Adopt a dragon!!!

Far away, farther than the place where sun goes to rest, there exist dragons. The creatures from myths of old had secluded themselves from the outside in hopes of living in peace, finding their solace among the elements they'd first come from. Their lives were harmonious, food plentiful and relations great.

Then, like a divine strike, a tragedy arrived. Meadows flooded, forests burned, rivers stopped flowing. The dragons tried to run and hide, and many succeeded. Some, however, did not.

With food sparse and nests abandoned, the dragons reached out to anyone for help. The fae were quick to share their space. So were humans. Yet, as the bravest or most sentimental looked out over their former homes, wondered how many souls are still lost in the ruins, they stayed behind, making their life's mission rescuing those who cannot do so themselves and possibly finding them a home.

Welcome to Dragon Haven, the last hatchery and rescue center in the dragons' realm.

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Hello and welcome! My name is Talentless. I am a fae and I will be your guide! This center isn't run by me, as much as it might seem like it, it's run by three dragons who are also the founders. I help with communication and administration with humanoid creatures eager to take care of rescues hatchlings.

The three dragons in question are Kaya (left), Neil (middle) and Valley (right). Oh, and I cannot forget their adorable hatchling Lucifer!

The five of us are here for one goal: to ensure the hatchlings' safety and happiness. Many nests have been abandoned or forgotten in the hectic times, so we are doing our best to save as many of them as possible. We already have a lot of baby dragons in our center though, and as much as we'd love to, we cannot take care of them all. Which is where you come in!

Are you interested in adopting a baby dragon? Cause in that case...

Adopt here!!

Adopted hatchlings!!

Surprise egg adopts!!

Custom dragons!!! (Pride Month special)

Dragon lore!!

Want further lore? Check out the #dragon lore tag!!

For an animal basis, I’d like her to be based on the Galah Cockatoo!!!

And here’s the color palette I picked!!!

As for mutations:

•Feathered Wings

•Beak Teeth

•Big Back Spikes

•Partial Plumage

And I shall name her ✨🪽REVERIE🪽✨

STOKED TO SEE WHATEVER YOU MAY MAKE!!!

Our newest adolescent has agreed to come home with you!

She is a good-hearted and adventurous gal, but she does have a sharp tongue that she'll use if she's uncomfortable or angry.

Fun fact: this is the type of wings she has.

Traits and mutations you can choose, but are not limited to:

Aquats

Big head fin/membrane

Small head fin/membrane

Additional fins

Smooth tail fin

Jagged tail fin

Transparent skin

Big claws

Aeries

Partial plumage

Toothed beak

Bat wings

Feathered wings

Back spikes varying in sizes

Terrans

Curly fur

Smooth fur

Antlers

Curled horns

Morningstar tail

Spiky tail

Axe tail

Separated chest plates

Whole chest plates

Infernals

Pupils of all shapes

No pupils

Separated chest plates

Whole chest plates

Big horns

Small horns

No horns

(Infernals are generally diverse when it comes to looks so their design can be pretty much whatever you want)

Do you have a pic of Grail? Cyz I didn't really get a chance to see him properly 😅

Of course! Here

Specifically the shy River Aquat!!! I’d like to name her ✨🌿LENA🌿✨

Here is Corey comforting her! She’s quietly whispering to her “it’s okay. I’m scared too.”

BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE TRYING FOR THESE CUTIES!!!

(Also you can show this even if I don’t get her!!!)

Jay was absolutely floored when he saw the two dragons. And yes, it was officially becoming a problem. One snepenguin? Easy to handle! A water dragon? Could be adapted to! Two more dragons of which could fly? Oh- no no no no no! That would be hell to unleash over Gotham’s city. And it had enough to deal with as is!

So did Jay turn around, walk away and pretend he never saw the little dears? Oh, absolutely no. It would've been the sane option. The smart thing to do. And Jay was a kid- teen?- whose mother? Was literally a psychopathic villain.

He slowly approached, watching as Bambi curled around the smaller one. The smaller one who was quite enjoying teething? Biting.. on Bambi's tail.

Jay smiled slowly, reaching into his pockets for a few snacks. Yes, he'd started carrying around spare pretzels and other things. Cat treats, dog treats, bird treats- you name it, Jay probably had it stuffed in his pockets for one reason or another. He just couldn't help himself. He loved animals! And his older brother Damian, whom he swore he'd never be seen around without pretzels after that one time he lost the guy a whole bag worth of it.

“Heeey, little guy! Ahm-.. you want a snack? I bet it's better than their tail, hm?” Jay chuckled, slowly holding out the snack towards the dragon.

It- didn't seem too interested at first, just holding onto Bambi's tail like a lifeline. Bambi watched, also uninterested, if a bit wary of Jay's arrival.

Jay hummed slightly, then slowly lowered the snack to the ground, putting it in front of Bambi instead. He knew better than to push. “Alright, I'll just let you choose! And if you don't like it, I've got more! I even have some candied salmon that Charlie gave me from Canada!” He explained, pulling out a small, unopened bag of the stuff. Bit pricey but oh so good! He shifted to crack the bag open, and as soon as he got it open, the smell wafted through the air-.

And the little guy moved, suddenly unlatching from Bambi's tail to lunge for the bag. Jay yelped, ducking just as the dragon practically tackled the bag, pushing their head in to get at the salmon.

Bambi just stared at Jay, their expression seeming to say, ‘Now look what you've created’.

Jay sheepishly chuckled, giving Bambi an apologetic look back. “Yeah yeah, that ah- that one's on me, ain't it? My bad..”

It really was a sight. He was going to need to ask Charlie for more candied salmon- because heck if he was going to try and wrangle his old bag back.

Adopted!!

And he looks at me

And I look at him

And he looks at me

And I look at him

And he slowly approaches me, their many eyes unblinking

I gulped. From afar, they did not seem threatening. But up close? Those many eyes look like they can painlessly perform surgery on you and take out your soul.

Slowly, I reached out my hand. Grail sniffs it once, then twice, then gently rubs against it. They were not a fan of me stroking it. Ow, the bite still stings.

As I just sat there, with the cave terran nudging my hand fondly, I prayed to you the hardest that I can that I would be able to take them home with me.

Yes, Grail has that effect on people XD

Hopes it alright that I also drew a adult version ^^

Awww adorable!!! Adult version is of course VERY welcome, look at her!!

Eggs don't have cooldowns because their organization is much simpler and there are also more of them so you're free to adopt from this batch.

Here’s my art of them I made after I got home:

I shall name the Anglerfish Aquat ✨🌑ABYSSIAN🌑✨ and the Axolotl Aquat ✨🫧ZUMA🫧✨

For the rest of the steps, I’ll be (re) telling a story!!!

Things haven’t been the same since the ranch had burned down. Some punks decided to set the enclosures on fire as a “prank” and the entire ranch became engulfed in the process. Cassiopeia and the other Ranch hands had to evacuate all of the animals so that they wouldn’t die from the fire. Unfortunately, many of the animals and people, while not killed, were injured from the blaze.

Corey remembers the moment that the house caught fire. Her limbs responded before she even knew what was happening. She opened her bedroom window and helped her animals hop out of it. She also helped some of the creatures who were trapped under the rubble by lifting away burning wood alongside Calypso. Every time Corey looked at the scars on her hands, she thought about that terrible night, and she has to try not to cry. She almost lost everything that night. The people who were family to her almost died. So many animals almost died. She almost died…

She didn’t like to think about it. It was time to start the healing process. The ranch was currently getting rebuilt on the Wonderbluffs, but that didn’t ease the heaviness within Corey’s soul.

Corey was walking along the river, attempting to clear her mind, when she saw them: Two juvenile dragons, Aquats to be exact, chatting amongst themselves where the river met the sea. Corey had never seen any of them before. One of them was pale pink with purple stripes, and it resembled an axolotl, whereas the other was cool grey and brown, and resembled an anglerfish.

“Woah…”

The pair of Aquats then stopped their odd conversation and stared at Corey with a friendly curiosity.

“Oh! Hey there little guys. Are you lost?”

They both shook their heads at her. They must live here, or at least nearby. Nevertheless, Corey still wished to take them home with her.

“You wanna come to the new ranch with me? It’s a little rough around the edges right now, but it’ll give you a home where you can never be separated!”

The young Aquat pair shared a look, and nodded at one another in agreement. They then proceeded to walk towards Corey.

“Okay, great! Let’s go! But first, you need names!” Corey looked at the Anglerfish Aquat first.

“How about Abyssian for you?”

Abyssian happily nodded, seemingly loving his new name! Corey then looked at the Axolotl Aquat.

“Great! And as for you… what do you think about the name Zuma?”

Zuma happily nodded as well, more furiously than her Anglerfish counterpart.

“Awesome! Let’s go!”

Corey led the Aquat duo to the Wonderbluffs, opening the gate to the ranch so that they could walk inside. The place was still under construction, so the freshwater and saltwater pools were not finished yet. Corey knew she had to improvise. She then remembered that there are a few huge fish tanks that she could use to house the Aquats!

She filled up one tank with freshwater for Zuma and one tank with saltwater for Abyssian. She then put each corresponding dragon into the water. Calypso then helped push the tanks together so that, even if they can’t be in the same water, they don’t have to be apart.

Calypso then brought out a big plate of freshly caught fish to feed the Aquats. “So you wanted some treats for these critters?”

“Yup! Alrighty guys, supper time!” Corey then tossed in a few fish into each of the tanks, watching as Abyssian and Zuma then ate their dinner.

“Oh! I have presents for you guys!!!” Corey then proceeded to pull out two pearl necklaces, one freshwater, one saltwater. She then gave the Freshwater Pearl Necklace to Abyssian, and the Saltwater Pearl Necklace to Zuma.

“There you go! Now, even though you can’t be in the same water together, you can at least have a little piece of one another with you!!!”

Abyssian and Zuma were now certain that they were going to love it here, even if the ranch and pools are unfinished.

Corey had found new friends, and her hope for the ranch was growing stronger!!!

OOC: I hope you enjoy my new version of the story! I’m sorry about rushing the last one, and I hope that you’re not mad at me for trying twice. I just had to right a wrong.

BEST OF LUCK FOR EVERYONE TRYING FOR THESE BEAUTIES!!!

(Btw, you can show this entry even if I don’t get them!!!)

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Abyssian and Zuma accept your hospitality and are thrilled to go with you!

These are very special bonded adolescent aquats who were found together at an estuary. Dragon bonds are created by the linking of souls and being apart at prolonged periods brings them discomfort at best and physical pain at worst. Bonds are usually created between mates or parents and hatchlings, but these two are neither of those cases. We have been monitoring them for any signs of negligence ever since their arrival a few days ago, but found nothing of concern. We are now per their request looking for potential adopters to help them experience the world.

Angler is a snarky grump with a soft spot. Axolotl is energetic and curious like a puppy.

Since Angler is oceanic and Axolotl fresh-water, there are stricter requirements for potential adopters.

Rules

Draw them together. Doing something or just posing for a photo, it doesn't matter as long as both of them are in it.

Draw or write their introduction to the oc/sona who's going to take care of them. Can be one scene for each or them together. Adopted critters don't count this time.

Draw or write how you're going to accommodate them. They are bonded so they can't be separated for long, but they are also from different biotypes with different needs.

Give them a gift. It can be anything as long as it comes from the heart.

Lastly, give them names! Axolotl is okay with any pronouns and Angler uses they/he.

I allow mixed submission, in which case there can be two drawings and at least 150 words.

Close-ups:

All drawings must be fully colored.

Written submission must be at least 300 words.

Adopters will be chosen by the spin of the wheel so don't feel like you have to rush.

This is not limited by cooldowns.

You have 24 hours to submit.