#hyperborean dragon

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My species sketchbook so far…

Fire-Marked Dragon (left) and Hyperborean Dragon (right).

Onto the Mirex next!

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2nd sketchbook page on the Hyperborean dragon. Another 2 to go!

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Hyperborean Dragon, Deinoarctos albapallium

Designed a new dragon species! Info below:

An enormous dragon that inhabits polar and tundra regions. It is mostly covered in a thick coat of white fur that serves as both insulation and camouflage. They drape their wings over their rear legs and tail, as if wearing a cloak. Hyperboreans have two forward-facing horns on their heads, one under their lower jaws and huge knife-like claws on their front legs that can rend through tough hide.  Although they cannot fly particularly fast, they can soar to high altitudes and watch over their surroundings, locating targets using sharp eyesight. Two elongated fangs that protrude from the mouth can apply an anticoagulant fluid to any wounds they inflict. A bite from them is often fatal - either from the cut itself or from blood loss afterwards. 

During mating season, Hyperboreans purposefully stain their white coat with blood from their kills, making them appear more intimidating but also much easier to detect by their prey. Only the most proficient hunters, who can kill frequently despite being more noticeable, will be able to maintain the deep red colour. These will seek out other Hyperboreans of similar ability. When they meet, if the two dragons find each other’s abilities satisfactory, they will mate.