Akhal-Teke
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Dragon Breed Data
| Breed Name: | Akhal-Teke |
| National Loyalty: | Mostly Turkish |
| Physical Characteristics: | Middle-weight |
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Species Notes
One of three Turkish eggs sold to the British in 1806 was an Akhal-Teke. It survived the transit in the shell back to Britain and was presumably quarantined in Ireland to prevent it contracting the Dragon Plague, following its hatching it will be expected to serve in the Aerial Corps.
The name means "Celestial horse" or "Pure Teke" (Teke being a tribe local to the area) depending on translation. There is a breed of horse by the same name that is known for its speed, endurance and adaptation to its desert climate. Perhaps the dragon breed shares these abilities.
The name is pronounced ahalˈtеkje in the Turkmen language.
