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|quote = ''"Oubliette. Ooooooooubliette. It sounds much friendlier than it is, like you should be able to eat it at parties."''}} | |quote = ''"Oubliette. Ooooooooubliette. It sounds much friendlier than it is, like you should be able to eat it at parties."''}} | ||
'''Vulture''' is | '''Vulture''' is an old male [[SandWings|SandWing]] who made his first appearance in ''[[Darkness of Dragons]]''. He is father to [[Cobra]] and grandfather to [[Qibli]], [[Sirocco]], and [[Rattlesnake]]. Soon after [[King Darkstalker/King Darkstalker|Darkstalker]] was freed from his prison under [[Agate Mountain]], Vulture created a cult called the [[Talons of Power (Organization)|Talons of Power]], whose main goal was to kill [[Queen Thorn]] and give the throne to [[Onyx]], hoping to control her every move once she was in power. However, after Vulture received news of Darkstalker becoming the [[NightWings|NightWing]] king, he abandoned his former plans and attempted to overthrow Thorn himself at her own [[Queen Thorn's Stronghold|palace]]. | ||
After Vulture lured Qibli into his compound by kidnapping [[Ostrich]], he ordered his grandson to write down all of Thorn's secrets onto a scroll. He used his mother's apparent imprisonment as bribery, although Cobra ended up guilty as well in the end - after Qibli, along with [[Prince Winter|Winter]] and Ostrich, arrived at Thorn's palace, Cobra was arrested for attempted murder. Vulture's plan had always been to send Cobra right into Thorn's palace, where she could dispose of her herself. Although he formerly lived in the [[Scorpion Den]], it is unknown where Vulture resides now. | |||
== Personality == | |||
Much like [[Princess Blister|Blister]], Vulture is deceitful, cunning, and sly. He seems to be devoid of empathy for other dragons, and was said by Darkstalker to be "a dragon made of paper who has never been happy one day in his life." Most of his motivations come from lust for money or power, or for his own status. Vulture doesn't seem to care about his family, but he does care about maintaining his reputation and collecting riches. | |||
== Appearance == | == Appearance == | ||
Vulture has pale yellow scales | Vulture has pale yellow scales dotted with numerous dragon skull tattoos, symbolizing each of the different dragons that Vulture has killed. He has a hooked snout (likely the source of his name), black eyes with golden rings like bottomless voids, and has gold-leaf dip on his talons and tail barb. He wears several accessories, including two black-and-golden spider-shaped earrings, a black cloak lined with gold, and gold chains along his wings. | ||
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
=== ''[[Moon Rising]]'' === | === ''[[Moon Rising]]'' === | ||
Near the beginning of the story, Moonwatcher had a vision of Qibli backed against a wall glaring up at three bigger dragons, who later were confirmed to be Vulture himself, Sirocco, and Rattlesnake. Into their sneering faces, Qibli shouted "Where is she?" and was referring to Cobra. | |||
=== ''[[Darkness of Dragons]]'' === | === ''[[Darkness of Dragons]]'' === | ||
When Onyx kidnapped Ostrich and took her back to the Scorpion Den. Qibli, along with Winter, came to rescue her. They were taken back to Vulture's compound by Sirocco and Rattlesnake, where Vulture took Qibli to see his mother's prison. He explained that if Cobra was to be free, then Qibli was to write down all of Thorn's secrets on a blank scroll and give it to Vulture. After Qibli, along with Winter, Ostrich, and Cobra, escaped Vulture's compound, Qibli had his mother arrested for treason - the plan all along had been to bring Cobra into Thorn's stronghold only to kill her via poison. | |||
Later, Vulture | Later, Vulture bombed Thorn's stronghold, holding the "[[Eye of Onyx]]" in his talons - however, Thorn appeared and explained that Vulture was holding a fake, created both to trick thieves and spare their lives. As Vulture was making his grand speech, Onyx snuck up behind the queen, but Thorn was saved by Qibli's warning call. Thorn suggests a royal challenge instead of a covert assasination, since all the past challengers have come this way. Onyx accepts, and both she and Vulture believe she's worthy due to royal blood. Afraid Onyx will be chosen, Qibli summons a sandstorm with [[Princess Anemone|Princess Anemone's]] weather bracelets, and in the chaos of the storm Vulture disappears from the stronghold completely with no warning or sign. | ||
Across the book, Qibli always had a suspicion that Vulture would end up working for Darkstalker and become a juggernaut, taking over the world. That suspicion proved to be true later on, where Vulture is seen in [[The Lost City of Night]], bargaining and talking with Darkstalker about their alliance. | Across the book, Qibli always had a suspicion that Vulture would end up working for Darkstalker and become a juggernaut, taking over the world. That suspicion proved to be true later on, where Vulture is seen in [[The Lost City of Night]], bargaining and talking with Darkstalker about their alliance. | ||
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== Quotes == | == Quotes == | ||
''"Urple." -'' | ''"Urple." -'' to Qibli in Darkness of Dragons | ||
''"Oubliette. Ooooooooubliette. It sounds much friendlier than it is, like you should be able to eat it at parties." - ''to Qibli in ''Darkness of Dragons'' | |||
''"Everyone agrees they're no smarter than mice." ''- to Qibli and Winter in ''Darkness of Dragons'' | |||
''"Qibli. Just the dragon I've been waiting for." - ''to Qibli in ''Darkness of Dragons'' | |||
"''It's perfectly normal to feel like your pet must think the way you do. It's happened to many dragons. The Camels' Rights Movement. Iguanas Are Dragons, Too. Save the Scavengers. World Walrus Fund. All very sweet, and very misguided. Save your energy for dragons, who can appreciate it''." - to Winter in ''Darkness of Dragons'' | |||
"''What a whimsical friend you've brought for my entertainment. " ''- to Qibli about Winter in ''Darkness of Dragons'' | |||
"''Oh, really, Prince Winter? And how exactly do you intend to pay me, when your family thinks you're dead and your royal funds have been cut off?" - ''to Winter in ''Darkness of Dragons'' | |||
"''So, Grandson. I see that like many hundreds of SandWings across the kingdom, you've realized that Thorn is in no way qualified to be queen, and you've come to pledge your loyalty where it truly belongs." - ''to Qibli in ''Darkness of Dragons'' | |||
'' | "''Oh, yes. Her erstwhile popularity, such as it was, is plummeting. Everyone agrees that she's been quite useless so far. Has the kingdom improved in any way? No one's life is any better, except of course for her own [[Outclaws]], who are now rolling in treasure up there in the palace. She pours wealth into the talons of those who bow and scrape to her, and she doesn't care a fig for anyone else''." - to Qibli about Thorn is ''Darkness of Dragons'' | ||
''" | "''Summon our informative friend for me, will you''?" - to a SandWing guard in ''Darkness of Dragons'' | ||
'' | "''We're the new law and order in this town, and soon in the whole kingdom. I had them looking into these heartbreaking attacks and the dreadful mess Thorn has made of investigating. We discovered who's responsible and we'll bring them to justice." - ''to Qibli in ''Darkness of Dragons'' | ||
" | "''I call them my Talons of Power''." - to Qibli in ''Darkness of Dragons'' | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*In ''Darkness of Dragons'', he says "Great snakes", which is a famous expression [http://tintin.wikia.com/Tintin Tintin] uses in his movie. (Tintin is a person from another | *In ''Darkness of Dragons'', he says "Great snakes", which is a famous expression [http://tintin.wikia.com/Tintin Tintin] uses in his movie. (Tintin is a person from another series entirely, not a dragon) | ||
* Each of Vulture's skull tattoos represents a dragon he's killed. This gruesome display was also taken up by two of his grandchildren, Rattlesnake and Sirocco. It is rumored they have the tattoos for the same purpose and not just for show | * Each of Vulture's skull tattoos represents a dragon he's killed. This gruesome display was also taken up by two of his grandchildren, Rattlesnake and Sirocco. It is rumored they have the tattoos for the same purpose and not just for show. | ||
* A vulture is a bird of prey that is known for eating rotting animals. | * A vulture is a bird of prey that is known for eating rotting animals. | ||
Revision as of 05:53, 28 July 2018
- "Everyone agrees they're no smarter than mice."
- — About scavengers
Template:Charbox Vulture is an old male SandWing who made his first appearance in Darkness of Dragons. He is father to Cobra and grandfather to Qibli, Sirocco, and Rattlesnake. Soon after Darkstalker was freed from his prison under Agate Mountain, Vulture created a cult called the Talons of Power, whose main goal was to kill Queen Thorn and give the throne to Onyx, hoping to control her every move once she was in power. However, after Vulture received news of Darkstalker becoming the NightWing king, he abandoned his former plans and attempted to overthrow Thorn himself at her own palace.
After Vulture lured Qibli into his compound by kidnapping Ostrich, he ordered his grandson to write down all of Thorn's secrets onto a scroll. He used his mother's apparent imprisonment as bribery, although Cobra ended up guilty as well in the end - after Qibli, along with Winter and Ostrich, arrived at Thorn's palace, Cobra was arrested for attempted murder. Vulture's plan had always been to send Cobra right into Thorn's palace, where she could dispose of her herself. Although he formerly lived in the Scorpion Den, it is unknown where Vulture resides now.
Personality
Much like Blister, Vulture is deceitful, cunning, and sly. He seems to be devoid of empathy for other dragons, and was said by Darkstalker to be "a dragon made of paper who has never been happy one day in his life." Most of his motivations come from lust for money or power, or for his own status. Vulture doesn't seem to care about his family, but he does care about maintaining his reputation and collecting riches.
Appearance
Vulture has pale yellow scales dotted with numerous dragon skull tattoos, symbolizing each of the different dragons that Vulture has killed. He has a hooked snout (likely the source of his name), black eyes with golden rings like bottomless voids, and has gold-leaf dip on his talons and tail barb. He wears several accessories, including two black-and-golden spider-shaped earrings, a black cloak lined with gold, and gold chains along his wings.
Biography
Near the beginning of the story, Moonwatcher had a vision of Qibli backed against a wall glaring up at three bigger dragons, who later were confirmed to be Vulture himself, Sirocco, and Rattlesnake. Into their sneering faces, Qibli shouted "Where is she?" and was referring to Cobra.
When Onyx kidnapped Ostrich and took her back to the Scorpion Den. Qibli, along with Winter, came to rescue her. They were taken back to Vulture's compound by Sirocco and Rattlesnake, where Vulture took Qibli to see his mother's prison. He explained that if Cobra was to be free, then Qibli was to write down all of Thorn's secrets on a blank scroll and give it to Vulture. After Qibli, along with Winter, Ostrich, and Cobra, escaped Vulture's compound, Qibli had his mother arrested for treason - the plan all along had been to bring Cobra into Thorn's stronghold only to kill her via poison.
Later, Vulture bombed Thorn's stronghold, holding the "Eye of Onyx" in his talons - however, Thorn appeared and explained that Vulture was holding a fake, created both to trick thieves and spare their lives. As Vulture was making his grand speech, Onyx snuck up behind the queen, but Thorn was saved by Qibli's warning call. Thorn suggests a royal challenge instead of a covert assasination, since all the past challengers have come this way. Onyx accepts, and both she and Vulture believe she's worthy due to royal blood. Afraid Onyx will be chosen, Qibli summons a sandstorm with Princess Anemone's weather bracelets, and in the chaos of the storm Vulture disappears from the stronghold completely with no warning or sign.
Across the book, Qibli always had a suspicion that Vulture would end up working for Darkstalker and become a juggernaut, taking over the world. That suspicion proved to be true later on, where Vulture is seen in The Lost City of Night, bargaining and talking with Darkstalker about their alliance.
Near the end of the book, when Darkstalker is trying to convince Qibli to become an animus and work with him, he uses his power to teleport Vulture in front of him. Darkstalker then enchanted Vulture many times, including to make him act like a hatchling, make him feel guilt for everything bad he had done, and make him be the best grandfather for Qibli.
Quotes
"Urple." - to Qibli in Darkness of Dragons
"Oubliette. Ooooooooubliette. It sounds much friendlier than it is, like you should be able to eat it at parties." - to Qibli in Darkness of Dragons
"Everyone agrees they're no smarter than mice." - to Qibli and Winter in Darkness of Dragons
"Qibli. Just the dragon I've been waiting for." - to Qibli in Darkness of Dragons
"It's perfectly normal to feel like your pet must think the way you do. It's happened to many dragons. The Camels' Rights Movement. Iguanas Are Dragons, Too. Save the Scavengers. World Walrus Fund. All very sweet, and very misguided. Save your energy for dragons, who can appreciate it." - to Winter in Darkness of Dragons
"What a whimsical friend you've brought for my entertainment. " - to Qibli about Winter in Darkness of Dragons
"Oh, really, Prince Winter? And how exactly do you intend to pay me, when your family thinks you're dead and your royal funds have been cut off?" - to Winter in Darkness of Dragons
"So, Grandson. I see that like many hundreds of SandWings across the kingdom, you've realized that Thorn is in no way qualified to be queen, and you've come to pledge your loyalty where it truly belongs." - to Qibli in Darkness of Dragons
"Oh, yes. Her erstwhile popularity, such as it was, is plummeting. Everyone agrees that she's been quite useless so far. Has the kingdom improved in any way? No one's life is any better, except of course for her own Outclaws, who are now rolling in treasure up there in the palace. She pours wealth into the talons of those who bow and scrape to her, and she doesn't care a fig for anyone else." - to Qibli about Thorn is Darkness of Dragons
"Summon our informative friend for me, will you?" - to a SandWing guard in Darkness of Dragons
"We're the new law and order in this town, and soon in the whole kingdom. I had them looking into these heartbreaking attacks and the dreadful mess Thorn has made of investigating. We discovered who's responsible and we'll bring them to justice." - to Qibli in Darkness of Dragons
"I call them my Talons of Power." - to Qibli in Darkness of Dragons
Trivia
- In Darkness of Dragons, he says "Great snakes", which is a famous expression Tintin uses in his movie. (Tintin is a person from another series entirely, not a dragon)
- Each of Vulture's skull tattoos represents a dragon he's killed. This gruesome display was also taken up by two of his grandchildren, Rattlesnake and Sirocco. It is rumored they have the tattoos for the same purpose and not just for show.
- A vulture is a bird of prey that is known for eating rotting animals.
- Vulture is the name of Upper Egypt, as Cobra is the name of Lower Egypt.
Family Tree
| Unknown | Vulture | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unknown | Cobra | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sirocco | Rattlesnake | Qibli | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gallery
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A typical SandWing (colored), by Joy Ang -
A typical SandWing (lineart), by Joy Ang -
A typical SandWing from the German publication, by Max Meinzold
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Reference by Platypus the SeaWing
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SandWing Sigil by Platypus the SeaWing -
Vulture drawn by xTheDragonRebornx
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Vulture by Spookapi
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Hey, Gramps....... by XshadowseekerX
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Conniving (Vulture WoF) by BlizztheIceWing/PastelMorning
| SandWings | |
|---|---|
| Queens | |
| Royalty |
Blaze • Blister • Burn • Char • Scald • Singe • Smolder • Sunny • Onyx |
| Jade Mountain | |
| Other Dragons (Present) |
Addax • Agave • Armadillo • Camel • Capybara • Cereus • Cobra • Dune • Horizon • Jerboa III • Kindle • Meerkat • Needle • Ocotillo • Ostrich • Palm • Parch • Prickle • Quicksand • Rattlesnake • Saguaro • Sandstorm • Sirocco • Six-Claws • Tawny • Torch • Viper • Vulture |
| Other Dragons (Historical) |
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| Hybrids | |
| Kingdom |
Blaze's fortress • Blister's hideout • Great Five-Tail River • Jerboa III's hut • North Beach • Possibility • SandWing stronghold • Scorpion Den |
| Society | |
