The Dragon Manual Volume II
By Snotlout Jorgenson
Dragons. Deadly monsters that scour the earth, sea and most importantly, the skies. There are many dragons out in the archipelago, and a great viking warrior, such as myself, must learn all they can on the dangerous species of dragon that we have come to learn about. And so I, Berk's greatest and most proud chief, present the second volume of the Dragon Manual – Snotlout Jorgenson.
Dragon Classifications
Strike Class – These dragons are known for their stealth, speed and unique abilities. There are few Strike class dragons, which we know of. But those that we do know of are extremely dangerous.
Fear Class – These Dragons are masters of stealth and deceit, often tricking vikings into traps or tricks that ultimately lead to their demise.
Artic Class - These dragons are known to inhabit the cold north of the archipelago. They are the monstrous demons of snow and ice.
Mystery Class – These are Dragons that we know very little of. Some of the dragons in this class are passed off as legends, but there is a chance of one of these species being out there.
Stoker Class – All Dragons have flame and don't hide the fact. The Stoker class, however, makes a gigantic show of its firepower prowess.
Sharp Class – Sharp Class Dragons are known for claws, teeth and spines, which they tend to use more often than their fire.
Boulder Class – Boulder Class Dragons are incredibly durable to the toughest of maces and the sharpest of axes. They are also known to feed and fuel their fire with a diet consisting of stone.
Tidal Class – Dragons that live in the vast oceanic planes of the archipelago often use the treacherous waters and winds to their advantage, and can destroy even the finest of longboats.
Dragon Statistics
Shot Limit – Every dragon has a limited number of shots, this statistic tells us how many shots a certain dragon has.
Firepower – This determines how powerful the dragon's fire is.
Attack – Some dragons specialise in close range combat. This statistic compares each dragon's ability in battle.
Armour – This statistic determines how durable the dragon's hide is.
Speed – This statistic compares each dragon's speed both in the air and on the ground.
Stealth – Some dragons use stealth tactics to trick their prey. This statistic determines a dragon's skill in the skill of patience and camouflage.
Jaw Strength – Some dragons have a much more powerful bite. This statistic tells us the force of the dragon's bite.
Venom – Some dragons attack their victims with deadly poisons. This statistic determines the potency of the dragon's venom.
The Book of Dragons
By Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III
Dragons are majestic creatures with incredible abilities and personalities. Though still being researched and under a very delicate stage, dragon training has become a custom amongst the Berserker Isles. And with more dragon species being discovered over the years, it has come to my attention that I must document every single fact I and other trainers discover over the course of Dragon Training's early stages. With the knowledge of this book and the blessings of Thor, you will learn, How to Train Your Dragon – Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III.
Dragon Classifications
Strike Class – Strike Class Dragons are known for their speed, stealth, accuracy and incredible intelligence. Strike Class Dragons often use specialised forms of plasma as their fire to accommodate their battle style, which tends to involve keeping above the clouds.
Artic Class - These dragons are known for using cold climate and environment to their advantage. Most of them actually breathe ice in order to paralyze threats. While they may appear arrogant and self centred, they are, in truth, lonely creatures who simply seek companionship.
Fear Class – Fear Class Dragons are known for using sneaky methods of attack, that cause their prey to be too afraid to run, and in predators cases, cause enough hysteria to be able to escape. Fear Class Dragons are very fun loving and can be easily swayed into training in exchange for games and pranks.
Stoker Class – Stoker Class Dragons are generally known for their fire power, which each species exploits in a variety of intriguing ways. This incredible fire power is enough of a statement towards their aggressive nature, however once calmed they are amongst the most docile of dragons.
Sharp Class – Sharp Class Dragons are identifiable for their oversized claws, teeth or large number of spines. Sharp Class Dragons generally use these sharp bones as self-defence more than their fire. Treating and improving these razor body parts is the common way to befriend this class of dragon.
Boulder Class – Boulder Class Dragons commonly have an incredibly tough hide to protect against strong hits and heavy falls. They also commonly eat a rock-based diet to fuel their lava-like fire. Boulder Class Dragons are typically trained through feeding rewards.
Tidal Class – Tidal Class Dragons are only found in the oceans and lake areas of the world. These dragons are adapted to using water as their weapon when they feel threatened or agitated. Tidal Dragons can be tamed by dousing yourself in water or rubbing fish on your body, as it reminds them of home.
Alpha Class - Alpha Class Dragons are the rulers of dragon kind. They all share the ability of commanding and controlling dragon of other classes, and are decided when a species challenges and defeats an Alpha Class Dragon. These dragon cannot be tamed as they are the royalty of the dragon world.
Training Classifications
Basic Class – These dragons can be training with simple training methods.
Advanced Class – These dragons often require a bit more patience but can eventually be swayed by basic training exercises.
Trainer Class – These dragons require a lot of patience and can often lead to serious injuries if unprepared.
Master Class – These dragons only give their trust to those who have earned it through friendship, loyalty, respect and honour.
Monster Class – These dragons are yet to have been trained and require more research before being allotted into another training class.
Dragon Statistics
Shot Limit – Dragons have the ability to release flammable gas from their and then ignite it to create incredible firepower. However this gas takes a while to generate and a dragon can only store so much of this gas in its body. This statistic determines how many shot a dragon can release over a short period of time.
Firepower – Dragons are known for their fire ability, however some dragons have less strength in their fire or don't breathe fire at all. This statistic is used to determine which dragons can breathe fire, and how powerful their flame is if they can.
Attack – When a dragon is out of fire, they will on rare occasion opt for close combat. Some dragons even prefer this battle style over their use of fire. This statistic focuses on a dragon's claw to claw combat prowess.
Armour – Dragons can often have incredible durable skin with makes them more durable to hard hits, other are much more delicate when it comes to hard hits. This statistic describes how much physical damage a dragon can take.
Speed – Dragons can fly and run at various speeds for various amounts of time. This statistic takes into account the dragon's acceleration, stamina and agility to determine the dragon's movement capabilities.
Stealth – Some dragons will attempt to flee their predators by hiding, camouflaging themselves with their natural terrain or using their natural abilities to remain unseen. This statistic compares the stealth abilities of all dragons.
Jaw Strength – Some dragons have incredible jaw power that allows them to crush tough objects in a single bite, namely Boulder Class and Sharp Class Dragons. This statistic ranks each dragon's jaw strength.
Venom – Some dragon defend themselves with incredible powerful poisons that are stored in their teeth and claws. This statistic classes a dragon's venom, basing the poison on its effects, potency, and infection speed.
Basic Training
Dragon training begins and ends with trust, you have to trust your dragon and they have to trust you. It is one thing to tame and train a dragon, but to bond with one is a unique process in itself. The dragon you bond with will be a mutual decision between the two of you. If you decide to keep the dragon and the dragon opts to stay, then the two of you are bonded.
To properly tame and train a dragon you must understand what a dragon likes and hates
These factors are all used in basic training:
Dragon Nip – Dragons have a strange reaction to a type of grass that commonly grows on open air cliff sides. The grass makes the dragons very docile and drowsy. This is a simple method to calm a dragon that is without its rider.
Light – Dragons are attracted by light when reflect off a metal object and are guaranteed to try and catch the light. This is very simple game to play with your dragon, as it does not require anything more than a metal object and a steady hand.
Scratching – Dragons have been found to enjoy having their scales roughly scratched on certain spots on their body. This is good way to reward a dragon after tiring work or exercise as it loosens their muscles and allows them to relax. There is a certain spot on the nape of the neck which causes the dragon go into a blissful sleep that takes a long while to awaken from.
Sleeping – Dragons hate being disrupted from their sleep, if anything wakes them before they wish they become very agitated and if untamed, hostile. Be patient when a dragon is sleeping and don't push for it to awaken. The most you can do to try and awaken your dragon is to occasionally call its name.
Eels – Dragons are incredibly fearful of eels, this is because eating eels cause dragons to become easily afraid by the slightest movement or sound. It also disorientates their senses making them unable to see, hear or smell clearly. The most dangerous symptom is that the sickness gives the dragons an unlimited and uncontrollable amount of fire which they spurt out in rapid succession. The dragons have become so aware of the sickness that the sight or scent of anything eel-like causes them to turn and run. Presenting an eel is the primary way to punish your dragon when they've done something wrong
Dragon Root - Dragon Root is a strange cactus-like plant that grows underground. The plant has a strange effect on dragons that cause them to become highly hostile, getting through to a dragon near Dragon Root, even if trained, is extremely difficult. Dragon trainers must be wary of Dragon Root and make sure to get rid of it, without a dragon's knowledge. Salt water blocks the scent of Dragon Root, so throwing the plant into the sea is the best way to dispose of it.
Bonding
Bonding with a dragon means a lifelong friendship and commitment to that dragon. A bond between a dragon and a trainer is simple yet dangerous; it is recommended that bonding begins after basic training. The trainer initiates the bond by holding him arm palm flat up to the dragon then turning away from the dragon and closing your eyes. If the dragon accepts the bond, it will push its snout into your palm and close its eyes. A bonded dragon will be your companion, confidant and friend and will show respect, care and protectiveness equal to the worry, honour and trust you show them.
RULES FOR DRAGON APPLICATION
1. Their stats must be within a range of 0-20, not over. This also goes for gargantuan dragons such as Bewilderbeast and Battlegore, it just makes comparing them to other dragons easier.
2. NO COPIES! The amount of Night Fury cousins I've seen in the forums is annoying. Even DreamWorks don't like it. Did you know that the producers of RTTE were planning on calling the Snow Wraith the Snow FURY, until DreamWorks stopped them?
3. Keep the dragons realistic. I want them to be able to fit into the world of HTTYD without sounding too farfetched. Someone made a request for a Ghost dragon that could posses Viking and transform into clones of them.
