Taealaa, The Storm Chained

Vureem, Male.

### Relatives

Zahazi - "Biological" father, Blue Dragon.Nassim Alamad - Mother figure, deceased.

## APPEARANCE:

When male, Taealaa stands tall at a massive seven feet and seven inches, cutting an imposing figure. Wearing polished heavy plate armor with a gold rose emblazoned onto the front, one would think him a stuck up brute, were it not for his kind eyes and gentle affectation. He speaks in a deep, smooth bass. He moves with a smooth grace, the faint sounds of chains rattling accompanying every movement. On his back lies a pair of magnificent blue dragon wings, with what appears to be spiked chains stitched through the membranes. A thick, barbed tail swings behind him, moving to keep out of the way of anyone following him. He carries himself upright, like a proud knight presenting himself before a king, and like a knight of tales past he works for the good of those around him.

When female, she stands straight at a high six feet and six inches, striking a graceful figure. She wears well-kept heavy plate armor that shines in the sun, a gold rose proudly worked into the breastplate. Her build is svelte, yet strong, a feminine warrior. She speaks in a wispy voice that belies the storms she could call, although she carries herself proudly, like an oak that has weathered storms. Two great dragon wings, weaved through with spiked chains, lie on her back, a plain sign that she’s slightly more then a dragon, but slightly less, as well. She tends to have a slight smile to her face, and is ready to lend an ear and a hand to work with the people for a better tomorrow.

## HISTORY:

For ease of reading, the author will be using male pronouns for Taealaa.

Taealaa is the son and daughter of Zahazi, a Blue Dragon who lays claim to an oasis cave in Kelesh. Like most other Blue Dragons, his power extends far past his lair; and in a bid to reestablish a controlling interest of a council in Quadira, consorted with Kytons, those fiends of pleasure and pain. Taealaa was created as part of the exchange of power between the dragon and the fiends, and was sent to be raised in a less obvious location by the Kytons and a few trusted minions. This never came to be; Adventurers discovered the group before it could lay deep roots, and Taealaa was taken as an egg. One of the adventures saw the capturing of the unhatched child as a sign to retire, and set up her own cult of Shelyn: The Dusk Roses. He was raised inside this cult to Shelyn, keeping the name that was given to him by his father: “Taealaa”. It meant hidden, underground, buried; a name fitting his father’s plans for him. Taealaa kept it, being taught throughout his life that beauty lied often in the darkest places, and that his name should be a reminder that even one such as him, tied to two dark forces, could emerge shining from the shadows.

Taealaa learned magic and martial arts at the knee of his rescuer, and when she died of old age, continued to improve under the tutelage of whomever was resting that day, leading to a wide, but not deep knowledge of fighting styles. He learned of many different types of magic, but little magic sung to him as the way that mystical songs of storms and hurricanes did. He studied the words of many great poets, from the long, eloquent speeches of Cheliax to the poignant, short works of Tian samurai, and learned quickly the power of the spoken word. Poetry, combined with his nefarious bloodline and faith in the mission of Shelyn, gave him the ability to call storms and instill the power of the storm into others.

As Taealaa began rising through the ranks, the cult became too large for its town. The local government demanded disbandment or a reduction in numbers. Taealaa volunteered to be one of the chapter leaders that would take them to new lands; He was assigned to Absalom after speaking the correct words to the correct people. Pleased that he had gotten his choice of exodus, he picked the followers who were most loyal to him and left.

This is where we find Taealaa, sent with enough money to purchase a manor for the cult's use, and with the mission to begin spreading the grace of Shelyn through word and deed.

## PERSONALITY:

Taealaa is a proud half-dragon tiefling, who’s draconic heritage shines through in his ego. He tends to think highly of themselves, but don't allow this to stop him from praising others for their deeds. He views this as his holy mission: to redeem others though praising the good that they do, and urging them to commit more good deeds. He also appreciates the beauty in everyday things, from a butcher's skill with a knife to a librarian's orderly layouts. He has a passion for poetry, especially the Tian poetry of haiku, and will commonly go out if his way to experience such an art being performed.

## GOALS:

Taealaa, like all dragons, wishes to accumulate power. However, unlike most chromatic dragons, he wishes to have power for a purpose greater then his own gain: to expand the influence of his cult, and some day, accomplish the lofty goal of teaching the world to judge through action, not lineage.

## The Dusk Rose:

The Dusk Rose are a group established by the former hero Nassim Alamed, a well-traveled Cleric of Shelyn who had her hand in a few world-saving events; This garnered her enough funds and respect to start her own cult of Shelyn in her home town of Bidiyah near the border between Taldor and Qadira. Through her efforts, she grew a large following, blossoming the town to the point where it became an almost required stop for the rare merchants that ventured the land route to other countries, as well as a secret stop for escaped slaves to find a path to Taldor.

This growth did not go unnoticed by the local government. Hearing the rumbles of action being taken against them, the cult reduced their numbers voluntarily rather then risk open combat; Taealaa is to lead the number that was sent to Absalom, while other leaders took their own groups elsewhere, splitting the Dusk Rose to the winds with a large sum of money to each, to begin their teachings there.