A book, pulled from the shelves in the Grand Library, opens to the following:
The Studyed and Recorded Hyerarchy of Dragon Kynde
Moste ymportant to recorde that whych these great beasts are moste proud of. The hyerarchy of the Dragon has been studyed for tyme ymmesurable. Though tyme goeth on, lyttle change occureth wythyn the structure of thys hyerarchy. Suggests that the Dragon Kynde establyshed and adhere most stryctly to yts guydance, when more than one dragon have made ynterlocal relatyons.
Fyrst of note, that whych the Kynde call the Alpha. Thys dragon ys of general a greatly aged beast, though younger dragons have been knowne to lead, yf the others submyt to theyr rule. The Alpha commandeth all dragons wythyn the terrytory establyshed. Yf one challengeth the Alpha, a myghty duel ensueth between the tytans, untyl one submyt, or more commonly, ys kylled. The Alpha may be of eyther sex, wyth females typycally among the more aggressyve. Yf a female Alpha chooseth a mate, the male chosen ys called the Consort. Yf a male, the female chosen ys called the Queen. Often yt ys observed that, regardless of rank, any male dragon wyth a mate wyll call her hys Queen, perhaps to please her and prevent her more aggresyve tendencyes.
The seconde notable rank wythin thys hyerarchy ys the Fyrst Talon. The male or female chosen for thys role ys moste usually the strongest wythyn the clan. They are yn charge of traynyng the younger generatyon yn how to fyght, as well as defendyng the Alpha and Consort (or Queen) when threatened by outsyders of the dragon kynde. The Fyrst Talon wyll also care for and protect the offspryng of the Alpha, yf eyther ys kylled.
The thirde rank ys called the Chronycler. Thys dragon ys charged wyth keepyng and tellyng the hystory of the dragon kynde for future generatyons, as well as chronyclyng notable events yn the clan duryng hys or her lyfetyme. Though not typycally gyfted yn combat, the Chronycler ys well respected wythyn the clan, as the caretaker of the clan's knowledge.
The ranks followyng the Chronycler are called Flame, and rank yn number from one to fyve depengyng on the syze of the clan. The Fyrst Flame for example, ys the strongest fyghter among the Flames. They are powerful fyghters, and together wyth the Fyrst Talon, defend the clan from outsyders.
Lowest in rank, but no less ymportante are the Hunters. Though all members of the clan may hunt as they see fyt, the Hunters are usually charged wyth thys task to provyde the clan wyth food. Other tymes, they may be called upon by the Alpha to hunt for other ytems of note, such as knowledge for the Chronycler, or a new terrytory for a growyng clan.
Yn regards to the young yn the clan, they bear no rank untyl they are capable of flyght and producyng flame. Some among the Dragon Kynde are trayned by the Fyrst Talon for many years before assygned theyr role wythyn the clan. Others are gyven theyr rank by theyr age, for example, at 100 years they may receyve the rank of Hunter.
Wyth tyme and suffycyent traynyng, any dragon yn the clan may be chosen for a hygher rank, especyally gyven the aggresyve nature of the Kynde, and lykelyhood of hygher rankyng dragons to be kylled in battle.
The study of these beasts ys moste ynterestyng. Yf one were so ynclyned to lyve among them, thys knowledge wyll be moste useful.
The Studyed and Recorded Hyerarchy of Dragon Kynde
Moste ymportant to recorde that whych these great beasts are moste proud of. The hyerarchy of the Dragon has been studyed for tyme ymmesurable. Though tyme goeth on, lyttle change occureth wythyn the structure of thys hyerarchy. Suggests that the Dragon Kynde establyshed and adhere most stryctly to yts guydance, when more than one dragon have made ynterlocal relatyons.
Fyrst of note, that whych the Kynde call the Alpha. Thys dragon ys of general a greatly aged beast, though younger dragons have been knowne to lead, yf the others submyt to theyr rule. The Alpha commandeth all dragons wythyn the terrytory establyshed. Yf one challengeth the Alpha, a myghty duel ensueth between the tytans, untyl one submyt, or more commonly, ys kylled. The Alpha may be of eyther sex, wyth females typycally among the more aggressyve. Yf a female Alpha chooseth a mate, the male chosen ys called the Consort. Yf a male, the female chosen ys called the Queen. Often yt ys observed that, regardless of rank, any male dragon wyth a mate wyll call her hys Queen, perhaps to please her and prevent her more aggresyve tendencyes.
The seconde notable rank wythin thys hyerarchy ys the Fyrst Talon. The male or female chosen for thys role ys moste usually the strongest wythyn the clan. They are yn charge of traynyng the younger generatyon yn how to fyght, as well as defendyng the Alpha and Consort (or Queen) when threatened by outsyders of the dragon kynde. The Fyrst Talon wyll also care for and protect the offspryng of the Alpha, yf eyther ys kylled.
The thirde rank ys called the Chronycler. Thys dragon ys charged wyth keepyng and tellyng the hystory of the dragon kynde for future generatyons, as well as chronyclyng notable events yn the clan duryng hys or her lyfetyme. Though not typycally gyfted yn combat, the Chronycler ys well respected wythyn the clan, as the caretaker of the clan's knowledge.
The ranks followyng the Chronycler are called Flame, and rank yn number from one to fyve depengyng on the syze of the clan. The Fyrst Flame for example, ys the strongest fyghter among the Flames. They are powerful fyghters, and together wyth the Fyrst Talon, defend the clan from outsyders.
Lowest in rank, but no less ymportante are the Hunters. Though all members of the clan may hunt as they see fyt, the Hunters are usually charged wyth thys task to provyde the clan wyth food. Other tymes, they may be called upon by the Alpha to hunt for other ytems of note, such as knowledge for the Chronycler, or a new terrytory for a growyng clan.
Yn regards to the young yn the clan, they bear no rank untyl they are capable of flyght and producyng flame. Some among the Dragon Kynde are trayned by the Fyrst Talon for many years before assygned theyr role wythyn the clan. Others are gyven theyr rank by theyr age, for example, at 100 years they may receyve the rank of Hunter.
Wyth tyme and suffycyent traynyng, any dragon yn the clan may be chosen for a hygher rank, especyally gyven the aggresyve nature of the Kynde, and lykelyhood of hygher rankyng dragons to be kylled in battle.
The study of these beasts ys moste ynterestyng. Yf one were so ynclyned to lyve among them, thys knowledge wyll be moste useful.