[ rawr ] T D D's Official Thread ( Poll Up! )

[Venatici]

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Thanks much for the interest!

Also, the Mascot Competition is up! Make sure to check it out!

[Venatici]

Looky looky, we have our first Second Gen TDD's! ^>^

See them on the second post, hurr hurr.

[TheCalicoTabby]

Aw, those baby TTD's are adorable! c: Nice designs, too. ^^

[Shadowdannie]

I would like one....how do I get one?

[Venatici]

c:

You can find one by going here. The new thread has opened, and more TDD's will be released after the thread has been moved.

Find a TDD you like, see if it's going up for adoption, and then try out for it. Simple as that. ^>^

[Venatici]

Make sure to vote in the poll, everyone. c:

[TheCalicoTabby]

Hey! I was just wondering if you'd mind me writing some of my own information about TDD's? You can choose if it's 'true' or not, of course, but I just have some ideas. Mainly about why they are the way they are, so it shouldn't contradict anything you've written.

[Venatici]

Feel free to! c:

[lawfullychaotic]

Marking c: For Artist purposes

[TheCalicoTabby]

Alright, here's what I wrote. ^^ Just a bit about their relationship with humans, why they're so brightly coloured, and why they have common names that are words rather than normal names.

Timber Dwarf Dragons once lived completely apart from humans, their territories ranging from forests to plains. Their fur was most commonly dark or dull colours, suited for remaining camouflaged and safe from predators. Alongside their horns, the dwarves' fire was their main defence, as their teeth and claws were better suited to climbing trees and eating than fighting. The dwarves' high metabolism requires that they consume large amounts of sugar, so they eat mainly fruit, as well as the occasional insect. Wild dwarves still live this way, though humans have changed the way of life of others.

Due to the differences in language, the humans initially believed the dwarves they discovered were not intelligent, and, though they accepted some into their lives, they treated them as no more than pets or working animals. Though it soon became clear the dwarves were more advanced than they appeared (being able to understand and use complex tools and, eventually, learn human languages) this misunderstanding still lingers. Humans are still often referred to as a dwarf's 'owner', for example, though such partnerships are more equal than that of an owner and their pet.

Today, many dwarf cubs are given to a human when they are young. Or are given a human, depending on how you look at it. This human will give the cub their common name, as the true names of the dwarves are often difficult for humans to pronounce. This common name is generally not a human name, as it would likely offend the cub's parents if their cub's name was replaced in that way. Instead, it is treated more as a nickname, and is a human word that describes the cub somehow, be it their appearance, personality, favourite food, or other trait. Even lone or wild dwarves will sometimes take a common name, for convenience when communicating with humans or other dwarves.

With those living with humans now protected from their natural predators, more bright and unusual colourations began to flourish. Over time, it was the darkest furred dwarves that became uncommon, while the brighter colours, once rare, have become the norm. Their fire, once a defence, has been adapted to be a tool. In part because of many humans' wariness of it, it has become taboo for a dwarf to use their fire in a fight. Candy and other sweets have become a staple of many dwarves' diets, though they still require some fruits and vegetables to remain healthy. Some are fond of cooked meat, but too much can be unhealthy for them.