Bloom Dragons

The Bloom Dragon is a delicate, ethereal creature, renowned for its breathtaking beauty and its close ties to flowering plants. These tiny dragons are no larger than a large moth, making them one of the smallest members of the Drakonys genus. Bloom Dragons are often mistaken for flowers at first glance due to their vibrant, petal-like wings and their penchant for settling among blooming flora.
Physical Characteristics Bloom Dragons are marvels of mimicry, their wings perfectly resembling the petals of flowers in the regions they inhabit. The scales covering their slender bodies shimmer with soft hues, including pastel pinks, violets, and yellows, blending effortlessly into their surroundings.
Their eyes are luminous, with a golden or emerald glow that reflects their environment, and their horns are small, curled, and leaf-like. While they appear fragile, their bodies are surprisingly sturdy for their size, adapted to flit between plants with remarkable agility.
Habitat These dragons are most commonly found in lush meadows, vibrant gardens, and enchanted forests. They thrive in regions abundant with flowering plants, where they blend seamlessly with their environment. Bloom Dragons prefer temperate climates with ample sunlight, as they are most active during the day.
During the winter months, they hibernate in the hollowed stems of large flowers or within soft nests built from moss and petals. Their hibernation sites are carefully chosen to ensure safety from predators and harsh weather.
Diet and Foraging Bloom Dragons are nectarivores, feeding primarily on the nectar of flowers. Their long, slender tongues are perfectly adapted to reach deep into blooms to extract nourishment. In return, they act as pollinators, spreading pollen between flowers as they flit about.
In lean seasons, such as late autumn, they rely on stored energy reserves gathered from particularly rich nectar sources during the summer.
Social Behaviour Bloom Dragons are gentle and communal creatures, often forming small colonies within flower meadows. These colonies are composed of several family groups, which work together to protect their habitat from threats.
They are highly social within their colonies, frequently engaging in grooming rituals to clean and polish each other’s wings. Despite their docile nature, they are fiercely protective of their nesting sites and will emit a calming yet disorienting pollen cloud to deter predators.
Reproduction and Lifecycle Bloom Dragons reproduce during the spring, with females laying clutches of 3–5 eggs hidden in the petals of large flowers. These eggs are translucent and glow faintly, blending seamlessly with their surroundings for protection.
The eggs hatch within a week, releasing tiny, petal-winged hatchlings. The young remain with their family colony for their first year, learning to forage, pollinate, and evade predators. By their second year, they are fully independent and capable of establishing their own colonies.
Relationship with Humans The Bloom Dragon is revered in many cultures for its beauty and its role in pollination. Some ancient traditions hold that spotting a Bloom Dragon is a sign of good fortune and fertility.
Gardeners and druids often cultivate specific flowers to attract these dragons, believing their presence brings balance and prosperity to the land. However, their small size and shy nature make them elusive to all but the most patient observers.
Conservation Status Bloom Dragons are classified as critically endangered due to habitat loss and the destruction of meadows and forests. Poaching for their stunning wings, which are sought after for decoration and magical artefacts, has also contributed to their decline.
Efforts are underway in certain regions to create protected sanctuaries, where wildflowers and natural habitats are restored to encourage the survival of Bloom Dragon colonies.

Scientific Name

Drakonys floralis