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|quote  =  And that's Osprey. He argues for the defense. Not very well, or he'd lose his head. He's really old and almost blind. He's nice to me, though, because I'll listen to his stories of the old days. He told me he used to have tons of treasure, but a scavenger came to steal it and managed to paralyze his tail before Osprey ate him. So now he can't fly, and he gave all his treasure to Her Majesty so she'd let him live here.
|quote  =  Consider first the charge of disobedience. [[Kestrel]] did not do as you ordered — but then, didn't you reverse the order after she was gone?
|speaker = [[Peril]] to [[Clay]] about Osprey in ''[[The Dragonet Prophecy (Book)|The Dragonet Prophecy]]''.}}
|speaker = Osprey to [[Scarlet]] about Kestrel, ''[[The Dragonet Prophecy (book)|The Dragonet Prophecy]]''
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|age       = Over 100 years at death
|age       = Elderly
|gender     = Male
|gender   = Male
|tribe     = [[SkyWings]]
|tribe     = [[SkyWings]]
|occupation = SkyWing arena trial defendant (formerly), SkyWing guard (formerly)
|powers    =  
|residence  =
 
|status     = Deceased (died in 5011 AS)
|status   = Deceased (died in 5,011 AS)
|death    = Injuries inflicted by [[Queen Scarlet]] making him fall to his death
 
|current  = Trial defendant
|former    = Guard under [[Queen Scarlet]]


|appeared  = ''[[The Dragonet Prophecy]]'', possibly ''[[Escaping Peril|Escaping Peril]]'''s prologue (as Kidney Breath)
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|a2Men    = ''[[Escaping Peril (book)|Escaping Peril]]''
|gnApp    = ''[[The Dragonet Prophecy (graphic novel)|The Dragonet Prophecy]]''
|gnMen    = ''[[Escaping Peril (graphic novel)|Escaping Peril]]''
|leApp    = ''[[Dragonslayer]]''
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'''Osprey''' was an elderly male [[SkyWings|SkyWing]] who was first introduced in ''[[The Dragonet Prophecy (Book)|The Dragonet Prophecy]]''. He worked as the defendant for [[Ex-Queen Scarlet|Queen Scarlet]]'s trials before she killed him for informing [[Peril]] about the [[Champion's Shield]]. Before moving to the [[Sky Kingdom]], Osprey's tail was paralyzed by a [[Scavengers|scavenger]], and from that point onward he was unable to fly. However, in the graphic novel, his wings were ripped off instead. Previous to the events of ''The Dragonet Prophecy'', Osprey was also mentioned to be Peril's only friend.  
'''Osprey''' was an elderly male [[SkyWing]] who was introduced in ''[[The Dragonet Prophecy (book)|The Dragonet Prophecy]]''. He worked as the defense attorney for SkyWing trials, and died of severe wounds after being dropped from the sky by [[Scarlet|Ex-Queen Scarlet]].
 
== Description ==
Osprey had washed-out red scales, a paralyzed tail, and was almost blind.{{Ref|TDP|176}} His voice was creaky with age, but still loud enough to carry to the [[SkyWing arena]]'s prisoners.{{Ref|TDP|178}}


==Appearance==
== Personality ==
Osprey had washed-out red scales and was mentioned to move slowly, dragging his paralyzed tail behind him like a carcass.<ref>''The Dragonet Prophecy'', page 176</ref> It was also stated that he had a voice creaky with age but loud enough to be audible.
Osprey was a kind, intelligent, and mellow [[Dragons|dragon]] compared to other SkyWings. He chose to befriend [[Peril]], instead of fearing her like most dragons,{{Ref|TDP|176}} teaching her about SkyWing laws, policies, and traditions.{{Ref|TDP|183}} He was also described to be a fair and righteous dragon, pointing out unfair decisions despite knowing the dreadful consequences.{{Ref|TDP|180}}


==Personality==
== Biography ==
Osprey was most likely a kind dragon, as he chose to argue for the defense in Queen Scarlet's trials and was Peril's friend, teaching her how to write, as well as many things about the history of the SkyWings.
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|content = Before moving to the [[Sky Kingdom]], Osprey was very wealthy. However, during a [[scavenger]]'s attempted theft, Osprey's tail was paralyzed before he managed to eat the scavenger, preventing him from flying. He gave all of his treasure to Scarlet to live in the Sky Kingdom.
 
Osprey served as the defendant in Scarlet's trials but usually made poor arguments to avoid being punished or killed by Scarlet. During [[Kestrel]]'s trial, he also mentioned that he had once been a member of the SkyWing guard.
 
He became a friend and mentor to Peril. He taught her how to read and write, and also told her many stories of his youth. It can also be inferred that he informed Peril on SkyWing politics, as she knew about the Champion's Shield when she could not read [[scrolls]] herself and had no other friends.
}}
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=== The Dragonet Prophecy ===
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|heading = ''[[The Dragonet Prophecy (book)|The Dragonet Prophecy]]''
|content = [[File:OspreyDeath.png|thumb|Osprey's Death in the graphic novel]]Osprey served for the defense during Kestrel's trial. He explained the circumstances of how Queen Scarlet ordered Kestrel to kill one of her twin dragonets before changing her mind, forcing Kestrel to leave her surviving child behind. Scarlet decided to kill Kestrel, but Peril intervened and called upon the tradition of the Champion's Shield for her mother. After Scarlet processed that Osprey had told her about the SkyWing traditions, she grabbed him in her talons and dropped him out of the sky from high above the arena. Because of his paralyzed tail, he was completely unable to fly. Peril attempted to grab him but was forced to let go, as she was burning him. Once he hit the ground, he broke many of his bones and soon died of his wounds. Despite still having his wings, he is unable to properly fly. His paralyzed tail throws his balance, as noted by [[Clay]] when he thought about how much dragons need their tail while flying.
}}
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=== The Jade Mountain Prophecy ===
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|heading = ''[[Escaping Peril (book)|Escaping Peril]]''
|content = Osprey was mentioned several times by Peril as a friend. She also mentioned he once tried to teach her how to read and write.
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=== Legends ===
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|heading = ''[[Dragonslayer]]''
|content = Osprey's corpse was briefly seen by [[Leaf]] when he glanced down from a balcony.
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=== Field Guides ===
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|heading = ''[[A Guide to the Dragon World]]''
|content = Osprey was mentioned as one of the dragons Scarlet wanted dead.
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==Biography==
== Relationships ==
===Pre-Series===
=== [[Peril]] ===
Before moving to the Sky Kingdom, Osprey lived in an unknown location and was very wealthy. However, during a scavenger's attempted theft, Osprey's tail was paralyzed before he managed to eat the scavenger. Having lost the ability to fly, he gave his remaining treasure to Queen Scarlet in order to live in the Sky Kingdom. Osprey served as the defendant in Scarlet's trials, but usually made poor arguments in order to avoid being punished or killed by Scarlet. During [[Kestrel]]'s trial, he also mentioned that he had once been a member of the SkyWing guard.
Osprey was mentioned to be Peril's only friend before meeting Clay. Osprey taught her how to read and write, even if she could not touch a scroll without burning it,{{Ref|EP|210}} as well as the history of the SkyWings. Their friendship was strong, shown when Peril tried to save him from falling to his death despite knowing she has deadly [[firescales]].{{Ref|TDP|184}} Peril felt vast emptiness opening up inside her when Osprey died.{{Ref|EP|128}}


He later became a friend and mentor to Peril. He taught her how to read and write, and also told her many stories of his youth. It can also be inferred that he informed Peril on SkyWing politics, as she knew about the Champion's Shield when she could not read scrolls herself and had no other dragons besides him and Scarlet that had befriended. 
[[Tui]] stated she thinks Osprey knew he would die after defending Kestrel; he made the sacrifice for Peril's sake — so that she would know the truth.{{Ref|Event|https://web.archive.org/web/20150701032714/http://wingsoffire.scholastic.com/books/wings-of-fire-book-one-the-dragonet-prophecy/read/23#chapter-21}}


===''[[The Dragonet Prophecy]]''===
=== [[Scarlet]] ===
[[File:OspreyDeath.png|thumb|Osprey's Death]]Osprey served for the defense during Kestrel's trial. He explained the circumstances of how Queen Scarlet ordered Kestrel to kill one of her twin [[dragonets]] before changing her mind, forcing Kestrel to leave her surviving child behind. Scarlet decided to kill Kestrel, but Peril intervened and called upon the tradition of the Champion's Shield for her mother. After Scarlet processed that Osprey had told her about the SkyWing traditions, she grabbed him in her talons and dropped him out of the sky from high above the [[Queen Ruby's Palace#SkyWing Arena|arena]]. Because of his paralyzed tail, he was completely unable to fly. Peril attempted to grab him, but released once she realized that her firescales were causing him pain. Once he hit the ground, he broke many of his bones and soon died of his wounds.
Osprey followed Scarlet as his [[queen]], but was clearly afraid of her, giving poor defenses during trials or else he would lose his head.{{Ref|TDP|176}} She only let him live because he gave her all his treasure, and ultimately ended up killing him for teaching Peril too much.{{Ref|TDP|183}}


=== ''[[Escaping Peril]]'' ===
== Quotes ==
Osprey is mentioned several times by Peril as a friend. She also mentions he once tried to teach her how to read and write. It is also possible that he is "Kidney Breath" from the ''[[Escaping Peril]]'' prologue.
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|quote  = Your Majesty, [...] I do have one or two words to say in this prisoner's defense.
|speaker = to Queen Scarlet, during Kestrel's trial
|book    = [[The Dragonet Prophecy (book)|The Dragonet Prophecy]]
|page    = 178
}}
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{{SingleQuote
|quote  = Consider first the charge of disobedience. Kestrel did not do as you ordered— but then, didn't you reverse the order after she was gone?
|speaker = during Kestrel's trial
|book    = [[The Dragonet Prophecy (book)|The Dragonet Prophecy]]
|page    = 178
}}
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{{SingleQuote
|quote  = Forgive me, Your Majesty. [...] I must speak. Kestrel was one of your most loyal soldiers. She was sent through the breeding program, on your orders, and brought forth one egg. Upon hatching, it turned out to hold twin dragonets.
|speaker = during Kestrel's trial
|book    = [[The Dragonet Prophecy (book)|The Dragonet Prophecy]]
|page    = 178
}}
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{{SingleQuote
|quote  = You told your guards — I know, for I was one of them — to kill the other dragonet and take Kestrel back for trial. She tried to grab her daughter and fly away, but the heat of the dragonet's scales burned her talons before she was a wingbeat into the sky, and she had to drop her. She fled, leaving her only living dragonet at your mercy.
|speaker = during Kestrel's trial
|book    = [[The Dragonet Prophecy (book)|The Dragonet Prophecy]]
|page    = 180
}}
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{{SingleQuote
|quote  = When you caught her, the dragonets had hatched. I know. Because I was one of the guards who was with you. You told her you'd forgive her and let her live — if she killed one of her dragonets. So she killed that dragonet with too little fire, right there at the river, with her own claws. But even though she did what you said, you told us to kill her other dragonet anyway! She grabbed her daughter. She tried to fly away — But she was too badly burned and was forced to drop her. So she fled, leaving her only dragonet at your mercy.
|speaker = during Kestrel's trial
|book    = [[The Dragonet Prophecy (graphic novel)]]
|page    = 116
}}


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*An osprey is a diurnal, fish-eating bird that dwells near the ocean. It is a bird of prey, and related to both eagles and hawks.
* Despite canonically losing his ability to fly due to tail paralysis, the graphic novel changes his injury to wings having been blasted or torn off.{{Ref|GN1|113}}
* He is suspected to be "Kidney Breath", a character shown in the ''Escaping Peril'' prologue who always told [[Queen Ruby|Ruby]] that the secret to a long life was eating a goat kidney every day, and commenting on her long neck.
* He is currently the only known dragon in the series to become paralyzed unnaturally.
* Osprey is one of the only dragons who willingly talked to Peril, the others being Kestrel, Chameleon (Soar), and Ex-Queen Scarlet, as Peril herself explains in ''Escaping Peril''. He taught her how to read and write despite the fact that her firescales got in the way of doing so, and he also taught her traditional SkyWing customs.
* Despite canonically losing his ability to fly by a tail injury, the graphic novel changes his injury to missing wings.
* He, [[Avalanche]], and Scarlet are the only known dragons that went after Kestrel when Peril and [[Peril's Brother|her brother]] had hatched. It is unknown if there was anyone else, but in the graphic novel there is another guard accompanying them.
* When [[Ex-Queen Scarlet]] said she was going to have Osprey to be executed for boring her, it is unknown if she was just joking or not. Either way, Osprey ended up dead.


==Gallery==
== Gallery ==
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SkyTransparent.png|A typical SkyWing (lineart), by [[Joy Ang]]
OspreyGN.png|Osprey from ''[[The Dragonet Prophecy (graphic novel)]]'', by [[Mike Holmes]]
Germanskywing.jpg|A typical SkyWing from the German publication, by [[Max Meinzold]]
OspreyTemplateBas.png|Reference by {{U|CleverBasilisk}}
OspreyTemplate.png|Reference by [[User:Platypus the SeaWing|Platypus the SeaWing]]
SkyWing Sigil.png|SkyWing Sigil by [[User:Platypus the SeaWing|Platypus the SeaWing]]
osprey.png|Osprey by [[User:Destinyfollower2233|Destinyfollower2233]]
IMG_20160216_1712155_rewind.jpg|Osprey by Snowflake
Scarlet and Osprey.png|Osprey's Death by [[User:QueenClam|QueenClam]]|link=https://gdtrekkie.deviantart.com/art/Scarlet-and-Osprey-608847436
osprey_652_600x450.jpg|An actual osprey
image_by_journeying_warrior-dash6va.png|Osprey by Journeying-Warrior|link=http://journeying-warrior.deviantart.com/art/WoF-Osprey-652493062
43423.png|Osprey by Ta-ak
OspreyRefQC.png|Osprey by [[User:QueenClam|QueenClam]]
wof_d_a_d_day_29___osprey_by_xthedragonrebornx-dag8is5.png|Osprey by xTheDragonRebornx
a30922d6-3b27-44be-8235-b070187e9322.png|Osprey teaching a young Peril (By CaimanFlight)
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Latest revision as of 21:41, 11 October 2025

"Consider first the charge of disobedience. Kestrel did not do as you ordered — but then, didn't you reverse the order after she was gone?"
— Osprey to Scarlet about Kestrel, The Dragonet Prophecy

Osprey was an elderly male SkyWing who was introduced in The Dragonet Prophecy. He worked as the defense attorney for SkyWing trials, and died of severe wounds after being dropped from the sky by Ex-Queen Scarlet.

Description

Osprey had washed-out red scales, a paralyzed tail, and was almost blind.[1] His voice was creaky with age, but still loud enough to carry to the SkyWing arena's prisoners.[2]

Personality

Osprey was a kind, intelligent, and mellow dragon compared to other SkyWings. He chose to befriend Peril, instead of fearing her like most dragons,[1] teaching her about SkyWing laws, policies, and traditions.[3] He was also described to be a fair and righteous dragon, pointing out unfair decisions despite knowing the dreadful consequences.[4]

Biography

Pre-Series

Before moving to the Sky Kingdom, Osprey was very wealthy. However, during a scavenger's attempted theft, Osprey's tail was paralyzed before he managed to eat the scavenger, preventing him from flying. He gave all of his treasure to Scarlet to live in the Sky Kingdom.

Osprey served as the defendant in Scarlet's trials but usually made poor arguments to avoid being punished or killed by Scarlet. During Kestrel's trial, he also mentioned that he had once been a member of the SkyWing guard.

He became a friend and mentor to Peril. He taught her how to read and write, and also told her many stories of his youth. It can also be inferred that he informed Peril on SkyWing politics, as she knew about the Champion's Shield when she could not read scrolls herself and had no other friends.

The Dragonet Prophecy

The Dragonet Prophecy
Osprey's Death in the graphic novel
Osprey served for the defense during Kestrel's trial. He explained the circumstances of how Queen Scarlet ordered Kestrel to kill one of her twin dragonets before changing her mind, forcing Kestrel to leave her surviving child behind. Scarlet decided to kill Kestrel, but Peril intervened and called upon the tradition of the Champion's Shield for her mother. After Scarlet processed that Osprey had told her about the SkyWing traditions, she grabbed him in her talons and dropped him out of the sky from high above the arena. Because of his paralyzed tail, he was completely unable to fly. Peril attempted to grab him but was forced to let go, as she was burning him. Once he hit the ground, he broke many of his bones and soon died of his wounds. Despite still having his wings, he is unable to properly fly. His paralyzed tail throws his balance, as noted by Clay when he thought about how much dragons need their tail while flying.

The Jade Mountain Prophecy

Escaping Peril
Osprey was mentioned several times by Peril as a friend. She also mentioned he once tried to teach her how to read and write.

Legends

Dragonslayer
Osprey's corpse was briefly seen by Leaf when he glanced down from a balcony.

Field Guides

A Guide to the Dragon World
Osprey was mentioned as one of the dragons Scarlet wanted dead.

Relationships

Peril

Osprey was mentioned to be Peril's only friend before meeting Clay. Osprey taught her how to read and write, even if she could not touch a scroll without burning it,[5] as well as the history of the SkyWings. Their friendship was strong, shown when Peril tried to save him from falling to his death despite knowing she has deadly firescales.[6] Peril felt vast emptiness opening up inside her when Osprey died.[7]

Tui stated she thinks Osprey knew he would die after defending Kestrel; he made the sacrifice for Peril's sake — so that she would know the truth.[event 1]

Scarlet

Osprey followed Scarlet as his queen, but was clearly afraid of her, giving poor defenses during trials or else he would lose his head.[1] She only let him live because he gave her all his treasure, and ultimately ended up killing him for teaching Peril too much.[3]

Quotes

"Your Majesty, [...] I do have one or two words to say in this prisoner's defense."
― to Queen Scarlet, during Kestrel's trial (The Dragonet Prophecy, page 178)
"Consider first the charge of disobedience. Kestrel did not do as you ordered— but then, didn't you reverse the order after she was gone?"
― during Kestrel's trial (The Dragonet Prophecy, page 178)
"Forgive me, Your Majesty. [...] I must speak. Kestrel was one of your most loyal soldiers. She was sent through the breeding program, on your orders, and brought forth one egg. Upon hatching, it turned out to hold twin dragonets."
― during Kestrel's trial (The Dragonet Prophecy, page 178)
"You told your guards — I know, for I was one of them — to kill the other dragonet and take Kestrel back for trial. She tried to grab her daughter and fly away, but the heat of the dragonet's scales burned her talons before she was a wingbeat into the sky, and she had to drop her. She fled, leaving her only living dragonet at your mercy."
― during Kestrel's trial (The Dragonet Prophecy, page 180)
"When you caught her, the dragonets had hatched. I know. Because I was one of the guards who was with you. You told her you'd forgive her and let her live — if she killed one of her dragonets. So she killed that dragonet with too little fire, right there at the river, with her own claws. But even though she did what you said, you told us to kill her other dragonet anyway! She grabbed her daughter. She tried to fly away — But she was too badly burned and was forced to drop her. So she fled, leaving her only dragonet at your mercy."
― during Kestrel's trial (The Dragonet Prophecy (graphic novel), page 116)

Trivia

  • Despite canonically losing his ability to fly due to tail paralysis, the graphic novel changes his injury to wings having been blasted or torn off.[8]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Dragonet Prophecy, page 176
  2. ↑ The Dragonet Prophecy, page 178
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Dragonet Prophecy, page 183
  4. ↑ The Dragonet Prophecy, page 180
  5. ↑ Escaping Peril, page 210
  6. ↑ The Dragonet Prophecy, page 184
  7. ↑ Escaping Peril, page 128
  8. ↑ The Dragonet Prophecy (graphic novel), page 113
  1. ↑ Stated by Tui, source 


SkyWings
Queens

Present: Ruby • Scarlet
Historical: Carmine • Firestorm

Royalty
(Present)

Cliff • Hawk • Tourmaline • Vermilion

Royalty
(Historical)

Canyon • Sunset

Jade Mountain

Carnelian • Flame • Garnet • Peregrine • Peril • Thrush

Other Dragons

Avalanche • Cardinal • Cinnabar • Eagle (WT) • Eagle (L1) • Harrier • Jasper • Kestrel • Osprey • Pyrite • Soar • Sky • Tailwind

Kingdom

Claws of the Clouds Mountains • Diamond Spray Delta • Diamond Spray River • Great Five-Tail River • Possibility • SkyWing palace


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