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+ | |image = Pyralspite-adult-rotator.gif |
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+ | |egg = Pyralspite-egg-rotator.gif |
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+ | |release = September 20, 2014 |
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+ | |element1 = Earth |
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+ | |morph1 = Western |
+ | |rarity = [[:Category:Uncommon Dragons|Uncommon]] |
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− | |habitat = [[:Category:Alpine|Alpine]] (Almandine)<br />[[:Category:Coast|Coast]] (Spessartine)<br />[[:Category:Volcano|Volcano]] (Pyrope) |
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+ | |habitat1 = Alpine |
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+ | |habitat1txt = Almandine |
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+ | |habitat2 = Volcano |
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+ | |habitat2txt = Pyrope |
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+ | |habitat3 = Coast |
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+ | |habitat3txt = Spessartine |
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+ | |nicknames = Garnet |
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+ | |artist1 = TheCompleteAnimorph |
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+ | |artist2 = Process |
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+ | |artist3 = Fiona BlueFire |
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− | '''Pyralspite Dragons''' were released |
+ | '''Pyralspite Dragons''' were released on September 20, 2014. There are three varieties, one for each biome, with each one having a different appearance, name and adult description. |
− | == |
+ | ==Official Dragon Descriptions== |
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+ | ===[[Egg]]=== |
''"This egg feels like polished stone."'' |
''"This egg feels like polished stone."'' |
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+ | ===[[Hatchling]]=== |
''"Aww... It’s a cute baby dragon. It likes garnets, but only certain kinds."'' |
''"Aww... It’s a cute baby dragon. It likes garnets, but only certain kinds."'' |
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+ | ===[[Mature Hatchling]]=== |
''"Aww... It’s a cute baby dragon. It likes garnets, but only certain kinds.<br />And look! It has grown wings! It must be close to maturing."'' |
''"Aww... It’s a cute baby dragon. It likes garnets, but only certain kinds.<br />And look! It has grown wings! It must be close to maturing."'' |
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+ | ===[[Adult]] (Almandine)=== |
''"Pyralspite dragons are small, swift dragons that can breathe an intensely hot flame. They get their name from their resemblance to and affinity for garnets of the pyralspite family—they hoard such gems, preferring garnets that match their variant, and can tell the type of garnet from how it tastes. The red-violet variant is referred to as Almandine. Almandine Pyralspites are more aggressive than others of the same breed, and are very witty and love to mock or insult their opponents. They inhabit mountainous areas."'' |
''"Pyralspite dragons are small, swift dragons that can breathe an intensely hot flame. They get their name from their resemblance to and affinity for garnets of the pyralspite family—they hoard such gems, preferring garnets that match their variant, and can tell the type of garnet from how it tastes. The red-violet variant is referred to as Almandine. Almandine Pyralspites are more aggressive than others of the same breed, and are very witty and love to mock or insult their opponents. They inhabit mountainous areas."'' |
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+ | ===[[Adult]] (Pyrope)=== |
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− | == Sprite Artist(s) == |
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⚫ | ''"Pyralspite dragons are small, swift dragons that can breathe an intensely hot flame. They get their name from their resemblance to and affinity for garnets of the pyralspite family—they hoard such gems, preferring garnets that match their variant, and can tell the type of garnet from how it tastes. The dark red variant is known as Pyrope. They tend to be fiercely loyal and noble, and have a stronger sense of justice than other Pyralspites. They live primarily in volcanic areas."'' |
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+ | ===[[Adult]] (Spessartine)=== |
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− | == Sprites == |
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− | {{Template:Table Row2|Almandine Female||[[File:September release - Alpine egg.png]]|2|[[File:September release - Alpine hatchling.gif]]|2|[[File:September release - Mature Hatchling Alpine.gif]]|2|[[File:Amaldine Pyralspite female.png]]}} |
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− | {{Template:Table Row|Almandine Male||||[[File:Amaldine Pyralspite male.png]]}} |
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− | == [[Dragon Stages#Egg Sequence|Egg Sequence]] == |
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− | {{egg sequence|September release - Alpine egg.png|September release - Alpine egg stage 1.png|September release - Alpine egg stage 2.png|September release - Alpine egg stage 3.png|Alpine_egg_stage_4.png|September release - Alpine egg stage 5.png|KpDH.gif}} |
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− | == Official Dragon Description (Spessartine) == |
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− | ===[[Dragon Stages#Egg Stage|Egg]]=== |
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− | ===[[Dragon Stages#Hatchling Stage|Hatchling]]=== |
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− | ''"Aww... It’s a cute baby dragon. It likes garnets, but only certain kinds."'' |
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− | ===[[Dragon Stages#Hatchling Stage|Mature Hatchling]]=== |
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− | ''"Aww... It’s a cute baby dragon. It likes garnets, but only certain kinds.<br />And look! It has grown wings! It must be close to maturing."'' |
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− | ===[[Dragon Stages#Adult Stage|Adult]]=== |
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''"Pyralspite dragons are small, swift dragons that can breathe an intensely hot flame. They get their name from their resemblance to and affinity for garnets of the pyralspite family—they hoard such gems, preferring garnets that match their variant, and can tell the type of garnet from how it tastes. The orange variant is called Spessartine. These Pyralspites are more fun-loving and mellow than others, and are optimistic as a whole. Their preferred habitat is coastal areas."'' |
''"Pyralspite dragons are small, swift dragons that can breathe an intensely hot flame. They get their name from their resemblance to and affinity for garnets of the pyralspite family—they hoard such gems, preferring garnets that match their variant, and can tell the type of garnet from how it tastes. The orange variant is called Spessartine. These Pyralspites are more fun-loving and mellow than others, and are optimistic as a whole. Their preferred habitat is coastal areas."'' |
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− | == |
+ | ==Sprite Artist(s)== |
− | *[[:Category:TheCompleteAnimorph|TheCompleteAnimorph]] |
+ | *[[:Category:TheCompleteAnimorph|TheCompleteAnimorph]] (All) |
+ | *[[:Category:Process|Process]] (Adults) |
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+ | *[[:Category:Fiona BlueFire|Fiona BlueFire]] (Eggs) |
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− | == |
+ | ==Sprites== |
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+ | {{Table Start}} |
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+ | {{Table Header|Series|130|Egg|100|Hatchling|100|Mature Hatchling|130|Adult|100}} |
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+ | {{Table Row2|Almandine||[[File:Pyralspite Almandine egg.png]]||[[File:Pyralspite Almandine hatchling.gif]]||[[File:Pyralspite Almandine mature hatchling.gif]]||[[File:Pyralspite Almandine adult.png]]}} |
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+ | {{Table Row2|Pyrope||[[File:Pyralspite Pyrope egg.png]]||[[File:Pyralspite Pyrope hatchling.gif]]||[[File:Pyralspite Pyrope mature hatchling.gif]]||[[File:Pyralspite Pyrope adult.png]]}} |
+ | {{Table Row2|Spessartine||[[File:Pyralspite Spessartine egg.png]]||[[File:Pyralspite Spessartine hatchling.gif]]||[[File:Pyralspite Spessartine mature hatchling.gif]]||[[File:Pyralspite Spessartine adult.png]]}} |
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+ | ===Sprites No Longer In-Use=== |
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+ | <div class="mw-customtoggle-Sprites wikia-menu-button">'''Show/Hide Table'''</div> |
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+ | <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-Sprites"> |
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+ | {{Table Row|'''Temporary Holiday Sprites'''|5|}} |
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+ | {{Table Row|[[Brewing Mischief|Halloween'15]]<br />Almandine||-||-||-||[[File:Pyralspite Almandine adult Halloween 2015.png]]}} |
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+ | {{Table Row|[[Brewing Mischief|Halloween'15]]<br />Pyrope||-||-||-||[[File:Pyralspite Pyrope adult Halloween 2015.png]]}} |
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+ | {{Table Row|[[Brewing Mischief|Halloween'15]]<br />Spessartine||-||-||-||[[File:Pyralspite Spessartine adult Halloween 2015.png]]}} |
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+ | {{Table Row|'''Old Sprites'''|5}} |
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+ | {{Table Row|Old Adult||[[File:Old_Pyralspite_Almandine_adult.png]]|4|}} |
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+ | {{Table Row|Old Dead Eggs||[[File:Old_Pyralspite_Almandine_dead_egg.gif]] [[File:Old Pyralspite Pyrope dead egg.gif]] [[File:Old_Pyralspite-Spessartine_dead_egg.png]]|4}} |
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+ | </div> |
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− | == |
+ | ==[[Egg#Egg Sequence|Egg Sequence]]== |
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+ | {{Egg sequence|Pyralspite Almandine egg.png|Pyralspite Almandine crack 1.png|Pyralspite Almandine crack 2.png|Pyralspite Almandine crack 3.png|Pyralspite Almandine crack 4.png|Pyralspite Almandine crack 5.png|Pyralspite-Almandine dead egg.gif}} |
+ | {{Egg sequence|Pyralspite Pyrope egg.png|Pyralspite Pyrope crack 1.png|Pyralspite Pyrope crack 2.png|Pyralspite Pyrope crack 3.png|Pyralspite Pyrope crack 4.png|Pyralspite Pyrope crack 5.png|Pyralspite_Pyrope_dead_egg.gif}} |
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+ | {{Egg sequence|Pyralspite Spessartine egg.png|Pyralspite Spessartine crack 1.png|Pyralspite Spessartine crack 2.png|Pyralspite Spessartine crack 3.png|Pyralspite Spessartine crack 4.png|Pyralspite Spessartine crack 5.png|Pyralspite Spessartine dead egg.gif}} |
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+ | ==Encyclopedia Entry== |
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− | == Official Dragon Description (Pyrope) == |
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+ | {{Encyclo_Entry |
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− | ===[[Dragon Stages#Egg Stage|Egg]]=== |
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+ | |anatomy = |
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− | ''"This egg feels like polished stone."'' |
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+ | *Newly-hatched pyralspites have hard nubs under the skin where their wings will develop, and their horns have a velvety coating of skin. |
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+ | *The darker marking color is also the color of the dragon’s skin underneath the small, translucent scales, and they lighten in color as they age. |
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− | ===[[Dragon Stages#Hatchling Stage|Hatchling]]=== |
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+ | *Their wings are large and sturdy, with almost imperceptibly fine scales coating most of the membranes. |
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− | ''"Aww... It’s a cute baby dragon. It likes garnets, but only certain kinds."'' |
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+ | *Eyes are reflective with slit pupils, and range from violet through red to almost gold. |
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+ | *They breathe fire that is so intense they have to be careful not to burn themselves. |
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− | ===[[Dragon Stages#Hatchling Stage|Mature Hatchling]]=== |
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+ | *Pyrope pyralspites are much better at withstanding heat than the other varieties, and their markings tend to run together. |
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− | ''"Aww... It’s a cute baby dragon. It likes garnets, but only certain kinds.<br />And look! It has grown wings! It must be close to maturing."'' |
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+ | *Almandine pyralspites are physically larger than the other varieties, and have diamondback-pattern markings. |
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+ | *Spessartine pyralspites are smaller, but with the longest wings, and have long, bold streak markings. |
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− | ===[[Dragon Stages#Adult Stage|Adult]]=== |
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+ | |hatchling = |
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⚫ | ''"Pyralspite dragons are small, swift dragons that can breathe an intensely hot flame. They get their name from their resemblance to and affinity for garnets of the pyralspite family—they hoard such gems, preferring garnets that match their variant, and can tell the type of garnet from how it tastes. The dark red variant is known as Pyrope. They tend to be fiercely loyal and noble, and have a stronger sense of justice than other Pyralspites. They live primarily in volcanic areas."'' |
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+ | *Young pyralspites will immediately eat anything that smells like food and will fit in their mouths. |
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+ | *They learn extremely quickly, and readily pick up the games of other hatchlings. |
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− | == Sprite Artist(s) == |
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+ | *Pyralspite hatchlings become considerably calmer when they reach adolescence, and focus on learning to fly as soon as possible. |
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− | *[[:Category:TheCompleteAnimorph|TheCompleteAnimorph]] |
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+ | *Pyralspites kept young through magic are still very quick learners, though they do tend to take on some mannerisms of mature pyralspites. |
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+ | |adult = |
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− | == Sprites == |
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+ | *Pyralspites are not very social, and form few bonds throughout their lives- often, not even with their own offspring. |
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− | {{Template:Table Start}} |
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+ | *Male and female pyralspites can both have more dominant or less dominant tendencies. |
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− | {{Template:Table Header|Series|150|Egg|100|Hatchling|100|Mature Hatchling|100|Adult|100}} |
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+ | *They are rather non-confrontational in general, and will fly away rather than fight if they have the choice. |
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− | {{Template:Table Row2|Pyrope Female||[[File:September release - Volcano egg.png]]|2|[[File:September release - Volcano hatchling.gif]]|2|[[File:September release - Mature Hatchling volcano.gif]]|2|[[File:Pyrope Pyralspite female.png]]}} |
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+ | *These dragons collect garnets en masse, and will trade with pyralspites that favor a different type of garnet. |
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− | {{Template:Table Row|Pyrope Male||||[[File:Pyrope Pyralspite male.png]]}} |
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+ | *They are very clingy and loyal once they do form a connection with another dragon, or even a member of another species. |
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+ | *Pyrope pyralspites usually care greatly for their own personal ideal of justice, whatever that may be. |
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+ | *Almandine pyralspites are the most likely to be aggressive towards others. |
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+ | *Spessartine pyralspites tend to take it easy. |
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+ | |habitat = |
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+ | *Pyralspites nest almost exclusively in shallow alcoves in the sides of cliffs. |
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+ | *These dragons slowly expand their home deeper into the rock, and if they find a nice cliff with no good nesting spot, may carve one out of the rock. |
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+ | *Pyrope pyralspites live primarily near volcanoes. |
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+ | *Almandine pyralspites mostly live in the mountains. |
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+ | *Spessartine pyralspites tend to live near water. |
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+ | |diet = |
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+ | *Pyralspites hunt alone, and divebomb prey from the sky talons-first. |
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+ | *These dragons are predatory, and will attack the largest animal they think they can eat at once. |
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+ | *While they mostly live off meat, they will eat ripe fruit if given the opportunity. Wild cherries and plums are a favored treat. |
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+ | *Spessartine pyralspites are notable in that they will scoop fish from near the surface of the water and swallow them whole. |
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+ | }} |
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+ | ==Trivia== |
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− | {{Template:Table End}} |
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+ | *These dragons were designed similarly to a [http://mspaintadventures.wikia.com/wiki/Terezi_Pyrope#Lusus.2FKernelsprite character in the webcomic Homestuck]. |
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+ | *[[:Category:TheCompleteAnimorph|TheCompleteAnimorph]] made a free-to-use set of avatars of the three varieties of Pyralspite, available in the [https://forums.dragcave.net/index.php?showtopic=163727&view=findpost&p=8426899 news topic] for the release. They can now be found among the forum's avatar sets that users can choose from. |
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+ | *These dragons are named after the [[wikipedia:Garnet|Pyralspite/Pyrope mineral]]. |
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+ | ==Additional Information== |
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− | == [[Dragon Stages#Egg Sequence|Egg Sequence]] == |
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+ | {{Quote2|Pyralspite dragons are on average 4 to 7 feet tall at the shoulder- Spessartines tend to the smaller end of the range, Almandines to the larger, Pyropes tend to the middle. Females tend to be smaller in height, but are more powerful and are usually dominant- though in this species, dominance is not sex-linked, and there are both dominant females and dominant males.<br /><br />These dragons tend to form close bonds with a single mate, maybe a small harem, and maybe one or two other friends, and do NOT enjoy large 'packs'- they are not good at sharing. They attract mates with their long, patterned tails and displays of fire breathing.<br /><br />At hatching, they have the solid color of what will be their marking color later in life, which fades as they age. The oldest Pyralspites are purely the lighter under-color, and very sharp, clear markings are desirable, as is more contrast between marking and under-color. Because Almandines and Pyropes have similarly-colored markings, it is difficult to tell their hatchlings apart.<br /><br />Pyralspites usually live high on cliffs in shallow alcoves, with just enough space to keep their gems safe in the back. They are mostly carnivorous but will opportunistically take fruit, and Almandines and Pyropes usually divebomb large prey at high speed from a high altitude. Spessartines often consume large amounts of fish, which they scoop up from the water's surface, rather than striking large prey.<br /><br />Their wings are extremely powerful, both long and broad, and Pyralspites are rather agile in the air. The spines on their backs and their exceptionally hot fire breath are mostly a deterrent for any larger dragons or creatures that might try to prey on them. They also will use the spade on their tail as a stabbing weapon in a fight. They are more likely to take their gems and move than fight over territory, but if provoked enough while being chased out, will attempt to get rid of the aggressor with lethal force.<br /><br />Pyralspites are somewhat neglectful parents, known to shove their own gemlike eggs into their garnet hoards and forget about them, and their eggs are very hardy and the hatchlings already fairly independent as a result. Hatchlings are allowed to share their parent's alcove until they can hunt on their own, at which point they most often leave willingly.|[[:Category:TheCompleteAnimorph|TheCompleteAnimorph]]|[https://forums.dragcave.net/index.php?showtopic{{Eq}}163727&view{{Eq}}findpost&p{{Eq}}8427689 (Forum Post)]}} |
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− | {{egg sequence|September release - Coast egg.png|September release - Coast egg stage 1.png|September release - Coast egg stage 2.png|September release - Coast egg stage 3.png|September release - Coast egg stage 4.png|September release - Coast egg stage 5.png|0Vmqj.gif}} |
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+ | [[Category:Western Dragons]] |
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+ | [[Category:Volcano]] |
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+ | [[Category:Coast]] |
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+ | [[Category:Alpine]] |
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+ | [[Category:Process]] |
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+ | [[Category:Fiona BlueFire]] |
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+ | [[Category:Uncommon Dragons]] |
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+ | [[Category:September 2014 Release]] |
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+ | [[Category:October 2015 - Sprite Update]] |
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+ | [[Category:Earth Element Dragons]] |
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+ | [[Category:Encyclopedia Entry]] |
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+ | [[Category:Creation aligned dragons]] |
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Revision as of 14:26, 21 March 2020
Pyralspite Dragon | |
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Release Date | September 20, 2014 |
Elemental Affinity | Earth |
Morphology | Western |
Base Rarity | Uncommon |
BSA | None |
Habitat | ◾Almandine: Alpine ◾Pyrope: Volcano ◾Spessartine: Coast |
Color | Orange, Pink or Red |
Nicknames | Garnet |
Spriters |
TheCompleteAnimorph, Process, Fiona BlueFire |
Pyralspite Dragons were released on September 20, 2014. There are three varieties, one for each biome, with each one having a different appearance, name and adult description.
Official Dragon Descriptions
Egg
"This egg feels like polished stone."
Hatchling
"Aww... It’s a cute baby dragon. It likes garnets, but only certain kinds."
Mature Hatchling
"Aww... It’s a cute baby dragon. It likes garnets, but only certain kinds.
And look! It has grown wings! It must be close to maturing."
Adult (Almandine)
"Pyralspite dragons are small, swift dragons that can breathe an intensely hot flame. They get their name from their resemblance to and affinity for garnets of the pyralspite family—they hoard such gems, preferring garnets that match their variant, and can tell the type of garnet from how it tastes. The red-violet variant is referred to as Almandine. Almandine Pyralspites are more aggressive than others of the same breed, and are very witty and love to mock or insult their opponents. They inhabit mountainous areas."
Adult (Pyrope)
"Pyralspite dragons are small, swift dragons that can breathe an intensely hot flame. They get their name from their resemblance to and affinity for garnets of the pyralspite family—they hoard such gems, preferring garnets that match their variant, and can tell the type of garnet from how it tastes. The dark red variant is known as Pyrope. They tend to be fiercely loyal and noble, and have a stronger sense of justice than other Pyralspites. They live primarily in volcanic areas."
Adult (Spessartine)
"Pyralspite dragons are small, swift dragons that can breathe an intensely hot flame. They get their name from their resemblance to and affinity for garnets of the pyralspite family—they hoard such gems, preferring garnets that match their variant, and can tell the type of garnet from how it tastes. The orange variant is called Spessartine. These Pyralspites are more fun-loving and mellow than others, and are optimistic as a whole. Their preferred habitat is coastal areas."
Sprite Artist(s)
- TheCompleteAnimorph (All)
- Process (Adults)
- Fiona BlueFire (Eggs)
Sprites
Series | Egg | Hatchling | Mature Hatchling | Adult |
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Almandine
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Pyrope
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Spessartine
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Sprites No Longer In-Use
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Halloween'15 Pyrope
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Halloween'15 Spessartine
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Old Dead Eggs
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Egg Sequence
Stage 0 | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 | Stage 5 | Dead |
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Stage 0 | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 | Stage 5 | Dead |
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Stage 0 | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 | Stage 5 | Dead |
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Encyclopedia Entry
Appearance/Basic Anatomy
- Newly-hatched pyralspites have hard nubs under the skin where their wings will develop, and their horns have a velvety coating of skin.
- The darker marking color is also the color of the dragon’s skin underneath the small, translucent scales, and they lighten in color as they age.
- Their wings are large and sturdy, with almost imperceptibly fine scales coating most of the membranes.
- Eyes are reflective with slit pupils, and range from violet through red to almost gold.
- They breathe fire that is so intense they have to be careful not to burn themselves.
- Pyrope pyralspites are much better at withstanding heat than the other varieties, and their markings tend to run together.
- Almandine pyralspites are physically larger than the other varieties, and have diamondback-pattern markings.
- Spessartine pyralspites are smaller, but with the longest wings, and have long, bold streak markings.
Hatchling Behavior
- Young pyralspites will immediately eat anything that smells like food and will fit in their mouths.
- They learn extremely quickly, and readily pick up the games of other hatchlings.
- Pyralspite hatchlings become considerably calmer when they reach adolescence, and focus on learning to fly as soon as possible.
- Pyralspites kept young through magic are still very quick learners, though they do tend to take on some mannerisms of mature pyralspites.
Adult Behavior
- Pyralspites are not very social, and form few bonds throughout their lives- often, not even with their own offspring.
- Male and female pyralspites can both have more dominant or less dominant tendencies.
- They are rather non-confrontational in general, and will fly away rather than fight if they have the choice.
- These dragons collect garnets en masse, and will trade with pyralspites that favor a different type of garnet.
- They are very clingy and loyal once they do form a connection with another dragon, or even a member of another species.
- Pyrope pyralspites usually care greatly for their own personal ideal of justice, whatever that may be.
- Almandine pyralspites are the most likely to be aggressive towards others.
- Spessartine pyralspites tend to take it easy.
Habitat
- Pyralspites nest almost exclusively in shallow alcoves in the sides of cliffs.
- These dragons slowly expand their home deeper into the rock, and if they find a nice cliff with no good nesting spot, may carve one out of the rock.
- Pyrope pyralspites live primarily near volcanoes.
- Almandine pyralspites mostly live in the mountains.
- Spessartine pyralspites tend to live near water.
Diet
- Pyralspites hunt alone, and divebomb prey from the sky talons-first.
- These dragons are predatory, and will attack the largest animal they think they can eat at once.
- While they mostly live off meat, they will eat ripe fruit if given the opportunity. Wild cherries and plums are a favored treat.
- Spessartine pyralspites are notable in that they will scoop fish from near the surface of the water and swallow them whole.
Trivia
- These dragons were designed similarly to a character in the webcomic Homestuck.
- TheCompleteAnimorph made a free-to-use set of avatars of the three varieties of Pyralspite, available in the news topic for the release. They can now be found among the forum's avatar sets that users can choose from.
- These dragons are named after the Pyralspite/Pyrope mineral.
Additional Information
“
- Pyralspite dragons are on average 4 to 7 feet tall at the shoulder- Spessartines tend to the smaller end of the range, Almandines to the larger, Pyropes tend to the middle. Females tend to be smaller in height, but are more powerful and are usually dominant- though in this species, dominance is not sex-linked, and there are both dominant females and dominant males.
These dragons tend to form close bonds with a single mate, maybe a small harem, and maybe one or two other friends, and do NOT enjoy large 'packs'- they are not good at sharing. They attract mates with their long, patterned tails and displays of fire breathing.
At hatching, they have the solid color of what will be their marking color later in life, which fades as they age. The oldest Pyralspites are purely the lighter under-color, and very sharp, clear markings are desirable, as is more contrast between marking and under-color. Because Almandines and Pyropes have similarly-colored markings, it is difficult to tell their hatchlings apart.
Pyralspites usually live high on cliffs in shallow alcoves, with just enough space to keep their gems safe in the back. They are mostly carnivorous but will opportunistically take fruit, and Almandines and Pyropes usually divebomb large prey at high speed from a high altitude. Spessartines often consume large amounts of fish, which they scoop up from the water's surface, rather than striking large prey.
Their wings are extremely powerful, both long and broad, and Pyralspites are rather agile in the air. The spines on their backs and their exceptionally hot fire breath are mostly a deterrent for any larger dragons or creatures that might try to prey on them. They also will use the spade on their tail as a stabbing weapon in a fight. They are more likely to take their gems and move than fight over territory, but if provoked enough while being chased out, will attempt to get rid of the aggressor with lethal force.
Pyralspites are somewhat neglectful parents, known to shove their own gemlike eggs into their garnet hoards and forget about them, and their eggs are very hardy and the hatchlings already fairly independent as a result. Hatchlings are allowed to share their parent's alcove until they can hunt on their own, at which point they most often leave willingly.