Post by Obsidian on Oct 8, 2008 13:18:47 GMT -6
High Ranking Dragons
Violets
[/blockquote][/blockquote]- Violets are thought to be the highest ranking female dragon, but are just a bit smaller than Golds, but a bit larger than a Bronze; making them the second highest ranking female. Thinner and leaner than Golds, Violets tend to have long agile necks, large thin wings, and slim bodies. 'Snakes of the skies,' would be a good term for them. They are not allowed to chew firestone.
- Violetriders are Jr. Weyrwomen, most of the time.
- Range in color from deep maroon to light lavender.
- Clutch 12 to 15 eggs and are only Flown by high ranking males.
- Impress only heterosexual females between the ages of 16 & 20
- Possible text colors (just examples)= 660066, 330033, 990066, D462FF, 8D38C9
Golds
[/blockquote][/blockquote]- Golds are the highest ranking female and are the biggest. These are the true 'Queens' in the dragon order, but they are still below Violets in clutch sizes. They are not allowed to chew firestone.
- Goldriders are always Sr. Weyrwomen due to amount of eggs in a clutch.
- Range from burnt amber to almost white-gold.
- Clutch between 10 to 22 eggs
- Impress only heterosexual female between the ages of 16 & 20
- Possible text colors (just examples)= CC9900, 996600, 993300
Bronzes
[/blockquote][/blockquote]- Third largest dragon and third in rank, but the highest ranking males. Faster and more agile than Golds and Violets, this enables them to catch the Golds and Violets in Flight 90% of the time.
- It is possible that Bronzeriders can be Weyrleader.
- Range from very dark, brassy bronze to a pale brown.
- Father of the highest number of eggs
- Impress heterosexual male between the ages of 17 & 21.
- Possible text colors= CC9966, 663300
Onyxs
[/blockquote][/blockquote]- A rank below a Bronze, and slightly smaller, Onyxs tend to be the more agile and leaner males. Normally fly after lower ranking females and possibly a Violet. Sleek and slim, Onyxs are built like Violets, and have the stamina to keep up with them. They are always male. Normally, Onyx's tend to Impress slightly older, reclusive males.
- It is possible that Onyxriders can be Weyrleader or lower.
- Range from jet black, to a light shade of grey
- Will only father a few eggs, but most eggs fathered by Onyxs will be high ranking colors.
- Impress heterosexual males between the ages of 18 & 22
- Possible text colors= Black, 333333, 666666, 999999, CCCCCC
Middle Ranking Dragons
Crimsons
[/size][/color][/blockquote][/blockquote]- Crimsons are strictly female dragons. The same size of a Brown, they hold the highest-middle rank among the female dragons. They are slim like Violets, but have the muscle build of a Onyx, but lack the stamina of either.
- No Crimsonrider will be higher than a Wingsecond. These dragons have a fiery temper, as do their Rider, and normally quick to anger.
- Range from blood crimson to various shades of light red.
- Produce only about 5 to 7 eggs, and it depends on the father on which way the eggs will turn.
- Impress hetero- or homosexual females between the ages of 16 & 19.
- Possible text colors= CC0000, CC0033, FF3366
Browns
[/size][/color][/blockquote][/blockquote]- Largest of the Middle ranks dragons and the highest ranked among the males in the middle class. Can be as big as Bronzes, or as small as Blues and Greens. Agile and smarter than Blues and Greens, Browns and their Riders tend to be Weyrling Masters when they are older.
- Some are Wingseconds and possible Weyrleader if fast enough.
- Range from dark shades of brown to red earth.
- Father small clutches with Crimsons and Golds
- Impress heterosexual males between the age of 16 & 17
- Possible text color= Brown
Teals
[/blockquote][/blockquote]- Teals tend to be about the same size of a Blue, but the hold in second highest rank among Middle dragons. Both male and female. Tend to be Impressed by out-going Candidates that seem to scream 'I want adventure and a full life.'
- None higher than their class.
- Range from dark teal to grayish, milky blue
- Males fly after Greens and Crimsons and father very small clutches. Females are flown by Browns, and Onyxs, producing 2 to 5 eggs.
- Impress the opposite gender between the age of 14 & 16
- Possible text colors= 669999, 336666, 006666
Lowest Ranking Dragons
Blues
[/blockquote][/blockquote]- Blues are the smallest males and hold the same ranks as Greens. Tended to be used as Searchers, they are slow and low flying compared to Browns and Bronzes.
- None above their rank
- Range from dark blue to sky blue
- No clutches
- Impress hetero- or homosexual males between the ages of 16 & 18
- Possible text colors= 0000FF, 000066, 6699FF
Greens
[/size][/blockquote][/blockquote]- Same size and rank of a Blue, Greens are the highest ranking Low female.
- None above their rank
- Range from dark green to light green
- Flies but no clutches
- Impress either gender
- Possible text colors= 006600, 009966, 33FF00
Creams
[/blockquote][/blockquote]- Creams are the smallest and lowest ranking dragon. They can be both male or female, but because of their disproportioned bodies, they tend to make better sea dragons than Wingdragons. With webbed claws, bigger muscles in their legs than wings and small wings, you can see why they are better swimmers than flyers. Tend to be Impressed by shy humans.
- None above their rank
- Range from beige, to creamy white
- Neither sex clutches
- Impress either gender in humans around the turn of 14 -16
- Possible text colors= FFFFCC
[/blockquote]Wrath's CurseThese new dragons are the offspring of Gold Wrath, and are different than traditional dragons in this way: every gender is switched. Greens are male, blues are female, browns are female, crimsons are male, bronzes are female - even golds are male! The origins of the mutation that caused the gender-swap is yet unknown, yet it only came from Wrath's clutches. Whether her clutches came from separate males, meaning that they can occur from any sperm, is unknown as well. It is also unknown as to whether Wrath's offspring shall produce these gender-swapped dragons. This mutation has been dubbed 'Wrath's Curse', and dragons with it are said to be Wrathcursed. What will become of these Wrathcursed dragons, is it not yet known.
Amethysts
[/blockquote][/blockquote]- Amethysts are the male versions of Violets. They are the highest-ranking Wrathcursed dragons, and also the highest-ranking of all dragons, going hand-in-hand with their female counterparts. They are, like Violets, slightly smaller than Golds and Coppers, larger than Bronzes and Brass dragons. Their frame is slightly bulkier than that of Violets, but still retains the whip-like agile body as well...simply with slightly more muscle. The hide of an Amethyst seems to on average be slightly darker hued than that of a Violet. They chew firestone like any other male.
-Amethystriders are able to become Weyrleader
-Range in color from dark plum and maroon to a dark lavender
-There have been no known clutches produced from Plums, so the egg count is not known. It is estimated that they would father a large clutch. Seem to prefer Chasing other Wrathcursed dragons, mostly Brass and Ash, but will Chase Violets and Golds as well.
-Seem to Impress to heterosexual males between 17-21. Quietly determined candidates seem to be targeted.
-Possible text colors: 660066, 330033, 990099, 7D1B7E, B93B8F
Copper
-Coppers are male Golds. They are like female Golds in appearance for the most part - they are bulky and large, with the same proportions - but like the stone they are named for, they can be distinguished by their hides, which appear darker and can put on a greenish tinge with age, rather and than the stereotypical bright shine of female Golds, just as the mineral darkens and turns green with age and weathering, while its real counterpart stays bright. Coppers are also slightly darker, with a more burnt look to their hides, like amber. Their rank is the same as a Gold's; below Violets and Amethysts, above Bronzes and Brasses.
-Copperriders can be Weyrleader
-Range in color from dark coppery gold and burnt amber to lighter yellow-gold
-No known clutches have been produced from Coppers, but it is assumed that any clutch fathered by them would be a large one. Unlike Amethysts, Coppers have no reservations chasing dragons untouched by Wrath's Curse, and will Chase Violets and Golds more than Brasses and Ashes.
Seem to Impress to heterosexual males between 17-21; target outspoken, determined candidates with good leadership qualities.
Brass
[/blockquote][/blockquote]- Third largest dragon, rasses are nevertheless the highest ranking females of the wrathcursed dragons and are the equivalent of a queen. Faster and more agile than Coppers and Amethysts, they can afford to be particularly picky about their mates and if they are caught it is because they have truly decided that the male is worthy. They do not mind being flown by dragons untouched by wrath's curse, especially since Bronzes can usually catch them more easily than Amethysts and Coppers.
- It is possible for Brassriders to be Weyrwomen or Jr. Weyrwomen.
- Range from very dark, brassy bronze to a pale brown with a metallic sheen.
- There have been no known brass clutches so far, but it is assumed that their clutches would be large and contain a high number of high-ranking wrathcursed.
- Impress heterosexual females between the ages of 17 & 21.
- Possible text colors= CC9966, 663300
Ash
[/blockquote][/blockquote]- A rank below a Brass, and slightly smaller, Ash dragons tend to be the more agile and leaner females, a good equivalent to the uncursed Violets. They are the wrathcursed Jr. Queens and know their importance. Normally are flown by other wrathcursed dragons, preferring Coppers and Amethysts over any other mate. They are always female. Normally, Ash dragons tend to Impress slightly older, reclusive females with good leadership qualities and a good head on their shoulders.
- It is possible for Ashriders to be Weyrwomen, if there are no higher ranking Queens or Jr. Weyrwomen. They often hold ranks of some importance in the Weyr.
- Range from jet black, to a light shade of grey, usually streaked through with a lighter or darker shade.
- There have been no documented Ash clutches, but it is assumed that the clutches would be fairly small, containing mostly igh-ranking wrathcursed colours
- Impress heterosexual females between the ages of 18 & 22
- Possible text colors= Black, 333333, 666666, 999999, CCCCCC
Middle Ranking Dragons
Ruby
[/size][/color][/blockquote][/blockquote]- Rubies are strictly male dragons. The same size of a Brown, they hold the highest-middle rank among the male dragons. They are slim like Amethysts, but have the muscle build of an Ash, but lack the stamina of either. They tend to chase lower ranking dragons, not caring if they are cursed or not.
- No Rubynrider will be higher than a Wingsecond. These dragons have a fiery temper, as do their Rider, and normally quick to anger.
- Range from blood crimson to various shades of light red.
- There are no documented clutches fathered by rubies, but it's assumed that the clutches would be quite small and that their content would be determined by the mother.
- Impress hetero- or homosexual males between the ages of 16 & 19.
- Possible text colors= CC0000, CC0033, FF3366
Topaz
[/size][/color][/blockquote][/blockquote]- Largest of the Middle ranks dragons and the highest ranked among the females in the middle class. Can be as big as Brass dragons, or as small as Sapphires and Emeralds. Agile and smarter than Sapphires and Emeralds, Topaz dragons and their Riders tend to be Weyrling Masters, wing seconds or other important support roles within the Weyr when they are older.
- Some are Wingseconds and possible Wingleaders. They cannot be Sr. or even Jr. Queen of the Weyr unless there is really and truly no one else to fill the position as they lack the authority.
- Range from dark shades of brown to red earth.
- Do not clutch. When they rise, they are caught by the worthiest dragon, independent of colour.
- Impress heterosexual females between the age of 16 & 17
- Possible text color= Brown
Opal
[/blockquote][/blockquote]- Opals tend to be about the same size as Blues and Sapphires, but they hold the second highest rank among Middle dragons. Both male and female. Tend to be Impressed by out-going Candidates that seem to scream 'I want adventure and a full life.'
- Range from dark teal to grayish, milky blue, usually with splotches of a different shade of blue with interesting patterns.
- Males fly after Sapphires and Topaz, but if they catch a clutching dragon, they father very small clutches, usually with low ranking wrathcursed colours. Females are flown by Rubies, and Emeralds, producing 2 to 5 eggs with low-ranking wrathcursed colours.
- Impress the opposite gender between the age of 14 & 16
- Possible text colors= 669999, 336666, 006666
Lowest Ranking Dragons
Sapphire
[/blockquote][/blockquote]- Sapphires are the smallest females and hold the same ranks as Emeralds. Tend to be used as Searchers, they are slow and low flying compared to other female dragons. Like Topaz dragons, they do not clutch and are caught by the most deserving dragon in the flight. They are slightly more likely to be monogamous than the other non-clutching dragons, by personal preference.
- Range from dark blue to sky blue
- No clutches
- Impress hetero- or homosexual females between the ages of 16 & 18
- Possible text colors= 0000FF, 000066, 6699FF
Emeralds
[/size][/blockquote][/blockquote]- Emeralds are usually slightly smaller than blues and are the lowest ranking males of the wrathcursed colours. They tend to fly Sapphires or greens exclusively, since they are not big, strong or fast enough to catch most of the other female dragons. Because of this, they rarely ever father clutches. It is assumed that if they do, the clutches would be tiny.
- Range from dark green to light green
- Usually catches Sapphires or greens, if they are ambitious, they can possibly catch a cooperative Topaz, Opal, Crimson or teal.
- Impress either gender
- Possible text colors= 006600, 009966, 33FF00
Pearl
[/blockquote][/blockquote]- Pearls are the smallest and lowest ranking dragon. They can be both male or female, but because of their disproportioned bodies, they tend to make better sea dragons than Wingdragons. With webbed claws, bigger muscles in their legs than wings and small wings, you can see why they are better swimmers than flyers. Tend to be Impressed by shy humans.
- Range from beige, to creamy white
- Neither sex clutches, rises or seems interested in catching a rising female.
- Impress either gender in humans around the turn of 14 -16
- Possible text colors= FFFFCC
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