Merlot (SU)

Merlot is a male SkyWing dragonet prince. He is an offspring of Vermillion, being banished along with a SkyWing with Scarlet's disapproval after he was found to be her son's dragonet. He was found by Harrier and Ruby in a ravine, being returned to his father. He attended Jade Mountain Academy graduating in 5,017 AS and is currently working there as a Fire Breath Control teacher.
== Appearance==
Merlot has dim ruby red scales with near-black underscales and wings. Along his body are flecks of gold trimming his wing tips and talons. His eyes are a reflective copper with a hint of blue. He is awfully tall for his age but is rather thin. He wears 3 gold rings around his horn and has a soft, warming smile.
==Personality==
Merlot of uplifting, trustful, honest and smart. He dislikes seeing dragons down and wishes the best for them. However, he doesn't shy of saying the blunt truth. He is remotely naive as he trusts dragons too much. He is sometimes socially awkward but means well. He can think quickly and isn't afraid of constantly failing to improve himself.
==Biography==
Merlot was found to possibly be a prince by a guard. Vermillion, after begging her mother, was permitted to give Merlot away to a family far from the castle and have him raised without knowing his royalty. However, Vermillion gave him to a close family so he could possibly visit. 
Though the trusted family was found out to be near, being punished as Vermillion shifted the blame on them for "tricking him". Scarlet spared Vermillion despite her suspicious but sent Merlot out with a SkyWing that didn't earn her favor beyond the kingdom in a ravine.
Merlot was later found by Harrier, bringing Ruby along. Merlot had got their attention to help his friend, though was found to have died from malnutrition. Merlot grieved for the day before flying back to the kingdom and reuniting with his father. He aided in the Arena's reconstruction, transporting tools between medics. 
One day, Vermillion brought Merlot to a cave he often hid in whenever Scarlet was furious for the day, though found Hurricane catching her in the midst of her plan against the academy. Despite Vermillion's objection, Merlot interrupted her and tried to convince her to not attack the school, alerting her to their appearance. She attacked Vermillion, though was stopped at Merlot's intervention, deeply apologizing to the two. They comforted her for the night and convinced her to stop her plans against the academy.
Sometime in 5,015 he was enrolled in Jade Mountain Academy, graduating two years later and becoming a teacher in 5,020 AS.
==Relationships==
=== Vermilion ===
Merlot loves his father, wishing he knew him earlier. He always dreamed of his parents in exile, and believes meeting him didn't disappoint his expectations.
=== Unnamed SkyWing ===
Merlot saw his fellow exiled dragon as an older brother, the SkyWing viewing him as a younger brother. The SkyWing often gave up his catches to Merlot, eventually ending in his death. Merlot was unaware he had passed aware and assumed he was sleeping as it was common for his friend to sleep silently and for long periods of time. He was distraught at his death and always wishes he could see him with his father today.
=== Hurricane ===
Merlot seems to care about Hurricane and wish her to grow. He views Hurricane as the mother-figure he never had, and hopes that she continues on a path of healing.
=== Cliff ===
Merlot sees Cliff as a practical brother taking interest in his song writing. He has even considered learning to play instruments to back up his singing.
==Family==
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==Quotes==
== Trivia==
*Merlot was submitted to Jade Mountain Academy in 5,012 AS, however Carnelian gained his spot in the Jade Winglet instead.
==Gallery==
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