Magmascale

The **Magmascale** is a medium Stoker Class dragon that lives in volcanic regions.

## Official Description

The Magmascale roars with the voice of a volcano, belching forth primal fire and magma, the core of its very being. You can feel the intensity of the fire in their hearts just by standing beside one. A dry heat wave heralds the Magmascale's approach.

## Physical Appearance

### Egg

Magmascale eggs are oval shaped. They are covered in molten rock, with cracks of lava and magma in between. The egg radiates a great heat, making them too hot to hold.

### Hatchling to Adult

Magmascales have skin made of barely cooled molten rock. Cracks in their skin large and small show off the dragon’s glowing lava insides, which grow brighter as the dragon becomes more agitated. Its wings are glowing, and its underside shows its heated insides. They usually have brown or black skin, with a combination of red, yellow and orange for the lava inside it.

## Abilities

### Firepower

The Magmascale is able to breathe torch-like fire. They can also hold fire in their mouths to illuminate dark places. As an adult, Magmascales can launch magma balls that explode on impact.

### Strength and Combat

Magmascales are able to stay in combat for over an hour, specifically if they're defending their territory. When hunting, they tend to throw their prey around like ragdolls, often ripping them in half in the process. With their 4 inch long talons and heavy weight, dominating opponents comes easy for this dragon. Their bites can set their victims on fire.

### Lava-Proof Skin

Due to its lava-proof hide, the Magmascale can live inside a volcano without being harmed. They're able to wade through lava without any trouble, and some individuals have been seen diving in lava and staying underneath for over 3 minutes! It's unsure whether or not they are breathing when submerged.

### Camouflage

Because of its rocky and lava-like appearance, the Magmascale is able to blend into its surroundings in volcanic regions. Many Magmascales will sleep in or near lava to protect themselves while they sleep.

### Toxic Aura

Heat and embers radiate from the Magmascale's form and getting too close can result in a toxic death before the dragon ever lays claws onto a victim.

### Speed and Endurance

The Magmascale is able to fly at 50 miles per hour for hours, proving its endurance and strength. The dragon is able to take multiple hits before needing to rest, allowing them to last a while in combat.

## Personality and Behavior

Magmascales are naturally hostile and aggressive towards both dragons and humans. They are relentless predators, and enjoy hunting for sport sometimes. Magmascales are very solitary creatures and live alone for much of their lives. Oftentimes, two males can be seen fighting over territory or a mate. They are foul-tempered, cruel, and ambitious. Only few trainers are brave enough to attempt to approach this creature.

## Training

Magmascales are hard to train due to their hostility and aggressive behavior. However, they will calm down if you have a Buddleia flower on you. They can be befriended and trained with these specific flowers. As with all Stoker Class dragons, work with the Magmascale to train it, rather than just ordering it around. Aggression will get you nowhere.

To train a Magmascale, use a Buddleia flower to calm it down, then throw away any weapons you have to show you mean no harm. Move slowly towards the dragon and place your hand on its snout to show respect.

## Trivia

* The Magmascale's name comes from the game Dragons and Titans
* The design of the Magmascale is from Dungeons and Dragons (originally called a Catastrophic Volcanic Dragon)
* The Magmascale's roar is the Flame Stalker's roar from Day of Dragons

## Image Sources

1. Catastrophic Volcanic Dragon by James Introcaso
2. Fire Wyvern Egg from Ark: Survival Evolved (Scorched Earth)