Paz

**Paz** is a grumpy cuban trogon residing on the Islas de Lujo. Obsessed with riches and nothing else, he manipulated the residents of his island to do what he wants by lining the streets of the Islas with firelight at night, allowing him to turn into his cursed form to terrorize the locals. The creature was dubbed the Creatura Oscura, and was thought to be Paz's underling.

A creature lost in his own ambition, the path of the heart was discarded for one of gold. The allure of wealth could never soothe the aching loss of what could have been.

## Appearance

A small, squat cuban trogon. His feathers are a brilliant pattern of deep teal, white, black, and red. His entire body is adorned in gold and jewels. Due to the heavy riches weighing down his wings, Paz cannot fly.

## Personality

Once a passionate and ambitious young adventurer, Paz is now a sour-tempered, easily angered mess. He has zero deep feelings about his island or his people, living in relative apathy. The only thing he does to keep his island from breaking the rules is surveying the islas at night in his cursed form, mostly terrifying locals to cease the monotony of his life. He also taxes the island locals relentlessly, only small portions going toward a pitiful police force

Paz has an obsession of material things, especially anything made of gold. His entire house is decorated with things made entirely of gold, and it's the only thing he wears as jewelry besides any other beautiful priceless gemstone he comes across. Paz's feathers and clothing are unspeakably beautiful and eye-catching, but it is rarely spoken upon because it's cancelled out by his unpleasant attitude.

## Abilities and Skills

Paz's spirit form is extremely dangerous, especially at close proximity. It's quite large, and is capable of squeezing through small spaces due to being composed of smaller creatures. It can be outrunned, but when in close combat there's a very large chance you will be pricked to death. Fighting with his form is extremely inadvisable unless you know the secret to his weakness.

Paz's form is not able to speak, but can telepathically transfer words to those he selects.

## Weaknesses

Paz's spirit form makes a lot of noise when it moves; a sickly clacking noise, that is very recognizable and brings a sense of unease. It's impossible to be caught by surprise by this creature. It also can't follow you anywhere that firelight isn't touching, giving it a small range during the daytime.

Paz's number one weakness is small but recognizable. One urchin in the mass will always wear a familiar feathered hat. This urchin contains Paz's soul and consciousness. If it is touched by fire, it will be wounded or defeated.

## Relationships

* **Matej**
Paz is irreparably obsessed with Matej, and his love has never stopped burning as bright as when they first met. His passion and devotion is tamped down by his unpleasant demeanor, and is entirely only soft when it comes to the Lykoi.
*"Mi amor, how I long for your presence. If only I could be with you within our cage."*
* **Edward**
Paz, unsurprisingly, is not a fan.
*"FUCK THAT GUY."*

## Quotes

* *One week, scum. That is what I give you. If you are not gone, I will remove you myself! With death. (If it wasn't already clear.) I leave now with mercy. Now GET OUT OF MY SIGHT!"*
* *"I HEAR* SOMEBODY*has been trespassing on my* ISLAND*."*
* *”I always dreamed of riches. I wished to be powerful, adored, famous... I was ambitious, and I knew what I wanted. To be the flower that never wilted. To be a king. No, a God. I wanted... to ingrain myself into the tapestry of time forever."*

## Trivia

* Paz's name actually means peace
* The concept of duplicating urchins was thought up before Paz's character was
* When in urchin form, Paz's soul resides within the one urchin in the pile wearing his feathered hat. He was defeated by the crew by being stabbed through with a flaming sword.
* Matej's relationship with Paz was first established in a private DM with Lilac and Dew. The creators loved it so much they continued it into the public story. Love wins 🌈