arvalis
February 6th, 2007, 12:03 AM
Hi, i am a highschool senior working on designs and generally trying to get a lot better before artschool. This thread will be heavily comprised of dragon and monster designs however i may throw in some armor designs aswell. These are a few dragon concepts that i have been toying around with and a Trex study. I try to keep my dragons and wyverns based in realism.....kinda. In order they are the Greater Wyrm, Lesser Dracus, Northern Canopy Dragon, Vivipara, and Voranus. Here are some descriptions:
Greater Wyrm:
This is the greater wyrm, a wyrm under my definition is a wingless dragon of immense size. He measures in at around 80 feet, and stands roughly 20 feet tall. It is possible for them to stand on hind legs, however this decreases mobilty heavily. They dwell mostly in mountainous and volcanic regions. Their hide is thick and is capable of deflecting the sharpest of blades. They prefer to live in solitude ad are rarely seen in groups. It is not known how many of these majestic creatures still roam, for their terrain is to dangerous for most explorers. Though many have tried, few of these beast have ever been killed successfully. Armor made from these beasts is prized amonst those made from voranus.
Lesser Dracus:
This is is the lesser dracus, the smallest of the flying mounts available. Though not capable of sustained flight for more than 3 hours, they are more than able to fly from city to city. They are not able to carry any more than 250lbs and keep in the air however. The lesser dracus shares in the dracus family much like the vivipara, however the vivipara is flightless. The lesser dracus is roughly 25 feet in length. They are rarely used as war mounts because they are easily spooked by loud noises, the drakonus is the flying war mount of choice. There are many companies that offer rental lesser dracuses for passage over large chasms and canyons.
Northern Canopy Dragon:
Though not actually a dragon, this forest dwelling drake is quite a sight in its self. Drakes are classified as four legged wyverns. This creature possesses a prehensile(opposable)tail and a set of small wings for clearing small gaps in the canopy. Not particularily tall this drake can be upwards of 25 feet long. Using its strong arms and hind legs this beast is capable of moving faster in dense forest than any other creature known. It utilizes a unique camoflauge that appears to be thick foligge from above and the glowing leaves in the sun from the bottom. This creature is diurnal, with its sourthern relative being nocturnal. Even with the influx of hunters in the forests it calls home it is able to keep a stable population and sits high on its seat at the top of the food chain.
Vivipara:
This is the vivipara, a smaller drake used as a mount. This is one of the fastest creatures in the known world, on flat land they are capable of reaching speeds of 40 to 50 mph. Their size makes the capable of carrying one person, a saddle, and a small bag of supplies. It may seem inhumane, but domesticated viviparas are bred without arms to make them less of a threat one was to get out of hand. Wild viviparas are considered to be highly dangerous, for they often times travel in hunting parties. Their dorsal tail fin is used as a sort of rudder to change directions at very high speeds. Measuring at around 15 feet long these are suberb war mounts because they take up very little room in relation to their larger cousins. In large cities vivparas are used to compete in high speed races.
Voranus:
The Voranus is the largest known wyvern, and is considered by many to have a near god status. The voranus has never been measured because a dead one has never been discovered, but some estimates have said it could be up to 150 feet long and 50 feet tall. Many have tried to fight this majestic monster, even fullscale armies, though none have prevailed. With a hide so strong that carving a mere scale is a deed worthy of remembrance, the voranus has never felt the pierce of a blade. The only known subjects have only been seen on the hostile continent of the Ryu-baeroc. So few sets of armor have been made from the scales that they are only in possession of kings and museums. Capable of destroying small cities with a sigle breath attack, people will evacuate large kingdom if even a mention of a voranus in the area. Legend has spoke of one dragon slayer who killed a voranus, however this is believed to be pure myth.
Feel free to critique anything, there may be a few spelling or grammatical errors.
Greater Wyrm:
This is the greater wyrm, a wyrm under my definition is a wingless dragon of immense size. He measures in at around 80 feet, and stands roughly 20 feet tall. It is possible for them to stand on hind legs, however this decreases mobilty heavily. They dwell mostly in mountainous and volcanic regions. Their hide is thick and is capable of deflecting the sharpest of blades. They prefer to live in solitude ad are rarely seen in groups. It is not known how many of these majestic creatures still roam, for their terrain is to dangerous for most explorers. Though many have tried, few of these beast have ever been killed successfully. Armor made from these beasts is prized amonst those made from voranus.
Lesser Dracus:
This is is the lesser dracus, the smallest of the flying mounts available. Though not capable of sustained flight for more than 3 hours, they are more than able to fly from city to city. They are not able to carry any more than 250lbs and keep in the air however. The lesser dracus shares in the dracus family much like the vivipara, however the vivipara is flightless. The lesser dracus is roughly 25 feet in length. They are rarely used as war mounts because they are easily spooked by loud noises, the drakonus is the flying war mount of choice. There are many companies that offer rental lesser dracuses for passage over large chasms and canyons.
Northern Canopy Dragon:
Though not actually a dragon, this forest dwelling drake is quite a sight in its self. Drakes are classified as four legged wyverns. This creature possesses a prehensile(opposable)tail and a set of small wings for clearing small gaps in the canopy. Not particularily tall this drake can be upwards of 25 feet long. Using its strong arms and hind legs this beast is capable of moving faster in dense forest than any other creature known. It utilizes a unique camoflauge that appears to be thick foligge from above and the glowing leaves in the sun from the bottom. This creature is diurnal, with its sourthern relative being nocturnal. Even with the influx of hunters in the forests it calls home it is able to keep a stable population and sits high on its seat at the top of the food chain.
Vivipara:
This is the vivipara, a smaller drake used as a mount. This is one of the fastest creatures in the known world, on flat land they are capable of reaching speeds of 40 to 50 mph. Their size makes the capable of carrying one person, a saddle, and a small bag of supplies. It may seem inhumane, but domesticated viviparas are bred without arms to make them less of a threat one was to get out of hand. Wild viviparas are considered to be highly dangerous, for they often times travel in hunting parties. Their dorsal tail fin is used as a sort of rudder to change directions at very high speeds. Measuring at around 15 feet long these are suberb war mounts because they take up very little room in relation to their larger cousins. In large cities vivparas are used to compete in high speed races.
Voranus:
The Voranus is the largest known wyvern, and is considered by many to have a near god status. The voranus has never been measured because a dead one has never been discovered, but some estimates have said it could be up to 150 feet long and 50 feet tall. Many have tried to fight this majestic monster, even fullscale armies, though none have prevailed. With a hide so strong that carving a mere scale is a deed worthy of remembrance, the voranus has never felt the pierce of a blade. The only known subjects have only been seen on the hostile continent of the Ryu-baeroc. So few sets of armor have been made from the scales that they are only in possession of kings and museums. Capable of destroying small cities with a sigle breath attack, people will evacuate large kingdom if even a mention of a voranus in the area. Legend has spoke of one dragon slayer who killed a voranus, however this is believed to be pure myth.
Feel free to critique anything, there may be a few spelling or grammatical errors.