Lesser Fire Dragon of Britannia

''Known in England and other regions in Western Europe for scorching towns, devouring citizens, and practically enthralling townsfolk to their will, the Lesser Fire Dragon of Britannia is only lesser to the greater fire Dragon of Britannia. Seventy-five feet long, fiery breath, venomous spray, and wings that shake the earth when in flight, this dragon species only cares for itself, and occasionally takes care of its family. They can grow up to millenniums old, and with old age they grow intelligent but bitter. Dragons raised well with a nourishment of cow’s milk will grow to be strong, large, and maybe even valiant. However, most dragon parents raise their young on stolen cows and their milk, and they are taught to destroy man. This dragon may be compared to Fafnir from Norse Mythology. But how could dragons fly, or breathe fire? In reality, the dragon’s fire gland is its stomach. It has a long digestion period, which allows methane to seep through to their mouth, where rub their teeth together, sparking the methane and causing a cloud of fire to envelope anything in the blast’s range. The methane gas also makes the dragon lighter, and its hollow bones are like a bird, allowing it to take flight easily. They run along like geese to get momentum, which wears them out, so when they get high enough they glide. When taking care of their offspring, the mother will incubate the eggs with her fire while the male hunts for food. I was attacked by a dragon, named Dirthrundil. And escaped only because I gave him a diamond ring in place of my life. He gave me a warning, if he saw me again, he would kill me. I stole one of his eggs, and he has not found me yet, but I have seen him, hunting for me. I am afraid he will change into human form and pursue me that way. Dragons can shapeshift into any living thing they see. Their blood is said to allow you to hear animals when consumed, but I do not wish to test that.''

Thomas Franknorth wrote the lengthy description above in his encyclopedia. Dragons are usually malicious, but Thomas raised a dragon he named Windsplitter, and he becomes a noble ally. Dirthrundil is his father, and he is the oldest of his species. He is hostile towards the Franknorths, and tries to kill them in part two of The Battle for the North. he meets his end at the hands of Mortimer, who sprays steaming water, and Abadaba, who electrifies it. Windsplitter then fights in a great battle, saving Mortimer's life.