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Description My entry for 's design a dragon contest [link] I hope you like it.

Also a little bit of lore to help describe the dragon.

Dytheric Arvin Ere Ath'ce "the embodied eagle of destruction" or known in the common tongue as "Black Death Dytherath."

Dalander survivors of the walled settlement of Arthenia in the eastern edges of Padlyr report this ancient fire dragon towered roughly 40' in hight. The beast was said to vomit flames and summon balls of balefire from it's talons.

Villagers who were able to flee into the shelter of a nearby forrest tell tales of the wyrm being covered in rainbow coloured scales which were able to deflect all but the strongest attacks. Apparently the creatures body was covered with veins which seemed to be pulsing molten lava.

When questioned where the beast had attacked from, the survivors claimed to have heard sounds of a large battle underground before the wyrm had burst from the ground in the middle of the settlement in a ball of flames launching into the sky returning to rain fiery death upon any that stood in its way.

When researching the history of Arthenia, the overseer of the Asconia records found an entry claiming the settlement had been built over the ruins of a Naga city.

This could explain the appearance of the dragon which has been seen in the vicinity of other known Naga ruins. A translation of Naga Hieroglyphs claim the wyrm was called "The embodied eagle of destruction."

Reports from Dalander caravans have sighted a beast of its description heading west towards the Rithwyn mountains leaving burnt ruins of towns in its wake.

A detachment of Asconian soldiers and two groups of mercenaries have be deployed to intercept it before it can cause more destruction.

May the Tetrad protect us

"An ancient fire dragon encrusted with brilliant crystal scales who was said to deeply resent the creations of the Tetrad which he blamed for the shattering of the world. When he returned weak from the deep slumber he discovered his city in ruins and his children massacred, the dragon's mind broke.

He is now searching for other slumbering dragons on a mad quest to gain more power, he has taken to devouring them to gain their magical powers. He wishes to use the powers stolen from other dragons to summon a undead army of Naga which would cover Ortosis in a sea of black death."

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Comments: 80

DragonZoo [2015-04-08 20:10:08 +0000 UTC]

Lovely stuff. Dragon of the day on dragon-zoo.tumblr.com

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GuardianofLightWD [2014-08-24 14:40:05 +0000 UTC]

AMAZING!

It wont bite me if I try to ride it right?

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MoodDragon [2014-06-14 02:28:19 +0000 UTC]

Wow, the depth in this is amazing!

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Silivrene [2013-11-07 22:33:15 +0000 UTC]

magnifique  

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AnimeMomentLover [2013-10-26 04:54:14 +0000 UTC]

amazing colors

I just love it

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Bloody-Bandage [2013-08-07 13:37:00 +0000 UTC]

It's... just... aw inspiring

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muck1 [2013-07-06 03:26:18 +0000 UTC]

Awesome colouring and setting. The intensity of the scene is immense.

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BMania-Sketches [2013-06-28 03:42:38 +0000 UTC]

This looks amazing!

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ToXiCalYtY [2013-06-19 16:27:50 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful I wish I can draw like this....

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Artman2013 [2013-06-12 14:54:18 +0000 UTC]

Bad.Ass.

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topzeekee [2013-06-05 07:45:55 +0000 UTC]

so cool

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LugiaUmbreonPower [2013-05-12 22:33:29 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!

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GTURTLE123 [2013-05-03 15:16:59 +0000 UTC]

Amazing, love the colours

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kumnonta [2013-04-02 06:52:26 +0000 UTC]

amazing wow

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DarqHero [2013-03-23 06:50:09 +0000 UTC]

Do You Have A Line Drawing Of This Dragon?

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Desaroll [2013-03-18 22:41:29 +0000 UTC]

I loved it! And I checked the others in the contest, and this one is my favorite... Good luck!

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Falken02 [2013-03-16 00:08:54 +0000 UTC]

TTTTTTTTTTTTTTT_______TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

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Dragontie [2013-01-13 08:12:39 +0000 UTC]

Looks great, well done

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DoorStop1227 [2012-12-20 21:02:42 +0000 UTC]

awesome!

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julian0123 [2012-09-01 00:23:29 +0000 UTC]

It's so awesome that I don't know what to say!

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Lead-dust [2012-03-20 15:48:57 +0000 UTC]

WOW This is just unbelievable. : D

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1Rich1 In reply to Lead-dust [2012-03-21 09:33:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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scott12330 [2012-02-04 00:42:55 +0000 UTC]

cool

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1Rich1 In reply to scott12330 [2012-02-04 02:34:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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scott12330 In reply to 1Rich1 [2012-02-04 03:05:16 +0000 UTC]

NP

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GriffinPhillis [2012-01-22 18:40:30 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing!
You did fantastic.

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1Rich1 In reply to GriffinPhillis [2012-01-22 22:33:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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GriffinPhillis In reply to 1Rich1 [2012-01-22 22:41:40 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome. ^-^

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Zevanox [2012-01-22 06:08:18 +0000 UTC]

I hope you win!! This is brilliant in it's brilliance! Sweet work!

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1Rich1 In reply to Zevanox [2012-01-22 06:10:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you I'm glad you like it!

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Zevanox In reply to 1Rich1 [2012-01-22 06:14:28 +0000 UTC]

Love it! You're very welcome

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Hamsterloki [2012-01-21 23:25:10 +0000 UTC]

Way to steal any chance of winning from everyone else!

I kid I kid! It's a really well done illustration, and I absolutely love it ^_^

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1Rich1 In reply to Hamsterloki [2012-01-22 05:48:21 +0000 UTC]

Lol thanks!

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Hamsterloki In reply to 1Rich1 [2012-01-22 17:39:27 +0000 UTC]

*Angry voice* YOU'RE VERY WELCOME!

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KaitlinDragon [2012-01-21 20:27:17 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful design, excellent art, needs to be on the front page.

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1Rich1 In reply to KaitlinDragon [2012-01-21 22:36:37 +0000 UTC]

Haha I wish! I'm glad you like it though

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o0Magnus [2012-01-21 12:35:52 +0000 UTC]

great work

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1Rich1 In reply to o0Magnus [2012-01-21 20:11:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Written-Parody [2012-01-21 12:16:30 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely fantastic... I am blown away D=

Best of luck in the contest!

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1Rich1 In reply to Written-Parody [2012-01-21 20:11:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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lou2209 [2012-01-21 11:31:44 +0000 UTC]

Ooh I really love the colours of the scales! Really amazing
Good luck in the contest

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1Rich1 In reply to lou2209 [2012-01-21 20:10:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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SlayerSyrena [2012-01-21 07:46:52 +0000 UTC]

Oh my gosh, this is one of the most fluid, dynamic and wicked dragons I've seen. I love how intelligent yet sinister he looks...

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1Rich1 In reply to SlayerSyrena [2012-01-21 08:28:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm glad his hideous madness is to your liking!

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SlayerSyrena In reply to 1Rich1 [2012-01-21 15:08:18 +0000 UTC]

Of course!

The villains are almost always my favorites... I don't know what's wrong with me...

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melantha-violet [2012-01-21 06:03:31 +0000 UTC]

DRAGONNNNNN!!!!!

nrjkganehjnegnwrgk!!

Sorry, I loss control. XD

Have you ever drew an ashlander? THEY ARE SOOO CUTE!!! XDDD

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1Rich1 In reply to melantha-violet [2012-01-21 06:13:34 +0000 UTC]

Haha Do you mean the desert people from Morrowind?

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melantha-violet In reply to 1Rich1 [2012-01-21 06:20:27 +0000 UTC]

YES!!

I have been playing Morrowind for the last few days, and it has been AWESOME!

I have drawn some base off some refs, sooooo COOL

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1Rich1 In reply to melantha-violet [2012-01-21 07:36:24 +0000 UTC]

I have fond memories of it too, lots of good fun

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melantha-violet In reply to 1Rich1 [2012-01-21 08:11:51 +0000 UTC]

First time playing it, for me. Into Morrwind at the moment. Sigh... so GOOD.

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