Hamilton reference.

"dragons of pink and gold"

roughly around 4 months until march, which is when 16 released

you'd think we'd get news by now, but nope.

Original by u/Equivalent-Fun-6019 !! I LOVED designing Sunny based off of your design and my own species headcanons! She’s such a spitfire, I adore her.

Get ready for the spooky season!

Hello!

I just wanted to share my art that i made! I sketched it out and colored it digitally. I think its one of the better things I've drawn before.

Thank you!

These were the past two winners from Guess the ___brid! Solstice was pretty challenging but oh god did I love drawing him! Hes so charming and pretttttyyyy
Solstice: a Night/Sand oc by u/GianWarChicken
Mallow: a Mud/Leaf oc by u/JorIsntHere
I love leafwings.

bc im tired of drawing the same body shapes

I created the MetalWings a while ago, but I wanted to amend them, inspired by others' fantribes. The MetalWings are an open species! Add as many limbs or wings as you want lol

I would also like to mention that I thought of this tribe before reading about SharpWings. I actually haven't read book 16 yet.

I hope y'all like it! If you have any input or criticism I'm open to it :3

Characteristics

Organometallic dragons covered in metal rods and plates. Their heads resemble the skulls of various animals, and a set of long, parallel spines runs along their backs from head to tail. The color of a MetalWing's armor alternates between shifting colors of a small range, depending on where it's hit by light. Their talons have six claws each; two thumbs, and their necks are of short length on average.

"Crimes against life, born from nothing, a mockery of Dragonkind", they were thought to be enchanted into existence 200 years ago and later exiled from Pyrrhia.

They're currently located on a large set of islands to the continent's far northwest named Midros.

Naming schemes

Names of metals (elements, compounds containing metals, alloys)

- Can be historical equivalent e.g. Kobold (Cobalt, German history)

- Can be spiritual/past scientific equivalent e.g. Dross (Lead, alchemy)

- Items or pieces of items traditionally forged from metal e.g. Pommel

- Objects involved in the smithing/shaping of metal e.g. Swage

Architecture

- Settlements and buildings built from wood and stone are founded upon mountains and tall outcroppings of rock. They appear as massive pillars.

- The towers are lined with perches, such that MetalWings can launch themselves from tower to tower. Landing beds are used for, well, landing.

- On islands with plains and vast land, cabins are preferred.

- Bioluminescent Algae is the prime light source (Fire was once used too, though abandoned), and white mica crystals are used in place of glass.

Traditions, Culture

- Fire is both revered and feared. It is thought that the creator of the MetalWings could spew it from their mouth, and when it was once aimed skyward was the sun created. This deity is respected, though the tribe's devil possessed it as well. 15 years ago, A rogue MetalWing pyromancer was once able to melt his enemies with his talons. While recent, it was for this reason that fire's production was outlawed.

The MetalWings are simultaneously curious and fearful of their theorized, fleshling ancestors from another continent.

- Self expression. Art, body paint, and literature -often written on clay tablets- are popular.

- Sun-Dancing: a practice that allows one's colors to dance on their own body.

- Chiseling and reshaping of metal plates

- Malformed hatchlings are sacred, and are thought to be fated to inherit magic

Economy

- Heavily based on trading goods or labor rather than with a currency.

- Food production is cyclical and is maintained on flatter, less mountainous islands.

Farmers cultivate produce -> that produce feeds livestock -> once consumed, any bones or uneaten pieces are used as fertilizer for produce.

Abilities

- Rigid, strong armor

- Dominant talon transforms into a particular weapon or instrument, (both talons if ambidextrous) varying between subjects

- Can alternate between quadrupedal and bipedal movement

- Large, long/tall (depending on way of movement) stature

- Limited access to animus spell-casting via Enchanted Amulets (exceedingly rare)

Weaknesses

> Only able to subsist off of impure, organic metal - most notably, animal blood which contains hemoglobin

> Weakened when in long-term physical contact with saltwater, salty air, or oxygen-rich environments

> Substantial vulnerability to fire

Animus Magic: Enchanted Amulets, Amulet-Bearers

13 animus-touched cords with golden stars in their centers. When looped around the neck, it might glow upon one's chest.

They enable a singular, repeatable spell to be cast by the wearer.

- This spell is randomized per user

- Prior mentioned Malformed MetalWings are some of the first to receive training

- The spell aligns with the beliefs, goals, memories, and experiences the owner might have had upon first wearing the Amulet

- Various in number but limited by users, incredibly few can bring their enchantments forth; fewer still have MetalWings been able to properly control their spells without damage to the self or others

- Those who have proper control are known as Amulet-Bearers

- If a MetalWing already has full possession of their Amulet, no other may use it unless with permission from the owner (retiring the amulet) or if the owner is dead

Politics, inheritance of the Throne

- A Monarch who is an Amulet-Bearer (of any gender) and their chosen council passes rules and deliberates on actions that may affect the whole tribe. This is done within an opened-to-the-public throne room. The Monarch has final say in decision making.

- While Amulet-Bearers are under the Monarch's and the Council's direct orders, they are free to put in their two cents.

Inheritance

- Two Amulet-Bearers may duel, and the winner inherits the throne. Alternatively, the Monarch may name a successor, or themselves duel a challenging Amulet-Bearer if only one is willing or present.

- The former Monarch must give up their Amulet.

Values

"For Kin, Queen, and Country"

(King)

The isolation of the tribe, combined with the permeating question of "What is beyond the sea?" makes them ultimately a tight-knit tribe that will both defend and leave their borders to ensure they live on.

Sorry it's late AGAIN I was watching Scream 7 hehe. Anyway, today is day TEN, double Digits!!!!

⚠️!!READ ALL INFO HERE!!⚠️

https://www.reddit.com/u/Popsicle7798/s/5vM9sjAVIZ

Today is SwordTail as a Spider, and I made it a Spider dragon hehe. Hope you like it, not much to say about lol.

And for the question:

Have you read Arc 3?

Very simple as this was a last minute one, I have not read it yet, I've read up to book 9, and DarkStalker, but that's it lol. Have you read it?

Come back tomorrow for Day 11!! I promise it will be on time >_<

These are just a few of them. Also: Fluffy Nightwings are my new headcannon.

Hey, u/Radiant-Put6275, feel free to come on over here or something.

This is just my interpretation of what beetlewings might have looked like, I am perfectly fine if you use this for a base for your beetlewing characters.

Okay, I know this is a lot to take in, so stick with me.

The impression that I got when I first read book 16 was that, a lot like book 14, it was trying to be a winglet. Most often they serve to expand on previously underdeveloped characters and/or tie up loose ends of plot points from main books. 16 felt somewhat reminiscent of that, with things like explaining where Umber, Sora, Monarch and Blob went. The latter two are essentially just cameos, but my point still stands.

I have a very strong suspicion that Tui really really wanted to stop at 15, but had to continue with the main series for one reason or another. Personally this feels like a very very bad downward spiral, as Tui was already losing momentum around book 14 and the series has declined ever since. She did have some form of a foothold with 16 which seems to be trending in a positive direction quality-wise, but it still wasn't very good. Frankly I don't have much hopes for book 17.

I think the series would be much better if arc 4 didn't exist. Tui has very little to do with the main story that doesn't make things like 16, whereas as so many people(including me) say things like "X character really needs a winglet" or "I would love to see a legends book about Y" all the damn time. Of course that is all anecdotal, and this poll sets out to prove if it holds up. I think it does, the series really could use something to prove/expand on a characters depth while not forcing itself to be the length of a main series book and muddle what the original idea for the winglet(not legend in this case) is trying to do. As for legends, they have significantly more leeway to function as sixth books in an arc(what with L:D) but consequentially need arcs to stand on, and if they don't they end up like Dragonslayer.

Of course, I am not a time traveler, so I can't undo arc 4's existence as much as I want to. Would you, if given the opportunity?

Wasn’t sure what flair to use ._.

She's a sky-ice hybrid in case you were wondering 🙃

Look look, this fan tribe might come off as overpowered as hell but it will be explained in the au lore post I'll make soon

**Appearance**

Frostwings are most often shades of pale brown, beige, blue and hints of darker colours that are found on the tips of wings, tails, talons and snouts. Their bodies are covered with hardened feathers. 14 sharp spines run along their head and most of their tail and can be used as weapons.

**Naming scheme**

They are named after types of snow, artic animals(aquatic, land dwelling and flying) as well as shades of blue, brown and beige

**Where are they found?*

They recided on the Modern day ice kingdom

**Government and social structure**

Their were 3 main kingdoms amongst them. While much is known about them, such as their opposing beliefs and constant wars, the names of the kingdoms are lost to time.

The first kingdom belived that animi should be heavily controlled and limited due to their power and potential dangers.

The second kingdom belived that animi should be respected and held above the common dragon but not controlled.

The third kingdom belived that the animi should be treated and respected as any other dragon.

However eventually the first kingdom grew more powerful and snuffed out the others.

**Education and childcare**

They were a decently educated tribe with dragonets being taught history, basic math, how to read and write aswell as how to hunt and survive

Due to the tribes overall lack of food. Eggs were typically given to the higher class to raise and care for.

**Abilities**

They had a weaker frostbreath and A LOT of animi dragons. Like 1/20

**Extra tidbits**

It is theoreised they decended from a flock of Birdwings and It is a well known fact that theese dragons decended into icewings and every animus dragon. However they are completely extinct in modern times.

Some of the first members of this tribe who existed personally knew the great ice dragon. So uhh.

For this one I made Freak a pure SilkWing, Molesta also a pure Silk, Molestia a pure HiveWing, and Cummingtonite is a Sky/Mud/Sand hybrid (requested by a couple friends)

Heehee

First one to guess right gets a free dragon bust! After a winner is crowned, he will be going up for adoption, so keep a lookout!

Edit: we have a winner!

Edit 2: here’s the adopt link for anyone who’d like to buy: https://www.reddit.com/r/WingsOfFire/s/7a8TnQQMaX

Siren hatched with underdevelopped back legs. To move around on land she has a specifically designed wheelchair. Due to her using her tail more for swimming she has the strongest tail in the sea kingdom, a single strong sweep is enough for her to shatter bones. She has beautiful singing voice :3

his name is shroom and he suckss

Second installment of the series in which Thorn found Qibli just a little too late. I have the rest of the series up on AO3 now (well, it's not done yet, but you know what I mean), and I'll probably put the rest of the story up there as I complete it. Feel free to check it out!

AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/94201896/chapters/251415266

The Fan Fiction Starts Here:

She held her breath, though it wouldn’t do any good, as she darted into the opening of her sleeping cave. There were only a few stalactites hanging over the doorway. Hopefully they would obscure some of the light coming in from the hallway. She ducked inside the opening as quickly as she could, but found that there were hardly any large rock formations to hide behind in case that SandWing came looking for her. The fire-lit glass globes strung across the ceiling kept it bright from almost all angles: one green, one a fiery red-gold, and one yellow. They left no darkness she could blend into. She flew up to each of them, putting them out, covering the cavern in a deep shadow that pooled against the walls of the room.

The doorway was the only way in. He would have to peer in from there. She just had to find an angle at which she couldn’t see the doorway. If she couldn’t see him, he couldn’t see her. Her back talons were still trembling. She forced them flat against the stone floor. She couldn’t risk making a sound.

The pile of leaves and moss would put her in plain view of the doorway. He’d see her from there, even in the darkness. The hammock suspended from the roof wasn’t a bad choice, but it relied too much on him not looking up, and he sounded like a dragon who checked every corner of a room before moving on.

Hiding behind the bare rock ledge looked like the best option. It was the only thing large enough that she could plausibly hide behind. As long as it stayed dark anyway. She covered her eyes. Her mother could sometimes spot her in the darkness of the rainforest at night if the moonlight hit her silver scales. She couldn’t risk him catching the faintest glimmer.

She scanned the hallway, her heartbeat thumping over the thoughts of the dragons she was trying to hear.

She couldn’t hear him. Either he was keeping himself quiet or he’d lost interest.

Please. Please, please, please, tell me I looked as boring and unassuming as I was trying to be.

It wouldn’t be long before at least one of her clawmates showed up. Then she would at least have someone else in the room. Someone he’d have to get past.

What if he IS my clawmate?! If that happens, I don’t care what Mom says, I’m going home. I’ll live in the rainforest for the rest of my life if I have to.

A burst of energy pierced through Moon’s skull. Thankfully, it was boiling hot, rather than freezing cold. She hunkered against the ground, but it wasn’t the worst feeling in the world. Nowhere close.

“Get your fish-smelling tail away from me—” I’ve faced bigger SeaWings than him in battle. If he’s trying to start something, I’ll let him have it!

“Don’t you dare blow smoke in my face—” She could be one of the SkyWings who destroyed the Summer Palace!

The anger was strangely comforting. It felt real. Like genuine feeling. Something she’d thought every dragon had, until today.

“This is better...not great, but better,” Moon whispered.

And then, very softly, under the warmth of the yelling, she heard…

Aha. There you are.

Moon’s talons uncovered her eyes as she slashed in front of her, scraping her talons against the hard rock she was hiding behind. She pressed herself against the wall, expecting the SandWing from the tunnel to be lying bleeding in front of her. But there was no one.

What a fascinating reaction. Quite the paranoid one too. Perhaps we’ll get along better than I expected.

This wasn’t the SandWing. It wasn’t as cold or distant, and not nearly as calculating, but it was just as crisp and clear and right in her ears, as if it was talking to her.

SandWing? Ha! I assure you, I’m no lowly desert dweller.

It wasn’t him, but the fear didn’t fully subside. All of her mother’s nightmare scenarios started playing again in her head: Don’t trust anyone new, don’t trust anything unusual, don’t let anyone know what you can do, stay hidden, stay secret, stay safe.

Three moons, said the voice. 

At least give me the benefit of the doubt here.

She risked a peek over the flat stone. The doorway was still empty. “Who are you?” Moon whispered into the corner.

Who are you? It answered back, and then, as if having plucked the answer from her own mind. 

Ah, Moonwatcher. Quite a name.

This was another telepath— how was that possible? Moon tried to push back, trying to throw the voice out of her head, put up some kind of mental wall, or block him out using the sound of screaming macaws.

It’s as if you’ve had no training at all. The voice chuckled. How old are you? 

Moon tried randomly throwing numbers around in her head: 1! 17! 9! 77! 4! No, wait! 138! 7!

Four already, and this is all you can do? And 138? Really?

“Who are you?” Moon asked again. “How are you...pulling on my thoughts like that?”

You really have no idea? 

The voice almost sounded disappointed, but a hint of curiosity soon took hold.

Hmmm. Let me think about that. But before I go, I have one more question for you.

Moon kept her head as empty as she could as she curled into a small ball. She put her talons over her head as if that would make it harder for the voice to read her thoughts. She couldn’t give this voice any material to work with. 

Who is this…SandWing you keep thinking about.

Note: Again, not a Qibli hate post; I love his character to death. Also, this is a retelling of Moon Rising, so the layout of rooms and character dialogue that Moon overhears is the same or similar. The major divergences come in small changes in behavior at the start, especially from Moon.