[b]Name:[/b] Balerion the Black Dread

[b]Appearance:[/b] [img]http://i.imgur.com/dhuFRdR.png[/img]
Balerion has a massive skull and is equipped with a bone-shattering bite. His teeth are large and thick, designed for crunching and pulling akin to those seen on crocodilians and theropods. He has a robust neck which is quite lengthy, allowing for rather great reach, but also power. Balerion is covered with near impenetrable scales, giving him vast protection from nearly all bladed instruments. His underside is extremely dense, more so towards his chest, stomach, and neck region due to these being the closest to his natural flame. His upper side on the other hand is covered in thick osteoderms and scutes, giving him an armoured hide. Balerion has truly gigantic sized wings that stretch nearly six hundred feet despite him only being three hundred feet long and one hundred feet tall in an upright position. The reasoning for his wingspan is the fact that he is a lot bulkier, more robust and a lot more muscular compared to most other dragons. Especially considering he weighs nearly two thousand tons. Despite his great size he can still move rather quick on land as he stands on two powerful, well muscled legs which are equipped with sharp talons. Although in the sky Balerion is rather slow due to his weight and his vast wingspan, but when he hits it feels as if an entire mountain collapsed atop of you. Lastly, Balerion has a long, thick tail. This tail helps Balerion balance himself while walking, helps steer him in the air, and helps him swim when needed. 

[b]Skills:[/b] The Black Dread, a name that sends shivers down the spines of all dragon kind. A name that has been known throughout the ages, but not for any reason. Oh no, Balerion earned his reputation. A reputation he earned through war and combat, and ultimately - skill. Balerion is well versed in numerous fighting styles and knows how to control the flow of a one-on-one duel. He knows what he is capable of and knows what he is not. He enjoys using his size to his advantage using varies body tackles and side slams. His tail is a deadly weapon, being both long and powerful. His talons are one of his most primary tools, but are usually used on smaller opponents or when he is fighting in the air. His number one weapon is of course his jaws. They are powerful and monstrous teeth are attached to them, able to do extreme amounts of damage with each bite. His wings can also be used as a tool to aid him in battle as well, able to slap or confuse an enemy. However, his most potent weapons is his natural flame. His chest works like a smelter with the ability to spew out incredibly hot fire. He has two flame types: the normal dragon fire which is a orange-to-red colour and a unique black fire. The black flame is nearly ten times as potent as the regular dragon fire, but it uses up a lot of Balerion's reserves. So, it is used not as frequent. Balerion also has the ability to spit out acid that originates in his gut. A powerful corrosive, the acid is able to eat away at stone, various metals, and flesh. Balerion also has a few defense abilities as well. Not only is his scales near impenetrable, but he can use smoke in unique ways. He could use it as a lesser weapon or increase it to turn the battle field into the darkest night. His favourite tactic is to use the deadly combination mixture of fire and the flapping of his wings to increase the range and deadliness of the flame spread. He is renown for this technique and it is one he has mastered. 

[b]Magic Abilities:[/b] None. Balerion has very little knowledge in terms of magic and prefers to keep it this way. He feels magic is a cowards way to battle their enemies and thinks close quarter combat is where the warrior spirit lies within. 

[b]Backstory:[/b] Balerion was once a respected and great leader of dragons during the First Age of Aiskore, where he fought along side Rylarth during the war against Corruption. With the ascension of his leader, Balerion was driven away from the course of good for Rylarth was the source of his inspiration, the source of his drive to fight against the evil that is Corruption. With him gone, Balerion moved into exile and called the Everlasting Plains his home, which would later be renamed the Scorching Plains due to Balerion's 'home improvements.' As the years go by and with the Order of the Black Rose growing in influence among the world, Balerion would eventually be reached out. He did not wish to join their cause, but instead decided to work along side them as allies or at least have some form of mutual agreement. Balerion is usually called upon when the Order needs to get something done right. Balerion is paid well, gains protection, peace, and free will while the Order gains power across the land. Its a win-win situation for both parties, but not for Aiskore... 
There is an old saying among the elder dragons of Aiskore regarding Balerion and it goes like this: 
[b][i]'It is best to take leave once the sound of hurricanes and the spewing of black fire approaches... for Dread shall not be far behind...'[/i][/b]

[b]Holdings/Current Location:[/b] The Scorching Plains

[b]Allegiance:[/b] Independent. Order of the Black Rose

[b]Personality:[/b] Balerion can be described as complete psychopathic monster, but affably evil due to more sympathetic traits. He will kill anyone who enters his path or need to move on, he has no qualms to sacrifice even innocent mortals to reach his goals. Balerion is not someone to hold a grudge with. Balerion is both cunning and ruthless. He is intelligent and patient, always waiting for the perfect moment to strike instead of rushing in blindly to possible unaware and unseen dangers. Once a target is locked within his jaws or trapped around a ring of his infamous black fire... all hope is lost.

[i][b]In honor of Rylarth.[/b][/i]