Imagine a world where all woodland creatures great and small have Dragon DNA within them. Welcome to the amazing and wonderful world of Dragonia.
Robert Anton (Bob), is the creator of the dragonized creatures. All characters are part of a trilogy by Robert Anton & Madeline Marie which can be purchased online.
EACH ONE of the 67+ characters took Bob over 2-months to create. Over 11+ years total to complete them all. The whole groups of characters were completed in 2003. When colorizing the images Robert went down to the pixel level and shaded each square using Picture Publisher. No part of the designs were created by using the program's click-and-paste tools. (If you view the images on your cell phone, you'll be able to zoom in and see the intense detail work performed.) These are fun and extremely detailed works of art. When you get your order, you’ll see the intense detail performed in every square inch. As 2024 is the year of the dragon, all of these characters are right in step. Coming soon; Trading Cards.
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ABOUT DRAGONIA THE TRILLOGY
Dragonia: Tales Of The Golden Talon books (sold on Amazon) is a fantasy fable in three parts, that follow the lives of its two heroes as they depart from Earth, return to their home world of Dragonia, and defeat the fierce tyrant who forced them into exile. Despite its long title and three volumes, the tales of Dragoniafollows only thirteen critical days in the life of Princess Boja, the royal heir destined to reign as queen of all Dragonia. In the tradition of the magical journeys and search for justice found in Richard Adams’ “Watership Down”, and the strong, intelligent characters followed in “The Secret of N.I.M.H.” by Robert O’Brien, Tales Of The Golden Talon breathes new fire into the sometimes staid genre of mythic heroes, dragons, and evil villains intermixed with incredible creatures of every imaginable description.
Culled from timeless themes, but replete with fresh and exciting characters, both endearing and heinous, filled with humor, tragedy, thrills, and numerous, lavish illustrations, this saga of sacrifice and love, courage and perseverance, blazes forth as an original, universal saga for modern times. Set in the present, the story relates the hardships and triumphs of a banished princess and her guardian as they endeavor to restore the rightful heir to power.
Book one, “A Portal In The Storm” takes readers, both young and old, on a series of adventurous quests that begin on Earth, move to Dragonia in search of the young ruler’s family, travel the land above and below, from one end to the other. Princess Boja, the inexperienced successor to the seized sovereignty, is equal parts eagle and dragon. She is a hybrid creature known as a “dragle”. Her companion and protector, a “dragurtle” named Shelldon, is a half turtle and half dragon. As with all residents of Dragonia, both possess wings and can breathe fire. To save the life of the hatchling empress, Shelldon is appointed as guardian over the royal newborn. Having escaped with her through an inter-dimensional portal, he fled Dragonia and arrived on Earth, where different but equally hazardous circumstances threaten the fugitives.
Several seasons later, upon their return home, the grown princess and her guardian must surmount a variety of dangerous challenges as they race against time to avert an imminent confrontation between the despotic king, and those he has oppressed during their long absence. Boja, however, is ill-prepared for the responsibilities she has inherited by virtue of the lustrous Golden Talon on one of her feet. She is reluctant to reign as queen of a land that seems foreign to her. With no time left to argue, Shelldon has convinced his charge of the need to depart for Dragonia. Where the fate of an entire world hangs in the balance. Whereas, for the princess, only victory or death awaits her. Once home, the princess and Shelldon meet a multitude of other Dragonians who help them wage battles of will and fire against the powerful Dragragon, a huge, pure-blooded super-dragon known as a “Trueblood”.
Ablaze with intense, dramatic flare, this first leg of the Dragonia Trilogy begins a timeless journey that bridges the gap between typical children's fables and the more sophisticated themes enjoyed by older age groups. Readers of all ages should prepare for the unexpected as they embark upon a fast-paced, smile-per-minute voyage filled with magic and charm, endearing, unusual dragons, plus all the action, suspense, and intrigue of a modern cliffhanger.
Each book in the DRAGONIA series is a full-length, fully illuminated novel, both written and illustrated by Robert Anton
- see below for more information about the dragonized creatures
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WOODEN PRODUCTS
I (Len Gould) am continually learning and creating new and different ways in which to cut and shape wood into unique patterns and designs. Visiting my website you will find that I’m always making new and fun items out of wood.
Although I make some items in multiple batches, no two pieces are ever the same as the woods I use and the patterns I create will always change from one piece to another. If you like what you see, buy it… (or not), but the one you like now will never be duplicated again, contrarily; other future products may be more appealing to you.
I’m a one-man show, so my manufacturing of products is not unlimited. The public shop where I do all my work is open M-F from 9-3. I do from time to time run out of a product as I’m limited to the amount I can process within the shop time that's available to me.
My passion for woodworking started in the mid-1970s. A family member and I started making wood products out of multicolored laminated wood. We worked together for a few years and created new and unique products as well as creating specialized methods of manufacturing. I then moved to Orange County California and managed a custom wooden staircase manufacturing and installation plant for 12 years.
2013 I moved back to Oregon to retire, but found myself bored. So I started making stained glass art and then switched to fused glass. I sold my craft items at local venues and stores. I designed a jig for the kiln that allowed me to make fused woven glass pieces. Later I discovered a local public woodshop. Today I teach adult woodworking classes there as well as help supervise and maintain their equipment. I have learned as well as developed many new ways to process wood over the years. Life is a learning process, and I have developed a new passion for creating fun and unique wooden products.
NO DYES – I mix many different types of woods to achieve brilliant and eye-catching designs. All of my pieces are of the natural colors of the woods. There are no dyes or artificial color enhancements used. I finish all my pieces with food-grade coatings. NO-shiny/glossy finishes. I like the natural look and feel of the wood.
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Each printed product within this website, the Dragonia creature has their name as part of the ordering title. Below are descriptions of who they are & how they fit into the storyline. They are in alphabetical order.
AUGLEY -Male / Draguck / Duck
Augley spends his days paddling about the pond, where he really enjoys bobbing upside down, sticking his tail scathers in the air, and puffing underwater smoke bubbles. Unfortunately for the draguck, the pastime carries a certain risk. A dragish prankster likes to nip at Augley’s backside whenever he pokes it upright, out of the water.
AVONE -Male / Dragunk / Skunk
Fangs, fire, and claws are not the only things to be feared in Dragonia. Some dragreatures possess defenses both unexpected and malodorous. What Avone lacks in size and breath, is more than compensated by a lifted tail and raised hindquarters.
BEASTIAN -Male / Dragion / Lion
At odds with Ebrahm over some earlier misunderstanding, a thirsty Beastian waits for the dragebra herds to depart the large oasis of their prairie-land home. Once they are gone, the dragion and his friends can have their fill-in privacy.
BELA -Aerobat Extraordinaire-Male / Dragat / Bat
Nearly deaf from his accidental but oft-repeated collisions with trees, rocks, and cave walls, Bela stumbles upon Boja and Shelldon, who have become lost inside a deep cavern while on their way to the holy volcano, Mamag. The guardian takes an immediate dislike to the irksome, undisciplined dragat.
Bela’s two favorite activities in life are eating and sleeping. Unknown to his dragurtle antagonist, the cave dweller will soon play a pivotal role that ultimately alters the destiny of every Dragonian, especially Boja’s own. Unknown to Bela, he has a personal appointment with Dragragon.
BLAZE -Male / Dragnail / Snail
A member of the little-known dragscargot family, Blaze yearns to speed along like his friend, Shellsie. From time to time the dragurtle lets him ride atop her shell and, as a result, the dragnail follows her everywhere. Patiently he awaits the next opportunity to enjoy another dizzying, thrill-packed adventure ride.
BANDIT -Male / Dragaccoon / Raccoon
The dragaccoon wants to plunder the unguarded food stores that lay within the Cave of Queens. But he is dissuaded from doing so by Bobi, who believes the queen has returned to Dragonia.
Intimidated by the bob’gat’s fire, Banditt decides to reserve his thieving ways for whatever he can loot nearer his forest home.
BOBI -Male / Bob'gat/ Bobcat / Lynx
Accompanied by a mixed collection of odd friends and acquaintances, Bobi cautiously investigates the fiery crash, amid the forest trees, of something immense that fell from the nighttime sky.
The bob’gat is among the first to see the spectacle up close and, along with his associates, is amazed and terrified by what they discover.
BOOKER -Male / Dragorm / Worm
Whenever he meets someone, even those who already know him, Booker always makes sure they understand how he is a dragorm and not a dragaterpillar. More than once, the ground dweller has grown annoyed having to explain the difference to some ill-informed passerby, who mistakenly assumed Booker would eventually become some syrup-sucking butter’gly. Or even worse, a shaggy dragoth.
BOJA on Earth -Female / Dragle / Eagle
With little memory of anywhere other than Earth, the fledgling Boja has no desire to leave her home world and journey to some foreign and dangerous other place. Despite her grouchy, parent-like guardian, Shelldon, who has never liked living on Earth (or approved of its human inhabitants) she is quite happy visiting and playing with her meadowland friends and other acquaintances.
Boja’s favorite part of each new day is watching the Holy Fire dawn above the hills that lay nearby her and Shelldon’s oak tree lair. Though much to her guardian’s dismay and disapproval, she especially enjoys her morning chats with young Timothy, the only human she knows.
BOJA -Queen of Dragonia -Female / Dragle / Eagle
Boja bears the Mark of the Golden Talon. Her lustrous, gilded claw signifies that she is the heir to the Dragle dynasty, and entitled to assume her rightful place upon the giant log inside the Cave of Queens. The Imperial Dragle Empress also wears the sacred Shafrah, the royal necklace worn by a reigning sovereign. The Shafrah stands as a symbol for the thousand seasons that Queen Dragles has ruled over Dragonia.
Worn around Boja’s golden talon is the magical ring, which was once the horn of a dragonicorn. It was bestowed on her by Cora, who is a dragonicorn.
Discovered by Wingston, who has managed to find the secret realm of Zargahn, the Trueblood, Brimstone, has journeyed to Dragonia to amend the injustices wrought by his fellow Trueblood, Dragragon. Chief over the two other giant dragons who accompanied him, Brimstone and his friends have subdued their unruly compatriot and hold him prisoner, awaiting justice from those the renegade has wronged.
The Trueblood leader is also very impressed with Princess Boja, and agrees to attend her elaborate coronation as queen.
BUDDE -Male / Dragog / Dog
Budde’s mother has sent him to attend the great feast given by the queen, and present her with the sack of pastries she baked. Though fully grown, the ’gog is very nervous about visiting the Cave of Queens, for he has never traveled so far from home before.
BUMPER -Male / Dragrog / Frog
In addition to Shelldon’s sister, Shellsie, and others like, Torto, Whanda, and Tali, Bumper shares the bog with a variety of its other denizens. Not one for frivolity, he ducks beneath the water whenever anyone, particularly the rambunctious dragon’gly, Flycia, tries to involve him in a playful game of “tag”.
CAZLON -First Knight of the Royal Guards-Male / Dragle / Eagle
Cazlon is the swiftest flyer in all of Dragonia. As a messenger, his dangerous missions carry him back and forth between the island sanctuary of Moon Hala, and the mainland stronghold of Grandohr’s mountain chamber.
The high-ranking officer of the Guard has developed deep feelings for the unbetrothed queen, but he could never be so bold as to think she might look upon him as anything more than a crude and ruthless Blood Spiller.
CORA -Of the Midlanian Sisterhood -Female/ Dragonicorn / Unicorn
Cora is a member of the mystical Sisterhood, a group of dragonicorns who dwell along the banks of the mighty lake, Midlania. While strolling the shoreline alone one night, she discovers Boja and Shelldon’s hidden presence.
Moments later, Dragragon’s accomplice, Rak, suddenly drops by for a drink of rainwater, but soon wishes he had quenched his thirst elsewhere.
After her magnificent horn breaks off during a brief fracas with the dragodactyl, Cora presents it to Boja as a gift. When she does, the magical antler changes to a small, ivory ring which the princess wears around her golden talon.
DAKWA -Male / Draghino / Rhino / Dragonoceros
Someone once joked to Dakwa how, with the tall horn that sprouts from his nose, he appeared more like a dragonicorn than a dragonoceros. The quipster learned fast that the ’ghino was not one with whom another should toy.
Sensitive over his appearance, Dakwa roams the broad savanna, just daring others to make some snide remark about his oversize snout.
DING DING -Female / Draganda / Panda
Ding Ding insists she is not a dragear, but rather a member of the dragaccoon family; a familiarity that Banditt steadfastly denies. Not one tohold a grudge, the draganda is happyjust to sit among stands of broom bambooand, between her friends, chat about things more important than who is what an who is not.
DOT -Female / Lady'gug / Ladybug
From a low-hanging branch, Dot tries to alert her woodland friends to a dangerous development. When they fail to heed her warning, the lady’gug flees for her life.
Moments later, the panicky others quickly follow Dot’s lead and scurry for cover.
DRAGRAGON -A Cruel, Unlawful King-Male / Trueblood / Dragon
A “true” full-blooded dragon, Dragragon is pure dragon and pure wickedness. He has overthrown the Dragle monarchy, proclaimed himself king, and forced the nestling Boja into exile on Earth. Like all Truebloods, he is many times larger and far more powerful than other dragreatures.
Known by many names, none of them good, Dragragon is determined to prevent the young queen from reclaiming her royal birthright. Joined by his dragodactyl accomplice, Rak, the Trueblood will not rest until every Dragle has been slain -- especially the princess -- and his absolute rule thereby assured.
Aware that Boja has returned to Dragonia, Dragragon knows she must visit the Cave of Queens sooner or later. And when she does, he will be waiting to give her a warm greeting. Very warm. Like in blazing hot.
DRAZIL -Male / Trueblood / Dragon
Combining forces with Brimstone and Elysia against Dragragon, the always-hungry Drazil looks forward to eating from the scheduled feast. To the male Trueblood’s dismay, Elysia does not appear to reciprocate his romantic leanings in her direction. She is too busy scolding him for his unsophisticated manners.
EBRAHM -Male / Dragebra / Zebra
Leader of the shy dragebra herds who inhabit the spacious veldt, Ebrahm and his skittish stables wander the area and often hang out at a popular oasis.
ELLI -Female / Draglephant / Elephant
A nervous eater, Ellie has never been the same since the Trueblood tyrant came to power. Out for a midnight snack among the vast grasslands of Dragonia’s savanna region, the draglephant (with a heart as big as her appetite) is surprised to see the two unusual travelers discovered by her dragiraffe chum, Geri.
Little does Ellie know, she and a couple of her friends will one day confront Dragragon, face to trunk.
ELYSIA -Female / Trueblood / Dragon
Joined by Drazil, an additional male, Elysia has followed Brimstone to the Truebloods’ former homeland. Fearful of the plague, the Sickness that originally drove her kind to seek safety beyond the borders of Dragonia, she is anxious to return to Zargahn.
FLYCIA -Female / Dragon'gly / Dragonfly
One of the friskier residents of the pond, Flycia loves to play all kinds of games. Young and innocent, the flighty dragonet moppet happens upon Boja, who is out for an early morning stroll. During their brief visit, each learns from the other.
GDAY -The Teacher -Female / Dragaroo / Kangaroo
Gday is the first Dragonian resident Boja and Shelldon encounter upon their return home. The dragaroo educator shares her forest-dwelling, set inside a hollowed tree trunk, with her infant male joey, Ditto.
After a fine evening meal, Gday bids “fare well” to the voyagers, and warns of the many dangers that lie ahead for them. She gives Boja a bag of freshly baked dragarookies to take on her way.
GERI -Female / Dragiraffe / Giraffe
Ellie’s best friend and gossip partner, the slightly snobbish Geri is not quite as smart as she believes she is. When the dragiraffe sniffs out Boja and Shelldon, who are hiding among some bushes, Geri helps guide them to the dreaded Valley of Gloom.
GHALLEY -Male / Draghale / Whale
Even larger than a Trueblood, Ghalley swims beneath the great dragocean that surrounds Dragonia. The draghale has, on more than one occasion, wandered past Mamag’s opposite and prohibited shores, and seen what is there. Since no one ever asked him, however, he has never told what he knows.
The draghale’s ancient ancestors once roamed Dragonia on land, walking with legs instead of using fins for swimming. Out of respect, he has sent the new queen a gift of sea kelp salad.
GIL -Male / Dragish / Fish
Gil likes to play practical jokes on his fellow pond-mates. His favorite gag is to watch for Augley, when the draguck dips his head under the water and exposes his straight-up hind end. The dragish sneaks close, leaps from the surface, nips Augley’s tail, then dives out of sight.
The draguck swears he will get even some day, but Gil says the surface-dwelling, ground waddler will have to catch him first.
GRANDOHR -First Arden to the Aakylan Council-Male / Dragle / Eagle
Consort to Fahrna, the deceased former queen, Grandohr is Jonaf’s father, and Boja’s grandfather. Elderly, shrewd, and very stern, he uses an old branch for a cane. As First Arden (head) of the Aakylan Council, his (and their) authority is second only to the empress herself. Unable to fly due to his age, he has stayed behind and not fled with his compatriots to the safe refuge of Moon Hala. Hidden deep in his mountainside chamber, but in communication with the island via a speedy courier named Cazlon, Grandohr plans to use an army of newly trained warriors for an attack on Dragragon.
Once the Beast is conquered, the First Arden’s granddaughter will be free to ascend the royal log inside the Cave of Queens and restore the realm to its prior grandeur.
HAMLIN -The Water Bearer-Male / Dragouse / Mouse
During the feast, Hamlin is very excited about meeting the queen. The brief encounter affords the dragouse an opportunity to tell Boja about his younger brother, Deek, who is always getting himself in one jam or another. Or sometimes a jelly.
ICELA -Female / Polar 'gear / Polar Bear
Driven by hunger, Icela, in search of food, has descended from Mamag’s frozen heights. Unfortunately for the polar ’gear, she has wandered into a gully pitted by numerous pools of quicksand disguised as harmless clearings.
Accidentally trapped and sinking ever deeper within one such pit, the helpless Icela’s only hope lies with the three, newly arrived visitors staring down at her from an overhead treelimb.
JEORGE -Male /Drageetle / Beetle
Hidden within a riverbed hollow, Jeorge is minding his own business when Boja and Shelldon decide to sleep there. Rather than raise a ruckus over the intrusion, the drageetle slips away and leaves the damp cranny to its new guests.
JONAF & MELIA -TheRoyal Mother and Father-Male/Female/ Dragles / Eagles
To save the endangered life of princess Boja, their newborn heir to the mighty log, Jonaf and Melia have engaged a special guardian to escape with her through a forbidden, inter-dimensional passageway to Earth.
Afterwards, their own lives threatened, the royal couple fled with all other Dragles to their island retreat, Moon Hala. Stranded on the inhospitable lagoon, they will await their future salvation until the queen (their grown daughter) returns to Dragonian soil.
KARNIS -Commander / The Royal Guards-Male / Dragle / Eagle
Separated from her at birth, Karnis has never met his twin sister, Boja. A fateful reunion awaits the two as the Commander and his trainee warriors prepare to launch an all-out attack against Dragragon.
In addition to their fiery breaths, Karnis and his fellow Knights of The Guard possess “fighting talons” which are long and sharpened for use in combat. Barring some unforeseen development, the brother will lead the initial waves of the airborne assault and if necessary, be among the first to perish amid Dragragon’s own onslaught of flames.
KINDU -Male /Dragippo / Hippo
Though Kindu swims in a river that meanders throughout the great expanse of grasslands, the dragippo prefers to quench his thirst at the local watering hole. Somewhat of a snoop, he likes to laze in the mud and, with only his ears, eyes, and nostrils above the water, watch others go about their business.
KRYSTAL -Female / Rein'geer / Reindeer
Krystal belongs to a roving herd of rein’geer who graze along Mamag’s upper, snow-laden slopes. Until the banquet coronation of the new empress, shel has never before descended to the warm lowland regions.
LITUS -Custodian of the Royal Tunnels-Male / Fire'gly / Firefly
Litus and his numberless hordes of fire’glies tend to a maze of secret passageways that lead from the Cavern of Ancestors (a lower chamber attached to the Cave of Queens) to the royal flightledges along the highest slopes of the mighty volcano, Mamag. At the rear of each ledge is a tunnel that descends to a royal chamber deep inside the mountain.
Waiting inside one such room is Boja’s grandfather, Grandohr, who is held prisoner there by Dragragon and Rak. Normally in total darkness, the private passages (guarded by Litus) that lead to the flightledges high above, are illuminated by their dedicated, fire’gly occupants, who hang from ceilings like myriad strings of tiny, incandescent lamps.
As the official caretaker of the royal tunnels, Litus guards the steep corridors and ensures that no one but the queen or her courtiers find their way through the maze of dark intersections and passages.
Litus lives in complete darkness and can only be seen when the lights are on. In his case that means when the light from his own body is switched on. More often than not, he and his many friends like to hide in the shadows as they guard the royal tunnels and make sure no one trespasses without a pass.
Known also as the Overseer Of The Unforgotten, Lucent, the true name of the Mistress, governs Dragonia’s sacred cemetery, Darcklan. Only she knows the way out of the bone yard and enforces strict conditions as to who may leave, once they have entered the hallowed domain.
In violation of the rules, Boja and Shelldon face certain peril until, at the last instant, the wrathful draghost recognizes the princess for who she actually is. With the guidance and help of the governess, the two intruders escape from Darcklan -- and from Dragragon’s sudden arrival on the scene.
MARGEAUX -Female / Drageline / Feline Calico
An unwelcome visitor has blundered into Margeaux’s forest den and nestled himself among her clutch of ’gittens. Come morning the dragalico must deliver an important package to the queen. Especially since rumors are spreading fast of Dragragon’s capture by others of his kind. Could it really be true, she wonders.
MELTON -Male / Dragenguin / Penguin
Heated by sub-surface magma, several warm lakes lie nestled among the frozen summit gorges of the mammoth mountain, Mamag. Living beside bleak, frigid banks, reclusive flocks of dragenquins gather in modest numbers and raise their you.
Melton is very proud. He has been selected to attend the feast and represent his kind at the big banquet held in the queen’s honor.
MIMBAZI -Overseer of Pitchbark Forest-Male / Draganther / Panther
Mimbazi dislikes those who, without his permission, trespass through his private domain. Confronting Boja and Shelldon, who have accidentally stumbled across him, the draganther tries to intimidate the pair of perceived intruders with his blustery bluffs and fiery puffs. The Overseer is impressed by the Dragle’s rare courage, especially by her refusal to cower beneath his threats. Deciding to help them, he warns both of the travelers to beware of the draguirrel troublemaker, Urrol.
MISHKA -Male / Dragheep / Sheep
As do all dragheep, Mishka must be very careful around an open flame, which is something not easily accomplished by any fire-breathing dragreature.
Covered head-to-claw with flammable wool, Mishka once sneezed and burned himself completely naked. For this and other reasons, dragheep stay clear of anyone who even remotely appears to suffer a head cold.
NADELI -Female / Dragnat / Gnat
One of the smallest flyers found anywhere in the dragontinent of Dragonia, Nadeli gets stuck, from time to time, inside Racnabeth’s web. On one such occasion, the dragnat spots Boja who, along with Shelldon, has paused beside the dragider’s sticky, outstretched net.
The shy Nadeli introduces herself to the Dragle, then hurries into the depths of a nearby tunnel to rejoin her family.
NECTARA -Female / Butter'gly / Butterfly
Nectara and her butter’gly friends tend not to socialize with others different from themselves. They are usually far too busy looking for rare treats of nectar offered by Dragonia’s dwindling number of flowers.
Easily annoyed by gossip-mongers, Nectara must constantly refute the rumors that she is related to some boorish dragorm, named Booker.
OPPI -The Royal Healer-Male / Dragopossum / Opossum
As Royal Physician to the queen, Oppi is called upon to minister his healing arts to those in need of care. Along his travels, the satchel-bearing dragopossum has adopted an unusual stray he found. Unaware of the stranger’s identity, Oppi offers the waif to a very grateful Boja. A more urgent matter, however, demands the practitioner’s immediate attention.
PO -Guardian of Darcklan-Male / Dragaven / Raven
Through a clairvoyant connection with the Mistress of Rest and Peace, Darcklan’s spectral governess, Po’s job is to alert the powerful draghost to the presence of invaders and trespassers. Or more often than not, to welcome guests who have come to deposit the bones of their deceased loved ones.
With the help of the peculiar sentry, Boja and Shelldon meet the fearsome Mistress, who is unaware (at first) of the Dragle’s real identity. The fateful introduction is made not a moment too soon.
POLLENE -Female / Dragee / Bee
A busy worker, day in and out, Pollene and her other dragee friends have all but forgotten the times of plenty from seasons past. The bountiful ages before the horrible “days-of-fire” when Dragragon siezed power from the Dragle matriarchy.
An all-too-brief encounter with Wingston restores Pollene’s belief in the goodness of strangers.
POONA -Female / Dragiger / Tiger / Tigress
The prim and proper Poona is secretly very fond of Mimbazi, the draganther. Lacking a formal introduction, however, the dragiger admires him from afar.
Poona hopes, with a new empress perched upon the royal log, that the friendlier, freer jungles might improve a chance meeting between her and the handsome Overseer of Pitchbark Forest.
RACNBETH -Female / Dragider / Spider
Due to the unsafe conditions aboveground, Racnabeth and others have fled to subterranean caves for shelter.
While Bela is directing Boja and Shelldon back to the surface, the dragat clumsily flies into (and damages) the dragider’s intricately spun web.
Angry with all three at first, the motherly Racnabeth lectures them about the need for good manners. Impressed by Shelldon’s humility, the dragider soon grows fond of her visitors (except for Bela) and warns of the certain doom they face, outside the caves.
RAK -Cohortof the Tyrant King-Male /Dragodactyl / Pterodactyl
A large and formidable foe, Rak’s ancient ancestors came from a prehistoric Earth, where they ventured through the portal and eventually settled in Dragonia. The forebears of the mute dragodactyl supposedly exchanged their voices for the ability to breathe fire; a bargain that was struck with the Lords of the volcanic summit known as Mamag.
Because of an Earthly plague inadvertently brought to Dragonia many seasons prior, the last of all the dragodactyl’s kind have perished long ago; Rak is the sole survivor of his foreign breed.
For reasons known only to himself, he has joined forces with Dragragon and rules as the tyrant’s second-in-command.
RHED -The Valley of Gloom-Male / Dragulture / Vulture
One of the few permanent residents of the Valley of Gloom, the crusty dragulture lives by himself, scrounging for whatever tidbits others would readily shun.
When Boja and Shelldon meet up with Rhed, the ’guzzard escorts them to Twin Timbers, the scary gateway that leads to the even scarier dragraveyard, Darcklan.
RUNS WITH THUNDER -Male / Draguffalo / Buffalo
A native of the sprawling Dragonian plains, the draguffalo does not, as many think, chase storms and run after lightning bolts. He would be the first to suggest his name is derived from the thunderous sounds made by his hooves pounding the ground when he gallops.
If pressed on the issue, however, Runs With Thunder will admit to having trailed a storm cloud or two.
SARKIS -Male / Draghark / Shark
Sarkis prowls the coastal seas and sniffs out unwary kelp beds, ripe for the taking. Very much a loner, the draghark has little interest in others’ tales of the great events unfolding on dry land.
Rarely out of the water, the cranky dragator spends his time swimming up and down rivers, searching for tasty river reeds. Salgatore is often difficult to spot behind the cloud of smoke bubbles with which he typically surrounds himself.
Leaving behind a sister named Shellsie, Shelldon has been chosen to protect the endangered hatchling princess. Embarking upon a journey through a mysterious, inter-dimensional portal called Stormport, the dragurtle escapes with his charge to Earth.
Having raised Boja as if his own, but much younger sibling, the time has arrived when he must get her back to Dragonia. Once there, they will journey to rejoin the queen’s grandfather, Grandohr. After meeting with others who are loyal to the princess, they can then decide how to defeat the unlawful tyrant king, Dragragon.
Just to be safe, Shelldon will keep Boja’s true identity a secret from everyone the two are sure to meet along their way.
Boja and Shelldon soon leave the pond and resume their journey to find the princess’ grandfather, Grandohr. During their trip, they barely avoid Snorf, who is the boss of a roving gang of crooks, motley marauders, and other scalawags. Ever since Dragragon overthrew the Dragle monarchy, food in Dragonia has grown scarce. Hunger has spawned lawlessness, disorder, and perpetual disputes throughout the realm.
The dragvark and his band of brigands and dragoons are only some of the many who prowl the land absconding with whatever victuals they might come across.
Disguised as just another vine hanging from overhead treelimbs, Steemer dangles-in-wait for some unwary passerby with food. Boja loses the ’garookies, given her by Gday, to this woodland thief.
SWEE -Male / Dragig / Pig
Contrary to what others might think, Swee is a light and finicky eater. Admittedly, the dragig is fussy about everything, not just food. And especially about who he considers a pal.
Those who shun liars and thieves, enjoy having Swee for a friend.
TALI -Male / Praying Dragantis / Praying Mantis
When not avoiding the pesky dragon’gly, Flycia, Tali lies-in-wait for some unwary vine to come creeping by. He likes the excitement of chasing and catching food which tries to get away from him. The long tendrils of the roots bear occasional blooms which, if the dragantis is patient enough, will provide an especially delicious snack.
TIBBAR -Male / Dragabbit / Rabbit
A prodigious digger of holes and tunnels, Tibbar has joined Bobi and the others for a better look-see at the fiery figure who fell lifeless from the sky and lies silent in their midst. After the dragabbit peeks from his most recent burrow, he decides the excavation is much too close for comfort.
TIMTU -The New Arrival-Male / Trueblood / Dragon
Fresh from his egg, the Trueblood chick peers at those gathered about him. At those who will care for him and see to his every need.
A smiling Boja glances at Shelldon, Cazlon, Bela and Wingston, her brother and grandfather. She then turns to the newborn, names him Timtu, and leads him home to the Cave of Queens.
The newly anointed queen will wait a long time before she decides whether or not to tell Dragragon that he has a son.
TOPAI -Female / Dragopus / Octopus
With her eight hand-like claws, Topai can perform a large number of tasks all at the same time. As a result, the dragopus is in constant demand as an expert chicksitter. She has been known to handle entire broods of youngsters kept under her keen supervision.
One of Topai’s favorite pastimes is to twirl in place and while carrying each of her charges in an outstretched palm, take them all for a spin.
Hungry for power, the arrogant, mischievous draguirrel is a willing minion of Dragragon, and spies on the Trueblood’s behalf. Hot on the trail of Boja and Shelldon, Urrol mistakenly believes that, once the new queen is destroyed, he will enjoy promotions and rewards beyond his greatest, misguided dreams. The draguirrel is in for a rude awakening.
WHANDA -Keeper of the Pond-Female / Dragwan / Swan
After Boja and Shelldon arrive at the pond where the dragurtle was born, Whanda is not deceived by the others’ portrayal of the Dragle as just a stray, blown inland from the sea around the island refuge, Moon Hala. The wise and respected dragwan, known as the Keeper of the pond, is eager to talk to the princess and help her understand the new life that awaits the reluctant returnee.
As a result of their fateful meeting, a special friendship develops between the two.
WINGSTON -The Royal Guard Wannabe-Humming'gird / Hummingbird
Wingston loves high adventure and has always wanted to go on a “royal expedition”. He also aspires to someday be a member of the queen’s Royal Guards, which is a lofty goal since only Dragles are allowed to hold such a prominent position.
To demonstrate his worthiness, the teeny warrior is especially fond of spouting, “Beat’em up, burn’em up! Roast’em, toast’em! Rock’em, Sock’em!”
The humming’gird’s best friend, other than Master Grandohr, is a dragat named Bela. Wingston and Bela both dream of finding the legendary land of Zargahn. When out and about, Wingston likes to pause among the bliss blossoms for an occasional sip of gooey, dewy nectar.
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WILLIE -Male / Sea'gorse / Seahorse
Willie takes everything he hears, literally. Consequently he thinks of himself as a real dragorse, who only just-so-happens to live under the sea.
The sea’gorse likes to challenge his friends to races, to see who can swim the fastest. Willie, though, always loses. But only because the others cheat, he says. And he would never be less than honest, even if it meant winning.
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WOODROW -Male / Drageaver / Beaver
A friend of Bobi, the bob’gat, Woodrow nervously taps his tail along the ground whenever he becomes scared. On one night in particular, the always-hungry, ever tail-tapping drageaver wonders if he has enjoyed his last meal.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy viewing these creations as much as Bob & I did making them.