Dragon Flyz
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Dragon Flyz is a television program
created by Gaumont Pictures
that ran for approximately two or three years, accompanied by a line of toy action-figures. The program centered on a coalition known as the Dragonators (a combination of "dragon" and "aviators"), who are primarily humans who ride on Dragon
-back for the purposes of search-and-rescue. A line of toys named DragonFlyz, based on the series, was released by Galoob
.
-like mutant race, who constantly conflict with each other for control of the Earth. The leading protagonist
s are four siblings foremost among humanity's dragonators; the chief antagonist
is the mutant Dread Wing, who desires to destroy them and conquer the airborne city wherein they live. The battle occurs in the skies above a largely inhospitable, devastated planet whose pollution
led to the evolution
of the mutant races. The surface is therefore either heavily volcanic or completely barren, and as such essentially uninhabitable. Rivers of lava
flow freely over the surface; some are inhabited by animals adapted to the unusual environment. The remaining human population now dwells in a giant floating city known as 'Airlandis'. Dragonators regularly travel to the surface below to retrieve the fuel of its operation; the large, egg
-shaped, purple crystal
s strangely named "Amber". Amber crystals are usually found in close proximity to lava pools, though they may be dug directly out of the ground.
. Assuming this to be the case explains the dearth of life.
Old Earth's inhabitants, ecosystemss, and species
have all been exterminated, save those that found sanctuary in an 'Oasis'. The skies immediately above the surface are ravaged by continuous lightning storms and acid
clouds; a phenomenon
known as the 'Warp Winds'. The only safe gateway through these hazards are 'Wind Pits'; mountain caves extending above and through the "Warp Winds", so that flying through them protects the traveller.
' is discovered by protagonists Z'neth and Apex after in a fight with Dreadwing, whereupon the forces of Airlandis and Dreadwing's minions each attempt to lay claim to the Oasis, resulting in Z'neth's challenge of Dreadwing to a duel
for its ownership. Impatient, Dreadwing causes his dragon mount, Blackheart, to set the entire Oasis ablaze whilst trying to kill Z'neth. At the end of the episode, Apex is seen carrying a birds' nest, with a few eggs, on the saddle of her Dragon.
", or the phrase 'air land is'; whereas the second and third syllables may be a reference to the word "island". It is a giant floating city having a gleaming golden colour and therefore a slight resemblance to Laputa
. Five large 'bio-spheres' hover in its centre
, each one simulating the conditions of a different natural habitat and thus becoming the breeding grounds and shelter of the species that humanity managed to rescue from 'The Cataclysm'. In one episode, Aaron, the protagonists' father, is seen tranquilizing and tagging a Polar Bear
, on purpose to monitor it, in the Arctic
tundra
bio-sphere.
The city's most important region is its 'power core', operated by the engineer Orac, who requires a regular supply of 'Amber' to keep it in operation. Airlandis has a runway for the Dragonators, a Dragon aviary (where the Dragons reside when not needed to fly), a Council Chamber (where matters of government of the city are negotiated), a Control Room (known as 'Skywatch', where a team of uniformed men keep watch on the city's systems and monitor the skies), and a prison. It seems that Airlandis is a temporary solution, given that the populace seek a residence on the surface untouched by the Cataclysm.
It is implied in one episode that some humans managed to escape the Cataclysm by means of a space station
, though little is said of this.
, good or evil
, ride dragon
mounts into battle, but have the ability to fly short distances themselves. The Dragonators make use of a technology whereby dragonfly
-like wings (known as "Exo-wings") emerge from the back-plate of their constantly-worn armor; whereas Dreadwing and his minions the Dramen literally 'sprout' aliped wings from their shoulders. Both types of wing vanish after the battle scene is finished. The Dragonators' chief weapon is the "Wind Jammer"; a wrist-mounted weapon in the form of a large bracer that fires blue energy bolts, whereas Dreadwing and his minions wield glove-like cannon
s which launch balls or streams of lava
. All the protagonist
s have a name associated with a word that suggests the top, or a great elevation.
The leader of the Dragonators, and the eldest of the four siblings, Z'neth is characterised by his senior-fraternal concern for his teammates and his sense of honour
and integrity. His name is a variation of 'zenith
', which means "a direction directly above a particular location".
Summit
The second-eldest sibling amongst the four. Summit is known for his various witty remarks and seemingly quick anger. His name means "the highest point of a mountain".
Summit enrages Councillor Joshua when the Dragonators return from an extremely dangerous mission only to be berated by his arrogance
. Joshua is subsequently punched in the face, whereupon he orders Summit's arrest and detention in prison until further notice. Airlandis is later attacked by Dreadwing whilst the Dragonators are on a mission to Old Earth, while Summit is the only one on the city who could possibly fight back.
Apex is the third-oldest sibling, and the only girl in the family. She is the most passive of the four, preferring negotiation to conflict, and is primarily known for her telepathic abilities. With these abilities
she can easily communicate with 'Wild Dragons', and even manipulate weak-minded creatures, such as Dramen, into doing her bidding. Both require much concentration on her part. When using her powers, her eyes glow a silvery colour. Her name means 'the uppermost tip of a triangle'.
Peak is the youngest, and the most reckless, of the siblings. He enjoys stunt-flying on dragon-back, which land him in trouble, and is quite egoistical and mischievous. His name indicates 'the top', as of a mountain or hill.
Amod is another member of the Dragon Flyz, and a close friend of Peak's. He is skilled in battle, but initially disrespectful to dragons until he learns to think otherwise.
Zarkan is a soldier of the Dragon Flyz in the council of Dragons, and is loyal to the leading characters.
Nora is the second female Dragonator in Airlandis, and the object of Peak's sexual interest. She fights alongside the other Dragonators with her own Dragon.
Aaron is the father of the four protagonists, and is known for his wisdom; patience; tolerance; signature staff; and for hovering rather than walking, presumably by reason of having crippled legs. The levitation might be a result of his own psychic powers (implying Apex's inheritance thereof), or of the technology built into his staff or armor. It is his belief that a paradise exists on Old Earth where the denizens of Airlandis may make their new home and (presumably) rebuild the world.
, from the Dragonators keep him pleased. He is always seen wearing his uniform and gloves.
, known to the majority of the city's inhabitants. Joshua is characterised by his arrogance
and seeming disregard for the danger
that the Dragonators confront. It is his belief that the search for a terrestrial home for humanity is a waste of time and energy, which places the existing refuge (Airlandis) at risk; this makes him an opposition to Aaron's position. Although he intends the greater good of the populace, his impatience ultimately leads him to place Summit in prison, permitting Dreadwing to take control of the city.
Dreadwing is the leader of the forces of evil
that dwell on Old Earth in a giant cave complex known as "Warnado" ' onMouseout='HidePop("7922")' href="/topics/Tornado">tornado
"). Dreadwing's dream
is to live in the sky. His Dragon, Blackheart, is the only one seen capable of breathing fire, though this seems to be derived from drinking lava. Blackheart himself is black and red, and built like a traditional European dragon
, and in comparison to other Dragons, extremely large, although Riptor has been seen to match him in size.
Nocturna is the typical femme fatale
; her only major trait is her motive of serving Dreadwing in return for having a land of her own to rule. When Dreadwing offers to give her the Oasis, in exchange for her continued loyalty
, she accepts and is angered when Dreadwing manages to destroy it. Her Dragon is unnamed, but resembles her in colour, and shares a crest similar to that on Nocturna's head.
Fryte is a hunchbacked servant of Dreadwing, and is unquestioningly loyal to his master. He speaks of himself in the third person, presumably to suggest a lack of intelligence. As with Nocturna, his Dragon mount bears a striking resemblance to his Master.
The Dramen (hybrid of "Dragon" and "men"; pronounced "Dray-mun") are large, brutish humanoids that can 'sprout' wings from their bodies; there are presumably more than one type on Old Earth. Dreadwing's Dramen are sometimes seen supporting Dreadwing and his lieutenants on dragon-back.
" and "wings") are bipedal, insect-like creatures known for their definitive screeching and disproportionately large mouths, as well as their impressive carrying capacity. They serve Dreadwing in vast hordes.
Dram is a Dramen raised by the Dragon Flyz. Little is known about Dram, other than that when he was a child, his village was destroyed and his family killed by the warlord Kreigo, who makes an appearance in a early episode. Dram's loyalty
to the Dragon Flyz has caused other Dramen to name him 'traitor'; a label he resents. His dragon Titan has made only a few appearances; Dram prefers to fly on his own wings, though he never seems to have trouble keeping up with his comrades. Dram's name is a shortened version of 'Dramen', though he shares it an archaic unit of measurement.
and crested heads). He is an archetypal "noble savage
", whose respect for honor and honesty balances his barbarian greed and arrogance
. Kreigo is at first Dread Wing's rival, and later forges an alliance with him, only to be betrayed by Dreadwing and Nocturna. Upon this betrayal, he surrenders himself to the Dragon Flyz, in order to avoid his tribe's further conflict with them. He is the keeper of a derelict space station
, from which the Dragonators obtain historical records, and the destroyer of Dram's family.
-like wings on which they can walk, in the absence of forelegs. They are distinguishable from each other by colouration and head shape. The second type is a large-bodied, stocky, four-legged breed with very short necks, ridden by such as Fryte, Kreigo, and Nocturna. The third breed has only one known member, Blackheart. This breed has features of both previous breeds, is unusually large, and has the ability to consume lava and consequently breathe fire. All Dragons are extremely intelligent and seem to understand everything said to them. They are always fiercely loyal to their riders, even when the affairs thereof do not apparently concern them. Airlandian dragons live, when not on duty, in a vast, hangarlike station consisting of nesting areas and a somewhat terraformed environment
including a lake. On duty, they are exceedingly disciplined, so that under no circumstances do they abandon their riders.
Riptor is the most powerful Arlandian dragon, and is considered the dragons' leader, as evidenced by his separate, larger nesting area, collar, and crest armor. He is blue, with a nasal horn
and two large crests. Riptor has a personal rivalry with Blackheart, and is the only dragon strong enough to contend with him.
A green female with two brown horns
. Sky Fury is the only female mount among the protagonists' steeds. She seems to have a rather independent personality
and has no hesitation in taking action without the command of others.
A small, green dragon born at an early point of the series. He has yellow eyes and a crested head (as opposed to his mother's horns). His sire is unidentified. While still an egg, he was captured by Nocturna, who had been sent by Dreadwing to capture dragons' eggs for a genetic experiment performed by Gangrene. The experiment had the effect of modifying his genetic code to the extent that when he hatched, he was able to voluntarily project a strong current resembling electromagnetic energy from his mouth. Dreadwing attempted to use this ability as a weapon, but failed when Sky Fury unexpectedly entered the scene and persuaded the hatchling to join her. A strong familial loyalty formed thereafter between Fury and her son.
A young, steel
-grey
dragon, having a spiky head and a long mouth fringed by what may be either points of flesh or portuberant fangs. Both Wing Storm and Peak are shown to be reckless at times, though 'Storm' is the more cautious of the two.
A white, maned dragon. Blazewind is closer to his rider than most by virtue of their ability to communicate telepathically.
Dram's brown and black dragon. Known to co-ordinate activity with that of its rider.
A massive four-legged, long-necked, black and red dragon having the ability to breathe fire. Blackheart is a savage monster
, perfectly suited to his rider, and would happily devour anyone or anything that came within his reach. The only dragon usually able to match him is Riptor; but he was once beaten by the leader of a pack of Airlandian-type Wild Dragons shown to match his size and to breathe fire.
. The second set does not have the DVD, and the launcher does not look like a dragon. Variations include lone riders; lone dragons that fly by flapping their own wings; and luminous figures that emanate light when launched. Most of the rider figures carry firearm-like weapons. Galoob released a similar toy design aimed at girls, called Sky Dancers
.
Television program
A television program , also called television show, is a segment of content which is intended to be broadcast on television. It may be a one-time production or part of a periodically recurring series...
created by Gaumont Pictures
Gaumont Film Company
Gaumont Film Company is a French film production company founded in 1895 by the engineer-turned-inventor, Léon Gaumont . Gaumont is the oldest continously operating film company in the world....
that ran for approximately two or three years, accompanied by a line of toy action-figures. The program centered on a coalition known as the Dragonators (a combination of "dragon" and "aviators"), who are primarily humans who ride on Dragon
Dragon
A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, that feature in the myths of many cultures. There are two distinct cultural traditions of dragons: the European dragon, derived from European folk traditions and ultimately related to Greek and Middle Eastern...
-back for the purposes of search-and-rescue. A line of toys named DragonFlyz, based on the series, was released by Galoob
Galoob
Lewis Galoob Toys, Inc. was a toy company headquartered on Forbes Blvd. in South San Francisco, California. Best known for distributing the Game Genie, a videogame cheat device, for Codemasters in the US, Galoob was founded by Barbara Frankel and Lewis Galoob in 1954 as an import business. Before...
.
Storyline
Set in the 41st Century, wherein the continents have been ravaged by an event called 'The Cataclysm', the backstory depicts the adventures of dragon-riders either human or of a reptilian, gargoyleGargoyle
In architecture, a gargoyle is a carved stone grotesque, usually made of granite, with a spout designed to convey water from a roof and away from the side of a building thereby preventing rainwater from running down masonry walls and eroding the mortar between...
-like mutant race, who constantly conflict with each other for control of the Earth. The leading protagonist
Protagonist
A protagonist is the main character of a literary, theatrical, cinematic, or musical narrative, around whom the events of the narrative's plot revolve and with whom the audience is intended to most identify...
s are four siblings foremost among humanity's dragonators; the chief antagonist
Antagonist
An antagonist is a character, group of characters, or institution, that represents the opposition against which the protagonist must contend...
is the mutant Dread Wing, who desires to destroy them and conquer the airborne city wherein they live. The battle occurs in the skies above a largely inhospitable, devastated planet whose pollution
Pollution
Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into a natural environment that causes instability, disorder, harm or discomfort to the ecosystem i.e. physical systems or living organisms. Pollution can take the form of chemical substances or energy, such as noise, heat or light...
led to the evolution
Evolution
Evolution is any change across successive generations in the heritable characteristics of biological populations. Evolutionary processes give rise to diversity at every level of biological organisation, including species, individual organisms and molecules such as DNA and proteins.Life on Earth...
of the mutant races. The surface is therefore either heavily volcanic or completely barren, and as such essentially uninhabitable. Rivers of lava
Lava
Lava refers both to molten rock expelled by a volcano during an eruption and the resulting rock after solidification and cooling. This molten rock is formed in the interior of some planets, including Earth, and some of their satellites. When first erupted from a volcanic vent, lava is a liquid at...
flow freely over the surface; some are inhabited by animals adapted to the unusual environment. The remaining human population now dwells in a giant floating city known as 'Airlandis'. Dragonators regularly travel to the surface below to retrieve the fuel of its operation; the large, egg
Egg (biology)
An egg is an organic vessel in which an embryo first begins to develop. In most birds, reptiles, insects, molluscs, fish, and monotremes, an egg is the zygote, resulting from fertilization of the ovum, which is expelled from the body and permitted to develop outside the body until the developing...
-shaped, purple crystal
Crystal
A crystal or crystalline solid is a solid material whose constituent atoms, molecules, or ions are arranged in an orderly repeating pattern extending in all three spatial dimensions. The scientific study of crystals and crystal formation is known as crystallography...
s strangely named "Amber". Amber crystals are usually found in close proximity to lava pools, though they may be dug directly out of the ground.
The Cataclysm
The full magnitude of 'The Cataclysm' is never directly mentioned, though in the first seconds of the opening titles the surface is depicted as a barren, post-apocalyptic scene, implying Nuclear WarfareNuclear warfare
Nuclear warfare, or atomic warfare, is a military conflict or political strategy in which nuclear weaponry is detonated on an opponent. Compared to conventional warfare, nuclear warfare can be vastly more destructive in range and extent of damage...
. Assuming this to be the case explains the dearth of life.
Old Earth's inhabitants, ecosystemss, and species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
have all been exterminated, save those that found sanctuary in an 'Oasis'. The skies immediately above the surface are ravaged by continuous lightning storms and acid
Acid
An acid is a substance which reacts with a base. Commonly, acids can be identified as tasting sour, reacting with metals such as calcium, and bases like sodium carbonate. Aqueous acids have a pH of less than 7, where an acid of lower pH is typically stronger, and turn blue litmus paper red...
clouds; a phenomenon
Phenomenon
A phenomenon , plural phenomena, is any observable occurrence. Phenomena are often, but not always, understood as 'appearances' or 'experiences'...
known as the 'Warp Winds'. The only safe gateway through these hazards are 'Wind Pits'; mountain caves extending above and through the "Warp Winds", so that flying through them protects the traveller.
Oases
Any pockets of life, where any of the planet's former species dwell in relative safety from the outside world, are known as 'Oases'. One such 'OasisOasis
In geography, an oasis or cienega is an isolated area of vegetation in a desert, typically surrounding a spring or similar water source...
' is discovered by protagonists Z'neth and Apex after in a fight with Dreadwing, whereupon the forces of Airlandis and Dreadwing's minions each attempt to lay claim to the Oasis, resulting in Z'neth's challenge of Dreadwing to a duel
Duel
A duel is an arranged engagement in combat between two individuals, with matched weapons in accordance with agreed-upon rules.Duels in this form were chiefly practised in Early Modern Europe, with precedents in the medieval code of chivalry, and continued into the modern period especially among...
for its ownership. Impatient, Dreadwing causes his dragon mount, Blackheart, to set the entire Oasis ablaze whilst trying to kill Z'neth. At the end of the episode, Apex is seen carrying a birds' nest, with a few eggs, on the saddle of her Dragon.
Airlandis
Its name may either be a play on "AtlantisAtlantis
Atlantis is a legendary island first mentioned in Plato's dialogues Timaeus and Critias, written about 360 BC....
", or the phrase 'air land is'; whereas the second and third syllables may be a reference to the word "island". It is a giant floating city having a gleaming golden colour and therefore a slight resemblance to Laputa
Laputa
Laputa is a fictional place from the book Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift.Laputa is a fictional flying island or rock, about 4.5 miles in diameter, with an adamantine base, which its inhabitants can maneuver in any direction using magnetic levitation...
. Five large 'bio-spheres' hover in its centre
Centre (geometry)
In geometry, the centre of an object is a point in some sense in the middle of the object. If geometry is regarded as the study of isometry groups then the centre is a fixed point of the isometries.-Circles:...
, each one simulating the conditions of a different natural habitat and thus becoming the breeding grounds and shelter of the species that humanity managed to rescue from 'The Cataclysm'. In one episode, Aaron, the protagonists' father, is seen tranquilizing and tagging a Polar Bear
Polar Bear
The polar bear is a bear native largely within the Arctic Circle encompassing the Arctic Ocean, its surrounding seas and surrounding land masses. It is the world's largest land carnivore and also the largest bear, together with the omnivorous Kodiak Bear, which is approximately the same size...
, on purpose to monitor it, in the Arctic
Arctic
The Arctic is a region located at the northern-most part of the Earth. The Arctic consists of the Arctic Ocean and parts of Canada, Russia, Greenland, the United States, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland. The Arctic region consists of a vast, ice-covered ocean, surrounded by treeless permafrost...
tundra
Tundra
In physical geography, tundra is a biome where the tree growth is hindered by low temperatures and short growing seasons. The term tundra comes through Russian тундра from the Kildin Sami word tūndâr "uplands," "treeless mountain tract." There are three types of tundra: Arctic tundra, alpine...
bio-sphere.
The city's most important region is its 'power core', operated by the engineer Orac, who requires a regular supply of 'Amber' to keep it in operation. Airlandis has a runway for the Dragonators, a Dragon aviary (where the Dragons reside when not needed to fly), a Council Chamber (where matters of government of the city are negotiated), a Control Room (known as 'Skywatch', where a team of uniformed men keep watch on the city's systems and monitor the skies), and a prison. It seems that Airlandis is a temporary solution, given that the populace seek a residence on the surface untouched by the Cataclysm.
It is implied in one episode that some humans managed to escape the Cataclysm by means of a space station
Space station
A space station is a spacecraft capable of supporting a crew which is designed to remain in space for an extended period of time, and to which other spacecraft can dock. A space station is distinguished from other spacecraft used for human spaceflight by its lack of major propulsion or landing...
, though little is said of this.
Characters
All the main charactersFictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
, good or evil
Evil
Evil is the violation of, or intent to violate, some moral code. Evil is usually seen as the dualistic opposite of good. Definitions of evil vary along with analysis of its root motive causes, however general actions commonly considered evil include: conscious and deliberate wrongdoing,...
, ride dragon
Dragon
A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, that feature in the myths of many cultures. There are two distinct cultural traditions of dragons: the European dragon, derived from European folk traditions and ultimately related to Greek and Middle Eastern...
mounts into battle, but have the ability to fly short distances themselves. The Dragonators make use of a technology whereby dragonfly
Dragonfly
A dragonfly is a winged insect belonging to the order Odonata, the suborder Epiprocta or, in the strict sense, the infraorder Anisoptera . It is characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body...
-like wings (known as "Exo-wings") emerge from the back-plate of their constantly-worn armor; whereas Dreadwing and his minions the Dramen literally 'sprout' aliped wings from their shoulders. Both types of wing vanish after the battle scene is finished. The Dragonators' chief weapon is the "Wind Jammer"; a wrist-mounted weapon in the form of a large bracer that fires blue energy bolts, whereas Dreadwing and his minions wield glove-like cannon
Cannon
A cannon is any piece of artillery that uses gunpowder or other usually explosive-based propellents to launch a projectile. Cannon vary in caliber, range, mobility, rate of fire, angle of fire, and firepower; different forms of cannon combine and balance these attributes in varying degrees,...
s which launch balls or streams of lava
Lava
Lava refers both to molten rock expelled by a volcano during an eruption and the resulting rock after solidification and cooling. This molten rock is formed in the interior of some planets, including Earth, and some of their satellites. When first erupted from a volcanic vent, lava is a liquid at...
. All the protagonist
Protagonist
A protagonist is the main character of a literary, theatrical, cinematic, or musical narrative, around whom the events of the narrative's plot revolve and with whom the audience is intended to most identify...
s have a name associated with a word that suggests the top, or a great elevation.
Z'neth
- Callsign: Dragonator One
- Hair Colour: White
- Armor Color: Cerulean
- Dragon Steed: Riptor
The leader of the Dragonators, and the eldest of the four siblings, Z'neth is characterised by his senior-fraternal concern for his teammates and his sense of honour
Honour
Honour or honor is an abstract concept entailing a perceived quality of worthiness and respectability that affects both the social standing and the self-evaluation of an individual or corporate body such as a family, school, regiment or nation...
and integrity. His name is a variation of 'zenith
Zenith
The zenith is an imaginary point directly "above" a particular location, on the imaginary celestial sphere. "Above" means in the vertical direction opposite to the apparent gravitational force at that location. The opposite direction, i.e...
', which means "a direction directly above a particular location".
SummitSummitSummit may refer to:*Summit , the highest point of a mountain, hill, road, or railway.-Locations:United States* Summit, Arizona* Summit, Arkansas* Summit, California** Summit, Butte County, California** Summit, Kern County, California...
- Callsign: Dragonator Two
- Hair Colour: Bleached Blonde
- Armor Color: Forest Green
- Dragon Steed: Sky-Fury, called 'Fury' for short
The second-eldest sibling amongst the four. Summit is known for his various witty remarks and seemingly quick anger. His name means "the highest point of a mountain".
Summit enrages Councillor Joshua when the Dragonators return from an extremely dangerous mission only to be berated by his arrogance
Pride
Pride is an inwardly directed emotion that carries two common meanings. With a negative connotation, pride refers to an inflated sense of one's personal status or accomplishments, often used synonymously with hubris...
. Joshua is subsequently punched in the face, whereupon he orders Summit's arrest and detention in prison until further notice. Airlandis is later attacked by Dreadwing whilst the Dragonators are on a mission to Old Earth, while Summit is the only one on the city who could possibly fight back.
Apex
- Callsign: Dragonator Three
- Hair Colour: Orange
- Armor Color: Silver
- Dragon Steed: Blazewind, called 'Blaze' for short
Apex is the third-oldest sibling, and the only girl in the family. She is the most passive of the four, preferring negotiation to conflict, and is primarily known for her telepathic abilities. With these abilities
Superpower (ability)
Superpower is a popular culture term for a fictional superhuman ability. When a character possesses multiple such abilities, the terms super powers or simply powers are used...
she can easily communicate with 'Wild Dragons', and even manipulate weak-minded creatures, such as Dramen, into doing her bidding. Both require much concentration on her part. When using her powers, her eyes glow a silvery colour. Her name means 'the uppermost tip of a triangle'.
Peak
- Callsign: Dragonator Four
- Hair Colour: Blond
- Armor Color: Orange/Purple
- Dragon Steed: Wingstorm, or 'Storm' for short
Peak is the youngest, and the most reckless, of the siblings. He enjoys stunt-flying on dragon-back, which land him in trouble, and is quite egoistical and mischievous. His name indicates 'the top', as of a mountain or hill.
Amod
- Callsign: Dragonator Five
- HairHairHair is a filamentous biomaterial, that grows from follicles found in the dermis. Found exclusively in mammals, hair is one of the defining characteristics of the mammalian class....
Colour: Blonde - Armor Color: Brown
- Dragon Steed: Titan (Dram's dragon)
Amod is another member of the Dragon Flyz, and a close friend of Peak's. He is skilled in battle, but initially disrespectful to dragons until he learns to think otherwise.
Zarkan
- Callsign: Dragonator Six
- HairHairHair is a filamentous biomaterial, that grows from follicles found in the dermis. Found exclusively in mammals, hair is one of the defining characteristics of the mammalian class....
Colour: Brown - Armor Color: Black
- Dragon Steed: Thunder
Zarkan is a soldier of the Dragon Flyz in the council of Dragons, and is loyal to the leading characters.
Nora
- Callsign: Dragonator Nine
- Hair Colour: Orange
- Armor Color: Light Blue
- Dragon Steed: Unnamed
Nora is the second female Dragonator in Airlandis, and the object of Peak's sexual interest. She fights alongside the other Dragonators with her own Dragon.
Aaron
- Hair Colour: White
- Armor Colour: Red
Aaron is the father of the four protagonists, and is known for his wisdom; patience; tolerance; signature staff; and for hovering rather than walking, presumably by reason of having crippled legs. The levitation might be a result of his own psychic powers (implying Apex's inheritance thereof), or of the technology built into his staff or armor. It is his belief that a paradise exists on Old Earth where the denizens of Airlandis may make their new home and (presumably) rebuild the world.
Orac
Orac is an aged, seemingly grumpy, yet benevolent man who maintains the constant running of Airlandis' power generator. Regular supplies of "Amber" crystals, the generator's source of energyEnergy
In physics, energy is an indirectly observed quantity. It is often understood as the ability a physical system has to do work on other physical systems...
, from the Dragonators keep him pleased. He is always seen wearing his uniform and gloves.
Councillor Joshua
A ranking member of Airlandis' governing parliamentParliament
A parliament is a legislature, especially in those countries whose system of government is based on the Westminster system modeled after that of the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the French , the action of parler : a parlement is a discussion. The term came to mean a meeting at which...
, known to the majority of the city's inhabitants. Joshua is characterised by his arrogance
Pride
Pride is an inwardly directed emotion that carries two common meanings. With a negative connotation, pride refers to an inflated sense of one's personal status or accomplishments, often used synonymously with hubris...
and seeming disregard for the danger
Risk
Risk is the potential that a chosen action or activity will lead to a loss . The notion implies that a choice having an influence on the outcome exists . Potential losses themselves may also be called "risks"...
that the Dragonators confront. It is his belief that the search for a terrestrial home for humanity is a waste of time and energy, which places the existing refuge (Airlandis) at risk; this makes him an opposition to Aaron's position. Although he intends the greater good of the populace, his impatience ultimately leads him to place Summit in prison, permitting Dreadwing to take control of the city.
Dreadwing
- Skin Colour: Red
- Dragon Steed: Blackheart
Dreadwing is the leader of the forces of evil
Evil
Evil is the violation of, or intent to violate, some moral code. Evil is usually seen as the dualistic opposite of good. Definitions of evil vary along with analysis of its root motive causes, however general actions commonly considered evil include: conscious and deliberate wrongdoing,...
that dwell on Old Earth in a giant cave complex known as "Warnado" ' onMouseout='HidePop("7922")' href="/topics/Tornado">tornado
Tornado
A tornado is a violent, dangerous, rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud. They are often referred to as a twister or a cyclone, although the word cyclone is used in meteorology in a wider...
"). Dreadwing's dream
Dream
Dreams are successions of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations that occur involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of sleep. The content and purpose of dreams are not definitively understood, though they have been a topic of scientific speculation, philosophical intrigue and religious...
is to live in the sky. His Dragon, Blackheart, is the only one seen capable of breathing fire, though this seems to be derived from drinking lava. Blackheart himself is black and red, and built like a traditional European dragon
European dragon
European dragons are legendary creatures in folklore and mythology among the overlapping cultures of Europe.In European folklore, a dragon is a serpentine legendary creature. The Latin word draco, as in constellation Draco, comes directly from Greek δράκων,...
, and in comparison to other Dragons, extremely large, although Riptor has been seen to match him in size.
Nocturna
- Skin Colour: Cyan
- Dragon Steed: Unnamed
Nocturna is the typical femme fatale
Femme fatale
A femme fatale is a mysterious and seductive woman whose charms ensnare her lovers in bonds of irresistible desire, often leading them into compromising, dangerous, and deadly situations. She is an archetype of literature and art...
; her only major trait is her motive of serving Dreadwing in return for having a land of her own to rule. When Dreadwing offers to give her the Oasis, in exchange for her continued loyalty
Loyalty
Loyalty is faithfulness or a devotion to a person, country, group, or cause There are many aspects to...
, she accepts and is angered when Dreadwing manages to destroy it. Her Dragon is unnamed, but resembles her in colour, and shares a crest similar to that on Nocturna's head.
Fryte
- Skin Colour: Grey
- Dragon Steed: Skunk
Fryte is a hunchbacked servant of Dreadwing, and is unquestioningly loyal to his master. He speaks of himself in the third person, presumably to suggest a lack of intelligence. As with Nocturna, his Dragon mount bears a striking resemblance to his Master.
Gangrene
A mutant scientist who serves Dreadwing. He is ambitious, but aged and bent, and will quickly change allegiances for his own sake. His first open (and almost successful) act of treachery occurs when he creates a mind-control device for Dreadwing, although his invention overloads after a confrontation with Apex's powers.The Dramen
- Skin Colour: Purple/Grey
- Dragon Steed: Unnamed
The Dramen (hybrid of "Dragon" and "men"; pronounced "Dray-mun") are large, brutish humanoids that can 'sprout' wings from their bodies; there are presumably more than one type on Old Earth. Dreadwing's Dramen are sometimes seen supporting Dreadwing and his lieutenants on dragon-back.
The Gremwings
Gremwings (a hybrid of "GremlinGremlin
A gremlin is an imaginary creature commonly depicted as mischievous and mechanically oriented, with a specific interest in aircraft. Gremlins' mischievous natures are similar to those of English folkloric imps, while their inclination to damage or dismantle machinery is more...
" and "wings") are bipedal, insect-like creatures known for their definitive screeching and disproportionately large mouths, as well as their impressive carrying capacity. They serve Dreadwing in vast hordes.
Dram
- Callsign: None
- Skin Colour: Orange/Brown
- Armor Color: Dark Brown
- Dragon Steed: Titan
Dram is a Dramen raised by the Dragon Flyz. Little is known about Dram, other than that when he was a child, his village was destroyed and his family killed by the warlord Kreigo, who makes an appearance in a early episode. Dram's loyalty
Loyalty
Loyalty is faithfulness or a devotion to a person, country, group, or cause There are many aspects to...
to the Dragon Flyz has caused other Dramen to name him 'traitor'; a label he resents. His dragon Titan has made only a few appearances; Dram prefers to fly on his own wings, though he never seems to have trouble keeping up with his comrades. Dram's name is a shortened version of 'Dramen', though he shares it an archaic unit of measurement.
Kreigo
Kreigo makes a very brief appearance in the series. He is the tribal leader of the 'Dark Dramen of the Highlands' (characterised by their bluish skinSkin
-Dermis:The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists of connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain. The dermis is tightly connected to the epidermis by a basement membrane. It also harbors many Mechanoreceptors that provide the sense of touch and heat...
and crested heads). He is an archetypal "noble savage
Noble savage
The term noble savage , expresses the concept an idealized indigene, outsider , and refers to the literary stock character of the same...
", whose respect for honor and honesty balances his barbarian greed and arrogance
Pride
Pride is an inwardly directed emotion that carries two common meanings. With a negative connotation, pride refers to an inflated sense of one's personal status or accomplishments, often used synonymously with hubris...
. Kreigo is at first Dread Wing's rival, and later forges an alliance with him, only to be betrayed by Dreadwing and Nocturna. Upon this betrayal, he surrenders himself to the Dragon Flyz, in order to avoid his tribe's further conflict with them. He is the keeper of a derelict space station
Space station
A space station is a spacecraft capable of supporting a crew which is designed to remain in space for an extended period of time, and to which other spacecraft can dock. A space station is distinguished from other spacecraft used for human spaceflight by its lack of major propulsion or landing...
, from which the Dragonators obtain historical records, and the destroyer of Dram's family.
Dragons
There are three varieties of Dragons shown in the series. The first and most common are the Airlandian/Wild dragons. They have smooth-skinned, slightly serpentine bodies; long, slender necks and tails; needle-like teeth; and pterosaurPterosaur
Pterosaurs were flying reptiles of the clade or order Pterosauria. They existed from the late Triassic to the end of the Cretaceous Period . Pterosaurs are the earliest vertebrates known to have evolved powered flight...
-like wings on which they can walk, in the absence of forelegs. They are distinguishable from each other by colouration and head shape. The second type is a large-bodied, stocky, four-legged breed with very short necks, ridden by such as Fryte, Kreigo, and Nocturna. The third breed has only one known member, Blackheart. This breed has features of both previous breeds, is unusually large, and has the ability to consume lava and consequently breathe fire. All Dragons are extremely intelligent and seem to understand everything said to them. They are always fiercely loyal to their riders, even when the affairs thereof do not apparently concern them. Airlandian dragons live, when not on duty, in a vast, hangarlike station consisting of nesting areas and a somewhat terraformed environment
Social environment
The social environment of an individual, also called social context or milieu, is the culture that s/he was educated or lives in, and the people and institutions with whom the person interacts....
including a lake. On duty, they are exceedingly disciplined, so that under no circumstances do they abandon their riders.
Riptor
Rider: Z'NethRiptor is the most powerful Arlandian dragon, and is considered the dragons' leader, as evidenced by his separate, larger nesting area, collar, and crest armor. He is blue, with a nasal horn
Horn (anatomy)
A horn is a pointed projection of the skin on the head of various animals, consisting of a covering of horn surrounding a core of living bone. True horns are found mainly among the ruminant artiodactyls, in the families Antilocapridae and Bovidae...
and two large crests. Riptor has a personal rivalry with Blackheart, and is the only dragon strong enough to contend with him.
Sky Fury
Rider: SummitA green female with two brown horns
Horn (anatomy)
A horn is a pointed projection of the skin on the head of various animals, consisting of a covering of horn surrounding a core of living bone. True horns are found mainly among the ruminant artiodactyls, in the families Antilocapridae and Bovidae...
. Sky Fury is the only female mount among the protagonists' steeds. She seems to have a rather independent personality
Personality psychology
Personality psychology is a branch of psychology that studies personality and individual differences. Its areas of focus include:* Constructing a coherent picture of the individual and his or her major psychological processes...
and has no hesitation in taking action without the command of others.
Fury's Cub
Rider: UnknownA small, green dragon born at an early point of the series. He has yellow eyes and a crested head (as opposed to his mother's horns). His sire is unidentified. While still an egg, he was captured by Nocturna, who had been sent by Dreadwing to capture dragons' eggs for a genetic experiment performed by Gangrene. The experiment had the effect of modifying his genetic code to the extent that when he hatched, he was able to voluntarily project a strong current resembling electromagnetic energy from his mouth. Dreadwing attempted to use this ability as a weapon, but failed when Sky Fury unexpectedly entered the scene and persuaded the hatchling to join her. A strong familial loyalty formed thereafter between Fury and her son.
Wing Storm
Rider: PeakA young, steel
Steel
Steel is an alloy that consists mostly of iron and has a carbon content between 0.2% and 2.1% by weight, depending on the grade. Carbon is the most common alloying material for iron, but various other alloying elements are used, such as manganese, chromium, vanadium, and tungsten...
-grey
Grey
Grey or gray is an achromatic or neutral color.Complementary colors are defined to mix to grey, either additively or subtractively, and many color models place complements opposite each other in a color wheel. To produce grey in RGB displays, the R, G, and B primary light sources are combined in...
dragon, having a spiky head and a long mouth fringed by what may be either points of flesh or portuberant fangs. Both Wing Storm and Peak are shown to be reckless at times, though 'Storm' is the more cautious of the two.
Blazewind
Rider: ApexA white, maned dragon. Blazewind is closer to his rider than most by virtue of their ability to communicate telepathically.
Titan
Rider: DramDram's brown and black dragon. Known to co-ordinate activity with that of its rider.
Blackheart
Rider: DreadwingA massive four-legged, long-necked, black and red dragon having the ability to breathe fire. Blackheart is a savage monster
Monster
A monster is any fictional creature, usually found in legends or horror fiction, that is somewhat hideous and may produce physical harm or mental fear by either its appearance or its actions...
, perfectly suited to his rider, and would happily devour anyone or anything that came within his reach. The only dragon usually able to match him is Riptor; but he was once beaten by the leader of a pack of Airlandian-type Wild Dragons shown to match his size and to breathe fire.
Episode guide
26 Episodes- 1. Dragon Dawn
- 2. The Day of the Dragon
- 3. Darkness Bound
- 4. Son of Dread
- 5. Amber King
- 6. Crystal Fire
- 7. The Defector
- 8. Warnado Rising
- 9. Bugz
- 10. Lost Eden
- 11. Mount Alayas
- 12. Scavenger
- 13. Dark Dramen
- 14. The Eclipse
- 15. There can be only one
- 16. Cifex
- 17. Into Hell's Gate
- 18. Ground Zero
- 19. Betrayed
- 20. The Portal
- 21. Dread Wing Rules part.1
- 22. Dread Wing Rules part.2
- 23. The Children's Crusade
- 24. The Chameleon
- 25. The Accused
- 26. The F.I.S.T. Fighters
Toy line
There are two sets of DragonFlyz toys released by Galoob. One set consists of the central characters in various costumes, equipped with rotating wings that enable it to fly, a launching device shaped as a dragon, and a DVDDVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
. The second set does not have the DVD, and the launcher does not look like a dragon. Variations include lone riders; lone dragons that fly by flapping their own wings; and luminous figures that emanate light when launched. Most of the rider figures carry firearm-like weapons. Galoob released a similar toy design aimed at girls, called Sky Dancers
Sky Dancers
Sky Dancers is the name of a line of toys that were popular in the mid-1990s. The toys were constructed of a pull-string base and a doll with foam wings. When the doll was inserted into the base and the string pulled, the doll would launch into the air, spinning its wings like a propeller as it flew...
.