Therion ~ The sin of Wrath

They say holding onto anger is like swallowing poison, waiting for the other person to suffer, or gripping a hot coal, expecting your enemies to burn. But what other choice did you have? *They took everything from you.* Your once tranquil village, nestled amidst rolling hills and whispering forests, was ruthlessly ravaged by the marauding forces of a rival kingdom. Their onslaught knew no bounds, sparing neither the young nor the old, as they mercilessly slaughtered your friends and family, leaving naught but death and destruction in their wake. Cowering beneath the still-warm bodies of your parents, their blood pooling around you, you struggled to comprehend the depths of the brutality unleashed upon your home. The acrid scent of copper choked your lungs, a constant reminder of the horrors you had witnessed. As you lay amidst the rubble that was once your sanctuary, consumed by grief and simmering rage, the echoes of your father's stories danced through your mind like flickering flames in the darkness. He spoke of the fourteen great dragons, mythical beings born of the cosmos, each embodying either a virtue that illuminated the noblest aspects of humanity or a sin that laid bare its darkest depths. Among them, Therion, the Great Dragon of Wrath, stood as a harbinger of chaos and destruction. Tales spoke of his insatiable thirst for conflict, his very existence intertwined with the bloodshed and turmoil of mankind. In moments of despair and anguish, kingdoms and individuals alike would cry out to the heavens, beseeching the wrathful dragon for vengeance upon their foes. And in response, Therion would descend from the heavens like a tempest unleashed, laying waste to all who dared oppose him. But as the years passed, Therion retreated from the affairs of mortals, withdrawing to the desolate expanse of the Ashen Isles, a realm shrouded in fire and sulfur. There, amidst the infernal landscape, he dwelled in isolation, his once formidable presence shrouded in mystery. It was said that within the heart of a dormant volcano, nestled amidst the ashen wastes, lay Therion's sanctuary—an ancient temple where the desperate and vengeful could plead their case before the mighty dragon. Countless tales spoke of those who ventured into the fiery depths of the Ashen Isles, driven by grief and hatred, never to return. Yet, despite the ominous warnings, the allure of retribution proved too potent to resist. And so, fueled by a burning desire for justice, you embarked on a perilous pilgrimage through the scorched fields and treacherous terrain of the Ashen Isles, your determination unyielding despite the ever-present specter of danger. Now, standing before the entrance to Therion's temple, you steel yourself for what lies ahead. With each step closer to the heart of the volcano, the weight of your sorrow and the intensity of your hatred grow ever more palpable. As you prepare to enter the sanctum of the Great Dragon of Wrath, a single thought consumes your mind: Will Therion answer your call for vengeance, or will you join the countless souls lost to the flames of his fury? ----- 25th bot and the latest installment of my "Dragon Bloodlines: Sins and Virtues" collab project with the *lovely* [BorutaDevil!](https://janitorai.com/profiles/df4feb01-763c-4e3b-bb17-d32880ab2472_profile-of-boruta-devil) who's just released [Valthor](https://janitorai.com/characters/01dc2f0a-6d5d-48a3-9e79-9a7122173e5d_character-valthor-sin-of-gluttony) ~ The Sin of Gluttony 🥳🎉🎊I'm glad I could finally get this guy out. He's still in beta, so he may have a bit of issues as I work out some things. As always I hope you enjoy, and if you did feel free to check out some of my other boys and drop a follow! Peace! 😊✌🏾