Ridged Setova
Egg
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Small webbed wings are poking out of this egg's shell.
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Ridged setova hatchlings are never alone from the moment they hatch. They are always guarded by one parent while the other goes to hunt and they enjoy playing with the multitude of other hatchlings. By the time they are a few months old, these hatchlings are capable of hunting in the ocean, using their wings as flippers. Even though they have gained this independence, they still remain close to the island; still small, they can make easy prey for a shark. Once they have learned to fly, youngsters leave the colony for up to three years, finishing maturation on the wing.
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The distinctive ridged wings of a ridged setova do not fully develop until adulthood. The last two ridges grow into long, trailing decorations that factor into courtship displays. These dragons live in transient colonies on islands during the summer breeding season. Ridged setova enjoy calm days, chittering to their companions in the colony, basking in the sun, and playing games above and below water. These setova are quite carefree thanks to scouts which will let out high pitched squeals if danger is spotted. Once the hatchlings have left, the colony breaks up, each dragon going its own way until the next summer.
Overall Description
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Native to the Candle Archipelagos, the setova are large, oceangoing dragons. Their long, thin wings and light bodies enable them to soar for days on end, catching food on the wing. If they are too far from land, setova will land in the water to rest, although this puts them in danger from being attacked or killed by larger sea creatures. Ridged setova are better camouflaged to avoid such risk, with sparkling blue-and-tan hides. Ridged setova are also the more friendly of the two species, readily approaching passing ships and another curiosities. Their cousins are the larger squall setova. Squall setova can be aggressive, and ships are encouraged to avoid them. However, squalls can be useful in alerting ships of coming storms; they are large enough to be seen from some distance away, and the ship can be directed to turn back before the storm reaches them.
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Squall Setova
Egg
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The small wings poking out of this egg flap every so often.
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Squall setova hatchlings emerge from eggs buried beneath beach sand during moonlit nights. From the second they hatch they are on their own, although this does not seem to bother them, as they quickly learn to scavenge and catch easy prey such as crabs. They fledge quickly, although it takes several weeks for them to build the strength to fly. In the meantime, they swim, using their wings and large, webbed hind feet to power them through the water.
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Squall setova are strongly associated with violent seaborne storms. When every other creature flees, squall setova take off to play in the rough winds and roiling seas. They are vibrant creatures, but have a strong wariness of manmade things and of new creatures in their territory. Though excellent fliers, these setova split their time between flying and swimming. Fish make up the majority of their diet, but they also have a fondness for crustaceans, birds, and kelp. Squall setova never spend much time ashore; their webbed feet make walking awkward and ungainly. They come ashore only once a year, to dig nests in beaches and lay their eggs on moonlit, storm-free nights.
Overall Description
Spoiler
Native to the Candle Archipelagos, the setova are large, oceangoing dragons. Their long, thin wings and light bodies enable them to soar for days on end, catching food on the wing. If they are too far from land, setova will land in the water to rest, although this puts them in danger from being attacked or killed by larger sea creatures. Ridged setova are better camouflaged to avoid such risk, with sparkling blue-and-tan hides. Ridged setova are also the more friendly of the two species, readily approaching passing ships and another curiosities. Their cousins are the larger squall setova. Squall setova can be aggressive, and ships are encouraged to avoid them. However, squalls can be useful in alerting ships of coming storms; they are large enough to be seen from some distance away, and the ship can be directed to turn back before the storm reaches them.
Sprite art: Tekla | Description: Tekla
Or is it supposed to be a different color?