Doctor Khepri

This character is designed by Foxfield and owned by GaiaTheDrago.
> I have no idea how to code, so apologies
> Most grammar / formatting mistakes are ON PURPOSE.
> This character is from a personal AU, and does not exist in the canon universe.
> Some gore, violence, involuntary testing on other dragons in: Backstory, Personality, Intro. I try not to be too descriptive, but just a heads-up!
> This character design was adopted from another user! I'll put credits to them in "Artist" and the first sentence of the page.
Doctor Khepri is a SandWing living in one of the best areas of the Scorpion Den. His laboratory works to research the different tribes of dragons and their abilities and common ailments. He refuses to do anything to anyone without asking first, unless the dragon is unconscious or dying.
== > Khepri < ==
"Khepri (Egyptian: ḫprj, also transliterated Khepera, Kheper, Khepra, Chepri) is a scarab-faced god in ancient Egyptian religion who represents the rising or morning sun. By extension, he can also represent creation and the renewal of life."
> Khepri was named this for his fascination with the sun. As a dragonet, between studies he would read as many books as he could about the heavenly ball of flame. It was a bit of an inside joke within the family that he was a "reincarnation" of various sun gods.
> I named Khepri this simply because I thought the name fit his appearance.
== > Intro < ==
=== > Pre-Reformation < ===
You're in a strange part of the rainforest you've never been in before, a waterfall and small pond near to you. You aren't sure why you're here, but your head sure hurts. Maybe you fell and hit it on something. Whatever the case, you suddenly notice some strange smells in the forest . . . sulphur and disinfectant. You wrinkle your snout. A loud rustling comes from behind you, and a Pantala-accented bark calls out."Oi! Khep, hurry up with that one!"You silently bolt into a nearby bush, and see a massive yellow-and-black HiveWing and a blue-and-tan SandWing emerge, both carrying large sacks. The SandWing groans, as he drags his along. The two dragons are wearing white lab coats, both stained with a red substance and singed black at the edges. The SandWing, presumably this 'Khep' waits behind the HiveWing as he moves some leaves aside. You see a hole--maybe a cave?--behind the leaves. Just looking at it fills you with a sense of wrongness. Despite this, once they've been inside for awhile, you decide to follow them in.The tunnel you walk through is dimly lit by a torch in the center, but no other lights. The heat of the air slowly begins to grow around you, until it feels like your scales might melt off. You come through a hole, and see two sleepy-looking NightWing guards. One of them shouts as they see you, and the other quickly grabs you and binds your snout, talons, and wings. You struggle, but they are extremely strong, despite how thin and malnourished they seem.You are blindfolded, and led through countless corridors, jostled around each turn. You doubt this was how you wanted your day to go.The NightWings suddenly stop, and drop you on the floor. One of them takes your blindfold off and ties your binds to a small loop on the wall. The other says, "Ay, Cicada-Killer. This kid wandered in after you." The HiveWing turns around and grunts, "Khepri, come handle this!"The SandWing, tall with an oddly kind face, walks over, and his eyes light up. "Oh, you must be the apprentice the ministry sent! Come, in come in!" He waves the two guards aside, and unchains you. "Sorry about Stormdrinker and Venus... they're a bit gruff but really amiable lads once you get to know them." Khepri leads you inside. You suppose you're an apprentice for today. Maybe this won't be so bad.
=== > Post-Reformation < ===
You're walking through the scorpion den.Your back right leg is injured, seriously enough that you need a doctor, but not so serious that you are incapacitated. You stepped on a knife someone had carelessly left in the market, and bandaged it yourself, but not very well.You're on your way to Doctor Khepri's office, your bandaged foot limping seriously. You wince at the pain. You turn right, down a small road, and emerge into the sunlight in front of a large tent, with a line of dragons in front, all sick, discolored, or injured. A small LeafWing rushes around, checking on the most seriously injured and the healing, who rest in a separate line. The line in front of you seems to be moving pretty quickly. Soon, it's your turn, and you walk in. The inside of the tent is lit by a jar of Flamesilk, the metal lid screwed on tight. It's very cozy, and full of pillows. The SandWing in front of you waves for you to sit down."What's your name?" He says, picking up a clipboard."Er... Y/N."He nods. "And how did you hurt your foot?"You tell him, and he scribbles something onto his clipboard, then reaches for your foot, but stops. "Er-- may I?"You suddenly wonder what he needs to ask for. "..What are you going to do to me? Are you gonna cut off my foot?" The last part is meant to be a joke, but he looks shocked."No, of -- of course not! I-I-I'd never without th-the proper paperwork! Moons above, no!" He pauses, taking a breath. "I'm just going to look at it. I won't even touch the bit that hurts without your say."You laugh nervously and agree. The doctor carefully unwraps your foot, and takes a look. "It doesn't look too bad. It's not very deep. And it looks like it didn't bleed too much." He sets down your foot, and takes a bottle from a chest. He holds it out. "This is turmeric paste. It's anti-inflammatory, and will help with the healing. I've put in some ginger too, to clean it out. May I put it on your foot?"You nod, becoming impatient. The doctor applies it to your foot, bandages it up, and gives you a bottle. "Poppy seeds," he says, putting a bottle back in the chest. "Take two or three if it hurts bad. Don't take too many or you'll get sick." You nod, and exit the tent.The doctor seemed nice, but three moons did he ask a lot of questions.
== > Description < ==
=== > Looks < ===
A kind-faced SandWing with noticeable IceWing ancestry. Tall. Elegant. Handsome. Main scales are a warm dark-ish tan. Darker gradient on tail, back, and talons. Dusty, cloudlike patterns on claws. Underbelly, insides of ears, and talon-pads are a smooth pale powder blue. Small, tan wings with cloudy stripes of a warm brown. Desaturated yellow "beak" and sail with some darker stripes. Deep gray eyes with black sclerae. Slightly curved charcoal-toned horns. Black tail barb. 
=== > Accessories < ===
Wears a plastic clip-on earring in a cerulean blue and a stiff, circular bronze necklace. Paints his talons in firey gold paint.
=== > Powers + Abilities and Limitations < ===
Khepri has no special powers. He has weakened fire and weakened venom in his tail barb, but otherwise normal abilities. He seems to need food less than most SandWings, but that could easily be because he has a tendency to forget to eat and starve himself.He is not skilled in fighting by any definition, he prefers to stay behind and clean up wounds once the battle is over.
== > Personality < ==
> Guilty> Kindhearted> Wise> Overly logical> Noncreative> "Book-smart"> Antisocial> Focused> Honest> Cheerful> Jumpy> He feels as if he's unworthy of others' love, platonic or otherwise> Despite being very smart, he's easily confused by sarcasm, figures of speech, and ironic statements.> He doesn't mind having the spotlight put on him, but don't expect him to deliver a heavily inspirational speech or anything.> He has minor impostor syndrome
== > Backstory < ==
N O
== > Skills + Hobbies < ==
* Healing
* Experimenting
* Drawing (likes to doodle on the sides of his notes)
* Thinking
* Memory
== > Stats < ==
Strength > 2 / 10
Agility > 6 / 10
Speed > 6 / 10
Offense > 3 / 10
Defense > 5 / 10
Intelligence > 8 / 10
Observation > 9 / 10
Comprehension > 7 / 10
Imagination > 4 / 10
Memory > 7 / 10
Charisma > 3 / 10
Empathy > 4 / 10
Stamina > 3 / 10
Flying > 6 / 10
Swimming > 1 / 10
== > Relationships < ==
=== > Magpie < ===
* Friend / Possible love interest...? | PositiveThe first time Khepri saw the abnormality that Magpie is, he had to know more about it. He tries hard to think of them as more than just an interesting experiment, though he feels a bit odd calling it his "friend", mostly because of his impostor syndrome, though Magpie, if asked, will confirm the two are indeed friends. Recently, though...Khepri has started to feel something perhaps a bit more than friendship toward them...?
=== Merlot ===
* Daughter-figure | PositiveKhepri loves Merlot as a daughter with all his heart, and would do anything to protect her and help her achieve her goals in life. Ever since he met her, he has been charmed by her dragonet-like innocence, yet ability to take things seriously when needed. He will throw hands if anyone dares to hurt her.
=== > Cicada-Killer < ===
* Ex-mentor | Extremely NegativeKhepri, since a young age, looked up to the serious, grumpy HiveWing. He thought his inability to feel compassion toward his "experiments" was something to look up to. Ever since he was introduced to basic dragon decency, he has resented CK with a passion. If he knew where CK was at the moment, he would do everything in his power to have him arrested.
=== > Stormdrinker < ===
* Ex-Acquaintance | Neutral-negativeKhepri doesn't think of SD a lot anymore. He believes the NightWing was just doing his job, and does not know whether or not SD enjoyed doing so. SD's location is currently unknown to Khepri, though if he did know, he most likely would not take any action toward him.
=== > Venus < ===
* Ex-Acquaintance | Neutral-negativeKhepri feels the same way about Venus as he does Stormdrinker.
== > Other < ==
* Khepri's voice claim is yet to be found.
* He stutters when he's excited, flustered, or panicked
* This AU (which currently does not have a page) is semi-modern! It's supposed to resemble the Edwardian / Victorian period in means of technology, however some more modern things do appear (candy, carbonated drinks, modern art, etc.). Magic is also a thing! It needs more development as to how and why it exists, but I'm thinking something to do with an Animus magic mishap.
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