Post by MoonyLuna on Jan 5, 2008 22:20:12 GMT -5
Anthropomorphic dragons, also known as draconids are similar to their full-form cousins, but humanoid or bipedal. Furry fantasy characterizations of this style of dragon may freely combine highly interpretive elements:
A Dz'isu by Brian HarpThey may or may not have wings. Wings may not be functional for flying, or may be only for gliding.
Feminine forms (be they female, herm, or otherwise) frequently show mammalian traits such as breasts. Such a character might still be defined as a reptile, or might be conceived more as a mammal with draconic features.
Legs are often digitigrade, but may be plantigrade.
Body hair and/or fur is common. It sometimes may be presented as birdlike proto-plumage or down.
In fiction, myth, and character back stories, non-humanoid and humanoid dragons are sometimes two aspects or variations of the same species. It is not uncommon for non-anthro dragons to possess the ability of shapeshifting in order to assume a humanoid form or presented as examples of parallel evolution.
Known furry examples of anthro-dragons include Brian Harp's Dz'isu, AraKaraath from his comic In A Perfect World and Phantomgraph's Dracine.
A Dz'isu by Brian HarpThey may or may not have wings. Wings may not be functional for flying, or may be only for gliding.
Feminine forms (be they female, herm, or otherwise) frequently show mammalian traits such as breasts. Such a character might still be defined as a reptile, or might be conceived more as a mammal with draconic features.
Legs are often digitigrade, but may be plantigrade.
Body hair and/or fur is common. It sometimes may be presented as birdlike proto-plumage or down.
In fiction, myth, and character back stories, non-humanoid and humanoid dragons are sometimes two aspects or variations of the same species. It is not uncommon for non-anthro dragons to possess the ability of shapeshifting in order to assume a humanoid form or presented as examples of parallel evolution.
Known furry examples of anthro-dragons include Brian Harp's Dz'isu, AraKaraath from his comic In A Perfect World and Phantomgraph's Dracine.