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Though the Parnassian is a British breed, the French have at least one (as known from the battle above the [[HMS Goliath]]). This is because in the times of peace before the Napoleonic Wars, Britain and France had traded dragon eggs with other to provide more variety for breeding. Another example of the results of this trade would be [[Nitidus]], a [[Pascal's Blue]] (a French breed) whose egg was traded to the [[Aerial Corps]]. | Though the Parnassian is a British breed, the French have at least one (as known from the battle above the [[HMS Goliath]]). This is because in the times of peace before the Napoleonic Wars, Britain and France had traded dragon eggs with other to provide more variety for breeding. Another example of the results of this trade would be [[Nitidus]], a [[Pascal's Blue]] (a French breed) whose egg was traded to the [[Aerial Corps]]. | ||
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| + | "Parnassian" is also part of the common name for butterflies of the <i>Parnassius</i> genus. Typically, their patterning is predominantly white with small black ripples. | ||
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Revision as of 00:37, 12 September 2010
Dragon Breed Data
| Breed Name: | Parnassian |
| National Loyalty: | usually British, though some French |
| Physical Characteristics: | Large middle weight; cream and black coloring |
| Special Abilities: | |
| Known Members: | Victoriatus, Majestatis |
Species Notes
Though the Parnassian is a British breed, the French have at least one (as known from the battle above the HMS Goliath). This is because in the times of peace before the Napoleonic Wars, Britain and France had traded dragon eggs with other to provide more variety for breeding. Another example of the results of this trade would be Nitidus, a Pascal's Blue (a French breed) whose egg was traded to the Aerial Corps.
Origin Of Name?
"Parnassian" is also part of the common name for butterflies of the Parnassius genus. Typically, their patterning is predominantly white with small black ripples.
