Wrathion, Prince of the Black Dragonflight (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
undertheweight) wrote2025-05-24 10:55 am
undertheweight) wrote2025-05-24 10:55 am
Of course. Where would you like to meet?
[don't perceive him; he knocked out his best and only friend and sparked off a chain of events that ended up in the death of that friend's father. He's only winging this friendship thing.]
[don't perceive him; he knocked out his best and only friend and sparked off a chain of events that ended up in the death of that friend's father. He's only winging this friendship thing.]
[ It hadn't escaped Aemond's notice that his attempt at friendship had grossly missed the mark for Wrathion. This didn't sit well with him.
So he waited a day before sending a message that would hopefully convey the sentiment he wished. ]
If it was in doubt, I meant nothing by my offer of an oath. My words were poorly chosen, and I apologize. [ A beat. Then: ] I am not accustomed to making alliances, let alone true friends. This will be my first lesson.
So he waited a day before sending a message that would hopefully convey the sentiment he wished. ]
If it was in doubt, I meant nothing by my offer of an oath. My words were poorly chosen, and I apologize. [ A beat. Then: ] I am not accustomed to making alliances, let alone true friends. This will be my first lesson.
You are not at fault here. You could not be expected to know my family history; in truth, I was not aware those casual comments would make me react so poorly.
I am not reluctant to be your friend and ally, I hope. But my father...broke an oath, to great despair for others. I know I am not him, but some...anxiety remains.
I am not reluctant to be your friend and ally, I hope. But my father...broke an oath, to great despair for others. I know I am not him, but some...anxiety remains.
But that is the way the world works--yours and mine, by what you say. Life is simply not fair, though we do our best to make it so, no? To the best of our ability.
It has gotten better, but it has taken years to do so. Most of my life, in fact. And the fact that my brothers were doing the same.
It has gotten better, but it has taken years to do so. Most of my life, in fact. And the fact that my brothers were doing the same.
[Admittedly, the question gives him pause, but Wrathion supposes there's no harm in it.]
They are both much older than I. Sabellian was hatched before our father became...corrupted. He was Father's chosen lieutenant, and I suppose his heir, for many years. He helped save our flight--he took eggs and protected them, then returned them to the Dragon Isles when they awakened. We...did not always get along, because we both saw ourselves as the Heir of Neltharion, he and I.
Ebyssian...I met him first. I have a group of...operatives, and I had a few of them go to the Broken Isles when they were rediscovered. One of them found him living in Highmountain. When the old god N'zoth woke from dormancy, Ebyssian had left Highmountain by that point. He became vulnerable to the corruption. I sent him to a place where he would be safe, and supplied him with a potion that would help him reject the Old God's whispers.
A long read. You have my apologies.
They are both much older than I. Sabellian was hatched before our father became...corrupted. He was Father's chosen lieutenant, and I suppose his heir, for many years. He helped save our flight--he took eggs and protected them, then returned them to the Dragon Isles when they awakened. We...did not always get along, because we both saw ourselves as the Heir of Neltharion, he and I.
Ebyssian...I met him first. I have a group of...operatives, and I had a few of them go to the Broken Isles when they were rediscovered. One of them found him living in Highmountain. When the old god N'zoth woke from dormancy, Ebyssian had left Highmountain by that point. He became vulnerable to the corruption. I sent him to a place where he would be safe, and supplied him with a potion that would help him reject the Old God's whispers.
A long read. You have my apologies.
Did you ever settle on who was heir? [ A pause. If Wrathion is sharing, surely he can too. ] I ask because the question of succession tore my own family apart before my arrival. If any of us survive, I will be surprised.
I hope, for Ebyssian's sake, that potion of yours worked, and he was freed from such corruption.
That was hardly long. I'm pleased you shared it with me.
I hope, for Ebyssian's sake, that potion of yours worked, and he was freed from such corruption.
That was hardly long. I'm pleased you shared it with me.
We did, Sabellian and I. We both abdicated, and chose Ebyssian. There are...a number of reasons why he was the best choice. He was the least influenced by the legacy of our father, to say the least.
And with that, I imagine you can surmise that he was, indeed, freed. Ebyssian now serves Azeroth as the Earth-Warder, our flight's Aspect, as our father was before him. And, of course, before Neltharion was corrupted, himself. Sabellian is his general, and I am his diplomat, and we all work together for the good of our flight.
Though I am hardly doing a good job, being stuck here!
[His turn to pause. There are times where Wrathion is heedless of social cues, but he's been trying harder to be aware of such things.]
You are welcome.
And with that, I imagine you can surmise that he was, indeed, freed. Ebyssian now serves Azeroth as the Earth-Warder, our flight's Aspect, as our father was before him. And, of course, before Neltharion was corrupted, himself. Sabellian is his general, and I am his diplomat, and we all work together for the good of our flight.
Though I am hardly doing a good job, being stuck here!
[His turn to pause. There are times where Wrathion is heedless of social cues, but he's been trying harder to be aware of such things.]
You are welcome.
[ That ... actually never occurred to him. Aemond almost feels a little stupid, half-wondering whether Aegon could have actually abdicated — whether they both could have, and fled with the children, and Helaena, and their mother.
But no. They were bound, like or not, in an endless dance that would tear them all apart. Rhaenyra would have had their heads if they tried to leave. ]
At least you managed to sort yourselves out. Not many are so lucky. How did Ebyssian feel about being chosen? Surprised, I'd imagine.
But no. They were bound, like or not, in an endless dance that would tear them all apart. Rhaenyra would have had their heads if they tried to leave. ]
At least you managed to sort yourselves out. Not many are so lucky. How did Ebyssian feel about being chosen? Surprised, I'd imagine.
Yes. Surprised, and humbled. But he had been giving us advice all along--good advice, to both Sabellian and I, and to Emberthal, one of our allies. Father had imprisoned her people for years--almost as long as Sabellian had been alive, but he knew nothing about her, and how could I?
[Wrathion's age was but a drop in the bucket to the others, comparatively.]
Sabellian and I were also faced with just how corrupt and insane our father had become, so... like as not, nothing to be envious of, I assure you.
[Wrathion's age was but a drop in the bucket to the others, comparatively.]
Sabellian and I were also faced with just how corrupt and insane our father had become, so... like as not, nothing to be envious of, I assure you.
I...
On one hand, part of me does. I know Ebyssian's counsel would be useful to many, not just me, as you seem to have surmised. I am not so certain about Sabellian, but that is because he's a general, and I doubt an all-out war here would be a good thing.
But with things the way they were in Azeroth, it is probably better that they are there. Especially now.
On one hand, part of me does. I know Ebyssian's counsel would be useful to many, not just me, as you seem to have surmised. I am not so certain about Sabellian, but that is because he's a general, and I doubt an all-out war here would be a good thing.
But with things the way they were in Azeroth, it is probably better that they are there. Especially now.
[ Once Wrathion returns to his room after the little ocean excursion, he will find three bottles of wine waiting for him outside his door. They are identical to the one he'd been drinking during their breakfast that morning.
A small note is attached, the handwriting extremely neat. ]
For your efforts, but mostly for your friendship. I thank you for both.
With dedication,
Aemond
A small note is attached, the handwriting extremely neat. ]
For your efforts, but mostly for your friendship. I thank you for both.
With dedication,
Aemond
Brother-
I will not be staying at the castle any longer.
I nearly lost control of the dragon and harmed a friend. I cannot be trusted around humans.
I will not be staying at the castle any longer.
I nearly lost control of the dragon and harmed a friend. I cannot be trusted around humans.
Sansa has been excited that Jon has arrived to the castle even if their world needs them both, desperately, and she knows it is selfish of her to be so happy to have a bit of her family here but she is all the same. To that end, she has been planning a party and intending to invite all of the friends she's made here and their friends; most especially, she wants a chance for Jon to meet his Targaryen relations.
Wrathion had promised to meet her for dinner and she had taken a bit more care in dressing than she has of late, mostly because she does like spending time with him even if it is stupid to be soft and care for someone. He is late, which is unlike him, so when he does arrive she gives him a soft frown.
"Were you held up by someone, Wrathion?"
Wrathion had promised to meet her for dinner and she had taken a bit more care in dressing than she has of late, mostly because she does like spending time with him even if it is stupid to be soft and care for someone. He is late, which is unlike him, so when he does arrive she gives him a soft frown.
"Were you held up by someone, Wrathion?"
Brother-
You need to tell me what happened. In as much detail as you can remember, if possible. I trust you, and I know there are many others who do, as well.
I will come to you soon, if you would rather wait until then.
You need to tell me what happened. In as much detail as you can remember, if possible. I trust you, and I know there are many others who do, as well.
I will come to you soon, if you would rather wait until then.
"You could say that, my queen. I am sorry if I have derailed your plans."
The dragon is garbed in his normal gear, but he seems more than a bit flustered and put off, his normal suave demeanor definitely mussed. To top off his apology, he bows low to her, offering one gloved hand out to her, palm up.
"I am not certain I wish to get into it; I wanted to have a pleasant time."
The dragon is garbed in his normal gear, but he seems more than a bit flustered and put off, his normal suave demeanor definitely mussed. To top off his apology, he bows low to her, offering one gloved hand out to her, palm up.
"I am not certain I wish to get into it; I wanted to have a pleasant time."
I said hurtful things in my anger, anyone would lash out. I am angry with him but not for that. The dragon reacted negatively, I managed to soothe it long enough to get out of the castle.
I could have hurt many people.
I could have hurt many people.
Angry with whom?
Do not think about what might have been. You managed to soothe it. You got away, and no one was hurt. Do not punish yourself for things that have not happened. It does not help.
Do not think about what might have been. You managed to soothe it. You got away, and no one was hurt. Do not punish yourself for things that have not happened. It does not help.
My words cut deeper than anything else could. Is that not enough? His name changes nothing.
But it has happened in the past, something may happen here one day where I may not be able to soothe it. If I hurt one of you, I would never forgive myself. This is the best choice right now. Solitude is not new to me.
But it has happened in the past, something may happen here one day where I may not be able to soothe it. If I hurt one of you, I would never forgive myself. This is the best choice right now. Solitude is not new to me.
What may be done to you might also be done to me. As you do not, I do not want to harm anyone here, if it can be avoided.
...do you think, that if I saw you rampaging, I would simply allow you to do so? You would not thank me to allow you to do that.
I would take no joy in harming you, brother, but if that was what it came to...
I will still come to you.
...do you think, that if I saw you rampaging, I would simply allow you to do so? You would not thank me to allow you to do that.
I would take no joy in harming you, brother, but if that was what it came to...
I will still come to you.
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