he Dragon Mirror

Ensconced in its stone cradle, a mirror of dizzying

dimensions stood before us. The equally majestic
engravings that surrounded it suggested that
we had finally found what we had so long been searching
for, though the meaning of the strange inscriptions was
undecipherable to us.

The mirror’s surface, though smooth, was not solid. At the

slightest touch, it rippled like liquid, momentarily twisting our
reflections.
Wary, we started by throwing a few pebbles into the strange
fluid. When they disappeared one after the other with no
reaction except slightly bigger waves across the mirror, we
decided to walk through it ourselves.

Swift and painless, the crossing only gave us a brief chill as

a few tingles washed through our limbs.
Compared to the cavern we had just left, the landscape
that stretched before us was literally worlds apart.

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 Part 1:
Observations
You hold in your hands the notes and illustrations about
dragons encountered during the first expedition,
gathered in this Part 1: Observations.

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 We have managed to obtain a map of this world!
in in
The mapmaker rendered the relief and types of terra
exquisite detail, but we otherwise have no data.
Still, this is a good start to begin our observations.
Edith

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 reanke
At different times and in different locations,
fantastic creatures have entered our myths and
history. Dragons abound in the tales of many cultures
across our world, but no one has ever found tangible proof of such
creatures, despite extensive research.
But legends do not lie, and myths are more than mere fables.
According to an ancient rumor, there exist six giant mirrors, hidden
deep within grottoes and caverns, allowing passage from our world
to that of these long-assumed chimerical beings.
After much investigation, we finally discovered the location of
one of these priceless treasures.

But as we crossed our reflections, we could not fathom all the

riches we were about to find in this new world that we, its first
explorers, decided to call Dreanke.

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 Logbook
Step I
SEA VOYAGE
Step II
JOURNEYS THROUGH
WETLANDS
Step III
ACROSS THE FORESTS
Step IV
PLAINS: A STUDY
Step V
MOUNTAIN TREK
Step VI
ACROSS THE SKIES

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 Step 1
Sea Voyage
11.Abysses
22.On the Surface of Water
33.Coral Reefs

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 1. Abysses
In such places, which may seem empty and lifeless, fauna still manages to
surprise us. Even in an environment subjected to very high pressure, marine
creatures thrive.

aenne
THE GREAT FISH

This dragon can only be

observed when it swims to the
surface to breathe. A dweller of
the depths, the Laenne pumps air
into a pouch connected to its lungs,
allowing it to remain underwater
for weeks.
Though its body is now
perfectly suited to its aquatic
environment, it retains atro­
phied, useless limbs, the only
vestiges of its faraway land-
based ancestors.

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 yrillon
LURING LIGHT

Swimming through the dark depths, its body

emits an intense yellow light, luring prey that
it then captures in its deadly tendrils, covered
in a lethal poison that kills its victims in a few
seconds.
Approaching this dragon required much
caution, and was a rather tense experience.

HE COLOSSAL

Beyran
As impressive at its size may be, it is
nevertheless vulnerable.
A short-lived dragon, its weak
constitution forces it to remain ever-
moving to avoid the dangers of the
depths, sometimes swimming great
distances.
Neither male nor female, these crea­
tures are hermaphrodites, the better
to ensure their species’ survival.

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 2. On the Surface of Water
The ocean’s surface, a thin border between air and water, is an environment
where aerial animals live side by side with marine ones.
Plentiful and generous, it grants temporary refuge to creatures that
approach it or cross it, whether to breathe or to feed.

wiftray
THE LEAPER
Playing with the waves, these marine
dragons wriggle and leap out of the
water, hovering for a few moments

before diving back among

their peers.
They owe their speed to their
aerodynamic bodies, their flanks
outfitted with many fins.

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 HE SLEEK

Muryi
Adult Muryis can be up This protection is so smooth that they
to twenty inches long. Unlike those on can easily slip out of a predator’s grasp.
their head, the larger scales along their For sustenance, Muryis indiscriminately
body fit so closely that it is difficult to attack smaller creatures, both water­
make them out individually. borne and airborne, clinging to their
victims as they inject them with venom.

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 3.Coral Reefs
These places shimmer with a thousand colors and are home to as many
wonders and oddities. The warm, shallow waters offer small marine
creatures shelter from the giant predators of the depths.
But beyond such awe-inspiring beauty, we quickly discovered a wild,
hostile world.

lcyrion
A COLORFUL PORTRAIT
Luck was not with us, and we We were told that it is bad luck to capture
did not get to see this dragon. But based an Alcyrion, so whenever fishermen catch
on the descriptions and tales of sailors, we one, they immediately throw it back into
were able to draw this splendid portrait. the sea.

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 etacea
THE PATIENT ONE
Despite its small size (three
feet at most), it is still one of the largest
specimens of coral-dwelling dragons.

Thanks to its large, winglike mem­

branes, the Cetacea can remain still for
hours, only swinging the tip of its tail,
whose violet hues lure prey.
This animal may seem gentle and
harmless at first sight, but its mighty set
of jaws can crush a human arm.

HE RED-COLLARED

Auriad
Sporting a splendid bright red ruff,
the Auriad can easily blend into coral of the
same color. The tentacle-like appendages
all over its body are outfitted with sensory
receptors that detect and catch any small fish
swimming by.
It is a quick one, making it hard for pre­dators
to get hold of it.

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 amurai
STRIPED
What we took for a
school of blue fish was actually a
dozen small dragons swimming
together between the corals,
looking for algae to feed on.
Kamurais gather in packs, the
better to protect themselves against
predators. At the first sign of danger,
they scatter, then regroup later.

orgo
THE SEDENTARY
Solitary by nature, this
dragon nests in a patch of algae that it
carefully chooses at the beginning of
its adult life, then never leaves, the two
species living in symbiosis, mutually
protecting each other.

However, the Gorgo’s nest may be

destroyed, forcing the now vulnerable
creature to find a new shelter.
Certain individuals find it difficult to
acclimate to their new refuge, which
may, in extreme cases, result in their
death.

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 rinidae
POISONOUS
This animal, as peculiar as it is
rare, has a very fragile constitution, making
it highly vulnerable to any change in its
environment.
For protection against predators, it coats its
body with a lethally poisonous mucus from This deters other species from approaching
a species of algae that it is immune to. it, let alone eating it.

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 Step II
Journeys Through Wetlands
11.Lakes and Rivers
22.Ponds
33.Marshes
44.Mangroves

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 1. L akes and Rivers
The water here is so fresh and clear! It tumbles down from the mountains,
and its flow varies depending on the season. The shores are home to a very
diverse fauna and the waterways house many life forms, making for very
active hunting grounds.

rgon
THE WATCHER
It is perfectly suited to its
habitat. A peerless fisher, it hops from
one wet rock to the next with amazing
agility. It can remain in place for hours,
unmoving and unflappable.

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 nydae
THE CHIMERIC ONE
This brown and bright
red-furred creature protects itself
from predators with its fiery colors,
which are symbols of danger. In
addition, it sports two round, eye-
like shapes on its wings, which
it spreads to frighten its boldest
enemies.

In contrast with its apparent aggres­

siveness, the Onydae is a peaceful
being that lives off algae and other
aquatic plants.

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 rmand
GLITTERING DRAGON

Grottoes hidden behind waterfalls are used as lairs by Armands. These lake
dragons are more suited to swimming underwater than to flying across the sky,
deftly using their wings to move through the water and hunt the fish they feed on.
When they emerge from the depths, their wet scales glisten like a thousand
diamonds, hence their name.

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 URPLE-SCALED

Ganou
Living close to lakes and rivers,
this placid dragon sports shimmering scales
whose colors range from violet to royal
blue.
Using the thick shell covering its tail, it
strikes the surface of water to stun fish and
catch them more easily.
Ganous are usually surrounded by Fuzzies,
which they keep safe from predators.

he Fuzzies
A MERRY CORTEGE
These small creatures with
a downy plumage are as strange-
looking as they are entertaining.
Attached to the Ganou that protects
them, they follow it wherever it goes,
in a joyous and colorful aerial dance.

ydeca
THE MOLTER
This freshwater animal
has the particularity of molting thrice
a year. It is of average size and feeds
mostly on small fish and insects.

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 ytkius
DRIFTER
This dragon floats
lan­
guidly along rivers, enjoying the
warmth of the sun and the small fish it
catches on its way.
Drifting in this fashion, it is hard to spot
thanks to the color of its body, which
provides it with excellent camouflage
on water.

drin
LAKE DRAGON
Endemic to lake areas,
which are crisscrossed by a multitude of
sparkling rivers, this small creature likes Edrins have five pairs of thin and
to nap in the sun, on the wet stones. delicate wings as well as a long tail,
which they can crack like a whip for
defense.
They are swift and nimble, making
it hard to approach them before they
slip away between rocks or fly off.

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 enarii
THE HUNTER
Despite its thickness, its
shell is flexible, making it fast and agile.
Hunting near watering holes, it catches
animals that come to drink by surprise,
sometimes teaming up with a few of its
peers to attack large-sized prey.

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 2. Ponds
Popularly seen as places teeming with insects, shallow waters abound in
beautiful species, like the one below.

edicris
THE STINGING FIREFLY
During a break amidst
the stagnant nature, creatures with
iridescent hues and no bigger than our
hands approached us.

We were treated to a most captivating

spectacle, some of them flitting about
and gobbling small insects while others
attacked sluggish fish, sticking what
seemed to be stingers into the animals’
flesh.

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 3. Marshes
As inhospitable as these humid, spongy lands may look, marshes
attract many dragons of different species, which feast on the
multitude of insects that buzz around and on the fish that live
in the stagnant, shallow waters.

iseus
SWIFT SCAVENGER

It is a rather common They are great swimmers and can hold

sight to see these small creatures leap their breath for many minutes; a very
out of the marshes’ rancid waters useful asset in such a hostile environment.
to catch the buzzing insects above.
During leaner times, the Riseus’ diet
changes and they turn into carrion eaters,
feeding off corpses and decaying plants.

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 cciter
THE LURKER

Travelers who have

become lost in the marshes and
returned alive have reported seeing
a green glow before they were
attacked by a demon.

This light is actually emitted by a

nocturnal, solitary dragon, which
uses this trick to lure prey. Its fluid,
silent movement makes it look like it
is hovering above the misty ground.

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 ONG-BEAKED

Chordae
Living most of its life in Its long beak has feelers, allowing it to
solitude, this dragon only meets with probe the briny waters and silt in search
others of its kind during the mating of its food—mainly insects, small rodents,
season. and fish.
The female then builds its nest up in During winter, when prey is less
high groves, where its eggs will be dry abundant, it sometimes makes do with
and safe from danger. shoots and roots.

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 uirre
SWAMP SERPENT
Initially land and air-
based, Guirres became excellent
swimmers in time.
In the water, they can easily be
confused for branches, offering
them very convenient camouflage
in such an environment.

Unfortunately, due to spending a

lot of their time underwater, some
catch a noncontagious bacterial
disease, which damages and gnaws
at their wings’ thin skin.

ibille
LITTLE BIRD

This small creature is as oppor­

tunistic as it is vain. Libilles can often be
found near Chordaes, taking advantage of
the imposing dragon’s presence to catch
frightened prey.

The rest of the time, it can dedicate hours to

maintaining its plumage, which it cleans and
preens with great care.

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 4. Mangroves
Located near waterfronts and resulting from tides, mangroves
are home to specific and unique fauna and flora.

orajhu
THE NIGHT DIGGER
With its long, sharp claws, it
digs into the mangrove’s earth to scoop
the amphibians that hide within. Being
unsuited to flight, it uses its hind legs
to leap; a rather surprising defensive
technique whose purpose is to frighten
its enemies.

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 aex
THE EPHEMERAL
A herbivore dragon, its
most interesting feature is its molting:
through its first years, it molts twice a
year, then more and more infrequently
as its natural shell weakens.
Of note, it is also one of the only dragons
to use its reflective wings as a means of
defense, orienting them to shine light
into its attackers’ eyes, dazzling them.

adirn
THE FOUL-TEMPERED
With its fierce temper,
this fearless dragon can easily drive
meddlers away, even those larger than
itself. Its hunting method is somewhat
unique: it sinks into the thick mud, only
leaving the top of its head exposed in
order to look out for prey.

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 Step III
Across the Forests
11.Tropical Forests
22.Temperate Forests
33.The Taiga

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 1. T ropical Forests
Sparsely wooded, tropical forests teem with varied and unique animal and plant
species. Sometimes humid, sometimes dry, these forests of many biomes are
so plentiful in life and wonders that we were only able to record a fraction of
them through this expedition.

ipell
LAPIS LAZULI

The Dipell’s shimmering colors

attract insects that die instantly upon touching
its poisonous skin. Thanks to this, it barely
needs to hunt at all. When it feels threatened,
it uses its tail like a whip, which it cracks
aggressively.
It also uses it to cling to branches, from which
it enjoys swinging.
Equally comfortable on land and in the air,
its large wings and three pairs of legs are
evidence of this dragon’s perfect adaptation
to its environment. It is able to cross great
distances in short times and can quickly get
used to different biomes, which makes
it a rather common sight.

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 TEALTHY

Belladian
Camouflage is a wondrous
asset, and no dragon is more skilled
than the Belladian at hiding in its several yards away. The females,
environment. who are leaner and quicker, are
Since its stripes blend perfectly into tasked with hunting.
the jungle’s dense flora, finding one
was no easy task, but we did succeed They conceal themselves among the
after several days of searching. tall grass, and when prey comes near,
they attack!
The males, which protect the pack,
boast long quills coated with a
paralyzing toxin that they can throw

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 ij’Lusa
THE FALLEN
This gigantic dragon, bedecked
in shining scales, is the largest of its
species. Since it only leaves its lair at
dawn and dusk, the locals have given it
the name Fij’Lusa, which means “Sun
Brother,” in reference to the legend of
the Sun God.
Due to its great size and age, it cannot
fly, but it can still hover over short
distances.
Though it is now cared for by the locals
who lavish it with any food it needs, it
used to be an excellent hunter.

Still, it remains a dangerous foe when it

needs to defend its territory.
With its sleek body, thick scales, and long
limbs, it can live in humid environments
and bear the heat of the tropical forests.

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The Sun God
A legend says that Fij’Lusa only leaves its lair at sunrise and
sundown, when the celestial body is closest to the earth,
seeking to join its Sun Brother... but ever without success,
unfortunately.

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 ngune
EXTREMELY NOXIOUS

The yellow patches over its It can ooze a deadly poison

body warn predators against its toxicity. onto whatever touches it.
Knowing this, we were careful
not to venture too close.

HE UNFLAPPABLE

Pyrion
Thanks to its earthy colors, this
animal can move unnoticed through its
natural habitat.
In addition, it moves so slowly that it is
extremely hard to notice. However, it
proves to be impressively fast when spotted,
quickly lashing with its tail, whose scales
are coated with a deadly venom.

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 allior
MASSIVE PREDATOR
A territorial animal, we
only noticed its presence from nests
built between the roots of great trees,
which is a testament to its stealth,
considering it is one of the largest
jungle-dwelling dragons.
This aggressive and dangerous reptile
may seem heavy and awkward on
the ground, but its thickset, heavy-
shelled body belies a quick, fast-
reacting creature.
Only flying short distances, it moves
from tree to tree, clinging to its perch
until it catches sight of prey on the
ground. Then it lunges.

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 rugin
RUIN-DWELLER

The ruins scattered

in the deep jungle are home to
countless little buzzing critters,
scarcely bigger than fireflies. As
adorable as they may look, they can
very quickly turn aggressive if they
feel threatened.
Due to their sharp fangs and
poisonous stingers, it is ill-advised
to come too close to these mini-
dragons, which swarm their target.
 eluin
THE TREETOP CLIMBER

The highest treetops are its

favorite perches. Once prey has been
spotted, it dives, sinking the long poison-
tipped hooks at the end of its tail into its
unfortunate quarry.
Those are also its means of defense, as its
wings are too weak to carry it for long.
It uses them only to glide from one tree
to the next, as they are unsuited to fast or
prolonged flight.

ostig
THE AGILE

This constrictor
dra­gon has a prehensile tail it
uses both to suffocate prey and
to cling to branches. Its fingertips
have small pads that stick to all
surfaces, making this lizard an
excellent climber.

The crimson color of its wings

hints at its poisonous nature,
though the concentration of said
poison is barely strong enough to
kill a small rodent.

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 2. Temperate Forests
Enjoying perpetually mild weather, with temperatures varying only
slightly through the seasons, the fauna and flora of these luxurious
forests grow rapidly.

ulin
THE FLOWERY

This dragon
dwells exclusively in trees—flowering
trees, more precisely. In addition to
taking advantage of the height and thick
branches for safety, it feasts on the
insects drawn to the flower buds.
At night, for shelter, it drives birds
away to steal their nest or settles in a
hollow trunk.
Individuals encountered on the ground
are sick and must not be approached!
In their state of weakness and distress,
they can bite painfully hard.

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 HE QUIET

Noctems
As gentle as the
wind wafting through the leaves
of the forest trees, Noctems are
peaceful beings that enjoy
tranquility.

At night, they like settling

on moss-covered rocks and
watching fireflies dance in
the moonlight.

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 asalt
THE UNMOVING
A legend says that a
millennia-old dragon lost itself in the
innermost depths of the forests, where
it sunk into melancholia.

Since then, it has remained still, half- Suddenly, the ground

buried, covered by a growing, thick heaved, nearly sending
layer of grass, branches, and lichen. us tumbling!
Its body gradually turned to stone,
forever changing it into a statue.
Our curiosity stoked, we long Rising from beneath us, the dragon
investigated the origins of this rather we’d so ardently been looking for
sad story. We searched far and wide stood majestically, then waddled
through the forests, but none of the away languidly, a well and truly alive
rocky formations looked anything like vestige of passing time.
a stone dragon.
Disappointed and discouraged, we
took a short break on a mound. Fearing
that melancholia might grasp us and
turn us to stone in turn, we resolved to
leave this dark, gloomy place.

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 rphen
ON ITS OWN
The mother digs a small
hole in a fruit, inserts a single egg, and
flies away—never to return.
After hatching, the newborn keeps
growing, feeding on its home.
Once it has outgrown its native nest, the
small dragon flies off in search of more
substantial food.

Through this method, parents ensure a

modicum of protection and safety for
their children which, from their very
birth, must fend for themselves.

astylir
WINGED SNATCHER

With its sharp front

claws, this mischievous thief
can rapidly climb trees in
search of its favorite meal:
birds and their eggs.

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 decat
SMOOTH OPERATOR
According to rumor, this
beast is as beautiful as it is dangerous.
The fine down covering its wings
silences their beating, enabling it to
soundlessly swoop down on its prey.
Thanks to its nimble tail, it can maintain
good balance when in movement.

A fierce one, it will not tolerate having

its food stolen, and will stop at nothing to
protect it or, failing that, retrieve it.

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 VY

Meline
In the course of our travels,
we stopped at a charming little village,
with no idea of what we would discover
there.

All around the ivy-covered homes,

great flowery gardens filled the air with
intoxicating scents. Strolling through
this peaceful place was such a delight
that we might have forgotten about the
purpose of our journey had it not been
for a certain little girl.

Standing in a grove and laughing gaily,

she showed us what amused her so
much.
We saw a tiny winged creature climb
over her arm and zip through her golden
hair, which sent her into
another fit of laughter.
The small one that played
with the lass was a dragon
called Ivy Meline.

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Very gregarious and playful, the
Melines have a symbiotic relationship
with the locals, ridding their crops of
harmful insects in exchange for a few
fruits and the shelter provided by the
ivy.
Of all the dragons we saw, this one was
certainly the most atypical.
Its body is like that of a fox, sporting
soft fur mottled with black, while its
segmented tail looks like that of an
armadillo.
This unique animal also has dark, bat-
like leathery wings, as well as barbs
along its spine.

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 ucetes
AND THEIR VARIANTS

It was at the edge of a

forest that we decided to settle for the
night.

As our provisions were dwindling, we At first sight, they looked like large
foraged for berries and whatever else beetles, but upon closer inspection, we
that nature might offer. quickly realized that their unique shells
To our delight, not far away, we spotted concealed a birdlike body.
a bed of mushrooms. Later, we learned that the locals call
However, when we approached to them Mucetes, and that they are actually
gather them, we were startled to see small dragons making use of this clever
them all fly away in a strange buzz! camouflage to attract insects and other
small prey, the better to snatch and
devour them.

We were also informed that they were

not edible and that their consumption
would cause dreadful stomach aches.

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 Mushrooms?
... no!
Insects?
... neither!
Birds?
... getting colder!

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 3. T he Taiga
The frosted trees that comprise these sparse forests bristle with thin ice
needles that one is better off avoiding.
At the foot of trees, only small bushes with frozen flowers grow in this
environment where the gusts numb both limbs and mind.

ahaka
eats abundantly to build reserves,
sometimes growing as much as three
times heavier.
SURVIVOR
Its fur is made of short hair growing
A carnivore, the Dahaka through a thick layer of fat. Thus
attacks the nests of other dragons to insulated, equipped with sharp vision
eat their young. It is mainly active in and powerful wings, it can hunt through
summer, when food is plentiful, and both snowstorms and freezing water.

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 ris
THE LOOTER

During the warm season, this

small dragon’s retractable claws allow it
to easily climb tree trunks to reach bird
eggs, its favorite food.
It buries part of the fruits of its hunts in a
hole dug into the snow.
When temperatures start to drop, it takes
shelter with its provisions, wrapping
itself in its wings and tufted tail.

nirion
ESCAPE ARTIST

A thick-furred crea­
ture, it uses its sticky saliva to
shape large clumps of hair that it
sticks to its tail.
When the Onirion is attacked,
these detachable portions remain
in its hunter’s grasp, giving it an
opportunity to run away.

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 OREST

Clawsin
In these wooded
lands lives a lonely, nocturnal
animal that we initially
took for a type of owl.
However, though its head
shows similarities, its body is
unmistakably different from
that of a bird. Rather, it is
comparable to that of a skunk,
its brown fur mottled with
black blending perfectly into
its environment.

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Like a raptor, this average-sized dragon This is how we discovered that at the
has very sharp eyes, and thus can easily first light of dawn it goes back to its
spot food—mainly small animals and den, which it only leaves after nightfall.
berries—from atop the trees it uses for When it is not hunting, it carefully
shelter. grooms the downy feathers on its head,
Its hearing, however, is quite limited, which shield it from the heat during
and it was by taking advantage of this summer and keep it warm through the
that we were able to study it. long winter.

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 rictus
THE LISTENER

A predator gifted with

extremely acute hearing, the Crictus
flies silently, listening for small
mammals living under the thick
snowy blanket, which it catches with
its long paws.
Its black and white plumage absorbs
and retains the heat of the sun,
granting it much-needed insulation in
its environment.
It digs its nest far beneath the snow,
in order to keep as warm as possible
at night and during the coldest days.

airu
SNOW SCRATCHER

Like many of its

peers, this dragon buries its food
into the snowy ground for storage.
As it is more often on the ground
than in the air, it has grown skin
between its scaly fingers, thus
increasing its contact area and
keeping it from sinking into the
powdery snow.

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 sura
THE CLEVER

Its fur is brown-gray

in summer, and turns white in
winter, providing it with natural
camouflage no matter the season.
For heat, the Asura covers its den
with a large layer of leaves, which
keep it constantly warm as they
decompose.

kuchi
FIERY

Ikuchis have sensors with which have had the unpleasant surprise of
they can detect the infrared emissions seeing their campfire preyed upon by
of forest fires. When they find one, they this dragon!
feast on glowing embers, occasionally When the cold season approaches,
resting on burnt trees. Many travelers Ikuchis mass-migrate to warmer lands.

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 Step IV
Plains: A Study
11.Verdant Plains
22.Steppes
33.In the Heart of the Desert
44.Frozen Wastes

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 1.Verdant Plains
In such a biome, rains are not frequent enough to sustain trees, but
sufficient for grass to grow abundantly.

ardax
THE PLOWER
A gentle, protective
crea­
ture, it fiercely protects the
members of its pack.
With its sharp, sturdy claws, it digs into
the ground to look for roots and small
burrowing animals that it can easily
catch with its thin, elongated mouth.

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 zejikuu
THE BURROWER

If, when traveling through

plains, you see deep holes dug into the
ground, you’d best turn back.
This is the sage advice we were given,
and we were wise to follow it, for this
is where the Dzejikuus hide. As soon as
they notice prey, in a flash, all of them
leave their dens and attack.

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 tivara
THE HERD
its wings, the others will get the message
and take flight at the same time. In the
air, they stay in formation, gracefully
dancing through the sky and swooping
Ativaras wear a luxuriant white mane down on their prey as one.
and sport two strong, sharp horns. Fast
and alert, these dragons live and hunt
in herds. They behave so cohesively
that as soon as one of them spreads

eleria
NOCTURNAL DRAGON

This dragon spends

most of the day sleeping in
holes it has dug into the ground.
As soon as the sun sets, swarms
of these creatures take flight.

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 imos
QUICK AND SHREWD

The Mimos can

instantly alter the color of its whole
body’s pigments, and it uses this
remarkable mimetic ability to
merge with its surroundings. Should
it be discovered, it relies on its great
speed to run away or hide.

rthros
SHELLED
Feeding on small game,
plants, and berries, this omnivorous
dragon boasts a thick shell covered
in barbs, which makes it very un­
palatable to predators.

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 lya
THE PEACEFUL

Known to be mostly active at

dawn and dusk, this great hunting dragon’s
back is covered with an impenetrable
shell, making this part impervious to
attacks, unlike the rest of its body.
Naturally inquisitive, it is nevertheless
a formidable predator that fearlessly
attacks large animals for food.
Its long, mighty tail, with a mace-like
extremity covered in sharp bony plates,
is a very effective means of defense, and
has been known to result in great damage
to its environment. Thus, this magnificent creature is capable
The Elya has powerful paws that it of inflicting deep and deadly wounds to
can move deftly and gently. Its claws, its opponents, raking flesh and shattering
sturdy and resistant, grow all through its bones.
life, which means it must file them by In that regard, its “Peaceful” epithet is
scratching rocks. owed only to its placidity toward humans.

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 2. S teppes
These plateaus covered with brush are located on the outskirts of
forests and deserts.

calox
THE FIGHTER

Our travels took us to the

steppes, but our journey quickly took a
dangerous turn when we happened upon
Scaloxes in rut.
All of them sported more or less deep
scars on their wings and on the thick shells
covering their bodies. In what could be
likened to a burrow, we were able to
catch sight of young, frail members of the
pack, with very thin wings.

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 trandi
THE FLYING GAZELLE

Its striped body looked like a

fantasy come to life. This species, swift
as lightning and gifted with impressive
stamina, only slows down when it
spreads its wings to leap above obstacles
in its path.

amotire
HOOKED

This little louse com­

monly takes advantage of its natural
camouflage to lurk in high grass,
waiting to leap at prey and sink the
hooked extremities of its wings into
its flesh.

It can even happen that this dragon

remains so stubbornly attached that
it eventually dies of exhaustion.

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 3. In the Heart of the Desert
Deserts are places where temperatures can easily rise beyond a hundred
and twenty degrees and water is a near-permanent rarity. Endemic animal
species have shown no shortage of ingenuity in adapting to such extreme
climate, each in its own way.

ugant
SERPENTINE
As a rule, it hunts for insects and other
The Rugant’s unique body small desert prey, biting them to inject
is thin and elongated, allowing it to its powerful venom.
move very quickly by slithering over
the surface of the sand, sometimes
grabbing rocks with its small and
short, but nimble paws.

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 erspi
THE CRUSHER
In time, this clever dragon’s
impenetrable shell turned into a veri­
table condenser.

When it sweats, instead of evaporating

into the air, its perspiration condenses
into droplets all over its body, which
regulates its temperature. As for its
moniker, it owes it to its mouth’s four
pincers, which prove extremely handy
for breaking the shells of insects and the
bones of small dragons, for which it has
an appetite.

ndoc
CRAFTY HUNTER

To protect itself against the

desert heat, its method is to burrow into
the sand during the day and come out
at night when temperatures are milder.
Thus, it sleeps most of the day, waiting
for sundown to hunt its meals. Even
then, it can remain motionless for
several hours, hidden in ambush, leaping
out with all the strength of its six paws
as soon as prey is within reach.

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 URPLE

Lyrette
During the day, these
creatures spend a lot of time licking
their fur, coating it in saliva for
protection from the heat. However,
this method makes them lose a
lot of precious water.

For this reason, after

nightfall, Lyrettes stuff
themselves with sugary
plants and berries filled
with evening dew,
ripping them from desert
shrubs.

ersine
THE DIGGER
The light fur on its neck,
paws, and tail insulate it very efficiently
from the heat.
Yersines can also use their large wings
to fan themselves for extra freshness,
but their best protection lies in the
burrows and tunnels they dig deep into
the sand, where temperatures are a
handful of degrees lower than outside
during the day.

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 cutifon
THE ILLUSIONIST
Some species’ protection
from heat comes with added perks.
Such is the case for the Acutifon, whose
resilient shell not only insulates it, but
also lets it blend into the sand when
immobile.
To attract prey, it uses its short,
shimmering wings as a lure. Though
it cannot fly, it can still use them to
glide over short distances, catching
by surprise any prey that might have
escaped it.

rtio
THE SILVERY
If, as you trek
through the desert, your sight is drawn
to a bright light, consider that it is neither
a mirage nor lost treasure, but simply
a dragon whose silvery scales shine
under the sun’s scorching rays.

This is not for parading, but

for protecting itself from
the heat of the sun by
reflecting it.

Once it has grown into an

adult, the Artio can no longer
use its wings to fly.
However, it is able to use them
for communication with its peers by
vibration, similarly to bees.

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 4. Frozen Wastes
To weather the extremely low temperatures of these lands, some animals
have downy plumage or thick fur to ward off the freezing cold. Others
find shelter deep below the snowy layer, enjoying the milder climate of the
underground. Hot springs are also a boon.

eimvran
ICE GIANT
When it is in flight, it is not
hard to make out and recognize this great
dragon, with its distinctive flat body and
large wings. However, on the ground, it
is almost impossible to spot, its body
blending perfectly
into its natural This camouflage is a most valuable
environment. protection, for although it is quick enough
to easily catch its prey by surprise, its
digestion is very slow and forces it to
remain still over long periods.

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 anhir
THE OBSERVER
A veritable flying ball of hair, An inquisitive creature, it was very
its thick fur totally insulates it from easy to lure it closer to better observe
the cold. One of its peculiarities is its it, though it did require a few pieces of
two pairs of wings, which enable it to meat as bait.
quickly fly high. From there, it can gaze
upon the horizon with a piercing stare
that no prey can escape.

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 Step V

Mountain Trek
11.Ancient Summits
22.Volcanic Mountains
33.High Mountains

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 1. Ancient Summits
As old as the world itself, these mountains stand unaffected by time.
Surrounded with fertile prairies, thick forests, and great lakes, they are
home to a variety of climates.

riguer
CYCLICAL ADAPTATION

This lumbering, placid When the weather becomes warmer,

monster has the unique feature of losing the wings wither and fall, and the
its wings in accordance with a seasonal Briguer must feed vigorously to grow
cycle. When autumn approaches, they them back by the next autumn.
grow to facilitate hunting and help it
run away from any dangers it might
encounter.

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SILKY BLUE

This magnificent crea­

ture looks like a cross between a
rainforest butterfly and an ice dragon
whose blueish scales are accented by
reddish hues.

A gentle pacifist, it is a highly

curious being that approaches
anything it doesn’t know in order to
examine it. This certainly explains why
it lurked close to us for a time before it
calmly went back to its business.

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THE REVERED ELTAMIN ALPHA

The Mintsune, of the Eltamin race, is a dragon worshiped by

the northern people, who consider it a protective deity from the stars.
The only specimens we could observe were statues in its image erected in the
temples to its name.
We also met an old priest who claimed he saw one of these mystical beings.
He described it as a wise, clever, and playful creature, as dazzlingly fast as a
shooting star zipping through the sky.
It is said a Mintsune only appears when imminent danger is approaching.

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 2. Volcanic Mountains
In such regions, flora is sparse. Frequent eruptions prevent the proliferation
of plants, which struggle to take root into the volcanic rock when they are
not swept away by lava.
To survive, the local animals must draw from the ferrous scraps and from
the minerals that volcanic stones offer.

LUE-HOODED

Orock
Wiry and agile, this
small dragon is able to easily slither
between rocky cracks and to fish
out prey with its prehensile tail.

When we discovered it,

we were amazed to see its
shell shimmer in places.
However, our guide explai­
ned to us that this was caused
by mineral buildup, which
sometimes bends the creature’s
natural plate, causing irreversible
damage. For this reason, they
rarely grow old.

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 LACK-CRESTED

Sukra
Perched on high rocks, its sharp
eyes watch over the paths of the volcanic
mountains.
Gifted with large wings and a thick shell, the
Sukra is also capable of predicting volcanic
eruptions and buries itself before they
occur.
The large crest running over its back
enables it not only to expel heat from its
body, but also to pass unnoticed through the
rare grass that grows in such lands.

nsine
VOLCANO FAIRY

No species is as well-
adapted to this environment as the
Ensine.
Thriving amidst the stifling heat
laden with carbon and sulfur, it
can often be seen flying above
the smoking volcanic chimneys,
fluttering about hypnotically.

With its six legs, long horns, and

bristly back, it might have been
likened to the chimeric creatures of
our world’s eastern cultures, had it
not been so small.

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 ubru
THE COLLECTOR

This heat-loving creature

only lives in volcanic areas, making its
home in lava-hewn grottoes.
Its sight is piercing, but its eyes are very
sensitive to light, so it only hunts at night.
As soon as the sun sets over the horizon,
hundreds of individuals leave their
shelters and comb the ground in
search of prey trapped by the
burning flows.

ryn
VOLCANO JEWEL

If there is one unique

and easily recognizable dragon in
these lands, it is certainly the Oryn.
In addition to sporting shimmering
colors, its body is bedecked with
many jewels it finds by digging the
ground.

Drawn to anything shiny, it fits gems

and precious minerals between its
scales, making them glow brightly
under the sun’s rays.

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 ensys
ASH IN THE WIND

Being devoid of lower limbs, Kensys rarely touch the ground.

When they do, they use their two great hooks to cling to rocks and climb
over them. More comfortable in the sky, these dragons use the chimneys’
blasts of hot air to soar into the sky and glide with minimal effort. As an
adaptation, their eyes have sunk into their skull, protecting them from the
dust, ash, and other volcanic debris.
In return, this has worsened their sight, for which they compensate by
relying on the sensors on their tail and dorsal crest for direction.

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 3. High Mountains
Here, underground springs aside, water can only be found in the form of ice.
The higher you go, the lower temperatures drop, and the thinner the air becomes.
We quickly realized that in such an inhospitable environment, living beings are
forced to adapt and, most of all, to harden in order to survive. Dragons are, of
course, no exception to such a rule.

hoecos
SCALY AND SPINY

This digger uses its It uses its mighty legs both for climbing
muzzle’s tip to search through the and for leaping away from predators.
snow and find the food stores that Moreover, a thick layer of fat under its
other dragons have accumulated. When scales gives it great protection not only
it cannot find any, it digs deeper to from the cold, but also against attacks.
unearth edible plants and roots that
grow in the frozen underground.

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 stiak
SNOW DRAGON
Snowy mountains
abound in tunnels created by
Ostiaks.
These dragons dig through the
snow and use their large,
powerful claws to scrounge
up frozen herbs hidden
under the thick white
blanket.

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 onhir
SUMMIT GUARDIAN

It is said that on the

path to the highest mountain lives
a giant dragon guarding the way
to the summit, barring access to
whoever dares come here.
To be allowed further, it must be
given a tribute of blood and flesh.
Many warriors were offered to it
during the Great Wars.
Despite its majestic, towering size,
it is impressively agile in flight.
It is also considered to be the most
intelligent of dragons, for it has the
gift of being able to communicate
with any living being.
Despite the warnings we were
given, we refused to turn back,
and fortune was with us: after
a perilous ascent, and under the
cover of crude camouflage, we
caught sight of the winged colossus
flying about the snowy peaks.

With our observations complete

and our curiosity sated, we im­
mediately left.

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STOCKY AND STOUT
No one is as well-
equipped against the freezing
cold than the Grivus.
In addition to small ears and
a diminutive tail for minimal
exposure, this animal has a
thick black and white coat
that is useful both for Its large paws, outfitted with
camouflage and for heat long claws, let it easily run on the
retention. snow, and serve as efficient tools
to find the great amounts of food
it is capable of scarfing down
before hibernating.

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 erin
COLD PROWLER

The stealthiest and most silent of dragons is also

one of the largest in the world.
As paradoxical as these qualities might seem, they are in
perfect harmony in this being that wanders the highest mist-
shrouded peaks, looking upon the world with its intense gaze.

HITE-COAT

Kerryon
Its whole scaly body
dressed in abundant white fur, the
Kerryon must be the softest of
dragons. We cannot be sure of it,
however, as we never managed to
get close enough to one.
The long hair covering its neck and
tail gives it a distinguished air that is
characteristic of this species.

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 Step VI
Across the Skies
11.Amidst the Clouds
22.Highest Reaches

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 1. Amidst the Clouds
Some creatures fly incredibly high, beyond even the furthest clouds. To thrive
in such an environment, they notably had to adapt to the particularly cold
temperatures.

nthion
SKY TRAVELER
When it hunts, it scans the land with its
sharp eyes, until it sets its sights on weak,
easy prey. Then, with nary a swish, it
rushes down, devours it, and returns to
It soars through the skies
the sky.
with such grace and ease that one might
think it as light as air. It digests its food
extremely slowly, and so can remain
airborne for months.

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 INDRUNNER

Nimushi
This small, migratory dragon
doesn’t bear the cold well, and thus shuns it
in favor of milder temperatures. Following
wind currents, it catches insects and other
small sky critters in flight.

ycar
HIGH-FLYING
Drawing energy from
the sun’s rays, the Eycar must fly high
over long periods twice or thrice a day,
in-between searching for food.
An average-sized, solitary dragon, it
cannot hunt for long, owing to its weak
constitution and short, awkward legs.
It thus attacks its prey by surprise,
choking it with its prehensile tail.

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 zoa
ELECTRIC CHARM
Also called “thunder
dragon,” the Yzoa can emit
lightning-like electric bolts.
Its body is extremely light,
so much so that it can land on
clouds, amidst which it tones
down its bioluminescence for
camouflage.

When it dies, its body scatters

into countless motes that float
with the wind, until one of them
is struck by lightning, giving birth
to a new Yzoa. Motes that reach the
ground sprout into supremely rare
glowing flowers with regenerative
abilities that are highly valued by
healers.

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 cyzeae
WIND-CARRIED
Living as pairs until
death, Scyzeae move with the
wind without ever touching the
ground. Perpetually flowing,
these ethereal beings exclusively
feed on birds that they catch mid-
flight.

When threatened, they can create

powerful tornadoes by spinning
in the air, each in a different
direction.

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 eken
OPTICAL ILLUSION
The extremities of its Thus protected, it rests, but always
bright body are blue-colored, making with an eye open.
it seem smaller than it actually is, thus
tricking its foes. At sunrise, it takes flight, returning to
When night falls, it floats to the ground the skies.
and folds its wings under its shell to
keep them warm.

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2. Highest Reaches
At such an altitude, the effects of gravity are almost
nonexistent, oxygen is scarce, and the cold is extreme.
Only exceptional creatures endure in this kind of environment.

yeon
CROWNED
The resilience
of its organs allows it to bear
heavy pressure and even to
float through the vacuum.
Its lungs can absorb the
slightest amount of oxygen in an
environment where it is scarce,
sometimes nearly absent.
 hresyl
FLEETING VISION
According to certain nursery
rhymes and oral legends, there exists
a draconic creature that can move
through the furthest reaches of the
atmosphere. It remains out of sight most
of the time, except when it comes down All descriptions agree on its colors: a
for sustenance. white and blue abdomen, and a back
Rumors have it that its wings are made with different hues depending on where
of a light material similar to extremely it has been sighted.
thin leather. On that note, lightness is its
most outstanding characteristic in the This seems to indicate that it uses
eyes of men. Some even say that it is camouflage adapted to its environment.
adorned with feathers providing it with
protection from the extremely cold
temperatures of its celestial habitat.

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 ussi
THE GRANDMASTER
“It only appears at
night, its pale body shimmering,
as if reflecting the moon’s glow.”

This is how this legendary

dragon was described to us. In
popular culture, it is seen as a
guardian of knowledge.
When we saw its depictions,
we immediately recognized
features of the mythical
creatures that populate our
world’s Asian myths: long
whiskers, a slender body,
and six legs. In all likelihood,
once upon a time, one of them
crossed the mirror.
 ukto
GREAT TRAVELER

The skin of this dragon’s

wings is so thin that it is almost
translucent. The blood vessels
within show plainly, giving them
their peculiar red color.

Seeking the heat of the sun, this

quadruped follows the path of the
diurnal body, zooming above the
clouds.

edius
OF THE FOUR WINDS
Dedius have very sharp
senses thanks to which they can spot
aerial currents and let themselves be
carried by the warm winds. Literally
floating through the skies, they
typically feed off the organic particles
contained within the clouds they
traverse, but they have been known to
partake of insects when they descend
to the ground.

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 To my considerable dismay, the mirror suddenly
became inert after my colleagues walked back
across it, leaving me alone on the other side. My
notes should prove the truth of our accounts to
the scientific community.
Edith

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