Bismuth Gloryshade
King of Aycan (defunct)
"Now this was a king! Ah thinking of the glory of Aycan in it's hay day makes me yearn for it again. Perhaps Clepsydra can be persuaded..." -- Aicel A History Untold
A Gryphon Folk who lost his wings. He used to be an ancient king who ruled a powerful yet peaceful country. Aside from his royal status, he is quiet a fatherly figure who cares deeply for the people no matter if they are is or not.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Bismuth is physically fit, as he was in his prime before he got petrified. He did not age during his petrifaction, but he sustained grievous injuries that have left him with chronic pain.
Body Features
Bismuth looks like any other Tabaxi due to the fact that he is missing his wings. He has a light brown body with a tan chest and belly. He has darker red tufts on his shoulders and the tip of his tail. He still retains his muscle, but he's not nearly as fit as he was in his hay day. He keeps himself fit in case he has to fight, but doesn't train daily any more.
His back is black with white flecks. Down the length of the his back are two wide scars from where his wings were torn from his back.
When he had wings they were black with white flecks on the outside, and black and grey on the inside. They matched his back.
Facial Features
Bismuth has a kind face. He's got a wide muzzle, but other than that is a normal looking lion. He has a hole in his right ear.
Identifying Characteristics
Bismuth's identifying features are his artificial wings. They are made of magic, cast forth from a magical item he wears upon his back. But they allow him to fly.
Physical quirks
Bismuth often will lean on his shoulders and avoid sleeping on his back due to the pain from his wound.
Special abilities
Bismuth can fly.
Apparel & Accessories
Bismuth wears full plate armor. However this will change since he gained the ability to fly once again.
He wears a magical item that allows him to fly. It creates an illusion of his old wings.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Bismuth was born the first son to the King and Queen of the ancient empire of Aycan. During his youth he trained as a fighter alongside his soldiers. As he got older he also trained in the healing arts under the tutelage of the religious leaders. He became infamous for being able to bear the weight of heavy armor even in flight.
When he was 36 he was crowned King at his father's passing. His mother provided guidance until her passing a few years later. During this time in his life he married a Gryphon folk named Corrine and they had three children, Terra, Hathal, and Ipena.
His happiness didn't last as by the tribes of the Forsaken Mountains. They descended upon the kingdom with trained basilisks and allied medusa in a hopes to gain the fertile valleys of the empire. The war raged on for a long time and Bismuth fought alongside his soldiers. He fought until he was caught by surprise by the gaze of a basilisk. He remained petrified in the throne room while his empire fell to the enemy. He never learned of the fate of his family.
Hundreds of years passed and Aycan became a ruin with legends to keep the memory. A small city sprung up in the valley below the ruins, where the inhabitants called it New Aycan in honor of their history. During this time Bismuth's body was subject to weathering by the elements. After a particularly bad winter the roof of the throne room collapsed around him, breaking off his once beautiful wings.
Bismuth remained this way until a traveling Air Genasi named Sable came to Aycan. She cured his petrifaction and helped him adjust to the modern world. Without a kingdom to care for he became the caretaker for his new found friends.
Gender Identity
male
Sexuality
straight
Education
Royal Tutors during his time, and then Sable when he was faced with the modern world.
Employment
Dad figure for a bunch of rouges.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Ruled a whole empire.
Married the love of his life and had three wonderful kids.
Trained and maintained a good standing in his classes.
Was a well liked ruler.
Survived acclimation to the modern world.
Learned Common.
Failures & Embarrassments
Lost the War against the Forsaken Mountains.
He is a wingless Gryphon Folk- something he is ashamed of.
Mental Trauma
Was petrified for several hundred years.
Lost his wings.
Lost his wife and kids, if not to the war than to time.
Taboos
Bismuth will not betray those he s on the side of. He also believes in the right to a fair trial and to execute without one is a taboo for him.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Bismuth is motivated to be the ultimate mediator.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Savvies: Army strategy, mediation, and knitting.
Ineptitudes: Cooking, tends to over think at times, oblivious at times
Likes & Dislikes
Likes: His family, The Rouges, a good book, a nice breeze, the simple zest of living
Dislikes: Thinking about the past, dwelling on the war,
Virtues & Personality perks
Bismuth is a great listener, he is great at leadership skills, and he keeps his cool in the most heated of situations.
Vices & Personality flaws
Bismuth can be a little too neutral at times, he can also be rather "my way or the highway", and he tends to give off a cold vibe when people first meet him.
Hygiene
Bismuth keeps himself well groomed.
Relationships
Alignment
Lawful Good
Current Location
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Gender
male
Eyes
Round Green eyes
Hair
His mane is a dark reddish which lightens as it comes down underneath his muzzle. He has a tan chest.
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
He has light brown fur with a back of black and white speckles, the same black and speckles are on all four paws.
Height
5'8"
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