Tairneanach

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## Info

### Appearances

Lunaron, Nitrocant, Pokemon: Nitro Edition

### Era

1st Discord Era

**Trigger Warnings for the following article:**

* **Discussion of** **toenails & body care.**

Tairneanach is a dragon living in Lunaron, specifically being a Cartilage Dragon. Tairneanach acts as a minor antagonist during the events of Lunaron, fighting against Syrana and stealing gemstones from the locals in order to sharpen it's body. Eventually though, as Syrana and Tairneanach battle, it realizes that Syrana's unique Light Rapier sharpens it's body far better than any gemstone.

As such, Tairneanach and Syrana reached an agreement where Tairneanach would stop accosting the locals and in return Syrana would return daily for battle so Tairneanach's body can be sharpened.

## Creation Process

Tairneanach is based off of a nail clipped from SkeletonHeart's feet during daily body care, however it for whatever reason appeared similar to a dragon's head. As usual, it does not take much to spark inspiration from SkeletonHearts, and Tairneanach was born.

## Appearance

Tairneanach is a dragon-shaped creature with many thin and curved limbs, which can slice through nearly anything they come into contact with. It's wings are split into three long segments, and it's head is shaped somewhat like a mask. It's legs are long, with it's claws being single nail-shaped pointed growths. Tairneanach has no mouth (for it has no need to eat) so it's eyes are the only way to tell it's expression.

## Personality

Tairneanach is a selfish and cruel dragon, with little to no care for other creatures. His only motivation for his actions is to find materials that can aid in sharpening the edges of his body, therefore making him faster and deadlier as a warrior. He would accomplish this by stealing precious gemstones from human villages, showing a willingness to steal and harm others to get what he wants.

However, Tairneanach is able to change it's behavior when it can prove beneficial. Such as in the case of agreeing to leave the villagers of Lunaron alone in return for Syrana using her magical sword to sharpen it's edges.

## Relationships

### Syrana

Tairneanach started of heavily disliking Syrana for her role in taking back the gemstones he stole from the locals around his mountain, so he could sharpen his edges. This caused the two to enter a heated battle, however during said battle Tairneanach realizes that Syrana's Rapier of Light sharpened his edges much better than the gemstones had.

This sparked a tentative partnership between the two, with Tairneanach agreeing not to harass the citizens of Lunaron and in return Syrana would return to battle him, so his edges can be sharpened even further.

## Lore

### Lunaron

Tairneanach is a Cartilage Dragon living in the high mountains of Lunaron, who desires nothing more than to sharpen the edges of it's tough, cartilage like body. Tairneanach considers himself a warrior, and will do anything to increase his physical strength. However, very few materials can cut through Tairneanach's tough body, with one of the only types being precious gemstones. As such, Tairneanach would dive down into the neighboring towns and villages to pillage all of their valuable stones and hoard them at his cave at the top of the mountains, guarded by his coven of Draconic Sockies.

Syrana heard of Tairneanach's actions and went to his cave to confront him, which swiftly lead to a brutal battle between the two. The two fought valiantly against one another, however partway into the battle Tairneanach realized that Syrana's Light Rapier was far more capable of cutting into him than the gemstones were, and was doing an excellent job sharpening his body. With this, the two struck a tentative alliance. Tairneanach would return the gemstones he stole and stop accosting the villages of Lunaron, and in return Syrana would routinely train with him so his body can be sharpened further.

This lead to an awkward friendship between the two. While Tairneanach as a dragon only thirsted for more power, he had a begrudging respect for Syrana for her ability to keep up with him in battle, and while Syrana was somewhat intimidated by Tairneanach she saw him as an ally to be trusted.

### Nitrocant

Tairneanach can be found in the Draconic Mountains area of Nitrocant, where most dragon and serpent-esq characters reside. Tairneanach can be flying outside of the caves, sometimes landing so he can be interacted with.

Tairneanach's favorite item is the Severed Thumb. When reaching maximum friendship, Tairneanach gifts the player with a giant nail clipper that is placed in their living room.

### Pokemon: Nitro Version

Tairneanach is a trainer in Victory Road, leading up to the Pokemon League. He uses high-level dragon types such as Hydreigon and Durallidon.

## Appearances

* Lunaron
* Nitrocant [TBA]
* Pokemon: Nitro Version [TBA]

## Trivia

* Tairneanach means "thunder" in Scottish.