#raptor rider

[ophipaints]

This raptor rider from zabavka workshop (I think, if I'm wrong, let me know) was a gift from a friend and probably one of my favorite painting jobs to date. My first resin mini, and a real example that mini detail quality helps so much with painting it. It stands pretty tall, has a beautiful dynamic pose, and is a highlight of my favorites collection. Even if I paint mainly to supply minis for games, and this one probably won't fit in any game I play, it's still stunning as a display piece.

[haaaaaaaaaaaave-you-met-ted]

Legendary: Game of Heroes - Raptor Rider by Thanh Tuan

[heckcareoxytwit]

The Guardians of the Galaxy and Scott Adsit's Nova Corps are in a long hard battle against the Fraternity of Raptors and the Chitauri army. Groot wipes the floor with the Chitauri soldiers while Gamora takes down the Raptors left and right. Just then, a Chitauri soldier blows the horn which signals them that they will continue to fight no matter what. Scott Lang scoffs at the Chitauri that they will fight the Chitauri to the last stand but unfortunately, he gets shot down for being in the open. Scott Lang was sent flying until he lands onto the wounded Nova Corpsman on the stretcher. The Guardians of the Galaxy and the few remaining Nova Corps continue to fight even though they are getting outnumbered. Meanwhile, Richard Rider goes over to the wounded Rob Rider as Talonar, who tells him that the giant Power Stone is actually a simulation and the real Power Stone can be brought down with mind over matter. Richard watches the Fraternity of Raptors take his brother away.

Back to the battlefield, the Guardians of the Galaxy are facing dire straits as they are hopelessly outnumbered and are starting to run out of ammo. As the Guardians face what they believe to be certain death, Star-Lord tells Drax to go ahead and try playing the saxophone from his old human life one last time before they meet their maker. As he does this, the Chitari mistake it for a war horn like the one they used to signal their advance. They also comment how the Guardians' war horn sounds a lot better than theirs. Then, Richard Rider comes in and tells Star-Lord that Rob Rider's theory about the giant Power Stone is a simulation and the real Power Stone can be brought down by mind over matter. Star Lord goes to the giant Power Stone and it turns out the theory is right. Just as the Chitauri Warbringer attacks him, Star-Lord swats the alien with the Power Stone before passing the infinity stone to Drax. Thanks to the Power Stone, Drax defeats the Chitauri army and the Fraternity of Raptors with his own power of jazz. As their enemies are finally defeated, Drax passes the Power Stone to Richard Rider who in turn, helps them to get out of the planet before it explodes.

Infinity Countdown #3, 2018

[the-nerd-beast]

Reiki and Scowler rolling out with the boys

[cephalopistol]

requests from a server i'm in

[headfullof-ideas]

Because I love messing with people, and was thinking out some future fighting scenes featuring dragon on dragon combat, here’s some of the characters/real life animals I pulled inspiration from…

If it’s got wings, it’s probably been used for reference, even if subconsciously. Some of these are referencing specific moves or sequences, but everyone here has been used for reference or inspiration.

[mandalorianchronicles]

Bo and Din in a few episodes when the chicks are grown...

[djpain619]

WIP THURSDAY

Again... cause I'm scum, I'm fukkin scum

619th Aquillacan Carabineers Regiment is Ready To Ride. RIDE FOR RUIN, AND THE WORLD'S ENDING!

(Hower, Their mounts are much less so... Clever Girls... and boys)

Here we have 1st Squadron, A Troop. The Jaguar Knights. Sargent gets Purple feathers, Grunts get Red. 5th Trooper is a Lobo, recently promoted to "A Troop."

1st Squadrons, B Troop. Absolute Mad Lads, lead by a Lobo Lance Corporal.

2nd Squadron, C Troop. Grizzled Sargent with a Lobo as his Second in command.

2nd Squadron, D Troop. Lead by Lobo Lance Corporal that's also a Fanatical Zealot Imperial Cult Chaplin. (His qualifications are that he's memorized the Lecticio Divinitatus, cover to cover) His job is to Shout verses and litanies as they charge the enemy. The pointy preacher hat is a gift from his mates. His fellow troopers are wearing Sombreros.

The banners are done

1st Squadron bears the 619th Aquillacan Carabineers Regimental Colors. I'm excusing my crapy Aquilla as being a stylised Kanak Tribal Variant. Same with the Astra Militarum Winged Skull.

2nd Squadron's Colors bear the FREEDOM SNEK🐍! Banner also has litanies enscribed on Wraithbone cloth strips.

With that, they're Done... for now... till I get the lazcarbines to finish the mounts. Then i can paint the mounts.

[hiveswap]

no one is doing it like the Shi'ar. ancient space bird people empire. they have two evil secret societies (Kin Crimson and the Fraternity of Raptors) watching their back. Had an evil emperor whose sister, the next empress, fucked Prof. X, whose evil sister took them over once. Got taken over by a ceasar roleplayer who swiftly got his ass kicked so bad no one heard of him for nine years. next emperor had a sidejob in a short-lived guardians of the galaxy follow-up group ran by cosmo the telephatic soviet puppy. next empress is Prof. X's teenage daughter, mentored by her mother's other sibling, who had a thing with the ceasar roleplayer.

[behemotharts]

Inktober: 18th October 2023 - Dino Dash

This was a fun draw. Too bad no other colours besides grey exist.

[zelly-raptor]

-THROWBACK...oh wait Its only Monday 😅

10/02/2024: Year of the Dragon!

Ive been neglecting this page so Ill show y'all some things that I've made. First up Is this pic I drew back in February for Lunar New Year or the Year of Dragon! To celebrate here's Tom-Man, Eliza and @treyturner918 's OC Kamen Rider Tora a.k.a Jubilee in her Dragon Power up suit?

She gotta Dragon face popping out of her Chest! Noiceee...

Line Drawing an Dragon Reference. Does anyone know what franchise that Dragons from Trey keeps showing me this Stuff and a majority of the Time I'm Like "What's that off?".

[asknarashikari]

After witnessing Raptor utter out thirsty thoughts while asleep, how does the Geats cast react when Raptor suddenly utters out thirsty thoughts about Keiwa… and the same time say that Ace and Michinaga do nothing for her.

She’s asleep when she says those things.

(in this case I’m raptor, I’ve seen people simp on Ace and Michinaga separately and at the same time, but they do nothing for me lol, rip)

I think Azuma would be relieved that he isn't being simped on, lol

I think Ace would have, rather unexpectedly, conflicting feelings about it. Obviously he wouldn't really be comfortable over being sexualized, but at the same time his ego would be bruised if someone was compared favorably to him- he does have a reputation to maintain, you know.

As for Keiwa... he's just confused and flustered over being anyone's simping target, the poor innocent tanuki that he is

[thegreatyin]

no yeah precisely. peak mmo mount design will always be a shifty bird that looks vaguely homophobic a-la that one pikmin dog

oh yeah. for the uninitiated ive been completing my popular mmo trifecta by playing a bit of guild wars 2.

this is my absolutely edgy cunty plantgirl. she is 1 year old and a gatekeeper and a hater and god's favorite princess and the most beautiful and interesting girl in the world. her bird is named daisy

[elexuscal]

Re-reading His Majesty's Dragon and the immediate thing that sticks out to me (besides my brain just flailing DRAGONS like the inner fangirl it is)...

Is how much the English treatment of dragons sucks.

I remember that being something of a slow build the first time I read it. Admittedly, I think that was mostly because that was like, over a decade ago, and I was just a teenager who just wasn't as media literate. It was also partially because of genre convention. For every 'dragon rider' story out there where the dragons and the humans are equal partners in societies where they have the same status, there's probably two others where dragons really are more animal-like, and must be trained like horses or raptors. (Or else, ones where they have human-level sapience but the narrative doesn't see anything wrong in treating them like animals.)

But in this series?

Temeraire comes right out of the egg talking. And not baby talk or anything. Fully formed, thoughtfully constructed sentences. He's young and naive and inquisitive and prideful but from the start he's clearly a person.

Yet what's the first thing he-- and all other English dragons-- receive?

A harness. Or else he might fly away, a wild creature.

Over the first part of the book we learn how:

the average person deeply mistrusts dragons, fearing that even "well trained" ones will lash out and kill humans

joining the dragon corps is considered... well, not a fate worse than death. but certainly not a respectable profession by any means

as such, said dragon riders are pretty firmly cloistered from polite society as much as possible.

all dragons are subject to eugenics breeding program to develop specific skills and traits

the army does everything it can to control who a dragon's handler is. they tell Temeraire truly dreadful lies about Laurence to debase his self-esteem and trick him into accepting another rider... No doubt these tactics are not unusual.

All these passing comments about "no one understands" the intellect of dragons, or how they make decisions, or roll their eyes at the creatures being so headstrong

but they're just

they're just people

and yes this becomes a bigger themes in later books. as we begin seeing other societies and discover that in other cultures dragons are treated as people, sometimes with great social standing...

but man it should be apparent from the start how truly fucked up the British Empire was on this front. (but then, it was the British Empire. So of course)

[yanderes-galore]

Petlike Dramillion (httyd) please and thank you? I love these goofy little fellas. Preferable with one that is well trained, kinda like toothless is

I ended up making this a general concept as I did not see the specific while writing it on Docs, I hope you still like it! I haven't actually seen this dragon in action yet so I read the wiki like usual! I can try a more docile and trained Dramillion in the future I guess.

Yandere! Dramillion(s) Concept

Pairing: Pet/Animal-like

Possible Trigger Warnings: Gender-Neutral Darling, Obsession, Overprotective dragon(s), Clingy behavior, Kidnapping, Possessive behavior, Forced companionship.

Dramillions are dangerous dragons, especially since they can mimic dragon fire types.

Dramillions are typically pack dragons, too.

These dragons are highly intelligent and social, making them strategic during hunts.

Although, an interesting trait of these dragons is their loyalty.

If they like an individual, usually a pack member, they will protect them at all costs.

They have incredible memory, allowing them to prevent attacks and probably remember the one they are most attached to.

These dragons are fast, strong, and agile physically.

When having a Dramillion obsessed over you, there's a good chance you may win the favor of the whole pack if not just a few individuals.

Another thing is these dragons are aggressive and territorial in order to defend their packs.

That's some info about the dragon I pulled from the wiki and interpreted into the concept.

These dragons are easy to train and can be protective of a rider they adore due to their social nature.

You'll most likely have at least two or three Dramillions attached to you when it comes to their behavior.

But at first… it starts with just one.

Dramillions can trust a human if the human shows they mean no harm and touch them on the nose.

These dragons act as raptors in a way, although are often compared to parrots.

As they like to mimic, even if they probably didn't actually do this, I can see a Dramillion playfully mimicking their human.

Honestly, befriending a Dramillion seems harmless at first.

Maybe you helped them from Dragon Hunters or gave them food.

Either way, you just think you've helped it and don't expect anything from it.

Maybe you could ride them someday… or maybe not at all.

Your thoughts change when the Dramillion you helped brings back food as a gift.

They often look for spots you frequent due to their intelligence before sitting by them

When you do see the Dramillion face to face again they act very friendly and respect you.

You find it nice, they're great dragons.

Then… another one appears alongside the one you befriended, this one a different color.

It's a Dramillion from the same pack as the one you helped.

You're then introduced to this new Dramillion and given another gift of berries, their favorite food….

You find it odd but try not to think much of it.

Then another day there's three Dramillions waiting patiently for you.

This is what I meant by the fact the pack may grow attached to you.

Dramillions are intelligent and social, the one you helped may remember you and tell their pack about you.

As a result you're considered an ally… and their most trusted human.

Instead of having one dragon, you're given at least three.

The original one you saved often rubs up on you, growling lowly to show that they're happy.

The Dramillion you saved no doubt allows you to ride them, too.

The only way you'd get one Dramillion obsessed with you is if you raised just one from an egg.

Other than that, if they're wild you'll get more.

Since these dragons are territorial, I imagine their pack would either settle around your home or they would drag you somewhere else to be cared for by their pack.

Either situation provides you with protection.

Protection you don't really want-

Dragons don't approach you since a pack of Dramillions quickly huddles close to you.

Expect your diet to be primarily berries as that's what they eat.

Due to being social these dragons may huddle up to you for affection.

You'll be trying to rest only for a Dramillion or two to lay by you and place their heads on you.

It would be hard to escape these dragons as they'll swarm you then drag you back to where they want you.

They'd do anything to protect you, they aren't carnivores but can still be deadly.

The moment a human or dragon approaches you… Dramillions spill into the area with hisses and growls.

Dramillions are great protectors and very social… you'd be tempted to try and befriend them.

However, if you do, then expect more than you bargained for.

[ratsoh-writes]

Hey y’all! Meet our new Underwest characters!! And the au!

To introduce them: Underwest is a Wild West au! These monsters were never trapped behind a barrier, and lived in the deserts and plains of the surface along with humans. Conditions were harsh for every one, but they made do, creating a community of hardy resourceful monsters and humans alike!

Like the name suggests, this au is cowboy themed with a few twists! There are hardly any mammals from this au. The hot desert sun is too much for most furred critters, and certain animals like sheep, wolves and horses never evolved. But other animal species thrived! Namely the reptiles.

In Underwest there are three big domesticated animal groups: herding lizards, raptors and terror birds.

Herding lizards: there are dozens of breeds, but they’re all mostly the same. A six legged desert lizard raised for meat because of its passive nature and the fact that it can eat almost anything and survive off of little water

Raptors: domesticated and wild, not to be confused with the ancient dinosaurs. These are quadruple lizards as large as a horse with long thick legs and the energy to run for hours. They’re carnivorous and domesticated ones are used as herding animals and riding animals

Terror birds: MASSIVE carnivorous birds of prey with wingspans the size of cars. And the bane of every Underwest monster. They snatch up monsters, people and livestock and have crossed over into ebott after the crash as well. They can be tamed however by particularly skilled individuals and can even be taught to take a saddle and fly with riders.

The Underwest monsters don’t have royals as there was never a war between them and the humans in the past. Monsters and humans were divided into traveling family units, chasing water sources and only settling during rainy seasons. They’re believed to be closely related to the farm AUs due to many of the Underwest monsters having earth affinities.

Meet partner and rowdy!!

Partner (Underwest sans)

Partner is a stocky skeleton monster, aged 68 with soft lilac magic. He stands at 5’7 and has a strong thick muscular ecto that he worked hard to achieve. He has a bit of a gap between his front two teeth.

Partner is a very serious monster, he rarely smiles and hearing a laugh from him is like seeing gold fall out of the sky. If duty was a soul trait, he’d have it. He always keeps his promises, even if it kills him. While he can be grumpy and temperamental, he has a soft spot for the gentle and innocent, and is a good protector to any of his loved ones.

Partner works as the sheriff in Goldenvalley, hunting down criminals.as there’s only one police station and it’s a lot of land to cover, he works very hard at his job. On the side he also trains raptors for a bit of extra G.

He’s a very clever fighter which makes up for his rather average magic power. This is reflected in his magic weapon, a whip that when cracked, makes a loud booming noise to frighten. The whip itself doesn’t do much damage

His special ability is that he can see both up and forward. Like he has eyes on the top of his head. When he consciously thinks about it, partner can see the sky even though he may be looking down or forward.

Things he loves: leather goods and clothes, garlic, rustic belt buckles and hat accessories, artisan breads, hunting, telling campfire stories, horror novels, axe throwing, the color blue, clover flowers, country music (go figure)

Rowdy (Underwest papyrus)

Rowdy is a lanky skeleton monster aged 27 with baby blue magic. He has a think but trim ecto and is always covered in scrapes and bruises. He has a bit of a gap between his front two teeth

Rowdy is a cheerful, eager to please and clumsy fellow. He’s been rather sheltered by his mother for most of his life, so some things that may be common sense to most he hasn’t learned yet. He wears his heart on his sleeve and is a delight to be around with how affectionate he is. However he’s very gullible, making partner very protective of him.

Rowdy is partners apprentice, learning the art of training raptors. He’s not partners brother like the others but is actually his younger cousin. Their mothers were sisters. Rowdy only recently left home this last year and a half, so he’s a bit behind in the practical work compared to other monsters his age

Rowdy has very explosive magic which shows in his magical weapon, a boomerang that literally explodes on contact. Unfortunately if it doesn’t hit its target, ot explodes on him when it comes back. He’s working on fixing that

Rowdy’s special ability is double jump! When he’s in the air, he can kick off exactly once to get a second jump!

Things he loves: comedy podcasts and shows, parsnips, the color yellow, fun patterned bandanas, horseback riding, exploring new areas, pop music, line dancing, stew, orange blossoms

Side characters

Belle: the mother of rowdy and the aunt of partner, bell is a skeleton monster aged 400 exactly. Having lost her sister and husband before the crash due to sickness and a bad rain year, she was extremely protective of rowdy. Even after the crash she sheltered him, causing him to run in order to accept the apprenticeship partner offered. Partner and Belle had a huge fight over this and aren’t on speaking terms anymore

Robber: Underwest undyne, and despite the hilarious nickname, shes no criminal but is in fact another sheriff of Goldenvalley, and has a friendly rivalry with partner. She’s still new in her job and goes to him for pointers a lot as well.

Prairie: Underwest alphys, and partners closest friend. She breeds raptors and goes to him to train all of them. She owns a cute plot of land that she raises goats on as her primary source of income. Breeding raptors is a long and tedious job, definitely not something one can easily live off of.