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[[File:NightWing.png|thumb|An Image of a NightWing From A NightWing Guide to The Dragons of Pyrrhia]] | [[File:NightWing.png|thumb|An Image of a NightWing From A NightWing Guide to The Dragons of Pyrrhia]] | ||
'''NightWings''' are one of the seven tribes living on [[Pyrrhia]]. They used to live on a volcanic island, but after the volcano erupted at the end of [[The Dark Secret]], they were forced to flee to the Rainforest. Their current queen is [[Glory|Queen Glory]].<ref name="dragonguide">''A Guide to the Dragons of Pyrrhia'', books 5-10</ref> Glory became their queen after the NightWings fled from the volcanic island. Most NightWings dislike her because she is a [[RainWings|RainWing]]. In A Guide to the Dragon World, some NightWings founded Renewal. It is located on the Talon Peninsula where NightWings used to reside before moving to the volcano. | '''NightWings''' are one of the seven tribes living on [[Pyrrhia]]. They used to live on a volcanic island, but after the volcano erupted at the end of [[The Dark Secret]], they were forced to flee to the [[The Rainforest Kingdom|Rainforest]]. Their current queen is [[Glory|Queen Glory]].<ref name="dragonguide">''A Guide to the Dragons of Pyrrhia'', books 5-10</ref> Glory became their queen after the NightWings fled from the volcanic island. Most NightWings dislike her because she is a [[RainWings|RainWing]]. In A Guide to the Dragon World, some NightWings founded [[Renewal]]. It is located on the Talon Peninsula where NightWings used to reside before moving to the volcano. | ||
== Appearance == | == Appearance == | ||
[[File:Fatespeaker.png.png|thumb|139x139px|Fatespeaker with ''teardrop scales,'' The Dark Secret: Graphic Novel 4]] | [[File:Fatespeaker.png.png|thumb|139x139px|Fatespeaker with ''teardrop scales,'' The Dark Secret: Graphic Novel 4]] | ||
NightWings typically have purplish-black scales,<ref name="dragonguide"/> but may sometimes have shades of dark blues, greens,<ref>''[[Winter Turning]]'', | NightWings typically have purplish-black scales,<ref name="dragonguide"/> but may sometimes have shades of dark blues, greens,<ref>''[[Winter Turning]]'', chapter 6, paragraph 101</ref> and dark grays. They have silver scales scattered under their wings,<ref name="dragonguide"/> which helps them hide in the night sky. It is theorized by [[Mastermind]] that these patterns are genetic.<ref>''[[The Dark Secret]]'', chapter 5, paragraph 13</ref> To camouflage themselves further, NightWings have strands of star scales running along their neck, and tail. | ||
They typically have straight horns, though they can also sometimes be twisted.<ref>''[[The Dark Secret]]'', | They typically have straight horns, though they can also sometimes be twisted.<ref>''[[The Dark Secret]]'', chapter 2, paragraph 44</ref> Their tongues are forked and black.<ref>''[[The Brightest Night]]'', chapter 4, paragraph 11</ref> Small spikes run down their head to their tail. Their underbelly usually is a light gray or purple depending on their main body coloring. | ||
NightWings born with the power to read minds have a silver teardrop beside their eyes,<ref>''[[Darkstalker]]'', | NightWings born with the power to read minds have a silver teardrop beside their eyes,<ref>''[[Darkstalker]]'', chapter 15, paragraph 152</ref> this might also be a trait of empaths, like [[Fatespeaker]], as she had these scales as well. Their eye color can be silver, black, dark blue, dark green, or purple. | ||
== Abilities == | == Abilities == | ||
NightWings can breathe fire and, because of their dark scales and stars on their wings, can hide in the night sky and in shadows.<ref name="dragonguide"/> When a NightWing egg hatches below the light of | NightWings can breathe fire and, because of their dark scales and stars on their wings, can hide in the night sky and in shadows.<ref name="dragonguide"/> When a NightWing egg hatches below the light of one full moon, the dragonet gets either mind reading or the ability to see the future.<ref name=":0">[[A Guide To The Dragon World|''A Guide To The Dragon World'']], page 91</ref> Dragonets hatched below two full moons get both powers,<ref name=":0" /> and those born below all the full moons have their powers enhanced.<ref>[[A Guide To The Dragon World|''A Guide To The Dragon World'']], page 92</ref> NightWings have the potential to have [[animus magic]], branching from the royal [[IceWings|IceWing]] bloodline,{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}} however their last known animus is [[Stonemover]]. | ||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
==== '''Legends: Darkstalker''' ==== | ==== '''Legends: Darkstalker''' ==== | ||
When NightWings are born, they are named by their mother. This is shown when [[Foeslayer]] is arguing with Arctic over what to name [[Darkstalker]]. | When NightWings are born, they are named by their mother. This is shown when [[Foeslayer]] is arguing with [[Arctic]] over what to name [[Darkstalker]].<ref>[[Darkstalker (book)|''Darkstalker'']], page 15</ref> | ||
NightWings, in Darkstalker's time, slept during the daylight hours, and woke when the moon was out.{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}} They have since stopped this after moving to the Volcano, being their sleep schedule has changed, and now sleep during the night like every other dragon.{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}} | NightWings, in Darkstalker's time, slept during the daylight hours, and woke when the moon was out.{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}} They have since stopped this after moving to the Volcano, being their sleep schedule has changed, and now sleep during the night like every other dragon.{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}} | ||
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NightWings had the grandest schools in all of Pyrrhia, with beautiful courtyards, and gracefully designed pillars.{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}} | NightWings had the grandest schools in all of Pyrrhia, with beautiful courtyards, and gracefully designed pillars.{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}} | ||
NightWings also had grand festivals. To celebrate Queen Vigilance's 40th year ruling the NightWings, she had a Glass Jubilee, where she hired the best musicians, held feasts, and held the titular glass sculpture contest.{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}} The festivals usually had games, and other forms of amusement for the guests. They were very popular, and almost the whole tribe would join in on the celebration. | NightWings also had grand festivals. To celebrate [[Vigilance|Queen Vigilance]]'s 40th year ruling the NightWings, she had a Glass Jubilee, where she hired the best musicians, held feasts, and held the titular glass sculpture contest.{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}} The festivals usually had games, and other forms of amusement for the guests. They were very popular, and almost the whole tribe would join in on the celebration. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Tribe]] | [[Category:Tribe]] | ||
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NightWings are one of the seven tribes living on Pyrrhia. They used to live on a volcanic island, but after the volcano erupted at the end of The Dark Secret, they were forced to flee to the Rainforest. Their current queen is Queen Glory.[1] Glory became their queen after the NightWings fled from the volcanic island. Most NightWings dislike her because she is a RainWing. In A Guide to the Dragon World, some NightWings founded Renewal. It is located on the Talon Peninsula where NightWings used to reside before moving to the volcano.
Appearance
NightWings typically have purplish-black scales,[1] but may sometimes have shades of dark blues, greens,[2] and dark grays. They have silver scales scattered under their wings,[1] which helps them hide in the night sky. It is theorized by Mastermind that these patterns are genetic.[3] To camouflage themselves further, NightWings have strands of star scales running along their neck, and tail.
They typically have straight horns, though they can also sometimes be twisted.[4] Their tongues are forked and black.[5] Small spikes run down their head to their tail. Their underbelly usually is a light gray or purple depending on their main body coloring.
NightWings born with the power to read minds have a silver teardrop beside their eyes,[6] this might also be a trait of empaths, like Fatespeaker, as she had these scales as well. Their eye color can be silver, black, dark blue, dark green, or purple.
Abilities
NightWings can breathe fire and, because of their dark scales and stars on their wings, can hide in the night sky and in shadows.[1] When a NightWing egg hatches below the light of one full moon, the dragonet gets either mind reading or the ability to see the future.[7] Dragonets hatched below two full moons get both powers,[7] and those born below all the full moons have their powers enhanced.[8] NightWings have the potential to have animus magic, branching from the royal IceWing bloodline,[citation needed] however their last known animus is Stonemover.
Culture
Legends: Darkstalker
When NightWings are born, they are named by their mother. This is shown when Foeslayer is arguing with Arctic over what to name Darkstalker.[9]
NightWings, in Darkstalker's time, slept during the daylight hours, and woke when the moon was out.[citation needed] They have since stopped this after moving to the Volcano, being their sleep schedule has changed, and now sleep during the night like every other dragon.[citation needed]
NightWings used to have grand palaces in Darkstalker's time.[citation needed] NightWings of a greater status usually live higher up to be closer to the moon, as it is stated it "fuels their power."[citation needed] This is undetermined if it is true. Lower class citizens live in the bottom, which was not as desirable.[citation needed]
NightWings during this time were great philosophers, architects, and artists.[citation needed] They had extensive libraries, great halls of knowledge, and thousands of scrolls. The first NightWing librarians were honored. The NightWings were also social, and it was commented multiple times in the books how their society ran on other visiting tribes.
NightWings had the grandest schools in all of Pyrrhia, with beautiful courtyards, and gracefully designed pillars.[citation needed]
NightWings also had grand festivals. To celebrate Queen Vigilance's 40th year ruling the NightWings, she had a Glass Jubilee, where she hired the best musicians, held feasts, and held the titular glass sculpture contest.[citation needed] The festivals usually had games, and other forms of amusement for the guests. They were very popular, and almost the whole tribe would join in on the celebration.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 A Guide to the Dragons of Pyrrhia, books 5-10
- ↑ Winter Turning, chapter 6, paragraph 101
- ↑ The Dark Secret, chapter 5, paragraph 13
- ↑ The Dark Secret, chapter 2, paragraph 44
- ↑ The Brightest Night, chapter 4, paragraph 11
- ↑ Darkstalker, chapter 15, paragraph 152
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 A Guide To The Dragon World, page 91
- ↑ A Guide To The Dragon World, page 92
- ↑ Darkstalker, page 15