Lynerius is the child of an arranged marriage between the now-Stormbringer Patriarch, General Tordner, and Lady Levina of Clan Surgestrom. Lynerius hatched a few hours ahead of his clutch sister Tordena, marking him as the next Clan heir. A few years later, Lynerius’ and Tordena’s younger brother, Styrmer, was born.

The explicit details of his upbringing in the leading Army Clan is not publicly known, but it is deemed certainly impressive nonetheless; even as a child, Lynerius knew how to fight.

Like most Stormbringer children, he was enrolled into the Warfang Temple to receive an education, and was placed in the Flight of now-Headmaster Ayrel of Clan Golden Flare, alongside Frossar and Zseurael, the presumed heirs of Frostspear and Scion’s Aether respectively. Lynerius excelled in using his element, something that only brought the ire of Frossar, while having little concern for the feelings of other students. Tordena occasionally called out Lynerius’ habits, claiming he took after their father, despite Lynerius’ protests that they were nothing alike. [‘A Flight of Heirs’]

When Lynerius graduated, he joined the Army as all Stormbringers do. A few years later, Styrmer, in spite of his mental afflictions and poor elemental control, was put into the Army for his mandatory service period against the wishes of Levina, his mother. Inevitably, Styrmer was killed in action, and something about his death still cracks Lynerius’ stern demeanor.

Throughout the war against the Dark Lands, Lynerius’ power grew rapidly, being deemed Elemental-bound by age 38. Over the next three decades, Lynerius continued to prove both his elemental might and strategic intelligence, until a sudden and unexpected change overcame him.

Shortly after reaching the status of Elemental and Commander of the 1st Regiment, Lynerius brought a young Shadow dragon hatchling to the council. Lynerius demanded they allow him to host and care for Hayze, or he would immediately retire from the Army. Unable to part with their most powerful soldier, the Council agreed despite Lynerius’ refusal to explain his reasons. From that day forward, Lynerius’ only motivation became protecting Hayze at any cost. [Page 180]

Destiny Intertwined Chapter 1 | Child of Shadows

In the year 3006, Lynerius enrolled Hayze into the Warfang Temple to receive an education. Lynerius had Hayze put under the wing of Flightmaster Therris, a dragon he felt wouldn’t judge Hayze for his Element. Lynerius took Hayze to the Temple the first day, and had his squire, Lieutenant Raii, do so when he could not. [Page 2, 11]

Only a few days into Hayze’s education, an incident occurred, requiring Lynerius’ immediate attention. Hayze had been attacked by another student, Vitreus of Clan Frostspear, for supposedly using his forbidden Element. In a fit of terror, he used Shadow again to protect himself, injuring Vitreus as Lynerius arrived only moments too late. Lynerius took Hayze away quickly, leaving the mess in Therris’ hands. [Page 13-18]

Once home, Lynerius harshly scolded Hayze for using his Element. Knowing the consequences would be severe if he did nothing, Lynerius whipped Hayze to make the young dragon understand the severity of what he did, and to be able to claim Hayze was sufficiently punished when the Guard inevitably showed up. [Page 19-22]

As if on cue, Vitreus’ father, now-Commander Frossar, showed up with a Guards by his side to arrest Hayze. Lynerius repeatedly refused to hand over Hayze, even lying to Frossar in-between mocking him. Frossar left after realizing trying to force the issue was futile. Lynerius explained to Hayze why he needed to be punished while giving him a health crystal to heal his wounds fully. Hayze said he understood, and called Lynerius “daddy”. Lynerius seemed shocked, and told Hayze to never call him that again. [Page 22-25]

Between Chapters 1 and 2

In the year 3010, a group of Raptor Hunters approached the Stormbringer estate regarding an extremely powerful alpha Storm Raptor they were unable to slay. The beast they called Karnaq had grown to an extraordinary size and power, amassed over 100 female Storm Raptors who followed him, and had been attacking towns, slaughtering animals, breaking houses, and eating children.

The Raptor Hunters had requested Lynerius’ aid specifically as they felt only an Elemental could stand a chance of slaying the beast. Stormbringer elders argued over whether they should risk their only Elemental, whether it was the guard’s job or theirs, and if it was even worth the risk. Lynerius followed the Raptor Hunters behind his Clan’s back. With little time to act, the Raptor Hunters provided Lynerius with as much knowledge as they could on how to fight the beasts before gathering as many volunteers as possible to intercept Karnaq before he could reach another town.

While the Raptor Hunters and volunteers dealt with the females, Lynerius faced Karnaq alone. The battle lasted over an hour as Karnaq proved capable of withstanding an Elemental’s full power while nearly killing Lynerius multiple times. Though wounded, Lynerius emerged victorious over Karnaq, and helped slay the now-fleeing female Storm Raptors and destroy their nests.

There were many casualties from both volunteers and career hunters, but most of the Storm Raptors were slain. With Warfang’s mainland now safer, Lynerius returned to Stormbringer estate, and Karnaq’s skull was harvested and offered to Stormbringer as a trophy. Lynerius has since expressed interest in hunting dragon predators again.

Destiny Intertwined Chapter 2 | Child of Prophecy

In the year 3016, Warfang made a push into Ape territory with Lynerius and the First Regiment of Warfang’s army acting as the tip of the spear. While there were many casualties in the battle across multiple Regiments, Warfang had managed to claim victory in the Wetland Abyss, marking it as their territory. [Page 28-29, 53]

Lynerius and the First Regiment were hastily recalled for a pre-planned victory celebration. At the gates, Lynerius was confronted by his father and superior, General Tordner, who pressured Lynerius to finally accept a betrothal at the celebration—specifically to Lady Auralis of the Tempest Reign—and have children. He also expressed concern over the risk of Lynerius still harboring Hayze, neither topic sitting well with Lynerius, turning the conversation heated. [Page 54-58]

Lynerius reunited with Hayze at their home, where he learned of Hayze being pressured to spar with the purple dragon, Malefor, by the Elder Guardian Amberius. This angered Lynerius, who spoke Amberius’ name in disdain. Though concerned for how this could endanger Hayze, Lynerius had to leave for the celebration and deal with it later. [Page 62-65]

At the Celebration, Lynerius reunited with family he is far closer to, namely his Guardian sister, Tordena, and his mother, Lady Levina, who rarely comes to the mainland. Not long after, he is approached by Lady Auralis, who is just as pressured towards a betrothal. They converse fine, despite the pressure and a gathering crowd.

However, before Lynerius can give his answer, Raii runs up to alert Lynerius that the Guard has arrested Hayze. A flash of lightning brings the Celebration to a screeching halt as Lynerius breaks into flight to where Hayze has been taken; the Ancestor Temple. [Page 66-78?]

Lynerius arrived bringing a thunderstorm with him, threatening Frossar who had held a restrained Hayze. Lynerius was physically held back by Tordner as a trial over Hayze began. [Page 85, 89]

Lynerius argued against all the accusations made by Frostspear about how Hayze could have affected Malefor until they brought up Hayze being very practiced in his element. Lynerius blatantly lied saying he trained Hayze himself. The situation began escalating as Lynerius approached Frossar who put a blade to Hayze’s throat. Before Lynerius could attack, he was tackled by Templars. Chief Isrun continued to provoke Lynerius by demanding Hayze be executed instead. [Page 90-96]

Despite most of the council disagreeing, Frossar took matters into his own claws, attempting to execute Hayze himself. Lynerius lashed out forcing the Elder Guardians to intervene, stopping Lynerius and saving Hayze. At the same time Malefor had awakened his element of Fire, scorching Frossar before moving to protect Hayze himself. Lynerius finally started calming down after seeing Hayze was no longer in danger. [Page 97-103]

Elder Guardian Arcadier moved to take Hayze under the watch and protection of the Guardian Order, to which the majority of the council agreed. Lynerius attempted to argue with Tordner about giving up Hayze before Tordner made him back down before he made the situation worse again. Lynerius asked if he could at least go with Hayze, a request that Tordner promptly denied. [Page 104-106]

Destiny Intertwined Chapter 3 | Bound by Fate

After being harshly whipped for his actions, Lynerius returned home to find the note left behind by Hayze. As he reads it, General Tordner arrives with Raii in tow, who carries healing crystals. As Tordner’s own punishment, he takes away Lynerius’ choice in marrying and having children, as he believes it Lynerius’ duty to his Clan. Lynerius does not fight this, to his father’s surprise and withheld concern. [Page 107-111]]

The wedding takes place a mere 9 days, presented to a massive, delighted crowd. Lynerius agrees to the Rite with gritted teeth. [Page 181-182]

Destiny Intertwined Chapter 1 | Through Trials Trying

Auralis falls pregnant shortly after the unity, fulfilling the main purpose of it. Over the next few Moons, Lynerius spends time with Auralis to try and make the best of the situation they were forced into. Lynerius even hires Kivira, one of few dragons he has trust in, as Auralis’ personal bodyguard. [Page 194-195, 231, ‘A Promise of Punishment’]

During Auralis’ labor, the Stormbringer healer kicked a distressed Lynerius out for causing a storm. As he was promised he could see Hayze again after the birth of his eggs, Lynerius took the opportunity and visited Hayze at the Ancestor Temple. Lynerius’ immediate concern was Hayze’s wellbeing, though he already knew the Elders did not treat him poorly. The two bantered some, until Hayze hesitantly brought up being allowed to practice with his Element, which immediately angered Lynerius. Lynerius insisted Amberius was hiding bad motives, which Hayze called out the hypocrisy of since Lynerius wouldn’t explain his own. The conversation deteriorated as Hayze began making accusations of Lynerius’ intentions before running off. Though Lynerius attempted to stop him, a Templar signaled very clearly that the visit was over. [Page 218-230]

Lynerius returned to the Stormbringer estate to check on Auralis. While Auralis and Levina were shedding tears of joy over the healthy eggs, Lynerius only looked forlorn at what their future would hold. [Page 231-232]