SkyWings: Difference between revisions

From Wings of Fire Fandom Mirror
← Older edit
VisualWikitext
adding a link
>Qibli'sNumber1Fan
No edit summary
 
(813 intermediate revisions by more than 100 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
[[File:SkyTransparent.png|centre|thumb|600x600px]]
[[File:SkyTransparent.png|centre|thumb|600x600px]]
'''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]].


'''SkyWings''' are characterized most by their warm-toned scales and enormous wings, and most SkyWings have been noted to be skilled fliers. They are also one of the four [[Dragons|tribes]] that can breathe fire, but are the one tribe exclusive to a rare and dangerous condition called [[Hybrids and Special Dragons|firescales]] in which the affected dragon has abnormally hot scales and will burn through/and or light on fire anything they touch. However, it was mentioned in ''[[Darkstalker (Legends)]] ''that the SkyWing tribe, for centuries, has thrown any dragonet with dangerous powers off of a cliff to die, so the only known living firescales dragon is [[Peril]] (it was noted that at one time the SkyWings may have had [[Animus Dragons|animus dragons]], but eventually they died out because of this). The majority of SkyWings reside in the "wing" of [[Pyrrhia]], and prefer to live high up in mountain peaks, especially in the [[Claws of the Clouds Mountains|Claws of the Clouds]]. After killing [[Ex-Queen Scarlet|Scarlet]] and obtaining the throne, [[Queen Ruby/Queen Ruby|Queen Ruby]] currently holds dominance over the SkyWing tribe.
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}}


The SkyWings were originally allied with [[Princess Burn|Burn]] and later the [[MudWings]] in the [[War of The SandWing Succession|War of the SandWing Succession]], but it is unknown (and rather unlikely) if Queen Ruby continued the alliance with Burn after she took the throne; it is mentioned in [[The Lost Heir (Book)|''The Lost Heir'']] that Ruby wanted to rebuild her tribe rather than fight in the war alongside Burn.
== 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, 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}}


==Description==
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}}
Typically, SkyWings have red, pink, orange, or golden scales with yellow, orange, or amber eyes. Their scales have been described to be "jewel-hard". Taking Peril as an example, it can be assumed that firescales SkyWings can have shockingly bright blue eyes and unnaturally bright copper scales. SkyWings have enormous wings, larger than any other tribes, attached to their bodies by their shoulder bones. It has been implied that SkyWings have a strong respiratory system, probably because of their constant high-altitude environment. Most SkyWing snouts are thin and long, with a nose-spike, and an extra horn on their jaw. Their horns are long, thin, and curved, which are similar to [[RainWings|RainWing]] horns in shape. Most SkyWings are slender but very powerful.


Most known SkyWings have stereotypically been portrayed as short-tempered, militaristic, grumpy, and fond of violence, although these attributes may have been caused by Queen Scarlet's long and brutal reign. [[Clay]] noted in ''[[The Dragonet Prophecy (Book)|The Dragonet Prophecy]]'' that "the SkyWing soldiers looked underfed and they needed rest".
== 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}}


After Queen Ruby took over, SkyWings shown in ''[[Escaping Peril]]'' seemed considerably happier and less grouchy, as well as more focused on nonviolent hobbies and entertainment (i.e. orchestra) in comparison to previous books. The fact that the SkyWings were able to change their attitudes under Queen Ruby's rule may imply that they are adaptive, creative, not grumpy by nature, and clever.
== 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}}


In ''Darkstalker (Legends)'', SkyWings were mentioned to be the "friendly tribe", by [[Prince Fathom|Fathom]], either meaning that SkyWings actually were friendlier during his time, or that he was simply being sarcastic.
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 and refined skills in combat; many SkyWings have been shown or mentioned to be fairly physically strong. They can fly faster than any other dragon tribe because of their large wings and keels, and are also capable of breathing large amounts of fire at extreme temperatures. According to [[Princess Tsunami|Tsunami]] in ''The Lost Heir'', a SkyWing beating their wings at full force might sound like a "hurricane whistling around your ears."
[[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 ''[[The Dark Secret]]'', [[Flame]] was the only [[The False Dragonets|dragonet]] that wasn't breathing heavily after a long flight from the [[Night Kingdom]] to a remote 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 his companions.
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.


In rare cases, very few dragonets will be born with a dangerous condition called firescales, in which the affected dragon will be able to burn anything they touch with abnormally hot temperatures. In Peril's case, she had a [[Peril's Brother|twin]] who had no fire at all. Firescale SkyWings can be injured by sharp weapons, but it is rare that their scales won't burn or melt the item before it pierces them. Water and frostbreath have no effect on firescales SkyWings, although frostbreath has been noted to numb the affected area until the ice melts away. Firescale SkyWings cannot wear jewelry, hold ordinary items, touch normal, non-fire resistant dragons or sleep on anything flammable, as it will all be destroyed within seconds of contacting their scales. They can also make [[Dragonflame Cactus|dragonflame cacti]] explode upon touching it. It is unknown if firescale SkyWings can cry, but it is likely that they cannot (at least without the water evaporating as soon as the tears are released).
==== [[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 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}}


It seems that once SkyWings did have animus dragons, but eventually killed them off by dropping them off a cliff as stated above.
Even in times of general peace, SkyWings still had minor skirmishes with IceWings and [[SandWings]].{{Ref|W3q|103}}


==Society==
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}}
SkyWings value excitement and, during Queen Scarlet's rule, gladiatorial combat, as shown with the popular appreciation of her[[Ex-Queen Scarlet|&nbsp;]][[Queen Ruby's Palace|SkyWing Arena]]. Even during Queen Scarlet's reign, SkyWings used justice and honor within their combat systems, an example being the [[Champion's Shield]]. Under Queen Scarlet's rulership, the SkyWings used many torture methods on misbehaving prisoners, once refusing [[King Gill|Gill]], the former king of the [[SeaWings]], any water for months.


The tribe was in a state of political upheaval and civil war from Scarlet's disappearance from the [[Sky Kingdom|Kingdom]] in ''The Lost Heir. ''SeaWing guards on patrol reported that they had seen a group of SkyWings fighting each other in defense of Queen Ruby and Queen Scarlet.
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}}


It is unknown if SkyWings engage in lifelong partnerships like SeaWings and [[IceWings]], but it is unlikely because of a mentioned 'breeding program.' However, this could simply be a wartime custom to ensure the reproduction of highly capable soldiers. It was mentioned in ''[[Darkness of Dragons]]'' that SkyWings do practice weddings, although weddings may be exclusive only to royal marriages.
[[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}}


[[Dragonets]] have been shown to be raised in a Wingery. The Wingery is described as a place for young dragonets to grow and play, similar to a scavenger 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.
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 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 invested in it herself. The ceremony was possibly stopped temporarily during the war, as Clay saw SkyWings burning dragon corpses in a ditch in ''The Dragonet Prophecy''. Though the SkyWings did watch over it for a second, they did nothing more and flew away, leaving the bodies to burn into nothing more than singed bones.
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}}


SkyWings have also been shown to have orchestras in the past, as Scarlet's death was celebrated by an orchestra.
{{Dropdown
|heading = List of the Clash of Claws challenges
|content =
'''Flame''': Competitors compare intensity, precision, and heat of their fire.{{Ref|AGttDW|162}}


==Arena==
'''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}}
The [https://wingsoffire.fandom.com/wiki/Sky_Kingdom#Gladiator_Arena 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 fireproof, and make a strange thrumming noise when plucked. The dragons in the arena had their wings bandaged so they couldn't fly away. 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. Because of this, nobody had been set free from Queen Scarlet's imprisonment.


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.
'''Strength''': Competitors fly as high as possible while carrying a heavy boulder, then throw the boulder as far as they can.{{Ref|AGttDW|162}}


It is likely that the arena was already one even before Scarlet’s reign due to its specific construction.
'''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}}
 
'''Guile''': Competitors race to find a scavenger and bring them back to the palace alive and unharmed.{{Ref|AGttDW|163}}
 
'''Wit''': Competitors must correctly answer a series of riddles crafted by the queen and her advisors.{{Ref|AGttDW|163}}
 
'''Speed''': Competitors fly in a race to determine who is the fastest in the tribe.{{Ref|AGttDW|163}}
}}
 
==== 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 ==
== Names ==
SkyWings tend to name their young after sky or mountain-related environments and creatures, such as birds ([[Osprey]]), things occurring or features on mountains ([[Prince Cliff|Cliff]]), as well as natural sky phenomena ([[Princess Sunset]]), and since the SkyWings seem to be based on the element of fire, fire-related names (Flame), and minerals ([[Pyrite]]) 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 she herself defines danger.
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]]).


== Known SkyWings ==
Click [[:Category:SkyWings|here]] for a list of known SkyWings.
* [[Avalanche]]
 
* [[Cardinal]]
=== Students at Jade Mountain ===
* [[Queen Carmine]]
* [[Carnelian]] (formerly; deceased)
* [[Carnelian]]
* [[Flame]] (formerly; currently working with healers in the Sky Kingdom)
* [[Prince Cliff]]
* [[Eagle]]
* [[Eagle (Darkstalker)|Eagle (''Darkstalker'')]]
* [[Flame]]
* [[Garnet]]
* [[Garnet]]
* [[Harrier]]
* [[Prince Hawk]]
* [[Kestrel]]
* [[Osprey]]
* [[Peregrine]]
* [[Peregrine]]
* [[Peril]]
* [[Peril]]
* [[Peril's Brother]]
* [[Pyrite]] (Mask)
* [[Queen Ruby]]
* [[Ex-Queen Scarlet]]
* Soar ([[Chameleon]]'s SkyWing form)
* [[Princess Sunset]]
* [[The SkyWing Dragonet]]
* [[Thrush]]
* [[Thrush]]
* [[Queen Tourmaline]]
* [[Unnamed characters#SkyWings|An unnamed male SkyWing]]
* [[Prince Vermilion]]


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Many attributes of the SkyWing arena are similar to the Roman Colosseum.
* A SkyWing's hearing is said to be sharper when they are flying.{{Ref|L2|454}}
* According to the artwork in ''[[A NightWing Guide to the Dragons of Pyrrhia]]'' by [[Joy Ang]], SkyWings and RainWings share multiple physical features, such as long, thin necks and horns at the tip of their snouts.
* SkyWings were described as "the friendly tribe" in the era of ''Darkstalker'' by [[Fathom]], though he may have been sarcastic.{{Ref|L1|56}}
* According to Clay, SkyWings make a particular hissing noise before breathing fire.
* 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}}
* 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). This is probably because of their environment, high up in the mountains.
* [[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}}
*In ''Escaping Peril'', [[Foeslayer]] said that she had not seen firescales in a long time, implying that there could also be another SkyWing that lived long ago who had too much or didn't have enough fire.
* SkyWings prefer to live high among the peaks in their kingdom, instead of down lower.{{Ref|TDP|15}}
*SkyWings once had animus dragons, but tried to kill off the bloodline in order to avoid any of them overusing their magic and going insane.
* SkyWings are the only known tribe to believe in the concept of reincarnation.{{Cite}}
*The mountains in SkyWing territory harbor a special type of plant known as [[Dragonflame Cactus|dragonflame cactus]]: when it comes in contact with fire it will explode, throwing spiky seed pods everywhere. From each surviving seed pod, there will grow a new dragonflame cactus.
*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, or was possibly sarcasm by Fathom (the speaker).
*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 was implied in ''Winter Turning'' when [[Eagle]] and his companions were shown talking in a more uneducated fashion than most of the other dragons around them.
*It is possible SkyWings are skilled at resisting high air pressures and lower oxygen levels because they spend most of their lives at high altitudes.
*[[Prince Winter|Winter]], when wearing the Pyrite mask, described SkyWings as "freer and more open than any tribe."


*In ''Escaping Peril'', it is shown that SkyWing dragonets learn to fly at an early age, as shown by Cliff.
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Typical SkyWing by Sassy the Beagle.jpg|A typical SkyWing (colored), by [[Joy Ang]]
File:SkyTransparent.png|A typical SkyWing (lineart), by Joy Ang
File:JA SkyRef.webp|A typical SkyWing (transparent), by Joy Ang
File:SkyWing DE.png|A typical SkyWing from the German publication, by [[Max Meinzold]]
</gallery>


==Gallery==
== References ==
Click [[SkyWings/Gallery|here]] to see the gallery.
{{References}}
{{EventReferences}}


== References ==
<references />
{{SkyWing Navbox}}
{{SkyWing Navbox}}


[[cs:Nebeleti]]
[[de:Himmelsflügler]]
[[de:Himmelsflügler]]
[[es:Alas Celestes]]
[[fi:Taivassiivet]]
[[fr:Ailes du Ciel]]
[[fr:Ailes du Ciel]]
[[nl:LuchtVleugels]]
[[pl:Nieboskrzydłe]]
[[pl:Nieboskrzydłe]]
[[Category:Tribes of Pyrrhia]]
[[ru:Небесные драконы]]
[[uk:Небокрили]]
 
[[Category:Pyrrhian tribes]]
[[Category:Dragon tribes]]

Latest revision as of 03:10, 30 October 2025

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


cs:Nebeleti de:Himmelsflügler es:Alas Celestes fi:Taivassiivet fr:Ailes du Ciel nl:LuchtVleugels pl:Nieboskrzydłe ru:Небесные драконы uk:Небокрили

Retrieved from "https://mirror.wingsoffire.wiki/index.php?title=SkyWings&oldid=378272"