Tyrantis
Lines By: BaseBeast
Breed: Wolf/Bat mix (thought of as a demon by others)
Allegiance: Ben
Personality:
Bitter: Tyrantis is very bitter towards magic and the royal family. He was the victim of experimental soul and binding magic (the horns and his feathered wings turned to bat wings); a crime that should have been punished by the royal family but was not. Though he can use earth magic, he refuses to on the grounds that the magical experimentation traumatized him. He grew up wanting justice for what happened to him, but his meeting with the royals went sour because of his attitude towards them. He immigrated to the newly discovered continent before the royals decided to colonize it and became even more disgusted with them when they took over. Despite his feelings towards the royals and magic, he has no ill feelings towards normal citizens of the winged wolf country.
Quick to Fight: Tyrantis can be touchy and quick to fight if the right buttons are pushed. His horns and wings are a topic that definitely should not be breached if the other wolf values his/her life. He does not try to kill his opponent, but he doesn't always regret loss of life if his opponent started it. Tyrantis's irritability was a factor in his failed meeting with the royals. They didn't seem to care about his case, and he almost attacked them. His actions would have gotten him arrested had he not caught himself before he attacked. Tyrantis was also quick to fight with Ben when they first met, a mistake which badly wounded them both before they realized they had a similar agenda against the royals. His disdain for his own wings and magic cemented a very uneasy alliance between the two.
Sarcastic: Tyrantis habitually answers people in sarcasm. It started as a way to cope with dealing with the crime against him, especially when other winged wolves would stare at him. but ended up sticking as a core part of his interaction with others once he became more confident in himself. His sarcastic wit annoys Ben and constantly puts them at odds with each other.
Soft Spot for Pups: Despite his less than warm interaction with others, Tyrantis has a huge soft spot for pups. He is envious of their innocence and wants to be sure they never lose their puphood. He especially feels a strong need to protect the pups of non-winged from his winged kin because of their disregard for normal wolves. Tyrantis knows for a fact that some of his kind would not hesitate to mess with pups from what they consider an inferior race. He also feels a need to protect winged pups from Ben, knowing that Ben will kill indiscriminately when he deems fit.
Loyal: There are very few wolves Tyrantis is friends with, but he is very loyal to those he allies himself with. Subconscious loneliness might be part of his loyalty issue, as he wants to keep strong relationships but has a hard time making friends in the first place. He tends to have problems with Ben's methods, but he does little to defy or try to stop Ben because of his loyalty. Unfortunately, loyalty makes his his alliance with Ben is very dangerous, as he would not harm Ben but he knows there's no guarantee Ben would feel the same way as him if their alliance were to go sour.
Likes:
Justice: Tyrantis' experiences with magic and the winged royals have influenced him to wanting justice for those who have been wronged. He is a bit idealistic in his need for everyone to be served proper justice and sometimes goes out of his way to help the local wolves while Ben goes off to hand out his own unique brand of justice. Tyrantis doesn't really agree with Ben's form of justice (ie: kill everyone who crosses the line), but he finds it better than the inaction of the winged wolves and will often overlook Ben's actions unless they go too far.
Equality: Deep down, Tyrantis wants all wolves to be treated equally, winged or not. He hates how certain wolves are victimized for being born the way they are. Of course, this value takes a back seat to his jaded view of the world, as he knows the world will never be completely equal. His only hope is that working with Ben can bring about some form of equality, no matter how that equality may be achieved.
The Pack System: Tyrantis is fascinated and loves the idea of the pack system of the normal wolves. He finds the close-knit, familial relationship between pack members to be a far better regulator of crimes than having a central monarchy and families where all yearlings disperse as soon as possible. He see the pack system as a better way to achieve equality and justice between wolves which is another reason he supports Ben's somewhat terroristic efforts.
Dislikes:
Discrimination: It's not surprising that Tyrantis hates discrimination seeing as he values equality. Discrimination was a large part of his life once he became the only bat-winged wolf in the country. Knowing how it feels to be discriminated against, he can't stand by if others are being put down. He moved to the new continent hoping to find a more accepting home among the non-winged wolves. Unfortunately, he didn't get a chance to find acceptance before the winged wolves took over, and discrimination is worse there than in his birth country.
The Royals: Tyrantis hates the royals for not taking his problem seriously. He feels like they are not living up to their duties as leaders and should be enforcing the laws they make rather than turning a blind eye. He would not be surprised if the royals had some stake in the magical experimentation that criminals commit.
His Disability: A side effect of the magic used on him as a child was to slow the development of his eyesight. He's mildly near-sighted, making it harder for him to see things at farther distances. It also makes it harder for him to see things at night. His hearing and sense of smell can usually balance it out unless there is a another strong scent in the air or loud noises.
Breed: Wolf/Bat mix (thought of as a demon by others)
Allegiance: Ben
Personality:
Bitter: Tyrantis is very bitter towards magic and the royal family. He was the victim of experimental soul and binding magic (the horns and his feathered wings turned to bat wings); a crime that should have been punished by the royal family but was not. Though he can use earth magic, he refuses to on the grounds that the magical experimentation traumatized him. He grew up wanting justice for what happened to him, but his meeting with the royals went sour because of his attitude towards them. He immigrated to the newly discovered continent before the royals decided to colonize it and became even more disgusted with them when they took over. Despite his feelings towards the royals and magic, he has no ill feelings towards normal citizens of the winged wolf country.
Quick to Fight: Tyrantis can be touchy and quick to fight if the right buttons are pushed. His horns and wings are a topic that definitely should not be breached if the other wolf values his/her life. He does not try to kill his opponent, but he doesn't always regret loss of life if his opponent started it. Tyrantis's irritability was a factor in his failed meeting with the royals. They didn't seem to care about his case, and he almost attacked them. His actions would have gotten him arrested had he not caught himself before he attacked. Tyrantis was also quick to fight with Ben when they first met, a mistake which badly wounded them both before they realized they had a similar agenda against the royals. His disdain for his own wings and magic cemented a very uneasy alliance between the two.
Sarcastic: Tyrantis habitually answers people in sarcasm. It started as a way to cope with dealing with the crime against him, especially when other winged wolves would stare at him. but ended up sticking as a core part of his interaction with others once he became more confident in himself. His sarcastic wit annoys Ben and constantly puts them at odds with each other.
Soft Spot for Pups: Despite his less than warm interaction with others, Tyrantis has a huge soft spot for pups. He is envious of their innocence and wants to be sure they never lose their puphood. He especially feels a strong need to protect the pups of non-winged from his winged kin because of their disregard for normal wolves. Tyrantis knows for a fact that some of his kind would not hesitate to mess with pups from what they consider an inferior race. He also feels a need to protect winged pups from Ben, knowing that Ben will kill indiscriminately when he deems fit.
Loyal: There are very few wolves Tyrantis is friends with, but he is very loyal to those he allies himself with. Subconscious loneliness might be part of his loyalty issue, as he wants to keep strong relationships but has a hard time making friends in the first place. He tends to have problems with Ben's methods, but he does little to defy or try to stop Ben because of his loyalty. Unfortunately, loyalty makes his his alliance with Ben is very dangerous, as he would not harm Ben but he knows there's no guarantee Ben would feel the same way as him if their alliance were to go sour.
Likes:
Justice: Tyrantis' experiences with magic and the winged royals have influenced him to wanting justice for those who have been wronged. He is a bit idealistic in his need for everyone to be served proper justice and sometimes goes out of his way to help the local wolves while Ben goes off to hand out his own unique brand of justice. Tyrantis doesn't really agree with Ben's form of justice (ie: kill everyone who crosses the line), but he finds it better than the inaction of the winged wolves and will often overlook Ben's actions unless they go too far.
Equality: Deep down, Tyrantis wants all wolves to be treated equally, winged or not. He hates how certain wolves are victimized for being born the way they are. Of course, this value takes a back seat to his jaded view of the world, as he knows the world will never be completely equal. His only hope is that working with Ben can bring about some form of equality, no matter how that equality may be achieved.
The Pack System: Tyrantis is fascinated and loves the idea of the pack system of the normal wolves. He finds the close-knit, familial relationship between pack members to be a far better regulator of crimes than having a central monarchy and families where all yearlings disperse as soon as possible. He see the pack system as a better way to achieve equality and justice between wolves which is another reason he supports Ben's somewhat terroristic efforts.
Dislikes:
Discrimination: It's not surprising that Tyrantis hates discrimination seeing as he values equality. Discrimination was a large part of his life once he became the only bat-winged wolf in the country. Knowing how it feels to be discriminated against, he can't stand by if others are being put down. He moved to the new continent hoping to find a more accepting home among the non-winged wolves. Unfortunately, he didn't get a chance to find acceptance before the winged wolves took over, and discrimination is worse there than in his birth country.
The Royals: Tyrantis hates the royals for not taking his problem seriously. He feels like they are not living up to their duties as leaders and should be enforcing the laws they make rather than turning a blind eye. He would not be surprised if the royals had some stake in the magical experimentation that criminals commit.
His Disability: A side effect of the magic used on him as a child was to slow the development of his eyesight. He's mildly near-sighted, making it harder for him to see things at farther distances. It also makes it harder for him to see things at night. His hearing and sense of smell can usually balance it out unless there is a another strong scent in the air or loud noises.