Epicauta

**Epicauta** is a non-binary HiveWing dragonet and is a main character in the Reign of Silk collab.

## Abilities

A stinger in their tail that releases a weak paralyzing toxin. It won’t render someone immobile, but will have visible effects such as slight disorientation, weakness/tiredness, and feeling a bit stiff where the subject might need to sit down.

## Personality

Epicauta doesn’t really talk much, that is definitely obvious when you first meet them. They do most of their idea-making in their mind and will rarely speak unless asked a question (some exceptions). If Epicauta believes they have a good idea, however, and wants it to be heard, they aren’t afraid to shout it out so they aren’t ignored.

Very curious, yet a bit stubborn and snappy, and if someone tries to argue with them, Epicauta will go to far lengths to win the argument, being seen as petty. While they try to deny it, Epicauta has a big heart and cares a lot about the ones they care about, regardless if the subject is a dragon or not.

When they aren’t being stubborn and trying to win an argument, Epicauta is pretty calm, finding enjoyment in small things that make them happy, such as making flower crowns/bracelets, stargazing, and sweets.

When they are passionate about something, Epicauta is a bit more energetic and talks more, usually not being careful of they say. When they’re in more of a bad mood, they may act a bit like a lone wolf and hate being around others in general. If there’s an argument going on with their friends, Epicauta won’t always try to intervene. Instead, they might prefer to wander off then come back later when everyone has calmed down and have started to notice that Epicauta isn’t there.

Doesn’t really like SilkWings too much, but not too extreme. More like a preference for tribes other than SilkWings. Despite growing up in a family centered around knowledge, Epicauta really hates scrolls & learning, probably due to just how much it was exposed to them growing up.

## History

When Epicauta was very young (>1 year), most of their negative personality derived from their parents, who are extremely controlling and rude. They were constantly trying to shape Epicauta into the perfect child, which young Epicauta didn’t really notice as much, since they were, well, young. But it still laid an important foundation on their personality.

Later on as they grew older (1-2 years) their sister started to impact their life more. They would have lots of fun telling stories or going for adventures in the forest near their house. It was quite normal for them to spend a whole afternoon just having fun in the woods (Epicauta feels somewhat calmer & safer around nature because of this).

As they got older, Epicauta started to notice just how much their sister and parents fought (Their sister and their parents have very opposing views on most topics), and started to feel torn about who’s side they should be on. Eventually, they chose the same path their sister chose and disobeyed their parents, usually rejecting their beliefs.

Enraged with this behavior, their parents sent Epicauta to a boarding school closer to the HiveWing capital for a year, and were planning to send Epicauta’s sister too. However, their sister (age 5), no longer wanted to deal with her parents and ran away, leaving a note behind for Epicauta of how it wasn’t their fault and that she would always love them.

Epicauta became bitter at the loss of their sister, and shied away from lots of social interactions and become more reserved. Epicauta wished they could have ran away too, and spent lots of time thinking about how things could have been different if they were with their sister.

Their parents, however, were more careful and once Epicauta returned from boarding school, kept Epicauta close to them at all times, rarely giving them the chance to leave. Until… [Insert reason why all the Mains meet up]

## Gallery

Base by CraftyDragonCOld concept reference. Base by CraftyDragonC