Fox Flame Rune Dragon by Benathorn

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Fox Flame Rune Dragon

Postby Benathorn » Sat May 12, 2012 10:35 am

"The Story of the Fox Flame Rune"


"I happened upon this Rune when I was out walking through the forests at night. The odd glow of light blue hues was alluring and mysterious as I went to find their origin. To my surprise it was a couple of Fox Flames milling about in a playful banter. They seemed quite interested in me and proceeded to hop and yip all about me to see if I would play with them. Nipping and tugging at my clothes, they seemed to want me to follow them as they led me to a giant tree with many of their kind. So many different orange and red furs scrambled about the giant tree as bright ghostly eyes gazed it me with a happy glint. What was truly intriguing was the flames atop their heads as the ghostly fires bobbed along with their ferrying Fox Rune. I had heard tales of how the Fox Flames were supposedly the farriers of lost souls but no one knew it these tales were true. One of the Fox Flames brought me a small orange and red bundle as it laid it at my feet. This little rune was clearly a baby and did not posses a flame like the others which only furthered my suspicions that they truly did carry the dead. I could tell that the mother Rune wished for me to take the hatchling as I cupped it in my hands. Needless to say I am now looking for a home for the little fellow and surprisingly enough I found the baby rune with a little blue flame over it's head that I was certain it did not have before! Either way, the Fox Flames are always full of mystery and I can not wait to find a suitable owner for the little fellow."


Curious Writings wrote:
Journal Entry #17

-Study Notes-

Description~ About the size of the Tyto Alba (Barn Owl)
Most distinguishable traits~ Bright ghostly eyes, Odd floating flame, Plush red fur,


The Fox Flame Rune is a common Rune Dragon with many tales spun from it's origin. This little fury rune is said to be seen with a small blue flame over it's head as it flickers in and out like a lightning bug. It is said that the Fox Flame helps guide the lost souls of the dead till they are able to find peace before passing on to the next world. This Rune Dragon is usually seen at night scampering back and forth between the shadows as the blue flames act as lanterns to those who become lost in the woods. If they are lost souls that they guide it is yet to truly be known, but when one pets the little rune atop it's soft head the flames go out and reappear as the hand passes over it. Even their Rune mark seems to resemble the blue flames they carry and the true reasoning behind the anomaly has never quite been agreed upon. One thing is certain however, they make excellent companions and are drawn to young children for their mischievous behavior and playful nature."


Owner:
37down
Gender:
Female
Name:
Aura
Type:
Fox Flame Rune Dragon
Breedable:
I think I would like to breed her, but only because she is so fantastic that there needs to be more like her out there.


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Re: Fox Flame Rune Dragon

Postby Maideth » Sat May 12, 2012 11:19 am

Owner Name:
~*Insanity*~
Name:
Taiat (means Foxfire)

Gender:
Male
Personality:
He is quiet playful and loves others. Sometimes he has to much energy and will drive people crazy.
Why do you wish to have him/her:
i always loved the rune dragons and have always hopped to aquire one
Where will you keep him/her:
ill put him on my characters page and in art of mine
Would you like to breed him/her in the feature:
yes
Any Quirks:
like a dog he loves to chase the fire above him but hes never able to catch it
Other:
might do art
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Re: Fox Flame Rune Dragon

Postby not here sorry! » Sat May 12, 2012 11:20 am

Marking <3 So beautiful
not rlly active anymore on here, sorry!

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Re: Fox Flame Rune Dragon

Postby 37down » Sat May 12, 2012 12:51 pm

Owner Name:
37down
Name:
Aura
Gender:
female
Personality:
In a word: capricious. Aura flits from one thing to another, her attention never staying in one place for long. She is driven entirely by impulsion and whatever strikes her fancy, she does. And often, Aura is seized by the urge for mishchief. She loves to play jokes, and while she never means any harm, her jokes can sometimes go awry (If only I'd know all this before I met her! *see below).
Despite her antics, Aura still has a wonderful sense of humor, and it shines through her every action. She just seems to radiate a sense of benevolent mischief which is at the same time endearing and troubling.
Aura has an innocent pixie-sort of vibe as she floats and flits throught the forest, her flame a glowing crown that tops off her mystical and evanescent image. And there is nothing Aura likes to do more than to flit through the forest. She loves hopping from branch to branch, root to root, stone to stone. She loves poking her nose into every nook and crany and is continually amazed by even the simplest of things (I saw her stare in utter awe at ginko leaf for about an hour the other day, just because she had never seen a leaf of its shape before.)
Throughout all this, there is an amazing sense of loyalty within Aura. While she doesn't focus her attention on most things for long, the things (and people) she becomes attatched to she sticks by with until the end. She may get a little side tracked from time to time, but if you need her, she will always do anything she can to help.

Why do you wish to have him/her:
Once I got a glimpse of that alluring blue spark in her eye, I just couldn't walk away. Those adorable little ears, mystical blue flame, and intriguing rune were only the icing on top. But not only that, it was the history behind this rune that got interested. A supposed ferrier of the dead? Count me in! I just had to find out more about that, I couldn't just hear that legend and leave without finding the truth. I've always been a big fan of myth and legend, and her legend, even if not true, just struck a cord with the mythologist in me.
Where will you keep him/her:
In my room if I could! But I think she'd be happier in my siggy where she can flit from page to page and experience so many wonderful things
Would you like to breed him/her in the feature:
I think I would like to breed her, but only because she is so fantastic that there needs to be more like her out there.
Any Quirks:
Puzzles: she loves puzzles. But not to put together, oh no! She likes to eat the pieces. I have no idea why... Another note: don't feed her pixie stix. Sugar+ her already energetic and inquisitive disposition= vases being knocked over, a rune dragon getting caught in your hair (don't ask), and one very long night.
Also, while is she is often facinated by many things, magic tricks just seem to absolutely captivate her. She loves to watch even the simplest card tricks, her eyes wide and full of amazement.

Other:
The Meeting:
"NO NO NO!" I said repeatedly as I pounded my GPS. "Don't you die on me! Don't you tell me the battery is dead, I charged you just last night!" The screen flickered a hope-inspiring light grey for a second before switching to an earth-shattering black. "Nooo!" I cried again, this time it was a low pathetic whine that I'm not entirely proud of. I sniffed then composed my self. Alright, alright I thought, Lets just review the situation:
On a hiking trail on a mountain three hours from civilization: check.
Dead GPS: check.
No sense of direction: check.
Complicated system of intertwining trails to navigate to get back: check.
Cell phone: uncheck: I had to charge it last night, I remeber because I... had to unplug the GPS to charge it!!!
"Ugh!" I said as a slapped my forehead, "I'm an absolute idiot!" I sighed. "Alright, there's nothing I can do about it now. I'll just try and remeber which paths I took and so long as I stay on one of the paths I should come out of the forest at some point, right? Right!" I said, answering my own question.
Four hours later I was still in the woods, and it was dark. I had lost all sense of direction and in the dim twilight I could no longer tell if I was on the path. For another hour I trudged along, and at this point I was getting desperate and panicky. "Oh, God oh God!" I kept muttering to myself as I frantically searched the forest for any signs of civilization.
Suddenly, in the distance I saw a small blue light flickering. Hope, errupted in me and a breath of relief escaped my lips. I raced towards the bobbing little light dreaming of all the wonderfull things it could be: a neon sign, a LED flashlight, a butane camping stove... a little dragon!?
The furry little creature tilted its head at me, its small ears pricked foraward in keen interest. Meanwhile I blinked and opened and closed my mouth like an idiot before my brain finally caught up with me. I had heard of these! It was a Fox Flame Rune and it was supposed to guide travellers lost in the woods. My brain ignored the other part of the tale which said that they also guided the dead, and I sank to my knees before the creature in relief.
"Please, help me!" I said to it, "I'm lost and I need to get back." The little rune tilted her head in the opposite direction and the blue flame attop its head bobbed frantically to keep up with her movements. Suddenly a spark flashed in her eyes and an odd little trill errupted from it. It made an odd little gesture with its wings that seemed to say "follow me" before the being darted off.
I stumbled after the small form, surprized at the speed she was capable of. After a while she seemed to notice I was having trouble keeping up and she slowed down. Or in reality, she didn't slow down as much as she started to move in a zig-zag pattern before me. She darted from one thing to the next, in one moment she was sniffing a flower, the next inspecting an insect, the next sticking almost her entire body into a tree cavity. As the hours dragged on I couldn't help but smile at the rune's airy little antics, despite how tired I was and how anxious I was to get home.
Finally the little creature stopped and turned around. She gave a big smile and gave another trill that sounded almost exactly like "TADAAAA!" I looked around in confusion: I was still in the forest. Suddenly I recognized where I was and let out a cry of horror. "No! I'm right back where I started! This was where my GPS died!"
The little creature let out a hiccuping trill of laughter at its prank. I sank to my knees and put my head in my hands saying miserably "I'll never get home now." I don't know how long I stayed slumped in misery like that, but eventually I felt a soft little head nudgeing my arm. I raised my head and looked into the big blue doe-eyes of the rune. Aura was her name, I suddenly knew. Aura made an uncertain sort of chirping sound and nuzzled me again in apology. Slowly I lifted my hand and petted her soft head, her blue flame disapearing before it could ever harm my skin. I smiled softly down at it and said "Its alright. I'm not mad. But I do hope you know how I can actually get out of the forest." The little creature nodded its head enthusiastically and flitted a few feet away. She waited for me to get up so we could start the long trek back.
I gingerly stood up, my bones creaking in protest. I sighed but smiled. "Alright lets go." Aura started off once again, her red coat shimmering in the eerie blue light that floated above her head. I groaned as my sore muscles began to drag me after that creature of eternal energy, but despite all that had happened I couldn't think of somebody I'd rather have to beside me to travel with. The little bugger had started to grow on me.
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Re: Fox Flame Rune Dragon

Postby Benathorn » Sat May 12, 2012 1:25 pm

I just have to say this, but I absolutely love the story you created for the Fox Flame 37down. I create a story and a description of the creatures I make so that others my get a good foothold when writing up stories or personalities for the little Runes and you took everything I put there for you and made it your own, I'm also glad you were able to catch the ghostly eyes that I tried to convey with a sense of mystery and a mischievous glint of happiness. That is why I created the forms the way I do because I simply love to read what drew people to the dragon and why they were attracted to it so. I was not completely finished with the story since I only put up a description but I placed the main story up like I do for all my runes and just wanted to thank you for such a lovely read. Keep up the good work! ~Benathorn
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Re: Fox Flame Rune Dragon

Postby 37down » Sat May 12, 2012 2:43 pm

XD thank you! I really do love myths about things like will- o' the wisps, and pixies, and changelings and when I saw the dragon and read the description all I could think of was, how frickin' awesome would it be if I actually met a supposed ferrier of the dead while lost in the woods!? That would be like a dream come true... well, unless I was the dead soul it was ferrying... But meeting a spirit like that and not being dead would be pretty awesome.
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Re: Fox Flame Rune Dragon

Postby Bast » Sat May 12, 2012 4:55 pm

Owner Name:
Bast
Name:
Calouk
Gender:
Female
Personality:
She is very playful and tricky. She is the joker kind of dragon that likes to tease and be sarcastic though she sometimes has her mood crashes where she seems to be more considerate and gentle. This is when she starts acting like a kitten craving for attention. Calouk is very impetuous about her looks and would always accept compliments and praise, ignoring any insults with her very high confidence. She generally tries to stay out of fights and tries to prevent them by laughing them off. She believes in trying everything once and enjoying life.
Why do you wish to have him/her:
I love this one mainly because I've always loved foxes and having a rune dragon with that design makes this little gal Verry irresistible. XD
Where will you keep him/her:
In my characters page with Icecube and ill make art of them together. Icecube just seems so lonely there. He needs a playmate. :)
Would you like to breed him/her in the feature:
Yes. I would like to see how the hatchlings turn out to be. XD
Any Quirks:
I really love the way it turned out. The idea of making it a fox and dragon is really cool as I've never thought of that, or didn't see it possible but you made this guy look great.
Other:
Will either draw her with Icecube or post a short story. Maybe both. XD
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Plushie made by Cerestes
Pixel by lunamoth19
Avatar Base by BronzeHalo
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DO NOT steal her.


Prayer to the lost soul:
By the blood of our ancestors,
The breath of the present,
And the will of the future,
In the name of the holy trinity
I pray for your soul
A safe passage to Valhalla.

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Re: Fox Flame Rune Dragon

Postby wajas » Sun May 13, 2012 3:17 am

Owner Name:
wajas
Name:
Exuiliouns
Gender:
Female?
Personality:
Sweet, kind, patient, and shy all make up the outside of Exuiliouns. She is a very sweet and timid girl, often at your side, staring up at you with the slightest bit of concern. She would wait as long as it takes to make you happy, or when you are off to go to an errand. She doesn't mind lingering around the house or area, because she is full of imagination, making her own adventures every day. She is shy when there are new people or strangers around, often trying to please them hesitantly. She would usually hide behind your leg, and wave a small wing half-heartedly. She is often mistakened for a rather low girl, but, once you know her, she is truly like the sun, brightening everyone's day. She often like to paint, showing her artistic side with an ink bottle, and an extended claw. She uses careful and delicate stroke when painting, trying not to harm anything. Because of this, Exuiliouns is a motherly type of dragon; using all her knowledge to help and heal others. She would climb up onto a chair, and sit beside you, examining your body language. She would stay close to your heels during an outing, wether it is hiking, shopping, or a stroll, she will not leave your side, fearing that she would get lost. She can be a jester at times, all clumsy and giggly, falling over to her side with a blush. She doesn't want any mistakes or bad descisions to arise, so she decides and does her work carefully; seeming to be a perfectionist. Many things summarize Exuiliouns's personality, but the biggest one is love. She cares most about the people close to her, sitting in their lap when they need to be comforted, or showing them a drawing, sometimes making them laugh. Even if the person was a hare, she would show the same respect and love to it as she does to you. She loves all creatures, no matter how big, or small.
Why do you wish to have him/her:
The color clash between reds and blues brought me to this girl, expressing creativity and curiosity. She looks to be an adventurer, the symbol bringing in new discoveries and places. The red reminds me of exotic flowers in the hillside, swaying in the breeze effortlessly, intimidating the other creatures to come closer. The blue reminds me of the comforting bodies of water, especially the ocean. Its water comes and goes, refreshed and polluted, every day and every night. But, out of that, the ocean is always appreciated, by animals living in its midst, and people swimming in it. I also like how it describes that her rune species makes her attract lost souls, supposably like a guide.
Where will you keep him/her:
I will put her in my siggie, but also character thread, making art of her when I can. I will also order art of her, and perhaps write a background story on her, giving in information that I haven't used here. I will write poems, some haikues, and maybe even make a full sceen, colored, backgrounded Oekaki for her. C: who knows? The possibilities are endless...
Would you like to breed him/her in the feature:
Yes, I would like to breed Exuiliouns in the feature, to see if she will make goregous hatchlings. But also to see the various color combinations that can be set out from the two parents, it would be rather entertaining.^^
Any Quirks:
Considering that she has no hands, Exuiliouns finds an artistic passion inside of her to paint. Pair you would say? Yes, paint. Even though she is a mere hatchling, showing no signs of experience nor knowledge of the arts, she shows a bunch of potential, her paintings going up for thousands of dollars. She usually paints with her claws and feathers, looking honed with experience as she would dip them in paint, and make smooth, elegant lines. Her pictures are often living things, like animals, humans, and sometimes the natural scenery around her. She keeps most of her prized artwork, but gives a few to auction, splitting the money for her and for charity. She also has another Quirk; she loves to sing. Strange as it may be, she knows almost all the other dragons have no passion for this, using their voices with rough growls and hisses. She likes to sing with a light, cheery tune, making her voice smooth as silk. She receives applause from the neighbors when she sings, usually sittig ouside the window of the house, shyly looking down. She does admit that this is an unusual behavior, but she continues to sing, making everyone around her, even herself, cheer up.
Other:
Art:
Currently a WIP

Story:
The bright, orange harvest moon of October shone through the silhouettes of the looming trees, casting a dreary shadow. Step by step, I work my way alongside the steep mountain, the trees and foliage making the ground look like a black hole; no light anywhere. The autumn moon only gave so much light, as if giving more would make it explod. My boots fell to the ground with soft crunches, made by the crackling leaves. I lift my head up high, looking at the moon with a slight smile. This was the most interesting night she has ever seen. The merely warm air was comforted by soft cold breezes, rustling my jacket, as my hoodie began to move more to one side. I put my hand onto my back, rearranging the hoodie. I then trotted up the mountainside, almost halfway up. The trees have blocked some of my view, if not all. I sighed, knowing I should stop at the top. Then, I heard a rustle of leaves, followed by a glowing rune. I spotted the rune out of the corner of my eye, and blinked, knowing that this wasn't true. But, as my mother says, looks can be deceiving. So, concluding to this, I followed the rune, seeming to draw me closer and closer, with a comforting aura, that of reassurance, hope. Once I got near, I gasped at the site. It was an elderly rune dragon, helping a hatchling stand. The hatchling's eyes were open only halfway, as if it was just as sleepy as I was. I shook my head, before kneeling down infront of the creatures catiously, hoping not to scare them. In my slightest hope, I was amazed how the elderly one just came up to me, putting the hatchling in my arms. The elder, looking like a comet rune dragon, merely smiled, and we both exchanged a look we could interpret: sympathy. I had felt sad for the small hatchling, it's red feathers dark in the autumn night. The rune glowed slightly, seeming to radiate weakness and youth. This hatchling, whose name was unknown, let out a tiny mew, sounding like more of a cat. It buried it's small, fragile head in the crook of my arm, snuggling for warmth. I opened my jacket, putting the tiny thing beside my chest, using my arm to support its feet. The elder came closer, it's rune visible, looking more like a star. She used her head and beckoned at me, before licking the hatchling. I gulped, knowing she wanted me to care for the poor thing. I nodded my head instinctively, almost knowing that, what I was about to do was for the life of this hatchling, for it radiated a sense of hope. "I-I will take care of it," I said to the elder. Boy, it seems rediculous to talk to a creature that cannot respond, but it was alright. The elder had a sparkle in her eye, saying, Yes, I understand well, child. Take care of her, for she deserves to live. I looked back down at the hatchling, smiling. For this cold, mysterious, autumn night brought a gift; a gift no one can repay. "Alright," I huffed, getting warmer from the hatchling's body heat," I will name you Exuiliouns, because your coloring is mysterious and deceiving." the hatchling gave a small smile, as if it did agree with the name well. "I would like to say t-" I started, as I looked up. But it was too late to say thank you, for the elder left, making it like a sign of accomplishment.

Likes?
*The colors red, blue, and various shades of white (cream, snow, etc.)
*Quiet, mellow places, like the forest or a canyon, where she can relax and poder with various thoughts.
*Bodies of water, (like the ocean, lakes, reserviors, etc.) where she can study the waves, learning techniques in art, and relaxsation.
*People of all ages, because she likes to cheer them up and play with them.
*Drawing, sculpting, and painting, where she can interact with nature and nature interact with her.

Dislikes?
*Loud noises, they scare her to go far.
*Mean behavior and people, often trying to snach the little gal.
*Destruction, she disagrees with the means of destroying life forms, yet she occasionally snatches a small rodent.
*bigger predators, fearing she would die on the spot.
*Any dark, dreary colors (Soil brown, dark green, black, etc.)
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Re: Fox Flame Rune Dragon

Postby Benathorn » Mon May 14, 2012 1:30 am

Be sure to finish and get those forms in everyone! Judging for this little Rune ends tonight and I will be announcing the winner then. ~Benathorn
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Re: Fox Flame Rune Dragon

Postby Benathorn » Mon May 14, 2012 12:34 pm

Winner Announced!


Congratulations 37down!

This was very difficult to judge since both wajas and 37down had such amazing forms. I loved reading both your forms and all the effort you two put into this was inspiring, both forms made me smile and each had a unique way of describing the Fox Flame Rune. I hope that I am able to create the perfect Rune for everyone someday but I also enjoy pairing everyone with their each individual Rune Dragon. Thank you all for participating and I hope you look forward to the next release! ~Benathorn
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