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THE SERPENT‑ASCENDED: DRAGONS OF THE AUSTRALIAN REALMS

This week’s dragon is the…

CARPET PYTHON FOREST GUARDIAN

A dragon with moss‑patterned scales, leaf‑like wings, and a serpentine tail sits on a thick branch in a dense forest.

Draco spilota sylvanis — “The Canopy Warden”

Origin

Carpet Pythons’ arboreal strength produced a vine‑patterned forest dragon.

Physiology

  • Large, muscular body
  • Moss‑patterned scales
  • Prehensile tail
  • Wing membranes resembling leaves

Behaviour

  • Patient, strategic hunter
  • Protects forest territories
  • Uses constriction and aerial ambush

Habitat

Rainforests, eucalyptus forests, high canopies

Abilities

  • Forest Blend: Near‑perfect camouflage
  • Silent Glide: Minimal wing noise
  • Constrictor’s Embrace: Immense crushing power

Weaknesses

Avoids open terrain

Cultural Lore Forest clans believe these dragons judge the worth of travellers.

The below image illustrates a juvenile Draco spilota sylvanis, yet to fully develop into its adult form:

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THE SERPENT‑ASCENDED: DRAGONS OF THE AUSTRALIAN REALMS

The next dragon in this series is the…

DEATH ADDER AMBUSH DRAKE

A small brown dragon with a short, thick body. The dragon sits amongst the leaf debris on the forest floor, breathing venomous breath.

Draco acanthophis occultus — “The Stillness That Hunts”

Origin

Death Adders’ ambush lifestyle shaped a compact, horned, viper‑like dragon.

Physiology

  • Short, thick body
  • Heavy skull with forward‑curving horns
  • Tail ends in a glowing lure
  • Camouflage scales resembling leaf litter or sand

Behaviour

  • Motionless for days
  • Strikes with explosive power
  • Uses lure to attract curious prey

Habitat

Forests, scrublands, desert edges

Abilities

  • Lure‑Glow: Hypnotic tail light
  • Venom Bolt: Short‑range venom blast
  • Perfect Stillness: Nearly invisible when stationary

Weaknesses

Low stamina; poor pursuit ability

Cultural Lore Hunters say if the forest goes silent, the Adder is watching.

The below image illustrates the Draco acanthophis occultus in ‘Perfect Stillness’.

A small brown dragon with a short, thick body. The dragon hides, almost invisible amongst the leaf debris on the forest floor.

If you’re interested in seeing more of my creature posts, you can find them in my Bestiary.

Happy Reading!

Allan Walsh writes Fantasy and Horror. If you’re looking for something new to read in these genres, why not check out his books here. His titles are also available in libraries.

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