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[pikaole]

Dwarf cory catfish🐟

[okaydrawboy]

Roman Republic Hastatus

[okaydrawboy]

The Roman Republic - Hastati (Front), Principes (Middle), and Triarii (Back)

[pikaole]

⛴Cory cats on voyage ⛱

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[leobaek]

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[norisus]

Hastatus dragons are the largest species of dragon in Lorn. They often exceed 100 feet in length, with colossal wingspans that can darken entire forests.

Their scales come in various shades of grey, silver, brown, and black. A darker-- often black-- strip of scales runs the length of their spine and, along with their dark wings, allows them to absorb warmth from the sun more efficiently.They will cover full plains during the morning, wings outstretched, deriving a large portion of their daily energy from sunlight.

Hastati can and will eat just about anything. Much of their diet comes from seafood, but they will eat meat, bones, vegetation, and even rocks and minerals. Since much of their energy comes from sunlight, they do not eat as much as one would expect for their size. 

Hastati scales are a favorite among blacksmiths for weapon, shield, and armor building due to their large size and thickness. Settlements such as the Banister will even used them to line rooftops..

[talesofsapiens]

Hastatus Dragons

Of all the dragons in Lorn, hastatus dragons are notably the largest. They can grow over 120 feet from nose to tail tip with an even larger wingspan to match (averaging between 125-160 feet.) A hastatus’ head is alone larger than a draft horse.

In colour, hastati have scales that may be red, rust, bronze, copper, gold, silver, or black. A dark ridge of scales runs from the top of the head to the end of the tail, often extending into various stripe patterns across the body. This dark strip, along with the dark dorsal colouration of a hastatus’ wings, is used to harness sunlight and warm the body. Hastati will often lie out in open fields with their wings fully extended, basking in the sun. Without its wings, a Hastatus would have severe difficulty warming its large body. A long, stiff-haired mane runs the course of a hastatus’ back and belly, meeting at the tip of the tail to form a large plume. This fringe was also once thought to keep the hastatus warm, but it now seen as more of a visual element.

Hastatus dragons, also known as spear dragons, earn their name for a large and prominent horn that tips the end of their blunt snout. Hastatus dragons may have many horns along their jaw and brow, but this single horn is considerably iconic and present even in the youngest of hastati (whereas other horns may not grow until maturity.)  Their teeth—and general head shape—are reminiscent of a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Teeth from both the top and bottom jaws often protrude when the mouth is closed.  

Hastatus dragons are one of the longest-lived species in Lorn, some documented at over 700 years of age (although an exact lifespan is unknown.) That is—they were once known for longevity. Within the past two centuries, hastati have been hunted to near extinction. Although they are strong and capable of much destruction, their large size also makes them vulnerable to attack. It takes quite some time for a hastatus to warm up enough for flight, so once their flame is spent they are large, sitting targets for human cannons. The scales, bones, horns, and hair of a hastatus dragon are all considered highly valuable in trade (particularly the scales, which are often used for shields, armor, and even tools.) Due to the recent decline in their numbers, and the high demand of war, the value of their scales (which once littered the plains of Lorn) has skyrocketed.

Socially, hastati travel in groups of 2-4. They mate for life, forming a close bond with their partner. When it comes time to mate, hastati will leave Lorn, flying far out to the western sea. It is unknown where they lay their eggs, but hastatus dragons will often return with one or two offspring per clutch. These hatchlings start off roughly the size of a steer with no wings. They sprout their wings at the age of 25 when they have practically quadrupled in size. Hastatus dragons will continue to grow until they are a century old. At the age of 60, they are considered mature.

Hastatus dragons have an extremely varied diet. They have been observed to eat large mammals, plants—including trees— all manner of aquatic life, and even mineral-rich stone and metal. The stone is thought to aid in digestion as much as it does in the creation of fire. This belief stems from the unique, magma-like quality of a hastatus dragon’s flame.