Domina Profundis was an Archdragon of the Ocean who could be summoned when an ancient rune-beacon on the eastern coast of Xadia was lit up via the usage of the Siren Stone.[3] She sacrificed herself to protect Team Zym and their allies from the explosion created by the destruction of Aaravos's mortal form.[4]
Appearance[]
Domina Profundis was an enormous and aquatic Ocean Dragon of unknown kind who towers over ordinary dragons. She had blue skin on the back of her body, and a white underside that extends to her face, excluding her snout and forehead. Shades of gold, turquoise, and light blue form the seam between these two parts of her coloring, while the light blue stretches across her frog-like paws as well. Four large fins spread from her head in place of ears, while a pair of golden horns with light blue markings grow upward from the top of her head. A blue and round pustule protrudes from her forehead, while her purple eyes are protected by golden brows. She had fins on each of her four legs, all of which are colored in a mix of beige, a soft purple, and a hue of blue. A pair of long blue tendrils extend from each of her shoulders and her tail flukes resemble that of a whale.[1]
Personality[]
Domina Profundis was said to reflect the fathomless and mercurial power of the mysterious deep, but her greatness made her first among many peers.[5]
Domina Profundis used to be a proud protector of Xadia and was active in maintaining peace alongside the other Archdragons, especially Zubeia, her oldest and greatest friend. But after greedy humans and elves killed the Empress of the Deep, a leviathan and one of her closest friends who protected the seas in her stead, grief and fury drove Domina to drown the ships of the hunters. She then became remorseful for neglecting the seas before vowing to enter a life of isolation within its depths and to only breach the surface if someone used the Siren Stone to summon her.[3]
Following her isolation, Domina Profundis became highly protective over the deep sea and all of its creatures. When she learned about Finnegrin using his favorite Giant Hermit Crab Shelley to kill leviathans and krakens across Xadia's seas, she responded by killing Shelley and vowing to drown the Tidebound Elf herself if she ever saw him a mile offshore again.[6]
Domina Profundis could become irritated if individuals of seemingly little significance summoned her from the depths. But upon learning that Aaravos planned to escape his imprisonment, Domina willingly agreed to help Team Zym by revealing the true nature of the prison.[1]
Upon learning of Aaravos's return, Domina Profundis answered Team Zym's call to battle the Startouch Elf.[7] Knowing the immense explosion that a Startouch Elf's physical death could create, Domina sacrificed herself by shielding Team Zym and their allies, which showed that she prioritized the safety of others over that of herself.[4]
Skills and Abilities[]
Ocean Primal Connection[]
As an Archdragon of the Ocean, Domina Profundis drew power from the Ocean and was at her strongest deep underwater, at high tide, and during a rainfall. According to Pyrrah, Domina was able to drown a hundred ships in a terrible storm.[3] She could also breathe and stay underwater for an indefinite amount of time,[1] use her presence to create rainfalls, and fire powerful torrents of water from her mouth, which were strong enough to knock full-sized Startouch Elves and other Archdragons off their feet.[7]
Physical Attributes[]
Due to her immense stature, Domina Profundis was able to shake the ground with each step of her feet. She could also swim at great speed without showing signs of exhaustion and create massive waves when she slams her tail into the water.[1] According to Finnegrin, Domina was capable in taking out Shelley, his pet Giant Hermit Crab who could use both of her claws to kill leviathans and krakens.[6] She also managed to use her body to shield Team Zym and their allies from the destruction of Aaravos's physical body before she succumbed to the explosion's intense force.[4]
Flight[]
Domina Profundis was able to fly at great speed without showing signs of exhaustion.[7]
Trivia[]
- "Domina Profundis" is Latin for "Lady of the Depths" or "Lady of the Deep".
- Domina Profundis was designed by character designer Hanna Hofer.[8] Her design is influenced by real-life sea snakes and dragons from Asian mythologies.[9]
Appearances[]
Book Four - Earth
- 404. "Through the Looking Glass" (flashback, no lines)
Book Five - Ocean
- 501. "Domina Profundis"
- 505. "Archmage Akiyu" (flashback, no lines)
Book Seven - Dark
- 708. "Dying Light" (no lines)
- 709. "Nova"
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Book Five, Chapter 1: "Domina Profundis"
- ↑ Adult before era of Avizandum
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Deep Below
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Book Seven, Chapter 9: "Nova"
- ↑ Tales of Xadia - Official Handbook (Ocean Dragons)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Book Five, Chapter 8: "Finnegrin's Wake"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Book Seven, Chapter 8: "Dying Light"
- ↑ Twitter statement by Hanna Hofer (Deleted after negative fan reactions)
- ↑ 'The Dragon Prince' Season 5: A Swashbuckling Blend of Design Tricks and Emotional Turmoil