Wyvern

Wyverns are winged reptiles that are the less intelligent cousins to dragons . Their size and flight capabilities means they are one of the few predators who can threaten airships . [4] Despite their difficult temperament and predatory nature, several cultures have managed to tame wyverns to use as mounts.

Description

Wyverns are scaly creatures with two wings, two legs and a tail that carries a poisonous stinger. [1]

Lands

Wyverns have been found across all four major continents of Eberron.

Many dragons from the Vast or the Light of Siberys in Argonnessen use wyverns as hunting animals, similar to how humans might have hunting dogs. [5] In the city of Io'lokar , wyverns are used as mounts by some of the city's defenders. [6]

On Khorvaire , wyvern nests have been seen in Darguun , particularly the Seven Caves of Pargon's Peak, [7] Droaam , [8] [9] Thrane , [10] and Q'barra . [11]

On Sarlona , wyverns are a danger in the mountainous region of Adar . [12] [13]

In Xen'drik wyverns can be found in the wild, as mounts for drow dwelling in Xen'drik's mountains, or in service to the dragon Xarkon near Stormreach . [14] [15] [16]

History

Sky Battle of Daskaran

The wyvern riders of Io'lokar played a major role in defending the city during the Battle of Arnaarlasha’s Fall four hundred years ago. [6]

During the Last War , wyverns were used as mounts for aerial cavalry by the armies of Thrane . Thrane's wyvern riders first saw battle in 909 YK in a skirmish against Aundair 's dragonhawk -riding Sky Knights and were used in aerial raids and engagements throughout the war. [10] In 974 YK, wyvern riders from Thrane raided the town of Rekkenmark in Karrnath , and traces of the devastation can still be seen today. [17] [18]

The city of Stormreach occasionally has been raided by wyverns believed to be working for the dragon Xarkon the Stormheart. [16]

Symbology

The Wyvern is the namesake of several settlements and businesses in Eberron including:

The Brelish coat of arms features golden wyverns on either side of a roaring bear . [22]

Myths and Rumors

  • The mages of Aundair are rumored to be working on creating wyverns that can shoot fire from their tails. [23]

Appendix

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References

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  2. Mike Mearls , Stephen Schubert , and James Wyatt (2008). Monster Manual (4th edition) . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 268. ISBN 0-7869-4852-3 .
  3. Skip Williams , Jonathan Tweet , and Monte Cook (July 2003). Monster Manual (3.5 edition) . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 259. ISBN 0-7869-2893-X .
  4. Keith Baker , Jason Bulmahn , & Amber Scott (2006). Secrets of Xen'drik . ( Wizards of the Coast ). ISBN 0-7869-3916-8 .
  5. Keith Baker , Scott Fitzgerald Gray , Nicolas Logue , & Amber Scott (2007). Dragons of Eberron . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 24. ISBN 0-7869-4154-5 .
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  7. Keith Baker , Bill Slavicsek , & James Wyatt (2004). Eberron Campaign Setting . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 156. ISBN 0-7869-3274-0 .
  8. James Wyatt and Keith Baker (2009). Eberron Campaign Guide . ( Wizards of the Coast ), pp. 122, 125. ISBN 0-7869-5099-4 .
  9. Keith Baker , Jeremy Crawford , & James Wyatt (2019). Eberron: Rising from the Last War . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 198. ISBN 0786966890 .
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  20. Darrin Drader (2004-11-18). Sharn, City of Towers:Lyrandar Tower (PDF). Wizards of the Coast . p. 4. Retrieved on 2022-04-11.
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  22. Bill Slavicsek , David Noonan , and Christopher Perkins (2005). Five Nations . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 48. ISBN 0-7869-3690-8 .
  23. Bill Slavicsek , David Noonan , and Christopher Perkins (2005). Five Nations . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 39. ISBN 0-7869-3690-8 .