Snow Dragon

Written by Pookas Kreations

There is a legend about a fine creature living in tunnels below the snow and ice of the highest mountains. They burrow through snow and ice like they were nothing, how a bulette travels. Their breath weapon is cold fire, a translucent icy fire or a cloud that causes frostbite and cold damage.

Basic Information

Biological Traits

They are small, active predators, with long and slender bodies and short legs. Not true dragons (but don’t mention it to them). They look like a furry Asian lung dragon. Some mistake them for a baby weasel. Although, after you get a close look the differences are glaringly obvious.

Ecology and Habitats

Snow dragons live under snow and ice, mostly in mountainous terrain. They are rarely seen because they prefer the tight confines of their tunnels. Forming cave-like warrens, beautiful cities, and breathtaking sculptures.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Their favorite food is tardigrades (water bears) and other microscopic life forms as well as rodents and insects.

Additional Information

Social Structure

They are a very communal race, often gathering in large numbers in their cavern homes. The young commonly range far and wide searching for food and a place of their own. During this search, finding a mate is a priority.

Facial characteristics

Their face looks like a blending of a weasel and a dragon with long whiskers and a bushy "beard".

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Any snow-covered mountain or glacier.

Average Intelligence

Above average.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

The fur that covers their bodies is so sensitive that it confers tremorsense and a limited version of echolocation. Their eyesight is poor, but to compensate, they have Infravision to see the heat of living bodies.

Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms

Ice fleas often cause them problems, but grooming by a friend alleviates this and provides a snack as well.

Scientific Name

Draco subtera nix

Lifespan

200+ years

Average Height

2 inches

Average Weight

2 ounces

Average Length

6 inches

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Snow dragon fur is usually white, silver or gray; often a combination of the three. They often have darker streaks to help them camouflage, although with their size, they rarely need it.