The New Book of Dragons

by marshtiger

For years, Hiccup and the other Dragon Riders gathered information of dragons from all around the Archipelagos, reciting them in the Book of Dragons. These are the dragons they never found. The lived beyond the Meridian of Misery, past the outer rims of Dragon's Edge, and even outside the reach of Drago Bludvist, dragons that no Viking had ever laid eyes on, until now.

2. Screeching Cavernclaw

Screeching Cavernclaw

Tracker

Appendages- Bipedal, Pair of Hind Legs, Single set of wings,

Artillery- Sonic Screech, Large Fangs, Powerful Claws

Size- Class 3

Danger- Class 4

Venom- 1

Build- S

Habitat- Caves, Caverns, Tunnels, Mineshafts, etc.

Descriptive Features- Large Ears, Large Nose, Leather wings, Protruding Fangs

Shades- Black, Grey, Brown, White

Diets- Insectivore

Trainable- Yes, 5 (Very difficult to control in open environments)

Analysis- Much like the Whispering Death, this Tracker class dragon prefers dark, enclosed areas to open spaces. In fact, the Cavernclaw is completely blind, relying on echolocation to find its way. Because of this, it is very uncommon to find them outside, especially during the day. Because of its reliance on sound, this dragon has developed a powerful concussive screech, similar to the Mudraker or Thunderdrum, though far less powerful, used primarily for disorienting its enemy rather than attack. Due to its strict diet of insects, the Cavernclaw has also developed quick reflexes, which come in handy for navigating stalactite-filled tunnels. This dragon also sleeps upside down, wrapped in its wings for warmth. Despite being very similar to the common bat, the two species share no relation, and are even aggressive towards each other, as their echolocation often disorients one another.