Zhijian
Name: Zhijian
Meaning: "Firm in Spirit"
Race: God (Dragon King)
Gender: Male
Height: 6'5”
Eyes: Green
Additional Titles: King of Beasts, Lord of SwiftCoils, the Daggerjawed, Gilded-Mane.
Distinguishing features: Two pairs of antlers, pale mane and wings, green scales on his chest, some blue leftover from his host.
Clothing: Wide-legged pants, if anything.
About: Zhijian is a very steady, stable and dependable sort. His manners can sometimes be seen as lacking, but it’s not out of any intentional rudeness; he just sees some things as unneccessary, subscribing to a simpler, more straightforward set of ‘manners,’ sometimes animalistic in nature. He has virtually no concept of personal space, and consequently likes to get in very close and touch those he feels a bond with, possibly even attempt to groom them (he would also be perfectly happy in a sleep-pile).
He is loyal unto death to Harmodius, who is the absolute center of his world. Utterly devoted, he loves serving his Lord almost as much as he loves his Lord. He is never happier than when he is in His presence or fulfilling an order given by Him. Zhijian would do
anything Harmodius asked of him, including betraying or even killing others he might consider friends, and would not question the order. If He wishes, it
will be done.
His next loyalty lies with his fellow Dragon Kings, whom he views as packmates and brothers. He will side with them before all others except Harmodius. He will not, however, take orders from them; he will aid them of his own accord or if they ask it of him (so long as it doesn’t conflict with a command from Harmodius), but he will only take commands from his Lord. The Dragon Kings are his equals, his siblings, and he expects the same from them. He respects them and the Primordials above ‘lower’ gods.
The rest of the gods he is largely indifferent to, whether they’re older than him or not; most of them he will respect and of course speak to, and a few he may befriend, but he is of higher rank than they. They may be gods as well, but Zhijian is a favored child and does not forget. He
will attempt to pull rank if the situation calls for it.
All others, from aoidei to human, he will take notice of and deal with as he wishes; some he may ignore, some he may indulge, some he may consider like to toys.
Zhijian is not overly concerned with the past - unless it’s required otherwise of him, he dwells very much in the present. He does not waste time reminiscing, and instead focuses on following orders and his own return to power. He is absolutely thrilled by his choice of host and the form it has given him. He considers this type of form to be a perfect blending of beast and man.
Powers:
Ivynian
Beast Affinity:
Zhijian is the fangbridle, and as mount to the crown, is attuned with every 'equine' in the old sense of the world. Any mount-creature will recognize Zhijian as lord, and will do for him one small favor per meeting with him, should he desire it. This communication, for purposes of ease of game play, should be considered like to telepathy...it doesn't require words.
Travel:
Though not as fast as a travel god, Zhijian can fly/run/swim, for brief bursts of exceptional speed. He can travel a space of 700 miles in an hour five times a day as a youth. It does tire him to do so, but not deathly so.
In addition, Zhijian can bestow limited duration blessings of speed on mounts and beasts of burden. Prayers to the dragon for protection of caravans, war horses, or retreating forces might find their needs answered by sudden fleetness and maneuverability.
Speed (2):
Zhijian’s natural movement and speed are faster then even that of a normal or even quick god. On a scale of 0-5, 0 being normal gods (still faster then mortals), Zhijian is a 2. Few are the gods or immortals that are faster then the fangbridle’s coils.