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While based on the western dragon model, dragons neither fly nor have wings, and are not intelligent (though there is room to address this; see [[DF2014:Dragon#Irregularities.2C_Bugs.2C_and_Future_Plans|Bugs and Future Plans]]). They are often described as [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GlassCannon glass cannons], as they are not particularly durable and can be defeated somewhat easily with skilled soldiers or [[trap]]s, but only in comparison to their fellow megabeasts; a single dragon can easily wipe out an unprepared fortress. Dragons are associated with the [[sphere]]s of fire and wealth, and their names will often reflect that. | While based on the western dragon model, dragons neither fly nor have wings, and are not intelligent (though there is room to address this; see [[DF2014:Dragon#Irregularities.2C_Bugs.2C_and_Future_Plans|Bugs and Future Plans]]). They are often described as [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GlassCannon glass cannons], as they are not particularly durable and can be defeated somewhat easily with skilled soldiers or [[trap]]s, but only in comparison to their fellow megabeasts; a single dragon can easily wipe out an unprepared fortress. Dragons are associated with the [[sphere]]s of fire and wealth, and their names will often reflect that. | ||
− | They are not to be confused with the [[cave dragon]]s | + | They are not to be confused with the [[cave dragon]]s - a separate, non-megabeast species. |
Some dwarves [[preferences|like]] dragons for their ''terrible majesty''. | Some dwarves [[preferences|like]] dragons for their ''terrible majesty''. | ||
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==Domestication== | ==Domestication== | ||
[[File:dragonprev.png|thumb|260px|right|How majestic!<br><small>''Art by Olivitree''</small>]] | [[File:dragonprev.png|thumb|260px|right|How majestic!<br><small>''Art by Olivitree''</small>]] | ||
− | Dragons can be captured in [[cage]] [[trap]]s and [[Animal trainer|trained]] if you're lucky enough to catch one. Currently, knowledge of animal behaviour is based on the civilization level and depends partly on the animals available for contact in a given civilization site. Such a rare megabeast as a dragon is unlikely to have had any civilized contact aside from adventurers attempting to slay them and other violent contact; as such, your fort will have to build the knowledge base from the ground up, making dragon-training a highly difficult task. Bear in mind that even with a skilled animal trainer at hand, your first attempts to control such a powerful and elusive beast may result in [[Fun|half your fortress burning in dragonfire]]. | + | Dragons can be captured in [[cage]] [[trap]]s and [[Animal trainer|trained]] if you're lucky enough to catch one. Currently, knowledge of animal behaviour is based on the civilization level and depends partly on the animals available for contact in a given civilization site. Such a rare megabeast as a dragon is unlikely to have had any civilized contact aside from adventurers attempting to slay them and other violent contact; as such, your fort will have to build the knowledge base from the ground up, making dragon-training a highly difficult task. Bear in mind that even with a skilled animal trainer at hand, your first attempts to control such a powerful and elusive beast may result in [[Fun|half your fortress burning in dragonfire]]. Being megabeasts, dragons are perpetually hostile to your military [[squad]]s and must be kept separated from your soldiers, otherwise they will kill each other on sight.{{bug|10731}} |
If you can manage to endure its long-untamed wrath, you'll have a massively valuable pet that can lay [[egg]]s. Dragons can also be trained as war or hunting animals at an [[Activity_zone#Animal_Training|animal training zone]]. While a trained dragon is an immensely destructive tool at your disposal, it is also very eager to use dragonfire against your enemies, which can be ''exceedingly'' [[fun]] if it happens in your [[Pasture|grass]], [[Alcohol|booze]] [[stockpile]] or [[meeting area]]. | If you can manage to endure its long-untamed wrath, you'll have a massively valuable pet that can lay [[egg]]s. Dragons can also be trained as war or hunting animals at an [[Activity_zone#Animal_Training|animal training zone]]. While a trained dragon is an immensely destructive tool at your disposal, it is also very eager to use dragonfire against your enemies, which can be ''exceedingly'' [[fun]] if it happens in your [[Pasture|grass]], [[Alcohol|booze]] [[stockpile]] or [[meeting area]]. | ||
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Provided you are lucky enough to capture a pair of dragons of different sexes, you can [[Egg#Hatching Conditions|breed]] them with a [[nest box]]. Hatched dragons will need to progress through 1,000 years of growth to reach full size. | Provided you are lucky enough to capture a pair of dragons of different sexes, you can [[Egg#Hatching Conditions|breed]] them with a [[nest box]]. Hatched dragons will need to progress through 1,000 years of growth to reach full size. | ||
− | ==Irregularities, | + | ==Irregularities, Bugs, and Future Plans== |
[[File:Dragon_Size.png|frame|Estimated size comparison between a fully-grown dragon and a dwarf.]] | [[File:Dragon_Size.png|frame|Estimated size comparison between a fully-grown dragon and a dwarf.]] | ||
Dragons have been observed to occasionally wear some [[armor]] (breastplates, greaves, leggings and boots). This armor is specified as "Large [metal][armor type]" and gives the dragon the same protection as any other species might get from it. This is a bug, as dragons can't normally equip items. | Dragons have been observed to occasionally wear some [[armor]] (breastplates, greaves, leggings and boots). This armor is specified as "Large [metal][armor type]" and gives the dragon the same protection as any other species might get from it. This is a bug, as dragons can't normally equip items. | ||
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One of the [[Main:Consolidated_development#Power_Goals|old power goals]] referenced stealing dragon eggs as part of an [[adventurer mode]] quest. | One of the [[Main:Consolidated_development#Power_Goals|old power goals]] referenced stealing dragon eggs as part of an [[adventurer mode]] quest. | ||
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Contrary to popular belief, a dragon is not in fact toothless, and will tear you to shreds, resulting in [[fun]]. | Contrary to popular belief, a dragon is not in fact toothless, and will tear you to shreds, resulting in [[fun]]. | ||
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Though dragons are thought to make their lairs in dungeons, actual sightings of "Dragons in Dungeons" are extremely rare. | Though dragons are thought to make their lairs in dungeons, actual sightings of "Dragons in Dungeons" are extremely rare. | ||
+ | Also contrary to popular belief, dragonfire is in fact not actually fire, but is composed of boiling, molten clouds of varied metals such as: silver, copper, steel, etc... So one could argue that dragons feed on minerals and armored adventurers to produce their breath, or that dragons can breath plasma. | ||
+ | Dragonfire is also known to make trade depots explode. | ||
+ | [[File:Dragon2.png|thumb|300px|center|Dragons; admired for their terrible majesty]] | ||
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