Dragon King

(a.k.a. Long Wang)

Longwang lords over the seas and is known as the “Dragon King.” He is a fearsome guardian deity who controls all dragons, sea creatures, the oceans, and the weather. Although he has a temper, Longwang is seen as a symbol of good fortune and the mythological embodiment of the concept of yang. He is most popular among Middlelands coastal communities.

Physical Description

Body Features

Longwang has two forms: his zoomorphic dragon form and his fierce, warrior lord, human persona. As the latter, Longwang dresses in elaborate royal robes and has blazing red skin, signifying his ferocity. In his animal form, Longwang’s scale color varies based on the artist.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

The Four Dragons and their brother, Longwang, were a part of a brotherhood of gods that presided over the oceans and rivers of the Earth. The Four Dragon Kings partnered with a group of four freshwater dragons who controlled the rivers, springs, and lakes. Together, they ruled over all weather and water on the planet—with Longwang at the helm.

Personality Characteristics

Virtues & Personality perks

Longwang is known for his fierce and aggressive personality and served as a foil to the more benevolent-minded sea goddess, Mazu. Longwang answered to no one except the Jade Emperor himself. He lived in a beautiful sea palace with his brothers and regularly feasted on a diet of precious gems and pearls. The brothers communicated telepathically and could understand one another perfectly without speaking a single word.

Social

Family Ties

Longwang has four brothers who presides over the Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western seas. According to legends, Longwang has thousands of children. He is still considered to be the symbolic father of all the early Middlelands emperors.