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| '''SkyWings''', also known as the '''mountain dragons''' to [[humans]], are a [[Pyrrhia]]n [[dragons|dragon]] tribe living in the mountains on the 'wing' of Pyrrhia. They are currently ruled by Queen [[Ruby]].
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| The SkyWings were originally allied with [[Burn]] and later the [[MudWings]] during the [[War of SandWing Succession]]. This alliance was upheld by both ex-Queen [[Scarlet]] and Queen Ruby.{{Cite}}
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| == Description ==
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| SkyWings have red, crimson, orange, or yellow scales. SkyWings typically have yellow, orange, or amber eyes, (unlike Peril, who has blue eyes). Their scales are "jewel-hard."{{Ref|TDP|3}}
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| SkyWings have the largest wings of any tribe, with 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 pale red, orange, or red-gold.
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| Most known SkyWings have stereotypically been portrayed as short-tempered, militaristic, grumpy, mean, and fond of violence, although these attributes may have been caused by Ex-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," and an unnamed MudWing in the [[Talons of Peace]] made a joke about how all SkyWings were either red and grumpy or orange and grumpy.
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| == Diets ==
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| SkyWings are shown to eat [[scavengers]], mountain goats, cows, pigs, sheep, birds, and rodents.{{Cite}} SkyWings also grow their own crops.{{Ref|EP|118}}
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| == Abilities ==
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| SkyWings are the fastest fliers of any dragon tribe due to their large wings and have the best endurance.{{Ref|TDS|}} They are capable of breathing fire and are considered powerful fighters.<ref>[[Dragon guides]]</ref> They can see farther and much better than most other tribes,{{Ref|WT|159}} and have better cold resistance than most tribes (excluding [[IceWings]]).<ref>http://wingsoffire.scholastic.com/forums/topics/132685?page=5</ref>
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| 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 burn almost instantly. Firescales are hotter than the average dragon's fire.{{Ref|TDP|181}} This may occur when one twin "sucks the fire" out of the other, leaving the non-firescales twin fireless.{{Ref|TDP|138}} It is unknown if a non-twin SkyWing can develop firescales. Due to the dangerous nature of this condition, SkyWings traditionally kill dragonets hatched with firescales by dropping them off of high mountains.{{Ref|TDP|138}}
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| [[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}} In ''[[Escaping Peril]]'', [[Foeslayer]], now known as Hope, states that she hadn't seen firescales in a long time,{{Cite}} implying that there had been a dragon with firescales in her time.
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| ==== [[Animus magic]] ====
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| SkyWings had animus magic during or prior to ''[[Darkstalker (Legends)|Darkstalker]],'' and would kill animus dragonets due to possessing this dangerous power.{{Ref|L1|67}} They have not had an animus dragon in centuries.{{Ref|WT|160}}
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| == Society ==
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| SkyWings are regarded as grumpy and aggressive by other tribes. 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}}
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| They seem to detest abnormalities, as it's mentioned that they kill animus and firescales dragonets as soon as they are discovered. SkyWings also kill dragons for having too little fire as well.
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| SkyWing dragonets are raised in a Wingery. The Wingery is described as a place for young dragonets to grow and play, similar to a scavenger daycare.{{Ref|EP|172}} It has a place for young dragons to practice their flight. SkyWings are taught to fly early in their lives.{{Ref|EP|173}}
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| SkyWings have a ceremonial burial system, consisting of wrapping the body in white cloth 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.{{Ref|EP|14}} The ceremony may have been stopped during the war.{{Ref|TDP|121}}
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| ==== Arena ====
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| The SkyWing Arena was a gladiatorial arena where war prisoners would fight to the death for Queen Scarlet's entertainment. 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}}<br />
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| If a dragon reached a certain number of victories, they would be set free. No prisoners were ever released in accordance with this clause, as they would be sent to fight [[Peril]] before reaching the necessary amount.{{Ref|TDP|124}}
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| Queen Ruby turned the arena into a hospital for all the dragons wounded in the War of the SandWing Succession.{{Ref|EP|184}}
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| == Names ==
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| SkyWings can be named after mountain-dwelling creatures or birds (such as [[Osprey]] and [[Hawk]]), features of the landscape (such as [[Cliff]] and [[Sunset]]), gemstones or minerals (such as Ruby and [[Garnet]]), shades of red and orange (such as [[Vermilion]] and [[Scarlet]]), and generic fire-related words (such as [[Flame]]).<br />
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| Royal SkyWings seem to tend towards gemstone and color names.
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| Click [[:Category:SkyWings|here]] for a list of known SkyWings.
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| === Students at Jade Mountain ===
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| * [[Carnelian]] (formerly; deceased)
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| * [[Flame]] (formerly)
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| * [[Garnet]]
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| * [[Peregrine]]
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| * [[Peril]]
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| * [[Thrush]]
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| == Trivia ==
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| * SkyWings were described as “the friendly tribe” in the time of ''Darkstalker.''{{Ref|L1|56}}
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| * SkyWings make a particular hissing noise before breathing fire. This same hissing noise can be used as a threat of anger, as shown with Kestrel, or of a respectful noise as shown by the spectators at Queen Scarlet's arena.{{Cite}}
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| *[[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}}
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| == Gallery ==
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| <gallery>
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| Typical SkyWing by Sassy the Beagle.jpg|A typical SkyWing (colored), by [[Joy Ang]]
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| SkyTransparent.png|A typical SkyWing (lineart), by Joy Ang
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| SkyWing DE.png|A typical SkyWing from the German publication, by [[Max Meinzold]]
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| </gallery>
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| == References ==
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| [[Category:Tribes of Pyrrhia]] | | [[Category:Tribes of Pyrrhia]] |
| [[Category:Tribes of Dragons]] | | [[Category:Tribes of Dragons]] |
