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Notice: These are simply discussions, and not intended to be absolute canon. This is the product of many weyrs and people working together, and I didn't get ALL the information. These pages are subject to change as I compile the notes of all the BoD. Let me know if you have any questions about anything. These are not necessarily canon, and Cibryen doesn't necessarily adhere to all of these. This is simply here for those who couldn't come to Dragon*Con.
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Green dragons are the smallest of the dragons, but by far not the least important. They are flighty, and have poor memories, don't have much in the way of stamina, but they outnumber ALL the other colors put together, and are so agile that they can quite literally spin on a wingtip in the air. Wingleaders can never have enough greens in their wing. Many a larger, slower dragon has been saved from severe scorings by the timely accuracy and maneuverability of a green dragon. Every new green dragon that is shelled brings a sigh of relief to the Weyrleader's heart.
Blue dragons are the glue that holds the wing together. They are arguably the most versatile color, and can be as flighty as greens, or as stoic and sturdy as a brown. Some blue can even be made wingseconds, depending on the size of the dragon and the maturity and responsibility of their rider. They are what their riders make of them. They are the most accurate and sensitive on Search.
Brown dragons are the workhorse dragon. they are powerful, sturdy, and talented. They are the Jacks of all Trades. They aren't necessarily exceptional at anything, but they are the light bombers, good stamina, and can last an entire Fall (unlike the smaller colors). Their flame isn't as long as the bronzes, or as accurate as a greens. They outnumber the bronzes, however, and are a valuable addition to any wing. Some are trained as wingseconds, and in the case of bronze shortages, they may become wingleaders.
Blues and greens usually go in pairs when on Search. Others colors usually aren't sensitive enough to Search, but there have been cases of browns having the talent. (F'nor's brown Canth)
Todd McCaffrey - 4th Pass approximation (we do not use these sizes)
Gold 75
ft long/150 ft wingspan
Bronze 70 ft long/140 ft wingspan
Brown 65 ft long/120 ft wingspan
Blue 55 ft long/100 ft wingspan
Green 20 ft long/85 ft wingspan
Hatchlings - Gold dragonet stands to a grown woman's shoulder (average height)
Dragons
are bathed evert couple of days, always after a threadfall. Must be oiled
daily.
Oil for dragons comes from fishercrafthall (fish oil), some petroleum, but
mostly fish oil. Menolly put crushed herbs in it to make it smell better.
Wings don't fly on an even plane. Some dragons will be higher, some lower. There is enough distance between each dragon that riders can't see each other's faces. They must maintain a certain distance between each other, or accidents will happen. Think "personal space". This is one of the reasons the "firestone toss" requires so much strength...there are considerable distances that must be crossed.
Bronzes and browns are high level, "lesser" colors stay lower. Bronzes can actually physically fly higher than other colors can. They can get more air under their wings.
Dragons have a good sense of place and sense of where other dragons are in relation to them.