Brutannicus

Brutannicus' body was nearly destroyed by Raptorignis in battle, but his soul was preserved and placed into a mechanical body by Grand Artificer Thalkor Regarth.

## Basic Information

### Aliases

The Clockwork Dragon, Old Bronzehide, Steelheart, Brutey

## Family

### Sibling(s)

Silverfang Argenti, Heimdallax, Estarias, Raptorignis, Salharamgar, Azh-Kah-Lazax, Orgole, Putrefaxious, Molror

Brutannicus is a Bronze Dragon who's mortal form was killed, but his soul preserved, subsequently being placed in a clockwork automata created by legendary artificer Thalkor Regarth. Despite his tragic predicament, Brutannicus is a kind and jovial dragon full of life and joy, who exists to aid others as much as possible. He is currently sailing around Veiltouria on the ship of Jaeger Flamefeather as a member of The Flamefeathers, though like the rest of the crew Forestsedge will always be his home.

## History

One of the few Metallic Dragons saved by Belerig, Brutannicus was always thankful for his good fortune. Being raised amongst his siblings Silverfang Argenti, Heimdallax and Estarias, Brutannicus always felt he had all he needed.

This was torn away from him when packs of his fathers dragon hordes attacked the makeshift families dungeon home. Forced to flee as Belerig stayed behind to save his adopted children, Brutannicus resolved to never let an innocent die under his watch.

As his siblings scattered to the four corners of Forestsedge, Brutannicus refused to go into hiding. Spending his years ambushing and assassinating his Chromatic Dragon cousins, Brutannicus soon drew the ire of Obstinath even more. Dispatching his greatest hunter, Orgole, Obstinath wanted nothing more than his Bronze child's head.

It did not take long for Orgole to find Brutannicus, nor did their battle require any preamble. Once the two locked eyes, combat began. Despite his great skills and boundless courage, Brutannicus soon proved the lesser fighter that day. Orgole tore his flesh from his body in huge strips, shattered bones in his wings and legs, and soon left Brutannicus to bleed out. Not one to go down without leaving his mark, Brutannicus landed one final blow on the White Dragon, brutally scarring his face and chest. Still, it was not enough, and Orgole prepared to finish its Bronze cousin off.

Before he could end Brutannicus permanently, a gold limbed warrior appeared in an explosion of light and magic. Grand Artificer Thalkor Regarth had heard news of the battle and arrived to aid the Metallic Dragon, but finding he was to late instead blinded Orgole temporarily and escaped through a portal with Brutannicus.

Attempting to first save the dragons body, Thalkor realized fast that nothing could reverse the damage that had been done, and instead began to try to save Brutannicus' soul. Forming a clockwork vessel of Gold and Bronze, Thalkor made and artificial engine for Brutannicus soul to reside in and power. Brutannicus woke after many days of turmoil, to his new metal body and heart.

Dismayed, but resolved to live on, Brutannicus thanked Thalkor for the efforts, who simply bid him farewell. The artificer had done all he could, and wished for no hold over the dragon. Following the conclusion of The War of The Keys, Brutannicus reunited with his siblings, who all found themselves drawn to the Guardians through their own means. Rejoicing that his kin yet lived, Brutannicus felt no small degree of shame at his current form. Despite this, he felt incredible relief that, after many years of uncertainty, his brothers and sister yet lived. Happy to let Silverfang represent the interests of Dragons on The Guardian Council. Brutannicus himself was content to travel the world and help wherever he could.

Brutannicus then began to sail the coastline, aiding sailors and sea folk in need. After a particularly tense battle with a group of pirates called The Princes of Death, one of whom was the Green Dragon-Whelp Putrefaxious, Brutannicus encountered Jaeger Flamefeather. The two, despite their different personalities, soon found a sense of kinship, and Jaeger eventually invited Brutannicus to his crew. Finding a strong sense of brotherhood with the mismatched crew of The Flamefeathers, Brutannicus soon called the crew home, joining them on a permanent basis.