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=== Safe Harbor === | === Safe Harbor === | ||
The Safe Harbor is a location shown on the map of ''[[Dragonslayer]]''. It appeared as a generic scavenger den on the map of Pyrrhia, and appeared in the epilogue of ''[[The Dark Secret (book)|The Dark Secret]]''. Safe Harbor is represented on the map as a large castle. | The Safe Harbor is a location shown on the map of ''[[Dragonslayer]]''. It appeared as a generic scavenger den on the map of Pyrrhia, and appeared in the epilogue of ''[[The Dark Secret (book)|The Dark Secret]]''. Safe Harbor is represented on the map as a large castle. Wren notes that it is almost as big as the Indestructible City and just as likely to shoot flaming things at dragons.{{Ref|L2|154}} It was in close proximity to [[Blister's hideout]], and was destroyed by Blister herself out of frustration after the attack on the [[Summer Palace]] in ''[[The Lost Heir (book)|The Lost Heir]]''. | ||
=== Ruins of Valor === | === Ruins of Valor === | ||
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Template:Infobox Location Human settlements refer to any location where humans reside, either currently or previously. They are also known as scavenger dens by dragons, and several Pyrrhian dragon maps include known human settlement locations.
Description
These settlements, along with the humans themselves, often house the treasure that humans have stolen from dragons. IceWings, NightWings, and SandWings have been known to destroy the settlements out of spite or in search of the lost SandWing treasure. Some scavenger dens also have weaponry meant to repel dragons.[1]
Notable Features
The Indestructible City is a well-known human settlement near a bend in the Winding Tail River, north of the Rainforest Kingdom, and west of Queen Moorhen's lake. It is believed to be the biggest in Pyrrhia, and unlike most human settlements, it is not hidden away, and is rather well-fortified with stone walls. It is built high in the air, on a cliff overlooking a forest, and placed so any dragon would be visible for miles in any direction. It is built where a large overhanging ledge shelters much of it from the sky. Cave entrances dot the cliffside and odd structures are carved out of the rock. A wall of thick stone runs around the edge, ending at the cliff on each side.[2] The humans in this settlement seem very active,[3] and it is equipped with at least one large contraption made of pieces of wood that are fit together with rope and metal. The sharp, pointed end of its spear slid into a slot in the stone wall and pokes out of the outer side.[4] The spear is as long as a dragon, and was activated by a torch.[1]
Wren described it as having too many walls. There is a contraption designed for rising and lowering heavy goods and humans in and out of the walls of the city. Guards protect the tall, narrow stairs that lead to the city, on the top of a cliff. It is said to be one of the only scavenger cities to fight back against dragons. It is mentioned to have an overhang above it and a waterwheel to collect water.
Valor is an underground city located near the Claws of the Clouds Mountains. The city stretches for miles, according to Sunny in The Brightest Night. It is connected through several tunnels, leading to homes and the surface.
Talisman is located in the mountains south of the SkyWing palace and close to the Diamond Spray River. It is described as a fairly small town.
Safe Harbor
The Safe Harbor is a location shown on the map of Dragonslayer. It appeared as a generic scavenger den on the map of Pyrrhia, and appeared in the epilogue of The Dark Secret. Safe Harbor is represented on the map as a large castle. Wren notes that it is almost as big as the Indestructible City and just as likely to shoot flaming things at dragons.[5] It was in close proximity to Blister's hideout, and was destroyed by Blister herself out of frustration after the attack on the Summer Palace in The Lost Heir.
Ruins of Valor
The ruins of Valor, also known as the scavenger ruins to dragons, are the are the remains of the old village of Valor, found on the border of the Kingdom of Sand and Jade Mountain. It first appeared in The Brightest Night.
Scavenger Temple
The scavenger temple is a hidden temple in the forest near Valor. It has two missing walls, with only weathered marble columns left to hold up the roof. It also has a window large enough for a human to leap through. Dragons that are flying, roaring, lounging on clouds, prowling through trees, and snarling at each other are carved all over the temple.[6]
History
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Legends
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Trivia
- Starflight always believed scavenger dens were like meerkat warrens.[citation needed]
- There are no known or noted human settlements on Pantala, but there are humans.[citation needed]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Winter Turning, page 134
- ↑ Winter Turning, page 132
- ↑ Winter Turning, page 113
- ↑ Winter Turning, page 133
- ↑ Dragonslayer, page 154
- ↑ Dragonslayer, page 384
| Humans | |
|---|---|
| Abyss village | |
| Talisman |
Bluebell • Butterfly • Camellia • Crow • Gorge • Mushroom • Tadpole • Trout |
| Valor |
Aster • Azalea • Brook • Chipmunk • Daffodil • Daisy • Forest • Foxglove • Heath • Lark • Laurel • Moth • Petal • Pine • Root • Squirrel • Stone • Violet |
| Indestructible City | |
| Pyrrhia |
Present: Arbutus • Bandit • Cardinal • Cranberry • Grove • Ivy • Leaf • Rose • Rover • Rowan • Thyme • Wren |
| Pantala | |
| Society |
Dragonmancers • Human settlements • Truth Seekers • Wingwatchers |
