Core Dragons
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The dragons of the Core may be unusual to those used to the fairy tales told in the up. Core Dragons and Deep Core Dragons can be found in many places outside of the inhabited parts of the core, and should be treated with the caution and care required of creatures of their magnitude.
Appearance
It is hard to describe the appearance of a core dragon as it varies so wildly. Their silhouettes often resemble that of dragons from the stories from the up, however the material is often different. Adventurers and Explorers have described meeting dragons of steam, brass, cogs, energy, plasma, paper or even nothing. The one similarity was their imposing presence, one that made you certain there was a dragon nearby. While you may not recognize a Core Dragon, you will know one when you find it.
Behavior
It is commonly believed that Core Dragons are sentient, although BACK claims to have no reliable records suggesting any diplomacy with a dragon has ever taken place. Core Dragons are not simple wild creatures though, and can be very intelligent, tricking even the most experienced explorer. Beyond that behavior is hard to pin down due to the variety of dragons. Often, core dragons are known to hoard objects. This behavior is normal, and should be expected.
Protocols
Ideally, you never need to interact with a core dragon. However if you encounter one the first rule is stay calm and stay determined. Core Dragons seem to like this trait. Make sure to do whatever the dragon seems to be asking of you, unless it would bring harm to you. If that is the case, bow and apologize profusely, offering up some of your gear in exchange for being unable to fulfill its request. If you see a core dragon in the distance, simply observe and do not approach.
Reports
- The following is an excerpt from UP's record of dragons describing a dragon met in the Core. This time, the Interdimensional Rumor Mill reveals a Rumor from IF-1.83 out of its Rumor Registry...
Grove Dragon
Appearance
Only one instance of this variant has been reported. The Grove Dragon is an estimated 8m (26ft) in length, with a wingspan of 10m (33ft). It is predominantly viridian in colour, with an off-white underbelly. Its head is vaguely avian, with a narrow snout and large eyes; however, it is adorned with deerlike antlers, and its pupils are oriented horizontally, also akin to a deer. It flies gracefully and silently on bioluminescent wings that glow a soft amber colour. When not in flight, the dragon has been observed to move quadrupedally on gracile limbs, similar to a cervid in gait and posture. Its wings are similar in shape to those of emperor moths, and sport large eyespots. Its tail ends in a large, plantlike bulb in a muted lavender colour, the function of which is currently unknown.
Behaviour
The Grove Dragon appears to be benevolent in nature. It has been observed exhaling a shimmering mist, which upon contact causes flora to become invigorated and ill or wounded fauna to heal. The mist is unable to resurrect deceased organisms, instead causing fungi to grow from them. Because sightings of this dragon are so rare, it is believed that it probably spends most of its time in a nest or den.
