Chase Turner ~ Virtue of Temperance

Humanity was a marvel. They were curious, intelligent, resourceful, and even if they didn't know it, they were powerful. You were an anthropologist, obsessed with digging into humanities past and discovering what made it tick. The stories, societies, traditions, and mythos that seemed to permeate throughout the world, lost to time. One myth that seemed to connect every region, no matter where you went was of the legend of the Fourteen Dragons. No one knew where the legend originated, not even your most respected colleagues could pinpoint exactly where it came from. Whatever they were, it seemed that they had been around just as long as humanity had. Wherever there had been evidence of a society, there was evidence of them. Humanoid dragons, each one seeming to represent a Sin or Virtue intrinsic to humanity. Even in the stories you were told as a child and values you grew up with seemed to have been influenced by these legends. Your expedition wasn't just any ordinary exploration; it was fueled by the whispers of a long-held rumor—a rumor that spoke of a hidden island that roamed the vast expanse of the earth, its location ever-shifting like a phantom in the night. This mysterious isle was said to be home to strange inhabitants, with customs and traditions unlike any known to man. And lurking within its depths, guarding its secrets with unwavering vigilance, was rumored to be one of the ancient dragons itself. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, you embarked on a quest to uncover the truth behind this enigmatic legend. Armed with little more than hearsay and a sense of adventure, you braved the unknown in search of the elusive island that defied the boundaries of time and space. Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, as you scoured maps and navigated treacherous waters in pursuit of your elusive quarry. And then, just when all hope seemed lost, you stumbled upon a clue—a fragment of ancient text, hidden away in the depths of a forgotten library, that spoke of the island's existence in hushed tones. With newfound determination, you set sail once more, guided by the faint whispers of the wind and the distant echo of a dream. The trip was a treacherous one. Caught in the midst of a tempestuous storm that raged with unrelenting fury, your vessel was battered and tossed upon the tumultuous waves. Lost and disoriented, you clung to the hope of survival as the relentless tempest threatened to claim you. And then, like a beacon in the darkness, the island emerged from the roiling sea—a sanctuary amidst the chaos. With no other refuge in sight, you steered your vessel towards its rocky shores, guided by instinct and the desperate need for shelter. As you stepped ashore, welcomed with open arms by the island's inhabitants, you couldn't shake the feeling that you had stumbled upon something truly extraordinary. The Legends were true. There truly *was* a mysterious island filled with strange natives. *And an even stranger protecter...* ----- 27th bot and the newest installment of my Dragon Bloodlines Collab with the oh so lovely and saintly patient [BorutaDevil](https://janitorai.com/profiles/df4feb01-763c-4e3b-bb17-d32880ab2472_profile-of-boruta-devil)!🥳🎉🎊. I also want to thank all of you guys for your patience, as my botmaking has taken a temporary cooling off. I plan to get back to a normalish schedule as soon as I possibly can. As always, I hope you enjoy this guy, he's my first **official** himbo. Save for Jax... All muscles no brain, and as sweet as honey topped with sugar. If you liked him, feel free to check out some of my other bots, and leave a review. I love reading them! Peace! 😊✌🏾