Nyx already has my character but posting here for others.
Race: Dinoir (Velociraptor lineage, elite Dinoir phenotype)
Homeworld: Veltheria — dense jungle canopies, storm-lashed cliffs, volcanic highlands, and floating plateaus; bioluminescent flora and predator-rich environments shaped his hunting and aerial adaptations.
Saryn “Fangscale” Vire
Race: Dinoir (Velociraptor lineage, elite Dinoir phenotype)
Homeworld: Veltheria — dense jungle canopies, storm-lashed cliffs, volcanic highlands, and floating plateaus; bioluminescent flora and predator-rich environments shaped his hunting and aerial adaptations.
Appearance:
- Height: 6’0”, lean, sinewy, built for speed, agility, and predatory grace.
- Skin: Olive-green scales with dark mottling across forearms, calves, and flanks.
- Head Crest: Fan of short, iridescent feathers running from crown to nape; flares during agitation, display, or combat.
- Neck Frill: Retractable bony and membranous crest along the neck and shoulders; semicircular when deployed, with feather tufts at edges; amplifies vocalizations and intimidation displays.
- Eyes: Heterochromatic — left eye gold, right eye deep violet, both faintly glowing under moonlight. Dual-spectrum vision allows UV/IR detection alongside standard night vision.
- Teeth & Claws: Sharp, elongated canines; retractable claws on hands and feet.
- Legs: Long, sinewy limbs built for versatility, able to shift seamlessly between plantigrade and digitigrade stances. On land, he moves on all fours with the fluid power of a lion, dog, or Komodo dragon—muscles coiling and releasing in precise, explosive bursts. In water, his limbs undulate and paddle with a Komodo-like grace, propelling him with effortless, sinuous efficiency. Tendons and joints allow sudden leaps, pivots, and lunges, making him both agile predator and endurance hunter. Locomotion: Saryn’s body shifts seamlessly between predator forms. Upright, he alternates between digitigrade raptor speed—balanced on his toes for explosive leaps and slashing pivots—and plantigrade stability, walking with the deliberate presence of a human or gargoyle. On all fours, he moves with quadrupedal power—fluid, lion‑like strides or Komodo‑dragon crawls when conserving energy. In water, his limbs undulate with Komodo‑like grace, propelling him in sinuous bursts. This adaptive movement makes him equally effective as stalker, sprinter, and endurance hunter, his physiology designed for survival across jungle, cliff, and city labyrinth alike.
- Wings: Shoulder-blade-attached gargoyle-style bat–pterosaur hybrid wings; semi-rigid membranes with feathered edges; fold around torso like a cloak; wing tips tipped with small hooks for gripping surfaces or prey. Wingspan ~12–14 ft fully extended.
- Tail: Long, prehensile, tipped with a spike; sparsely feathered along top edge, denser at the tip forming a small fan; aids in aerial maneuvering, gliding, and whip-like attacks.
- Saryn’s attire merges royal heritage, combat function, and feral adaptability— a blend of noble aesthetic and survival practicality.
- Base Layer: Flexible, dark weave bodysuit woven from stormsilk — a rare Veltherian fiber that insulates against temperature shifts and provides minor protection against cuts and energy discharges. Designed to breathe in humid jungles and withstand the heat of volcanic uplands.
- Armor:
- Reinforced leather and shardscale plating along chest, shoulders, and thighs — crafted from hardened hide and metallic scales taken from extinct Veltherian predators.
- Lightweight pauldrons shaped like stylized raptor wings, edged in bronze or blackened steel, engraved with his family’s crest.
- Armor segments leave full wing articulation, frill expansion, and tail motion unimpeded.
- Gauntlets reinforced with integrated claw-guards and housing his retractable forearm blade.
- Regal Accents:
- A collar mantle of dark iridescent feathers (symbol of the Velokoran bloodline) drapes over his shoulders; shifts in hue with movement or moonlight.
- A belt or sash woven with dynastic insignia — once part of his coronation attire — now frayed and worn but kept as a relic of heritage.
- Jewelry: A single fang-shaped pendant made of volcanic glass, and claw rings used for silent signaling or intimidation.
- Travel Gear:
- High boots or shin wraps with climbing grips and retractable talons for aerial perching.
- Small harness system for gear and weapons that distributes weight along his torso without interfering with wings or tail balance.
- Colors & Symbolism:
- Predominantly deep obsidian, ember-red, and molten gold — colors of Veltheria’s volcanic crests and the Velokoran royal insignia.
- Subtle patterning across armor echoes the shape of wing bones and frill ridges, symbolizing unity between air, ground, and bloodline.
- Ceremonial/Legacy Detail:
- When invoking his royal status, he dons an ancient half-cloak — a torn, feather-lined garment once worn by Velokoran rulers, clasped at the throat by a stylized raptor crest.
- The cloak can double as camouflage or environmental shielding when gliding through storms or volcanic ash clouds.
Physiology & Abilities:
- Predator Reflexes: Exceptional sprinting, climbing, leaping, gliding, hovering, and fully powered flight.
- Enhanced Senses: Acute vision, hearing, and smell; frill, wings, and tail amplify communication and environmental detection.
- Flight Mechanics:
- Full Flight: Powered flapping enables sustained flight and rapid aerial maneuvers.
- Hovering: Strong wing muscles + lightweight frame allow short-term hovering with subtle wing and tail adjustments.
- Gliding & Soaring: Wings and tail provide lift, control, and precision landings.
- Combat Adaptations: Claws, teeth, tail strikes, wing-assisted slashes, hooked wing digits.
- Thermoregulation: Frill, wings, and tail feathers regulate temperature; cold-blooded metabolism limits prolonged cold activity.
- Stealth & Hunting: Wing folding, feathered crests, and cloaking membranes enhance ambush, camouflage, and intimidation.
- Communication: Frill resonance, wing rustles, tail feather vibrations, and mimicry enhance social signaling or hunting coordination.
Skills:
- Expert tracker and hunter; predicts prey and environmental patterns.
- Stealth, ambush, and guerrilla tactics from ground or air.
- Aerial combat: dive attacks, hovering strikes, gliding maneuvers.
- Agile climbing, wall-scaling, and tactical perching using wing hooks and tail.
- Tactical use of frill, wings, crest feathers, and tail fan for intimidation or signaling.
Strengths:
- Hyper-agile, flexible; fully capable of ground and aerial combat.
- Natural weapons: claws, teeth, tail, wing hooks.
- Tail and wings provide balance, gliding, hovering, and precise aerial control.
- Intimidating visual displays: frill, feather crests, wings, tail fan, and glowing eyes.
- High pain tolerance and endurance; neural implant enhances reaction speed and spatial awareness.
Weaknesses:
- Cold-blooded metabolism limits prolonged activity in cold climates.
- Predatory instincts can hinder teamwork.
- Vulnerable to ranged attacks due to minimal armor.
- Tail, wings, and frill are sensitive; damage can impair flight, sound projection, or whip-like attacks.
- Eye sensitivity to bright light: Direct noon sunlight or reflective surfaces can temporarily dazzle or overwhelm his eyes, reducing vision clarity and dual-spectrum advantage. Uses frill, feathered crest, or nicitating membranes to mitigate, but still a notable limitation.
Items of Significance:
- Forearm-mounted retractable blade, extends past claws.
- Neural implant enhancing reaction speed, spatial awareness, and coordination of wings, frill, and tail.
- Utility belt with compact survival tools, vials, and climbing gear.
- Clan talisman embedded at tail base — emotional and cultural anchor.
Lore / Visual Flair:
- Flare display combines frill, wings, crest feathers, tail fan, and glowing eyes — massively increasing intimidation during combat or ritual.
- Feathers shimmer in low light, blending camouflage with signaling.
- “Gargoyle fold” wings allow stealth while perched; hooked digits enable grappling or climbing.
- Rare phenotype among Dinoir, marking elite hunters and warriors.
- Nicknamed “Fangscale” for predatory prowess, aerial mastery, and signature visual display.
Nyx has other stuff which I don't intend on revealing here in the sheet.
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