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The Cannibal

"The Black Monster of the Dragonmont"
House: Wild Era: Ancient Dragonstone / Dance Source: book

Coal-black with eerie green eyes. The oldest, largest, and most savage wild dragon, notorious for devouring young dragons and eggs.

Length 52m 171 ft
Wingspan 104m 341 ft
Height 12m 39 ft

Scale Arena: The Cannibal

Visualizing The Cannibal standing against historical Targaryen dragons & riders.

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Citadel Lore Dossier: The Cannibal

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

I. Origins, Hatching & Bloodline

The Cannibal was reared in the volcanic fires of Dragonstone during the Targaryen hegemony. Records indicate a creature of unparalleled vitality, boasting armored scales of deep #52525b coloration capable of deflecting scorpion bolts and crossbow fire at medium range.

II. Flame Output & Thermal Power

The dragonfire of The Cannibal 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

The Cannibal's ferocious temperament demanded a dragonlord of iron will and pure Valyrian bloodline to command in combat.

IV. Historical Impact & Legacy

Spanning the era of Ancient Dragonstone / Dance, The Cannibal stands as a pivotal titan in the military chronicles of Westeros. Its scale dimensions (52m total length, 104m wingspan) remain benchmarks studied by scholars throughout the Known World.

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