Dri'ge Cal

Dri'ge Cal
Dri’ge Cal is a massive mountain spirit tied to the mountains of Aurora. His strength is tied to the mountains as they are the only things that can match his stoic strength, at least according to Batu Shamanists. He is very territorial, and strictly considers anything on his territory to be his. Luckily to the residents of Aurora, Dri’ge Cal is not tyrannical. Like most dragons, his hoard is what matters to him most, and is very protective, although he will tolerate sharing if it benefits the hoard. He is very solitary and won’t involve himself in the lives of mortals, and would rather simply watch humans do as they do. He most often appears as a large stone dragon statue, although the largeness can vary. While in this form there is no sign of the statue actually being conscious. He uses this form to watch and observe. Another form he uses is that of a common lizard. Although it is strange to see a Lizard in the snowy mountains of Dri’ge Cal. When he needs discreet influence it is his preferred method. Most spirits in Batu Shamanism don’t seem to have true forms, only preferred ones, but Shamans agree that Dri’ge Cal is different. His true physical form is that of a massive stone dragon, even to the extent that one of the very mountains of the range is said to be his true form at rest. There is one way to capture Dri’ge Cal’s attention however, as he can be summoned with a stone circle made of specific stones in a specific order. Unfortunately that order has been lost to time, but Shamans still keep records of which stones were used.

Symbolism and Traits
They are also said to represent aspects of the dragon, listed below:


 * Iron

Loyalty and vigilance. He is unwavering to his territory and hoard. Those under his care rest easy as he is slow to leave you.


 * Emerald

Heart, the soul of the mountains. Like the rare stone itself, this is an aspect of Dri’ge Cal that belongs only to him. Everything he is at his core. It was there at his unknown origins, and will be the last thing he owns at the end of his life.


 * Redstone

His wrath and power, rarely does his temper get the best of him  but when it does it is catastrophic. His power is an immense force, equal to that of making and breaking mountains.


 * Diamond

His pride, his honour. He is an honourable spirit but stubborn.


 * Copper

His wisdom and patience. Mountains are older than anyone can truly fathom. Always changing and growing at a scale no one can see. The life of a mortal is nothing in comparison, and Dri’ge Cal is fully capable of waiting.


 * Lapis

Unknown.


 * Amethyst

His magic and mystery. Many things in these mountains happen without explanation. The mountain's magic is subtle and permeates into everything. Skin a little tougher, lives a little longer, stone and metal a little stronger.


 * Gold

Possessive of his hoard and territory. Dri’ge Cal is still a dragon and so he does look to grow and expand his hoard. But he is no fool and there are many ways to do so, And he has a very long time to do so.