Ice Dragons - The In-Depth Guide

In this post, we are going to take a good look at Ice Dragons. All scale and feather colors they can have, all mutations that can appear in their species and more.

This is a typical Ice Dragon

Ice Dragons have the ability to breathe ice and snow from their mouth. Their scales are extremely hard, and nearly impossible to break. They also radiate a natural coldness. Their wings are feathered, and these feathers also appear on the tip of their tails and behind their ears.

Chapter Six: A Change In Plans

Crystal’s tail-feathers rippled as the Crown Prince finally finished answering her list of questions. She remembered hearing that he only had a level seven in understanding, so it wasn’t surprising that he hadn’t understood some of her more complicated symbols. But he’d spoken aggravatingly slowly, it had been all she could do to hold back from growling. But, kind-hearted or not, growling at the Crown Prince would do Crystal no favors.

Obey, be patient. By pretending to become whatever it was that he wanted, she’d get back home a lot sooner than if she continued to act up. Rippling her ruff slightly to shake it out and lift it from the side of her head, Crystal began to sign again, this time slowly to be sure he would understand. 

Going through the movements for her final question, Crystal made sure to avoid any overly advanced signs. She didn’t know them all herself, but she had managed to make her way up to a level eight in speaking and nine in understanding, whereas most servants were only able to get to a level six or seven in both speaking and understanding by the time they were taken to the castle. Usually though, they were allowed to continue their lessons, so long as they behaved.

From what Crystal had picked up by eavesdropping, most Fire dragons were unable to get beyond a level seven in speaking, simply because their ears were only able to bend so far, whereas Ice dragons had their feathery ruff. Though it was nestled closely behind the ear, the ruff wasn't connected. Instead, the ruff was able to be moved separately and had a wider range of movement. 

Finally finishing her signs, having asked him in a rather long and slow manner how exactly he planned for this to work, Crystal settled back on all fours, folding her wings gently against her side as she waited for a response.

The Fire dragon thought about it for a few minutes, and Crystal once again resisted the urge to growl at him. Honestly, it was like he was trying to annoy her. Rippling her tail with annoyance, Crystal began to study her surroundings for the first time. She was in the back corner of the room, but her chain was long enough that it should let her reach through the whole room. She doubted it would let her leave though, servants were supposed to stay in their master’s quarters until they had been dismissed, and then they would be locked in a smaller room with a much shorter chain. 

“My current plan is for you to act as though you have surrendered when in public. When they begin to trust you, then I shall reveal more. I do not wish to say too much, since servants are interrogated before they are killed. It would not do me well for my father to learn of my plans.” Ember finally replied. 

Crystal forced her wings to remain still, although her ruff flicked backwards in annoyance. What he’d just told her was a heavily simplified version of her own plans. Act proper, stay alive, and then when the time comes stage an accident for someone in a higher rank, fix it, get a higher rank, and be relieved of duty, all before her twentieth-fifth year, which would fall on the year that the Fire dragons of the castle purged the servants ranks of any who were unfit to serve.  She couldn’t risk being caught up in that. 

Crystal turned her head away, pretending to think about his words. She had an inkling of a plan, but it would be quite risky. If she played along with the prince’s plan, she would be able to rise quite quickly. Then, if she could find a way to reveal all to the king, pretending to him to be a meek servant who felt, like some Ice Dragons did, that she deserved to be a servant, she just might be able to go home as a reward. 

Refocusing on the prince, Crystal spread her wings and lowered her neck and head. The sign for submitting, or in this case, acknowledging. Resettling her feathers with a quick shake, Crystal pricked her ruff upwards and looked at the Fire dragon across from her expectantly. 

The crown prince nodded at her, and said “Alright, in order to show them that you are obedient, or so they shall think, you are going to have to do a few things.” Crystal barely managed to keep her eyes from rolling. Typical Fire dragon, he may want to help her, but only if she first helped him. Whatever, she only had to put up with it for a little while, long enough to use him to get out of here. 

Nodding briskly, Crystal lowered her ruff and waited for him to get on with it. She was racing a deadly clock after all. Ember’s tail twitched slightly and then he said, “Alright then, so first things first, how much do you know about the duties you’ll be expected to preform?”

This time, Crystal couldn’t stop her eyes from rolling. What kind of Selected would she be if she didn’t know her duties? Instead of saying all that though, she just nodded. Ember nodded back, and then said, “Alright then, so let me grab a new scroll and I’ll show you some names and places you’ll need to be extra careful in, and some places you can be more relaxed at.”

As Crystal nodded, Ember turned towards his desk. As he selected a blank scroll Crystal took a deep breath as best she could through the muzzle. Working for the prince was going to be infuriating, but she would have to manage best she could.

Chapter Four: The First Steps

“I’ll take this one.”

Crystal’s eyes flew open in shock. If they hadn’t been chained to her sides, her wings would have surely flared. As it was her ruff flared in surprise, and the feathers on the tip of her tail splayed rather awkwardly. She could hear the mean vixen and the prince talking, but her mind didn’t register the words. She was a bit too busy realizing that her defiant act, instead of getting her a position where she could easily rise the ladder and get back to Wynter’s Grove quickly, had just landed her as the personal servant of the Crown Prince. 

Wait…Crystal relaxed her feathers. He would probably change his mind. The mean vixen did tell her that she’d be sure to be the last pick. Once she told him about Crystal’s ‘issues’, the prince would definitely change his mind.

“Have her sent to my quarters.”

Chapter Three: The Choosing

Ember’s head lifted high as he padded out of his room. As the twelve-year old prince made his way through the stone castle, Ember went over what he was supposed to do in the ceremony that was about to take place.

 Several days ago, he’d been informed that the next batch of servants were ready to be brought to the castle. Once again, he’d have first pick of the new recruits, before the dragons in charge of the various commands could choose the most promising for themselves.

Ember had been allowed first choice for the past four years, but none of the dragons he’d picked had lasted. They’d all ended up dead within two months for one reason or another. As such, he didn’t have very high hopes for this batch. 

Character Study: Wynter

Name: Wynter

Species: Ice Dragon

Gender: Male

Lived: 71-112 AB

Scales: Dark Gray

Feathers: White

Eyes: Pale Green
Defining Features: Mouth scars

Character Study: Icicle

Name: Icicle

Species: Ice Dragon

Gender: Female

Lived: 72-80 AB

Scales: Eggshell White

Feathers: Purple and Pink

Eyes: Pink
Defining Features: Muzzle scar, vibrant pink feathers

Character Study: Crystal

Name: Crystal

Species: Ice Dragon

Gender: Female

Lived: 276- AB

Scales: Pure White

Feathers: Purple and Pink

Eyes: Purple
Defining Features: Usually defiant posture, bright pink stripe in wing-feathers

What is a Shimmer-Wing?

You've heard this term a few times on the blog, and you'll be hearing it a while more. So it's time to answer the question. Just what is a Shimmer-Wing?

A Shimmer-Wing is an Ice Dragon who has purple, blue, pink, or rarely green feathers. According to Ice Dragon legends, a Shimmer-Wing was only born when the Ice Dragons were in great danger.

Some of the most famous Shimmer-Wings in Ice Dragon history are:

•  Emerald, who was a general in the Battle Era. 
•  Icicle, who fought against Tempest in the Battle of Magic's Touch. 
• Berry, the great grand-dragonet of Wynter, and the first Ice Dragon to have the Silencing preformed on her.