased stamina, an ability to float, immortality and her enhanced healing abilities.
Family
No known family, is one of only three known Aethus Dragons, alongside Hjärtia and Luxian. Her temple family are her Emirais, Ephamiel, her Astrateller, Andromeda, and her Mikao, Violetta.
Mannerism
A beautiful and graceful doll, every action and reaction is stunning to watch. Despite her flowing movements and the regality within which she exists, she is a cold and distant person. When her emotions were taken from her, she became akin to a doll, only going through the expected motions of her life, in order to carry out her duties. There is little to say about her mannerisms as they are empty and meaningless, and she does most things simply to minimise effort and trouble. Very few people remember what she was like before losing her emotions, but those that do recall a warm, loving and kind person. Who wore her heart on her sleeve, and offered guidance to anyone who wanted it.
Health
Very Healthy, Immortal and is immune to the majority of illnesses or diseases. Bears no emotions and has a limiter on her powers.
Speech
Has a lilting, melodic voice and accent, that still retains its warm tone despite the robotic and cold words that are spoken through it. She knows a variety of languages, so that she can talk to any dragon with ease. Her speech is often professional and even, and she struggles to adjust her tone depending on the person she's speaking with or the emotions she is presented with. This results in even her warm voice becoming discomforting to listen to. Even before her loss of emotion, she was always polite and kind, and very rarely casual towards others.
Orientation
Polyamorous Asexual Homoromantic
Aggressive
Passive
Arrogant
Humble
Callous
Compassionate
Cowardly
Courageous
Defiant
Obedient
Dishonest
Sincere
Dull
Charming
Greedy
Generous
Idealistic
Realistic
Impatient
Patient
Impulsive
Disciplined
Instinctual
Logical
Pessimistic
Optimistic
Reckless
Cautious
Reserved
Affectionate
Serious
Playful
Shy
Confident
Suspicious
Trusting
Unjust
Honourable
Vengeful
Forgiving
Dislikes
  • Noisy or rude visitors
  • The council of dragons
  • Routine being disturbed
  • Lack of control
  • Fire

Affection
Respect
Trust
Comfort
Intimacy
Bella, I have another routine for you to try out. How about we get some time together so you can practice, love?

Adrien works with Bella quite closely, practicing dance routines and creating music that will match her performance style. Though he is slightly over familiar with her and will sometimes receive threats in return. They've developed a teasing, playful relationship. Adrien likes getting her to come out of her shell and is trying to help her find comfort in other people's presence.

He also enjoys buying her new outfits, often dragging her out with him. Adrien has let Bella see into his mind so she has a good grasp over his feelings and how he struggles with himself and his upbringing. She shows signs of frustration at him hiding his struggles, but doesn’t bring it up. They very rarely discuss their pasts, he finds comfort in knowing she understands a similar upbringing and they fill their time with not thinking about their struggles.

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Trust
Comfort
Intimacy
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Current

Adrien found his way to the Limbo Freak Show by chance. They were performing in town, to offer solace to the people during a hard economic hit. When he saw their show he saw a chance to escape from the life he'd been caged to. They saw his interest and saw something in him that was seeking freedom. He agreed to join them and travel to help bring light to other people.

He became their musician and choreographer. The Show has given him a sense of family and he's coming out of his shell a lot, finding comfort in their company.

History

Adrien was born to two musical geniuses. Isabella and Mateo Giovanni de Luca. The atmosphere he grew up in was suffocating and very strict. His oldest sister, Maria, grew to be cruel and unpleasant as well. Both Adrien and his younger sister, Ani, were struggling under their parents. Neither wanting to be constricted to their parent's plan for them. Even from a young age, Adrien has been very talented with instruments and music. The pressure of his parents made him avoid his responsibilities as much as possible in order to push back about it.

Becoming a little jaded and neglecting himself and his emotions, he tried to protect his sister as much as possible. When his father died, his mother grew even more controlling. Likely to help bring some more control into her life, that she believed she'd lost. When he realised she was going to lock him into a life he didn't want, he left home with no word to his mother or sister, only giving Ani a way to contact him.

Important events

Leaving home

Around the age of twenty, he finally managed to pull out from under his controlling mother. Not long after his father died and her treatment and personality worsened. This event helped him escape an abusive situation, and opened up his life for freedom and a chance to be comfortable in himself again.

Joining the show

Met and joined the freak show very soon after leaving home. Working a dead-end, boring job just to survive, he went to see them perform in the nearby town and was brought in by day/night, who saw a great deal of musical talent in him (As well as a lot of pain).

Reconnecting with his sister

A few years after having joined the freak show, he received word from his sister, Ani, that she was free from their parents and searching for her own direction in life. This event took a great deal of weight off his shoulders. Adrien is highly proud of his sister, and writes to her as much as he can.

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Habits
  • when tired, thinking or upset, he turns the ring on his finger around, it helps him centre his mind or refocus.
  • hums a lot when he's thinking, almost always seen walking around with some tune on the brain. either making new music or singing to songs that exist.
  • has to clean his hands almost every hour on the dot, otherwise his mind becomes muddled and he finds himself uncomfortable and stressing out.
Hobbies
  • skilled with almost any instrument, and enjoys practicing new ones.
  • enjoys dancing and singing though he doesn't sing very often. his siren's blood makes it a little dangerous to sing around others.
  • loves shopping, specifically window shopping. often drags other show members with him. the reactions are varied.
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  • he is ambidextrous.
  • put stuff about fave things and random facts here.
  • put stuff about fave things and random facts here.
Extras
  • anyone: hey adrien can you take this seriously?
    adrien: haha no i'll never do that what is this? oops i got a call beep beep better take that.
  • put memes, tropes, etc here
  • put memes, tropes, etc here

Creator Notes

  • adrien was created on 13 December 2015. he was originally named adagio.
  • every freak show needs a musician. this freak show has a flirty dumbass of a musician.
  • you know when u have a pretty boy character and u never use him? poor adrien, i lov him but he's so neglected.
  • the kinda guy who blogs pretty aesthetics and wholesome memes.
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+2
15
DEX
+1
12
CON
+2
15
INT
+4
18
WIS
+4
18
CHA
-2
7
Tactic
Support/Attack/Defence
Distance
Ranged/Hand-to-Hand
Weapon
Sword/Bow/Staff/Knife/Dagger/Brick
Fighting Style
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Athletics
Coercion
Crafting
Creativity
Insight
Knowledge
Medicine
Nature
Perception
Persuasion
Stealth
Technical
Weaponry

Skills

Arcane Assault
Spell
Difficulty
Mastery

Unleashes a bolt of magical energy from the grimoire that inflicts Raw damage and Dazes targets in the area.

Siren's Voice
Talent
Difficulty
Mastery

Carries the power of the siren's voice that has been passed down through his family. It has captivating and controlling powers and can put others under a spell that takes away their control and safety.

Musical
Ability
Difficulty
Mastery

Skilled with music, capable of picking up and learning almost any instrument presented to him. Specifically skilled in playing the violin and the piano, and are the two instruments he is found with most often.

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Ability
Difficulty
Mastery

A great dancer. Specialises in latin and south american dance. Is able to choreograph dance routines as well and often does so for the Freak Show.

Inventory

Family Violin
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Passed down through his family for ages. Often siren's choose their voices instead of an instrument. Adrien was one of the rare few in all generations who took up an instrument instead.

Father's Wedding Ring
Accessories
Value
Sentimental Value

A beautiful golden wedding band - Adrien got his father's wedding ring after the man passed away and has been wearing it ever since it was given to him. He never takes it off and keeps it close at all times.

Item Name
Weapons/Armour/Books/Resources/Tools/Misc
Value
Sentimental Value

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