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A '''dragon'''([[Drakine]] ''Dráki'') is a member of any species of carnivorous reptilian [[monster]] of the genus ''Draco''. A group of dragons is usually known as a '''flight''', though may be referred to as a '''pack''' or '''tribe''' depending on species. They are found on most worlds in the [[Manaverse]], and are one of the dominant races of [[Euthora]].
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A '''dragon''' (among many, many local names depending on the location) is a member of any species of carnivorous reptilian paraorganism or [[Malomorph]] that is called a "dragon" in its native area, often of the genus ''Draco'', though not in all cases. A group of dragons can be known as a '''flight''', '''nest''', '''flock''', or other words depending on the species and planet. They are found on most worlds in the [[Manaverse]], and are one of the dominant races of [[Euthora]].
  
==Euthoran Dragons==
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==Appearance==
===Classifications===
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Dragon appearances can vary dramatically, even among different species on the same planet. They can range in size from about that of a man to absolutely colossal beasts; they can have as many as six legs, or none at all, with or without wings; while often depicted with scales, they can also have fur, feathers, hide, or any other similar external coverings in addition to or instead of scales. Some may have horns; others may have fins. If a dragon has claws, they tend to have three to five toes with talons.
====Glider====
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'''Gliders''' are long, serpentine dragons with four wings and two arms. They are believed to never land, instead diving at the water's surface to fish or soaring on their massive wings when at rest. Gliders can easily reach more than seventy feet in length, with their wings spreading much farther. The reason for their four wings is the different "modes" of flight they take; active flight involves doing the main flying with the larger, primary wings, and steering with the smaller secondary wings. Passive flight, used while the dragon sleeps or rests, involves spreading out all four wings like a massive kite, keeping one area of the brain alert enough to maintain altitude. This method of flight earns Gliders their name; one may soar for almost an entire day without a single flap of its wings. Examples of this class of dragon are the Icestorm and Coralwing Gliders.
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====Lurker====
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In the Manaverse, dragons tend to- but do not always- follow one of three body types based on standards in [[Terran]] mythology. '''Western''' dragons, or Saurian on Euthora, are the "typical" image of a dragon- four legs, large wings, usually quadrupedal and with scales. '''Eastern''' dragons (Serpentine on Euthora) are long, snakelike dragons with four legs, usually a furred mane, and often the ability to levitate. '''Wyverns''' are bipedal, usually scaled dragons with two legs and two wings.
'''Lurkers''' are lithe, wingless dragons with semiaquatic features. Common features for this class of dragon are narrow, almond-shaped heads with short crests, dorsal and caudal fins, and talonless paws. They are extremely agile and fact runners; one species of Lurker, the ''[[Voidwalker]]'', is perhaps the fastest land-based predator on Euthora. Lurkers are also very strong swimmers, due to their fins, and tend to be solitary animals. ''Cave Lurkers'', another species, spend more time in the water than out of it, having adapted more to an aquatic lifestyle while other Lurkers prefer to be terrestrial.
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====Saurian====
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====Serpentine====
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====Wyvern====
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===Language===
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{{Main|Page=Drakine}}
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===Species===
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==Physiology==
There are 30 known species of Euthoran dragon throughout Euthora's timeline, as well as nine subspecies of Firedrake and one subspecies of Pyrespine, adding up to 40 total species. Most of these go extinct within an era or two of their creation, the exceptions being the [[Voidwalker]] and [[Phasma]], both of which are present for all four of Euthora's eras.
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The following species go extinct during the Radiant Era:
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==Abilities==
*Carikuu - ''Draco Nimbus''
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Dragon abilities vary wildly between both planets and individual species. Some common abilities include fire-breathing, flight (both levitation and via wings), powerful senses, immense physical strength, and an affinity with magic. They also tend to be very long-lived and many are sapient (with some exceptions). Dragons on some planets may have the capability to develop [[Soul Phantasm]]s through a primary [[Domain]], while others may be restricted to physical inherent abilities or weaker Soul Phantasms derived from a Subdomain.
*Iceraze - ''Draco Stiriacus''
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*Kite-Tailed - ''Draco Conscendo''
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*Oceanic - ''Draco Aecor''
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*Trihorn - ''Draco Corniger''
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The following species go extinct during the Dissonant Era:
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==Behavior==
*Armored - ''Draco Protegetur''
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*Aura Guardian - ''Draco Aura''
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*Coralwing - ''Draco Alcyoneum''
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*Firedrake - ''Draco Ignus''
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**Adamantine Firedrake (Silver Firedrake) - ''Draco Ignus Argentum''
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**Barb-Tailed Firedrake - ''Draco Ignus Uncinus''
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**Stormcloud Firedrake - ''Draco Ignus Fulgur''
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*Icestorm - ''Draco Glacies''
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*Pyrespine - ''Draco Cuspis''
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**Volcanic Pyrespine - ''Draco Cuspis Aestus''
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*Shadow Drake - ''Draco Caliga'' (This species is exclusive to [[Cult of Ustream]] canon, which takes place during the Dissonant Era.)
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*Shadowsong - ''Draco Umbra''
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The following species go extinct during the Harmonic Era:
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==Evolution==
*Cave Lurker - ''Draco Antrum''
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*Crested Aurora - ''Draco Crista''
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*Dustrunner - ''Draco Harena''
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*Firedrake - ''Draco Ignus''
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**Acidulus Firedrake - ''Draco Ignus Liquidum''
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**Darkwing Firedrake - ''Draco Ignus Furvus''
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**Golden Firedrake - ''Draco Ignus Aurarius''
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**Icewing Firedrake - ''Draco Ignus Duratus''
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**Nightpyre Firedrake - ''Draco Ignus Noctis''
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**Plated Firedrake - ''Draco Ignus Loricatus''
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*Goldmane Aurora - ''Draco Aurum''
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*Hydra - ''Draco Ferox''
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*Illusionary - ''Draco Praestrigia''
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*Stellar - ''Draco Stella''
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The following species survive until at least the start of the Reformative Era, or were created during it:
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==Lore==
*Phasma (Setati) - ''Draco Animus''
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===Ceskion===
*Thélduen - ''Draco Venafolio''
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{{Main|1=Tarnished Drake}}
*[[Voidwalker]] (Véredeí) - ''Draco Irritum''
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*(There are more I just can't remember the others offhand)
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===Euthora===
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{{Main|1=Dragon (Euthora)}}
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===Phantasia===
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===Syelsumoia===
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===Thyria===
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{{Main|1=Altannin}}
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===Vindrgard===
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{{Infobox Species/Monster|Box title=Vindrite Dragon|image=[[File:Vindrite Dragon.jpg|250px]]|Caption=Vindrite Dragon|Science=Draco Contriventus|Planet=[[Vindrgard]]|Habitat=[[Crystal Network]]|Status=Least Concern|Threat Level=D (Low) (SS [Extreme])|Rarity=R (Rare)}}
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The dragons of [[Vindrgard]] are large, powerful eastern dragons that can fly with their innate mastery over [[Mana]]. They are said to be the servants of the god [[Saaldyr]], made in his image to cull humanity every millennium so that only the most cunning and resourceful humans will pass on their genes. These massive creatures generally leave humans alone, instead opting to settle on one of the [[Crystal Network|giant floating crystals]] in Vindrite skies.
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Though appearing to be predators, Vindrite dragons only attack other creatures in self-defense, driving off or killing large predators attempting to encroach upon the dragon's space. They consume raw Mana and crystal rather than organic matter, because these dragons are not organic themselves.
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''Draco Contriventus'' is not a living species. The dragons are more akin to golems, made out of aether and crystal under the appearance of a dragon. They claim floating crystals as their homes because this is a source of food: as they consume the crystal, they add it to their bodies, assimilating the aetheric Mana into themselves as energy. Occasionally a chunk of crystal may be split off by a grown dragon, which will eventually shape itself into what amounts to a Vindrite dragon "hatchling". This hatchling will them undergo the same growth process as the adults. When a Vindrite dragon is somehow killed, it reforms into a new crystal, ready to continue the cycle of destruction and reformation.
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The natural life cycle of Vindrite Dragons is believed to have been started by the death of [[Kienaii]], the Nidhoggr of the First Era.
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====The Nidhoggr====
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===Yulatra===
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==Trivia==
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[[Category:Dragons]][[Category:Monsters]][[Category:Races]][[Category:Species]]

Latest revision as of 08:44, 19 June 2017

A dragon (among many, many local names depending on the location) is a member of any species of carnivorous reptilian paraorganism or Malomorph that is called a "dragon" in its native area, often of the genus Draco, though not in all cases. A group of dragons can be known as a flight, nest, flock, or other words depending on the species and planet. They are found on most worlds in the Manaverse, and are one of the dominant races of Euthora.

Appearance

Dragon appearances can vary dramatically, even among different species on the same planet. They can range in size from about that of a man to absolutely colossal beasts; they can have as many as six legs, or none at all, with or without wings; while often depicted with scales, they can also have fur, feathers, hide, or any other similar external coverings in addition to or instead of scales. Some may have horns; others may have fins. If a dragon has claws, they tend to have three to five toes with talons.

In the Manaverse, dragons tend to- but do not always- follow one of three body types based on standards in Terran mythology. Western dragons, or Saurian on Euthora, are the "typical" image of a dragon- four legs, large wings, usually quadrupedal and with scales. Eastern dragons (Serpentine on Euthora) are long, snakelike dragons with four legs, usually a furred mane, and often the ability to levitate. Wyverns are bipedal, usually scaled dragons with two legs and two wings.

Physiology

Abilities

Dragon abilities vary wildly between both planets and individual species. Some common abilities include fire-breathing, flight (both levitation and via wings), powerful senses, immense physical strength, and an affinity with magic. They also tend to be very long-lived and many are sapient (with some exceptions). Dragons on some planets may have the capability to develop Soul Phantasms through a primary Domain, while others may be restricted to physical inherent abilities or weaker Soul Phantasms derived from a Subdomain.

Behavior

Evolution

Lore

Ceskion

Main Article: Tarnished Drake


Euthora

Main Article: Dragon (Euthora)


Phantasia

Syelsumoia

Thyria

Main Article: Altannin


Vindrgard

Vindrite Dragon
Vindrite Dragon.jpg
Vindrite Dragon

Scientific Name

Draco Contriventus

Native Planet

Vindrgard

Habitat

Crystal Network

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Threat Level

D (Low) (SS [Extreme])

Rarity

R (Rare)

The dragons of Vindrgard are large, powerful eastern dragons that can fly with their innate mastery over Mana. They are said to be the servants of the god Saaldyr, made in his image to cull humanity every millennium so that only the most cunning and resourceful humans will pass on their genes. These massive creatures generally leave humans alone, instead opting to settle on one of the giant floating crystals in Vindrite skies.

Though appearing to be predators, Vindrite dragons only attack other creatures in self-defense, driving off or killing large predators attempting to encroach upon the dragon's space. They consume raw Mana and crystal rather than organic matter, because these dragons are not organic themselves.

Draco Contriventus is not a living species. The dragons are more akin to golems, made out of aether and crystal under the appearance of a dragon. They claim floating crystals as their homes because this is a source of food: as they consume the crystal, they add it to their bodies, assimilating the aetheric Mana into themselves as energy. Occasionally a chunk of crystal may be split off by a grown dragon, which will eventually shape itself into what amounts to a Vindrite dragon "hatchling". This hatchling will them undergo the same growth process as the adults. When a Vindrite dragon is somehow killed, it reforms into a new crystal, ready to continue the cycle of destruction and reformation.

The natural life cycle of Vindrite Dragons is believed to have been started by the death of Kienaii, the Nidhoggr of the First Era.

The Nidhoggr

Yulatra

Trivia