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Pernese
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Physiology These "dragons" are of the same stature as the Western
dragons; consisting of four legs and 2 wings. They do however have smooth, leathery skin compared to the common scaley hide
usually found on the common dragon. The eyes of this dragon are compound and faceted like a fly's, they can change color depending
on the mood of the dragon. They possess the telepathic ability to share thoughts with other dragons and their rider;
sometimes, in special cases, they communicate with other people, whether they be a rider of another dragon or just a
typical human being. Pernese dragons also have the ability to teleport "between", a place void of space and time,
to escape danger. They can breath fire like any other dragon with one exception, they must first chew and swallow a certain
type of flammable mineral called "Firestone".
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History The colonists of Pern (A world created by the mind of the author Anne McAffrey) genetically engineered the
cell structure of Firelizards to make the larger version, which is the Pernese Dragon. Pernese dragons and their riders have a
life-long relationship with their riders, this bond is started at what is known as "Impression". This is when the dragons hatch
and choose their human partner; thus the term "impression" originates from the impression the human counterpart leaves on
the dragon, making the dragon want to choose this being for his/her partner. If the human dies, the dragon teleports to "between" and dies
there. If the dragon dies, the human rider usually wastes away and dies.
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Wheel and turn
Or bleed and burn,
Fly between
Blue and Green.
Soar, dive down,
Bronze and Brown.
Dragonmen must fly
When Threads are in the sky.
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