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[[Image:Celestial cj.jpg|thumb|300px|Celestial, by Drummergirl375]] | [[Image:Celestial cj.jpg|thumb|300px|Celestial, by Drummergirl375]] | ||
[[Image:Celestial Albino cj.jpg|thumb|300px|Albino Celestial, by Drummergirl375]] | [[Image:Celestial Albino cj.jpg|thumb|300px|Albino Celestial, by Drummergirl375]] | ||
[[Image:Celestial_dorsal.jpg|thumb|300px|Celestial, by Mooir]] | [[Image:Celestial_dorsal.jpg|thumb|300px|Celestial, by Mooir]] | ||
− | [[Image:Celestial | + | [[Image:Celestial.jpg|thumb|300px|Celestial, by merangue]] |
− | {{DragonBreeds|name=Celestial (Tien-Lung)|loyalty=Mostly Chinese|physical=Black with a ruff around the head | + | {{DragonBreeds|name=Celestial (Tien-Lung)|loyalty=Mostly Chinese|physical=Black with a ruff around the head|abilities=[[Divine Wind]], they can hover in the air by beating their wings backward and forward|members=[[Temeraire]], [[Lung Tien Qian]], [[Lung Tien Chuan]], [[Lung Tien Lien]], [[Lung Tien Ming]], [[Lung Tien Zhi]], [[Lung Tien Chu]], [[Grandfather]] (a.k.a. [[Lung Tien Xian]]?)}} |
== Species Notes == | == Species Notes == | ||
Celestials are an extremely rare Chinese breed of dragon, exclusively able to employ the "[[Divine Wind]]." Only members of the Emperor's family are permitted to be companions to Celestials. According to [[Lung Tien Qian]], there are only eight Celestials in the world, listed above. | Celestials are an extremely rare Chinese breed of dragon, exclusively able to employ the "[[Divine Wind]]." Only members of the Emperor's family are permitted to be companions to Celestials. According to [[Lung Tien Qian]], there are only eight Celestials in the world, listed above. | ||
− | All Celestials are so closely related that they do not mate with one another; instead, they mate with Imperials to produce Celestial eggs. In fact, it was believed that Celestials could only mate | + | All Celestials are so closely related that they do not mate with one another; instead, they mate with Imperials to produce Celestial eggs. In fact, it was believed that Celestials could only mate with Imperials until [[Temeaire]] produced an egg with the [[Kazilik]] [[Iskierka]]. Occasionally, the mating of two Imperials also results in a Celestial. It is not known whether Celestial/Imperial matings may produce Imperials. |
Because of this interbreeding, Celestials are very similar in appearance to [[Imperial]]s and share many common traits. Indeed, the two breeds may appear identical until a young Celestial matures and grows a head ruff and facial tendrils. Sir [[Edward Howe]] initially misidentified the young Temeraire as an Imperial, though perhaps someone more familiar with both breeds could readily distinguish a Celestial hatchling or its egg from their Imperial counterparts. If not, this might shed light on the Chinese custom of delaying a young dragon's choice of companion for more than a year after hatching, although Temeraire's ruff and tendrils sprouted when he was no more than six months of age. | Because of this interbreeding, Celestials are very similar in appearance to [[Imperial]]s and share many common traits. Indeed, the two breeds may appear identical until a young Celestial matures and grows a head ruff and facial tendrils. Sir [[Edward Howe]] initially misidentified the young Temeraire as an Imperial, though perhaps someone more familiar with both breeds could readily distinguish a Celestial hatchling or its egg from their Imperial counterparts. If not, this might shed light on the Chinese custom of delaying a young dragon's choice of companion for more than a year after hatching, although Temeraire's ruff and tendrils sprouted when he was no more than six months of age. | ||
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Sir [[Edward Howe]] also noted that the way in which [[Temeraire]] carried his tail was "very odd, not characteristic at all" of the British dragons that Sir Edward was familiar with. Temeraire carried his tail off the ground, lashing the air gently as he walked, whereas Regal Coppers such as [[Maximus]] drag their tails behind them. It is not known whether Temeraire's tail carriage is typical of Celestials in general. | Sir [[Edward Howe]] also noted that the way in which [[Temeraire]] carried his tail was "very odd, not characteristic at all" of the British dragons that Sir Edward was familiar with. Temeraire carried his tail off the ground, lashing the air gently as he walked, whereas Regal Coppers such as [[Maximus]] drag their tails behind them. It is not known whether Temeraire's tail carriage is typical of Celestials in general. | ||
− | Another distinguishing feature of Celestials is that where most dragons lose their early facility with language acquisition and memorization after about their fifth or sixth week (according to [[Joulson]]), Celestials retain these facilities throughout their lives. Imperials do so as well | + | Another distinguishing feature of Celestials is that where most dragons lose their early facility with language acquisition and memorization after about their fifth or sixth week (according to [[Joulson]]), Celestials retain these facilities throughout their lives. (Imperials may do so as well - [[Lung Qin Mei]] passed her first examinations in China with honour three years after she was hatched.) |
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The "Lung Tien" in the [[Chinese name]]s of Celestials means "Dragon Celestial". | The "Lung Tien" in the [[Chinese name]]s of Celestials means "Dragon Celestial". | ||
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[[Category:A-Z]] | [[Category:A-Z]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Breeds]] | [[Category:Dragon Breeds]] |