My reworked Guide to the Dragons of Pyrrhia if it was written as an in universe reference for the characters in the book! Under the cut are my revamped descriptions of dragons and their abilities, accompanied with art of important figures both past and present in the tribes. This was really fun to finally finish and I hope I can post more stuff like this once I’ve gotten deep into my rewrite!
A NightWing’s Guide to the Dragons of Pyrrhia
Written and Illustrated by Taxonomist
Published Year 4924
Last Updated Year 5001
~MudWings~
Illustration full-body portrait of Princess Fawn of the Sun Brick Fortress, Year 4923
Description: Typically large dragons with thick-plating scales, with a distinct flattened snout shape. MudWings have tusks that jut out from their moths. Their talons are partially webbed. Their scales are usually brown, amber, or orange.
Abilities: Can breathe Firebreath if their internal temperatures are warmed. Have the ability to hold their breath underwater for long times and can sense their surroundings in dark, murky waters. Due to their scale thickness, they have a natural fire resistance.
Current Queen: Moorhen of the Sun Brick Fortress
Alliance: Allied with Princess Blister of the SandWings and the SeaWings in the War of SandWing Succession.
~SandWings~
Illustration full-body portrait of Prince Smolder of the Oasis Spring Stronghold and Flower the Scavenger, Year 5001
Description: Typically lithe and quick dragons, SandWings are known for their barbed tail, similar to scorpions. They have a sail that travels from their head to their tail. Their scales are quite thorny and rough. They’re usually a pale color, favoring shades reflecting their sandy desserts.
Abilities: Can breathe Firebreath in quick bursts, igniting faster than any other tribe. Known to survive for months without food or water. Their stingers can inject a slow-acting venom that is deadly if left untreated.
Current Queen: No reigning Queen. The SandWing throne is currently being individually sought after by late Queen Oasis’s three daughters: Burn, Blister, and Blaze.
Alliances: SandWing alliance is split. Those allied with Princess Burn are also allied with the SkyWings. Those allied with Princess Blister are allied with the MudWings and the SeaWings. Those allied with Princess Blase are allied with the IceWings.
~SkyWings~
Illustration full-body portrait of Queen Firestorm of the Claw-Tip Tower, Year 4920
Descriptions: These dragons typically have large, strong wings with no tertiary limbs. These slender, fast dragons can either have cloven hooves or talons. Their scales are smooth like metal and often have a gem-like shine to it. They come in various shades of red, orange, and gold.
Abilities: Can breathe the hottest Firebreath of any tribe. SkyWings are typically strong, agile fliers that can fly over long distances without tiring. They can also use their wings to climb up mountains where the air is too thin and flying becomes difficult.
Current Queen: Scarlet of the Claw-Tip Tower
Alliances: Allied with Princess Burn in the War of SandWing Succession.
~SeaWings~
Illustration full-body portrait of General Tempest of Deep Trench, Year 4996
Description: Thick and large dragons, SeaWings are known for their gills and a long fin that travels down their back. Their talons are webbed and their tails are powerful. Along their scales they also have bioluminescent scales that glow on command. They come in a variety of blue, green, or turquoise shades.
Abilities: SeaWings possess the ability to breathe underwater and are naturally excellent swimmers. Their eyes are well adapted to see underwater and in the dark. Their powerful tails can create large waves of water and are an effective weapon against other dragons.
Current Queen: Coral of the Deep Palace
Alliance: Allied with Princess Blister of the SandWings and the MudWings in the War of SandWing Succession.
~RainWings~
Illustration full-body portrait of Healer Bright of the Blooming Hatchery, Year 4924
Description: A unique blend of feathered and scaled, RainWings are known for their bright showy colors. They also have an expressive frill along their neck that is capable of folding in and out. Their tails are prehensile. Can be nearly every color visible to the eye.
Abilities: RainWings have the ability to shift the color of their feathers and scales to match their environment in camouflage as well as express themselves. The tail is used to aid them in climbing trees. No natural offensive capabilities.
Current Queen: Dazzling of the Vervain Hatchery
Alliance: RainWings are not involved in the War of SandWing Succession.
~IceWings~
Illustration full-body portrait of an ancient IceWing Queen, Queen Diamond, from a third-hand description, Year 3013
Description: Partially furred dragons, IceWings are best known for a crown of horns that grow from their heads. They also have serrated, sharp claws and dark eyes. Their thin tails narrow into a spiked club on the end of it. Typically a blue or white color, usually with a silvery polish and shine to their scales.
Abilities: Unlike most other tribes, IceWings have a deadly Frostbreath that can inflict serious frostbite injuries and even death. They also have the ability to withstand subzero temperatures of their home. Their claws are sharp enough to cleanly grip the ice.
Current Queen: Glacier of the Frost-Hidden-Castle
Alliance: Allied with Princess Blaze of the SandWings in the War of SandWing Succession.
~NightWings~
Illustration full-body portrait of an ancient NightWing Queen, Queen Vigilance, from a third-hand description, Year 3015
Description: An elusive tribe, NightWings has most known for their wings and underbelly being patterned like stars in the night. They often have pronounced noses and larger ears. Their scales are rather rough, giving them a matte look that blends into the shadows and the night sky. They are all nearly black in color.
Abilities: NightWings can use Firebreath. They naturally camouflage into the dark due to their scales. They are known for their abilities to read minds and foretell the future.
Current Queen: [Battlewinner]
Alliance: NightWings are not involved in the War of SandWing Succession.
