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[b]Breed:[/b] Nocturne
[b]Eyes:[/b] Earth
[b]Primary Gene:[/b] Ripple
[b]Secondary Gene:[/b] Peregrine
[b]Tertiary Gene:[/b] Underbelly
[b]Primary Color:[/b] Sand - Chocolate
[b]Secondary Color:[/b] Lemon - Carmine, excluding Sand - Chocolate
[b]Tertiary Color:[/b] Identical to Secondary - Pillartop Gliders are [b]XYY[/b] dragons!
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[quote][b]Fact[/b]: Nocturnes are introverts. They may not like long-term solitude, but their lairs are hidden away and they do feel the need to retreat there, often.
[b]Fact[/b]: Earth dragons are community oriented. Dragonhome is inhospitable and Earthflight is small; cooperation is necessary for survival.
So what do Earth-element Nocturnes do? Well..
[b]Fact[/b]: Survival in Dragonhome means digging down. Shade and moisture can only be found in subterranean caverns. You'd have to be stubborn and crazy to try otherwise.
[b]Fact[/b]: Nocturnes are good at crazy. Earth dragons are [i]great[/i] at stubborn.
[b]Pillartop Gliders[/b] make their homes atop the cliffs of Dragonhome, soaring as high as their brethren delve deep. They harvest what scant moisture they require from the high, thin clouds over the Shattered Plain, and their vision is so sharp they can spot prey below from cloud level. They visit their earthbound flightmates often, but there's a level of mutual incomprehension of each other's lifestyles. Still, if there's anything Earth understands, it's stubborn.[/quote]
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Pillartop Gliders favor useful items. Earth dragons tend to be practical, and when you're intentionally living out in the desert you tend to appreciate practicality more than most. They wear simple hoods and mantles to protect themselves from the sun, goggles because they fly so high so often, and satchels because you can never have too many pockets. Fancy jewelry would not go over well, and especially not silks. A Pillartop Glider with a fondness for cloth would hang fabrics throughout their lair as windbreaks instead.
[b]Materials/Trinkets:[/b]
[item=Banded Sardonyx] [item=Waterskin] [item=Diaphanous Wing] [item=Coarse Tail Hair] [item=Small Block of Granite] [item=Eye Agate] [item=Prehnite] [item=Parched Clay Jar] [item=Airborne Warrior Belt]
[b]Food:[/b]
[item=Wasteland Pauper] [item=Dune Vampire] [item=Dark-bordered Beauty] [item=Dust Slither] [item=Oasis Songbird] [item=Bobwhite Quail] [item=Valley Quail] [item=Steppes Box Turtle] [item=Greyback Sparrow] [item=Sunspot Sparrow] [item=Arroyo Toad] [item=Dried Jerky] [item=Thick Meat Strips]
[b]Apparel:[/b]
[item=Gold Steampunk Goggles] [item=Alchemist Eyewear] [item=Burlap Hood] [item=Burlap Mantle] [item=Tanned Rogue Belt] [item=Tanned Rogue Vest] [item=Tanned Rogue Bracers] [item=Tanned Rogue Cape] [item=Tanned Rogue Footpads] [item=Tanned Rogue Trousers] [item=Tanned Rogue Hood] [item=Tanned Rogue Mask] [item=Tanned Rogue Tail Binding] [item=Tanned Rogue Gloves] [item=Tanned Rogue Wing Guard] [item=Journeyman Satchels] [item=Leather Aviator Satchel]
[b]Familiars:[/b]
[item=Mesacliff Harpy] [item=Windcarve Harpy] [item=Windcarve Fugitive] [item=Masked Harpy] [item=Stonewatch Harpy] [item=Stonewatch Prince] [item=Sunspot Clouddancer] [item=Goliath Mountain Beetle] [item=Red-Winged Owlcat] [item=Earth Sprite] [item=Mimic Buttersnake] [item=Hainu] [item=Ultramel Amphithere]
Pillartop Gliders are on great terms with the Harpy clans - the Pillar of the World marks an intersection between Earthflight and Harpy territory, and the Gliders are just so much more relatable than the rest of those weird, cavern-dwelling Earth dragons. Seriously, why bother living in a place with such glorious skies if you're just going to bury yourselves in the dirt? (There is so much awful, smug gossip between the Gliders and Harpies. It's probably not the best basis for a friendship, but it beats being enemies.)
Fact: Nocturnes are introverts. They may not like long-term solitude, but their lairs are hidden away and they do feel the need to retreat there, often.
Fact: Earth dragons are community oriented. Dragonhome is inhospitable and Earthflight is small; cooperation is necessary for survival.
So what do Earth-element Nocturnes do? Well..
Fact: Survival in Dragonhome means digging down. Shade and moisture can only be found in subterranean caverns. You'd have to be stubborn and crazy to try otherwise.
Fact: Nocturnes are good at crazy. Earth dragons are great at stubborn.
Pillartop Gliders make their homes atop the cliffs of Dragonhome, soaring as high as their brethren delve deep. They harvest what scant moisture they require from the high, thin clouds over the Shattered Plain, and their vision is so sharp they can spot prey below from cloud level. They visit their earthbound flightmates often, but there's a level of mutual incomprehension of each other's lifestyles. Still, if there's anything Earth understands, it's stubborn.
Pillartop Gliders favor useful items. Earth dragons tend to be practical, and when you're intentionally living out in the desert you tend to appreciate practicality more than most. They wear simple hoods and mantles to protect themselves from the sun, goggles because they fly so high so often, and satchels because you can never have too many pockets. Fancy jewelry would not go over well, and especially not silks. A Pillartop Glider with a fondness for cloth would hang fabrics throughout their lair as windbreaks instead.
Materials/Trinkets:
Banded Sardonyx
Minerals & Ores
The red and black banding in this specimen make for a fine addition to any dragon's hoard.
120
Waterskin
Dragonmade
Crafted from a sheep's bladder, this skin holds a liter of water.
40
Diaphanous Wing
Organics
A delicate wing that reflects a spectrum of colors when the sunlight hits it.
37
Coarse Tail Hair
Organics
Although rough and uncomfortable, the strands from this tail hair can be used for lashing together twigs, branches, and make a great material for crafts.
45
Small Block of Granite
Minerals & Ores
Members of the earth flight collect granite, and enjoy quizzing each other on each of the Igneous rocks that may make up a particular piece.
79
Eye Agate
Minerals & Ores
These brilliant, banded stones are said to ward off predatory birds. They are of significance to especially superstitious Raptorik.
80
Prehnite
Minerals & Ores
This foggy green crystal is often used in trading and bartering among harpy beastclans. It has even been adopted as a currency by some dragon clans in the Shifting Expanse!
45
Parched Clay Jar
Trinkets
A dry, cracking jar made of old bone-colored clay. Triangular markings dot its rim.
72
Airborne Warrior Belt
Trinkets
This cloth belt has several hidden pockets for knives, seeds, and sharpening stones.
31
Food:
Wasteland Pauper
Insect
Every year, vast numbers of this butterfly migrate across the plains. It is called the blue harvest.
25
3
Dune Vampire
Insect
The sore left by the bite of a dune vampire is incredibly itchy and sensitive to sunlight.
50
5
Dark-bordered Beauty
Insect
A thrifty dragon will save the wings of the Dark-bordered Beauty and use them in decorative arrangements for display around the horns.
60
7
Dust Slither
Meat
Found only in the most arid regions, the Dust Slither can easily be tracked by the winding trail it leaves in sand.
25
3
Oasis Songbird
Meat
The song of the Oasis Songbird has saved many a thirsty dragon from death by leading them to water.
45
4
Bobwhite Quail
Meat
Scores of bobwhite quail adults come together to build large community nests in rock crofts and trenches.
55
5
Valley Quail
Meat
Valley Quails are misnamed. They actually live at the crests of hills and mountains.
55
5
Steppes Box Turtle
Meat
This species of turtle is known more for its valuable patterned shell than for its taste.
53
5
Greyback Sparrow
Meat
Greyback sparrows' plumage mimics the much larger, more dangerous clouddancer.
41
4
Sunspot Sparrow
Meat
This species has the peculiar habit of perching upside-down.
41
4
Arroyo Toad
Meat
Most dragons have developed an immunity to this toad's poisonous skin, but mirrors may suffer an allergic reaction.
61
6
Dried Jerky
Meat
This bag of jerky is weeks old, but still keeps a great taste and texture.
20
2
Thick Meat Strips
Meat
The strips of meat in this bag are of unknown origin. They smell really, really good though.
20
2
Apparel:
Gold Steampunk Goggles
Apparel
Tinted goggles of polished gold. They're perfect for shielding a dragon's eyes from soot, smoke, or water. That is, until they get steamed up. The color is purely cosmetic.
1000
Alchemist Eyewear
Apparel
When it is time to make science, always remember to prioritize safety first!
250
Burlap Hood
Apparel
A drab hood of old burlap. It has seen many years and the rope drawstring is frayed at the tips.
1000
Burlap Mantle
Apparel
A drab mantle of old burlap. It has seen many years of use and is frayed along the edges.
250
Tanned Rogue Belt
Apparel
A belt to hold all the tools a nighttime wanderer requires.
900
Tanned Rogue Vest
Apparel
A close-fitting vest for a nighttime wanderer.
1500
Tanned Rogue Bracers
Apparel
A pair of leather bracers with a concealed inner sleeve.
850
Tanned Rogue Cape
Apparel
A short cape that helps a dragon look awesome in its nighttime wanderings.
1550
Tanned Rogue Footpads
Apparel
A pair of close-fitting footpads for the nighttime wanderer.
900
Tanned Rogue Trousers
Apparel
A pair of close-fitting trousers for the nighttime wanderer.
1400
Tanned Rogue Hood
Apparel
A hood to conceal the identity of the nighttime wanderer.
1100
Tanned Rogue Mask
Apparel
A mask to conceal the identity of the nighttime wanderer.
800
Tanned Rogue Tail Binding
Apparel
A close-fitting tail binding for the nighttime wanderer.
1100
Tanned Rogue Gloves
Apparel
A pair of close-fitting gloves for the nighttime wanderer.
800
Tanned Rogue Wing Guard
Apparel
A pair of close-fitting wing guards for the nighttime wanderer.
1000
Journeyman Satchels
Apparel
A pair of worn leather satchels designed to carry rations, coin, and other knick-knacks. They are typically slung over the shoulder.
0
Leather Aviator Satchel
Apparel
Safely store supplies during long journeys.
750
Familiars:
Mesacliff Harpy
Familiar
The powerful talons of harpies can crush the bones of their prey.
2700
Windcarve Harpy
Familiar
Agility and adaptability are requirements for a harpy courier.
2700
Windcarve Fugitive
Familiar
Some harpies prefer solitude to the cacophony of the cities of large harpy flocks.
2650
Masked Harpy
Familiar
Harpies build their nests in many of the same locations where dragons make their lairs.
2700
Stonewatch Harpy
Familiar
A single harpy is a rare sight. This one is a scout for a much larger flock.
2725
Stonewatch Prince
Familiar
Males are a rarity among harpies, and it is unusual to see one take up the warrior's mask.
2650
Sunspot Clouddancer
Familiar
These raptors are an aggressive variant of Clouddancer. Young hatchlings have fallen prey to their talons. (KS-sponsored by Vahilor.)
2700
Goliath Mountain Beetle
Familiar
Its long lifespan and natural armor allow this insect to reach enormous sizes. The largest recorded Goliath had a 7m wingspan!
2400
Red-Winged Owlcat
Familiar
The male red-winged owlcat displays vibrant red plumage across its wings. The female is much plainer, but much more deadly for its camouflage.
1900
Earth Sprite
Familiar
Entourage of the Earthshaker. (Rockbreakers Ceremony Holiday Familiar 2013.)
0
Mimic Buttersnake
Familiar
This buttersnake mimics an angry spirit, or was it the other way around? (Colored by Hund.)
1800
Hainu
Familiar
Is a group of hainu a flock or a pack?
2250
Ultramel Amphithere
Familiar
When a skin is shed this serpent is at its most vulnerable; it loses its feathers as well.
2550
Pillartop Gliders are on great terms with the Harpy clans - the Pillar of the World marks an intersection between Earthflight and Harpy territory, and the Gliders are just so much more relatable than the rest of those weird, cavern-dwelling Earth dragons. Seriously, why bother living in a place with such glorious skies if you're just going to bury yourselves in the dirt? (There is so much awful, smug gossip between the Gliders and Harpies. It's probably not the best basis for a friendship, but it beats being enemies.)
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[b]General:[/b]
@Saphelle @Exquisitor @FBFishslap @Xotis @staticmcawesome @TellTale @Moonlace @theflamebreath @paragonbroscaa @genmoi @Kitiara @Feme @Mosflow @shanncrafter @Firtarian
[b]Female:[/b]
@DiamondInu @Yoyce
[b]Ivory:[/b]
@frisks @Serendipital @HayBay
[b]Lemon/Banana:[/b]
@SayMrrp @WildWing101
[b]Fire:[/b]
@ShinyTyphlosion
[b]Blood:[/b]
@HayBay
Just ask if you want on the list! I can put you down for a specific color or the subspecies in general.
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10/12/15: Created thread! Hopefully it's not [i]too[/i] blindingly obvious I have no idea what I'm doing.
10/15/15: The first official Gliders hatch!
10/18/15: Tangerine nest hatches!
10/26/15: Added 'Favored Items' section to Lore
10/27/15: Ivory nest hatches!
10/28/15: Fire nest hatches!
Nah, you're good, I think I've reserved enough posts. I'll keep you on the general pinglist and let you know when there's news! It's a bit quiet at the moment, but I wanted to get the thread more or less squared away before the first dergs started hatching.
Nah, you're good, I think I've reserved enough posts. I'll keep you on the general pinglist and let you know when there's news! It's a bit quiet at the moment, but I wanted to get the thread more or less squared away before the first dergs started hatching.
Hurray! Pillartop gliders! I look forward to them hatching <:
I have my own subspecies here if you're interested! Maybe we could be affilliates? :D
*snips ribbon* Thread is open!
@Raaxon That'd be awesome, your lilypond dragons are lovely! I'll give you a banner to put in your thread/signature as soon as I have one made. Do you have a banner I can use, or should I just put a link up?
@Raaxon That'd be awesome, your lilypond dragons are lovely! I'll give you a banner to put in your thread/signature as soon as I have one made. Do you have a banner I can use, or should I just put a link up?
