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Fourteenth OC Reference Project pull was Syanth, but I had him in a line up with the other old dragon OCs, so I just decided to finish the line up!
These guys are very, very old characters that I remade to shove in Pure Avarice, my world for dragons. How old, you ask? This was my art when I made them!
All dragons in Pure Avarice are dragons and look like it 90% of the time, I just don't want to draw all that... So they get humanoid forms for art through magic.
Right now, they're not completely relevant to the story, all I have for them is this:
Zhēnzhūlóng / Zhēnzhū, The Pearl of the Sea
A young water serpent, a species also known as hailing from Kara-Tur; She has a long serpentine body without wings, meant to glide through water effortlessly, which stretches over a hundred feet in length. Her body shimmers in hues of aquamarine, seafoam green, and light blue. Her scales are small, iridescent, and pearl-like, reflecting light in soft, opalescent waves, giving her an ethereal glow as she moves through her watery domain.
Zhenzhu's head is adorned with elegant, coral-like horns are dark blue with a pearlescent sheen, which arch gracefully backward, tapering off into fine points. Her eyes are a deep, tranquil blue with translucent eyelids, and whisker-like tendrils that flow from her cheeks and extend several feet behind her head.
Along her spine, a flowing, translucent fin runs from the base of her skull to the tip of her tail, resembling the billowing movement of seaweed. This fin glows faintly in the dark, a soft luminescence. Her claws are sharp but elegant, resembling polished ivory, and her long, winding tail ends in a beautiful fan-like appendage that spreads out in a wide arc, aiding her movement through the water with minimal effort.
Zhenzhu is crowned with a large, glowing pearl embedded in her forehead, a radiant symbol of her title as the Pearl of the Sea. This pearl is said to possess immense magical power, allowing her to control the tides and communicate with the creatures of the deep. Surrounding the pearl, her scales take on a pure white hue, giving the impression of a halo radiating from the gem.
Her demeanor is calm, wise, and regal; She is known to give advice and knowledge to those who seek her, though she prefers to speak to other dragons, and not humans.
In a polymorphed form, Zhēnzhū takes on the appearance of a lady from Kara-Tur, with a slender, muscular body and olive-tan skin. She keeps her whiskers, and long, sleek form, as well as her shimmering scales in patches along her body; Her horns are much smaller in this form, and her tail is far less expansive. Her feet and hands are webbed, and her eyes are dark enough in this form to look more black than blue.
Gianavi, The Insane, Future-Keeper
A young chrysoprase gem dragon hailing from the Southern Lands, and beheld as a seer; They have a small and wiry body, elongated and sinewy, with a constant jittery energy, as though they are perpetually in motion, even when standing still.Their crystalline chrysoprase scales shimmer in unpredictable hues of vivid green and pale yellow, set against a stark black base. The black underlay of their scales makes the bright chrysoprase seem more vivid, creating a fractured, almost chaotic pattern of glowing green and yellow patches.
Gianavi’s head is sharply angular, with jagged, crystal-like horns sprouting from their skull and curving downwards. Their eyes are a piercing, unblinking yellow, devoid of pupils, giving them an eerie, otherworldly appearance. Around their eyes, small cracks in the scales reveal deeper layers of blackened crystal, their visions too much for even their body to contain. These cracks faintly glimmer with energy when they speak of their cryptic seer-like prophecies.
The dragon's mouth is lined with teeth that seem more like shards of broken glass than fangs. These teeth catch the light in unsettling ways, giving Gianavi’s smile a sharp, dangerous edge. Their tongue is long, forked, and constantly twitching.
Along their body, clusters of jagged crystal spines jut out erratically from their shoulders, spine, and tail. Their wings have a cracked and brittle appearance, with translucent membranes stretched between crystalline spines that twitch involuntarily.
Gianavi’s long, whip-like tail is constantly swaying and flicking, covered in crystalline shards that reflect light in unpredictable patterns. The tail ends in a sharp, spear-like crystal blade, dangerous in its precision but erratic in its movement.
Their constant, twitchy movements are accompanied by low, muttering rambles that echo through the air, their voice high-pitched and occasionally breaking into unsettling laughter. Despite their unnerving behavior, Gianavi is known for their politeness, and is a beloved friend for the few that take the time to know them.
In a polymorphed form, Gianavi has extremely pale skin, the only color on their form being the large chunks of yellow and green scales across their body. They are constantly twitching in this form, too, and seem to have trouble maintaining their polymorph, as their body may be frequent to change, with spines, spikes, and scales changing shape or location. Gianavi’s wings and tail are smaller, and held close to their body, sometimes wrapped around them. Their scales and spikes are much more brittle in this form.
Fyril, Lord of the Sky
A young white dragon, hailing from the Western lands, and lacking a proper land to rule; He has a smaller frame, that is incredibly lightweight and much smaller than a standard dragon, giving him a more bird-like appearance, similar to a gryphon. He is covered in a thick coat of soft, snow-white fur, which is tinted blue along his back and limbs. This blue tint grows more prominent around his neck, legs, and wings, reflecting the sky’s colors as he flies. Clusters of thick, blue scales appear along his long snout, throat, belly, and limbs.
Fyril's face is gentle and expressive, with bright, sky-blue eyes. His snout is long and elegant, and he distinctly lacks horns, instead having two long, furred ears.
His feathered wings are one of his most distinctive features. They are expansive, spanning nearly double his body length, and are covered in pure white feathers that have an iridescent sheen, shifting between white and blue depending on the angle of the light. The feathers at the edges of his wings are long and elegant, allowing for swift and precise movements, giving Fyril an unmatched agility in flight. His wings are built for speed, and the hollow bones in his body make him incredibly lightweight, allowing him to glide effortlessly through even the thinnest of mountain air.
His tail, long and feathered, trails behind him in flight like a banner of snow. The feathers end with a large, vibrant fan of tail feathers.
Despite his smaller size compared to other dragons, Fyril has a commanding presence, not through intimidation but through his natural charm. His enthusiasm is contagious, and his playful, kind-hearted nature makes him easy to get along with. His voice is light and melodic.
When polymorphed, Fyril takes the form of a human from the mountain regions he hails from. His skin is an olive-brown, and his hair is a mix of blue and white. He keeps many of his feathers and furs in this form, and gains slightly more scales; His hands and feet are padded like paws, and have colored claws, as well. His feathered wings are still large enough to carry him in this form, and his body is especially light and slender, making him even more fragile in a polymorphed form. His tail shortens to be just a tail fan, when polymorphed.
Syanth, The Protector
A young earth dragon, hailing from the Eastern Lands, and devoted to Ethinti, the Tyrant; His large, heavyset body is covered in rugged, earth-colored scales that shimmer like polished bronze, ranging from deep browns to golden-copper tones, with thick clusters of green, like moss growing across his body, particularly along his limbs and spine. These scales are thick and ridged, almost resembling layers of sedimentary rock. He also has thick, dark brown stripes, similar to that of polished tiger’s eye.
Syanth’s head is broad and strong, with a gentle, rounded snout and deep-set, emerald-green eyes. His horns, thick and curved, extend backward in a protective arc, covered in a verdant patina. Small patches of lichen and moss have begun to grow on the base of his horns and along the crevices of his scales.
Running down Syanth’s back, down his shoulders and thighs, are rows of sturdy, emerald-green spikes that taper into sharp points. These spikes, more protective than offensive, are reminiscent of the jagged rocks found in deep caverns. His legs, massive and muscular, are built for digging and burrowing, with large, clawed feet that can crush stone and earth with ease.
Syanth’s wings, while large and powerful, have a more functional design in shielding him from debris, and helping him to push aside dirt and rock when digging. The membrane between the bronze-green wing bones is leathery and earthy, with veins of green running through it. Though capable of flight, Syanth is reaching an age and size where most earth dragons lose the ability due to their weight.
His long, sweeping tail is covered in thick, segmented plates, each one rimmed with green, and it ends in a club-like formation of spikes that resemble a great stone hammer. This tail is both a defensive weapon and a tool, perfect for clearing debris or defending the sanctuaries he creates.
Despite his massive size and imposing appearance, Syanth’s movements are deliberate and gentle, especially in the presence of Ethinti, the dragon he has chosen to protect. His devotion to her is clear in every glance and gesture. Ethinti is the center of Syanth’s world, and he tends to her with a quiet, almost reverential care.
Though fierce and protective, Syanth’s true strength lies in his unwavering loyalty and the deep bond he shares with Ethinti. His voice, when he speaks, is deep but soft. He is gentle, thoughtful, and kind, with a natural wisdom.
In his underground habitats, Syanth creates vast, sprawling caverns, intricately carved and reinforced by his own strength. These spaces are filled with lush greenery, stone formations, and hidden tunnels, a sanctuary for both himself and Ethinti, where he can protect her from any threat with fierce, unrelenting devotion.
When polymorphed, Syanth takes the form of a large, somewhat intimidating man from the Eastern lands. His skin is a warm brown, and his features are just as rounded as his true form, with his frame being just as large and bulky as well. His wings are smaller than in his true form, and he chooses to compensate with more protective spikes and plating. His tail remains the same, often dragging on the ground, but it swings with as much force and precision as ever. His arms and hands are longer and flatter than the average human, and his claws are long, allowing him to still dig in this form.
Ethinti, The Tyrant, Lady of Roses, Keeper of Men
A young royal dragon, hailing from the Northern Lands, and the keeper of Synath; Her large and imposing form is covered in gleaming black scales that seem to absorb the light around her. These scales, smooth and lustrous, are interrupted by vivid fuchsia stripes, reminiscent of tiger markings, that streak across her body.
Her three sets of horns are one of her most striking features - each a delicate white at the base, fading into soft, light pink as they extend outward, the first set curving upward, the second extending back, and the last curving down, creating a somewhat crown-like appearance.
Ethinti’s head is regal, her features sharp and well-defined, with feather-like eyelashes that are a vibrant, almost shocking pink, fluttering gracefully with every blink. These are used very deliberately to exaggerate her dramatic expressions, especially during her famous tantrums. Her fuchsia-colored eyes glow with a fierce, commanding light, and her gaze is always intense, often filled with self-assured arrogance. When she looks at those around her - be it humans or other dragons - it’s with the expectation of admiration, obedience, or even reverence.
Her body is adorned with additional fuchsia accents along her tail, legs, and the crest of layers of sharp spikes running down her spine. Her wings, massive and built for strength, are edged with a faint pinkish hue, their leathery membranes a bright, dark pink. These wings, while heavy, allow her to soar with incredible force, but she often remains grounded, preferring to keep her courtly affairs where she can be more intimately admired.
Her long tail is as expressive as her eyes, often flicking with impatience or curling protectively around her when she wishes to assert her dominance.
Despite her beauty and regal bearing, Ethinti’s personality is notoriously self-absorbed and prone to outbursts. She demands attention and authority, and any slight - real or perceived - can set off one of her infamous tantrums. However, her behavior has been tempered over time, thanks in large part to the calming influence of Syanth, and her position on the so-called ‘council of dragons’. While her arrogance and demands remain, she has grown more sophisticated in asserting her will, relying less on brute displays of dominance and more on the subtleties of courtly intrigue and manipulation.
Many royal dragons enjoy meddling in the affairs of humans, but Ethinti takes this to another level. She often polymorphs into a striking human form, inserting herself into the courts of men, where she manipulates and enjoys their attention, treating them as pawns in her games of power.
Though her behavior can be challenging, there is an undeniable charisma to her. She draws people into her orbit, where they either fall under her spell or tremble before her wrath. Her royal bloodline marks her as a being of great importance, and despite her flaws, she carries her titles with the weight of centuries of tradition, demanding to be recognized as the true ruler of any domain she chooses to inhabit.
In a polymorphed form, Ethinti takes great care to make herself look as regal and desirable as she does in her true form. She looks like a fine lady from the Northern lands, with dark brown skin and long, deep fuchsia hair. Her body is large and bulky, though with exceptional curves. She keeps her horns, preferring the crown-like appearance of them to an actual crown, and has subtle stripes on her skin. Her wings and tail are just as large in proportion to her body as in her true form. She prefers to dress in finery, to give the appearance of a lady or nobility, so she can better blend in to courts without needing to do to much ‘shopping around’ first.