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| − | One of the special abilities possessed by some dragon breeds is the ability to spit a strong corrosive acid, known as vitriol[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitriol]. The acid is projected (at least in [[Longwing]]s) through bony spurs on the lower jaw, and is capable of erroding wood, stone, and flesh at highly rapid speeds. As Britain had no native fire-breathers, one of the most prized dragons in the | + | One of the special abilities possessed by some dragon breeds is the ability to spit a strong corrosive acid, known as vitriol[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitriol]. The acid is projected (at least in [[Longwing]]s) through bony spurs on the lower jaw, and is capable of erroding wood, stone, and flesh at highly rapid speeds in a sort of mist spray. Longwings are also capable to spray a directed stream to make a channel in a stone for example. As Britain had no native fire-breathers, one of the most prized dragons in the Corps were the acid-spitting [[Longwing]]s. Other vitriolic dragons include the Incan [[Copacati]], and the Japanese [[Ka-Riu]]. The acidic dragons were breed with less acidic, more to be called poisonous, dragons. Their poison isn't dangerous for other dragons or humen because they obvously can't spray or spit it (or at least only in very few dosis), it seems to be dangerous for marsupials if it is injected with a bite. Poisonous dragons are the Longwing's ancester [[Sharpspitter]], [[Ironwing]], [[Honneur-d'Or]] and [[Garde-de-Lyon]] of which the [[Sharpspitter]] seems to have the most dangerous poison and he seems to can spit it a bit but not effectively in combat. |
Acid spitting had it's drawbacks, however. Longwings were physically unable to spit acid in any direction save downwards, to prevent them from spraying themselves. The muscle reflexes involved in sneezing and coughing were the same as ejecting acid, so sick Longwings tended to unintentionally spray corrosive acid over their surroundings. They tended to be quarantined in sandpits to prevent damage to the coverts. | Acid spitting had it's drawbacks, however. Longwings were physically unable to spit acid in any direction save downwards, to prevent them from spraying themselves. The muscle reflexes involved in sneezing and coughing were the same as ejecting acid, so sick Longwings tended to unintentionally spray corrosive acid over their surroundings. They tended to be quarantined in sandpits to prevent damage to the coverts. | ||
| − | The Longwing [[Conterrenis]] was killed when his suffered a hemorrhage in his lungs, causing him to cough intensely and continuously. The acid kept coming as a result and began to build up on his bone spurs, eventually searing his skin. The acid laid his jaw bare to the bone before his Captain [[ | + | The Longwing [[Conterrenis]] was killed when his suffered a hemorrhage in his lungs, causing him to cough intensely and continuously. The acid kept coming as a result and began to build up on his bone spurs, eventually searing his skin. The acid laid his jaw bare to the bone before his Captain [[Gardenley]] could muster the will to shoot him. |
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| + | For the [[Copacati]]s the word "spitting" matches more than for the [[Longwing]]s (they are more "spraying" acid). The Copacati's acid comes out of their mouth in two thin black streams. Their acid isn't as aggressive as the Longwing's acid and it does more damage when it's injected through a bite. When the dragons spit out, the small piece of sleimy spittle smokes and has the same caracteristics as the spitted acid. | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:25, 7 July 2015
One of the special abilities possessed by some dragon breeds is the ability to spit a strong corrosive acid, known as vitriol[1]. The acid is projected (at least in Longwings) through bony spurs on the lower jaw, and is capable of erroding wood, stone, and flesh at highly rapid speeds in a sort of mist spray. Longwings are also capable to spray a directed stream to make a channel in a stone for example. As Britain had no native fire-breathers, one of the most prized dragons in the Corps were the acid-spitting Longwings. Other vitriolic dragons include the Incan Copacati, and the Japanese Ka-Riu. The acidic dragons were breed with less acidic, more to be called poisonous, dragons. Their poison isn't dangerous for other dragons or humen because they obvously can't spray or spit it (or at least only in very few dosis), it seems to be dangerous for marsupials if it is injected with a bite. Poisonous dragons are the Longwing's ancester Sharpspitter, Ironwing, Honneur-d'Or and Garde-de-Lyon of which the Sharpspitter seems to have the most dangerous poison and he seems to can spit it a bit but not effectively in combat.
Acid spitting had it's drawbacks, however. Longwings were physically unable to spit acid in any direction save downwards, to prevent them from spraying themselves. The muscle reflexes involved in sneezing and coughing were the same as ejecting acid, so sick Longwings tended to unintentionally spray corrosive acid over their surroundings. They tended to be quarantined in sandpits to prevent damage to the coverts.
The Longwing Conterrenis was killed when his suffered a hemorrhage in his lungs, causing him to cough intensely and continuously. The acid kept coming as a result and began to build up on his bone spurs, eventually searing his skin. The acid laid his jaw bare to the bone before his Captain Gardenley could muster the will to shoot him.
For the Copacatis the word "spitting" matches more than for the Longwings (they are more "spraying" acid). The Copacati's acid comes out of their mouth in two thin black streams. Their acid isn't as aggressive as the Longwing's acid and it does more damage when it's injected through a bite. When the dragons spit out, the small piece of sleimy spittle smokes and has the same caracteristics as the spitted acid.
