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11-03-2007, 23:11
The Regions of the World
Western- Europe
Eastern- Middle to East Asia
Wyvernan- Middle East and Africa
Amphitheren- Western America (North and South) and Venezuela
Frost- Canada, Greenland, Scandinavia
Marsupialan- Oceania
==================Foreword============================
An Introduction To Dragonology
Of all the natural sciences, dragonology is perhaps the most rewarding, being at the same time one of the oldest and the least researched. Dragons have been studied since mankind’s earliest days and yet, paradoxically, they are one of the least known of the Earth’s creatures. So, while many scientists believe that the vast majority of the world’s flora and fauna are now understood, in the little-known field of dragonology the way lies open for exciting new discoveries.
Refuting the Sceptics
As dragonologists, we must be prepared to refute those who claim that dragons are unreal. Consider how many creatures there may be that are still unknown to accepted science. When our scientists first heard of the duck-billed platyopus in 1797, they laughed. How could an egg-laying mammal with a duck’s beak and webbed feet exist? Even when shown physical evidence they yelled ‘fraud’! Yet by 1884, even the most skeptical had changed their opinion. Recently, Henry Stanley learned of another apparently mythical animal, the okapi, whil searching for Dr. Livingstone. With a giraffe’s horns and a zebra’s legs, it has so intrigued scientists that they are determined to find one. Yet there is not one who is willing to mount an expedition to bring dragons the scientific attention they deserve.
Dragons In Science
All scientific dragonologists must draw the conclusion, having read the work of Charles Darwin in his Origin of Species of 1859, that dragons, like all creatures, have evolved so as to best exploit the habitats in which they live. Noble in form and majestic iln flight, dragons have evolved enviable natural abilities. One wonders if mankind, through effort or science, may one day be able to imitate some of them.
Dragons in Legend
Among all the kinds of Serpents, there is none comparable to the Dragon, or that affordeth and yeeldeth so much plentifull matter in history for the ample discovery of the nature thereof. The student will do very well to heed these words of the natural philosopher and dragonologist Edward Topsell, in his 1607 book. For while there is little in dragon legend that is perfectly true, there is also little that is entirely false, and the student should seek infromation from any other available source, with an entirely open mind.
To Whom it may concern-
Dragonology is the proper study of the dragonologist or student of dragon lore. Since the occasion when Merlin found two mighty dragons fighting each other beneath the castle of King Vortigern, dragonology has been the study of magicians and students of the arcane sciences the world over. Knowledge of dragons has been passed down over the years--their history, their different types, the true sightings of dragons, where they might be found, how they might be tamed or slain, and how and why the student may lear to use them and their various parts to his advantage. Perhaps the most imprtant thing is why such knowledge should NEVER be used againts them, and above all, like so much of the flora and fauna of this fleeting world of ours, are rare indeed and it would be a shame to see them disappear forever.
So I have set this knowledge down, student dragonologist, not that you might seek out and destroy the few dragons that remain, but that you might learn about them, and perhaps, to help them stay concealed. For the wise learn much, see much, know much, but disturb little. I have lived long among the dragons but my life is almost over, and my final accomplishment as a dragonmaster is to pass on this knowledge to someone worthy of its keeping.
The Goal of Our Expeditions
Our goal shall be do observe dragons and record any information about them we may gather. By the end we shall compose a book outlining the complete study of dragons:
Chapter I..........Intro
Chapter I..........Dragons of The World
Chapter II.........Western Dragons
Chapter II.........Eastern Dragons
Chapter II.........Other Dragons
Chapter III........Dragon Biology & Physiology
Chapter IV.........Life Cycle of Dragons
Chapter IV.........Taming & Flying
Appendix I........A Dragonological Laboratory
Appendix II........Spells & Charms
Appendix III.......Biographies of Dragonologists and Dragonmasters
Afterword..........The Work
The levels
Your characters level and biography is something you may choose and modify throughout the RP. Examples May Include (This is just a guideline. If you want to choose other titles that is fine):
[Beginer]Student
[intermediate]Dragonologist
a)Biologist
b)Physiologist
c)Feild Scientist
Dragon historian
Dragon Archeologist
DragonTamer
DragonFlyer
[Expert]DragonMaster
Western- Europe
Eastern- Middle to East Asia
Wyvernan- Middle East and Africa
Amphitheren- Western America (North and South) and Venezuela
Frost- Canada, Greenland, Scandinavia
Marsupialan- Oceania
==================Foreword============================
An Introduction To Dragonology
Of all the natural sciences, dragonology is perhaps the most rewarding, being at the same time one of the oldest and the least researched. Dragons have been studied since mankind’s earliest days and yet, paradoxically, they are one of the least known of the Earth’s creatures. So, while many scientists believe that the vast majority of the world’s flora and fauna are now understood, in the little-known field of dragonology the way lies open for exciting new discoveries.
Refuting the Sceptics
As dragonologists, we must be prepared to refute those who claim that dragons are unreal. Consider how many creatures there may be that are still unknown to accepted science. When our scientists first heard of the duck-billed platyopus in 1797, they laughed. How could an egg-laying mammal with a duck’s beak and webbed feet exist? Even when shown physical evidence they yelled ‘fraud’! Yet by 1884, even the most skeptical had changed their opinion. Recently, Henry Stanley learned of another apparently mythical animal, the okapi, whil searching for Dr. Livingstone. With a giraffe’s horns and a zebra’s legs, it has so intrigued scientists that they are determined to find one. Yet there is not one who is willing to mount an expedition to bring dragons the scientific attention they deserve.
Dragons In Science
All scientific dragonologists must draw the conclusion, having read the work of Charles Darwin in his Origin of Species of 1859, that dragons, like all creatures, have evolved so as to best exploit the habitats in which they live. Noble in form and majestic iln flight, dragons have evolved enviable natural abilities. One wonders if mankind, through effort or science, may one day be able to imitate some of them.
Dragons in Legend
Among all the kinds of Serpents, there is none comparable to the Dragon, or that affordeth and yeeldeth so much plentifull matter in history for the ample discovery of the nature thereof. The student will do very well to heed these words of the natural philosopher and dragonologist Edward Topsell, in his 1607 book. For while there is little in dragon legend that is perfectly true, there is also little that is entirely false, and the student should seek infromation from any other available source, with an entirely open mind.
To Whom it may concern-
Dragonology is the proper study of the dragonologist or student of dragon lore. Since the occasion when Merlin found two mighty dragons fighting each other beneath the castle of King Vortigern, dragonology has been the study of magicians and students of the arcane sciences the world over. Knowledge of dragons has been passed down over the years--their history, their different types, the true sightings of dragons, where they might be found, how they might be tamed or slain, and how and why the student may lear to use them and their various parts to his advantage. Perhaps the most imprtant thing is why such knowledge should NEVER be used againts them, and above all, like so much of the flora and fauna of this fleeting world of ours, are rare indeed and it would be a shame to see them disappear forever.
So I have set this knowledge down, student dragonologist, not that you might seek out and destroy the few dragons that remain, but that you might learn about them, and perhaps, to help them stay concealed. For the wise learn much, see much, know much, but disturb little. I have lived long among the dragons but my life is almost over, and my final accomplishment as a dragonmaster is to pass on this knowledge to someone worthy of its keeping.
The Goal of Our Expeditions
Our goal shall be do observe dragons and record any information about them we may gather. By the end we shall compose a book outlining the complete study of dragons:
Chapter I..........Intro
Chapter I..........Dragons of The World
Chapter II.........Western Dragons
Chapter II.........Eastern Dragons
Chapter II.........Other Dragons
Chapter III........Dragon Biology & Physiology
Chapter IV.........Life Cycle of Dragons
Chapter IV.........Taming & Flying
Appendix I........A Dragonological Laboratory
Appendix II........Spells & Charms
Appendix III.......Biographies of Dragonologists and Dragonmasters
Afterword..........The Work
The levels
Your characters level and biography is something you may choose and modify throughout the RP. Examples May Include (This is just a guideline. If you want to choose other titles that is fine):
[Beginer]Student
[intermediate]Dragonologist
a)Biologist
b)Physiologist
c)Feild Scientist
Dragon historian
Dragon Archeologist
DragonTamer
DragonFlyer
[Expert]DragonMaster