Pearl Dragon

Pearl dragons (Hypsilophus caecus) are a species of dragon native to the continent of Vallhyn.

Habitat
Pearl dragons are commonly found around bodies of water, particularly at night.

Biology
characterized by their pale blue coloring, soft features, and long, silver horns. Appendages are clawless. Its horns appear to be largely ornamental and the it is unknown if the gem on its forehead is natural or not. The wings on its back are long and narrow and aid in motion through the air and water, while its long, spade-ended tail works well as a rudder. As such, this dragon is one of the better fliers. Most pearl dragons have pale blue eyes, and it was believed that they were blind in tales of yore. This is what gives them their species name caecus, or "blind."

In size, they are slightly larger than average, reaching a length of 13 m (42 ft) for females and 14 m (49 ft) for males from head to tail. Males generally weigh around 7,350 kg (16,203 lb) and females around 7,800 kg (17,196 lb).

Pearl dragons are quiet, shy creatures, curiously hard to befriend and it has been noted that they have perfectionist and overly-critical tendencies. Despite their soft features, the pearl dragon can be very confrontational.

Scientific Classification

 * Kingdom: Animalia
 * Phylum: Chordata
 * Class: Anthracosauria
 * Order: Rhynchocephalia
 * Family: Draconem
 * Genus: Hypsilophus
 * Species: H. caecus

In Culture
According to legend, these dragons were created by the moon goddesses, Luaere and Azuleka. They work together as much as possible but there is always sibling rivalry between the two. In the case of the pearl dragon, however, they worked hand in hand.

These pearl dragons are commonly found in or near water, especially at night. As they are often found under the moonlight, either staring up at the sky or at reflections in the water, tales soon appeared, granting them the ability of clairvoyance. It was said that pearl dragons share one thing in common with their creators: they can get a glimpse into the future and try to avoid their fate. This can make them very powerful as they try to control the outcome of all things. Beyond clairvoyance the pearl dragon is also fairly skilled at defending its hoard.

As pearl dragons don't actually have strong night-time vision, this behavior is far more likely due to using the full moon as lighting on its solitary nighttime journies.