Rain bringer

The rain bringer stretches out herding the slipping sliding streams. tail whipping behind it its master had ordered it to bring the floodwater down the channels. so down the channels it would go one eye on the water one eye on the sky looking for the dragons to would try to eat it if they could catch up.

Summary

The Rain bringer is a mythical beast that shepherds the waters down from the mountains. the dragons can chase off the rain bringer

Historical Basis

the annual flodding of the river beds from the rainfall in the mountains to the north.

Spread

common amongst desert traders and city folk.

Variations & Mutation

origin had no reference to dragons

Cultural Reception

dragons don't have and do not actually effect the rain however it creates a negative stereotype of dragons. floods are unrelated but the link is fair because rainless years force the dragons to go farther south.