[MW Zodiac] Xū Dragon - CR 8 Large Dragon (Zodiac) - $10 Reward

“I’m sorry, sweetie bun. I know you want to keep her here, but she’s a dragon. She’s going to keep growing bigger and bigger. How about we find her a nice home out by auntie’s farm? That way you can still visit her sometimes.”

— Li Xiu, Owner of Broken Bedframes and Doors

Xū dragons are fiercely loyal to those who show them kindness and respect, especially in their youth. They’re incredibly gentle to all they meet right up until the moment someone they love is threatened, at which point they bare their fangs, ready to do whatever it takes to defend their own. Warriors and emperors alike have fallen to the bite of a xū dragon defending its friends.

Eleventh to Cross. The dog was more excited by the idea of a journey than it was by ascension itself. It was thrilled by each new sight, smell, and sound, and it spent most of its time exploring the novelties along the road. Of those curiosities, none intrigued it more than the river itself, and while others struggled to cross it, the dog spent weeks splashing at the water's edge. It never thought of crossing the river for itself until it noticed a raft floating along, and curiosity compelled it to plunge into the water and give chase, paddling with all its might to catch up. By the time it reached the beached raft, the passengers were long gone, but a dog’s nose isn’t so easily fooled. Following the lingering scent, the first xū dragon sniffed its way right through the gateway and into ascension.

Guard Dog. Like the dogs they once ascended from, xū dragon puppies are extremely playful and love playing with others—especially friendly mortals, who may not even realise they’re in the presence of zodiac dragons. A xū dragon remains a juvenile for close to a century, so one may bond with a family or town over generations before reaching adolescence. The dragons eventually outgrow the communities of their youth, but typically make their lairs nearby. They wander the mountains, gulleys, and rivers beyond their former homes, remaining vigilant against threats and rushing to the aid of those in need. Many a traveller owes their life to the timely intervention of a xū dragon bearing vital supplies or jumping at the throat of a violent monster.

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