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'''[[File:SkyWing.jpg|thumb|A SkyWing]]SkyWings''' are red and orange colored dragons that are usualy described as 'flame colored' or "rust colored."  They were under the previous rule of [[Queen Scarlet]], but are now currently under the leadership of [[Ruby|Queen Ruby]], Scarlet's firstborn daughter.
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'''SkyWings''', also known as '''mountain dragons, sky dragons,''' or '''fire dragons''' to [[humans]], are a [[Pyrrhian]] [[dragons|dragon]] tribe residing in the mountains on the "wing" of Pyrrhia. They are currently ruled by [[Queen Ruby]].


The SkyWings were originally allied with [[Burn]] and the [[MudWings]] in the great war. It is currently unknown if Scarlet's eldest daughter, [[Queen Ruby|Ruby]], will uphold the alliance with [[Burn]] and the [[MudWings]] or not. However, [[Queen Scarlet]] is confirmed to still be alive, but she is in captivity by Burn. Burn also said that Ruby wants to "restore order in the Sky Kingdom' and establish the stability of her own throne' before engaging in any more difficult than her annoting mother, and she follows orders very poorly, if it all. I'm considering getting rid of her."
The SkyWings were originally allied with [[Burn]] and later on, the [[MudWings]] during the [[War of SandWing Succession]]. This alliance was upheld by both [[Ex-Queen Scarlet]] and her daughter, Queen Ruby.{{Ref|TBN|241}}


== Description ==
[[File:SkyWing egg GN.png|thumb|A typical SkyWing egg from ''[[Escaping Peril (graphic novel)]]'', by [[Mike Holmes]]|140x123px]]
SkyWings are based on traditional Western dragons.{{Ref|Event|https://www.deviantart.com/biohazardia/journal/Rochester-Book-Fest-The-Aftermath-Tui-Answers-819674249}} They have red,{{Ref|EP|61}} crimson,{{Ref|L2|224}} orange,{{Ref|WT|163}} yellow,{{Ref|WT|145}} or rust-colored{{Ref|EPp}} scales. SkyWings typically have yellow,{{Ref|TDP|303}} orange,{{Ref|MR|67}} or amber{{Ref|L1|68}} eyes, though [[Peril]] and [[Sky]] are exceptions, having sky-blue eyes due to their conditions.{{Ref|L2|20}} SkyWing scales are "jewel-hard."{{Ref|TDP|3}} They also have the largest wings of any tribe,{{Ref|Event|2=https://www.reddit.com/r/WingsOfFire/comments/jj7pi5/comment/gab8us4/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3}} and long, curved horns on their heads. Most SkyWing snouts are thin and long, with a nose-spike, and an extra horn on their jaw. SkyWing eggs are a translucent white when nearing their hatching day.{{Ref|EPp}}


Most known SkyWings have stereotypically been portrayed as short-tempered, militaristic, anti-social, grumpy, mean, and fond of violence. [[Tsunami]] noted that the SkyWing soldiers in the [[SkyWing palace]] looked underfed, under-rested, and uncontent,{{Ref|TLH|108}} while an unnamed MudWing in the [[Talons of Peace]] made a joke about how all SkyWings were either red and grumpy or orange and grumpy.{{Ref|EP|63}}


<span style="font-size:18px;">[[File:Photo_on_1-25-14_at_6.11_PM_-2.png|thumb|Flame a SkyWing]]</span>
== Diet ==
SkyWings are shown to eat scavengers, mountain goats,{{Ref|AGttDW|157}} chicken, foxes, deer, bobcats, cows, pigs, sheep, and rodents.{{Ref|L2|218}} They have been described to eat roasted seagulls.{{Ref|TDS|126}} SkyWings also grow their own crops.{{Ref|EP|118}} Their diet is also noted to consist of cougars, squirrels, rabbits, and birds of prey.{{Ref|AGttDW|157}}


==Description==
== Abilities ==
SkyWings are blood red, orange, or red-gold and have red, yellow, amber, orange, or (rarely) blue eyes. They have a small agile body and enormous wings which make them excellent fliers. In addition, they can breathe fire at any given time. SkyWings are typically shown to be short tempered and grumpy.
SkyWings are the fastest fliers of any dragon tribe due to their enormous wings and endurance,{{Ref|TDS|77}} and they are built for flying longer distances because of their stamina.{{Ref|EP|141}} SkyWing dragonets also learn to fly at a fairly young age.{{Ref|EP|215}} They are capable of breathing fire and are considered powerful fighters.<ref>[[Dragon guides]]</ref> They can see farther{{Ref|WT|159}} and have better cold resistance than most tribes, excluding [[IceWings]].{{Ref|Event|https://web.archive.org/web/20150602041635/http://wingsoffire.scholastic.com/forums/topics/132685?page&#61;5}}


Click [http://wingsoffire.wikia.com/wiki/Category:SkyWings here] for a list of SkyWings.
According to [[Morrowseer]], SkyWings, like [[NightWings]], can hold their fire until it is at maximum temperature.{{Ref|TDS|186}}


==Abilities==
==== Firescales ====
SkyWings are well-known for their superior fighting skills. They are also fast fliers due to their enormous wings and are capable of breathing large amounts of fire.
[[File:Blazing_Peril3.png|thumb|Peril using her firescales to protect [[Kestrel]] from ''[[The Dragonet Prophecy (graphic novel)]]'', by Mike Holmes]]
A SkyWing dragonet in a twin egg may develop a condition known as firescales. This is when a dragon has "too much fire," causing their scales to be incredibly hot to the touch, and anything flammable to touch their scales will burn almost instantly. Dragons with firescales cannot burn flammable objects inside their mouth.{{Ref|EP|82}} Firescales are much hotter than the average dragon's fire,{{Ref|TDP|181}} and cannot be harmed by IceWing frostbreath.{{Ref|EP|124}} In addition, any rain that comes into contact with a firescales dragon will immediately evaporate into steam.{{Ref|EP|232}} Firescales may occur when one twin "sucks the fire" out of the other, leaving the non-firescales twin fireless and much sicklier.{{Ref|TDP|138}}{{Ref|L2|55}} Due to the dangerous nature of this condition, SkyWing law demands the killing of dragonets hatched with firescales by dropping them off of tall mountains.{{Ref|TDP|138}}


In rare cases, a [[Dragonets|dragonet]] can be born with [[Special Dragons|too much fire]]. According to Queen Scarlet, the mother will usually drop the dragonet over a cliff to kill it. These possess so much fire that everything they touch burns, which makes them virtually invulnerable to any attack by any dragon, but also curses them by making them unable to have any physical contact with any living being. Therefore, they are often shunned and alone. They may be characterized by blue eyes, copper scales and golden streaks in their scales. These kinds of SkyWings have fire that is actually hotter than regular fire; just by touching they can burn through fireproof metal. In [[The Dragonet Prophecy]], they are required to eat [[Black Rocks|black rocks]], or else, as suggested by Peril but discouraged by [[Kestrel]], they could get extremely sick. However, this was said by Kestrel not to be true, and the fact that Peril got sick from not eating them was a result from poison in her food from Queen Scarlet.
Firescales dragons are immune to frostbreath and are often difficult to injure due to weapons melting or burning before or on contact.{{Ref|EP|78}} Frostbreath causes temporary numbness to firescales dragons when they are hit.{{Ref|EP|124}} [[Hope]] states that she had not seen a firescales dragon in a long time,{{Ref|EP|127}} implying that there might have been a dragon with firescales in her time.


When a dragonet is born with too much fire, this may mean they will have a twin with too little fire. This twin is thought to be killed along with their sibling.
==== [[Animus magic]] ====
SkyWings had [[animus magic]] during or prior to ''[[Darkstalker (Legends)|Darkstalker]],'' but they would kill any animus dragonets because they are too "dangerous" to live just like firescales.{{Ref|L1|67}} They had a test for all SkyWing dragons as soon as they are able to speak in order to test for animus magic. They would sit the SkyWing in front of a small fire and have them tell it to go out. If the fire went out, they would kill the dragonet.{{Ref|AGttDW|161}} They have not had an animus dragon in centuries.{{Ref|WT|160}}


==Society==
== Society ==
SkyWing culture is built mainly on warfare and power. SkyWings value excitement and often times gore, as shown with the [[SkyWing Arena]]. But they still keep in mind justice and honor, as with the [[Champion's Shield]]. Peril used the Champion's Shield to defend her mother, Kestrel. Many themes from the SkyWing Arena are based off the Roman Colosseum. 
SkyWings are regarded as grumpy and aggressive by other tribes; under Scarlet's rule, many citizens appeared thin and grumpy.{{Ref|TLH|108}} They seem to value entertainment a great deal, as they enjoyed gladiatorial combat in the [[SkyWing palace#SkyWing Arena|SkyWing Arena]] during the war. SkyWings have orchestras who perform music during celebrations.{{Ref|EP|249}} SkyWings dance, sing, and clap wings at parties.{{Ref|EP|248}}


The tribe is currently in a civil war over the queens; in [[The Lost Heir]], [[SeaWings|SeaWing]] guards on patrol reported that they had seen a group of SkyWings fighting each other, some shouting for Queen Ruby and others replying that Queen Scarlet is still alive (it is confirmed she is still alive).
Even in times of general peace, SkyWings still had minor skirmishes with IceWings and [[SandWings]].{{Ref|W3q|103}}


==Arena==
SkyWing do not tolerate dangerous differences in the [[Sky Kingdom]].{{Ref|L1|68}} As such, they killed their animus dragons{{Ref|L1|68}} and firescales dragonets as soon as they were discovered.{{Ref|TDP|112}} SkyWings also kill dragons for having too little fire.{{Ref|TDP|138}}
The [[SkyWing Arena]] is a fighting arena where prisoners of [[Queen Scarlet]] fight to the death. [[The Dragonets of Destiny]] have been forced to fight here before in [[The Dragonet Prophecy]]. Apparently, if a dragon were to get a certain amount of victories, they would be set free. However, prisoners are required to fight Peril before they reach their last victory. Because of this, the prisoner would be defeated. This means that once a prisoner is captured by Scarlet, they can't escape (if following the arena rules) without dying. The dragonets of destiny were able to escape when Glory caused disarray in arena stands.
[[File:SkyWing palace wingery GN.png|thumb|The [[SkyWing palace|SkyWing wingery]] from ''Escaping Peril (graphic novel)''. by Mike Holmes]]
Most SkyWing dragonets are raised in a wingery. The wingery is a place for young dragonets to grow and play.{{Ref|EP|172}} As SkyWings learn flight early in their lives, the wingery contains a place for dragonets to practice flying, fighting, etc.{{Ref|EP|173}}


[[File:SkyWing engagement ring AGttDW.jpg|thumb|A SkyWing engagement ring from ''[[A Guide to the Dragon World]]'', by [[Joy Ang]]]]Most SkyWing families are fairly loose. Not all dragons seek partners, instead they may register themselves in a breeding program to be paired up by the queen. SkyWing weddings are quiet and involve the two dragons saying ritual words while flying with each other above the clouds and then registering themselves in an ancestry scroll. During Scarlet's reign, weddings involved fights in the arena.{{Ref|AGttDW|169}}


=='''Trivia'''==
SkyWings have a traditional, ceremonial burial system, which consists of wrapping a deceased dragon's body in white cloth or silk and offering it to the sky for seven days before being burned. This allows the dragon's spirit to fly free, reincarnating into a SkyWing instead of a dragon from any other tribe.{{Ref|EP|14}} The ceremony may have been stopped during the war,{{Ref|TDP|121}} but it carried on in Ruby's rule.{{Ref|EP|14}} A cave near the peak of [[Jade Mountain]] is a notable location where SkyWings have held this ceremony.{{Ref|EP|15}}
*SkyWings can fly faster than any other dragon tribe
*Fan art has shown SkyWings to be very colorful
*Some SkyWings are skeptical about Queen Burn, even though she is their ally.
[[File:How to make a SkyWing final|thumb|right|335 px]]


==Gallery==
Before [[Queen Firestorm]], there was an old tradition called the Clash of Claws Tournament that the SkyWings would hold every seven years. SkyWings from across the kingdom would come to the palace to compete in a weeklong competition to prove themselves to the queen, tribe, and kingdom. If they won, they were granted glory, fame, and a seat at the queen's table of advisors. There were seven challenges that were done over the seven days of the tournament.{{Ref|AGttDW|162}}
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'''Flame''': Competitors compare intensity, precision, and heat of their fire.{{Ref|AGttDW|162}}
Scan0004.jpg|A SkyWing drawn by Olympia-the-Skywing
 
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'''Endurance''': Competitors fly to the tallest mountain in the kingdom to collect a token and race back to the palace to test their speed, stamina, and resistance to the cold.{{Ref|AGttDW|162}}
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'''Strength''': Competitors fly as high as possible while carrying a heavy boulder, then throw the boulder as far as they can.{{Ref|AGttDW|162}}
SkyWing coloured.png|A typical SkyWing. Coloured by myself
 
-Fire- icon.png|A Skywing dragon, created by myself in Paint Tool Sai
'''Cunning''': Competitors go through elaborate mazes with secret rooms full of treasure that they must acquire while avoiding snares and other traps.{{Ref|AGttDW|163}}
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'''Guile''': Competitors race to find a scavenger and bring them back to the palace alive and unharmed.{{Ref|AGttDW|163}}
Photo on 10-1-13 at 5.21 PM copy.png|Peril origami. Made by KittyPerilFox. DO NOT STEAL!
 
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'''Wit''': Competitors must correctly answer a series of riddles crafted by the queen and her advisors.{{Ref|AGttDW|163}}
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ColoredSkyWing.jpg|Colored by NikkiMcCloud. Line art by Joy Ang.
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'''Speed''': Competitors fly in a race to determine who is the fastest in the tribe.{{Ref|AGttDW|163}}
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==== Arena ====
[[File:SkyWing arena .jpg|thumb|The [[SkyWing arena]] from ''The Dragonet Prophecy (graphic novel)'', by Mike Holmes]]
The SkyWing Arena was originally used for parades, art shows, dance performances, and beauty contests before Queen Scarlet converted it into a gladiatorial arena where war prisoners would fight to the death for her entertainment.{{Ref|AGttDW|167}} SkyWings, MudWings, and SandWings all attended these events as an audience and would throw gemstones to the fighters.{{Ref|TDP|126}}{{Ref|TDP|222}} The prisoners were chained to tall pillars, forming a ring around the arena, with their wings clamped and wires connecting them to one another.{{Ref|TDP|119–121}}


If a dragon reached a certain number of victories, they would be set free. No prisoners were actually released in accordance with this clause, as they would be sent to fight Peril, Ex-Queen Scarlet's "Champion" before reaching the necessary amount.{{Ref|TDP|124}}


After her ascension to the throne, Queen Ruby turned the arena into a hospital for all the dragons wounded in the War of the SandWing Succession.{{Ref|EP|184}}


== Names ==
SkyWings can be named after mountain-dwelling creatures or birds (such as [[Kestrel]], [[Osprey]], and [[Hawk]]), features of the landscape (such as [[Cliff]], [[Canyon]], and [[Sunset (L1)|Sunset]]), gemstones or minerals (such as Ruby and [[Garnet]]), actions during flight (such as [[Tailwind]] and [[Soar]]), shades of red and orange (such as [[Vermilion]] and Scarlet), and generic fire-related words (such as Firestorm and [[Flame]]).


Click [[:Category:SkyWings|here]] for a list of known SkyWings.


=== Students at Jade Mountain ===
* [[Carnelian]] (formerly; deceased)
* [[Flame]] (formerly; currently working with healers in the Sky Kingdom)
* [[Garnet]]
* [[Peregrine]]
* [[Peril]]
* [[Thrush]]
* [[Unnamed characters#SkyWings|An unnamed male SkyWing]]


== Trivia ==
* A SkyWing's hearing is said to be sharper when they are flying.{{Ref|L2|454}}
* SkyWings were described as "the friendly tribe" in the era of ''Darkstalker'' by [[Fathom]], though he may have been sarcastic.{{Ref|L1|56}}
* SkyWings make a particular hissing noise before breathing fire. This same hissing noise can be used as a threat of anger, as shown by Kestrel, or a respectful noise as shown by the spectators at Queen Scarlet's arena.{{Ref|TDP|127}}
* [[Winter]], when wearing the [[Pyrite]] mask, described SkyWings as "freer than any other tribe, more loyal to one another, and more independent."{{Ref|WT|219}}
* SkyWings prefer to live high among the peaks in their kingdom, instead of down lower.{{Ref|TDP|15}}
* SkyWings are the only known tribe to believe in the concept of reincarnation.{{Cite}}


== Gallery ==
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Typical SkyWing by Sassy the Beagle.jpg|A typical SkyWing (colored), by [[Joy Ang]]
SkyTransparent.png|A typical SkyWing (lineart), by Joy Ang
JA SkyRef.webp|A typical SkyWing (transparent), by Joy Ang
SkyWing DE.png|A typical SkyWing from the German publication, by [[Max Meinzold]]
</gallery>


== References ==
{{References}}
{{EventReferences}}


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SkyWings, also known as mountain dragons, sky dragons, or fire dragons to humans, are a Pyrrhian dragon tribe residing in the mountains on the "wing" of Pyrrhia. They are currently ruled by Queen Ruby.

The SkyWings were originally allied with Burn and later on, the MudWings during the War of SandWing Succession. This alliance was upheld by both Ex-Queen Scarlet and her daughter, Queen Ruby.[1]

Description

A typical SkyWing egg from Escaping Peril (graphic novel), by Mike Holmes

SkyWings are based on traditional Western dragons.[event 1] They have red,[2] crimson,[3] orange,[4] yellow,[5] or rust-colored[6] scales. SkyWings typically have yellow,[7] orange,[8] or amber[9] eyes, though Peril and Sky are exceptions, having sky-blue eyes due to their conditions.[10] SkyWing scales are "jewel-hard."[11] They also have the largest wings of any tribe,[event 2] and long, curved horns on their heads. Most SkyWing snouts are thin and long, with a nose-spike, and an extra horn on their jaw. SkyWing eggs are a translucent white when nearing their hatching day.[6]

Most known SkyWings have stereotypically been portrayed as short-tempered, militaristic, anti-social, grumpy, mean, and fond of violence. Tsunami noted that the SkyWing soldiers in the SkyWing palace looked underfed, under-rested, and uncontent,[12] while an unnamed MudWing in the Talons of Peace made a joke about how all SkyWings were either red and grumpy or orange and grumpy.[13]

Diet

SkyWings are shown to eat scavengers, mountain goats,[14] chicken, foxes, deer, bobcats, cows, pigs, sheep, and rodents.[15] They have been described to eat roasted seagulls.[16] SkyWings also grow their own crops.[17] Their diet is also noted to consist of cougars, squirrels, rabbits, and birds of prey.[14]

Abilities

SkyWings are the fastest fliers of any dragon tribe due to their enormous wings and endurance,[18] and they are built for flying longer distances because of their stamina.[19] SkyWing dragonets also learn to fly at a fairly young age.[20] They are capable of breathing fire and are considered powerful fighters.[21] They can see farther[22] and have better cold resistance than most tribes, excluding IceWings.[event 3]

According to Morrowseer, SkyWings, like NightWings, can hold their fire until it is at maximum temperature.[23]

Firescales

Peril using her firescales to protect Kestrel from The Dragonet Prophecy (graphic novel), by Mike Holmes

A SkyWing dragonet in a twin egg may develop a condition known as firescales. This is when a dragon has "too much fire," causing their scales to be incredibly hot to the touch, and anything flammable to touch their scales will burn almost instantly. Dragons with firescales cannot burn flammable objects inside their mouth.[24] Firescales are much hotter than the average dragon's fire,[25] and cannot be harmed by IceWing frostbreath.[26] In addition, any rain that comes into contact with a firescales dragon will immediately evaporate into steam.[27] Firescales may occur when one twin "sucks the fire" out of the other, leaving the non-firescales twin fireless and much sicklier.[28][29] Due to the dangerous nature of this condition, SkyWing law demands the killing of dragonets hatched with firescales by dropping them off of tall mountains.[28]

Firescales dragons are immune to frostbreath and are often difficult to injure due to weapons melting or burning before or on contact.[30] Frostbreath causes temporary numbness to firescales dragons when they are hit.[26] Hope states that she had not seen a firescales dragon in a long time,[31] implying that there might have been a dragon with firescales in her time.

SkyWings had animus magic during or prior to Darkstalker, but they would kill any animus dragonets because they are too "dangerous" to live just like firescales.[32] They had a test for all SkyWing dragons as soon as they are able to speak in order to test for animus magic. They would sit the SkyWing in front of a small fire and have them tell it to go out. If the fire went out, they would kill the dragonet.[33] They have not had an animus dragon in centuries.[34]

Society

SkyWings are regarded as grumpy and aggressive by other tribes; under Scarlet's rule, many citizens appeared thin and grumpy.[12] They seem to value entertainment a great deal, as they enjoyed gladiatorial combat in the SkyWing Arena during the war. SkyWings have orchestras who perform music during celebrations.[35] SkyWings dance, sing, and clap wings at parties.[36]

Even in times of general peace, SkyWings still had minor skirmishes with IceWings and SandWings.[37]

SkyWing do not tolerate dangerous differences in the Sky Kingdom.[9] As such, they killed their animus dragons[9] and firescales dragonets as soon as they were discovered.[38] SkyWings also kill dragons for having too little fire.[28]

The SkyWing wingery from Escaping Peril (graphic novel). by Mike Holmes

Most SkyWing dragonets are raised in a wingery. The wingery is a place for young dragonets to grow and play.[39] As SkyWings learn flight early in their lives, the wingery contains a place for dragonets to practice flying, fighting, etc.[40]

A SkyWing engagement ring from A Guide to the Dragon World, by Joy Ang

Most SkyWing families are fairly loose. Not all dragons seek partners, instead they may register themselves in a breeding program to be paired up by the queen. SkyWing weddings are quiet and involve the two dragons saying ritual words while flying with each other above the clouds and then registering themselves in an ancestry scroll. During Scarlet's reign, weddings involved fights in the arena.[41]

SkyWings have a traditional, ceremonial burial system, which consists of wrapping a deceased dragon's body in white cloth or silk and offering it to the sky for seven days before being burned. This allows the dragon's spirit to fly free, reincarnating into a SkyWing instead of a dragon from any other tribe.[42] The ceremony may have been stopped during the war,[43] but it carried on in Ruby's rule.[42] A cave near the peak of Jade Mountain is a notable location where SkyWings have held this ceremony.[44]

Before Queen Firestorm, there was an old tradition called the Clash of Claws Tournament that the SkyWings would hold every seven years. SkyWings from across the kingdom would come to the palace to compete in a weeklong competition to prove themselves to the queen, tribe, and kingdom. If they won, they were granted glory, fame, and a seat at the queen's table of advisors. There were seven challenges that were done over the seven days of the tournament.[45]

List of the Clash of Claws challenges

Flame: Competitors compare intensity, precision, and heat of their fire.[45]

Endurance: Competitors fly to the tallest mountain in the kingdom to collect a token and race back to the palace to test their speed, stamina, and resistance to the cold.[45]

Strength: Competitors fly as high as possible while carrying a heavy boulder, then throw the boulder as far as they can.[45]

Cunning: Competitors go through elaborate mazes with secret rooms full of treasure that they must acquire while avoiding snares and other traps.[46]

Guile: Competitors race to find a scavenger and bring them back to the palace alive and unharmed.[46]

Wit: Competitors must correctly answer a series of riddles crafted by the queen and her advisors.[46]

Speed: Competitors fly in a race to determine who is the fastest in the tribe.[46]

Arena

The SkyWing arena from The Dragonet Prophecy (graphic novel), by Mike Holmes

The SkyWing Arena was originally used for parades, art shows, dance performances, and beauty contests before Queen Scarlet converted it into a gladiatorial arena where war prisoners would fight to the death for her entertainment.[47] SkyWings, MudWings, and SandWings all attended these events as an audience and would throw gemstones to the fighters.[48][49] The prisoners were chained to tall pillars, forming a ring around the arena, with their wings clamped and wires connecting them to one another.[50]

If a dragon reached a certain number of victories, they would be set free. No prisoners were actually released in accordance with this clause, as they would be sent to fight Peril, Ex-Queen Scarlet's "Champion" before reaching the necessary amount.[51]

After her ascension to the throne, Queen Ruby turned the arena into a hospital for all the dragons wounded in the War of the SandWing Succession.[52]

Names

SkyWings can be named after mountain-dwelling creatures or birds (such as Kestrel, Osprey, and Hawk), features of the landscape (such as Cliff, Canyon, and Sunset), gemstones or minerals (such as Ruby and Garnet), actions during flight (such as Tailwind and Soar), shades of red and orange (such as Vermilion and Scarlet), and generic fire-related words (such as Firestorm and Flame).

Click here for a list of known SkyWings.

Students at Jade Mountain

Trivia

  • A SkyWing's hearing is said to be sharper when they are flying.[53]
  • SkyWings were described as "the friendly tribe" in the era of Darkstalker by Fathom, though he may have been sarcastic.[54]
  • SkyWings make a particular hissing noise before breathing fire. This same hissing noise can be used as a threat of anger, as shown by Kestrel, or a respectful noise as shown by the spectators at Queen Scarlet's arena.[55]
  • Winter, when wearing the Pyrite mask, described SkyWings as "freer than any other tribe, more loyal to one another, and more independent."[56]
  • SkyWings prefer to live high among the peaks in their kingdom, instead of down lower.[57]
  • SkyWings are the only known tribe to believe in the concept of reincarnation.[citation needed]

References

  1. The Brightest Night, page 241
  2. Escaping Peril, page 61
  3. Dragonslayer, page 224
  4. Winter Turning, page 163
  5. Winter Turning, page 145
  6. 6.0 6.1 Escaping Peril, prologue
  7. The Dragonet Prophecy, page 303
  8. Moon Rising, page 67
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 Darkstalker, page 68
  10. Dragonslayer, page 20
  11. The Dragonet Prophecy, page 3
  12. 12.0 12.1 The Lost Heir, page 108
  13. Escaping Peril, page 63
  14. 14.0 14.1 A Guide to the Dragon World, page 157
  15. Dragonslayer, page 218
  16. The Dark Secret, page 126
  17. Escaping Peril, page 118
  18. The Dark Secret, page 77
  19. Escaping Peril, page 141
  20. Escaping Peril, page 215
  21. Dragon guides
  22. Winter Turning, page 159
  23. The Dark Secret, page 186
  24. Escaping Peril, page 82
  25. The Dragonet Prophecy, page 181
  26. 26.0 26.1 Escaping Peril, page 124
  27. Escaping Peril, page 232
  28. 28.0 28.1 28.2 The Dragonet Prophecy, page 138
  29. Dragonslayer, page 55
  30. Escaping Peril, page 78
  31. Escaping Peril, page 127
  32. Darkstalker, page 67
  33. A Guide to the Dragon World, page 161
  34. Winter Turning, page 160
  35. Escaping Peril, page 249
  36. Escaping Peril, page 248
  37. The Winglets Quartet: Deserter, page 103
  38. The Dragonet Prophecy, page 112
  39. Escaping Peril, page 172
  40. Escaping Peril, page 173
  41. A Guide to the Dragon World, page 169
  42. 42.0 42.1 Escaping Peril, page 14
  43. The Dragonet Prophecy, page 121
  44. Escaping Peril, page 15
  45. 45.0 45.1 45.2 45.3 A Guide to the Dragon World, page 162
  46. 46.0 46.1 46.2 46.3 A Guide to the Dragon World, page 163
  47. A Guide to the Dragon World, page 167
  48. The Dragonet Prophecy, page 126
  49. The Dragonet Prophecy, page 222
  50. The Dragonet Prophecy, page 119–121
  51. The Dragonet Prophecy, page 124
  52. Escaping Peril, page 184
  53. Dragonslayer, page 454
  54. Darkstalker, page 56
  55. The Dragonet Prophecy, page 127
  56. Winter Turning, page 219
  57. The Dragonet Prophecy, page 15
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SkyWings
Queens

Present: RubyScarlet
Historical: CarmineFirestorm

Royalty
(Present)

CliffHawkTourmalineVermilion

Royalty
(Historical)

CanyonSunset

Jade Mountain

CarnelianFlameGarnetPeregrinePerilThrush

Other Dragons

AvalancheBoulderCardinalCinnabarEagle (WT)Eagle (L1)HarrierJasperKestrelOspreyPrecipicePyriteRussetSoarSkySunsetTailwind

Hybrids

Mulberry

Kingdom

Claws of the Clouds MountainsDiamond Spray DeltaDiamond Spray RiverGreat Five-Tail RiverPossibilitySkyWing palace