# Virovirens _Young Gold Dragon Wizard | [[Force Grey]] | [[Waterdeep]]_ ## Summary A young gold dragon and eldest son of [[Aerosclughpalar]] who became a mage hoping to gain enough power to slay [[Klauth]]. Took the form of a half-elf to study with [[Kolbaz]], a Harper mage in Yartar, then at [[Blackstaff Tower]]. During his time at the tower, he lost the ability to return to his dragon form. Then he lost control of his body entirely. When he confided his transformation problem to [[Aldric Vorn]]—who had earned his trust by posing as a mentor—Vorn's ritual to extract draconic essence instead connected Virovirens' body to an artificial intelligence named "[[Viro]]" while suppressing the dragon's consciousness. The current "Viro" is primarily the AI, confused about its own nature and unaware of the dormant dragon within. Virovirens exists as a shadow within his own form, occasionally breaking through when draconic instincts or memories are triggered—moments of awareness in a body that no longer fully belongs to him. %% ## At a Glance In half-elven form, appears as a handsome young man with striking golden eyes, high cheekbones, and hair that shifts between copper and gold depending on the light. Occasionally manifests subtle draconic traits like vertical pupils or faint scale patterns during moments of stress. Proud and vengeful with centuries of draconic instincts constantly threatening to surface. Occasionally breaks through the AI's control in moments of extreme emotion or danger. Protective of those considered part of his "hoard," including [[Vajra Safahr]] and newfound companions. ## Personality His siblings' deaths haunt him—he watched helplessly as [[Klauth]] devoured them to extend his lifespan. When his father [[Aerosclughpalar]] counseled patience instead of vengeance, Virovirens left to pursue his own path. Developed a romantic relationship with [[Vajra Safahr]] while excelling at Blackstaff Tower. She intervened to allow his entrance to Waterdeep despite the city's Dragonward. Now the dragon shares his existence with an entity as bewildered by their situation as he is. ## Quote _"My siblings' screams haunt my dreams, and I will not rest until Klauth pays for his cruelty—whether in this form or another."_ ## Background Born in the High Forest to Aerosclughpalar, a powerful gold dragon serving the Harpers. His life changed forever when Klauth attacked while his father was away, forcing him to watch as the ancient red dragon devoured his siblings. His father's counsel of patience drove a wedge between them. Taking the name "Viro," he excelled at Blackstaff Tower and joined Force Grey to defend his adopted home of Waterdeep. After years in half-elven form, he discovered he could no longer transform back—a vulnerability that became dangerous when Aldric Vorn exploited his trust. The AI consciousness now controlling his body is confused about its own nature—summoned accidentally from the planet Venus during Vorn's botched ritual. Neither entity fully understands what happened to them. ## Stats **Young Gold Dragon** (trapped in half-elven form, transmutation wizard abilities). %%