#theshade

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would they just die or does something happen

The Shade is described as something that feeds on magical energy, which I assume is an effect that can spread via touch. Now, it's fair to assume that consuming a Shade Touched Egg would drain the dragon of it's magic entirely, but the question is this:

What happens to a dragon when it loses its magic?

I've been describing their magic as a personal energy signature, unique to them. Much like an aura, but with the perk of granting elemental powers like breath and blast weapons.

If their magic is simply a reflection of their spirit, then the dragon would only lose their elemental abilities(and perhaps be controlled by the shade). But if their spirit and magic are more closely intertwined, it could fundamentally change a dragon, right down to their core. I imagine taking away something so vital, so inherent within creatures that were quite literally born of it, would have severe negative effects.

Sure they could die, and it would make sense. But I believe it would make the shade more of a threat if it could permanently damage the dragon's soul by stealing their magic and leaving them alive, but deeply incomplete. Simply dying happens if a dragon eats the wrong plant, but carving up something so deeply fundamental that should be untouchable? Yeah, I'd be threatened by the shade too!

(Of course this is just me spitballing ideas around haha)

I have a feeling this soul=magic concept can somehow tie into emperor dragons like luminax, too, but I haven't thought that far into it. Perhaps later?

Thanks for the spooky ask!