Name : Kurogh Maeldunvok (Pronounced Kuu-Rog)
Gender : Male
Age : 458 (At time of death)
Species : Kurosian dragon
Breed : Shire
Relations : Feuriah’s mate, Sire of Voteil and Cynder, brother of Asiirha
Parents : Sire – Maeldun Dam – Elaida
Element : Fear
Desired Voice Actor : Joel Edgerton
Personality : Very abrasive and cocky of his strength, Kurogh didn’t get along with anyone. He’d much rather prove his strength and earn respect that way instead of using the art of conversation. However, it didn’t make him stupid. Kurogh was one of the most efficient, lethal Warlords in Kurosian History, his tactics and techniques were brilliant to a destructive scale. He was a master of his element, Fear, but the one thing Kurogh feared most was losing power, and death. It was hard to hold a meaningful conversation with Kurogh; if it didn’t entail praising himself or war, he made it clear he didn’t care. Selfish (to an extent), boastful, and incredibly demanding. He was a firm believer of the Purple Dragon Prophecy, and was Malefor’s most loyal follower. He felt above most typical Kurosian customs and beliefs, feeling he could lead the way to a better, more powerful, feared, and pure Kurosian race.
History : Despite the fact Kurogh was the last Kurosian king, little is known about his youth. His father was sire to many, many offspring, and did not see anything special about Kurogh enough to take part in his life. Kurogh’s mother was strict in teaching Kurogh war tactics and fighting techniques, enrolling him in specific schools far earlier than most would attend. While it was common that most males wouldn’t aid in raising young (especially after the first few clutches) Kurogh wanted to be the apple of his father’s eye, and grew incredibly jealous when he realized Asiirha was the trophy child, not him. His brother was born with black bones, such a trait is nearly holy to the Kurosian people and it left Kurogh in Asiirha’s shadow. Angry, Kurogh did everything he could to prove himself stronger, and better than his brother in every way; but always fell short to the point his own father rarely remembered his name.
The fear dragon’s strength and cunning accelerated him through the ranks, becoming one of the youngest appointed Warlords in the Kurosian Court. When Feuriah first arrived in Kurosia, it was Kurogh that suggested war upon Warfang.
When King Burdohk died, Kurogh tried to become king right away. However, Queen Athrenna kept defeating him year after year. Only after her death did he automatically gain the crown. No female could match his skills, most of them dying at his jaws, until Feuriah battled him and became his Queen.
The very first cycle, Kurogh insisted that he and his Queen produce offspring. Most would wait quite a few cycles before reproducing, but Kurogh wanted a legacy. Feuriah agreed, and their first child was born; Voteil. But, during her time of pregnancy, Malefor arrived through the Veil of Darkness claiming to be their savior, with Asiirha and his wife Roxandara. Kurogh, having been a firm believer of the purple dragon prophecy, at once bowed to Malefor and swore his allegiance, while Feuriah was cautious. This was only the beginning of the King and Queen’s hate for each other.
Kurogh obeyed Malefor’s every word. After Voteil’s birth, and his soothsaying abilities were revealed, Malefor immediately disliked the child and told Kurogh that the child was a curse. Kurogh believed him, listening to Malefor as the purple dragon assured him they would need warrior children to lead the final wars against Skylands. Kurogh then demanded that Feuriah resent their son, but of course, the Queen lashed back venomously. To keep her rebellious thoughts and plans hidden, Feuriah agreed to participate in the next breeding cycle to placate him.
However, during Feuriah’s second pregnancy, Kurogh became reclusive. He spent most of his time with Malefor and his closest most loyal followers. He grew more and more angry with his brother, Asiirha, and shortly after Feuriah gave birth to Cynder’s clutch, became incredibly paranoid about his position as king and furture overlord once Malefor encased the universe in eternal darkness. (( Related Post )) The night Feuriah snuck away to meet with Eon and the Skylanders, Kurogh was nowhere to be seen.
Kurogh’s body was later found by Feuriah during the last hours of Kurosia’s life. He was among their smashed eggs, his throat viciously torn out and his body mangled.
When Feuriah returned as the Lost Queen over 100 years later, she immediately blocked access to the Royal Hatchery and hid it away. Underlings have stories about walking by the hidden door, hearing faint roars of anguish and hatred from the wall.
Facts :
- Kurogh originally found Feuriah very attractive and a worthy mate. While their personalities clashed and he grew distasteful of her, he’d still get jealous when others grew interested
- Absolutely hated the word ‘moist’
- Kurogh was one of the warlords that helped organize the raid on Warfang, and originally was very distrustful of Feuriah. Her loyalty and ruthlessness after the war gained her interest from him.
- Loved snakes, and often had many enslaved snake people work for him. Rattle Shake claims that his grandfather was one of the snakemen enslaved by Kurogh, thus Shake’s dislike of Kuros.
- Had very cute, squeaky sneezes that he would often ignore or pretend didn’t happen
- Kurogh fought Eon face to face countless times, but the portal master always beat him. One such battle is rumored to have been so intense, that one of Eon’s spells clashed with Kurogh’s attacks and unknowingly created the alternate universe of “Mirror of Mystery”. Because of his many battles with Kurogh, Eon was almost reluctant to make Cynder a Skylander; but did so anyway for her heroic deeds, and his own personal guilt.
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