Caracal The SandWing

A mature, pansexual female SandWing who has spent most of her life in solitude. She was born as an Outclaw, in the Scorpion Den, but then moved at six years old to live alone after her family stopped caring for her. Caracal had romantic feelings for Lyrebird, but soon those feelings went away as their journey to save Pyrrhia went on.
== Description ==
Caracal is described as a sandy-yellow SandWing, who is wiry, skinny and has her ribs visibly showing, as if she rarely eats. According to Lyrebird, Caracal is 'One of the most beautiful SandWings she's ever seen'. Seeker states that it seems Caracal sharpens her tail barb regularly, as it shines as if polished. She has obsidian-black eyes with bright amber and orange irises, with a darker yellow sail and wings the color of wet sand. She has a small leather pouch she uses to carry a dagger, which she uses in self-defense in case of emergency. She is slightly taller than Lyrebird, and skinner than a normal RainWing, as Lyrebird says. Caracal has been said to have been 'weak and defenseless' as a dragonet, with normal scars on her talons and arms, along with nicks in her sail.
== Personality ==
Caracal is rude, sassy, unfriendly, bold, impolite, angry, and improper. She has been seen to be visually upset whenever confronted about her bad actions, and angry when seeing someone she isn't fond of. Caracal can be nicer, only towards her brother and friends. Snare is one of the only dragons that Caracal seems to tolerate, the others being Lyrebird, Seeker and Kaioa. She is standoffish and harsh, with a sharp tongue that she uses mainly for insults. Caracal has a very strong opinion on the other tribes, stating "RainWings are as pathetic as a venomless snake. They wouldn't kill anyone with a bad intention. If anything, they would cry over hitting a leaf with their venom.". Caracal has a strong opinion about the hierarchy in the tribes, believing herself that any royal dragon is weak, and has everything laid out for them, while dragons in the lower ranks nearly have to fight to survive.
When younger, Caracal was jittery and heartfelt, taking her anger out on her mother's bad parenting by writing about it. She was small and feeble, with a frail and dull personality around any other dragon that wasn't snare or Kangaroo. Though she tried to look past Kangaroo's bad attitude and abuse, Caracal simply couldn't forgive her mother.
== Biography ==
===== Flickers Into Fire =====
Caracal is the protagonist of this story. She was introduced in the first chapter, along with her childhood trauma. Seeker, a NightWing, was introduced soon after, where Caracal was not pleased. When the prophecy was revealed and Seeker and Caracal went on their way to the Rainforest Kingdom, they meet Kaioa, a SeaWing and SkyWing hybrid who Caracal considered ditzy and ignorant. When Lyrebird was brought into the picture, Caracal developed feelings for the RainWing before eventually leaving those feelings behind as the trip continued. On the last standoff with Moonstrike, Caracal defended her friends fiercely.
== Relationships ==
=== Lyrebird ===
Caracal did have romantic feelings for the RainWing, despite her attitude. Caracal thought of Lyrebird as one of the most competitive and energetic RainWings she had ever met, though she hadn't met many in her life. Caracal defended her in the final standoff against Moonstrike. Despite Lyrebird being cautious of the SandWing before they got to know each other, Caracal first described her as bright, colorful and energetic, with a belittling manner that isn't afraid to speak up.
=== Seeker ===
Caracal thought of Seeker as a pathetic NightWing at first glance, but as she learned more about him, she became his friend. Seeker was defended by The SandWing in the final standoff between Moonstrike and the Four. She stated that it wasn't Seeker's fault he was born under the moons, and thought of him as a smart dragon who could use his talents for something big on Pyrrhia.
=== Kaioa ===
Caracal and Kaioa share a love-hate relationship. Caracal uses his ignorance for insults, such as "You cannot be serious! No dragon can be as stupid as that, not even Kaioa!" or "You feather-brained sand-snorter! Even Kaioa can think of a better plan!". Caracal thought of him as ditzy and ignorant, but soon warmed up to his odd personality and now affectionately calls him 'feather-brain'. Kaioa first confided in Caracal about his feelings on Lyrebird, and Caracal took pride in the fact that he came to her first. She defended him in the final standoff, though seemed reluctant about it before learning more about Kaioa.
=== Kangaroo ===
Though Kanagroo was abusive, Caracal seemed to stand up to her mother for years, as if trying to be her friend. Now, Kangaroo's location and status is unknown, but Caracal would have liked it better if she knew her mother was dead. There isn't much about Kangaroo, except for the fact that Caracal states she wouldn't defend her mother in battle, simply let the attacker 'finish the job for her'.
=== Snare ===
The only dragon Caracal still keeps in-contact with from the Scorpion Den. Snare, her younger and more vulnerable brother, is one of Caracal's most loved family members. Not much is known about him, though Caracal did defend him from a scammer in the Scorpion Den when they were dragonets, as seen in a flashback.
=== Moonstrike ===
Moonstrike and Caracal have not known each other for much time, though Seeker says mainly terrible and scary things about him. Seeker's fear made Caracal angry, leading her to kill him in the final standoff with the help of her friends. They have a somewhat 'okay' relationship, seeing as Caracal didn't think he was as scary as Seeker described up close.
=== Queen Heatstroke ===
Though Caracal has never met any form of royalty in her life, she despises the royal hierarchy for making it easier for them in the long-run. She's voiced her opinions many times, though no one takes it as serious as she'd like.
== Family Tree ==
Mother - Kangaroo, SandWing
Father - Unknown, SandWing
Brother - Snare, SandWing
Grandmother - Sandstone, SandWing 
Grandfather - Venom, SandWing
Great-Grandmother - Unknown, SandWing 
Great-Grandfather - Unknown, SandWing
== Quotes ==
"If you aren't here to help, get out of my face. Or better yet, talk to my venomous tail, you arrogant blob of camel-spit!"
- Caracal to Seeker
"You feather-brained sand-snorter! Even Kaioa could think of a better plan!"
- Caracal to Moonstrike, About Kaioa
"You cannot be serious! No dragon can be as stupid as that, not even Kaioa!"
- Caracal to Lyrebird, About Kaioa
"It just might work. Good job."
- Caracal congratulating Lyrebird's Plan
== Trivia ==
* Caracal was originally named Serval, but was changed before the book was made.
* She despises heading to the oasis to fetch water, but does it nevertheless.
* Caracal hates tornados and sandstorms, and normally stays inside when it happens.
* She hates the feelings of wet sand between her claws.
* She has mild OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
== Gallery ==
File:CaracalFlickersIntoFire.png|Caracal Fullbody, Art By Espefrog8407
File:Screenshot 2023-10-02 6.14.58 PM.png|Caracal Headshot, Art By Doomkittyzero
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