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Blue dragon
Kalecgos BotA.jpg
Domain Magic
Breath Frost, Arcane
Major leader(s)  Kalecgos
  Formerly  Malygos †
Secondary leaders  Stellagosa
 Haleh
 Azuregos
  Formerly  Senegos †
 Sindragosa †
 Tarecgosa †
Racial capital Valdrakken
The Nexus
Area(s) Dragon Isles (Azure Archives), Borean Tundra (Beryl Point, Coldarra), Crystalsong Forest (Azure Front), Dragonblight (Azure Dragonshrine, Moonrest Gardens), Azsuna (Azurewing Repose, Azurewing Whelplands)
Homeworld Azeroth
Language(s) Draconic
Affiliation Blue dragonflight (Azurewing), Kingdom of dragons, Valdrakken Accord, Wyrmrest Accord, Titans, Independent
Status Active

“I believe that you will find that my gift to you is not just a profound duty—which it is—but also a delight—which it is! Magic must be regulated, managed, and controlled. But it must also be appreciated and valued and not hoarded. Such is the contradiction you must deal with. May you be dutiful ... and joyous both.”

— Norgannon's blessing of the Blue Aspect[1]

Blue dragons are dragons that have blue-white scales and can breathe frost or arcane magic. During the ordering of Azeroth, the titan Norgannon blessed Malygos and his flight with power over the arcane and the duty of ensuring it would never be abused.[2] Along with his prime consort Sindragosa, Malygos ruled over his brood until the War of the Ancients, when the crazed Deathwing used the Demon Soul to wipe out the majority of the flight, leaving only Malygos both weakened and depressed with precious few eggs left. The flight then slowly but surely recovered over the millennia.

When Malygos recovered his sanity, he was appalled at what he saw as the overuse of magic in the world. Rallying his flight and all the mages supporting his cause, he began the Nexus War, seeking to subjugate or wipe out all magic usage on Azeroth. After the death of Malygos, the flight debated for a new leader, which ultimately narrowed between Malygos' son, Arygos, and Kalecgos. Chosen by his kind and empowered by the Embrace, Kalecgos became the new Steward of Magic among the Dragon Aspects. Following the Cataclysm and the destruction of Deathwing, the blue dragons were left in a state of disarray. More and more left their home at the Nexus daily, until finally Kalecgos declared the flight disbanded and all blue dragons free to follow their own individual desires.

Several years later, during the awakening of the Dragon Isles, Kalecgos realized his error and pledged himself to reunite his flight. He set out with the aid of his allies to bring the various blue dragons of the world back together, aided primarily by Senegos, Stellagosa, and the simulacrum of Sindragosa. This led to a resurgence of blue dragons in the world, reunited as a family once more.

Life cycle and appearance

Kalecgos the Aspect of Magic.

Blue dragons, as with all other dragons, go through various life stages before they are fully grown. These stages are divided into whelps, drakes and dragons. Whelps are the children of their kind, while drakes are adolescents and young adults. The oldest of their kind become dragons, though they appear to still grow in some capacity as far older dragons are usually larger than their younger kindred. Traditional dragons look largely the same, akin to an immense lizard with four legs and wings sprouting along their spine. In their youthful stages, whelps seem to exclusively travel by way of flight, with older dragons flying or walking depending on their whims. The wyrm denotation usually signifies a mature dragon more than 500 years old, or simply refers to the adult stage of the dragon life cycle.[3]

Some blue dragons have their wings connected along their tail, giving a sort of webbed look, a trait unique to their kind. Some older blue dragons are also laid with arcane runes, a trait found on Malygos, Kalecgos, Senegos, and the various dragons that fought under Malygos during the Nexus war. Some blue dragons have deeper blue scales, a trait that was common on the dragons serving under Malygos during the Nexus War, extending even to their whelps and dragonkin serving with them. "Azure" and "cobalt" are usually associated with the blue dragons.

Several of these dragons also take unorthodox forms to those traditionally found, such as the wylderdrake and velocidrake. As these are specified as drakes, it is unknown what their 'dragon' forms or whelp forms would look like, though they are presumably just smaller and larger variations of these appearances. After Zaralek Cavern was discovered, slitherdrakes have also been found bearing blue scales.

History

Main article: Blue dragonflight

Notable members

Main article: Blue dragonflight members
Name Type Role Status Location
Neutral  Kalecgos Aspect Aspect of Magic and leader of the Blue Dragonflight. Became Aspect after Malygos' death during the Nexus War. Originally disbanded his flight, but later reunited them on the Dragon Isles after realizing it was an error. Alive Various
Neutral  Malygos Aspect Former leader of the blue dragonflight, Former Aspect of Magic, former ruler of the Nexus. Deceased Various
Neutral  Sindragosa Dragon Consort of Malygos, killed by Deathwing. Later raised as a Frost wyrm and queen of the Frostbrood under the Lich King. Was put to rest alongside Malygos by Kalec, her simulacrum helping to reunite her dragonflight. Deceased
Dormant (Simulacrum) 		Veiled Ossuary
Neutral  Saragosa Dragon Consort of Malygos, killed by adventurers during the Nexus War. Deceased Coldarra
Neutral  Arygos Dragon Son and heir of Malygos. Betrayed his flight to Deathwing in an attempt to become the new aspect. Killed by Aedelas Blackmoore. Deceased Eye of Eternity
Neutral  Kirygosa Dragon Daughter of Malygos and sister of Arygos. Stood against her brother and was captured by the Twilight's Hammer to become Chromatus' mate. After Chromatus' defeat, retired to Stranglethorn and later settled in the Jade Forest. Alive Jade Forest
Neutral  Senegos Dragon One of the eldest blue dragons. Former leader of the Azurewing. Ensured the reuniting of his flight before peacefully passing away, allowing his granddaughter Stellagosa to take over their brood under Kalecgos. Deceased Various
Neutral  Stellagosa Drake Granddaughter of Senegos and young leader of the Azurewing under Kalecgos. An idealistic young dragon who seeks to ensure her people remain united, as her grandfather wanted. Alive Various
Neutral  Tyrygosa Drake Princess of the blue dragonflight, shepherded some of the nether dragons to Azeroth. Alive Various

In the RPG

Icon-RPG.png This section contains information from the Warcraft RPG which is considered non-canon.

The mighty dragon bursts from the frigid waters, its muscular form covered in glistening scales. It has patterned cobalt markings across its neck and upper body, and its wings fold almost invisibly against its sinuous body.[4]

Blue dragons are associated with cold and earth. The term "dragon" is sometimes used instead of the term "mature" to describe the adult phase of a blue dragon's lifecycle, between adolescence and becoming a wyrm. They are 100-500 years old.[5]

Description

Blue dragon from Manual of Monsters.

Blue dragons are regal creatures, their posture and facial expressions expressing wisdom and intellect. They are creatures of ice and water, often found in cold regions and preferring to keep to themselves. They are studious, enjoying both literature and scholarly texts, and study any bit of knowledge or trivia that they come across. These dragons are best known for altering their forms and integrating into other societies in order to learn new technologies, spells, and crafts. Blue dragons are peaceful creatures, but very territorial. Once a blue dragon has claimed a certain territory, woe to any — even dragons of their own flight - who enter into that area without permission. The mighty dragon bursts from the frigid waters, its muscular form covered in glistening scales. It has patterned cobalt markings across its neck and upper body, and its wings fold almost invisibly against its sinuous body.[4]

Age Cycle

Blue whelps are the youngest blue dragons who are capable of any sort of combat. At only a few years of age, a blue whelp is already as intelligent as a fully grown human, but he lacks the maturity and grace of an adult. These young dragons delight in play, especially where magic is involved, and they would much rather have a new friend than an enemy. As such, whelps are usually friendly, but like most children they can be easily frightened or angered. Blue whelps are guardians of magic and constantly seek magical knowledge and artifacts to prevent evil forces from discovering them. The dragon is not overwhelmingly large, standing only about 6 feet in height, but his shimmering scales and brilliant eyes hint at the great power contained within his small frame.

If threatened, blue whelps usually flee. If no route of escape is available, they lash out viciously at their attackers, instinctively using their breath attacks as frequently as possible. They are smart enough to fly out of the range of melee attackers if they are in an open area, and they use their spells and breath to gradually wear their enemies down from above.[6]

Blue drakes are average members of blue dragon society, and are as highly varied as the young adults of any race. Drakes often take the forms of mortals to learn about them and assist mortals in their own struggles. Many drakes also begin training the youngest of the dragonspawn, taking a small group of these loyal creatures under their wing — both literally and figuratively. The massive drake emerges from the frigid waters, her ice-colored scales shimmering with hidden light. Patterns of cobalt runes line her neck and upper body, and her wings fold almost invisibly against her lithe form.

Blue drakes prefer a swift kill in combat, and they prefer to remain airborne. They use their breath weapons whenever possible, and supplement their breath weapons with spells designed to slow down or kill their prey. They are excellent tacticians and focus on enemy spellcasters and other threats first. They do not land unless there is an immediate need or all opposition is destroyed.[7]

Culture

Society

Malygos in the Shadows & Light RPG book.

Malygos is said to have established magic itself and created all the spells that set the sky and earth into motion. While he is not revered as a god, for blue dragons see no godhood in scientific fact, he is considered the greatest scientific mind ever to have existed in the multiverse—or, at least, his flight considers him so. Blue dragons have a natural affinity for spellcasting, and most powers of sorcery are instinct even to young drakes. Because of their natural propensity for magic, they have high magic resistances and can withstand many magical attacks. They are also the masters of frost, their breath weapon can drain enemies' magic energy, an effect the blue dragons term "withdrawing Malygos's favor." Blues find all forms of ice and water welcome, most making their lairs in the frozen peaks of mountains or in caverns near, or under, freezing water.

For the thousands of years between the Great Sundering and the destruction of the Demon Soul, blue dragons were all but unheard of, but they have begun to emerge in the world once again. Their traditional home is Northrend, where they remain close to the great Dragonblight, the final resting place of dragons. The blue dragons once communed with the dead there to ensure that each draconic spirit made its way into the Beyond. Northrend lies much in control of the Scourge, but blues still make pilgrimages to the dark northlands, seeking answers hidden among the bones of their dead. The most powerful blue dragon sorcerers claim that the spirits of the dead tell them a new upheaval is on its way, a cataclysm that will outweigh any trouble the world of Azeroth has yet endured. The blue dragons say this often, no matter what disaster the world suffers, so few have given their words much credence this time.[8] More and more dragons however, migrate to the caverns of Mazthoril in Winterspring on Kalimdor. This migration occurs for two main reasons: First, because of the growing concern about another imminent attack on the World Tree; and second, to retreat from the Scourge, which some dragons see as a threat the dragonflight is not prepared to conquer.[9]

Blue dragons are a bit xenophobic, keeping to their territories and maintaining their own studies without interference. They are highly territorial, largely due to their paranoia that any intruder wandering into their lairs are probably agents of the black dragonflight, and won't hesitate to attack if his territory is invaded. Under such circumstances, a blue dragon is as violent and destructive as any black dragon. In previous years, blue dragons even attacked each other over territorial disputes, but such conflicts are unlikely now that so many dragons have adapted to living in groups for protection.[9][10]

In modern days, blue dragons are rare and difficult to find, thus their society does not have a rigid hierarchy. Although some great blue dragons remain in the world, they are few and far between, studying their magic almost to the exclusion of all else. All blue dragons serve Malygos with roughly equal standing, although there are some ancient dragons who are considered authority figures simply due to their great knowledge and mastery of magic. In essence, it is a society ruled by the powerful, but in a group of intellectuals such as these any real ranking system would do nothing but cause endless debate. Males and females have equal standing in the blue dragon society, although usually, it is the female who chooses her mate. With a few exceptions, blue dragons usually take only a single mate, and they are immensely protective of their mates and children. Female blue dragons sometimes stalk and observe a potential mate in a number of different forms to gauge the male's worth before revealing themselves.

Studies

Blue dragons are the undisputed masters of magic, their culture revolving around the study and cataloging of magic and spells, primarily but not exclusively arcane magic. They focus on advancing in spellcasting ability, and the acquisition of knowledge and greater magical power to the exclusion of almost everything else, but this is not to say they are single-minded. Rather, the dragons are extremely loyal and know that the Titans gave their master his domain so that they would use their magic to keep the world safe.[9] As such, the "proper" use of magic is a matter of great importance to the dragons — while blue dragons are naturally curious about the use of warlock magic and the like, they consider such forms of magic to be perversions of nature. For this reason, warlocks and necromancers are considered enemies of the dragonflight, although the dragons have higher priorities on their hit list — namely every living black dragon. In their pursuit of magic, blue dragons infiltrate mortal societies in humanoid forms to learn more about how mortals practice spellcasting. While some dragons have engaged in this activity for centuries, it has been widespread only since Malygos's recent recovery from years of insanity.

While the dragons are primarily interested in arcane magic, other forms interest them as well, especially those that do not require the worship of a divine being. For this reason, a number of blue dragons engage in a scholarly study of the Holy Light. It isn't surprising to find blue dragons in the ranks of many mortal orders: the Kirin Tor, naturally, but also orders dedicated to the Light such as the Argent Dawn and the Knights of the Silver Hand.

In addition to their noted obsession with magic, blue dragons also enjoy researching other subjects. They could be called the academics among dragons; they have begun to serve more and more as the teachers of younger members of other species. While in humanoid form, many dragons also notice the scientific discoveries of other races and take an increasing interest in the development of engineering and similar studies. Blue dragons are scholars and often learn many languages, posing as mortal wizards and even paladins to better study the magical progress of the younger races. Many strive to impress their master, Malygos. Members of the blue flight value other thinkers such as writers, artist, spellcasters, academic types, and engineers.[11] They have associated with the elves for the centuries, and more recently they study the unique skills of dwarven, gnome, and goblin engineers.[12] They delight in knowledge and in samples of new crafts.[13]

Blue dragonspawn, more often than the dragonspawn of other flights, become proficient arcanists and rise to positions of power and authority within their broods, General Colbatann of Mazthoril being a prime example. This is credited to the unusual intelligence and disposition towards magic associated with the blue dragonflight.[9] Many other dragonspawn are warriors, rogues, hunters, scouts or gladiators. A few dragonspawn priests worship the blue dragonflight or Malygos, contrary to most blue dragon beliefs, but shamans and druids are almost unheard of among the blue dragonflight.[14]

Faith

The blue dragonflight's belief system is scientific; they seek proof of everything and take little on faith or word of mouth alone. The dragons revere Malygos as a creator of magic, but not as a god; rather, they feel Malygos is simply the greatest scientific mind that has ever existed. Those dragons that know of the Titans respect them as powerful users of magic and as creators, but they consider the Titans good examples and mentors, not divinities to be worshiped. Likewise, the dragons respect the followers of Elune, Cenarius, and the other Ancients, but they do not worship these entities.[10]

Mentality

The blue dragonflight is focused on the pursuit of ever greater power and knowledge. This doesn't make them completely egocentric; the dragons share what they learn to help others of their kind as well as the world in general. Many blue dragons strive to impress their master, Malygos, with their knowledge of magic, or invent new spells or magic items. Members of the blue dragonflight value other thinkers, including spellcasters, engineers, writers, artists, and general academic types. If a mortal shows a blue dragon a spell he has never seen, they earn that dragon's respect. If they teach the dragon that spell, the mortal likely gains the dragon's gratitude for a lifetime — and blues live a very long time. Generally, members of the blue dragonflight consider adventurers in general to be kindred spirits, but they highly favor those who are clever, inventive and powerful.[11]

Relations

While blue dragons are slowly growing in numbers again, they lack the power to take on the children of Deathwing, such as Onyxia and Nefarion, directly. As such, the blues entrust favored mortals with the task of fighting against these powerful black dragons and reward their mortal allies with magical secrets and objects of power in return for risking their lives to aid the dragonflight. Generally, the blue dragonflight likes the mortal races, especially those that practice arcane magic, but there are a few exceptions. Most blue dragons dislike goblins since many goblins serve the black dragonflight, and it was a group of goblins that outfitted Deathwing with the adamantine armor attached to his scales. Also, blue dragons are wary of orcs, due to their role in enslaving the red dragonflight in recent years. Relations between the blue dragonflight and the other dragonflights have dramatically improved since the fall of Deathwing at Grim Batol, many of the other dragons felt that the blues abandoned them after the construction of the World Tree, but now red, bronze, and blue dragons guard Nordrassil together once again.[11]

Corruption

Blue dragons are some of the foremost arcane spellcasters on Azeroth. As such, some are concerned that the demons' taint may touch and corrupt the dragonflight. These concerns are unfounded; blue dragons, blue wyrmkin, and the rest of the dragonflight are immune to arcane corruption — though no one yet understands why. Perhaps they have mastered magic to such an extent that they surpassed the danger. If this is true, perhaps arcanists of other races can achieve similar transcendence.[11]

History

For thousands of years, Malygos' children prospered and experimented with the eldritch powers of the universe, unrivaled in their mastery of arcane power.[10] The blue dragons were numerous and co-existed peacefully with the other dragonflights, working together to safeguard their world. But this age would not last forever.[15]

At the hour of Deathwing's betrayal, Malygos narrowly managed to raise a protective spell fast enough to survive, and only a handful of others reached the safety of his barrier in time. As the other dragons turned to act, Neltharion retreated, leaving the blue dragonflight broken in his wake.[14]

After having nearly wiped out the flight, the black dragons were not ready to leave the last few blues in peace. The survivors of the blue flight had fled to Northrend, when Deathwing attacked, slaughtering them by the dozens. The survivors fought back but were no match for Deathwing's ferocity. In the process, their homes were destroyed and the land so damaged it could never recover. The area became the Dragonblight.[16] Over what is now Crystalsong Forest another battle between the blacks and blues was waged. The dying blues released their magic and it sprinkled down to cover the landscape. Finally, an elder blue wyrm, beset by many blacks, released a spell to turn his attackers into stone, but the magic blanketing the area amplified the spell and crystallized the landscape.[17]

Blue Dragons were rarely seen, and most of the survivors had gone into hiding from the blacks.[16] For thousands of years, none but a few of the most ancient dragons knew of Malygos's whereabouts, and much of his dragonflight hid in solitude, realizing their fight against Deathwing was doomed without their leader.[14]

Following Deathwing's retreat at the Battle of Grim Batol, the black dragonflight became less organized, allowing the blues the chance to strike back against the murderous dragons who hunted them for millennia. General Cobaltann, one of the eldest and most powerful of the blue dragonspawn, organized an army to protect all creatures against the threat of the black dragonflight hoping it would grow strong enough to obliterate the black dragonflight.[14] Since the blue dragonflight was so long secluded from the affairs of mortals, most were pleasantly surprised at the progress humans and high elves had made. Their pride in the accomplishments of these races allowed them to justify taking humanoid form to trade secrets with the mortals.

Following the Battle of Mount Hyjal, blue dragons were stationed at Hyjal Summit, where they, along with the reds, greens, and bronzes, guarded the World Tree from another attack by the remnants of the Burning Legion in Darkwhisper Gorge.[18][19] They also kept an eye on the demons from the caverns of Mazthoril in Winterspring. The blues are concerned the demons there would eventually launch another attack against Mount Hyjal and the dragons stationed there.[20]

Blue Dragon Society

The blue dragons' Aspect is the massive blue wyrm known as Malygos, the Lord of Magic. He is said to have established magic itself and created all the spells that set the sky and earth into motion. While he is not revered as a god, for blue dragons see no godhood in scientific fact, he is considered the greatest scientific mind ever to have existed in the multiverse.

They have high magic resistances and can withstand many magical attacks.

A blue dragon does not hesitate to attack if their territory is disturbed or invaded and is somewhat xenophobic. A blue dragon can be as violent and destructive as any black. The blue dragonflight was almost driven to extinction by Deathwing, and so blue dragons are rare and difficult to find.

They are native to Northrend, remaining close to the Dragonblight, and once communed with the dead there to ensure that each draconic spirit made its way into the Beyond. Although the Scourge controls much of Northrend, the blue dragons still visit Northrend.[4]

Combat

Blue dragons are not cruel beasts, preferring a quick kill for enemies and prey alike. They often use their abilities and spells from afar, camouflaging their approach in fog and other foul weather to gain the advantage of surprise. They are excellent tacticians and attempt to damage or disable any opposing spellcasters before they commit to a physical attack. Blue dragons prefer to fight from the air, using spells and breath weapons to their fullest. Even when an enemy is routed, blues seldom land, instead swooping overhead to further panic their prey. Blues do not land unless there is an immediate need or unless all opposition is destroyed.[4]

Blue dragons are slim and regal, and the glow of intelligence shines brightly in their eyes. Blue dragons are no smaller than the average dragon, but they tend to be thin and sinuous in form. Most blues have scales the color of ice, but some have scales that resemble the sky or a type of gem. Some dragons are named or nicknamed after a gemstone type that their skin resembles. Many dragons also mark their scales with eldritch runes, which serve the same function as tattoos do for humanoids, as well as potentially having magical effects. Male and female blue dragons are nearly indistinguishable to most humanoids, but according to some ancient texts males tend to have straighter and thicker horns, while the female's horns tend to look more rounded.[21]

As a mount

Blue drake mounts in World of Warcraft.

As a companion pet

Gallery

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  • Blue dragon whelp icon from Reforged.
    Blue dragon whelp icon from Reforged.
  • Blue drake icon from Reforged.
    Blue drake icon from Reforged.
  • Blue dragon icon from Reforged.
    Blue dragon icon from Reforged.
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References

 
  1. ^ Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects, pg. 286
  2. ^ Exploring Azeroth: Northrend, pg. 79
  3. ^ World of Warcraft: The Magazine Volume I Issue II, pg. 21
  4. ^ a b c d Manual of Monsters, pg. 31
  5. ^ Manual of Monsters, pg. 32
  6. ^ Lands of Mystery, pg. 120 - 121
  7. ^ Lands of Mystery, pg. 122
  8. ^ Manual of Monsters, pg. 31
  9. ^ a b c d Lands of Mystery, pg. 114
  10. ^ a b c Lands of Mystery, pg. 115
  11. ^ a b c d Lands of Mystery, pg. 117
  12. ^ Lands of Mystery Web Bonuses, pg. 2
  13. ^ Lands of Mystery, pg. 95
  14. ^ a b c d Lands of Mystery, pg. 116
  15. ^ Monster Guide, pg. 39
  16. ^ a b Lands of Mystery, pg. 96
  17. ^ Lands of Mystery, pg. 97
  18. ^ Lands of Mystery, pg. 17
  19. ^ Dark Factions, pg. 146
  20. ^ Lands of Mystery, pg. 124
  21. ^ Lands of Mystery, pg. 114-115
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