Melanchion (Dragon)

Melanchion is a prominent character, both in "Miracula Luxia II" and "Miracula Luxia III". He also appears in several smaller stories, such as "Miracula Luxia: The Exiled".
He is a mighty dragon who often serves as a supporting character in both series, although his role in the former Story is rather unimportant. Originating from the subterrenean lands of Avernum, he saw the state of the nation after the Great Portal- their only hope to see the Surface again- was destroyed and, inspired by the good deeds of a certain individual, decided to emerge from his hiding place and form a thriving and happy community, home to many skilled warriors and kind people.
He serves as a supporting character in both Stories, although his role in "Miracula Luxia III" has been greatly expanded.
== Overview ==
A young dragon who was born to the mighty Athron- mistress of the dragons in Avernum.
After abandoning his mother and her remaining kin, he decided to seek his fortunes elsewhere. After having a single son with one of the few remaining female dragons on the surface, he decided to return to Avernum and settle in the Abyss until he can make a proper lair for himself and achieve his dreams of riches and fame.
Unfortunately, tragedy befell his family after his beloved mate was killed by the wild and deranged citizens of Bargha and he and his son were forced to escape from them. After this unfortunate event, he became completely different. Reclusive. Unable to trust anyone else. Treating his few visitors as nothing more than a bunch of no-good peasants. Even though his son tried to convince him to be the hero of the nation, he refused to fight for the people who drove him out of his home.
His encounter with the young hero known as Jared Kaos proved to be the leverage that rose him back up and allowed him to remember his true purpose- helping the weak and becoming the savior of the Underworld. And, after learning that Jared is the one who was responsible for the Barghan leader's defeat, he became even more motivated to do so and honor his late wife's last wish- to become a better dragon.
Deciding to show his fellow dragons that helping humans is not as impossible as it seems to be, he decides to leave his hiding place and, together with his son, forms a community near the lands of Fort Monastery. At first, it is rather small and unimportant, barely attracting any attention to himself (perhaps this is due to the fact that he is still a dragon and thus, he is feared by most of the humans in Avernum). However, after news spread that he is an ally of the legendary hero known as Jared Kaos and has helped him when he needed him the most, his popularity increases greatly and many humans decide that he is worthy of being trusted and revered.
Soon, his community grows to an enormous size. Many people pledge their loyalty to the young dragon and allow themselves to be blessed by him. Thus, he becomes a key figure of the modern nation of Avernum.
Even after making his dream come true, he still wants to help whenever he can. That is why. when he realized that Jared's son- the prominent hero known as Adam Kaos- has gotten himself in grave danger, he decided to heed his desperate father's call, emerge from the safety of his lands and travel to the Surface, hoping to be an ally of the Kaos family once again.
== Relationships ==
=== Allies ===
* Ardo- Brother
* Adam Kaos
* Jared Kaos
* Geralt Kaos
* William Kaos
* Sharla Qualle
* Emela Andra
* Alwyn Grayson
=== Enemies ===
* Dorgen- Brother and Rival
* Mordred Darkthrop
* Marcus Redmark
* Damien Grayson
== Killed Victims ==
* Dorgen (Caused)
== Trivia ==
* Melanchion and his son are the first dragons introduced in the "Miracula Luxia" universe overall.
** However, unlike his son, he is also the most prominent dragon in the "Miracula Luxia" universe.
* Aside from the main story, Melanchion is known to have made a cameo in the ministory known as "Miracula Luxia: The Exiled".
* Melanchion is the only named dragon who is still alive.
* Melanchion is the first (and only) dragon in "Miracula Luxia III" who is responsible for the death of another dragon. In this case, said dragon is Dorgen.
* Just like in "Avernum VI", Melanchion is worshipped by many people, often giving his most devoted servants the surname "Drayssa" (Meaning "Dragon Servant" in the dragon language) and effectively forming a massive cult that is completely loyal to him. However, in the "Miracula Luxia" universe, he does not allow this and instead asks his allies to simply treat him as a fellow do-gooder and nothing more. Interestingly, they worship him to an even greater extent, even treating him as if he were a Demigod, cementing their loyalty to him and proving themselves in his eyes.
* So far, Melanchion is the only dragon (Not counting his brothers- Ardo and Dorgen) whose Alignment is different from "True Neutral"
* Despite being a rather mercurial creature who tends to care only for those under his wing, Melanchion is one of the Kaos family's most trusted allies.