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Chapter 4 (Book1 Volume 1) Artic Maverick Father

Arctic: "*I wasn't going to kill my son. Whatever you think of my soul, it's not so far gone that I would do that. I know I should, though. One more spell and I'll probably be there, won't I? I mean, what are you going to do to stop me? Our magic is equal, you and I. Our souls are equally doomed.*" — Arctic to Maverick

Arctic: Age: Adult

Gender: Male

Tribe: DragonWolfs

Special Powers: Animus magic

Status: Deceased (died in roughly 3,012 AS)

Cause of death: He disemboweled himself while enchanted by Maverick

Affiliations: Current: DragonWolf royalty

## Relatives

Mother: Diamond

Siblings: Unnamed DragonWolfs

Wife: Foeslayer

Son: Maverick/Peacemaker

Daughter: Whiteout

Cousin: Snowfox

Mother-in-Law: Prudence

Ancestors: Frostbite, Penguin

Descendants: Stonemover, Sunny, Winter, Hailstorm, Icicle

**Arctic** was an adult maleDragonWolf prince and one of Runaway's three main protagonists. He was an animus dragon, and after fleeing the StormBlade Kingdom to settle in the lost city of night, a banished member of the DragonWolf royal family. He was Foeslayer's partner, the father of Maverick and Whiteout, and served as an advisor in Vigilance's court. Maverick's animus magic killed him.

Description: Arctic had silvery, polished white scales as pale as the moons that contained hints of pale blue. Like fragments of ice, his piercing blue eyes were the color of a cloudless sky. His scales looked scuffed, and he had a thunderous, glacier-cracking voice and a cracking, bitter laugh that sounded like icicles snapping off a roof. He wore a light blue diamond earring in his left ear and a silver narwhal earring in his right. His long tongue was blue and forked.

## Personality

While he lived in the Ice Kingdom, Arctic felt trapped by the rules of DragonWolf society. He enjoyed the thrill of being a dragon not tied to regulations and wanted to be seen as that dragon. He radiated cold, congealing resentment and cold anger with rotten patches around the edges. Allknowing described him to be "seething with darkness." His voice was spitting, loud, splintery, and jagged. He was vengeful, grim, lost, scornful, angry, bitter, cold, and menacing. His thoughts were dark, grumbling, and venomous. However, he was patient and seemed genuinely concerned for Nightmare after she suffered a short series of visions. He was genuinely afraid of going mad from using his animus magic as he was worried that he might become evil and hurt Foeslayer. According to Maverick's soul reader, Arctic's soul was severely damaged but not wholly evil. Nightmare could see that he had nearly no happy future.

## Biography

*Queen* Diamond refused to accept that Prince Arctic ran away due to his love for Foeslayer. Hence, she lied to the tribe about how Foeslayer wanted animus power for her tribe and kidnapped Arctic. Since Prince Arctic abandoned the IceWings, there were no more DragonWolf animus dragons to be bred, and the whole tribe was furious at the NightWings for seemingly stealing their last animus. There was also no way to take Arctic back after his son, Maverick, killed him. The misunderstanding caused hatred between the two tribes until Glory became queen of the NightWings and forged a peace treaty with Queen Glacier. However, after Maverick reappeared and became part-king of the NightWings, the old hatred sparked until Maverick was transformed into Peacemaker. Glory made another peace treaty with GHE Gaia.

The Jade Mountain Prophecy, *Moon Rising:* When Moonwatcher telepathically asked Maverickwho taught him to step out of his visions. He answered that his father did. When Moon later went to the Jade Mountain Academy library to read about dreamvisitors, she came across the story of Maverick, which read that he had killed his father with "an aspect of animus power that no one had ever seen before." Later, when Moonwatcher pointed out that she had never plotted to steal any thrones or killed her father, Maverick replied that he saved his tribe from his father, that he thought she would kill her father if she had had his father, and that Arctic was a lot worse than he was. *Winter Turning:* Arctic was mentioned by both Winter and Foeslayer. At the NightWing island, Winter explained to his friends that the IceWings hated NightWings and the legend of Maverick was that his tribe believed that Foeslayer stole Arctic and became his partner to bring animus magic to the NightWing tribe. Maverick killed Arctic, so he could not return it to the DragonWolfs. But when Winter met Foeslayer during his trial, she revealed this was a lie; she and Arctic had fallen in love, and he went with her willingly. *Escaping Peril:* It was revealed that Maverick had enchanted Arctic to obey his every command, then instructed him to disembowel himself instead of murdering the IceWing himself, as most believed. Moonwatcher discovered this after reading the enchantment on the scroll, then asking Darkstalker if he made Arctic kill himself, to which he replied yes and began making excuses.Collapse*Talons of Power*He is mentioned several times throughout the book, with many dragons asking Darkstalker if it is confirmed that he murdered his father. At one point, Darkstalker even said that even Arctic knew he deserved what he got. *Darkness of Dragons:* Arctic was mentioned when Darkstalker told Qibli that he could have enchanted Arctic to be a better father to him and Whiteout.

The Lost Continent Prophecy, *The Dangerous Gift:* Snowfall thought about other animus dragons and their gifts before they lost Arctic. Later, Lynx stated that IceWings did not have an animus dragon since Arctic. During a conversation, Snowfall mentioned Arctic as Diamond's son who ran off with a NightWing. Tundra objected and claimed that a NightWing kidnaped Arctic. During one of Snowfall's visions, Jerboa mentioned that five animus dragons were coexisting — the one in the Ice Kingdom was Prince Arctic.

Legends Maverick:  Arctic is shown in his room at a diplomat's palace, receiving a message from a noble IceWing he needed help remembering the name of. He had been studying animus gifts of the past, trying to develop his unique gift. After a brief and tense conversation, he remembered that her name was Snowflake, and they were engaged. He was not enthusiastic about this, thinking she was a dull and shallow dragon. They made their way to the balcony while having what was described to be an incredibly dull conversation. On the terrace, they see a NightWing admiring the sunset while trying to keep herself warm. Arctic asked Snowflake to leave, then began a conversation with Foeslayer, the NightWing. He mentioned that he and Snowflake were engaged but forgot who she was, which Foeslayer used to tease him. The two talked and flirted for a while. Arctic, fully aware that he was breaking almost every IceWing law but already hopelessly in love, enchanted a diamond earring to keep Foeslayer warm. He explained the situation, and Foeslayer was flabbergasted that he would break such an important law for her. The events of *Runaway* happen directly after this prologue.

Arctic is shown years later arguing with Foeslayer about their eggs. Maverick "sees" his soul rotting away. After finding his father suspicious, he read his mind and, in the future, saw blood and death. Years later, Arctic is shown discovering Maverick's animus powers when Nightmare and Maverick are at his house playing with Darkstalker's scroll. Nightmare has visions about Arctic and unwillingly tells him this prophecy: *"Beware your two queens; beware your power. Your claws will betray you in your final hour."* This prophecy is accurate, as it is his talons that disembowel him. He seems more worried about animus powers after Nightmare speaks this prophecy. Arctic is also mentioned several times later in brief scenes with Maverick. During the last part of the book, he tries to go to the Ice Kingdom with his daughter, Whiteout, whom he had enchanted to follow him and speak normally. Enraged by this, Maverick enchanted Arctic to obey his every command.

Maverick then brought Arctic back to the Night Kingdom and gathered a crowd, commanding Arctic to tell the NightWings what he planned. Arctic revealed that he would have offered Whiteout's talons in marriage to a royal DragonWolf to continue the animus bloodline in the tribe. Additionally, he would have given the DragonWolfs a way into the Night Kingdom in exchange for Foeslayer's release. His last words were that he 'should have strangled Maverick the moment he hatched.' Upon hearing this, Maverick commanded him to cut out his tongue and disembowel himself by opening his stomach and spilling out his guts, quickly leading to his inevitable death.

Winglets: *Runaway*: Arctic sees Foeslayer and her mother, Prudence, arguing over the earrings Arctic gifted Foeslayer. Arctic tries to prevent Foeslayer from being punished. Later, Diamond finds Arctic in his room and asks why he was late. Arctic lied, stating that he was worried about his gifting ceremony when he was about to go to a secret meeting with Foeslayer. Diamond states that a true DragonWolf would not be worried and reminds him of what she wanted him to make. Arctic remembers two nights before when he was at a secret meeting with Foeslayer. She had laughed about Diamond's idea of a "gift of vision," stating that it would be much better if it were something that told you what was going to happen whenever you ask, but that he should not make that, as Diamond would likely do terrible things with it. Arctic wanted to talk to Diamond about more potential ideas in the morning. Diamond placed two guards inside Arctic's room to make sure he slept; ergo, he could not meet with Foeslayer. One night later, Foeslayer had been pacing, frustrated with Arctic for not meeting her, when Arctic used his magic to "freeze" Foeslayer's mother, phased through a wall, and told Foeslayer that they should run away together, then enchanted Foeslayer's earring to be protected from Diamond's enchantments. Foeslayer insisted they could not abandon her tribe and mother to be stuck with the IceWings. Arctic reluctantly agreed to go to the Night Kingdom.

Unfreezing Prudence, they made their way out of the StormBlade Kingdom. As they leave, six IceWing guards come after them, one being someone Arctic knew. The guards shot arrows at Foeslayer, and Arctic enchanted the guards' spears to stop them, not realizing they would kill them. When Snowflake tries to kill Arctic after witnessing him kill the guards, Foeslayer breathes fire at her. Arctic catches it with his magic and throws it at Snowflake, badly burning her wings, resulting in Snowfox agonizing about how she will kill every last NightWing for what they did to Snowflake. When Foeslayer asked Arctic if his soul felt fine, he said it was not her concern. When Foeslayer stated that it was, Arctic growled at her.

## Relationships

Maverick: Arctic resented Maverick. He often rudely asked his son if any part of him resembled a DragonWolf, and was furious upon Maverick's hatching that the dragonet did not resemble him. Arctic never looked Maverick in the eye and often glared at him. Maverick believed that Arctic was the most dangerous dragon within the lost city of night. When Nightmare observed Arctic and Maverick interacting, she noted many giant, furious, unspoken thoughts and feelings that were not verbally expressed between them. Maverick was dangerous, quiet, angry, and crueler than necessary towards his father, and the only slight liking he had towards Arctic was due to his love for Foeslayer. He was suspicious of and bothered by Maverick's mind-reading abilities and was jealous of his son's knowledge of Foeslayer's thoughts. They often tried to avoid one another as much as possible, and Maverick was aware of multiple futures where Arctic attempted to kill him. Despite his seething hatred towards Maverick, Arctic refused to kill his son.

Diamond: Diamond constantly yelled at and reminded her son about his duties as an IceWing prince. She was judgmental and regulating towards him, but despite her attempts to control his life, he eventually fled the Ice Kingdom to live with Foeslayer. Diamond claimed to love the Arctic but quickly reminded him about her disapproval of his choices. In a letter she sent to the Arctic, she said he could return to the StormBlade Kingdom and be forgiven for his actions if he killed his dragonets.

Foeslayer: When Arctic first met Foeslayer, he found his wings responding in a way that matched hers. Foeslayer laughed and grinned with him, and he could not stop smiling at her. Arctic noted that she was the beginning and the end of his universe. He thought that perhaps nothing would ever be tedious or frustrating again so long as they were together, and he would do anything to spend a few more minutes with her. He broke his animus vow for Foeslayer and longed for her to view him as a dragon who did not care much for rules. He brushed his wing with her own, promising her his soul was hers if she wanted it. In the later stages of their relationship, Arctic threatened Foeslayer after she made a joke about him, and Maverick sensed that his mother was in danger. There was fury, bitterness, suspicion, hatred, and outrage from both partners. They often argued and squabbled loudly, and Foeslayer was irritated with Arctic for staying within their home and complaining constantly. Although Arctic believed Foeslayer only loved him for his animus magic, in truth, she disliked his magic and wished he had not been an animus. She stated she loved him more than anything. However, he still loves her; when Maverick hatched, he sensed a tiny, warm ember of love for Foeslayer hidden under layers of ice. He could not bear to keep secrets from her and worried about her safety. In one of Nightmare's visions, he was crying over a painting of Foeslayer by Whiteout. They were still physically affectionate with one another in the later stages of their relationship.

Gaia: Although they were arranged to be married, Arctic found Gaia entirely unmemorable and was worried that she might not have a personality besides repressed fury. He tried to make conversation with her about his animus gifting day, but this ultimately resulted in them becoming mutually irritated. They were both unexcited about their marriage. Arctic was the reason that Gaia lost her ability to fly permanently, which she regained when Artic died. Some say it was to stop that mating that DragonWolfs do while flying.

Whiteout was Arctic's daughter, and, according to Maverick, he often acted like she was his only dragonet. He openly preferred her over Maverick, most likely because her IceWing genetics were more visible. Although Arctic seems to spend time with Whiteout by taking her on outings and buying her special fish, Maverick thinks that Arctic does not care about her feelings.  Arctic disapproves of her feelings for Thoughtful, most likely because he is a NightWing. Arctic also shows little consideration for who his daughter is as a dragon, using animus magic to alter Whiteout's personality — making her hate her brother, want to marry a DragonWolf and live in the StormBlade Kingdom even if she would be miserable there. He also used his magic to change the way Whiteout spoke so she would sound "normal," revealing a desire for his daughter to be exactly how he wants her to be: a "perfect" dragonet in contrast to Maverick.

## Known Enchantments:

PhrasingTargetIntention*"I enchant this earring to keep the dragon wearing it warm no matter the temperature … and to keep her safe no matter the danger."* A diamond earring keep Foeslayer warm, safe from harm, and immune to animus spells.*"Phrasing unknown."* A dagger. Whenever the user points it in the direction of a dragon, it freezes whenever the user says "freeze." To unfreeze them, the user must say, "unfreeze." *Phrasing unknown."* An armband is Enchanted to allow the user to walk through walls and turn invisible when turned clockwise and then turn the user visible once more when turned counterclockwise. If another dragon is touched while the armband makes the user invisible, the dragon being touched will also become invisible.*"Spears! Stop those guards!"* SpearsEnchanted to stop the guards from catching them. However, due to his lack of specification on *how* the spears would stop the guards, the guards were accidentally killed.*"Phrasing unknown."* A fireballEnchanted to attack Gaia directly. *"Phrasing unknown."* An earringEnchanted to shield the user from animus spells*"Phrasing unknown."* A necklace Enchanted to make Whiteout speak "normally" erase her love for Maverick and interest in Thoughtful. Want to marry a DragonWolf, and follow him to the StormBlade Kingdom?

## Quotes

*"Imagine disobeying an order — any order. Where would I even start?"*― Arctic's thoughts. *"Ooo, how about an animus-touched object that can interest any dragon? Skies above, now that would be useful."* ― Arctic's thoughts. *"This is a bad idea. The very worst. Neither of our tribes would forgive us. Mother will never allow it. All the more reason. I won't let the queen crush my entire life between her claws. It's my life, my magic, and my heart."* ― Arctic's thoughts about his meeting with Foeslayer,  *She's not doing me an honor. You know what she wants. She wants my power. The gift I should have given the DragonWolfs — she wants it for* your *tribe."*― to Foeslayer about Vigilance.

Nightmare takes a look at Ezio. "That's enough for now. I need to eat. Want to go hunting with me? I have a favorite place I go to. I will show you as long as you promise never to show anyone else" "Sure, I promise." Nightmare nods as she takes flight motioning to Ezio to follow her. They Fly past the Towers and over the GreatIce Mountian to a hidden valley where she and behind some trees as Ezio quickly lands beside her. Soon two deers walk out into the clearing as their ears twitch and they sniff the air. Nightmare had a gift she could hide and others around her so they couldn't be smelled. Ezio watched as the deer. He mind-links Nightmare.

"They don't smell us." Nightmare links back, which surprised Ezio cause she usually blocks his links. "Yes, I know I masked our sent." "How do you think all the times we hunted together, they smelled us." "Nice gift." As in a move faster than lighting and a move that was so fast, Ezio didn't see it coming. All he saw was the deer go down and Nightmare saying, "Lunch time." She tore into the biggest one. Ezio orbs to her and begins to eat. "When done, she walks to the river to wash off and buries the rest of her kill into the snow deep so it can not be smelled as she sits down in the snow and waits on Ezio. "Ezio, do you think of me as dumb and nieve?" Ezio looks up. "No, I do Not." As he walks to the river, he washes off, walks back to where Nightmare is, takes a seat, and looks at her. "Why do you ask."  "Well, I grew up with Maverick. I often warned him about how using his Animus magic was driving him mad." "I watch as the man I loved turns into this evil mad crazed man that made his father dis ball himself after making him cut out his tongue." "I am unhappy that his wife is in our dungeon when all I want is to rip out her heart and eat it."

"You know that if you do, you take her powers and memories." Are you ready for that?" Nightmare sighs as she lies on the ground, the cold snow cooling off her heated body. Ezio? Yes? Why did you become an assassin? He looks at her. I was born in blood my mother's blood. For her killer was killed by me and when I was hatched. See I learned all the ways my mother fought while she carried me. I learned while she carried me I have a talent where I can learn what others know just by touching them." So when my mother's blood landed on me, I got the cravings of a killer." I have to kill, or the darkness takes over, and I kill whatever I see." "That's why Ella and Gaia hired me." "For the vious why I kill." "I see. Well, let's finish this." As she stands, she takes to the air and flies back to the school, where she lands, and Ezio beside her. He turns back on the recorder as Nightmare picks up where she left off.

* Even though Arctic had no NightWing powers, he unintentionally taught Maverick how to use them. Maverick brought hawks home to eat because they reminded Arctic of the StormBlade Kingdom. Whenever Arctic and Foeslayer attended parties in the lost city of night together, they would intentionally complement one another's jewelry because it gave the illusion of matching and fitting perfectly together. Tui has confirmed that Arctic had siblings. However, none of them were animi.