The Legends of Xquic

== Introduction ==
The following stories and information has been gathered, translated and provided by Duskweaver of the SilkWings. Through his interpretation, the stories of Xquic are revealed to the dragon world, for better or for worse. Please note that all of these descriptions, stories and other pieces of information are gathered from various sources, and may not be accurate to the real Xquic. Of course, these stories are able to be interpreted in any way, but I personally tried to follow the way the stories described Her Greatness as literally as possible.
Before we begin, the stories of Xquic, and the legends that accompany her, can be disturbing to many audiences, and may unnerve those who read it. As a result, it is heavily advised to read the following paragraph, as it will explain the topics involved with these stories.
These stories contain mentions of death, illogical forces, magic, withcraft, sorcery, murder, death, tragedy, and other topics that may disturb the reader. Please continue with caution.
May the blessing of the blood moon descend upon you, and enjoy the following stories.
~Duskweaver
== Description ==
Xquic was, in her legends, described to be a massive SkyWing, with wings that could eclipse the sun. Her scales were black as night, and her massive wings were scattered with the many stars in the sky, some of which were shaped like moons. It was unclear if she was a hybrid, or a uniquely-colored SkyWing.
Her horns were long and elegant, with a certain wicked curve to them that made them spiral with grace. According to scattered sources, she had a thick tangle of vines encircling her horns, with long spikes adorning their length. It is unclear if these vines were actually a part of her description, or a myth made up by the masses, from what I can tell. 
Her eyes were said to be blood red, like two horrifying little moons lodged into her angular face, with a forked tongue and long, dangerous teeth. Her claws curved gracefully, and her tail tapered into a whip-thin point, with a sharp metal tip used for slashing, according to the legends. This metal tail tip was an accessory that wound around her entire tail, from what we can gather. The length of the silver tail band was etched with scale-like patterns, bearing striking resemblance to a certain NightWing's tail band. Furthermore, she had a thin veil over her eyes, draped around her horns, hiding some of her piercing features.
== Abilities ==
It is unclear if Xquic's abilities descended from her lineage as a SkyWing, being a possible hybrid (this is never properly addressed), or if it was just her Godhood that granted her these powers. Though, it is to be noted that she may be partially a NightWing, as it was briefly mentioned that she hatched under three moons. This, however, was mentioned once and once only, most likely playing no part in her story. Regardless, here are her abilities as scripture describes them:
* Fire Breath: Xquic was described as having bright orange flames as an available power, with multiple pieces of writing referencing "thick, powerful orange flames" to be "spewed from her jaws in a fashion similar to that of a waterfall".
* Mind Reading: Xquic had the ability to read minds, but it is unclear if this is due to possible NightWing lineage, or Godhood.
* Foresight: Xquic was born with foresight. This was later taken from her by an Animus, it is unclear why or when. The specific line in the writing was "Her foresight was stripped from her, and her third eye was shut for life"
* Shapeshifting: Xquic was briefly described to be able to shapeshift, though this was rarely used throughout her time in scripture.
Any other abilities were either not able to be proved, or never existed in actual scripture. Take this to heart when hearing legends about her.
== The Story of Xquic: The Beginning of the End ==
Xquic was said to hatch under the light of all three moons, with an egg as dark as night, scattered with gash-like markings of crimson red. When she hatched, she was declared hideous and wretched, with her piercing scarlet eyes being declared as a curse on her parents, an omen from the skies that brought a cursed child, and destruction along with it. She quickly grew into a terrifying example of a SkyWing, with many fearing the name she had given herself. She was quickly banished by the SkyWing queen, Topaz, from many centuries ago, and (from what I can gather) she left to live deep within the rainforest, using her dark scales to hunt at night with terrifying efficiency, often killing and eating RainWings and MudWings in the dead of night.
According to legends, she was once stumbling around in the rainforest, desperate for something to consume, when she came across the mangled and skinned body of a RainWing, tied to a tree by vines. All of his muscles were exposed, and Xquic quickly scribbled down an image in her journal, or so we think. When she approached the body, desperate for a meal, it reared back and spat on her face, and she recoiled viciously, dashing through the woods in the opposite direction.
Though it is unclear if the spit was venom or saliva, it is assumed to be simple saliva as there are never any mentions of scars or burns.
The saliva, somehow, impregnated Xquic, likely through the curse of an Animus, and she was horrified. Unsure of what to do, she fled to the lost continent of Pantala, flying for many days and nights in a row to reach the continent. When she did, she consulted the BeetleWing elders, telling them her story. She was quickly shot down, assumed to be delusional, and she was once again on her own.
From what we can gather, she was entirely alone until the hatching of her twin eggs, who were named Hunahpu and Xbalanque. From here, the rest of Xquic's story peters off, and we never hear much more about her.
Regardless of her lack of significance in the scripture, she is still worshiped as the mother of the Hero Twins, and the goddess of the blood moon, who leads us to take a righteous lifestyle, killing and stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. It is because of her mistreatment that she believes in these morals, and the Children will follow in her footsteps just as Hunahpu and Xbalanque did. This is the creed of the Children.
== Significance ==
The goddess of the blood moon, Xquic, is significant in scripture as a the mother of the Hero Twins and the true cultivator of the Children, who were originally called the Nameless, formed by dragons cast out and abandoned by the world, who desperately craved revenge.
The Nameless were a violent cult that would rampage across Pantala, contributing to a significant amount of deaths among the BeetleWing population, and would only dissipate after the arrival of Clearsight, who brainwashed and changed the Nameless into more passive dragons, sending them back to Pyrrhia to live miserable lives among the Outclaws or outcast dragons.
Despite the Nameless disbanding, Xquic continued to haunt the mind of many dragons, becoming a legend among the Pantalans in a way shockingly similar to the Darkstalker, with many objects being considered as cursed by her, despite her lack of Animus magic. She continues to live on to this day as a myth, a legend, often told to dragonets that won't behave, with claims of her eating their toes at night. This is very unbecoming of a dragon like her, and it infuriates the Children and I.
== Traditions ==
There are many traditions Xquic requires the Children follow, and they are listed here:
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