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'''SkyWings''' are one of the seven [[Dragons|dragon]] tribes of [[Pyrrhia]], characterized by their scales which come in many varying shades of red, gold or orange and their massive, powerful wings. They are noted to be great fliers, very grumpy and the fastest dragons in the air. They are also one of the four dragon tribes that can breathe fire, but their fire is proven to be more powerful than other tribes', because it has a much higher temperature. They live in the portion of Pyrrhia that resembles a wing (since Pyrrhia is shaped like a dragon), which symbolizes their flight skills. They were previously under the rule of [[Ex-Queen Scarlet|Queen Scarlet]] for the first arc and a small portion of the second, but the tribe is now under the rule of her daughter, [[Queen Ruby]] ([[Queen Tourmaline (No Tabs)|Tourmaline]] in another form), originally due to the disappearance of Queen Scarlet. Scarlet became outraged and began to develop a hate towards Queen Ruby. She eventually invaded the SkyWing kingdom and later, the ex-queen was killed in a duel by Tourmaline.
'''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 [[Princess Burn|Burn]] and the [[MudWings]] in the [[War of The SandWing Succession|War of the SandWing Succession]], but once [[Ruby]] became the tribe's queen, she wanted to "restore order in the [[Sky Kingdom]]" before she would aid Burn in another battle outside her territory, leading to Burn disliking her even more than she disliked Scarlet.
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==
== Description ==
SkyWings usually have red, pink, orange, or golden scales with yellow, amber, sometimes copper, and orange eyes. Some SkyWings can also have blue eyes, but only if they were born with [[Hybrid and Special Dragons|firescales]]; an example of one such SkyWing is [[Peril]]. Their scales are described to be "jewel-hard." They have enormous wings and long graceful necks, making them excellent fliers and fighters. In addition, they can breathe fire at temperatures hotter than other fire-breathing tribes at any given time. They have also been shown to have a strong respiratory system, probably an adaptation from their high altitude home in the mountains, like their large wings.
[[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, 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 SkyWings seen are typically portrayed as short-tempered, militaristic, grumpy, and like fighting, but this might have been because Queen Scarlet didn't tend her tribe in a caring fashion, leading them to be this way. [[Clay]] once thought that [[Kestrel]] was exiled from the Sky Kingdom for her grumpiness, though he later changed his mind after meeting the rest of the tribe, realizing that she seemed to "fit right in" with the other SkyWings. This may have been because, as Clay commented, 'the soldiers looked underfed and like they needed rest', most likely because they were ruled by Queen Scarlet.
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}}


SkyWings shown in ''[[Escaping Peril]]'' seemed considerably happier and less grouchy, as well as having more focus on nonviolent things (i.e. orchestra) in comparison to their appearance in previous books. The fact that the Skywings were able to transform their lives under Ruby's rule may imply that they are adaptive, creative, and clever.
== 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}}


In ''[[Darkstalker (Legends)]]'', SkyWings were said by [[Prince Fathom]] to be the "friendly tribe", meaning that their stereotype had changed from [[King Darkstalker|Darkstalker]]'s time to the [[The Dragonets of Destiny|Dragonets of Destiny]]'s time, or he was just being sarcastic, which is probably more probable. Even in Darkstalker's era of reign, Skywings were cautious about differences, including animus dragons and any dragonets born with defects, and it is implied that Skywings leave abnormalities to die.
== Abilities ==
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}}


==Abilities==
According to [[Morrowseer]], SkyWings, like [[NightWings]], can hold their fire until it is at maximum temperature.{{Ref|TDS|186}}
SkyWings are well-known for their superior skills in combat. They can fly faster than any other tribe, thanks to their large wings and keels, and are capable of breathing large amounts of fire at extreme temperatures(if they hold it long enough). According to [[Princess Tsunami|Tsunami]] in ''[[The Lost Heir]]'', a SkyWing beating their wings at full might sounds like a "hurricane whistling around your ears." They are also said to be strong, but, in some cases, very small. This leads them to deceive the enemy with their size. One theory is that their small build might be an adaptation enabling them to navigate more easily through tiny cracks between cliffs and rocks in their mountain habitat.


In ''[[The Dark Secret]]'', [[Flame]], a SkyWing [[Dragonets|dragonet]] and a [[The False Dragonets|false dragonet]] of the prophecy, was the only dragonet that wasn't breathing heavily after a long flight from the [[Night Kingdom]] to an outpost in the [[Sky Kingdom]]. This may indicate that SkyWings have more cardiovascular endurance and better muscle toning than the other dragon tribes, but it may also be because his larger wings allowed him to go further with more ease than dragonets from other tribes.
==== Firescales ====
[[File:Blazing_Peril3.png|thumb|[[Peril]] using her firescales to protect [[Kestrel]] in ''[[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 Skywing dragonet can be born with too much fire, with [[Peril]] being one of them. This is referred to as being a [[firescales]]. They possess so much fire that everything they touch burns or catches on fire, which makes them invulnerable to any attack by almost any dragon but also curses them by making them unable to have physical contact with any other living being. These dragons are often shunned and alone. According to Queen Scarlet and [[Prince Hawk]], the mother will usually drop the dragonet(s) off a cliff to kill them, as per SkyWing law.
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.


Peril has blue eyes, copper-colored scales, and gold wing veins, unlike other SkyWings, so this may be a trait for these special dragons or hybrids.
==== [[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}}


At least once, a dragonet with too much fire had a [[Peril's Brother|twin with too little fire]]. These twins are presumably killed in the same way that their siblings are, probably because they would be too weak to survive. Many think that firescales dragons are the result of one dragonet twin sucking all the fire out of the other, hence the twin with too little fire. This theory has not been proven, but it is likely true.
== Society ==
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}}


==Society==
Even in times of general peace, SkyWings still had minor skirmishes with IceWings and [[SandWings]].{{Ref|W3q|103}}
'''SkyWings''' value excitement and often times gore, as shown with the [[Queen Ruby's Palace|SkyWing Arena]], yet they still keep justice and honor in mind as with the [[Champion's Shield]] and trials (although only for SkyWings). Peril asked to use the Champion's Shield to save her mother, Kestrel. This is likely a more ancient custom, as Queen Scarlet did not seem very pleased to have to accept its use. Under Queen Scarlet's rule, the SkyWings used many torture methods, such as when they didn't give any water to [[King Gill|Gill]] of the [[SeaWings]] after he created a rebellion against the arena. This caused him to try to drink his own blood and go insane due to dehydration.


However, perhaps the only reason Skywings were intrigued by battles was because of their ruler, Scarlet, who was the monarch for so long that Skywings could have been brainwashed into thinking that gore was acceptable and a source of entertainment.
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 tribe was in a state of political upheaval and civil war from Scarlet's disappearance in ''[[The Lost Heir]], ''to her death in ''[[Escaping Peril]]''. 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. In ''[[The Dark Secret]]'', the SkyWing army's furthest outpost was told by Queen Ruby to leave, which went against what Queen Scarlet told them, saying perhaps Ruby is a better, kinder queen.
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}}


SkyWings tend to name their young after sky or mountain-related things, such as birds, ([[Osprey]]) things occurring or features on mountains ([[Prince Cliff|Cliff]] ), and since the SkyWings seem to be based on the element of fire, fire-related names ([[Flame]]), and rocks and gems. The royal family seems to be an exception to this, with all of its shown members being named after shades of red or red gemstones, with Scarlet, Ruby, Tourmaline, and [[Prince Vermilion|Vermilion]] being examples. However, exceptions include [[Garnet]] and [[Carnelian]], who have gemstones as a name but are no more than soldiers. Peril probably got her name from how fierce she would be because of having too much fire and that her name means danger, as though she herself defines danger.
[[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}}


It is unknown if SkyWings engage in lifelong partnerships like SeaWings and [[IceWings]], but it is unlikely because there is a 'breeding program' like Kestrel was in. However, that could simply be a wartime custom to ensure the reproduction of highly capable soldiers.
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}}


Dragonets have been shown to be raised in a Wingery, similar to that of the [[SandWings]], or, during [[Queen Glory]]'s rule, the RainWings and NightWings. The Wingery is described as a place for young dragonets to grow and play, similar to a human daycare. Most SkyWing mothers are shown to care very much for their dragonets, doing anything to protect them. Similar to many customs, Queen Scarlet is not included in this normality, saying she "never saw the appeal" to dragonets. She most likely had them only for heirs.
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}}


They have a ceremonial burial system of wrapping the body in white cloth and setting it on a high altitude area for a week so that the spirit can fly into the sky and reincarnate into another SkyWing as opposed to another dragon tribe. Yet again, Queen Scarlet is said not to care for this custom, allowing it to happen to please her citizens but not particularly caring. The ceremony was possibly stopped temporarily during the war, as Clay once saw SkyWings burning corpses in a ditch. Though the SkyWings did watch over it for a second, they did nothing more and flew away before it finished turning to charred bones.
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'''Flame''': Competitors compare intensity, precision, and heat of their fire.{{Ref|AGttDW|162}}


SkyWings have also been shown to have orchestras in the past, as Scarlet's death was celebrated by a hastily thrown together orchestra.
'''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}}


Click [http://wingsoffire.wikia.com/wiki/Category:SkyWings here] for a list of known SkyWings.
'''Strength''': Competitors fly as high as possible while carrying a heavy boulder, then throw the boulder as far as they can.{{Ref|AGttDW|162}}


==The Prophecy==
'''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}}
It is spoken in the prophecy that the largest SkyWing egg on the brightest night, was to be one of the Dragonets of Destiny. However, when [[Hvitur]], a member of the [[Talons of Peace]], stole the original [[The SkyWing Dragonet|SkyWing egg]], [[Burn]] killed him on the spot and destroyed the egg. [[Webs]] replaced this broken egg with a [[RainWings|RainWing]] named Glory as a last-minute substitute, though he neglected to inform the Talons of Peace of this for many years. In [[The False Dragonets|the Backup Plan]], Flame would be Glory's replacement. Clay also thought that Peril was their replacement but wasn't, as she hatched almost a year before the brightest night. On the Brightest Night, Queen Scarlet ordered the destruction of every egg due to hatch around that time to ensure the prophecy could not come true. They were all burned to ashes by Peril, who was only one year old at the time.


==Arena==
'''Guile''': Competitors race to find a scavenger and bring them back to the palace alive and unharmed.{{Ref|AGttDW|163}}
The SkyWing Arena is a fighting arena where prisoners of Queen Scarlet fight to the death. The prisoners are chained to tall pillars. The chains are apparently fireproof, and make a strange thrumming noise when plucked.  Apparently, if a dragon were to get a certain amount of victories, they would be set free. However, under Scarlet's rule, prisoners were required to fight Peril just before reaching this tally. As almost nobody could touch her, she could claw and burn them as she wished, and no one could, under the imposed rules, leave the arena alive.


After Queen Ruby took over as Queen, she turned the arena into a hospital for all the dragons wounded in the War of the SandWing Succession.
'''Wit''': Competitors must correctly answer a series of riddles crafted by the queen and her advisors.{{Ref|AGttDW|163}}


== Known SkyWings ==
'''Speed''': Competitors fly in a race to determine who is the fastest in the tribe.{{Ref|AGttDW|163}}
* [[Avalanche]]
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* [[Cardinal]]
 
* [[Queen Carmine]]
==== Arena ====
* [[Carnelian]]
[[File:SkyWing arena .jpg|thumb|The [[SkyWing arena]] from ''The Dragonet Prophecy (graphic novel)'', by Mike Holmes]]
* [[Prince Cliff]]
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}}
* [[Eagle]]
 
* [[Eagle (Darkstalker)]]
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}}
* [[Flame]]
 
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]]), 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]]
* [[Garnet]]
* [[Harrier]]
* [[Prince Hawk]]
* [[Kestrel]]
* [[Osprey]]
* [[Peregrine]]
* [[Peregrine]]
* [[Peril]]
* [[Peril]]
* [[Peril's Brother]]
* [[Pyrite]]
* [[Queen Ruby]]
* [[Ex-Queen Scarlet]]
* [[Soar]]
* [[Princess Sunset]]
* [[Thrush]]
* [[Thrush]]
* [[Prince Vermilion]]
* [[Unnamed characters#SkyWings|An unnamed male SkyWing]]
* [[Queen Tourmaline]]
 
* [[The SkyWing Dragonet]]
== 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}}


==Trivia==
== Gallery ==
* Many attributes of the SkyWing Arena are like the Roman Colosseum.
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* According to the artwork in ''[[A NightWing Guide to the Dragons of Pyrrhia]]'' by [[Joy Ang]], SkyWings and RainWings share multiple physical features.
File:Typical SkyWing by Sassy the Beagle.jpg|A typical SkyWing (colored), by [[Joy Ang]]
* According to Clay, SkyWings make a particular hissing noise before breathing fire.
File:SkyTransparent.png|A typical SkyWing (lineart), by Joy Ang
* According to [[Tui T. Sutherland]] in a [http://wingsoffire.scholastic.com/forums/topics/132685?page=5 forum Q&A], SkyWings have better cold resistance than other tribes (aside from [[IceWings]]).
File:JA SkyRef.webp|A typical SkyWing (transparent), by Joy Ang
* [[Peril]] is the protagonist of ''[[Escaping Peril]]''.
File:SkyWing DE.png|A typical SkyWing from the German publication, by [[Max Meinzold]]  
*In ''Escaping Peril'', [[Foeslayer]] said that she had not seen firescales in a long time, which means that Peril wasn't the only dragon with firescales, implying that there could also be another SkyWing that lived long ago who had too much or didn't have enough fire.
</gallery>
*SkyWings once had [[Animus Dragons|animus dragons]] but tried to kill off the bloodline in order to avoid any of them over using their magic and going insane.
*The SkyWings are one of the few tribes that have been shown to have some sort of religious custom, as they believe in reincarnation.
*In ''Darkstalker (Legends)'', SkyWings were described as being a friendly tribe, showing that maybe SkyWings were less grouchy and angry back then. This might have to do with Queen Scarlet's violent reign.
*The current day SkyWings seem to be extremely militaristic, as it seems like it is optional for SkyWing dragonets to attend school if they even have one at all. This is implied in ''Winter Turning'' on page 344 when the SkyWing (Eagle and his bodyguards) all are shown talking less grammatically correct than the other dragons portrayed.


==Gallery==
== References ==
[[SkyWings/Gallery|(Click here to see gallery)]]
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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, 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 in 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.

Animus magic

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]

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]
  • A typical SkyWing (colored), by Joy Ang
    A typical SkyWing (colored), by Joy Ang
  • A typical SkyWing (lineart), by Joy Ang
    A typical SkyWing (lineart), by Joy Ang
  • A typical SkyWing (transparent), by Joy Ang
    A typical SkyWing (transparent), by Joy Ang
  • A typical SkyWing from the German publication, by Max Meinzold
    A typical SkyWing from the German publication, by Max Meinzold

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
  1. ↑ Stated by Tui, source 
  2. ↑ Stated by Tui, source 
  3. ↑ 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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