The chimera was a combination of a buck, a komodo dragon, and a puma. It had a puma’s torso and legs, a deer’s hindquarters, and the komodo dragon’s feet and tail. Out of the torso of the chimera, were necks and heads of each respective animal. “Well, well” whispered the Puma, “It looks like our next meal is rolling away.” “What do you suppose a wagon is doing out here, alone at night?” asked the Deer “Does it really matter?” asked the Komodo Dragon “I guess not” answered the deer “But that…
Komodo dragons, which scientific name is Varanus komodoensis, have thrived in the harsh climate of Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda Islands for millions of years. Reaching 3 meters in length and more than 300 pounds, Komodo dragons are the heaviest lizards on Earth. They have long, flat heads with rounded snouts, scaly skin, bowed legs, and huge, muscular tails. These extraordinary lizards have a curious diet, the way of getting their hunt is strange, and their status on earth is endangered. As the…
Everyone in the town of Red Dragon was happy, they all respected one another and never hated anything. To them ‘Hate’ was a word that they felt to be disgusting. In the town of the Red Dragons two people ruled as king and queen of the town their names were Cane and Jade. They ruled with kindness and joy towards the townsfolk. Everyone also made sure to treat their surroundings with the upmost kindness. See, they believed that everything had a voice and was able to be living. All the nature…
The Komodo Dragon is a large species of lizard with razor sharp claws and teeth and a long, muscular tail weighing up to 200 pounds and growing to be up to 10 feet long. One verified find was a Komodo Dragon weighing as astounding 366 pounds. These lizards are located in the Indonesian islands. Because of their large size, these lizards dominate the ecosystem in which they live. Komodo Dragons were discovered in 1910 when a pilot from World War I crashed into the Komodo Sea and swam to the…
In the satirical novel, “ Dealing with Dragons” by Patricia C. Wrede, the disobedient and self-reliant Cimorene refuses the typical expectations of her family and the rest of civilization. Due to the pressure and constant reminder of how “it’s simply not done” Cimorene flees her dilemma and finds shelter with the dangerous and ferocious dragon, Kazul. Cimorene was justified in ignoring the expected social norms of Medieval society because Cimorene could overlook her life, create an impact on…
Becoming the Dragon, the independently published, introductory novel of the The Dragon Inside series by Alex Sapegin, is a magical fantasy story set mostly on another planet called Ilanta and follows the adventures of Andy Kerimov as he metamorphoses from intrepid teen into a mighty and majestic dragon. Andy mishappens on an interdimensional time rift that sends him from the world of his loving family into a ferocious, otherworldly wilderness full of enchanted creatures, myriads of magic and…
by making the argument that Dragon Ball Z was a major breakthrough for shonen anime in terms of entering the American/western TV viewing markets. Admittedly, Kincaid (2015) expresses his own limited knowledge of Dragon Ball Z by informing the reader that he found the series the most appealing due to the new “modern” anime series put out in 1990s Japan, and that he actually disliked the original Dragon Ball series of the 1980s. More so, he claims that watching the Dragon Ball anime series…
However, bearded dragon lizards actually make very good pets. Before choosing the next pet for your family, take the time to learn about this fascinating creature. Bearded Dragons are very calm and gentle animals. This makes them great for children as well as adults. Most of the time, they will let just about anyone hold them because they are so trusting…
I am the Dragon Rider, an assassin, and a mercenary; therefore, if I were to tell you that I grew up on a peaceable farm in the country with a loving father, you may find yourself asking how I got to where I am now. To answer, I should tell you a few details about my childhood and some of my life as a young woman. I will tell you about how my father was murdered, about the men that did it, and how I learned the skills I have to one day take my revenge. They say that I am the first Dragon Rider,…
The story takes place in a country known as Elsweyr. The time period of this story take place in medieval times. Things like dungeons and dragons. Elsweyr is located in the southern part of a continent known as Tamriel. The people of this country are known as the Khajiiti. The Khajiiti are a feline humanoid race. They have many traits of a regular feline such as great agility, stealth, strength, and night vision. This makes them very good warriors and very good thief 's. The Khajiiti are not…