Jiaotu: guardian dragon. Aka one of the Nine. Territory: Northern Europe. Father of Sisu, who calls him Papa. Involved with Trissa. On again, off again lover of Suanmi, who was also his father’s lover. Descended from Jiaotu-Who-Was on his father’s side (she was his great-grandmother). White blond hair, pale-skinned. Bright blue eyes. Appears to be in his early 30s but is actually 300+ years old. He accepted the guardian mantle of Jiaotu and therefore wields the power that comes with it: silver-tongued (enchantment/story-teller). Great illusionist, including invisibility. Expert hunter. Retains all the memories from every Jiaotu that came before him and can recall them at will. Carries two axes. Has been a guardian for over 200 years, third youngest.

Resides in the Nexus. Door: shades of white and gray, carved with the images of a wolf and a raptor. 

Jiaotu first appeared in Dowser 2 (unnamed), then again in Dowser 3 and Dowser 6. Mentioned in Dowser 9. Supporting character in Awakening Infinity (Archivist 0). 

Pronunciation: JAW-TOO or click to listen to audio.