Out of a little more than one hundred cocoons, thirty-two dragons survived to hatch. Tintaglia initially refused communication with humans, only agreeing to defend them against invasion by Chalced if they, in turn, helped her lead serpents up the Rain Wild River for the first cocooning in centuries. The true nature of the logs was therefore revealed, and laws were enacted to protect the dragons and their young. Eventually the largest cocoon mentally reached out to Reyn Khuprus and Malta Vestrit and convinced them to expose her to sunlight, allowing the hatching of Tintaglia. Uncovered by the Rain Wild Traders, the cocoons were regarded magical logs dubbed wizardwood and were cut to produce magical artifacts and liveships capable of traversing the acidic Rain Wild River.

Dragons are also capable of intentionally turning humans into Elderlings, shaping them into their own image.Īfter the volcanic cataclysm killed off nearly every dragon and Elderling, the few cocoons held in safety by the Elderlings at Trehaug were buried. A healthy dragon would hatch fully capable of flight and hunting. There, they would be tended by Elderlings before hatching in the height of summer to feast and grow to maturity. In the past, dragons are hatched from eggs on the Island of the Others into aquatic serpents which freely roam the oceans until they reach the size and age to make the journey up the Rain Wild River to form a cocoon at Frengong. A healthy dragon maintains the memories of its ancestors. They have numerous abilities including magic, telepathy, acid breath and more. They exist in four states: egg, serpent, cocoon, ⁣ and dragon. Extinct in the realm of the Elderlings, they return to existence with the help of the Khuprus family. Dragons gain a pitiful 3 points per Turn, so it's barely noticeable.Īccording to an early developer interview, in the original game before the major redesign, the Dragon was attracted by a Dragon Chamber, and was able to fly.Dragons are enormous flying lizards of legend. Like Warlocks and Tentacles, Dragons gain experience from sleeping next to a specific type of tile, in this case, lava.The player's view in possession is impaired with a smoke mist effect (from its nostrils).When possessed, it is possible to hold the left mouse button permanently for a continuous stream of Flame Breath, making it possible to deal very high damage and train them up to level 10 in a very short time.Uses Flame Breath instead of Hand to Hand.They will also steal gold from a Treasure Room if they leave for other reasons. Dragons may be attracted to dungeons through conventional means, or (in the later stages of the campaign) through training Demon Spawns past level 10.ĭragons get very annoyed when not paid and will leave the dungeon very quickly then. Outside of combat, Dragons are excellent researchers, but only basic manufacturers. Dragons are expensive to train and maintain, but their prodigious linebacking ability makes them useful in hard fights. Ideally, they should be supported from behind by spellfire, because Flame Breath is not a strong attack. They are natural researchers but will train if no research is available.'ĭragons are extremely tough front-liners. They are excellent in combat, and breathe a natural fire that toasts heroes and enemy creatures. These Demon Spawn then become level 5 Dragons. They can either enter your Dungeon through a Portal or be grown from Demon Spawn who have been trained to level 10. Ingame animation of the Dragon 'The best all-round creatures, Dragons can arrive two ways.

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