#the scorching

[peregrinethegryphon]

Scorching Era Dragon Species

(Headcanon, until canon confirms or disputes)

🔴 Mountain Dragons

Based on dragons described in The Flames of Hope, pages 186-187.

The Mountain Dragons were the most common species of dragon on Pyrrhia. They inhabited the entirety of the central mountain range. Their scales tended towards warm colors like red and orange, but it was common to see other colors on them. Dragons at this time were far more likely to hybridize with other species as a result of their overlapping ranges and lack of formal society. They were one of only two species that possessed firebreath. Their diets consisted primarily of large ungulates, but they were opportunistic and would eat anything.

Mountain Dragons could be classified into two populations. The Northern Mountain Dragons were distinguished by their brighter colors and diurnal lifestyle. The Southern Mountain Dragons by contrast were darker, with more black scales as an adaptation for a more nocturnal or crepuscular lifestyle.

The Scorching was led by one large Northern Mountain Dragon (The Flames of Hope, page 186, see above image) who would become the first queen of the first dragon tribe, which would be known as the Skywings. Mountain Dragons made up the majority of the early Skywing tribe, but Forest Dragons were also common within their ranks.

The Southern Mountain Dragons, however, would not stay in the Skywing tribe for long, instead forming their own tribe, the Nightwings, and keeping their nocturnal lifestyles and building their own society around it.

Hundreds of years after The Scorching, the Skywings, under the rule on an ambitious queen, would start a conflict with neighboring tribes over territory. This would be known as the War of Skywing Expansion. The war would see the Nightwings pushed out of their mountain territory and the tribe would find a new territory on the southwest peninsula.

🟡 Stone Dragons

Based on an obvious Sandwing ancestor in The Flames of Hope, page 183.

Stone Dragons lived around rocky areas and caves at the base of cliffs and mountains. They were an offshoot of the Mountain Dragons, distinct only in their much paler coloration, back sail, and venomous tail barb. They usually possessed flecks of black scales. Their venom evolved independently of other species. Diets consisted of anything they could catch.

After The Scorching they were the first to colonize the newly formed desert that once housed a large human civilization. Other species would try to colonize the area, but as temperatures got more extreme, only the Stone Dragons would be able to adapt. Their descendants became known as the Sandwings. This species has remained virtually unchanged since The Scorching.

🔵 Sea Dragons

Sea Dragons are mentioned in The Flames of Hope page 181. Page 185 states they couldn't breathe fire.

Sea Dragons were semiaquatic, coming mostly in shades of blue and green. They lived on the eastern coast, on islands and beneath the ocean. They had specialized gills and kidneys that allowed them to tolerate a wide range of salinity levels. They had bioluminescent spots along their body used for communication. This species did not possess firebreath. Their diet consisted of fish and pinnipeds.

While a majority of Sea Dragons lived in the ocean, there was a small population living in freshwater rivers and lakes on the southeast coast, sometimes referred to as Swamp Dragons by local humans. They were more on the greener side than their marine cousins. They ate fish and whatever animals they could ambush from the water.

During the War of Skywing Expansion, some Skywing defectors would flee their kingdom and find refuge in the southeast with the Swamp Dragons. After the war they would eventually form a new tribe together, calling themselves the Mudwings.

The Seawings would be one of the earliest tribes to form. They’ve remained virtually unchanged since The Scorching.

🟣 Ice Dragons

Ice dragons were the most isolated species of dragon. They were fully adapted to Pyrrhia’s northern tundra and possessed frostbreath in place of firebreath. Their diets consisted primarily of fish and pinnipeds, but would hunt anything if the opportunity presented itself.

After The Scorching the Icewings would be one of the earliest tribes to form. They’ve remained unchanged since The Scorching. This is, of course, a point of pride for the Icewings. It is unknown if Animus Magic had appeared yet.

🟢 Forest Dragons

Based on Freedom, with the caveat that Freedom is a Mountain/Forest hybrid. The dragon described in The Flames of Hope, page 186 is heavily implied to be her mother.

Forest Dragons were a species adapted to an arboreal lifestyle. They were brightly colored and came in all color combinations, and had rounded wings. They possessed venomous fangs in place of firebreath. They made their nests in the trees. Those living in the southern rainforests were primarily frugivores and were much more colorful, while those in more temperate forests were more omnivorous, eating anything they could find, and had greener scales. They would often take naps in the middle of the day to gain energy from the sun. Leafspeak was a rare ability possessed by some individuals.

The Forest Dragons would give rise to three tribes after The Scorching. Those already adapted to the rainforest would form their own tribe, the Rainwings. The Rainwings would independently evolve their color changing ability over time.

Those best adapted to temperate forests formed their own tribe, the Leafwings. The Leafwing tribe happened to have the most Leafspeakers within their population, which they enthusiastically integrated into their agricultural practices.

During the War of Skywing Expansion, the Leafwing tribe would be forced out of their territory and would eventually make their way across the ocean to a new continent, Pantala.

One isolated population of Forest Dragons had already been evolving some odd traits by the time of The Scorching, such as a second set of wings and silk glands. This population evolved on the southwest peninsula, and would form their own tribe, the Beetlewings.

During the War of Skywing Expansion, the Beetlewings would be forced out of their territory by the Nightwings, who would then take over the peninsula as the Beetlewings joined the Leafwings in their exodus from Pyrrhia into Pantala.

Pre-Scorching Range Map

Original Bases Free to Use

[deersoncupcakes]

scorching dergs!

the first of many. ramblings below

They live in small groups of 15-30 dergs. These groups are differentiated by colours and traits (the deeper/brighter the colour the more attractive the worm. Prominent traits are favoured as well).

there’s around 10 groups in one area. They’re quite small so this is “sustainable” without any farming.

“Sustainable” because it’s not really. Fat (and the ability to keep it) is extremely endearing.

There’s really no set hierarchy. Nobody really cares if you have a mate outside of your group, as long as you look the same ish and the dragonet won’t have any problems.

Interacting with scavs will 100% get you killed.

Tails are often cropped as a tradition once the dragon is of age. This is to make the worm less easy to catch (tails are usually very long otherwise and also a tripping hazard).

that’s all gang the handwriting is in the alt text.

[princedragonoverlord]

Gonna put a read more in case this counts as too much spoiler for Wof book 15: Flames of Hope

So I haven't seen anyone talking about the dragons from before the scorching! Like I've seen stuff about Freedom/Lizard and plenty of fanart but I haven't seen a thing about her mother or the other dragons mentioned. Where are the fanarts of them? Does anyone have ocs from this time? Cause I sure as heck plan to make a few

What are the theories surrounding them? Cause it sure seems like all the dragons or at least some have interesting common ancestors

What would their names have been like? Their tribes? Although it really seems like there weren't any specific tribes. Their cultures and languages? What was thousands of years before this time?

I'm so interested in the time before the scorching, please tell me your thoughts or come up with stuff about it! I'd love to see it!

[jade-mythriil]

A Tale of the Scorching

In the distant past...

Before the dragons took over...

Ancient humans roamed free upon the land...

They had massive kingdoms and built a paradise for themselves with their skill and ingenuity.

But in their greed, humans had taken too much from the land...

and stole from the dragons, leaving a path of destruction in their wake.

Until one day, the world was set ablaze...

In an act of vengeance, the dragons brought their fury upon the ancient humans...

and scorched the land leaving none to survive their unending wrath.

The ancient humans, unable to defend themselves from their own retribution...

were forced to flee to the safety of the undergrounds...

and hide until their entire legacy was wiped away in the infernal cataclysm they had brought upon themselves.

When they finally returned to the surface...

the world no longer belonged to them.

The remaining humans, shattered and broken, struggled to survive against the dragons that now dominated the land.

But they persevered and survived...

for such a time that civilization would rise again from the ashes...

and they would once again stand on the surface without fear...

free from the threats of the dragons that now threatened them.

They rebuilt whats left of their old society...

And continued to thrive in the new realm dominated by the dragons...

Hoping for the day they can finally return to the surface...

And roam free as their ancestors did before them...

- An excerpt from the History of the Bush Clan

[sffinsiders]

Review: The Scorching: The World in My Hands By Nick Snape — SFF Insiders

[s3znl-gr3znl]

Me and some of my moots tbh

[bluedotjpeg]

The Desolation of Scorch

[blueskittlesart]

i hope everyone in nintendo’s management department dies and goes to hell no matter what and i’m not kidding

[morebird]

Hey, good-looking.

[zegalba]

Robert Wun: 'Scorched Bride' Couture Gown, Spring/Summer 2023. Model: Rawdah Mohamed

[blairwolfwerewolf]

2nd entry for art bingo is Scorch the Dragon, sat atop their great horde of beanie babies.

[peregrinethegryphon]

I can’t find a source for it and now I’m wondering if I’m misremembering…

The Pyrrhian desert didn’t form until after the Scorching. Correct? Or did I just make that up?

[rolyjulioli]

They're in love your honor

[jessieleaf2]

Day 5: Sew

[longstoryshqrt]

honestly teresa was so real in the movie for climbing up the treehouse and throwing stuff at the gladers, i would've lost my shit if i woke up in a place full of men

[likeastars]

There is NOTHING on this godforsaken earth that will make the girlies reach the pinnacle of their artistic expression like doomed yuri. I go into the madohomu tag and Michelangelo is in there. Van Gogh is rolling himself a joint after posting mizisua art. Picasso is snorting coke with revue starlight fans. And let's not even get into whatever the locked tomb girlies have got goin on