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Name
Alessandro "Alex" Isaia Suriano
Age
21
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Italian
Nationality
Australian
Species
Dragon-kin
Appearance
Alex stands at 6'1 and despite how slender and enchantingly graceful he might seem, he is quite heavy and massive, and not just because of his muscles. His denser bones and additional appendages provide a weight a human of his size would find unlikely to match, and though it might seem counter-intuitive to the magic-less, this characteristic doesn't deter his flight or agility. Though he's officially a Dragon-kin, his mother being an elf means he is considerably less reptilian than others of his species, his scales an unusual shimmering light-gray, his pointy ears and the feathery steel wings unique to him. He might be considered pretty if it weren't known he's a freaky outcast produced by an union between one of a Monster race and one of a Civil race. While he prefers leaving his long matte black hair free, he will tie it up into a ponytail or a bun for combat purposes. Clothing-wise, he always chooses practicality and/or comfort over style, though his inclination for darker colours is obvious. While Dragon-kin tend to go topless or wear some sort of a wrap-around, Isaia has enough practice altering regular shirts, sweaters and coats for his wings that they are a regular part of his attire. To account for his tail, Sai simply wears low-rise trousers.
Personality
Alex can very well play the role of a cynical and sarcastic little shit, full of spiteful self-satisfaction and arrogant disdain, though this posturing is mainly for show against those who are openly hostile to him, including those vile gossipers who think themselves oh-so-clever for not openly engaging me. Alright, so it's true he's kind of bitter. And vindictive. Even when casually interacting with someone, he tends to be caustic, or as some would call it, blunt; it's honestly a habit at this point. But he's fairly good at keeping his temper in check, a trait others might find unlikely considering he's ready to spew poison, or, when the situation calls for it, even engage in violence to keep thoughtless prejudiced idiots from bothering him. He is most welcoming of indifference, and believes in a quid-pro-quo exchange of politeness, but is incredibly suspicious of anyone too charming, too friendly. He has cause enough to be paranoid, er, cautious. His motivation, unlike his complex variety of defense mechanisms, is simple and straightforward; he simply wishes to prove himself as a competent individual, be accepted by at least one non-parental figure, and overcome his bouts of anxiety and restlessness to eventually gain that cool self-assurance he so much admires but can only imitate.
Notable Relations
His father, Argimiro "Argus" Vito Suriano.
His mother, Lyari Alanis Raloren Suriano.
Everyday Skills
Drawing.
Meditation and yoga.
Sewing.
Video gaming.
Biography
His father was a respected member of the Italian branch of Dragon-kin. To understand why the once respected Argus in no longer so, it should be pointed out that Dragon-kin are a traditional and ferocious species priding themselves for their dragon ancestry; some claim their predecessors had conquered and stolen from (or, more realistically, mated with) dragons, others proclaim they are the result of ingenious magical engineering, and the rare few simply see their origin point as another wonderful coincidence of nature, but all Dragon-kin treasure the fact that since their species' inception, they've kept their bloodline pure and true, with perhaps the rare occasional dark spot of mating with another serpentine Monster species that kept Dragon-kin in certain parts from dying out. However, since his father's madness (and, as the elves might add, the madness of his mother) of falling in love and pursuing an union with not only a member of the Civil races, but one of those most well-known for being just as proud of their supposedly superior culture as the Dragon-kin are. As such, he and his parents were shunned from their respective societies as soon as he was born, which is why the trio moved to Australia.
Alex spent his childhood and part of his adolescence living among humans, his parents and he hiding their supernatural heritage with the help of his mother's glamour. Though he's technically half a Dragon-kin and half an Elf, his Dragon-kin characteristics are vastly dominant, so as far as his abilities are concerned, he was mainly taught by his father. From twelve to sixteen he trained among Indonesian Dragon-kin but this was something possible only because while they knew he was a mixed-blood, they weren't entirely certain which species his mother was. Four years of begrudging acceptance later, they finally discovered his family's "deception", and Isaia had to transfer to Nox Tenebrae if he wanted to continue an education befitting a supernatural being, though not one necessarily specialized for Dragon-kin. Nonetheless, this school is a place Alex came to be most comfortable with, because while there are still plenty of prejudiced folk around, the teachers at least are good at pretending indifference or genuinely care only for training him instead of whatever his personal circumstances might be.
Fighting Style
Middle to close ranged combat. Sai can use the devastating combination of his magic and glaive most effectively and precisely at mid-range, and while he's less comfortable at a closer range, he's well versed at using a knife or going hand-to-hand.
Strengths
Areal combat. Give him the ability to fly around a battle-field and freely use his air and fire magic, and he will wreak utter destruction to anyone ground-locked. Flying for him is natural and a joy; everything is easier in the air, and even facing enemy fliers is less worrying than being chained to the ground.
Weaknesses
Fighting at a close-range on the ground restricts and often entirely prevents the use of his air-magic, since doing so requires him to spread open his wings, not only exposing them to potential danger, but also upsetting his own balance if he's careless about doing so. He's the least effective at a long range, because for his attacks to reach the target, he'd either have to get a lucky concentrated shot in or spread his fire and air assault so wide that its power would be vastly reduced.
Equipment
A fire-resistant glaive that needs to burn for a long time before fire can destroy it.
Fire-resistant trousers, belt, and knife. Isaia still needs to get a new set of the equipment about two to three times a year on average.
He owns a leather bracelet with a glamour that lets him pass as a human - an item his mother fashioned for him. He rarely has a use for it any longer, but he's still fond of it.
Strengths
- Fire-breath: Isaia can set afire, burn, and eventually melt any mundane materials. As soon as magic comes into play, however, the fire can be resisted in many ways, most notably by a large enough quantity of water-based magic. Whether a supernatural being will be affected by his flames or not depends on how well they resist magical fire. He can reverse the process of fire-creation, and suck in any flames (not just his own) to extinguish them, though the fire from another supernatural creature may make him sick or even burn him if the enemy is more powerful (as an elder Dragon-kin or a phoenix might be).
- Air magic: This magic is tied to his wings and is most often used for flying or gliding. However, by flapping his wings, Alex can create and partially control raging winds that are forceful enough to dent and even knock over a car. He can create high air-pressure currents to slice at and skewer enemies with, and given enough time, can make a baby-tornado. The winds can be used for support or utility to a certain extent, the most notable examples including: combining them with his fire-breath to wreak more damage, providing a visual obstruction (by rising up and spreading dust), and dispersing or disturbing air-born particles and items (e.g. pushing away noxious gasses, knocking arrows and even bullets off-course).
- Tough: Isaia's scales cover his whole body and provide a good, lasting protection against damage. Blunt-type damage affects him the least, while piercing attacks directed at his eyes, wings, or in between his scales would work the best. Even with these (hard-to-aim-for) weak-points, his overall defense is still impressive.
- Reptilian regeneration: Sai possesses a self-healing magic that makes him harder to kill, but works best long-term.
- Dragon-kin: Compared to a human, Alex is vastly stronger, faster, tougher, and more agile. All of his senses are sharper, while his sight and danger-sense are especially well developed. His tail, horns, teeth, wings, scales, and tail are unique physical characteristics that provide additional options for attack and/or defense. He is highly resistant to fire and heat, whether magical or mundane.
Weaknesses/Limitations
- Cold temperature: While he's comfortable with extremely high temperatures, the cold makes him sleepy at best (an environment of 10°C and lower) and may send him into a hibernation at worst (from -15°C and lower), though it takes at least half a day of exposure for those effects to set in. Even so, cold-based magic is incredibly uncomfortable and will swiftly cause ice burns or even frostbite. His body automatically reacts to such a threat with a fever, which naturally lowers his combat capabilities for the duration.
- Lack of finesse: His air magic is all about overwhelming attacks and a furious, avenging defense, but Isaia doesn't have the kind of control that would let him perform subtle tricks, such as aiding his own (or his allies') physical projectiles to have them fly farther. To the dismay of any archer or gunner allies standing too close to him, Alex's conjured winds may instead disrupt their own attacks. While he can change the width of his fire-breath, he can only spew it forth in straight lines or a cone by moving his head in the desired direction. Finer control of the fire requires either setting himself or his glaive ablaze and engage in a fire-enhanced physical exchange.
- Wings: As mentioned, his wings are somewhat easier to damage than the rest of him despite being approximately as durable as steel, and they are necessary not only for flight but for creating even the slightest breeze. If both wings ever got cut off, he would lose his entire arsenal of air magic until they were restored. Even losing a single wing would severely limit and weaken him.
- Mortal: Yes, he might be as hard to bring down as a tank, but a long persistent assault will tire him out and damage him, regardless of the source. Physical damage, magic attacks, poison, or something else, any of these can get him in the end. While he has an overall good resistance, there are specific kinds of damage that he is weak to, most notably strong ice-magic if any of it gets past his fire. Lightning and electric-based attacks (such as being tased) are a curious, though perhaps lesser known weakness of his; Isaia is actually slightly more vulnerable to these than a human would be. While he can recover from most injuries given enough time, having his heart pierced, his head cut off, or being struck by a lightning for the third time (in his life-time, not necessarily in succession) would kill him. Regenerating a limb, such as a whole arm, an eye, or a wing, would take a whole pain-filled week.
- Mixed-blood: In comparison to other supernatural races, he would lose in power to a lycan, couldn't match a vampire in speed, and is generally physically not quite as capable as a pure-blooded Dragon-kin. However, his personal magical strength (though not fine control of, and certainly not resistance to magic) is considered to be of a high rank. His heightened senses are a double-edged sword; they make him more susceptible to loud noises, sudden bright flashes, and generally any magic that disrupts or otherwise affects the senses.
While his mother tongue is English, his Italian is decent, and he also knows the basic of Elvish (due to his mother) and Indonesian (due to vacationing there often).
His parents' marriage is considered accepted and legal only by human law. According to the vast majority of supernaturals, they're living out of wedlock, and in a shamed exile. Alex is considered an outcast by association by those that care for such matters.