Adult Female
Name: unnamed
Species: Sunburst Kirin
Birthday: Sunday, November 1, 2015
Owner: zylle
Element: Fire 
Still delicate and beautiful, adult sunburst kirins are much more reserved than their young, and unlikely to approach anyone they did not first know as a hatchling. They also seem to be more aware of the danger their scales pose, and move carefully in close quarters unless angered or frightened. While they are willing to carry riders they trust, they require specially-constructed saddles, and will not take a bridle at all. Most people don't bother, but those dedicated to these lovely beings say the ride is well worth the effort, for they run like the wind and their natural warmth is a great comfort when traveling in cold climates.
Legend says the first sunburst kirin was not born but forged, the ultimate creation of some ancient smith-mage given life through powerful magic or blessing. Their bodies are strong as hammered steel, with scales nearly as sharp - careless attempts to pet them can result in a badly-cut palm, and a full attack can be debilitating without the kirin taking a single action. Their frills are actually stiff, clear hairs like glass fiber, their rippling colors reflecting the magical fire which is the kirin's lifeblood. Shed hair and scales from these creatures are treasured by magi who work in metal and fire, but most valuable are their golden masks, both for magic work and decoration. New kirin grow their first mask before they are an hour old, and shed them to form new ones all their lives.
Sprite art: Xenomorph (adult) | Description: Myrin