Wyvern
A wyvern (pronounced: /ˈwɪvɜːrn/ WIH-vurn or: /ˈwaɪvɛrn/ WY-vern) was a large winged lizard, distantly related to the dragon, with a poisonous stinging tail and sharp teeth.
Basic Information
Biological Traits
They had dark brown or grey bodies, around 15' (4.6 m) in length, weighing around a ton. Their huge tails comprised almost half of their bodies ending in a thick cartilage knot with a stinger protruding out of it, not unlike a scorpion's. Their wingspan could get over 50 ft. Wyverns' jaws were filled with long and sharp teeth, and their eyes were usually red or orange. These creatures only had hind legs as opposed to the usual 4 legged dragons.
Ecology and Habitats
These creatures were typically found in areas that were favored by dragons, such as tangled forests or large caverns.
Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Wyverns were used as mounts by various races and cultures, including The tymerian postal service.. Wyvern hide was used in the creation of bookbindings, and its blood was an ingredient in the belarris poison. Additionally, the poisonous barbed tail of the beast was used in the creation of poison darts.
The dried blood of a wyvern was one of the components used in create darkenbeast spells.
Average Intelligence
They were not greatly intelligent although they did speak Draconic fluently. Among other telltale sounds wyverns could produce were loud hisses and throated growls akin to alligators.
Average Weight
2,000 lbs.
Average Length
15' (4.6 m)
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