Lung Tien Lien
Character Profile
| Name: | Lung Tien Lien |
| Date of Birth: | About 30 years ago |
| Breed: | Celestial |
| Captain: | Prince Yongxing (deceased) |
| National Loyalty: | China |
| Appearance: | Albino coloring; white with red eyes |
| Special Abilities: | Divine Wind |
| Status: | Active |
Biography
Lien was believed to be cursed because she was born in "mourning colors" (since she is albino). Yongxing took her as his companion even though it meant he could not be Emperor. They apparently had a deep affection for one another. Yongxing was killed accidentally during a duel between Lien and Temeraire, instigated by Temeraire when it became clear that Yongxing was behind recurring attacks on Laurence's life. Lien therefore blamed Temeraire for Yongxing's death and dedicated her life to destroying him. To achieve this, she entered the service of Napoleon Bonaparte as an officer in France.
She made many significant changes in the French military strategy and logistics. She revolutionized transport in the army through carrying troops in dragon rigging and taught the French more effective ways of flying in formation. Also, she knew how to use the Divine Wind to shake the ground so it would be easier for the soldiers to dig trenches. During the Battle of Shoeburyness she created a huge wave sinking Nelson's fleet and giving Napoleon the chance to escape.
It is very probable that her influence on Bonaparte resulted in better treatment of dragons and huge changes in the architecture of Paris.
