Shiver (Vision)

Shiver is an Icewing who lives deep in the Claws of the Clouds mountains.
== Appearance ==
Shiver is the average Icewing, with a large, strong build and claws. His scales are pure white, always polished to perfection, a fact he is incredibly proud of. His eyes are pale blue with hints of gold, like a ray of sunlight shining through the ice, although the constant darkness of his living conditions has dulled them considerably. His wings, however, have been brutally mutilated, leaving his left wing in tatters and a large chunk of the right wing's membrane missing. To disguise this, Shiver's wings are covered in a coating of ice, giving the appearance of full wings. 
He wears a large amount of jewelry and accessories, including horn rings, a tail bands, mismatched earrings, and several necklaces. These have all been frozen to his scales by his frostbreath. Small gems like sapphires, diamonds, and turquoise are also embedded in the ice surrounding his wings.
== Personality ==
Shiver's personality has been largely molded by the major events in his life. He is secretive and reclusive, traits that may seem opposite of what Icewings are supposed to be. However, he still maintains a stubborn streak, and refuses to follow rules and orders from anyone else, believing he knows what's best for him. He values his privacy and independence above all else, being wary of any strangers, especially Skywings. 
Like most dragons, Shiver also has softer side, although he only lets his guard down around Bateleur, refusing to even speak to most other dragons. Towards him, Shiver is gentler and more affectionate, as well as extremely protective. He's also quite intelligent and creative, often imagining himself as a character in the many stories he reads. 
== History ==
Shiver was born in the middle of the War of Sandwing Succession, to Cottongrass and an unnamed father. Cottongrass was a soldier in the war, and was often missing from Shiver's early life. Despite this, he was raised in a relatively sheltered environment, sent to school like most young Icewings. Five years after his birth, he was enlisted in the Icewing army as part of a new order from the queen. In his first battle, his wings were shredded to pieces by a Skywing soldier. He fled into the mountains, deserting the army without a second thought. 
Shiver was lost and alone in unfamiliar Skywing territory, but he knew he couldn't go back to the Icewings. He found an empty cave near the top of a mountain and stayed there for days until he finally worked up the strength and courage to find food. This cycle continued for a while. He'd hide in his cave, occasionally coming out for food, and he eventually got used to the constant pain and loneliness. Almost an entire year had passed when Shiver finally decided to venture out of the mountains. What he found was even worse. Fields of dead dragons, blood staining the grass, for miles as far as he could see. Terrified the Skywing who ripped his wings would be back, he returned to his cave where he stayed for a long time. 
After this incident, Shiver started losing track of time. He fell back into his old routine, only venturing out of his cave to hunt. Then, for the first time, another dragon approached the cave. Glimpsing red scales, he attacked the stranger, nearly killing him before they even had the chance to fight back. The dragon fled, and he stole the bundle of scrolls they had left behind. These scrolls piqued an interest in reading, and he quickly finished the stack of scrolls. He started venturing out of his cave, just to attack travelers and steal the things they dropped. One day, he encountered a wandering Nightwing traveling through the mountains, and attacked him, just like the others. However, he didn't flee the way most other dragons did, and the hybrid proved to be an even match for Shiver. Eventually, the Nightwing came out on top and pinned him to the ground, gathering his stolen possessions and running away. He dismissed this and returned to his cave, soon forgetting the incident. 
Strangely, he kept catching glimpses of the Nightwing, hiding in the trees or behind rocks. Finally, the dragon introduced himself as Jet , and although wary at first, Shiver eventually warmed up to him. Jet started to visit weekly, and after learning of his interest in scrolls, started to bring him them. Cautiously, he accepted these gifts, and soon grew used to the Nightwing's company. Slowly, he let his guard down, and Jet started coming more and more often, until there was hardly a time when he was gone. Shiver embraced this new form of life, happy to finally have some company. 
* Jet ended up kidnapping Shiver and taking him back to civilization
* he managed to escape back to his cave
* Jet came after him again several times but Shiver just hid
* eventually Jet stopped coming
* Shiver resumed his normal routine 
* while looking for travelers to steal from, he found and injured Sandwing-Skywing hybrid named Bateleur
* rescued him and nursed him back to health
* Bateleur stayed with him for a while
* their bond grew
* one day Bateleur disappeared 
* Shiver went to look for him, found Jet holding him prisoner
* rescued Bateleur again 
* Bateleur decided to live with him
Category:Characters
Category:IceWings
Category:Males
Category:Status (Exiled)
Category:Disabled