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Drogon

"The Winged Shadow"
House: Targaryen Era: A Song of Ice and Fire / Modern Era Source: both

Black scales with horn and wing bones of crimson blood. The largest and fiercest of Daenerys Targaryen's three dragons.

Length 48m 157 ft
Wingspan 95m 312 ft
Height 11m 36 ft

Scale Arena: Drogon

Visualizing Drogon standing against historical Targaryen dragons & riders.

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Citadel Lore Dossier: Drogon

Historical chronicles recorded by the Archmaesters of the Citadel of Oldtown.

I. Origins, Hatching & Bloodline

Drogon was reared in the volcanic fires of Dragonstone during the Targaryen hegemony. Records indicate a creature of unparalleled vitality, boasting armored scales of deep #475569 coloration capable of deflecting scorpion bolts and crossbow fire at medium range.

II. Flame Output & Thermal Power

The dragonfire of Drogon reached extreme temperatures at full maturity. Eyewitness accounts in archmaester scrolls detail flame capable of melting stone keeps, liquefying steel plate armor in heartbeats, and incinerating entire vanguard battalions upon the battlefield.

III. Rider Bond & Combat Temperament

Drogon shared a profound psychic connection with Daenerys Targaryen, responding instantaneously to High Valyrian commands (Dracarys, Soves) in the heat of aerial combat.

IV. Historical Impact & Legacy

Spanning the era of A Song of Ice and Fire / Modern Era, Drogon stands as a pivotal titan in the military chronicles of Westeros. Its scale dimensions (48m total length, 95m wingspan) remain benchmarks studied by scholars throughout the Known World.

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