Welcome to Thorn Haven,

Dragons throughout history, dragons have always viewed the supernatural negatively. The mythical creatures preferred to stay hidden. All those stories of dragon, unicorns, fairies, and mermaids among others, they wanted to keep away from humans. Keep to themselves. They had begun to see the dangers these mortals brought and wanted to keep their world safe. But the supernaturals thought it was fine to blend in. Move about and use the humans. Pawns, food, play things and more. These were things, the dragons especially, hated. As the decades turned into centuries many creatures saw things the way the supernatural did. Soon faes and mermaids and witches, everyone had begun to mingle.

This greatly upset the dragons. They had been hunted down and slaughtered by humans. The grudge was strong. When the gargoyles, protectors against evil, began to help build cities like Thorn Haven it angered the dragons more. This meant they were considered the evil ones now. They were chaos and bloodshed. And yet the supernatural tainted the very earth these dragons loved with mortal blood. And so they went into hiding. A slumber that would save their species. Underground, in caves, abandoned places, anywhere that would keep them safe.

However, there are those within the dragon species who have mingled with humans. Those who fear them not and find them to be a friend of them. Keeping their dragon side subdued, asleep, waiting for it to awaken once again. With the news of Thorn Haven, they saw a chance to be able to live peacefully without hiding but the fear in them kept them at a distance. But with the turning times, as the rest woke from slumber and began to emerge they stayed cautious about the world they awoke to. But found little by little the town that the ancestors spoke about was not a play of fear, but hope.

A dragon is actually any form of serpent/lizard that has an especially fearsome nature. This is indicated by the word ‘drakon’ that the English word ‘dragon’ was derived from. ‘Drakon’ means ‘large serpent’ or ‘sea serpent.’ Additionally, most dragons are described as being evil in nature. This is not always the case, however.

There are times that dragons are also shown as benevolent and knowledgeable creatures. Eastern cultures often saw dragons as a knowledgeable deity that had power over storms and water. While Western cultures saw dragons as evil beasts that reveled in killing and chaos. Many dragons are depicted as living in dark and dangerous places that  guard hoards of treasure. There are also other myths that still surround the creature. One such myth is that dragon’s blood held special properties that gave anyone with access to it unique opportunities. If, for example, a person was to dip a sword or knife into dragon blood and stab someone with it, their wound would never heal. However, not all things associated with dragon blood are bad. It is also thought that dragon blood gives a person the ability to see into the future. Dragons from the Eastern world have the ability to change size and shape.

Types of Dragons: ~ Information found from old journals passed down through the Council. ~

• Oriental Dragons - Must have an Asian FC

The Oriental Dragon (also known as the Eastern Dragon) are found throughout East Asia. These dragons all symbolize different things. Although the European dragons were known to have terrorized people and to have been evil, this was not the case for the Oriental dragons. These dragons were said to been guardians. They were the supposed protectors of heaven. They also guarded the good of the people and royalty to maintain good leadership for the people. They were also said to have been the protectors and controllers of both the Earth's elements and its weather, such as the wind and the rain. Although the appearances of the Oriental dragons are slightly different throughout East Asia, they are all very similar. Most of these dragon's appearances are based off that of the Chinese dragon. (Think of Japanese dragons)

• European Dragons

Dragons with four legs and a pair of wings. The “Classic” Dragon if you will. Breathing fire, claws, guarding treasures, fighting the undead and roasting hobbits. All the sparkly things. These are the dragons most commonly found in stories and movies.

•Drakes Ice Dragons - Must be an Asian FC

Any kind of wingless, four-legged dragon. They are Similar to European dragons just without wings. These dragons typically like colder climates, but can easily adapt if their human form has. Their skin when in dragon form is cool or cold to the touch. Sometimes if they lived most of their lives in snow covered places, their scales take on an icy feel or look.

• Dragonnets

A small dragon, that doesn't mean they're any less vicious on the battlefield. They are quite rare. The Dragonnet looks just like the classic Western dragon. It has the same scales, claws, and horns. It can fly and breathe fire. The only real difference between the two species, in fact, is size. Classic dragons may be huge, but all dragonnets are human-sized or smaller. Some dragonnets are no larger than a person's finger! The dragonnet's small size is deceptive. Although these creatures are tiny, they are very dangerous to humans. For one thing, dragonnets live and hunt in packs. A group of dragonnets can easily bring down a human victim. For another thing dragonnets have poisonous blood. A person who slays a dragonnet will die if the creature's toxic blood touches his or her skin. Luckily for humans everywhere, most dragonnets stay away from settled areas. They live on high, cold mountaintops, where they survive by eating the babies of larger dragons. Sometimes they sneak into a dragon's nest after killing one of its offspring. They act like babies to get free food and protection from the unsuspecting parent.

• Knuckers

Purple venom which is fifty times stronger than hydrochloric acid and can liquefy prey. They live in damp, deciduous woodland near rabbit warrens. They prefer to hoard household items rather than treasure.

Abilities:

There are many types of powers and abilities that dragons possess. Some of them can have powers related to elements, some are good with fighting, and some use their surroundings to fight. They often have abilities related to elements. Both in human and dragon form.

Weaknesses:

Gargoyles were natives to Thorn Haven long ago. They helped with warding off any evil that was sent to hurt those in charge of building and protecting it. Before construction officially began. When species were not fully ready to mend their differences and come together. They are older than most, seeing many changes in the world. Over the centuries they became seekers of peace and protection. Working as peacemakers between the supernatural world and the world of myths and legends. When the city was complete, enemies neutralized, and the residents safe, the Gargoyles were spelled and sealed away in stone. Statues watching over the town. Not many know this history and that was how it was to remain until the day when Thorn Haven would need them most. With the new uproar that has begun and the beasts of old who were seen as enemies to the supernatural world, the magic has forever been altered now in Thorn Haven. Now they have awoken to restore peace and order to the town.

As decorations in churches and cathedrals, they were said to ward off evil spirits. A Gargoyle is a living monster that was made of a stone-like substance during the day. By night they become flesh by shedding the stone-like substance. Gargoyles are not the same as other stone beings, such as the Golem as Gargoyles are always in the form of in-human, possibly demonic, creatures. It has also been said that Gargoyles only come alive to fend off evil. It is also said in some legends that they are a type of lesser guardian angel that is sometimes often considered to be an abomination due to the fact that they are half angel and half demon. Nobody actually knows if a gargoyle is evil or good.

Powers & Abilities:

Immortality - Gargoyles are immune to the passing of time and cannot get sick.

Human Form - Gargoyles can take on human form.

Flight - Gargoyles can fly under their own power.

Camouflage - Gargoyles can blend in with the inanimate gargoyles so it can surprise intruders that infiltrate buildings.

Endurance - Being made of stone, gargoyles cannot be wounded in the way other creatures can. This is, however, dependent on whether gargoyles turn to flesh when animated.

Petrification - In some fantasy-based games, gargoyles are capable of turning other beings into stone by touch. The petrification may also be slow, spreading like an infection from a wound inflicted by a gargoyle's claw.

Weaknesses:

Sunlight - Some stories describe gargoyles as being completely nocturnal and cannot move in the daylight, turning inanimate when exposed to the sun's rays. (not all have a sunlight weakness, but those that do can acquire a ring or necklace that helps them survive in sunlight)

The event has ended and all unclaimed slaves have been rounded up and put back in their cells. The city is still in pieces but there are those working around the clock clean up all damage done. Some local owned businesses have also seen a lot of damage. 

Players are encouraged to continue any event threads but we ask that no more be made. We simply ask that our players tag the event threads so we know what is going on. Starters for after the event are perfectly fine to be posted as well.