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Dragons
Dragon
Appearance: Varies from dragon to dragon
Main Abilities: Shapeshifting
Doppelganger creation
Spellcasting
Physical Enhancements
Fire/ice breathing
Magic
Flight
Life in the Magical World: Serve as protectors of all magical creatures
Leaders: Dragon Council
Status of Race: Active.

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Dragons are a race of beings able to shape-shift from their dragon form to their human form. These beings possess two kinds of chi (life energy/force), a human chi and a dragon chi which is the source of their powers. They are born as humans with their dragon chi remaining dormant until the age of 13, which is when their powers begin to emerge. Even in human form, their dragon side can effect them such as extremely bad breath as a result of their fire-breathing glands maturing as shown in "Dragon Breath" another instance was when Jake had entered his first ten-year dragon molting cycle, causing him to adopt a temporarily grotesque appearance which as a result ended in him molting out of his old skin. Occasionally some of them are locked in human-form as access to dragon powers skipped them.[1] Arguably, this also means, vice versa, it is possible for some of the power-skipped dragons to be locked in dragon-form, unable to turn into their human form. While this was never addressed, it should be noted that The Dark Dragon was never seen in a human guise, suggesting that he was unable to or unwilling to shape-shift into a human.

It was revealed that if the dragon chi is removed from a dragon,then they would become ordinary humans unable to shift into dragon forms until their dragon chi is returned. So far only the members of the World Dragon Council possess the ability to remove a dragon's chi. It's also shown that a dragon's human form is also their default form as they revert back to human if severely weakened or knocked unconscious.

As a whole, Dragons act as the protectors of magic, and all beings which use it, and collectively serve The Order of The Dragon.

History[]

Dragons have existed since pre-history.[2] They were designated at an unspecific time as the protectors of the Magical World, a duty that sometimes forces them to intercede in conflicts with humankind.

Eventually, dragons and all magical creatures were forced into hiding.[3]

Physical Appearance[]

The color of a dragon's form varies from individual to individual, usually matching their favorite colors and clothes. Also, a dragon's wings are unique to different dragons. Some may even lack wings like Grandpa.

Dragon Traits/Powers[]

Certain abilities for dragons may vary such as breathing ice instead of breathing fire their main abilities are:

Shape-shifting/Transformation[]

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Dragons have the ability to transform between their human-form, and their dragon-form at will. The nature of the transformations vary with the type of dragon. Sometimes, their transformation may be accompanied by flames which quickly ran across parts of their bodies although it is unknown if it is for every dragon. For Jake and Lao Shi, it has been observed as a thick, engulfing, blue smoke-like aura which usually would stem from hands to cover their body. For other dragons, the colors may vary. Dragons can also transform specific individual body parts such as arms, legs, ears, eyes, etc., into its counterpart dragon form. With the aid of a special potion, all dragons possess a latent "all-purpose" ability to transform into any person they chose, however doing so also temporarily blocks their use of their other dragon powers for approximately 24 hours.[4] Although dragons have superhuman endurance, too much damage can reverse a transformation and possibly leave them unconscious.

Flight[]

Dragons can fly quite fast and are quite maneuverable which is useful in combat for dodging and attacking, as well as traveling across the city quickly. Some dragons, like Lao Shi, don't have wings. So they receive a little help from magic, and not only can they fly, but also dodge and attack targets.

Dragon Claws[]

This ability is complemented by their dragon claws, which have been shown to be able to rip through solid concrete and other durable forms of matter. For example, Jake's feats of strength have been exhibited numerous times throughout his brief career, such as being able to hold or overpower large magical creatures,[5][6] or uphold large inanimate objects.[7][8] Their claws can also pick locks and scratch enemies or objects.

Eye/Ear of the Dragon[]

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Eye of the dragon.

All dragons' vision and hearing are increased exponentially. They are able to enhanced vision to utilize a natural form of infrared vision or other kinds of vision like x-ray vision and night vision simultaneously, allowing them to see in the dark and see at longer distances than humans. With their dragon vision, dragons are not only capable of seeing in darkness, but capable of seeing through some objects. Their hearing can pick out individual sources of sound which is either far from them, or obscured by noise-making or sound-blocking obstacles this was demonstrated by Jake many times. For dragons like Jake, when he uses his dragon-sight his eyes glow bright red, and when using dragon-hearing his ears grow longer although there maybe various other colors for the eyes and ears of a dragon.

Dragon Teeth[]

Dragons have extremely sharp teeth. This means one can bite through steel or even if they can not then their teeth will be undamaged.

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Dragons breathing different elements.

Breath Weapon[]

A staple associated with most dragon mythologies, most dragons can breath fire at will, and some such as Councilor Kulde can manipulate and breathe ice or Councilor Andam can manipulate and breathe lightning meaning they are capable of controlling it. The colors for fire breathing may vary. Dragons are capable of producing steady streams of flame or as fireballs. In some cases Dragons can also breathe other elements like Councilor Andam can breathe lightning. and Councilor Kulde can breathe ice from his mouth and the icy breath of his species can encase an enemy in ice[9]. For example, Jake eventually learned to handle fire without harm to himself[10][11][12]. Dragons are also shown to breathe fire, even in their human forms.

Doppelgänger Technique[]

A dragon power inherent to all dragons is the ability to project their personal chi to create one or more temporary copies of themselves known as doppelgängers,[13] described as a defensive technique used to distract or fool enemies during battles. Creating a doppelgänger comes from the dragon's personal and limited amount of life energy. So making multiple copies can cause them to become weaker overall. The nature of a copy depends on the type chi amplifier used to make it. One formed from a positive amplifier will be good and follow the goals of the original, while any made with a negative amplifier can gain a life of its own, often be evil, and turn against its maker.

Dragon Scales[]

The skin of a dragon is extremely tough and highly resistant to damage although extremely sharp objects can scrape their scales. Their scales also allow them to be immune to most forms of magic, unless the magic is very powerful or combined with another magic user. According to Rose, dragons have a soft underbelly. It has also been shown that they have a weakness behind their left ears which is considered a lethal strike in there can result with instant death.

Dragon Tail[]

Like many dragons, Jake has a tail. Like his arms, it has impressive strength as well as excellent length, maneuverability, and balance. Jake occasionally uses it for a sneak attack upon an enemy[14] or to access objects beyond his normal reach. It can extend to any length, wrap around and immobilize anyone in its coils.

Dragon Feet[]

It gives Jake and all dragons a little extra height but so far Jake has been the only one to use it. He used it sparingly, such as while trying to kiss Rose[15] and being taller in a photo.[16]

Dragon Arm[]

Seen only once, Jake used it to manipulate enough heat to stop Trixie from preventing him from going to see Rose.[15]

Dragon Wings[]

Dragons grows wings as an extension to their back in their dragon form. Placed near their arms, it can be assumed that they grow out of their shoulders like the wings of a bird or bat and follow the arm-finger format, where the arm is the first curve protruding from their backs and the fingers are the branching bones from the end of the arm's curve. As such, Jake for example can feel and control each joint within his wings. Therefore, adapting to use his wings and dragon form in general may have required a great deal of training and patience to be accustomed to the new anatomy upon transformation.

The natural position of the wings of a dragon is half closed and placed behind their backs, but in flight or combat, they are spread wide in order to provide momentum in movement. In one scenario, Jake spreads one wing open and the other in its usual half closed position; as this was seen only once, it can be assumed that some dragons such as Jake has difficulty moving one wing to a certain position without moving the other. In some birds, the joints are aligned such that moving one wing without the other can create discomfort or even pain; the same factor can be applied to Jake and other dragons if applicable.

Jake prefers to spread his wings high and wide. Jake's wings lack any form of muscle along the "arm", showing he is young and have yet to grown to his full potential as a flier. The membranes of his wings are immune to fire and cannot be burnt as easily as those of bats. Their wings are immune to wing clippers as they do not rely on feathers.

Dragon Tongue[]

This gives all dragons the ability to lengthen their tongues to catch, grab, or tickle objects and enemies. Their tongues are similar to snakes being forked shaped.

Fire Resistance[]

Dragons are nearly fireproof. They can take direct fire from other dragons directly with little to no injury. Some dragons like the Dark Dragon are even immune to extreme heat like lava. The lateral in this case came out of lava when he found Jake Long.

Cold Resistance[]

Dragons are able to withstand cold temperatures that would be problematic for humans. The biggest demonstration of this was by Jake during The Ski Trip where he was outside during snow storms and even standing on ice and snow for prolonged periods without him showing any apparent discomfort, though it prevented him from using his fire breath.

Resistance to injury[]

Dragons have superhuman durability, endurance, and stamina. They can be smashed into solid objects, such as a a brick wall with little injury, and can fall from heights which would kill a normal human.

Enhanced Speed[]

Jake and all dragons have enhanced speed in both ground and also in flight.

Enhanced Reflexes[]

Jake and all dragons have enhanced reflexes. They can dodge most attacks which would be impossible for a human to dodge in both their dragon and human form.

Enhanced Strength[]

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All dragons can lift anywhere from 5-25 tons and much more if angered or under extreme stress.[citation needed] This was demonstrated by Jake a few times as he has been able to carry heavy magical creatures and even full-sized giants and was able to break through steel.[5]

Enhanced Agility[]

All dragons possess enhanced agility in their human form and dragon form. This allows them to perform incredible acrobatics with no effort whatsoever and in their dragon form they are very flexible.

Underwater Breathing[]

In Feeding Frenzy, Jake was seen swimming and even talking underwater. Suggesting all dragons have the ability to breathe underwater. This manifested as a glowing light blue aura while being underwater. Gregory (Jake’s obnoxious cousin) couldn’t breathe underwater because he hasn’t discovered it yet.

Weaknesses[]

Along with dragon abilities comes specific weaknesses able to leave them unconscious, or even dead:

  • Sphinx/Sphinx Hair: Dragons have a weakness to Sphinx Hair. Woven into a net it can render them completely powerless.[10] Too much exposure may even leave a dragon unconscious.[17]
  • Strong Winds/Intense wind: Strong winds can prevent a dragon from using their fire breath, depending on its intensity.
  • Left Ear: Dragons possess a weakness behind their left ear where a clean strike can result with a kill.[18] As learned in the Huntsclan Academy, a surefire way to kill a dragon is by striking it behind the left ear. During Rose and Jake's climactic battle in the Academy, Rose struck Jake in this location, seemingly killing him, thus allowing her to go back in the field in New York. However, during the battle, the duo utilized a faulty potion Jake and Spud made while undercover at the academy, giving Jake the temporary appearance of death, and thus sparing his life.
  • Magic: Dragons can be vulnerable to select spells, potions, and even the magical powers of other magical creatures like Gorgons which are very powerful to affect dragons. Gorgons can turn all living beings, dragons included, into stone. Even weakened Gorgons can blast waves of energy that can be lethal. Also in the same way potions can give dragons greater magical prowess, certain potions can be used to put them under mind control, temporarily strip them of their powers, or immobilize them.
  • Brockium: is a chemical substance that forces dragons to shape-shift into their dragon form unwillingly. It was developed by Sigmund Brock in his attempt to expose magical creatures to the world.

All-in-all, Dragons are considered the most powerful of the magical world's creatures. This may be why they serve to protect the magical world and all the creatures living in it.

Life in the Magical World[]

Dragons are the protectors of the Magical World. They keep law and order and protect weak magical creatures from being harmed by other magical creatures and the Huntsclan. This somewhat makes them the main target for the latter. However, not all magical creatures tend to respect a Dragon's role as a guardian and tend to challenge them for dominance many times. Dragons are able to alter their forms to pass themselves off as humans, so they use this ability to live in the human world and even start families with Human beings.

Quote from Jeff Goode site[]

Dragons are the most powerful of the magical creatures of myth and legend, and as such, they were long ago designated Protectors of the magical realm and all its denizens - a responsibility which sometimes requires them to intercede in conflicts with humankind.'In fact, the unfortunate stereotype of dragons as fire-breathing damsel-snatchers stems entirely from a single regrettable incident in medieval Europe.
In Eastern mythology, dragons are considered benevolent spirits who control the wind and the rain or shape-shifters who appear to lost travelers in the form of wise old men or helpful young women.
Dragons appear to have been many things to many people over the centuries. But all of these are only part of the story….[19]


Trivia[]

  • It is revealed in Dragon Summit that Dragons have been the protectors of the magical community for nearly a century and a half.[9]

References[]

  1. Susan Long
  2. The Talented Mr. Long
  3. Hong Kong Nights
  4. Shapeshifter
  5. a b Family Business
  6. Breakout
  7. The Legend of Dragon Tooth
  8. Hero of the Hourglass
  9. a b Dragon Summit
  10. a b Old School Training
  11. The Hunted
  12. Nobody's Fu
  13. The Doppelganger Gang
  14. A Befuddled Mind
  15. a b The Ski Trip
  16. Supernatural Tuesday
  17. Bite Father, Bite Son
  18. The Academy
  19. [1]
           Characters


Main Characters
Jake Long | Rose | Luong Lao Shi | Fu Dog | Trixie Carter | Arthur Spudinski | Haley Long | Jonathan Long | Susan Long

Allies
Sun Park | Veronica | Tooth Fairy | Petite Messenger Fairy | Hobie | Silver | Dolores Derceto | Nigel Thrall

Humans
Hans Rotwood | Brad Morton | Stacey Wintergrin | Kyle Wilkins | Courtney | Tracey | Lacey | Olivia Mears | Danika Hunnicutt | Dorothy Carter | Colonel Hank Carter | Officer Morton | Jaren MacArthur | Tommy King | Shaniqua Chulavista | Thad Rochefort-Chaise | Jasma Sancere | Ron Slam | Huntsgirl 18 | Rose's Parents | Benny | Judge Glamis Cutler | Carol St. Carmine | Joshua | Trisha | Frederick Buttersleeves | Mr. Lockjelly | Marnie Lockjelly | "Jake Long Junior"

Long Family
Patchouli Long | Cathy | Gregory | Andrew | Chiu | Mai

Magical Community
Dragon Council (Councilor Andam | Councilor Kulde | Councilor Omina | Councilor Kukulkhan) | Stan Lipkowski | Jasmine | Fred Nerk | Ralph the Goblin | McBreen | Jack Frost | Clooney | Reggie the Brownie | Bertha | Sam Spark | Brocamas | The Witches of Woodstock (Monica | Annika | Bubonica) | Esmerelda | Pix McGee | Mister Krunkers

Villains
Huntsman | Huntsclan | Huntsboys | The Dark Dragon | Councilor Chang | Bananas B | Eli Excelsior Pandarus | Herbert the Goblin | Nix | Dr. Diente | Yan Yan | Ophelia Ogelvy | King Hammer | Fury | Euryale | Medusa | Pooka | Mrs. Grumplestock | Sigmund Brock | Evil Jake | Vicky Fickling | Shackles Jack | Solitary Sam | Chain Gang Chuck | Peg Leg Pat | Hook Hand Ghost | Green Ghost | Tiburón | Queen Liliana | Strigoi | Johnny Wang | Coney Island Freaks

Magical Humans
Oracle | Santa Claus | Witch | Wizard

Magical Creatures
Dragons | Unicorn | Gargoyles | Dwarves | Trolls | Cyclops | Fairies | Pixies | Elves | Leprechauns | Goblins | Centaurs | Ogres | Imp | Merfolk | Brownies | Gnomes | Tooth Minions | Kumo | Giants | Sprites | Griffins | Jersey Devil | Gremlins | Harpies | Arachne | Magical Scarab Beetle | Shade Demons | Hairball Monster | Abominable Snowman (Yeti) | Hobgoblins | Gorgon | Krylock | Octo-puss | Doppelganger | Guardian Serpent | Nymph | Kraken | Kelpie | Magical Frogs | Moss Monster | Tentacled Monster | Chimera | Blobzilla | Werewolf | Ghost | Shark People | Sea Serpent | Avemetrus | Vault Demons | Giant Insect | Giant Mosquito | Iceberg Monster | Siren

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