Silver Dragon Species in Pronathea | World Anvil

Silver Dragon

"I saw a silver dragon!"
"That's a snowman, Jeffrey. It's a fucking snowman."
"No, I'm telling you! I saw one!"
"You saw a bloody snowman!"
— Jeffrey and his disbelieving friend
 

The Glacial

  Living upon the peaks of the Eight Lands, where snow is ever falling and the frost is ever growing, stand the forms of silver dragons.   With scales covered in ice, creating ridges of it along their body, silver dragons are capable of withstanding even the lowest of temperatures. Their glistening white and blue scales insulate their core from the frozen air around them, and even their blood is incapable of freezing when exposed to the severe temperatures of the mountain peaks. Their bodies are adapted to be extremely efficient, allowing them to live with the minimal amount of sustenance they can access from the frozen wastes they call home.   Their wings, born to withstand icy winds and blizzards, carry them effortlessly through the frosty air. In the midst of snowstorms, they navigate with an innate sense of direction, unimpeded by the whiteout conditions that would disorient other creatures.  

The Uninhabitable

  Silver dragons are often found alone, traversing the vast expanses of their snowy territories. Their demeanor is dignified and reserved, reflecting the tranquil and harsh nature of their environment. Despite their solitary habits, silver dragons are fiercely protective of their domain, ensuring the balance of their ecosystem is maintained.   They are skilled hunters, using their freezing breath to subdue even polar bears as their prey. This breath, capable of emitting a freezing mist or a blast of cold air, is a formidable tool, instantly turning the moisture in the air to ice.   Silver dragons are rarely spotted due to the height of their homes, but they've been thought to be spotted during snowstorms. Though no one has ever confirmed the presence of a silver dragon, the frequency of which these claims are made might make one suspicious about whether the snowstorms are natural or if they're perhaps created by a nearby dragon.

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Dec 31, 2023 22:14 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

Poor Jeffrey, never believed.   The silver dragons sound amazingly cool. Pun not intended.

Emy x   Etrea | Vazdimet
Jan 1, 2024 02:54 by Andrew

They do sound cool, and they may have taught me that there's only so many ways you can use the word "freezing" before it apparently lost all meaning to me. I'm very glad you enjoyed them!

Jan 25, 2024 18:32 by Rin Garnett

But who made that snowman? That's right - a silver dragon!! Checkmate, disbelieving friend!

Jan 26, 2024 02:41 by Andrew

"Do you want to build a snowwwmaaaaaan?"
"SHUT UP JEFFREY, STOP TRYING TO LURE DRAGONS WITH MUSIC! THERE'S A WHOLE CHAPTER ABOUT WHY YOU DON'T DO THAT IN YOUR BLOODY DRAGON BOOK!"