Although dragons have been known to science for more than a decade, only in the last seven years have we truly begun to see significant diversification. Four species were originally designated based upon coloration and elemental affinity, but in recent years this list has ballooned to include more than fourteen species, with more being discovered regularly. This guide will be regularly updated as more species are identified to record their common and latin names, coloring, physical characteristics, and what element(s) they control.
Basic Elemental Types
The four species of dragon discovered in 2001
Appalachian Flashfire |
Northern Dryad |
Atlantic Goldtip |
Rocky Mountain Slipstream |
Draconiformes curtisaeAbout
Element(s): Fire
Discovery Location: Asheville, NC (2001) Rarity: ✬ (very common) Information: The first dragon ever scientifically documented, the Appalachian Flashfire's Latin name is derived from the first name of Curtis Pryor, the backpacker who hiked ten miles to the nearest police station carrying the first known specimen in a dutch oven after it hatched unexpectedly in the pot of oatmeal he'd been cooking. The Flashfire has weak pyrogenisis abilities, usually amounting to no more than a few sparks when distressed, although if agitated in the wild, these sparks can lead to the flash-fires for which the species is named. Variations: |
Draconiformes agrestisAbout
Element(s): Earth
Discovery Location: Traverse City, MI (2001) Rarity ✬ (very common) Information: The Northern Dryad was first documented in May of 2001 in the state park just outside Traverse City, MI. Although first thought to be a deformed pet crocodile that someone had dumped, that theory was quickly scrapped when, upon researchers' approach, the mound of earth the Dryad was crouched upon rose up in a whirlwind and began pelting the researchers with clods of dirt and bits of twig. As is evidenced above, the Dryad has moderate geokinetic abilities. Although these are almost exclusively used as a defensive mechanism, Dryads have also been known to use them to hollow out shallow caves in which to sleep. Variations: |
Draconiformes cyanaAbout
Element(s): Water
Discovery Location: St. Augustine, FL (2001) Rarity: ✬ (very common) Information: The first Atlantic Goldtip was discovered in the crabbing pot of a St. Augustine-based fisherman in the late summer of 2001. The fisherman, who wished to remain anonymous given the ensuing media storm, said that, although the dragon had seemed perfectly content underwater, it showed no aversion to breathing air, either. The Goldtip has weak hydrokinetic abilities, as well as the ability to survive both underwater and on land. Variations: |
Draconiformes auraeAbout
Element(s): Air
Discovery Location: Golden, CO (2001) Rarity: ✬ (very common) Information: The Rocky Mountain Slipstream is an extremely shy dragon. Its grey hide refracts sunlight, making it extremely difficult to spot from below. Even so, "below" is the angle they're most likely to be seen from, as they spend an estimated 80% of their lifes in the air, riding thermals and occasionally frightening airplane pilots. The Slipstream was first observed in December 2001 by skiers at several resorts near Golden, Colorado as one flew across a valley visible from several ski slopes. The Slipstream has minor aerokenisis. Variations: |
New and Multi-Elemental Dragons
Dragons first recorded between 2002--Present
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