Telescope

T E L E S C O P E
he / him • astronomer • bi
belongs to radar, please don't steal.
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Telescope 	Telescope
 	
Art By 	fly
Background Information	Background Information
Creator 	radar
Attribute 	curiosity, awe, reclusiveness, astronomy, love for space
Element 	bottles of sand, the sun, stars, telescopes, space
Animal 	coyote, camel, fennec fox
Color 	sandy yellows, chocolate brown, black, silver
Song 	
Character Information 	Character Information
Age 	25 (hy)
Gender 	male
Orientation 	biromantic bisexual
Occupation 	astronomer
Tribe 	sandwing
Goal 	learn the secrets of the stars
Residence 	sandstone (formerly), sandbreeze town
Relatives 	camel (father), mother, taurus (sister), scorpio (brother)
Allies 	taurus, parents, most dragons
Enemies 	scorpio, criminals
Likes 	stargazing, being alone, fuzzy blankets, space, learning, books
Dislikes 	daytime, loud noises, mosquitoes, confrontation
Abilities 	normal sandwing abilities, can hear ghosts
Weapons 	fire, talons, words, heavy books
Lovers 	n / a
Quote 	"they say there is no easy way from the earth to the stars."
Appearance
Telescope isn't seen as that important or at all special. In fact one could see him as quite the opposite. Then again, "just an average SandWing" is so uncommon these days. Sandy brown-yellows which seem to glow. As though a small shard of the sun himself. This color paints with delicate precision down his body. Covering just about every inch of his scales.
In the sockets lay dreamy dark brown eyes, staring into the sky. Silver light of stars twinkling within them. As well as a great curiosity about the skies above and what lies beyond. Considerably large mule ears can be seen perked on either side of his head. Listening intently to the voices that whisper in his ears. 
His scales remain sharp and run down in three rows, all of the same color. A small row sectioning the underbelly from main scales. The main row of scales covering his body. As well as a small, flat row streaked down his back. Continuing down to his underbelly, it can easily be distinguished from that of his main scales. Adding a lighter cream tint to the hue of his main scales. 
To spice this said underbelly up a bit, thin tiger-like stripes flow freely down it. In color, black, though it matches a midnight sky. Not that of a bottomless pit, sinister and cold. The bases of these stripes seem to thicken out, however. Around his stomach, between his forelegs and hindlegs. Speaking of such, Telescope's legs are of the next topic. 
For main colors, they do not stray far from that of his average main scales. However, if one is observant, they could note them being lighter. But really the most noticeable part is the "gloves" that cover his paws. In color they are a dark brown, similar in hue to his eyes. Though there is some distance in which this color roams. For the tips of his talons and his palms remain the same. 
This dark brown does seem to climb a fair way up from the front of Telescope's legs. Not to the point where it hits his shoulder. It's more half-way up, but that is awfully generous. Only the forelegs hold this coloration. That is whilst the hindlegs are rid of such colors. Silver, crescent talons stud his paws. Both front and hind. Short horns stud the back of his head, gentle like paint. The silver coloration floods through the two horns. 
Wings unfurl from his shoulders, sharp and curved membranes shape a good chunk of his wings. The wing membranes in particular are of a deeper shade than that of his main scales. Other than that of the color, there isn't much else to mention. No colorful designs or additional colors added. Now for the description of a signature trait that all SandWings share. 
The mane that travels joyously down his back. From the top of his head to his tail barb, which to mention is the other signature trait. It appears when climbing over his head bumpy with sharp gaps and soft upward curves. Hugging somewhat close to the main body. This eventually softens out from a fierce ocean to calm seas. Straying further and further from his back as it goes on. Put it simply, the hue is the same as his wings. 
At the tip of his tail is the poisonous tail barb in which is the same color as his underbelly. A creamy yellow coloration, similar to the color of his main scales. That appears to be it, with only a little bit more to describe on the face. Sharing a very similar coloration to the markings on his legs. On the tip of his snub snout, perching on the end, the dark brown coloration. 
Build wise, Telescope isn't too muscular neither is he that thin either. He appears more like any other SandWing his age. In addition to somewhat thin legs, he has a bit of a stooped back. Friendly, dreamy or shy smiles plaster his face upon meeting others, though that is a rare occurrence. Then there is of course the accessories. Around his neck lies a black chain speckled with little shards of moonstone.
This always appears to be wrapped around his neck. A blue earring with Saturn hanging from it will sometimes be seen in his right ear. That is all to be said of Telescope, the watcher of the stars.
Personality
Despite quite the average appearance, his personality is less so. Telescope, while in looks he can be considered normal, but in behavior he's incredibly odd. Often dreamy, weird and curious, all said in the best way possible. His head always seems to be in the clouds, for he doesn't really seem to focus on anything in particular. Though on the rare occasion of talking with someone else, he does seem to focus a bit more.
In these situations, he often acts in a more shy and casual way, though he usually is more focused on what to say rather than the conversation at hand. He appears to be a bit superstitious, with the belief that the stars are the spirits of the dead. This is followed by the belief that the stars make up messages sent down to those still alive. Further backed up by the fact that he can hear voices that he believes are coming from the stars (though he'd probably die if he knew they are the voices of the dead). 
Telescope is rather cowardly and pathetic, someone who avoids confrontation at all costs. When in an argument, he tends to back down quickly and let people step on him. He's scared of getting hurt or getting other people hurt and has a tendency to just try to get the argument over as quickly as possible. The SandWing works by night to avoid interacting with most day-dwelling dragons. But also because his work can only really be done at night. 
Despite being a coward, he's kind and sweet towards others. Though he doesn't help others, he wishes the best of them nevertheless. He's studious and always ready to learn new things from his studies. He never knows what else he might find about the endless wonders of outer space. While he finds great interest in reading and studying astronomy, he does believe himself to be boring to others. Because of this, he believes no one would ever want to talk to him since he's just that boring. 
History
* hatched a decent chunk after the war of sandwing succession and little while after the civil war of the tiger eyes, born the middle child, with scorpio being his older brother by a few months and his sister, taurus being about a year younger than him.
*all named after space-related stuff since their mom was into that sort of thing. scorpio and taurus specifically were named after their zodiacs.
* camel was always a panicky sort of father who wasn't certain what "a good parent" was. nevertheless he was still a good dad.
*father wasn't around for a quarter of the year since he was busy as a messenger. though he still made sure to spend as much time as he could with his dragonets.
*lived in the capital since camel was the queen's messenger. telescope once had the honor of going to the queen's palace with his sister. got his first taste of astronomy and stargazing there.
* there was a room that not only had the space aesthetic to it, but also a huge telescope for a closer look at stars, the moons, and even planets. the sandwing dragonet was simply awed by how beautiful it was through that lens.
*when he was around 10 or so, he began hearing voices whenever he went out in public and if he listened carefully at home. they always made him feel like he was going crazy since no one else could hear them. these voices weren't talking to him or anything, they were just... voices.
*could hear them much more clearly when he was out stargazing and thought they were coming from the stars themselves.
*astronomy fanatic, obsessed with constellations specifically, but also the endless wonders of space. the stars became so frequent that he actually started to become nocturnal. turning his sleep schedule upside down.
*on some nights his sister would accompany him, listening to his wild theories about how the universe was created and his thoughts of space.
*around 17, scorpio was arrested for several charges of theft and working as a spy for the tiger eyes. while he was deeply disturbed that his brother would associate with those guys it started to justify his behavior and how often he was gone.
* left the capital at age 21, along with his sister to live somewhere less... populated so he could see the night sky better. went to a small town named sandbreeze.
*between his sister leaving for university and to this day he invented his own language formed from shapes in the stars. telescope believed these shapes to be messages from the dead to the living.
Relationships
please roleplay beforehand
Camel
Although considerably neutral, they still have a strong, positive bond between one another. Telescope likes his father and they share a similar mindset and, by some means, personality.
Positive
Mother
Their relationship is by most means neutral, for their interactions have been a bit limited ever since he was a dragonet. His mother was often more focused on training and toughening up his father than spending much of her time with him. Then again, when the War of Sanding Succession ended when he was about 8, she could slip in some more time with him and his brother and sister.
Although they don't have much thought on one another due to lack of memorable interactions with each other, he does appreciate all she does. Every now and then, she'd send him letters and/or little gifts. But face-to-face conversations have been pretty scarce for the both of them. After all, they are often not awake at the same time frame as the other.
Positive / Neutral
Taurus
very close to his sister, though she might be a bit stubborn, she's loyal, fierce, and kind and ten times braver than he could ever be. lived with her before she went onto university to become a civil rights lawyer. while not as strong as him, she too has a love for space. hopes her the best of luck for achieving her dreams.
Very Positive
Scorpio 
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Negative
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Abilities
Much like that of Telescope's appearance, his abilities don't differ much from that of any normal SandWing. Though he does have his own added quirk here and there. Something that is fully unique to him and him alone. The SandWing has the ability of enduring long periods of time without water, that is, of course, not very interesting. After all, pretty much all of his kind have this ability other than perhaps some hybrids.
In addition, he is capable of withstanding scorching heat, after all he does live in the desert. Though this said ability is never really put to much use, for Telescope is more nocturnal than anything. For that is when the stars are out, the thing he desires to see. Such an ability can see some possible use in the future, even if it's highly unlikely. As for the water, you'd be surprised at how helpful it is for him.
Strangely enough, the SandWing appears to be capable of hearing voices of the dead. Even if he's incapable of seeing them, their voices whisper in his ears as they pass. He assumes these voices as the stars communicating with him. Seemingly unaware that these voices are of ghosts and not the stars. It's currently unknown how exactly he gained such an ability but perhaps the answer will come out soon enough.
After a few years of stargazing, he started to come up with his own language amongst the stars. Though he claims it had always existed and he can understand this mysterious language. With that said, from how the stars are aligned, Telescope reads them as words from the dead to their living relatives. Yet he never reads them aloud, perhaps too embarrassed to actually do so.
Trivia
*in telescope's original design, he was going to have jet black markings play across the base of each scale on the side of his neck. however this was scrapped as i didn't like the idea anymore.
*hatched a good chunk after the war of sandwing succession and little bit after the civil war of the tiger eyes. made as a way to give camel (from the brightest night) a bit more character.
*when describing the perfect date, telescope says "someone who takes interest in his studies and is willing to listen to whatever he says with a smile."
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Gallery
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