Articana

Articana (アーティック Articana) is a female dragon known as the Ice Dragon and the foster mother of Isanne Yukimura.

Appearance
Articana is a large dragon covered with pale blue scales that resemble ice and fur that resemble icicles. She has white eyes with no pupil and large claws with blue sharp nails. Articana has giant wings that resembles a bats. This dragon has four hind legs and a long tail.

Personality
Isanne describes Articana's personality as a very gentle and loving mother, despite the nature of her type of magic. Isanne also says that Articana thought of humans as interesting beings and had positive emotions toward them.

History
After finding Isanne alone in the blizzard lands of the North, Articana took Isanne and raised her as her own. Articana taught Isanne how to use the ice-brand type Dragon Slayer Magic. However like all of the other dragons, on July 7, 777, Articana disappeared, leaving Isanne to fend for herself.

Quotes

 * (To Isanne) “Isanne, I believe that you can do so many wonderful things in life, don't give up.”


 * (To Isanne) “My sweet little Isanne, don't cry...”


 * (To Grandeeney) “You really love her, I can tell.”


 * (To Igneel) “Is this the right choice? … Igneel?”