Couatl

Couatl are a Species of Angelic Serpentine Dragons that first appeared in the book The Autistic Hero 2: Worlds Clashing. The Couatl are considered to be on a similar branch of the Draconic Phylogenetic tree as the Gem/Metallic dragons due to it's similar behaviors yet isn't a true dragon at all. Couatl are some of the most wise and benevolent members of Dragon Kind and only harming when they absolutely have to. In the Autistic Hero 2 It is mentioned how Xenith used to have a Babysitter named Melissa who had the shiniest blue eyes and how he really misses her but whenever they finally meet her again she reveals her true form as a Couatl which totally shocks everyone including Xenith. The Couatl had been asked not by gods but instead asked by Xenith's grandmother Munakata Stephenson to keep a watchful eye on her grandson until he's old enough to attend the Little Moon's School.

## Biology and Lore

The Couatl in terms of design and nature are similar to Wyrms but have an almost complete connection between serpents. It is hypothesized that Couatl were created by Quetzalcoatl from Comet trails and were made as both protectors for earth's mortal plane but also as Scholars to be taught about the past earth and why protecting this one would be a top priority. Couatl are similar in size to the Gigantophis serpent and have a wide variety of colors but usually have a bluish cyan color to their scales and their underbellies commonly were an orange color. sprouting from it's sides are beautiful bird wings which are larger than any angel's wings in the christian god's army. The end of the tail has the shape of a branch with feathery leaf-like tail tips on the end of them that when shaking make the soothing sound of singing winds to sooth the anxiety of allies. Their faces were not serpentine however and instead were similar to the face of Quetzalcoatl himself as it has both shiny blue scales and feathers which can allow it to telepathically communicate. most Couatl members when old enough(around 300 years old) can shapechange into a Humanoid(most common are humans and Elves) which further connects them to Metallic/Gem dragons because they too have this ability with the same age rating. Couatl reach lengths of 13.5 meters and has a wingspan of 6.6 meters wide. Couatl can also see glimpses of the future with their feathers, specifically of the Couatl's death which is not specified how. The Couatl when they learn they are going to die soon will mate and this results in 1 gem-like egg which hatches 10 days later. The Hatchling within the span before the death of the Couatl is taught the knowledge it's parents had and so it can be the one to succeed since the parents are going to die soon. The hatchling becomes an adult in the age of 50 but has to also study on it's own in order to learn Independence.

## Abilities

Flight: Couatl are able to fly as fast as Eastern/Asian Dragons or as fast as lightning.

Bite: The Couatl despite their spellcasting nature still use their fangs in combat. They are weak though and induce a minor poison to the enemy.

Detect Good and Evil: The Couatl is able to detect the alignment of those around it at will. It also allows it to find where any instance of primordial anger is.

Constriction Barrier. The Couatl if protecting a Medium or smaller ally will either wrap their tails around them which casts a shield or wraps their wings around them which deflects projectile attacks.

Telepathy: Couatl can use telepathy with the feathers on it's head.

Death Sight: Couatl can see the day of their death but not exactly how it happens.

Shielded Mind: Couatl are immune to mind control(Other than Primordial Anger) which allows them to protect their minds from anterrogators.

Change Shape: The Couatl known as Melissa was seen to morph into a human so realistic nobody could tell her apart from any ordinary human. she did this so she could help take care of Xenith at his vulnerable stages.

Create Food and Water: Couatl can summon nourishing meals for it's allies in case of starvation, many starving children back in the day would go to them for help.

Cure Wounds: Couatl could cure any physical wound(Including Infernal) with their tail feathers.

Protection from Poison: Couatl's when they sense deadly poisonous clouds(Such as Mustard Gas clouds or Acid rain clouds) will flap it's wings and cause the allies around it to become immune to these ailments until they can escape.

Searing Burst: Couatl will create a devastating Fire clap from it's wings that sends angelic fire forwards and spreading whenever there are multiple enemies. These cause both Fire damage and Radiant Damage

Celestial Rush: The Couatl using this high energy spell will coat itself in the power of a shooting star and rush forwards at a speed faster than light. This collision will deal Radiant damage and cause Scrying to it's enemies upon being hit.

Dragon Scream: The Couatl's dragon scream is very angelic and sounds not like a roar but a singing opera.

## Trivia

The Couatl that helped take care of baby Xenith expected to die after he turned 18 but when Xenith fought back and killed most the angels of heaven it was revealed that She was intended to die to an angel taking revenge for one that almost killed Xenith as a baby. this means Xenith is able to change the future of one who saw it differently.