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'''Scrolls''' are the primary literature of [[Pyrrhia]], written and read by almost all of the [[Dragons|dragon tribes]]. They are printed with ink on an unknown variant of paper, likely vellum or parchment, as heavily hinted by [[Starflight]] in ''[[The Dark Secret (book)|The Dark Secret]]''. Sticks of graphite are also used to write,{{Ref|L1|?}}{{Pagecite}} but [[Coral]] and [[Whirlpool]] were seen to write by dipping their claws in squid ink and scratching on the paper.{{Ref|TLH|?}}{{Pagecite}} [[Moonwatcher]] uses a "long, thin reed" to draw the mountain she saw in [[Icicle]]'s dream.{{Ref|MR|?}}{{Pagecite}}
'''Scrolls''' are the primary literature of [[Pyrrhia]], written and read by almost all of the [[Dragons|dragon tribes]]. They are printed with ink on an unknown variant of paper, likely vellum or parchment, as heavily hinted by [[Starflight]].{{Ref|TDS|?}}{{Pagecite}} Sticks of graphite are also used to write,{{Ref|L1|?}}{{Pagecite}} but [[Coral]] and [[Whirlpool]] were seen to write by dipping their claws in squid ink and scratching on the paper.{{Ref|TLH|?}}{{Pagecite}} [[Moonwatcher]] uses a "long, thin reed" to draw the mountain she saw in [[Icicle]]'s dream.{{Ref|MR|?}}{{Pagecite}}


== Tribes ==
== Tribes ==
'''[[MudWings]]:''' In ''The Dark Secret'', [[Pheasant]] said she was reading about [[The Dragonet Prophecy (prophecy)|the Prophecy]], hinting that MudWings sometimes read scrolls; this is also shown in ''[[Moon Rising]]'' when [[Sora]] is reading in the [[Jade Mountain Academy|school]] library. [[Moorhen]] mentions how she has read Queen Coral's scrolls before, giving more evidence of literacy in MudWings.{{Ref|TBN|248}}
'''[[MudWings]]:''' [[Pheasant]] said she was reading about [[The Dragonet Prophecy (prophecy)|the Prophecy]], hinting that MudWings sometimes read scrolls;{{Ref|TDS|?}}{{Pagecite}} this is also shown when [[Sora]] is reading in the [[Jade Mountain Academy|school]] library.{{Ref|MR|?}}{{Pagecite}} [[Moorhen]] mentions how she has read Queen Coral's scrolls before, giving more evidence of literacy in MudWings.{{Ref|TBN|248}}


'''[[SandWings]]:''' [[Thorn]] of the [[Outclaws]] has been shown writing Wanted posters,{{Cite}} and these are likely scrolls or made from the same material as scrolls since it seems the only papers used are scrolls. Also, [[Smolder]] intercepts messages written on scrolls, and it can be assumed that most SandWings read scrolls. [[Sunny]], Queen Thorn, and Smolder also went into a letter room with scrolls.{{Ref|TBN|?}}{{Pagecite}}
'''[[SandWings]]:''' [[Thorn]] of the [[Outclaws]] has been shown writing Wanted posters,{{Cite}} and these are likely scrolls or made from the same material as scrolls since it seems the only papers used are scrolls. [[Smolder]] intercepts messages written on scrolls, and it can be assumed that most SandWings read scrolls. [[Sunny]], Queen Thorn, and Smolder also went into a letter room with scrolls.{{Ref|TBN|?}}{{Pagecite}}


'''[[SkyWings]]:''' [[Peril]] lied to [[Scarlet]] about reading about the [[SkyWing palace#SkyWing Arena|Champion's Shield]] in a scroll, and Queen Scarlet replied, saying, "with claws that burn through paper right when you touch it."{{Ref|TDP|183}} They also use scrolls for messaging.{{Cite}}
'''[[SkyWings]]:''' [[Peril]] lied to [[Scarlet]] about reading about the [[SkyWing palace#SkyWing Arena|Champion's Shield]] in a scroll, and Queen Scarlet replied, saying, "with claws that burn through paper right when you touch it."{{Ref|TDP|183}} They also use scrolls for messaging.{{Cite}}


'''[[SeaWings]]:''' The SeaWings read scrolls, most of which are written by [[Coral]]. Some of her work includes ''The Missing Princess'', ''The Tragedy of Orca'', ''The Claws of Murder'', ''A Tail of Blood'', and many other stories, all of which are taught in SeaWing schools. The scrolls are written with a mixture of squid ink and a little whale blood, created by [[Whirlpool]], to make the words permanent.{{Ref|TLH|90}}
'''[[SeaWings]]:''' The SeaWings read scrolls, most of which are written by Coral. Some of her work includes ''The Missing Princess'', ''The Tragedy of Orca'', ''The Claws of Murder'', ''A Tail of Blood'', and many other stories, all of which are taught in SeaWing schools. The scrolls are written with a mixture of squid ink and a little whale blood, created by [[Whirlpool]], to make the words permanent.{{Ref|TLH|90}}


'''[[RainWings]]:''' RainWings didn't read scrolls and never knew about them or the rest of Pyrrhia until [[Glory]] claimed the RainWing throne.{{Cite}} In ''The Dark Secret'', Sunny was teaching a dragonet class how to read, and in ''Winter Turning'', [[Kinkajou]] went to a nearby school to get some paper and a blank scroll for [[Moonwatcher]] to draw and record what she saw in Icicle's dream.{{Cite}}
'''[[RainWings]]:''' RainWings didn't read scrolls and never knew about them or the rest of Pyrrhia until [[Glory]] claimed the RainWing throne.{{Cite}} Sunny was seen teaching a RainWing dragonet class how to read,{{Ref|TDS|?}}{{Pagecite}} and [[Kinkajou]] went to a nearby school to get some paper and a blank scroll for Moonwatcher to draw and record what she saw in Icicle's dream.{{Ref|WT|?}}{{Pagecite}}


'''[[IceWings]]:''' [[Winter]] explains that [[Tundra|his mother]] made him memorize stories of dragons attempting the [[IceWings#Diamond Trial|Diamond Trial]], revealing that IceWings can read.{{Ref|WT|?}}{{Pagecite}} He also mentions IceWing sagas that "told the history of the world."{{Cite}}
'''[[IceWings]]:''' [[Winter]] explains that [[Tundra|his mother]] made him memorize stories of dragons attempting the [[IceWings#Diamond Trial|Diamond Trial]], revealing that IceWings can read.{{Ref|WT|?}}{{Pagecite}} He also mentions IceWing sagas that "told the history of the world."{{Cite}}
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== List of Known Scrolls ==
== List of Known Scrolls ==
=== Named Scrolls ===
=== Named Scrolls ===
* ''The Tragedy of Orca'' - Coral's first scroll about her daughter, [[Orca]], and the tragedy of her death.{{Ref|TLH|125}}
* ''A Longitudinal Study of Peculiar [[Scavenger]] Behaviour'' — A scroll about scavenger life on Pyrrhia.{{Cite}}


* ''The Missing Princess'' - An adventure scroll inspired by the disappearance of [[Tsunami]]'s egg.{{Ref|TLH|91}}
* ''A Natural History of Unnatural Dragon Abilities'' — A scroll mentioned by Starflight about dragons' strange abilities.{{Cite}}


* ''Claws of Murder'' - A murder mystery by Coral.{{Ref|TLH|224}}
* ''Ancient Wars of Pyrrhia'' A scroll owned by [[Darkstalker]] about old Pyrrhian wars. The NightWing uses his magic to make the scroll talk in the voice of [[Truthfinder]].{{Ref|L1|146}}


* ''A Tail of Blood'' - Another murder mystery by Coral.{{Ref|TLH|224}}
* ''[[A NightWing Guide to the Dragons of Pyrrhia]]'' — The guide of the Pyrrhian dragon tribes, including drawings, descriptions, and basic information.{{Cite}}


* ''Tales of the NightWings'' - A scroll with lots of stories about the NightWings' greatness.{{Cite}}
* ''A Tail of Blood'' A murder mystery by Coral.{{Ref|TLH|224}}


* ''[[A NightWing Guide to the Dragons of Pyrrhia]]'' - The guide of the Pyrrhian dragon tribes, including drawings, descriptions, and basic information.{{Cite}}
* ''[[Book of Clearsight]]'' — A book made by [[Clearsight]] which mentions possible futures along with, a map of the only known travel route between the two continents, which was hidden in the back cover.{{Ref|TPJ|284-286}}


* ''A Longitudinal Study of Peculiar [[Scavenger]] Behaviour'' - A scroll about scavenger life on Pyrrhia.{{Cite}}
* ''Claws of Murder'' A murder mystery by Coral.{{Ref|TLH|224}}


* ''Dangers of the [[Rainforest Kingdom|Rainforest]]'' - A scroll about the Rainforest Kingdom's dangerous animals and obstacles.{{Cite}}
* ''Dangers of the [[Rainforest Kingdom|Rainforest]]'' A scroll about the Rainforest Kingdom's dangerous animals and obstacles.{{Cite}}


* ''A Natural History of Unnatural Dragon Abilities'' - A scroll mentioned by Starflight about dragons' strange abilities.{{Cite}}
* ''[[Darkstalker's scroll]]'' A scroll with Darkstalker's animus powers enchanted into it. It is currently destroyed, though small pieces of it have been torn off before and may still exist.{{Ref|L1|139}}


* ''Where Are the [[Dragonets of destiny|Dragonets of Destiny]]'' - A scroll listing theories about who and where the dragonets of destiny were.{{Cite}}
* ''Geography of Pyrrhia'' A scroll owned by Darkstalker explaining Pyrrhia's geography.{{Ref|L1|139}}


* ''[[RainWings]] Extermination or Enslavement?'' - A scroll in Mastermind's lab.{{Ref|GN4|150}}
* ''Goodnight, Moons'' A scroll owned by Darkstalker.{{Ref|L1|139}}


* ''[[War of SandWing Succession]]'' - A scroll about the SandWing war.{{Cite}}
* ''Journeys in the [[Ice Kingdom]]'' A scroll about the Ice Kingdom.{{Cite}}


* ''The [[Animus magic|Animus]] Histories'' - A scroll read by Moonwatcher about animus dragons and their enchanted objects.{{Ref|MR|118}}
* ''[[Legend of the Hive]]'' A scroll about the first dragons that arrived at Pantala to escape from Pyrrhia.{{Ref|DoDe}}


* ''The Royal Lineage of SeaWings, from the [[Scorching]] to Present'' - A scroll about the SeaWing Royal Lineage.{{Ref|TLH|76-77}}
* ''Myths of the [[Pantala|Lost Continent]]'' A scroll owned by Darkstalker about the myths of the lost continent.{{Ref|L1|139}}


* ''Journeys in the [[Ice Kingdom]]'' - A scroll about the Ice Kingdom.{{Cite}}
* ''RainWings Extermination or Enslavement?'' A scroll in Mastermind's lab.{{Ref|GN4|150}}


* ''Geography of Pyrrhia'' - A scroll owned by [[Darkstalker]] explaining Pyrrhia's geography.{{Ref|L1|139}}
* ''Tales of the NightWings'' A scroll with lots of stories about the NightWings' greatness.{{Cite}}


* ''Ancient Wars of Pyrrhia'' - A scroll owned by Darkstalker about old Pyrrhian wars. The NightWing uses his magic to make the scroll talk in the voice of [[Truthfinder]].{{Ref|L1|146}}
* ''Ten Little Scavengers (Recipes Included!)'' A scroll owned by Darkstalker.{{Ref|L1|139}}


* ''Ten Little Scavengers (Recipes Included!)'' - A scroll owned by Darkstalker.{{Ref|L1|139}}
* ''The [[Animus]] Histories'' A scroll read by Moonwatcher about animus dragons and their enchanted objects.{{Ref|MR|118}}


* ''Goodnight, Moons'' - A scroll owned by Darkstalker.{{Ref|L1|139}}
* ''The Missing Princess'' — An adventure scroll inspired by the disappearance of [[Tsunami]]'s egg.{{Ref|TLH|91}}


* ''Myths of the [[Pantala|Lost Continent]]'' - A scroll owned by Darkstalker about the myths of the lost continent.{{Ref|L1|139}}
* ''The Royal Lineage of SeaWings, from the [[Scorching]] to Present'' A scroll about the SeaWing Royal Lineage.{{Ref|TLH|76-77}}


* ''[[Legend of the Hive]]'' - A scroll about the first dragons that arrived at Pantala to escape from Pyrrhia.{{Ref|DoDe}}
* ''The Sluglike Qualities of MudWings'' A scroll [[Clay]] mentions he wanted to burn. It is unknown if this scroll is real or a joke.{{Cite}}


* ''[[Darkstalker's scroll]]'' - A scroll with Darkstalker's animus powers enchanted into it. It is currently destroyed, though small pieces of it have been torn off before and may still exist.{{Ref|L1|139}}
* ''The Tragedy of Orca'' — Coral's first scroll about her daughter, [[Orca]], and the tragedy of her death.{{Ref|TLH|125}}


* ''The Sluglike Qualities of MudWings'' - A scroll [[Clay]] mentions he wanted to burn. It is unknown if this scroll is real or a joke.{{Cite}}
* ''[[War of SandWing Succession]]'' A scroll about the SandWing war.{{Cite}}


* ''[[Book of Clearsight|The Book of Clearsight]]'' - A book made by [[Clearsight]] which mentions possible futures along with, a map of the only known travel route between the two continents, which was hidden in the back cover.{{Ref|TPJ|284-286}}
* ''Where Are the [[Dragonets of destiny|Dragonets of Destiny]]'' A scroll listing theories about who and where the dragonets of destiny were.{{Cite}}


=== Unnamed Scrolls ===
=== Unnamed Scrolls ===
* Glory mentions a scroll about a blind dragon that dated back before the Scorching.{{Ref|THK|?}}{{Pagecite}}
* A scroll about a blind dragon that dated back before the Scorching.{{Ref|THK|?}}{{Pagecite}}
* Glory also mentions a scroll about electric eels.{{Ref|TLH|257}}
* A scroll about electric eels.{{Ref|TLH|257}}
* Coral tells Tsunami when she drops by that she just finished reading a scroll with Anemone about how she chose Gill for her husband.{{Ref|TLH|137}}
* A scroll about how Coral chose Gill for her husband.{{Ref|TLH|137}}
* Many scrolls about Queen Coral's greatness are mentioned by Starflight.{{Ref|TLH|181}}
* A scroll about [[Clearsight]] that [[Listener]] wrote about her.{{Ref|DoD|?}}{{Pagecite}}
* [[Turtle]] mentions scrolls about [[Indigo]] and an insignificant SeaWing gardener named [[Droplet]], who'd discovered a secret invasion of MudWings and fought them all off before they found the hidden palaces.{{Ref|ToP|2}}
* An educational scroll for very young dragonets, which contains information on the alphabet amongst other things.{{Ref|MR|19}}
* An old RainWing scroll in the library of [[Possibility]] is mentioned. It is likely it contained valuable information since Moonwatcher "jumped up and down and screamed in excitement" when she saw it.{{Ref|DoD|?}}{{Pagecite}}
* An old RainWing scroll in the library of [[Possibility]].{{Ref|DoD|?}}{{Pagecite}}
* Moonwatcher mentions a scroll about [[Clearsight]], that her friend, [[Listener]], wrote about her.{{Ref|DoD|?}}{{Pagecite}}
* Many scrolls about Queen Coral's greatness.{{Ref|TLH|181}}
* Moonwatcher finds an educational scroll for very young dragonets, which contains information on the alphabet amongst other things.{{Ref|MR|19}}
* Scrolls about [[Indigo]] and an insignificant SeaWing gardener named [[Droplet]], who'd discovered a secret invasion of MudWings and fought them all off before they found the hidden palaces.{{Ref|ToP|2}}


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==

Revision as of 20:01, 9 April 2021

Scrolls in The Lost Heir (graphic novel), by Mike Holmes

Scrolls are the primary literature of Pyrrhia, written and read by almost all of the dragon tribes. They are printed with ink on an unknown variant of paper, likely vellum or parchment, as heavily hinted by Starflight.[1][page # needed] Sticks of graphite are also used to write,[2][page # needed] but Coral and Whirlpool were seen to write by dipping their claws in squid ink and scratching on the paper.[3][page # needed] Moonwatcher uses a "long, thin reed" to draw the mountain she saw in Icicle's dream.[4][page # needed]

Tribes

MudWings: Pheasant said she was reading about the Prophecy, hinting that MudWings sometimes read scrolls;[1][page # needed] this is also shown when Sora is reading in the school library.[4][page # needed] Moorhen mentions how she has read Queen Coral's scrolls before, giving more evidence of literacy in MudWings.[5]

SandWings: Thorn of the Outclaws has been shown writing Wanted posters,[citation needed] and these are likely scrolls or made from the same material as scrolls since it seems the only papers used are scrolls. Smolder intercepts messages written on scrolls, and it can be assumed that most SandWings read scrolls. Sunny, Queen Thorn, and Smolder also went into a letter room with scrolls.[6][page # needed]

SkyWings: Peril lied to Scarlet about reading about the Champion's Shield in a scroll, and Queen Scarlet replied, saying, "with claws that burn through paper right when you touch it."[7] They also use scrolls for messaging.[citation needed]

SeaWings: The SeaWings read scrolls, most of which are written by Coral. Some of her work includes The Missing Princess, The Tragedy of Orca, The Claws of Murder, A Tail of Blood, and many other stories, all of which are taught in SeaWing schools. The scrolls are written with a mixture of squid ink and a little whale blood, created by Whirlpool, to make the words permanent.[8]

RainWings: RainWings didn't read scrolls and never knew about them or the rest of Pyrrhia until Glory claimed the RainWing throne.[citation needed] Sunny was seen teaching a RainWing dragonet class how to read,[1][page # needed] and Kinkajou went to a nearby school to get some paper and a blank scroll for Moonwatcher to draw and record what she saw in Icicle's dream.[9][page # needed]

IceWings: Winter explains that his mother made him memorize stories of dragons attempting the Diamond Trial, revealing that IceWings can read.[9][page # needed] He also mentions IceWing sagas that "told the history of the world."[citation needed]

NightWings: The NightWings read and wrote many scrolls, and both Starflight and Mastermind have always been fascinated by them. There used to be an extensive library in both the Night Kingdom and the lost city of night.[10]

List of Known Scrolls

Named Scrolls

  • A Longitudinal Study of Peculiar Scavenger Behaviour — A scroll about scavenger life on Pyrrhia.[citation needed]
  • A Natural History of Unnatural Dragon Abilities — A scroll mentioned by Starflight about dragons' strange abilities.[citation needed]
  • Ancient Wars of Pyrrhia — A scroll owned by Darkstalker about old Pyrrhian wars. The NightWing uses his magic to make the scroll talk in the voice of Truthfinder.[11]
  • A Tail of Blood — A murder mystery by Coral.[12]
  • Book of Clearsight — A book made by Clearsight which mentions possible futures along with, a map of the only known travel route between the two continents, which was hidden in the back cover.[13]
  • Claws of Murder — A murder mystery by Coral.[12]
  • Dangers of the Rainforest — A scroll about the Rainforest Kingdom's dangerous animals and obstacles.[citation needed]
  • Darkstalker's scroll — A scroll with Darkstalker's animus powers enchanted into it. It is currently destroyed, though small pieces of it have been torn off before and may still exist.[14]
  • Geography of Pyrrhia — A scroll owned by Darkstalker explaining Pyrrhia's geography.[14]
  • Goodnight, Moons — A scroll owned by Darkstalker.[14]
  • Journeys in the Ice Kingdom — A scroll about the Ice Kingdom.[citation needed]
  • Myths of the Lost Continent — A scroll owned by Darkstalker about the myths of the lost continent.[14]
  • RainWings Extermination or Enslavement? — A scroll in Mastermind's lab.[16]
  • Tales of the NightWings — A scroll with lots of stories about the NightWings' greatness.[citation needed]
  • Ten Little Scavengers (Recipes Included!) — A scroll owned by Darkstalker.[14]
  • The Animus Histories — A scroll read by Moonwatcher about animus dragons and their enchanted objects.[17]
  • The Missing Princess — An adventure scroll inspired by the disappearance of Tsunami's egg.[18]
  • The Royal Lineage of SeaWings, from the Scorching to Present — A scroll about the SeaWing Royal Lineage.[19]
  • The Sluglike Qualities of MudWings — A scroll Clay mentions he wanted to burn. It is unknown if this scroll is real or a joke.[citation needed]
  • The Tragedy of Orca — Coral's first scroll about her daughter, Orca, and the tragedy of her death.[20]
  • Where Are the Dragonets of Destiny — A scroll listing theories about who and where the dragonets of destiny were.[citation needed]

Unnamed Scrolls

  • A scroll about a blind dragon that dated back before the Scorching.[21][page # needed]
  • A scroll about electric eels.[22]
  • A scroll about how Coral chose Gill for her husband.[23]
  • A scroll about Clearsight that Listener wrote about her.[24][page # needed]
  • An educational scroll for very young dragonets, which contains information on the alphabet amongst other things.[25]
  • An old RainWing scroll in the library of Possibility.[24][page # needed]
  • Many scrolls about Queen Coral's greatness.[26]
  • Scrolls about Indigo and an insignificant SeaWing gardener named Droplet, who'd discovered a secret invasion of MudWings and fought them all off before they found the hidden palaces.[27]

Trivia

  • In Pantala, scrolls are never mentioned, and books the main form of literature instead.
  • In The Lost Heir (graphic novel) one of the panels shows The Missing Princess, but written differently with dots in some of the letters. This shows an example of dragon letters.[28]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Dark Secret, page ?
  2. Darkstalker, page ?
  3. The Lost Heir, page ?
  4. 4.0 4.1 Moon Rising, page ?
  5. The Brightest Night, page 248
  6. The Brightest Night, page ?
  7. The Dragonet Prophecy, page 183
  8. The Lost Heir, page 90
  9. 9.0 9.1 Winter Turning, page ?
  10. Talons of Power, page 217-218
  11. Darkstalker, page 146
  12. 12.0 12.1 The Lost Heir, page 224
  13. The Poison Jungle, page 284-286
  14. 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 Darkstalker, page 139
  15. Darkness of Dragons, epilogue
  16. The Dark Secret (graphic novel), page 150
  17. Moon Rising, page 118
  18. The Lost Heir, page 91
  19. The Lost Heir, page 76-77
  20. The Lost Heir, page 125
  21. The Hidden Kingdom, page ?
  22. The Lost Heir, page 257
  23. The Lost Heir, page 137
  24. 24.0 24.1 Darkness of Dragons, page ?
  25. Moon Rising, page 19
  26. The Lost Heir, page 181
  27. Talons of Power, page 2
  28. The Lost Heir (graphic novel), page 77