Seawings

Seawing by Joy Ang

## General

#### Government

The Seawing government is similar to its governmental structure from two thousand years ago. They have a larger council, with each role having two dragons instead of one. Usually, this council has say over what happens, but recently their power has been taken away. While it should be annoying, the Seawing council has little to say on the matter. Odd.

#### Citizen Rights

Seawings have as many rights as the next dragon. They don’t get a say in higher matters, but they can elect the members of the council in a democratic fashion. However, they are discouraged from expressing opinions opposing the government and can be killed, uh- taken care of for it. Generally, as long as you at least pretend to be happy, you won’t have any issues.

## Backstory

After the destruction of the Summer Palace, the Seawings relocated to the Deep Palace. While some were upset at the action, some didn’t mind much. Ultimately, however, the Queen at the time decided to leave the Summer Palace in ruin while they rebuilt their own tribe.

The Seawings spent quite some time returning to their usual wealth after Burn’s untimely destruction. They struggled with poverty, mainly. Many Seawings didn’t have dinner on the table every night and couldn’t make enough for a living as the government struggled to gain profit. The Queen at the time was too proud to let other tribes know they were suffering and watched as her citizens suffered in silence. Angered by her actions, the citizens of the Seawing kingdom banded together and created a resistance. They started with peaceful protests that did nothing, eventually turning to violent acts.

This all came to a head at what historians call ‘The Great Seawing Revolution’. Over five hundred Seawings stormed the deep palace carrying weapons and signs, demanding that their lives be given back. The guards didn’t stand a chance and watched helplessly as they marched their way up to the Queen’s quarters. At a loss, she tried to refuse. Unbeknownst to one Seawing named Stonefish, the Queen told them that she would give up and ask the other tribes for help. However, Stonefish had already set a bomb within her room.

This bomb blew up, killing everyone on the top two floors and shattering the entire top of the Seawing palace. It was a horrible event with over three hundred casualties, some of the revolution, some not. Even after that disastrous event, some Seawings believed it was all because of the Queen’s agenda, as she had lived. Permanently comatose, but alive. Even today, over one thousand years later, the Seawing Revolts still exist, prepared to come alive to fight any injustice. They have recently started up activity again after Pthalo became King, but only dragons within that circle are aware of it.

After that event, the Seawings got help and returned back to their former glory slowly but surely. The destroyed upper part of the Deep Palace was never fixed and is now available as a tourist attraction.

## Areas

#### The Summer Palace

The Summer Palace was rebuilt after its destruction and is now a hub where some Seawings live. Generally, only outside tribes live here, and Seawings visit daily. It’s a beautiful specter and a true staple to the Seawing kingdom. The palace is made of large, thin protruding spirals that break open the ground. Many of them litter the area, creating a circle around a large courtyard used for playing and sunbathing. Bridges link each tower, creating a connected effect. Each tower is crafted to perfection with its own unique designs and swirls. Many of the towers have aquatic written around and around the spirals, telling stories from days past. Each tower is a labor of love and is really where the Seawing kingdom shines.

#### The Island Palace

The Island Palace is the sister palace to the Summer Palace. It’s located partially underwater and partially above water. Made of one singular, large, and wide tower, it is what is basically a guest hotel. Large pavilions and gardens cover the expanse of this palace. Statues and other relics litter the walls, decorating each room and making it distinctively Seawing. Only the richest of dragons get the chance to stay here. This Palace is newly renovated from its previous ruins and is a beautiful sight to behold.

#### The Deep Palace

The Deep Palace is located underwater in the curve of the dragon’s tail. Compared to the rest of the newly renovated palaces, it looks older and more primitive. Algae and barnacles cover the bottom, and even a group of whales resides on the very bottom floor where storage used to be kept. Nowadays, it is used as a place for the royals and a historical location. The destroyed top part makes for a valuable lesson for Seawing dragonets to learn.

#### The Bay of a Thousand Scales

The Bay of a Thousand Scales is a city located mainly underwater that dips up into a small island on the Bay of a Thousand Scales. It is not actually the bay, but a name for a city. This is where most, if not all, Seawings live. It is a huge, bustling city filled to the brim with dragons. Houses litter every corner and so do businesses. Currently, they are thriving, but one bad event could cause complete devastation for all of the dragons.

#### Gill Academy

Gill Academy is a Seawing Academy created by a Seawing named ‘Gill’ (not affiliated with canon Gill). It is available to all Seawings who live there and is a great place to live. Because of its underwater nature, it is unavailable to any other tribe, unless they have a way to breathe underwater. Gill Academy is a well-oiled machine and has many skilled, passionate teachers, who enjoy get joy from being a teacher. Not many dragonets who went there regretted it.