Spirit Info
General
Spirit dragons are
possibly the oldest dragons on Lyria. It has been suggested that all the
elemental dragons evolved from them. No-one can be sure however.
Spirit Dragons are special because they have two sets of wings. Sometimes
these wings are functional, sometimes just for show.
All Spirit dragons are trained from the moment they are born. In the temple
they learn to meditate, see the future, move objects with their minds,
astral projection and many other skills. Most spirits have a talent in one
specific category.
Types
1. Spirit
Appearance:
Spirit
Dragons are pale purple. Like all spirit dragons they have two sets of
wings, some can even argue that they have more depending on what you count
as wings. One of these sets of wings seem to be on their head, though it is
unknown if they are functional. The second set is on their back and a third
are the two large diamond-shaped paddles at their tale. They can use them as
rudders and glider wings.
The spirits are snake-like in form and might be the most Eastern of the
Lyrian dragons. They have small legs and large paws making them move rather
slow on land, but then they are never in a hurry.
Spirit dragons are very easy to take care of. They aren't as high up as some
of the other spirits and will thus eat everything you place before them,
but no
cheese
(don't know why... they just hate cheese)
Personality: Another
special trait beside the two sets of wings are the facial tattoos
every species of Spirit has. For the regular Spirit dragons that is a
dotted line extending from their neck to their nose.
These tattoos give away vital clues about their personalities. The
dotted line symbolises harmony and sociability. Spirit dragons are
very harmonious and sociable, they enjoy company and will never offend
anyone talking to them (not knowingly that is).
Size:
Tiny
2. Angelic
Appearance:
Angelic
Dragons are larger than regular spirits and also more powerful. They are
white with a silver shade on their body, and have metallic-coloured wings and
hair. They braid their hair as a status symbol, the
longer the braid the older and more skilled the Angelic.
Angelic dragons tend to have periods in which they are absent-minded.
Their thoughts run through the universe seeing whatever it is they wish
to see. At these times they can be irritatingly difficult to take care
of. Reports have been made of Angelics only wanted to eat that special
kind of flower growing on the highest mountains of Lyria or things only
found in the Southern Continent.
Personality: Angelic
Dragons have a small golden, silver or bronze circular tattoo around their eyes that
describes their aspirations. The circle is a perfect form, round and
ever returning. The colour of the tattoo, wings and hair is also an
indicator for power. Gold (the colour of the sun) is highest, while bronze
is the lowest (an earthly colour). Angelics are born with silver
colouring and stay that way until they reach perfection at old age.
After they are one with everything they get a golden sheen
that darkens until their skin is golden. Not many Angelics reach this
level, but when they do there is a freak eclipse with the new perfect
Angelic flying high to light the world.
Size:
Large
3. Pegasi
Appearance:
Pegasi
Dragons come in all colours of the rainbow. Their colour genes are
highly mutable though they mostly seem to come in a rather pastel-hue.
The preview on the left is a medium grey-purple Pegasi. Notice the long
flowing hair on both head, legs and tail in a brighter shade. Their wings,
mostly grey, are feathered and very very soft
to the touch.
Another thing to notice about the Pegasi is that they are marked with
flower-leaves around eyes and on their hooves. Like all horses they love
to eat grass
and leaves,
though preferably from the spring variety for it's juicy fresh taste.
Personality:
Pegasi
Dragons, like said before, have leaves around their eyes. These leaves
represent the Pegasi's understanding of nature and the relations
between all living things. They have a clear view of the way things
are connected but don't often enlighten mortals in their way of seeing.
Size:
Medium
4. Star
Appearance:
Star
Dragons are the only dark-toned dragons among the spirits. Legend says
that they got their dark midnight blue and black colouring from gazing
at the stars every night. As a camouflage their wings developed clear
star-shaped spots while the hair on their head and tail started to grow
in multi-pointed bright tassels. Star dragons are also yellow-eyed.
Star dragons feed in the night since they mostly sleep during the day.
If it shines
in the moonlight
they will eat it (never leave jewellery out). They have a very stable
stomach and can handle almost everything they get fed.
Personality:
At
first sight Star dragons don't seem to have a tattoo. This of course
is untrue (and certainly not something the drawer forgot to add). They
have a tattoo but is invisible against their dark skin. Sometimes
you can see small flecks of silver lighting up in the difuse light of a full
moon, this is their tattoo showing through.
The invisible sign adds to their already considerable mystery (Why are
the black? Are they even spirits?). Stars don't often come out at
daytime, but they do gather at night to watch the stars and read the
past, present and future in the cosmic light.
Size:
Large
5. Light
Appearance:
Light
Dragons are very yellow. Like their distant cousins, the Lightnings they
have bright yellow pointed wings and tail. Their tail is shaped like a
burning flame and seems to radiate in the light. Like all Spirit Dragons
they have a pale complexion and two sets of wings. Their second set of wing makes up for the absence of arms. These smaller
wings are very sharp and they use them to keep threats away and bring
food to their mouths.
Lights don't really need food, but they like the taste of it (especially
cucumbers).
Most of the time however they extract energy from the sun's
rays.
Personality:
Light
Dragons have a bright sun with flaming rays radiating out tattooed on
their face, this makes it hard to actually see their faces since the
light is nearly blinding and covers most of their head.
The sun depicts their joyful, optimistic nature. Lights are always
hopeful and give strength to those in fear and doubt by lighting their
path.
Size:
Small
6. Snow
Appearance:
The
first thing you notice about a Snow Dragon is that it brings cold with
it. Just seeing them can make you shiver. They have padded white wings
riddled with blue veins and covered with razor-sharp frost that's mostly
gletsjer-blue in colour. Their body is white with
shades of grey and blue. They too have a second set of fuzzy wings
sprouting from their arms. The Snows use these wings to greet each other by
giving warm hugs. Their tail splits into half a dozen spikes that look
like quartz crystals. Their hair, if possible, is even more crystalized. Long
transparent horns end in more crystals that reflect the light.
Snow dragons live of the only resource they have aplenty in the northern
regions. They eat snow,
ice and icecream,
if they can get it :)
Personality:
Snow
Dragons have a tattoo shaped like an ice crystal. This crystal is the
same on all Snow dragons showing their great uniform spirit. Snow
dragons are very traditional and distant. They don't easily trust
humans and are the second hardest to get a hold of (the Angelics being
the hardest). They appear cold and uncaring to the outside world but
this is just a pose.
Size:
Medium
