Maekar Volantaeris

Biographical information

Birthplace Thanasis Born Died Age 25 Home Volantaeris Estate - Thanasis Sexuality Pronouns

Physical description

Race Human Sub-Race Gender Male Height 6 feet 2 inches Mass 185 pounds Hair color Black Eye color Blue Skin color

Political information

Affiliation(s) Occupation Heir to House Volantaeris, Noble, Dragon Rider Clan(s) Caste Domain Masters Apprentices Alias(es)

Out-of-character information

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Maekar Volantaeris is the firstborn son of Horace and Keona Volantaeris and the heir to House Volantaeris, one of the Thirteen Great Houses of Thanasis. Raised from birth to assume leadership of the House, Maekar is known for his political acumen, disciplined combat training, and mastery as a dragon rider.

He was bonded at birth to the Blue Dragon Nyxaris, commonly called Nyx, with whom he shares a notably strong rider bond. Through his lineage, training, and public presence, Maekar is a familiar and respected figure among Thanasian nobility and dragonrider circles, often regarded as a natural continuation of House Volantaeris’ legacy.

Maekar Volantaeris is a tall, well-built man with the athletic physique of a lifelong warrior and dragon rider. His strength is evident without excess bulk, shaped by constant training and long hours spent in the saddle rather than ceremonial display. He carries himself with a straight-backed confidence that reflects discipline rather than arrogance.

He has black hair, typically worn kept short and practical, and sharp features that lend him a severe, focused expression. His gaze is steady and observant, often giving the impression that he is measuring those around him rather than reacting to them. Scars from training and battle are present but few, a testament to control and experience rather than recklessness.

Maekar is most often seen wearing the colors of House Volantaeris, favoring blue and green armor that reflects both his House and his bond to Blue Dragons. His armor is functional and well-crafted, designed for aerial combat and mounted engagements rather than ornamentation. When armed, he carries a sword at his side, chosen for balance and reliability rather than ostentation, and is rarely seen without it.

Whether on the ground or astride his dragon, Maekar presents the image of a composed and capable heir, unmistakably Volantaeris in bearing and intent.

Diplomacy
- Trained from a young age in court etiquette, negotiation, and inter-House politics within Thanasis
- Skilled at reading power dynamics and managing rival noble interests without open confrontation
- Known for a measured speaking style that favors restraint, precision, and long-term advantage over provocation
Martial Combat
- Extensively trained in swordsmanship and close-quarters combat as part of House Volantaeris tradition
- Favors disciplined, controlled fighting techniques rather than brute force or reckless aggression
- Experienced in both formal duels and battlefield engagements, maintaining composure under pressure
Dragon Riding
- Bonded from birth to the Blue Dragon Nyxaris, resulting in an unusually strong rider-dragon connection
- Highly proficient in aerial maneuvering, formation flying, and coordinated strike tactics
- Demonstrates exceptional control during flight and combat, reflecting the tactical doctrine of House Volantaeris

To the common people of Thanasis, Maekar Volantaeris is widely regarded as a noble and trustworthy figure. He presents himself as attentive to the needs of the lower classes, willing to intervene on their behalf, and genuinely concerned with justice and stability. This public image has earned him admiration and loyalty, particularly among those who see him as a rare noble willing to look beyond rank and station.

Within noble and social circles, Maekar is charismatic, composed, and disarmingly charming. He navigates courtly environments with ease, projecting confidence, warmth, and approachability. His presence is calculated to put others at ease, encouraging trust and openness while concealing his true intentions.

In private, however, this persona is entirely constructed. Maekar harbors deep contempt for the lowborn, viewing them as tools to be used rather than people to be respected. His apparent compassion is the result of careful training and deliberate manipulation, refined over years to serve his ambitions. Beneath the cultivated exterior lies a cold and pragmatic worldview shared by his family, centered on dominance, control, and the eventual conquest of Thanasis. For Maekar, trust is a weapon, morality is performative, and power is the only truth that endures.

Nyxaris is a Blue Dragon hatched and bonded to Maekar Volantaeris from birth. She has been at Maekar’s side for his entire life and remains the only being for whom he displays genuine compassion unconnected to power, ambition, or political calculation.

Physically, Nyxaris is slightly larger than the average Blue Dragon, though the difference is subtle enough to go largely unnoticed. This distinction is more often remarked upon by Maekar himself than by outside observers, a point of private pride rather than public spectacle.

Prolonged bonding with Maekar has shaped Nyxaris’ temperament to closely mirror his own. She possesses a deep disdain for most people, showing little patience or restraint toward anyone outside her bond. She has no hesitation in being deployed in battle and actively relishes combat, using it as an outlet for her restrained aggression. Temperamental and fiercely territorial, Nyxaris allows no one but Maekar to approach or touch her, reacting with open hostility to perceived intrusions.

Nyxaris is also notably possessive. She displays clear jealousy when Maekar gives extended attention to others, a trait that further reinforces the exclusivity and intensity of their bond. Together, rider and dragon operate less as partners of convenience and more as a singular will, bound by mutual dominance, loyalty, and shared contempt for the world beyond their control.

Maekar Volantaeris