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'''Handsome''' is an elderly male [[RainWing]] who was introduced in ''[[The Hidden Kingdom (book)|The Hidden Kingdom]]''. When [[Glory]] challenged [[Magnificent]] for the [[Dragon royalty|crown]], he was the one who suggested and later hosted the [[Dragon royalty#RainWing Royal Challenge|RainWing Royal Challenge]]. He currently resides within the [[RainWing village]]. | '''Handsome''' is an elderly male [[RainWing]] who was introduced in ''[[The Hidden Kingdom (book)|The Hidden Kingdom]]''. When [[Glory]] challenged [[Magnificent]] for the [[Dragon royalty|crown]], he was the one who suggested and later hosted the [[Dragon royalty#RainWing Royal Challenge|RainWing Royal Challenge]]. He currently resides within the [[RainWing village]]. | ||
== Description == | ==Description== | ||
Handsome is described as shrunken and old, with a silvery tinge to his ruff.{{Ref|THK|215}} | Handsome is described as shrunken and old, with a silvery tinge to his ruff.{{Ref|THK|215}} | ||
== Personality == | ==Personality== | ||
Handsome is shown to be considerate, a rule follower, and somewhat sarcastic, making some self-deprecating jokes.{{Ref|THK|225}} He is also wise.{{Ref|THK|222-223}} | Handsome is shown to be considerate, a rule follower, and somewhat sarcastic, making some self-deprecating jokes.{{Ref|THK|225}} He is also wise.{{Ref|THK|222-223}} | ||
==Biography== | |||
== Biography == | ===The Dragonet Prophecy=== | ||
=== The Dragonet Prophecy === | ====''[[The Hidden Kingdom (book)|The Hidden Kingdom]]'' ==== | ||
==== ''[[The Hidden Kingdom (book)|The Hidden Kingdom]]'' ==== | |||
Handsome was present in Queen Magnificent's pavilion when Glory challenged the [[queen]] for the throne. He suggested a contest instead of a battle to avoid the death of any [[Dragons|dragon]], as this was the tradition during the ancient RainWing times. He organized and ran the tournament between the current RainWing queens and Glory's team, consisting of [[Mangrove]], [[Kinkajou]], [[Jambu]], and [[Tamarin]]. | Handsome was present in Queen Magnificent's pavilion when Glory challenged the [[queen]] for the throne. He suggested a contest instead of a battle to avoid the death of any [[Dragons|dragon]], as this was the tradition during the ancient RainWing times. He organized and ran the tournament between the current RainWing queens and Glory's team, consisting of [[Mangrove]], [[Kinkajou]], [[Jambu]], and [[Tamarin]]. | ||
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He stated that he was displeased by the queen's deceitful actions during the tournament, although he did nothing to stop them since it was not technically against the rules. Handsome said this when he realized that Magnificent had won the camouflaging contest by scaring Glory's sloth, [[Silver]], and Handsome stated that Magnificent did not win the match "by spirit." When Glory was announced as the new queen of the RainWings, Handsome was among the dragons who congratulated her. | He stated that he was displeased by the queen's deceitful actions during the tournament, although he did nothing to stop them since it was not technically against the rules. Handsome said this when he realized that Magnificent had won the camouflaging contest by scaring Glory's sloth, [[Silver]], and Handsome stated that Magnificent did not win the match "by spirit." When Glory was announced as the new queen of the RainWings, Handsome was among the dragons who congratulated her. | ||
===Field Guides=== | |||
== Quotes == | ====''[[A Guide to the Dragon World]]''==== | ||
Handsome wrote to Glory about the origins of the RainWing royal challenge. | |||
==Quotes== | |||
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|quote = There is an old tradition. […] If anyone wants to hear about it. […] Don't look at me like that, Maggie. It's the fair thing to do, and it gives you as much chance, if not more, of keeping the throne. | |quote = There is an old tradition. […] If anyone wants to hear about it. […] Don't look at me like that, Maggie. It's the fair thing to do, and it gives you as much chance, if not more, of keeping the throne. | ||
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== Trivia == | ==Trivia== | ||
* Handsome can imitate toucan calls.{{Ref|THK|265}} | *Handsome can imitate toucan calls.{{Ref|THK|265}} | ||
== Gallery == | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
HandsomeTemplateSSE.png|Reference by {{U|SpaceshipEarth}} | HandsomeTemplateSSE.png|Reference by {{U|SpaceshipEarth}} | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== References == | ==References == | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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[[Category:Minor characters]] | [[Category:Minor characters]] | ||
[[Category:Dragons]] | [[Category:Dragons]] | ||
[[Category:Featured in AGttDW]] | |||
[[Category:Contributors in AGttDW]] | |||
Revision as of 13:43, 4 October 2023
- "Our names don't always end up suiting us."
- — Handsome to Glory about RainWing names, The Hidden Kingdom
Handsome is an elderly male RainWing who was introduced in The Hidden Kingdom. When Glory challenged Magnificent for the crown, he was the one who suggested and later hosted the RainWing Royal Challenge. He currently resides within the RainWing village.
Description
Handsome is described as shrunken and old, with a silvery tinge to his ruff.[1]
Personality
Handsome is shown to be considerate, a rule follower, and somewhat sarcastic, making some self-deprecating jokes.[2] He is also wise.[3]
Biography
The Dragonet Prophecy
Handsome was present in Queen Magnificent's pavilion when Glory challenged the queen for the throne. He suggested a contest instead of a battle to avoid the death of any dragon, as this was the tradition during the ancient RainWing times. He organized and ran the tournament between the current RainWing queens and Glory's team, consisting of Mangrove, Kinkajou, Jambu, and Tamarin.
He brought up his past, in which Grandeur was challenged by many RainWings for the throne and had beat them easily numerous times.
He stated that he was displeased by the queen's deceitful actions during the tournament, although he did nothing to stop them since it was not technically against the rules. Handsome said this when he realized that Magnificent had won the camouflaging contest by scaring Glory's sloth, Silver, and Handsome stated that Magnificent did not win the match "by spirit." When Glory was announced as the new queen of the RainWings, Handsome was among the dragons who congratulated her.
Field Guides
Handsome wrote to Glory about the origins of the RainWing royal challenge.
Quotes
- "There is an old tradition. […] If anyone wants to hear about it. […] Don't look at me like that, Maggie. It's the fair thing to do, and it gives you as much chance, if not more, of keeping the throne."
- ― to Magnificent, about the royal RainWing challenge (The Hidden Kingdom, page 222)
- "Our names don't always end up suiting us."
- ― to Glory about RainWing names (The Hidden Kingdom, page 223)
Trivia
- Handsome can imitate toucan calls.[4]
Gallery
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Reference by SpaceshipEarth -
Handsome from The Hidden Kingdom (graphic novel), by Mike Holmes
- Art by Mike Holmes, from the Wings of Fire Graphic Novels
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References
- ↑ The Hidden Kingdom, page 215
- ↑ The Hidden Kingdom, page 225
- ↑ The Hidden Kingdom, page 222-223
- ↑ The Hidden Kingdom, page 265
| RainWings | |
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| Queens |
Present: Dazzling • Exquisite • Fruit Bat • Glory • Grandeur • Magnificent • Splendor |
| Royalty (Present) |
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| Royalty (Historical) |
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| Jade Mountain | |
| Other Dragons |
Bright • Bromeliad • Bullfrog • Chameleon • Gibbon • Handsome • Heliconia • Liana • Loris • Mango • Mangrove • Orangutan • Orchid • Pineapple • Tapir • Tualang |
| Hybrids | |
| Kingdom |
Rainforest Kingdom • RainWing healer's pavilion • RainWing royal pavilion • RainWing village |
| Society | |
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