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Decided to get another profile done before the main one I had planned for Christmas in a few days.

There’s not much to say for this one, given it’s been a week or two at most since the last one, and everything’s been more-or-less the same between then and now.

With that said and done, I had a lot of fun making this, and I hope you all have a wonderful day.

During the elder days, shortly after the first number of Arexians began appearing across Ingracia, there existed a mere sixteen-strong group of travelling spell-swords, who had mastery over each of their respective elemental affinities, the likes of which have rarely been seen before, or even since.

Their names are often spoken of and regarded highly in myth and legend, as in history, said to have been capable of bending the laws of magic to their wills as if it were as simple as breathing. Similarly, their powers are said to be theoretically divine brought upon by the Gri-Mir and the Gods in an attempt to put an end to the existential threat they posed.

Such a theory is only half-true, however as each of the Arexians to be given their abilities were done so by the Dragon-Kings of their respective affinity, said Kings being the children of the Dragon-God of thaumaturgy, and one of Iridia’s familiars. Furthermore each affinity can easily be used in conjunction with another, with a far greater effect and result taking place, the more are used in tandem.

The most notable event is when six are used together in unison, forming a solid prison of crystallized mana, the likes of which is entirely unique and unable to be copied or replicated in any way. The use of six or more affinities is often considered by many to be ‘Megaspell territory’ and something only the highest calibre of mages and scholars are said to be capable of, even in the slightest.

being the descendant of one of the legendary spell-swords, referred to simply as ‘Dragon Cradles’, Ceres is named in honour of the Dragon who gifted her ancestor their arcane might and prowess, and possesses all the potential of her predecessors, as well as the third eye they are often gifted with.

growing up in one of Cartuga’s dune-bound cities, Ceres has repeatedly shown to have a near-insatiable curiosity and thirst for knowledge, more-so regarding her family’s history and the magic she wields, and has similarly gone to great lengths to further her understanding of both as best as she is capable of.

Among the first things she came to understand during her tutelage under the city’s best scholars, was regarding the title bequeathed to her, the others, and their respective predecessors. The title ‘Dragon Cradle’ was first coined as a nod to the namesake spell-swords having a magic core akin to that of an actual Dragon’s, their actual physiology and appearance, notwithstanding, and their ability to nurture it as though it were the real thing, using their own mana as well as other, external sources of it to help further bolster or empower it.

In exchange for helping it develop, a Dragon Cradle’s similarly-natured core allows its wielder to more easily harness and mould their respective mana into all manners of different spells, in Ceres’ case specifically, like forming clay on a potter’s wheel, or even like reshaping metal or glass. Though Ceres is one of the youngest Dragon Cradles of her generation, there has been very little to no doubt in the minds of her family, friends and elders that she has more than enough potential and capability to be more than a match for any of her would-be companions, should the need arise.

By herself, Ceres is known to be rather quiet, calm and considerate individual, with a heart matched only by the golden sands which blanket a vast amount of Cartuga’s total area space, a willingness to always improve herself and do better, and to learn as much as she can about the world around her, its history, the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of both, as well as its people, human, Arexian or otherwise.

Among her close group of friends are the few dozen familiars she has, one of which is an Aso-Takea, which she affectionately named Samekichi after first contracting with it during her earlier years in studying magic. Aside from being her familiar, Samekichi is usually called upon to serve as a sort of travelling companion during Ceres’s ventures through the dunes and ruins surrounding her home, or as a training partner when either of them needs to further their abilities

The third eye the Earth Dragon Cradles inherit from their lineage, and are almost world-renowned for are said to grant abilities that are psychometrical in their nature, granting the ability to view an object or another person’s ‘history’ from simple physical contact. one of their other skillets is a kind of ‘sixth sense’ that grants the caster the ability to detect sources of mana around them, including the almost innumerable Dragon Veins or ley-lines residing within the earth itself, and the vast, interconnected web of thaumic energy which is evenly spread across the horizon.

Among the many temples and buildings in the desert cities Cartuga is known for, one of the former in Ceres’ home has a well-known mural spread across the back wall inside, one depicting a legendary-looking draconic figure, encircled by sixteen others, each one bequeathing an orb-shaped construct to a humanoid-looking figure, the latter depicting the first Dragon Cradles that were originally given their namesake thaumaturgy.

It is simply known as ‘Hikaki Ika Manaaki’, and sits juxtaposed on either side by continuations of the Dragon Cradles’ history, the mural itself extending around the walls and ceiling inside the temple, with great emphasis on Ceres’ earth-inclined ancestors. Other similar cathedrals and temples across Ingracia have similar depictions and portrayals, some in visual format, some in written, and others in both. Processions in such places are often in done in reverence of and gratitude to the Gods, and the Dragons whose power is rumoured to be handed down from them, and attendance numbers are usually in the thousands in any given city.

Being the Dragon Cradle of Earth, Ceres was granted a rank and status equivalent to a Saint or Noble, with some more leeway given to her and those closest to her, such as less restricted access to the local archives. Though she is often said to be incredibly happy and at peace with her life in Melkir, Dragon Cradle or no, Ceres has made mention to her familiars, friends and family that she hopes she might one day be able to venture out and wander across Ingracia in its entirety, with the end goal of returning home after having explored, seen and done as much as is possible for her.

Stay Outta the sun!~