Valaeon Shadowbane

Appearance

Valaeon Shadowbane is large in stature, nearly matching the height of the average orc. His skin is black with red on his underbelly. Across his body are spikes that can be broken off and regrown.

Valaeon is a very odd dresser. One day he can be seen dressed up for a formal occasion and other times he's practically wearing a loincloth

## Personality

### Likes:

A Good Fight

Brave Companions

Singing

Competition

Eating, Avocados especially

### Dislikes:

Aklenroth

Deception

Infighting

Cowards

Bullies

### Fears:

Losing Hope

Someone Dying For His Sake

### Personality:

Valaeon is an outgoing boisterous demihuman with a love for meeting new like-minded folk. He doesn't shy away from speaking to others and is usually the loudest person in the room. Valaeon is willing to share with anyone, even those he may not particularly like. This also goes for protecting others. Valaeon will go out of his way to protect others and even risk his life if the opportunity arises.

This dragonborn usually deals with situations head-on. His excitement for battle and pride in his own skills can make him behave impatiently in combat, but also keep him from hesitating when the time for battle arises. Most would say Valaeon isn't afraid of anything, but that's not wholeheartedly true.

Valaeon has many years of knowledge, but he has not been normally present within Avalian society in many decades, so he can seem a bit out of touch. He keeps a sharp mind in battle but seems to remain lax while performing normal day to day activities. Valaeon gets along with most but not all due to his nature. He's not willing to cheat or deceive and would rather face friend and foe with transparency. He enjoys a good laugh and is happy to see others share his joy. Oh and he's always hyped.

## Background:

### History:

* Born into the secluded but prominent militia based many miles north of the Flower Port in a temple fortress. Valaeon inherited peculiar traits from his bloodline.
* Due to his unique regrowth ability, wings, and his inability to breathe an element, Valaeon was trained differently from his peers.
* Valaeon participated in the war against Aklenroth's forces 100 years ago. The Sanguine Draconis Militia focused on combating both the Diamond Heart and Bloodfang clans. When the war was lost from the surrender of the Light Elves, the militia had no choice but to withdraw.
* Despite losing, Flower Kingdom Fairies secretly revere the demihumans as the heroes who kept the orcs out of their forests. The loss was still a loss, however.
* The militia is currently lying dormant. With no allegiance but to the betterment of Avalia. Many members are not fond of the outcome of Aklenroth's rule, but they tolerate it in isolation.

## Combat Information

### Physical Strengths:

Can regrow spikes in under a minute

Has high physical strength

Grows powerful in battle

### Physical Weaknesses:

Lacks agility

Is not stealthy

Slow traversal speed on foot

### Unique Ability/Trait:

Valaeon has inherited a rare trait known as Brute Blood that has given him somewhat of an altered physiology as a Dragonborn. The longer he is exposed to battle the more of a problem he becomes for his foes. Valaeon's body swells with the rise in his aggression allowing him to deal powerful blows, but seemingly without the cost of much speed.

Valaeon is also able to harden and regrow the spikes grown on his forearms, back, wings and tail. The spikes only begin to harden when blood is drawn from Valaeon. Once hardened, the bone-white spikes become black with a bit of a luster to them. Valaeon is able to eject spikes from his body when needed, but not with precision. Valaeon is unable to use a breath like the rest of his brethren, but the alternative is not to be taken lightly.