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Edit: I love you all for faving this or leaving a comment :heart:

Concept idea for a new species thing, not too original, I know :p was fun to do though.

--Quillback Hyriads--

Hyriad: Of the reptilian family, creatures with talloned digits, and an opposable thumb. The body structure of Hyriads resembles that of Dragons, with elongated necks, snake-like crania, and long spindly tails. Structures vary slightly according to habitat, looking either more feline, or more like ostritches.

Also known as the 'Swamp Dragon' due to the fact that this creature favours swampland habitats. Although there is no proven link of kin to the greater dragons.
Small in scale, usually about 40-50cm at the shoulders, they prey on small mammals such as marsh hares, fish, swamp birds and amphibians. The long quills ornating its back are a sign of maturity, as well as secrete toxins to stun potential attackers.
The small set of wings is usually the reason why they are thought of as dragons, however these creatures do not fly. The wings are usually used by males to show off to females, and are generally tucked tightly against the back. They also offer the quillback propulsion when in or under water.

Quillbacks are far from being dull witted, as is generally beleived. The creatures, although small in size, are quite intelligent, and communicate with a complex set of clicks, whistles and chirps.

Having been hunted for its mane of quills, the species is in decline in the Wilds, and can only be sighted in the deepest reaches of the swamplands of the Western continent.
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~jasmineHackney Mar 31, 2012  Professional Artist
AWSOME!!!




pls help if u can pls help[link] if you can

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I LIKE PIE!!!!!!!!!!

yesh i do do request's:)
[link] is my request pg:D
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please help!!! [link]
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~ArtemisxVivian Mar 17, 2012  New member Hobbyist General Artist
This is beautiful. Wait a mo-----it is now my screen saver!


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This is sooo going in my next novel.

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My watchers KICK ASS! :3

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Mood: Amazed ~corona0katt Mar 9, 2012
I absolutely love this dragon! I would love to have this as a tattoo, or something with the same generally idea.

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SnIcKeRz
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Mood: Love ~SerriaNi Feb 20, 2012
I'd like to admit that I had this inked as a tattoo back in 2007 for my 18th birthday without your permission. I apologize for not asking first.
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:iconmalta:
*malta Feb 20, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
Haha really? Could I see a pic of it? I always like seeing my work tattooed on someone.
And I forgive you ^^

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I reject your cake and all it stands for.
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~MissPoe Feb 19, 2012  Student Traditional Artist
It's cute. :P And it has personality, something you would like to see in a cartoon. It would become a favourite immedietly.
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*malta Feb 20, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
HMMMM.. maybe I should!

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I reject your cake and all it stands for.
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~Amaya-Windrunner Nov 11, 2011  Student Traditional Artist
what a curious creature ^^

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Iz Pernemently DaIn bRamaGed....
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~Nelvakre Sep 30, 2011  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Haha, really awesome design! He looks almost shy :D

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-I am no judge of my own success-

"Honour is how people see you. Pride is how you see yourself."
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Mood: Love ~dragon-man13 Aug 25, 2011  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
nice ^^
pretty good coloring and detail
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