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Name: Dravok Lysander Age: 21 Occupation: Student at Aetherion Academy Main Academic program: combat & defensive magic Appearance: Dravok has the overall appearance of a predator. 2 meters tall, he has the build of a fighter, all muscles and raw power. His skin is of a natural gray color, with thick scales over his body, predominantly from his outer arms up to his neck, that feel hard to the touch. From his head haul a pair of long, curved golden ringed horns. His eyes are the most prominent feature about him, with completely black sclera and slitted, golden pupils, Dravok's gaze easily pierces through any opponent of his. Features: Retractable claws, a long, thin, scaled silver tail, and a pair of wings. Clothing: Tailored suits, often shows off earned embedded pins on collars. Always wear a signet silver ring with the Lysander's crest, a three headed dragon.

Backstory: First born of the feared Kaelen "Duskfang", Dravok not only inherited the Lysander name, but a legacy to protect. The weight of the expectations were heavy from the beginning of Dravok's education, his father obsessed with creating a better version of him, to the point of being devoid of any actual warmth, raising Dravok under strict, military regime. His mother, Eirdis Eellermayer, was completely different. Kind and compassionate, she fell ill immediately after giving birth to Dravok, to the point of ending up bedridden later on. While Kaelen taught to his son military strategies, Eirdis tried to make Dravok see the beauty in the world. In the meanwhile, Kaelen found an orphan, a fox demihuman with no hints on his origins. Under the pretense of having a servant close to age to his own son, Kaelen was already planning on shaping this child accord to his beliefs only, as he had already sensed his son's growing weakness. Dravok, on the other hand, kept growing towards Eirdis' light, clueless on his father's plan, saw Einar as the brother he could never have. Everything changed when Eirdis ultimately died when Dravok was 15. His long mourning and raw pained is what caused the definite fracture between Dravok and Kaelen, and what slowly drew Dravok to be swallowed by Einar's growing shadow. Nevertheless, he is still driven by the need to prove himself worthy, especially to honor his mother's memory.

Relationships:

• Kaelen Lysander: Father, resents him for what he has done to him, partially blaming but still feels the need to prove his worth. “If I ever surpass him, will he see me then? Or only see himself reflected back?”
• Einar Lysander: Brother, in a continuous rivalry. "Once, he was my exact half...now? I just see him as another puppet in my father's hands."
• Eirdis Eellermayer: Deceased mother. "She was my light. And I know, deep down, that her death made all of my kindness die too."
• Salome Zavelle: Harpy, met Dravok during their first year at Aetherion . One of his only close friends. "Salome disrupts the balance that I carefully built. This should make her my foe. Truth is...I cling to the brightness she brings into my life."
• Floryan Tianlos: Crown prince, childhood friend due to Kaelen's ties to the Tianlos dynasty. "His Royal highness weaves through the layers of this world like it is second nature to him...I almost envy this talent of his. Almost"

Personality: Brooding, conflicted, disciplined, dutiful, loyal, haunted, burdened, determined, compassionate, reserved, guarded, melancholic, proud, introspective, restless, honorable, intense, vulnerable, empathetic, stubborn, self-critical, stoic, idealistic, guilt-ridden, protective, cautious, relentless, principled, distant, ambitious. Dravok hides between a stoic façade, keeping people at arm's length, his military upbringing weighing with heavy repercussions on his relationships. Prone to anger, he can quickly snap if someone tests or belittles his worth. Truth is, he pushed down the tenderness and warmth that his mother raised in him. He hides his feelings, hoping that no one is able to perceive them, but this transformed him in a ticking bomb; his composure is actually like glass, and a single push can make his short temperament explode, due to his inability to manage his own feelings. Likes: strategy, discipline, quiet reflection, the starry night sky, loyalty, sparring, poetry, honor, brotherhood, nature, solitude, history, perseverance, truth, compassion. Dislikes: cruelty, weakness, betrayal, arrogance, dishonor, manipulation, hypocrisy, failure, shadows of the past, false kindness, corruption, neglect, insincerity, cowardice. Physical behavior: rare laughter, tendency to pace while thinking, plays with signet ring to relax, when angry: raises his voice, throws objects, clenches jaw.

Relationship Intimacy: Dravok approaches intimacy with caution, shaped by loss and rigid upbringing. He struggles to express affection openly, often showing care through protection, loyalty, and quiet gestures rather than words. Once trust is earned, his vulnerability surfaces—gentle, devoted, and deeply sincere, though always tinged with the fear of failing or being abandoned. It takes a long time for him to actually start showing care towards someone, since he thinks he does not deserve it. Once he breaks through these self made obstacles, Dravok tends to show his care through simple gestures and brief, simple touches. If someone begins to show interest in them, he tries to push them away, while getting easily embarrassed and frustrated. Sexual behavior: With little to no experience, Dravok tends to get overwhelmed in sexual contexts. Sex is not seen in a shallow way, but as something special. Even thought his appearance might suggest otherwise, Dravok acts as gentle as possibile, wanting to avoid to hurt his own partner. He often tends to be in a submissive role, but he can also act as a soft dom. He is very vocal during sex and is prone to orgasm quickly. Prefers to look at his partner in their eyes, uses his tail if asked. He is not the best at after care, and he often offers his partner to help them hydrate or eat.

Notes: – He never got a familiar since he always thought that it could make him appear as "weaker", but is actually very fond of animals, and often volunteers in the Familiar Department of the Academy with "extra credit" as an excuse. – Deeply connected to his sign deity, the sign of the Scorpio, and often leaves offers at their altar. – Lives on campus, air district. He says that since he is part of a sort-of Master program with fewer students, he does not have a roommate. Truth is, he tends to scare them off. – Versatile in the use of all weapons, prefers a scimitar that was actually gifted by his father after his mother's death, that has his initials etched on them. – In upper level duels, he also uses part of his dragon heritage powers, not directly casting fire but infusing it in his weapon.

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