DN: TAC - Talon

Proud Raptor

タロン

"Time to blow them away!"

Name: Talon
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Dinosaurian
Species: Utahraptor ostrommaysorum
Occupation: Hunter, Mentor
Affiliations: Dinosauria
Relationships: Hunter (student)
Season Appearances: The New Generations, The Final Chapter
Weapon: Teeth, Claws
Class: Soldier
Allies: Team Delta, Team Omega, Dragon Shifters
Enemies: Giovani, Zugaikotsu, The God-King, Tartarus
Personality: Bold, adventurous, arrogant, headstrong, cunning
Likes: Adventures, hunting, showing off, bragging
Dislikes: Giovani's gang, losing his prey, injuries, trouble
Status: Active
Abilities/Aspects: Wields Wind; agile and fast; sharp teeth; killing claws on feet

Theme Song: Blunt the Knives (Howard Shore)

Bio:

TALON was a member of one of the most well known Utahraptor packs in Dinosauria, and was also considered one of Dinosauria's best hunter.  One day, he was separated from his pack after he accidentally burned the face of crime boss Giovani, who attacked and swore revenge.  Lost in the forest, the raptor had a nasty run in with the alien Ketsueki, who was set loose.  

When Zugaikotsu appeared, possessed by The God-King, Talon joined forces with Comet's friends, paleontologist Eric Bower, the Moon Dragon Ikarossaura, and some other dinosaurs to find the Legendary Beasts and summon them to defeat the Vampire Dragon.  Along the way, Talon had more run-ins with Giovani and Ketsueki, though he kills the latter.  But the possessed dragon found the Beasts first and gained control of them.  All hope seemed lost, but then the arrival of Scarflame the Comet Dragon gave the heroes the advantage they needed.  They got the Legendary Beasts on their side and Talon used his powers, combined with those of the other dinosaurs, to vanquish The God-King forever and free Zugaikotsu from his possession.

Some time after the battle, Talon went to Alayssia to visit Ashlee and Rokai.  However, he was followed by Giovani, who still wanted revenge.  Talon finally overcame his fear and fought his old rival, who surrendered after learning the fate of his partners.  After returning to Dinosauria, Talon would become a teacher and would train new generations of raptors to hunt and fight for Dinosauria.  He became fond of a young orphan Velociraptor named Hunter, and made him his personal apprentice.  But then Tartarus came and enslaved Dinosauria.  Talon sent Hunter to save himself while he held the evil off.  Despite his best efforts, Talon was overwhelmed and Kirra stabbed the giant raptor with her sword, turning him to stone.

Two years later, Hunter found Talon's petrified body in the enemy's hideout while Couwan led a rescue mission to save Folora.  He left a saddened sigh, but his breath had a spell that gave life, and Talon turned back to normal.  He reunited with Hunter, and the two, along with Ickkabog, fought off Lord Daiyou and his chimera.  Talon later participated in the final battle against Tartarus.

Character (c) Eric Bower
Redesign (c) Nick Dodge