Difference between revisions of "Dragon"
Trismegistus (talk | contribs) m |
Trismegistus (talk | contribs) m |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:AncientDragoninlair.png|thumb|250|An ancient dragon in his lair is formidable indeed. Midjourney v6.]] |
| + | |||
Dragons are terrifying manifestations of the ancient intelligences of the cosmos. In the oldest legends of [[Asdar]], the dragon is the common enemy of [[titans]] and [[humans]], [[dwarves]] and [[elves]]. The [[draconomachy]] is the oldest heroic combat. Dragons remain a staple of all old legends and new-sprung storytellers often feature the dragon in their repertoire. In the world of Asdar, dragons exist today, but they are most accessible in the form of [[drakeling]]s, domesticated dragons that are essential to traditional [[Dragonmount Warfare]] of [[Pytharnia]] and [[Barathorn]]. Wild dragons dwell outside the bounds of the civilized [[Pallathantic Region]] in the northern [[Jaggudorns]], northern and lagustrine [[Barathorn]], much of central [[Asdauria]], wilderness of [[Orrhymby]], [[Skaligdæ]], and in the northern hemisphere of the new world. Their existence in [[Skaligdæ]] is thought certain, but not entirely uncontested. | Dragons are terrifying manifestations of the ancient intelligences of the cosmos. In the oldest legends of [[Asdar]], the dragon is the common enemy of [[titans]] and [[humans]], [[dwarves]] and [[elves]]. The [[draconomachy]] is the oldest heroic combat. Dragons remain a staple of all old legends and new-sprung storytellers often feature the dragon in their repertoire. In the world of Asdar, dragons exist today, but they are most accessible in the form of [[drakeling]]s, domesticated dragons that are essential to traditional [[Dragonmount Warfare]] of [[Pytharnia]] and [[Barathorn]]. Wild dragons dwell outside the bounds of the civilized [[Pallathantic Region]] in the northern [[Jaggudorns]], northern and lagustrine [[Barathorn]], much of central [[Asdauria]], wilderness of [[Orrhymby]], [[Skaligdæ]], and in the northern hemisphere of the new world. Their existence in [[Skaligdæ]] is thought certain, but not entirely uncontested. | ||
| Line 5: | Line 6: | ||
=Immature Dragons= | =Immature Dragons= | ||
| − | Infant dragons communicate with chromatophores on their wing membranes. | + | Infant dragons communicate with chromatophores on their wing membranes. Areas of the wing glow dimly with a number of colors. The infants use these to communicate mainly with their mothers and also to each other. |
=Dragon Morphology= | =Dragon Morphology= | ||
| Line 12: | Line 13: | ||
=Dragon Worship= | =Dragon Worship= | ||
Dragons were held in great esteem by the [[Dragonfolk]] of Pytharnia and the [[Lizardfolk]] worship them today. [[Gargot]]s of [[Zephasia]] are known to worship and venerate dragons. The [[Great Worm]] and [[Q'aaskicha'a]], the Dragonmother, are widely worshiped among some [[humanlike]] tribes. | Dragons were held in great esteem by the [[Dragonfolk]] of Pytharnia and the [[Lizardfolk]] worship them today. [[Gargot]]s of [[Zephasia]] are known to worship and venerate dragons. The [[Great Worm]] and [[Q'aaskicha'a]], the Dragonmother, are widely worshiped among some [[humanlike]] tribes. | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[File:DragonoverDisdrire.jpg|thumb|300px|A great dragon gliding over the woodlands of Middle [[Pytharnia]] ]] | ||
=Types of Dragons= | =Types of Dragons= | ||
Latest revision as of 19:00, 3 December 2024
Dragons are terrifying manifestations of the ancient intelligences of the cosmos. In the oldest legends of Asdar, the dragon is the common enemy of titans and humans, dwarves and elves. The draconomachy is the oldest heroic combat. Dragons remain a staple of all old legends and new-sprung storytellers often feature the dragon in their repertoire. In the world of Asdar, dragons exist today, but they are most accessible in the form of drakelings, domesticated dragons that are essential to traditional Dragonmount Warfare of Pytharnia and Barathorn. Wild dragons dwell outside the bounds of the civilized Pallathantic Region in the northern Jaggudorns, northern and lagustrine Barathorn, much of central Asdauria, wilderness of Orrhymby, Skaligdæ, and in the northern hemisphere of the new world. Their existence in Skaligdæ is thought certain, but not entirely uncontested.
The nobles of the Gorcorumbese Geddamin were famous for their love of hunting dragons.
Immature Dragons
Infant dragons communicate with chromatophores on their wing membranes. Areas of the wing glow dimly with a number of colors. The infants use these to communicate mainly with their mothers and also to each other.
Dragon Morphology
Dragons differ from wyverns in morphology. The dragon has six limbs consisting of four legs and two wings.
Dragon Worship
Dragons were held in great esteem by the Dragonfolk of Pytharnia and the Lizardfolk worship them today. Gargots of Zephasia are known to worship and venerate dragons. The Great Worm and Q'aaskicha'a, the Dragonmother, are widely worshiped among some humanlike tribes.
Types of Dragons
- Adamantine Dragon
- Jaggudornish Dragon
- Jawachi Dragon
- Salt Dragon, thought extinct, once dwelt in the Sea of a Thousand Curses
- Sea Dragon, inhabits the great bodies of water of the world, including the Dragon Sea
- Skaligdæse Dragon
See Also
| This article is a stub. It requires further development by the creator. |