Dragon

statue of a Dragon

**Dragon**s are a species of Magical Creature first mentioned in Season 1.

## Overview

### **Season 1**

In Yukiya's main route, in a history class held by Randolph he explains that: "It was said that those born with magic possessed the blood of dragons. Their dragon ancestors bestowed upon them their protection in the form of magic. That's what people believed back then." "The dragons are fascinating creatures. It is said that dragons represent one of the seven deadly sins [Wrath]. In the present era, of course, no one believes that wizards descended form dragons. As our study of wizardry progressed with time, such beliefs became nothing more than mere legend. However, it is said that those born by humans and magical creatures have a higher tendency to be wizards."

In Azusa's main route, Randolph further explains, "It is said that other dragons were responsible for [other countries'] creation. For example, the 'Dragon of Fire' with power over flames, shaped the foundations of Hinomoto. The remaining lands were overseen by other dragons -- wind, water, earth, light, and shadow. All lands grew and prospered under the protection of its dragon. It is believed the dragons were born from what is called the Dragon Valley. Many wizards have attempted to locate the Dragon Valley, but none have been successful thus far."

### **Season 11**

In Florin's route, it's mentioned by Albert and Florin that many books about dragons are almost close to none. Florin confirms this later on, therefore there's not much information about pure dragons. When they go to see Willem, he mentions a few things about Dragons that he learned from his friend Felix, who was an expert on many living creatures. According to Rembrandt, Dragons and Dragonkins originate from the same dragon ancestor. However, after years of evolution, they have each become their own species. Liz asks a few things about the dragons.

* Diet: Dragon are originally carnivorous. During Willem's time, dragons cohabitated with both Dragonkins and humans. Therefore, the tamed ones fed on vegetables and grains, so that they would not attack humans and livestock. And the meat they were given was cooked. In other words, dragons are omnivores. But they do eat a lot. Flying especially makes them expend energy. In Light's route, it was mentioned that dragons are the natural predators of wyverns.
* Hangouts: Dragons tend to like places where the earth's magic is the strongest. In that sense, Gedonelune is one of the best places for dragons to live. The Northern Valley has especially magic levels.
* Behavior: Dragons are highly intelligent creatures and are very good at reading human emotions. Because of that, they are quick to sympathize with humankind. Their sensitivity makes them easily affected by the people around them. Dragons are kind, clever, and gentle creatures by nature. They are not dangerous in the least.
* Power: Dragons' origin element is the origin of their power, which help Dragons and Dragonkins to retain their magic. Though Dragonkins do not need food to survive, Dragons do obtain almost all of their energy from their diet, but their magic comes from their origin element. Dragonkins and dragons can tell each other's elements. One of the elements Dragons can possess is light. Light element dragons love to be under the sun.

In Albert's route, when Liz finds Shu, she's shocked to find a dragon in the forest. She mentions that although Gedonelune is the home to a lot of magical creatures, dragons shouldn't be one of them. Dragons were believed to live hidden deep in the heart of valleys or forests. That way, they were rarely seen by humans.

## Known Dragons

Sub-species:

* Mini Dragons: Tiny black dragons that the Dragonkins command. In Nox's route, it's mentioned that Mini Dragons are commonly familiars to Dragonkins.

Named:

* Dragon of Time (Hugo): He's the only dragon known to acquire a human form.
* Shu/ Ratatoskr: rare, four wings, pure white dragon of light element origin. As a Ratatoskr, Shu has the ability to sing the song of waking. A song capable of awaking anyhting from its sealed slumber.
* Zurvan: a man-made dragon, experiment from different types of magical beasts. Is not considered as a pure dragon.
* Fafnir: Is a legendary golden dragon thought to be a creature of myth. It was of light element and the strongest magical creature in the world. (It appears in Randy's sequel.)
* Sorrow Dragon: It only appears every few years in random spots, but when it does show up it can destroy a village in seconds. It is a midnight blue color. In Light's route, its face resembled of a beautiful woman with midnight-blue hair. Dragons usually don't have human faces, which makes believe that this particular dragon made a pact with a woman. It also has a flock of demi-wyverns protecting her. When Florin asks Liz about the dragon's size, she mentions it was as big as the lake near the Academy. Florin mentions that apparently it grew since the last time it was spotted, and they fear that the next time it appears, it'll be even bigger.
* Bahamut: King of all dragons. Apparently, is a creature strong enough to turn the world to ash in seconds. In Light's route, he was summoned to fight the demi-wyverns that surrounded and protected the Sorrow Dragon. When he showed up, Liz describes as huge as a mountain and it was clear that due to his size, it was no wonder that he was called the King of all dragons. The Bahamut was summoned combining the magic and special skill of three characters: Zeus, who is a prodigy in summoning; Clive who would have enough supply magic to not to have any side effects when summoning the Bahamut; and the Nidhogg to control him and do what they needed him to do.
* Fairy Dragon: It's a tiny but beautiful dragon. They look similar to fairies. Like many dragons, they are protected by the four elements.
* Black Dragon: Black dragons feed off darkness.
* Vita Dragon: Found in Gemuma, they mirage a lot though.

## Trivia

* There are 3 dragon stones in the Academy: one in the Library, one in the Headmaster's Office/Room and another in the Tower of Sorrow, being the last one from the Dragon of Time petrified.
* The game's Glossary is outdated regarding information about dragons, it only states that: "...Ancient people believed that wizards were descendants of dragons, however, today the study of magic has developed so that the theory was denied." "Dragons represent the seven deadly sins. Allegedly they have died out."
* Of all the dragons mentioned in the game, the Bahamut (which was only introduced in the last season) is the only dragon that has references from other folk stories, such as *The Wonders of Creations* by Zakariya al-Qazwini; or in animes like "Shingeki no Bahamut"; or in other games like "Forgotten Realms" or "Final Fantasy". Though it's probable that the Solmare Team was inspired by this last one, since Final Fantasy also mentions that the Bahamut is the King of Dragons.