Dragonology

The Auroradon is a unique species of dragon, often found dwelling in the deepest reaches of ancient forests. It is a majestic combination of elegance and power, with a body resembling a lithe and graceful serpent; its scales resemble the dancing lights of the aurora borealis. It moves with an ethereal grace, its body undulating like a flowing river.

The true magic of the Auroradon lies in its ability to manipulate and channel the elemental forces of nature. It has a deep connection to the earth, air, fire, and water, allowing it to call upon these elements in extraordinary ways. It can summon mighty gusts of wind, create intricate displays of fire dances, cause plants to bloom and flourish, and calm turbulent waters with a mere touch. Unlike traditional dragons, the Auroradon's wings are not flight-capable. Instead, when it wants to fly, it uses magic to condense the air and form massive cloud-like platforms beneath it; it then moves the platform to glide effortlessly through the air, leaving trails of vibrant colors in its wake.

The sight of an Auroradon in flight is a breathtaking spectacle, filling the hearts of those fortunate enough to witness it with awe and wonder, however, due to their elusive nature, encounters are exceedingly rare. Because of their beauty and rarity, there are many famous legends and stories about them; most speak of their wisdom and describe of them as peaceful protectors of the natural world, guardians of balance and harmony between the elements, but others speak of them as being dangerous and unpredictable, creatures best left alone.

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Leviathan Dragons are among the rarest species; indeed, only two have been known throughout history. One is the familiar of Tsi, known as Therait. Leviathan Dragons are extraordinarily long-lived and breath-takingly huge. They are so long-lived that researchers have considered whether they might be immortal, as they are known to live for thousands of years in good health. They are so large as to be immeasurable; one eye is the size of a house. They are easily the largest known creature to fairies and are many times larger than a blue whale.

Leviathan Dragons are a water species which live in the deep ocean. In some legends, they span the seabed of the entire planet. They lie dormant for most of their lives, emerging every few centuries to feed. When this happens, they have been known to cause extinction events by consuming more than half the creatures of the ocean and along coasts. The destruction caused by this extremely aggressive species can set humans and fairies back centuries. It's believed by some researchers that that many historic and Biblical disasters have been caused by Leviathan Dragons, including Noah's flood and the extinction of the dinosaurs. Leviathan Dragons have been known to be a problem even for deities, and it takes several deities working together to force one back into hibernation.

Leviathan Dragons are associated with Tsi because of his familiar, Therait.

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Niber Dragons are a huge species, as tall as a three-story house and many times longer. They have long tails and large, batlike wings. Niber Dragons are an ice species, found only in the Arctic Circle, and have several established colonies in northern Siberia. They are generally a cool white or pale blue in colour with iridescent scales. They can breathe ice and cause snowstorms and blizzards.

Niber Dragons have no interest in humans or fairies and rarely interact with them, largely because they tend to establish colonies far from where humans and fairies live. On occasions when Nibers and fairies/humans enroach each others' territory, the Niber can become extremely aggressive and territorial, and the deities usually have to intervene. Observation of Nibers is usually from a distance.

Nibers are associated with Lorraine. When Nibers have enroached on fairy/human territory and attacked settlements, historically it has been regarded that this is because the people of the settlement upset Lorraine in some way.

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Solar Dragons are a relatively small and unusually gentle species. They are exceptionally rare and don't often come into contact with fairies, but when they do, they are completely harmless. Solar Dragons range in size from a large dog to a pony and are usually a warm off-white in colour, although some have harlequin, pinstripe, dalmatian or piebald markings in golden-yellow, amber or a warm orange-pink. They only reside on the surface of stars and suns, and they "graze" on the solar energy. No Solar Dragons have survived in captivity.

Solar Dragons are known to operate in harmony with other solar animals. They are extremely shy and anxious around fairies and other non-solar creatures, to the extent that conservation groups have campaigned for extremely limited contact with fairies. Research centres positioned on stars usually observe them from a distance using non-invasive technology. Solar Dragons are known to be more willing to approach and connect with fairies they consider to be solar animals, such as those with fire or solar abilities.

Solar Dragons are associated with Mallos and are often considered protected by him.

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Aquatic dragons are the smallest of the tiny species, measuring about the size of a seahorse. They are amphibious and can breathe underwater and on land. Appearances vary, but they are all designed to blend into different underwater environments. They are scavengers which mainly feed on plankton and fish eggs, but some have become specialised feeders. Some follow larger predators like sharks and feed on the scraps left behind. Others live on beaches and eat dead animals washed ashore, or even feed on live beached dolphins, whales and sharks. They are not considered dangerous to fairies, although hungry ones will occasionally nip at the toes of divers.

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A cat-sized dragon with shifting night sky scales. This little dragon has the ability to make starlight shine through any substance, e.g. clouds/ceilings. They are very curious and friendly. Wild Tiny Celestial Dragons have been known to "adopt" fairies and move into their homes. They love warmth and can often be found cuddling their owners or curled up by the fire.

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This little dragon is about the size of a labrador and its body is made of plates of armour. They're super tough and resistant to almost anything, but will sink in water! It's unclear if Tiny Metallic Dragons are fully robotic, semi robotic, or organic with metal exoskeletons. No scientist has yet been able to perform an autopsy on one due to their extremely tough plates and their habit of crawling away and hiding before dying. Wild ones are usually not dangerous to adult fairies, although they can pose a threat to children. Tame ones can be trained as guard animals and can be more dangerous.

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Tiny Motor Dragons are mechanical, with an engine for a heart. They generally have a steampunk appearance and sizes vary from the size of a kitten to the size of a large Maine Coon cat. They have the ability to breathe fire. It's believed Tiny Motor Dragons are originally developed in a lab by a scientist, but they have evolved the ability to reproduce and are now considered an animal.

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These little dragons are about the size of a cockatiel. They have a stinger, but the poison has the effect of making you temporarily lose control of your body. For some this could mean paralysis, for others flailing, and some might find themselves playing air guitar! Tiny Scorpion Dragons are generally black in colour but may have colourful markings. Wild ones can be territorial, so people are advised to keep clear.

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These little dragons connect with their owners on an emotional level and can create music to suit their owner's mood. They come in an array of colours but generally have mohawks. They're about the size of a cat. These dragons are sadly extinct in the wild, but conservation groups are trying hard to reintroduce them to the wild in Shaman.

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