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[[Image:Sui Riu cj.jpg|thumb|300px|Sui Riu, by Drummergirl375]] | [[Image:Sui Riu cj.jpg|thumb|300px|Sui Riu, by Drummergirl375]] | ||
| − | {{DragonBreeds|name=Sui Riu|loyalty=Japanese|physical=|abilities=Water spitter|members=}} | + | {{DragonBreeds|name=Sui Riu|loyalty=Japanese|physical=|abilities=Water spitter|members=[[}} |
== Species Notes == | == Species Notes == | ||
| + | The Sui Riu breed was once believed to be able to summon a thunderstorm. In reality, its ability is to swallow large amounts of water and store it. When necessary, the Sui Riu can then expel the water later in violent gusts. This ability is particularly useful against [[fire breather]] dragons. | ||
| − | The Sui Riu | + | The Sui Riu live in water. They grow the largest when they live in the ocean, but can exist in smaller bodies of water. At first glance, a large Sui Riu can resemble an immense [[sea serpent]] in appearance. They can live for several hundred years. |
| − | Sir [[Edward Howe]] | + | Sir [[Edward Howe]] wrote about this breed. |
== Origin Of Name? == | == Origin Of Name? == | ||
In Japanese mythology, the Sui Riu was a dragon king that commanded rain, meaning it was sometimes known as the "rain dragon". When in pain, it caused the rain to be coloured red. | In Japanese mythology, the Sui Riu was a dragon king that commanded rain, meaning it was sometimes known as the "rain dragon". When in pain, it caused the rain to be coloured red. | ||
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It was one of several "Dragon Kings", including [[Ka-Riu]], Han-Riu, Ri-Riu, Fuku Riu & Hai-riyo. Because the two known Japanese dragon breeds use these names, it could be assumed that the other names are as yet unseen breeds. | It was one of several "Dragon Kings", including [[Ka-Riu]], Han-Riu, Ri-Riu, Fuku Riu & Hai-riyo. Because the two known Japanese dragon breeds use these names, it could be assumed that the other names are as yet unseen breeds. | ||
[[Category:A-Z]] | [[Category:A-Z]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Breeds]] | [[Category:Dragon Breeds]] | ||
Revision as of 03:48, 17 August 2013
{{DragonBreeds|name=Sui Riu|loyalty=Japanese|physical=|abilities=Water spitter|members=[[}}
Species Notes
The Sui Riu breed was once believed to be able to summon a thunderstorm. In reality, its ability is to swallow large amounts of water and store it. When necessary, the Sui Riu can then expel the water later in violent gusts. This ability is particularly useful against fire breather dragons.
The Sui Riu live in water. They grow the largest when they live in the ocean, but can exist in smaller bodies of water. At first glance, a large Sui Riu can resemble an immense sea serpent in appearance. They can live for several hundred years.
Sir Edward Howe wrote about this breed.
Origin Of Name?
In Japanese mythology, the Sui Riu was a dragon king that commanded rain, meaning it was sometimes known as the "rain dragon". When in pain, it caused the rain to be coloured red.
It was one of several "Dragon Kings", including Ka-Riu, Han-Riu, Ri-Riu, Fuku Riu & Hai-riyo. Because the two known Japanese dragon breeds use these names, it could be assumed that the other names are as yet unseen breeds.
