The Shadow AU

This AU was created by WanderingRaven, SublimeStudios, Senseless Existence , Floralities, and Xx-eclipsethelegend-xX. Please do not edit without their consent. (And please don't steal the coding!)
== Tribes ==
=== MudWings (WIP) ===
The Diamond Spray Delta during the RedEyes Incursion put up a stiff resistance. RedEyes' troops rolled out in Operation Mekong and took heavy casualties. SandWings, MudWings, and SkyWings fought side by side in the deltas using guerrilla tactics. A bulge opened up near the MudWing palace after being secured where Apache's Marauders managed to secure the palace for 3 days before returning to Possibility. The Mud Kingdom took 3 months to fall due to the stiff resistance in the area. Queen Egret surrendered unlike being killed like her SandWing counter part and set up a puppet government in the kingdom. Life went on as usual with most MudWings living in fear.
=== SandWings (WIP) ===
The Sandwings suffered horribly during the RedEyes Incursion. Notably. Queen RoadRunner and the Outclaws who with stood a siege at the Royal Sandwing Palace for three months before surrendering. The Scorpion Den met a similiar fate but there siege lasted only 2 weeks before falling. Soldiers in RedEyes army captured and executed hundreds, while those who escaped went underground, living in hideouts in the desert. But Possibility managed to survive a 2 years, 4 months, 2 weeks, and 5 day long siege, owing to the well equipped Enclave managing to gather enough supplies for the siege. SandWing life changed drasicially as many lived in fear while those in the Possibility went on life as normal while Apache's Marauders guarded the city with their lives.
=== SkyWings (WIP) ===
During the revolution many of the dragons of the Skywing lower class sided with the revolutionaries. Those who remained loyal to Queen Roost fought RedEyes with everything. The Northern Incursion as it was called was bloody. After 2 months when RedEyes approached the Skywing palace his troops found it empty while the Skywing Army surrounded them and began a siege.. The New Mudwing army later broke the line. The Skywing army fought fiercely before being forced to retreat to the Bay of A Thousand Scales. However many Skywing "Holdouts" remained entrenched in the mountains. The Skywings who refused to serve RedEyes later became slaves, with many escaping to the Kingdom of The Sea.
=== SeaWings (WIP) ===
At the time of the war, the SeaWings were ruled by Queen Tentacle. They were woefully unprepared for RedEyes' assault. A SkyWing scientist loyal to the new regime had invented the Harpoon Launcher and RedEyes quickly cobbled together a fleet of ships, armed with the new weapon. The fleet managed to inflict massive losses on the SeaWings, forcing them into hiding. Queen Tentacle was deposed by her own courtiers, and her brother Serpent became ruler. This marked the beginning of navel warfare in Pyrrhia. SeaWings now have almost no contact with other tribes. They are considered inferior by Pentalan dragons, and the Beetle Empire hunts them for their scales. 
=== RainWings (WIP) ===
The Rainwings were absolutely vital to the revolution and the subsequent war. The "Invisible Legion" soon became the most feared unit in RedEyes' army. RainWings also formed a large part of the secret police. 
=== IceWings (WIP) ===
The IceWings were not truly concerned with the RedEyes Incursion. They had problems of their own. Many IceWings, who felt that having a hareditary ruler insulted the ideals of meritocracy upon which their society was based, had demanded reforms to the monarchy. At last, the queen agreed, causing her power to be greatly reduced, and a governing body of First Circle dragons to to be created. Within this group, a number of dragons wanted to ally with the RedEyes Regime, while others wanted to stay neutral and others wanted to aid the SandWings. The matter was decided when RedEyes attacked the Ice Kingdom, killing border patrols and trying to invade by sea. The IceWings slaughtered the invaders down to the last dragon, and sent an army to aid the Marauders, saving Possibility. The IceWing army, however, suffered heavy losses, having only a small quantity of modern weapons. Many of RedEyes' ships are still stuck in the sea ice. The queen had a slab of ice placed nearby carved with the words: Here are the ships of the RedEyes Regime. Here they shall remain forever, a testament to the fate of those who would invade our kingdom. 
=== NightWings (WIP) ===
There had been unrest among the NightWings prior to their annexation by Queen Roost, as many demanded independence from the RainWings. They played a important role in the revolution. After the revolution, the NightWings became ruled by RedEyes. After his death, the regime collapsed at impressive speed. NightWings now mostly inhabit the Rainforest and Claws of The Clouds Mountains. The face the distrust and hatred of the other tribes. 
=== SilkWings (WIP) ===
Under Empress Butterfly's rule the Silkwings have become a respectable tribe along with the Hivewings with many postions in the Beetle Empire held by Silkwings.
=== HiveWings (WIP) ===
The HiveWings have fallen greatly from grace. Almost 200 years ago, they were still ruling Pantala, when they were challenged by the LeafWings to war. After a two year war, they finally fell, and many became slaves to the LeafWings, their glory long forgotten. But there are still rebels seeking to overthrow the LeafWings once more, and restore their tribe and return its power. Meanwhile, on the other side of the border, the HiveWings live among their former servants, the SilkWings. Now, Empress Butterfly, a Hive/Silk hybrid, is determined to forge the two tribes into a single glorious Empire and claim Pyrrhia for herself. 
=== LeafWings (WIP) ===
The LeafWings are in the midst of a golden age. Almost 200 years ago, with the help of Queen Thorn, they utterly defeated the HiveWings. The LeafWings have claimed half of Pantala, and have become reunified in a prosperous commonwealth. Now, they set their sights upon the fallen continent of Pyrrhia, and launch their fleet, resolved to save it from darkness. And claim its riches, of course. But that goes without saying. 
== Characters ==
=== Colonel Apache ===
Apache is a young Sandwing that is the current leader of Apache's Marauders and mayor of Possibility. He organized the armed militia after most of the Enclave including his father who was the de facto were killed during the Siege of Possibility. He is known for being good at Claw to Claw combat and sharpshooting with his custom muzzle loaded rifle "This Machine" with 54 credited kills. He is also the Chief Officer on the Schooner The Star of Possibility. After the war he is currently trying to set up relations with the Beetle Empire.
=== Empress Butterfly ===
=== Prime Minister Glade ===
"There is always a greater prize to strive for. That is what gives civilization its purpose." 
Glade is the elected ruler of the LeafWing Commonwealth. They are deeply paranoid about the Beetle Empire, and determined to take Pyrrhia before Butterfly gets the chance. They believe that the other tribes will benefit from being conquered, but the well-being of non-LeafWings is not high on their list of priorities. 
=== RedEyes ===
"A new, better, Pyrrhia? A golden age of freedom? Lies! When this is over RedEyes will rule an empire of the dead!" 
-A SkyWing, prior to her execution.
RedEyes was an albino NightWing who rose to power in the revolution, becoming dictator of the NightWings and RainWings. He was a former healer, and waged war upon the other tribes. During his control of Pyrrhia, he made major changes to the tribes, and killed many more dragons. He was ambushed and killed by a group of assassins, ending his cruel reign over Pyrrhia. The dragon who killed him directly was a SkyWing female named Fire Opal.
=== King Serpent (WIP) ===
There is nothing for us above the sea. We belong to the deep.
=== Queen Sleet (WIP) ===
"I wish only to serve my tribe."
Queen Sleet is the great-granddaughter of Glacier. 
=== Vampire Squid (WIP) ===
Vampire Squid was born on the edge of the Rainforest, the child of a NightWing and an exiled SeaWing princess. They are the leader of a small group of freedom fighters against the LeafWing Commonwealth. They have two close friends, a RainWing named Vanish and a MudWing named Harvest. 
== Locations ==
=== Possibility ===
Possibility is still being rebuilt, with about half of the buildings repaired and a quarter in ruins. Down river there is a makeshift shipyard with two ships being built. That outer buildings are heavily fortified with some roads blocked off by adobe walls while others is rubble piled up. Most of the roofs are covered with spikes to discourage ariel attacks. The city sewer system is filled with shelters and armouies. A hundred yards outside the fortress there are entrenchments with artillery and heavily guarded. Important buildings are marked with flags with a black Sandwing skull on the side. These are guarded by elite Rangers.
The Scorpion Den
The scorpion den was left in ruins after the area of shadows. Together the Outclaws, Claws of Hope, and The Flame Resistance rebuilt the once great city. No longer was it a crime ridden, dumpy city, but a new, glorious city of hope. Dragons who lost their homes came to the scorpion den for help. The three groups decided ti combined to create a charity called “The Outreach” who helps those in need. The Outreach now protects the city and has spread from kingdom to kingdom being the biggest charity in the continent. The scorpion den is one of the most populated cities other than the palaces and possibility. 
== Factions ==
=== Apache's Marauders/States of Pyrrhia ===
Apache's Marauders were formed when Colonel Bodie was killed during the Siege of Possibility. Surviving Enclave members broke up with 1/4 wanting to surrender while 3/4 wanted Bodie's son, Apache to become Colonel. Apache rose to the rank Colonel and worked and buildings defences and rationing supplies. The groups goal was to create a new Kingdom with elected officials and counstitional monarchs. Apache was the de facto Prime Minister but preffered being called Colonel. The Group has managed to gain territory streching from the coast to the Claws of the Claws mountains with positions near Scorpion Den and the Royal Sandwing Palace. They have a small single ship in the there navy but is only used in special operations. The Marauders have absorbed remnants of other forces. After the War the Marauders found themselfs governing the Sky, Mud, and Sand Kingdoms and formed the SOP with Colonel Apache as it's leader. 
==== The Rangers ====
The Rangers is a sub division of Apache's Marauders of about 100 dragons. They are the elite division of Apache's Marauders of snipers. To become a ranger a dragon must be in Apache's Marauders for at least two years OR to be appointed, as well as being a skilled sniper.
== History ==
This section is made by Eclipse/SublimeStudios.
200 years in the future.
It began in the Rainforest. Most dragons had thought that Queen Glory intended to give the NightWings independence. They were wrong. Some NightWings left the kingdom, while others protested. When Glory died, the two tribes conflicted over their future. It was then that Queen Roost of the SkyWings claimed the Rainforest. The NightWings and RainWings lived under the SkyWings as second class citizens, while Roost plundered the resources of the Rainforest. The priviously divided tribes were now united in the cause of freedom. At last, revolution came. The Rainforest was free once again and a new regime was formed under the leadership of a NightWing named RedEyes. The RedEyes Regime pushed back the SkyWings, and then launched into war with the other tribes. They conquered the Mud, Sand, and Sky kingdoms and drove the SeaWings into the deeps. The Enclave managed to retake Possibility, turning it into a bastion of resistance. The RedEyes Regime took the Ice Kingdom all the way to the Ice Cliff but then the tribes began pushing back on RedEyes. Claw of Hopes was formed to take down RedEyes. RedEyes tried to rake Scorpion Den but with a Marauder and COH joint operation they pushed RedEyes back. After spies in RedEyes army working for the COH located where his main base was and assinated RedEyes who was killed by a Skywing named Fire Opal. RedEyes forces distegrated. The SOP was created with the COH becoming a standing army in the Night an Rain Kindgoms. The SOP is currently working on trade relations with the Beetle Empire unaware of the Leafwing Commonwealth coming to claim Prryhia's richs.
Timeline: (during AU) RedEyes dies - age of shadows ends - age of rebuilding begins - The RedEyes Regime collapses - some cities begin to recover - tribes remain in hiding as no news has come up about RedEyes’s death - sandwings come back to the palace as a messenger brings news of his assassination - news of his death spreads - skywings come together again - nightwings’ loyalty is questioned - nightwings and rainwings are isolated - the mud wings remain in hiding traumatized by RedEyes attack - sandwings begin to rebuild their cities - icewings begin to build a wall completely surrounding their borders - icewings isolate themselves - tribes grow paranoid wondering what the nightwings and rainwings would do - skywings begin to rebuild - mud wings are seen for the very first time in years - Beetle Empire sends their ships to Pyrrhia - LeafWings send their ships to Pyrrhia - sandwings go back underground after nightwings and rainwings were spotted near the scorpion den - skywings hear of this and go back into hiding along with the mud wings - age of grief begins - memorials are built for those killed by RedEyes - millions of dragons search for their dead - huge graveyards are built - a group called “The Flame Resistance” forms to fight the Pantalans - (more to come soon)
== Joining Rules and Form ==
=== Rules ===
# Pyrrhian Hybrids are rare (with the exception of Night-Rain), as the tribes are isolated from each other, and after RedEyes’s brutal attack on Pyrrhia, they just ended up more isolated and on edge. However, Pantalan Hybrids aren’t so rare- mainly Hive-Silks and Silk-Leafs.
#Do not make your character insanely OP or a Mary-Sue(e.g. a HiveWing would only have 2 powers, instead of every single one of them.)
#There are no animi, given that animus magic has been gone for almost 200 years.
#Otherwise, go WILD! With creativity and innovation, you can make an awesome OC.
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== Trivia ==
# The Siege of Possibility is based of the Siege of Lenningrad during the Second World War where Soviet forces withstood a siege for 2 years, 4 months, 2 weeks, and 5 days before breaking a hole through the German line.
# Apache's custom muzzle loaded rifle "This Machine" is based off of a weapon under the same name that appeared in the game Fallout: New Vegas
# The LeafWing Commonwealth is loosely based on the British Empire.
# The Beetle Empire is inspired by Ancient Rome.
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