The ancient guardian slumbered, his heavy shoulders rising and falling with each breath. Curled up in his den, he slept in safety and peace, though if anyone were wandering the moonlit Ruins of Tahi at the time they might hear his rumbling breath, soft like a whisper on the wind.

((Bio will be up and available soon, just have to figure some things out. 🐉))

The ancient dragon moved gracefully through the ruins, his scales shimmering in the morning light. It was a solitary life that he lead, but-

-these ruins were his home.

The dragon moved with great stealth. Despite his massive form, he appeared to practically glide over the ruins with each step.

The ancient dragon let out a mighty roar which reverberated through the ruins.

((Balaban has a backstory but I've decided that what will be posted on the Vortex will be very vague. He is a dragon of mystery, I want-

-people to feel that when they interact, both in and out of character.))

Balaban roamed the ruins, his only home for millennia. He held his face low to the ground as if looking for something. After a few moments-

-he stopped, examining something closely. A pretty blue stone. He picked the stone up carefully in his teeth and turned around, heading-

-back towards a cavern he often dwelled in.

The dragon sensed a disturbance in the ruins. He raised his head, sniffing the air, trying to detect who it might be.

The massive dragon remained concealed behind a massive wall, watching the visitors cautiously. He realized as he watched from afar that he-

-recognized one of them. She had been here before, many, many times.

The dragon had retreated behind a wall, watching curiously. He maintained a shimmery appearance, shielding himself from being seen.

The ancient dragon spent the night perched atop a massive pillar looking down at the ruins that (cont) tl.gd/no7ebr

Balaban awoke from his slumber, lifting his head high up in alert. Something, somewhere, did not seem right. Claws scraped against rock as he slowly stood. With a snort and a long stretch he made his way out of his den.